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Israelis rush to buy dollars, sparking nationwide shortage

The dollar has fallen below 3 shekels, sending Israelis rushing to exchange shops for US cash before a rebound, with many outlets running out within minutes as wartime delays disrupt overseas shipments

Gad Lior | 04.26.26

Ceasefire with Iran and Hezbollah saves Israeli economy tens of billions of shekels

If the calm holds, it will avert an exceptional breach of the state budget, with daily war costs dropping from about 1 billion shekels to roughly 250 million and civilian expenses falling by hundreds of millions

Gad Lior | 04.19.26

War cost against Iran and Hezbollah set to reach 65 billion shekels

The military and civilian cost of Israel’s war against Iran and Hezbollah is expected to reach about 65 billion shekels, excluding longer-term economic damage from slower growth, rising inflation and delayed investment, with budget cuts looming and questions over how long furlough payments will continue

Gad Lior | 04.08.26

Oil dollars won't be enough: Iran buys time but loses its economy

A month into the war, Iran is enjoying record oil revenues and the collection of 'transit fees' in the Strait of Hormuz, but behind this lies an economy that is gradually falling apart: industries are shut down, millions will be unemployed and it is dependent on black gold

Doron Peskin/Calcalist | 04.07.26

War clouds Israel’s rosy economic forecast as experts warn of deeper risks

Two and a half years of war have fueled a global energy and supply crisis, exposing Israel’s fragile energy security after the Haifa refinery strike — even as experts say there are still reasons for optimism

Sever Plocker | 04.05.26

War-weary Iranians at 'breaking point' as crumbling economy fuels prospect of renewed protests

More than 40% of the population now lives below the absolute poverty line, with that figure exceeding 50% in the capital; economists warn, however, that the real poverty rate may have climbed above 60% nationwide

Omid Habibinia/The Media Line | 03.30.26

IDF attacking Iran's military and steel industries, which generate billions of dollars

The IDF has dropped more than 1,300 munitions on military-industrial targets; Hundreds of factories have been destroyed, and hundreds of commanders within the industrial apparatus have been killed; Steel production is a vital sector of Iran's economy

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.29.26

Elimination of senior officials, collapsing economy bring fire of revolution closer to Tehran

Iran’s leadership is scrambling to prevent chaos as inflation surges, the currency weakens and food subsidies expand; after high-profile assassinations, Tehran is racing to contain public anger and avert a broader internal crisis

Doron Paskin/Calcalist | 03.19.26

Inflation expected to rise as Iran war delays rate cut hopes

Even though February’s CPI is expected to rise just 0.2%, last year’s reading was flat, pushing annual inflation to about 2%; rising fuel prices tied to the Iran war and regional tensions are likely to delay a Bank of Israel rate cut expected in two weeks

Gad Lior | 03.15.26

How can you live on $500 a month? Iranians struggle as economic crisis deepens

Iranian rial plunged to record low, with meat, milk and other staples doubling in price in less than a month; salaries rapidly lose value, and many are spending much of their income on emergency supplies amid fears of US attack

AP | 02.26.26

Israel’s next competitive edge: building crypto infrastructure, not just startups

Israeli blockchain projects such as Kaspa and KaspaCom highlight a shift from speculative crypto ventures to building scalable, secure infrastructure and long-term entrepreneurial value

Prof. Ilan Alon | 02.26.26

The weak dollar: growing threat to Israeli exporters

Opinion: As the dollar falls below 3.10 shekels, exporters warn of mounting losses, a widening dual economy and urgent need for government action to protect manufacturing

Avi Balashnikov | 02.23.26

A solid bet: Israeli AI startup Solid raises $20 million from top VCs

Solid, led by CEO and co-founder Yoni Leitersdorf, who comes from a family well versed in tech and finance, connects enterprise data to AI agents to generate business insights and recommendations, and has now raised $20 million as it reveals active use in Israel

Tal Shahaf | 02.18.26

Why Israel-US economic ties matter more than ever

From high-tech jobs and venture capital to AI, cyber and digital health, young professionals depend on US investment and market access as both economies navigate uncertainty and a changing global landscape

Galit Meyran, Calcalist | 02.11.26

Moody’s raises Israel outlook from negative to stable

The credit rating agency kept Israel’s rating at Baa1 but said the risk of further downgrades has eased, citing reduced geopolitical tensions and economic resilience despite the war

Gad Lior | 01.31.26

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