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After Middle East debut, could Primark finally open stores in Israel?

Electra Consumer Products is seeking to bring discount fashion chain Primark to Israel, with Max Stock also eyeing the move, after the retailer’s first Middle East openings in Kuwait and soon Dubai eased long-standing concerns over high shipping costs

Orna Yefet, Calcalist | 01.26.26

He took a recipe from Google and built a spreads empire: 'My soul is in these jars'

He started making jam at home and now controls more than 50% of Israel’s pesto market; Alalechem owner Ziv Sherman recalls the debts, power cuts, family tragedy and sleepless nights: 'I couldn’t sleep, not knowing how I’d pay salaries'

Meirav Crystal | 01.23.26

Israel’s economy over past 20 years: not a collapse, not a miracle — stagnation

Opinion: Israel’s economy has grown and living standards have risen, but compared with other OECD countries it has failed to realize its full potential, falling behind peers due to policy choices and a lack of deep structural reforms

Esteban Klor | 01.23.26

While America builds the future, Europe is busy fining it

Opinion: As the US and China build the growth engines of the next decade, Europe struggles to scale innovation; the gap is no accident, and it's reshaping the continent’s investment story

Guy Natan, Guy Oren | 01.19.26

Cost of living crushes Israel’s middle class as one-third of households fail to make ends meet

New survey finds 40% of households cannot handle an unexpected expense, 30% live in chronic overdraft and one in five homeowners face a real risk of losing their property amid the rising cost of living

Gad Lior | 01.18.26

Bank of Israel’s dream forecast hinges on two conditions

Analysis: Bank of Israel’s decision to cut interest rates by another 0.25% rests on especially optimistic forecasts for Israel’s economy in 2026 and 2027, with a renewed war or an irresponsible budget the main risks to the outlook

Sever Plocker | 01.06.26

Israel Bonds reports more than $2 billion in global sales for third straight year

Organization says demand has remained elevated since October 7, reflecting continued investor interest despite regional conflict and economic uncertainty

ynet Global | 12.30.25

The army that sells everything: how Egypt’s military took over the economy

Military-owned goods, from bottled water to building supplies, fill Cairo’s shelves, part of a growing economic footprint that may damage Egypt’s private sector

News agencies | 12.29.25

After 72 years, why is the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange ending Sunday trading?

Israel’s bourse moves to a Monday–Friday schedule, aiming to align with global markets, attract foreign investors and boost chances of joining major international indexes

ynet | 12.28.25

How much will trauma cost Israel in the years ahead?

From spikes in deadly road accidents and domestic violence to soaring sedative and opioid use, a new NATAL analysis shows that the psychological aftermath of October 7 threatens Israel’s human capital and long-term growth

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.22.25

OECD forecasts strong postwar rebound for Israel’s economy, but warns of fiscal, policy risks

The OECD projects Israel will return to 3.3% growth this year and accelerate to nearly 5% in 2026, driven by defense and cyber exports, a stronger shekel and easing inflation; but the organization warns that inconsistent tax policy, the 2026 budget and renewed conflict could derail the recovery

Adrian Filut | 12.02.25

From the front lines to deep tech: Why investors are betting on Israel

Kerem Nevo: 'I think investments in Israel are doing well, very good, more than we have expected'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 12.02.25

How the Bank of Israel rate cut will shave monthly mortgage costs

Bank of Israel cut its policy rate by a quarter point to 4.25%, pushing prime to 5.75%. Borrowers can expect monthly savings of about 60 to 200 shekels and up to tens of thousands over a 25-year mortgage as markets bet on further cuts.

Gad Lior | 11.25.25

Falafel economics: Israel’s prosperity illusion

Opinion: Over the past 20 years, falafel prices rose five‑fold while wages only doubled, exposing a wider affordability crisis: housing soared, incomes lagged, growth stayed narrow—and for many Israelis, prosperity remains out of reach

Prof. Ilan Alon | 11.22.25

Import empire: The Houthi regime and Yemen’s economic chokepoints

Analysis: The Houthis were able to effectively seize Yemen’s economy precisely because it was centralized and dependent on imports through a small number of entry points; but that same feature has now become a major liability, leaving the regime’s revenue system uniquely vulnerable

Ari Heistein | 11.16.25

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