Tag: economy

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The increase in GDP in the third quarter reflects increases in expenditure for private and public consumption and a decline in fixed asset investments and exports of goods and services.

Israel’s Treasury issued $2 billion worth of 30-year bonds at 3.375%, or 115 basis points more than comparable US Treasury bonds, and an additional $1 billion worth of 10-year bonds at 2.5%, or 68 basis points above the US Treasury’s rates.

The current deficit is the highest the Israeli government had since 2012 when the deficit was 3.9% of the GDP.

Israeli export which is expected to reach $114 billion in 2019, an increase of 4.5% compared to the previous year’s figures.

The flourishing Mediterranean seaside city tied with Los Angeles.

In the past six months, the annual inflation rate has ranged between 1.2% and 1.4%. In the coming months, inflation is expected to range around the lower bound of the target.

The new ranking is one spot up from last year, while TAU remains the only non-American university in PitchBook's top ten.

Last month, Shari Arison was questioned for nine hours by Israel Police on suspicion of her involvement in bribery, and was forbidden to leave the country.

Bank of Israel Governor Karnit Flug warned that the government must avoid short-term thinking and take advantage of the good times to adopt long-term reforms.

The main point of contention when it comes to paying salaries in cryptocurrencies is the volatility of the price.

The drop in food prices is particularly interesting given that net salaries have risen by three percent in the same time period.

In December 2017, the number of homes sold (8,800) was down 20 percent from the same month a year earlier, the Chief Economist reported.

There's nothing quite like the law of unintended consequences, which will trump social engineering legislation any day of the week.

“I wouldn't like to see a reality where a husband or wife gets up in the morning and they don’t have a job to go to," Kahlon said.

The strike affected New Olim who were planning to complete the purchase of their new homes in August.

The giant ammonia tank was deemed a major health, environmental and security hazard for years.

Bezeq, will reportedly give up control of the company as part of negotiations to negotiate a NIS 1.2 billion debt owed by the Eurocom group.

Gaza residents talked about peace and the economy in their meeting Wednesday with Greenblatt, and how they see their own situation.

“In 70 years of Israel's existence no Indian prime minister has ever visited."

"Housing market data have indicated moderation in demand for homes... and continued decline in the flow of new mortgages taken out."

"This is an historic moment from which there can be no turning back," the prime minister said.

Discussions on the issue of Israeli settlement construction are continuing between the PMO and the White House.

"Investing in Israel has touched a response chord with individuals from all walks of life."

On Monday, Turkey's Minister of Culture and Tourism arrives for a state visit to Israel as well.

The incoming Minister of Economy and Industry points out that reducing the cost of living in Israel means safeguarding jobs here at home.

US Secy of State John Kerry said it was "frankly inappropriate" for President-elect Trump to express an opinion on actions by another leader.

Israel, a well-established military and intelligence powerhouse is increasingly integrated into the global economy, emerging as an economic and technological powerhouse

Jamaica's PM Holness says his people live in a "zone of peace" and offered condolences on the terror attack in Jerusalem.

As of Sunday morning there are no assessment hearings, and for several weeks no taxation abroad is being certified, no tax withholding on transactions in Israel, and 7,000 real estate transactions are delayed.