Tag: economy
Goldstein on Gelt: Is the U.S. Economy About to Crash?
How might Trump's winning the White House affect the U.S. economy, stocks, and other investments?
Israel’s Economy Defies BDS
Israel is unprecedentedly integrated into the global economy, highlighting the successful battle against BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions), while rejecting pessimism and fatalism.
BOI Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged for September
The Bank of Israel kept the interest rate unchanged for the month of September 2016.
Iran ‘Not Worried’ About Falling Oil Prices
Iran, a member of OPEC, is not as worried about the plummeting price of crude oil as its regional neighbors -- it has other sources of income.
Doctors Plan Strike at Israeli Public Hospitals
Doctors at Israeli public hospitals may decide to strike over staffing and private practice issues.
Israel’s Economy – an Island of Stability
Israel is one of the top 5 world high-tech powers. The others? USA, China, Russia and India
Greece Talks About Ties with Iran
Diplomatic, economic and trade ties appear to be warming up between Iran and Greece.
Goldstein on Gelt: What Kind of Economy Will the American President-Elect Inherit?
Whether Clinton or Trump is elected, the American president must take America out of the current recession and restore America’s greatness.
Report: 48% of Jerusalem Residents Are Poor
Almost half of the residents of the holiest city in the world are living under the poverty line.
As US Anthropologists Reject BDS Resolution, Israeli Economy Thriving Despite Boycotts
The business community rejects the fabricated accusations against Israel perpetrated by the BDS activists.
What is the Role of Venture Capital in a Growing Economy?
Learn how to approach your personal investments like a venture capitalist, and make sure your emotions aren’t affecting your decisions.
In New US – PA Talks on Recovering Debt Ridden Economy, Fingers Point at...
Israel was rebuked this month by the World Bank for ruining the PA economy by, essentially, withholding money it is rightfully due.
Israel’s BIG Shopping Centers to Develop Online Mall for E-Shoppers
The BIG shopping center corporation is developing an online shopping mall for customers who prefer to shop on the Internet.
Israeli Banks Post Strong Figures for 2015
Revenue, profits and credit all rose in at least two main Israeli banks last year.
Gas Prices Dropping at Week’s End
Gas prices are dropping, with the new price of 95 octane gasoline set to cost just NIS 5.78 per liter on Jan. 1.
Finance Minister Raises Number of Customs-Free Items
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon has eliminated customs fees on additional food and manufacturing items.
Litzman Pressures Reluctant Hospitals to Shorten Wait for MRI Scans
Health Minister Ya'acov Litzman has gone to war with Israeli hospitals over the long wait for MRI scans.
Israel’s Balance of Payments Q3 / 2015: $3.8 Billion Surplus
The Imports of goods and services decreased by 3.5% from the previous quarter to $20 billion. The Exports of goods and services remained at a level similar to that of the previous quarter, totaling $22.5 billion.
1.7M Israeli Families Living Below Poverty Line
Israeli children and families paid the price in 2014, literally, of defense from Arab terrorism.
Economy Ministry Figures Show Rise in Hareidi Male Employment
New Economy Ministry statistics show that 49 percent of hareidi-religious males are working at regular jobs.
SanDisk to Open R & D Center in Israeli Arab City
The flash-storage company's Israeli division will hire dozens of workers, most of them Arabs.
Israeli Cabinet Approves Gas Deal With Noble Energy, Delek Ltd.
Israel's government cabinet passed the controversial gas deal on Sunday afternoon.
Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel Cuts Cost of Milk
When it comes down to it, it's really about the milk. Minister Ariel just cut the price by nearly 5 percent.
Facebook and Alibaba Invest in Israel
Facebook is hiring another 40 people; Alibaba is investing tens of millions of dollars in a venture capital firm.
Moody’s Finance: Netanyahu Coalition to Be Stable and Good for Economy
The worldwide credit rating company puts the icing on Netanyahu's victory cake.
Bolshevik-Like Israel Media Hide Good Economic News
The Consumer Price Index sank last month, but the anti-Bibi media buried the news so it won't help Netanyahu.
Netanyahu Exploits Elections to Raise Minimum Wage
Elections, and not Netanyahu, raised the minimum wage.
Haredi Israelis Get the Most Benefits and Are the Deepest in Debt
High housing prices are blamed, but has anyone suggested that working for a living might help?
Israel, Mexico, Sign Research & Development Pact
Israel and Mexico have signed a deal to cooperate on industrial research and development, Israel's Ministry of Economy announced Monday.