Israel’s Foreign Currency Reserves Stand at $228.271 Billion End of March
Israel's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $6.274 billion in March 2026, reaching $228.271 billion according to the Bank of Israel.
Economy
In Light of Sharp Increase in Cost of Gasoline Israel Furthers Promotion of Electric Vehicles
Israel is boosting electric vehicle adoption due to rising gasoline costs, with over 230,000 drivers already benefiting from savings.
Israel’s Chief Economist Predicts 3.8% Growth in 2026 Should War End
Israel's Chief Economist projects 3.8% economic growth in 2026 if current conflicts end by the second quarter.
Knesset Approves New Measures for Unpaid Leave Compensation During War
Israel's Knesset has approved new measures to ease unemployment benefit eligibility for those on unpaid leave during the war with Iran.
Fitch Reaffirms Israel’s ‘A’ Credit Rating But with Negative Outlook
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Israel's 'A' credit rating with a negative outlook, a decision unchanged from its prior evaluation.
Knesset Approves State Budget 2026 with Huge Increases for Defense Spending
Israel's Knesset approves the 2026 state budget, significantly boosting defense spending by 32 billion shekels to nearly 143 billion shekels.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap April 9, 2026
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) closed Thursday, April 9, 2026, with significant gains, led by the TA-35 index at 4,360.40.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Tuesday, April 9, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day shekel exchange rates on April 9, 2026, with the US Dollar, Euro, and GB Pound all seeing a decrease in value against the.
Israel’s Karish Gas Rig Resumes Operations
Israel's Karish gas rig has resumed operations after the Energy Ministry instructed Energian to restore its functionality.
Trump: Iran Arms Suppliers Face 50% US Tariffs
Donald Trump announces 50% US tariffs on Iran arms suppliers, with no exclusions.