US Dollar Rises Above NIS 3.05 as Oil, US Yields and Iran Tensions Weigh on Shekel
The U.S. dollar rose above NIS 3.05 against the shekel due to global factors like oil prices, U.S. yields, and Iran tensions.
Economy
Israels Tourist Hotel Revenue Falls in First Half of 2026
Israel's tourist hotel revenue fell to 5.4 billion shekels in the first half of 2026, down from 6.1 billion shekels a year prior, with hotel employment also.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap, September 23, 2026
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) experienced a mixed trading session on September 23, 2026, as key indices saw slight declines.
Israels Public Financial Assets Rise to $2 Trillion in Second Quarter of 2026
Israel's public financial assets reached $2 trillion in Q2 2026, a 4.6% increase fueled by foreign equities, cash, and corporate bonds.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Bank of Israel set end-of-day Shekel exchange rates on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with most major currencies experiencing slight depreciation.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap, September 22, 2026
On September 22, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) reported mixed index performance, with TA-35 up 0.41% and TA-90 down 0.33%.
Foreign Investors Israel Portfolio Hits $154 Billion
Foreign investors boosted their Israel portfolio to a record $154 billion by June 2026, showing strong interest in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange assets.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day Shekel exchange rates on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with most foreign currencies depreciating against the NIS.
Israels Economy Grew 3.5% in First Half of 2026
Israel's economy saw 3.5% GDP growth in the first half of 2026, with business sector GDP up 4.9% and imports surging.
Israels GDP Surges 14.9% Annualized in Second Quarter of 2026
Israel's GDP soared 14.9% annualized in Q2 2026, driven by strong business, public, and private consumption, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.