Netanyahu Proudly Announces: Standard and Poor Makes Israel’s Highest Ever Economic Rating Permanent
Based on growth and security, Israel earned its highest rating ever from the world-renowned financial institution.
Moody’s Affirms Israel’s A1 Credit Rating
Global-ratings agency lauds Israel’s solid fiscal performance and economic resilience.
Ohio Hits Record of $200 Million in Israel Bonds
The Ohio Treasurer’s Office purchased $52.8 million in Israel bonds on Feb. 15 to increase the state’s holding to a whopping $200 million.
Israeli Diamond-Backed Digital Currency Coming This Year
Israel’s Diamond Exchange is to issue a digital token backed by diamond reserves for trading the precious gems, Eli Avidar, the Managing Director of the Israel Diamond Institute said Monday during a debate on regulation of cryptocurrencies at the Knesset Finance Committee.
Booming Economy: Israeli Exports Expected to Pass $100 Billion for First Time
The preliminary report stated that the exports of goods and services, excluding start-up technology and diamonds, increased to $92 billion in 2017.
Amazon to Shake Up Retail in Israel With New Local Shipping Center
The company is currently negotiating leases on large warehouses in central Israel, while conducting market research on the shopping habits of Israelis.
Israeli Shekel Emerges as World’s Second-Strongest Currency
The Israeli shekel is currently the world’s second-strongest currency, according to a new report by the German global banking and financial services company Deutsche Bank.
Israel Ranked World’s 16th Most Competitive Economy: New Report
Israel came in third in innovation, seventh in technological readiness, 11th in financial market development and 15th in business sophistication.
Israel’s Exports Have Risen to $50 Billion in 2017
The jump in exports was driven by rapid growth in high-tech services and incoming tourism.
Best Six Months Ever in Israeli Tourism History: Ministry
1.74 million tourist entries were recorded in January-June 2017, an increase of 26% over the same period in 2016 (1.38 million), and 24% more than in 2015.
