In a critical assessment, international credit rating agency Moody’s has identified the recently established ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas as a pivotal moment for the Israeli economy, providing a much-needed respite from the prolonged conflict’s devastating impact. However, the agency cautions that significant hurdles remain, and durable peace is imperative for sustained economic recovery and geopolitical stability.

21 January 2025

Read more: Moody's: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Eases Risks but Challenges Remain

Despite the challenges of a turbulent global economy, Israel’s health tech sector stood as a beacon of resilience and innovation in 2024, securing a remarkable $1.2 billion in private funding. This achievement underscores Israel's pivotal role as a global leader in biopharma, digital health, and medical devices, as highlighted by the Health Tech Top 100 map compiled by Startup Nation Central’s Finder platform.

07 January 2025

Read more: Israel's Health Tech Secures $1.2B in 2024, Leading Global Innovation

In a move anticipated by economists and financial experts, the Bank of Israel Monetary Committee has announced its decision to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 4.5%—marking the eighth successive time the rate has been held steady. This decision comes nearly a year after the January 2024 cut from 4.75%, reflecting the central bank’s cautious approach to navigating a volatile economic landscape shaped by ongoing geopolitical tensions and domestic uncertainties.

06 January 2025

Read more: Bank of Israel Holds Interest Rate at 4.5%, Revises Growth Forecasts

In a groundbreaking move to align Israel's financial landscape with international norms, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) will transition to a Monday-to-Friday trading schedule. This historic shift, revealed during Smotrich's visit to the TASE on Monday, is poised to revolutionize Israel's capital markets and amplify its presence on the global financial stage.

31 December 2024

Read more: Israel's Stock Market To Shift Trading Days Starting In 2026

In a landmark deal that underscores the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, Nvidia, the global leader in AI computing, finalized its $800 million acquisition of Israeli AI firm Run:ai. The completion of this acquisition on Monday was a moment of triumph for both companies, following an eight-month regulatory delay that sparked intense scrutiny and turned out to be a boon for Run:ai's employees. However, in a shock move, the AI leader decided to "open-source" the Run:AI software, effectively making it available for anyone to use without having to compensate NVIDIA. 

31 December 2024

Read more: Nvidia Finalizes $800M Acquisition of Israeli AI Firm Run:ai