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Banking made more accessible, in every language

BY IN COOPERATION WITH BANK LEUMI — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:21:19 GMT

Leumi’s multilingual app makes digital banking simpler, more accessible, and more empowering for customers across diverse communities.

Canada online: The digital industries powering a connected economy

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TMM — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:04:59 GMT

From e-commerce and fintech to digital health, education and remote work, Canada’s online economy is transforming everyday life while making trust and security more important than ever.

The number left out of the CPI, but weighing on almost every household

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT

A Taub Center study shows the Consumer Price Index does not fully reflect the cost of living. The interest on mortgages and credit burdens households, yet is excluded from the calculation.

OpenAI, Anthropic's push to slow down AI development is based on caution or finances? - analysis

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:10:46 GMT

The feud between government officials and artificial intelligence sector leaders over AI development may stem from genuine fears about the technology's limits or from simple financial speculation.

The race for faster payments is reshaping the digital economy

BY IN COOPERATION WITH JAMES EVANS — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:34:36 GMT

Consumers are becoming less willing to wait days for their money, pushing businesses to make payments faster while maintaining security, transparency, and trust.

What El Al pilots really earn compared to global giants

BY MEITAL SHARABI — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT

Qatar Airways captains earn up to $320k plus perks, but El Al pilots also enjoy high pay and bonuses of around a quarter million shekels.

Your Investments: Turning Rosh Hashanah reflection into financial action

BY AARON KATSMAN — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:06:14 GMT

The Jewish New Year reminds us to take stock of our actions. That same spirit of accountability can guide an annual review of our savings, spending, and investments.

Your Taxes: Israeli property flip ends with a costly VAT lesson

BY LEON HARRIS — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:05:57 GMT

A recent Israeli court ruling offers a costly lesson for property investors: recovering VAT when buying a property can create a much larger VAT bill when plans change.

Israeli banks could be hit: Major concern over European sanctions

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:45:00 GMT

Boycott measures could harm 18,000 West Bank Palestinian workers. Banks and institutions operating indirectly beyond Green Line face risks.

Without visiting a branch: Deferred checks can be deposited via app

BY WALLA! MONEY — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:40:00 GMT

The Bank of Israel is launching a new service expected to save time and costs: depositing post-dated checks directly from mobile phones.

Nearly NIS 2B. revealed: Voluntary tax disclosure program comes to an end

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:55:00 GMT

Tax Authority ends voluntary disclosure program, which yielded 823 applications revealing NIS 1.89b. in capital to avoid criminal charges.

NIS 450 Million per month: The black-money pipeline under banks’ noses

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:50:00 GMT

Undocumented workers transfer millions abroad as state loses tax revenue. Sector officials accuse banks of profiting off the illegal practice.

NIS 10m. branch: The supermarket chain aiming to conquer central Israel

BY LIAT RON — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:04:08 GMT

KingStore invested NIS 10m in its Rosh Ha'ayin branch to lead expansion. CEO Majdi Ketany says the company hopes to launch an IPO at the end.

Anthropic cancels $6B acquisition of Israeli AI start-up Decart following due diligence

BY WALLA! MONEY — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:40:00 GMT

Bloomberg report: After weeks of due diligence and advanced negotiations, AI giant Anthropic has decided not to go ahead with its acquisition of Israeli start-up Decart.

America’s black hole: The debt threatening to swallow the global economy

BY TZALLY GREENBERG — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT

US public debt crossed $40 trillion, raising bond yields and interest costs. The financial fallout threatens the global economy, including Israel.

Where will you find the cheapest Rosh Hashanah shopping basket?

BY DR. HEZI GUR MIZRAHI — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:19:20 GMT

Survey shows 35% gap between cheapest and most expensive baskets ahead of holiday.

The market is open for competition: The move expected to lower sheep cheese prices

BY ELI ASHKENAZI — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:05:00 GMT

Israel to drop sheep cheese tariffs and open market to competition, while providing millions in direct support and quota compensation to local farmers.

Wonder Woman in business too: Gal Gadot's exit

BY WALLA! MONEY — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:24:36 GMT

The Goodles mac-and-cheese brand, founded by the Israeli actress and her husband, was sold to global pasta giant Barilla.

After the surge, comes the drop: Average wage in Israel plunges by nearly NIS 1,000

BY WALLA! MONEY — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:50:00 GMT

Following June's record high, CBS data for July shows a sharp decline to NIS 14,241, while the number of salaried jobs continues to climb.

Your Investments: No need to go looking for financial independence

BY AARON KATSMAN — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:04:21 GMT

Stop looking for the answer somewhere far away. It may be much closer than we think.

Your Taxes: Mulling a return to Israel? Here's what you need to know

BY LEON HARRIS — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:03:06 GMT

Israelis living abroad are starting to return to their homeland. Here is a review of some Israeli tax aspects that partly depend on how long they resided abroad.

Who earns NIS 100,000 a month? The truth behind doctors' payslips

BY LIAT RON — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

A Finance Ministry wage report shows a NIS 23k average pay in healthcare, alongside vast gaps: Top doctors earn NIS 104k, and gender gaps reach 40%.

Netherlands main bank moves most gold reserves from America amid deteriorating EU-US relations

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:43:10 GMT

"In view of increasing geopolitical unrest, DNB is strengthening its crisis preparedness," the De Nederlandsche Bank said in a statement.

The hidden cost of back-to-school sandwiches: Supermarket price differences revealed

BY DR. HEZI GUR MIZRAHI — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:20:00 GMT

From jars of chocolate spread to ketchup and yellow cheese: Differences of tens of shekels between chains for items children eat daily, showing how to save hundreds of shekels a year on the lunchbox.

Bank Leumi app adds Arabic, Russian and French in Israeli banking first

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:23:36 GMT

Leumi said it was the first Israeli bank to offer its app in Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian and French, with additional services coming later.

Stock crashed: Company that concealed information from investors slapped with fine

BY LIAT RON — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:25:00 GMT

Epitomee Medical fined NIS 1.85m for hiding data that ended a major Nestle deal, crashing its stock after misleading reports on clinical success.

Fewer candidates, more hired: What happened in the job market in August?

BY LIAD VAKNISH — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

The Jobnet Index shows August resume submissions and new openings fell, yet hires jumped 14% as companies focused on candidates in the pipeline.

'Taxes will need to be raised': Bank of Israel Governor's bad news following rate cut

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:06:10 GMT

Bank of Israel Governor warns taxes must rise after rate cut; market reacts with gains on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange while business sector backs decision.

UK fines US-headquartered Citibank's London unit £4.7 million under Russia sanctions laws

BY REUTERS — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:27:59 GMT

The British government fined Citibank's CBNA London unit for breaching Russia-related sanctions laws, a notice confirmed on Wednesday.

Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review

BY DANIEL COHEN — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:12:54 GMT

The Bank of Israel's Monetary Committee lowered the interest rate on Tuesday. The rate was previously lowered in July, when the BoI decided to cut the rate from 3.75% to 3.5%.