IMF cuts 2023 growth outlook, noting judicial uncertainty could lead to severe financial conditions, hamper investment and consumption; S&P set to affirm credit rating outlook

In ToI interview, Eli Cohen talks up Israel’s recent diplomatic achievements, defends Azerbaijan arms sales, and says he wants another year in office despite deal with Israel Katz

Central Bureau of Statistics says consumer price index rose by 0.4% in March over the previous month, but sees real estate costs dropping 0.2% as interest rates go up

Currency currently trading at 3.68 to the dollar and 4.02 to the euro, ahead of Moody's country credit rating update on Friday

Amichai Chikli accuses Amir Yaron of putting politics first by giving foreign press gloomy predictions about government's plans

Central bank lifts rates by 0.25%, smallest rise since April; in most pessimistic scenario, potential impact of judicial plan could be 2.8% annual hit to GDP over the next 3 years

In letter to cabinet alongside central bank's annual report for 2022, Amir Yaron writes that major changes must be done with broad agreement, preserve institutions' professionality

Housing market shows a slowdown as prices stabilize; volume of real estate transactions down 39% year-on-year

US correspondent Jacob Magid discusses finance minister's overseas trip; Tech Israel editor Sharon Wrobel looks at inflation rate and reactions to Silicon Valley Bank failure

Rise of consumer prices over past 12 months eased to 5.2% in February versus expectations of 5%; Bank of Israel governor signals interest will climb higher still