Leading US credit agency acts on warning to change outlook, despite reported talks with Netanyahu, Herzog; keeps credit rating at cautious A1 amid 'strong economic growth'

Shekel continues to depreciate amid investor concern that, following credit agency's earlier warnings, outlook could be changed from positive to stable in coming days

Chief accountant emphasizes need to restore certainty for investors, rating agencies; manufacturers say Israeli entrepreneurs are looking to open factories abroad

Company says overhaul will weaken country’s institutional strength, leading to 'longer-term risks for economic prospects'

Ratings agency cites risks to Israel's system of checks, investor sentiment; cautions about importance of central bank independence for credibility of policy-making

PM hits back at civil society, professional, political critics who say judiciary shakeup is spooking investors, will hurt credit rating

Leading rating agency cites strong economic growth, government's 'reform agenda' as key drivers for change

Ratings agency expects debt to decline as COVID wanes, new government advances budget; notes coalition fragility, regional security risks

Ratings agency warns 'fiscal risks could build' if continued gridlock in Knesset hampers government's ability to rein in spending

Credit rating agency expects 'some fiscal consolidation' in 2021, says senior director, who sees no immediate threat of downgrade; geopolitical risk still high, despite new ties