Sources claim agency 'affected by the atmosphere, friends in Israel are telling them tales'; Netanyahu, Smotrich in statement: ‘With God’s help’ economy will remain strong

Lapid says 'everything falling apart' under current leadership; Liberman: Netanyahu 'destroying economy'; Labor's Lazimi slams 'parade of false narratives'

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

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

British currency also fell to 2-year low against euro after new finance minister Kwarteng announced controversial mini-budget; observers warn it could hit parity with US currency

Move allowing people to withdraw limited amounts of US dollars at double the previous rate amounts to a de facto recognition of the Lebanese pound's devaluation

Unemployment hits historic highs, with up to 7,000 Israelis filing per hour; S&P global rating agency predicts global recession, but says Israel on good footing