Deadly virus to lower projected growth to 5% in China this year from a previously projected 5.7%; China, which accounts for a third of global growth, predicted to roar back in 2021

Should the virus not be constrained in a few weeks, a reduction in supplies from China could cause a slowdown in any sector dependent on imports, Bank Leumi's chief economist says

Most at risk are jobs in construction, manufacturing, transportation and storage services, postal and courier services, and food and lodging services, report says

Reuters: Israel’s economy grew below the 2018 rate of 3.4%; even so, growth this year was the highest in Western countries and almost double the OECD average of 1.7%

Bank of Israel governor Amir Yaron says that without higher taxes, shortfall could reach 'dangerous level' of more than 4.5 percent of GDP

Hospitals, schools and transportation system are a 'resounding failure,' head of Blue and White opposition party says at economic forum in Jerusalem

Study suggests most Israelis don't want to swap their day off from Friday to Sunday, 40% work while sick, and many disgruntled about not being able to work from home

Prominent entrepreneurs say third election must be prevented, democratic institutions should not become 'collateral damage' of PM's fight for political survival