Bank of Israel forecasts GDP contraction of 3.7% in 2020; if fast pace of inoculation continues, economy seen to grow 6.3% in 2021 and 5.8% in 2022, but uncertainty remains high

Ogen Group hopes to become Israel's first social bank, as pandemic highlights how traditional lenders prefer bigger, less risky businesses over small enterprises

As the year comes to a close, many would like to put it out of mind. But first, a few ToI stories that have made the last 12 months unforgettable -- for better or for worse

Value of deals drops by 50% to $10 billion, with third quarter showing greatest decline in number, PwC Israel data shows

75,000 businesses already closed this year, consultant firm says in estimate; Chambers of Commerce estimates NIS 1.8 billion average daily productivity hit

Exchange rate falls to NIS 3.2265 to the dollar, the strongest the Israeli currency has been against the US greenback since July 10, 2008, with the dollar weakening globally

Of the 27 firms that listed shares on the exchange this year, 19 were technology firms; 'The high-tech engine has arrived at the exchange,' TASE CEO says

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

Conference attendees hear of 'meteoric' jump in requests for food assistance, and unemployment that will stay high with just one opening for every 16 jobless people

Rapid appreciation of Israeli currency may make it harder for economy to recover from crisis, central bank governor warns