Inflation for the twelve months to the end of April was 4%.
The number of buses on the Cross-Israel Highway hardly justifies an extra lane, so cars with three people have been added. It is just an excuse to continue investing in the car. Transport & infrastructure
The 8 BCM of offshore natural gas found by Energean will free up more gas for export. Energy
Israel and Saudi sources say the $2 billion investment in Jared Kushner's fund is economically significant but the diplomatic implications are even more important. Politics
Under-investment in Israel's infrastructure is costing us not just time and annoyance, but billions in lost GDP. Transport & infrastructure
Outgoing NTA deputy CEO Keren Zohar insists the Tel Aviv light rail Red Line can start operations in November, if bureaucratic obstacles are removed. Transport & infrastructure
The Israeli healthcare investment platform has already raised half of the sum with Philips Healthcare as lead investor. Healthcare
Israel seems in no rush to take advantage of the opportunity created by Europe's efforts to wean itself off Russian gas, says gas market expert Gina Cohen. Economy
There's a fast entry track for foreign experts, but not having an Israeli ID card makes everyday transactions difficult, and after five years time's up. Economy
A fall in vacancies for software developers is another indication that Israeli tech companies and startups are tightening their belts. Start ups
Competent media management is helping Strauss weather the salmonella storm, but the potential for a deeper crisis hasn't yet gone away. Basic industries
Israeli spyware companies are struggling to survive as the Ministry of Defense grants fewer export permits following US pressure. IT
Set-up costs are soaring, and conditions at the multinationals are just too good. Healthcare
The success of closing off Levinsky Street has encouraged Tel Aviv to banish cars from more side streets. Transport & infrastructure