ECONOMY

The Central Bureau of Statistics estimates third quarter growth at an annualized 4.1%, making an interest rate cut at the end of the month less likely.

Israel's Consumer Price Index has risen by 0.4% over the past year, while housing prices have risen 1.9%.

The layoffs will include early retirement packages for tenured workers and Pelephone employees will receive a 7% pay rise, and a 1% annual bonus.

Israeli economists estimate the potential damage to the country's economy, if the rocket attacks from Gaza continue.

Israel's political deadlock is hampering officials seeking to attract tech companies to Israel who are being forced out of tax havens.

Lengthening travel times are causing people outside Tel Aviv to look for work closer to home.

At its upcoming climate conference, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel will name organizations that commit to ending plastic pollution.

New EU regulations and car industry changes in China are brewing a storm that will blow hard in Israel.

A PwC report for the Ministry of Defense is against a share offering for Israel Aerospace Industries, but the Government Companies Authority, backed by McKinsey, is in favor.

Regulatory concern about money laundering has resulted in Israel's banks refusing to open accounts for overseas taxpayers, leaving them unable to pay.

Black Cube consultant Maj. Gen. (res.) Giora Eiland talks about the Israeli private intelligence company's role in the Pemex bribery affair, and how its operatives make suspects talk.

Poverty is a main cause of violence among Arabs, while leaving Arab society's potential untapped retards Israel's economic growth.

Meitav Dash chief economist Alex Zabezhinsky argues that the shekel is justifiably strong, but questions why it is the world's strongest currency.

The commander in charge of the newly formed Peles police unit has told "Globes" that investigations into building site deaths are now being treated as murder cases.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi's multi-year budget plan is being hampered by the political situation.

A look at several organizations and schools, trying to create change in Israel's frozen education system.

From cigarettes to car repairs and dentistry, Israelis spend millions of shekels in Palestinian villages every year.

A national unity government would be able to rein in the small parties' budget demands and enable the Ministry of Finance to push the measures it wants through the Knesset.

Israel is a tech power despite not because of the government. Poor planning could see Israel squander its advantage.

The commercialization companies of Israel's universities take the Central Bureau of Statistics to task for measuring their success in terms of money.

Despite moving to Jerusalem, some of the Israel Innovation Authority's employees are working secretly in Givatayim, "Globes" has found.

Israel's unclear rules on tree preservation create uncertainty for developers and homeowners.

Food journalist Ori Shavit says 35% of Israelis describe themselves as flexitarian and 5% are vegans, as consumers seeks healthier, more environmentally friendly food.

The move will enhance Israel's attractiveness for investment by international pharmaceutical companies.

Less of the money donated by North American Jews is reaching Jewish causes let alone Israel. "Globes" examines the reasons.

IMF executive Anthony De Lannoy, in Israel for Cyber Week, sees the time coming when the rest of Israel's population will refuse to finance social benefits for non-working haredim.

"Globes" tells about the voluntary disclosure procedure in which a man paid NIS 1.4 million cash to the Israel Tax Authority but then found the banks refusing to accept the rest.

Harel Finances VP Yair Mendelson explains why the shekel has gained so strongly against the dollar, while most major currencies have weakened against the US currency.

While legislation on non-sexual harassment at work has stalled in the Knesset, South Korea has set an example for Israel to follow.

Shady places are about as rare as parking places in Israel's cities, but municipalities are finally addressing the matter.

Ethiopian Ambassador to Israel Reta Alemu Nega talks about his country's fast-growing economy, and Israel's advantages there.