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Bank Leumi Q2 Profit Up 13%, but Credit Losses Rise
Bank Leumi reported a NIS 2.6 billion profit in Q2 2025, a 13% increase year-on-year, driven by increased lending, particularly in the business sector (15.4% growth), while credit loss provisions rose significantly to NIS 223 million, despite a low NPL ratio of 0.43%.
Bank Leumi Q2 Profit Up 13%, but Credit Losses Rise
Bank Leumi reported a NIS 2.6 billion profit in Q2 2025, a 13% increase year-on-year, driven by increased lending, particularly in the business sector (15.4% growth), while credit loss provisions rose significantly to NIS 223 million, despite a low NPL ratio of 0.43%.
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40% Bias Score
Political Instability in Israel Triggers Stock Market Downturn
Israel's stock market experienced a recent downturn of approximately 4% in the TA-125 index and 8% in the insurance index, attributed to a renewed increase in risk premiums following the Israeli government's dismissal of the attorney general and potential military action in Gaza. This contrasts with...
Political Instability in Israel Triggers Stock Market Downturn
Israel's stock market experienced a recent downturn of approximately 4% in the TA-125 index and 8% in the insurance index, attributed to a renewed increase in risk premiums following the Israeli government's dismissal of the attorney general and potential military action in Gaza. This contrasts with...
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56% Bias Score
Pressure Mounts on Bank of Israel to Lower Interest Rates Amidst Government Spending Concerns
Amidst pressure from the Israeli finance minister and various sectors, the Bank of Israel is considering lowering interest rates; however, concerns about rising inflation and the government's potential for irresponsible spending are delaying a decision. The governor will announce his decision tomorr...
Pressure Mounts on Bank of Israel to Lower Interest Rates Amidst Government Spending Concerns
Amidst pressure from the Israeli finance minister and various sectors, the Bank of Israel is considering lowering interest rates; however, concerns about rising inflation and the government's potential for irresponsible spending are delaying a decision. The governor will announce his decision tomorr...
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56% Bias Score
Israel's Economy Under Pressure Amidst Political Turmoil and Conflict
Israel's economic outlook is clouded by political instability and conflict, impacting investment strategies as disposable income falls and Bitcoin surges on legislative progress, while Wall Street experiences declines.
Israel's Economy Under Pressure Amidst Political Turmoil and Conflict
Israel's economic outlook is clouded by political instability and conflict, impacting investment strategies as disposable income falls and Bitcoin surges on legislative progress, while Wall Street experiences declines.
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44% Bias Score
Elbit Systems' $22 Billion Order Backlog Driven by Global Demand
Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company, reported a $22 billion order backlog at the end of 2024, driven by significant international sales in Europe and the global increase in defense spending due to conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and tensions with Iran. The company is using AI in manufactu...
Elbit Systems' $22 Billion Order Backlog Driven by Global Demand
Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company, reported a $22 billion order backlog at the end of 2024, driven by significant international sales in Europe and the global increase in defense spending due to conflicts such as the war in Ukraine and tensions with Iran. The company is using AI in manufactu...
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48% Bias Score
Israeli Stock Market Rallies Amidst Bond Market Decline, Highlighting Economic Concerns
Israel's stock market experienced a temporary rally, while the bond market showed continued declines, highlighting concerns over the government's handling of economic issues such as rising housing prices and the cost of living crisis.
Israeli Stock Market Rallies Amidst Bond Market Decline, Highlighting Economic Concerns
Israel's stock market experienced a temporary rally, while the bond market showed continued declines, highlighting concerns over the government's handling of economic issues such as rising housing prices and the cost of living crisis.
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64% Bias Score
Israeli Market Dips Amidst Gaza Conflict Concerns
The Israeli stock market saw a slight decline yesterday, contrasting with US market increases, amidst concerns about the ongoing Gaza conflict and its potential long-term economic impact on Israel, while the government's response is considered insufficient.
Israeli Market Dips Amidst Gaza Conflict Concerns
The Israeli stock market saw a slight decline yesterday, contrasting with US market increases, amidst concerns about the ongoing Gaza conflict and its potential long-term economic impact on Israel, while the government's response is considered insufficient.
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44% Bias Score
Sentinel One Stock Surges 19% Amidst Acquisition Rumors and Cybersecurity Vulnerability
Sentinel One, an Israeli cybersecurity company, experienced a significant 19% stock surge on Wall Street fueled by acquisition rumors with Palo Alto Networks and a competitor's vulnerability, highlighting differences in US and Israeli financial reporting transparency.
Sentinel One Stock Surges 19% Amidst Acquisition Rumors and Cybersecurity Vulnerability
Sentinel One, an Israeli cybersecurity company, experienced a significant 19% stock surge on Wall Street fueled by acquisition rumors with Palo Alto Networks and a competitor's vulnerability, highlighting differences in US and Israeli financial reporting transparency.
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48% Bias Score
Smotrich's Sanctions Defiance Risks Crippling Israeli Economy
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's plan to defy international sanctions against violent Israeli settlers risks crippling Israel's economy by potentially cutting off access to the SWIFT international payment system and jeopardizing vital international trade and funding.
Smotrich's Sanctions Defiance Risks Crippling Israeli Economy
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's plan to defy international sanctions against violent Israeli settlers risks crippling Israel's economy by potentially cutting off access to the SWIFT international payment system and jeopardizing vital international trade and funding.
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60% Bias Score
Gaza War: Initial Cost Considerations Overshadowed, Massive Reconstruction Opportunity for Israel
One month into the Gaza war, Israeli military commanders initially considered the future reconstruction costs when selecting bombing targets; however, as the conflict escalated, this consideration was sidelined, leaving a massive $53 billion reconstruction bill and significant economic opportunities...
Gaza War: Initial Cost Considerations Overshadowed, Massive Reconstruction Opportunity for Israel
One month into the Gaza war, Israeli military commanders initially considered the future reconstruction costs when selecting bombing targets; however, as the conflict escalated, this consideration was sidelined, leaving a massive $53 billion reconstruction bill and significant economic opportunities...
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64% Bias Score
IMF Lowers Growth Forecast; Israel Faces Fiscal Crisis Amidst War
The IMF lowered its global growth forecast to 2.8% for 2024, impacting Israel's projected 3.2% growth and increasing concerns about the NIS 5 billion annual military budget overruns amidst a lack of fiscal restraint.
IMF Lowers Growth Forecast; Israel Faces Fiscal Crisis Amidst War
The IMF lowered its global growth forecast to 2.8% for 2024, impacting Israel's projected 3.2% growth and increasing concerns about the NIS 5 billion annual military budget overruns amidst a lack of fiscal restraint.
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64% Bias Score
Netanyahu's Selective Engagement After October 7th Attacks
Following the October 7th attacks in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lack of engagement with the national grief contrasts sharply with his immediate call to an Israeli released from captivity, only after learning of his upcoming meeting with the US President. This, coupled with his silen...
Netanyahu's Selective Engagement After October 7th Attacks
Following the October 7th attacks in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lack of engagement with the national grief contrasts sharply with his immediate call to an Israeli released from captivity, only after learning of his upcoming meeting with the US President. This, coupled with his silen...
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56% Bias Score
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