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Jul 23, 2024, 5:36 PM

Israel’s Housing Market Amid Domestic Conflict And Economic Challenges

As the country approached nearly eight consecutive months of domestic conflict, the ongoing challenges are now beginning to shape the current and future trajectory of Israel’s housing market as real estate prices continue to climb despite lower interest rates...

Apr 10, 2024, 10:35 AM

Post-War Israel Wine Industry: Growth and Global Support Opportunities

As businesses across Israel operate under complicated circumstances, winemakers in the north and the south of the country are feeling mounting pressure as the upcoming harvest season could see them losing months worth of grape production due to labor shortages and...

Aug 28, 2023, 11:37 PM

International Automakers Flood Into Israeli EV Market Despite Economic And Supply Chain Challenges

Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions, the Israeli electric vehicle (EV) market witnessed significant growth during the first half of the year, surpassing the corresponding period for 2022. Delivery of new and imported electric vehicles rose...

Jun 27, 2023, 5:52 PM

Promising Rise Of Israeli Tech Entrepreneurs Amid Turbulent Global Conditions

Israel’s technology startup ecosystem is rapidly changing amid a whirlwind of economic and political challenges. However, across the world, from Silicon Valley to Singapore, information technology startups are struggling as venture capital funding dries up, and investors halt their...

Apr 28, 2023, 6:58 PM

Israel’s Tourism and Leisure Industry Set For Strong Recovery in 2023

Israel’s tourism and leisure industry is set for strong recovery this year, as the country welcomes an influx of foreign arrivals, despite seeing an increase in airfares and higher lodging prices on the back of wider macroeconomic challenges. Close to...

Aug 5, 2022, 6:17 AM

Israel’s Love for Electric Vehicles Will Cost Them, Both Time and Money

There has certainly been a growing interest from Israeli motorists and the government for Electric Vehicles (EVs) over the last few years, as consumers are not only facing higher fuel prices but looking to fast-track government efforts that plan...

Jun 13, 2022, 10:06 PM

Israeli companies and startups are accelerating alt-food technologies

The global recognition of alternative food products, those produced without the need for animal products has claimed its spot on the world stage - rapidly appearing in supermarkets and restaurant menus around the world. While most countries have been open...

Jun 10, 2022, 5:32 PM

How Israel pivoted itself onto the world stage of sustainability practices

Clean energy, sustainability, and environmental concerns are starting to cause tension between residents and the government with mounting academic and scientific evidence painting a vivid picture of our environmental future. Increased human activity and a growing global population have now...

May 25, 2022, 11:48 AM

Startup Nation: How Israel Climbed The Ranks

Despite economic drawbacks experienced throughout 2020 and 2021 as much of the global economy tries to shake off the effects caused by the pandemic, Israel has been front and center in the global startup ecosystem seeing a 136% growth...

May 12, 2022, 7:17 AM

The Crypto Landscape In Israel

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The popularity surrounding blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and digital assets has taken up home in Israel, as widespread adoption from both private and institutional investors has soared over the last few years. For the most part, Israelis' fascination surrounding blockchain technology...

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Jacob Wolinsky is the founder and CEO of Hedge Fund Alpha (formerly ValueWalk Premium), a hedge fund intelligence service. Prior to Hedge Fund Alpha, Jacob started Valuewalk.com, a popular business news site. Prior to that Jacob worked as an equity analyst specializing in mid and small-cap stocks. He lives with his wife and 5 kids in New Jersey.

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