The area in which Israel is least free is the size of government (5), a high marginal tax rate (5) and a high level of government spending (3)

The export of goods dropped by 5.1% between June and August, following a 6.1% increase between March and May

The unemployment rate in July was the lowest unemployment level recorded since the beginning of the world financial crisis in late 2008 and stood at 6.2%

About 80,000 tons of avocados are expected to be harvested this year, 55,000 tons of which are to be exported, primarily to Europe

General Director of the Chamber of Commerce of Torino: cooperation between the Piemonte region and Israeli technology will be beneficial to both parties

The Rating agency cited improved liquidityand a more favourable shipping environment. Zim CFO: “The financial arrangement we reached last year is proving itself successful”

According to a survey published by the investment bank Israel’s economic growth for 2010 upped to 3.7% from 3.3% and projections for 2011 raised from 3.5% to 4%

"Global Finance" magazine named Prof. Fischer as one of the world's best central bank chiefs, in the magazine's annual Central Banker Report Card