Israel

We have cut our 2006 growth forecast by just under one percentage point, from 4.7% to 3.8%, on the back of the conflict with Hizbollah in Lebanon. The war will continue to weigh on... 2006-09-27

As the opening of the new parliamentary session (October 10th) approaches, we reiterate our view that early elections are a real possibility. The coalition government led by Ehud... 2006-09-27

There are signs that the central bank may be moving away from its traditional policy of maintaining a considerable level of 'carry' (interest rate differential) over the US dollar.... 2006-09-13

With Prime Minister Ehud Olmert facing severe domestic criticism for his handling of the Lebanon crisis, there is a risk of early elections. Moreover, Olmert's flagship policy of... 2006-09-06

Since the cessation of hostilities with Hizbollah on August 14, security in the north has dramatically improved, and we therefore retain the view that the impact of the conflict on... 2006-09-06

As criticism of the government's handling of the Lebanon crisis mounts in Israel's media and parliament, we see a significant risk of early elections. On August 16, Knesset member... 2006-09-01

As criticism of the government's handling of the Lebanon crisis mounts in Israel's media and parliament, we see a significant risk of early elections. On August 16, Knesset member... 2006-08-17

The conflict between Israel and Lebanese militia-cum-political party Hizbollah will damage Israel's economy far less than that of Lebanon. However, Hizbollah rocket fire is disrupting... 2006-07-31

Israel's current land invasion of southern Lebanon will significantly damage Hizbollah's military capabilities, but the group will survive. Widespread anger in Lebanon at Israel's... 2006-07-31

Israel plans to occupy part of southern Lebanon until an international peacekeeping deployment is found, to create a 'buffer zone' that keeps Hizbollah away from the Israeli border.... 2006-07-26