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The year's 10 most influential Anglo immigrants

In honor of the New Year, Anglo File is highlighting who we see as the 10 most influential members of the English-speaking immigrant community, people who stood out in 5771 and made a difference.

by David Sheen and Raphael Ahren 7 comments

Stock exchange horror face - Reuters - August 2011

Israel not at start of recession, says BoI

The bank's data shows that the Israeli economy is still growing, although more slowly than it had in previous quarters. The slowdown is mostly due to decreased global demand.

by Moti Bassok 0 comments

Netanyahu demands socioeconomic panel find solutions within a month

Netanyahu not interested in solutions that Israel cannot afford over time and would lead Israel into economic bankruptcy; cabinet dedicates meeting to socioeconomic debate.

by Moti Bassok 0 comments

Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer disqualified from IMF race

International Monetary Fund board shortlists France's Christine Lagarde and Mexico's Agustin Carstens for IMF's top job, disqualifies 67-year-old Fischer due to the age limit.

by Reuters 51 comments

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A populist just like Yachimovich

Netanyahu agrees with Akirov's claim that tax hikes would make businesspeople and entrepreneurs move their affairs overseas, but he is scared. He is afraid of the public's reaction in the next election, because today, it is popular to screw the rich, even though raising taxes screws us all.

by Nehemia Shtrasler 0 comments

Financial predators mustn't be allowed to teach

After all, their wealth isn't the result of their intelligence, but a byproduct of our foolish conduct.

by Yossi Sarid 0 comments

The battle for the credit

Medals for pulling the economy out of a profound crisis should go those who deserve them most: the private sector and the public.

by Nehemia Shtrasler 0 comments

Still no words of comfort

The Israeli economy remains in a deep recession, and we still have to suffer through the bad news of layoffs, negative growth, budget problems and slumping factories.

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