Finance minister says pulling of 'positive' outlook is 'no big drama'; economist warns Israel set to be on investors' and credit rating agencies' 'watch list'

Sources claim agency 'affected by the atmosphere, friends in Israel are telling them tales'; Netanyahu, Smotrich in statement: ‘With God’s help’ economy will remain strong

Lapid says 'everything falling apart' under current leadership; Liberman: Netanyahu 'destroying economy'; Labor's Lazimi slams 'parade of false narratives'

Leading US credit agency acts on warning to change outlook, despite reported talks with Netanyahu, Herzog; keeps credit rating at cautious A1 amid 'strong economic growth'

Shekel continues to depreciate amid investor concern that, following credit agency's earlier warnings, outlook could be changed from positive to stable in coming days

Currency sees sharp swings over several hours as initial expectations that Defense Minister Gallant would call to halt reforms were dashed after he was summoned by PM

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on a year to Ukraine war, what's popping in Papua New Guinea and today's Jordan summit; Tech Israel editor Sharon Wrobel on a weakening shekel

Reported emergency summit of Financial Stability Committee comes after shekel weakens to lowest point in years, compounding worries over rising rate hikes, judicial makeover push

Economists expect continued shekel weakness amid political uncertainty to spur inflation, boosting the outlook for higher interest rates

Investor concern mounts after first piece of legislation that would weaken country's legal system passes its first vote in Knesset