MORGAN STANLEY SEES ISRAELI GROWTH AT 4.8%

InvestInIsrael: U.S. Investment Bank Morgan Stanley raised its growth forecast for Israel to 4.8% for both 2011 and 2012 from its previous growth forecast of 4.3%, noting that the Israeli economy "remains one of the robust and well managed among both the developed and the emerging market economies."

"Having shown an excellent track record in weathering the most recent crisis via timely monetary and fiscal policy responses, the country earned well deserved respect and confidence among global investors," the bank said.