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India Unleashes Silver as Bank Collateral with 10:1 Gold-Silver Ratio, Boosting Global Money Role
India formally recognizes silver as bank collateral with a 10:1 gold-silver ratio, reshaping lending, boosting demand, and igniting a new era for silver as a global monetary metal.
Israeli AI startup Anchor Browser raises $6M in seed round
OpenAI launches AI browser Atlas to compete with Google Chrome
Ahead of the world’s first human spinal cord implantation
Led by Israeli and US security veterans, Aurelius Capital launches $150M Defense-Tech fund
The fund’s strategic edge lies in its deep familiarity with defense-sector needs and its access to global capital
Gold’s Parabolic Surge Signals Looming Market Crash, Warns Analyst
Gold’s explosive rise could be a warning, not a win. Analyst Christopher Vermeulen says gold’s parabolic run mirrors 2007—right before the stock market crashed by over 50%.
After 9 years at Fattal: Anat Aharon joins Israel Canada as deputy CEO
Anat Aharon, after nine years at Fattal, joins Israel Canada as Deputy CEO and Global VP of Marketing and Sales. Reuven Alex: "She will take the group to new heights."
Moody's: Ceasefire credit positive but risks are high
The agency now sees economic growth for Israel in real terms of 2.5% in 2025, which compares with 2% in its previous forecast, rising to 4.5% in 2026.
Indonesia and Israel eye increased trade relations
Due to the industrial crisis in Indonesia, the opportunity for cooperation with Israel is growing, especially in automation, robotics, AI for industry and energy innovation
Regulator tells Horesh-Harel not to help choose ICC-CAL CEO
Union Investments and Harel are due to buy the ICC-CAL stake at a company valuation of NIS 3.75-4 billion, depending on the credit card company's performance
Chocolate in the shape of tools? “That’s the best seller. Many women buy it” | Special interview
The chocolatier from Kibbutz Gvar’am explains the logic behind the idea, sets her sights beyond Israel, and takes pride in the unique experience she created.
HP Israel to lay off up to 90 employees as part of global cost-cutting plan
The reorganization plan at HP was first presented in November 2022, at the height of the crisis in the global tech industry due to rising interest rates.
Bank of Israel quashes rate cut rumors
The interest rate has been 4.5% since it was cut from 4.75% in January 2024.
Israeli-American Prof. Joel Mokyr wins Nobel Prize in Economics
Mokyr receives the prize for his development of a theory for sustained economic growth.
Bentzi Moser: The artist inspired by Jerusalem
Jerusalemite of the Week: Bentzi Moser was inspired to become an artist in Jerusalem itself. And years later, the city continues to inspire his work.
