Economy

Trump harasses new Fed chair Warsh with personal calls to unprecedented levels, sparking concern

Trump has reportedly repeatedly called Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for advice on Iran, AI, and the economy, raising concerns about the central bank’s political independence.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at Federal Reserve Headquarters on July 29, 2026 in Washington, DC.
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, US, August 2, 2026.

Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade - poll

People at polling station during the Likud party internal elections in Tel Aviv, July 27, 2026.

Israel needs new leadership: Could covenantal politics be the answer? - opinion

Israeli security forces are seen at the scene where three men were shot dead by assassins in the city of Shfaram, northern Israel, January 7, 2026

Jobs, not just policing, are key to fighting crime in Israel’s Arab society - opinion


Indian rice exports climb 5% in first half of 2026 as non-basmati shipments rise, sources say

India's rice exports from January to June rose to 12.27 million metric tons from 11.68 million tons in the same period a year ago, despite concerns that recent weather patterns could hurt production.

A shopkeeper speaks on the phone as he sells rice and grains inside a wholesale market in Kolkata, India, January 13, 2026.

Saudi Arabia-US nuke deal helps MBS realize Saudi Vision 2030 - opinion

By the centenary year, if the plan succeeds, Saudi Arabia will no longer be dependent on oil revenues, transforming instead into a modern, liberalized, thriving society

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman attend a bilateral meeting at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.

Iran war risks becoming America’s next Vietnam - opinion

Four months into the Iran campaign, the US risks repeating Vietnam by relying on gradual pressure over decisive victory.

 US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties (illustrative)

EU, World Bank funds saved Palestinian Authority from economic collapse, INSS finds

Western funding from the EU and World Bank has kept the Palestinian Authority afloat as Israeli tax transfers fell, while Arab states provided only a small share of the aid.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general Conference of Fatah Youth in Ramallah, with a backdrop including a portrait of Abbas and Yasser Arafat, November 27, 2025; illustrative.

AI layoffs mount across Israeli tech companies amid software sector bloodbath

The development of AI in recent years has led to situations where human work is replaced by AI, or AI can do the same job faster or at a lower cost

A businessman is seen working alongside a team of robots in this illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections

Warken will be the first woman to hold her new post, an important position that serves as a node between the chancellery, ministries and lawmakers.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2ndR), outgoing German Health Minister Nina Warken, outgoing parliamentary State Secretary in the Digital Ministry Philipp Amthor and outgoing Secretary General of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Carsten Linnemann (R), July 23, 2026.

Lack of experience, mistakes cost private home builders billions in unnecessary expenses

Around 20% of Israelis building private homes are estimated to lose billions of shekels due to costly mistakes, as a new podcast seeks to provide guidance throughout the construction process.

Receiving the keys to a new home.

Bitcoin tops $66K on regulatory optimism and ETF inflows

Bitcoin climbs to a one-month high as investors weigh progress on US crypto regulation, renewed ETF inflows and the outlook for interest rates.

A Bitcoin coin placed in front of a financial market chart showing upward movement, symbolizing renewed investor interest and rising cryptocurrency prices.

Israeli exports hit all-time high of $169B despite boycotts

Official Economy Ministry figures show Israeli exports reached a record $169 billion over the past year, surpassing both forecasts and the previous record set in 2022.

View of the hi-rise buildings near the financial district in the central Israeli city of Ramat Gan, March 4, 2025.

ASEAN's top diplomats meet, to issue statement amid 'grave concern' over US-Iran conflict

ASEAN will gather against the backdrop of instability beyond the region since the US and Iran resumed open conflict, raising concerns about energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and inflation.

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, other South Asian Foreign Ministers during the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay city, Philippines, July 21, 2026.