Economy
Trump names former governor Kevin Warsh as Powell's successor for US Federal Reserve head
Warsh is one of the more hawkish picks among the perceived candidates, market participants said of the choice, for which they have been gaming out scenarios for months.
Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD
US-Iran flare-up, cold stint push oil prices to multi-month peak
CEOs cautious on revenue growth despite steady confidence in global economy - poll
Major Israeli businesses sign agreement to employ more olim
Rami Levy, Isrotel, Israel Electric Corporation, Ein Kerem Hospital, and HOT telecommunications, are among the businesses that signed the agreement.
Economists split on Israel’s 2026 growth outlook amid postwar recovery
The IMF projects a modest 3.9% growth for Israel in 2026, while local forecasters expect a faster recovery as the economy rebounds from war.
Middle school curriculum to include financial literacy in upcoming year - report
Students across Israel will soon study financial literacy weekly, learning key life skills like budgeting and saving.
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.
The Hebrew-only financial system: It’s holding back Israel’s economy - opinion
Israel is a multilingual society held back by a monolingual digital financial system.
Iran slashes four zeros from its currency amid soaring inflation worsened by US-E3 sanctions
Iran’s parliament approved removing four digits from its currency, the Iranian Rial, to tackle hyperinflation, though economists warn the move is mostly symbolic.
Is normalization with Saudi Arabia closer or further way?
Despite US-led efforts and Saudi investments, normalization with Israel faces challenges. Saudi concerns over Palestinian statehood and regional stability continue to shape diplomatic paths.
Israel Bonds reports $5.7 billion milestone two years after Oct. 7
The milestone "signals the enduring strength of Israel’s supporters around the world,” said Dani Naveh, president and CEO of the company.
Gold price zooms past $4,000 amid global uncertainty, Israel-Hamas War
Gold surged past $4,000 an ounce, hitting record highs as investors look for safe assets amid global turmoil
The cost of war: How can the IDF campaign in Gaza continue without crippling the economy?
After two years of a protracted military campaign, Israel must ask the how it can sustain that campaign without crippling its economy.
