Economy
Insurance companies' profits surged this quarter to NIS 2.85 Billion
Phoenix and Menora Mivtachim led a 20% Q2 profit surge to NIS 2.85B across Israel's top insurers, prompting raised business targets and major dividend payouts.
Strategy or physical withdrawal: What does Washington’s shift from airstrikes to sanctions signify?
Treasury Secretary Bessent says US entering 'endgame' with Iran, will sever economic lifelines
Iranian worker’s suicide attempt exposes Islamic regime's economic crisis, expert says
Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion
The significance of the Mecca pact will depend less on the language of the agreement than on its implementation.
What are Trump's options as he seeks to pile more economic pressure on Iran? - explainer
The US, the UN, and the EU have applied sanctions, implemented trade embargoes, and frozen assets for decades over Iran's nuclear program and human rights violations.
Viksit Bharat 2047: India’s roadmap to become a developed nation - opinion
While there is general agreement that the term Viksit Bharat denotes a developed country, it is still necessary for public policy purposes to break down the concept to know what it entails.
Leumi posts record Q2 profit of NIS 2.83 billion
Leumi was the only Israeli bank to boost half-year profits in 2026, reaching NIS 5.18 billion; FIBI board decides to merge computing unit MATAF amid labor dispute.
A proposal for an economic future: Gaza needs more than reconstruction - opinion
For decades, Gaza's refugee camps have been a symbol of dependency. Reconstruction offers an opportunity to change that reality.
Michigan is not turning away from Israel – opinion
America’s political area will have no impact on the economic, technological, and personal ties between Israelis and Michiganians
Iran to become member of BRICS Bank, increasing economic cooperation, trade - report
Hemmati announced that Iran was set to join the BRICS Bank in the near future, Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported.
How governments are becoming major market players
Strategic intervention and rising tariffs force global businesses to rethink their playbooks in a rapidly changing economy.
Trump returns to an old weapon: Behind US's decision to economically choke Iran - analysis
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last month that the administration’s economic policy had sent the Iranian currency into "free fall" and pushed inflation into triple-digit rates.
The Islamic Republic is exporting the costs of its economic failure - opinion
For nearly five decades, the Islamic Republic has diverted national resources toward ideological expansion, proxy warfare, and regional confrontation.
