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.

KEVIN WARSH, Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution and lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, speaks during the Sohn Investment Conference in New York City, US, May 8, 2017.
Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD

Blue barrels of oil.

US-Iran flare-up, cold stint push oil prices to multi-month peak

 US economy

CEOs cautious on revenue growth despite steady confidence in global economy - poll


Western leaders must back Iranian protesters, push to oust battered Islamic regime - opinion

“Regime change” may be a frightening phrase in Western capitals, but in Iran, it is exactly what is needed to make the Middle East – and the world – safer.

Iranians walk past closed shops at Tehran Grand Bazaar amid currency plunge protests.

What could lead to the collapse of Iran's regime, 47 years after the revolution - opinion

If change occurs in Iran, it will come from within, driven by a combination of public pressure, economic collapse, shifting loyalties, and organizational capacity.

Iranians walk past closed shops at Tehran Grand Bazaar amid currency plunge protests.

Gaming: Israel's digital success story excluded from the Start-Up Nation narrative - opinion

Overlooking an industry that is already active, thriving, and globally competitive represents a significant missed opportunity, not only for Israel’s economy but also for the global gaming ecosystem.

 Two gamers hold video game controllers.

Israelis shop more online during wartime, Wolt 2025 Online Consumer Report shows

In 2025, online shopping went from a convenience to a daily behaviour in Israelis' daily life. According to Wolt's survey, 78% of the population shopped online throughout the year.

Woman sitting on sofa with laptop shopping online

Trump’s tariffs hit Americans with record costs and global trade disruption - opinion

Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices, forcing Americans to pay more for everyday goods and imports.

 An illustrative image depicting US import tariffs.

Iran’s protests are no longer about regime reform, but replacement - opinion

Many Iranians are no longer talking about fixing the system. They are talking about replacing it. Once that line is crossed, it is rarely erased.

An Iranian protester sits on a road, blocking Iranian authorities during a mass protests in Tehran, December 29, 2025

Israel greenlights construction of 900-megawatt power plant near Jerusalem

A 900-megawatt power plant that will be built at the Egged lot north of Jerusalem, along with a parking lot for electric buses.

View of an electric power plant in Israel (illustrative)

Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi backs protests: Join your fellow citizens in the streets

Reza Pahlavi backed protests spreading across Iran, calling on all segments of society and security forces to join demonstrators as strikes and rallies grow amid a deepening economic crisis.

Iran's crown prince and now key opposition figure Reza Pahlavi poses during a session photo after a press conference in Paris on June 23, 2025.

Affordability crisis reshapes politics across US, Europe, Canada, new poll finds

Majorities in five major economies say the cost of living has worsened, pressuring incumbents and redrawing alliances, according to a new international survey.

 British £20 pound note featuring a portrait of King Charles III, is pictured with £20 notes showing the face of the late Queen Elizabeth II on June 8, 2025

Smotrich threatens to double tax on Israeli banks if consumer benefits canceled

According to the Finance Ministry, the tax will bring in NIS 1.13 billion in 2026, rising to NIS 1.5 billion each year from 2027 to 2029.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrives to a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025