Inflation

UK inflation hits 3.3% as middle east conflict drives fuel prices

"the U.K. economy is likely to face continued inflationary pressure amid persistent uncertainty from the U.S.-Iran conflict affecting global energy markets."
Israeli shekel

Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines

An illustration of rising prices following US-Iran conflict.

US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war

"The markets in 2026 will be influenced by a combination of macroeconomic forces, changes in monetary policies, and the continuation of geopolitical events."

2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch


IRA Gold investing vs. traditional retirement assets

Explore the differences between gold IRAs and traditional retirement assets, including risk, diversification, inflation protection, and long-term planning.

Gold in retirement: A way to protect your savings when markets fluctuate.

Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'

While the sovereign rating remains at BAA1, the shift reflects a clear easing of risk compared with the peak of the war period.

Moody's corporate HQ

Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar

Essentials such as food, medicine, and clothing have become increasingly unaffordable, while the minimum monthly wage has fallen to roughly $100.

People walk past a sign at a currency exchange as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, February 9, 2025

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

The Iranian rial fell to a record low of about 1.52 million per dollar on the unofficial market, deepening economic turmoil as nationwide protests continue and confidence in the regime weakens.

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

The divide in Iran's protests: Why ethnic minorities are not taking to the streets - opinion

Most Iranian ethnic minorities disdain both Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and the MEK, who have been calling for protests. However, that does not mean that they still should not join.

Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026.

Iran on the brink: Could 47 years of oppression finally end? - opinion

All around Iran, citizens rise against tyranny, taking a risk for freedom and a better future.

Iranians protest on a main street in Tehran, December 30, 2025

Bank of Israel cuts key rate by .25 percent after Gaza ceasefire

It represents the first reduction in nearly two years, as a ceasefire in Gaza eased inflation and reduced geopolitical risk.

 The Bank of Israel building is seen in Jerusalem June 16, 2020. Picture taken June 16, 2020.

Global Instability, Not Inflation, is the Core Catalyst for Precious Metals

Expert analysis suggests geopolitical turmoil is the primary driver of gold's current high valuation and consolidation, with global conflicts and the sovereign debt crisis.

Global Instability, Not Inflation, is the Core Catalyst for Precious Metals

Israel's Consumer Price Index up 0.5% in October, while home prices fall again

Annual inflation in Israel remains unchanged at 2.5%, keeping inflation well below the upper limit of the Bank of Israel's annual target range of 3%.

Israelis shop for groceries and dairy products at their local supermarket in Katsrin, Golan Heights, May 2, 2024

The Moral Case for Gold: Why Mike Maloney Says Fiat Money Is Financial Slavery

Gold expert warns that dishonest fiat currency is the "invisible handcuff" destroying individual freedom, leading to a system-wide collapse.

The End of the Experiment: Why Fiat Currency Failure is a Direct Threat to Civil Liberties