Economy
US Supreme Court casts doubt on legality of Trump's global tariffs
US Supreme Court questions whether Trump can use a 1977 law intended for national emergencies to impose his global tariffs without congressional approval.
Israel entered war without economic emergency preparedness, Comptroller report finds
Market Expert Debunks Gold "Collapse," Details Dollar's Strength, and Forecasts Melt-Up
The next battle: The future of Israeli high-tech and its economy - opinion
Trump's Truth Social media platform to introduce prediction markets
With Truth Predict, we're democratizing information and empowering everyday Americans to harness the wisdom of the crowd," said Trump Media chairman and CEO.
Keep US aid and wartime replenishment off Israel’s 2026 base budget - opinion
Finance Minister Smotrich's 2026 defense budget must exclude US aid and wartime replenishment to ensure readiness against future threats.
Javier Milei wins big in Argentina’s midterms, reshaping political landscape
Argentine President Javier Milei’s party won big in midterms, gaining support to push ahead with his economic reforms.
Iran declares major private bank bankrupt, transfers assets to state-owned Bank Melli
Tehran moves to reassure depositors after Ayandeh Bank collapse, transferring assets to state-owned Bank Melli amid mounting economic pressure and renewed international sanctions.
Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin in partnership with Binance
A5A7, a stablecoin backed by the Russian rouble and based in Kyrgyzstan, has been placed under sanctions by Western governments who say it is used to facilitate avoidance of sanctions on Russia.
Israel must consider reducing agricultural imports post-war, Israeli agriculture leaders urge
“Agriculture is far more than a livelihood; it is Zionism in its deepest sense. Farmers safeguard Israel’s food security, standing as a living wall along its borders," said one of the speakers.
PayBox launches three-tiered service model to expand digital wallet offerings
New model will include PayBox Plus Young- a digital wallet for children and teenagers aged 8 to 18
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.
