Economy
Between Israel and Latin America, Ilan Goldfajn builds a quiet economic bridge
From water technology to start-ups, the IDB chief sees a growing opportunity for Israeli investors in a region of 660 million
Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines
Qatar warns 'full-fledged' Iran war impact about to hit global economy
Iran’s economy could collapse within three months under naval blockade, experts warn
Closing the Strait of Hormuz could bankroll a new Iranian government - opinion
Sanctioned Iranian oil offers the opposition a rare chance to challenge the regime and stabilize global oil prices.
Under Iran fire, Israel’s basic cost-of-living gaps run deeper than income data suggests - study
Even before the current campaign, the Bank of Israel said in February that geopolitical uncertainty had resurfaced amid the prospect of a confrontation with Iran.
Employee cigarette breaks in France equal three weeks of lost work a year
Employees who smoke describe these pauses as a coping tool that can help them return to tasks more effectively.
International Energy Agency: Middle East oil crisis severe, global economy at risk
“A stock release will help to comfort the markets, but this is not the solution. It will only help to reduce the pain in the economy," IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said.
The war that moved Europe’s future closer to Jerusalem - opinion
A widening conflict between Israel and Iran is beginning to tie the Union’s economic future to decisions made in Jerusalem.
It’s the oil prices, stupid: The West’s principles collapse when prices rise - opinion
The Strait of Hormuz is not just another geopolitical flashpoint. It is the artery through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply flows.
The dollar isn’t the problem. The systems businesses rely on are - opinion
Global businesses face structural currency volatility; systems built for stability now struggle to keep pace with real-time geopolitical shocks.
In striking Kharg Island, Trump struck the choke point of Iran’s oil economy - opinion
Kharg Island, a tiny Persian Gulf outpost, controls nearly all of Iran’s oil exports, making it the regime’s key economic vulnerability.
Economic resilience is national security in a prolonged war - opinion
Short-term economic measures can’t sustain Israel in a long conflict; leadership continuity and business support are key.
Neutralizing Iran threat could end decades of ‘terror premium’ on oil, Trump advisor says
One Trump adviser says tensions with Iran have historically added $5–$15 per barrel via risks to the Strait of Hormuz.
