Economy
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.
US-Iran flare-up, cold stint push oil prices to multi-month peak
CEOs cautious on revenue growth despite steady confidence in global economy - poll
Two protesters held outside Religious Zionist Party offices amid budget, cost-of-living tension
Israel's tech economy emerges stronger from wartime crisis - analysis
With the ceasefire holding, the tech ecosystem that is emerging is leaner, smarter, and built for the long game.
Trump approval falls as Americans fault him on costs and Epstein case
"What we're seeing is probably the biggest test of his presidency in terms of his grip on the Republican Party," said Mike Ongstad
Nearly three million Israelis face food insecurity, including one million children, report finds
A report from the National Insurance Institute (NII) shows a slight improvement in access to food across Israel, but it also shows that geographical and economic food inequality persist.
Israel pushes to outlaw possession of over NIS 200,000 in cash
Opponents of the move claim that it severely violates privacy and limits economic freedom.
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%.
Afghanistan shifts trade to Iran route to avoid Pakistan closures
Afghanistan's reliance on Pakistan's ports has long given Islamabad leverage to press Kabul over Pakistani militants sheltering across the border.
US Pres. Donald Trump committed to $2,000 tariff payoff, warns US faces 'economic disaster'
Trump said the United States faced an economic and national security disaster if the Supreme Court ruled against his use of an emergency powers law to impose sweeping tariffs.
Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says
Over 4.5 million returnees and restricted female employment are buckling Afghanistan's economy, forcing 90% of households into debt and food insecurity, UN data shows.
Trump promises Americans $2,000 in dividends as SCOTUS debates tariff legality
Trump pledged $2,000 in tariff dividends to low-income citizens, but questions about funding and a Supreme Court case loom large.
Target to lower prices on 3,000 everyday items for holiday season
Retailers are preparing for a sales drop-off this November, following the Trump tariffs and the lapse in food aid.
