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.

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

ISRAELI POLITICIAN Bezalel Smotrich is seen before President Donald Trump speaks to the Knesset, on October 13, 2025 in Jerusalem.

Two protesters held outside Religious Zionist Party offices amid budget, cost-of-living tension


Post-mayoral election, Israel is now a prime investment destination for New York's elite - opinion

While the United States remains the world’s strongest and most innovative economy, Israel has demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout a year of geopolitical and financial challenges.

A RESIDENTIAL building is under construction in Tel Aviv’s Ramat Aviv neighborhood earlier this year. As of January, the supply of new apartments in Israel reached a record of roughly 78,000 units, including nearly 9,000 in Tel Aviv, says the writer.

Israel grants NIS 3.25 billion in benefits to career IDF officers, mandatory service soldiers

Israel approved NIS 3.25b. in aid for IDF soldiers and officers to ease financial hardships caused by the war.

(L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir at the graduation of an IDF officers' course, October 30, 2025

The not-so-hidden higher cost of living in NYC will be courtesy of Mamdani's win - opinion

Mamdani’s win is not just a threatening political story but a financial one for the Jewish community in New York.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran K. Mamdani and NYC comptroller Brad Lander speak during the Jews For Racial And Economic Justice's Mazals Gala on September 10, 2025 in New York City.

Trump, in shift, acknowledges Americans are paying 'something' for tariffs

US Supreme Court justices raised doubts on Wednesday over the legality of Trump's tariffs in a case that has broad implications for how Trump governs.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs at the White House last week. Because Trump is so hard to characterize neatly, we should think twice before jumping to conclusions as to where his tariff policies are headed, says the writer.

To boycott or not to boycott? Palestinians debate saying no to Israeli products

With calls to boycott Israel increasing globally, Palestinians discuss the consequences of the campaign on their own lives.

An illustrative image of Palestinian laborers working on a construction project in Israel.

Netanyahu's flirtation with economic isolation would be catastrophic for Israel, economists warn

At a time of turmoil and uncertainty, the last thing the Israeli economy needs is leaders willing to accept the economic blow of isolation on the global stage and who politicize monetary policy.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a press conference in September 2025, following his statement that Israel will enter a state of autarkic economy and diplomatic isolation, and will have to cope with the characteristics of a closed economy.

Trading blows: European Union trade threat clouds Israel's export economy - analysis

How an EU boycott could upend Israel’s export-driven economy – and why the ceasefire offers only a temporary reprieve.

An illustrative image of Israeli and EU flags cracked.

Israel's economic miracle: Growth and stability persist through two years of war

Despite two years of war, Israel’s economy is stable, secure, and growing, analysts say.

M&A activity jumped nearly fivefold in the first three quarters of 2025, fueled by Palo Alto Networks’ $25b. acquisition of CyberArk.

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.

Demonstrators protest outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, November 5, 2025.

Israel entered war without economic emergency preparedness, Comptroller report finds

A new report warns that a lack of fiscal preparedness exposed deep weaknesses in Israel's wartime economy, leading to budget breaches and future borrowing risks.

An illustrative image of bitcoin in front of an Israeli flag.