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
Market Expert Debunks Gold "Collapse," Details Dollar's Strength, and Forecasts Melt-Up
Gold's correction is a liquidity event, not a collapse. The dollar's strength is relative. Look for a melt-up fueled by money supply.
The next battle: The future of Israeli high-tech and its economy - opinion
The actions taken today will determine if this moment is remembered as the most fantastic springboard in our history, launching us toward a future of strength, influence, and hope.
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.
