Economy
World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure
World Bank forecasts a 24% rise in energy prices in 2026, driven by the Iran conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global markets.
Israel is building homes, but not the homes Israelis need, Shoresh study warns
Iran war begins to hit China’s economy as costs surge
Compensation to be given to employers of reserve soldiers, Knesset plenum decides
Grapevine: 'I also remember a miracle'
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Ronald Lauder’s son-in-law Kevin Warsh emerges as the next Fed chair
World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder, a major pro-Israel philanthropist with deep ties in Jerusalem, is suddenly one family step away from the world’s most powerful central bank.
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
JPMorgan analysts estimated that winter storm Fern cut US oil production by roughly 250,000 barrels per day, disrupting flows from the Bakken and from fields in Oklahoma and Texas.
CEOs cautious on revenue growth despite steady confidence in global economy - poll
Confidence in revenue growth has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. Only 30% of CEOs said they were confident their organizations would increase revenues in the coming year.
Two protesters held outside Religious Zionist Party offices amid budget, cost-of-living tension
According to the group, the protesters went to confront faction head Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over rising prices and what they describe as misplaced government spending.
Israel’s strategic pivot: Why Netanyahu is ready to end American military aid - opinion
Netanyahu’s plan to reduce US aid signals Israel’s bid for freedom, industrial sovereignty, and a new partnership model.
Zionist Investments CEO urges global Jewry to help shape Israel’s future
Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Conference in Miami, the founder of Zionist Investments urges Jewish investors to help rebuild Israel through purpose-driven growth.
Free Iran would immediately recognize Israel, normalize US ties, Pahlavi declares
Iran will eventually “rise again from [the] ashes” of the Islamic Republic, exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said.
President & CEO of Israel Discount Bank New York at JPost Miami Conference
“Knowing our clients and understanding their businesses is the DNA of the organization”.
