Inflation

Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar

Essentials such as food, medicine, and clothing have become increasingly unaffordable, while the minimum monthly wage has fallen to roughly $100.

People walk past a sign at a currency exchange as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, February 9, 2025
Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD

Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026.

The divide in Iran's protests: Why ethnic minorities are not taking to the streets - opinion

Iranians protest on a main street in Tehran, December 30, 2025

Iran on the brink: Could 47 years of oppression finally end? - opinion


Inflation: 7 facts and fictions you should be aware of - explainer

There has been much fallacious talk and print about the current 40-year high in inflation. Perhaps it is time to get to the bottom of it.

 A man stands in front of an electronic board displaying market data at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Bank of Israel to raise interest rate for the sixth time since April

To combat the ever-rising rate of inflation — which was last recorded at 5.1% as of October — the Bank of Israel will raise its interest rate on Monday.

 The Bank of Israel building is seen in Jerusalem June 16, 2020. Picture taken June 16, 2020.

Tnuva to raise prices of various products by more than 4.5%

According to Tnuva, this is a proportional increase in light of the significant increase of raw resource prices, primarily the price of raw milk.

 INSTEAD OF an abundance of foods like meat, chicken, eggs and dairy, try trading most of that for more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, says the writer.

Where are prices sinking amid global inflation?

Cell providers are offering cheaper more extensive packages at cheaper prices than before.

A man uses a smartphone in New York City, in this picture taken November 6, 2013

Israel's interest rate has increased. What does it mean?

The Bank of Israel interest rate will jump to 2.75% per year and the basic bank interest rate to 4.25%. Average mortgage repayments will increase by about NIS 200 per month.

 Illustration photo of the new 100 Israeli Shekel bill. December 31, 2017.

Will Biden's Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen leave post after US midterms? - report

The departure, if it happens, would be the most significant exit in the Biden administration's economic team, with US President Biden and Yellen facing backlash for their handling of the economy.

US. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen holds a news conference following the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy meeting in Washington March 16, 2016.

Being disorganized is costing you money - declutter and save money

Lately, many of us have been feeling the effects of inflation in one way or another. Decluttering and organizing may be the perfect way to de-stress about your finances.

 BEFORE & after – keeping an organized pantry with everything visible will cut down on the purchase of duplicates.

Rosh Hashanah: Revisiting my past New Year's predictions - opinion

As I dove deep into my formative years, I was surprised by how prescient we were (at times) and how off base we were (most of the time).

 I WAS right about gas prices… just 40 years too early!

Israel’s inflation rate and Consumer Price Index both fell in August

The downward movement presents a glimmer of hope for Israelis, who have spent the last 12 months watching the country’s inflation rise by 5.2% since July of last year.

 SCENES FROM Tel Aviv: Shopping at the Carmel market.

Poll shows abortion, fears for democracy are driving Jews to favor Democrats in November

The poll released Thursday by the Jewish Electorate Institute, a body with a board made up of prominent Jewish Democrats, found that 70% of Jewish voters favored Democrats in the midterms.

 Signs left by abortion rights supporters line the security fence surrounding the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2022.