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


Gold Recession Looming - Fed Will Freak Out | Craig Hemke

Hemke warned of a looming recession, anticipating the Federal Reserve will be forced to aggressively cut interest rates.

 Gold Recession Looming - Fed Will Freak Out | Craig Hemke

Israel's economy improving but uncertainty remains high - Central Bank Gov.

The Bank of Israel left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% in its 8th straight such decision

 BANK OF Israel Governor Amir Yaron speaks at a news conference in Jerusalem last month. The regulatory shaming announced by the central bank this week is a step in the right direction, the writer maintains.

Canada PM Trudeau is likely to announce resignation, source says

An increasing number of Liberal parliamentarians, alarmed by a series of gloomy polls, have publicly urged Trudeau to quit.

 Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses a fundraiser in Vancouver earlier this week. His certifying that Jews in Israel kill women, children, and babies puts Jews in North America in danger, the writer asserts.

Food sector sees profit rise during Israel-Hamas War as prices for consumers skyrocket

Critics have blamed monopolies for price hikes unrelated to raw material costs, deepening Israel's cost-of-living crisis.

Consumers at a supermarket, illustration

Freelancers ask central bank to cut interest rate, help businesses near bankruptcy

The forum emphasized that a rate cut could help mitigate some of the increased costs that freelancers and business owners are expected to face in 2025.

A shop opens at Agripas street in Jerusalem next to the Machane Yehuda market

Keren Ben-David, CEO of Davidson Group: "Pre-Inflation Prices in Modi’in’s Prime Real Estate"


“Persistent Inflation” Not the Same as Inflation – Growing Concern

CPI is up, which is good. But record household debt is a sign of “inflation fighting inflation.” Persistent inflation could be with us for years, say analysts.

 “Persistent Inflation” Not the Same as Inflation – Growing Concern

Why Gold Keeps Rising - Perhaps Because The Fed is About to Print Again

$531B in Treasury Auctions settles today, spotlighting hidden risks in the dollar system. As bank reserves thin, central banks may face tough choices, affecting inflation and monetary metals.

 Why Gold Keeps Rising - Perhaps Because The Fed is About to Print Again

Wartime gov't payouts risk stoking inflation

The high cost of the war and the supply problems it has caused, tax hikes expected in 2025, and wage increases, are all pushing prices upwards.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

El-Erian: Gold’s price increase is a result of more than just inflation

Longtime economic commentator believes the West should be paying more attention to adversaries

 El-Erian: Gold’s price increase is a result of more than just inflation