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.
Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD
The divide in Iran's protests: Why ethnic minorities are not taking to the streets - opinion
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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