Economics

The scarcity doctrine and Israel’s historic weakness as a global strength - opinion

Israel is a nation that turned a lack of resources into a high-growth system defined not by what it has, but by how it survives.

APRIL 12, 2026|ByEITAN WACHSPRESS

Rises on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange – Green Screens.

Oil, miniatures of oil barrels, oil pump jack and U.S. dollar banknote are seen in this illustration taken, June 6, 2023.

Your Taxes: The Iran war’s commercial impact

The latest Iran war is having an economic impact on the world economy. If less fuel is available to the world through the Strait of Hormuz, it means less travel and fewer petroleum products.

MARCH 27, 2026|ByLEON HARRIS

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump (illustrative)

Political, economic pressures mount as US-Israel war with Iran continues - opinion

An extended conflict in Iran may shift control of the war away from Israel and the US.

MARCH 23, 2026|ByNEVILLE TELLER

"The markets in 2026 will be influenced by a combination of macroeconomic forces, changes in monetary policies, and the continuation of geopolitical events."

2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch

MARCH 19, 2026|ByISAAC KAPLAN

Israeli, Palestinian economic experts say a new economic agreement essential for peace

Given the degree of destruction in Gaza and the significant breach in trust on both sides, a "new Marshall Plan" is needed for Gaza’s economic recovery, rebuilding, and revival of regional stability.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025ByNATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE

PALESTINIAN AND Israeli flags fly over the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock

Trump’s second term brings uncertainty to Wall Street and global markets – opinion

Market confusion grows under Trump’s second term despite strong earnings.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025ByAVISHAI KARAVANI

TRADERS WORK on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange last week. On the table, there is a cap with the word, ‘Trump,’ and a cut-out figure of the US president.

Investing in Private Companies: Post Election 2025 Perspective

FEBRUARY 13, 2025ByJAY DAVIDOVICI

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US. February 4, 2025.

‘Making deals that can be wins’ - Trump's business-oriented policies in Gaza- opinion

Releasing the hostages, eradicating Hamas, rehabilitating and developing Gaza while winning support of Gazans - is it possible?

FEBRUARY 11, 2025BySHRAGA BIRAN

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka

The future of money or money of the future? Why all countries should embrace Bitcoin - opinion

Just as oil-rich nations shaped the 20th-century economy, Bitcoin-rich nations could shape the 21st.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025ByILAN ALON, JOEL ZAMEL

A BITCOIN enthusiast takes part in the kick-off of the Plan B Forum El Salvador, in San Salvador.

Trump says US will require BRICS nations to commit to not replacing US dollar

Donald Trump: "There is no chance that BRICS will replace the US Dollar in International Trade or anywhere else, and any Country that tries should say hello to Tariffs and goodbye to America!"

JANUARY 31, 2025ByREUTERS

US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025.

TAU Unbound: Exploring Israel’s economic transformation

WATCH: Prof. Leo Leiderman, Chief Economic Advisor of Bank Hapoalim speaks to 'Tel Aviv 360' podcast host Ido Aharoni.

JANUARY 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Gold: New Economic Order Starts Now! | Jim Thorne

Jim Thorne, a prominent market strategist, warned of a potential economic shift, emphasizing the risks of deflation and the need for a new economic model.

JANUARY 25, 2025ByPR