Dollar
US resumes transfer of American currency to Iraq after Iran-related suspension - report
The report cited an Iraqi Kurdish official who attributed the measures as a response to the smuggling of US dollars by Iran-backed Iraqi militias.
Inflation and housing prices show continued declines in Israel
Bank Hapoalim caps dollar rate for Israelis’ summer travel
Lebanon burns foreign reserves to hold pound steady in face of devastating war losses - analysis
Gold to Crush the Dollar | JP Cortez
JP Cortez advocates for gold and silver as a hedge against inflation. He warns of fiat currency dangers and calls for legislative reforms.
This mining CEO called $2,500 an ounce in 2024, now he predicts $3,000
Micro-cap Canadian business leader expects institutional demand for gold and junior miners to rise, leading to the next increase in prices
Gold prices in limbo, Fed president says inflation fight may take longer
Fed president suggests inflation fight is not over as employment numbers show signs of strengthening; more data due to be released Friday
Gold prices stay flat amid Lebanon operation, Iranian ballistic missile attack
Despite geopolitical tensions rising massively on Tuesday as Israel performs a ground operation in Lebanon and Iran responds with ballistic missile attack, gold is trading lower.
US Confidence Soars to 103.3: Dollar Dips After Brief Rise, Gold Rises, Silver Holds $30
With US confidence at 103.3, the dollar briefly surged but has since dipped, lifting gold while silver remains steady near $30.
UBS: Average wealth in Israel rose in 2023
It has been a very good period for wealth in Israel: the average wealth in shekels increased by 142%, and the median by no less than 220%.
Turkey's central bank delivers bold rate hike amid inflation concerns
The sharp rate increase sparked a rally for the Turkish lira, which appreciated as much as 2%.
Highest demand in history: Israel raised $8 billion abroad
The issuance of US bonds and the high demand total $38 billion. Smotrich: "A vote of confidence from investors in the Israeli economy."
Attack on Israel could boost appeal of gold and safe haven assets
Rising geopolitical risk could see buying in assets like gold and the dollar and potentially boost demand for US Treasuries.
Shekel sinks to weakest against dollar since 2016
The rate was set at 3.861 after the dollar gained strength globally.
