Economics
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.
China-Syria trade rises by hundreds of millions of dollars as China launches industrial investments
Gas prices in Israel to reach all-time high at NIS 8.27 per liter amid worldwide price hikes
Election economics: Israel’s government must not buy voters’ support - editorial
The US healthcare paradox: Why cheaper can lose, and how Israeli firms can win
Gil Bashe on why winning in America means more than innovation. It means understanding money and trust.
Defense Ministry director-general says Israel returned too quickly to pre-Oct. 7 budget approach
He accused the Finance Ministry of consistently underfunding the defense establishment, leading to debt within defense industries.
Israel ranks last again in global Nation Brands Index amid sharp perception decline
Israel recorded a 6.1% drop in its overall score, the sharpest decline in the index’s history, placing it at the bottom of the 50-country ranking for a second year in a row.
Gulf turns to Israel for security as Washington pivots inwards - opinion
The Gulf states must decide who protects their security interests as the US steps back.
Trump says he'll be involved in review of Netflix-Warner Brothers deal
Trump did not say whether he favored approval for the deal, but he pointed to a potential concentration of market power in the entertainment industry.
Knesset sets special panel to fast-track Karhi’s communications reform
“And now the question is: what has changed? Why is the minister trying to bypass the committee with a comprehensive bill that reshapes the communications sector?”
Freelancers in Israel experience 100% freedom but have 0% financial security - opinion
Israel's labor market is in the process of reshaping itself, with more Israelis losing out on social benefits and job security in pursuit of freedom in the growing "flexible economy."
Israel's credit rating revised from negative to stable by S&P Global
The credit rating agency said that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas "could soften pressure on Israel’s economy, labor market, and public finances."
G20 taskforce calls for global panel to tackle 'inequality emergency'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of an international panel to tackle inequality, warning that extreme wealth disparities disrupt democracy.
Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for over $40 billion
Kimberly-Clark would be scooping up the former Johnson & Johnson unit after months of struggle.
