Economy
China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom
Exports from the world's second-largest economy are forecast to have risen 8.6% year-on-year in dollar terms, according to a Reuters poll.
Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar
The scarcity doctrine and Israel’s historic weakness as a global strength - opinion
Rethinking risk: Why Israel is no longer the outlier - opinion
Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs, limiting executive power
The US Supreme Court has struck down President Trump’s emergency tariffs, marking a significant shift in US trade policy with global repercussions.
Your Taxes: Mortgage blues and what to do about them
The war has drained the economy and people of spending power. How can demand from the public for homes be increased? What ought to be done?
Syrian government focuses on attracting new economy investments, ties with Central Asia states
Syria has been receiving a number of investments in recent months, from oil and energy deals to talk of investment in train lines and airports.
Study shows how Israel's economy funnels money to ultra-Orthodox families through benefit programs
The study, titled "On Taxes and Wonders," mapped, for the first time comprehensively, all that Israeli citizens give to the state and all that they receive from it.
Netanyahu doesn’t want to give up US aid, but he has no choice - opinion
Washington is quietly moving toward ending military assistance to Israel, and the consequences could be severe.
Why critical minerals are becoming Israel’s next strategic asset - opinion
The recent Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting signifies one of the most consequential shifts in global geopolitics today: the transformation of supply chains into instruments of strategic power.
Why is Saudi Arabia investing billions in Syria’s economy? - analysis
Syrian officials described the move as the largest influx of investment since the US sanctions were lifted.
How Iran’s economic collapse is tightening the regime’s options - analysis
Iran’s central bank began distributing a 5,000,000-rial “Iran-cheque” on Sunday, describing it as a step to “facilitate the circulation of cash” and speed up everyday transactions.
Israel’s Economic Leadership convenes for National Economic Conference
Ministers, business leaders, and senior capital market figures will gather later this month at the Peres Center to chart Israel’s roadmap for 2026 at a flagship summit hosted by Maariv, Walla & Jpost
Wharton School hosts a new bid to rebuild trust in polarized societies
ONE Society was presented recently at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, arguing that economic rules and identity pressures now collide in real life, and leaders need tools.
