Economy
Trump harasses new Fed chair Warsh with personal calls to unprecedented levels, sparking concern
Trump has reportedly repeatedly called Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for advice on Iran, AI, and the economy, raising concerns about the central bank’s political independence.
Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade - poll
Israel needs new leadership: Could covenantal politics be the answer? - opinion
Jobs, not just policing, are key to fighting crime in Israel’s Arab society - opinion
Iran’s oil gamble could turn Gulf attrition into Tehran’s own nightmare - opinion
As attacks spread across Gulf energy infrastructure, Iran may discover its own oil economy cannot survive prolonged attrition.
How the IRGC's shadow economy keeps Iran's nuclear program alive - analysis
How Iran is financed, and why US attempts to pressure Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have failed
Europe’s applause for Abbas is failing Palestinian democracy - opinion
As Abbas tightens control, Western governments are applauding a Palestinian political system that has denied elections for 20 years.
The Reagan lesson for Iran: Defeat the regime, defuse the bomb - opinion
Reagan’s Cold War statecraft offers lessons for confronting Iran’s regime and nuclear ambitions.
Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports - opinion
Iran’s Kharg Island shows the hidden cost of sanctions: empty oil terminals, environmental damage, and mounting pressure.
Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses
David Group, founded by Stella Cohen and chaired by former Goldman Sachs partner Raanan Agus, will focus on financial services, defense, industrials, and tech-enabled business services.
How Yemenis’ pockets became a lifeline for financing cross-border wars
As many middle-class families struggle to afford basic food, the telecommunications sector has become a major financial channel for funding the Houthis’ war effort.
Saudi Arabia, what are you waiting for? It's time to join the Abraham Accords - opinion
Even amid conflict, Israel’s economy and capital markets continue to surge, raising questions about Saudi Arabia’s future role in regional integration.
How governments are becoming major market players
Approximately 2 million jobs lost in Iran due to war as internet blackout enters fourth month - NYT
Businesses across Iran have begun laying off workers as the country’s economy struggles under the combined pressure of war-related disruptions, sanctions, and infrastructure damage.
