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.

Employees work to package USB cables at a plastic accessories factory, as rising oil prices drive up production costs for plastic manufacturers, in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China, April 2, 2026.
A hand is seen holding several dollar bills before the Israeli flag in this illustrative image.

Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar

Rises on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange – Green Screens.

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

Investors are beginning to ask where systems continue to function under stress.

Rethinking risk: Why Israel is no longer the outlier - opinion


Free Iran would immediately recognize Israel, normalize US ties, Pahlavi declares

Iran will eventually “rise again from [the] ashes” of the Islamic Republic, exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said.

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, poses after an interview with Reuters about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.

President & CEO of Israel Discount Bank New York at JPost Miami Conference

“Knowing our clients and understanding their businesses is the DNA of the organization”.

Avner Mendelson ,President & CEO, IDBNY.

Najaf market suffers as Iranian visitors dwindle amid Iran crisis

The city in Iraq is home to one of Shi’ite Islam’s holiest shrines and has long relied on Iranian pilgrims, who have traditionally made up the largest proportion of visitors.

People stand inside a clothing market near the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf, Iraq, January 8, 2026.

Israel can turn tech dominance into global gaming success - opinion

Israel’s tech strength is undeniable, but its gaming identity is still forming. Now, the industry’s evolution may finally align with Israel’s emerging creative scene.

Gaming.

From emotional to economic Zionism

Why global capital must help shape Israel’s future.

Commercial real estate.

Inside Iran’s uprising: Why popular protests alone can’t topple the regime - opinion

Mass protests alone won’t topple Iran’s regime; only military, religious, and security defections can transform unrest into revolution.

Iranians protest on a main street in Tehran, December 30, 2025

Israel's Mobileye buys CEO Shashua's Mentee Robotics for $900 million

Mobileye has $1.7 billion in cash, so even after the transaction it will hold over $1 billion in cash

Mobileye has agreed to acquire Mentee Robotics, a robotics startup also founded by Amnon Shashua

Start-Up Nation vs Lock-Up Nation: What is slowing Israel-Albania economic ties? - opinion

Israelis are no strangers to risk as they thrive in complex environments, but they insist on legal predictability.

 On April 6 this year, President Isaac Herzog awarded Albania's Edi Rama the Presidential Medal of Honor, Israeli's highest civilian decoration, in a ceremony in Jerusalem.

Israel completes $6 billion public offering, returns to pre-war spread levels

The offering included three series of bonds with terms of five, 10, and 30 years, with spreads of 90, 100, and 125 basis points above comparable US Treasury yields.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Nofar Energy appoints Ella Raychman-Zucker as Europe CEO

The company announced the appointment of Ella Raychman-Zucker to lead Nofar Energy’s European operations, as part of its continued expansion across key international markets.

Ella Reichman-Zucker: More than 15 years of senior management and financial experience.