Inflation

Trump declares Iran ‘officially a failed nation,’ says US will respond to strikes on Jordan

In reference to the killing of anti-regime protestors, Trump claimed that over 100,000 have been killed and asserted that the regime in Tehran must be tried for war crimes.

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order that aims to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 27, 2026.
An Iranian woman shops in a local market in Tehran, Iran, April 28, 2026

Iranian worker’s suicide attempt exposes Islamic regime's economic crisis, expert says

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Israel in the eye of the storm — But the economy tells a different story

Israeli real estate – construction site.

Inflation and housing prices show continued declines in Israel


Israel against the current

While the world talks about interest rate hikes, Israel returns to rate cuts

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Israel’s inflation dynamics remain under control

A strong shekel, alongside structural energy factors, is moderating external price shocks.

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure

World Bank forecasts a 24% rise in energy prices in 2026, driven by the Iran conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global markets.

 A participant stands near a logo of the World Bank at the International Monetary Fund - World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018

UK inflation hits 3.3% as middle east conflict drives fuel prices

"the U.K. economy is likely to face continued inflationary pressure amid persistent uncertainty from the U.S.-Iran conflict affecting global energy markets."

Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines

Avraham Novogrocki, president of Israel’s Manufacturers’ Association, which represents some 1,500 firms and 400,000 workers, said the strong shekel posed a risk to the economy.

Israeli shekel

US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war

March's US Consumer Price Index is expected to show a sharp increase due to soaring oil prices from the Iran conflict, dampening hopes for a rate cut this year.

An illustration of rising prices following US-Iran conflict.

2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch

"The markets in 2026 will be influenced by a combination of macroeconomic forces, changes in monetary policies, and the continuation of geopolitical events."

IRA Gold investing vs. traditional retirement assets

Explore the differences between gold IRAs and traditional retirement assets, including risk, diversification, inflation protection, and long-term planning.

Gold in retirement: A way to protect your savings when markets fluctuate.

Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'

While the sovereign rating remains at BAA1, the shift reflects a clear easing of risk compared with the peak of the war period.

Moody's corporate HQ

Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar

Essentials such as food, medicine, and clothing have become increasingly unaffordable, while the minimum monthly wage has fallen to roughly $100.

People walk past a sign at a currency exchange as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, February 9, 2025