Trade

Chevron and partners approve Leviathan expansion to boost Israel gas output

The Final Investment Decision aims to increase capacity to approximately 21 BCM annually through new wells and platform upgrades.

Jack Baker, managing director of Chevron’s Eastern Mediterranean region.
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

United States renews 2004 free trade agreement with Israel for 2026

 An illustrative image depicting US import tariffs.

Trump’s tariffs hit Americans with record costs and global trade disruption - opinion

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

Economic recovery must be Israel’s priority for 2026 - opinion


Fed meeting outlook: Traders predict quarter-point rate cut

Upcoming FOMC meeting scheduled for Dec. 18 is expected to bring lower interest rates in the U.S., which should help boost the price of gold

 Fed meeting outlook: Traders predict quarter-point rate cut

Donald Trump threatens BRICS nations with '100% tariffs' if they replace US dollar

In his campaign, Trump promised he would make it costly for countries to move away from the US dollar, and has threatened to use tariffs to ensure they complied.

US President Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024.

Palestinian Authority seeks trade exclusion from Turkey's ban on Israel

Al-Amur emphasized that the Palestinian economy, being small and severely affected by conflict, relies heavily on essential Turkish products.

A demonstrator waves Turkish and Palestinian flags during a protest to express support for Palestinians in Gaza, a day ahead of the anniversary of the October 7th attack, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Istanbul, Turkey, October 6, 2024.

Turkey asked export group to help snuff out Israel trade, sources say

Turkey has reportedly cut exports to Israel to nearly zero since earlier this year.

 People demonstrate during a protest to express support for Palestinians in Gaza, ahead of the anniversary of the October 7 attack, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Istanbul, Turkey, October 5, 2024.

From bluster to railways: Iran tones down talk of attacking Israel - analysis

The regime has appeared to shift gears, at least in rhetoric, since the US election on November 5.

 The Qader cruise missile is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024.

Gold prices slump in early Monday trading while bitcoin surges

Strategist says gold’s weakened performance could be traders participating in ‘crypto frenzy’ since Trump’s election

 Gold prices slump in early Monday trading while bitcoin surges

Iran deepens Central Asia ties amid shift away from western economies - analysis

The talks with Central Asian states come after a recent BRICS meeting that Iran attended.

Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2024.

CME: Notable volume increase in metals options trading

Data shows overseas investors are accounting for a large trading volume increase over the past decade.

 CME: Notable volume increase in metals options trading

Gold continues its dollar-defying run

Another day, another all-time high for the yellow metal; price surpasses $2,760 in Tuesday trading.

 Gold continues its dollar-defying run

Ireland seeks way to restrict trade with Palestinian territories

The "Occupied Territories Bill" was first tabled in 2018 by an independent lawmaker and received broad support in Ireland's parliament.

 Flags of Palestine and Ireland flutter next to each other over the International Wall in support of Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, March 29, 2024