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Amazon packages are seen at the new Amazon warehouse during its opening announcement on the outskirt

Amazon's plan to tackle Temu, Shein? Sell more toothpaste

The e-commerce giant has seen its market share erode in apparel as Shein and Temu quickly expanded in international markets with $12 dresses and $10 gadgets.

By REUTERS
01/11/2024

Welfare, wage, and ministry cuts: Treasury unveils plan for 2025 budget

The budget outline includes closing five ministries and numerous budget cuts to ministries, which may bring resistance from ministers and slow its passage through the Knesset.

Wartime gov't payouts risk stoking inflation

The high cost of the war and the supply problems it has caused, tax hikes expected in 2025, and wage increases, are all pushing prices upwards.

By AHARON KATZ/GLOBES/TNS
30/10/2024

Western Union, 'Whish Money' used to fund Hezbollah weapon acquisition campaign

A Hezbollah-run campaign fundraising for weaponry called to make money transfers through international and local services, pointing at Western Union and Whish Money as key service providers.

29/10/2024

Credit failures reported throughout Israel, customers asked to pay in cash

Sheba is among Israel’s leading payment firms, managing transactions across credit networks and banks nationwide.

The strike on Al-Qard al-Hasan bank was a strategic economic blow to Hezbollah

The “bank” serves hundreds of thousands of Hezbollah operatives and their families, providing them with salaries, loans, and funding for the organization’s ongoing activities.

By SHLOMIT WAGMAN
26/10/2024

Hezbollah terror funds: IDF seeks to cut off groups money flow

The US Treasury Department sanctioned the Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association in 2016; however, this was largely ineffective.

Bezalel Smotrich is seen pointing down in an illustrative featuring credit agency Moody's.

Finance Ministry officials to 'Post': Moody's rating drop was premature, a step too far

The downgrade dropped Israel by two notches, from A2 to Baa1—the country's lowest score ever—and maintained a negative outlook for its rating.

20/10/2024
 Streible: Silver rally a result of money flowing away from oil, new Chinese economic data

Streible: Silver rally a result of money flowing away from oil, new Chinese economic data

Longtime futures strategist Phil Streible tells Schwab Network that Middle East tensions and rotations in and out of metals, oil caused rise

19/10/2024
 As BRICS Accumulate Gold, Western Banks Continue to Short Sell

At BRICS summit, Russia to push to end dollar dominance

President Vladimir Putin is keen to build up BRICS - which has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates as well as Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

By REUTERS
16/10/2024
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