Economics
Your Taxes: The Iran war’s commercial impact
The latest Iran war is having an economic impact on the world economy. If less fuel is available to the world through the Strait of Hormuz, it means less travel and fewer petroleum products.
Political, economic pressures mount as US-Israel war with Iran continues - opinion
2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch
Trump advisers pushing to find Iran off-ramp as oil prices, political backlash risk rise - report
Syria looks to rebuild as Damascus hosts major trade exhibitions
The Damascus fairs mark the country’s largest economic event in years, and a cautious appeal to international investors.
Beyond the safety net: Embracing personal responsibility - opinion
A free market cannot exist without an informed consumer. But in Israel, parts of the public are not even required to learn basic core subjects.
It's time to make Israel great for business again - opinion
Israel has already lost too many Israeli-born and immigrant entrepreneurs and their businesses to friendlier shores like Delaware and Texas.
Bank Hapoalim announces relief packages as Israel's economic uncertainty deepens
Bank Hapoalim introduced grants and benefits for reservists, students, displaced citizens, and mortgage holders as part of an economic relief initiative.
‘US no longer a reliable partner’: Canadian PM notes US relations to not be as 'close'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government would ensure that small businesses are not impacted by the change in trade relations.
Diplomat Group CEO: 'We are creating competition for local manufacturing giants'
Yaron Bloom, CEO of the Diplomat Group, participated in the Maariv and Walla 2025 Economic Conference, where he also addressed the "What's Good for Europe is Good for Israel" reform.
Daniel Kahneman, Israeli-American Nobel Prize winner, died last year by assisted suicide
"I have believed since I was a teenager that the miseries and indignities of the last years of life are superfluous," he wrote in an email.
Zim ends 2024 with $2.15 billion profit, beating analyst expectations
Zim’s strong financial performance was driven by rising freight rates and increased demand.
Israel’s economic recovery gains momentum
Israel's economy remains resilient despite war, with record Israel Bonds investments, stock market stability, and strong fiscal policies driving recovery and growth.
Israeli, Palestinian economic experts say a new economic agreement essential for peace
Given the degree of destruction in Gaza and the significant breach in trust on both sides, a "new Marshall Plan" is needed for Gaza’s economic recovery, rebuilding, and revival of regional stability.
