Dollar

Venezuelan oil exports show signs of movement as bonds jump after Maduro arrest

Sanctioned oil tankers have quietly left Venezuela despite a us embargo, as markets rally on hopes of a post-Maduro transition.

A person holds a Venezuelan flag as Venezuelans living in Costa Rica demonstrate for a democratic transition, after the US launched strikes on Venezuela, capturing its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in San Jose, Costa Rica January 4, 2026
 US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

US dollar slides after Fed cuts rates, as expected

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

Iran's currency sinks to lowest level in history, local media blames government policy

 US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

Israel on the path to $1 trillion: Strong economy, weak infrastructure - opinion


UBS: Average wealth in Israel rose in 2023

It has been a very good period for wealth in Israel: the average wealth in shekels increased by 142%, and the median by no less than 220%.

  New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Turkey's central bank delivers bold rate hike amid inflation concerns

The sharp rate increase sparked a rally for the Turkish lira, which appreciated as much as 2%. 

 A logo of Turkey's Central Bank is pictured at the entrance to its headquarters in Ankara, Turkey February 8, 2024.

Highest demand in history: Israel raised $8 billion abroad

The issuance of US bonds and the high demand total $38 billion. Smotrich: "A vote of confidence from investors in the Israeli economy."

 Yahli Rotenberg

Attack on Israel could boost appeal of gold and safe haven assets

Rising geopolitical risk could see buying in assets like gold and the dollar and potentially boost demand for US Treasuries.

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Shekel sinks to weakest against dollar since 2016

The rate was set at 3.861 after the dollar gained strength globally.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021

How Russia can re-strengthen the ruble - analysis

With its latest decline, the ruble is worth only one US cent. That seems humiliating for the great power that Putin deems Russia to be.

 THE RUSSIAN ruble’s exchange rate mirrors Russia’s sorry recent history, says the writer.

US dollar dominance to persist for decades despite challenges - Moody's

"The greatest near-term danger to the dollar's position stems from the risk of confidence-sapping policy mistakes by the US  authorities themselves," Moody analysts wrote.

 An American $100 dollar bill.

Middle East explores alternatives to dollar dominance

Despite conducting fewer transactions in US dollars, the American currency still presides over the region’s international markets.

 An American $100 dollar bill.

Jet set the inexpensive way with this Dollar Flight Club subscription

You could take a European grand tour or girls' weekend in Miami for less.


Voices from the Arab press: Iran and the temptations of dollarization

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 A MONEY changer counts out US dollars for a customer in Tehran’s business district.