Dollar

US, Canada sanction eight money service firms over links to Iran

The sanctions effectively cut the firms off from the dollar-based financial system, blocking any assets that the firms may have in the United States.

The US and Canadian flags are pictured at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine, Washington, on March 5, 2025.
Dollars. The dollar strengthens against the global trend.

Dollar surges to NIS 3.17: Seven-month high against shekel

The Tel Aviv stock exchange. June 02, 2026.

Election uncertainty rocks markets as Tel Aviv stocks tumble and shekel reverses gains

New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration.

Dollar-shekel exchange rate reaches NIS 3.1 for first time since April's strengthening round


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.

Russia and Iran conspire to weaken US dollar in joint meeting

Iranian media reported that Moscow expressed readiness to invest in Iran's steel, oil and petrochemical industries.

 Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani meets with Russia's Presidential Aide Igor Levitin in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2023.

Thousands of dollars in cash stolen from tourist in Haifa

Two suspects sprayed the tourist with pepper spray before taking his suitcase, which contained thousands of dollars in cash.

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Israeli shekel nears three-year low as Smotrich defends judicial reform

The shekel stood at 3.645 per dollar in afternoon trading, its weakest level since April 2020 and down 5.5% this month.

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

US sanctions on Iran cause turmoil in Iraq

To prevent US dollars from reaching Russia and Iran, the Federal Reserve will strictly regulate dollar sales in Iraq, leading to a volatile dinar.

 Missiles of the kind used during Iran's retaliatory strike on the U.S Ayn al-Asad military base in 2020 are seen on display at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran January 7, 2022.

Dollar trading at record high since the beginning of 2022

The Euro weakened by about 1% against the shekel, as did the British pound, amid concerns about the weakness of the European market due to the war in Ukraine.

MARKET DATA at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Six tips to achieving financial security this coming year

If we take the right actions, we can oftentimes create some room to breathe financially.

 Illustration photo of the new 100 Israeli Shekel bill. December 31, 2017.