Economy
Trump turns time into a weapon as Iran war shifts to economic pressure phase
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: By extending the truce while tightening the blockade, the US shifts from military force to economic attrition in a bid to shape Iran’s choices.
The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion
UK inflation hits 3.3% as middle east conflict drives fuel prices
Israel at a crossroads: Choosing between decline and a renewed vision for Israel - opinion
Employee cigarette breaks in France equal three weeks of lost work a year
Employees who smoke describe these pauses as a coping tool that can help them return to tasks more effectively.
International Energy Agency: Middle East oil crisis severe, global economy at risk
“A stock release will help to comfort the markets, but this is not the solution. It will only help to reduce the pain in the economy," IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said.
The war that moved Europe’s future closer to Jerusalem - opinion
A widening conflict between Israel and Iran is beginning to tie the Union’s economic future to decisions made in Jerusalem.
It’s the oil prices, stupid: The West’s principles collapse when prices rise - opinion
The Strait of Hormuz is not just another geopolitical flashpoint. It is the artery through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply flows.
The dollar isn’t the problem. The systems businesses rely on are - opinion
Global businesses face structural currency volatility; systems built for stability now struggle to keep pace with real-time geopolitical shocks.
In striking Kharg Island, Trump struck the choke point of Iran’s oil economy - opinion
Kharg Island, a tiny Persian Gulf outpost, controls nearly all of Iran’s oil exports, making it the regime’s key economic vulnerability.
Economic resilience is national security in a prolonged war - opinion
Short-term economic measures can’t sustain Israel in a long conflict; leadership continuity and business support are key.
Neutralizing Iran threat could end decades of ‘terror premium’ on oil, Trump advisor says
One Trump adviser says tensions with Iran have historically added $5–$15 per barrel via risks to the Strait of Hormuz.
Netivot shows how Israel’s periphery can become its center - opinion
Netivot merges innovation and faith, turning Israel’s periphery into a thriving hub.
Can Iran be defeated by airstrikes alone? - opinion
Two weeks of airstrikes haven’t toppled Iran: history suggests ground forces are crucial to toppling the regime.
