Global trade
Israel, Costa Rica sign FTA eliminating over 90% of tariffs, expanding bilateral trade
Israel and Costa Rica signed a Free Trade Area agreement on Monday, marking a significant milestone in economic cooperation between the two countries.
Despite stigma, boycotts, Israel’s strength, global appeal have only grown - opinion
India-Israel pact could herald new era of tech development and strategic power - opinion
Food self-sufficiency unfeasible for Israel, new research shows
Gold Price Explosion Not Over, Here’s Next Target As Debt Crisis Unfolds | Jeff Christian
Jeff Christian warns gold's rally isn't over, fueled by debt and economic fears. He sees continued upward pressure on the safe-haven asset.
US delays tariffs for Mexico, Canada for one month
In three executive orders, the United States imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and most Canadian imports and a further 10% on goods from China, starting on Tuesday.
Silver Shock: China's Critical Mineral Monopoly Threatens U.S. Economic Security
China's ruthless mineral export ban threatens U.S. tech and military might. Critical materials blockade could cripple semiconductor, energy, and defense industries. The mineral war has begun.
Temporary Ban: Russia Restricts Precious Metals Scrap Exports
Russia's economic chess move: A shocking export ban on precious metals waste begins December signaling a strategic push to dominate industrial processing capabilities.
Gold’s Growing Role in Trump 2.0
Trump 2.0 may shift the U.S. to manufacturing, weaken the dollar, embrace protectionism, and rely on gold as trust in bonds erodes, reshaping global trade and economic priorities.
The day after and Israel's path to reclaiming its global standing - opinion
While the challenges ahead are substantial, Israel should leverage the “day after” and take these first steps toward restoring its global standing.
Japan pauses rate hikes; gold surges across the globe
Gold surges 2% denominated in Japanese yen; global prices rise about 1% on Friday
As the West clamps down, Chinese cars flood Israel
Israeli car market will see new players enter the supply chain.
World Bank says global growth stabilizing but well below pre-pandemic levels
Increasing trade restrictions driven by geopolitical rivalries also could hamper the recovery of global trade volume growth, which was barely perceptible last year at about 0.1%.
Turks and Israelis lose out over trade ban - analysis
Analysts attribute Erdoğan’s decision to halt trade with Israel to poor results for his party in local Turkish elections last month.
