Inflation

US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war

March's US Consumer Price Index is expected to show a sharp increase due to soaring oil prices from the Iran conflict, dampening hopes for a rate cut this year.

An illustration of rising prices following US-Iran conflict.
"The markets in 2026 will be influenced by a combination of macroeconomic forces, changes in monetary policies, and the continuation of geopolitical events."

2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch

Gold in retirement: A way to protect your savings when markets fluctuate.

IRA Gold investing vs. traditional retirement assets

Moody's corporate HQ

Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'


Voices from the Arab press: What about the Syrian victims?

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

 RESCUE WORKERS search for earthquake survivors among the rubble in Latakia Province, Syria, Feb. 7.

2023 will be a challenging year with rising inflation, bank officials fear

CEO of Mercantile Bank Shuki Bernstein: There's a continuation of half price increases in all economic areas.

Mercantile Bank seen in Ramat Hasharon.

Steve Forbes discusses his new book – and Israel

Forbes, a longtime friend of the nation of Israel, shared his thoughts as to how Israel – a modern miracle as a hi-tech center of the world – has tackled inflation.

 Writer Joseph Scutts with Steve Forbes in Manhattan

Earthquake to impact Turkey’s already hard-hit economy, analysts say

Ankara quickly appeals for international assistance as the death toll from the earthquake that devastated Turkey climbs.

 Turkey earthquake – a glimpse of the ECHO assessment

Iran's economy: World's 11th-largest GDP is strong but in crisis

Iran is home to strong universities, advanced technology, and innovative start-ups. And a giant economy and population, whose size alone makes it formidable. 

 People at a co-working space in Tehran.

Iranian currency falls to record low amid isolation and sanctions

Iran's central bank governor Mohammad Reza Farzin on Saturday blamed the fall of the rial on "psychological operations" which Tehran says its enemies are organizing to destabilize Iran.

Iran's national currency along with US currency.

Bank of Israel worried looser fiscal policy may prevent inflation easing

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised hefty state spending that includes higher subsidies to coalition partners.

 View of Bank of Israel main offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

50-year-old man has 60 kids - and wants more

The man petitioned local authorities to donate a bus for him to transport his large family.

Babies (Illustrative)

Pakistan’s economic crisis worsens with no end in sight

Experts say no government has chosen a solid policy to improve the condition of citizens.

People wait their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, in Karachi, Pakistan, June 2, 2022.

Bank of Israel interest rate increases by an additional 0.5%

A further increase in the interest rate may reduce the effects of inflation, but it will have a negative impact on the recipients of loans and mortgages.

 The Bank of Israel building is seen in Jerusalem June 16, 2020. Picture taken June 16, 2020.