Economy
Iran economy faces 25% deeper contraction amid soaring inflation, major employment crisis
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he predicted the Iranian economy would contract an additional 25% by next March and recommended that Iranian civilians begin stocking up on gasoline.
Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government
The economic impact of Israel’s expanding technology industry
Investors see economic upside for Israel if opposition beats Netanyahu in upcoming elections
Middle East conflicts, energy supplies, to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Thailand
The US-Israeli-led war with Iran, now in its eighth month, and the inflation and hardship it has caused will dominate the agenda and sideline conversations during the annual meeting.
The new architecture of power: Why sustainability is the ultimate entrepreneurial frontier
As energy security, climate change, and technology reshape the global economy, sustainability is emerging as a powerful frontier for entrepreneurs and future leaders.
Israel’s election must address children without family support - opinion
Israel must strengthen its welfare system and ensure children without family support have the care and guidance they need to thrive.
Netanyahu, Smotrich intervene to cut gas prices again after Israel reaches record high
The order reducing the fuel excise tax, which Smotrich signed on Sunday, lowered the price of a liter of gasoline from NIS 8.27 to NIS 7.77.
China-Syria trade rises by hundreds of millions of dollars as China launches industrial investments
The value of Syrian imports from China reached approximately $669.9 million during the first six months of 2026, exceeding in just half a year the total value of Chinese exports to Syria in 2025.
Could environmental cooperation help pave the way for a more stable Gaza? - opinion
EcoPeace’s proposed Peace Triangle seeks to connect Gaza’s rehabilitation with water, energy, economic, and security cooperation.
Iranians stagger under soaring cost of living after seven months of war with the US
How far economic strain may push Iran towards diplomatic compromise is unclear, as it tightens its own stranglehold on Gulf energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil and gas prices.
OECD cuts Turkish economic growth forecast to lowest rate since 2020 amid Iran war, rising prices
The organization, which published its latest economic outlook under the title “Navigating Successive Shocks,” also lowered Turkey’s 2027 growth forecast to 3.6%.
OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now
In the OECD's baseline outlook, inflation in G20 economies was seen at 4.1% in 2026, up from 4.0% forecast in June.
The rise of free access models across digital platforms
From streaming and gaming to software and social media, free-access models are reshaping digital platforms by turning broad user adoption into advertising, data, and premium revenue.
