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
Viksit Bharat 2047: India’s roadmap to become a developed nation - opinion
While there is general agreement that the term Viksit Bharat denotes a developed country, it is still necessary for public policy purposes to break down the concept to know what it entails.
Leumi posts record Q2 profit of NIS 2.83 billion
Leumi was the only Israeli bank to boost half-year profits in 2026, reaching NIS 5.18 billion; FIBI board decides to merge computing unit MATAF amid labor dispute.
A proposal for an economic future: Gaza needs more than reconstruction - opinion
For decades, Gaza's refugee camps have been a symbol of dependency. Reconstruction offers an opportunity to change that reality.
Michigan is not turning away from Israel – opinion
America’s political area will have no impact on the economic, technological, and personal ties between Israelis and Michiganians
Iran to become member of BRICS Bank, increasing economic cooperation, trade - report
Hemmati announced that Iran was set to join the BRICS Bank in the near future, Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported.
How governments are becoming major market players
Strategic intervention and rising tariffs force global businesses to rethink their playbooks in a rapidly changing economy.
Trump returns to an old weapon: Behind US's decision to economically choke Iran - analysis
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last month that the administration’s economic policy had sent the Iranian currency into "free fall" and pushed inflation into triple-digit rates.
The Islamic Republic is exporting the costs of its economic failure - opinion
For nearly five decades, the Islamic Republic has diverted national resources toward ideological expansion, proxy warfare, and regional confrontation.
Israel set to transfer one billion shekels to Defense Ministry for 'urgent, classified procurement'
The resolution calls for the procedure "in light of the state of emergency in which the State of Israel finds itself; given the urgent and immediate need to provide an operational response"
Trump harasses new Fed chair Warsh with personal calls to unprecedented levels, sparking concern
Trump has reportedly repeatedly called Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for advice on Iran, AI, and the economy, raising concerns about the central bank’s political independence.
