Inflation

Iranian worker’s suicide attempt exposes Islamic regime's economic crisis, expert says

A 35-year-old man, one of 20 employees laid off because of wartime conditions, attempted to take his life in Mahshahr after the Labor Department failed to respond to his requests.

An Iranian woman shops in a local market in Tehran, Iran, April 28, 2026
Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Israel in the eye of the storm — But the economy tells a different story

Israeli real estate – construction site.

Inflation and housing prices show continued declines in Israel

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Israel against the current


The divide in Iran's protests: Why ethnic minorities are not taking to the streets - opinion

Most Iranian ethnic minorities disdain both Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and the MEK, who have been calling for protests. However, that does not mean that they still should not join.

Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026.

Iran on the brink: Could 47 years of oppression finally end? - opinion

All around Iran, citizens rise against tyranny, taking a risk for freedom and a better future.

Iranians protest on a main street in Tehran, December 30, 2025

Bank of Israel cuts key rate by .25 percent after Gaza ceasefire

It represents the first reduction in nearly two years, as a ceasefire in Gaza eased inflation and reduced geopolitical risk.

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

Global Instability, Not Inflation, is the Core Catalyst for Precious Metals

Expert analysis suggests geopolitical turmoil is the primary driver of gold's current high valuation and consolidation, with global conflicts and the sovereign debt crisis.

Global Instability, Not Inflation, is the Core Catalyst for Precious Metals

Israel's Consumer Price Index up 0.5% in October, while home prices fall again

Annual inflation in Israel remains unchanged at 2.5%, keeping inflation well below the upper limit of the Bank of Israel's annual target range of 3%.

Israelis shop for groceries and dairy products at their local supermarket in Katsrin, Golan Heights, May 2, 2024

The Moral Case for Gold: Why Mike Maloney Says Fiat Money Is Financial Slavery

Gold expert warns that dishonest fiat currency is the "invisible handcuff" destroying individual freedom, leading to a system-wide collapse.

The End of the Experiment: Why Fiat Currency Failure is a Direct Threat to Civil Liberties

Carlyle: Gold as The Currency of Last Resort

Gold Isn't Going Up, Your Money Is Just Losing Value

Iran slashes four zeros from its currency amid soaring inflation worsened by US-E3 sanctions

Iran’s parliament approved removing four digits from its currency, the Iranian Rial, to tackle hyperinflation, though economists warn the move is mostly symbolic.

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

US Dollar Drops 50% Against Gold Since 2021

The U.S. dollar has lost 50% of its value against gold since 2021, signaling a seismic shift in global finance and a historic opportunity for investors to protect wealth.

The Dollar Has Lost 50% of Its Value Against Gold Since 2021

Gold Isn't Going Up, Your Money Is Just Losing Value

Inflation is caused by the growth of the money supply, and gold is a strong hedge because it rises alongside it.

Gold Isn't Going Up, Your Money Is Just Losing Value