Inflation
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.
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
OECD cuts Turkish economic growth forecast to lowest rate since 2020 amid Iran war, rising prices
Renewed Middle East tensions send Brent Crude above $100
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%.
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.
Carlyle: Gold as The Currency of Last Resort
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.
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.
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.
World food prices at more than two-year high, FAO says
While the cost of some agricultural products is declining, the average global food price has risen by over 6%.
Iranian war vs. the global inflation on the future of the Israel Air Force
While top Israeli officials want to increase the air force's supply of fighter jets, global inflation might make that more difficult.
WATCH: Tanking stocks, global recession risk: What do you need to know about Trump's tariffs?
Trump's announcement of a 10% baseline tariff on all trade partners, plus additional duties for many countries, has sent global markets spiraling.
Bank of Israel to keep rates unchanged as Gaza conflict resumes
Central bank officials have said they expect inflation to ease in the second half of the year and hope to lower rates once or twice in 2025.
