Economy
France braces for renewed nationwide protests as Macron's government vows tough response
The unrest has handed a political boost to far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who leads the polls ahead of April's presidential election, while potential centrist successors to Macron remain divided.
Israel lost the elections: An open letter to President Isaac Herzog - opinion
Bigger fines are only part of Australia’s new consumer-protection push
Iran economy faces 25% deeper contraction amid soaring inflation, major employment crisis
Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government
Some of the measures were planned in cooperation with the Bank of Israel. The next government will be responsible for implementing the policy.
The economic impact of Israel’s expanding technology industry
Analyze Israel's booming tech sector in 2026, driving economic growth, job creation, and global innovation, with rising investment trends.
Investors see economic upside for Israel if opposition beats Netanyahu in upcoming elections
Since the October 7 Hamas attacks in 2023, the Tel Aviv stock market has soared 130%, far outpacing Wall Street's 80% gain, while the shekel has climbed 25%, one of the world's strongest performances.
Why does Moody’s rate France above Israel? The economic gap deserves scrutiny – opinion
Credit ratings carry practical consequences for governments, businesses, and taxpayers. A four-notch difference deserves an explanation grounded in evidence that investors and the public can examine.
Netanyahu's crypto plan could cause 'irreversible damage' to Israeli economy, business leaders warn
109 economists, Nobel laureates, and prominent business leaders warned that Netanyahu’s approach to potential int'l sanctions could devastate investment, high-tech, and Israelis’ living standards.
What the hell is going on with Netanyahu? - opinion
Our ship is speeding toward an iceberg, but we still have time to change course, take the helm, and return to safe waters.
'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding
Eisenkot's campaign video claimed that the alternative system would generate "an economy like North Korea and Iran," and result in "the end of high-tech, the end of healthcare, the end of security."
Israel’s ballot box or Pandora’s box? - opinion
Israel’s greatest threat may be its diminishing ability to distinguish truth from lies and political opponents from enemies. Can democracy withstand the pressure?
Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady a week before election
The annual inflation rate edged up to 1.6% in September - well within the bank's 1% to 3% target range - from 1.5% in August.
Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in historic independence referendum
Oil-rich Alberta was holding a nonbinding referendum on Monday on whether the western province should secede from Canada.
