Economy

South America’s new blue wave: A temporary shift or lasting change?

South America has historically been dominated by left-wing parties, but in recent years, the map has shifted to the Right. Will this last? And what does this mean for Israel?

HONDURAS PRESIDENT Nasry Asfura and his wife, Lissette del Cid, walk after the swearing-in ceremony, outside the Congress building, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, January 27, 2026.
The former concentration camp Auschwitz

Grapevine: 'I also remember a miracle'

KEVIN WARSH, Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution and lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, speaks during the Sohn Investment Conference in New York City, US, May 8, 2017.

Trump names former governor Kevin Warsh as Powell's successor for US Federal Reserve head

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

Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD


Who will save Israel? Lessons from its greatest leaders - opinion

Israel is vibrant but imperfect; history shows that true leaders, despite flaws, can guide the country toward a brighter future.

Modern day hero Theodor Herzl.

Your Investments: Greatest danger to Israel's moral mission is prosperity without discipline

It’s important to teach your children the importance of saving. I think that teens should have a bank account. They can learn how compound interest works.

Child with Israel flag 370

Western leaders must back Iranian protesters, push to oust battered Islamic regime - opinion

“Regime change” may be a frightening phrase in Western capitals, but in Iran, it is exactly what is needed to make the Middle East – and the world – safer.

Iranians walk past closed shops at Tehran Grand Bazaar amid currency plunge protests.

What could lead to the collapse of Iran's regime, 47 years after the revolution - opinion

If change occurs in Iran, it will come from within, driven by a combination of public pressure, economic collapse, shifting loyalties, and organizational capacity.

Iranians walk past closed shops at Tehran Grand Bazaar amid currency plunge protests.

Gaming: Israel's digital success story excluded from the Start-Up Nation narrative - opinion

Overlooking an industry that is already active, thriving, and globally competitive represents a significant missed opportunity, not only for Israel’s economy but also for the global gaming ecosystem.

 Two gamers hold video game controllers.

Israelis shop more online during wartime, Wolt 2025 Online Consumer Report shows

In 2025, online shopping went from a convenience to a daily behaviour in Israelis' daily life. According to Wolt's survey, 78% of the population shopped online throughout the year.

Woman sitting on sofa with laptop shopping online

Trump’s tariffs hit Americans with record costs and global trade disruption - opinion

Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices, forcing Americans to pay more for everyday goods and imports.

 An illustrative image depicting US import tariffs.

Iran’s protests are no longer about regime reform, but replacement - opinion

Many Iranians are no longer talking about fixing the system. They are talking about replacing it. Once that line is crossed, it is rarely erased.

An Iranian protester sits on a road, blocking Iranian authorities during a mass protests in Tehran, December 29, 2025

Israel greenlights construction of 900-megawatt power plant near Jerusalem

A 900-megawatt power plant that will be built at the Egged lot north of Jerusalem, along with a parking lot for electric buses.

View of an electric power plant in Israel (illustrative)

Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi backs protests: Join your fellow citizens in the streets

Reza Pahlavi backed protests spreading across Iran, calling on all segments of society and security forces to join demonstrators as strikes and rallies grow amid a deepening economic crisis.

Iran's crown prince and now key opposition figure Reza Pahlavi poses during a session photo after a press conference in Paris on June 23, 2025.