Finance
Iraq struggles to pay public salaries as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.
Michael J Sacks on the connection between business growth and community investment
Knesset panel approves budget transfer of NIS 270 million to haredi education during recess
Visa buys Israel's BioCatch for $2.4b
Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures
Reuters recently estimated the Trump family has made at least $2.3 billion from crypto-related projects since Trump returned to the White House in 2025.
Smotrich launches NIS 1.6 billion aid plan for high-tech and exporters
The Ministry of Finance will inject NIS 1 billion to save startups from closing, and will distribute hundreds of millions more to industrial plants.
10 mistakes that cost you thousands of shekels a year
A practical guide for those who are tired of financial naivety and want to regain control of their bank account.
The cost of Jewish life is pushing families into debt - opinion
The Jewish community needs to have an honest, nationwide conversation about whether Jewish life is worth the cost and how we can fix this issue.
Lebanon will offer 'golden visa' for six-figure investors, amid economic crisis
In addition to the half a million dollars injected into the Lebanese economy, the process would also require prospective visa recipients to pay a $50,000 fee to the government.
Your Taxes: Two permanent homes and a double life? Problematic
The case mainly concerns a husband who was born in Israel in 1948, traveled to England in 1985, and to Nigeria in 1993, where he set up successful agricultural and chicken-breeding companies.
Your Investments: How you can have a financially responsible summer vacation
Erma Bombeck said, "Being a child at home alone in the summer is a high-risk occupation. If you call your mother at work 13 times an hour, she can hurt you."
Israelis are returning to shopping malls – and the reason is much simpler than you thought
Despite the comfortable prices on international websites, many Israelis are reluctant to shop online. A new survey explains why. And also – how much do they spend on shopping?
Israeli families could save hundreds on summer attractions, price check finds
With some 2.6 million students heading into summer break, consumer clubs say early planning and price comparisons can cut the cost of family outings.
Trump regulatory probe finds US lenders may have 'debanked' people on political grounds
The accused banks deny political bias, instead citing risk management however, Trump and other Republicans allege discrimination.
