Dollar

Israel's high-tech faces unexpected crisis as dollar slides 20% against shekel

The dollar fell by approximately 20% against the shekel over the last year, which puts companies that depend on dollar income at risk.

 High-tech company, illustration
The New Israeli Shekel (NIS) is stronger than ever.

A strong shekel, a weakened export engine

Israeli shekel

Dollar falls below three shekels for first time in over 30 years, annual inflation rate declines

US President Donald Trump writes his signature, as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 9, 2025.

Trump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition


Gold continues its dollar-defying run

Another day, another all-time high for the yellow metal; price surpasses $2,760 in Tuesday trading.

 Gold continues its dollar-defying run

At BRICS summit, Russia to push to end dollar dominance

President Vladimir Putin is keen to build up BRICS - which has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates as well as Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

 As BRICS Accumulate Gold, Western Banks Continue to Short Sell

Analysis: Gold’s October pressure caused by stronger dollar

Gold prices show strength by trading flat amid dollar rally while some investors get skittish of momentum change

 Gold’s October pressure caused by stronger dollar

Gold to Crush the Dollar | JP Cortez

JP Cortez advocates for gold and silver as a hedge against inflation. He warns of fiat currency dangers and calls for legislative reforms.

 Gold To Crush The Dollar | JP Cortez

This mining CEO called $2,500 an ounce in 2024, now he predicts $3,000

Micro-cap Canadian business leader expects institutional demand for gold and junior miners to rise, leading to the next increase in prices

 Gold Price Prediction

Gold prices in limbo, Fed president says inflation fight may take longer

Fed president suggests inflation fight is not over as employment numbers show signs of strengthening; more data due to be released Friday

 Gold prices in limbo, Fed president says inflation fight may take longer

Gold prices stay flat amid Lebanon operation, Iranian ballistic missile attack

Despite geopolitical tensions rising massively on Tuesday as Israel performs a ground operation in Lebanon and Iran responds with ballistic missile attack, gold is trading lower.

 Gold prices stay flat amid Lebanon operation, Iranian ballistic missile attack

US Confidence Soars to 103.3: Dollar Dips After Brief Rise, Gold Rises, Silver Holds $30

With US confidence at 103.3, the dollar briefly surged but has since dipped, lifting gold while silver remains steady near $30.

 US Confidence Soars to 103.3: Dollar Surges, Gold Holds, Silver Holds Above $30

UBS: Average wealth in Israel rose in 2023

It has been a very good period for wealth in Israel: the average wealth in shekels increased by 142%, and the median by no less than 220%.

  New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Turkey's central bank delivers bold rate hike amid inflation concerns

The sharp rate increase sparked a rally for the Turkish lira, which appreciated as much as 2%. 

 A logo of Turkey's Central Bank is pictured at the entrance to its headquarters in Ankara, Turkey February 8, 2024.