Finance
Israelis continue flocking to malls: BIG's net profit surges 47%
BIG Shopping Centers posted a Q2 2026 net profit of NIS 366.3M with 100% mall occupancy as it expands operations across Israel and Europe.
The next generation of financial services will be built with AI, not replaced by it
Record results for IAI, but its biggest client isn't paying for the Arrow
Summer demand pushes prices up 0.3%, including rent, transportation costs, statistics bureau says
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
How Michael J. Sacks built a career around long-term investment strategies, strategic leadership, and a commitment to creating lasting value beyond financial returns.
Knesset panel approves budget transfer of NIS 270 million to haredi education during recess
The committee approved a total of approximately NIS 1 billion in budget allocations for the Education Ministry, the Settlement and National Missions Ministry, and the Religious Services Ministry.
Visa buys Israel's BioCatch for $2.4b
The American payments giant is acquiring the Israeli AI firm, which protects hundreds of millions of users worldwide from financial fraud.
Ministry of Education reveals new mandatory subject: Financial education
Hundreds of teachers have already been trained to teach the subject, which will provide 9th and 10th grade students with practical tools for financial management, investments, and workers' rights.
Japan, US confirm joint yen-buying intervention, signal more action to prevent selloff
Aside from helping Japan as a ally in Asia, the intervention would help the US address concerns over extraordinary weakness in the yen that offsets the boost from Trump's tariffs, analysts say.
Education Ministry announces mandatory financial education classes for ninth, tenth grades
The curriculum was designed to combine economic knowledge, behavioral psychology, and life skill development.
Trump’s agenda now: Destroy Iranian regime's ability to govern – opinion
With the American president’s plan to target the Islamic Republic’s infrastructure rather than the IRGC or nuclear sites, his principal objective has become dismantling its leadership
Your Investments: Good luck doesn't mean you made good decisions
When it comes to investing, you may hit it big on an investment or two. Over time, however, your luck will almost certainly run out.
Leonard Grunstein: A career defined by leadership, law, and lasting impact
From law and banking to philanthropy and education, Leonard Grunstein has built a career defined by leadership, integrity, and lasting impact.
