Finance
"Taylor Swift tax" takes effect
Rhode Island's new real estate law targeted billionaires and wealthy non-residents, and will cost the pop star an additional $136,000 a year.
Next Israeli gov't main issue will be controlling defense budget, Bank Hapoalim CEO told conference
Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures
Smotrich launches NIS 1.6 billion aid plan for high-tech and exporters
Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran have added to concerns over Israel's deficit, with Fitch noting that Israel's "fractious domestic politics" could hinder fiscal consolidation.
Your Taxes: The Iran war’s commercial impact
The latest Iran war is having an economic impact on the world economy. If less fuel is available to the world through the Strait of Hormuz, it means less travel and fewer petroleum products.
Willner signals disputed haredi school transfer may return to Finance Committee
At the center of the case is a December 25, 2025, Finance Committee transfer involving education funds, including money directed to haredi institutions.
A new Marshall Plan: Israel, Gulf States in a new Middle East development plan - opinion
International development is not philanthropy; it's the new realism of the Middle East.
Eurozone bonds rally, GBP rebounds dramatically as Trump halts some Iran strikes
Trump said on Monday that he has had "good and productive conversations" with Iran, leading to some relief in markets strained by the Iran war.
‘Record-high’ coalition funds in state budget ahead of upcoming vote during war, MK Beliak says
If the state budget is not approved in all three readings by next week, when the fiscal year closes at the end of the month, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
Your Investments: Putting down Passover cleaning supplies and setting up financial goals
Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.
Elron Ventures reports strong 2025 results as it pivots to defense tech growth strategy
Founded in 1962, Elron invests in sectors including cybersecurity, medical devices, and enterprise software, and has recently increased its focus on technologies tied to security and defense.
2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch
The dollar isn’t the problem. The systems businesses rely on are - opinion
Global businesses face structural currency volatility; systems built for stability now struggle to keep pace with real-time geopolitical shocks.