Inflation
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.
OECD cuts Turkish economic growth forecast to lowest rate since 2020 amid Iran war, rising prices
Renewed Middle East tensions send Brent Crude above $100
Iranian Rial hits record low as economic fallout from war takes hold - report
Smotrich unveils Israel's state budget, economic plan to fight inflation
Finance minister: “The daycare centers will not be more expensive for parents by one shekel, we will absorb the costs."
Israeli NGOs turn to philanthropy as funding requests soar
Charities increase requests to NGOs by 37% in the past three months
BoI hikes interest rate by 0.50% 0 a 15-year high; is it the right move? - analysis
Is the BoI making the right call in using yet another interest rate increase to handle Israel's inflation?
Voices from the Arab press: What about the Syrian victims?
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
2023 will be a challenging year with rising inflation, bank officials fear
CEO of Mercantile Bank Shuki Bernstein: There's a continuation of half price increases in all economic areas.
Steve Forbes discusses his new book – and Israel
Forbes, a longtime friend of the nation of Israel, shared his thoughts as to how Israel – a modern miracle as a hi-tech center of the world – has tackled inflation.
Earthquake to impact Turkey’s already hard-hit economy, analysts say
Ankara quickly appeals for international assistance as the death toll from the earthquake that devastated Turkey climbs.
Iran's economy: World's 11th-largest GDP is strong but in crisis
Iran is home to strong universities, advanced technology, and innovative start-ups. And a giant economy and population, whose size alone makes it formidable.
Iranian currency falls to record low amid isolation and sanctions
Iran's central bank governor Mohammad Reza Farzin on Saturday blamed the fall of the rial on "psychological operations" which Tehran says its enemies are organizing to destabilize Iran.
Bank of Israel worried looser fiscal policy may prevent inflation easing
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised hefty state spending that includes higher subsidies to coalition partners.
