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
Food sector sees profit rise during Israel-Hamas War as prices for consumers skyrocket
Critics have blamed monopolies for price hikes unrelated to raw material costs, deepening Israel's cost-of-living crisis.
Freelancers ask central bank to cut interest rate, help businesses near bankruptcy
The forum emphasized that a rate cut could help mitigate some of the increased costs that freelancers and business owners are expected to face in 2025.
Keren Ben-David, CEO of Davidson Group: "Pre-Inflation Prices in Modi’in’s Prime Real Estate"
“Persistent Inflation” Not the Same as Inflation – Growing Concern
CPI is up, which is good. But record household debt is a sign of “inflation fighting inflation.” Persistent inflation could be with us for years, say analysts.
Why Gold Keeps Rising - Perhaps Because The Fed is About to Print Again
$531B in Treasury Auctions settles today, spotlighting hidden risks in the dollar system. As bank reserves thin, central banks may face tough choices, affecting inflation and monetary metals.
Wartime gov't payouts risk stoking inflation
The high cost of the war and the supply problems it has caused, tax hikes expected in 2025, and wage increases, are all pushing prices upwards.
El-Erian: Gold’s price increase is a result of more than just inflation
Longtime economic commentator believes the West should be paying more attention to adversaries
Even adjusted for inflation, gold is breaking out
The yellow metal is surging past its previous inflation-adjusted peak of $2,553 an ounce in 1980.
GDP growth at 0.3%, consumer confidence down from last year - CBS
The economy was supported by gains in consumer and state spending and in investment in fixed assets, while exports fell.
Metals prices dip on lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data
Slight drops noticed in gold, silver after U.S. producer price index showed no increase in October
