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
Bank of Israel to hold rates even as inflation rises: Reuters poll
"A prolonged war on multiple fronts could weaken economic activity further and heat inflation, raising the risk of stagflation," Barclays economist said.
Gold prices dip on strong U.S. jobs report
Lower unemployment print reignites talks about inflationary pressures and the Federal Reserve’s focus on jobs.
China could be exporting a new good: Inflation
With economists at odds with whether the Chinese stimulus package can result in dollar inflation, it could be that China’s move is a shot at the U.S. economy
Gold and inflation rate: A complex relationship
Gold is typically known as a hedge against inflation, but the facts show a bit of a different tale. There’s still a place for the precious metal.
Inflation in Israel rises back above target range of 3%
Inflation has risen back above the Bank of Israel's annual target range upper limit of 3%.
Should You Buy Gold & Silver Before Fed Rate Cuts?
Gold fever hits Wall Street! Experts predict price surge as Fed rate cuts loom. Is now the time to buy?
Gold 10-Day High Ahead of Crucial CPI Report; Gold ETFs Regain Buy Points
June brings price hikes in multiple sectors for Israeli consumers
"Since the start of the war, the big food companies have raised prices by dozens of percent," said a lobby group.
The difference between macro/micro inflation during the war in Israel
Despite inflation and government-controlled prices increasing on May 1st, Israel’s microeconomy should be stable. However, Israel’s macroeconomy will face the consequences of the war for a few years.
Israel-Hamas war takes toll on Israel's 2023 GDP
GDP revealed to have decreased in final quarter of 2023 as a result of conflict, revised report shows.
