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Why prediction markets are becoming a mainstream financial product

Prediction markets are moving into mainstream finance as Wall Street brokerages, regulators and retail traders embrace event contracts tied to real outcomes.

Prediction markets are moving from niche platforms into mainstream finance.
A stronger dollar reflects renewed rate-hike expectations and persistent inflation.

U.S. dollar stays strong as markets price In another Fed hike

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary speaks at a press conference on his feud with Elon Musk over installing Musk's Starlink internet service on Ryanair aircraft, in Dublin, Ireland, January 21, 2026.

Ryanair CEO O’Leary says no fuel surcharge despite rising jet fuel price uncertainty

Credit card payment.

The number left out of the CPI, but weighing on almost every household


Renewed Middle East tensions send Brent Crude above $100

Brent crude tops $100 as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, fueling inflation fears and putting fresh pressure on global markets.

 Model of petrol pump is seen in front of US and Iran flag colors in this illustration.

NIS 10m. branch: The supermarket chain aiming to conquer central Israel

KingStore invested NIS 10m in its Rosh Ha'ayin branch to lead expansion. CEO Majdi Ketany says the company hopes to launch an IPO at the end.

King Store Rosh Ha'ayin.

Women immigrant-owned businesses featured at massive market at HER Tel Aviv festival

“We really want to show the diversity and the connection and the love for Israel,” HER Tel Aviv founder and CEO Sivan Hadari said.

Market goers shop at the HER Tel Aviv International Summer Festival in Tel Aviv, September 3, 2026.

America’s black hole: The debt threatening to swallow the global economy

US public debt crossed $40 trillion, raising bond yields and interest costs. The financial fallout threatens the global economy, including Israel.

And how is the government dealing with the debt? By taking on even more debt. U.S. President Donald Trump.

The market is open for competition: The move expected to lower sheep cheese prices

Israel to drop sheep cheese tariffs and open market to competition, while providing millions in direct support and quota compensation to local farmers.

Sheep's milk cheeses.

After the surge, comes the drop: Average wage in Israel plunges by nearly NIS 1,000

Following June's record high, CBS data for July shows a sharp decline to NIS 14,241, while the number of salaried jobs continues to climb.

Average salary drops to NIS 14,241.

Fewer candidates, more hired: What happened in the job market in August?

The Jobnet Index shows August resume submissions and new openings fell, yet hires jumped 14% as companies focused on candidates in the pipeline.

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Ukraine, a living laboratory for modern warfare, is shaping the global economy, security - opinion

The protracted conflict has shattered Europe’s longstanding assumption that economic interdependence could serve as a substitute for military deterrence.

Firefighters work at a site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 29, 2026.

Bitcoin roars back above $71,000 as crypto markets rally

Policy shifts, surging altcoins, and record ETF inflows: What’s driving Bitcoin’s surge past $71,000.

While Wall Street braced for $20K, Bitcoin rewritten the rules - roaring past $71,000.

Changes to working hours and minimum wage in Israel for 2026

A major shift for Israel’s workforce: How upcoming updates to pay rates and labor limits will impact your paycheck and work-life balance.

"In 2026, Israel’s labor market isn’t just raising the minimum wage - it’s completely redefining the value of a worker’s time."