Economy

The Bank of Israel has kept its interest rate steady at 3.25%, balancing low inflation of 1.6% against geopolitical risks, currency depreciation, and ongoing market uncertainties.

A new Bank of America report reveals a paradox in the Asian AI boom: while tech-heavy economies like Taiwan and South Korea reap massive export gains, they remain highly vulnerable if the trend reverses, unlike China.

The People's Bank of China is shifting toward overnight rates to manage liquidity, lowering financing costs and driving bond demand. While supporting government debt, analysts warn of growing leverage risks.

The Bank of Israel reported a 0.3% increase in the September composite economic index, reflecting stable third-quarter growth driven by consumption and exports.

Goldman Sachs advises investors to rotate into lagging sectors like consumer discretionary and defensive healthcare stocks amid recent tech volatility.

Arit Industries and its subsidiary Reshef Technologies face steep valuation declines and heavy losses for institutional investors amid cooling global defense markets and falling revenues.

Global gold prices fall as oil rises on Middle East tensions, while Bank of Israel data shows rising inflation expectations despite a recent CPI drop, posing a rate dilemma.

Global markets rallied after SpaceX reported a 161% revenue surge and strong tech earnings. Morgan Stanley strategist Mike Wilson predicts the S&P 500 could reach 8,500 points by mid-2027.

China's economic growth stabilized at 4.5% in Q3, driven by tech exports and industrial output, while the real estate sector and domestic consumption remain weak.

Wix shares trade near $77 following a turbulent year marked by a $1.6 billion buyback, layoffs, and AI disruptions. Major investment banks Cantor and Oppenheimer issued bullish outperform ratings with targets up to $90.

Financial markets show relative stability with rising volatility. Or Poria highlights how geopolitical tensions and upcoming elections shape Tel Aviv indices and foreign exchange.

UBS warns of financing pressures on AI Neoclouds while maintaining a strong outlook for tech giants and semiconductor firms amid surging artificial intelligence demand.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange indices closed higher as trading volumes hit billions. Investors await the Bank of Israel interest rate decision, expected to hold at 3.25%.

Investors are heavily buying credit default swaps to hedge against a potential AI market bubble, pushing trading volumes and protection costs to record highs amid massive tech sector borrowing.

Seoul Stock Exchange plunges nearly 40% from its June peak as AI chipmakers slump and AI infrastructure firm Elice suffers a disastrous 32% debut on its first trading day.

Julius Baer forecasts a medium-to-long-term decline for the resilient US dollar as temporary cyclical drivers fade, targeting 1.15 EUR/USD in three months.

Swiss stocks surged 5.6% in early Q4, outperforming European and US markets due to a defensive sector composition heavily weighted in healthcare and consumer goods.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has called for a nearly 100% inheritance tax on large estates and a national wealth tax, warning that economic inequality threatens society.

Amazon shares jumped nearly 5% on Wall Street after Morgan Stanley named the tech giant a top pick and raised its price target, fueled by strong AI growth forecasts for AWS.

Global markets show mixed trends as US bond yields hit a 24-year high of 5.36%. Wall Street tech stocks recover while European political tensions persist.

Wall Street closed mixed with the Nasdaq rising 1.1% as markets monitor US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to Israel and potential developments regarding Iran.

Asian stock markets fell, led by a 4% drop in Seoul's Kospi and steep losses in chip makers like Samsung Electronics, despite a technology rebound on Wall Street.

Meitav's October 2026 review highlights a widening gap between local economic weakness and stock market performance in Israel, while warning of AI bubble risks and monetary uncertainty in the U.S.

Global markets experienced mixed trading as Wall Street chip stocks rebounded while Asian exchanges dropped. Meanwhile, Meitav's chief economist warned of widening sector gaps reminiscent of the dot-com era.

Sela Investment House CIO Ofir Serdam analyzes the recent tech stock correction, VIX fear index thresholds, asset allocation strategies, and local market resilience amid ongoing economic uncertainties.

Israir Airlines shares lag behind El Al amid war challenges, but CEO Uri Sirkis predicts a profitable 2026, driven by strong summer traffic and new growth engines.

US bank stocks face their longest weekly losing streak since 2008, dropping 11% since September despite solid third-quarter earnings and stable loan performance.

Wall Street bounced back as chip stocks snapped a nine-day losing streak, led by Nvidia and AMD. Meanwhile, bond yields climbed and inflation data kept investors on edge.

Florida's massive retirement community, The Villages, plans to issue $180 million in bonds to finance 3,860 new homes and expand its sprawling facilities.

Bank of Israel is expected to keep interest rates steady amid Knesset elections and fiscal uncertainty, according to a Psagot Investment House review.

Goldman Sachs maintains its S&P 500 target at 8,000 despite AI bubble fears and tech stock volatility. Analysts stress that earnings growth will drive markets forward.

Dubai's economy contracted by 2.3% in the first half of 2026 amid regional tensions and the Hormuz blockade, prompting strategic shifts toward Fujairah and closer ties with Saudi Arabia.

Trading in Tomer shares will resume on Wednesday after a two-month suspension due to accounting flaws. The food importer restated its financials and removed its chairman following a 21.3 million NIS net loss in the first half.

Markets are increasingly sensitive to growth forecasts over inflation, notes IBI chief economist Rafi Gozalan, projecting 1-2 gradual Federal Reserve rate hikes ahead amid tech investments and sticky price trends.

Wall Street chip stocks face heavy selling, with Intel and Micron dropping 12%. Jim Cramer criticizes the disconnect between strong corporate earnings and falling valuations.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened lower on Monday, mirroring Wall Street losses, while Elbit Systems surged 3.1% on a $235 million European defense contract. Meanwhile, Wall Street futures rebounded as oil prices fell.

Tel Aviv stocks opened mixed as dual-listed tech shares like Palo Alto and Tower suffered sharp negative arbitrage gaps, while Baran Group acquired a stake in the Ashkelon desalination plant.

Asian markets mixed on China's Q3 growth beat while Wall Street futures recover. Brent crude drops below $108 a barrel amid ongoing energy infrastructure attacks.

Memory chip stocks faced heavy losses on Wall Street despite record profits and extremely low forward P/E multiples. Investors fear an impending cyclical peak amid capacity expansions and fierce competition.