Economy

Eurozone inflation accelerated to 3.8% in September, increasing pressure on the European Central Bank to consider a rate hike while core inflation remained stable at 2.5%.

Semiconductor stocks suffered a historic crash with the SOX index plunging 16% from its peak, wiping out USD 2 trillion in market value amid rising financing costs and inflation fears.

Tel Aviv trading resumes after a strong week for Israeli stocks as inflation stays below 2%. Meanwhile, Wall Street faces AI sector volatility and rising oil prices.

Israel's September CPI fell 0.2% below forecasts, driven by lower travel and rent prices, while private consumption remains robust. Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank strategist Yoni Panning analyzes local economic resilience alongside US inflation pressures.

Bank Hapoalim economists do not foresee interest rate cuts in the coming year despite low inflation, citing shekel depreciation, upcoming political elections, and potential tax hikes.

Global markets grapple with sharp tech losses, soaring oil prices, and elevated bond yields. While Israeli inflation eased, US consumer prices surprised upward, prompting major banks to advise caution on AI-driven tech stocks.

High-power laser defense firm Sivan Technologies is preparing a Tel Aviv IPO at a valuation of NIS 1.2-1.8 billion, aiming to raise up to NIS 350 million amid a continuing wave of defense listings.

Julius Baer research indicates that a sharp correction in the AI sector could trigger falling inflation, prompting U.S. Treasury bonds to resume their historical role as a portfolio hedge.

Israel's CBS revised Q2 2026 GDP growth up to 15.4% annualized, while Q1 contraction was milder at 1.5%. Growth is increasingly driven by government defense spending.

61 senior Israeli economists warn that upcoming European sanctions over settlement expansion and E1 construction threaten severe, irreversible damage to the economy and trade relations.

UBS chief economist Paul Donovan highlights a divergence in software pricing, noting US software inflation exceeding 25% due to AI narratives, unlike falling prices in Europe.

Global bond yields are surging, prompting financial giants like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to urge investors to seize rare corporate bond opportunities with yields hitting 6.5%.

Oppenheimer projects tech giants' AI capital expenditures will reach $1.3 trillion by 2027, boosting chipmakers like Nvidia and Broadcom while consumer electronics face steep declines.

Wall Street closed lower on Friday with the Nasdaq dropping 2.1%. Key Israeli-linked firms made headlines: SentinelOne faced a drop after a bond offering, Gauzy secured a debt restructuring deal, and Caesarstone saw volatile trading.

Julius Baer assesses that oil prices above $100 per barrel do not match market realities, citing stable global inventories, robust Middle East exports, and easing shipping costs.

Wall Street faces a tense dilemma as tech stocks drop and inflation rises, forcing investors to weigh AI growth potential against a high-interest-rate environment.

Financial planner Harel Kolden analyzes the capital market frenzy drawing young investors to stocks, warning against high volatility and speculative risks.

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has unveiled an ambitious timetable to adopt the euro by 2032, aiming to anchor fiscal discipline and curb populism despite steep budget deficits and compliance hurdles.

Wall Street airline stocks slide amid surging jet fuel prices and looming earnings. While US ticket prices jump 22.4%, Israeli consumers see contrasting flight price drops.

Turkey expands oil production toward one million barrels daily as global markets react to a strong US dollar, rising energy prices, and currency fluctuations.

The Jakarta Stock Exchange plunged 11.6% after MSCI threatened to strip Indonesia of its emerging market status, risking billions in capital outflows.

The U.S. ended fiscal year 2026 with a $1.992 trillion budget deficit, up 12% from the prior year, driven by soaring debt interest and entitlement spending.

Oil prices surged as Brent reached $110 per barrel amid escalating Middle East conflicts, Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, and collapsing energy truces between Russia and Ukraine.

Climate change and severe drought in India have driven global sugar prices up by 15 percent, threatening food supplies, farmers' livelihoods, and the nation's ethanol energy goals.

The US dollar hit a six-month high against the shekel, crossing 3.1 shekels amid rising Treasury yields and global inflation concerns. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed past $106 per barrel, posing potential cost-of-living pressures for Israeli consumers.

Doral has entered the Tel Aviv 35 Index following rapid expansion, despite a 17.2% stock drop in six months. The renewable energy firm continues global projects, data center ventures, and expects revenues to jump at least 43% by 2027.

El Al Israel Airlines will enter the Tel Aviv 35 Index for the first time after a stock surge driven by a security incident involving a foreign carrier. Despite soaring revenues and record profits, the airline faces regulatory pressure over high wartime ticket prices.

South Korea's KOSPI index plunged 8.2% amid US inflation fears and a tech sell-off, triggering a circuit breaker. Concurrently, the president shared data showing a decline in suicides, urging citizens to seek help.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed lower on Thursday as OPKO Health surged 25.64% following a major asset sale to Labcorp. Investors await the September CPI data and November index updates.

Wall Street faces mounting geopolitical and economic risks as earnings season begins, with Meitav chief economist Alex Zbezinsky warning that investors are overly optimistic and valuations remain stretched.

A recent panel at the investment festival explored whether AI investments are fueling a market bubble, featuring insights from financial experts on tech valuations, energy bottlenecks, and retail investor risks.

A new Shoresh Institution report warns that declining productivity, budgetary misallocations, and an education crisis threaten Israel's socio-economic future ahead of the 2026 elections.

Global markets plunged as rising inflation and interest rate fears collided with soaring artificial intelligence infrastructure costs, wiping out billions in market value across Seoul, Wall Street, and Tokyo.

Global markets plunged as hot US inflation data drove Treasury yields up, dragging down Asian exchanges and pressuring the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Dual-listed tech stocks opened sharply lower, while the US dollar climbed against the shekel.

Israel faces potential annual economic losses of 250 billion shekels by 2050 if ultra-Orthodox employment and integration patterns do not change, straining state budgets.

Tel Aviv indices pared gains to close slightly higher as a surprise US inflation surge sparked sharp market drops across Asia and Wall Street, raising interest rate hike fears.

IBI Mutual Funds chairperson Ela Alkalay warns that the Israeli financial market is dangerously ignoring the risk of international sanctions over settlement activity and E1 corridor development, comparing the potential economic fallout to the isolation of Russia.

Julius Baer analysts highlight a mixed market outlook, driven by surging AI-powered cyber threats boosting security demand and plunging iron ore prices due to China's real estate crisis.

UBS forecasts 28 percent earnings growth for S&P 500 companies in Q3, driven by artificial intelligence and robust consumer demand, despite ongoing Wall Street volatility.

Gilat Satellite Networks shares dropped 60% despite securing $155 million in new contracts and strong financial growth, weighed down by technical index rebalancing and Starlink competition.