Economy

Global markets opened the week negatively as President Trump rejected Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal, while US bond yields climbed to multi-decade highs and oil prices rose.

Asian markets opened the week mixed as Brent crude rose 2% to $106.30 a barrel following reports that US President Donald Trump rejected a conditional Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The Israeli shekel weakened slightly as the US dollar gained amid rising geopolitical tensions and anticipated US economic data releases.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is bracing for its index update, with contractor Yigal Damri, Shufersal, and Kenon facing potential exclusion from the TA-35 index amid shifting market values.

Julius Baer researcher Afonso Borges analyzes whether demand for US Treasury bonds is truly weakening following a soft 5-year auction, highlighting market trends and Federal Reserve policy expectations.

Dr. Ilan Gildin of Karni Family Office analyzes global market impacts following the Trump-Xi summit, warning that the truce is merely tactical while currency and bond pressures persist.

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank chief strategist Yoni Pening outlines rising US bond yields, inflation pressures, and an Israeli economic slowdown in July offset by a September credit card recovery.

An in-depth look at the strategic differences between growth and value stocks, exploring valuation multiples, market volatility, and portfolio diversification.

Global markets brace for a heavy macroeconomic and geopolitical week as rising U.S. bond yields, tech earnings, and Middle East tensions pressure equities.

Explore the 11 core sectors of the U.S. stock market under the GICS framework, from technology and financials to healthcare and energy, and learn how sector analysis reveals true market breadth and economic exposure.

Wall Street experts analyze a shifting economic landscape marked by structural shifts in US Treasury yields, the maturation of AI infrastructure demands, US-China trade dynamics, and evolving market risks.

An in-depth guide to futures contracts, explaining how leverage, margin requirements, hedging, and micro contracts work in global financial markets.

Wall Street finished the week higher as Israeli tech firms made waves. Riskified surpassed a $1 billion valuation, Similarweb shares slid following a CEO appointment, and Ormat secured up to $35 million in US energy funding.

Bank of America warns investors to monitor two key indicators signalling a potential shift to Risk Off, as bond volatility surges and financial stocks weaken despite overall market resilience.

Natural diamond prices have plummeted by over 50% in five years, hitting historic lows due to post-pandemic oversupply and competition from lab-grown diamonds.

South Korea's dominant chip giants, Samsung and SK Hynix, are straining the national power grid amid surging AI-driven demand and frozen state electricity prices, threatening the country's semiconductor manufacturing dominance.

Saudi Arabia's crude exports surged to 6 million barrels per day in September despite regional attacks and pipeline damage, returning to 2025 monthly averages.

Forbes weekly billionaire ranking shows Elon Musk losing 2.6 billion dollars while retaining the top spot, as Mark Zuckerberg surges back into the top five.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman criticized the Federal Reserve's rate hikes, arguing that soaring demand for AI and energy makes high rates inflationary.

UBS analysts report that Brent crude prices rose amid US-Iran talks and strong US economic data, recommending equity positioning alongside capital protection and alternative investments.

Micron Technology stock has surged over 560% amid booming AI demand for memory chips. Despite a massive market cap of $1.2 trillion, analysts highlight its low forward P/E multiple of 7, pointing to major upcoming catalysts and surging server demand.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange indices plunged amid sharp Wall Street declines and a historic surge in US bond yields to levels unseen since 2008. Bitcoin dropped below $83,000.

Global debt crossed $365 trillion after rising $10 trillion in the first half of the year, driven by soaring borrowing costs and large government deficits across major economies, according to the Institute of International Finance.

Israel Securities Authority Director General Oded Schfirer announced his resignation after 25 years at the agency, including seven years in the top administrative role.

The Nikkei index rose 1.3% following a five-day holiday, driven by surges in semiconductor stocks like Ibiden and Socionext, while global markets await the crucial White House summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

US bond yields are testing new highs, prompting analysts to debate whether a 6% yield on 10-year Treasuries is becoming the new normal for global financial markets.

Despite warning signals from the U.S. bond market and rising yields, HSBC maintains a Maximum Overweight recommendation on equities, favoring technology stocks and gold.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed lower on Wednesday as the TA-35 index fell 0.26% and the TA-125 dropped 0.36%. Markets reacted to Wall Street declines and rising US bond yields.

Libya exports 1.5 million barrels of oil daily to Europe, bypassing maritime chokepoints. Despite surging revenues amid regional tensions, severe political instability and economic reliance on petroleum hinder sustainable growth.

On Holding stock jumps 8% after signing football star Kylian Mbappé and issuing strong 2029 financial targets, aiming for 5.6 billion Swiss francs in sales.

Investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald prefers to avoid Israeli chip inspection firms Nova and Camtek after recent double-digit pullbacks, highlighting growth concerns and favoring alternative semiconductor equipment stocks.

Atreo shares surged 7% following analysis pointing to a potential merger between Yelin Lapidot and IBI Investment House, addressing recent provident fund outflows.

The OECD projects global growth at 2.9% in 2026 and 3.0% in 2027, warning of Middle East disruptions, resurgent inflation, and high interest rates balanced by AI investments.

Asian stocks rose Wednesday on AI demand, while oil prices dropped as Saudi Arabia resumed pipeline operations. US 20-year bond yields hit a record high.

The US dollar traded stably around 3.00 shekels as global markets anticipated the Trump-Xi summit. Economists note hedging costs and tech export structures impact the local currency.

Global markets reacted to geopolitical updates and U.S.-Iran talks, while Wall Street saw mixed trading and Meta rallied on optimism surrounding its new AI assistant, Muse.

Morgan Stanley unveils its 2027 stock pick club, featuring 15 equities selected through an anti-momentum strategy focusing on distinct growth drivers rather than recent market hype.

Mizrahi Tefahot Chief Strategist Fanni Yoni analyzes US economic curves, Israeli fuel prices and labor tightness, trade deficits, and UK inflation trends.

Global markets digest recent central bank decisions as investors await key PMI and consumer sentiment data to gauge economic resilience amid high yields.

Julius Baer analysts examine global economic trends, predicting further US rate hikes, stable European rates, and resilient crypto adoption despite regulatory hurdles.