Economy

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

Wall Street enters the fourth quarter facing potential Fed rate hikes, but historical statistics show Q4 is traditionally the strongest period for the S&P 500 index.

Global stock exchanges, led by Nasdaq, are moving toward 23-hour trading. Meanwhile, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is evaluating evening hours to boost foreign investment and global market integration.

The Trump administration is evaluating a potential ban on diesel exports to lower record-high domestic fuel prices, which have surged amid global conflicts.

Leader Capital Markets released its weekly economic review, analyzing moderating core inflation, a tight labor market, housing starts, and potential interest rate cuts.

US President Donald Trump reported over 1,100 securities transactions in July, totaling up to $270 million, highlighting continued heavy portfolio trading.

Saudi Arabia resumed operations at the strategic East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks, helping to ease global energy supply concerns and stabilize oil markets.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed with mixed trends as tech shares led gains, following strong Wall Street momentum. The TA-35 rose 0.41% and TA-125 added 0.21% amid 4.3 billion shekels in stock volume.

Meitav Investment House's macro review reveals Israel's post-war economic recovery is more moderate than past conflicts, amid potential interest rate cuts and VAT reduction risks.

Foreign residents' portfolio value on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange hit a record $154 billion at the end of June, driven by strong net purchases, rising share prices, and the shekel's strength.

Tesla functions as two distinct businesses: a maturing electric vehicle maker facing heavy competition and a high-potential energy storage division.

An in-depth analysis of Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market, examining its 90% GPU market share, robust profitability, growing competition, and key investment risks.

Tel Aviv stocks opened a shortened trading week with gains following strong global tech rallies. Meanwhile, bond yields hover near 5% and Bitcoin crosses $85,000.

Wall Street indices hit record highs while underlying market breadth flashed rare warning signs reminiscent of December 1999 and July 1929, as dozens of stocks hit annual lows.

Wall Street rallied on Monday, led by a 2.3% jump in the Nasdaq, driven by tech stocks and Meta's new AI agent Muse. Meanwhile, WTI crude dropped 4% to $95 a barrel despite Middle East tensions.

Wall Street's Nasdaq hit a record above 27,100 and Bitcoin surged to $86,000, boosted by U.S.-Iran diplomacy, oil drops, and SEC approval for tokenized stock trading.

Wall Street opened the week with strong gains driven by AI stocks and falling oil prices, while Federal Reserve rate hike expectations and AI bubble concerns weigh on investors.

Oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel as surging Saudi supply and innovative shipping methods bypassed threats in the Strait of Hormuz, easing global inflation fears.

New York Times stock experiences high options volatility amid a historic legal battle in Manhattan, as Wall Street investors brace for potential market-shaking outcomes.

Global stock markets rally as tech shares surge on Meta's AI success and chip demand. Oil prices drop, Hollywood merger advances, and Greenland mining stocks soar.

Oura aims to raise $2.2 billion in an IPO, targeting a market valuation of up to $14.1 billion. The smart ring maker filed with the SEC to offer 50 million shares.

The People's Bank of China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 16th consecutive month, keeping the one-year LPR at 3% and the five-year mortgage benchmark at 3.5%.

European wholesale electricity prices have surged over 60% for January, driven by soaring natural gas costs, Middle East supply disruptions, and lingering fossil fuel dependencies.

A severe global supertanker shortage is driving up oil transport costs and disrupting energy markets amid Middle East conflicts, yielding record profits for shipowners.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng meet in New York to negotiate trade, AI guidelines, and critical mineral supply chains ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.

Market experts analyze US Treasury yields surpassing 5%, examining shifting fiscal credibility, SpaceX's evolution into an infrastructure platform, and crypto regulations.

The University of Michigan's US consumer sentiment index plummeted to historic lows, reflecting a persistent gap between public mood and strong economic indicators.

Cloud provider Nscale files for an NYSE IPO under ticker NSCL, reporting a $1.02 billion net loss on $140.6 million in revenue for the first half of 2026 amid surging AI infrastructure demand.

Mercari shares recovered after dropping due to temporary Pokémon anniversary listing restrictions. The global collectibles market continues to surge with record card prices.

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, its highest level since 1995, amid inflation pressures and a historic weak yen, defying political preferences.

Sportswear giant Nike is set to leave the S&P 100 index on September 21 following an 80% drop in market value over five years, while its low share price threatens its position in the Dow Jones.

Tel Aviv ranked 34th globally in the 2026 Oxford Economics Global Cities Index, leading the Middle East and North Africa. Haifa and Jerusalem placed 144th and 179th respectively.

Ministry of Finance data reveals that the war since October 7, 2023, has cost Israel 230 billion shekels, amounting to about 79,000 shekels per household and heavily straining public finances.

Wall Street faces deep divisions over S&P 500 forecasts as US Treasury yields surge past 5% and the Federal Reserve initiates rate hikes, dividing analysts.

Foreign-controlled Israeli companies drove goods exports to 143.7 billion NIS in 2025, a 31% surge, while total employment in these multinationals dropped by 5% over three years.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange will not trade this coming Friday due to clearing rules tied to the eve of Yom Kippur on Sunday, marking a first since the 2026 schedule shift.

Nvidia's market cap has crossed $5 trillion amid the AI boom, prompting analysts to examine if the chip giant can achieve a $50 trillion valuation over the next five years.

The Istanbul Stock Exchange plunged after fund manager Pusula Portföy failed to meet investor redemptions, triggering a 5.54% drop in the BIST 100 and massive capital outflows.

Asian markets showed mixed trends as regional exchanges reacted to the US Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in three years. Hong Kong raised its base rate accordingly.

After a wave of fraud and financial scandals shook BVI debt issuances in Israel, the market faced a three-month freeze. Strawberry Inc. broke the hiatus with a 52 million shekel raise, but analysts warn that restoring investor trust will take a long time.