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Israeli Stock Market Faces Pressure Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Deficit
Market analysis indicates that the Israeli stock market lags behind global indices due to security uncertainty, high financing costs, and looming fiscal pressures.
Bitcoin crosses $80,000 - and analysts point out: this is the next target
The US government bond market is in turmoil, Bitcoin is breaking the $80,000 mark, and the earnings season reveals a weak consumer alongside the continued AI boom. Financial experts analyze the deep forces driving the markets.
The Japanese Trap: Four Companies, a $100 Billion Loss
Four life insurance giants in Tokyo are stuck with massive losses on government bonds following interest rate hikes. Now, as the yen plunges to record lows and the Americans scramble to calm the currency market, the local complication is becoming a dramatic test for the global economy.
The old rule is broken: not every government bond is a conservative investment
Inflation, large deficits, and growing financing needs are pushing governments to raise debt at higher interest rates. In this situation, even government bonds can fall sharply - and sometimes bonds of strong companies offer a better alternative.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: Main index posts 17% year-to-date gain
Leading indices recorded gains over the past trading week, while the mutual fund market saw significant redemptions and government bonds faced downward pressure.