Inflation

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bitcoin hovers around $83,400 amid market volatility and declining institutional inflows, while Asian tech stocks face steep drops over AI valuation concerns.

Asian markets traded mixed as investors awaited US inflation data, while China's producer prices surged by 5% in September amid rising fuel costs and oil above $106.

September's CPI is expected to drop by 0.2%–0.3%, yet annual inflation will likely rise to 1.8%. Consequently, market analysts project the Bank of Israel will hold interest rates steady at 3.25%.

Julius Baer's weekly review covers Democratic momentum in US midterm prediction markets, robust Wall Street earnings growth, and the ongoing AI pricing war testing business models.

France's sovereign bond yields have hit 4.9% amid a worsening debt crisis, sparking fears of a eurozone bailout. With debt projected to exceed 120% of GDP, all eyes are on the ECB.

Supermarket owner Rami Levy addressed the cost of living crisis at a consumer conference, advising shoppers to reject overpriced goods and criticizing state taxation policies.

U.S. September 2026 CPI data set for release points to a potential inflation acceleration to 3.7%, pressuring the Federal Reserve ahead of its upcoming rate decision.

Psagot Investment House expects the Bank of Israel to hold interest rates steady at its next meeting, awaiting post-election fiscal clarity despite moderating wage growth and rising consumer spending.

Israel's catering industry faces severe economic strain over three years after October 7, 2023, battling surging operational costs, canceled corporate events, and strict bank credit restrictions.

Bank Hapoalim released a market review highlighting tech sector resilience driven by AI investments, contrasted with rising bond yields and economic pressures in global and local markets.

The US dollar edges up against the shekel as global currencies fluctuate. Analysts attribute local currency strength to institutional hedging flows despite expectations of an upcoming interest rate cut.

The IMF has raised Israel's 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%, while lowering projected inflation to 1.8%, as global markets grapple with energy shocks and rising public debt.

Menora Mivtachim investment manager Oren Montal advises long-term investors to avoid market timing despite recent sharp gains, recommending a diversified general portfolio with high dollar yields and foreign currency hedging.

U.S. bond yields hit 24-year highs as markets brace for key inflation data and Federal Reserve policy updates amid ongoing geopolitical and trade tensions.

Financial experts at the Globes Next Gen Investors Conference analyzed market trends, artificial intelligence investments, and asset allocation between Wall Street and Tel Aviv.

Markets await US and Israeli September inflation data as the dollar trades above 3.06 shekels. Economists note falling inflation expectations alongside rising bond yields and political uncertainty.

Amazon is in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for about $7 billion. Meanwhile, global markets react to a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, sending oil prices lower.

Global markets navigate geopolitical risks and oil price fluctuations as Wall Street kicks off earnings season, while Tel Aviv stocks face local coalition pressures.

Global markets brace for a volatile week driven by Middle East tensions, upcoming inflation data in the US and Israel, and the official kickoff of the Q3 corporate earnings season.

US 10-year Treasury yields hit 5.3% in September, driving a global shift in capital markets. Analysts examine inflation, debt supply, and sector vulnerabilities.

Israeli consumers face high prices and poor tomato quality due to extreme summer heat and greenhouse shading issues, with relief expected only with the winter harvest.

Global markets grapple with multi-year high US Treasury yields, energy inflation risks, and soaring AI infrastructure costs. Analysts weigh growth valuations, crypto resilience, and geopolitical headwinds.

A new ezCater report shows 54% of US full-time workers skipped lunch weekly in 2026 due to inflation and rising living costs, cutting average weekly spending by 8% to $100.23.

A new Federal Reserve survey shows American household debt delinquency rates jumped to nearly 20% by the end of 2025, reaching the highest levels since 2010 amid high inflation.

Julius Baer's latest review highlights how AI data centers are driving nuclear energy demand, while the Reserve Bank of India raised interest rates to 5.50% amid rising inflation.

The Super El Nino climate phenomenon is triggering a severe global sugar shortage, pushing international food prices to three-year highs and threatening to stoke inflation in Israel.

The US dollar and euro remain stable against the shekel at 3.07 NIS and 3.44 NIS respectively, while the greenback holds near global peak levels following hawkish Fed minutes.

Discount Bank economic department head Einat Meir reviews global bond yield surges, highlighting rising inflation fears, oil price shocks, and shifting fiscal pressures in the US and Europe.

The Reserve Bank of India raised its key interest rate to 5.5% amid mounting inflation pressures, while upgrading its economic growth forecast to 7.1%.

Real estate transactions in 2026 project a 20% drop, yet median apartment prices in Tel Aviv surged to 3.6 million NIS, while Herzliya and Ashkelon saw price declines.

Ofer Klein from Harel Insurance analyzes local and global economic trends, reviewing Israeli inflation forecasts, US Fed policies, and European bond yield spreads.

Julius Baer forecasts a final US rate hike in December before a prolonged pause, while noting Swiss inflation trends and mounting fiscal pressures in France impacting European bond markets.

Meitav Investment House warns that strong US consumer data is temporary, driven by a narrowing group of AI stocks while the bond market faces severe risk.

US long-term bond yields have hit nearly two-decade highs at 5.25%, prompting concerns from Meitav founder Zvi Stepak about global market stability, sticky inflation, and strategies for investors.

Psagot Investment House analysts analyze the US September jobs report, the debate over Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, and escalating fiscal pressures in France.

Deutsche Bank's economic review highlights that bond markets are balancing strong US economic activity against concerns over tightening financial conditions and shifting Fed rate expectations.

American fashion retailer Cato announced it will close about 120 stores during fiscal year 2026 amid persistent inflation and high interest rates.

Global bond yields and inflation drive the euro to a 1.5-year low, while Israeli bonds show relative resilience with a favorable 1.1% spread against US Treasuries amid strong fiscal data.

Swiss inflation rose to 1.0% in September due to energy costs, but core inflation remained at 0.3%. Julius Baer expects the SNB to hold interest rates at 0% until September 2027.

US rate expectations shift as soft jobs data takes an October hike off the table. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv markets face geopolitical headwinds and high financing costs.

Leader Capital Markets released its weekly economic review, highlighting a steady 2.2% annual inflation forecast for Israel, global bond market trends, and softening US labor data.

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank chief strategist Yoni Panning outlines US labor trends, PCE index downward revisions, robust post-war credit card spending in Israel, and European inflation developments.

A new UNDP report warns that global fuel subsidies may exceed one trillion dollars as energy prices surge amid conflicts and economic pressures, risking widespread social unrest.