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Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged Amid Economic Uncertainty
SadaNews - The Bank of Japan maintained its interest rate unchanged amid economic uncertainty due to the conflict in the Middle East.
At the conclusion of a two-day meeting, the central bank decided on Thursday to keep the benchmark interest rate at 0.75%, according to a statement. This decision al...
Asian stocks fall as oil prices rise and inflationary pressures increase
SadaNews - Asian stocks declined as attacks on key energy infrastructure in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, raising investor concerns that the escalation of the war could increase inflationary pressures.
The "MSCI Asia-Pacific" index fell more than 2%, ending a three-day rally, as investo...
Oil Jumps 5% as Attacks on Energy Facilities Escalate
SadaNews - Oil prices rose following attacks on some of the most important energy facilities in the Middle East, raising fears of a more severe impact from the ongoing conflict, which has lasted for nearly three weeks.
Brent crude climbed by as much as 5.1%, nearing $113 per barrel, while the most...
Gold Recovers Despite Inflation Fears from Energy Shock
SadaNews - Gold partially recovered after a nearly 4% drop on Wednesday, amid a buying spree at lower prices, which helped the metal withstand rising oil prices and inflation risks arising from the war in the Middle East.
The precious metal rose by up to 0.7%, recovering some of the losses it incur...
Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel on Thursday (March 19)
SadaNews: The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Thursday (March 19), are as follows:
Dollar: 3.11
Dinar: 4.39
Euro: 3.57
Minister of Labor Discusses Enhancing Employment and Economic Recovery Efforts with the UN...
SadaNews - Minister of Labor Dr. Inas Al-Attari discussed with the representative of the United Nations Development Program, Dr. Jaco Celiers, and his accompanying delegation ways to enhance and expand bilateral cooperation in supporting employment programs and responding to current economic challen...
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rate Steady
SadaNews Economy - The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged within a range of 3.50% - 3.75%, attempting to absorb the geopolitical shocks arising from the military fronts igniting in the Middle East. However, the most crucial issue at this juncture is not the decision it...
$373.6 Million in Total Remittances Received by Jordan in January
SadaNews - Preliminary data released by the Central Bank of Jordan indicates an 11.9% increase in the total remittances received by the Kingdom during January 2026, amounting to $373.6 million. Meanwhile, remittances sent from the Kingdom rose by 13.3% to reach $152.8 million.
The data shows that r...
Will Oil Prices Reach $160? Pivotal Market Scenarios
SadaNews - The oil market is no longer treating the Iran war merely as a source of geopolitical tension, but as a fully-fledged supply shock.
As the war enters its third week, with the near-total disruption of the Strait of Hormuz continuing, major banks and research institutions have continued to...
The European Union Conducts a Tour to Review a Series of Funded Projects Supporting Farmer...
SadaNews - Today, Tuesday, the European Union conducted a field tour to review a series of projects that were funded and implemented through the EU in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture. These projects aim to compensate Palestinian farmers for the assaults by the Israeli occupation army...
Ministry of Finance: Employee salaries today will be at least 50% and no less than 2000 sh...
SadaNews - The Ministry of Finance and Planning announced that the date for disbursing the salaries of public employees for the month of December 12/2025 will be today, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at a rate of 50% of the salary, with a minimum of 2000 shekels.
The ministry confirms that the remain...
After Kurdistan's Approval.. Iraq Plans to Export One Million Barrels of Oil Through the C...
SadaNews - Iraq plans to pump about one million barrels of oil daily through the pipeline to the Turkish port of Ceyhan via the Kurdish region of Iraq, after the regional government approved the resumption of oil pumping, in a move that supports Baghdad's efforts to export crude amid the Iran war....