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Bank of Palestine Continues to Economically Empower Women in Cooperation with Tubas Charit...
SadaNews - The Bank of Palestine has provided its support for the vocational training project for women in Tubas Governorate, implemented by the Tubas Charity Association, aimed at enhancing women's opportunities to enter the labor market and launch small income-generating projects by professionally...
5 Trends Shaping the Oil Market Amid Iran Tensions
SadaNews - Any American military strike on Iran is likely to shake the global oil markets, as the Iranian response could exacerbate the risk of oil tanker movements being halted in the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime passage through which 25% of the world's crude oil and liquefied natural gas flows....
Oil Prices Decline as Trump Hints at Postponing Attack on Iran
SadaNews - Oil prices fell for the first time in six days after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he might postpone an attack on Iran for now.
Brent crude dropped by as much as 2.9% to trade below $65 per barrel after rising about 11% over the past week, while West Texas Intermediate crude...
Sharp Decline in Silver Prices After Trump Delays Metal Tariffs
SadaNews - Silver prices fell sharply amid signs of profit-taking by investors after a record rally, following the United States' decision to refrain from imposing tariffs on essential metal imports.
The white metal fell by as much as 7.3% on Thursday after reaching an all-time high of $93.7515 ear...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Thursday (January 15)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Thursday (January 15), are as follows:
$7.8 billion in tourism revenue for Jordan last year, up 7.6%
SadaNews - The preliminary data released by the Central Bank of Jordan indicates that tourism income in December 2025 rose by 15.1% to reach $630.0 million, compared to an increase of 8.0% to $547.2 million in the same month last year.
In light of this, tourism income increased by 7.6% in 2025 to r...
Report: Israel Acknowledges Link Between Washington's Aid and Trump’s Tariff Relief
SadaNews - The Israeli newspaper Globes reported that recent statements from the Israeli government reveal a clear acknowledgment of a direct political and commercial link between U.S. military aid and the reduction of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, in a development...
Oil Resumes Gains Amid Anticipation of U.S. Reaction to Iran
SadaNews - Oil regained its gains after a previous decline, as investors await the repercussions of the U.S. stance regarding the unrest in Iran, amid reports of directives for some personnel to leave a U.S. airbase in Qatar.
Brent crude prices for March contracts increased by 0.4% to reach $65.68...
Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High.. Will the Momentum Continue?
SadaNews - Bitcoin has registered its highest level in two months, finally joining the wave of rising high-risk assets and precious metals, after a long period of trading within a narrow range.
The largest cryptocurrency rose by 2.4% to reach $96,348 in early Wednesday trading in Singapore, the hig...
Bank of Jerusalem Supports the Welcome Event for New Doctors Organized by the Palestinian...
SadaNews - As part of its ongoing commitment to support vital and professional sectors, the Bank of Jerusalem provided its sponsorship and support for the welcome event for new doctors organized by the Palestinian Dental Association - Jerusalem Center, attended by the head of the doctors' syndicate...
التربية والبنك الوطني وجمعية فكر فلسطين يجددون شراكتهم ضمن برنامج التعليم المساند لأطفال غ...
Cost of Living Jumps 10.5% in Palestine in 2025
SadaNews: The cost of living index recorded a sharp increase in Palestine in 2025 compared to 2024, driven by price levels unprecedented in the Gaza Strip, as a result of the Israeli aggression on Gaza since October 7, 2023. Consumer goods prices surged by 21.93% in the Gaza Strip, and by 1.64% in J...