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World Bank Raises Global Economic Forecasts for 2026 Despite Trade Tensions
SadaNews - The World Bank has raised its growth forecasts for the economy this year, stating that the global economy has shown a surprising ability to withstand a "historic" escalation in trade tensions.
The Washington-based lender reported in a report released on Tuesday that real GDP is expected...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Wednesday (January 14)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Wednesday (January 14), are as follows:
Quds Electricity Issues Clarification Statement Regarding Power Supply to UNRWA Offices in...
SadaNews - The Jerusalem District Electricity Company confirmed on Tuesday that its designated service areas include East Jerusalem, Ramallah and Al-Bireh, Bethlehem, and Jericho, as part of various legal and regulatory frameworks governing its operations in each area.
The company clarified regar...
Over 11 Billion Shekels: Mortgage Loans in Israel Reach a New Record High
SadaNews - The mortgage market in "Israel" recorded exceptional performance in December 2025, with new loan volume reaching approximately 11.17 billion shekels, according to data published by the Bank of Israel, as translated by SadaNews.
This figure is the highest since December 2024,...
Which Arab countries are affected by Trump's new tariffs on Iran?
SadaNews - The tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on countries "that trade with Iran" warn of economic consequences threatening major economic partners of Tehran, primarily China and several Middle Eastern countries, particularly the UAE, Iraq, and Oman, which could reshape supply...
Trump Urges Tech Companies to Bear the Cost of Data Center Electricity
SadaNews - U.S. President Donald Trump addressed American voters' concerns about rising electricity prices, stating that his administration has held discussions with Microsoft to ensure that "consumers do not bear the massive cost" of large data centers.
Trump added in a post on the "Truth Social"...
Oil Prices Continue to Rise After Trump Threatens Iran's Trade Partners with Tariffs
SadaNews - Oil has touched its highest level since November after U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would impose a 25% tariff on goods coming from countries that "trade commercially" with Iran, following a wave of bloody unrest in the OPEC member state.
Brent crude traded near $64 a barrel afte...
Gold Prices Reach Nearly $4,590 an Ounce
SadaNews - Gold stabilized after surging on Monday, amid concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve, following a threat from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to charge Chairman Jerome Powell with a criminal offense.
The precious metal was trading near $4,590 an ounce, after...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Tuesday (January 13)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Tuesday (January 13), are as follows:
Revelation of Israeli Compensation Claims Against the Authority Due to Vehicle Theft
SadaNews Economy Translation - Phoenix, the largest insurance company in Israel by value, has filed a lawsuit in the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court against the Palestinian Authority, demanding compensation of 550 million shekels.
According to the company, as reported by the Hebrew economic newspaper...
العربية الفلسطينية للاستثمار "أيبك" تحقق أرباحاً في الربع الثالث من عام 2025 تقارب 2.5 ملي...
Signing of an agreement worth 480,000 euros to improve water and sanitation conditions in...
SadaNews - The Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Istifan Salama, and the member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, head of the Department of Refugee Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Abu Holi, signed an agreement for the project "Developing Strategic Interventions to Improve W...