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Palestine Enhances Its Digital Presence with the Launch of "Cyberness" on World Cybersecur...
SadaNews Economy - On the occasion of World Cybersecurity Day, which falls on December 12 each year, the National Cybersecurity Company (NCS) announced the official launch of "Cyberness", the leading Palestinian platform for cybersecurity awareness aimed at raising digital awareness and protecting t...
The Salary and Wages Bill Overwhelms the Palestinian Authority Financially
Exclusive to "SadaNews": The financial crisis of the Palestinian National Authority has taken a dangerous turn, with the head of the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Estephen Salama, classifying the crisis as no longer a deep financial crisis but rather an existential one that threatens the Palestinian Auth...
Iran Raises Gasoline Prices for the First Time Since 2019 Protests
SadaNews Economy - Iran has begun implementing a new level of state-subsidized gasoline prices, marking the first price adjustment since 2019. This move comes as the country grapples with a decline in currency value and economic sanctions.
Despite the changes, gasoline prices in Iran remain among t...
6 Investment Banks: Dollar Likely to Fall Again in 2026
SadaNews Economy - Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs, along with other banks on Wall Street, expect the US dollar to resume its decline in 2026 as the Federal Reserve continues to gradually lower interest rates.
The dollar has stabilized over the past six months after experiencing its largest decline...
Rise in Global Gold Prices
SadaNews Economy - The spot price of gold has risen significantly during the current trading moments on this Saturday after a period of relative stability.
The price increased by 0.7% to reach $4302.23 according to the latest reading (8:30 AM local time in Palestine), reflecting a clear purchasin...
Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel (December 13)
SadaNews Economy - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Saturday (December 13), are as follows:
-Dollar: 3.21
-Dinar: 4.54
-Euro: 3.77
Gold Stabilizes Near Seven-Week High
SadaNews - Gold prices stabilized near their highest level in seven weeks during trading on Friday, supported by expectations of further interest rate cuts next year, after the U.S. Federal Reserve deviated from market tightening bets, while silver continued to hover near the record peak it reached...
Global Oil Prices Rise
SadaNews Economy - Oil has rebounded from its lowest closing in nearly two months due to supply concerns amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
Brent crude futures rose by 29 cents, or 0.5%, to reach $61.57, while West Texas Intermediate crude increased by 31 cents, also 0.5...
Reducing the Cash Usage Ceiling: Is it a Shift Towards the Black Market or a Move to Stimu...
Exclusive to SadaNews - The announcement by the Palestinian Monetary Authority about a draft law to reduce the cash usage ceiling has sparked a wave of differing opinions. Some believe that this law will drive economic sectors towards the black market, which means further bleeding of the Palestinian...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel (December 12)
SadaNews Economy - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today Friday (December 12) are as follows:
-Dollar: 3.20
-Dinar: 4.51
-Euro: 3.76
Jordan's Central Bank Open Market Operations Committee Decides to Cut the Main Interest Ra...
SadaNews Economy - The Open Market Operations Committee at the Central Bank of Jordan held its eighth and final meeting of the year, deciding to cut the "main interest rate" and interest rates on various monetary policy tools by 25 basis points, effective Sunday, December 14, 2025.
The committee co...
The Governor of the Monetary Authority Participates in the Twentieth High-Level Meeting on...
SadaNews - The Governor of the Monetary Authority, Yahya Shanar, participated in the twentieth annual high-level meeting on financial stability and regulatory and supervisory priorities, organized by the Arab Monetary Fund in collaboration with the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and the Fina...