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Oil Prices Stabilize After Data on U.S. Demand Slowdown
SadaNews - Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday after a report revealed an increase in U.S. crude inventories last week, indicating the approach of the end of the seasonal summer demand period.
Brent crude futures rose by 0.14% to $66.21 a barrel, following a 0.8% decline in the previous session. U.S...
Gold Rises Amid Dollar Decline and Anticipation of Trump-Putin Meeting
SadaNews - Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday, supported by a decline in the dollar following the release of moderate U.S. inflation data that bolstered bets on a rate cut in September, while investors await U.S.-Russia talks this week regarding the war in Ukraine.
Gold increased in spot transa...
US Budget Deficit Rises by 20% Despite Trump’s Record Revenue
SadaNews Economy - The US budget deficit increased by 20% in July during the current fiscal year compared to the previous year, despite the United States achieving record revenue from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Tuesday.
The da...
Trump Threatens Jordan's Economy: Tariffs Undermine a Quarter of the Kingdom's Exports
Sada News Economy: U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of tariffs on U.S. imports from Jordan of about 15%, threatening more than 25% of Jordan's exports to the world, at a time when Amman is suffering economically due to increasing political tensions in the region and rising debts....
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Wednesday (August 13)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Wednesday (August 13), are as follows:
Costing $175 billion.. Washington reveals details of the Iron Dome system and its capabili...
SadaNews - The U.S. government has revealed details of the missile defense system known as the "Iron Dome", stating that it will consist of 4 layers - one in space and 3 on the ground - as well as 11 short-range batteries distributed throughout the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Acc...
Beit Jala Pharmaceutical Company Achieves Record Profits in the First Half of 2025 Exceedi...
SadaNews Economy - Financial data released by Beit Jala Pharmaceutical Company for the first half of 2025 showed a significant improvement in performance with a growth rate exceeding 105%, according to financial analyst Dr. Samah Al-Attout.
This is largely attributed to a substantial improvement in...
The Monetary Authority informs "Trade and Industry of South Hebron" about the challenges f...
SadaNews - The Governor of the Monetary Authority, Yahya Shanar, informed the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of South Hebron, Basem Abu Allan, and the members of the chamber about the prominent challenges facing the Palestinian banking sector, primarily the crisis of correspondent...
Egypt Enhances Gas Imports Through Maritime Facilities in Jordan
SadaNews - Egypt began receiving 300 million cubic feet of natural gas daily from the floating storage and regasification unit "Energeos Force," docked at the port of Aqaba in Jordan, according to a government official.
The official added that the ship arrived at the port of Aqaba last week loaded...
Results of "Waseel" in the First Half of 2025
SadaNews: The Palestinian Company for Distribution and Logistics Services (Waseel) has disclosed its financial results and consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2025, reporting profits amounting to $1.65 million for the company’s shareholders compared to $532 thousand for the same...
Palestine Stock Exchange Results for the First Half of 2025
SadaNews - The Palestine Stock Exchange has revealed its business results and financial statements for the first half of 2025, showing a net profit of $489,000 compared to $181,000 for the same period in 2024, representing a 170% increase.
This surge in the exchange's results is attributed to the s...
Intersect Graduates 12 Startups in the Seventh Batch of the Incubation Program (STIR) in t...
SadaNews - The business incubator Intersect, the entrepreneurial arm of the Palestine Bank Group, organized a graduation event for 12 startups within the seventh batch of the distinguished Startups In Residence (STIR 7) incubation program, with the presence of the Minister of Labor, Dr. Inas Al-Atta...