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Rising Gas Prices Put Trump in the Face of Increasing Political Danger
SadaNews Economy - NBC News revealed, citing informed sources, that U.S. President Donald Trump is increasingly concerned about the implications of rising gas prices on financial markets, warning that these developments could pose a political risk to his position.
According to the report, Trump i...
"Weapon of Last Resort".. When Do Countries Use Their Strategic Oil Reserves?
SadaNews - The importance of strategic oil reserves in global markets is increasing as disturbances in energy trade expand, amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, disruptions to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the declaration of "force majeure" by several major oil and gas companies in the Gulf,...
Rising Commodity Prices in Gaza Due to Shortages Caused by Israeli Measures
SadaNews Economy: The prices of goods and many essential items in the Gaza Strip are experiencing a noticeable increase as the partial closure of the Israeli crossings continues.
With the onset of the war on Iran, Israel closed all crossings and prevented the entry of any goods before reopening the...
4 Tips for Stock Investors to Face the Aftermath of War
SadaNews - The escalating tensions in the Middle East following the US-Israeli war on Iran are testing investors' ability to navigate this phase with wise financial decisions that help them cope with uncertainty and avoid losses in their investment portfolios.
The CEO of Strategies at Fortress Inve...
Palestinian Statistics Announce Cost of Living Index for February
SadaNews - The return of consumer goods prices to rise in the Gaza Strip during February 2026 due to the state of instability in the sector's markets.
The consumer price index in the Gaza Strip recorded an increase of 37.92% during February 2026 compared to January 2026, while the index recorded a...
Fitch: $5 Billion Potential Losses for the Marine Insurance Sector
SadaNews - Fitch Ratings has stated that the withdrawal of marine insurance against war risks on ship structures in the Gulf could negatively impact the credit rating of U.S. companies specializing in property and casualty insurance, which are significantly exposed to shipping activities in the Gulf...
Oil Surpasses $100 Despite Historic Reserve Withdrawal Decision
SadaNews - Brent crude has once again jumped above the $100 per barrel mark after Oman evacuated ships from an oil export terminal, and two tankers were attacked in Iraqi waters, as the risks associated with the war with Iran expand throughout the Middle East.
The global benchmark for oil rose by u...
Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel on Thursday (March 12)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Thursday (March 12), are as follows:
International Energy Agency Decides to Release 400 Million Barrels from Oil Reserves
SadaNews - The International Energy Agency has agreed to pump 400 million barrels from emergency oil reserves in the largest withdrawal operation ever, as governments seek to contain rising energy prices driven by the war in the Middle East.
"The scale of the challenges facing the oil market is unp...
Bank of Israel Criticizes the Israeli Government's Handling of the New Budget
Translation by SadaNews Economics - The Bank of Israel criticized the Israeli government's handling of the budget that was approved last night.
The Bank of Israel stated in a statement, as translated by the Economics section of SadaNews, that "the geopolitical environment that has arisen following O...
Google Completes Acquisition of Israeli Cybersecurity Company Waze
SadaNews Economy Translation - On Wednesday, global company Google announced the final completion of the largest acquisition in Israel, and the biggest acquisition of the cybersecurity company Waze, which is classified among newly emerging companies, for $32 billion (99 billion Israeli shekels).
Ac...
Housing Bank Contributes to Supporting Activities and Events of Hebron Municipality
SadaNews - As part of its ongoing commitment to social responsibility, the Housing Bank has contributed to the sponsorship of activities and events of Hebron Municipality, in support of initiatives aimed at enhancing cultural and social movement in the city.
This sponsorship aligns with the bank's...