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Why Has Gold Not Surpassed the $5,500 Per Ounce Barrier Despite the War on Iran?
Special SadaNews - Wars typically drive gold prices sharply upward, as it is the king of safe havens. However, the precious metal has moved contrary to expectations and conventional economic logic, as the price of an ounce has not exceeded the $5,500 barrier. Notably, its highest historical price wa...
Egypt Temporarily Postpones Plan to Issue International Bonds Amid Fallout from the War on...
SadaNews - The Egyptian government has postponed its plan to issue international bonds during the current period due to the escalating geopolitical tensions related to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, according to statements from a government official.
Finance Minister Ahmed Kojok revealed at the begi...
Palestinian Statistics: Decrease in the Number of Building Permits Issued in Palestine Dur...
SadaNews - The number of permits issued in Palestine during the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by 3% compared to the third quarter of 2025, with no building permits issued in the Gaza Strip during the same period. Additionally, the number of permits issued in Palestine recorded an increase of 11%...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Tuesday (March 10)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Tuesday (March 10), are as follows:
War and Rising Energy Prices Threaten Global Sugar Supplies
SadaNews - Analysts stated that the sharp rise in energy prices, coupled with the ongoing war in the Middle East, will drive sugarcane processing plants in Brazil to increase ethanol production and reduce sugar output in the upcoming season, which starts in the coming weeks.
Raw sugar contracts on...
Oil Prices Decline As Trump Seeks to Alleviate Concerns Over Length of War
SadaNews - Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran would end soon, as the conflict in the Middle East turns global energy markets upside down and raises new inflation concerns.
Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude dropped by more than 10% before recovering...
Gold rises following Trump's statements about the imminent end of the Iran War
SadaNews - Gold rose after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the war with Iran could be nearing an end, leading to a decline in the U.S. dollar and oil prices.
The precious metal increased by 0.9% to surpass $5,180 per ounce, recovering from losses in the previous session.
Trump stated th...
Jerusalem Electricity: Power outage in parts of Hizma town is due to damage to one of the...
SadaNews - The Jerusalem District Electricity Company stated, "We have received from the monitoring and control center that the power outage occurring in parts of Hizma town was due to damage to one of the main cables during the installation of a lighting pole carried out by one of the contract...
The Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz Hits Global Trade, Not Just Oil
SadaNews - Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz account for approximately 4.5% of total annual global trade. The war between the United States and Iran has caused a significant decline in transit traffic, reaching extremely low levels, while the Trump administration seeks solutions.
Oil tankers ar...
Opportunity to win a monthly salary for a full year for two winners.. Jordan Bank launches...
SadaNews - Jordan Bank has launched a distinctive savings campaign in celebration of Women’s Month, affirming its appreciation for the significant role women play in building society, and in line with its vision to enhance financial inclusion for women in Palestine and empower them economicall...
Growth or Fighting Inflation.. The War on Iran Disrupts Central Bank Calculations
SadaNews - A Reuters report indicated that the Israeli-American war on Iran has led to a radical shift in expectations for central banks globally, as the massive supply shock has forced these banks into a difficult trade-off between supporting growth and combating inflation.
Reuters added that redu...
