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Jordan Records Record Growth in Digital Payments in 2024
SadaNews - The ninth annual report of the payment system launched by the Central Bank of Jordan has shown unprecedented record growth rates in the electronic payment system during 2024. Data indicates that 84% of total payment transactions in Jordan during 2024 were conducted through electronic chan...
Statistics: Wholesale Price Index Rises by 11.78% in the Second Quarter of This Year
SadaNews - The general wholesale price index in Palestine recorded an increase of 11.78% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of the year.
The Central Bureau of Statistics reported in a statement released today, Sunday, that the prices of locally produced and consumed goods i...
If Trump Dismisses Powell.. How Will Interest Rates Be Affected?
SadaNews - The ongoing pressure from Donald Trump on Jerome Powell once again confuses the markets and raises questions about what might happen next if the president dismisses the embattled Federal Reserve Chair.
Such a move would be the first of its kind in U.S. history and would almost certainly...
Power Outages in Areas of Ramallah, Al-Bireh, and Bethlehem Governorates
SadaNews: The Jerusalem District Electricity Company announces, with regret, the necessity of cutting off electricity
on the days, dates, and times indicated below for each of the following areas in the Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate:
- Monday, 21/7/2025 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM:
(Parts of Rama...
Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel on Sunday (July 20)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Sunday (July 20), are as follows:
Trump Signs New Law for Cryptocurrency "Beneficial to the Dollar and America"
SadaNews Economy - Last night, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new law that includes a set of regulations concerning a type of cryptocurrency, which is seen as a step toward legitimizing this emerging industry.
Trump stated that the "stablecoins" law is a massive endorsement of digital currenc...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Saturday (July 19)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Saturday (July 19), are as follows:
dollar: 3.36
dinar: 4.74
euro: 3.91
The Banking Sector: When Temporary Solutions Exceed Their Capacity.. What is the Hidden Im...
SadaNews Economic Report - In the midst of major crises, exceptional decisions are often made. These decisions are more likely to succeed when implemented at the right time and executed as temporary solutions that prioritize humanitarian considerations over financial calculations. But what if this p...
The European Union Imposes New Sanctions on Russia
SadaNews Economy - The European Union has imposed a new package of sanctions on Russia in light of the war in Ukraine, which includes a reduction in the price of Russian oil designated for export, according to diplomatic sources.
A diplomat in Brussels confirmed at the conclusion of a meeting of EU...
China Accuses Foreign Agencies of 'Stealing' Rare Minerals
SadaNews Economy - The Chinese Ministry of State Security said on Friday that foreign intelligence agencies attempted to 'steal' rare minerals and pledged to take strict measures against infiltration and espionage activities targeting the vital mining sector.
The ministry stated in a notice on its...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Friday (July 18)
SadaNews Economy - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Friday (July 18), are as follows:
Dollar: 3.36
Dinar: 4.74
Euro: 3.90
SadaNews followed the file from the beginning.. The Contractors Union denies the involveme...
SadaNews - The Palestinian Contractors Union stated that it is following with astonishment and rejection the recent claims circulated through some media outlets and social media platforms, alleging the involvement of certain Palestinian construction companies in executing projects in settlements, wh...