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US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
SadaNews - On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve (the central bank) kept the key overnight interest rate unchanged in a range between 3.50% and 3.75%, during its last official meeting under the presidency of Jerome Powell, whose term ends in mid-May 2026.
The Federal Reserve reported that recent ind...
Israeli Finance Ministry Official: The Israeli Economy is Experiencing a Sharp and Rapid S...
SadaNews Economy Translation - Tamar Levy-Bon, Deputy Budget Commissioner for Macroeconomic Affairs at the Israeli Ministry of Finance, stated that the Israeli economy is experiencing a sharp and rapid shift in its path since the outbreak of the war, directly affecting the standard of living, public...
Sharp Tension Between the Israeli Ministry of Finance and Business Owners Over War Compens...
SadaNews Economy Translation - Recent hours have seen intense tension between the Israeli Ministry of Finance and business owners regarding the details of the initial compensation package related to losses incurred from the war on Iran and Lebanon.
The Israeli Ministry of Finance has warned again...
Governor of the Monetary Authority Meets with Employees of the Monetary Authority from Gaz...
SadaNews - The Governor of the Monetary Authority, Yahya Shanar, met with a number of employees of the Monetary Authority working in the Gaza Strip, who are currently in the Arab Republic of Egypt due to the recent war on the Gaza Strip.
The governor listened to their humanitarian and living condit...
The Decline of the Dollar and Rising Material Costs Pressure the Construction Sector in Pa...
Exclusive to SadaNews: The construction sector in Palestine is under increasing pressure due to the devaluation of the dollar against the shekel and the rising costs of production.
Ahmad Al-Qadi, the head of the Contractors' Union, confirms to "SadaNews" that the exchange rate is a critical factor...
Gulf States Reject Hormuz Fees and Accelerate Transportation and Pipeline Projects
SadaNews - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries rejected any fees for crossing ships through the Strait of Hormuz and directed to expedite the implementation of joint transportation and infrastructure projects, with the Iran war nearing the end of its ninth week.
This approach was outlined...
China's Dominance of Rare Metals Grants It $1.2 Trillion in Influence
SadaNews - China's dominance over the supply chains of rare metals gives President Xi Jinping an economic influence estimated at about $1.2 trillion, ahead of the anticipated summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing next month.
A recent analysis by "Bloomberg Economics" indicated that abo...
Fuel price in "Israel" will rise to 8.07 shekels per liter of gasoline
Sada News Economy translation - The Hebrew newspaper Calcalist reported that the fuel price will rise to 8.07 shekels per liter of gasoline in "Israel", indicating that it will be updated tomorrow at midnight Thursday/Friday, according to Sada News Economy's translation.
According to Sada News Econ...
General Producer Price Index Records a Sharp Increase of 22.20%
SadaNews - Sharp increase in Producer Price Index during March 2026
The general Producer Price Index recorded a sharp increase of 22.20% during March 2026 compared to February 2026, reaching an index of 229.71 in March 2026 compared to 187.97 in February 2026 (base year 2019 = 100).
The Producer P...
Brent Stabilizes Near $111 Amid Continued Closure of Hormuz
SadaNews - Oil prices stabilized as investors focused on the next steps in peace talks regarding the war with Iran, amidst the almost complete closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz, prolonging the disruptions that have unsettled global markets.
Brent crude traded near $111 per barrel after rising...
Morocco Has an Opportunity to Increase Its Economy by 20% If Reforms Are Implemented
SadaNews - Morocco could increase its GDP by 20% by 2035 if it focuses on enhancing competition within markets, opening up to private investment, and supporting the inclusion of women and youth in the formal economy, according to two recent reports by the World Bank.
This acceleration in growth cou...
Gold and Silver Prices Experience Fluctuations Amid Geopolitical Tensions
SadaNews - Gold stabilized after a two-day decline, as investors continue to focus on the talks between the United States and Iran, while the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to raise inflation risks.
The price of the precious metal reached approximately $4,601 per ounce, after declining b...