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Gold Prices Exceed Record Levels Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
SadaNews Economy - The price of gold surpassed $4,600 per ounce for the first time today, Monday, while silver prices soared to an all-time high, supported by a state of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, as well as rising expectations for a reduction in U.S. interest rates.
Gold prices in the...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Monday (January 12)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Monday (January 12), are as follows:
Market value of listed companies on the Palestine Stock Exchange grows by 45.8% over 10 ye...
Exclusive to "SadaNews": Data from the Palestine Stock Exchange revealed that the market value of listed companies grew by approximately 45.8% during the period from 2016 to the end of last year, 2025.
The data reviewed by "SadaNews" shows that the market value of listed companies reached $4.943 bi...
Ooredoo Announces Its Readiness to Distribute Dividends for the First Time.. Closing the L...
SadaNews - Ooredoo Palestine confirms that resolving the company’s license fee issue represents an important milestone in its journey, as the dispute over the license fees since the company's establishment has prevented it from distributing dividends to shareholders, despite achieving annual profits...
The National Bank Launches an Incentive Campaign for Paying Municipal Fees and Property Ta...
SadaNews - The National Bank has announced the launch of a new incentive campaign aimed at encouraging citizens to pay municipal fees and property taxes electronically, through the National Mobile app via the E-SADAD platform.
The campaign will continue until 28/2/2026, during which the bank will...
Increase in Local Production and Rising Prices Reduce Egypt's Wheat Imports
SadaNews - Egypt's wheat imports declined by about 8% last year to 13.2 million tons.
The decrease in wheat imports is attributed to a rise in global prices by about 6%, reaching $250 per ton in 2025, in addition to a decrease in domestic demand for "fino" bread due to a decline in the purchasing p...
Palestine Bank Supports the Establishment of the Um al-Tout Environmental Garden in Jenin...
SadaNews - Palestine Bank has provided its support for the establishment of an environmental garden in the Um al-Tout nature reserve in Jenin governorate, in partnership with the Development Work Center / Together. The initiative of the environmental garden aims to enhance environmental protection l...
Global Banks: AI Investments Await a Promising Year in 2026
SadaNews - The global banks have agreed that artificial intelligence was a powerful driver of economic activity in 2025 amidst the rapid transformations occurring worldwide in this field. While most still expect the investment momentum in the sector to continue through 2026, there are varying views...
Expectations of Rising US Inflation Following Mixed Data in November
SadaNews - It is likely that inflation recorded a slight increase in the United States during December 2025, reflecting a continued gradual decline in pricing pressures.
Estimates indicate that the core Consumer Price Index, which excludes food and energy to measure core inflation, rose by 2.7% y...
Gold Continues to Shine in 2026 Despite the Largest Surge in Nearly Half a Century
SadaNews - After one of the most explosive surges in modern market history, few investors expect gold to replicate the same performance in 2026. However, many top fund managers continue to bet on ongoing gains, arguing that the factors driving the precious metal to record levels remain in place.
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Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Sunday (January 11)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Sunday (January 11), are as follows:
Trump Calls for Capping Credit Card Interest Rates at 10% for One Year
SadaNews - President Donald Trump has called for a temporary cap on credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, starting January 20, 2026, without providing details on the legal mechanisms to implement the decision or how to compel companies to comply.
In a post on the "Truth Social" platform,...