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United Securities Company Achieves First Place in Trading Volume for 2025 in the Palestine...
SadaNews - The United Securities Company has secured the first position in trading volume for the year 2025 among member companies in the Palestine Exchange, according to the official annual report issued by the exchange, reflecting the performance of the Palestinian financial market during the same...
The Oil Market May Absorb Maduro's Shock Amid Global Supply Abundance
SadaNews - While the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following U.S. airstrikes is a highly significant geopolitical development, preliminary reports indicate that the global oil market will largely handle this move calmly.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the oil infrast...
Weak Hiring in December Ends a Lackluster Year for the U.S. Labor Market
SadaNews - Limited job gains are expected to be recorded in the United States in December, concluding one of the weakest years for employment growth since 2009.
Economists predict an addition of nearly 60,000 jobs during the month, according to the average forecast from a Bloomberg survey ahead of...
The Allure of Gold as a Safe Haven Drives its Price from Peak to Peak
SadaNews - Throughout the centuries, gold has been a safe haven when political and economic stability wavers. Its status as a highly valuable and reliable commodity, easy to transport and sell anywhere, provides a sense of security amid turmoil.
Investors flocked to gold in 2025, particularly gold-...
Ministry of National Economy: Financing for Non-Profit Companies Rises to $135 Million in...
SadaNews - On Saturday, the Ministry of National Economy announced that the volume of financing received by non-profit companies in Palestine during the year 2025 reached approximately $135 million, of which about $120 million is allocated to support our people in the Gaza Strip.
The ministry expla...
Conflict of Interests: Individuals in High Public Positions Serving on Boards of Private S...
Exclusive to "SadaNews": The economic landscape in Palestine is witnessing increasing discussions regarding the appointment of government officials or those holding positions in public institutions, including high-ranking officials, to the boards of directors of public shareholding compani...
Decline in Global Gold and Oil Prices
SadaNews Economy - Gold prices closed lower at the end of the first trading day of the new year.
The U.S. gold futures contracts declined by (0.3%) at settlement to reach (4329.6) dollars per ounce, while gold in spot transactions increased by (0.28%) to reach (4326.23) dollars per ounce.
For...
Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel (January 3)
SadaNews Economy - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Saturday (January 3), are as follows:
-Dollar: 3.18
-Dinar: 4.49
-Euro: 3.73
Precious Metals Kick Off 2026 with Strong Gains
SadaNews Economy - Precious metals started the new year with a strong rise on Friday, continuing the extraordinary upward wave witnessed throughout 2025, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and increasing hopes for interest rate cuts this year, which boosted demand for safe-haven assets.
Gold reco...
Exchange Rates against the Shekel (January 2)
SadaNews Economy - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Friday (January 2), are as follows:
-Dollar: 3.17
-Dinar: 4.47
-Euro: 3.73
The Real Estate Market in Palestine: No Growth on the Horizon Without Stability Guarantees
Special to "SadaNews": The real estate market in the West Bank experienced a clear stagnation in 2025, affected by the ongoing war and its economic and psychological repercussions, without reaching a state of complete collapse.
The volume of real estate transactions significantly decreased, especia...
After the Shocks and Fluctuations of 2025.. Where Are Oil Markets Heading in 2026?
SadaNews - After a year marked by sharp fluctuations and rapid reactions amidst geopolitical events and tariffs, the oil market in the new year is gradually heading towards a supply surplus, according to Bob McNally, President of Rapidan Energy.
McNally stated that oil prices fell sharply in Trump'...