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Energy Agency: Iran War Erases Global Oil Demand Growth This Year
SadaNews - The International Energy Agency has reported that global oil demand will decline this year for the first time since the 2020 pandemic, as rising prices from the Middle Eastern conflict undermine growth.
The agency, which advises major economies, stated in its monthly report: "The Iran Wa...
National Bank Launches the Fourth Edition of the "Start It Right" Program for Banking Educ...
SadaNews - The National Bank has launched the fourth edition of the banking education program "Start It Right" for school students. The bank welcomed 18 students from the eleventh grade to provide them with theoretical and practical training sessions aimed at raising financial and banking awareness...
Optimism Regarding Iran War Talks Pushes Bitcoin to Highest Level in 4 Weeks
SadaNews - Bitcoin has risen to its highest level in four weeks, with high-risk assets gaining on the hopes that the United States may reach an agreement with Iran to end the conflict between them.
The largest cryptocurrency surged to $74,901, the highest level since March 17, before trimming its...
Georgieva: The Strength of Gulf Economies Supported Regional Stability During the War
SadaNews - Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the "International Monetary Fund", confirmed that the strength of the economic fundamentals in the Gulf countries contributed to supporting the stability of the region's economies during the war between the United States and Iran.
Georgieva...
Wall Street Rises on Hopes of Easing Despite Hormuz Blockade
SadaNews - U.S. stocks closed at the highest levels of the session, returning to rise in expectations for 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran still wishes to strike a deal, following a stalemate in peace talks and the imposition of a blockade by the United States on the Strait o...
Continued Rise in Basic Consumer Goods Prices in Gaza Strip
SadaNews - The increase in prices of basic consumer goods in the Gaza Strip continues for the second consecutive month due to instability in the sector's markets.
The consumer price index in the Gaza Strip recorded a sharp increase of 12.42% in March 2026 compared to February 2026. The index also r...
Oil Prices Drop as Hopes for Easing Iran War Outweigh Escalation Fears
SadaNews - Oil prices fell as indications emerged that Washington and Tehran might revive peace talks, following the United States' initiation of a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude dipped to nearly $97 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude fell by up to 3.4% to $95.69.
These...
Gold Prices Rise, Approaching $4760 Per Ounce
SadaNews - Gold rose slightly after a two-day decline, with improved optimism regarding the possibility of reaching a negotiated solution to the war between the United States and Iran, easing inflation fears.
The precious metal was close to $4760 per ounce, recovering part of the 0.6% loss incurr...
Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel on Tuesday (April 14)
SadaNews: The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Tuesday (April 14), are as follows:
Palestinian Banking Institute Graduates Financial and Banking Arbitration Diploma
SadaNews - The Palestinian Banking Institute held a graduation ceremony for participants of the Financial and Banking Arbitration Diploma, attended by His Excellency the Governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Palestinian Banking Institute, Yahya Sh...
Major Prize of 500,000 Shekels and Weekly Prizes Worth Thousands of Shekels… Jordan Bank L...
SadaNews - Jordan Bank announced the launch of a massive campaign for savings accounts in Palestine, as part of its vision to continuously reward its customers, offering them the best prizes and services, and increasing their chances of winning.
The new campaign includes weekly prizes worth 9,999...
Arab Islamic Bank Raises International Trade Financing Ceiling with the European Bank for...
SadaNews Economy - The Arab Islamic Bank has raised the ceiling for international trade financing provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) after securing an additional increase of 5 million US dollars, bringing the total ceiling to 10 million dollars. This move enhance...