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Reaching 15%.. Trump threatens to impose tariffs on more than 150 countries
SadaNews - U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he will send messages to over 150 countries to inform them that customs tariff rates could reach 10% or 15% as part of his ongoing trade agenda.
Trump added to reporters on Wednesday at the White House: "We will have more than 150 countries to whom...
Stability of Gold Prices Amid Uncertainty Over the Future of the U.S. Federal Reserve
SadaNews - Gold stabilized after a volatile session on Wednesday, as traders evaluated expectations regarding Jerome Powell's future as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, following renewed speculation about the possibility of his dismissal by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Gold prices fell below $3,350...
In Anticipation of American Inventories.. Oil Prices Rise
SadaNews - Oil prices rose slightly after three days of losses, as traders monitored levels of American inventories and the latest developments in the trade wars led by Washington.
Brent crude approached $69 a barrel after losing more than 2% during the previous three sessions, while West Texas Int...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Thursday (July 17)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Thursday (July 17), are as follows:
Report: Dollar Decline Harms American Tourists but Benefits Foreign Stock Investors
SadaNews Economy Translation - Americans are facing a different financial reality this summer as the value of the dollar deteriorates, which has been a symbol of purchasing power abroad for decades. The ICE Dollar Index recorded its worst first half performance in fifty years, dropping by 11% agains...
The Head of the Energy Authority Signs a Financial Settlement Agreement and Restructuring...
SadaNews - Eng. Ayman Ismail, the head of the Energy Authority, representing the Palestinian government, today signed a financial settlement agreement in his office with the Southern Electricity Company and the major municipalities that established the company. This agreement aims to restructure the...
Tulkarem Chamber of Commerce Calls for Urgent Intervention to Save the Private Sector from...
SadaNews - The Tulkarem Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued a press statement expressing its deep concern over the deteriorating catastrophic conditions in Tulkarem Governorate due to the ongoing economic and commercial blockade, in addition to the continuous incursions that threaten a total col...
New Rise in Gold Prices Amid Fears of Trade War
SadaNews - Gold prices rose slightly following a series of tariff announcements made by U.S. President Donald Trump, which heightened fears of a global trade war, providing support for the precious metal as a safe haven.
Gold recorded approximately $3,330 an ounce, after ending Tuesday's trading do...
Rising Oil Prices Amid Increasing Demand
SadaNews - Oil prices recorded a slight increase after a two-day decline, as traders awaited U.S. inventory data and assessed indicators of market strength in the near term.
Brent crude rose to $69 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude approached $67.
The structure of the spot market sti...
Currency exchange rates against the Shekel on Wednesday (July 16)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the Shekel today, Wednesday (July 16), are as follows:
Jordan .. Public Debt Around 35.8 Billion Jordanian Dinars
SadaNews Economy - Data from Jordan's public finances showed that local revenues increased by approximately 224.1 million dinars during the first five months of 2025, reaching a value of 4.067 billion dinars, compared to a value of 3.843 billion dinars for the same period last year.
The public debt...
Director General of the General Administration for Competition, Abu Farha, to SadaNews: "W...
Sada Economy - "The Competition Law is considered one of the most important legal pillars aimed at protecting the market from monopolistic practices and collusions between companies that may lead to reducing or restricting free competition," said Jamal Abu Farha, Director General of the General Admi...