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Oil Prices Decline as Trump Hints at Postponing Attack on Iran
SadaNews - Oil prices fell for the first time in six days after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he might postpone an attack on Iran for now.
Brent crude dropped by as much as 2.9% to trade below $65 per barrel after rising about 11% over the past week, while West Texas Intermediate crude...
Sharp Decline in Silver Prices After Trump Delays Metal Tariffs
SadaNews - Silver prices fell sharply amid signs of profit-taking by investors after a record rally, following the United States' decision to refrain from imposing tariffs on essential metal imports.
The white metal fell by as much as 7.3% on Thursday after reaching an all-time high of $93.7515 ear...
$7.8 billion in tourism revenue for Jordan last year, up 7.6%
SadaNews - The preliminary data released by the Central Bank of Jordan indicates that tourism income in December 2025 rose by 15.1% to reach $630.0 million, compared to an increase of 8.0% to $547.2 million in the same month last year.
In light of this, tourism income increased by 7.6% in 2025 to r...
Report: Israel Acknowledges Link Between Washington's Aid and Trump’s Tariff Relief
SadaNews - The Israeli newspaper Globes reported that recent statements from the Israeli government reveal a clear acknowledgment of a direct political and commercial link between U.S. military aid and the reduction of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, in a development...
Oil Resumes Gains Amid Anticipation of U.S. Reaction to Iran
SadaNews - Oil regained its gains after a previous decline, as investors await the repercussions of the U.S. stance regarding the unrest in Iran, amid reports of directives for some personnel to leave a U.S. airbase in Qatar.
Brent crude prices for March contracts increased by 0.4% to reach $65.68...
Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High.. Will the Momentum Continue?
SadaNews - Bitcoin has registered its highest level in two months, finally joining the wave of rising high-risk assets and precious metals, after a long period of trading within a narrow range.
The largest cryptocurrency rose by 2.4% to reach $96,348 in early Wednesday trading in Singapore, the hig...
World Bank Raises Global Economic Forecasts for 2026 Despite Trade Tensions
SadaNews - The World Bank has raised its growth forecasts for the economy this year, stating that the global economy has shown a surprising ability to withstand a "historic" escalation in trade tensions.
The Washington-based lender reported in a report released on Tuesday that real GDP is expected...
Which Arab countries are affected by Trump's new tariffs on Iran?
SadaNews - The tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on countries "that trade with Iran" warn of economic consequences threatening major economic partners of Tehran, primarily China and several Middle Eastern countries, particularly the UAE, Iraq, and Oman, which could reshape supply...
Trump Urges Tech Companies to Bear the Cost of Data Center Electricity
SadaNews - U.S. President Donald Trump addressed American voters' concerns about rising electricity prices, stating that his administration has held discussions with Microsoft to ensure that "consumers do not bear the massive cost" of large data centers.
Trump added in a post on the "Truth Social"...
Oil Prices Continue to Rise After Trump Threatens Iran's Trade Partners with Tariffs
SadaNews - Oil has touched its highest level since November after U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would impose a 25% tariff on goods coming from countries that "trade commercially" with Iran, following a wave of bloody unrest in the OPEC member state.
Brent crude traded near $64 a barrel afte...
Gold Prices Reach Nearly $4,590 an Ounce
SadaNews - Gold stabilized after surging on Monday, amid concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve, following a threat from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to charge Chairman Jerome Powell with a criminal offense.
The precious metal was trading near $4,590 an ounce, after...
Trump Escalates Against Powell: Threat of Criminal Charges
SadaNews - The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified its campaign against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, threatening to bring criminal charges against him over statements he made before Congress regarding a renovation project for a Federal Reserve building, which Pow...