29 Sept
Wall Street Falls as Oil Prices and Treasury Yields Climb
US stocks declined following increases in crude oil prices and elevated government bond yields.
Economy news
28 Sept
Finance Ministry and PMO Oppose Zim Sale to Hapag-Lloyd
Israel's Finance Ministry and Prime Minister's Office oppose the planned merger between Zim and Germany's Hapag-Lloyd, citing security risks and foreign influence.
28 Sept
Goldman Sachs: High-Yield Bond Supply Surge Pressuring Markets
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has warned that a surge in high-yield debt supply is overwhelming investors and putting pressure on markets.
28 Sept
Netherlands Claims Import Ban 'Not Against Israel'; Foreign Ministry Warns of Response
The Dutch foreign minister asserted that the ban on West Bank goods was not directed at Israel, while an Israeli Foreign Ministry official condemned the measure as offensive and warned of a response.
28 Sept
Israir Adds Four European Routes and Awaits Approval for Tokyo and Miami Flights
Israeli carrier Israir announced four new direct European destinations, while awaiting final approvals for routes to Tokyo and Miami and expanding flights to Morocco.
28 Sept
Spain Housing Protests: Madrid Encampment and Marathon Coalition Talks
The Spanish government is locked in marathon negotiations over an emergency housing decree as encampment protests in Madrid spread to Barcelona.
28 Sept
Israel Fuel Prices Set to Surge Past NIS 8 per Liter This Week
Gasoline prices in Israel are expected to rise by at least 40 agorot per liter between Wednesday and Thursday, driven mainly by rising global crude oil costs.
28 Sept
Oil Prices Surge as Trump Rejects Iranian Truce Proposal
Brent crude climbed above $106 a barrel after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
28 Sept
Gold Drops Over 1% on US Rate-Hike and Fed Tightening Bets
Gold prices fell more than 1% as market expectations of US interest rate hikes and Federal Reserve tightening weighed on the metal.
27 Sept
Israeli Travelers Searched at Dutch Airport Under Settlement Goods Ban
Dutch customs officials searched luggage of Israeli passengers at Schiphol to locate goods from West Bank settlements, sparking condemnation from the US ambassador to Israel.
27 Sept
Turkey's Ruling Party Deputy Chair Steps Down Over Share Trading Allegations
The deputy chair of Turkey's ruling party has resigned from office following allegations regarding share trading.
27 Sept
Vitalik Buterin Outlines 2030 Vision: Ethereum Is No Longer Just a Blockchain
The Ethereum co-founder aims to significantly expand the network's processing capacity without requiring every computer to repeat identical calculations.
27 Sept
Thousands Protest Housing Crisis in Madrid and Camp in Sol Square
Tens of thousands marched in the Spanish capital demanding rent controls and an end to evictions, with protesters setting up an encampment in the city center.
26 Sept
Bitcoin ETFs Turn Positive for 2026 After Inflow Streak
Bitcoin ETFs recorded weekly inflows of $2.4 billion, erasing year-to-date losses across a seven-day streak.
26 Sept
White House Details US-China Pact: Tariff Cuts, Coal Imports, and AI Hotline
The White House has published details of the understandings reached between the two superpowers, including tariff relief on consumer goods and a crisis hotline for artificial intelligence.
26 Sept
US and China Agree to Reciprocal $30 Billion Tariff Cut
Washington and Beijing agreed to lower tariffs and establish a formal dialogue channel on artificial intelligence.
26 Sept
Bitcoin Market Dominance Drops Below 60%
Bitcoin's share of the total cryptocurrency market has fallen below 60%, which could signal a potential shift toward alternative tokens.
26 Sept
Brazil: President Lula Bans Online Betting
Nine days ahead of elections, Brazil's president enacted a ban on online gambling alongside a debt relief program.
25 Sept
Fed's Hammack Warns Public Inflation Expectations Could Worsen
Federal Reserve official Beth Hammack warned that shifting public inflation expectations pose the biggest economic risk.
25 Sept
ECB's Vujcic Warns Energy Shock Could Reignite Inflation
European Central Bank Governing Council member Boris Vujcic has warned that energy market shocks could keep inflation elevated.
25 Sept
Wall Street Gains as Investors Eye US-Iran Ties and Bond Yields
US stock indices advanced as markets monitored geopolitical developments in the Middle East alongside shifts in government bond yields.
25 Sept
Xi Invites Trump to Visit China in November
China's president concluded his Washington visit and invited his US counterpart to continue talks in Beijing.
25 Sept
US Stocks Rise and Oil Falls Following Iranian Proposal on Strait of Hormuz
US equity indexes gained while crude oil prices tumbled following a conditional proposal by Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
25 Sept
Strait of Hormuz Vessel Traffic Drops to Nine
Maritime tracking data indicates traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to just nine vessels.
25 Sept
Bond Markets Stabilize: European Yields Ease as US Rates Climb
The global sell-off in government debt slowed, while US mortgage rates reached 7%.
25 Sept
Trump-Xi Summit: Positive Tone but Core Disputes Remain Unresolved
US and Chinese leaders voiced a desire to cooperate, but no major breakthroughs were reported on key issues such as trade and Taiwan.
25 Sept
Oil Pulls Back: WTI Dips Below $92 on Iran Talks
WTI crude fell below $92 a barrel as talks concerning Iran eased immediate global supply jitters.
24 Sept
Trump Hosts Xi at White House for Talks on Tariffs, AI, and Conflict Prevention
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington for high-level talks and a state dinner amid growing economic and technological competition.
24 Sept
Nasdaq Futures Drop Over 1% Amid Surging Bond Yields
Wall Street futures decline ahead of the opening bell as rising Treasury yields pressure tech stocks and deepen the semiconductor selloff.
24 Sept
Oil Prices Surge: Brent Climbs to Around $106 amid US-Iran Uncertainty
Crude oil prices rose by nearly 3% following a lack of progress in truce talks between the United States and Iran.
24 Sept
US and China Agree to Extend Trade Truce by Two Months
The United States and China have agreed to extend their bilateral trade truce by two months to allow for further progress in talks.
24 Sept
Former Bank of Japan Official Forecasts Quarterly Rate Hikes to 2%
A former Bank of Japan board member anticipates quarterly rate hikes pushing the policy rate to 2% by mid-2027, according to UA.NEWS and finance.biggo.com.
24 Sept
Trump Welcomes Xi to Washington: 'Partners, Not Rivals'
The US president received his Chinese counterpart for a summit in Washington focusing on trade, technology, and artificial intelligence.
24 Sept
Japan's 10-Year Bond Yield Climbs to Highest Level Since 1996
The yield on Japan's 10-year government bonds reached a near 30-year high following a sharp sell-off in US Treasuries.
24 Sept
Crypto Slump: Bitcoin Drops Below $84,000
Surging US Treasury yields to multi-year highs have triggered a broad sell-off across digital asset markets.
24 Sept
Quebec Party Leaders Clash Over Cost of Living, Tariffs, and Sovereignty
Quebec's political leaders faced off over the economy, potential tariffs, and the question of a sovereignty referendum.
23 Sept
US Treasury Yields Shift Amid Volatile Oil Prices
US government bond yields tracked fluctuations in the oil market as investors monitored trading.
23 Sept
Fed Official Barr Says Further US Rate Hikes Likely Needed
Federal Reserve official Michael Barr indicated that additional rate increases will probably be required to bring inflation back to target.
22 Sept
Reports: Iran Could Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within Seven Days
Iran may reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days as Donald Trump says the US is progressing toward a deal, sending oil prices lower.
22 Sept
California Grape Growers Struggle as Wine Demand Drops
A decline in American alcohol consumption leaves California farmers struggling to find buyers during the harvest season.