The old rule is broken: government bonds are no longer a safe bet
Rising inflation, mounting budget deficits and growing financing needs are forcing governments to issue debt at increasingly high interest rates. In this environment, even government bonds—traditionally seen as one of the safest investments—are becoming vulnerable to sharp declines in value. The conventional wisdom that state-backed securities offer unassailable security is being challenged by economic realities. […]
Israel’s Growing Wealth Gap Threatens Social Breakdown, Economists Warn
Since the outbreak of war, Israel has significantly increased public spending, but economists warn that most of this additional expenditure has been directed towards emergency response, evacuation, compensation and initial rehabilitation efforts rather than strengthening core universal public services. Professors Yair Zimun and Oded Shorer have raised concerns that this approach is exacerbating income inequality […]
The US jobs mystery: why unemployment falls even as jobs disappear
America’s labour market is presenting an apparent contradiction that has economists scratching their heads. Whilst the United States has shed thousands of jobs in recent months, the official unemployment rate has actually declined — a statistical quirk that reveals a more complex picture beneath the headlines. The explanation lies in how unemployment is measured. The […]
Putin opens Russian airport to foreign investors but keeps firm grip on control
Vladimir Putin has approved the sale of more than 30 per cent of state shares in Russia’s largest airport, marking an unusual move towards privatisation that has caught many observers across Europe off guard. The decision to sell stakes in Moscow’s main aviation hub represents a rare opening of Russian state assets to external investment. […]
Global food prices hit three-year high as climate crisis threatens to worsen crisis
Global food prices soared to their highest level in over three years during July, driven by sharp increases in wheat, grains and sugar, according to new data that has prompted fresh warnings from the United Nations. The surge reflects mounting pressures on food supplies across the world, with multiple factors converging to push costs beyond […]
Trump hints at potential oil price increases as part of economic strategy
US President Donald Trump has suggested that oil prices may need to rise again as part of his economic policy, whilst stopping short of committing to such a move. Speaking at an economic event in Las Vegas on Thursday evening, Trump acknowledged the likely consequences of raising oil prices but indicated the administration would seek […]
Israel’s Strategic Lifeline: How a New Trade Corridor Could Counter Iran and Turkey’s Regional Influence
A major economic corridor connecting India, the Middle East and Europe represents Israel’s best opportunity to cement regional stability and resist efforts by Iran and Turkey to isolate it from the Eastern Hemisphere, according to regional analysts. The proposed trade route, which would link Asian markets through the Middle East to European consumers, offers Israel […]
Israel’s Metro Project: A Bold Bet on the Future or a Costly Gamble?
As Israel grapples with its infrastructure challenges, a fundamental question looms over one of the country’s most ambitious projects: is now the right time to invest hundreds of billions of shekels in a metro system, or should the nation wait for emerging technologies to reshape urban transport? The debate reflects broader tensions between seizing the […]
Israel’s universities must stop losing brilliant female physicists to systemic barriers
Israel faces a critical shortage of scientists and engineers at a time when top female researchers are abandoning academic careers due to institutional obstacles, according to leading academics. As the country grapples with workforce demands in high-tech industries and research sectors, the loss of accomplished women scholars represents a significant missed opportunity for the nation’s […]
Cuba’s power grid collapses for second time in as many days
Cuba’s national electricity grid has suffered a second major collapse in as little as 24 hours, according to reports from state media on Monday. The failure came as the government was attempting to restore power following a nationwide blackout that struck the island nation the previous evening, leaving millions without electricity. The repeated outages highlight […]