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Prediction 2026

As one financial year ended and 2026 began, the hard numbers tell the story of what has been and what may lie ahead. 

Future financial predictions with cash, gold, and bitcoin
The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

Fitch holds Israel's credit rating at 'A', but debt and war cloud outlook

 Oil, miniatures of oil barrels, oil pump jack and U.S. dollar banknote are seen in this illustration taken, June 6, 2023.

Your Taxes: The Iran war’s commercial impact

 Jewish yeshiva students study at the Kamenitz Yeshiva, in Jerusalem on September 9, 2024.

Willner signals disputed haredi school transfer may return to Finance Committee


Mojtaba Khamenei financed London homes with loan from Israeli-founded company - report

The investigation found that a loan of some £36 million was granted to Khamenei in 2013 through TOPLAND, founded by Israeli brothers Sol and Eddie Zakai.

Mojtaba Khamenei; the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; is seen in Tehran; Iran; on December 14; 2016.

Strike targets Iran's Bank Sepah data center in Tehran, disrupts military, IRGC salary payments

Bank Sepah is a state-run institution, largely responsible for paying the salaries of Iran's military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

A branch of Bank Sepah in Tehran; illustrative.

How collaborative investment platforms are shaping today's financial markets

“Collaborative investment platforms empower individuals through community-driven insights, reshaping traditional investing.”

Iran's Melli, Sepah banks reported outages, service disruptions, IRGC-linked media report

Iranian authorities did not comment on whether the bank outages were caused by a cyberattack or were coincidental.

A man walks past another using an ATM machine of Iran's Melli Bank in Tehran on February 21, 2026; illustrative.

Finance Ministry warns of NIS 9.5b. weekly loss, urges Home Front Command to ease restrictions

The Finance Ministry warned that the economic shutdown is costing Israel NIS 9.5 billion per week, urging a shift to an alert status and allowing businesses with protected spaces to reopen.

Israeli shekel

IDF carries out strikes on Hezbollah financial network, Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association

The IDF struck the Al-Qard Al-Hasan Association, which funds Hezbollah's terror operations, as the group faces billions in recovery costs.

An IDF infographic detailing the locations of Al-Qard Al-Hasan branch locations owned by Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon, published on March 2, 2026.

The shield of the courtroom: How investor litigation has become a critical market defense

"In conclusion, investor litigation has matured into a sophisticated, indispensable pillar of financial market protection."

Trump’s tariff defeat creates a new wave of uncertainty for businesses and exporters

Trump’s tariff defeat in the US Supreme Court sparks relief for some but opens the door to more uncertainty in global trade relations. What’s next for businesses and tariffs?

 US President Donald Trump gives remarks on tariffs at the White House.

Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs, limiting executive power

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Trump’s emergency tariffs, marking a significant shift in US trade policy with global repercussions.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025

Your Investments: I’ll take both the blue and the purple dresses

If you can honestly differentiate between needs and wants, you’ll be in a much stronger financial situation and ultimately be able to indulge every now and then in a luxury item.

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