Finance

US Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation

The rate increase was announced less than two months before midterm elections that will determine whether Trump's Republicans retain control of Congress for the final two years of his presidency.

The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen under construction on August 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.
A man blows a shofar outside the Jerusalem Central Bus Station.

Your Investments: Turning Rosh Hashanah reflection into financial action

 Illustrative image of doing taxes.

Your Taxes: Israeli property flip ends with a costly VAT lesson

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink

No. 11: Larry Fink: The Jewish power broker at the center of global finance


10 mistakes that cost you thousands of shekels a year

A practical guide for those who are tired of financial naivety and want to regain control of their bank account.

10 mistakes that cost you thousands of shekels a year

The cost of Jewish life is pushing families into debt - opinion

The Jewish community needs to have an honest, nationwide conversation about whether Jewish life is worth the cost and how we can fix this issue.

 Several haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) are seen walking around Jerusalem's Geula neighborhood.

Lebanon will offer 'golden visa' for six-figure investors, amid economic crisis

In addition to the half a million dollars injected into the Lebanese economy, the process would also require prospective visa recipients to pay a $50,000 fee to the government.

(From R) LEBANESE PRESIDENT Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and cabinet members attend a session on the army’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Sept. 5, 2025.

Your Taxes: Two permanent homes and a double life? Problematic

The case mainly concerns a husband who was born in Israel in 1948, traveled to England in 1985, and to Nigeria in 1993, where he set up successful agricultural and chicken-breeding companies.

Housing Prices.

Your Investments: How you can have a financially responsible summer vacation

Erma Bombeck said, "Being a child at home alone in the summer is a high-risk occupation. If you call your mother at work 13 times an hour, she can hurt you."

Family vacation with the kids, illustration.

Israelis are returning to shopping malls – and the reason is much simpler than you thought

Despite the comfortable prices on international websites, many Israelis are reluctant to shop online. A new survey explains why. And also – how much do they spend on shopping?

Shopping at the mall

Israeli families could save hundreds on summer attractions, price check finds

With some 2.6 million students heading into summer break, consumer clubs say early planning and price comparisons can cut the cost of family outings.

Gai Beach Water Park

Trump regulatory probe finds US lenders may have 'debanked' people on political grounds

The accused banks deny political bias, instead citing risk management however, Trump and other Republicans allege discrimination.

The Bank of America headquarters building in New York City is lit up for the SpaceX initial public offering as it is seen from West New York, New Jersey, U.S., June 4, 2026

Bankers need to start viewing AI as a solution rather than a threat

If we approach AI as a connectivity solution rather than a workforce threat, we’ll modernize our infrastructure & strengthen the relationships that define our relevancy in a rapidly evolving industry

Ira Robbins, CEO and Chairman of Valley Bank

Ashdod Port company reports financial results for the first quarter of 2026

Ashdod Port continues to demonstrate growth in the first quarter of 2026, while maintaining full operational continuity during a complex security period.

“Ashdod Port posted higher revenues in Q1 2026 while maintaining operational resilience despite wartime challenges.”