Inflation

Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'

While the sovereign rating remains at BAA1, the shift reflects a clear easing of risk compared with the peak of the war period.

Moody's corporate HQ
People walk past a sign at a currency exchange as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, February 9, 2025

Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar

Iranian Rial banknotes over a backdrop of the Iranian flag; illustration.

Iranian rial reaches record low value, trading at over 1.5m IRR per USD

Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026.

The divide in Iran's protests: Why ethnic minorities are not taking to the streets - opinion


El-Erian: Gold’s price increase is a result of more than just inflation

Longtime economic commentator believes the West should be paying more attention to adversaries

 El-Erian: Gold’s price increase is a result of more than just inflation

Even adjusted for inflation, gold is breaking out

The yellow metal is surging past its previous inflation-adjusted peak of $2,553 an ounce in 1980.

 Even adjusted for inflation, gold is breaking out

GDP growth at 0.3%, consumer confidence down from last year - CBS

The economy was supported by gains in consumer and state spending and in investment in fixed assets, while exports fell.

 The Bank of Israel building is seen in Jerusalem June 16, 2020. Picture taken June 16, 2020.

Metals prices dip on lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data

Slight drops noticed in gold, silver after U.S. producer price index showed no increase in October

 Metals prices dip on lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data

Bank of Israel to hold rates even as inflation rises: Reuters poll

"A prolonged war on multiple fronts could weaken economic activity further and heat inflation, raising the risk of stagflation," Barclays economist said.

The Bank of Israel building is seen in Jerusalem June 16, 2020.

Gold prices dip on strong U.S. jobs report

Lower unemployment print reignites talks about inflationary pressures and the Federal Reserve’s focus on jobs.

Gold prices dip on strong U.S. jobs report

China could be exporting a new good: Inflation

With economists at odds with whether the Chinese stimulus package can result in dollar inflation, it could be that China’s move is a shot at the U.S. economy

 China could be exporting a new good: Inflation

Gold and inflation rate: A complex relationship

Gold is typically known as a hedge against inflation, but the facts show a bit of a different tale. There’s still a place for the precious metal.

Gold all time high

Inflation in Israel rises back above target range of 3%

Inflation has risen back above the Bank of Israel's annual target range upper limit of 3%.

 Inflation (Illustrative).

Should You Buy Gold & Silver Before Fed Rate Cuts?

Gold fever hits Wall Street! Experts predict price surge as Fed rate cuts loom. Is now the time to buy?

 Should You Buy Gold & Silver Before Fed Rate Cuts?