Global trade

Israel favors upgrading US free trade deal, economy minister says

Israel seeks to update its free trade deal with the US amid Donald Trump's sweeping new global tariffs.

Ashdod Port
 Economic Chaos, Global Conflict Driving Investors Into Gold | Levi Gunter

Economic Chaos, Global Conflict Driving Investors Into Gold | Levi Gunter

 Gold Price Explosion Not Over, Here’s Next Target As Debt Crisis Unfolds | Jeff Christian

Gold Price Explosion Not Over, Here’s Next Target As Debt Crisis Unfolds | Jeff Christian

 Fluctuations in the US dollar, growth trends and investment directions, economy

US delays tariffs for Mexico, Canada for one month


Silver Shock: China's Critical Mineral Monopoly Threatens U.S. Economic Security

China's ruthless mineral export ban threatens U.S. tech and military might. Critical materials blockade could cripple semiconductor, energy, and defense industries. The mineral war has begun.

 Silver Shock: China's Critical Mineral Monopoly Threatens U.S. Economy

Temporary Ban: Russia Restricts Precious Metals Scrap Exports

Russia's economic chess move: A shocking export ban on precious metals waste begins December signaling a strategic push to dominate industrial processing capabilities.

 Temporary Ban: Russia Restricts Precious Metals Scrap Exports

Gold’s Growing Role in Trump 2.0

Trump 2.0 may shift the U.S. to manufacturing, weaken the dollar, embrace protectionism, and rely on gold as trust in bonds erodes, reshaping global trade and economic priorities.

 Gold’s Growing Role in Trump 2.0

The day after and Israel's path to reclaiming its global standing - opinion

While the challenges ahead are substantial, Israel should leverage the “day after” and take these first steps toward restoring its global standing.

 US AMBASSADOR to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks at a Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza last month. Without US backing in the Security Council, Israel could face calls for immediate withdrawal from the West Bank and Gaza, potentially compromising its security, the writer argue

Japan pauses rate hikes; gold surges across the globe

Gold surges 2% denominated in Japanese yen; global prices rise about 1% on Friday

 Japan pauses rate hikes; gold surges across the globe

As the West clamps down, Chinese cars flood Israel

Israeli car market will see new players enter the supply chain.

 Heavy traffic in Raanana earlier this year.

World Bank says global growth stabilizing but well below pre-pandemic levels

Increasing trade restrictions driven by geopolitical rivalries also could hamper the recovery of global trade volume growth, which was barely perceptible last year at about 0.1%.

 World Bank Headquarters, Washington DC, 2013.

Turks and Israelis lose out over trade ban - analysis

Analysts attribute Erdoğan’s decision to halt trade with Israel to poor results for his party in local Turkish elections last month.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Aluminum diplomacy: Israel turning from Turkey to Bosnia for trade imports?

Israeli CEO of Bosnian company Aluminij reveals increased exports to Israel amid Israel-Hamas war.

 Aluminij Headquarters

Yemen's Houthis say they launched missiles, drones at two Israeli vessels

The Houthis have continued to disrupt global shipping through the Suez Canal, forcing shipping firms to re-route longer and more expensive journeys, and impacting global trade.

 Armed Houthi followers ride on the back of a pick-up truck during a parade in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and to show support to Houthi strikes on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, in Sanaa, Yemen January 29, 2024.

Turkey and Gulf states to launch talks for free trade pact

After years of tension, Turkey launched a diplomatic charm offensive in 2020 to mend ties with Gulf countries, namely the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia.

 Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates meets with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, during an official reception, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 19, 2023.