Global trade

Irish lawmakers begin vetting West Bank-goods ban, intensifying rift with Jerusalem

Although trade in settlement goods is tiny, Dublin’s move is widely seen as a test case that other EU capitals hostile to Israel’s war in Gaza may emulate.

People hold a banner with images of Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence Simon Harris and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, May 17, 2025.
 Gold Climbs Toward Record as Global Debt Overshadows Geopolitical Tensions

Gold Climbs Toward Record as Global Debt Overshadows Geopolitical Tensions

Ashdod Port

Israel favors upgrading US free trade deal, economy minister says

 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

Jeff Christian warns gold's rally isn't over, fueled by debt and economic fears. He sees continued upward pressure on the safe-haven asset.

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

US delays tariffs for Mexico, Canada for one month

In three executive orders, the United States imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and most Canadian imports and a further 10% on goods from China, starting on Tuesday.

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

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