Economy
Israel’s Consumer Price Growth Hits a Five-Year Trough, Giving the Central Bank Room to Act
Israel’s annual inflation rate has dropped to its lowest point in five years, opening the door for potential monetary easing.
Author
The Fiscalist
Investing
Why a $1.2 Million 401(k) at 63 Makes the Case for Roth Conversion Hard to Ignore
A retired CPA with $1.2M in a 401(k) weighs whether Roth conversions make sense before RMDs and higher taxes arrive.
Crypto
Thin Volume and Subdued Sentiment Leave Bitcoin Stuck Near Familiar Levels
Bitcoin struggles to find direction as low trading volume and cautious sentiment define a quiet week across digital asset markets.
Investing
Berkshire Hathaway Quietly Doubles Down on Alphabet as Buffett’s Successor Reshapes the Portfolio
Berkshire Hathaway raised its Alphabet stake by 83% last quarter, signaling a shift in strategy as Greg Abel takes a more active role in portfolio management.
Global
Gulf States Launch Formal Red Sea Security Bloc as Shipping Disruptions Continue to Weigh on Global Trade
Saudi Arabia formally activates a Red Sea maritime defence alliance, raising questions about its reach, funding, and strategic coherence.
Global
Washington’s Threat of a Permanent Iranian Naval Blockade Puts Global Oil Markets on Edge
The US has threatened an indefinite blockade against Iran, raising urgent questions about oil supply, market stability, and geopolitical endurance.
Corporate
Anthropic Eyes Israeli AI Startup Decart in Potential Acquisition That Could Reshape Real-Time Model Development
Anthropic is in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart, known for real-time AI model technology, in a deal that could significantly bolster Claude’s capabilities.
Policy
Israel Unveils Sweeping AI Strategy Aimed at Cementing the Country’s Place Among Technology’s Elite
Israel has released a formal national AI action plan targeting top-tier global standing through investment, regulation, and talent development.
Crypto
Fake Job Listings Funnel Victims Into Cryptocurrency Scams Worth Nearly $12 Million
Authorities warn of rising cryptocurrency scams disguised as job offers, with losses reaching US$11.8 million across dozens of reported cases.
Markets
Crude Prices Find Footing as Washington Raises Prospect of Permanent Iranian Oil Embargo
Oil prices stabilise as the US threatens an indefinite blockade of Iran, raising fears over Persian Gulf supply disruptions.