The shekel’s surge is turning export growth into a margin squeeze. The dollar-shekel exchange rate has fallen below NIS 3 for the first time in more than 30 years. Over the past year, the dollar has lost roughly one-fifth of its value against…
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A strong shekel, a weakened export engine
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Treasury yields little changed as markets await Iran peace talks
Treasury yields were largely unmoved early Tuesday as investors await clarity over an expected second round of peace talks due to take place between the U.S. and Iran.
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S….
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Oil Eases, Stocks Steady as Hopes for U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Grow – WSJ
- Oil Eases, Stocks Steady as Hopes for U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Grow WSJ
- Oil falls on expectations US-Iran talks likely, opening of supply Reuters
- Oil falls as investors assess mixed messaging on Iran peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline CNBC
- Oil…
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When Geopolitics Disrupts Energy Systems
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Electricity generators threatened with higher windfall taxes in bid to ensure stable prices | Energy industry
Electricity generators will face higher windfall taxes unless they sign up to long-term fixed-price contracts under government plans to protect bill payers from future gas market price shocks, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices.
The Treasury…
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Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 20, 2026.
Brendan McDermid | Reuters
U.S. stock futures inched higher early Tuesday after the Nasdaq Composite snapped a 13-day win streak during the…
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Oil futures: Crude prices ease, prospects for peace talks eyed – Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- Oil futures: Crude prices ease, prospects for peace talks eyed Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- Oil falls on expectations US-Iran talks likely to proceed, opening supply Reuters
- Oil Prices Recede and Stocks Gain as Investors Eye Peace Talks The…
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Technical analysis of the Nasdaq 100 as it is aiming for a new record high while USD/JPY, Brent crude consolidate.
Macro update
Equities rebound: Asian stocks advanced, with MSCI Asia-Pacific up 0.9% and South Korea’s Kospi rising 2.1% to a record high, supported by optimism over potential US-Iran talks and renewed AI-driven…
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Strength of the shekel: Dollar's exchange rate will benefit most Israelis
The strengthening shekel is expected to lower costs for most, but businesses, investors and the Haredi community could be forced to pay more
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Rates Spark: Bonds losing their edge as a hedge | articles
Despite a bumpy opening of markets this week, investors are still positioned for a near-term resolution of the Middle East conflict, and overnight headlines seem to offer new hope again. We’ll likely see more volatility around the front end of…
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