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With the closing of trading on Monday in the USA, August has effectively ended. The four main indices — Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq, and the small-cap Russell 2000 — finished the month with gains, with the Nasdaq recording the largest increase of 4.5%.

Trading in the US closed in a negative trend led by the Dow Jones, as the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil crossed a critical threshold and US bond yields climbed to their highest level in months.

Bank of America has published a list of stocks with a "buy" rating that it believes are entering September with business tailwinds - including a chip equipment manufacturer, a consumer goods company, and the stock that owns an NBA champion. But the very stock presented as the star of the list also receives a warning. What is hidden behind the recommendations?

Financial failures were recently discovered in a series of new companies on the stock exchange - right under the noses of the gatekeepers. Now, the Securities Authority is launching an extensive audit focusing on the work of the board of directors and, in particular, on the way directors are classified as having "accounting and financial expertise". A market source: "When you appoint a director...

With the closing of trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange this evening (Monday), the month of August has ended, with the main indices showing stagnation throughout the month. The insurance index stood out, which showed declines at the beginning of the month, but later, mainly due to the excellent reports of insurance companies, the index jumped and finished with a monthly increase of 12%.

For a year, software stocks plummeted on fears that artificial intelligence would wipe them out. Second-quarter reports from Salesforce, Workday, and CrowdStrike turned the picture around, and the IGV software index returned to positive territory for the year. Is this a real turning point, or just fluctuations?

The S&P 500 has lost an average of more than 1% every September since 1928 — the only month with negative returns over time. But analysts argue that the strong momentum of 2026 is changing the picture, while concerns about a Fed rate hike could spoil the party. So who should you listen to?

Or Poriya, Chairman of Poriya Finance, points to the combination of geopolitical tension, pressure in the bond market, and expected interest rate decisions, warning: despite optimism in the AI sector, market volatility is expected to rise sharply.

The TA-35 index is down by about 0.6%. A nightly exchange of blows between the US and Iran, along with increased expectations for an interest rate hike on Wall Street, are weighing on markets. Oil prices are climbing, complicating the Bank of Israel's upcoming interest rate decision.

US forces attacked launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, the Revolutionary Guards fired missiles at bases in Jordan, and talks are stalled. Fears of a global energy crisis are growing: shipping companies are clearing the strait, a tanker was damaged, and the price of a barrel of oil jumped to over $90.

The moderation of inflation and changes in the local labor market increase the probability of a significant step on Tuesday, while in the US a completely opposite trend is being recorded. Analysts at Leader Capital Markets provide their analysis.

Globes presents an update on the state of global markets. Monday morning: escalation between the USA and Iran shifts sentiment after a month of relative calm. On Wall Street, bets on a near-term interest rate hike are rising, while stock exchanges in Tokyo and Seoul are losing over 1%.

The foreign exchange market is opening the week with a slight rise in the shekel against the dollar ahead of the Bank of Israel's interest rate decision. The dollar is down 0.2%, trading around 2.99 shekels.

According to a recent Deutsche Bank report, Israel is one of the three economies most vulnerable to AI-driven service disruptions due to its heavy reliance on high-tech service exports.

Companies in this sector published excellent reports, yet they suffered the largest sales by foreign investors this week. Behind the move lies a warning sign coming straight from Wall Street. What do the foreigners know about these stocks, and what does it mean for your portfolio?

Chief strategist Yoni Fanning analyzes the US Fed Chair's recent stance and explains how it may impact the potential for an interest rate cut in Israel.

A tiny stock has become a trading hit on Wall Street, jumping hundreds of percent in just a few days without any business news to justify it. Behind the surge are a tiny amount of shares, abnormal trading volumes, and a real threat of delisting from Nasdaq. What is important for an investor to know before getting swept up in the trend?

At the peak of the reporting season, foreign investors poured hundreds of millions of shekels into the banking sector on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. We analyze what in the reports justified this rush and how it affects your long-term savings.

The cyber giant recovered sharply from last week's sell-off, jumping over 10% and approaching a threshold that no company on the stock exchange has ever crossed. On the other side, Elbit continued its retreat, falling below 100 billion shekels and losing fourth place in the ranking. What is driving these two trends?

Europe is set to enter the winter with its lowest gas reserves in 13 years. With storage levels at only 63% in late August, experts warn of increased price volatility during the heating season.

In Globes' weekly column, we checked what happened to prominent Israeli stocks on Wall Street at the end of the week. Reports beat expectations but the forecast cut: the reason for SentinelOne's fall. The veteran director at eToro cashed out millions in shares - and the analysts who continue to believe. And also: Amdocs stock jumped 26% from the bottom: is it a "bargain" that will continue to fly?

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and Bank Hapoalim are launching a new index providing exposure to 58 public companies operating in the periphery with a market value of 171 billion NIS, aiming to boost growth and employment outside the country's center.

At a time when the real estate market is stagnating, the Israeli company Sde Nadlan is recording a sharp surge due to its investments in the United States. Those who purchased the stock at the beginning of the year have recorded over 50% profit.

The disaster in Colombia has severely damaged the growing regions and the central port of the world's third-largest coffee producer, and the complete halt of shipments is now raising serious concerns about a price spike in the coming months.

Fast food giant McDonald's made a dramatic change to its popular promotions and the results were devastating. With a sharp drop in stock and billions in debt, is the beloved chain on the way to a change of direction?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that the collapse of the Japanese currency threatens global markets. In an official letter, he reveals why Washington was forced to intervene in a rare move.

The decline in inflation and the strong shekel support a third consecutive reduction the day after tomorrow. On the other hand, the increase in government spending and security uncertainty raise concerns that prices will start rising again, so the Bank of Israel may leave the interest rate unchanged at 3.5%.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's shift to a Monday-Friday trading week has yielded results faster than expected. Friday trading volumes surged by 173% compared to Sundays, with foreign investors accounting for 40.2% of the turnover.

Financial stocks in Tel Aviv have soared by hundreds of percent over the last three years, and now investors are facing a dilemma: has the rally exhausted itself or is this just the beginning? Globes presents the investor's guide to the financial rally: is it worth investing in a bank, insurance company, or investment house stock, and where else are there opportunities?

A gradual collapse in South Korea's KOSPI index wiped out $2.5 trillion in market value and left investors who bet on the AI boom with heavy losses.

Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole marked a shift in Fed policy: moving away from excessive market signaling and returning to full accountability for inflation without external excuses.

Corn and wheat prices have reached three-year highs due to distinct factors. Wheat is surging amid the escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine, while corn is rising due to lowered US yield forecasts.

Oil exports from the Persian Gulf have recovered to about two-thirds of pre-war levels, limiting the impact of the conflict with Iran on global prices. Total regional exports have reached 15–16 million barrels per day.

Young people aged 18 to 21, who are legally prohibited from gambling in most US states, poured about $5.4 billion this year into the prediction platform Kalshi. This regulatory gap exists because such platforms are defined as financial markets and regulated at the federal level.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered his first speech at the Jackson Hole conference. He emphasized that price stability remains the primary focus and that the 2% inflation target is firm and fixed.

The investment bank presents a detailed roadmap for dealing with market volatility, highlighting the most promising avenues in technology alongside the great opportunity that has now been created in the bond market.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is set to speak at the Jackson Hole conference. Investors are looking for clues on future monetary policy, though markets remain calm with the VIX volatility index trading below its annual average.

The weekly Forbes ranking of the world's wealthiest individuals shows significant shifts: Elon Musk solidified his lead with a $9.9 billion gain, while Michael Dell saw a sharp rise in his fortune. Conversely, Jeff Bezos and Google's founders experienced losses this week.

Japan spent 15.4 trillion yen ($96.4 billion) on foreign exchange interventions between July 30 and August 26. This record monthly expenditure reflects the government's determination to curb the yen's depreciation.

In a review published by J.P. Morgan, the bank's economists estimated that the elections in Israel could lead to a shift of up to 3% in the shekel in either direction. In a scenario of an opposition victory, to which the bank assigns a 55% probability, the shekel could strengthen by 2% to 3%.