Economy

Following the US plan for the financial isolation of Iran, currency markets show minimal movement. The dollar is trading at 3.00 shekels as investors await the Bank of Israel's interest rate decision.

When Horizon Investment House CEO Itay Lipkovich looks at the drama in US bond yields, he sees an opportunity: "When the Treasury intervenes in the market, stocks rise." Why is he looking for bargains specifically in the bond companies the market fears? And also: the tech giant he is convinced will surprise in a big way.

The stock exchange is investigating the low participation of retail investors in the TAL closing phase. Data shows they account for only 5% of trading volume, while institutional and foreign investors dominate the segment.

Pressure on the chip sector intensifies following reports of a 15% price hike in key systems, while oil prices drop and Bitcoin continues its unstoppable rally.

For weeks, the Israeli chip giant was at the top of foreign purchases, and this week it jumped to the sellers' side. Along with it, a hot defense stock continues to absorb heavy liquidations. What is behind the wave of liquidations, and what does it teach us about your portfolio?

The main indices closed with sharp declines, with technology and real estate stocks leading the negative trend. Who managed to surprise and rise against the market direction, and which company recorded the most painful decline?

Gold prices rose 1% on Monday, marking a 16% gain for the month. The rally is driven by the US national debt surpassing $40 trillion, weak employment data, and stabilizing inflation, which reduce the likelihood of immediate interest rate hikes.

India has sufficient sugar stocks to meet demand during the holiday season, and the price surge is due to speculative buying rather than an actual supply shortage. The government has permitted the duty-free import of one million tons of raw sugar.

Chinese retail giant Alibaba has completed its largest capital raise in Hong Kong since 2021 to fund AI infrastructure. Despite high demand, the stock recorded its sharpest daily decline in six months.

Only a year ago, the Accountant General moved the government's "Israel Bonds" issues from Ireland to Luxembourg, and now Israel will have to find another solution. The arguments for the move are apparently technical, but behind the scenes, political pressure was applied to "punish" Israel for its policy in the war.

The RSI indicator, used to identify 'overheated' stocks, signaled this week a series of stocks that surged rapidly—led by Moderna and Merck following a breakthrough in cancer vaccine development. What does this indicator mean, and why is it not necessarily a sell signal?

Deutsche Bank economists warn of a dangerous combination of a jump in bond yields to 5.3%, high oil prices, and uncertainty surrounding new sanctions, which threatens risk assets and inflation.

On November 5, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange will hold an index update, including the implementation of a tiered weighting factor for rising stocks. Discount Brokerage estimates: Damri will drop to TA-90, Doral is on the verge of entry, and Alpha Tau, Telsys, and Tidhar are on their way to TA-125.

The Swiss bank UBS has published a market review and recommends that investors re-examine their foreign currency exposure, amid concerns over the stability of US debt and the expected surge in the price of gold.

The US Treasury Department is considering using its General Account (TGA), which holds approximately $950 billion, to help fund its plan to increase government bond buybacks.

The Israel Securities Authority has issued a warning against Dmitry Osmolovsky. He is suspected of managing investment portfolios and offering trading services without a license.

The bank is renewing its market-making agreement on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange for another year following an unprecedented improvement in stock liquidity and trading volume, alongside increased interest from new investors.

The technology giant presented the largest profit distribution plan in its history, but investors who expected more sent the stock into a sharp decline of more than 8% following the absence of one dramatic commitment.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is expected to have a challenging opening this morning. Dual-listed chip stocks will weigh on the market. Earnings season: Navitas and Fox report today, insurance companies later this week. Morning in the world: declines in Asia, stability on Wall Street. Money is moving: the ETF signaling the great rotation on Wall Street. SanDisk among them: leading Wall Street...

Dual-listed stocks return with a negative gap, as chip stocks are expected to fall before the big event on Wednesday. The local reporting season is in the final stretch with Phoenix, Menora, Harel, and Partner. What is expected today?

The Bank of Israel is preparing for a fateful decision in the shadow of surprising data from the labor market and inflation, as senior economists now estimate the real chance of a revolution in the interest rate in the coming days.

The bank's chief strategist analyzes market turmoil and explains why rising energy prices and US policy decisions may prevent the Bank of Israel from cutting rates.

The foreign exchange market remains calm ahead of the Bank of Israel's interest rate decision and the Jackson Hole symposium. The dollar is trading above 2.98 shekels, while the euro is slightly below 3.49 shekels.

Wix stock has more than doubled in value since its June low. Subsidiary Base44 and entrepreneur Maor Shlomo have become the main growth engine with an ARR of $200 million. Also: Is the AI comeback already fully priced in by Wall Street analysts?

For nearly two decades, developed nations have grown accustomed to markets ignoring rising sovereign debt. However, a recent sharp sell-off in long-term government bonds suggests this era of complacency may be ending.

A small US stock surged by the highest rate in the market, but behind the jump hides a technical mechanism rather than a business breakthrough. At the same time, Moderna jumped about 177% after a historic success in a personalized cancer vaccine trial. What separates speculation from revolution?

The yield on 30-year US government bonds has reached a two-decade high. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has initiated a bond buyback program to stabilize the market, while investor Ray Dalio warns that structural reforms are essential to avoid a crisis.

The pharma stock that analysts bet against jumped by 177% in one day, causing billions in losses for short-sellers and forcing hedge funds to sell some of their best stocks. This happened following a successful cancer vaccine trial. But does it justify a $30 billion increase in value?

On Wednesday, the most important company in the world for AI trading will report, and the entire market is holding its breath. At the same time, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will appear for the first time at Jackson Hole, and the central bank's preferred inflation index will be released. Everything you need to know before a fateful week on Wall Street.

The global risk level is rising, and in Israel, this trend is joined by renewed tension on several fronts. Government bond yields are approaching dangerous levels. The bar of expectations for Nvidia's reports is sky-high, and some wonder if it can be cleared. Another wave of reports will flood Tel Aviv, with publications from insurance companies Phoenix, Menora, and Harel. Also, a critical...

Amid financial reports and renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, foreign investors have sharply changed their preferences on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. An energy company leads the buying, while banks and the defense sector have returned to the spotlight.

The battered stock of the kibbutz-owned company led the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange last week with a jump of 33.65%, after confirming initial contacts for an investment by the FIMI fund. The jump returned the company's value to about 250 million shekels - a recovery from the low recorded below 200 million, but still around an all-time low and below equity. What is behind the jump, and where can it go...

In Globes' weekly section, we analyzed the performance of prominent Israeli stocks on Wall Street. Wix stock has doubled its value since the June low, driven by the rapid growth of its subsidiary, Base44. Teva reached a decade-high peak thanks to a debt rating upgrade and accelerated FDA approval. Meanwhile, the deal to sell LivePerson is delayed due to a lack of a majority among all shareholders.

Uzi Levi, Director of Securities Research at Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, provides a special analysis ahead of the chip giant's results. Will a strong report satisfy investors, what is the outlook for Blackwell, and how will it impact the market?

Tariff policy and the surge in AI data centers are driving the infrastructure giant to record results. One of the stocks that benefited most is Caterpillar—is it still attractive?

While the top ten remains unchanged, the market saw sharp movements: Palo Alto and Tower shares dropped amid profit-taking and sector volatility, while Phoenix insurance stood out with gains ahead of upcoming quarterly reports.

The legendary investor, who retired earlier this year from managing Berkshire Hathaway and passed the baton to his successor Greg Abel, instructed the trustee of his wife's funds to invest almost all the money in one thing. What does the man who beat the market for six decades recommend his wife do - and what does it mean for investors?

Robert Kiyosaki sharply criticizes the US Treasury's decision to expand bond buybacks, calling it a hidden issuance. With the national debt crossing the $40 trillion mark for the first time, Kiyosaki warns of an inflation spike and urges investment in Bitcoin, gold, silver, and real estate.

All eyes are on the reports of the most important company in the world, the barometer of AI trading. Tel Aviv concluded a mixed week as insurance surged and chips crashed. The local reporting season is entering its final stretch, with tensions against Iran in the background.

The US government bond market is in turmoil, Bitcoin is breaking the $80,000 mark, and the earnings season reveals a weak consumer alongside the continued AI boom. Financial experts analyze the deep forces driving the markets.