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US Fiscal 2026 Deficit Hits $1.992 Trillion Amid Rising Debt Costs
The U.S. ended fiscal year 2026 with a $1.992 trillion budget deficit, up 12% from the prior year, driven by soaring debt interest and entitlement spending.
Israel's Government Deficit Hits 3.2% of GDP as Spending Surges Ahead
Israel's government deficit reached 3.2% of GDP at the end of September, totaling 71.8 billion shekels over the past 12 months. While the year-to-date cumulative deficit remains low at 29.5 billion shekels, economists urge caution due to slow civilian budget execution and expected year-end spending surges.
US Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Year Highs as Markets Await US Employment Report
Global forex markets show moderate movements as investors await US jobs data. US Treasury yields hit multi-year highs while Fed's Neel Kashkari warns inflation remains too high.
US Pressures Iran's Trading Partners as Sanctions and Isolation Campaign Intensify
A senior US Treasury official delivered an ultimatum to Iran's partners, warning them to choose between commerce with Tehran or Washington amid sweeping new sanctions.
US Aviation Blockade Tightens as International Flights Out of Iran Grounded
The US-led aviation blockade on Iran intensifies as regional hubs halt flights, with over 80% of international routes grounded amid strict new American sanctions.
Knesset to Hold Secret Session Amid IDF-Treasury Budget Dispute
The Knesset Finance Committee will hold a top-secret session on Wednesday to resolve a bitter funding dispute between the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Finance over 15 billion shekels in urgent military acquisitions.
Iraq and Turkish Airlines Suspend Flights to Iran Amid US Sanctions
Iraq and international carriers suspend flights to Iran following strict US Treasury directives and warnings of secondary sanctions targeting sanctioned aviation companies worldwide.
Iran's Mahan Air Suspends International Routes Amid U.S. Sanctions
Mahan Air suspends key international flights to Turkey and Oman amid tightening U.S. sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector, severely limiting outbound travel options.
Wall Street Dips and Bond Yields Hit 2007 Highs Ahead of Fed Decision
Wall Street indices fell and 10-year Treasury yields hit 5.04% as investors reduced risk ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision. Oil prices crossed $105 per barrel amid inflation concerns.
US 10-Year Treasury Yields Hit 5.026% as Markets Await Fed Decision
US 10-year Treasury yields surged to 5.026%, reaching their highest level since 2007, as Asian markets retreated and Wall Street digested AI sector volatility ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision.
The Treasury wants to copy the "Scandinavian model" in the education system. Former senior officials are divided
A Treasury plan proposes a root-and-branch reform of the education system, transferring teacher employment and school management to local authorities. Former Ministers and Directors-General of the Ministry of Education are divided on whether this is a necessary shake-up or a recipe for inequality.
US debt crisis: Treasury Secretary and Ray Dalio offer solutions
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.
Wall Street under pressure: The dramatic warning of the giant bank is revealed
The main indices closed with sharp declines after investors returned to focus on high financing costs and the huge US deficit, despite temporary calming attempts by the Treasury Secretary.
The Treasury is hiding a 19 billion shekel safety cushion, and it has a reason
Israel's government deficit has dropped to 3.3% of GDP, a surprise amid the ongoing war. The Treasury has accumulated a 19 billion shekel safety cushion but fears disclosing these figures.