Rate Hikes

Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 75 basis points

US Fed raises benchmark interest rate for 3rd straight month, the most aggressive rate move since 1994.

First time in years:

Bank of Israel expected to raise interest rates

Most economists estimate: The interest rate will rise from 0.1% to 0.25% - and will continue to rise in the coming months.

US Treasury Secretary Yellen: Global corporate tax rate needed

Yellen said that a global minimum corporate tax rate is necessary to end a “30-year race to the bottom."

Backlash Against 'Kosher Electricity' Bill

A groundswell of opposition is developing against the "Kosher Electricity" bill now before the Knesset.