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• Finance Ministry Launches Emergency Loan Fund to Safeguard Small and Medium Businesses From Economic Fallout

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Israel

  The Finance Ministry has introduced a relief package for businesses with up to 100 million NIS in annual turnover to mitigate the economic impact of the ongoing war with Iran. Fina...

• US Credit Card Rates Hover Near Historic Highs as Experts Warn of Strategic Issuer Resistance

  Published: Feb 18, 2026

  Section: Cards & Loans

  While general interest rates have eased from their 2024 peaks, the average commercial credit card rate remains stubbornly high at nearly 21% in early 2026. Financial experts point...

• Reserve Bank Targets Prime Rate for Scrapping to Align Lending with Policy Benchmarks

  Published: Feb 17, 2026

  Section: Markets

  The South African Reserve Bank announced on February 16, 2026, a proposal to replace the commercial prime rate with its policy benchmark to enhance market transparency. This reform...