US Orders Some Diplomats Out of Saudi Arabia After Deadly Attacks, Brent Tops $110

The US orders some diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify. Three people are killed in separate incidents at an Aramco oil field and a Saudi airport, while Brent moves above $110 as the security risks lift oil prices.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • 16 hours ago

Single Country Funds Cut Both Ways. What ISRL Investors Should Track

A brand-new Israel ETF with barely three weeks of trading history already shows how fast a single country fund can swing when currency, geopolitics, and sector concentration all pull in the same direction at once.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 25, 2026

EIS: Technology, Defense And Reasonable Valuation

The iShares MSCI Israel ETF offers concentrated exposure to Israeli equities, with strong representation in financials, technology, and defense sectors. EIS benefits from a supportive macro backdrop, robust GDP growth forecasts, easing inflation, and sectoral momentum in tech and defense. Valuation remains reasonable at a 17x P/E, though the fund trades above its 10-year average and faces concentration and geopolitical risks.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 19, 2026

Bill Ackman Says Next $1 Trillion Company Will Come From Israel – ‘Imagine if Silicon Valley Was a Country'

In a recent interview, legendary investor Bill Ackman was asked about why he was bullish on the economy of Israel. The question comes with Ackman owning around a 5% stake in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Benzinga • Jul 8, 2026

Israel launches tender to search for more natural gas in Mediterranean

Israel has launched its fifth competitive process to search for more natural gas in the country's ​economic waters, Energy Minister Eli Cohen said on Monday, seeking to ‌bolster domestic reserves while increasing exports.

Reuters • Jul 6, 2026

FTSE 100 rises as mining stocks rally on stronger metal prices

The UK's blue-chip index advanced on Tuesday, supported by gains in mining-related shares as base metal prices strengthened, while energy stocks came under pressure following a decline in crude oil. Broader sentiment was also influenced by geopolitical developments, including renewed expectations of progress in US–Iran talks.

Invezz • Jun 2, 2026

EIS: Israel Stocks Charge To New Highs, Despite The Middle East Conflict (Technical Analysis)

EIS (iShares MSCI Israel Capped ETF) has delivered 73% returns over the past year, outpacing both the S&P 500 and global peers. EIS maintains a buy rating, supported by attractive valuation (P/E 15.5x), robust momentum, and a resilient long-term technical uptrend. The ETF's portfolio is concentrated in Financials (over one-third) and Information Technology (20%), with notable biotech and cybersecurity exposure.

Seeking Alpha • May 6, 2026

Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are sliding into their worst economic crisis since the pandemic, with several expected to contract this year on ​spillovers from the U.S.-Israel war with Iran right on its doorstep.

Reuters • Apr 27, 2026

Israel's stock market, which rose at the outset of war with Iran, has lost those gains

The Israeli stock market, which initially rallied at the onset on the country's joint campaign with the U.S. against Iran, is now trading at pre-war levels.

Market Watch • Mar 27, 2026

Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next

The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran killed the Islamic state's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory strikes from Tehran. Iran has retaliated against U.S. and Israeli aggression with strikes against multiple Gulf nations.

CNBC • Mar 2, 2026