What will happen to your money in the next 12 months — 10 threats

Cursor Info publishes an analytical overview of 10 factors that could affect the personal finances of Israelis in the coming year. Among the key threats are dual elections in Israel and the US, high oil prices, uncertainty over interest rates, the impact of AI on the labor market, and the state of the real estate market. The material is based on a publication by Mako.

Cursor Info publishes an analytical overview, based on material from Mako, which lists 10 key factors that could affect the personal finances of Israelis in the next 12 months. The article warns that after a long period of market growth, it is difficult to expect the same returns, and even a slight slowdown in growth is considered a positive forecast. The first factor is dual elections: October 27 in Israel and November 3 in the US. In Israel, polls show a split: the opposition receives 58-60 mandates, the coalition 50-52, which threatens lengthy negotiations and a temporary budget that freezes reforms. The second factor is the price of Brent crude oil above $108 due to the escalation of the conflict with Iran, affecting fuel, transportation, and inflation. The third factor is the Bank of Israel's rate cut to 3.25% amid a strong shekel, while the Fed and ECB continue to raise rates. The article emphasizes that each factor has two sides: for example, the end of the war could sharply reduce energy prices.