Economy news

• Forecast of 0.1% growth of the French economy; Mullen emphasized resilience against energy shocks

  Source link: 0.1% growth forecast for the French economy; Mullen emphasized resilience against the energy shock. The Central Bank of France announced that the country's economic growth in the third quarter is expected to be 0.1 percent unchanged from the previous estimate. Mullen, head of the French central bank, stated that the country's economy has endured the energy shock. Meanwhile, the index of uncertainty in the industry sector of the French central bank reached the highest level

• Hojjatole Saidi became the head of the Securities and Exchange Organization again

  Hojjatullah Saidi will continue to be the head of the Securities and Exchange Organization; The choice was made with the approval of the members of the supreme council of the stock exchange. In addition to him, the board members of this organization were also retained for another term.

• The price of gold today, 20 October 1405, at the time of closing the market/ 18 carat gold dropped another 518 thousand tomans + table

  The price of gold in Tehran market was announced today on October 20, and each gram of 18-carat gold cost 25,827,000 tomans with a decrease of 518,000 tomans.

• Johnson & Johnson vs. Pfizer; Which pharmaceutical stocks are the most suitable for investment in 2026?

  Source link: Johnson & Johnson vs. Pfizer; Which pharmaceutical stocks are the most suitable for investment in 2026? In the health care stock market, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer offer two different paths to investors. Johnson & Johnson has diversified income and sales growth by simultaneously operating in medicine and medical equipment. In contrast, Pfizer is attractive to income-oriented investors with a cash dividend yield of nearly 6%.

• the needs of revenge and bloodlust; From legal pursuit to reconstruction of deterrence architecture

  The third specialized panel "Political Needs of Revenge and Bloodlust" with the presence of a group of parliamentarians, officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and university professors, examined the political, legal and security aspects of the bloodlust of the martyred leader and the martyrs of the Ramadan war; The meeting emphasized the necessity of legal pursuit of crimes, maintaining social cohesion and rebuilding the country's deterrence architecture to prevent the recurrence of attacks.

• The new price of Samand Soren factory has been announced + Mehr 1405 table

  The price of Samand Soren factory increased.

• Oil became 150 dollars / IRGC's big threat to the offending vessels

  The stunning jump in the price of Brent physical oil to the threshold of $154 in the shadow of severe security tensions in strategic waterways and the release of new warning videos shocked the global energy markets.

• meat self-sufficiency; Three years from now cartoon

  Jahanbakhsh Mirzavand, head of Iran's Nomadic Affairs Organization, said today that in the next three years, the share of nomadic production in the country's meat supply will reach 40%, with this amount of production, the country will be self-sufficient in meat production.

• Monitoring prices and evaluating the readiness of chain stores for continuous supply of goods

  The deputy minister of security and the head of the consumer and producer support organization visited one of the branches of the chain store of Shahrvand and examined the pricing process, the way the goods are supplied, the implementation of discounts and the readiness of this complex to continue providing services.

• Why Does Fighting Inflation Sometimes Make Things Worse?

  Research by Hall and Woodford helped shape new economic models now used by central banks and finance ministries worldwide to assess the effects of monetary and fiscal policies.

• A Critique of Mirsalim's Bizarre Remarks That Oil Belongs to God, Not the People

  Seyed Mostafa Mirsalim has said, “Oil does not belong to the people; it belongs to God and the Prophet.” The remark has revived the old debate over “Who does oil belong to?”, a debate that traces back to the nationalization of the oil industry under Mossadegh for the “happiness of the Iranian nation” and to today's interpretations of al-anfal and bayt al-mal.

• Acting President Appointed at K.N. Toosi University of Technology

  The Minister of Science, Research and Technology has appointed Reza Karami Mohammadi as acting head of K.N. Toosi University of Technology by decree.

• Gold Remains Attractive: 5 Factors Boosting Global Demand

  In Brief: Inflows into globally gold-backed ETFs in September reached about $10 billion, equal to 67.3 tons of gold. Positive factors for gold include inflation concerns, rising energy prices, bond market volatility, and high valuations of AI-related stocks, which make gold attractive as an asset […]

• JPMorgan Ahead of Earnings Report: Why Is the Stock of America's Largest Bank at Risk of Decline?

  JPMorgan Chase, America's largest bank, is set to release its third-quarter earnings report tomorrow before the stock market opens. The report carries particular weight as rising bond yields have intensified pressure on bank stocks, fueling concerns over funding costs and the credit quality of borrowers

• Hammack, Fed Member: Interest Rates Should Be Higher

  Hammack, Fed Member: Interest Rates Should Be Higher

• Imported Bananas Spoil Due to Closure of Strait of Hormuz / Video

  A video of a shipment of imported bananas spoiling has gone viral on social media. The footage reportedly shows the cargo rotting before reaching its destination due to disruptions in maritime transport and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

• Will the Deadline for Kalabarg Registration Be Extended?

  An adviser to the Plan and Budget Organization, noting that around 40 million people have visited the Kalabarg registration portal and that it has experienced disruptions, said the registration deadline may be extended, adding that the next steps will be announced after the registration figures are reviewed.

• TotalEnergies Passes Strategic Diesel Reserve Release Discount on to French Consumers

  TotalEnergies is passing on the discount from the release of strategic diesel reserves to French consumers: about €0.10 per liter off at stations and €0.20 off diesel used in non-road machinery, from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.

• Is the Currency Market Outlook Clear?

  Today the currency market finally turned downward after a long upward run. Does this drop in rates reveal a clear outlook for the currency market? Economic expert Iman Zanganeh answers this question in an interview with the Park-e-Vay program. Watch.

• Central Bank Urgent Directive: New Decision to Regulate Essential Goods Prices

  The Central Bank issued an urgent foreign exchange circular introducing new guidelines for the supply of essential goods through the end of the year. Under the decision, tens of millions of dollars in new funds will be injected into the market.

• New Currency Directive Issued; Banks Step In to Fund Essential Goods Imports

  A directive on $60 million in foreign currency facilities, drawn from bank resources to finance essential goods imports, has been issued to strengthen food security and ensure the continued supply of essential items through year-end.

• Tesla Takes Robotaxi to Paris; Can Cybercab Save the Electric Giant's Shares?

  Tesla will unveil its Cybercab robotaxi at the Paris Motor Show on October 12, seeking to refocus market attention on the future of AI, autonomous transport, and robotics. The event comes as the company's valuation depends heavily on technologies that have yet to reach broad revenue-generating capacity.

• A Nobel Prize for how to keep economies in balance

  Two "new Keynesians", Robert Hall and Michael Woodford, won the highest honor in economics

• Watch: Reaching One of These 4 Points by 1407

  Iran's economy in the second half of 1405 is no longer facing only 'high inflation' or 'sanctions.' A set of simultaneous currency, trade, financial, monetary and military shocks has hit an economy that, even before the war, was already struggling with bank imbalances, budget deficits, declining investment and the erosion of household purchasing power.

• Deputy Ministers of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade visit goods and services distribution process at chain stores

  In line with protecting consumer rights and monitoring pricing and the availability of goods in the country's chain stores, an inspection visit was carried out today at the Shahrvand chain store, Beyhaqi branch.

• Securities Exchange Organization Approves Establishment of Third Fixed-Income Foreign Currency Investment Fund

  The Securities and Exchange Organization has given in-principle approval for the establishment of a third fixed-income foreign currency investment fund. The fund will be formed with the participation of Tarang Investment Advisory Company, Bank Saman, and Omid Atiyeh-Andish Development Investment Company, and its unit cap has been set at the equivalent of 10 million dollars.

• "Creeping Tsunami"; International Monetary Fund describes the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs

  The head of the International Monetary Fund says massive investment in artificial intelligence has kept global economic growth at around three percent and brought significant benefits to Asia, but at the same time, the technology is showing ominous signs of a "gradual and creeping tsunami" that could severely disrupt labor markets, tax systems and education.

• Home Prices in Sattarkhan: Average Price per Square Meter of Apartments in This Neighborhood + Mehr 1405 Table

  Sattarkhan, one of Tehran's most well-connected areas, remains the top choice for home seekers in the west of the capital, despite constant demand for residence and investment.

• Infographic | Guide to Kalabarg Self-Declaration on the 'My Government' System

  Complete the self-declaration form in line with the household's actual information. Carefully review the entered information before final confirmation.

• Alternative Method for Submitting Kalabarg Increase Requests

  With the start of the process to increase Kalabarg credit and the additional deposits for households covered by support agencies, other eligible beneficiaries must receive an SMS, visit the Dolat-e Hooshmand portal, and complete the provided self-declaration form. This has become a new hassle for the public.