Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

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117 articles in “Finance & Banking” · 534 of 534 available in English (full Arabic archive)

  1. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe External Debts of the World's Countries in 2023The article reviews 2023 global debt accumulation using data and reports from the IMF, World Bank and the Institute of International Finance, examining causes—higher rates, currency pressures, inflation, commodity prices and defense spending—and effects on governments, economies and social services.
  2. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicRaising the US Interest Rate: Solutions and ObstaclesThe article examines the history and effects of US Federal Reserve rate hikes, including the March 22, 2023 increase, and their impact on banking, deposits, international investments, and related disclosures.
  3. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicUnder the Tile: Put Your Money Beneath the FloorThe article examines public fears after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, reactions by depositors, and reported steps by US authorities and officials (including Janet Yellen, the FDIC and Reuters sources) to protect deposits.
  4. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicLargest U.S. Bank Failure Since 2008The article examines the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on March 11, 2023, its causes, and the immediate response by U.S. regulators to protect insured depositors and stabilize the banking sector.
  5. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicSAACB Reservations on Final Accounts for Financial Years 2020–2021The State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audited the consolidated final accounts of the State of Palestine for 2020 and 2021 and issued qualified opinions. The report cites budget execution breaches, overspending in social contributions and salaries, disclosure shortcomings, and unreconciled clearing revenues with the Israeli side.
  6. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicBanking Statistics and Financial Indicators: What the Data ShowsAn analysis of Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) statistics for 2022, examining customer deposits by currency and account type, regional deposit distribution in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and changes in bank facilities.
  7. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicCurrencies Competing with the US Dollar as a Global ReserveThe article examines why the US dollar retains its dominant reserve role and summarizes the prospects and challenges facing major alternatives: the yen, the euro, the renminbi, and the IMF’s SDRs.
  8. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicGains the United States Derives from the US Dollar's Continued Global Reserve StatusThe article examines how the US dollar’s role as the main global reserve currency enables American influence—notably through sanctions—and surveys measures and alternatives other countries pursue to reduce reliance on the dollar.
  9. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicDollar Dominance and the Rise of Unconventional Reserve Currencies: Has the Dollar's Sun Begun to Set?Examines the history of global reserve currencies and the dollar’s post-World War II dominance, and surveys contemporary pressures—digital currencies, shifting economic power, and sanctions—that are prompting debate about alternatives.
  10. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe Money Revolution: A New EraThe article examines how digital money is transforming payments, banking, and financial access, considers cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, and outlines central banks’ interest in issuing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
  11. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicAmerican Policy and the Economic Assassination of NationsThe article reflects on John Perkins' Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, describing his account of how US business and political elites and international financial institutions allegedly pressured developing countries into dependency; it notes chapters alleging Saudi funding and links to Bin Laden.
  12. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicGlobal Public Debt and the Implications of Reaching the Brink in 2022Examines the sharp rise in global public debt in 2022 (IMF and IIF figures), its share of global GDP, and the risks this poses to debtor countries’ economies, sovereignty, and geopolitical dynamics.
  13. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicThe United States: Between Public Debt and External Debt, 2022This article examines the United States' public debt and its external creditors in 2022. It outlines debt composition—intragovernmental holdings versus debt held by the public—and lists major foreign holders such as Japan and China.
  14. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicFreezing and Confiscation of Palestinians’ Bank Account Balances at Banks Operating in 1948This article draws on a Harvard doctoral dissertation that examines what happened to the financial assets and bank accounts of Palestinians in 1948, including freezes and seizures affecting accounts, deposits, trust funds, and the collapse of the Palestine Currency Board.
  15. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe International Monetary Fund: A Great Power on the World StageThe article reviews the history and role of the International Monetary Fund since its founding, outlining four stages of its policies and their economic and social impacts on member countries.
  16. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicCurrency Wars: Cross-Border Capital Flows and Currency Devaluations — Part FourThe article examines how currency devaluations influence cross-border capital movements, capital flight, and the impact on depositors and savers, and when foreign investment may return once conditions stabilize.
  17. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicCurrency Wars: The Balance of Payments and Currency Devaluation — Part ThreeThis article examines how balance of payments deficits lead countries to seek IMF and World Bank assistance, the conditions attached to such financing, and the role and limits of currency devaluation as a policy response.
  18. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicCurrency Wars: Exchange Rate and National Currency Devaluation — Part TwoThe article examines the international monetary system from Bretton Woods to the end of dollar–gold convertibility, explains how exchange rates and currency pegs work, and uses the Jordanian dinar’s peg to the U.S. dollar as a case study, including IMF involvement and devaluation as a policy tool.
  19. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicCurrency Wars: National Currency Devaluation — Part OneThe article examines how coordinated devaluations and speculative attacks—known as "currency wars"—are used to boost export competitiveness or to destabilize national economies, and outlines typical policy responses.
  20. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicPalestinian External Investment Assets and Foreign Liabilities in Q1 2018This article reviews preliminary results from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) and the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) on the international investment position and external debt for Q1 2018, including asset and liability balances and sectoral distributions.
  21. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe IMF and Its 2022 Report on the Palestinian EconomyExamines the IMF team's August 2022 assessment of the West Bank and Gaza Strip economy, covering growth, unemployment, fiscal deficits, public debt, inflation risks, and proposed reforms.
  22. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicA Stroke of the Pen in Washington... and the Currency's Decline in KhartoumThe article examines how partial US sanctions relief in October 2017—lifting Treasury trade restrictions while Sudan remained on the US Department of State list of State Sponsors of Terrorism—has affected Sudan’s economy, helping trigger currency devaluations, a black market for dollars, rising inflation and shortages of foreign exchange.
  23. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicExternal and Domestic Indebtedness in Jordan during the First Half of 2018This article examines Jordan’s public debt and fiscal performance in the first half of 2018, drawing on Ministry of Finance disclosures about revenues, expenditures, budget deficits, and debt levels.
  24. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicThe Road of Plundering Peoples' Wealth: Switzerland's StoryThe article examines how Swiss neutrality and banking secrecy have made Switzerland a destination for funds deposited by autocratic rulers, and outlines the legal and procedural difficulties in tracing and returning those assets.
  25. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicSaudi Aramco and the Rules of Engagement in Financial MarketsThe article examines Saudi Aramco’s planned partial privatization and the debate over where and how to list a 5% share offering. It outlines valuation disputes, concerns about disclosure and national-security risks, and implications for the Tadawul and global exchanges.