Israel's main stock market index, the TA-125, fell to 2746 points on June 9, 2025, losing 0.21% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.86% and is up 40.16% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Israel. Israel Stock Market (TA-125) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

Russia's main stock market index, the MOEX, fell to 2788 points on June 6, 2025, losing 2.39% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.58% and is down 13.76% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Russia. Russia Stock Market Index MOEX CFD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

The Long Depression was, by a large margin, the longest-lasting recession in U.S. history. It began in the U.S. with the Panic of 1873, and lasted for over five years. This depression was the largest in a series of recessions at the turn of the 20th century, which proved to be a period of overall stagnation as the U.S. financial markets failed to keep pace with industrialization and changes in monetary policy. Great Depression The Great Depression, however, is widely considered to have been the most severe recession in U.S. history. Following the Wall Street Crash in 1929, the country's economy collapsed, wages fell and a quarter of the workforce was unemployed. It would take almost four years for recovery to begin. Additionally, U.S. expansion and integration in international markets allowed the depression to become a global event, which became a major catalyst in the build up to the Second World War. Decreasing severity When comparing recessions before and after the Great Depression, they have generally become shorter and less frequent over time. Only three recessions in the latter period have lasted more than one year. Additionally, while there were 12 recessions between 1880 and 1920, there were only six recessions between 1980 and 2020. The most severe recession in recent years was the financial crisis of 2007 (known as the Great Recession), where irresponsible lending policies and lack of government regulation allowed for a property bubble to develop and become detached from the economy over time, this eventually became untenable and the bubble burst. Although the causes of both the Great Depression and Great Recession were similar in many aspects, economists have been able to use historical evidence to try and predict, prevent, or limit the impact of future recessions.

The global war tourism industry is gaining momentum as historical battle sites, war museums, and conflict zones draw visitors seeking immersive historical experiences. Leading operators focus on curating interactive battlefield tours, developing augmented reality experiences, and integrating heritage preservation efforts into their business models.

Key Players	Industry Share (%) 2025
Top 3 (Battlefield Tours International, War History Expeditions, Conflict Heritage Travel)	45%
Regional Operators (Normandy War Memorial Tours, Cu Chi Battlefield Expeditions, Eastern Front Heritage Tours)	30%
Emerging & Niche Brands (War Relic Adventures, Forgotten Frontlines Travel, Armored History Expeditions)	20%
Independent Operators (Specialized War Tourism)	5%

Increasing demand for advanced defense technologies and rising geopolitical tensions will propel the industry to be an even more dominant force in the coming years. Between 2025 and 2035, the electronic warfare market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5%, from a valuation of USD 20.7 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 35.8 billion by 2035.

Metrics	Values
Industry Size (2025E)	USD 20.7 billion
Industry Value (2035F)	USD 35.8 billion
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	5.5%

Contract & Deals Analysis – Electronic Warfare Market

Company	Contract Value (USD Million)
Lockheed Martin	Approx. USD 120 – USD 130
BAE Systems	Approx. USD 100 – USD 110
Raytheon Technologies	Approx. USD 90 – USD 100
Northrop Grumman	Approx. USD 110 – USD 120

Country-Wise Outlook

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
USA	9.7
China	10.3
Germany	8.9
Japan	9.2
India	10.5
Australia	8.8

Competitive Outlook

Company Name	Estimated Market Share (%)
Northrop Grumman	20-25%
Lockheed Martin	15-20%
BAE Systems	10-15%
Raytheon Technologies	8-12%
Thales Group	5-10%
L3Harris Technologies	4-8%
Other Companies (combined)	30-38%

On October 29, 1929, the U.S. experienced the most devastating stock market crash in it's history. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 set in motion the Great Depression, which lasted for twelve years and affected virtually all industrialized countries. In the United States, GDP fell to it's lowest recorded level of just 57 billion U.S dollars in 1933, before rising again shortly before the Second World War. After the war, GDP fluctuated, but it increased gradually until the Great Recession in 2008. Real GDP Real GDP allows us to compare GDP over time, by adjusting all figures for inflation. In this case, all numbers have been adjusted to the value of the US dollar in FY2012. While GDP rose every year between 1946 and 2008, when this is adjusted for inflation it can see that the real GDP dropped at least once in every decade except the 1960s and 2010s. The Great Recession Apart from the Great Depression, and immediately after WWII, there have been two times where both GDP and real GDP dropped together. The first was during the Great Recession, which lasted from December 2007 until June 2009 in the US, although its impact was felt for years after this. After the collapse of the financial sector in the US, the government famously bailed out some of the country's largest banking and lending institutions. Since recovery began in late 2009, US GDP has grown year-on-year, and reached 21.4 trillion dollars in 2019. The coronavirus pandemic and the associated lockdowns then saw GDP fall again, for the first time in a decade. As economic recovery from the pandemic has been compounded by supply chain issues, inflation, and rising global geopolitical instability, it remains to be seen what the future holds for the U.S. economy.

The U.S. dollar was the most common currency in foreign exchange reserves in 2023, comprising more than three times the amount of the euro in global reserves that year. This total peaked in 2015, partly due to the strength of the dollar during the Eurozone crisis. The share of the U.S. dollar has lost since to the Japanese yen and euro, as well as other currencies. Why do foreign exchange reserves matter? When countries with different currencies export goods, they must agree on a currency for payment. As a result, countries hold currency reserves worth trillions of U.S. dollars. After World War II, the U.S. dollar itself became the international currency in the Bretton Woods Agreement and is thus the most common currency for international payments. The United States Treasury is also seen by most as risk-free, giving the country a low-risk premium. For this reason, countries hold U.S. dollars in reserve because the currency holds value relatively well eventually. China and currency reserves Since 2016, the International Monetary Fund has included the Chinese renminbi (yuan) as part of the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket. This decision recognized the influence of the renminbi as a reserve currency, particularly in several Asian countries. China also holds significant foreign exchange reserves itself, funded by its large positive trade balance.

Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8516 points on June 6, 2025, losing 0.27% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.13% and is up 8.34% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. Australia Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

Ukraine's main stock market index, the PFTS, closed flat at 505 points on June 6, 2025. Over the past month, the index has remained flat, though it remains 0.31% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Ukraine. Ukraine Stock Market (PFTS) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

In 2024, the price of natural gas in Europe reached 11 constant U.S. dollars per million British thermal units, compared with 2.2 U.S. dollars in the U.S. This was a notable decrease compared to the previous year, which had seen a steep increase in prices due to an energy supply shortage exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war. Since 1980, natural gas prices have typically been higher in Europe than in the United States and are expected to remain so for the coming two years. This is due to the U.S. being a significantly larger natural gas producer than Europe. What is natural gas and why is it gaining ground in the energy market? Natural gas is commonly burned in power plants with combustion turbines that generate electricity or used as a heating fuel. Given the fact that the world’s energy demand continues to grow, natural gas was seen by some industry leaders as an acceptable "bridge-fuel" to overcome the use of more emission-intensive energy sources such as coal. Subsequently, natural gas has become the main fuel for electricity generation in the U.S., while the global gas power generation share has reached over 22 percent. How domestic production shapes U.S. natural gas prices The combination of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) and horizontal drilling can be regarded as one of the oil and gas industry’s biggest breakthroughs in decades, with the U.S. being the largest beneficiary. This technology has helped the industry release unprecedented quantities of gas from deposits, mainly shale and tar sands that were previously thought either inaccessible or uneconomic. It is forecast that U.S. shale gas production could reach 36 trillion cubic feet in 2050, up from 1.77 trillion cubic feet in 2000.

The USD/RUB exchange rate rose to 79.3100 on June 9, 2025, up 0.58% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Russian Ruble has strengthened 2.09%, and is up by 10.43% over the last 12 months. Russian Ruble - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

Economic Optimism Index in the United States increased to 49.20 points in June from 47.90 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The USD/SYP exchange rate was unchanged at 13,005.0000 on June 5, 2025. Over the past month, the Syrian Pound has remained flat, but it's down by 0.03% over the last 12 months. Syrian Pound - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.