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Iraqi news mostly regarding movement in the process of them increasing the value of their currency the Iraqi Dinar.

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00:25:22

Central Bank Presents Dollar Reform Plan to U.S. Does...

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2026/02/06

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq met with the U.S. link to My FX Buddies Blog Chargé d’Affaires to present Iraq’s reform plan for regulating dollar sales and foreign transfers. The United States praised the Central Bank’s progress and confirmed continued support through the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve.This update highlights growing financial cooperation between Iraq and the U.S., and the role of banking reform in achieving long-term economic and political stability.If you'd

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00:31:22

From dollar to dinar... Exchange rate policy confuses

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2026/02/05

Iraq’s Central Bank has sparked major controversy after link to My FX Buddies Blog ordering oil contractors to receive payments in Iraqi dinars instead of US dollars.Economic experts warn this policy could cause massive financial losses for Iraqi oil subcontractors, threaten over 50,000 jobs, and disrupt operations across the oil sector.In this video, we break down:If you'd like to Support the channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:34:51

Iraq Curbs Currency Manipulation And Mailiki's Withdrawl

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2026/02/04

Iraq has launched a nationwide security campaign tolink to My FX Buddies Blog curb dollar speculation and stabilize the foreign exchange market. Security forces, in coordination with the Central Bank, are targeting unlicensed exchange shops and individuals accused of manipulating currency rates in Baghdad and several provinces.Authorities say these measures aim to control the parallel market, protect citizens from rising food prices, and restore confidence in the Iraqi dinar. Over 90 people have

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00:24:04

Is Washington Obligated to Financially Assist Iraq's...

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2026/02/03

Amid growing fears of sanctions and economic pressure, Iraqi link to My FX Buddies Blog legal experts are pointing to a binding legal framework that could significantly limit Washington’s options.Iraqi legal expert and political analyst Ali Al-Tamimi says the Strategic Framework Agreement signed in 2008 obligates the United States to provide economic and social assistance to Iraq — and legally constrains the imposition of sanctions.According to Al-Tamimi, Articles 27 and 28 of the agreement commit

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00:32:55

Washington Rejects Maliki — Is the Iraqi Dinar Now at...

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2026/02/02

Political tensions are once again colliding with Iraq’s fragile economy. link to My FX Buddies Blog As the Coordination Framework insists on nominating Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister, warnings are growing over American rejection, potential sanctions, and the economic fallout that could directly impact the Iraqi dinar.Political voices inside Iraq warn that Washington’s opposition cannot be dismissed lightly. Analysts caution that ignoring the U.S. position could lead to:If you'd like to

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00:23:09

Iraqi economist reveals urgent solutions to address...

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2026/02/01

Iraq’s financial crisis is now directly impacting employee salaries, link to My FX Buddies Blograising serious concerns about liquidity, budgeting, and economic stability.Economic expert Ahmed Al-Tamimi warns that the ongoing delay in salary payments is not a temporary cash issue, but the result of years of structural imbalances — including near-total reliance on oil revenues, weak non-oil income, and mounting pressure on the general budget.If you'd like to Support the channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:16:02

From 1300 to 1400? A New Exchange Rate Plan Emerges

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2026/02/01

A new proposal is emerging around Iraq’s official exchange rate — and it link to My FX Buddies Blog A Special Editioncould have major budget implications.Financial and economic expert Haider Al-Sheikh says there is a proposal to adjust the official dollar exchange rate against the Iraqi dinar as a way to confront mounting economic pressure and boost state revenues.According to Al-Sheikh, the idea involves raising the official exchange rate from 1,300 dinars per dollar to 1,400, a move that could

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00:37:50

The Roadmap to Breaking Iraq’s Financial Bondage to...

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2026/01/31

For more than two decades, Iraq’s oil revenues have remained link to My FX Buddies Blogunder strict financial oversight — not because the money doesn’t belong to Iraq, but because of legal, political, and historical constraints tied to the U.S. Federal Reserve.Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi has outlined a detailed roadmap for freeing Iraqi funds from this grip, arguing that the current system is no longer justified by the conditions that originally created it.According to Al-Marsoumi, the United

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00:37:50

Time to Raise The Iraqi Dinar Rate? Who says so?

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2026/01/30

The Iraqi dinar is no longer just a currency -it has become a pressure point in a much larger political and economic struggle. Link to My FX Buddies BlogAnalysts argue that Iraq’s exchange-rate crisis reflects the deep fragility of a rentier, oil-dependent economy, where the dollar has shifted from a medium of trade into a tool of political influence. What once appeared as routine market volatility is now widely viewed as a reflection of mounting tension between Baghdad and Washington.Economic

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00:41:34

$100 Jumps 8,000 Iraqi Dinars in Days — Panic Hits...

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2026/01/28

Fear has taken hold of Iraq’s currency markets. link to My FX Buddies BlogThe Iraqi dinar continued its sharp decline on Tuesday, with the exchange rate for $100 rising to 157,000 dinars in Erbil — up from 149,000 dinars just one day earlier. Currency traders say the rapid move reflects widespread public concern and a growing rush to hold U.S. dollars instead of the local currency.According to Tahsin Khushnaw, a currency exchange office owner in Erbil, the balance inside exchange shops has flipped

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00:31:28

Iraq’s Currency Shaken as Washington Applies...

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2026/01/27

Iraq’s currency stress is no longer a local issue — it’s unfolding alongside a powerful global signal. link to My FX Buddies BlogOn Monday, the Iraqi dinar weakened sharply, reaching 151,500 dinars per $100, as tightening electronic transfer procedures and escalating political pressure from Washington collided in the local market. Exchange officials warned that the rate could slide further toward 153,000 per $100 as demand for dollars continues to outpace supply.If you'd like to Support the

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00:29:56

Officially, the Coordination Framework nominates...

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2026/01/25

A Return That Divides Iraq: Maliki Nominated for Prime Ministerlink to My FX Buddies Blog Iraq’s political scene has entered a decisive and highly sensitive phase.The Coordination Framework has officially announced the nomination of Nouri Kamel al-Maliki for the position of Prime Minister, presenting him as the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc following an expanded leadership meeting.In its statement, the Framework said the decision was made by majority vote, citing al-Maliki’s political

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00:24:52

$100 Billion in Iraqi Money Sits at the U.S. Federal...

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2026/01/24

A staggering figure has re-entered the conversation around link to My FX Buddies Blog postIraq’s financial management: more than $100 billion in savings held at the U.S. Federal Reserve.Economic expert Duraid Al-Anzi says Iraq should never have faced a financial crisis given its oil revenues — arguing that repeated warnings to use conservative oil price assumptions in national budgets were ignored.According to Al-Anzi, Iraqi authorities were advised not to base budgets on high oil prices and instead

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00:35:17

Banks Break Trust — And Iraqi Dinar Starts Disappearing

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2026/01/23

A growing liquidity crisis in Iraq may be driven by something far more basic than policy — trust. link to My FX Buddies BlogEconomic expert Salam al-Zubaidi is warning that some state-owned banks are worsening the country’s cash hoarding problem by altering profit terms on deposits, reducing returns for citizens, and violating original agreements with depositors.According to Al-Zubaidi, many depositors are reporting that profits paid by banks no longer match the conditions initially agreed upon

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00:30:47

Iraq Advances Banking Reform Building Global-Ready...

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2026/01/21

Iraq’s banking reform isn’t happening overnight — link to My FX Buddies Blog but the groundwork is being built deliberately, strategically, and with global alignment in mind.The Board of Directors of the Center for Banking Studies, under the supervision of the Central Bank of Iraq, recently reviewed progress on activating international partnerships aimed at strengthening Iraq’s banking sector and supporting long-term reform.According to Mustafa Munir, Director General of the Center, the 2025

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00:31:35

This Photo Sparked Questions Worldwide — What’s Being...

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2026/01/20

A single image has ignited widespread debate — and raised more questions than answers. link to My FX Buddies BlogIraq’s special envoy to the United States, Mark Savaya, shared a photo from his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump that quickly went viral. The reason wasn’t the meeting itself — but a striking detail sitting in plain view on the table.An Iraqi coin bearing the image of former President Saddam Hussein appeared prominently during the meeting, triggering intense speculation across

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00:28:55

1,300 Dinars Locked In… But What Happens in 2026?

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2026/01/19

Iraq’s economic picture is sending two very different signals.⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠On one hand, the government is moving to anchor stability. On the other, analysts warn that unresolved pressures are being pushed into 2026.According to Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Iraq’s exchange rate policy is not arbitrary but the result of coordinated agreement between monetary and fiscal authorities — including the Central Bank of Iraq and the Ministry of Finance.If

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00:30:02

Why Washington Is Rethinking Iraq’s Banking System

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2026/01/17

Washington is no longer just watching Iraq’s financial system — it’s preparing to act. link to My FX Buddies Blog According to new statements by the U.S. President’s Special Envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, the United States is moving toward a comprehensive review of suspicious financial transactions in Iraq, with targeted sanctions expected against entities and networks accused of undermining financial integrity.If you'd like to Support the channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:26:03

From 4,000 to 900 Dinars: How a Fatwa Changed the...

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2026/01/16

A major shift is unfolding inside Iraq’s exchange markets.link to My FX Buddies BlogIn Erbil, the price difference between the so-called “blue” and “white” U.S. dollars has dropped sharply — from nearly 4,000 dinars to just 900 — following a religious ruling prohibiting discrimination between dollar denominations.According to statements made to Kurdistan 24, market representatives confirmed that the change occurred immediately after a fatwa was issued by the Supreme Council for Fatwas, declaring

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00:32:22

Iraq Moves to Strengthen Its Global Financial Reputation

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2026/01/15

Iraq is taking deliberate steps to strengthen its position in the global financial system. link to My FX Buddies Blog In this important development, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, chaired a high-level meeting with global consulting firm Oliver Wyman to discuss concrete mechanisms for improving Iraq’s sovereign and credit ratings.The meeting brought together the National Team for Improving the Credit Rating and the Technical Committee for Sovereign Rating, with the

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