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22:28

DID THE CBI REALLY FREEZE IRAQ’S PARALLEL DOLLAR MARKET?

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2026/10/12

I searched specifically for the announcement shared with me, including Arabic-language searches for variations of: https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2026/10/did-iraqi-central-bank-really-announce.html - “Central Bank of Iraq” - “suspending publication of exchange rates” - “parallel market” - “freezing the parallel market” - “suspending publication of dollar rates” I could not find a current official CBI announcement using that language. What makes this particularly interesting is that the CBI has

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33:33

IRAQ WANTS THE DINAR USED EVERYWHERE

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2026/10/11

A new Iraqi government policy is putting the Iraqi dinar back at the center of domestic commerce. Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, an adviser to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, says there is a government direction to adopt the Iraqi dinar for transactions within Iraq, in accordance with the country's existing legal framework. The announcement comes only days after Iraq implemented a new exchange-rate structure. Beginning October 7, 2026, the Central Bank of Iraq set: 💵 1,500 IQD per USD — dollar purchase

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35:20

1,520 IQD IS NOW OFFICIAL Iraq Has Another Big Move...

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2026/10/09

Iraq has officially entered a new exchange-rate era. My FX Buddies Blog Beginning October 7, 2026, the Central Bank of Iraq adopted a new exchange-rate structure: • 1,500 IQD per USD — dollar purchase price from the Ministry of Finance • 1,510 IQD per USD — dollar sale price to banks • 1,520 IQD per USD — cash dollar sale price to the public The Central Bank says the change was made because of current economic and financial conditions and following a recommendation from the Council of Ministers

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13:31

Iraq's Central Bank says it's official! 1500 dinars...

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2026/10/07

The dollar is rising wildly in Iraqi stock markets. My FX Buddies Blog The government raised the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar. The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar has skyrocketed. The government said the decision came after an emergency presentation from the finance minister and the central bank governor. The exchange rate in Baghdad is 185, Erbil 180, and Sulaymaniyah 170. The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar has risen dramatically and at varying

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36:58

1500 DINARS PER $1? IRAQ'S 2027 BUDGET COULD CHANGE...

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2026/10/06

A major exchange-rate figure has appeared in Iraq's 2027 federal budget draft: 150,000 Iraqi dinars per $100. https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2026/10/1500-dinars-per-1-iraqs-2027-budget.html According to Iraqi MP Dilan Ghafoor, the draft budget uses this exchange-rate figure and projects that the adjustment could add approximately 20 trillion dinars to government revenues, bringing the estimated budget to around 218 trillion dinars. But there is an important catch: This is NOT yet a final approved

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34:39

IRAQ'S DINAR WAITING ON THE BUDGET - What Happens Next?

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2026/10/05

Is the Iraqi dinar stuck in a narrow trading range? https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2026/10/iraqs-dinar-waiting-on-budget-what.html Iraqi economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi says the dollar-to-dinar exchange rate in Iraq's parallel market could remain relatively stable during the next stage, with fluctuations potentially limited to around 2% up or down. Al-Marsoumi describes the situation as the dinar being in a “tunnel,” with the market waiting for greater clarity about Iraq's upcoming budget and the

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34:28

IRAQ FINALLY CLARIFIES THE ZERO REMOVAL STORY - No...

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2026/10/04

Iraq has issued a new clarification about the possibility of removing zeros from the Iraqi dinar-and the wording matters. My FX Buddies Blog A government source says that discussing or studying a proposal to remove zeros does not mean it has been approved or that implementation has begun. The issue remains in an initial discussion and evaluation phase, with no decision or implementation date announced. The government source also explained that, in principle, removing zeros would mean expressing

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41:36

THE U.S. SOLDIERS LEAVE IRAQ - But American Companies...

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2026/10/04

The U.S.-Iraq relationship is entering a major transition. Link to My FX Buddies Blog The U.S.-led international coalition's military mission in Iraq is scheduled to conclude at the end of September 2026, marking the end of a major chapter in the two countries' relationship. Iraqi officials have described September 30 as the fixed deadline for the conclusion of the coalition's military presence. But while the military relationship is changing, the economic relationship has been expanding. During

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29:30

MORE IRAQI OIL, LESS REVENUE? The Dollar Problem...

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2026/09/28

Iraq's oil exports are recovering—but the economics behind those exports are becoming much more complicated. https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2026/09/iraq-between-oil-and-dollar.html Iraq's Oil Ministry said September crude exports were averaging about 2.6 million barrels per day, significantly above the levels seen during the worst disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. But there's a critical distinction between how much oil Iraq exports and how much revenue Iraq actually receives from

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33:59

U.S. DOLLARS HEADED TO IRAQ AGAIN - Why This Matters

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2026/09/27

MORE U.S. CASH DOLLARS ARE COMING TO IRAQ. https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2026/09/us-dollars-headed-to-iraq-again-why.html Iraq's government says a new shipment of U.S. dollar banknotes will arrive in the country in the coming days following understandings reached between Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi's government and the United States. Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said the continuation of cash-dollar shipments is intended to help meet legitimate foreign-currency needs. According to the

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32:48

AMERICAN BANKS IN IRAQ? Ali-Z Calls for a New...

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2026/09/25

AMERICAN BANKS AND IRAQ ARE TALKING AND THE SUBJECT IS BANKING REFORM. My FX Buddies Link Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is calling for stronger cooperation between Iraq and American financial institutions following a roundtable in New York involving representatives of American banks and financial institutions, Iraqi banks, and economic and financial officials. According to the Iraqi Prime Minister's Media Office, al-Zaidi said Iraq is entering a new phase of economic, financial, and banking reform.

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37:45

The Dollar Enters Iraq’s 2027 Budget Debate What...

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2026/09/24

Iraq's 2027 budget is moving toward Parliament — and the exchange rate is now part of the discussion. 🇮🇶💵My FX Buddies Blog Iraq's Parliamentary Finance Committee is preparing for the expected arrival of the 2027 federal budget draft on October 15, according to committee members and other Iraqi reporting. One of the major numbers being discussed is a potential budget deficit of approximately 65 trillion Iraqi dinars. Finance Committee member Ikhlas Al-Dulaimi said the committee will examine

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35:05

IRAQ’S BIG ECONOMIC QUESTION: Who is Running the...

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2026/09/23

Who is running Iraq’s economy — and is there one coordinated economic plan? https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2026/09/iraqs-big-economic-question-who-is.html A new September 22 report raises questions about how Iraq is managing some of its most important economic files, including banking reform, liquidity, dollar access, foreign transfers, government spending and the exchange market. The article quotes an economic source who argues that the issue is not simply whether individual decisions are right or

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35:50

Iraq at a Turning Point? Rubio Meets Iraq PM

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2026/09/22

U.S. troops are preparing to leave Iraq — and Secretary of State Marco Rubio has now met https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2026/09/iraq-at-turning-point-rubio-meets-iraq.html with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in New York.The meeting comes just days before the scheduled September 30 departure of the remaining U.S. troops from Iraq. But there's another major deadline happening at the same time. Iraq's government is pushing armed groups toward a process of bringing weapons under state control. Prime

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36:02

FINALLY! CBI SPEAKS on Iraq’s Rising Dollar Here’s...

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2026/09/20

FINALLY — THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ HAS SPOKEN. 🇮🇶💵 https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2026/09/finally-cbi-speaks-on-iraqs-rising.html As the dollar continues to rise in Iraq's local markets, the Central Bank of Iraq has issued a direct statement addressing what's happening. And the CBI is making an important claim: Iraq has sufficient foreign reserves to meet foreign-currency demand. So if the Central Bank says there are enough dollars available, why is the dollar exchange rate continuing to rise in

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26:19

IRAQI DINAR: Dollar Nears 160,000! What Is Happening?

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2026/09/18

The Iraqi dollar market is moving higher again, with the parallel-market rate in Baghdad approaching 160,000 Iraqi dinars per $100. My FX Buddies Blog On Thursday morning, September 17, Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges opened at approximately 158,850 dinars per $100, up from 157,250 at the start of Wednesday's trading. At Baghdad currency exchange offices, the reported selling price reached approximately 159,250 dinars per $100, while the buying price was around 158,250. And the increase has

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39:25

No More Paper Iraqi Dinar? Iraq Expert Reveals...

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2026/09/16

Could Iraq eventually move away from paper currency altogether? https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2026/09/iraqs-radical-dinar-proposal-abolish.html A new proposal from Iraqi economic expert Safwan Qusay is putting an extraordinary idea into the currency and banking debate: instead of removing zeros or simply issuing larger denominations, Iraq could move toward electronic payment cards and eventually eliminate paper currency. Qusay argues that Iraq has approximately 106 trillion dinars issued, with around

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23:53

Iraq’s Dollar Dinar Gap at 25,000 CBI Claims a New...

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2026/09/15

Iraq’s Central Bank may be preparing another major step to narrow the gap between the My FX Buddies Blog link official dollar exchange rate and the price being charged in the parallel market. According to sources cited by the Independent Press Agency, the Central Bank is considering measures to create a more disciplined and unified dollar-selling price through licensed exchange companies and authorized outlets. And one figure is getting attention: 1,320 Iraqi dinars per dollar. But what does

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38:13

The Dinar, Oil Money & the Dollar: Iraq Faces a Major...

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2026/09/13

Could changes to Iraq’s relationship with the US Federal Reserve put pressure on the Iraqi dinar? https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2026/09/big-warning-for-iraq-could-losing-us.html New warnings from Iraqi economic experts are raising important questions about what could happen if Iraq were to move away from the current US financial protection surrounding its oil revenues and reserves. The experts quoted in this report say Iraq could theoretically manage its oil revenues and reserves without American

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19:10

IRAQ'S BANKING REVOLUTION: IRAQ Has 81 Banks... So...

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2026/09/12

IRAQ HAS ABOUT 81 BANKING INSTITUTIONS... BUT WHERE IS ITS GLOBAL BANKING POWER? https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2026/09/iraqs-banking-revolution-iraq-has-81.html Iraq has a large number of banks and financial institutions operating inside the country. According to this report, the banking network includes government banks, local commercial banks, Islamic banks, foreign bank branches, and representative offices. But the big question isn't simply: How many banks does Iraq have? The bigger question

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