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Sharp Decline in Global Oil Prices Amid Expectations of Shipping Lane Breakthroughs

Global energy markets witnessed a noticeable and sharp decline in oil prices, with Brent crude futures plunging by more than $14 to settle near the $94 per barrel mark. This sudden drop is driven by t...

US Inflation Rises to 3.3 Percent, Disrupting the Federal Reserve's Monetary Calculations

US economic data delivered an unpleasant surprise to the markets following the announcement that the annual inflation rate climbed to 3.3% last March, placing the Federal Reserve in a highly critical...

Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Kick Off in Washington to Discuss Growth Challenges

The eyes of the entire world are turning toward Washington, D.C., as the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank commence amid highly complex global economic conditi...

Iraqi Concerns Over Repercussions of New US Sanctions on Tehran

The Iraqi government and the Central Bank of Iraq are exploring urgent mechanisms to avoid the fallout from the new package of US economic sanctions imposed on Iran. Concerns in Baghdad are focused on...

Iraq Takes Steady Steps Towards Joining the World Trade Organization (WTO)

A high-level Iraqi delegation chaired a new round of negotiations in Geneva aimed at accelerating Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization as a full member. The Iraqi delegation discussed the...

Central Bank of Iraq Launches New Measures to Stabilize the Iraqi Dinar

The Central Bank of Iraq announced today a third package of banking facilities aimed at controlling the exchange rate of the Dinar against the Dollar in parallel markets. These measures include expand...

Iraq Moves to Increase Oil Exports Following Exemption from Strait of Hormuz Restrictions

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil reported in a brief statement that it is practically planning to accelerate its oil exports through southern ports after Baghdad officially received a special exemption from...

Iraq Moves to Increase Southern Oil Exports by 120,000 Barrels Per Day

In a calculated move to strengthen its export position and meet growing demand, Iraq intends to increase its oil exports from southern ports by 120,000 barrels per day, primarily targeting major Asian...

Oil Prices Record Noticeable Jumps with Escalating Regional Tensions

Global oil markets have witnessed a significant and rapid rise over the past two days due to growing fears of vital supply disruptions through strategic waterways in the Middle East. Observers believe...

Central Bank of Iraq Announces New Measures to Strengthen the Dinar's Value

The Central Bank of Iraq has issued a new package of instructions aimed at regulating the foreign exchange market and limiting the fluctuations of the dollar against the dinar. The measures include fa...

Global Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Anticipation of Upcoming OPEC+ Decisions

Global oil markets witnessed a state of relative stability in recent trading, with Brent crude prices holding above $80 per barrel. This calm comes as investors await the next OPEC+ meeting, amid expe...

Three-Dimensional Impacts: Iraqi Oil, Iranian Sanctions, and US Policy

In an analysis published by Tigris Point News, the complex impact of US policies on regional oil markets is highlighted, as Iraq's plans to increase exports and expand its market share intertwine with...