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Warnings of Interferences Undermining Financial Independence and Depleting Monetary Reserves

Economic researchers have warned against the repercussions of political interference in the management of the state's financial policy, noting a decline in the executive authorities' independence to m...

Parliamentary Move to Enact the Borrowing and Grants Law to Secure Public Expenditures

The Parliamentary Finance Committee is moving toward enacting the draft Borrowing and Grants Law amid the absence of a general budget law. This step aims to provide the necessary legal framework to se...

Decline in Gold Prices and Notable Stability in Dollar Exchange Rates in Iraqi Markets

Financial and jewelry markets in Iraq witnessed a decline in gold prices, stepping down from their recent peak levels as investors await decisions from global central banks regarding monetary policies...

Foiling an Attempt to Smuggle $226,000 at Kirkuk Airport

The General Commission of Customs announced the foiling of an attempt to smuggle two hundred and twenty-six thousand US dollars, which was in the possession of a traveler at the Kirkuk Airport customs...

Gold Prices Drop to Multi-Month Lows Amid Expectations of Tightened Monetary Policy

Gold prices witnessed a significant decline, reaching multi-month lows, pressured by rising US Treasury yields and persistent inflation concerns, which have strengthened expectations of central banks...

Gold Prices Continue Upward Trend Amid Global Anticipation of Monetary Policy Updates and Diplomatic Developments

Precious metals markets recorded a notable increase in gold prices for the fifth consecutive session, driven by optimistic expectations regarding recent diplomatic developments on the international st...

G7 Discusses Economic Repercussions of Regional Conflicts and Calls for Intensified International Support

Finance ministers and central bank governors of the G7 countries discussed the economic repercussions of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, amid calls for international financial institutions,...

Parliamentary Finance Committee Reassures Employees: Your Salaries Are Secured

The Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed that employees' salaries are secured and the budget is pending the formation of the government, while indicating that Iraq needs more than seven trillion...

Al-Zaidi Affirms to Al-Alaq the Necessity of Maintaining Economic Stability in Iraq

Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi affirmed today (Thursday, April 30, 2026) to Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq the importance of maintaining economic stability in Iraq. The Prime Minister'...

Baghdad and Erbil Reach Preliminary Agreement on Oil Exports via Turkish Ceyhan Port

An informed government source reported today that the federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government have reached a preliminary agreement that paves the way for resuming crude oil...

Dollar Exchange Rate in Iraq Stabilizes at 1310 Dinars Within 2026 Budget

The Central Bank of Iraq continues to adopt the official exchange rate at 1310 dinars per US dollar within the 2026 budget, according to current session transactions. This stability comes amid the Cen...

Dollar Exchange Rate Stabilizes at 1,310 Dinars in Iraq's Official Transactions

The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Thursday, April 23, 2026, that the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the Iraqi dinar remained stable at 1,310 dinars per dollar, within the framework of th...