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Iraq’s Financial Reality: Bankruptcy, Delayed Pensions & A Fragile Future


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Iraq’s financial crisis is no longer a prediction — it’s a reality.
link to My FX Buddies Blog This episode dives deep into the numbers and the human impact behind Iraq’s near-empty treasury. With 99.2% of oil revenues going to salaries, there is virtually no room left for investment, development, or economic growth.

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  • Why Iraq’s 3-year budget has no real cover beyond oil prices

  • How retirees and government workers are feeling the crisis firsthand

  • Why this is more than a short-term cashflow issue — it’s a structural crisis

  • What experts are saying must happen to prevent a total collapse

📊 This is a wake-up call for policymakers, investors, and citizens who rely on Iraq’s fragile rentier economy.

🎧 Listen now as we unpack the data, connect the dots, and discuss whether Iraq can break free from its oil dependency before the next global shock.

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