Iraq is taking another calculated step to relieve pressure on

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the national currency — not through short-term fixes, but through long-term debt and financing reform.

On January 12, 2026, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met with representatives of the global advisory firm Oliver Wyman, alongside the Minister of Finance, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, and senior economic advisors.

The discussions focused on rescheduling public debt, improving borrowing costs, and managing both internal and external obligations in a way that supports currency stability, economic growth, and Iraq’s financial reputation.

Officials emphasized that easing pressure on the dinar requires structural financial management, realistic budgeting, and medium-term strategies — not reactive measures.

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📌 Topics covered:
• Why debt management affects the dinar
• How borrowing costs influence currency pressure
• Why Oliver Wyman was brought in
• Medium-term strategies vs short-term fixes
• Protecting Iraq’s financial reputation
• Linking debt reform to economic growth

📺 This is quiet reform — but it has powerful long-term implications.

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As dollar exchange rates in Iraq’s parallel markets briefly

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surged toward 149,000 dinars per 100 dollars, fears of inflation quickly resurfaced.
But according to monetary officials and recent data, those fears are not materializing.

In this episode, we explain how coordinated fiscal and monetary policies are absorbing the shock — and why Iraq’s economy now has structural buffers that didn’t exist in the past.

With the 2026 budget locking the official exchange rate at 1,300 dinars, and with customs and trade fully digitized, the state has effectively insulated basic goods, imports, and consumer prices from black-market volatility.

Officials at the Central Bank of Iraq stress that the recent spike was technical and temporary — tied to customs pre-clearance reforms — not a sign of monetary weakness.

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• Why the 1300 budget rate matters
• How the official FX pipeline works (1300 → 1310 → 1320)
• Why inflation has not followed dollar noise
• The role of ASYCUDA in reducing illicit demand
• Why parallel markets no longer drive prices

📺 This is policy working quietly — not panic spreading loudly.

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Iraq is quietly accelerating its move away from dollar dependence. link to My FX Buddies Blog

In this episode, we break down new conditions set by the Central Bank of Iraq for Iraqi banks that want to trade in foreign currencies other than the US dollar, including the euro, Chinese yuan, and UAE dirham.

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📌 Topics covered:
• Why Iraq is expanding beyond the dollar
• The new capital requirement (300–400 billion dinars)
• Liquidity standards (LCR & NSFR explained simply)
• Ownership disclosure and transparency rules
• How sanctions reshaped Iraq’s banking system
• What this signals about Iraq’s long-term strategy

📺 This isn’t about speed — it’s about credibility and control.

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Anger is rising across Iraq as merchants protest new taxes

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and higher customs tariffs, warning that the measures are crippling businesses and squeezing purchasing power.

In this video, we break down what’s happening on the ground, why traders are cancelling orders, and why prices are starting to feel heavier for everyday Iraqis. We also explain why the government chose this moment to tighten fiscal policy — amid falling oil prices, rising public spending, and pressure to reduce the budget deficit.

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📌 Topics covered:
• Why Iraq raised taxes and customs tariffs
• How oil price weakness is forcing fiscal change
• What merchants are protesting — with real numbers
• Who feels the pain first during reform cycles
• How this ties into Iraq’s broader stability strategy

📺 Reform is never silent — understanding it matters.

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The Central Banks price has been in effect since February 2023, explaining that it is related to the link to My FX Buddies The Iraqi government and the Central Bank have officially adopted an exchange rate of 1,300 dinars per US dollar in the draft 2026 federal budget — and the reaction has been swift.But is this a setback… or a calculated monetary signal?If you'd like to Support the channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, we break down what the 1300 rate actually represents, why it was chosen, and how it fits into Iraq’s broader fiscal and monetary coordination strategy. According to government officials, this move reflects confidence in foreign reserves, a commitment to price stability, and a clear separation between fiscal funding and monetary tools.Economic advisor Mazhar Muhammad Saleh explains that this is not about financing deficits through the exchange rate — but about discipline, credibility, and inflation control.📌 Topics covered:• Why the 1300 rate appears in the 2026 budget• What this signals to markets (and what it doesn’t)• Monetary independence vs fiscal pressure• Inflation expectations and reserve strength• Why budgets ≠ future valuation paths📺 This is a moment for clarity — not emotion.Thanks for Watching! Following Iraq’s Story — Don’t Give Up 💰🔥

The Iraqi exchange market has experienced noticeable dollar

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fluctuations in recent days — but is this a warning sign, or part of a deeper economic transition?

In this episode, we break down what’s really happening behind the scenes as Iraq balances monetary discipline, digital customs reform, and exchange-rate stability. We explore the impact of the European “Skoda” digital auditing system, rising pressure in the parallel market, and the Central Bank’s multi-layered response.

Government officials and economists argue that what we’re seeing is not a structural crisis, but a temporary adjustment phase tied to reform — with inflation remaining low and price stability largely intact.

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Featuring insights from Mazhar Muhammad Salih and analysis of Central Bank policy, this discussion explains why dinar stability is a process, not an overnight event.

📌 Topics covered:
• Why dollar volatility increased
• The ASCYUDA customs system explained
• Official vs parallel exchange markets
• Why inflation remains under control
• How Iraq is reducing dollar dependence
• What this means for citizens & investors

📺 Follow Iraq’s economic story — the signal is in the structure, not the noise.

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Expectations are rising that the US dollar could reach 150,000 dinars per 100 dollars, link to My FX Buddies Blog as market pressure builds and demand for hard currency accelerates across Iraq.

In this episode, we break down:
• Why the dollar is surging toward 150,000
• Claims that the Central Bank is not injecting enough dollars
• How falling oil prices and rising public spending are colliding
• A proposed Kurdish oil refining solution to attract foreign currency
• Why fear-driven dollar buying may be fueling the rise

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At the start of 2026, Iraq’s currency market was hit by a sudden shock. link to My FX Buddies Blog

The US dollar surged rapidly in Baghdad exchanges, approaching 146,000 dinars, triggering what traders describe as commercial paralysis. Buying and selling halted as uncertainty spread, with demand for hard currency spiking sharply.

In this video, we break down:

• What caused the sudden dollar jump

• Why markets froze instead of adjusting

• What this level means psychologically

• What traders and citizens are watching next

This isn’t speculation — it’s what’s happening on the ground.

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As 2026 begins, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq,

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Mark Savaya, delivered a striking message—one that goes far beyond a New Year’s greeting.

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In this video, we break down Savaya’s message to the Iraqi people and his sharp warning to those he says have “wrought havoc in Iraq.” His statement touches on corruption, militias, smuggling, uncontrolled weapons, money laundering, and foreign interference—ending with a clear line: “Your time is up.”

What does this message really signal?

• Is Washington preparing for tougher pressure in 2026?

• Does this represent a shift from diplomacy to accountability?

• And what could this mean for Iraq’s political, security, and economic future?

We analyze the language, timing, and implications of this statement—and what it may foreshadow for Iraq in the year ahead.

📌 This is not hype. It’s context, analysis, and perspective.

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