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ECB Expands Euro Liquidity Backstop, Signaling Strategic Push Into Reserve Currency Territory

Europe moves to institutionalize the euro as a global alternative liquidity anchor

Kujer: Iraq's Gold And Currency Reserves Are "Good" And Ensure Economic Stability

Time: 2026/02/18   {Economic: Al-Furat News} MP Jamal Kojar confirmed that the fluctuation of gold prices towards an upward trend does not directly affect the government's economic and financial situation, noting that the impact falls directly on citizens.

Kujer told Al-Furat News Agency that the speculation carried out by traders who deal in gold directly affects the individual, indicating that the Iraqi bank's gold reserves are positive and can contribute to supporting economic stability.

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Markets Pause as AI Optimism Meets Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

Technology momentum collides with geopolitical uncertainty in fragile trading environment

Global equities entered a consolidation phase as corporate AI optimism offset growing geopolitical stress tied to U.S. troop deployments near Iran.

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Germany Recalibrates East: Berlin Turns to Beijing as U.S. Tariffs Bite

Strategic partnerships signal a shift in global trade alignment

Germany is signaling a major diplomatic and economic pivot as Chancellor Friedrich Merz prepares to strengthen ties with China amid rising tensions over U.S. tariff policies.

Today, The Rejection Of Al-Maliki's Nomination Will Be Announced

Bassim Alkhazraj   Translated from Arabic  #Iraq Today, the rejection of Al-Maliki's nomination will be announced:

Statement from the U.S. Embassy: If they think about nominating Al-Maliki, the United States will confront Iran's destabilizing activities in Iraq  The U.S. Embassy: We want a completely independent Iraq not subject to Iran

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Digital Euro Countdown: ECB Targets 2027 Pilot as Provider Selection Begins

Europe accelerates toward central bank digital currency testing — banks and payment firms prepare for structural change.

Sunni Sovereignty Alliance Expects Al-Maliki To Withdraw Amid US Sanctions Threat

2026-02-18 Shafaq News- Baghdad   The Sovereignty Alliance, led by Khamis Al-Khanjar, on Wednesday said it expects State of Law Coalition (SLC) leader Nouri Al-Maliki to withdraw his nomination for prime minister.

 Fahd Al-Rashed, a senior figure in the Sunni alliance, told Shafaq News that Al-Maliki is expected to step aside “given his long political history and his concern for the country’s interests.”

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DRC Offers U.S. Access to Rebel-Held Tantalum Mine in Strategic Minerals Pivot

Resource diplomacy intensifies as Congo seeks U.S. backing amid regional instability

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Lagarde May Quit ECB Early to Let Macron Shape Successor

Potential early departure signals strategic positioning inside Europe’s monetary leadership

Sudanese Advisor: The Iraqi Economy Has Maintained Its Stability Despite The Challenges

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Wednesday that the Iraqi economy has maintained its stability despite the challenges.

Saleh said, according to the official newspaper, that "the announced figures for the Consumer Price Index, which is the official indicator of annual inflation compared to 2024, show a high stability in the standard of living and the value of monetary income for the Iraqi individual.