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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Sunday Morning 2-22-26
State And Security Employees' Salaries For February Have Been Disbursed
Money and Business Economy News – Baghdad The Iraqi Ministry of Finance announced on Sunday the release of funds for the salaries of state employees and members of the security forces for the month of February, confirming that it has begun sending the financial allocations to the relevant authorities in preparation for their distribution through approved banks.
The ministry stated in a statement received by "Al-Eqtisad News" that the disbursement procedures came after the completion of the administrative and technical requirements, to ensure the smooth transfer of salaries to the accounts of employees in various governorates.
US Debt Crisis to Trigger Currency Collapse
US Debt Crisis to Trigger Currency Collapse
WTFinance: 2-21-2026
The current state of the global financial system is a complex and precarious web of fiat currencies, debt, and asset markets.
In a recent episode of the What the Finance (WTFinance) podcast, host Anthony Fatseas engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with guest Francis Hunt, shedding light on the inherent flaws and potential catastrophic consequences of the existing financial paradigm.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Afternoon 2-21-26
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
TRADE RESET ESCALATES: Trump Raises Global Tariffs to 15% After Court Showdown
Supreme Court ruling reshapes executive trade power as White House pivots fast
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Afternoon 2-21-26
Coordination Framework To Decide On Nouri Al-Maliki’s Premiership Nomination
2026-02-21 / 09:54 Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq’s Coordination Framework is preparing to hold an expanded meeting to resolve the ongoing political deadlock by deciding whether to maintain or withdraw Nouri al-Maliki’s nomination for prime minister, informed sources told Shafaq News on Saturday.
“Tidbits From TNT” Saturday 2-21-2026
TNT:
Tishwash: Strategic partnership between the Iraqi and German banking sectors to enhance financial integration
The Association of Iraqi Private Banks announced on Friday a strategic partnership between the Iraqi and German banking sectors to enhance financial integration.
In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Association said it had renewed its cooperation agreement with the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, a strategic step reflecting both sides' commitment to strengthening professional integration between the banking sectors in Iraq and Germany and supporting institutional development according to best practices and international standards.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Morning 2-21-26
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Iran at the Crossroads: Resistance State or Regional Reintegration?
Sanctions, nuclear diplomacy, and energy chokepoints converge at a decisive geopolitical moment.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Morning 2-21-26
Shocking Figures: The Total Amount Of Gold In Human History Reveals Astonishing Numbers.
Money and Business Economy News - Follow-up Did you know that all the gold ever mined by humankind, from the beginning of history to the present day, could fit into a single cube measuring just 22 meters? Yes, gold is much smaller than you might imagine, but its value governs the global economy, according to a report by the World Gold Council.
By the end of 2024, humans had extracted 219,000 tons of gold, with the majority of this precious metal produced after 1950, meaning that the modern era produced most of the world's gold.
MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Oil Revenue-US Federal Reserve-REER-Dinar
MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Oil Revenue-US Federal Reserve-REER-Dinar
2-20-2026
The Crew: Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man
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Why the US Still Controls Iraq’s Dollar Pipeline
Why the US Still Controls Iraq’s Dollar Pipeline
Edu Matrix: 2-20-2026
In a recent Edu Matrix video, Sandy Ingram sheds light on a complex and critical issue that has significant implications for Iraq’s economy and sovereignty.
The United States has maintained control over Iraq’s oil revenue since the 2003 Iraq War, a situation that has far-reaching consequences for the country’s financial independence.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 2-20-26
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Oil Spike Signals Volatility: Markets Reprice Middle East Risk
Energy, gold, and the dollar surge as geopolitical tensions ripple across global markets.
“Tidbits From TNT” Friday 2-20-2026
TNT:
Tishwash: Except for Hamoudi, the coordinating framework withdraws its support from Maliki.
Iraqi sources reported on Thursday that some members of the Coordination Framework and Shiite blocs withdrew their support for Nouri al-Maliki’s candidacy, while only Humam Hamoudi, head of the “Abshir Ya Iraq ” bloc, remained in support of him.
Sources told Al-Araby TV, as reported by Al-Sa’a Network, that “some members of the coordinating framework and Shiite political blocs withdrew their support for Maliki’s candidacy, and only Humam Hamoudi, who heads the Abshir Ya Iraq bloc, which holds 4 seats in the Iraqi parliament, continues to support him .”
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Morning 2-20-26
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Lagarde Holds the Line: ECB Independence Tested as Politics Swirl
ECB President Christine Lagarde shuts down resignation rumors, reinforcing central bank independence as European politics intensify ahead of France’s election cycle.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning 2-20-26
It's Not Just About Salaries... It's About "National Security": What Would Happen If Iraq Laid Off Its Employees?
Baghdad Today – Baghdad
Hardly a discussion takes place in Iraq without mentioning the "government employee"—their inflated numbers, their salaries that devour the budget, the growing talk of "zero productivity," and warnings of "economic collapse by 2030" if spending continues at this rate. In the background lies a rentier economy almost entirely dependent on oil, a fragile private sector, and a labor market where young people flee to government jobs as the only relatively safe haven.
The simplistic idea is that the solution begins and ends with the employee: reduce their numbers, regulate their salaries, encourage some to take extended leave or early retirement, and public finances will automatically improve.