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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Evening 2-23-26

President Barzani, US's Barrack Discuss Bilateral Ties And Regional Developments

2026-02-23 / 12:58   Shafaq News- Erbil   The Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Monday affirmed that the Region will remain a factor of security and stability, stressing the importance of continued dialogue as the path forward.   In a statement, the Kurdistan Region Presidency said Barzani received the US Ambassador to Turkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, along with his accompanying delegation, in the presence of US Chargé d’Affaires to Iraq Joshua Harris.

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$845 Trillion Derivative Crisis as US Banks Prepare for Bail-ins

$845 Trillion Derivative Crisis as US Banks Prepare for Bail-ins

Taylor Kenny:  2-22-2026

The global financial system is teetering on the edge of a precipice, with a ticking time bomb waiting to unleash a potentially catastrophic crisis. At the heart of this threat lies the gargantuan derivatives market, valued at a staggering $845 trillion.

This complex web of financial bets, layered repeatedly over the same debt, poses a systemic risk that could have far-reaching and devastating consequences.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Afternoon 2-23-26

Lists Of Those Restricted From Dealing In US Dollars

The Central Bank of Iraq is currently leading an initiative aimed at reforming the Iraqi banking sector. This requires licensed and supervised Iraqi financial institutions to undergo a thorough and rigorous reform process. Until this reform is complete, the banks listed below are prohibited from participating in the foreign exchange auction or dealing in US dollars, either directly or indirectly.

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“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 2-23-2026

TNT:

Tishwash: Al-Moussawi: Iraq's financial reserves are constantly increasing and salaries are fully secured.

MP Jassim al-Moussawi confirmed on Monday that Iraq's financial reserves are witnessing a continuous increase, stressing that salaries are fully secured and there are no concerns about their payment in the coming period.  

Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency that “Iraq’s financial situation is reassuring and the reserves at the Central Bank are constantly rising,” adding that “this reflects the state’s ability to fulfill its obligations towards employees and retirees.”  

He added that "salaries are fully secured and cannot be affected by the current political or economic crises," noting that "the government is working to manage the financial file cautiously to ensure economic stability."  

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Morning 2-23-26

CBI Warns Of Fraud Schemes Involving Various Banknotes

Baghdad – INA   The Central Bank of Iraq on Monday warned of fraud and scam operations being carried out using different types of banknotes.

In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the bank’s media office said it had detected several fraud schemes carried out by individuals seeking illicit financial gain, urging citizens to exercise caution to avoid falling victim to such practices.

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The Confidence Crash That Could Trigger Hyperinflation

The Confidence Crash That Could Trigger Hyperinflation

Lynette Zang:  2-22-2026

Trust in government just hit 17% — and that’s a serious warning sign. Fiat currency depends on confidence. If that confidence breaks, inflation can spiral FAST.

In this video, Lynette breaks down the data and examines the global decline in democracy, rising protests, collapsing trust levels, and what it means for your money.

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“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 2-22-2026

TNT:

Tishwash: Cooperation conditions and potential sanctions: Baghdad returns to Washington's priorities

The United States has strongly entered the political crisis in Iraq, after explicitly linking the future of bilateral cooperation to the arms issue and the formation of the next government, in a move that indicates Washington's shift to a position of direct influence in shaping the power equation, according to the "Eram News " website.

The website stated in a report seen by Al-Sa’a Network, quoting its sources, that “what is happening in Iraq cannot be described as passing pressure or a traditional diplomatic stance, but rather it is part of an American decision to rearrange the political landscape after years of managing the crisis remotely .”

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