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Global Copper Supply Crunch Raises Concerns for Technology, Energy Transition, and Economic Growth

Rising demand from artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and electrification is intensifying pressure on global copper supplies.

Overview

A growing number of analysts warn that the world could face a long-term shortage of copper, a metal essential for modern industry, electrification, and emerging technologies.

International Development And Iraqi National Bank Lead The Private Banking Sector In Iraq

Economy   2026-03-13   The Iraq Future Foundation issued its annual report on the performance of private banks in Iraq for the year 2025, revealing that the Supreme Iraqi Bank and the International Development Bank continue to top the list of the largest private banks in the country, with assets exceeding 3 trillion dinars each.

According to the report, the two banks together account for approximately 27.8% of the total assets of the private banking sector in Iraq This reflects a clear concentration in the banking market in favor of institutions.

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Global Energy System Losing Resilience as Hormuz Crisis Exposes Structural Fragility

Experts warn that the world’s energy network is operating with minimal slack, making geopolitical shocks more disruptive to global markets.

Overview

A growing body of analysis suggests the global energy system has entered a new phase of structural fragility, where geopolitical disruptions can trigger rapid and far-reaching economic consequences.

Gold Prices In Baghdad Have Fallen; A Mithqal Of 21-Karat Gold Is Now Selling For 1.09 Million Dinars.

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad   Gold prices, both foreign and Iraqi, witnessed a decline in local markets in Baghdad on Saturday. The selling price of a mithqal of 21-karat gold from the Gulf, Turkey, and Europe in the wholesale markets of Al-Nahr Street in Baghdad reached about 1.090 million dinars, while the buying price reached 1.086 million dinars, after it had recorded 1.120 million dinars last Thursday.

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U.S. Temporarily Eases Russian Oil Sanctions as War Sends Energy Prices Soaring

Washington moves to stabilize global energy markets as conflict in the Middle East threatens one of the world’s most critical oil supply routes.

Overview

The administration of Donald Trump has temporarily relaxed restrictions on Russian petroleum exports in an attempt to calm rapidly rising global oil prices triggered by the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

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$14 Billion Taiwan Arms Deal Awaits U.S. Approval as Washington Balances China Diplomacy

Proposed record-breaking weapons package highlights intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China.

Overview

A major U.S. weapons package for Taiwan worth approximately $14 billion is awaiting final approval from Donald Trump and could be announced after his upcoming diplomatic visit to China.

Oil Prices Climb Despite US Move To Ease Supply Concerns

2026-03-13    Shafaq News   Oil prices headed for ​weekly gains as of Friday, despite the U.S. trying to ease supply concerns by issuing a ‌30-day license for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products stranded at sea.

Brent futures for May rose 10 cents, or 0.1%, to $100.56 a barrel by 0400 GMT, heading for about a 9% weekly increase. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for April was down 16 cents, or 0.2% ​at $95.57 a barrel, though also poised for a 7% uptick for the week.

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Jet Fuel Price Shock Ripples Through Global Aviation Markets

Refining margin surge exposes hidden vulnerabilities in airline fuel strategies as geopolitical conflict drives energy market distortions.

Overview

The aviation industry is facing a major cost shock as jet fuel prices surge dramatically following the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.