The President Of The Republic Affirms To The Governor Of The Central Bank The Necessity Of Strengthening The Dinar And Continuing Reforms.  

President Nizar Amidi emphasized to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, on Saturday the necessity of strengthening the Iraqi dinar and continuing reforms. A statement from the Presidency indicated that Amidi "received the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, at Baghdad Palace on Saturday, April 25, 2026, who offered his congratulations to the President on assuming the presidency."

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War Rhetoric Escalates: Trump Threat Raises Stakes in Global Energy Conflict

Sharp escalation in U.S.–Iran rhetoric intensifies geopolitical risk, threatening energy flows and financial market stability

EIA: Iraq’s Oil Exports To US Fall Over The Week

2026-04-26 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Washington  Iraq’s crude oil exports to the United States dropped 11,000 barrels per day (bpd) last week, US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed on Sunday.

Iraqi shipments averaged 109,000 bpd last week, 9.17% less than the previous week’s average of 120,000 bpd.  Total US crude imports from eight major suppliers fell 947,000 bpd from 3.7 million bpd the previous week.

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BRICS Tension Point: India Faces Test as Iran Conflict Divides Bloc

Upcoming BRICS meeting in New Delhi could reshape geopolitical alignment as energy disruption and internal divisions intensify

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Debt Stress Warning: IMF Flags Rising Global Risks to Financial Stability

Mounting sovereign debt pressure and tighter financial conditions are increasing the risk of systemic strain across global markets

Iraq Ranks 29th Globally With 174.6 Tons Gold Reserves

2026-04-25    Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq maintained its position among the world’s largest gold reserve holders, ranking 29th globally with holdings of 174.6 tons, the UK-based World Gold Council reported on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia topped Arab countries with reserves of 323.1 tons, followed by Lebanon with 286.8 tons, while Iraq ranked third regionally, holding its place with 174.6 tons. Algeria came fourth among Arab states with 173.6 tons, followed by Libya in fifth place with 146.8 tons, reflecting varying levels of gold reserves across the region.

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ISRAEL–LEBANON CEASEFIRE EXTENDED: REGIONAL CONFLICT TIES DEEPEN AS GLOBAL RISKS RISE

Ongoing Middle East tensions highlight fragile stability, energy risks, and growing strain on the global financial system

An Economist Warns Of A Financial Crisis Threatening Iraq At The Beginning Of Next Month

Clock Network -  Economic and banking expert Mustafa Hantoush warned on Wednesday of a crisis that may begin at the start of next month, when Iraq is supposed to receive about $7 billion in oil revenues .

Hantoush said in a televised interview followed by Al-Sa’a Network that “a crisis may begin at the beginning of next month, when Iraq is supposed to receive about $7 billion in oil revenues, but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of exports may reduce revenues to about $2 billion, causing two main problems: financing salaries and financing trade.”