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U.S.–Iran Diplomacy Shows Signs of Progress as Oil Markets Reprice Global Risk

Mixed diplomatic signals between Washington and Tehran eased immediate fears of a wider Middle East conflict, sending oil prices sharply lower. However, continuing warnings over the Strait of Hormuz demonstrate that geopolitical risks remain capable of quickly reshaping global energy markets and financial conditions.

 Brazil's Exports To Iraq Fall To $208M In Q2 2026

2026-07-26 Shafaq News- Brasilia/ Baghdad  Iraq's imports from Brazil fell 37.5% in the second quarter of 2026 to $208 million, down from $333 million in the first quarter, the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services said on Sunday.

The Iraqi Economy: From Fragility To Sustainable Reform

Economic  2026/07/26   At the heart of the economic, financial and banking field...and the suffering of the Iraqi economy from challenges, crises and fragility  .

Economic and banking advisor, *Samir Al-Nassiri*, presents us with his sixteenth publication ..."

His new book (The Iraqi Economy: From Fragility to Sustainable Reform) is published by the Arab House for Science Library - Baghdad. It is a specialized diagnosis of the reality of the national economy from 2003 to 2026  .

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Ballooning U.S. Debt Strengthens Gold and Bitcoin as Investors Seek Alternatives

Growing concerns over America’s expanding national debt and long-term fiscal outlook are prompting investors to increase allocations to gold and Bitcoin, signaling a broader shift in how global markets view traditional safe-haven assets.

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U.S.–Iran Conflict Enters New Phase as Red Sea Attacks Expand Regional Risk

With direct U.S. airstrikes paused, the conflict is widening through proxy attacks, threatening critical global shipping routes and adding new uncertainty to energy markets, trade flows, and financial stability.

US Imports No Iraqi Crude For Fourth Straight Week

2026-07-26 02:34  Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Washington   Iraq, OPEC's second-largest oil producer, recorded no crude oil exports to the United States for the fourth consecutive week, according to data released Sunday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

US imports of Iraqi crude remained at zero in the week ending July 17, after averaging 71,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the week ending June 19, before halting over the following four weeks.

Economic Expert: Iraqi Government Studying Currency Change Proposal To Boost Liquidity And Strengthen The Dinar

An economic expert has told Channel8 that the Iraqi government is studying a proposal to change the country's currency as part of broader economic reforms aimed at recovering hidden cash, increasing state liquidity, and strengthening the Iraqi dinar against the U.S. dollar.

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Global Financial Institutions Deepen Coordination as Tokenization Reshapes the Future of Money

International policymakers are accelerating efforts to modernize the financial system, with growing emphasis on tokenization, cross-border payments, and preserving trust in money as digital finance expands.

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Federal Reserve Enters New Era as Investors Adjust to Less Predictable Monetary Policy

The Federal Reserve's evolving communication strategy is reshaping expectations for interest rates, global capital flows, and financial market stability.

CBI Revamps Organizational Structure  

2026-07-25 13:47    Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq's Central Bank (CBI) approved a broad restructuring of its organizational framework, upgrading its Directorate of Non-Bank Financial Institutions Supervision to a full general directorate as part of efforts to strengthen oversight and improve institutional performance.

According to an official document, the restructuring includes transferring the Operations and Settlements Department from the Information Technology and Payments Directorate to the Accounting Directorate, while policy, regulatory, digital solutions and financial services units will be moved to the newly established Directorate of Non-Bank Financial Institutions Supervision.