Iraq Is Facing A Liquidity Crisis... Will The Government Resort To Printing Money To Secure Salaries?

August 6, 2026Last updated: August 6, 2026   The Independent - Iraqi finances are facing increasing pressure as oil revenues continue to decline, at a time when the government needs about 8 trillion dinars per month to cover the salaries of employees and retirees and social welfare benefits, in addition to other government obligations and expenditures, which has brought the issue of liquidity back to the forefront of economic discussion.

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CLARITY Act at a Crossroads: Senate Faces Final Window Before August Recess

With only hours remaining before the Senate's August recess, lawmakers face mounting pressure to decide whether the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act advances toward a historic vote or slips into an uncertain fall legislative calendar.

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Oil, Inflation, and Interest Rates Collide: Markets Reprice as the Federal Reserve Faces a New Inflation Test

Rising energy prices, conflicting Federal Reserve signals, and higher Treasury yields are forcing investors to reassess the outlook for inflation, interest rates, and the broader global economy.

Slemani Market Spokesperson Jabar Goran Predicts Iraqi Dinar Strengthening

@Channel8English   Slemani Market Spokesperson Jabar Goran Predicts Iraqi Dinar Strengthening Speaking to Channel8, Jabar Goran, spokesperson for the Slemani currency market, stated that the Iraqi dinar could strengthen against the US dollar if political conditions in Iraq stabilize and tension surrounding vital trade routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz, eases.

Key Highlights: Economic Impact: Political stability in Iraq and uninterrupted maritime trade are crucial drivers for strengthening the local currency.

Trade Grows At Iraq's Trebil And Al-Waleed Crossings

2026-08-05 Shafaq News- Al-Anbar  Commercial traffic through two of Iraq's western border crossings has increased, driven by improved security along the trade routes, the commissioner of Al-Rutba district in western Al-Anbar province said Tuesday.

Imad Al-Rishawi told Shafaq News that about 1,000 tankers depart daily through the Trebil crossing with Jordan and the Al-Waleed crossing with Syria, with a similar number of empty tankers entering.

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China Expands Yuan Finance: Central Bank Push Signals New Phase in Global Financial Realignment

China's central bank is accelerating financial reforms, supporting local government debt restructuring, and expanding yuan-based international finance as BRICS cooperation gains momentum.