The Rising Dollar Is Testing Banking Reforms; The Central Bank Is Changing Rules, But The Parallel Market Is Resisting.

Last updated: August 30, 2026    Al-Mustaqilla/Baghdad/- The dollar is still being sold in the Iraqi parallel market at a significant difference from the price announced by the Central Bank, despite a series of banking and regulatory measures implemented by the authorities during the past months in an attempt to restructure the financial sector and expand official channels for obtaining foreign currency.

The selling price of $100 at Baghdad exchange bureaus reached approximately 154,500 dinars at the close of trading on Saturday, August 29, the same price as at the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges.

Oil Prices Climb Above $91 On Renewed US-Iran Strikes

2026-09-01 Shafaq News   Oil prices gained around $1 on Tuesday as the resumption of fighting between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East renewed fears of supply disruptions from the world's key crude-producing region.

Brent crude futures were up $1.05, or 1.2%, to $91.54 a barrel at 0455 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up $1.27, or 1.5%, to $87.03.

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Cabinet to vote on Iraq’s 2027 budget in September

2026-08-31   Shafaq News- Baghdad    Iraq’s cabinet will vote on the draft 2027 federal budget in September, with the projected deficit capped at 3%, government spokesperson Haider Al-Aboudi announced on Monday.  

At a press conference, Al-Aboudi said the Finance Ministry is finalizing the bill in line with the Federal Financial Management Law. The program-based budget will include electricity initiatives and development projects in Saladin and Al-Diwaniyah provinces, as well as provisions concerning contract employees.  

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