Iraq Absent From Top US Treasury Holders List

2026-10-19 17:56   Shafaq News- Washington  Iraq was absent from the list of major foreign holders of US Treasury securities in August 2026, as total foreign holdings rose to $9.3317 trillion from $9.2484 trillion in July, according to US Treasury Department data released on October 16.

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GLOBAL DEBT RESET WATCH: U.S. TREASURY FINANCING PLANS FACE GROWING MARKET PRESSURE

Rising borrowing costs, heavy government debt and uncertainty over future bond sales are testing the U.S. Treasury market and raising questions about the cost of financing America's deficits.

The Central Bank Told Nina: Removing Zeros Is Not Within Our Authority And Requires A Legal And Legislative Process

Baghdad/ NINA / The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed that the issue of removing zeros from the currency is not within its jurisdiction, but rather requires legislation.  The bank's media director, Haider Ghazi, told the Iraqi National News Agency ( NINA 😞 "The issue of removing zeros is not within the bank's authority; it requires legislation, as it is linked to the settlement of debts, legal obligations, and punitive fines under current Iraqi laws.

Finance Minister Orders Rafidain Bank To Resume Lending

 2026-10-19 Shafaq News- Baghdad  Iraq’s Finance Minister Falih Al-Sari on Monday instructed state-owned Rafidain Bank to resume lending to public-sector employees, streamline loan applications, and expand financing for private businesses.

During a visit to the bank, Al-Sari met Director General Ali Karim and other officials to review operations and services, calling for faster loan processing and fewer administrative requirements. Bank management also presented plans to automate procedures and upgrade digital systems

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GLOBAL PAYMENTS RESET WATCH: BIS EXAMINES THE RACE BETWEEN BANKS, FINTECHS AND STABLECOINS

New research from the Bank for International Settlements compares the costs and limitations of competing cross-border payment systems as the global financial industry searches for faster, more affordable ways to move money.