Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Morning 6-16-26
United Nations: Iraq's Four Presidencies Agree On Ensuring A Decent Life For All Citizens
Iraqi News Agency (INA) Baghdad INA - June 15th, 2026 The UN Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Arab States, Abdullah Al-Dardari, affirmed on Monday that Iraq's four presidencies are in agreement on combating corruption and adopting a competitive economy to ensure a decent life for all citizens.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 6-16-26
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Did Oil Markets Bet on Trump and Win on Iran War Pricing?
How political expectations, the Strait of Hormuz, and global energy markets reshaped oil prices during the U.S.-Iran conflict.
What Is Monetary Policy?
What Is Monetary Policy?
By Kimberly Amadeo Updated on June 15, 2022
Definitions and Examples of Monetary Policy
Monetary policy increases liquidity to create economic growth. It reduces liquidity to prevent inflation. Central banks use interest rates, bank reserve requirements, and the number of government bonds that banks must hold. All these tools affect how much banks can lend. The volume of loans affects the money supply.
The money supply includes forms of credit, cash, checks, and money market mutual funds. The most important of these forms of money is credit. Credit includes loans, bonds, and mortgages.
Tuesday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 6-16-2026
TNT:
Tishwash: Partnership, security, investment, and Trump invites al-Zaidi to visit Washington in mid-July
Iraq and the United States affirmed on Tuesday their commitment to strengthening a "strong and mutually beneficial" strategic partnership that includes security, energy, and investment, as well as supporting political and economic stability in the country.
This came in a joint statement issued today by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and US President Donald Trump's special envoy Tom Barrack.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Evening 6-15-26
Oil Accounts For 84% Of Iraq's Revenues In Early 2026
2026-06-15 Shafaq News- Baghdad Oil revenues totaled 26.121 trillion Iraqi dinars ($17B), accounting for 84% of Iraq's total income of 31.163 trillion dinars ($20B) during the first four months of 2026, according to federal government state accounts through April.
Actual spending reached 37.835 trillion dinars ($25B) during the January-April period, leaving a budget deficit of 6.672 trillion dinars ($5B). Non-oil income stood at 5.041 trillion dinars ($4B), representing the remaining 16% of total revenues.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Evening 6-15-26
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CLARITY Act Nears Senate Vote as Crypto Industry Pushes for Regulatory Breakthrough
Lawmakers, regulators, and industry leaders prepare for a pivotal Chicago summit that could shape the future of U.S. digital asset regulation.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Afternoon 6-15-26
Crude Prices Fall To March Lows On US-Iran Accord
2026-06-15 Shafaq News Oil prices slipped to their lowest since March on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude futures fell $4.08, or 4.7%, to $83.25 a barrel by 0415 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate was at $80.53, down $4.35, or 5.1%. Both contracts fell to their lowest levels since March 10 on Monday after tumbling more than 3% on Friday.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Afternoon 6-15-26
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Trump, Trade and Iran: G7 Summit Tests Western Unity Amid Global Economic Shifts
Leaders gather in France facing trade disputes, Middle East diplomacy, Ukraine, and China's growing influence over critical supply chains.
Congress Passed 133 Broadband Programs. Its Big Idea Is A 134th
Congress Passed 133 Broadband Programs. Its Big Idea Is A 134th
Notes from the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) June 15, 2026
There are things that a free market will never do, and it’s usually for very good reasons. Running fiber-optic cable down a twelve-mile dirt road costs a fortune, and the handful of households scattered along that road will never pay enough in monthly bills to justify the cost of laying the cable.
That’s why private companies don't bother laying fiber in rural areas: the math doesn't work.
Monday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 6-15-2026
TNT:
Tishwash: Ambassador Tom Barrack arrives in Baghdad to convey President Trump's support for the Iraqi government.
US envoy and ambassador, Tom Barrack, announced his arrival in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on an official visit, with the aim of strengthening joint cooperation and discussing prospects for partnership between the two countries.
Barak explained, in a post published on his official X platform account, that he began his visit by meeting with the staff of the US Embassy in Baghdad, headed by Chargé d'Affaires Joshua Harris.
MilitiaMan & CREW IRAQ DINAR UPDATE-"The Final Phase Is Accelerating: Iraq’s Convergences Are Tightening Fast"
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