The Iraqi Government: There Are No Plans To Change The National Currency Or Remove Three Zeros From The Iraqi Dinar

The Iraqi government today reiterated that there are no plans to change the national currency or remove three zeros from the Iraqi dinar, while denying any intention to borrow externally to meet current economic challenges.

Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said in a statement that the news circulating about the imminent removal of three zeros from the Iraqi currency or the revaluation of the dinar and the adjustment of the dollar exchange rate is not based on any official decisions, stressing that the government does not have any project in this direction at the present time.

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Starmer Signals Exit as Burnham Emerges as Britain's Next Leadership Contender

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to outline a timetable for his departure, potentially opening the door for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to lead the Labour Party and become the United Kingdom's next prime minister amid growing political and economic uncertainty.

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Japan Pension Fund Adds Cryptocurrency to Hedge Against Dollar Weakness

One of Japan's corporate pension funds is preparing to add cryptocurrency to its investment portfolio, signaling a growing institutional shift toward digital assets as a hedge against currency risk and the potential decline of the U.S. dollar's global reserve dominance.

Parliamentarian: The Government May Move To Raise The Dollar Exchange Rate To 165,000 Next September

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad   Member of Parliament, Ahmed Salim Al-Kinani, revealed an anticipated government plan to raise the exchange rate of the US dollar to between 160,000 and 165,000 Iraqi dinars per 100 dollars, instead of the current rate of 132,000 dinars.

What Happens If the U.S. Economy Crashes?

By   Kimberly Amadeo   Updated on August 28, 2024

Although the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020 sent a shockwave through the markets and economy, another recent near-collapse of the U.S. economy happened on September 16, 2008. This is the day the Reserve Primary Fund “broke the buck"—the value of the fund’s holdings dropped below $1 per share.1

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ASEAN Pushes Deeper Rare Earth Cooperation to Strengthen Global Supply Chains

ASEAN is seeking to deepen cooperation on rare earth elements (REEs) as global demand for critical minerals accelerates. By strengthening regional collaboration, Southeast Asian nations hope to reduce dependence on outside powers, expand domestic processing industries, and secure a stronger position in the global supply chain.

A US Official: Iraq Has Agreed To Cooperate In Combating Money Laundering And Has Begun "Taking Steps"

2026-06-19 Shafaq News – Baghdad  A U.S. administration official confirmed on Friday that Iraq has agreed to cooperate with a financial group to combat money laundering, corruption and terrorist financing, and has begun taking positive steps in this regard.

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U.S.-Iran MOU Signed as Nuclear Talks Enter Critical 60-Day Phase

Technical negotiations have been postponed, but the Memorandum of Understanding remains in effect as both sides prepare for what could become the most difficult stage of diplomacy.

US Command: 55 Ships Carrying More Than 17 Million Barrels Of Oil Have Crossed The Strait Of Hormuz

Arabic and international   The US Central Command announced on Saturday that 55 ships carrying more than 17 million barrels of oil had transited the Strait of Hormuz.In a statement, the Command said, "55 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz carrying more than 17 million barrels of oil to global markets," adding that "ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increased today as we continue to support freedom of navigation.