From Shafaq. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq’s “Swiss dinar” still lives in Kurdistan livestock markets More …
New Oversight Framework for Iraq’s Securities Brokers
By John Lee. The Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) has issued a circular to all brokerage companies requiring the adoption of a new risk-based supervisory guide covering the institutional framework and …
Manar Al Obaidy: Iraq current account dropped 41% despite non-oil gains
Economic expert Manar Al-Obaidy reports Iraq’s current account dropped 41% in 2025 due to lower global oil prices and an expanding services deficit.
Iraq Stock Exchange Market Cap Up 22% in Q1
By John Lee. According to the Iraq Securities Commission (ISC), the market capitalisation of shares listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange rose 22.2% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reaching …
Programmers and IT Professionals Central to Iraq’s Digital Future
By John Lee. President Nizar Amedi has held talks with a delegation from the Syndicate of Iraqi Programmers. The delegation, led by Syndicate President Atheer Hamed Abdul Amir Al-Qaisi, met with Presi …
Central Bank governor warns of chronic budgetdDeficit in Iraq
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), Ali al-Alak, revealed on Thursday, May 21, 2026, that the national budget deficit has shifted from a mere […] …
Iraq’s Financial Stability Council Holds First Meeting
By John Lee. Iraq’s Financial Stability Council has held its inaugural meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, with the Finance Minister and the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq …
IMF reacts to allegations that Iraq has requested financial aid
The IMF has said that it is continuing discussions on providing financial aid to countries affected by rising oil and commodity prices.
Report: Iraqi Creators and the Business of Self-Branding
From Kapita Research. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Turning Influence into Industry: Iraqi Creators and the …
Iraq Sulphur Exports Reach Global Markets
By John Lee. Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) reports that it has successfully marketed and exported sulphur to global markets, with the current average price reaching around $755 per …