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 …
Exclusive-Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war
By Andrea Shalal and Muayad Hameed Suadi WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD, May 14 (Reuters) – Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the …
Exclusive-Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war
By Andrea Shalal and Muayad Hameed Suadi WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD, May 14 (Reuters) – Iraqi officials have approached the International Monetary Fund about securing financial assistance as a result of the …