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My FX Buddies
US Tariffs: Iraq’s Golden Chance to Strengthen Ties with Washington!
The recent US tariffs on Iraqi products might look like a link to My FX Buddies Blogsetback at first glance — but Iraq sees them as a golden opportunity! Prime Minister’s Advisor for Investment Affairs, Mohammed Al-Najjar, revealed that these new duties could help activate the long-stalled economic agreement between Iraq and the United States.Support My FX Buddies:https://cash.app/$tishwash... https://paypal.me/tishwasha free transcript at https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies/....Despite concerns, the tariffs do not currently impact the main trade channel — oil exports. Instead, they present a strategic push for Iraq to diversify its expo...
2025-07-14
29 min
My FX Buddies
📉 The dollar is dropping — and the Iraqi dinar is showing signs of strength
📉 The dollar is dropping — and the Iraqi dinar is showing signs of strengthlink to My FX Buddies Blogstrength. Could this be the shift many have been waiting for?After a de-escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict and a visible return to diplomacy in the region, the Sulaymaniyah Stock Exchange is reporting a drop in the USD/IQD market rate — from 148,000 to 141,300 per $100. Support My FX Buddies: https://cash.app/$tishwash 🎧 In this episode, we’ll explore: Why regional peace is helping the dinar recover How Tehran-Washington negotiations may stabilize Iraq’s economy What this means for...
2025-06-25
31 min
My FX Buddies
Dinar vs Dollar: Is the Shift Finally Happening?
📉 The dollar is dropping — and the Iraqi dinar is showing signs of strength. Could this be the shift many have been waiting for?link to My FX Buddies Blog After a de-escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict and a visible return to diplomacy in the region, the Sulaymaniyah Stock Exchange is reporting a drop in the USD/IQD market rate — from 148,000 to 141,300 per $100.Support My FX Buddies:https://cash.app/$tishwashGet a free transcript at https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies/...🎧 In this episode, we’ll explore:Why regional peace is helping the dinar recoverHow Tehran-Washington negotiations may stabilize Iraq’s economyWh...
2025-06-25
31 min
My FX Buddies
U.S. & Iraq Strengthen Partnership: Energy, Economy & Culture in Focus!
U.S. & Iraq Strengthen Partnership: Energy, Economy & Culture in Focus! link to My FX Buddies Blog Al-Sudani’s 4-Pillar Vision for U.S.-Iraq Relations In this episode, we dive into Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s high-level meeting with U.S. Senators Angus King and James Lankford, where the future of Iraq–U.S. relations took center stage. If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://cash.app/$tishwash Al-Sudani outlined his government’s vision to expand cooperation with Washington in four vital sectors: economy, energy, investment, an...
2025-05-25
32 min
My FX Buddies
U.S. & Iraq Strengthen Partnership: Energy, Economy & Culture in Focus!
U.S. & Iraq Strengthen Partnership: Energy, Economy & Culture in Focus!link to My FX Buddies BlogAl-Sudani’s 4-Pillar Vision for U.S.-Iraq RelationsIn this episode, we dive into Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s high-level meeting with U.S. Senators Angus King and James Lankford, where the future of Iraq–U.S. relations took center stage.If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies:https://cash.app/$tishwashGet a free transcript at https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies/Al-Sudani outlined his government’s vision to expand cooperation with Washingt...
2025-05-25
32 min
My FX Buddies
Kurdistan’s Digital Leap: PM Barzani & U.S. Treasury Back Financial Reform
PM Barzani, US Treasury Official Discuss Financial Reforms in Washingtonlink to My FX Buddies Blog Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani is taking bold steps toward transforming the financial future of the region — and the world is watching.In a high-level meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Bradley Smith, PM Barzani highlighted the MyAccount project, a flagship digital finance initiative focused on transparency, efficiency, and economic reform. The meeting reaffirmed Washington's strong support for Kurdistan’s digital modernization efforts and banking reforms.If you 'd like to support My FX Budd...
2025-05-23
19 min
My FX Buddies
Barzani’s Washington Visit: Energy, Economy & U.S. Ties Explained
Barzani’s Washington Visit: Energy, Economy & U.S. Ties Explained link to My FX Buddies Blog post https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2025/05/m... The Visit – What’s Happening? Masrour Barzani is in Washington, DC, at the official invitation of the U.S. government. He’s meeting with senior U.S. officials, members of Congress, and business leaders. If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://cash.app/$tishwash Why Now? – The Bigger Picture Regional tensions are rising: Iraq’s central government, U.S.-Iran dynamics, Turkey’s border pressure—all i...
2025-05-18
31 min
My FX Buddies
Kurdistan’s Strategic Play: Barzani Meets U.S. Officials in DC
Barzani’s Washington Visit: Energy, Economy & U.S. Ties Explainedlink to My FX Buddies Blog postThe Visit – What’s Happening?Masrour Barzani is in Washington, DC, at the official invitation of the U.S. government.He’s meeting with senior U.S. officials, members of Congress, and business leaders.His schedule includes participation in the Washington Energy Forum.If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies:https://cash.app/$tishwashGet a free transcript at https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies/ Why Now? – The Bigger PictureRegional tensions are rising: Ir...
2025-05-18
31 min
My FX Buddies
Baghdad Prepares for Power Moves at Arab Summit 🔥
Baghdad Prepares for Power Moves at Arab Summit 🔥 Iraq is stepping into a bold new role on the world stage. As Baghdad finalizes preparations for the upcoming Arab Summit, Al-Sudani's government isn't just hosting — it’s leading. In this video, we dive into the political and diplomatic signals behind the summit, the strategic visit to Washington, and the surprising comments about Donald Trump. Link to My FX BUddies blog If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://buymeacoffee.com/From economic ambitions to restoring Iraq's historic prominence, this su...
2025-05-08
34 min
My FX Buddies
Baghdad Prepares for Power Moves at Arab Summit 🔥
Al-Sudani's Bold Vision 🔥link to My FX Buddies BlogIraq is stepping into a bold new role on the world stage. As Baghdad finalizes preparations for the upcoming Arab Summit, Al-Sudani's government isn't just hosting — it’s leading. In this video, we dive into the political and diplomatic signals behind the summit, the strategic visit to Washington, and the surprising comments about Donald Trump.If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tishwashFit and Fierce Affirmation cardGet a free transcript at https...
2025-05-08
34 min
My FX Buddies
Shocking Truth: U.S. Bank Sanctions Backfired Jordan Profits While Iraq Suffers!
Economist: Jordan is the biggest beneficiary of Washington's decisions against Iraqi banks. Are U.S. sanctions really fighting corruption — or just shifting power in the Middle East? link to My FX Buddies Blog https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2025/05/s... If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://buymeacoffee.com/tishwash In this eye-opening video, we break down the controversial decision by Washington to restrict dozens of Iraqi banks under the pretext of stopping dollar smuggling to Iran and China. But instead of halting illegal flows, the move appears to have...
2025-05-05
35 min
My FX Buddies
Shocking Truth: U.S. Bank Sanctions Backfired Jordan Profits While Iraq Suffers!
Economist: Jordan is the biggest beneficiary of Washington's decisions against Iraqi banks.link to My FX Buddies BlogAre U.S. sanctions really fighting corruption — or just shifting power in the Middle East?If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies:https://cash.app/$tishwashGet a free transcript at https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies/In this eye-opening video, we break down the controversial decision by Washington to restrict dozens of Iraqi banks under the pretext of stopping dollar smuggling to Iran and China. But instead of halting illegal flows, the move appears to...
2025-05-05
35 min
My FX Buddies
Baghdad to Washington: Stop Punishing Us for Iran's Moves
69 banks blocked by US red wax... and Baghdad is not the capital of Iran link to My FX Buddies BlogIf you 'd like to support My FX Buddies:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tishwash In this episode, we break down Iraq’s high-stakes diplomatic mission to Washington as it scrambles to protect its financial sector from sweeping U.S. sanctions. With 69 banks potentially facing closure and the dollar pipeline at risk, Baghdad is urgently trying to convince the U.S. that Iraq is not Iran. Foreign Minister Fuad Hu...
2025-05-04
14 min
My FX Buddies
Baghdad to Washington: Stop Punishing Us for Iran's Moves
Baghdad to Washington: Stop Punishing Us for Iran's Moveslink to My FX Buddies BlogI APOLoGIZE something happened to the sound after 15 minutes I don't know but the first 15 minutes was the best anyway. If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies:https://cash.app/$tishwashGet a free transcript at https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies/In this episode, we break down Iraq’s high-stakes diplomatic mission to Washington as it scrambles to protect its financial sector from sweeping U.S. sanctions. With 69 banks potentially facing closure an...
2025-05-04
27 min
My FX Buddies
Iraq’s Banking Crisis? US Sanctions, Iran Links & The Fallout
Washington leans on Iraqi banks to choke Iran's dollar supply link to My FX Buddies BlogIf you 'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://buymeacoffee.com/tishwash In this video, we dive into the escalating financial tensions between the United States, Iraq, and Iran — and how Iraq’s banking system has become the front line. With over 34 of Iraq’s 44 private banks under US sanctions, Washington is tightening its grip to halt Iran’s access to international dollar markets — and Iraqi lenders are in the crosshairs. From alleged mon...
2025-05-02
33 min
My FX Buddies
Are Iraqi Banks in Trouble? US Sanctions, Iran & a Brewing Financial Storm
Washington leans on Iraqi banks to choke Iran's dollar supplylink to My FX Buddies Blogf you 'd like to support My FX Buddies:https://cash.app/$tishwashGet a free transcript at https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies/In this video, we dive into the escalating financial tensions between the United States, Iraq, and Iran — and how Iraq’s banking system has become the front line.With over 34 of Iraq’s 44 private banks under US sanctions, Washington is tightening its grip to halt Iran’s access to international dollar markets —...
2025-05-02
33 min
My FX Buddies
Erbil and Washington agree on the need to resume the region's oil exports.
Erbil and Washington agree on the need to resume the region's oil exports. link to My FX Buddies Blog https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2025/04/e... If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://buymeacoffee.com/tishwash Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani discussed the latest developments in the region in a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral relations. During the phone call, the two sides agreed, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government, on the importance of strengthening and co...
2025-04-12
35 min
My FX Buddies
Erbil and Washington agree on the need to resume the region's oil exports.
Erbil and Washington agree on the need to resume the region's oil exports.link to My FX Buddies BlogIf you 'd like to support My FX Buddies:https://buymeacoffee.com/tishwashGet a free transcript at https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies/Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani discussed the latest developments in the region in a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral relations.During the phone call, the two sides agreed, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government, on the...
2025-04-12
35 min
My FX Buddies
Talks about a "new chapter" with Washington and the agenda of a US delegation in Iraq soon.
Al-Sudani's advisor talks about a "new chapter" with Washington and the agenda of a US delegation in Iraq soon. link to My FX Buddies Blog https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2025/04/talks-about-new-chapter-with-washington.html If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://buymeacoffee.com/tishwash Farhad Alaaldin, the Iraqi Prime Minister's advisor for foreign affairs, spoke about a "new chapter in the Iraqi-American partnership." He also touched on a "promising" opportunity for American companies specializing in the manufacture of floating platforms and the supply of liquefied natural gas to participate effectivel...
2025-04-07
35 min
My FX Buddies
Talks about a "new chapter" with Washington and the agenda of a US delegation in Iraq soon.
Al-Sudani's advisor talks about a "new chapter" with Washington and the agenda of a US delegation in Iraq soon.link to My FX Buddies BlogIf you 'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tishwashGet a free transcript at https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies/Farhad Alaaldin, the Iraqi Prime Minister's advisor for foreign affairs, spoke about a "new chapter in the Iraqi-American partnership." He also touched on a "promising" opportunity for American companies specializing in the manufacture of floating platforms and the supply of liquefied natural gas to participate...
2025-04-07
35 min
My FX Buddies
Iraq prepares to receive a delegation representing 50 American companies
Iraq prepares to receive a delegation representing 50 American companies. link to My FX Buddies Blog https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2025/03/iraq-prepares-to-receive-delegation.html If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://cash.app/$tishwashThe Iraqi Embassy in the United States announced on Saturday arrangements to receive a delegation representing 50 American companies specializing in energy, healthcare, education, and other sectors. A statement published by the Iraqi Embassy in Washington, followed by "Ultra Iraq," stated that "Iraqi Ambassador Nizar Al-Khairallah met with Steve Lutes, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Co...
2025-03-30
28 min
My FX Buddies
Iraq prepares to receive a delegation representing 50 American companies.
Iraq prepares to receive a delegation representing 50 American companies.link to My FX Buddies BlogIf you 'd like to support My FX Buddies:https://cash.app/$tishwashhe Iraqi Embassy in the United States announced on Saturday arrangements to receive a delegation representing 50 American companies specializing in energy, healthcare, education, and other sectors.A statement published by the Iraqi Embassy in Washington, followed by "Ultra Iraq," stated that "Iraqi Ambassador Nizar Al-Khairallah met with Steve Lutes, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and President of the U.S.-Iraq Bu...
2025-03-30
28 min
My FX Buddies
‘Nothing achieved’ in Baghdad meeting over Kurdistan oil exports: Source
‘Nothing achieved’ in Baghdad meeting over Kurdistan oil exports: Source link to My FX Buddies Blog If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://buymeacoffee.com/tishwash The meeting in Baghdad between Iraqi and Kurdish officials as well as international oil companies has concluded without reaching any deals despite US pressure, a meeting participant told Rudaw English. “Nothing [was] achieved and there was no breakthrough,” the source told Rudaw English on the condition of anonymity, adding that, however, they agreed to form two committees between Erbil and Baghdad to addre...
2025-03-07
35 min
My FX Buddies
‘Nothing achieved’ in Baghdad meeting over Kurdistan oil exports: Source
‘Nothing achieved’ in Baghdad meeting over Kurdistan oil exports: Sourcelink to My FX Buddies BlogIf you 'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://buymeacoffee.com/tishwashThe meeting in Baghdad between Iraqi and Kurdish officials as well as international oil companies has concluded without reaching any deals despite US pressure, a meeting participant told Rudaw English.“Nothing [was] achieved and there was no breakthrough,” the source told Rudaw English on the condition of anonymity, adding that, however, they agreed to form two committees between Erbil and Baghdad to address pressing issues...
2025-03-07
35 min
My FX Buddies
Final warning and "immediate implementation".. Washington draws red lines for Baghdad
Final warning and "immediate implementation".. Washington draws red lines for Baghdad: No more leniencylink to My FX Buddies Blog If you'd like to support My FX Buddies: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tishwashBetween Pressure and Balance: Iraq's Difficult ChoicesIn light of these developments, Iraq finds itself facing a difficult equation: fully adhering to American conditions may drag it into an internal crisis with some political forces allied with Iran, while ignoring these pressures may expose it to harsh sanctions that will affect its economy and security.Iraqi political analyst Ihsan Al-Shammari said in a press interview that "Al-Sudani faces a real test: either...
2025-02-27
34 min
My FX Buddies
Our relationship with America will become stronger with an initiative that Al-Sudani will announce soon..
Our relationship with America will become stronger with an initiative that Al-Sudani will announce soon.. link to My FX Buddies Blog https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2025/01/our-relationship-with-america-will.html If you'd like to support me: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tishwash Get the Free Transcript at RSS.com https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies With the change of administration in Washington, many observers expected uncertainty regarding US policy in the Middle East, especially towards Iraq. US President Donald Trump’s priorities clearly focused on domestic issues such as immigration, economic reform, and corporate repatriation. However, his app...
2025-01-30
35 min
My FX Buddies
Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq meets an official delegation from the United States
Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq meets an official delegation from the United States link to My FX Buddies Blog https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2025/01/g... they tweeted this too If you'd like to support me: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tishwash Get the Free Transcript at RSS.com https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, received Mr. Steve Lutes, Vice President of the US Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the US-Iraq Business Council, and his accompanying d...
2025-01-27
37 min
My FX Buddies
Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq meets an official delegation from the United States.
Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq meets an official delegation from the United States link https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2025/01/governor-of-central-bank-of-iraq-meets.html they tweeted this too If you'd like to support me: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tishwash Get the Free Transcript at RSS.com His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, received Mr. Steve Lutes, Vice President of the US Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the US-Iraq Business Council, and his accompanying delegation in Baghdad.During the meeting, they discussed banking an...
2025-01-27
37 min
My FX Buddies
Central Bank discusses in Washington the re-integration of banks banned from the dollar
Central Bank discusses in Washington the re-integration of banks banned from the dollarlink to My FX Buddies BlogThe Central Bank issued a statement, seen by "Ultra Iraq", regarding the visit of the delegation headed by the Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, to the United States of America, in which he said that the delegation discussed the use of electronic payment cards and ways to organize and stimulate their use in line with Iraq's trend towards electronic payment.If you'd like to support me: https://www.paypal.com...
2024-09-01
30 min
My FX Buddies
Central Bank discusses in Washington the re-integration of banks banned from the dollar
Central Bank discusses in Washington the re-integration of banks banned from the dollar link to My FX Buddies Blog The Central Bank issued a statement, seen by "Ultra Iraq", regarding the visit of the delegation headed by the Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, to the United States of America, in which he said that the delegation discussed the use of electronic payment cards and ways to organize and stimulate their use in line with Iraq's trend towards electronic payment. This came "during separate meetings with a group...
2024-09-01
30 min
My FX Buddies
US requests CBI to merge dollar-banned banks and close distressed banks
US requests CBI to merge dollar-banned banks and close distressed bankslink to My FX Buddies BlogThe sources noted that the Central Bank of Iraq is expected to implement swift actions in this regard. “This move aims to stabilize the banking sector and improve the exchange rate.”“In response to Washington’s demands, the Central Bank has enlisted an international consultancy to devise a comprehensive plan, which will encompass the merging and closure of banks.” The sources said.
2024-07-31
44 min
My FX Buddies
US requests CBI to merge dollar-banned banks and close distressed banks
US requests CBI to merge dollar-banned banks and close distressed banks link to My FX Buddies Blog The sources noted that the Central Bank of Iraq is expected to implement swift actions in this regard. “This move aims to stabilize the banking sector and improve the exchange rate.” “In response to Washington’s demands, the Central Bank has enlisted an international consultancy to devise a comprehensive plan, which will encompass the merging and closure of banks.” The sources said.
2024-07-31
44 min
My FX Buddies
Iraq moves to break dollar restrictions in crucial talks with Washington
Iraq moves to break dollar restrictions in crucial talks with Washington link to My FX Buddies BlogIraq experienced a shortage of dollars last year after the Federal Reserve Bank of New York began closely examining transfers to Iraqi banks. Iranian companies and individuals have long used banks in neighboring Iraq to access dollars and circumvent U.S. sanctions.The Central Bank of Iraq has pledged to restrict all domestic trade transactions starting this year, in an attempt to limit dollar dealings outside the Iraqi banking sector and limit its smuggling abro...
2024-07-15
31 min
My FX Buddies
Iraq moves to break dollar restrictions in crucial talks with Washington
Iraq moves to break dollar restrictions in crucial talks with Washington link to My FX Buddies Blog Iraq experienced a shortage of dollars last year after the Federal Reserve Bank of New York began closely examining transfers to Iraqi banks. Iranian companies and individuals have long used banks in neighboring Iraq to access dollars and circumvent U.S. sanctions. The Central Bank of Iraq has pledged to restrict all domestic trade transactions starting this year, in an attempt to limit dollar dealings outside the Iraqi banking sector and limit its smuggling abroad.
2024-07-15
31 min
My FX Buddies
Baghdad and Washington discuss the stability of the exchange rate of the dinar against the dollar
Baghdad and Washington discuss the stability of the exchange rate of the dinar against the dollarlink to My FX Buddies BlogFor his part, Nelson praised "the steps taken by the Iraqi government to support the Iraqi economy and address the challenges facing it. He stressed that the relevant American institutions understand the seriousness of the Iraqi government in updating the work mechanisms in Iraqi institutions, expressing the American side's readiness to help Iraq In addressing the obstacles facing his reforms, which will have a positive impact on the Iraqi economy.
2024-07-13
30 min
My FX Buddies
Baghdad and Washington discuss the stability of the exchange rate of the dinar against the dollar
Baghdad and Washington discuss the stability of the exchange rate of the dinar against the dollar link For his part, Nelson praised "the steps taken by the Iraqi government to support the Iraqi economy and address the challenges facing it. He stressed that the relevant American institutions understand the seriousness of the Iraqi government in updating the work mechanisms in Iraqi institutions, expressing the American side's readiness to helpIraqIn addressing the obstacles facing his reforms, which will have a positive impact on the Iraqi economy.
2024-07-13
30 min
My FX Buddies
The dollar is reeling from a fatal blow and there are fears of a collapse of the dinar
The dollar is reeling from a fatal blow and there are fears of a collapse of the dinarlink to My FX Buddies Blog postThe fluctuation in dollar prices and the rise in gold prices has significantly affected the contraction of the commercial market in terms of imports and purchases of goods, amid confusion in opinions between the return of the rise in green and its decline to the official price set by the state of 1,320 dinars per dollar.The price of the dollar in the parallel market is currently 1,460 dina...
2024-05-12
36 min
My FX Buddies
The dollar is reeling from a fatal blow and there are fears of a collapse of the dinar
The dollar is reeling from a fatal blow and there are fears of a collapse of the dinar link to My FX Buddies Blog post The fluctuation in dollar prices and the rise in gold prices has significantly affected the contraction of the commercial market in terms of imports and purchases of goods, amid confusion in opinions between the return of the rise in green and its decline to the official price set by the state of 1,320 dinars per dollar. The price of the dollar in the parallel market is...
2024-05-12
36 min
My FX Buddies
Al-Sudani returns to Baghdad after concluding his visit in Washington
Al-Sudani returns to Baghdad after concluding his visit in Washingtonlink to My FX Buddies BlogThe Prime Minister returns to the capital, Baghdad, after concluding his official visit to the United States of America. The Prime Minister’s Media Office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani returned to the capital, Baghdad, after concluding his official visit to the United States of America, which included holding a series of meetings, discussions, seminars, dialogue sessions, and other events, which are As follows: ■ Meeting with US President Joseph Bid...
2024-04-22
30 min
My FX Buddies
Al-Sudani returns to Baghdad after concluding his visit in Washington
Al-Sudani returns to Baghdad after concluding his visit in Washington link to My FX Buddies Blog The Prime Minister returns to the capital, Baghdad, after concluding his official visit to the United States of America. The Prime Minister’s Media Office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani returned to the capital, Baghdad, after concluding his official visit to the United States of America, which included holding a series of meetings, discussions, seminars, dialogue sessions, and other events, which are As follows:■ Meeting with US Presid...
2024-04-22
30 min
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The Sudanese visit to Washington is important and will restore stability to the dinar price
Abdel Wahed: The Sudanese visit to Washington is important and will restore stability to the dinar price link to My FX Buddies BlogAbdul Wahed said in a blog post seen by Mail, “The Prime Minister’s visit to the United States of America comes at an important time, and will be a transition towards a new phase of relations, especially since the visit is evidence of the Iraqi desire to build a sustainable strategic partnership based on mutual respect.” .She added, "The files that will be discussed, whether economic, security, or political, must certa...
2024-04-15
30 min
My FX Buddies
The Sudanese visit to Washington is important and will restore stability to the dinar price
Abdel Wahed: The Sudanese visit to Washington is important and will restore stability to the dinar price link to My FX Buddies Blog Abdul Wahed said in a blog post seen by Mail, “The Prime Minister’s visit to the United States of America comes at an important time, and will be a transition towards a new phase of relations, especially since the visit is evidence of the Iraqi desire to build a sustainable strategic partnership based on mutual respect.” . She added, "The files that will be discussed, whether economic, security, or politi...
2024-04-15
30 min
My FX Buddies
The dollar is on the Sudanese dialogue table in Washington.. Al-Awadi talks about the future of the Iraqi dinar
The dollar is on the Sudanese dialogue table in Washington.. Al-Awadi talks about the future of the Iraqi dinarlink to my FX Buddies BlogThe Iraqi government spokesman, Bassem Al-Awadi, confirmed today, Thursday (April 11, 2024), that the dollar file and the work of banks will be strongly present during the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to Washington, suggesting that the dinar’s situation in the future will be better.Al-Awadi said in an interview with “Baghdad Today” that “after the issue of activating the strategic framework agreement between Washington and Baghdad...
2024-04-12
35 min
My FX Buddies
The dollar is on the Sudanese dialogue table in Washington.. Al-Awadi talks about the future of the Iraqi dinar
The dollar is on the Sudanese dialogue table in Washington.. Al-Awadi talks about the future of the Iraqi dinar link The Iraqi government spokesman, Bassem Al-Awadi, confirmed today, Thursday (April 11, 2024), that the dollar file and the work of banks will be strongly present during the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to Washington, suggesting that the dinar’s situation in the future will be better. Al-Awadi said in an interview with “Baghdad Today” that “after the issue of activating the strategic framework agreement between Washington and Baghdad and the security...
2024-04-12
35 min
My FX Buddies
Al-Sudani will visit Washington next month and discuss the dollar and the development of the military mission
Al-Sudani will visit Washington next month and discuss the dollar and the development of the military missionlink to My FX Buddies BlogWhite House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Friday that US President Joe Biden will welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani to Washington on April 15 to discuss common priorities regarding the dollar and developing the military mission.On April 15, President Joe Biden will welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani to the White House to coordinate on shared priorities and advance the strong bilateral partnership between the Unit...
2024-03-23
32 min
My FX Buddies
Al-Sudani will visit Washington next month and discuss the dollar
Al-Sudani will visit Washington next month and discuss the dollar and the development of the military mission link to My FX Buddies Blog White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Friday that US President Joe Biden will welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani to Washington on April 15 to discuss common priorities regarding the dollar and developing the military mission. On April 15, President Joe Biden will welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani to the White House to coordinate on shared priorities and advance the strong bilateral partnership...
2024-03-23
32 min
My FX Buddies
Al-Alaq: All importers and traders can obtain the dollar at the official rate
Al-Alaq: All importers and traders can obtain the dollar at the official ratelinkThis episode contains a hodgepodge of news that happened last week up until today.I've been away but I'm back.According to Iraqi and American officials, Iraq prevented 14 banks in July 2023 from conducting dollar transactions as part of a broader campaign aimed at reducing the smuggling of dollars into Iran through the Iraqi banking system after a request from Washington, according to Reuters.
2024-02-10
32 min
My FX Buddies
Al-Alaq: All importers and traders can obtain the dollar at the official rate
Al-Alaq: All importers and traders can obtain the dollar at the official rate link This episode contains a hodgepodge of news that happened last week up until today. I've been away but I'm back. According to Iraqi and American officials, Iraq prevented 14 banks in July 2023 from conducting dollar transactions as part of a broader campaign aimed at reducing the smuggling of dollars into Iran through the Iraqi banking system after a request from Washington, according to Reuters.
2024-02-10
32 min
My FX Buddies
Governor of the Iraq Central Bank: We are on alert to control the exchange rate of the dinar
Governor of the Iraq Central Bank: We are on alert to control the exchange rate of the dinarlink this came from kurdish newsToday, Thursday, the governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, stressed the government's commitment to not reaching the dollar's exchange rate to countries with which the United States prohibits dealing in the American currency, pointing out that Iraq is on alert to control the dinar's exchange rate. Al-Alaq said in a press statement on the sidelines of the meetings of the World Bank and the Monetary Fund in Washington, reported by "Bloomberg" and viewed by NRT Arabia, that "...
2023-04-13
21 min
My FX Buddies
Governor of the Iraq Central Bank: We are on alert to control the exchange rate of the dinar
Governor of the Iraq Central Bank: We are on alert to control the exchange rate of the dinar link this came from kurdish news to see this article in full and more go to: My FX Buddies Blog Today, Thursday, the governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, stressed the government's commitment to not reaching the dollar's exchange rate to countries with which the United States prohibits dealing in the American currency, pointing out that Iraq is on alert to control the dinar's exchange rate. Al-Alaq said in a press stat...
2023-04-13
21 min
My FX Buddies
Sources reveal details of the Iraqi-American understandings regarding the dollar crisis
Sources reveal details of the Iraqi-American understandings regarding the dollar crisis to see this article in full and more go to: My FX Buddies Blog Political circles are talking about a renewable "grace period" granted by the US Treasury to Iraq regarding the circulation of the dollar, while the government denies these reports. And those circles refer to a series of understandings between Baghdad and Washington that resulted in postponing work on the American platform for a few months.
2023-02-15
28 min
My FX Buddies
The negotiations of the Iraqi delegation in Washington about the dollar "do not bode well"
The negotiations of the Iraqi delegation in Washington about the dollar "do not bode well"Catch up on Iraqi and Iraqi Dinar News Delegation from Irag is currently in Washington DC trying to get the economy going among other things Very helpful information see the entire post at My FX Buddies Blog
2023-02-15
30 min
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The negotiations of the Iraqi delegation in Washington about the dollar "do not bode well"
The negotiations of the Iraqi delegation in Washington about the dollar "do not bode well" link to see this article in full and more go to: My FX Buddies Blog Two Arab newspapers reported, on Saturday, that the Iraqi delegation headed by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein is finding it difficult to convince the US administration to ease restrictions on Iraq's access to the dollar. The London-based Al-Arab newspaper quoted Iraqi political sources, and followed it up (Baghdad Today), that “ the indications received from Washington on the second day of the visit of a hig...
2023-02-14
30 min
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The cost of Iraq’s empty promises/The Washington Institute: America is blackmailing the new Iraqi government
The cost of Iraq’s empty promises/The Washington Institute: America is blackmailing the new Iraqi government link To see this articles in full and more go to: My FX Buddies Blog Sudani’s tenure has not even reached the 30-day mark, but judging by his performance so far, there is little that can be described as success (or even the hint of it). Unless something changes, Iraqis are facing three more years of empty words and politics as usual. Less than a month after being inaugurated as Iraq’s prime minister...
2022-11-23
31 min
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The Iraqi Central Bank: The inflation rate is controlled and we are not thinking about changing the exchange rate
The Iraqi Central Bank: The inflation rate is controlled and we are not thinking about changing the exchange rate link To see this article in full and more go to: My FX Buddies Blog The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ammar Hamad Khalaf, confirmed that there is no justification for thinking about changing the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar, especially in light of the high oil prices and foreign cash reserves, which amounted to more than 80 billion dollars, noting that the inflation rate is about 6% and is controlling. It i...
2022-10-17
33 min
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Happy New Year Iraqi News Article to Start the New Year Washington: We look forward to continuing cooperation with our Iraqi partners
Happy New Year Iraqi News Article to Start the New Year Washington: We look forward to continuing cooperation with our Iraqi partners To see this article in full and MORE go to: My FX Buddies Blog Washington: We look forward to continuing cooperation with our Iraqi partners link The US administration affirmed its aspiration to continue cooperation with its partners in Iraq during 2022, while expressing its pride in what it has accomplished with the federal government during the cooperation between them in several areas. The US Embassy in Baghdad s...
2022-01-02
31 min
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WOTS THU SEP 23 21 Washington: We are committed to supporting Iraq's efforts to implement the white paper on economic reforms
To read this article in FULL and MORE go to: My FX Buddies blog Washington: We are committed to supporting Iraq's efforts to implement the white paper on economic reforms link US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Tueller highlighted, Thursday, September 23, 2021, the projects supported by the American Development Finance Corporation to improve access to finance in Iraq, during . a welcome speech at the Iraq Finance Fair, which was held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 In a statement received by Al-Masala, the US embassy said that the US Agency for International Development has provided more...
2021-09-24
21 min
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WOTS MON AUG 2 21 Al-Kazemi to the heads of the parties: Iraq will return its relationship with America to its formula before 2014
To see this article in full and MORE go to: My FX Buddies Blog Al-Kazemi to the heads of the parties: Iraq will return its relationship with America to its formula before 2014 link A number of heads of Iraqi national forces and parties held, on Sunday, August 1, 2021, a meeting at the Government Palace in Baghdad at the invitation of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, in the .presence of the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, and Parliament Speaker Muhammad Al-Halbousi :The obelisk publishes the text of the statement : statment .......
2021-08-04
28 min
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WOTS THU JUL 29 21 Al-Kazemi: The Baghdad-Washington relationship will turn to a new stage
To see this article in FULL and MORE go to: My FX Buddies Blog Al-Kazemi: The Baghdad-Washington relationship will turn to a new stage link Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi praised, on Tuesday, his country's strategic relationship with the United States of America. Al-Kadhimi said, during an interview with Al-Iraqiya Al-Akhbariya, "The relationship between Iraq and the United States will turn into a new stage, and our role in the region has become pivotal." The Iraqi Prime Minister stressed that the security forces are able to protect the country...
2021-08-01
26 min
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WOTS MON JUL 26 21 America is ready to help Iraq by implementing the White Paper on Economic Reform
To read this article in full and MORE go to: My FX Buddies the blog America is ready to help Iraq by implementing the White Paper on Economic Reform link The United States confirmed its readiness to help Iraq implement the white paper for economic reform through a new transparent program, on the sidelines of the strategic dialogue activities between the two sides held in Washington. Today, Saturday, the US State Department stated that the United States intends to work with Iraq currently to provide a revised nationally determined contribution...
2021-07-27
13 min
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Iraqi News Articles to catch you up covering News for APR 29 thru May 1-21
To see the articles that I discuss here and watch the video go to My FX Buddies Blog An American strategic expert: Washington’s focus on "Iraqi independence" is more important than the withdrawal from Afghanistan link The American strategic expert, Anthony Cordesman, said that Washington's focus on forming and developing relations with Iraq "as an independent and safe country from Iranian influence" is much more important "" than withdrawing from Afghanistan and reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, known as the Iranian nuclear agreement, as he put it. Cordesman, who ch...
2021-05-02
25 min
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Washington informs the Central Bank of Iraq its readiness to support its reform plans
To see this Article in full and MORE go to: My FX Buddies Blogspot.com Washington informs the Central Bank of Iraq its readiness to support its reform plans link and the banking sector in Iraq. A Central Bank of Iraq statement, said that the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mustafa Ghaleb Mkhaif , had received the US ambassador to Iraq, Matthew Toller. The statement added that the governor of the bank discussed, during the meeting, ways of joint cooperation between the two countries in the monetary and eco...
2021-04-27
24 min
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Iraqi Dinar News Catch Up Recorded on April 23 21
To see all the articles I discuss here and MORE go to: My FX Buddies Blogspot.com Al-Kazemi will visit the United States next July link a member of the Future Bloc in Parliament, Sarkut Shams al-Din, revealed, on Thursday, that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi's visit to the United States of America is expected next July. Shams al-Din said, in a statement received by Mawazine News, a copy of it, that "the United States of America is in the process of writing a strategy for the Middle East, including Iraq, next...
2021-04-24
23 min
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The Iraqi dinar deepens the pain of the poor, ignites inflation and an emergency plan for reform is needed
To see the articles I discuss here and MORE! Go to: My FX Buddies BLOG The Iraqi dinar deepens the pain of the poor, ignites inflation ... and an emergency plan for reform link Official data revealed an increase in poverty indicators in Iraq, and high inflation rates after the decision to raise the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar. And the Iraqi Ministry of Planning announced, today, Monday, that poverty indicators have risen in the country, and that it has completed a three-track reform plan concerned with developing remedies and finding s...
2021-04-20
21 min
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The 2021 Iraqi General Budget Law Has Been Published in the Gazette and Has Been Put Into Force
To see all the articles I discussed on this podcast and more go to: My FX Buddies the Blog Issue No. (4625) of the Iraqi newspaper Al-Waqi’a issued on 12/4/2021 link It is in ARabic and for now it is not copy and pastable to translate but it is in the Gazette Issue No. (4625) of the Iraqi newspaper Al-Waqi’a issued on 12/4/2021 2021-04-18 10:45:00 Law No. (23) for the year 2021, the federal general budget of the Republic of Iraq for the fiscal year 2021. To downlo...
2021-04-18
15 min
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The Iraqi Central Bank is working to stabilize the dinar’s purchasing power (News for APR 16 2021)
To read the articles I discuss here in full and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/04/wots-fri-apr-16-21-central-bank-is.html Government Advisor: The Central Bank is working to stabilize the dinar’s purchasing power link Advisor to the Prime Minister for Financial Affairs, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed the efforts of the Central Bank to work on stabilizing the purchasing power of the Iraqi dinar. In an interview followed by the information, Saleh said, "The Central Bank is working to meet the desired demand of foreign currency by market forces through the wi...
2021-04-18
25 min
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Adjustment to the Iraqi Dinar exchange rate
To read all the articles I discussed and more! Go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/04/wots-wed-apr-14-21.html Adjustment to the exchange rate link On March 16, the Central Bank of Iraq explained in a statement, the reason for the decline in the exchange rate of the dollar in the parallel market - especially in February - from the official selling rate after the change of price by the Bank at the end of December 2020, and explained the central decline in what it called the "shock of the domestic market" which needed a period o...
2021-04-15
25 min
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The Iraqi Budget Law has become effective and there is no going back
To see all the articles I discuss here in full and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/04/wots-mon-apr-12-21-budget-law-has.html Parliamentary Committee: The Budget Law has become effective and there is no going back to amend or add any paragraph link The Parliamentary Legal Committee confirmed, on Saturday, that it is not possible to amend or add to the budget after its exit from Parliament. A member of the committee, Salim Khadr, said in a statement to / Al-Maalouma /, that “Parliament gave legitimacy by approving the budget and voting on all...
2021-04-13
30 min
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25 BILLION IRAQI DINARS ALLOCATED FOR ARTICLE 140 COMPENSATION IN BUDGET: OFFICIAL
To see this article in full and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/04/wots-thu-apr-8-21.html 25 BILLION IRAQI DINARS ALLOCATED FOR ARTICLE 140 COMPENSATION IN BUDGET: OFFICIAL link SULAIMANI — Head of the Article 140 office in Wasit and Diyala governorates Adnan Masnur on Tuesday (April 6) told the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s (KDP) official media outlet that the federal government has allocated 25 billion Iraqi dinars ($17.2 million) in compensation for people historically displaced by the Arabization campaign as a part of the new 2021 Federal Budget Law. Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution of 2005 outlines how to se...
2021-04-09
21 min
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The President of Iraq approves the 2021 budget and returns it to the government to work on it from tomorrow
To see the articles I discuss here and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/04/wots-apr-7-21.html The President of the Republic approves the 2021 budget and returns it to the government to work on it from tomorrow link An informed political source said on Wednesday that the presidency has ratified the budget law and returned it to the government to work on it. The source told Shafq News, that President Barham Saleh, today approved the federal budget for 2021, and was sent to the Ministry of Finance to start work on...
2021-04-08
19 min
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The President has the Iraqi Budget!
To see all the articles I discuss on this podcast and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/04/wots-tue-apr-6-21.html Al-Haddad announces that the House of Representatives will refer the 2021 Budget Law to the President of the Republic for approval link The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bashir Al-Haddad, announced today, Tuesday, that the House of Representatives will refer .the 2021 Budget Law to the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, for approval Al-Sabah newspaper quoted Al-Haddad as saying, "The House of Representatives referred today the 2021 Budget Law to the Presidency "...
2021-04-07
21 min
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Finally! A Vote and Now The Central Bank of Iraq is talking
To see the articles I discuss in this episode and MORE! Please go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/04/wots-thu-mar-apr-1-21.html Central Bank Governor: Iraq is implementing its reform plans another version Central Bank Governor Mustafa Ghaleb Makheif confirmed, today, Thursday, that Iraq is implementing its reform plans. The Central Bank of Iraq said in a statement received by the "Tigris", that "the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mustafa Ghaleb Mkhaif, participated as a representative of Iraq in the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund." During a s...
2021-04-02
26 min
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Iraqi Parliament votes on 2021 budget law!
To read this article in full and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-wed-mar-31-21.html After months of controversy, the Iraqi parliament approves the 2021 budget after increasing it link The Iraqi parliament approved, on Wednesday, the draft general budget bill after months of obstruction due to controversial paragraphs that almost led to political conflicts, adding more complexity to the political scene in the country. Parliament raised the size of the general budget for 2021 before its approval to more than 101 trillion Iraqi dinars, or about $ 69 billion, up from the government's...
2021-04-01
00 min
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Al-Halbousi directs the attendees to hold a session to vote on the Iraqi budget tomorrow
To read this article in full and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-tue-mar-30-31.html Al-Halbousi directs the attendees to hold a session to vote on the budget tomorrow link Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi confirmed, on Tuesday, that legislating the budget is an important step, calling on all MPs to attend the voting session tomorrow, Wednesday. Al-Halbousi said in a statement received by Mawazine News, a copy of it, “Legislation of the Federal Budget Law for the fiscal year 2021 is one of the important steps, because it prejudices the interests of th...
2021-03-31
23 min
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The Iraqi budget goes beyond the most difficult .. a deputy expects the date of the vote ...
To see all the articles I discussed and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-mon-mar-29-21.html The budget goes beyond the most difficult .. a deputy expects the date of the vote and confirms: We have reached the stage of final understandings link Today, Monday, a member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Muhammad al-Shabki, spoke about a breakthrough in the file of passing the country's fiscal budget for 2021, and while noting that the political blocs had reached the final stages of understandings, he .expected a date to vote on a...
2021-03-30
25 min
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WILL THE CURRENT IRAQI DINAR PEG CONTINUE FOR NEXT FOUR YEARS?
To read the articles that I discuss here and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/my-fx-buddies-podcast-for-march-26-2021.html link SULAIMANI —Director of the Department of Financial Operations and Debt Management of Iraq’s Central Bank Mahmud Dagher said on Wednesday (March 24) that the price of US dollar against Iraqi dinar will be fixed at the current price for the next four years. During an appearance in NRT’s Tawtwe interview program, Dagher said that the Council of Representatives does not have the authority to make changes in the price of US dollar. ...
2021-03-28
23 min
My FX Buddies
The Central Bank adds a new feature to the Iraqi banknotes
To see all the articles I discussed here and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-mon-mar-22-21.html The Central Bank adds a new feature to the Iraqi banknotes link The Central Bank of Iraq announced, on Monday, that it has added a feature to protect banknotes from bacteria and viruses to the national currency. The Central Bank said in a statement received by "Al-Eqtisad News", that it "added the feature of protecting banknotes from bacteria and viruses, including the Corona virus strain," indicating that the protected...
2021-03-23
23 min
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We Almost Had a Vote on the Iraqi Federal Budget for 2021
To read all the articles I discuss in this episode and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-fri-mar-19-21.html The Finance Committee votes to approve the amendment of the kurdistan region's quota paragraph in the budget link Iraq's parliament's finance committee has approved an amendment to the quota for Kurdistan, a parliamentary source said Friday. The source told Shafq News that the Finance Committee voted to approve the controversial articles in the budget after it was amended during its current meeting," he said, noting that article 11 on kurdistan's share...
2021-03-22
19 min
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Economist: High oil prices will not break the government blockade of the Iraqi people
To read all the articles I discuss on this podcast and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-wed-mar-16-21.html Economist: High oil prices will not break the government blockade of the Iraqi people link Economic expert, Wissam Al-Tamimi, confirmed, on Tuesday, that the rise in oil prices to more than $ 75 a barrel does not mean an end to the suffering of the citizen as a result of the change in the prices of foodstuffs, pointing out that the blockade imposed by the government on the people was politically motivated and not...
2021-03-19
19 min
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Iraq cancels all deputies’ vacations and changes the date of today’s session until a budget vote
You can read all the articles I discuss and MORE at: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-mon-mar-15-21.html Al-Halbousi cancels all deputies’ vacations and changes the date of today’s session link The Speaker of Parliament directed to cancel all leave for deputies for today’s session, Monday, and the next sessions, in order to complete the Federal Court laws and the general budget for 2021. Al-Mukhtasar al-Mufid .. In important news, you can find it on the Al Furat News channel on the Telegram .. To subscribe, click here A representative source t...
2021-03-17
22 min
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Could the Speculation of the IRaqi Dinar Be Over Soon?
To see this article in full and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-thur-mar-11-21.html An economist expects a representative decision related to the exchange rate that paves the way for market stability link The economic expert, Rasim Al-Aqidi, predicted, today, Thursday, the date of price stability in the Iraqi market, while noting that the news and statements issued by political forces prompted many traders and importers to consider import operations. "The markets are affected by rumors, news and statements related to the exchange rate of the US...
2021-03-12
17 min
My FX Buddies
Deal Done in Secret Dark Iraqi Corridors
To see all the articles I discussed here and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-wed-mar-10-21.html Suspicious" signs of making adjustments to the budget with "the secret"! link The economic expert, Abd al-Rahman al-Sheikhly, confirmed that the 85% of the amendments made to the budget by Parliament did not affect the life of the citizen, indicating that there are matters that took place in the corridors of the House of Representatives, the Finance Committee and members of Parliament that they are not aware of. Al-Sheikhly said in a press s...
2021-03-11
14 min
My FX Buddies
The European Union and the World Bank issue a joint statement on the economy of Iraq ... and an urgent request
To see the article in full and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-tues-mar-9-21.html The European Union and the World Bank issue a joint statement on the economy of Iraq ... and an urgent request link Statement of the co-chairs issued by the co-presidency of the European Union, Germany and the World Bank following the meeting of the directors of the Iraqi Economic Contact Group, following the launch of the Iraqi Economic Contact Group (IECG) on October 22, 2020 in London, the Government of Iraq met with its international partners in the E...
2021-03-10
20 min
My FX Buddies
Iraq will witness a great openness to the world
To see the full articles, other news and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-mon-mar-8-21.html The British Ambassador: Iraq will witness a great openness to the world link The British Ambassador to Iraq, Stephen Hickey, said Saturday, March 6, 2021 that Iraq will witness a great openness to the world. Hickey said in a press statement, that he is “very happy with the visit of Pope Francis, to Iraq,” noting that “this visit represents an important symbol of peaceful and pluralistic coexistence in Iraq.” He added, “The whole world is no...
2021-03-10
23 min
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Another Thursday will come and Go Still No Vote
To see this entire article AND MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-tue-mar-2-21.html Two Rikany banks are expected to present the budget to a vote next Thursday link The former Minister of Construction and Housing, two Rikany banks, spoke, on Tuesday (March 2, 2021), about the latest developments regarding the ongoing negotiations between Baghdad and Erbil regarding the provisions of the .2021 budget bill, while it is expected to present it to the vote next Thursday Rikani said, in a press interview, followed by (Baghdad Today), that "the oil agreement is...
2021-03-03
11 min
My FX Buddies
Iraqi Parliamentary Finance announces the completion of all budget law articles
To see the entire article I discuss here and MORE go to https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/03/wots-mon-mar-1-21.html Parliamentary Finance announces the completion of all budget law articles link The Parliamentary Finance Committee announced, on Monday, that it has completed all the articles of the Federal Budget Law for the fiscal year 2021. The Media Department of Parliament stated, in a statement received by Mawazine News, a copy of it, that “The Finance Committee is headed by Representative Haitham Al-Jubouri, Chairman of the Committee, and the presence Members, it held a meeting in w...
2021-03-03
21 min
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The Iraqi People Hit the Streets to Demand A Exchange Rate Change
To see the entire article and MORE go to https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/wots-thu-feb-25-21.html Finance issued a statement on the change of the dollar exchange rate link The Ministry of Finance announced, on Wednesday, that an expanded meeting will be held between Finance Minister Ali Abdul Amir Allawi and representatives of the private sector to study the goals achieved by changing the exchange rate of the dinar. A statement by the ministry, which NRT Arabia received a copy of, today (February 24, 2021), stated that "during the meeting, the positive effects of...
2021-02-27
26 min
My FX Buddies
Biden Calls Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kazemi
To see all the articles and talk about and MORE go to: https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/wots-wed-feb-24-21.html Biden makes first call to Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi link The call is the first from the Oval Office to an Arab leader and the second to the Middle East, after Israel US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi, Baghdad announced. The call is the first from the Oval Office to an Arab leader and the second to the Middle East, after...
2021-02-26
13 min
My FX Buddies
More Missiles Hit Iraqi Green Zone (Iraqi News for February 22nd 21)
You can read this entire article and MORE by going to https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/wots-mon-feb-22-21.html Targeting the US embassy in the Green Zone link On Monday evening, Katyusha rockets targeted the vicinity of the US embassy in the Green Zone in Baghdad. An explosion was heard in the area. Iraqi media confirmed that smoke rose from inside the US embassy, which is located in the Green Zone, confirming that it was exposed to Katyusha rockets. After the attack, warning sirens sounded inside the "third al-Tawhid base" of th...
2021-02-25
10 min
My FX Buddies
A New Gateway of Hope for Iraqis Opens News for Iraq on Feb 19 2021
See the entire article and MORE at https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/wots-fri-feb-19-21.html Monitoring important economic achievements of the Al-Kazemi government opens a new gateway of hope for Iraqis link The Al-Kazemi government is striving to address the economic challenges and manage the legacy and multi-dimensional crises that the government has received at all levels. Which represents the main challenge facing Iraq in this period, which is considered standard in managing these crises. Everyone remembers the biggest crisis, which is the salary crisis; In the fourth quarter of 2020, expectations indicated that th...
2021-02-21
17 min
My FX Buddies
Letter to the Iraqi Central Bank
See the entire article and MORE at https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/wots-thur-feb-18-21.html To the executive branch to the Central Bank of Iraq link Proposing the need to amend the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar towards the US dollar 1 - The devaluation of the national currency of the Iraqi dinar in favor of the US dollar and making the exchange rate of the dinar against the US dollar at 1450 is an unfair, ill-considered and urgent exchange rate, which is against the interest of the Iraqi people and economy...
2021-02-19
14 min
My FX Buddies
Attack on Erbil International Airport, will it threaten the "Revaluation of the Iraqi Dinar"?
Find the rest of this article and MORE at https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/wots-tue-feb-15-21.html United Nations on Erbil attack: heinous, reckless acts that threaten stability link Attack on Erbil International Airport, will it threaten the "Revaluation of the Iraqi Dinar"? The UN mission in Iraq, "UNAMI", said, Tuesday, that the missile strikes that targeted Erbil International Airport last night are among the heinous, reckless acts that pose serious threats to stability. "We condemn the deadly missile attack on Erbil. Such heinous, reckless acts pose serious threats to stability. Iraq must...
2021-02-17
20 min
My FX Buddies
Iraq Introduces the Economic Contact Group to work on the Reforms
The Iraqi Prime Minister reviews the steps for economic reform and the preparation of the white paper See the entire article and MORE at https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/iraqi-news-articles-for-sunday-feb-14-21.html link Mustafa Al-Kazemi, Prime Minister of Iraq, reviewed the latest developments related to government steps in the field of economic reform, the completion of the white reform paper, and the inclusion of related concepts in the general federal budget law. This came during his meeting, today, Saturday, with ambassadors of the countries of the Economic Contact Group in support of...
2021-02-15
15 min
My FX Buddies
Can the Iraqi Dinar exchange rate be changed?
You can see all the articles I discussed in the episode and MORE at https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/wots-thur-feb-10-21.html A final round of the dollar and the Iraqi dinar in the budget .. Can the exchange rate be changed? link Since the Iraqi government announced a change in the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar as a result of the drop in oil prices, and what the Corona pandemic has produced on the Iraqi economy, the citizen, in addition to the merchant with various groups, is living a period of w...
2021-02-12
19 min
My FX Buddies
Will the Supreme Reform Committee Usher in a New Iraqi Dinar Rate?
See this complete article and MORE at https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/wots-tues-feb-9-21.html The Iraqi government launches a new financial reform committee that includes the World Bank link Mubasher: The Iraqi government announced during its weekly meeting, headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi, today, Tuesday, the inauguration of a new financial reform committee. In a statement issued today, Tuesday, the Iraqi government stated that it had been decided to form a committee under the name of the "Supreme Committee for Reform", led by the Prime Minister. The Council of Ministers...
2021-02-10
21 min
My FX Buddies
Canceling the currency auction, reducing borrowing, and “isolating” the central bank’s reserves ... the most important thing for hard currency in the 2021 budget
See the Complete article and MORE at https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/wots-mon-feb-8-21.html Canceling the currency auction, reducing borrowing, and “isolating” the central bank’s reserves ... the most important thing for hard currency in the 2021 budget link Today, Monday, the Parliamentary Finance Committee revealed a tendency to cancel the currency auction, while indicating that the Central Bank's reserves will not be affected in the general budget for 2021. The committee's reporter, Ahmed Al-Saffar, said in statements to the official agency and its subsidiary, Yass Iraq, that “when the draft budget is approved...
2021-02-09
22 min
My FX Buddies
Did Iraq just Admit They Procrastinate?? covers IRaqi News for February 3 21
See the articles discussed here and MORE at : https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/wots-wed-feb-3-21.html Deputy favors passing the budget with the approval of the region in the last moments link Member of Parliament, Siham Shenoun, confirmed, on Wednesday, that the pressure exerted by the region on the Finance Committee is great, including the threat of the region’s representatives to boycott the voting session, but it will not affect the fairness of distribution. The budget is likely to be passed with the approval of the region at the last moments. Shannon sa...
2021-02-05
22 min
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Will we Get a Vote On the Iraqi Budget Tuesday Evening?
You can see all the articles I discuss here and MORE at https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/02/wots-mon-feb-1-21.html Deputy is likely to hold a session Tuesday evening to vote on the budget link On Monday, a deputy from the Al-Hikma Parliamentary Bloc suggested that the Parliament would hold a session tomorrow evening, Tuesday, to vote on the General Budget Law, while he confirmed the presence of parliament members in Baghdad. Deputy for wisdom, Ali Al-Badiri, told Shafaq News Agency, “Most of the parliament members from various political blocs are currently in...
2021-02-02
21 min
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More Discussion of an expected Rate Change in the Iraqi Dinar
Read the full article and more at https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/01/saturday-edition-wots-extra-jan-30-21.html Experts: Changing the exchange rate means re-preparing the budget completely link In conjunction with the demands of some parliamentarians to raise the price of zero dinars against the dollar, economists stressed the difficulty of moving forward with this step, as it would mean a complete re-preparation of the budget. Economists added that again manipulating the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar will affect public revenues as well as exacerbate the deficit, stressing that changing the exchange rate...
2021-02-01
15 min
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Washington is ready to solve the problems between Baghdad and Erbil
See the rest and more at https://myfxbuddies.blogspot.com/2021/01/wots-tue-jan-19-21.html Washington is ready to solve the problems between Baghdad and Erbil link On Tuesday, (January 19, 2021) the United States of America expressed its willingness to solve the problems between Baghdad and Erbil. The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan said in a statement affiliated with IQ NEWS , "The two co-chairs of the union received today, in the city of Sulaymaniyah, the US Consul General in the Kurdistan Region Rob Waller and his accompanying delegation." He added, "During the meeting, view...
2021-01-21
19 min