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Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-5-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-5-2026

10-5-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff The draft [2027 budget law] is expected to reach the House of Representatives on the 15th of this month. The 15th of this month is exactly the anniversary date when Shabibi put the original currency denominations [the new currency that you and I hold for this investment] into circulation 10-15-2003. They could be repurposing that anniversary date in memory of Shabibi because he’s the founding father of this…Their actions suggest they’re doing something from a historical anniversary perspective…In order for them to do that they would have to change the rate… Read more…

The Minister of Finance will appear before Parliament tomorrow to discuss the draft 2027 budget.

The Minister of Finance will appear before Parliament tomorrow to discuss the draft 2027 budget.

10-5-2026

The parliamentary finance committee announced on Monday that the House of Representatives will host Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari and senior ministry officials on Tuesday to discuss the draft general budget law for 2027.

Committee member Riyadh al-Tamimi said that “the House of Representatives will host, at the invitation of the Finance Committee, Finance Minister Falih al-Sari and senior ministry staff on Tuesday Read more…

Al-Harki: Unifying the Peshmerga and subjecting them to Baghdad is a step towards the birth of a regional government.

Al-Harki: Unifying the Peshmerga and subjecting them to Baghdad is a step towards the birth of a regional government.

10-5-2026

Information/Follow-up…
Ahmad al-Harki, a leader in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), affirmed on Monday that the agreement to unify the Peshmerga forces and place them under the authority of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) represents a positive step towards ending the political deadlock and resolving the crisis surrounding the formation of the Kurdistan Regional Government, which has been stalled for over two years. Read more…

Between 12.67 and 14 percent… Conflicting figures bring the issue of Kurdistan’s share back to the forefront

Between 12.67 and 14 percent… Conflicting figures bring the issue of Kurdistan’s share back to the forefront

10-5-2026

Information/Report…
Statements from some political parties confirm that the Kurdistan Region has not provided accurate data regarding the number of employees over the past years in order to calculate the allocated budget funds for the region. Meanwhile, some parties have gone so far as to accuse certain government entities of corruption and collusion in favor of Kurdistan, allegedly to overlook the true number of employees. The situation may become more complicated in the coming days, especially since the regional government has already begun Read more…

Parliamentary services: No more delays in deciding on top executive positions

Parliamentary services: No more delays in deciding on top executive positions

10-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
MP Mohammed al-Shammari, from the Parliamentary Services Alliance, confirmed on Monday that there is intensive parliamentary and political activity underway to finalize the cabinet formation. He revealed that the coming days will see the vacant ministerial posts filled and their nominees presented to Parliament. Read more…

Coordination framework: The presence of officers accompanying bloc leaders undermines the prestige of the security establishment.

Coordination framework: The presence of officers accompanying bloc leaders undermines the prestige of the security establishment.

10-5-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Zuhair al-Jalabi, a member of the Coordination Framework, warned on Monday of a serious decline threatening the prestige and standing of the security establishment. He pointed out that the practices of some high-ranking officers in accompanying the heads of political blocs and acting as personal bodyguards severely undermine the honor of the Iraqi military. Read more…

Al-Moussawi: No agreement to raise the dollar exchange rate

Al-Moussawi: No agreement to raise the dollar exchange rate

10-5-2026

Information/Special…
MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi confirmed on Monday that there is no final agreement to raise the exchange rate of the dollar to 150,000 dinars per 100 dollars within the 2027 budget. He noted that raising the exchange rate is very likely, but no specific rate has been agreed upon yet.
Al-Moussawi explained to Al-Maalouma that “Iraq is facing a severe financial and economic crisis, and this will lead to significant changes Read more…

Jaafar on the appointment of four deputies for Al-Zaydi: “Redundant links”

Jaafar on the appointment of four deputies for Al-Zaydi: “Redundant links”

10-5-2026

Information/Special..
Former Minister Jassim Mohammed Jaafar confirmed on Monday that the appointment of four deputy prime ministers represents an unnecessary layer in state institutions, questioning the usefulness of creating these positions in light of the difficult economic conditions that Iraq is going through.
In an interview with Al-Maalomah, Jaafar stated that “appointing four deputy prime ministers is an unnecessary layer,” explaining that “those who express a lack of desire for a salary or office do not negate the burdens and expenses associated with these positions.”
He added that “this comes at a time when Read more…

160,000 dinars to the dollar… The parallel market reasserts its authority in Iraq.

160,000 dinars to the dollar… The parallel market reasserts its authority in Iraq.

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The dollar exchange rate in the parallel market in Iraq has exceeded 160,000 dinars per 100 dollars, in a scene that brings back to the forefront fears of the widening gap between the official price and the market price, coinciding with talk of the arrival of new shipments of the American currency to the country, amid questions about the ability of dollar liquidity to calm the market and curb speculation. Read more…

Security concerns prompt Washington to withdraw B-1 bombers from Britain

Security concerns prompt Washington to withdraw B-1 bombers from Britain

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Washington
On Sunday, US authorities announced that the United States had withdrawn all of its B-1 bombers from the Royal Air Force Fairford airbase, a decision stemming from security concerns over suspected terrorist plots against the facility.

According to the Wall Street Journal, this decision represents a shift for the United States, Read more…

Middle East oil exports surpass pre-Hormuz closure levels

Middle East oil exports surpass pre-Hormuz closure levels

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Middle East
Shipping data released on Monday showed that crude oil exports from the Middle East surpassed pre-war levels during the last week of September, despite continued attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

According to preliminary data from ship-tracking firm Kpler, crude exports ranged between 19.5 million and Read more…

Today, a framework meeting will be held to resolve three issues, with the participation of Al-Zidi and the Minister of Finance.

Today, a framework meeting will be held to resolve three issues, with the participation of Al-Zidi and the Minister of Finance.

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source said on Monday that the leaders of the Coordination Framework will hold a meeting in the presence of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance to discuss the vote on completing the government cabinet and next year’s budget.

The source added to Shafaq News Agency that ” the leaders of the coordination framework are holding a meeting this evening in the presence of Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi in order to discuss Read more…

After a hiatus of more than half a century, Iraqi Line prepares to return to the Gulf.

After a hiatus of more than half a century, Iraqi Line prepares to return to the Gulf.

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced on Monday that the Iraqi Shipping Line is ready to resume its commercial shipping activity in the Gulf region, after a hiatus of more than half a century, with its first voyages scheduled to depart on October 15 from Jebel Ali Port in the UAE towards Umm Qasr Port in Iraq. Read more…

“Soyana”: We insist on our right to assume the Ministry of Immigration

“Soyana”: We insist on our right to assume the Ministry of Immigration

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The head of the Christian parliamentary bloc “Suyana”, Kaldo Ramzi Oghna, affirmed on Monday that his bloc is holding fast to its entitlement to assume the Ministry of Migration and Displacement, stressing its rejection of any attempt to bypass it or include it in other political equations.

During a press conference held at the parliament building, accompanied by Read more…

Iraq resumes direct flights to Iran on Thursday

Iraq resumes direct flights to Iran on Thursday

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Airways announced on Monday that the national carrier will resume direct flights to Iran starting next Thursday, October 8, 2026.

The company’s management stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that the new operating plan includes regular daily flights between Najaf International Airport and the airports of Mashhad, Tehran and Isfahan, which contributes to Read more…

No session on Thursday… “Vacant Ministries” meeting today and “State Administration” meeting tomorrow

No session on Thursday… “Vacant Ministries” meeting today and “State Administration” meeting tomorrow

2026-10-05

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Iraqi parliament has postponed a session scheduled for next Thursday to complete the cabinet formation until next week.

According to an informed source who spoke to Shafaq News Agency, the postponement came as a result of ongoing disagreements over the candidates for the ministries of Labor and Social Affairs, Youth and Sports, and Planning, Read more…

Owning gold is not enough: when the reserve becomes the last line of defense for a nation’s economic security

Owning gold is not enough: when the reserve becomes the last line of defense for a nation’s economic security

10-5-2026

Researcher Shatha Khalil
The question preoccupying central banks today is no longer: How much gold do we have? The more sensitive question has become: Where is this gold located, and who can access it when a crisis strikes? At first glance, this issue appears to be a technical matter related to reserve management, but in reality, it reveals a deeper shift in the concept of economic security. In a world rife with wars, sanctions, trade disputes, and geopolitical risks, mere ownership of assets is no longer sufficient; the ability to access and utilize them in a timely manner has become part of their strategic value. Read more…

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-4-2026

Iraqi Dinar Guru opinions 10-4-2026

10-4-2026 Newshound Guru Jeff Community Comment: “We’re so close, yet still feels so hard to believe.” Completing the government cabinet is the lynch pin to the rate change…The majority of the articles are saying within the next week. We have two articles talking about within the next two weeks completing the cabinet…Right now we’re so close to the finish line the safest way to play it is one week at a time…Everything is going to be very short notice so they can wrap it up very quickly. Read more…

Al-Zaydi makes 5 decisions to stimulate the economy and finance projects

Al-Zaydi makes 5 decisions to stimulate the economy and finance projects

2026-10-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced a package of initiatives and measures aimed at revitalizing the market, stimulating economic activity, and strengthening the role of the banking sector in financing productive and investment activities.

This came during his chairmanship of a meeting that included the Minister of Finance, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, the Head of the Board of Advisors, a number of advisors, general Read more…

Iraqi Oil Minister: We went through difficult times and the crisis has begun to subside

Iraqi Oil Minister: We went through difficult times and the crisis has begun to subside

2026-10-04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem al-Abadi confirmed on Sunday that the crisis that Iraq went through during the previous period “has begun to crumble,” noting that the ministry continues to work on increasing crude oil production, raising export capacities, and supporting the national economy.

This came during his chairmanship of the crisis cell meeting to discuss crude Read more…