CBI INFO & IRAQI DINAR NEWS

Al-Dulaimi warns of an American plan to undermine the economy

Al-Dulaimi warns of an American plan to undermine the economy

2-1-2026

Al-Maalomah/Anbar…
Salam Ahmed al-Dulaimi, a leader in the United Anbar Alliance, warned on Sunday of an American plot targeting the Iraqi economy. He indicated that the US is seeking to influence the Central Bank’s operations and manipulate the dollar Read more…

The Central Bank reduces the interest rate on “solar energy” loans to 2.5%

The Central Bank reduces the interest rate on “solar energy” loans to 2.5%

2026-01-29

The Central Bank set the interest rate for the solar energy financing initiative on Thursday, and indicated that it had put in place simplified procedures to encourage citizens to benefit from the initiative. Rafal Jamil, Director of Initiatives at the Central Bank, stated during her participation in the Iraq Development Platform Read more…

Suspicious deposits and a warning letter: The US Treasury opens an investigation into Baghdad Bank.

Suspicious deposits and a warning letter: The US Treasury opens an investigation into Baghdad Bank.

2026-01-27 | 02:59

Alsumaria News–Baghdad
In a highly dangerous development, the issue of financial and banking compliance is being revisited in Iraq At the forefront of international attention, the Eco Iraq Observatory revealed that the Central Bank had received an official email from Department of the Treasury The American inquiry, specifically from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), includes a direct question Read more…

During 2025, fines levied by the Central Bank of Iraq exceeded 126 billion dinars.

During 2025, fines levied by the Central Bank of Iraq exceeded 126 billion dinars.

2026-01-27 02:43

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Tuesday the value of fines imposed on banks and non-banking institutions, including exchange companies, confirming that they exceeded 126 billion Iraqi dinars during the year 2025.

According to statistics issued by the Central Bank Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq’s sales reached approximately $70 billion in less than a year.

The Central Bank of Iraq’s sales reached approximately $70 billion in less than a year.

2026-01-22 00:25

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Thursday that its sales of hard currency amounted to about $70 billion during the first 10 months of 2025.

The bank stated in a statistic seen by Shafaq News Agency that the bank’s sales of hard currency during the first 10 months of last year amounted to Read more…

The banking sector and the new public

The banking sector and the new public

2026/01/20

The past year, 2025, witnessed tireless activity at various levels in the pursuit of achieving the desired banking reform in Iraq.

On the one hand, the outgoing government made strenuous efforts to reform the state-owned banks, which included merging some banks and making the decision to split Al-Rafidain Bank into two banks. These measures were described as Read more…

Central Bank of Iraq: Currency in circulation rises to more than 93 trillion dinars

Central Bank of Iraq: Currency in circulation rises to more than 93 trillion dinars

2026-01-19 02:15

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Monday that the volume of currency in circulation rose to more than 93 trillion dinars during October of 2025.

The bank stated, in statistics Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq indicates that expenditures will rise at the expense of revenues during 2025.

The Central Bank of Iraq indicates that expenditures will rise at the expense of revenues during 2025.

2026-01-17 01:37

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Saturday that expenditures increased compared to public revenues during the first 10 months of 2025.

The bank stated in an official statistic Read more…

Iraq’s domestic public debt has decreased

Iraq’s domestic public debt has decreased

2026-01-15 02:47

Shafaq News – Follow-up
The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Thursday that domestic public debt decreased by the end of October 2025.

The bank said in an official statistic Read more…

Iraq’s central bank’s foreign currency reserves have decreased.

Iraq’s central bank’s foreign currency reserves have decreased.

2026-01-14 01:04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Wednesday that its foreign currency reserves had decreased at the end of October of last year.

The bank said in an official statistic Read more…

Muzhir Muhammad Salih: The 2026 budget will be the first law submitted to Parliament, and the exchange rate will be at 130,000.

Muzhir Muhammad Salih: The 2026 budget will be the first law submitted to Parliament, and the exchange rate will be at 130,000.

2026-01-12

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed on Sunday (January 11, 2026) that the first law the new government intends to submit to Parliament is the 2026 budget law, while noting that the dollar has been fixed at 130,000.

Saleh said in a press interview that “the draft law is ready, but Read more…

“Eco Iraq” clarifies the Central Bank’s conditions for banks prohibited from dealing in dollars to deal in euros.

“Eco Iraq” clarifies the Central Bank’s conditions for banks prohibited from dealing in dollars to deal in euros.

2026-01-10

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Saturday, the “Eco Iraq” observatory announced the new conditions set by the Central Bank of Iraq for banks wishing to trade foreign currencies other than the dollar, such as the euro and the Chinese yuan, noting that among these conditions is that the bank’s capital must be 300 billion Iraqi dinars. Read more…

The government’s financial advisor: The fiscal deficit is short-term and will not hinder the development process.

The government’s financial advisor: The fiscal deficit is short-term and will not hinder the development process.

2026-01-10

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Saturday that the financial deficit is short-term and will not hinder the development process. Salih told the official news agency that “the financial deficit in Iraq is mostly related to fluctuations Read more…

An economic assessment of the Central Bank’s decision to fix the dollar exchange rate in the 2026 budget.

An economic assessment of the Central Bank’s decision to fix the dollar exchange rate in the 2026 budget.

2026/01/09

Economic expert, Nabil Al-Marsoumi, described the decision of the Central Bank of Iraq to fix the exchange rate of the dollar in the 2026 budget as an expected step aimed at strengthening monetary stability and supporting the investment climate in the country.

Al-Marsoumi told Al-Furat News Agency that: “The Central Bank has always Read more…

Why is the Central Bank of Iraq refusing to devalue the dinar? Al-Marsoumi answers in 13 points.

Why is the Central Bank of Iraq refusing to devalue the dinar? Al-Marsoumi answers in 13 points.

2026-01-08 | 08:03

Alsumaria News–
The economist revealed the economy, Nabil Al-Marsoumi Regarding the fundamental reasons that drive Central Bank of Iraq He rejected the devaluation of the dinar against foreign currencies, warning of disastrous repercussions that could affect the country’s social and economic structure if such a decision were made.
The decree identified the reasons in 13 main points: Read more…

Officially, the exchange rate in the 2026 budget is 1300 Iraqi dinars.

Officially, the exchange rate in the 2026 budget is 1300 Iraqi dinars.

2026-01-08 00:57

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq has decided to adopt an exchange rate of 1,300 dinars for the US dollar in the 2026 budget, according to an official document revealed on Thursday.

The Central Bank of Iraq sent an official letter to the Ministry of Finance/Budget Read more…

First government comment on adopting 1300 dinars to the dollar: A calculated monetary move

First government comment on adopting 1300 dinars to the dollar: A calculated monetary move

2026-01-08 01:14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The economic advisor to the Iraqi government, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Thursday that the move to adopt the exchange rate of the US dollar at 1300 dinars and to raise the value of the Iraqi dinar Read more…

Central Bank: The rise of the dollar in the parallel market is due to customs duties.

Central Bank: The rise of the dollar in the parallel market is due to customs duties.

1-7-2026

Information / Baghdad
The Central Bank issued its first official statement on Wednesday following the dollar exchange rate approaching the 150,000 dinar mark in local markets, confirming its continued monitoring of exchange market developments and its Read more…

Iraq’s gold reserves remain stable at 170 tons… An expert explains the reasons

Iraq’s gold reserves remain stable at 170 tons… An expert explains the reasons

2026-01-07 01:14

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The World Gold Council announced on Wednesday that Iraq maintained its global ranking with reserves exceeding 170 tons of gold, without any change.

The council stated in its latest statistics for January, Read more…

Parliament questions Al-Alaq and bank managers about “dollars, liquidity, and loans.”

Parliament questions Al-Alaq and bank managers about “dollars, liquidity, and loans.”

2026-01-06 00:04

Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Tuesday that the House of Representatives will host the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, next week to discuss a number of important economic and financial issues, most notably Read more…