CBI INFO & IRAQI DINAR NEWS

Economists warn against printing money: it threatens the value of the Iraqi dinar.

Economists warn against printing money: it threatens the value of the Iraqi dinar.

5-25-2026

Information / Report..
Recently, there has been talk about a government trend towards studying the option of printing currency to ensure the availability of financial liquidity in banks and to secure the needs of the budget, primarily the salaries of employees and social assistance, in light of increasing financial pressures.

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, explained in a statement to Al-Maalouma that “the Central Bank is adopting several tools to support liquidity, including the policy of quantitative easing and issuing currency within precise controls Read more…

Denying the printing of currency, a financial advisor reassures the public about Iraq’s cash reserves.

Denying the printing of currency, a financial advisor reassures the public about Iraq’s cash reserves.

5-25-2026

The Information Agency / Baghdad…
The financial advisor to the Council of Ministers, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, denied on Monday the circulating reports regarding the Central Bank of Iraq printing local currency outside of regulations, stressing that this process is subject to legal mechanisms and strict financial backing.
Salih told the Information Agency, “The talk circulating among the Iraqi public about the Central Bank printing local currency is completely unfounded,” explaining that “the currency printing process is governed by two legal mechanisms: the first Read more…

Central Bank Governor: No change in the exchange rate and employee salaries are guaranteed

Central Bank Governor: No change in the exchange rate and employee salaries are guaranteed

2026-05-20

The governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed on Tuesday that there is no intention to make a change to the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar.

Al-Alaq said in a brief statement published by the official newspaper Al-Sabah that “there is no intention Read more…

Central Bank of Iraq: Trade surplus in 2025 reached $24 billion

Central Bank of Iraq: Trade surplus in 2025 reached $24 billion

2026-05-18

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data released by the Central Bank of Iraq on Monday showed that Iraq achieved a trade surplus of approximately $24.686 billion during 2025, driven by a higher value of exports compared to imports.

According to foreign trade data calculated on an FOB basis, which was reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, total Iraqi exports during Read more…

The government faces a choice between two bitter options: borrowing from friends or turning to the World Bank to cover expenses.

The government faces a choice between two bitter options: borrowing from friends or turning to the World Bank to cover expenses.

5-17-2026

Information/Baghdad…
It appears that the state treasury is no longer full of money, but rather empty and unable to secure the expenses needed by the country with all its facilities and the requirements of its beneficiaries from various segments. This pushes the government towards solutions that may be bitter, by resorting to the World Bank, at a time when the government has the ability to turn to the international Read more…

In numbers… Iraq continues to bleed its foreign currency reserves amid declining oil revenues

In numbers… Iraq continues to bleed its foreign currency reserves amid declining oil revenues

2026-05-17

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Recent financial data released by the Central Bank of Iraq on Sunday revealed a significant decline in the country’s foreign currency reserves, amid official and academic warnings of continued low oil revenues due to the security turmoil affecting energy supply chains in the region.

According to the Central Bank’s newly released official financial indicators, Read more…

An economist confirms the possibility of resorting to the central bank’s reserves to compensate for the deficit.

An economist confirms the possibility of resorting to the central bank’s reserves to compensate for the deficit.

5-15-2026

Information/Baghdad…
Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay confirmed the possibility of resorting to the Central Bank of Iraq’s cash reserves, which exceed $90 billion, while simultaneously warning of the potential for inflation within Iraq.
Qusay told Al-Maalouma, “The Central Bank of Iraq’s reserves amount to $90 billion, in addition to 170 tons of gold. If borrowing from these Read more…

Central Bank: We are continuing to reform the banking sector and call for reliance on official sources.

Central Bank: We are continuing to reform the banking sector and call for reliance on official sources.

2026-05-13

The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) the continuation of the implementation of the banking sector reform program, within its strategic vision aimed at strengthening the resilience of the financial system and developing the efficiency of banking institutions in accordance with best practices and international standards, calling for reliance on official sources Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq is moving towards appointing an independent auditing firm to evaluate banks.

The Central Bank of Iraq is moving towards appointing an independent auditing firm to evaluate banks.

2026-05-12

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Tuesday the continuation of the banking sector reform program, within a strategic vision aimed at strengthening the resilience of the financial system and raising the efficiency of banking institutions in accordance with international standards.

The bank said in a statement, received by Shafaq News Agency, that Iraqi Read more…

The return of dollar shipments… Has al-Zaidi won the bet of American trust?

The return of dollar shipments… Has al-Zaidi won the bet of American trust?

2026-05-03

Shafaq News – Special Translation
Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi succeeded in getting a quick response from the United States after he demanded the resumption of sending cash shipments in dollars to Baghdad.

According to the ” Center for Links Research and Strategic Studies ” institute, Read more…

In the new government’s first test: Al-Zaidi secures the return of the dollar to Baghdad and ignites market anticipation.

In the new government’s first test: Al-Zaidi secures the return of the dollar to Baghdad and ignites market anticipation.

5-3-2026

Researcher Shatha Khalil
In the first economic test for the new Iraqi government, Prime Minister-designate Ali Faleh Kazem al-Zaidi succeeded in securing a swift response from the United States after requesting the resumption of dollar cash shipments to Baghdad. This move carried both political and economic significance, reflecting the new government’s ability to establish early channels Read more…

The Central Bank Governor denies halting dollar shipments and confirms: Salaries are secured.

The Central Bank Governor denies halting dollar shipments and confirms: Salaries are secured.

2026-05-02

Shafaq News – Baghdad
The governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, denied on Saturday that dollar shipments had stopped, stressing that transfers were continuing regularly and had not stopped, while confirming that employees’ salaries were “secured” no matter how Read more…

The Central Bank of Iraq is discussing with Azerbaijan the opening of bank branches and the development of electronic payment systems.

The Central Bank of Iraq is discussing with Azerbaijan the opening of bank branches and the development of electronic payment systems.

2026-04-30

Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Thursday, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, discussed with the Azerbaijani Ambassador to Baghdad, Eldar Selimov, the development of cooperation, including opening bank branches in both Read more…

The Trump administration seizes Iraqi funds… ready-made pretexts and a worrying government silence

The Trump administration seizes Iraqi funds… ready-made pretexts and a worrying government silence

4-26-2026

The administration of US President Donald Trump, or what is known as the US Treasury Department, seized Iraqi funds amounting to $500 million from oil revenues that were supposed to reach Iraq for use for internal purposes or to benefit from and distribute as salaries, which is the practice on a monthly basis, according to a mechanism that stipulates that the US Federal Reserve receives Read more…

The President wants a “strong” Iraqi dinar and an improved standard of living for citizens.

The President wants a “strong” Iraqi dinar and an improved standard of living for citizens.

4-25-2026

Baghdad-Mail
President Nizar Amidi urged the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, on Saturday to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms, stressing the need to improve Read more…

The President of the Republic to the Governor of the Bank: The need to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms

The President of the Republic to the Governor of the Bank: The need to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms

2026/04/25

President Nizar Amidi stressed to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, on Saturday the need to strengthen the Iraqi dinar and continue reforms.
A statement from the Presidency of the Republic, received Read more…

MP denies blocking $500 million from Iraq: No sanctions, no restrictions

MP denies blocking $500 million from Iraq: No sanctions, no restrictions

2026/04/22

MP Jamal Kojar denied on Wednesday the validity of the news circulating about preventing Iraq from receiving $500 million of its oil revenues, stressing that there are no sanctions or restrictions by the US Federal Reserve on the country.

Kujer told Al-Furat News Agency: “We contacted the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, and he confirmed Read more…

An official at the Central Bank of Iraq comments on Washington’s suspension of cash shipments to Baghdad.

An official at the Central Bank of Iraq comments on Washington’s suspension of cash shipments to Baghdad.

2026-04-22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing an official at the Central Bank of Iraq, that no notification had been issued by Washington to halt any cash shipments to the country.

The Iraqi official said that “a shipment that was expected to arrive in April has Read more…

Will Iraq be affected by the halt in dollar shipments? An economist answers: Its share is only 7%.

Will Iraq be affected by the halt in dollar shipments? An economist answers: Its share is only 7%.

2026-04-22

Shafaq News – Baghdad
Mahmoud Dagher, a financial expert and former director general at the Central Bank of Iraq, confirmed on Wednesday that there has been no official announcement yet regarding the suspension of dollar shipments to Iraq, noting that what is being circulated in some media outlets is not based on official sources.

Dagher told Shafaq News Agency that “the Central Bank of Iraq and the government have denied the existence Read more…

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Borrowing to finance expenditures is contingent upon the formation of the government.

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Borrowing to finance expenditures is contingent upon the formation of the government.

2026-04-22

The parliamentary finance committee expressed its position on Wednesday regarding borrowing from the Central Bank to finance domestic expenditures, noting that this issue is linked to the formation of the government. Committee member, Ribwar Karim, stated in a statement to the official agency that “the proposal to borrow from the Central Bank to finance domestic expenditures is Read more…