May 6, 2026

Iraq’s consumer prices rise 1.6% in March Shafaq News

Consumer prices in Iraq climbed 1.6% in March 2026, with the general price index reaching 110.6 points, up from 108.9 in February, according to the Commission of Statistics and GIS. […]

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May 6, 2026

Oil falls nearly 2% after Trump hints Iran talks breakthrough iraq-businessnews

Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations bottled-up supply from the key Middle East producing region could resume flowing after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a […]

Iraqi News

May 6, 2026

Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

Gold prices climbed Wednesday in Baghdad and Erbil markets, surpassing the million-dinar mark, according to a Shafaq News market survey. On Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street, wholesale markets recorded a selling price […]

Iraqi News

May 6, 2026

Dollar falls in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Wednesday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 153,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

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May 6, 2026

Social Safety Net pilot launched in Iraqi Kurdistan iraq-businessnews

From UNICEF. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Launch of Inclusive Social Safety Net pilot in the Kurdistan Region […]

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May 6, 2026

Iraq Revises Wheat Pricing for New Agricultural Season iraq-businessnews

Iraq’s Council of Ministers has approved revised purchase prices for wheat and a procurement plan for high-grade seeds for the 2025-2026 agricultural season, according to an official government statement. The […]

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May 6, 2026

Iraq “Offers Steep Oil Price Cuts” to Lure Buyers via Hormuz iraq-businessnews

From Baird Maritime. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Offers Steep Oil Price Cuts to Lure Buyers into […]

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May 5, 2026

Dollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar opened Tuesday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 153,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […]

Iraqi News

May 5, 2026

Gold edges higher after slump as oil limits rally Shafaq News

Gold prices rose on Tuesday ‌from a five-week low hit in the previous session, although gains were limited as elevated crude oil prices kept inflation fears alive and clouded the […]

Iraqi News

May 5, 2026

Iraq output tops 4M bpd as global oil demand holds near 105M bpd Shafaq News

Iraq’s oil production exceeds 4 million barrels per day (bpd), placing it among the world’s leading suppliers, as global demand holds steady near 100 to 105 million bpd, according to […]

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May 5, 2026

Iraq tops Iranian exports via Kermanshah at ~$150M Shafaq News

Iraq accounted for the largest share of Iranian exports through Kermanshah province last month, with shipments exceeding $148 million, Kermanshah Customs Director General Reza Nikroush said on Tuesday. Reported by […]

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May 5, 2026

Iraq Falls in World Press Freedom Index iraq-businessnews

Iraq has fallen in the World Press Freedom Index for 2026, ranking 162nd out of 180 countries, down seven places on last year. The result puts Iraq behind countries such as Cuba […]

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May 5, 2026

OPEC+ Agrees Production Adjustment for June iraq-businessnews

Seven OPEC+ member countries have agreed to implement a production adjustment of 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in June 2026, following a virtual meeting held on 3 May 2026. The seven countries […]

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May 5, 2026

New Committee to Oversee Jordan-Iraq Transit Trade Crypto News

A committee has been formed in Jordan to oversee and expedite transit trade, with a particular focus on goods destined for Iraq. According to Jordan’s state-run Petra news agency, the committee will submit […]

Iraqi News

May 4, 2026

Iraq’s total revenues drop 13% in early 2026 Shafaq News

Iraq’s public finances posted a decline in early 2026, with revenues falling to just over 15.7 trillion dinars ($12B) in January and February, the Ministry of Finance showed on Monday. […]

Iraqi News

May 4, 2026

Oil prices hold above $100 despite Trump’s Hormuz escort plan Shafaq News

Oil prices eased on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States would begin an effort to assist ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, but the lack of […]

Iraqi News

May 4, 2026

Gold prices fall in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

Gold prices declined Monday in Baghdad and Erbil markets, hovering below the million-dinar mark, according to a Shafaq News market survey. On Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street, wholesale markets recorded a selling […]

Iraqi News

May 4, 2026

Iranian toman approaches 200,000-per-dollar threshold on Hormuz tensions Shafaq News

The US dollar traded at around 190,900 tomans in Iran’s open market on Monday (1 toman = 10 rial) nearing the 200,000 threshold amid mounting pressure on the national currency. […]

Iraqi News

May 4, 2026

ISX reports about $4M in weekly trading Shafaq News

The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) recorded more than 6 billion dinars in trading volume last week —roughly $4 million. According to the recorded data, 3.92 billion shares were traded during […]

Iraqi News

May 4, 2026

US Dollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Monday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 152,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

May 4, 2026

Iraq-China Trade Gap Narrows Shafaq News

Iraq’s trade surplus with China narrowed sharply in 2025, as imports from China rose while oil export revenues declined, according to data published by the Ministry of Trade. The figures, […]

Iraqi News

May 3, 2026

Opening supermarket doors for OCOP products Vietnam News

HÀ NỘI — One Commune One Product (OCOP) items are currently facing intense competition if they want to appear on supermarket shelves. To address this issue, stronger connections between producers […]

Iraqi News

May 3, 2026

VN-Index faces resistance after holiday rally, volatility expected to persist Vietnam News

HÀ NỘI — The stock market is entering the post-holiday trading period with heightened attention on both external and internal drivers, as the VN-Index approaches its previous peak near the […]

Iraqi News

May 3, 2026

Iraq’s Central Bank says dollar flows steady despite oil halt Shafaq News

US dollar transfers to Baghdad are continuing normally despite the halt in oil export revenues, Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Governor Ali Al-Allaq said on Saturday, rejecting reports of a […]

Iraqi News

May 3, 2026

EIA: Iraq’s oil exports to US surge over the week Shafaq News

Iraq’s crude oil exports to the United States rose 147,000 barrels per day (bpd) last week, US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed on Sunday. Iraqi shipments averaged 195,000 bpd […]

Iraqi News

May 3, 2026

Gold steadies in Baghdad, edges lower in Erbil Shafaq News

On Sunday, gold prices hovered around one million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street […]

Iraqi News

May 3, 2026

Egypt exports to Iraq rise to $880M in 2025 Shafaq News

Egypt’s exports to Iraq rose to about $880 million in 2025, up nearly 8% from $815.9 million in 2024, according to data from the United Nations Comtrade database. Electrical and […]

Iraqi News

May 3, 2026

Dollar falls in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Sunday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 152,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

Iraqi News

May 3, 2026

Iraq Turkiye oil talks stall over deal terms and investment push Shafaq News

Iraq’s oil exports via Turkiye remain stalled at around 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) from Kirkuk, as Baghdad and Ankara continue negotiations without agreement on the framework for resuming shipments. […]

Iraqi News

May 3, 2026

Wealthy Entrepreneur to be Iraq’s Youngest PM-Designate iraq-businessnews

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Shiite alliance taps wealthy entrepreneur as Iraq’s youngest PM-designate Iraqi President […]

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