March 4, 2026

Hormuz Closure: Iraq Oil Production Down, but Refineries Operating iraq-businessnews

The Iraqi Cabinet has authorised the Ministry of Oil to exercise the necessary powers to address a potential crisis in crude oil and petroleum product exports resulting from the closure […]

Iraqi News

March 3, 2026

Iraq’s US dollar exchange rate rises drastically amid regional unrest Iraqi News

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The exchange rate for the US dollar compared to the Iraqi dinar rose significantly on Tuesday in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, and the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, […]

Iraqi News

March 3, 2026

Gold falls in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

On Monday, gold prices hovered around 1.15 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

March 3, 2026

Oil production suspended at Iraq’s largest oil field Shafaq News

Oil production has been fully suspended at the Rumaila oil field, Iraq’s largest and the world’s second-largest oil field, local sources told Shafaq News on Tuesday. The decision followed disruptions […]

Iraqi News

March 3, 2026

ISX trades $2M in weekly trading Shafaq News

The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) recorded more than 3 billion Iraqi dinars (roughly $2M) in trading value last week, marking a 42% decline compared with the previous week. According to […]

Iraqi News

March 3, 2026

TTF Futures explode toward $660 mark Shafaq News

European gas prices jumped on Tuesday, surpassing $650 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since February 2023, as tensions in the Middle East affected global energy markets. According […]

Iraqi News

March 3, 2026

Iraq loses $128 million per day as Rumaila, Kurdistan oil output halts Shafaq News

Iraq is losing an estimated $128 million per day due to the suspension of production at the Rumaila oil field and fields in the Kurdistan Region amid the fallout from […]

Iraqi News

March 3, 2026

USD/IQD exchange rates dip in Baghdad, Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar declined against the Iraqi dinar at the close of trading on Tuesday in Iraq, settling near 155,300 dinars per $100. According to a Shafaq News market survey, […]

Iraqi News

March 3, 2026

The Changing Perceptions of Iraq iraq-businessnews

From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): You could be forgiven for thinking that Iraq is only dependant on oil and is a country struggling with conflict. However, reality has moved […]

Iraqi News

March 2, 2026

European gas prices could more than double if Hormuz shipping halts Shafaq News

Goldman Sachs on Monday projected that European natural gas prices could more than double if shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are suspended for a month. Roughly one-fifth of global […]

Iraqi News

March 2, 2026

Oil surges 7% as Iran-Israel conflict threatens supply Shafaq News

Oil prices jumped 7% to their highest levels in months on Monday as Iran and Israel stepped up attacks in the Middle East, damaging tankers and disrupting shipments from the […]

Iraqi News

March 2, 2026

Gold prices rise in Baghdad, edge lower in Erbil Shafaq News

On Monday, gold prices hovered around 1.20 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

March 2, 2026

QatarEnergy halts LNG production after missile strike, European gas prices jump Shafaq News

QatarEnergy halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after missile strikes targeted its operational facilities in Qatar, prompting a sharp surge in European gas prices. In a statement, the state-owned company […]

Iraqi News

March 2, 2026

Dollar climbs in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Monday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

Iraqi News

March 1, 2026

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

Iraq’s crude oil exports to the United States dropped 211,000 barrels per day (bpd) last week, US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed on Sunday. According to the data, Iraqi […]

Iraqi News

March 1, 2026

Gold prices surge in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

On Sunday, gold prices jumped sharply in Baghdad and Erbil markets, rising well above 1.155 million IQD per mithqal, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on […]

Iraqi News

March 1, 2026

Iraq weighs risks as Hormuz crisis disrupts global energy flows Shafaq News

Iraq joined an emergency meeting of the OPEC+ alliance on Sunday as escalating military tensions in the Gulf disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global […]

Iraqi News

March 1, 2026

USD/IQD exchange rates dip in Baghdad, Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar declined against the Iraqi dinar at the close of trading on Sunday in Iraq, settling near 154,600 dinars per $100. According to a Shafaq News market survey, […]

Iraqi News

March 1, 2026

IQD in the Crossfire: What a Trump-Iran Conflict Could Mean for Iraq’s Dinar iraq-businessnews

The Iraqi Dinar Caught in the Crossfire: What a Trump-Iran Military Conflict Would Mean for Iraq’s Currency The Middle East is once again on the edge. The United States has […]

February 27, 2026

Iraq reopens cross-border trade channel for private lenders Shafaq News

Iraq’s Central Bank (CBI) cleared private banks to resume cross-border transactions and issue letters of credit in multiple foreign currencies, in a move aimed at strengthening trade financing and accelerating […]

Iraqi News

February 27, 2026

Oil prices slip as US-Iran nuclear talks ease supply fears Shafaq News

Oil prices inched down on Friday and were on track for a weekly decline after the United States and Iran extended nuclear talks, easing concerns about potential hostilities that could […]

Iraqi News

February 27, 2026

Gold holds firm amid drop in US yields and Iran negotiations Shafaq News

Gold was broadly steady on Friday as a drop in U.S. Treasury yields eased the opportunity cost of holding bullion, while muted safe-haven demand kept prices in check as investors […]

Iraqi News

February 27, 2026

Iraq Stock Market Report iraq-businessnews

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 26th February 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities’ […]

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February 27, 2026

IQD in the Crossfire: What a Trump-Iran Conflict Could Mean for Iraq’s Dinar iraq-businessnews

By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi Dinar Caught in the Crossfire: What a Trump-Iran […]

February 26, 2026

Gold prices stabilize in Baghdad, edge lower in Erbil markets Shafaq News

On Thursday, gold prices hovered around 1.12 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

February 26, 2026

Iraq boosts associated gas capture to 86% in southern oil fields Shafaq News

Iraq has invested 86% of associated gas produced in the Al-Zubair, Al-Rumaila, and West Qurna/1 oil fields, a senior official said on Thursday. According to a statement by the Oil […]

Iraqi News

February 26, 2026

Dollar declines in Baghdad and Erbil markets at closure Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Thursday’s trading declined in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

Iraqi News

February 26, 2026

Iraq places fourth among South Korea’s oil suppliers in 2025 Shafaq News

Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest oil producer, ranked fourth among crude suppliers to South Korea in 2025 after increasing its exports to an average of 311,500 barrels per day (bpd), the highest […]

February 26, 2026

Dinar Weakness: CBI “Not Responsible” iraq-businessnews

From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Central Bank denies responsibility for dollar exchange rate gap An […]

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February 26, 2026

Central Bank Advances Iraqi Banking Reform, Eases Foreign Transactions iraq-businessnews

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has announced completion of the principal phase of its comprehensive reform programme for commercial, Islamic and foreign bank branches operating in Iraq. According to the Bank, all Iraqi […]

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