February 7, 2026

Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

On Saturday, gold prices hovered around 1.06 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, continuing their upward trend, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices […]

Iraqi News

February 7, 2026

Surprise deductions hit Iraqi salaries, pensions Shafaq News

Iraqi public-sector employees and retirees saw unexpected cuts to their monthly salaries and pensions on Saturday after state banks deducted multiple loan installments at once. A source explained to our […]

Iraqi News

February 7, 2026

Leidos wins $90m Iraq Deal iraq-businessnews

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of Contracted Logistical Services for VACIS XPL passenger vehicle scanning systems and related equipment. The estimated total […]

Iraqi News

February 7, 2026

Plans Announced for Waste-to-Energy Projects Across Iraq iraq-businessnews

State-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) reports that plans have been announced to develop clean energy power plants in Baghdad, Basra and Nineveh. It quotes the regional director of Shanghai (sic) as saying that the […]

Iraqi News

February 6, 2026

Oil heads for first weekly loss in seven weeks ahead of US-Iran talks Shafaq News

US crude futures rose slightly on Friday but were on track for their first weekly drop in seven weeks as supply concerns eased, and investors focused on the outcome of […]

Iraqi News

February 6, 2026

Gold and silver slide toward weekly losses as dollar strengthens Shafaq News

Gold and silver rose on Friday, even as they headed for a second week of declines after a global tech stock rout and a stronger US dollar wiped out the […]

Iraqi News

February 6, 2026

Dollar holds near two-week high Shafaq News

The US dollar lingered near a two-week high on Friday, poised for its strongest weekly performance since November as a rout in stocks driven by AI-spending concerns rattled investors, while […]

Iraqi News

February 6, 2026

Iraq considers silica investment in Al-Anbar to expand non-oil sectors Shafaq News

Iraq’s Al-Anbar is weighing strategic projects to invest in the province’s silica reserves, aiming to shift from raw exports to value-added industries and reduce dependence on oil income, local officials […]

Iraqi News

February 6, 2026

Iraq Stock Market Report iraq-businessnews

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 5th February 2026. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities’ […]

February 6, 2026

Liquidity Shortfall “Freezes Lending at Iraq’s State Banks” iraq-businessnews.

From Shafaq. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Liquidity shortfall freezes lending at Iraq’s state banks Government lending programs remained […]

Iraqi News

February 5, 2026

Precious metals drop as dollar hits two-week high Shafaq News

Gold and silver prices fell sharply in a broader market sell-off on Thursday, as an advance in the dollar to a near two-week high and signs of easing U.S.-China trade […]

Iraqi News

February 5, 2026

Dollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Thursday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 150,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

Iraqi News

February 5, 2026

Iraq investment tops +$100B as Baghdad hosts International Business Forum Shafaq News

Investment in Iraq exceeded $100 billion, with the Iraqi private sector contributing more than $37 billion, a senior official told Shafaq News on Thursday. During the launch of the International […]

Iraqi News

February 5, 2026

Iraq boosts gold holdings by 3.7 tons in February Shafaq News

Iraq raised its official gold reserves to 174.6 tons in February 2026, moving up to 28th place globally, the World Gold Council said in a recent report. According to the […]

Iraqi News

February 5, 2026

Oil Ministry Reviews Progress at Rumaila Oil Field iraq-businessnews

The Ministry of Oil has reviewed progress on major development projects at the Rumaila oil field in Basra governorate. On behalf of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Minister of Oil Hayan […]

Iraqi News

February 5, 2026

Iraqi Dinar Falls Against Dollar

From Shafaq. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Dollar rises in Baghdad and Erbil The US dollar closed Thursday’s trading […]

Iraqi News

February 5, 2026

GKP looks to Oslo Share Listing

Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) announced on Wednesday that it intends to complete the Company’s previously announced proposal to pursue a dual listing of its shares on Euronext Growth Oslo operated by […]

Iraqi News

February 4, 2026

Oil futures sustain rally under pressure from Middle East tensions Shafaq News

Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone and armed Iranian boats approached a U.S.-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, rekindling fears of […]

Iraqi News

February 4, 2026

Dollar cllimbs in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar opened Wednesday’s trading higher in Iraq, crossing the 150,000-dinar mark per 100 dollars. A Shafaq News market survey showed the dollar trading in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya […]

Iraqi News

February 4, 2026

Gold prices increase in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

On Wednesday, gold prices increased reaching 1.06 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, continuing their upward trend, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices […]

Iraqi News

February 4, 2026

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

The US dollar closed Wednesday’s trading lower in Baghdad and Erbil, retreating below the 150,000-dinar mark per 100 dollars. A Shafaq News market survey showed the dollar trading in Baghdad’s […]

Iraqi News

February 4, 2026

Chevron to manage Iraq’s West Qurna-2 oilfield, replacing Russia’s Lukoil Shafaq News

The state-run Basra Oil Company said on Wednesday that US-based Chevron has entered negotiations to assume management of the West Qurna-2 oilfield in southern Iraq, following the Russian energy giant […]

Iraqi News

February 3, 2026

Dollar gains in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Tuesday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 150,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […]

Iraqi News

February 3, 2026

Gold rally back on track after sharp sell-off Shafaq News

Investment demand and central-bank buying are expected to propel gold to new records, with the metal’s retreat over the past two sessions already attracting bargain hunters, while silver will remain […]

Iraqi News

February 3, 2026

Basra Oil to run Iraq’s West Qurna-2 after Lukoil disruption Shafaq News

The Iraqi government decided on Tuesday to assign the state-run Basra Oil Company to manage the West Qurna-2 oil field, contracting a consortium of Bonatti and Basra Crescent, as a […]

Iraqi News

February 3, 2026

Iran’s oil sales via the Gulf continue normally Shafaq News

Iran’s oil sales and transfer operations to buyers continue under normal conditions, Fars News cited the National Iranian Oil Company on Tuesday. A well-informed source told Fars that the pace […]

Iraqi News

February 3, 2026

Iraqi FM “Confirms Change in US Envoy” iraq-businessnews

From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi FM Confirms Change in US Envoy as Political Tensions Mount […]

Iraqi News

February 2, 2026

Gold’s record rally snaps toward two-week lows Shafaq News

Gold extended its fall on Monday with increases in CME precious metals margin requirements set to take effect on session close weighing on prices, while investors gauged U.S. President Donald […]

Iraqi News

February 2, 2026

Oil prices plunge on signs of US-Iran de-escalation Shafaq News

Oil prices fell 4% on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend Iran was “seriously talking” with Washington, signalling de-escalation with an OPEC member after risks of […]

Iraqi News

February 2, 2026

Gold plunges as global selloff hits Kurdistan markets Shafaq News

Gold prices fell more than $200 to $4,543 per ounce on Monday, marking their steepest daily decline in months, as a stronger US dollar triggered heavy selling across global metal […]

Iraqi News