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1500 Dinars per $1? The Warning from Erbil’s Market

Author
Tish Washington
Published
Sun 24 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tish-washington8/episodes/1500-Dinars-per-1--The-Warning-from-Erbils-Market-e3780r6

The head of Erbil’s Exchange Market Council, Siyamand

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Mawloud, has warned that if current conditions continue, the price of the dollar could climb to 1,500 dinars per $1 in the free market. The problem? Rejected merchant invoices and delays from the Central Bank of Iraq.

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  • Why 75% of Kurdish merchant invoices are being rejected or delayed.

  • How this forces traders to turn to the black market for dollars.

  • The impact of long waits (40+ days) on merchants trying to access official transfers.

  • Why Mawloud believes lack of transparency at the Central Bank is worsening instability.

  • What it means for the market if the exchange rate climbs toward 150,000 dinars per $100.

  • The broader consequences for trade, inflation, and market confidence in Iraq.

The Central Bank’s next moves will be critical in either calming the market or fueling further volatility.

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