Banking Deposits Drop, Forex Trading Grows in Iraq

Iraq’s financial market is feeling the pressure in 2025.
link to My FX Buddies BlogInvestor withdrawals and declining deposits are squeezing banks and the Iraq Stock Exchange, which saw monthly trading values collapse from 53 billion to just 22 billion dinars.

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In this episode, we’ll explore:

Market Contraction: Investor withdrawals led to a 7% drop in private deposits in 2025.

• Stock Exchange Slump: Trading fell from 53B dinars/month to just 22B in June.

• Concentration Risk: Only 5 companies out of 104 dominate trading activity.

• Foreign Investors Pull Back: Decline in outside investment adds pressure.

• Forex Growth: Unregulated forex platforms are booming, despite higher risks.

• Expert Warnings: Without reforms, transparency, and technology upgrades (like AI), confidence will continue to erode.

• Bigger Picture: A financial crossroads—either align with global standards or risk deeper contraction.

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