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Dinar Stability Ahead? Iraq Targets Speculative Trading

Author
Tish Washington
Published
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tish-washington8/episodes/Dinar-Stability-Ahead--Iraq-Targets-Speculative-Trading-e372j69

Iraq’s currency market has seen renewed movement,

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fueled by cross-border speculative trading and small commercial activity. According to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, the parallel dollar market has thrived on lower bureaucracy, quicker trades, and looser enforcement — but major reforms are on the horizon.

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  • Why small border trade dominates over half of Iraq’s foreign trade.

  • How parallel markets offer faster but riskier financing compared to official banking channels.

  • The government’s focus on tightening law enforcement and customs oversight.

  • The role of digital inspection, customs tracking, and anti-money laundering procedures in stabilizing Iraq’s financial system.

  • Why Saleh says there is no fundamental reason for the dollar surge, with foreign currency available through official banking channels.

  • How these measures could boost confidence in the dinar, reduce volatility, and strengthen Iraq’s position in global trade.

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