Hooked on SWIFT: Is Iraq Too Tied to the Global Economy?

Hooked on SWIFT: Is Iraq Too Tied to the Global Economy?

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Iraq’s deeper integration with the global financial system—through SWIFT and direct dealings with the U.S. Federal Reserve—may be modernizing its banking sector, but at what cost?

In this video, we break down the latest cooperation between Iraq and the IMF, including:If you 'd like to support My FX Buddies:https://cash.app/$tishwashGet a free transcript at https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies/In this video, we break down the warning from Iraqi economist Hassan Al-Sheikh: that Iraq’s financial sovereignty is slipping away. From oil price shocks to sanctions and access to U.S. dollars, Iraq is now more vulnerable to international pressure than ever before.

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