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Iraq’s Oil Money & the U.S. Dollar – What You Need to Know 🇮🇶💵

Author
Tish Washington
Published
Thu 01 May 2025
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tish-washington8/episodes/Iraqs-Oil-Money--the-U-S--Dollar--What-You-Need-to-Know-e3280ut

The majority of Iraq's financial assets are in US dollars. Al-Sudani's advisor discusses linking Iraqi banks to US banks.link to My FX Buddies Blog

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Iraq is doubling down on its integration with the global banking system—specifically through stronger ties with U.S. commercial banks. 🇺🇸💰 In this video, we break down a major update from Mazhar Mohammed Salih, financial advisor to Prime Minister Al-Sudani, about Iraq's strategic decision to link national banks with multiple leading American banks.

🔍 What you’ll learn in this video:

  • Why Iraq's oil wealth ties it to the U.S. dollar

  • How linking to U.S. banks will reduce transaction costs

  • What it means for Iraq’s investment, trade, and development sectors

  • How this move impacts Iraq’s economy and global positioning

This development isn't just about finance—it's about sovereignty, modernization, and economic stability in a shifting global economy.

📈 Iraq is aiming to:

  • Improve banking transparency and governance

  • Streamline foreign trade and investment

  • Embrace advanced digital banking standards

  • Strengthen economic stability through global integration

👉 Whether you're an investor, economist, or simply interested in Iraq's future, this video will help you understand where the country is headed next.

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