Thursday, March 12, 2026
17 C
Baghdad

Daily Archives: Mar 12, 2026

Gold Prices in Iraq Hold in Baghdad, Drop in Erbil

Gold prices in Iraq remained steady in Baghdad on Thursday while falling slightly in Erbil, according to market surveys....

USD/IQD Exchange Climbs in Baghdad and Erbil

USD/IQD exchange rose on Thursday as the U.S. dollar strengthened across Iraq’s main trading centers. The currency opened higher,...

Gulf Tanker Attacks Raise Economic Concerns

Gulf tanker attacks have raised alarm as Iraq warns of potential economic fallout for millions. Meanwhile, the Ministry of...

Al-Maliki’s Bid Dispute Shapes Iraq Leadership Talks

Al-Maliki's bid dispute is escalating within Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework as the country debates the premiership. Nouri al-Maliki linked...

Oil Supply Disruption Sends Prices Higher

Oil supply disruption intensified on Wednesday as attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz worsened fears of global...

PMF Attacks Reported as Al-Sudani Monitors Security Situation

PMF attacks reported as Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani closely monitors the aftermath of deadly strikes. The...

Gold Prices Rise Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data Amid Global Tensions

Gold prices ticked higher on Wednesday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising global uncertainty. Meanwhile, oil prices fell,...

Iraq Bank Deposits Drop Sharply in 2025 Despite Credit Growth

Iraq bank deposits declined significantly during 2025, according to newly released banking sector data. The figures reveal changing financial...

Gold Prices Slip in Baghdad and Erbil as Market Activity Slows

Iraq's gold prices recorded a slight decline on Wednesday across major markets in Baghdad and Erbil. Traders reported lower...

Basrah Crude Holds Above $90 Despite Global Oil Market Drop

Basrah crude prices remained above the $90 mark on Wednesday despite a sharp drop across global oil markets. The...

Dollar Slips in Iraq as Market Rates Ease in Baghdad and Erbil

Currency trading across Iraq opened on Wednesday with a decline in the Iraqi dollar rate in major exchange markets....

Kurdistan Region Calls for Action After Drone Attack Near UAE Consulate

The Kurdistan Regional Government emphasized Kurdistan's diplomatic security after Monday’s drone attack near the UAE Consulate in Erbil. Officials...