Monday, August 25, 2025

πŸ’Έ Dinar in Danger? Iraq's Currency Struggles Between Two Worlds ⚖️πŸ”₯

 πŸ’Έ Dinar in Danger? Iraq's Currency Struggles Between Two Worlds ⚖️πŸ”₯

Iraq's currency market is on edge, caught in a constant tug-of-war between the official rate and the parallel market — and it’s sending shockwaves through the economy.


πŸ“‰ Dollar Chaos Hits Baghdad & Erbil

Despite government efforts, the USD exchange rate is rising again:
πŸ”Ή Official exchanges recorded 141,600 IQD for $100
πŸ”Ή Local markets are now selling at 142,500 IQD
πŸ”Ή Just weeks ago, it was 139,000 IQD — the rise is fast and worrying ⚠️


πŸ’₯ Why the Volatility? Experts Point to 3 Major Pressures:

  1. Scarcity of Dollar Supply vs. High Demand

  2. Persistent trade with sanctioned countries + Central Bank delays

  3. Gap between official & parallel rates → speculation & smuggling

πŸ›ƒ Customs confusion and weak border control are also fueling instability.


🧠 Economic Voices Speak Out:

πŸ”Ή Ahmed Abd Rabbo warns the dollar surge could continue, driven by:

  • Online payment issues

  • Suspended remittances

  • Market panic

πŸ”Ή Abdul Rahman Al-Shaikhly urges deep reform:

  • Control import sources

  • Stabilize supply/demand

  • Monitor black market activity


πŸ’¬ Traders and citizens alike are growing uneasy. Hopes of currency stability are fading as inflation fears return. The dream of a stronger dinar? Still alive — but under serious threat unless Iraq can tackle root problems, not just patch symptoms.


πŸ“Œ Bottom Line:
Without bold action, the gap between official and parallel rates will keep growing, driving speculation, inflation, and public frustration. Iraq’s economy is demanding script async="" crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6009082504355829"> real reform — not just short-term fixes.


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