Anger is rising across Iraq as merchants protest new taxes ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ and higher customs tariffs, warning that the measures are crippling businesses and squeezing purchasing power. In this video, we break down what’s happening on the Iraqi ground, why traders are cancelling orders, and why prices are starting to feel heavier for everyday Iraqis. We also explain why the government chose this moment to tighten fiscal policy — amid falling oil prices, rising public spending, and pressure to reduce the budget deficit.

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This isn’t just unrest — it’s the human friction of economic reform. 📌 Topics covered: • Why Iraq raised taxes and customs tariffs • How oil price weakness is forcing fiscal change • What merchants are protesting — with real numbers • Who feels the pain first during reform cycles • How this ties into Iraq’s broader stability strategy 📺 Reform is never silent — understanding it matters. Thanks for Watching! Following Iraq’s Story — Don’t Give Up 💰🔥 #iqd ⁠⁠⁠⁠ #iraqidinar⁠⁠⁠ #IraqiDinar⁠News ⁠⁠⁠⁠#IraqEconomy #IraqiDinar #EconomicReality #IraqReform #globalcurrencyreset #myfxbuddies

Can Iraq Redraw the Path to Dinar Stability | Dollar Fluctuations Explained Description link to My FX Buddies Blog The Iraqi exchange market has experienced noticeable dollar fluctuations in recent days — but is this a warning sign, or part of a deeper economic transition? In this episode, we break down what’s really happening behind the scenes as Iraq balances monetary discipline, digital customs reform, and exchange-rate stability. We explore the impact of the European “Skoda” digital auditing system, rising pressure in the parallel market, and the Central Bank’s multi-layered response. Government officials and economists argue that what we’re seeing is not a structural crisis, but a temporary adjustment phase tied to reform — with inflation remaining low and price stability largely intact.

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⁠Featuring insights from Mazhar Muhammad Salih and analysis of Central Bank policy, this discussion explains why dinar stability is a process, not an overnight event. 📌 Topics covered: • Why dollar volatility increased • The ASCYUDA customs system explained • Official vs parallel exchange markets • Why inflation remains under control • How Iraq is reducing dollar dependence • What this means for citizens & investors 📺 Follow Iraq’s economic story — the signal is in the structure, not the noise. Thanks for Watching! Following Iraq’s Story — Don’t Give Up 💰🔥

At the start of 2026, Iraq’s currency market was hit by a sudden shock. ⁠ link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ The US dollar surged rapidly in Baghdad exchanges, approaching 146,000 dinars, triggering what traders describe as commercial paralysis. Buying and selling halted as uncertainty spread, with demand for hard currency spiking sharply. In this video, we break down: What caused the sudden dollar jump Why markets froze instead of adjusting What this level means psychologically What traders and citizens are watching next This isn’t speculation — it’s what’s happening on the ground.

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Also in this episode: Atrushi: The oil and gas law must be passed as soon as possible. 📌 Follow Iraq’s story — stay informed, not alarmed. #iqd ⁠⁠⁠⁠ #iraqidinar⁠⁠⁠ #IraqiDinar⁠News ⁠⁠⁠⁠#IraqEconomy #IraqiDinar #EconomicReality #IraqReform