News Iraq Economy: IMF expects severe contraction in Iraq’s economy in 2026
The IMF projected on Thursday that Iraq's economy will be the most hit by oil and transportation disruptions in the Middle East in 2026.
News Iraq Economy: Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?
Iraq has pursued friendly relations with many countries who are themselves at odds. The strategy has lots of upside for war-torn Iraq – but holds key risks as well.
News Iraq Economy: Barrack highlights Iraq’s role linking GCC, Turkey, Syria
According to US Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi’s White House meeting with President Donald Trump marks […] ...
News Iraq Economy: Iraq: What happened to US plans for an extreme makeover of the economy?
I agree with Mark Thoma more often than naught. I certainly share his concern about the shifting sectoral composition of output (translated from economese to English, more jobs in housing), and, like Mark, worry that if the US continues to rely (almost) exclusively on the housing sector for job growth, it may face big problems […]
News Iraq Economy: Iraq warns of economic risks from Hormuz maritime threats, urges regional cooperation
Iraq has reaffirmed its commitment to maritime security and freedom of navigation during a United Nations Security Council session on Wednesday, warning that disruptions to key waterways pose a direct threat to its economy.
News Iraq Economy: Iconic musician seeks to rebuild Iraq through music
Now, virtuoso oud player Naseer Shamma hopes to help rebuild conflict-scarred Iraq through a series of concerts and other projects to support culture and education. The audience at the Iraqi National ...
News Iraq Economy: Iraq Protests Taking Toll on Battered Nation’s Economy
blocked roads and a general atmosphere of unease are posing risks to Iraq's economy. In particular, the unrest has set back the most fragile segment of the country's economy, the private sector, where ...
News Iraq Economy: Islamic State strikes from shadows in vulnerable Syria, Iraq
With a spectacular jail break in Syria and a deadly attack on an army barracks in Iraq, the Islamic State group was back in the headlines the past week, a reminder of a war that formally ended three ...
