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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 31 MIN

Beyond Oil: Iraq’s Struggle for a Balanced Economy

from My FX Buddies · host Tish Washington

Iraq’s economy faces a critical test. For decades, oil revenues link to My FX Buddies bloghave carried the country, but experts warn that this rentier system is unsustainable — especially when liquidity dries up and imports outweigh exports.Parliament members and economic experts argue Iraq must urgently:Diversify revenue streams beyond oilStrengthen tax, customs, and insurance sectorsInvest in human capital and local laborSupport and regulate the private sectorReduce excessive imports and encourage domestic productionAt the same time, the Central Bank highlights that Iraq remains financially stable thanks to strong currency reserves and coordinated monetary policy.Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠....Get a FREE transcript at:⁠https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies👉 In this episode, we unpack:Why Iraq’s rentier economy is at riskThe real dangers of liquidity shortages and importsHow diversification could transform Iraq’s financial futureWhy financial stability is holding for now — but cannot be taken for granted📌 Don’t forget to like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode for more updates on Iraq’s economy and the dinar.#iqd #Iraq #IraqiDinar #DollarCrisis #USEconomy #IraqNews #CurrencyCrisis #USWarning #IraqFinance #Sanctions #DollarSupply

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