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EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 35 MIN

Deleting 3 Zeros from the Dinar: Relief or Risk?

from My FX Buddies · host Tish Washington

Iraq’s government is once again considering deleting three zeros from the dinar, link to My FX Buddies Bloga move that has stirred up both public concern and expert warnings.For ordinary citizens, the fear is clear: if salaries and pensions are not raised first, redenomination could make daily life even harder. Many Iraqis already struggle with weak wages, high costs, and inflation pressures. Without a social safety net, they worry this decision would only add to their suffering.Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠.Get a FREE transcript at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rss.com/podcasts/myfxbuddies⁠...⁠Economic experts are equally cautious. They argue that Iraq’s fragile financial situation cannot withstand a sudden shock without months of preparation and stronger reserves. Dr. Safwan Qusay stressed that removing zeros requires strict banking controls, border monitoring, and safeguards against money laundering and corruption.📉 The big questions:Will redenomination actually strengthen the dinar, or just reshuffle numbers?Can the government protect citizens’ purchasing power?How can Iraq avoid this reform becoming a loophole for corruption?Analysts say the safe path involves gradually raising wages, building reserves, educating the public, and ensuring transparent oversight. Until then, the future of Iraq’s currency — and its impact on everyday life — remains uncertain.

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