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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 33 MIN

Middle East Banking Shock: HSBC Closes Branches, Citi & Goldman Evacuate Staff

from My FX Buddies · host Tish Washington

The financial system in parts of the Middle East is facing link to My FX Buddies Blog growing pressure as geopolitical tensions escalate.Major international banks including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Standard Chartered have instructed employees to leave offices or work remotely in Dubai following security warnings tied to threats from Iran.At the same time, HSBC has reportedly closed all of its bank branches in Qatar until further notice in what appears to be a precautionary safety measure.If you'd like to Support the channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... Meanwhile, banking disruptions are also being felt inside Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Long ATM lines, salary withdrawal issues, and technical problems have left many public employees struggling to access their pay.Officials say some of the problems are tied to power shortages, heavy demand on banking systems, and the broader regional instability caused by ongoing conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.With banks evacuating staff, branches closing, and cash access becoming difficult in some areas, many are asking an important question:Are these isolated incidents — or early warning signs of deeper financial stress across the region?In this video we break down the latest developments and what they could mean for the banking system and the broader Middle East economy.Thanks for Watching! Following Iraq’s Story — Don’t Give Up 💰🔥

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