Iraq

We expect the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) to maintain its strategy of allowing gradual appreciation of the dinar, while keeping interest rates generally stable, in order to ensure... 2008-05-14

BMI View: While we expect Iraq's external debt burden to rise slightly over the coming years ongoing economic growth and high oil prices will mean that debt as a percentage of GDP... 2008-05-13

BMI View: While Iran's stalling of the fourth round of talks with the US over Iraq's security could potentially destabilise relations with Baghdad, we expect the two to remain close... 2008-05-12

BMI View: The recent escalation in violence, following the government's crackdown against Shi'a militias, and the ongoing sectarian divide, remain the key political risks to Iraq's... 2008-05-08

BMI View: The recent escalation in violence in Iraq, following the government's crackdown against Shi'a militias, remains a key political risk that highlights both the uncertain security... 2008-04-28

We expect Iraq to continue its economic recovery over the coming years and record sound real GDP growth rates of 10.6% and 6.6% in 2008 and 2009 respectively, on the back of increased... 2008-04-28

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has called on neighbouring states in the Gulf to honour pledges to cancel Saddam-era debts and also provide more political support to the war-torn... 2008-04-28