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Economy

BMI View: Iraq's post-war bounce looks set to continue over the coming years, as real GDP grows by an average 8.5% annually, on the back of strong growth in the non-oil sector and... 2008-05-15


Economy

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


Economy

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


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Political Risk

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


Political Risk

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


Political Risk

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


Economy

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


Economy

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