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Iraq raises its investments in US bonds during December to the highest level in 2018

Iraq raises its investments in US bonds during December to the highest level in 2018
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 17 February 2019 03:17 PM

From: Mr. Jamal

Mubasher: Iraq continued to increase its holdings of US debt instruments during the month of December to record highs in 2018.

Iraq's ownership of US bonds jumped 67.1 per cent year on year to $ 34.6 billion ($ 41.364 trillion), the highest level in 2018, compared to $ 20.7 billion (24.747). Dinars) in the corresponding month of 2017.

On a monthly basis, Iraqi ownership of US Treasuries rose 7.8 percent in December from a month earlier to $ 32.1 billion (38.376 trillion dinars).

Iraq raised its holdings of US bonds in December for the third month in a row (31.1 billion dollars, or 37.18 trillion dinars in October, and 29.4 billion dollars equivalent to 35.148 trillion dinars in September).

Iraq ranked fourth with Arab ownership of US bonds; Saudi Arabia topped the list with $ 171.6 billion (205.148 trillion dinars), second with the UAE at 56.8 billion dollars (67.904 trillion dinars) and Kuwait with 41.3 billion dollars (49.374 trillion dinars).

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I may have missed a class or two, but not exactly sure how I understand Iraq.

they ask forgiveness of debt worldwide, borrow billions from other countries, keep their own people and currency at poverty level, then invest in US bonds with borrowed revenue....craziness.

Please correct my ignorance on this subject...no offense will be taken.

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5 minutes ago, Knuckles said:

I may have missed a class or two, but not exactly sure how I understand Iraq.

they ask forgiveness of debt worldwide, borrow billions from other countries, keep their own people and currency at poverty level, then invest in US bonds with borrowed revenue....craziness.

Please correct my ignorance on this subject...no offense will be taken.

 

I’m with you Knuckles. I don’t get it either. 

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  • yota691 changed the title to Iraq holds 55.6% of US bonds during February

Iraq holds 55.6% of US bonds during February

Iraq holds 55.6% of US bonds during February
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 16 April 2019 11:40 p

From: Mr. Jamal

Mubasher: Iraq raised its holdings of US Treasuries by 55.6% in February 2019 on an annualized basis.

Total Iraqi ownership of US debt instruments, according to the Treasury Department, was $ 34.7 billion, compared to $ 22.3 billion in February of 2018.

On a monthly basis, Iraq's ownership of US debt instruments increased by about 2% compared to the month of January of this year, which amounted to 34 billion dollars.

Globally, China topped the list of US Treasuries in February with $ 1.131 trillion, followed by Japan at $ 1.072 trillion.

US Treasury data showed that Iraq ranked fourth in the Arab countries; Saudi Arabia was the first with $ 167 billion, the UAE second with $ 54.5 billion and Kuwait with $ 42.3 billion.

Total US debt rose to $ 6.385 trillion in February 2019, compared to $ 6.221 trillion in the same month in 2018, an increase of 2.6 percent.

In January,  Iraq increased its US debt holdings by 59.6 percent to $ 34 billion, compared to $ 21.3 billion in January of 2018.

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  • yota691 changed the title to Iraq holds 66.8% of US bonds in March

Iraq holds 66.8% of US bonds in March

Iraq holds 66.8% of US bonds in March
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 16 May 2019 01:56 PM

Mubasher: Iraq raised its ownership of US debt instruments by 66.8 percent during the month of March last year on an annual basis.

According to US Treasury data, Iraq's holdings of US Treasuries reached $ 36.2 billion, compared to $ 21.7 million in the same month last year.

On a monthly basis, Iraqi ownership of US debt instruments rose 4.3 percent from the previous month to $ 34.7 billion.

Iraq ranked fourth among the Arab countries on the list, after the first Saudi Arabia worth 170 billion dollars, the UAE about 55.6 billion dollars, and Kuwait with 40.2 billion dollars.

China was the top US debt holder with $ 1120.5 billion, followed by Japan with $ 1078.1 billion.

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During March .. Iraq increased its holdings of US bonds by 66.8%

Economy | 03:51 - 16/05/2019

 
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BAGHDAD - Mawazine News 
Iraq raised its ownership of US debt instruments by 66.8 percent during the month of March last year on an annual basis. 
According to US Treasury data, Iraq's holdings of US Treasuries reached $ 36.2 billion, compared to $ 21.7 million in the same month last year. 
On a monthly basis, Iraqi ownership of US debt instruments rose 4.3 percent from the previous month to $ 34.7 billion. 
Iraq ranked fourth among the Arab countries on the list, after the first Saudi Arabia worth 170 billion dollars, the UAE about 55.6 billion dollars, and Kuwait with 40.2 billion dollars. 
China was the first-class holder of US debt instruments with a value of 1120.5 billion dollars, followed by Japan with 1078.1 billion dollars.

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  • yota691 changed the title to Iraq raises its holdings of US bonds 58% in April

Iraq raises its holdings of US bonds 58% in April

Iraq raises its holdings of US bonds 58% in April
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 18 June 2019 12:26 PM

From: Mr. Jamal

Mubasher: Iraq raised its ownership of US debt instruments by 58.04 percent during the month of April 2019 on an annualized basis.

According to US Treasury data, Iraq's holdings of US Treasuries reached $ 35.4 billion, compared with $ 22.4 billion in April 2018.

On a monthly basis, Iraq's ownership of US debt instruments fell 2.2 percent from March to $ 36.2 billion.

Iraq ranked fourth among the Arab countries on the list, after the first Saudi Arabia worth 176.6 billion dollars, the UAE about 55.7 billion dollars, and Kuwait with 40.2 billion dollars.

Globally, China topped the list of US bondholders at $ 1.113 trillion, followed by Japan at $ 1.064 trillion .

US bonds rose 4.1 percent in April on a year-on-year basis to $ 6.433 trillion, from $ 6.181 trillion a month in 2018 .

US bonds fell 0.6 percent in April from $ 6.453 trillion in March .

It is noteworthy that what the US Treasury disclosed in its monthly statements is the investments of the Gulf States in US Treasury bills and bonds only, and does not include those investments in the United States, whether governmental or private .

In March , Iraq raised its ownership of US debt instruments by 66.8 percent year-on-year.

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Iraq raises its holdings of US bonds by 58% last April

Economy | 04:02 - 18/06/2019

 
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Baghdad - Mawazine News 
Iraq raised its ownership of US debt instruments by 58.04 percent during the month of April 2019 on an annual basis. 
According to US Treasury Department data, "Iraq's acquisition of US Treasuries reached $ 35.4 billion, compared with $ 22.4 billion in April 2018." 
On a monthly basis, "Iraq's ownership of US debt instruments fell 2.2 percent from the previous month - March, to $ 36.2 billion." 
Iraq ranked fourth among the Arab countries on the list, after the first Saudi Arabia worth 176.6 billion dollars, the UAE about 55.7 billion dollars, and Kuwait with 40.2 billion dollars. 
Globally, China topped the list of US bondholders at $ 1.113 trillion, followed by Japan at $ 1.064 trillion.
US bonds rose 4.1 percent in April on a year-on-year basis to $ 6.433 trillion, from $ 6.181 trillion in the same month in 2018. 
US bonds fell 0.6 percent in April from March, During which it reached $ 6.473 trillion. 
It is noteworthy that what the US Treasury disclosed in its monthly statements is the investments of the Gulf States in US Treasury bills and bonds only, and does not include those investments in the United States, whether governmental or private. 
In March, Iraq raised its ownership of US debt instruments by 66.8 percent year-on-year.

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  • yota691 changed the title to Iraq increases its holdings of US bonds to be ranked fourth Arab

Iraq increases its holdings of US bonds to be ranked fourth Arab

Iraq increases its holdings of US bonds to be ranked fourth Arab
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 17 July 2019 11:22 p

Mubasher: Iraq raised its ownership of US Treasury bonds by 40.41 percent in May 2019 year on year, an increase of $ 9.9 billion.

According to US Treasury data, "Mubasher" reported that Iraq's acquisition of US Treasuries amounted to $ 34.4 billion, compared to $ 24.5 billion in May of 2018 .

Iraq came in fourth place on the level of the Arab countries Al-Maliki for US bonds; after Saudi Arabia topped the list of $ 179 billion dollars, the UAE $ 53.2 billion, and Kuwait with $ 41.4 billion .

On a monthly basis, Iraq continued to reduce its ownership of US debt instruments for the second month in a row; after declining in May compared to its value of $ 35.4 billion in April 2019, a decrease of $ 1 billion, a decline of 2.8 percent.

Iraq's ownership of US bonds was $ 36.2 billion in March 2019.

Iraq's holdings of US debt instruments fell slightly, equivalent to 0.6 percent since the beginning of the year, compared to its $ 34.6 billion by the end of 2018.

It is noteworthy that what the US Treasury disclosed in its monthly statements is the investments of States in US Treasury bills and bonds only, and does not include those investments in the United States, whether governmental or private .

Globally, China topped the list of US bondholders in May 2019 with $ 1.110 trillion, followed by Japan with $ 1.101 trillion, and Saudi Arabia ranked 11th.

The value of US bonds rose by 5.2 percent in May 2019 year on year to $ 6.539 trillion, compared with $ 6.215 trillion in the same month in 2018.

US bonds rose 1.6 percent in May from April to $ 6.434 trillion, up $ 105.5 billion.

During April 2019,  Iraq raised its ownership of US debt instruments by 58.04 percent year-on-year.

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  • yota691 changed the title to Iraq's fourth Arab possession of US bonds

Iraq's fourth Arab possession of US bonds

 
Baghdad / follow-up
Iraq raised its ownership of US Treasuries by 40.41 percent in May on a year-on-year basis, up 9.9 billion dollars.
According to US Treasury data, Iraq's holdings of US Treasuries were $ 34.4 billion,
To $ 24.5 billion in May
2018.
Iraq ranked fourth among the Arab countries that own US bonds, after the Saudi Arab list topped $ 179 billion, the UAE $ 53.2 billion and Kuwait $ 41.4 billion.
 
Reduction of debt instruments
On a monthly basis, Iraq continued to reduce its ownership of US debt instruments for the second month in a row; after falling in May compared to its value of $ 35.4 billion in April 2019, a decline of $ 1 billion, 
percent.
Iraq's ownership of US bonds was $ 36.2 billion in March
2019. 
Iraq's holdings of US debt instruments have fallen slightly to 0.6 percent since the start of the year, compared with a $ 34.6 billion stake by the end of the year
2018.
 
Treasury bills investments
What the US Treasury has disclosed in its monthly statements is US investments in US Treasuries and Treasury bills only, not including those in the United States, 
Governmental or private.
Globally, China topped the list of US bondholders in May 2019 at $ 1.110 trillion, followed by Japan at $ 1.101 trillion, Saudi Arabia ranked first
ten.
Value of US Bonds
US bonds rose 5.2 percent in May on a year-on-year basis to $ 6.539 trillion, from $ 6.215 trillion in the same month in 2018.
US bonds rose 1.6 percent in May from April to $ 6.434 trillion, an increase of $ 105.5 billion 
Dollars.
In April, Iraq raised its ownership of US debt instruments by 58.04 percent year-on-year.
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The acquisition of the State of Iraq of US Treasury bonds during the month of June 2019, by 30.94%, year on year.

According to Treasury data, Iraq's holdings of US bonds increased to $ 34.7 billion, up from $ 26.5 billion in June 2018.

Iraq bought US $ 300 million in June.

On a monthly basis, Iraq's ownership of US bonds rose marginally by 0.87% in June 2019, compared to the $ 34.4 billion in May of the same year.

The ownership of Iraq has increased US bonds since the beginning of this year, about $ 100 million; compared to its ownership at the end of 2018, which was $ 34.6 billion.

Iraq ranked 31st globally among the holders of US Treasury bonds and the fourth in the Arab world, after Saudi Arabia, which ranks 11 globally and first Arab at $ 179.6 billion, the United Arab Emirates ranked 22 globally and the second Arab at $ 51.5 billion, and Kuwait ranked 27 globally and third $ 44.4 billion.

The reversal of the US bond yield curve raised fears of a US recession as government debt yields fell for 30 years to an all-time low.

Globally, Japan took the top spot with US $ 1.122 trillion in bonds, followed by China with $ 1.112 trillion and the UK with $ 341.1 billion.

The world's total holdings of US Treasury bonds in June were $ 6.636 trillion, compared with $ 6.539 trillion in May.

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Iraq raises its holdings of US bonds by 31% in June

Iraq raises its holdings of US bonds by 31% in June
During June .. Iraq raises its holdings of US Treasury bonds to 34.7 billion dollars
 16 August 2019 03:44 PM

By Ahmed Allam

Mubasher: Iraq increased its holdings of US Treasury bonds in June 2019, by 30.94 percent year on year.

According to Treasury data, Iraq's holdings of US bonds rose to $ 34.7 billion, up from $ 26.5 billion in June 2018.

Iraq bought US $ 300 million in June.

On a monthly basis, Iraq's ownership of US bonds rose marginally by 0.87 percent in June 2019, compared with its May value of $ 34.4 billion.

The ownership of Iraq has increased US bonds since the beginning of this year, about $ 100 million; compared to its ownership at the end of 2018, which was $ 34.6 billion.

Iraq ranked 31st globally among the holders of US Treasury bonds and the fourth in the Arab world, after Saudi Arabia, which ranks 11 globally and first Arab at $ 179.6 billion, the United Arab Emirates ranked 22 globally and the second Arab at $ 51.5 billion, and Kuwait ranked 27 globally and third $ 44.4 billion.

The reversal of the US bond yield curve  raised  fears of a US recession as government debt yields fell for 30 years to an all-time low.

Globally, Japan took the top spot with US $ 1.122 trillion in bonds, followed by China with $ 1.112 trillion and the UK with $ 341.1 billion.

The world's total holdings of US Treasury bonds in June were $ 6.636 trillion, compared with $ 6.539 trillion in May.

It is noteworthy that what is disclosed by the US Treasury in its monthly data is the Gulf countries' investments in US Treasury bills and bonds only, and do not include those other investments in the United States, whether governmental or private.

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  • yota691 changed the title to Iraq raises its holdings of US bonds by 23.3% during July

Iraq raises its holdings of US bonds by 23.3% during July

Iraq raises its holdings of US bonds by 23.3% during July
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 18 September 2019 03:00 PM

Iraq raised its holdings of US Treasury bonds by 23.3 percent in July 2019 year on year, up $ 6.6 billion.

According to data from the US Treasury Department, Iraq's total holdings of bonds amounted to $ 34.9 billion, compared to $ 28.3 billion in the corresponding month of 2018.

On a monthly basis, Iraq raised its ownership by 0.6 percent compared to its value of $ 34.7 billion in June 2019.

Japan ranked first globally in the list of holders of US bonds worth 1130.8 billion dollars, followed by China with 1110.3 billion dollars.

In the Arab world, Saudi Arabia was the first with $ 180.8 billion, followed by the UAE with $ 49.3 billion and Kuwait with $ 44 billion.

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  • yota691 changed the title to Iraq dollar bonds fall to the lowest level in 4 months

Iraq dollar bonds fall to the lowest level in 4 months

Iraq dollar bonds fall to the lowest level in 4 months
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 04 Oct 2019 06:21 PM

Mubasher: Iraqi dollar-denominated bonds fell to the lowest level in 4 months, during Friday's trading, amid continued demonstrations in the Arab state

The value of Iraqi dollar-denominated bonds fell by 1.2 cents, following news that 46 people were killed in demonstrations in the Arab country, according to Reuters .

The 2028 issue fell to 95.14 cents, the lowest level in four months, noting that bonds have fallen more than 2 cents since the start of the week .

The Iraqi Prime Minister, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, issued a decision to ban full roaming of wheels and personnel in Baghdad from 5 am on Thursday, until further notice.

An informed source confirmed that the demonstrators in the State of Iraq contacted the Prime Minister's Office and expressed their readiness to meet the invitation of Adel Abdul Mahdi.

A source familiar with the Iraqi News Agency "conscious", yesterday, that representatives of the demonstrators expressed their readiness to meet the invitation of the Prime Minister to discuss the legitimate demands.

The Iraqi city of Baghdad is witnessing several provinces demonstrations, demanding better services and employment opportunities and the elimination of corruption.

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  • yota691 changed the title to Iraq dollar bonds fall to the lowest level in 4 months

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's dollar-denominated sovereign bonds fell 1.2 cents to a four-month low on Friday after the death toll from violent protests across the country rose to 46 as unrest escalated rapidly.
The 2028 issue fell to 95.14 cents, a four-month low, according to data from Refinitiv. Bonds have fallen more than two years since the start of the week.
The unrest, sparked by public anger over worsening living conditions and widespread corruption, is the biggest security challenge facing Iraq since the defeat of IS in 2017.

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  • yota691 changed the title to Iraq raises its investments in US bonds 17.8% during August

Iraq raises its investments in US bonds 17.8% during August

Iraq raises its investments in US bonds 17.8% during August
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 17 October 2019 12:10 PM

Direct: Iraq raised its holdings of US Treasury bonds by 17.8 percent in August 2019 year on year, an increase equivalent to $ 5.3 billion.

According to data from the US Treasury Department, seen by Mubasher on Thursday, Iraq's holdings of US Treasury bonds amounted to $ 35.1 billion, compared to $ 29.8 billion in August 2018.

On a monthly basis, Iraq raised its holdings of US debt instruments by 0.57 percent, compared with its value of $ 34.9 billion in July.

Iraq continued to raise its holdings of US bonds in August for the third month in a row.

Iraq came in fourth place at the level of Arab countries holding US bonds; after Saudi Arabia topped the list with Arab 183.8 billion dollars, the UAE with 49.4 billion dollars, and Kuwait with 44.1 billion dollars.

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  • yota691 changed the title to In the table .. Iraq among the largest investors in the US Treasury 2019
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Japan has been at the forefront of investing in US Treasury bonds for several months, with $ 1,145.8 billion in bonds.

It came China ranked second, the second largest economy in the world, to 1102.4 billion dollars, followed by Britain B346.2 billion dollars.

As for the Arab countries, Saudi Arabia came first with $ 181.5 billion, followed by Kuwait, UAE and Iraq respectively.
 

The total global investment in US Treasury bonds reached $ 6776.8 billion by the end of September 2019.It

is noteworthy that the total Arab investment in US Treasury bonds did not exceed $ 300 billion, a figure that Brazil alone is investing in US bonds.
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  • yota691 changed the title to Iraq raises its investments in US bonds to 32.7 billion dollars in October

Iraq raises its investments in US bonds to 32.7 billion dollars in October

Iraq raises its investments in US bonds to 32.7 billion dollars in October
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 December 17, 2019 2:10 PM

Direct: Iraq raised investments in US treasury bonds in October 2019 by 5.1 percent year on year, an increase of $ 1.6 billion.

According to the monthly US Treasury data, the value of Iraq’s investments amounted to $ 32.7 billion at the end of last October, compared to $ 31.1 billion in the same month in 2018.

During last October, Iraq returned to raise its holdings of US bonds, compared to its value of $ 32.5 billion in the previous month (September).

And Iraq’s investments in US bonds fell 5.5 percent compared to its possession at the end of 2018, amounting to 34.6 billion dollars.

Iraq came fourth on the level of Arab countries in the list of American bond owners; after Saudi Arabia ranked first in the Arab world with a value of 178.9 billion dollars, Kuwait again with 43.8 billion dollars, then the United Arab Emirates with investments of 38.4 billion dollars.

Japan ranked first in US Treasury bond investments with $ 1168 billion, followed by China with $ 1101.6 billion, then the United Kingdom with $ 334.1 billion.

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  • yota691 changed the title to Falling Iraqi sovereign bonds against the background of the assassination of Engineer and Soleimani

Falling Iraqi sovereign bonds against the background of the assassination of Engineer and Soleimani

Economy | 01:29 - 03/01/2020

 
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Baghdad - Mawazine News
The Iraqi dollar-denominated sovereign bonds fell about one cent on Friday, after an American air strike that killed the deputy head of the Popular Mobilization Committee, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, and the commander of the Iranian Quds Force, Qasim Soleimani, at Baghdad airport, in a sharp escalation of tensions throughout the region. .
And Iraq’s outstanding bonds in 2023 recorded the biggest decline, according to Reuters, as it fell 1.075 cents in the dollar to be traded at 101.55 cents. And the version of 2028 fell 0.8 cents to 96.78 cents.
Both versions are trading at their lowest levels since mid-December, according to Refinitiv data. Ended 6/29 N

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A big blow to the Iraqi economy after the assassination of Soleimani
  

{International: Al Furat News} Iraqi sovereign bonds denominated in dollars fell about one cent on Friday after a US air strike that killed a senior Iranian military commander at Baghdad airport, in a sharp escalation of tensions throughout the region.
And Iraq’s outstanding bonds recorded in 2023 the biggest decline, as it fell 1.075 cents in the dollar to be traded at 101.55 cents. And the version of 2028 fell 0.8 cents to 96.78 cents.

Both issues are at their lowest levels since mid-December, according to Refinitiv data. is over

 
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Iraq's sovereign bonds recorded the largest decline after the assassination of Soleimani

 

Iraq's sovereign bonds recorded the largest decline after the assassination of Soleimani

 

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The Iraqi sovereign bonds, denominated in dollars, fell by about one cent today after an American air strike that killed a senior Iranian military commander at Baghdad Airport, in a sharp escalation of tensions throughout the region.

And Iraq’s outstanding bonds recorded in 2023 the biggest decline, as it fell 1.075 cents in the dollar to be traded at 101.55 cents. And the version of 2028 fell 0.8 cents to 96.78 cents.

Both versions are trading at their lowest levels since mid-December, according to Refinitiv data

https://www.alghadpress.com//view.php?cat=229371

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