A noisy but useful read on Iraq's budget timing, government formation, and what may come next.
It treats Iraq's budget timing, government formation, and the IMF warning as signs that the situation is still in motion, even if progress is uneven.

Dinar-watch news with Iraq in focus.
My FX Buddies follows the Iraqi dinar watchlist through budget fights, government formation, oil shocks, IMF signals, sanctions talk, and Middle East security news. The tone is informal and article-driven, with the show reading, reacting, correcting course, and turning messy headlines into practical watch-points.
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My FX Buddies is built for the niche but persistent world of Iraqi dinar watchers. The show follows Iraq's politics, budget process, central bank authority, oil revenue, sanctions pressure, and regional security through the lens of a possible currency shift. It is quick and messy by design. Episodes often begin with housekeeping about the free blog, then move into a pile of articles, videos, translated items, and news fragments that the show reads and reacts to in real time. Budget stories matter here because they may signal movement on a rate. Central bank protection matters because monetary control sits near the heart of the thesis. Oil shocks, hidden economic activity, salary reassurances, IMF meetings, and informal-market pressure all become pieces of the same larger puzzle. The show does not pretend that Iraq politics is tidy. It spends time with presidential votes, prime minister maneuvering, Maliki, Sadani, Kurdish reactions, and questions about whether a federal case will appear. Some episodes widen into Iran, Tehran-Washington warnings, ceasefire rumors, Baghdad security sounds, sanctions workarounds, and military developments. The show is comfortable saying a report may be wrong, incomplete, or worth watching anyway. That uncertainty is part of the appeal. The show sounds like a running notebook from someone who has been following these clues for a long time. It can be skeptical, warm, blunt, and occasionally sideways. It also assumes regulars know the rhythm: accumulate, wait, watch the rate, and keep practical life in order. The companion blog is central, giving the audience a place to inspect the same articles and videos being discussed. My FX Buddies is best for listeners already familiar with dinar speculation who want daily color around Iraq-facing headlines. It is less useful as a neutral primer on foreign policy. It is more of a continuing watch desk for people who want the political, financial, and security chatter gathered in one place. The show's strength is persistence: it keeps returning to the same unresolved question while the surrounding news keeps changing.
Made for: For listeners already tracking the Iraqi dinar, Iraq politics, and Middle East headlines as connected signals. It especially fits people who want article-by-article commentary instead of a polished foreign-policy briefing.
What sets it apart: My FX Buddies combines currency speculation with granular Iraq political watching, using blog-linked articles and videos as the working desk. Its value is the running interpretation of messy, contradictory reports rather than a finished institutional take.
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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
My FX Buddies connects Iraqi political and economic developments to the dinar question through conversational, article-led commentary.
My FX Buddies follows Iraqi political and economic developments through the focused lens of the dinar's possible appreciation. The unnamed host works through articles conversationally, pausing to interpret conflicting reports and connect government formation, budgets, sanctions,…
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A noisy but useful read on Iraq's budget timing, government formation, and what may come next.
It treats Iraq's budget timing, government formation, and the IMF warning as signs that the situation is still in motion, even if progress is uneven.
A plainspoken, on-the-ground read on a presidential vote and the procedural drama around it.
This episode follows a presidential contest in real time, with the host staying close to quorum disputes, ballot counting, press access, and the mechanics of how power gets decided.
A brisk regional watch that weighs political and conflict headlines against uncertainty on the ground.
My Apex Buddies tracks the uncertainty around a prime minister candidate and the regional effects of what is described as an unofficial ceasefire.
An oil and sanctions episode centered on SOMO, the Central Bank, and a Baghdad meeting dispute.
Oil talk, sanctions speculation, and a Baghdad meeting dispute drive this episode of My FX Buddies. The host moves through conflicting claims around SOMO and the Central Bank, including one report that sanctions may be imposed and a later denial that any threat exists.
A conversational Iraqi news scan that ties a Joshua Harris meeting, banking updates, and market scenes into one loose pass.
It follows Iraqi politics and banking with a clear eye for the moving parts, from the Joshua Harris meeting to Maliki, the strategic partnership between the Iraqi and German banking sectors, and the market scene at the end.
A loose, talkative Iraq finance update with a few detours.
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MyFXBuddies opens with a familiar welcome and a quick reminder that the show shows up in more than one medium.
This episode discusses Iraq's rejection of a 3-year budget plan, introduced after sponsor ads and podcast logistics.
This episode analyzes the reasons behind the Iraqi dinar's decline, focusing on oil market shocks and their economic implications.
My FX Buddies host covers Iraqi political developments on April 11, 2026, the day parliament elected Nazar Amidi as president with his opening declaration of 'Iraq first.' The Kurdistan Democratic Party rejected the result and refused to name Amidi, despite him being Kurdish, while the coordination framework simultaneously excluded Maliki and Sadani from prime minister contention.
The host discusses an article where Iraq's financial advisor, Mohammed Saleh, states the informal economy hides 67% of the market and may face a crackdown.
This episode discusses the tense situation in the Middle East as Trump's ultimatum to Iran nears expiration, with reports of explosions and conflict in Baghdad.
This episode discusses the safety of Iraq's oil money under U.S.
The host discusses Iraqi Dinar RV news, Iraq politics, and a missing person case, with a casual, conversational style.
The host discusses Iraqi Dinar RV news and shares a video showing explosions, emphasizing the real-world impact.
The host welcomes listeners to the podcast, discusses the availability of transcripts on rss.com, and shares a personal anecdote about watching The Ten Commandments on Palm Sunday.
The host discusses a U.S.
The host welcomes listeners to the podcast, discusses multiple content platforms, and mentions a personal product endorsement before signing off.
The host discusses the suspension of U.S.
The host discusses recent developments in Iraq, including the impact of military campaign on the economy and currency revaluation.
The host discusses the Iraqi Dinar RV and Iraq politics, noting the show's availability on multiple platforms and addressing listener questions about why he avoids certain topics.
The host discusses recent updates on the Iraqi Dinar RV and Iraq politics, noting that yesterday's content was not worth covering.
The host discusses recent news about the Iraqi Dinar RV and a major political decision expected next week.
The host discusses recent news about panic buying in Baghdad and the announcement of the Supreme Leader's son becoming the new Supreme Leader, related to Iraqi Dinar RV.
The host discusses recent news and updates regarding the Iraqi Dinar RV and Iraq politics, emphasizing the importance of verifying information from multiple sources.
The host welcomes listeners to the My FX Buddies podcast, explains how to access the blog, and introduces a new month with the theme 'March On' while discussing Iraqi Dinar RV and Iraq politics.
The host discusses the news cycle around the Iraqi Dinar RV and Iraq politics, encouraging listeners to visit the blog for more information.
The host welcomes listeners to the My FX Buddies podcast, discusses the audio and transcript formats, and mentions global listeners before transitioning to the main topic.
My FX Buddies covers Iraqi political and economic developments on the episode dated around late February 2026, focused on the prime minister formation crisis and US pressure on key figures.
In this My FX Buddies episode, the host covers a US diplomatic letter to Iraq outlining seven demands for the incoming Prime Minister, including reducing Iranian influence in Baghdad, bringing the Popular Mobilization Units under state control, and cooperating with the US as 'a partner rather than a conduit for regional rivals.' Iraqi economist Nabil Marsumi, known as 'the Pessimist,' warned that if Iran fully closes the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq's oil revenue would drop from $7 billion to $1 billion per month — covering only 14% of government salaries.
In this February 17th episode of My FX Buddies, the host covers Iraqi dinar investment news centered on a cash liquidity crisis, with former Parliamentary Finance Committee head Jamal Kochar warning that Iraq may be 'forced to change the dinar rate' — though a separate analyst notes Iraq holds $108 billion in reserves.
The host discusses Iraqi Dinar RV news and Iraq politics, encouraging listeners to visit the blog for more information.
This episode discusses exchange rate policies, focusing on the Iraqi dinar and dollar, while also touching on business tips and personal anecdotes.
This episode discusses Iraq's efforts to stabilize the Dinar, the withdrawal of Maliki, and issues with banks not paying people, including retirees and merchants.
This episode discusses whether Washington has a financial obligation to assist Iraq's economy, exploring international relations and foreign policy implications.
The host discusses news and updates on the Iraqi Dinar RV and Iraq politics, directing listeners to a blog for more information.
This episode discusses the political and economic crisis in Iraq involving sanctions and the removal of Maliki, encouraging listeners to visit the blog for detailed articles.
This episode discusses the impact of Washington's political pressure on Iraq's Dinar currency, while also promoting the MyFXBuddies blog and Shopify for business.
The host discusses recent CBI announcements and Iraqi Dinar RV updates, with lighthearted banter about the weather and song references.
The host discusses breaking news about Maliki's nomination in Iraq and provides analysis of Iraqi Dinar RV developments.
The host discusses Iraqi Dinar RV, Iraq politics, and geopolitical events in the Middle East, including Venezuela and Syria.