The extent of credit rating agencies’ contribution to revitalising the Iraqi Stock Exchange during the period 2020-2024

Key Points

• The research aims to assess the role of credit rating agencies in enhancing the performance of the Iraqi Stock Exchange from 2020 to 2024.
• Analyzed historical data from the Iraqi Stock Exchange over four years.
• Evaluated the influence of credit ratings on market performance.
• Conducted interviews with financial experts and stakeholders.
• Credit ratings significantly improved investor confidence in the Iraqi Stock Exchange.
• Enhanced ratings correlated with increased trading volumes and market activity.
• Overall market stability showed measurable improvement during the study period.