“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 6-10-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Politician: American forces will remain in the military bases, with only their description changing

Political analyst Qasim Balshan said on Monday that American forces will not leave Iraqi territory and will remain in the camps while changing the capacity in which they are present inside Iraq.

Balshan told the Maalouma Agency, “There is no actual move to end the presence of American forces in military bases, and what will happen is to change the capacity in which these forces are present.”

He added, “The Sudanese visit to Washington did not involve an agreement with the American administration to withdraw its forces from Iraq, as there is no official request submitted by the Iraqi government to its American counterpart to withdraw its forces from military bases inside Iraq. "

He promised, “The talk about ending the American military presence will not be implemented on the ground, since the government did not approach the American administration in this regard.”    link

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CandyKisses: China displaces European companies from Iraq's energy sector

The Iraqi government is setting increasing the country's oil reserves to more than 160 billion barrels, a strategic goal for the next stage, on a strong path to support its steps in terms of ongoing economic reforms, and support its ability to achieve sustainable development and improve its economic reality.

Iraq has high hopes for its crude oil exports, especially with the formation of more than 90 percent of the Iraqi budget revenues, which prompted it to launch a set of projects to increase production and open the way for investments in the field of oil and gas field exploration.

In this context, Chinese companies have emerged as a major player in the oil investment arena in Iraq, in contrast to the absence of American and European companies, through the acquisition of many new investments by a number of companies to explore oil and gas fields in Iraq, as part of the licensing round launched by the Ministry of Oil to develop the oil and gas sector in the country

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CandyKisses: Saudi Arabia and America are putting the final touches to an unprecedented alliance. Surprise details revealed

Baghdad today - follow-up

American and Saudi officials said today, Sunday (June 9, 2024), that the administration of President Joe Biden is close to finalizing an unprecedented defense agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to the American Wall Street Journal.

The newspaper reported that the Biden administration is about to finalize a treaty with Saudi Arabia, under which Washington commits to helping defend the Kingdom as part of a deal aimed at advancing diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Israel (normalization).

The potential deal, which has been widely debated between US and other officials for weeks, is part of a broader package that will include a civilian nuclear deal between Washington and Riyadh and steps toward Palestinian statehood and an end to the war in Gaza.

The newspaper quoted US and Saudi officials as saying that the draft treaty was modeled after the joint security agreement between the United States and Japan.

The draft treaty would give Washington the possibility to use Saudi territory and the kingdom's airspace to protect US interests and partners in the region in exchange for a US commitment to help defend Saudi Arabia in the event of an attack.

It quoted officials as saying the treaty was also aimed at strengthening ties between Riyadh and Washington by preventing China from building bases in the kingdom or continuing security cooperation with Riyadh.

Approval of the treaty, which the Wall Street Journal said would be called the Strategic Alliance Agreement, would require a two-thirds majority vote in the US Senate in favor, something that would be difficult to achieve unless the agreement provided for normalization of relations between Israel and the kingdom.

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Tishwash:  International Monetary Fund mission: We expect growth in the Iraqi economy

The head of the International Monetary Fund mission in Iraq, Dr. Ghazi Shubaikat: There has been growth in the Iraqi economy in light of the reforms adopted by the government, at a time when he stressed that Iraq must work to achieve financial sustainability while having the elements to achieve this goal.

Al-Sabah met with the head of the mission and asked him the following questions:

*What does the Fund expect for the future of the Iraqi economy?
- The Fund expects growth in the Iraqi macroeconomy, in conjunction with the reforms adopted by the government with the aim of creating realistic solutions to all economic problems, and we sensed seriousness from the Iraqi government in the field of achieving economic reforms that strengthen the relationship with the Fund, and this encourages the strengthening of cooperation in a way that serves the Iraqi economy, which is suffering. Chronic problems.
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How does the Fund support the Iraqi economy and what is the source of support?
The International Monetary Fund supports Iraqi reforms that achieve financial sustainability, keeping Iraq away from any crises affecting the oil market, which Iraq relies on to cover its annual expenses, especially since a country like Iraq needs large revenues to cover the needs of all sectors, and this needs to create Real financial sustainability through reviving the productive and service sectors and bringing the capital cycle into a local context.

*What do you advise regarding reducing unemployment rates?
Iraq must focus on the labor market and create advantages in the private sector equivalent to what it obtains in the public sector, so that employment can be directed to the private sector, which must be activated within limits commensurate with Iraq’s economic capabilities.

*What does the Iraqi labor market need?
It is necessary to work on training and qualifying human resources in all specializations in light of the presence of human wealth that can be employed in a way that serves Iraq, with the need to create skilled labor in all sectors and in a way that is consistent with the government’s reform policy.

*In your opinion, where are the strengths in the economy?
- The private sector represents an economic force that can overcome challenges and gradually advance the national economy. It addresses many problems, especially since Iraq can achieve a diversity of revenues from sectors, some of which are distinguished by achieving sustainable revenues.

*What about the financial sector?
Competitiveness in the financial sector can create a solid financial sector with advanced services and safe and transparent money paths that support the economy and the stages of development it seeks and works to achieve, and reaches the most important goals of financial sustainability.   link

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Sunday Evening 6-9-24

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Sunday Evening  6-9-24

Al-Sudani: The Government Has Provided A Safe Investment Environment And Financial And Banking Facilities That Are Attractive To Experienced Companies

Sunday 09, June 2024 13:08 | Economical Number of readings: 478  Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed that the government has provided a safe investment environment, and financial and banking facilities that are attractive to experienced companies, which opens horizons for continuous cooperation, reflects positively on the local economy, creates job opportunities, and maximizes Iraq’s oil resources, in light of The goal of converting at least 40% of Iraq's oil exports into derivatives and refining products, in addition to gas investment.

A statement from his media office said that today, Sunday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Hilal Companies, Mr. Hamid Jaafar, and his accompanying delegation, indicating that the meeting witnessed a review of the progress of work in the projects undertaken by the company in Iraq, especially the company’s project within the fifth round of licensing.

In addition to confirming the government’s vision to expand productive partnerships with companies and regional and international economic groups, in cooperation with the Iraqi private sector, within the government’s platform for economic reform.

For his part, Hamid Jaafar expressed his appreciation for the government’s steps in facilitating all aspects of fruitful work, and the Prime Minister’s directives to remove obstacles and impediments that hinder the work of investment companies, and to prepare everything that would raise levels of cooperation./End 7   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1131529

Iraqi Oil Exports To America Decreased During The Past Week

Sunday 09, June 2024 10:29 | Economical Number of readings: 252  Baghdad / NINA / The US Energy Information Administration announced today, Sunday, that Iraq’s oil exports to America decreased during the past week.

The administration said in a table, “The average US imports of crude oil during the past week from 7 major countries amounted to 5,757 million barrels per day, an increase of 290 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, which amounted to 5,467 million barrels per day.”

She added, "Iraq's oil exports to America amounted to 126,000 barrels per day last week, down by 107,000 barrels per day from the previous week, which amounted to 233,000 barrels per day."

The administration indicated that "most of America's oil revenues during the past week came from Canada, Mexico, Colombia, and then Saudi Arabia."

According to the table, “the amount of American imports of crude oil continued, from Brazil and Ecuador, while Libya and Nigeria did not export any amount of oil to the United States during the past week.”   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1131488

Today...The Central Bank Sells $250 Million

Economy |  06/09/2024  Baghdad - Mawazine News  Central Bank data revealed today, Sunday, the sale of more than 245 million dollars through the currency auction window.

During its auction for buying and selling the US dollar, the Central Bank sold 269 million 320 thousand and 104 dollars, which it covered at a base exchange rate of 1,310 dinars per dollar for documentary credits and international settlements for electronic cards, and at a price of 1,310 dinars per dollar for external transfers.

Most of the dollar sales went to strengthen balances abroad in the form of transfers and credits, which amounted to 245 million 90 thousand and 104 dollars, an increase of 90% over cash sales amounting to 24 million 230 thousand dollars.      https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=249403

Evening List Of Dollar Prices.. Get To Know Them

Economy | 04:17 - 06/09/2024   Baghdad - Mawazine News  publishes an evening list of the dollar exchange rates against the local dinar in some Iraqi governorates.  The list was as follows:

Baghdad:  Selling prices: 148,000   Purchasing prices: 146,000

Basra:  Selling prices: 146,500   Purchasing prices: 146,000

Erbil:  Selling prices: 147,000   Purchasing prices: 146,000

Najaf:  Selling prices: 147,000  Purchasing prices: 145,500

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=249412

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Provoking Thoughts and Points To Ponder On Adversity:

Trouble will rain on those who are already wet. - Anonymous

They say a reasonable amount o' fleas is good for a dog - it keeps him from broodin' over bein' a dog mebbe.- Edward Noyes Westcott

There is nothing the body suffers which the soul may not profit by. - George Meredith

The burden is equal to the horse's strength. - The Talmud

Nothing befalls a man except what is in his nature to endure. - Marcus Aurelius

I am escaped by the skin of my teeth.  - Bible

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Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Sunday Evening 6-9-24

Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Sunday Evening 6-9-24

Good evening Dinar Recaps,

Saudi Arabia joins BIS- and China-led central bank digital currency project | Reuters

Today, we are witnessing a 100-year cycle/bubble in the markets and a 50-year pact going away with Saudi Arabia moving from the Petro Dollar to trading in local currencies.

I wouldn't expect too much of a shift the next 2 to 3 days on the Dollar, but the weeks ahead will have a significant toll on the Dollar going forward.

This shift in the Global Economy will begin the process of "leveling the playing field" and reset new demands on currencies that have not been utilized in trade for a long time.

All of this is coming at a very pivotal time. As we shift our attention from the Petrol Dollar to Stablecoins that represent our local currencies in trade among nations, these new demands will increase money velocity that will raise the value of currencies around the world. 

This is a process that takes a little time to see changes happen, but the process has begun.  Reuters

WATCH THE WATER.

©✓Goldilocks 

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Breaking the Bank: Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Abolish the Federal Reserve | Lee Senate

READ  PDF HERE

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Central Banks of the World Explained

It is important to note that we are moving from a Petro Dollar regimen to a Central Bank Digital System.

There are about 214 Central Banks around the world that are officially recognized by countries as of Feb 16, 2023.

The new Global Economy is moving into a "shared governance regimen" whereby "leveling the playing field" between countries through Central Banks are beginning to lead the way.

It is the wCBDC coins that will move money around in cross-border International trading. This is causing a shift in the movement from a World Reserve Asset to a shared Central Bank Governance. PLUS50 Stabroek News

© Goldilocks

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Remember the Golden Rule! Whoever has the gold, makes the rules! | Economic Sociology

"He who holds the gold makes the rules." This is never been more applicable than it is as we approach our new world.

The Central Banks govern the banking system.

Who has been storing the gold? The Central Banks. Now, you can begin to see where this is heading.

© Goldilocks

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DTCC testifies to Congress on opportunities to advance financial markets | Asset Servicing Times

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The New York Fed acts as the guardian and custodian of the gold on behalf of account holders, which includes the U.S. government, foreign governments, other central banks, and official international organizations. No individuals or private sector entities are permitted to store gold in the vault. | NewYorkFed

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What Central Banks Do | Investopedia

On a macro basis, central banks influence interest rates and participate in open market operations to control the cost of borrowing and lending throughout an economy. Central banks also operate on a micro-scale, setting the commercial banks' reserve ratio and acting as lenders of last resort when necessary.

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Central Bank | Wikipedia

In some countries a central bank, through its subsidiaries, controls and monitors the banking sector. In other countries banking supervision is carried out by a government department such as the UK Treasury, or by an independent government agency, for example, UK's Financial Conduct Authority.

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Steady as we go: results of the 2023 CPMI cross-border payments monitoring survey | BIS

Enhancing cross-border payments has been a G20 priority since 2020. This ambitious programme requires action by individual jurisdictions and payment systems. The CPMI survey results show determined progress: the vast majority of payment systems have or are in the process of implementing at least one action that the G20 considers to be relevant to enhance cross-border payments.

Despite the promising number of initiatives planned to enhance cross-border payments, the survey results also highlight potential areas for further work. Projects to enhance cross-border payments cannot be seen in isolation and should complement domestic projects, given that the first and last miles of cross-border payments are typically processed in a domestic payment system.

Central banks, in their roles as catalysts and operators, are key to bringing cross-border payments forward. International organisations and standard-setting bodies, such as the CPMI, the IMF, and the World Bank, can support central banks in their ambitions.

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Cash isn't going away, despite declining use | PaymentsSource | American Banker

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Russia and China to cooperate on Arctic shipping route | Ship Technology

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New Law Grants U.S. President Sweeping Powers to Block Digital Asset Access, Sparking Concerns - Crypto Daily

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“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 6-9-2024

TNT:

Tishwash: Al-Sudani: The government has provided a safe investment environment and financial and banking facilities that are attractive to experienced companies

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed that the government has provided a safe investment environment, and financial and banking facilities that are attractive to experienced companies, which opens horizons for continuous cooperation, reflects positively on the local economy, creates job opportunities, and maximizes Iraq’s oil resources, in light of The goal of converting at least 40% of Iraq's oil exports into derivatives and refining products, in addition to gas investment.

A statement from his media office said that today, Sunday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Hilal Companies, Mr. Hamid Jaafar, and his accompanying delegation, indicating that the meeting witnessed a review of the progress of work in the projects undertaken by the company in Iraq, especially the company’s project within the fifth round of licensing. In addition to confirming the government’s vision to expand productive partnerships with companies and regional and international economic groups, in cooperation with the Iraqi private sector, within the government’s platform for economic reform.

For his part, Hamid Jaafar expressed his appreciation for the government’s steps in facilitating all aspects of fruitful work, and the Prime Minister’s directives to remove obstacles and impediments that hinder the work of investment companies, and to prepare everything that would raise levels of cooperation.   link

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Tishwash:  Iraq bids farewell to the list of “high-risk countries”

 Observers and specialists in political affairs expressed their optimism about Iraq’s exit from the list of “high-risk countries” that was officially announced by the International Task Force (FATF) last week, noting that the international declaration represents an important step in the correct path that the Sudanese government is taking in achieving reforms. Financial and economic along with political stability.

Political affairs analyst, Qasim Balshan Al-Tamimi, told “Al-Sabah”: “Iraq’s exit from (the follow-up area) and from the list of (high-risk countries), according to the announcement of the International Task Force (FATF), is a very important step,” noting that “the announcement The International Bank came as a result of the reforms carried out by the Central Bank of Iraq, as well as the procedures and reforms of the Office of Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism.”

He added, "Iraq's exit from the list also comes as a result of the legislation of the Anti-Money Laundering Law No. 39 of 2015, and also the establishment of the Anti-Money Laundering Council," and explained that "Under the announcement of the International Working Group, Iraq has become outside the monitoring and follow-up process, and this means that it has regained the confidence of the group."

"By restoring this confidence, Iraq can play a major and pivotal role in the region and in the world, and this step would also make Iraq a destination and a source of interest for major international development and investment companies." The International Financial Action Task Force (FATF) officially announced Iraq’s exit from the follow-up area, due to the significant progress achieved by the Central Bank of Iraq and the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Office in improving and addressing deficiencies and in fulfilling all its obligations towards the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force and addressing the requirements of the strategy to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism. Terrorism, and thus Iraq is no longer subject to monitoring and follow-up by the international Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

For his part, the political analyst, Ali Al-Baidar, stated in an interview with “Al-Sabah” that “Iraq’s exit from the list of the most corrupt countries is evidence that the Sudanese government is not a government of services - as it is referred to - but rather a reform government that has achieved many political and governmental aspects and prevented "A lot of cases of corruption."

 He noted that "Iraq's exit from the list confirms the important steps that the government has worked on, and from here we can look at the deep vision with which the authority dealt with and the method of implementing its service programs in a reform manner, many of which were directed towards preventing corruption, such as activating electronic automation, and there is also awareness Socially, it contributed to rejecting cases of rampant corruption in recent years.”

 He explained that "the fingerprints that Al-Sudani placed on the wheel of reform were reflected positively on the projects and the clarity of vision for many matters related to services and reform. It also appears that Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani laid the foundation for basic visions and ideas that are reflected in the lives of Iraqis, including creating a culture of transparency and integrity, and this The matter affects Iraq's reputation positively, and also affects international support and the creation of an investment environment in Iraq to attract companies, and these are the first fruits of reform that Sudanese reaped as a result of the positive repercussions of his government program.”  link

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CandyKisses:  Within months. Jump in Indian merchandise exports to Iraq

Baghdad - Iraq Today:

The "Iraq of the Future" Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultations said that the value of Indian exports to Iraq from April 2023 to March 2024 increased by 24% compared to the same period last year.

According to data from the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the value of direct Indian exports to Iraq amounted to 3.4 billion US dollars, up from 2.7 billion dollars for the same period last year.

According to a report released by the institution today, India's rice exports rose 131 percent to $910 million, up from the same period last year, which was worth US$392 million.

Fossil fuels decreased by 9.15% to $799 million from $879 million.

Indian meat exports increased by 41.5% to US$329 million from US$232 million for the same period last year.

Iron exports also increased by 153%, tea exports by 141%, fruit exports by 114%, clothing exports by 106%, and vegetable oil exports by 103%.

The commodities that fell were sugar, whose exports from India to Iraq fell by 85%.

The report indicates that India is the fifth exporter to Iraq of goods after the UAE, China, Turkey and Iran, and the establishment of India's exports is considered direct to Iraq, and may rise if it is added to the value of re-exported goods from the UAE, which is represented by a large percentage of Indian products.

On the other hand, the value of Iraq's exports to India, mainly of crude oil, decreased from 34 billion US dollars compared to 30 billion US dollars in the period from April 2023 to March 2024.

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Tishwash: Association of Private Banks: Iraq witnessed a major revolution and widespread change in electronic payment tools

The Iraqi Private Banks Association confirmed today, Sunday, that Iraq has witnessed a major revolution and a wide change in the level of use of electronic payment tools since 2023, while indicating a significant increase in the size and number of electronic payment operations.

The Executive Director of the Iraqi Private Banks Association, Ali Tariq, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The Iraqi Private Banks Association Foundation and the Iraqi banking sector are fully prepared to cooperate within the directions of the Central Bank of Iraq, which are greatly supported by government directions, especially after the recent visit to the United States.” The American efforts resulted in framing the process of working to solve the problems related to preventing the use of the dollar for a group of Iraqi banks.”

Tariq added, “The role of the Association of Private Banks believes in implementing these trends related to amending work mechanisms, using modern technical tools, and reviewing previous accounts,” stressing that “the Association will be very supportive of these trends.”

He pointed out that "the Association of Private Banks hopes for the return of banks that can meet the above requirements," pointing out that "the issue that occurred on the private banking sector had negative effects," adding that "the general trends and the banks' directions must be to repair the damage that occurred in the stage." previous".

He stressed that "Iraq has witnessed a major revolution and a wide change since the previous year until now in the level of use of electronic payment tools, which the government has approved the adoption of electronic payment in government or private institutions," noting that "Iraq has also witnessed a significant increase in the volume of operations and the number of operations related to electronic payment, In addition to an increase in the number of bank cards, and doubling the number of electronic payment points ( pos ), therefore there is a big change.”

He stressed that "the current year will witness significant and tangible change by the citizen."

Tariq pointed out that "the institution seeks as much as possible to strengthen relations between electronic payment companies and banks on the one hand and between government institutions and the Central Bank of Iraq on the other hand, in addition to educating the community on the continuous use of electronic payment tools  link

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Sunday AM 6-9-24

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Sunday AM 6-9-24

Investment Law In The Balance Of The Economy

 Economical 06/06/2024  Dr.. Adnan Hadi Jaaz

 There is no doubt that investment is one of the most important factors that can contribute effectively to

     correcting the defect in the structure of the Iraqi economy,

     diversifying sources of income, and

     reducing dependence on oil.

 Reaching this goal is one of the most important strategic goals that contribute to Iraq’s stability and development and confronting economic, political and social crises.

 Therefore, the law that is drawn up to

     attract investment must direct the financial surpluses of Iraqi society and

     make them move in the direction that uses capital efficiently and

     achieves the maximum for Iraq. Possible benefit.

Private sector investments, whether local or foreign, are among the most important factors that can be relied upon to solve the problems of the Iraqi economy.

 The private sector is the second wing of the economy, and

reality and history have proven that its distance from the economic scene was one of the biggest historical mistakes in Iraq.

 However, in a quick reading of the new investment law, we are disappointed according to our vision and economic ambitions, and fears have increased for the future of this country’s economy, and

in this article we try to explain the reasons for this not optimistic vision.

 According to our reading, the proposed investment law is nothing more than a law for investment in residential cities, which is not considered a channel for transferring the financial surpluses of Iraqi society into the hands of a small, non-productive group, some of whom are foreign.

The investor in building residential cities can import all the materials he needs for the project without any return to the state or the state treasury.

 He can grant the land for free, and we all know that the lands overlap and there is no difference between what is inside the basic design and outside it.

 Obtaining financial facilities and soft loans.

 After 25% of the project is completed, he has the right to withdraw the capital and profits in full.

 He has the right to employ foreigners, and of course these facilities will be used to import many times the materials and goods that the investor needs, which is the biggest source of increasing his profits and exporting foreign exchange many times the amount he obtained. Return as well as remittances of foreign workers.

As for what was mentioned in the privileges, he has the right to use what he increased from the land after the completion of the residential project without restricting or even specifying the land.

 This is a lot of talk.

If we assume that he decided to build facilities that are not appropriate for the privacy of Iraqi society, or any of the investments that are not appropriate for them to be in residential areas.

 Does the law allow us to prevent it?

 The second question is: He has the right to invest the surplus, regardless of its size: five, ten, or even twenty dunams, and perhaps more!

All of this is for the sake of producing housing units that are so far beyond the capacity and capacity of the middle class and even those with above-average incomes, and so far we only see from it an increase in the well-being of the wealthy by isolating them and settling them in private cities and in return absorbing the community’s financial surpluses and exporting them abroad.

Is this goal worth all these high economic costs?

Yes, it can stimulate the economy and increase growth if Iraq produces what the real estate sector needs, and

therefore we say that it is an expansionary financial policy that aims to increase growth rates and income by increasing production rates and thus increasing employment and income rates in a way that contributes to solving the unemployment problem that haunts the political class and always threatens it. By failure.

If we give the land for free with exemptions from taxes and fees, in addition to an interest-free loan to the investor, and we allow the employment of foreigners, and

 we allow the export of foreign exchange, which is the financial surpluses of citizens and the loans that came from the Central Bank and Iraqi banks,

  then all these sacrifices are for the sake of increasing the well-being of the wealthy, nothing more and nothing less.

 There is a real solution to the problem of housing the poor and the middle class, and even if the needs of these segments are to be met, there are shorter and much less expensive ways, as the cost is great and very significant for the economic policy in general.

 If we assume for the sake of argument that the visionary aims to increase the supply of housing units until it exceeds demand, then the gradual decline in prices will begin.

 I believe that with the presence of crazy financial surpluses, including money laundering and the legalization of corruption funds, and some segments on which there are no restrictions, and

 they are many without detail, this is what I call the effect.

The double negative of this money is that it deducts from public funds and exploits citizens.

It works to increase prices in a way that cannot be kept up with in the real estate sector, and real estate in Baghdad and Basra are the best examples.

 Therefore, this goal is difficult to achieve and requires a long period of time or for these cities to reach remote areas. Too far.

 We must be patient in approving this law, and we must push financial surpluses of all kinds in another, more efficient direction, as

 they are an important financial resource and the key to solving many of Iraq’s economic, political and social problems.

 We push them towards industry, especially with goods that meet the needs of the real estate sector and modern agriculture that meets the market’s need, and this is something that can be achieved.

 Easily with the very large profit opportunities from the very large movement of the real estate sector due to the support of the financial and monetary policies represented by the initiatives of the Central Bank,

 then it can be said that Iraq is pursuing a financial and monetary policy with clear features and results for the present and the future, and that these reasons for the investment law are somewhat logical. 

 https://alsabaah.iq/97948-.html    

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Provoking Thoughts and Points To Ponder On Adversity:

From a fallen tree, all make kindling.   - Spanish proverb

The virtue of prosperity is temperance; the virtue of adversity is fortitude, which in morals is the heroical virtue.   - Francis Bacon

The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.  - Sophocles

No untroubled day has ever dawned for me.  - Seneca

You can't have more bugs than a blanketful.  - Spanish proverb

Even in the deepest sinking there is the hidden purpose of an ultimate rising. Thus it is for all men, from none is the source of light withheld unless he himself withdraws from it. Therefore the most important thing is not to despair.  - Hasidic saying

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Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Saturday Afternoon 6-8-24

Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Saturday Afternoon 6-8-24

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

Stablecoin News:

"Three Stablecoin startups are announcing funding rounds: Mountain Protocol, M^0 and Tether-backed XREX. Additionally, Paxos announced a yield earning stablecoin in Dubai, and Franklin Templeton said it would allow investors to use USDC to buy its tokenized money market fund FOBXX."

It looks like more asset managers are beginning to issue more Stablecoins. The momentum in Stablecoin production and soon to be used is an indication of where we are in the process of implementing this QFS.

There would be no reason to manufacture digital currencies that pay for tokenized assets unless there was a reason to do so. As we edge closer to the end of this month and laws go into play to govern our new QFS, "liquidity" is being built for its implementation.

As stated many times in this room, Stablecoins represent a country's currency. The use of these banking coins will create demand and price pressures. This will help to redirect our currencies' current path and send them into a more positive direction.

Going forward, Stablecoins are backed by some form of a commodity. This will give our currencies a real value and enable a deflationary effect on our Global economies. This move will reset Global currencies and put them into a positive direction over time.  Ledger Insights    The Motley Fool

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Bitcoin Scarcity Grows as Miner and Exchange Reserves Drop by 183,253 BTC Since January  – Bitcoin News

Over the past 158 days, starting from the beginning of the year, the quantity of bitcoin held by exchanges and miners has decreased by 183,253 BTC, valued at nearly $13 billion. Roughly 90.95% of this bitcoin withdrawal originated from cryptocurrency exchange reserves.

From Jan. 1 to June 7, 2024, a substantial amount of bitcoin (BTC) has exited the reserves of bitcoin miners and exchanges. Although less than 10% of the total originated from BTC miners, their combined holdings are steadily decreasing.

This continuous depletion of bitcoin from exchanges and miners not only underscores a trend toward greater individual holding but also amplifies bitcoin’s inherent value through increased scarcity. 

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Meld Gold and Ripple are partnering to bring Real World Assets (RWAs) to the XRP Ledger (XRPL) platform. This partnership will bring in institutional grade functionality along with secure and efficient protocols.

This is done through leveraging the Algorand Standard Asset Core functionality. In essence, Meld will tokenize digital gold in the form of a Meld Digital Gold Certificate. Each token will be equal the value of 1 gram of physical gold.

The implementation of this new digital asset (Meld Gold) is just around the corner. Fungible gold and silver assets on XRPL will begin in Q3.  Yes, July.

Through the use of the new digital economy, gold standard protocols uniting real world assets backed by gold and gold payment tokens are about to usher in a new Financial System.

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Gold will set us free!

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A multipolar economy is needed to reduce the risk of global economic instability caused by problems in large economies, Dilma Rousseff, a former president of Brazil and the current president of the New BRICS Development Bank (NDB), said Thursday. | Anadolu Agency

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Sturdy central bank gold buying since 2009 and a rising gold price has grown the precious metal’s share of global international reserves to the detriment of fiat currencies. By the end of 2023 gold surpassed the euro and the next fiat currency to be challenged is the US dollar. | ZeroHedge

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New Texas-based stock exchange looks to take on Nasdaq, NYSE | CBS News Texas

"TXSE will be a "fully electronic national securities exchange" that seeks to expand access to U.S. capital markets "for all investors while providing greater access and alignment for public companies and those seeking access to public capital," according to the press release."

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Bretton Woods meeting 2024 | Twitter

“Where we go with our money isn’t being led by central banks, its led by society.  It’s our mandate to provide for the needs of the population.
We need to replace our plastics and metals for bits and bites, and we can do that in many different ways.
The physical economy is going down, and the digital economy is going up”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday AM 6-8-24

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday AM 6-8-24

International Support To Remove Iraq From Corruption Indicators

Money  and business  Economy News – Baghdad  The United Nations Development Program announced that it will support Iraq in the field of combating corruption and enhancing integrity, with the aim of raising its ranking in the corruption indicators issued periodically, while the “Arab Network for Promoting Integrity and Anti-Corruption” recommended continuing work on developing and implementing coordinated and effective national strategies that enhance community participation and embody the principles of The rule of law, good management of public affairs and property, integrity, transparency and accountability.

At the conclusion of the regional meeting held in Baghdad from June 3 to 5, the network praised the relative progress achieved in terms of strengthening the participatory approach in developing public policies related to promoting integrity and combating corruption, calling on the concerned parties to deepen this approach and expand its scope.

The network, in its forum held under the slogan “Strengthening cooperation for effective national anti-corruption strategies” under the patronage of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, stressed the importance of adopting and implementing effective mechanisms to monitor, evaluate and follow up on the implementation of national strategies to enhance integrity and combat corruption, including appropriate indicators that combine productive indicators. Internationally and nationally produced indicators…

The network confirmed in its forum, in which 150 individuals representing 12 countries participated; Establishing proactive approaches to confronting corruption through capacity building and supporting initiatives that seek to fill the legislative vacuum in various fields and protect the drafting of legal texts from the risks of corruption.

It also called for expanding the approved approach regarding working to strengthen ethics and behavior in the public service to include the political, administrative and judicial fields, in addition to more specialized fields as needed.

For his part, Chief Advisor Arkan Al-Seblani, Director of the Regional Anti-Corruption Program at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), said that “the voice must be loud and clear in the anti-corruption process,” noting that “the Arab Network for Promoting Integrity and Anti-Corruption is the platform Through which the voice of the Arab region emerges in this field, to send political and artistic messages concerned with this important topic.”

He added, “The conference formed 6 working groups to develop detailed visions for six teams based on establishing joint cooperation mechanisms between countries, developing training programs to overcome procedural obstacles and integrating integrity issues in the health, education, and public transportation sectors.”

He explained that “the United Nations Development Program will support Iraq in the field of combating corruption and enhancing integrity, with the aim of raising its ranking in the corruption indicators issued periodically.”   130 views  Added 06/08/2024 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=44104

Risks And Expected Solutions Regarding The Decision To Adjust The Estimated Price For Selling Crude Oil

Economy News – Baghdad  Researcher in finance and development affairs and academic Aqeel Jabr Ali Al-Muhammadawi

The decision to amend the estimated price for selling crude oil from the source contained in the planned federal general budget law from the price of $70 to the price of $80, which resulted in the addition of an amount of 17 trillion Iraqi dinars to cover the planned budget deficit for the year 2024;

It is a decision fraught with risks, the most prominent of which are the risks of unsustainability/or the risks of anticipating the failure of financing the federal budget, both operational and investment, resulting from the $10 budget price difference that was not planned in advance, as it generates risks of financial and economic instability in 2024.

We are not satisfied with the pessimistic vision, but rather we offer an optimistic vision and solutions, and among these logical and realistic solutions is the importance of returning to/and adopting the balanced or weighted budget price for the purpose of hedging against fluctuations in the cycle of oil assets on the stability of the revenues planned in the 2024 budget, including the risks of expectations of a decline in selling prices. Crude oil in global markets.

Modifying the estimated price for selling crude oil for the fiscal year ending 2023 from $70 to $80 is an unusual financial procedure that establishes unsystematic, non-pre-planned, professional financial foundations. If the feasibility of this change is achieved, the amendment should only be made for the years 2024 and 2025, with the exception of The year is 2023.

And the importance of devoting a new concept within the goals of the federal budget for the year 2024, which is the targeted deficit in addition to the planned deficit!!!   142 views  06/08/2024 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=44103

OIL PRICES FELL TO $79

Economy | 09:28 - 06/08/2024  Baghdad - Mawazine News  Crude oil futures recorded, at the end of trading yesterday, Friday, a third weekly loss in a row due to fears that demand may decline even with OPEC+ plans to increase production.

Brent crude futures settled at $79.62 per barrel, down 25 cents, or 0.31%, during Friday trading.

US crude futures contracts also recorded $75.53 per barrel at settlement, down two cents, or 0.03%, during Friday trading.

US crude oil and benchmark Brent crude saw selling off earlier in the week after OPEC+ members announced they would begin phasing out 2.2 million barrels of daily production cuts starting in October. Weak US manufacturing data and weak private payrolls also weighed on the market.

Oil prices have rebounded over the past two days on hopes that lower interest rates will boost demand, but the two benchmark crude oils are still down about 2% during the week.https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=249337

Iraq's exports to America during a month amounted to more than 5 million barrels of oil

Saturday 08, June 2024 | Economical Number of readings: 153  Baghdad / NINA / The US Energy Information Administration announced that Iraq's oil exports to America amounted to more than 5 million barrels during the month of May.

The administration said in a statement: “Iraq exported 5.806 million barrels of crude oil to America during the month of May, with an average of 187 thousand barrels per day, lower than the month of April, in which Iraqi oil exports to America amounted to 8.866 million barrels and an average of 295 thousand barrels per day.” ".

She added: “Iraq exported 123 thousand barrels per day of crude oil to America during the first week of May, while 239 thousand barrels per day were exported in the second week, and 233 thousand barrels per day were exported in the third week,” indicating: “Exports in the fourth week amounted to 126 thousand barrels per day.

The US Energy Information Administration stated: “Iraq ranked fourth in its exports to America during the past month after Canada, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia, and ranked second in the Arab world after Saudi Arabia,” noting that “Canada ranked first as the country that exports the most oil to America, followed by Mexico and Saudi Arabia.”/  https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1131381

Central Iraqi Sales Exceed One Billion Dollars In A Week

Saturday 08, June 2024 15:40 | Economical Number of readings: 122

Baghdad / NINA / The Central Bank of Iraq's total sales of hard currency to the dollar during the last week in which the auction opened amounted to more than one billion dollars.

During the past week and for the 5 days in which the auction was opened, the Central Bank sold 1 billion and 115 million 909 thousand and 967 dollars, at a daily rate of 231 million 181 thousand and 993 dollars, lower than what it recorded last week, which amounted to 1 billion 328 million 251 thousand and 675 dollars. 

The highest dollar sales were on Sunday, when sales amounted to 281 million, 584 thousand and 592 dollars, while the lowest sales were on Thursday, when sales amounted to 272 million, 066 thousand and 650 dollars.

Foreign remittance sales during the past week amounted to 1 billion 62 million 804 thousand 964 dollars, an increase of 91% compared to cash sales which amounted to 93 million 105 thousand dollars.

Sales in the form of cash and transfers abroad went to finance foreign trade, while the selling price of documentary credits and international settlements for electronic cards amounted to 1,310 dinars per dollar, and the selling price of transfers abroad amounted to 1,310 dinars per dollar, while the cash selling price reached 1,305 dinars per dollar./ https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1131404

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Provoking Thoughts and Points To Ponder On Adversity:

Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles. - Washington Irving

Every calamity is a spur and valuable hint.  - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Treasure the memories of past misfortunes; they constitute our bank of fortitude.  - Eric Hoffer

If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be.  - John Heywood

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CandyKisses:  The Office of the Supreme Reference determines the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah and the first day of Eid al-Adha

Information / Baghdad

The office of the Supreme Reference, Mr. Ali al-Sistani, announced today, Friday, that tomorrow, Saturday, is the first day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah.

The office set Monday 17/6, the first day of Eid al-Adha

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Spec1:  Dhu al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. It holds special significance for Muslims worldwide:

Hajj: During this month, Muslim pilgrims from around the world gather in Mecca to perform the Hajj (Pilgrimage). The Hajj rites begin on the eighth day and continue for four or five days.
Eid al-Adha: Also known as the “Festival of the Sacrifice,” Eid al-Adha begins on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah and ends on the thirteenth day. It commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Isma’il (Ishmael) for Allah.

Sacred Days: The first nine days of Dhu al-Hijjah are considered sacred. Muslims engage in acts of worship, including extra charity (Sadaqah), better prayers (Salaah), and recitation of the Qur’an.

Remember that Dhu al-Hijjah migrates throughout the seasons due to the lunar calendar. Its significance lies in the Hajj and the observance of Eid al-Adha
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During Dhu al-Hijjah, countries do not typically close down entirely. However, there are specific events and observances associated with this month:

Hajj Pilgrimage: Dhu al-Hijjah is the month when the Hajj pilgrimage takes place in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Millions of Muslims from around the world participate in this annual pilgrimage.
Eid al-Adha: On the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice).

It’s a significant holiday marked by communal prayers, feasting, and acts of charity.
Arafat Day: The ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, known as Arafat Day, is a key part of Hajj. Pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for prayers and reflection.
While there are no widespread closures during the entire month, specific religious and cultural activities occur

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Tishwash:  Sudani arrives in Maysan to inaugurate projects

Shafaq News / Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudanese arrived, Saturday morning, to Maysan province, south of the country.

His media office said in a statement, received by Shafaq News, that Al-Sudani inaugurated the associated gas processing project in the Halfaya field in Maysan province with a capacity of 300 million standard cubic feet / day.

On Saturday, Sudani is scheduled to visit the southern provinces of Maysan and Basra to inaugurate a number of oil projects, a government source told Shafaq News.

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CandyKisses:  Tomorrow.. Tripartite meeting between the Ministries of Federal Oil and Natural Resources in the Region and oil companies

 Baghdad / Nina / Sources in the oil companies operating in the Kurdistan region revealed that a tripartite meeting will be held tomorrow, Sunday, between the ministries of federal oil and natural resources in the region, and oil companies, to discuss the resumption of the export of oil in the Kurdistan region via the pipeline to Turkey.

A senior official in one of the oil companies operating in the Kurdistan Region told the Kurdish Rudaw Media Network on Saturday: "The oil companies have comments on the conditions of the Iraqi government to resume exports."

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Baghdad praises its financial budget and confirms: We have important projects in 2024

Economy News - Baghdad

Baghdad Governor Abdul Muttalib al-Alawi announced on Friday a package of projects in various sectors within the budget for the current year 2024, while stressing that the province's allocations in the budget were good.

Al-Alawi said that "the financial allocations for Baghdad province within the budget for the current year 2024 are good," explaining that "the government and the parliamentary finance committee have an understanding and knowledge of the real needs and resources required in Baghdad."

"There is continuous communication with the government to meet the special needs required for the projects that will be implemented," he said.

He pointed out that "the province has several important projects during the 2024 budget, including projects in the water sector, the construction of schools and roads, as well as the construction of pedestrian bridges that will be implemented in all areas of Baghdad, paving main roads, strategic sewage projects at the four entrances to the capital, in addition to almost completed hospitals that will open soon, health centers and strategic water projects."

"All project packages will be placed on the list of priorities of Baghdad province in stages of implementation, whether within the 2023 budget or the 2024 budget," he said.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Friday Evening 6-7-24

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Friday Evening 6-7-24

In Numbers: The Decline In The Value Of The Reserves Of The Central Bank Of Iraq

 Economy | Yesterday, 16:10 |  Baghdad Today – Baghdad   Economic researcher Manar Al-Obaidi revealed today, Friday (June 7, 2024), a decline in the value of the Central Bank of Iraq’s total foreign reserves by 2.4%.

 Al-Obaidi said in a statement, received by “Baghdad Today,” that  “the official reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq declined in the fifth month of the current year compared to the end of 2023 by 2.4%, so that the value of the official reserves decreased from 147 trillion dinars in 2023 to reach 143 trillion at the end of the fifth month of the year.” current". 

He pointed out that  "the Central Bank's gold reserves increased by 16% compared to 2023, bringing the value of the gold reserves to 14.3 trillion dinars, up from 2023, when the value of the gold reserves at the end of last year was 12.3 trillion dinars." 

 Al-Obaidi added, "As for the investment reserve, it decreased by 4.68% compared to the end of 2023, and its value this year reached 126.4 trillion dinars, after  it was at the end of last year at a value of 132.6 trillion dinars."   

 https://baghdadtoday.news/251067-بالأرقام.-تراجع-قيمة-احتياطيات-البنك-المركزي-العراقي.html    

OPEC Plus Assurances Raise Global Oil Prices

Economy | 09:34 - 06/07/2024   Follow - Mawazine News  Oil prices rose today, Friday, as assurances from OPEC Plus members Saudi Arabia and Russia indicated readiness to halt or cancel production increases, but the markets are heading towards incurring losses for the third week in a row.

Brent crude futures rose two cents to $79.89 per barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose four cents to $75.59.

Prices rose yesterday, Thursday, when Saudi Arabia and Russia tried to reassure the markets about production agreements, but oil is on its way to recording losses for the third week in a row.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, including Russia, agreed to extend most of the production cuts until 2025, but they left the way open for eight members to gradually cancel the voluntary cuts.

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said yesterday, Thursday, that the OPEC+ alliance can stop or cancel production increases if it finds that the market is not strong enough.

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=249292

An Economic Expert For Nina: Reducing The External Debt To 9 Billion Dollars And Reducing The Budget Deficit Will Be The Beginning Of Broader Economic Activities In Iraq.

Friday 07, June 2024 14:11 | Economical Number of readings: 377  Baghdad / NINA / Economic affairs expert, Raad Tawij, confirmed that the actions and achievements of the Prime Minister give flexibility to the Iraqi economy, indicating that reducing the external debt to 9 billion dollars and reducing the budget deficit to 63 billion dollars will be the beginning of broader economic activities.

Tawij said in a statement to the National Iraqi News Agency ( NINA ): “The role of the Prime Minister and his work in developing infrastructure, roads and bridges, health projects, productive diplomatic relations, and his interests in communicating with different social segments, give great scope and flexibility for the Iraqi economy to move to greater extents.”

He stressed . “Reducing the external debt to the lowest possible amount, approximately 9 billion dollars, and reducing the budget deficit to 63 billion dollars will be the beginning of broader economic activities, the most important of which is the road to development.”/  https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1131180

A "Strategic Partnership" Between The Kurdistan Government And The International Development Bank

Time: 06/07/2024 13:59:06 Read: 1,196 times  {Economic: Al-Furat News} The International Development Bank signed a partnership contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government to implement the “My Account” project, which aims to localize the salaries of regional government employees.

This important step came in conjunction with the bank’s efforts to expand in the region, as part of its strategic plan that aims to enhance its business and increase the number of its branches in the region, which currently number 3 branches.

This partnership is a major achievement within the framework of efforts aimed at spreading and strengthening the culture of electronic payment and achieving financial inclusion, in implementation of the directives of the Central Bank of Iraq.

The International Development Bank aims to continue its efforts in the field of disseminating electronic payment methods in the region, by activating more ATMs and the bank’s POS points of sale. The bank also intends to open its fourth branch in the region during the current year.

Aziz Ahmed - Deputy Director of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government praised the efforts of the International Development Bank and its contribution to developing the financial system of the region, by providing various facilities and financial services that contribute to achieving this purpose.

For his part, Ziad Khalaf, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Development Bank, stressed the importance of signing this partnership with the Kurdistan Regional Government to localize the salaries of regional government employees and provide all the facilities that contribute to achieving this goal smoothly and with great flexibility.    LINK

Baghdad Praises Its Financial Budget And Confirms: We Have Important Projects In 2024

Reconstruction and building  Economy News – Baghdad  Today, Friday, the Governor of Baghdad, Abdul Muttalib Al-Alawi, announced a package of projects in various sectors within the budget for the current year 2024, while confirming that the governorate’s allocations in the budget were good.

Al-Alawi said, “The financial allocations to Baghdad Governorate within the current year’s budget, 2024, are good,” explaining that “the government and the Parliamentary Finance Committee have an understanding and knowledge of the real needs and required resources in Baghdad.”

He added, "There is continuous communication with the government to meet the special needs required for the projects that will be implemented."

He pointed out that "the governorate has several important projects during the 2024 budget, including projects in the water sector and building schools and roads, as well as the construction of pedestrian bridges that will be implemented in all areas of Baghdad, the paving of main roads, and strategic projects for sewers at the four entrances to the capital, in addition to the almost completed hospitals, which are “Health centers and strategic water projects will be opened soon.”

He stressed that "all project packages will be placed on the list of priorities of Baghdad Governorate in stages of implementation, whether within last year's 2023 budget or in the 2024 budget."

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Provoking Thoughts and Points To Ponder On Adversity:

Every failure made me more confident. Because I wanted even more to achieve things, as revenge. To show that I could.  - Roman Polanski

Adversity is, to me at least, a tonic and a bracer.  - Sir Walter Scott

Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.  - B. C. Forbes

There are times in everyone's life when something constructive is born out of adversity ... when things seem so bad that you've got to grab your fate by the shoulders and shake it.  - Anonymous

Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.  - Marcus Annaeus Seneca

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Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Friday Evening 6-7-24

Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Friday Evening 6-7-24

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

Family Office Update: Exchange Act Form 13F – New Requirements Effective July 1, 2024

In a nutshell, Section 13(f) requires any “institutional  investment manager” that exercises investment discretion  over the accounts of any other person holding “section  13(f) securities”3 with an aggregate fair market value of at least US$100 million to make certain periodic filings with  the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form  13F. Section 13(f) applies to all “institutional investment   managers,” regardless of whether they are registered as  investment advisers under the Advisers Act.

Therefore,  a family office, even if it is not required to register under  the Advisers Act, may nevertheless be an “institutional  investment manager” for purposes of Section 13(f), and  therefore be required to make filings on Form 13F.

Reporting obligation that will become effective on July 1,  2024. Each Form 13F filer will now be required to make an  annual filing on Form N-PX to disclose its votes on any pay-related proposals presented to stockholders by the public  companies in its investment portfolio.

Although Form 13F only requires reporting in respect  of “section 13(f) securities” (as identified on the SEC’s  quarterly Form 13F List), Form N-PX reporting is not limited to  securities on that list, but it applies to pay-related votes cast on  all securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act.

Family offices that are required to file Form 13F will need  to develop procedures to identify and keep a record of any  pay-related proposals that are presented at their portfolio  companies’ stockholder meetings – and how they cast their  votes – so that they will be able to make accurate and timely  filings of Form N-PX, which must be made annually by August  31 of each year, covering the filer’s say-on-pay voting record  9+ for the 12-month period ended June 30.

Form N-PX filings will be available to the public through the SEC’s website.  Squire Patton Boggs  SEC

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Model Portfolios by J.P. Morgan. | J P Mprgan

Asset Managers will play a larger role in the new banking system offering you new opportunities going forward.

Several portfolio options have changed that include Digital Asset opportunities explored and powered by artificial intelligence guidance.

Many of our new portfolios will include artificial intelligence guidance that outlines a path forward for investors depending on their personal needs.

The ability to invest in Quantum Technologies will offer higher yield percentage rates for those who invest in the new technical sciences.

Digital Asset opportunities that move through the market/banking system will be available for those who want to use the new and improved updated tokenized asset market to invest in Bitcoin and other assets without the responsibility of holding the coins themselves.

The new banking system is run off of a Digital Ledger Technological System. Because of these changes, artificial intelligence will play a larger role in the banking system than before. You may see less workers in a bank and more personal wealth managers known as relationship managers.

It is important for us to know and be known by our relationship managers in the banking system going forward to receive personal guidance that we once received in other ways in the past.

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IBM and Pasqal Initiate Collaboration to Define Classical-Quantum Integration for Quantum-Centric Supercomputers |  The Quantum Insider

IBM and Pasqal announced their intent to partner to develop a common approach to quantum-centric supercomputing.

The teams will also promote application research in chemistry and materials science.

The two companies share the vision for a common approach to integration based on open-source software and involvement in the technical community.

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Quantum startup Pasqal partners with US competitor IBM to develop ‘quantum-centric supercomputing’  |  Sifted

"Paris-based quantum computing startup Pasqal is joining forces with US tech giant IBM to work on technologies that combine the capabilities of quantum and conventional computers.

The two companies are usually portrayed as competitors: Pasqal is one of Europe’s best-funded startups building quantum computers, while IBM has poured billions into the technology and is considered a leader in the sector. 

But they are now set to collaborate to develop what is known as ‘quantum-centric supercomputing’ — a term coined by IBM to describe the integration of quantum and conventional computations within a single workflow to make the most of what each technology is best at."

In other words, traditional computers of the past are joining forces with the quantum computers of the future. You could say that the computer industry is getting an upgrade.

It is very similar to what is happening inside the new Digital Financial System. Traditional Banking is being upgraded into a new Digital Asset Based Trading System.

It is amazing how our lives are changing so rapidly at this point. The movement into a technological creative age has just begun.

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IOTA has launched its L2 EVM network focusing on real-world asset usage | CoinJournal

IOTA launches layer 2 EVM or Ethereum Virtual Machine network, integrating real-world assets and boosting DeFi.

The newly launched EVM network features smart contracts, cross-chain capabilities, and MEV or Price manipulation protection."

IOTA is the first distributed ledger built for the “Internet of Everything.” it is a network for exchanging value and data between humans and machines.

This digital network exchanges value assets on just about anything you can think of that is tokenized. This includes just about any goods and services products you can think of going forward.

Iota is the backbone of Web 3 decentralized transactions. It records data transfers on items of value between institutions and people.

This network is designed to build digital trust between monetary transactions in the new technological age.

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Technology and Gold are merging together forming new alliances/digital networks that move money electronically enabling standard digital protocols for tokenized assets and their payment systems governed by artificial intelligence.

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Institutional Investor: Who They Are and How They Invest | Investopedia

An institutional investor is a company or organization that invests money on behalf of clients or members.

Hedge funds, mutual funds, and endowments are examples of institutional investors.

Institutional investors are considered savvier than the average investor and are often subject to less regulatory oversight.

The buying and selling of large positions by institutional investors can create supply and demand imbalances that result in sudden price moves in stocks, bonds, or other assets.

Institutional investors are the big fish on Wall Street.

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Bretton Woods Project IMF Reforms Announcement | Bretton Woods Project

After long awaited negotiations, the IMF concluded its 16th General Review of Quotas with no meaningful reform to shift the balance of power in favour of emerging economies to ensure a more accurate representation of countries in the global economy. 

This reform agenda would include the following points:

* Reform of conditionality to make it more flexible;

* A reduction in the costly surcharges applied to large and longer-term lending;

* A bolstering of concessional financing for low-income members;

* An increase in the overall resources available to the Fund by making the future roll-back of borrowing lower than the quota increase approved in December 2023;

* A higher proportion of basic votes to increase the voting power of smaller nations;

* A third chair for Sub-Saharan African countries in the executive board;

* A fifth deputy managing director position to ensure a greater presence of middle- and low-income in the IMF’s administration.

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#VinceLanci : #BRICS mBridge Platform Goes Live | Youtube

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LIVE: White House Riot fences going up late in the evening. | Youtube

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XLM, XRP, and XDC are utility tokens. Utility tokens are backed by a physical asset.  

10 cents, 49 cents, and 3 cents a coin are not bad prices for precious metals.  😉

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The Financial Reset Feat. Bill Holter

The Financial Reset Feat. Bill Holter - LFTV Ep 176

Kinesis Money:  6-7-2024

In this week’s episode of Live from the Vault Andrew Maguire is joined by popular returning guest Bill Holter, former stockbroker and branch manager turned precious metals expert and Miles Franklin contributor.

The old friends discuss the shadowy movements operating behind the scenes to reset the world’s financial system, and how individuals can take steps to protect themselves and their families from coming troubles.

Timestamps

 00:00  Start

 02:35  How Bill is preparing himself for the future

 06:45 What’s been going wrong for the Fed since 2008

11:10 The BRICS Alliance threat to the globalist agenda

 16:50 The upcoming US election

20:45 Is the West pushing for World War 3?

25:30 How to take responsibility for ourselves in these times

 30:00 The Sound Money Movement

 34:30 Silver leading the rally

 40:45 Are there still opportunities for people? Yes

 43:00 What about Bitcoin?

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Iraqi Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday AM 6-7-24

Iraqi Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday AM 6-7-24

Investment Law In The Balance Of The Economy

 Economical 06/06/2024  Dr.. Adnan Hadi Jaaz  There is no doubt that investment is one of the most important factors that can contribute effectively to correcting the defect in the structure of the Iraqi economy, diversifying sources of income, and reducing dependence on oil.

 Reaching this goal is one of the most important strategic goals that contribute to Iraq’s stability and development and confronting economic, political and social crises.

Therefore, the law that is drawn up to attract investment must direct the financial surpluses of Iraqi society and make them move in the direction that uses capital efficiently and achieves the maximum for Iraq. Possible benefit.

 Private sector investments, whether local or foreign, are among the most important factors that can be relied upon to solve the problems of the Iraqi economy.

 The private sector is the second wing of the economy, and reality and history have proven that its distance from the economic scene was one of the biggest historical mistakes in Iraq.

 However, in a quick reading of the new investment law, we are disappointed according to our vision and economic ambitions, and fears have increased for the future of this country’s economy, and  in this article we try to explain the reasons for this not optimistic vision.

 According to our reading, the proposed investment law is nothing more than a law for investment in residential cities, which is not considered a channel for transferring the financial surpluses of Iraqi society into the hands of a small, non-productive group, some of whom are foreign.

The investor in building residential cities can import all the materials he needs for the project without any return to the state or the state treasury.

 He can grant the land for free, and we all know that the lands overlap and there is no difference between what is inside the basic design and outside it. Obtaining financial facilities and soft loans.

After 25% of the project is completed, he has the right to withdraw the capital and profits in full.

 He has the right to employ foreigners, and of course these facilities will be used to import many times the materials and goods that the investor needs, which is the biggest source of increasing his profits and exporting foreign exchange many times the amount he obtained. Return as well as remittances of foreign workers.

 As for what was mentioned in the privileges, he has the right to use what he increased from the land after the completion of the residential project without restricting or even specifying the land.

 This is a lot of talk.

 If we assume that he decided to build facilities that are not appropriate for the privacy of Iraqi society, or any of the investments that are not appropriate for them to be in residential areas.

 Does the law allow us to prevent it? The second question is: He has the right to invest the surplus, regardless of its size: five, ten, or even twenty dunams, and perhaps more!

All of this is for the sake of producing housing units that are so far beyond the capacity and capacity of the middle class and even those with above-average incomes, and so far we only see from it an increase in the well-being of the wealthy by isolating them and settling them in private cities and in return absorbing the community’s financial surpluses and exporting them abroad.

Is this goal worth all these high economic costs?

 Yes, it can stimulate the economy and increase growth if Iraq produces what the real estate sector needs, and  therefore we say that it is an expansionary financial policy that aims to increase growth rates and income by increasing production rates and thus increasing employment and income rates in a way that contributes to solving the unemployment problem that haunts the political class and always threatens it. By failure.

 If we

     give the land for free with exemptions from taxes and fees, in addition to an

     interest-free loan to the investor, and we

     allow the employment of foreigners, and we

     allow the export of foreign exchange, which is the financial surpluses of citizens and the loans that came from the Central Bank and Iraqi banks,  then all these sacrifices are for the sake of increasing the well-being of the wealthy, nothing more and nothing less.

 There is a real solution to the problem of housing the poor and the middle class, and even

 if the needs of these segments are to be met, there are shorter and much less expensive ways, as the cost is great and very significant for the economic policy in general.

 If we assume for the sake of argument that the visionary aims to increase the supply of housing units until it exceeds demand, then the gradual decline in prices will begin.

I believe that with the presence of crazy financial surpluses, including money laundering and the legalization of corruption funds, and some segments on which there are no restrictions, and they are many without detail, this is what I call the effect.

 The double negative of this money is that it deducts from public funds and exploits citizens.

 It works to increase prices in a way that cannot be kept up with in the real estate sector, and real estate in Baghdad and Basra are the best examples.

 Therefore, this goal is difficult to achieve and requires a long period of time or for these cities to reach remote areas. Too far.

 We must be patient in approving this law, and we must push financial surpluses of all kinds in another, more efficient direction, as  they are an important financial resource and the key to solving many of Iraq’s economic, political and social problems.

 We push them towards industry, especially with goods that meet the needs of the real estate sector and modern agriculture that meets the market’s need, and this is something that can be achieved.

 Easily with the very large profit opportunities from the very large movement of the real estate sector due to the support of the financial and monetary policies represented by the initiatives of the Central Bank, then

 it can be said that Iraq is pursuing a financial and monetary policy with clear features and results for the present and the future, and that these reasons for the investment law are somewhat logical.    https://alsabaah.iq/97948-.html   

Indicators Of The Growth Of Bank Cards In Iraq

 June 06, 2024  The Central Bank of Iraq announces indicators of the growth of bank cards with the total number of them issued for the years (2018 - 2023), which show an increase in the number of cards over the past years.  Central Bank of Iraq  information Office  June 6, 2024  https://cbi.iq/news/view/2602

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The Iraqi National Bank: We Do Not Deal With Companies Suspended By The Central Bank

June 6, 2024 Last updated: June 6, 2024   Independent/- The National Bank of Iraq confirmed that it does not deal with companies that the Central Bank of Iraq has stopped from entering the window for buying and selling foreign currency, pointing out that

 this comes in compliance with international standards for combating money laundering.

 The bank said in a statement,

“This confirmation is based on the National Bank of Iraq’s firm commitment to good governance and full transparency in implementing the instructions of the Central Bank of Iraq, and the bank’s keenness to apply the highest international standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.”

 Commenting on this decision, the bank’s authorized director, Ayman Abu Dhaim, stressed the importance of adhering to the principles of good governance as a basic pillar in all of the bank’s activities, saying:

 “We believe that good governance enhances trust with our customers and partners, and contributes to enhancing financial and economic stability.

 Transparency in implementing the instructions of the Central Bank of Iraq represents an integral part of our strategy to maintain the integrity of banking operations.”  Abu Dhaim explained,

 “The National Bank of Iraq adheres to the highest international standards in combating money laundering and terrorist financing, and follows strict procedures in auditing all financial transactions and verifying the sources of funds to ensure that they are not used in illegal activities.

 It also works to regularly update its systems to comply with best practices.” International and the instructions of the Central Bank of Iraq.

 Abu Dhaim pointed out  “the importance of the due diligence procedures followed by the bank to ensure the safety of customer funds and companies’ assets,” and said:

 “We are keen to implement due diligence procedures accurately, as we periodically examine transactions and ensure their compliance with national and international standards.”

 These measures contribute to enhancing confidence in our financial system and ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds.”  Abu Dhaim stressed,

 “The National Bank of Iraq places the interest of the national economy and the safety of the banking sector at the top of its priorities, and that

 its commitment to the instructions of the Central Bank of Iraq comes within the framework of this keenness to enhance financial stability and combat illegal practices.”    https://mustaqila.com/الأهلي-العراقي-لا-نتعامل-مع-الشركات-ال/    

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Provoking Thoughts and Points To Ponder On Adversity:

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.  - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Great occasions do not make heroes or cowards; they simply unveil them to the eyes of men. Silently and imperceptibly, as we wake or sleep, we grow strong or weak; and at last some crisis shows what we have become.  - Brooke Foss Westcott

What does not destroy me, makes me strong.  - Friedrich Nietzsche

I long ago came to the conclusion that all life is six to five against.  - Damon Runyon

(Adversity is) the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free from admirers then.  - Samuel Johnson

Adversity has the same effect on a man that severe training has on the pugilist - it reduces him to his fighting weight.  - Josh Billings

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“Tidbits From TNT” Friday Morning 6-7-2024

TNT:

CandyKissses:  Integrity reveals moves to recover two of those involved in the theft of the century

Baghdad - Iraq Today:

The head of the Federal Integrity Commission, Haider Hanoun, confirmed the move to recover two of those accused of stealing the century from one of the countries, involved in stealing more than 3 trillion dinars.

Hanoun said in a press statement: "The case of theft of tax trusts, currently in the possession of the Anti-Corruption Investigation Court, the Anti-Corruption Criminal Investigation Office," indicating that "the entire case is with the judiciary."

He added, "The Commission of Integrity has an important development is to work to recover two of the accused in the crime of stealing tax trusts from one of the countries," noting that "when we found opposition measures and the delay of work we asked the Prime Minister to intervene in the matter, and he is seeking great effort to recover the fugitive defendants in the case of theft of the century."

He pointed out that "one of the defendants stole 2.6 trillion dinars, and the other 500 billion dinars, and when we can recover them, we will announce them and it will be a strengthened victory for this case; so that the judiciary can issue its speedy and fair verdict in the case, which will be considered a great victory over corruption."

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CandyKisses:  Deputy: Hidden hands working to prevent the rise of Iraq

Baghdad - Iraq Today:

Independent MP Kazem al-Touki confirmed that there are hidden hands trying to prevent Iraq from rising, commenting on the incidents of targeting restaurants and a number of brands in Baghdad.

Al-Toki said in a press interview that "Iraq has allocated sovereign amounts to guarantee foreign funds for investors and signed a number of agreements with international countries in order to secure funds in order to advance the economy."

"The development of the economy cannot take place without internal security, especially with regard to oil licensing rounds, as we have noticed the reluctance of a number of large international companies to enter into these rounds," he said.

"We have great confidence in the government of Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani and Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari in following up on the issue of attacks on restaurants and brands," al-Touki said, noting that "there is a personal interference from them in this matter."

He explained that "all countries of the world are witnessing this kind of acts, but the situation of Iraq is somewhat different because security issues affect its economy," stressing that "there are hidden hands trying to prevent Iraq from rising."

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CandyKisses:  The framework settles the controversy: Al-Issawi as Speaker of Parliament

Baghdad - Iraq Today:

The coordination framework, which includes Shiite political forces except the Sadrist movement, confirmed that the defection of a group of Taqadam deputies will speed up the election of the speaker of the House of Representatives in the coming days.

The MP for the framework Salem Al-Anbaki in a press interview, that "the defection of a group of deputies of the Progress Party lost the right to claim the representation of the Sunni parliamentary majority, and the majority has become clear to the other party, which between its cohesion and fixed deputies within the alliance of sovereignty, determination and decisiveness, and now has become with them part of the deputies of progress."

Al-Anbaki said that "the process of defection of deputies will accelerate the process of electing the speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives and progress can not object because he does not have any parliamentary majority, unlike the Sunni party opposed to him, and this means that Salem Issawi came closer to the position of speaker of parliament and will be elected by an absolute parliamentary majority after the Eid al-Adha holiday."

Eleven members of the Iraqi parliament and members of provincial councils announced their defection from the Taqaddam bloc headed by Mohammed al-Halbousi and the establishment of a political front called the "Initiative" bloc.

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CcandyKisses:  After the assurances of OPEC Plus Oil prices rebound

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Friday as assurances from OPEC Plus members Saudi Arabia and Russia indicated they were ready to halt or cancel production increases, but markets are heading for losses for the third week in a row.

Brent crude futures climbed two years to $79.89 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures added four cents to $75.59.

Prices rose on Thursday when Saudi Arabia and Russia tried to reassure markets about production deals, but oil is on track to post losses for a third straight week.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, including Russia, have agreed to extend most output cuts until 2025, but have left open to eight members to phase out the voluntary cuts.

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Thursday that the OPEC+ alliance could halt or cancel production increases if it found the market was not strong enough. 

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