Some “BRICS News” Tuesday 6-11-2024

42 Countries Joining BRICS: What Next

Fastepo:  6-10-2024

Delegates from 22 countries are gathering for the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, taking place on June 10 and 11, 2024.

This significant event and one of the largest ones in BRICS history is set to discuss various topics related to global economic governance, multilateralism, and the ongoing development of BRICS cooperation.

This represents another step towards the further expansion of the BRICS bloc in the near future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkCrb1T227M

BRICS Beyond Borders: Dedollarization, Common Currency, and Global Expansion

Think BRICS:  6-11-2024

Discover the latest BRICS news and developments in financial matters, expansion, and cooperation. In this insightful video, Clive Ettia from Think BRICS and Rhod Mackenzie from @SCOBRICSInsight discuss pivotal topics such as dedollarization, BRICS common currency, and digital currency initiatives. In the opening segment, we dive into Russia's push for dedollarization in Latin America trade.

Understand the geopolitical implications and the benefits and challenges this brings to Latin American countries. We then explore the broader BRICS strategy for economic sovereignty and mitigating dollar dependency.

Next, we cover the ambitious move towards a BRICS common currency. Learn about the feasibility, timeline, and potential economic and political implications of this initiative. We compare it with digital currency projects involving Saudi Arabia, China, and the UAE, highlighting how these efforts align with BRICS' financial sovereignty goals and global trade strategies.

We also touch upon regional security issues, focusing on the tensions in the Horn of Africa over a naval base in Somaliland. This discussion outlines the strategic importance of the region, BRICS interests in Africa, and potential diplomatic solutions. Lastly, the video reviews the recent BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in Nizhny Novgorod, discussing strategic alignments and the growing influence of BRICS.

With around 30 countries showing interest in joining or cooperating with BRICS, we analyze the strategic advantages and the future growth potential of this powerful alliance.

While this video provides an in-depth analysis of BRICS financial matters, expansion, cooperation, and the specific geopolitical and economic implications of de-dollarization and a common currency, it does not cover the technical details of implementing a BRICS digital currency or the exact strategies behind each country's involvement in these initiatives.

The discussion on regional security and naval base conflicts in the Horn of Africa is thorough, but it does not delve into the specific military strategies or detailed political negotiations taking place behind the scenes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWW_Sd-X6b4

“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday 6-11-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Al-Sudani will visit Jordan tomorrow, Tuesday

A government source revealed today, Monday (June 10, 2024), that Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani will visit Jordan tomorrow, Tuesday.

The source told "Baghdad Today" that the Sudanese "will pay a visit to Jordan tomorrow, Tuesday, at the head of a high-ranking government delegation."

He pointed out that "the visit will discuss a number of security and economic files and developments in the region."  link

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Tishwasj: Iraq expects to reach an agreement to resume oil exports through Türkiye within days

The Iraqi government expects to soon reach a final agreement with the Kurdistan region and international oil companies there, to resume oil exports, according to what Bloomberg reported.

The Iraqi Oil Minister, Hayyan Abdul-Ghani, said in a televised interview on the government “Al-Iraqiya” channel, “There is progress in these negotiations, and we hope that we will reach, within the next few days, a final understanding in this regard.”

He added that the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region, and international oil companies met on Sunday in Baghdad to discuss the resumption of production and exports, noting that the revenues will be deposited in an account in the Central Bank of Iraq.

Abdul Ghani expressed his hope that there will be multiple outlets for exporting Iraqi oil abroad, and he said: “We are looking for other sources to deliver Iraqi oil to global markets... We were exporting 400 thousand barrels of oil per day through Turkish Ceyhan before it stopped.” He added: “We are conducting negotiations with Turkey to resume oil exports through Ceyhan,” noting that “there is progress in the negotiations regarding the Iraqi-Turkish oil pipeline.”

Sunday's meeting in Baghdad, which was attended by Abdul Ghani and officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region, came after an invitation sent by the Ministry of Oil, last month, to the Kurdish authorities and international energy companies. To meet and discuss the resumption of northern oil exports.

A senior official at the Ministry of Oil, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks, said on Sunday that the talks are expected to focus on the Kurdistan Regional Government’s energy production sharing contracts, which Baghdad wants to amend, and the oil production costs demanded by foreign oil companies. In exchange for oil extracted from the Kurdistan region.

Iraq says that foreign companies and the authorities of Iraqi Kurdistan are behind the delay in resuming crude oil exports. Because it has not yet submitted its contracts to the Federal Ministry of Oil for review.

Crude oil exports from Kurdistan stopped more than a year ago, after they were closed in March 2023. Due to the dispute over who allows exports from the Kurdistan region.

The impasse came on the heels of the International Chamber of Commerce's March 2023 ruling on a dispute between Turkey and Iraq over Kurdistan's oil. The ICC ruled in favor of Iraq, which said Turkey should not allow Kurdish oil exports through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline and the Turkish port of Ceyhan, without the approval of the Iraqi federal government.

Months of tense negotiations between Iraq and Turkey, and between Iraq and Kurdistan, followed, with an agreement remaining elusive. In January of this year, foreign companies operating in Kurdish oil fields called on the US Congress to take immediate action to help solve the problem of the cessation of crude oil exports from the autonomous Iraqi region. The group said, in a letter to Congress, that “oil export is the foundation of Iraq’s economy, and all Iraqis will benefit when full production and global sales from the Kurdistan region resume.”   link

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Tishwash: Al-Rafidain: Al-Khader branch joins the branches that operate with the comprehensive system

Al-Rafidain Bank announced the implementation of the comprehensive banking system in the Al-Khader branch in Al-Muthanna.

The bank stated in a statement: “With the addition of the Al-Khader branch, the number of branches in force and operating the system has become (29), in an important step to strengthen the banking system, achieve its requirements, abandon paper work, and move completely to electronic systems.”

The bank confirmed: “The digital transformation plan and adoption of the comprehensive banking system is proceeding according to the set timings to include all the bank’s branches in implementing the system, especially since one of the priorities and adoptions of the government program is electronic transformation in financial transactions, reducing episodes of red tape for citizens, reducing time, simplifying procedures, removing obstacles, and intensifying efforts to raise the level of Services provided to customers and completion of their transactions.”   link

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CandyKissses: Corporate governance in Iraqi banks. Enhancing transparency and efficiency

{Economical: Al-Furat News} Corporate governance is one of the most important factors that contribute to enhancing the performance and safety of the banking sector. By applying the principles of sound governance, banks can improve their efficiency and risk management, and enhance investor and customer confidence.

In Iraq, banks have come a long way in applying corporate governance principles, with the support of the Central Bank of Iraq and the Iraqi Deposit Insurance Company. These efforts have contributed to improving the performance of the banking sector and increasing its transparency, which reflected positively on the Iraqi economy in general.

Singapore’s experience in corporate governance in the banking sector is an example.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has applied a set of strict governance standards, including disclosure and transparency requirements, defining the responsibilities of the board of directors and executive management, and periodically evaluating the performance of banks.

These efforts have contributed to making Singapore a global financial centre with an excellent reputation for transparency and integrity.

In Iraq, the Iraqi Deposit Insurance Company can play a greater role in strengthening corporate governance in banks, by encouraging banks to adopt international best practices in this field, and providing training and guidance to board members and executive management.
The Iraqi Deposit Insurance Company is arguably an inspiring success story under difficult circumstances. Through its vital role in protecting depositors' funds and promoting confidence in the banking system, so that the company contributes to building a strong and stable national economy.

As its efforts in development and innovation continue, the Iraqi Deposit Insurance Company promises to be a key pillar in achieving sustainable economic development in Iraq.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday AM 6-11-24

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday AM 6-11-24

Corporate Governance In Iraqi Banks... Enhancing Transparency And Efficiency

 Time: 06/10/2024 Read: 1,378 times   {Economic: Al Furat News} Corporate governance is one of the most important factors that contribute to enhancing the performance and safety of the banking sector.

By applying sound governance principles, banks can improve their efficiency and risk management, and enhance investor and customer confidence.

In Iraq, banks have made great strides in applying corporate governance principles, with support from the Central Bank of Iraq and the Iraqi Deposit Insurance Company.

These efforts have contributed to improving the performance of the banking sector and increasing its transparency, which has had a positive impact on the Iraqi economy in general.

Singapore's experience in the field of corporate governance in the banking sector is an example to follow.

 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has implemented a set of stringent governance standards, including

   disclosure and transparency requirements,

   defining the responsibilities of the board of directors and executive management, and

   periodically evaluating banks' performance.

 These efforts have made Singapore a global financial center with an excellent reputation for transparency and integrity.

 In Iraq, the Iraqi Deposit Insurance Company can play a greater role in enhancing corporate governance in banks, by encouraging banks to adopt international best practices in this field, and providing training and guidance to members of the boards of directors and executive management.

It can be said that the Iraqi Deposit Insurance Company represents an inspiring success story under difficult circumstances.

Through its vital role in protecting depositors’ funds and enhancing confidence in the banking system, the company contributes to building a strong and stable national economy.

As its efforts in development and innovation continue, the Iraqi Deposit Insurance Company promises to be an essential pillar in achieving sustainable economic development in Iraq.

https://alforatnews.iq/news/حوكمة-الشركات-في-المصارف-العراقية-تعزيز-الشفافية-والكفاءة        

Baghdad Plans To Link China’s Belt And Road With Iraq’s Development Road

Amr Salem June 10, 2024

A map showing the path of China’s Belt and Road initiative. Photo: Asia Green Real Estate

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, confirmed on Sunday that it is possible to link China’s Belt and Road with Iraq’s strategic project of the Development Road.

Al-Sudani’s statement took place during his meeting with Dai Houliang, the chairman of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), which is the government-owned parent company of PetroChina.

The meeting addressed Iraq’s interest in developing gas projects, fertilizer industries, and energy projects, in addition to the construction of a power plant and a petrochemical factory, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

 The Belt and Road Initiative, also known as the New Silk Road, is a worldwide infrastructure development project launched by the Chinese government in 2013 with investments in more than 150 countries.

 According to the World Bank, the Belt and Road Initiative has the potential to increase trade flows in 155 participating countries by 4.1 percent while also lowering global trade costs by 1.1 to 2.2 percent and increasing the GDP of East Asian and Pacific developing countries by an average of 2.6 to 3.9 percent.

The Chinese initiative aims to build an integrated large market that fully utilizes both international and domestic markets through cultural exchange and integration to improve member countries’ mutual understanding and trust.

 The New Silk Road bridges an infrastructural gap and has the potential to boost economic growth across Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and Central and Eastern Europe.

 Iraq’s $17 billion Development Road project will connect the Al-Faw Grand Port in southern Iraq to the border with Turkey by extending a railway and road network.

 Many Arab, regional, and European countries have expressed their willingness to participate in Iraq’s Development Road project, either by pumping in investments or taking part in the construction works, as it constitutes an important link between Asia and Europe.

 The project is expected to turn the country into a transit center by shortening the travel time between Asia and Europe in an attempt to compete with Egypt’s Suez Canal.

Al-Sudani illustrated earlier that the project includes a railway to transport goods, with a capacity of 3.5 million tons in its first phase that will be increased to 7.5 million tons in the second phase.

The Iraqi Prime Minister mentioned that the project will also include a highway for land transport and pipelines to transport energy, in addition to the Al-Faw Grand Port and the industrial city expected to be one of the largest in the Middle East.

As a global corridor to transport goods and energy, the project will generate many job opportunities for Iraq and the countries of the region, as well as opportunities for industries and businessmen, and it will be a center attracting global trade.  

https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/baghdad-thinks-of-linking-chinas-belt-and-road-with-iraqs-development-road/    

More Than $273 Million...Central Bank Sales Today

Monday 10, June 2024 12:43 | Economical Number of readings: 204

Baghdad / NINA / The Central Bank of Iraq announced, today, Monday, its total sales of foreign currency through the electronic window.

The window recorded the total amounts of transfers abroad (remittances, credits) at $255,000,000, while the total amount of cash sales amounted to $18,600,000, and the total amount of sales amounted to $273,600,000.

The cash sale was set at 1,305 dinars to the dollar, while the bond credits, international settlements for the electronic card, and foreign transfers were set at 1,310 dinars to the dollar. /End 11

https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1131721

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Provoking Thoughts and Points To Ponder On Adversity:

Every difficulty slurred over will be a ghost to disturb your repose later on.  - Fridiric Chopin

Fire tries gold, misfortune men.  - Anonymous

The fiery trials through which we pass will light us down in honour or dishonour to the latest generation.  - Abraham Lincoln

Thou hast shown thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment. - Bible

A wounded deer leaps the highest.  - Emily Dickinson

The difficulties which I meet with in order to realize my existence are precisely what awaken and mobilize my activities, my capacities.  - Jose Ortega y Gasset

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Afternoon 6-10-24

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Afternoon 6-10-24

International Monetary: We Support Iraqi Reforms That Keep The Oil Market Away From Crises

Economy  Monday, June 10, 2024 10:05 AM  Follow-up/National News Center  The head of the International Monetary Fund mission in Iraq, Ghazi Shubaikat, said that the 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, anticipating growth in the Iraqi economy during the coming years.

*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 He suffers from chronic problems.

*How Does The Fund Support The Iraqi Economy And What Is The Support?

The International Monetary Fund supports Iraqi reforms that achieve financial sustainability, keeping Iraq away from any crises facing 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 sound 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. https://nnciraq.com/257087/

The Ministerial Council For The Economy Decides To Support The Independence Of The Central Bank In Formulating Monetary Policy

Economy News – Baghdad  On Monday, the Ministerial Council for the Economy took several decisions, including supporting the independence of the Central Bank of Iraq and approving recommendations regarding the import of vehicles.

The media office of the Ministerial Council for the Economy stated, in a statement seen by Al-Iqtisad News, that “Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the Ministerial Council for the Economy, Fouad Hussein, chaired the seventeenth session of the Ministerial Council for the Economy, in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Planning, and Ministers of Industry.”

 Labor and Social Affairs, the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, the Prime Minister’s advisors for economic and legal affairs, and the Chairman of the Securities Commission.”

He added, "The Council discussed the items on its agenda and took the necessary decisions regarding them, and hosted the President and Vice President of the Financial Supervision Bureau and the Director-General of the Legal Department in the Bureau to study and evaluate partnership contracts between the public and private sectors and demonstrate the economic feasibility of their continuation or termination."

He pointed out that "the head of the Bureau reviewed these contracts, which were divided between important contracts that benefit the state budget and contracts that lacked economic feasibility, and the Council decided to complete the discussions in the presence of representatives of the relevant ministries in order to resolve this important file."

The Council decided, according to the statement, “to approve the recommendations of the committee formed to study the adoption of Iraqi, Gulf, or higher specifications when importing vehicles in order to preserve the lives and safety of citizens and users of vehicles and roads.”

The Council discussed, “Determining the contribution of foreign capital to Iraqi banks, and in line with the state’s general policy in supporting the Iraqi and foreign banking sector and foreign investments in Iraq,” deciding to “support the independence of the Central Bank of Iraq in formulating monetary policy in accordance with its applicable laws and instructions.”

He hosted, “The Technical Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment to discuss supporting the Ministry’s projects related to implementing the government program and removing obstacles that hinder its implementation.”  06/10/2024 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=44194

Implementing The Comprehensive Banking System Of Rafidain Bank In 29 Branches

Economy | 09:38 - 06/10/2024  Baghdad – Mawazine  Rafidain Bank announced today, Monday, the implementation of the comprehensive banking system in 29 branches so far.

A statement from the bank, received by Mawazine News, stated, “In implementation of government directives to adopt modern methods in completing banking transactions and expanding the circle of banking activity using advanced technical devices, Al-Rafidain Bank announces the implementation of the comprehensive banking system in its branches (Anbar and Mosul University), thus joining the branches.”

The comprehensive system was activated in Baghdad and the governorates, in addition to the branches of the border crossings (Zurbatiyah - Safwan - Arar - Trebil) in an important step to abandon paper work and move completely towards electronic transformation.

The bank confirmed that “the plan for digital transformation and adoption of the comprehensive banking system is proceeding according to the set timings to include all branches of the bank in implementing the system, especially since one of the priorities and adoptions of the government program is electronic transformation in financial transactions, reducing episodes of red tape for citizens, and reducing time and effort in completing citizens’ transactions.” https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=249435

Find Out The Dollar Prices With The Closure Of Stock Exchanges In The Governorates

Economy | 07:10 - 06/10/2024   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: 147,000   Purchasing prices: 145,000

Basra:  Selling prices: 146,000   Purchasing prices: 144,500

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

Najaf:  Selling prices: 146,000   Purchasing prices: 145,000

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=249485

Oil Prices Decline With The Rise Of The Dollar After US Data

Energy  Economy News _ Baghdad  Oil prices fell for the second session in a row on Monday, affected by a rise in the dollar if expectations of a cut in US interest rates were postponed in the wake of strong US jobs data on Friday.

By 0036 GMT, Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 4 cents to $79.58 and $75.49 per barrel, respectively.

Data last Friday showed that the number of new jobs in the United States was more than expected last month, which prompted investors to reduce expectations of a rate cut and led to a rise in the dollar.

The rise of the dollar increases the cost of purchasing commodities denominated in the US currency, such as oil, for holders of other currencies.

The euro was also under pressure, reflecting the uncertainty in the euro zone, after French President Emmanuel Macron called for early legislative elections in June after his party lost in the European Parliament elections to Marine Le Pen's far-right party.

Markets are also focusing on the meetings of the Federal Reserve (US central bank) and the Bank of Japan this week.

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude suffered a third weekly loss in a row last week, due to fears that a plan to reduce production cuts implemented by the OPEC+ group starting in October will add to an increase in global supply.

In Iraq, Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani said that there is progress in talks with Kurdistan Region officials and representatives of international companies operating there to reach an agreement to resume oil exports through the Iraqi-Turkish oil pipeline, through which about 0.5% of global oil supplies passed.

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Provoking Thoughts and Points To Ponder On Adversity:

Whenever there is chaos, it creates wonderful thinking. I consider chaos a gift.  - Septima Poinsette Clark

I have always been pushed by the negative.... The apparent failure of a play sends me back to my typewriter that very night, before the reviews are out. I am more compelled to get back to work than if I had a success.  - Tennessee Williams

What we want is never simple.  - Linda Pastan

For me life is a challenge. And it will be a challenge if I live to be a hundred or if I get to be a trillionaire. - Beah Richards

To be thrown upon one's own resources is to be cast into the very lap of fortune, for our faculties then undergo a development and display an energy of which they were previously unsusceptible. - Benjamin Franklin

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Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Monday Afternoon 6-10-24

Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Monday Afternoon 6-10-24

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

"Core Banking Systems Market Now Well-Established, Cloud Infrastucture to Drive Innovation – Report" | Crowdfund Insider

Cloud banking infrastructure allows financial institutions to deliver banking services and operations through the internet on-demand. 

On Demand Banking allows you to deposit to and withdraw funds immediately and whenever you want.

This electronic digital banking model provides access to computing resources like servers, data storage, and applications.

The top five vendors in 2024 for this new digital banking service include:

* Temenos
* FIS
* Mambu
* Finastra
* Tata Consultancy Services

As we have previously noted, the Iraqi digital banking services are now live on Temenos.

A core banking system is like a nervous system is to the body. It transmits electrical signals to the various components of a banking system allowing it to operate seamlessly.

A core banking system is a back-end system that processes daily banking transactions and posts updates to accounts and other financial records. Crowdfund Insider

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Foreign Exchange | Five Degrees

The Core Banking System is the foundation of our Global Financial Markets.

It enables seamless currency exchanges, and it is the part of the banking system that coordinates risk management tools and digital networks to move virtual assets through the new QFS system on a Global scale.

Cross-border international trading is made possible through this new digital banking system mechanism. It will allow foreign currency exchanges to move through the system.

The beauty of this new digital banking system that is the nuts and bolts of all transactions done in a bank lies in the fact that it is done.

© Goldilocks

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China's New Investment Play: Shifting Away from US Treasuries to Global Opportunities" | MSN

"China has diversified its holdings by selling $53.3 billion worth of US Treasuries and agency bonds. This adjustment aligns with BRICS nations gradually broadening their investment portfolios since 2022."

China is moving away from buying US Treasuries to Global opportunities that will expand the Chinese Yuan and the BRICS Nations coalition.

This is all part of leveling the playing field from a World Reserve Currency to payments transacted in local currencies.

This shift will increase the demand for their own currency and make available higher exchange rates with China and whoever they trade with going forward.

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As US Treasury bonds are being sold around the world, we have a growing interest in Stablecoin use case scenarios designed to minimize the risk factors of a falling monetary system as it embraces a new digital asset-based trading system.

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👆 Soft landing potential for the dollar...

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Dodd-Frank Final Rule Announcement |  Dodd-Frank Update

In a move to help accelerate a shift to open banking in the U.S., the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule outlining the qualifications an organization must demonstrate to be recognized as an industry standard-setting body to develop technical standards for protecting consumer data rights.

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Managing Risk With Trade Compliance In Global Supply Chains - Global Trade Magazine

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Leaving the US dollar behind, embracing digital currency | The Jerusalem Post 

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📰  So … all kinds of activity out there … in other news …  Link

🔘Italy  🇮🇹
🔘Austria  
🔘European Parliament 🏰
🔘France  🇫🇷
🔘Belgium  🇧🇪
🔘Spain  🇪🇸
🔘Israel  
🔘Germany  🇩🇪

Italy - exit polls show right-wing party is set to win most seats
Austria - Right-Wing surge; Freedom Party takes the lead in recent election, narrowly outpacing the Conservative People’s Party
European Parliament - Marine Le Pen’s party is on target to become the largest single party in the parliament
France - French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he’s dissolving the National Assembly & calls for snap elections on June 30 & July 7
Belgium - The PM, Alexander De Croo, announced his resignation after the defeat of his party in the European elections. “Tomorrow I will resign as Prime Minister,” announced De Croo.
Spain - Spain’s center-right People’s Party (PP) came out on top in today’s European election, gaining 22 seats out of the 61 allocated to the country, and dealing a blow to the Socialist-led govt of Pedro Sanchez
Israel - 4 resignations in less than an hour: Benny Gantz, Gadi Eisenkot, Avi Rosenfeld, Hili Tropper (all resigned). Israel is crumbling from within - Netanyahu wanted to avoid this by doing the massacre yesterday
Germany - far-right gain in election stunning defeat to Germany’s Scholz

Seems things are heating up & technically Summer hasn’t started yet
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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Monday AM 6-10-24

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Monday AM 6-10-24

Minister Of Oil: The Proportion Of Gas Investment Has Risen To 63 Percent, And We Plan To Build A Number Of Refineries

Economy      Today, 22:17  Baghdad – ; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, confirmed that the  proportion of gas investment has risen to 63 percent, while indicating that  the government is planning to build a number of refineries.

Abdul-Ghani said to the “Duty of Frankness” program, which is shown on Al-Iraqiya News and affiliated with the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that  the proportion of gas investment rose to 63%,” indicating that

 “the quantities of gas invested reached 1,900 million cubic feet.” 

He added,   "One thousand million cubic feet of gas is burned daily," stressing that "gas burning will stop completely for the period from 2028 to 2030."  He pointed out that "Iraq will not need to import gas in the future," noting that "the Okaz field produces 60 million cubic feet of gas."

 He continued, "Iraq's gas reserves are estimated at 140 trillion cubic feet," pointing out that "gas is considered the cleanest type of energy and fuel currently."  He stated,

"A refining capacity estimated at 360 thousand barrels per day was added during the life of the current government," explaining that   "Iraq consumes 28 million liters of gasoline per day." 

He pointed out that

 "Iraq produces 21 million liters of gasoline per day," noting,

 "We will achieve self-sufficiency in gasoline during the next year."  He pointed out that

 "gasoline is subsidized by 50 percent from the state," stressing that  

"the price of gasoline in Iraq is much lower than in other countries." 

He explained, "We have achieved self-sufficiency in white oil and gas oil," noting that "for the first time in the history of Iraq we have achieved self-sufficiency in gas oil."  He continued, "Iraq produces 4 million barrels of oil per day," noting that "Iraq exports 3 million and 400 thousand barrels of oil per day, and sometimes 3 million and 450 thousand barrels."  He went on to say:

"We hope to have multiple outlets for exporting Iraqi oil abroad," pointing out that

"OPEC decisions are issued in coordination with Iraq."  The minister continued,

"We are looking for other sources to deliver Iraqi oil to global markets," adding:  

"We were exporting 400,000 barrels of oil per day through Turkish Ceyhan before it stopped."  He stated that "we are conducting negotiations with Turkey to resume oil exports through Ceyhan," noting that

"there is progress in negotiations between the center and the region regarding the Iraqi-Turkish oil pipeline."  He pointed out that "the Aqaba pipeline project has been on the table since 1983," stressing that

 "we went towards activating the Basra Haditha pipeline all the way to the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline."

He continued,  "We plan to build a number of oil refineries in Nasiriyah, Samawah, and a number of governorates," explaining that  "the strategic pipeline project will feed the refineries with oil."  He pointed out that   "there is a plan to move the Doura refinery to Jurf Al-Nasr," stressing that "450 thousand barrels of oil per day go to local consumption."   https://www.ina.iq/210531--63-.html    

The Investor Sells To A Financier By “Defaulting” The Finances.. The Secrets Of The High Prices Of Investment Housing Units

 Economy     2024-06-09   3,128 views    Alsumaria News-Economy    Today, Sunday, the Parliamentary Investment Committee reviewed the reasons for the “dilemma” of high prices for investment housing units, which were supposedly created to solve the housing crisis in the country, while indicating that the

 most prominent reason is that the investor did not obtain a contract with the Ministry of Finance and therefore sold the units to “financiers.” “ They can set selling prices without any restrictions.

 The Vice Chairman of the Committee, Hussein Al-Sabari, said in an interview with Al-Sumaria News,

“There are several reasons behind the rise in the prices of investment housing units, especially in Baghdad,” noting that  the higher the prices.” 

He added,   "The other side of the rise in prices is that every investor who applies for a residential investment project provides economic feasibility by determining the construction price and the purchase price," noting that

 "investment bodies, whether national or in the governorates, did not follow up and monitor the different numbers between reality and feasibility." "Economic, and therefore

 we did not witness any punitive measures or warnings issued by investment authorities against violating companies." 

He explained that  the main reason behind the lack of monitoring and rising prices is that some investors circumvent this mtter by selling housing units to banks or financing financial institutions, and

 they in turn sell at higher prices and in the numbers they want, as

 they are not a party to the contract related to economic feasibility.  He points out that

 “the investor’s justification for selling the units to a financier or bank is that he did not obtain a loan or contract with the Ministry of Finance and the State Real Estate Department,” noting that

 “there is negligence in the Ministry of Finance regarding this issue, represented by the problem of not signing contracts, which... The investor pays to sell the housing units to banks, which finance the construction, acquire the housing units, and sell them at the prices they want.” 

He explained,  "If the pace of work in new cities is fast and starts offering reasonable prices, it is possible for the middle classes to obtain housing units.

 However, with this climate and investment environment in this way, it is difficult for the middle class to obtain apartments, especially within the capital, Baghdad."   

 https://www.alsumaria.tv/news/economy/490731/المستثمر-يبيع-لممول-بـتقصير-من-المالية-أسرار-ارتفاع-أسعار-وحدات-السكن    

Reconstructing Iraq: The role of banks in financing the future
 

Time: 06/08/2024 20:27:26 Read: 2,730 times  {Economic: Al-Furat News} Reconstructing Iraq after years of wars and conflicts represents a great challenge,
 
but it also represents an opportunity to rebuild a strong and sustainable economy.
 
Banks play a crucial role in financing reconstruction, by providing the loans and credit facilities necessary to finance construction and infrastructure projects.
 
The Iraqi Deposit Insurance Company played an important role in enhancing the confidence of investors and depositors in the Iraqi banking system,
 
which made it easier for banks to obtain the necessary financing for reconstruction.
 
It is estimated that Iraqi banks have provided loans worth more than $10 billion to finance reconstruction projects in recent years.
 
Germany's experience after World War II is an inspiring example of how banks can play a crucial role in the country's reconstruction.
 
The KfW German Development Bank has contributed to financing many vital projects in Germany, such as rebuilding industrial and residential infrastructure, and providing financing for small and medium-sized companies.    https://alforatnews.iq/news/إعادة-إعمار-العراق-دور-المصارف-في-تمويل-المستقبل   

After Depriving About 200 Commercial Companies Of The Dollar... Will Some Goods “Disappear” From The Market?

 Economy     2024-06-08 | 4,496 views Alsumaria News-Economy  Today, Saturday, the Baghdad Chamber of Commerce outlined the expected effects of the Central Bank of Iraq’s recent decision to deprive 197 general trading companies from the currency auction, due to violations, while indicating the possibility of these companies returning to the auction.

 Baghdad Chamber of Commerce spokesman, Rashid Al-Saadi, told Al-Sumaria News,

“The suspension of 197 companies and deprivation of obtaining the dollar at the official rate from the Central Bank of Iraq came after violations were flagged and the provision of unreal and exaggerated information about their trade and imports,” noting that“

 some of their transactions The information you provided is fictitious, and in light of these violations, this penalty was imposed and they were removed from the list for obtaining dollars.”

Regarding whether depriving these companies will have expected effects on the market or the possibility of the “disappearance” of some types of goods and merchandise, especially since these companies are all general trade and cigarette import companies, Al-Saadi said,

 “This number does not represent anything, as there are thousands of companies entering the currency auction for the purpose of obtaining dollars.”

Therefore, the increase in these companies will not have a significant impact on the market, whether in terms of goods or in terms of the rise in the price of the dollar.” 

He explained that  "the number of companies and merchants who enter through the currency platform is large and increasing day after day, after the facilities of the Central Bank and the increased experience of bank employees, as

 previously merchants were facing problems and did not accept to buy dollars from the Central Bank due to the difficulty of dealing. However, employees...

 "The banks have entered into training courses and the process has become easier."

 Regarding the future of these companies and whether they will stop their work or go to buy the dollar from the parallel market, he stressed that

“these companies can adjust their legal status and submit a request to the Central Bank to reconsider the decision after these companies apply the required standards,” noting that “this matter

 This happened earlier with 5 major and well-known companies in Iraq, where they were deprived of the dollar after a penalty was imposed on one of the banks,

 but these companies submitted a request to the Central Bank, met the required standards, and returned to the currency auction easily.”  

 https://www.alsumaria.tv/news/economy/490639/بعد-حرمان-نحو-200-شركة-تجارية-من-الدولار-هل-تختفي-بعض-السلع-من-السوق؟    

The European Union Mission Expresses Its Readiness To Cooperate With The Iraqi Banking Sector

 June 09, 2024   His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, received a delegation from the European Union mission headed by His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Thomas Seiler in Baghdad.

His Excellency the Governor discussed the role of the Central Bank of Iraq and its interest in developing the banking sector, and its diligent measures in structuring government banks and addressing problems therein with direct support and follow-up from the Prime Minister.

 His Excellency explained that these banks used international auditing companies.

Pointing out that the Central Bank is working to establish a “Riyadah Bank” specialized in

      financing small and medium enterprises, in order to

     facilitate and develop credit capacity, in consolidating loans, with support and supervision from the Central Bank and

     financing from private banks, and

     seeking the expertise of international organizations in this field.

 In his speech, His Excellency the Governor focused on the bank’s interest in

   strengthening and developing electronic payment systems and

   internal and external electronic financial transfers, and

   developing supervisory practices in the field of combating money laundering in accordance with international standards.

 For his part, Mr. Siler praised the role of the Central Bank of Iraq in the steps it took to develop the

   banking sector,

    conomic stability, and

   confront difficulties and challenges.

 Expressing the readiness of the European Union to provide support and joint cooperation in developing systems and expertise for the staff of the Central Bank of Iraq and to open areas of cooperation with the Iraqi and European banking sectors through official communication methods between them.

 Central Bank of Iraq  information Office  June 9, 2024  https://cbi.iq/news/view/2604    

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Provoking Thoughts and Points To Ponder On Adversity:

Every difficulty slurred over will be a ghost to disturb your repose later on.  - Fridiric Chopin

Fire tries gold, misfortune men.  - Anonymous

The fiery trials through which we pass will light us down in honour or dishonour to the latest generation.  - Abraham Lincoln

Thou hast shown thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment. - Bible

A wounded deer leaps the highest.  - Emily Dickinson

The difficulties which I meet with in order to realize my existence are precisely what awaken and mobilize my activities, my capacities.  - Jose Ortega y Gasset

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“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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Mot: .. Siiggghhhhhh -- getting to be a Habit it is!!!! 

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.

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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

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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. 

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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.

Medium    Algorand Technologies    Algorand Developer

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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