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Central Banks Balance Inflation Risks as Digital Currency Plans Continue to Advance

The European Central Bank is weighing inflation pressures alongside continued progress on the digital euro, highlighting how monetary policy and financial innovation are reshaping the global financial system.

Overview

• The European Central Bank is expected to keep interest rates steady while monitoring renewed inflation risks tied to higher energy prices.

• Officials are also reviewing progress on the digital euro, reflecting Europe's long-term effort to modernize its payment infrastructure.

• The combination of monetary policy and digital finance underscores the ongoing transformation of the global financial system.

Key Developments

1. ECB Balances Inflation With Economic Stability

The European Central Bank enters its latest policy meeting facing two competing challenges: maintaining price stability while avoiding unnecessary pressure on economic growth.

Although inflation has eased from previous highs, policymakers remain cautious as energy markets continue reacting to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Higher oil and natural gas prices could slow progress toward the ECB's long-term inflation objective.

2. Digital Euro Project Continues Moving Forward

Alongside interest-rate discussions, ECB officials are reviewing continued progress on the digital euro initiative.

The project is designed to provide a secure digital form of central bank money that complements cash while supporting Europe's payment infrastructure in an increasingly digital economy. Officials continue to emphasize that the digital euro is intended to improve payment efficiency while preserving financial stability.

3. Energy Markets Continue Influencing Monetary Policy

Recent volatility in global energy markets has reminded policymakers that geopolitical events remain an important driver of inflation.

Central banks are closely monitoring how energy prices affect transportation costs, manufacturing, food production, and overall consumer prices before making additional monetary policy decisions.

4. Financial Modernization Continues Worldwide

The ECB's discussions illustrate a broader trend taking place across many major economies.

While central banks remain focused on controlling inflation today, they are also investing in the payment systems, settlement infrastructure, and digital technologies expected to support tomorrow's financial system.

Why It Matters

Central banks are managing two historic transitions simultaneously: maintaining economic stability in an uncertain geopolitical environment while modernizing the financial infrastructure that supports global commerce.

The decisions made today will influence interest rates, payment systems, banking innovation, and the future direction of international finance for years to come.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, central bank policy remains one of the strongest long-term influences on currency values. At the same time, continued development of digital payment infrastructure demonstrates how global finance is evolving toward faster, more efficient cross-border transactions.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Debt

Interest-rate policy directly affects sovereign borrowing costs, debt servicing, and overall financial stability throughout the global economy.

• Pillar 4: Technology

The continued development of the digital euro reflects the modernization of payment systems and digital financial infrastructure that could reshape international commerce over the coming decade.

Future Outlook

Markets will closely watch the ECB's policy announcement and any guidance regarding future interest-rate decisions. Investors will also monitor further progress on the digital euro as Europe continues developing its long-term digital payments strategy.

As central banks around the world balance inflation, financial stability, and technological innovation, today's policy decisions are helping shape the architecture of tomorrow's international monetary system.

This is not simply about interest rates—it reflects the broader transformation of the global financial system as central banks modernize monetary policy, payment infrastructure, and digital finance for the next generation of global commerce.

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Sources

• Reuters / Economic Times — Global Market: ECB weighs inflation risks, digital Euro progress at July meeting

• European Central Bank — Digital Euro Project

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Morning 7-22-26

The Hand That Will Disarm The Factions Is Not Iraqi… Middle East Monitor: US Special Operations May Target Factions Refusing To Surrender Their Weapons - 7/22/2026

Baghdad - One News - 7/22/2026 The British website Middle East Monitor said that Iraq is facing a pivotal stage that could reshape its political, security and economic reality, in light of simultaneous American moves aimed at ending the issue of armed factions, reducing Iranian influence and rearranging the American presence in the country.  

The website stated, in an analytical report, that September 30th represents the date on which all armed factions are supposed to be dissolved and hand over their weapons to the state, coinciding with the withdrawal of US combat forces from Iraq, with the exception of Erbil, which the report considered Washington to be determined to maintain its presence in due to its strategic importance, to monitor Iran, as well as to maintain the Kurdistan Region’s connection with the United States.  

The report added that the United States, in addition to its military influence, relies on extensive financial and economic leverage. It explained that approximately 90% of Iraq's budget revenues come from oil proceeds deposited in an account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which, according to the report, gives Washington significant power to influence Iraqi financial decisions.

The report also noted that Washington froze approximately $500 million of Iraqi funds last April, a move described by a Kurdish official as the "nuclear option" available to the US Treasury Department.  

The website noted that US envoy Thomas Barak has become the central figure in managing the Iraqi file, considering that his main mission is to dismantle the armed factions and separate Iraq from Iranian influence, based on an American vision that considers that Iraq, during the past two decades, has constituted an economic outlet for Tehran to circumvent international sanctions.  

The report indicated that some factions have already agreed to place their weapons under the authority of the state, while the factions closest to Iran still refuse to do so, noting that Washington has threatened to continue sanctions and military operations against those who do not comply with the specified deadline.  

The report also addressed the anti-corruption campaign in Iraq, noting that the recent security and judicial measures, which included the arrest of 47 people, including 12 members of parliament, may expand to include senior officials, former prime ministers, and faction leaders, in conjunction with the freezing of financial assets. The report emphasized that corruption has cost the Iraqi economy, according to the report, about $776 billion since 2003.  

In a regional context, Middle East Monitor considered that what is known as the "Shia Crescent," extending from Iran through Iraq and Syria to Lebanon, is undergoing a gradual reshaping, pointing to the transformations witnessed in Syria, the pressures imposed on Iran, and the ongoing developments in Lebanon, culminating in Iraq, which it described as the final link in this trajectory.   https://1news-iq.net/اليد-التي-ستنزع-سلاح-الفصائل-ليست-عراق/

Iraqi MP Urges Corruption Probe After Audit Report

2026-07-21 / 10:11 Shafaq News- Baghdad   The Federal Board of Supreme Audit’s 2025 report is “late and incomplete,” an Iraqi lawmaker said on Tuesday, arguing that it failed to quantify financial losses or identify those responsible for corruption. ( https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraqi-MP-urges-corruption-probe-after-audit-report. )  

Miqdad Al-Khafaji, an MP from the Hoqooq parliamentary bloc, within the Shiite Coordination Framework, told Shafaq News that board officials offered “unconvincing” explanations during Tuesday’s parliamentary session.  

He urged the Federal Commission of Integrity to investigate cases lawmakers believe have cost Iraq billions of dollars over recent years.  

Earlier today, the Federal Board of Supreme Audit’s report, obtained by Shafaq News, identified major delays in resolving corruption cases, failures to exercise key legal powers, and widespread financial violations across several government sectors.   https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraqi-MP-urges-corruption-probe-after-audit-report

Central Bank Governor Discusses Development Of Electronic Payment

An expanded meeting was held, chaired by His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, which included licensed electronic payment companies in Iraq, to enhance its role in supporting digital transformation and implementing the Central Bank’s strategy aimed at developing the electronic payments system and promoting financial inclusion.

His Excellency the Governor stressed that the next stage requires electronic payment companies to raise the level of services provided to beneficiaries, and to adhere to the highest standards of quality, efficiency and reliability, in order to enhance citizens’ confidence in using electronic payment methods, encourage the expansion of adopting digital payment solutions, and contribute to reducing reliance on cash and promoting the digital economy.

He stressed the importance of electronic payment companies adhering to international standards, especially with regard to foreign financial transactions and operations, to provide broader opportunities for developing the sector, including increasing card usage limits and adding new financial services and products that meet citizens’ needs and keep pace with global developments.

The meeting also discussed the joint instructions and procedures that the Central Bank of Iraq will work with electronic payment companies to implement in order to reduce card misuse, enhance the safety and efficiency of the payment system, raise operational limits, and open new horizons for providing innovative and advanced services to citizens.

The governor called for the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination between electronic payment companies, which would contribute to expanding the network for accepting electronic cards, developing collection and processing services, as well as strengthening the partnership with banks licensed by the Central Bank of Iraq, in order to achieve integration between the various parties of the financial sector, to develop a modern, secure and advanced payment system that is in line with best practices and international standards.

  Baghdad – Media Office, July 21, 2026    https://cbi.iq/news/view/3270

The Prime Minister's Advisor Clarifies The Borrowing Law: Will It Replace The Budget?

2026-07-21 | Alsumaria News- Economy:  The Prime Minister's financial advisor confirmed,Mazhar Muhammad Salih On Tuesday, he said that the adoption of the borrowing and grants law is a temporary measure to ensure the continuation of spending until the budget is approved, and does not represent a permanent alternative to the general budget, while he pointed out that the volatility of oil prices and the expansion of the size of expenditures reinforce the need to borrow to cover the deficit and secure the necessary financing.

Saleh said in a statement to the official news agency, which was followed by Alsumaria News He said: “If the borrowing and grants law is adopted as an alternative to the budget law, the government will resort to a temporary financing mechanism that will allow it to continue to cover basic expenses and meet its financial obligations until the general budget is approved.”

 
He pointed out that "Asylum This option, instead of passing the budget law, is often linked to budget delays and the resulting lack of legal cover for government spending, which compels the government to seek temporary financing tools to ensure the continued payment of salaries and funding.public services"

And to fulfill urgent financial obligations," he explained, adding that "weak liquidity or a decline in public revenues, especially given the volatility of oil prices and the expansion of expenditures, may be an additional factor that reinforces the need for borrowing to cover the deficit and secure the necessary financing."

He further stated that "adopting the borrowing and grants law is not a permanent alternative to the budget, but rather an exceptional and temporary measure aimed at ensuring the continued operation of state institutions until the completion of the constitutional and legislative procedures for approving the general budget."

https://www.alsumaria.tv/news/economy/571017/مستشار-رئيس-الوزراء-يوضح-بشأن-قانون-الاقتراض-هل-سيحل-محل-الموازنة؟

Why Britain's New Marxist Leader Suddenly Loves Oil

Why Britain's New Marxist Leader Suddenly Loves Oil

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) July 21, 2026

On November 27th in the year 176 AD, Marcus Aurelius promoted his 15-year old biological son Commodus to be Co-emperor of Rome.    Marcus Aurelius never realized it, but he was sealing Rome’s fate… and essentially marking an end to the Empire’s golden age.

 Commodus was quite popular in his youth— reportedly handsome, athletic, and gregarious. But after Marcus Aurelius died a few years later, the popularity and support that Commodus had enjoyed for so long began to wane.

 It didn’t help that he heavily debased Rome’s currency, contributing to widespread inflation and economic decline. He spent lavishly at taxpayer expense, ignored even the most basic affairs of imperial administration, and murdered his enemies.

 Finally, on New Year’s Eve in 192 AD, Commodus was assassinated, kicking off a period of political instability in which five different men would sit on the throne in a single year; in fact 193 AD became known as the Year of the Five Emperors.

 Eventually Rome landed on Septimius Severus, who ruled for nearly two decades with an iron fist. His reign— though stable— is regarded as one of the cruelest in Roman history. And he, too, contributed immensely to inflation and rising taxes.

 His successor, Caracalla, ruled briefly and incompetently. Soon came Elagabalus— history’s first transgender emperor who promised to give away half of the empire to any physician who could turn him into a woman.

 Along the way the infamous “Crisis of the Third Century” became worse and worse: migrant invasions, economic depression, hyperinflation, plague, and unprecedented political instability— including the year 238 AD in which six different men claimed the title of Emperor.

 It was as if Rome lost the ability to produce a decent, capable leader anymore.

 I thought of this historical lesson yesterday morning watching Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade.

That’s an unprecedented level of instability for a modern, major power. Even worse, Britain’s leaders have become more incompetent over time, each one chipping away at the country’s economy and social stability.

Liz Truss lasted just 49 days, the shortest tenure of any prime minister in British history. Her plan for £45 billion in unfunded tax cuts set off a panic in the bond market, launching the pound into freefall.

And government borrowing costs spiked so violently as a result of Ms. Truss that the Bank of England had to step in to prevent British pension funds from collapsing.

Prior to Truss was Boris Johnson— a one-man scandal machine who was fined for quite hypocritically throwing big parties in Downing Street during his own COVID lockdowns.

Then came Rishi Sunak, who threw Britain's doors wide open to immigration. Sunak seemingly woke up every morning and said: Give me more Somalis. Give me more Islamic terrorists.

Along the way, Britain imported some of the worst ideas of the American Left and made them its own.

Britain is now the wokest place on the planet, and to an Orwellian standard; British police arrest people over tweets, and the England flag itself is now treated as a symbol of racism.

To cap it all off, Sunak was succeeded by Keir Starmer, probably the worst leader of a major power in modern history— and that includes Joe Biden.

When Parliament took up a national inquiry into the grooming gangs that had raped thousands of English girls over decades while local officials looked away, Starmer's party voted it down, and Starmer dismissed the calls as "the bandwagon [of] the far right."

Starmer spent his tenure finishing off the oil industry, taking the headline tax rate on North Sea producers to 78% and banning new exploration licenses.

By the time Starmer resigned last month, the UK had a tax burden heading to its highest level since records began in 1948. Borrowing costs are higher than any other major economy, with 10-year government bond yields well above those in the US, France, Germany, and Japan.

Plus, wealthy Brits are heading for the exits in record numbers after Starmer abolished the centuries-old non-dom tax regime.

Starmer was so widely despised that his own party finally threw him out. Their solution? A slightly younger, slightly less vapid version of Starmer.

His name is Andy Burnham, and all of his ideas come straight from the Communist Manifesto.

In his opening remarks as prime minister, Burnham said not one word about the national debt or Britain's borrowing costs. Nothing about the migration crisis. Nothing about justice for the grooming gang victims. Nothing about turning the economy around.

His first order of business, Burnham announced, was taking care of homeless/migrants with a new £340 million benefit program.

To his credit, Burnham has sense enough to know that he cannot throw around that kind of money without a way to pay for it. Borrowing more money is out; in fact he spent the past year complaining that Britain must get beyond "being in hock to the bond markets."

That only means one thing: higher taxes.

So, days before taking office, his team began preparing approvals for two North Sea oil and gas fields— the same ones that his own party spent years trying to shut down.

This is not because Burnham suddenly cares about energy security. He’s just looking for more money to steal.

All of those homeless migrants need handouts, so Burnham needs a new revenue stream, i.e. something else to tax.

So he’s allowing two new North Sea fields— with the existing 78% rate in place.

In short, Burnham did not decide that energy matters. He decided it hasn’t been milked entirely dry yet.

This is a cannibalist mentality. Britain is sliding into its own Crisis of the 21st Century, and the "conservative" politicians who presided over the first half of the decline were anything but. Starmer and now Burnham are straight-up Marxists.

We wrote about Argentina just yesterday, where nearly every asset in the country is surging. It’s not hard to understand why: Argentina hit rock bottom, threw out the people who destroyed the  country, and started climbing under new leadership.

Britain can reverse its fortunes the same way. Unfortunately, it is probably going to have to hit rock bottom first. And we can already see the shape of how this ends.

First the money will run out, the benefits will be cut, and the people who came for free stuff will go home.

Then, with markets in the dumps, this highly educated and productive country will eventually reverse all of its idiotic policies from the past and one day become among the most interesting places in the world to invest.

There’s an old saying credited to a Rothschild about investing when there’s “blood in the streets.” He may turn out to be right. But he probably wasn't picturing London when he said it.

To your freedom,  James Hickman    Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 7-21-26

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Washington, Frankfurt, and the IMF Signal Cautious Path as Central Banks Balance Inflation and Global Risks

Central banks are increasingly emphasizing financial stability, inflation control, and policy credibility as geopolitical tensions reshape the global economy and influence future monetary decisions.

Overview

• Major central banks continue to prioritize inflation control despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty and energy market volatility.

• The IMF is urging governments to maintain credible fiscal and monetary policies as the global economy navigates repeated external shocks.

• Markets are increasingly focused on interest-rate expectations, recognizing that monetary policy remains a key driver of global financial stability.

Key Developments

1. Central Banks Maintain a Cautious Policy Stance

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates steady while closely monitoring the effects of higher energy prices stemming from Middle East tensions. Policymakers remain cautious as inflation risks persist despite recent moderation in price pressures.

2. IMF Calls for Credible Monetary Policy

The International Monetary Fund warned that today's economic environment requires governments to maintain price stability, sound fiscal policy, and financial credibility. IMF officials noted that repeated global shocks—including inflation, geopolitical conflict, debt pressures, and technological change—have made economic forecasting increasingly difficult.

3. Energy Risks Continue to Influence Inflation

Although oil prices have eased from recent highs, policymakers remain concerned that prolonged disruptions to global energy supplies could create secondary inflation effects, particularly through transportation, manufacturing, fertilizer production, and food prices.

4. Financial Stability Remains the Primary Objective

Central banks are balancing the need to support economic growth while ensuring inflation expectations remain anchored. Officials continue to stress that maintaining confidence in monetary policy is essential as governments navigate an increasingly uncertain global environment.

Why It Matters

Interest-rate policy influences nearly every sector of the global economy—from government borrowing and banking to mortgages, business investment, and international capital flows. Decisions made by major central banks help determine the direction of global liquidity and financial stability.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, monetary policy remains one of the most important long-term drivers of currency values. Stable inflation, credible central banks, and disciplined fiscal policies contribute to stronger confidence in national currencies and the broader international monetary system.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Debt

Higher interest rates increase borrowing costs for governments, businesses, and consumers while influencing global debt sustainability and fiscal policy.

• Pillar 2: Trade

Inflation, energy prices, and monetary policy directly affect international trade, investment flows, and global economic growth.

Future Outlook

Markets will closely monitor upcoming policy meetings from major central banks, along with new inflation and employment data that could influence future interest-rate decisions. Continued geopolitical uncertainty—particularly surrounding energy supplies—will remain a significant factor shaping monetary policy in the months ahead.

As governments adapt to a world characterized by higher debt levels, technological transformation, and shifting geopolitical alliances, central bank credibility will remain one of the most important anchors supporting the global financial system.

This is not simply about interest rates—it reflects the broader transformation of the global financial system as central banks balance inflation, financial stability, and geopolitical uncertainty in an increasingly interconnected world.

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Sources

• Reuters — IMF strategy chief calls for price stability, credibility in shock-prone world

• Reuters — Back to square one: Five questions for the ECB

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Evening 7-21-26

Sudani Referred 38,000 Reports To The Integrity Commission And  Five Ministers To The Judiciary. The Ministry Of Reconstruction And Development Stated That Al-Zidi Possesses A Broader Political Mandate For Dismissal And Accountability

  latest news Tuesday, July 21, 2026  Baghdad - One News - 7/21/2026 The Reconstruction and Development Coalition highlighted what it described as the difference in the political environment in which the previous and current governments operated, considering that the executive authority’s ability to proceed with anti-corruption files is not only related to legal procedures, but also to the extent of the political cover available for making decisions on dismissal and accountability.

Coalition spokesman Firas al-Muslawi said that former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani referred about 38,000 reports to the Integrity Commission, and also referred five ministers from his government to the judiciary, as part of measures aimed at pursuing corruption cases and subjecting them to the judicial process.

  Al-Muslawi believed that these measures were implemented under a complex political equation that, as he described it, prevented the Sudanese government from having sufficient political cover to make decisions to dismiss ministers or expand the scope of accountability within the ministerial formation, despite proceeding to refer a number of files to regulatory and judicial authorities.

  In contrast, he argued that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government operates in different political circumstances, explaining that it enjoys a mandate and political support that give it more room to make direct executive decisions, including dismissing ministers or referring them to the judiciary whenever legal justifications are available.

 He pointed out that this political cover gives the current government greater ability to turn the anti-corruption slogan into executive measures, away from the constraints that political balances imposed on previous governments, thus allowing it to proceed with holding officials accountable, regardless of their positions, in accordance with legal and constitutional frameworks.

  Al-Muslawi's statements come at a time when the current government is continuing its anti-corruption campaign, which has included opening investigation files, referring officials to the judiciary, and taking measures that the government says aim to establish the principle of no impunity and enhance public confidence in state institutions.  

https://1news-iq.net/السوداني-أحال-38-ألف-بلاغ-إلى-النزاهة-و5-و/

Al-Moussawi: The 2027 Budget Will Take Into Account Reducing The Deficit And Maximizing Revenues.

Today 13:35 1 Share The Information Agency / Baghdad...MP Ahmed al-Moussawi revealed today, Tuesday, the fate of the 2026 budget, confirming that the Parliament will vote on the schedules for the remainder of the current year, while the 2027 budget will be voted on at the beginning of next year.

Al-Moussawi told the Information Agency, “The current fiscal year is nearing its end, and therefore the Parliament will vote on the schedules for the remaining period of the 2026 budget.”

He added, "The 2027 budget will be voted on at the beginning of next year in accordance with the financial and economic requirements of the next phase."

He pointed out that "the government and the Finance Committee will focus, during the preparation of the 2027 budget, on maximizing non-oil revenues and reducing the size of the budget deficit in light of the economic conditions the country is experiencing and the tensions in the Middle East region that are affecting the economic and financial situation." End/25

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Parliamentary Finance Committee: The Value Of The Dollar Will Decrease Further.

Economy |   08:26 - 20/07/2026 Mawazin News - Economy  The Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed on Monday that the value of the dollar will decrease further.

Committee Chairman Uday Awad stated in a statement reported by Mawazin News that "lifting sanctions on a number of banks will affect the dollar's price, its flow, and the parallel market," explaining that "this measure will benefit the Iraqi market."

He added that "this will reduce the dollar's value," noting that "we will host the Central Bank Governor in the committee to clarify the vision and mechanisms he will adopt regarding this matter."

He mentioned that "banks will resume dealing in dollars."

Regarding the budget, Awad indicated that "the government has begun preparing the 2027 budget, which will reach Parliament in October," pointing out that "the budget will be approved before the end of the year."   https://mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=286585

The Parliamentary Finance Committee Intends To Host The Governor Of The Central Bank.

The Finance Committee in the House of Representatives revealed on Tuesday its intention to host the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq to discuss the most prominent issues related to monetary policy and financial stability, as part of its oversight efforts to monitor the performance of financial institutions.

The head of the parliamentary finance committee, Uday Awad, told the official newspaper, as reported by Al-Sa’a Network, that “the committee has sent an official invitation to the governor of the Central Bank to attend a specialized hosting session to discuss the most prominent issues related to monetary policy and financial stability.”

He explained that "the hosting session will address the Central Bank's directions regarding monetary policy during the coming years in light of geopolitical and economic changes, in addition to discussing the reality of developing the banking sector and the stages of implementing international agreements, especially the (Oliver Wyman) project, and its implications for supporting monetary and financial stability and the national economy."

Awad added that "the committee will also examine the Central Bank's final accounts for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and assess their contribution to achieving financial and economic sustainability and strengthening the country's monetary reserves."

He stressed that "the Finance Committee is proceeding with activating its oversight role by hosting executive officials and monitoring the performance of economic and financial institutions, which contributes to strengthening coordination between the legislative and executive authorities, supporting financial stability and protecting the national economy."

https://alssaa.com/post/show/56840-المالية-النيابية-تعتزم-استضافة-محافظ-البنك-المركزي

Central Bank Of Iraq Outlines Roadmap To Reduce Cash Reliance And Expand Digital Services

Mohammed Jangadost   The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) held an expanded meeting on Tuesday with licensed electronic payment providers to accelerate the nation’s digital financial transformation, strengthen financial inclusion, and curb card misuse.

Chaired by CBI Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein, the meeting centered on executing the regulator’s strategic roadmap to modernize Iraq’s payment ecosystem and transition away from a cash-heavy economy.

Addressing representatives from the sector, Al-Alaq stated that the upcoming phase demands a noticeable increase in service quality, efficiency, and system reliability to build public trust in digital transactions.

Key Objectives and Strategic Focus

During the session, the central bank outlined several operational and regulatory priorities:

• Compliance with Global Standards: The CBI urged payment firms to adhere strictly to international frameworks, particularly regarding cross-border financial transactions. Compliance is expected to enable higher card transaction limits and facilitate the rollout of new financial products.

• Countering Card Misuse: Regulators and payment companies discussed joint enforcement procedures to prevent card misuse and enhance payment network security.

• Expanding Acceptance Networks: Al-Alaq called on providers to expand POS (Point-of-Sale) acceptance networks, streamline digital collection processes, and deepen integration with licensed commercial banks.

The initiative comes as part of broader government efforts to modernize the national economy, reduce cash dependency, and implement modern financial infrastructure across both the public and private sectors.   https://channel8.com/english/news/61771

Every Asset In Argentina Is Surging Higher... Except The Apartments

Every Asset In Argentina Is Surging Higher... Except The Apartments

Notes From the field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) July 20, 2026

If you have a budget of $179,000 to spend on real estate in the United States, I hope you like renovated sheds. Or a six-hour drive to the nearest airport.

But right now, $179,000 buys a typical three-room apartment in Buenos Aires, the "Paris of South America" (minus the Islamic terrorists).

Studio apartments in Argentina's capital are going for $108,000. All of it is quoted and paid in US dollars, because Argentina's property market gave up on their local currency for real estate transactions a long time ago.

But this is arguably the last cheap sector of Argentina. Prices of every other asset have gone up dramatically thanks to country’s general economic recovery; ever since President Milei was elected, he has slashed government spending and delivered the country's first budget surplus in over a decade. The stock market has surged. Every asset is up. Except for apartments.

Remember, a century ago, Argentina was one of the ten richest countries in the world; its people were better off per capita than the French or Germans.

Then came Juan Perón. Elected in 1946, he nationalized everything— railways, utilities, etc. He regulated wages and prices. It was full-blown command socialism.

Perón was thrown out in 1955, but the machine he built outlived him by seventy years. He had created a permanent bloc of voters— paid by the state— and every government that tried to cut spending found out it could not survive doing so. So they printed money instead.

That is where the price controls, the capital controls, the repeated defaults, and the chronic inflation all came from.

Milei took office at the end of 2023 and started taking the machine apart. He cut the number of federal ministries in half and fired tens of thousands of government employees. He scrapped the price controls and stopped the central bank from printing money to cover the government's bills.

It hurt. Poverty jumped before it came down, and real wages fell before they recovered.

The month Milei took office, prices rose 25.5%. That was the MONTHLY inflation figure, not the annual one. By June 2026, monthly inflation was down to 1.9%.

To be clear, that is still astronomical by North American or European standards. Argentina is still a high-inflation country. But they’ve come a long way in bringing inflation down, and the country is no longer collapsing. There’s clearly a light at the end of the tunnel.

And it got there using the same playbook every country that climbed out of a hole this deep has run.

For example, in 1965 Singapore was an impoverished backwater with no resources and a third of its population squatting in slums. Lee Kuan Yew cut the tariffs, kept taxes low, and threw the doors open to foreign companies. Today Singapore produces more than $90,000 per person— more than the United States.

No country is permanently rich, and no country is permanently poor. For the first time in a very long time, Argentina is heading the right direction.

Foreign capital has noticed. Under a new incentive regime, companies have launched roughly $95 billion of projects. The state oil company YPF filed a $25 billion shale development in Vaca Muerta in May, and Chevron committed more than $10 billion to the same basin.

Companies do not pour concrete and steel into countries they expect to collapse.

The financial markets repriced accordingly. Argentine stocks have run hard, and the main US-listed Argentina fund is up more than 230% over five years.

After a run like that, you could argue the stocks are no longer even cheap. Even the bonds have moved: the extra interest Argentina must pay to borrow compared to US government bonds fell in July to its lowest level in eight years.

Which brings us back to that $179,000. The citywide Buenos Aires apartment index rose just 1.6% over the past twelve months. And that’s in US dollars.

In other words, every asset in Argentina has repriced, but the apartments aren’t even keeping pace with inflation.

The reason is credit, or rather the total absence of it; nine out of ten home purchases in Buenos Aires are paid in cash, without a mortgage.

And prices settle at whatever buyers can pay in cash.

The same condition holds across much of Latin America, and Colombia shows where it leads. Only around 3% of Colombian adults carry a mortgage, so prices sat at cash levels there too.

Then foreigners discovered Medellín. Buyers from North America and Europe arrived with money and bought apartments that looked absurdly cheap to them. In El Poblado, the neighborhood the expats favor, prices have jumped 66% in three years.

We think the same thing is going to happen in Argentina, with a bigger catalyst behind it, because the country is becoming an investment destination and an expat destination at once. It happened in Medellín, Mexico City, and other places in Latin America. It’s basic supply and demand.

There is still risk— Argentines vote again on October 24, 2027... so if Milei’s political movement  collapses, the country could return to its old ways. But that’s pretty much the same anywhere. Every country carries risk.

For example, I doubt anyone is rushing to buy British assets right now. Britain's finances and politics have genuinely deteriorated, and its government now pays close to 6% to borrow money, the most since 1998.

Now that Marxist Andy Burnham has taken over as Prime Minister as of this morning, the situation will likely get worse before it gets better. At some point Britain will get cheap enough that its stocks and bonds become attractive again. But today is not that day.

And American assets are no automatic refuge either. Just wait and see what happens if Gavin Newsom gets the chance to do to the whole country what he did to California.

Argentina, at least, pays you to take its risk. The apartments are cheap, and the catalyst pushing them up is already arriving.

It is also a serious Plan B destination. Living there costs roughly half of what it does in the United States, and it draws far fewer foreigners than the places everyone has already found.

Our flagship service, Plan B Confidential, just published a full report on Argentine real estate, covering which neighborhoods hold their value, how to move money in and out, and where residency and citizenship stand.

https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/every-asset-in-argentina-is-surging-higher-except-the-apartments-155493/?inf_contact_key=dd385d53ea14340026cc9484e23a9bc575ed3b9f1880b1bad6530b4fabbb2716

MilitiaMan & Crew-IRAQ DINAR UPDATE-“Washington Visit Delivering: Energy, Banks & Iraq’s Next Phase”

MilitiaMan & Crew-IRAQ DINAR UPDATE-“Washington Visit Delivering: Energy, Banks & Iraq’s Next Phase”

7-21-2026

The Crew:  Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man

No drama. No intrigue. No songs and dances. Just straight, factual news that I read and interpret to the best of my ability after being an avid Dinar investor and insanely obsessed Dinarian for over 15 years.

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Washington Advances CLARITY Act as U.S. Moves Toward a Clear Digital Asset Framework

Bipartisan Senate action marks a significant step toward establishing long-awaited rules for digital assets, strengthening the foundation for institutional adoption and future financial innovation.

 Overview

• The U.S. Senate Banking Committee approved the CLARITY Act with bipartisan support, advancing one of the most significant digital asset regulatory bills in years.

• The legislation would divide oversight between the SEC and CFTC, providing clearer regulatory authority over cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

• Greater regulatory certainty could encourage broader institutional participation while supporting the continued modernization of the U.S. financial system.

Key Developments

1. Senate Banking Committee Advances the CLARITY Act

The Senate Banking Committee approved the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act by a bipartisan 15–9 vote, representing one of the strongest congressional efforts yet to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.

If enacted, the legislation would provide long-awaited legal certainty for cryptocurrency markets that have operated under overlapping regulatory interpretations for years.

2. SEC and CFTC Responsibilities Become More Clearly Defined

A central feature of the legislation is the creation of a clear division of regulatory authority between the nation's two primary financial regulators.

Under the proposal:

• The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) would oversee digital assets classified as commodities.

• The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would retain jurisdiction over digital assets determined to be securities.

Supporters argue that clearly defining these responsibilities would reduce regulatory uncertainty while encouraging innovation and investment.

3. Digital Asset Industry Continues to Mature

The legislation also includes provisions addressing market oversight, decentralized finance (DeFi), investor protections, sanctions compliance, and public official disclosure requirements.

Separate legislation covering stablecoins continues to move through Congress, while lawmakers are also considering tax reforms affecting cryptocurrency mining and staking.

Together, these efforts represent one of the most comprehensive attempts yet to modernize U.S. digital asset regulation.

4. Institutional Adoption Could Accelerate

Markets responded positively following committee approval, with Bitcoin rising above $82,000 before settling lower.

Many institutional investors have cited regulatory uncertainty as one of the primary barriers to expanding digital asset exposure. A clearer legal framework could encourage additional participation from banks, investment firms, payment companies, and financial institutions.

Why It Matters

The CLARITY Act represents an important milestone in the ongoing evolution of the U.S. financial system. Rather than determining whether digital assets should exist, policymakers are increasingly focused on how they will operate within the existing regulatory framework.

Clear rules may help reduce uncertainty while supporting innovation, investment, and broader integration between traditional finance and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

 Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, the legislation reflects continued modernization of the global financial system rather than an immediate change in currency values. As digital asset regulations become more standardized, blockchain-based payment systems, tokenized assets, and regulated stablecoins could play a larger role in international finance and cross-border transactions.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 2: Trade

Clear digital asset regulations could improve the efficiency of cross-border payments and international financial transactions, supporting the continued evolution of global commerce.

• Pillar 4: Technology

The CLARITY Act strengthens the regulatory foundation for digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, and future financial innovation, helping integrate emerging technologies into the broader financial system.

Future Outlook

The CLARITY Act now advances toward additional consideration in the Senate, where lawmakers will continue debating issues surrounding decentralized finance, stablecoins, taxation, and market oversight.

If ultimately enacted, the legislation would establish one of the most comprehensive regulatory frameworks for digital assets in the United States, potentially encouraging greater institutional investment while providing clearer rules for market participants. Combined with recent stablecoin legislation and ongoing tokenization initiatives, the bill signals continued movement toward a more digitally integrated financial system.

This is not simply about cryptocurrency regulation—it reflects the broader transformation of the global financial system as governments establish the legal framework for digital assets, tokenized finance, and the next generation of international markets.

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• Crypto Briefing — Washington moves toward clearer rulebook for digital assets

• U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs — Committee actions and legislation on digital asset market structure

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Hormuz Tensions Push India To Cancel Iraqi Oil Cargoes

2026-07-21 08:38   Shafaq News- Baghdad   State-owned Indian Oil Corp. on Tuesday canceled plans to load two million barrels of Iraqi crude from the Basra terminal onto the crude carrier (VLCC) Lila Jamnagar around July 23 because of security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.

Quoting three sources, Reuters said another state-run refiner, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL), also deferred loading an Iraqi oil cargo aboard the Indian-flagged tanker Desh Gaurav.

New Delhi has advised shipowners, vessel operators, and crewing companies not to deploy Indian seafarers aboard ships transiting Hormuz following the resumption of hostilities in the region.

During the first round of fighting between the US and Iran, from Feb. 28 to April 8, India slashed crude oil imports from Iraq by about 84% after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz hit shipping.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Hormuz-tensions-push-India-to-cancel-Iraqi-oil-cargoes

Chinese Exports To Iraq Fall 42% In H1 2026

2026-07-21 05:05   Shafaq News- Baghdad   Chinese exports to Iraq totaled $5.18 billion in the first half of 2026, down 41.7% from $8.89 billion in the same period last year, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Iraq Future Foundation for Economic Studies and Consultancy.

The report showed lower imports of air conditioners, consumer electronics and mobile phones, which had previously ranked among Iraq's leading imports from China.

Manar Al-Obaidi, head of the foundation, attributed the decline to higher customs tariffs on those products, which he said had risen to 33%, as well as supply-chain disruptions and shipping delays linked to instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

In contrast, imports of Chinese vehicles increased to $275 million in the first half of 2026 from $243 million a year earlier.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Chinese-exports-to-Iraq-fall-42-in-H1-2026

Gold Edges Higher On Iran Ceasefire Proposal

2026-07-21 02:23   Shafaq News   Gold prices rose more than 1% on Tuesday as investors weighed ‌diplomatic efforts to ease the U.S.-Iran conflict, which could temper oil-driven inflation risks and influence the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate path.

Spot gold rose 1.2% to $4,054.24 per ounce as of ​0529 GMT. U.S. gold futures for August delivery were up 1.1% at $4,059.10.

"It ​looks like gold is trying to find a base somewhere around ⁠this ($4,000) level and is going to try to re-engage the upside from there," ​said Ilya Spivak, head of global macro at Tastylive.

"These headlines from the Middle ​East seem to have some degree of knock-on, though it is increasingly only being paid attention to in a passing kind of way."

Oil prices softened on Tuesday, with markets weighing reports ​of mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran against an exchange of fresh ​attacks between the two and threats of a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthis.

A senior ‌Iranian ⁠official told Reuters on Monday that Tehran had received a proposal from mediators for a 10-day ceasefire in efforts to salvage the interim deal, intended to pave the way to a lasting agreement to end the war.

The recent escalation in the ​conflict drove oil prices ​to more than ⁠a one-month high on Monday, with a growing chorus of U.S. policymakers arguing interest rates may need to rise to beat back ​persistent inflation.

High interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding ​non-yielding bullion.

While ⁠the Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at next week's meeting, traders are currently pricing a 64% chance of a rate hike in September, ⁠according ​to the CME FedWatch Tool. FEDWATCH

Spot silver gained 2.8% ​to $57.99 per ounce, platinum was up 1% at $1,610.06 and palladium rose 1.2% to $1,267.68.   (Reuters)

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-edges-higher-on-Iran-ceasefire-proposal

Iraq Stock Exchange Logs $290M+ In Trading In H1 2026

2026-07-21 07:38  Shafaq News- Baghdad  The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) on Tuesday recorded trading worth 390.35 billion Iraqi dinars ($296.67M) during the first half of 2026, with 389.46 billion shares changing hands across 112 sessions.

Shares in 90 of the exchange’s 120 listed companies were traded through 119,375 transactions carried out by 37 brokerage firms using the electronic trading system.

The ISX60 index ended the first half at 1,019.39 points, marking a 5.56% increase from a year earlier, while the ISX15 finished at 1,273.79 points, up 16.52% over the same period.

Twenty-two listed companies saw no trading activity, while eight others remained suspended throughout the period.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-Stock-Exchange-logs-290M-in-trading-in-H1-2026

China delivers first batch to Iraq's maritime fleet

2026-07-21 09:45  Shafaq News- Basra  Iraq's General Company for Maritime Transport, based in Basra, took preliminary delivery of 15 modern marine boats and three passenger ferries, the company's director said on Tuesday.

According to Ahmad Jassem, the new ferries will operate passenger routes between Iraq and Gulf countries, helping boost travel, trade, and tourism while opening new opportunities for regional cooperation in maritime transport.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/China-delivers-first-batch-to-Iraq-s-maritime-fleet

Rice Leads India's $545M Exports To Iraq In Q1

2026-07-21 13:25   Shafaq News- Baghdad  India exported goods worth $545 million to Iraq during the first quarter of 2026, India's Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics said on Tuesday.

Data showed that rice topped India's exports to Iraq at $169 million, followed by frozen beef at $60 million and petroleum oils and related products at $50 million. Other major exports included bananas worth $46 million, pharmaceuticals at $25 million, large-diameter steel pipes at $20 million, ceramic tiles at $16 million, and tea at $13 million.

The directorate also reported that sunflower seed oil shipments reached $6.1 million, while exports of passenger vehicles totaled $5.9 million during the same period.

According to InfoFlix data in January, Iraq ranked as India's seventh-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade totaling $33.3 billion.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Rice-leads-India-s-545M-exports-to-Iraq-in-Q1

What Happens to Your Debt in a RESET?

What Happens to Your Debt in a RESET?

Taylor Kenny:  7-21-2026

Most people assume their mortgage, retirement account, and financial contracts will work exactly the way they do today. ITM Trading Senior Analyst Keely Caul says that's a dangerous assumption.

Drawing on years in banking, finance, and loan auditing, she joins Taylor Kenney to expose the hidden clauses most people never read, explain how the rules have changed during past financial crises, and reveal why understanding what you actually own could matter far more than most people realize.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 What a Monetary Reset Really Means

03:07 The Monetary Reset Has Already Begun

06:18 Digital Money, Surveillance, and Control

09:08 Will Your Debt Disappear in a Reset?

11:04 What Did You Actually Sign?

14:07 Mortgage Default and Acceleration Clauses

17:28 What Keely Saw Before the 2008 Crisis

31:15 Should You Pay Off All Your Debt?

33:37 Argentina’s Mortgage Reset Warning

43:09 Gold vs. Silver During a Monetary Crisis

48:47 What Happens When Banks Fail?

50:28 How to Prepare for a Monetary Reset

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 7-21-26

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International Financial Institutions Coordinate Response as Middle East Crisis Reshapes Global Economy

The IMF, World Bank, WTO, and International Energy Agency strengthen cooperation to address growing risks to energy security, global trade, and financial stability.

 Overview

• The world's leading financial and economic institutions have increased coordination in response to the ongoing Middle East conflict and its impact on global markets.

• Energy security, trade flows, and supply chain resilience have become top international priorities as disruptions continue around the Strait of Hormuz.

• The coordinated response highlights how geopolitical crises are increasingly driving global financial policy and international economic cooperation.

Key Developments

1. International Institutions Increase Economic Coordination

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, World Trade Organization (WTO), and International Energy Agency (IEA) have strengthened coordination as governments work to reduce the economic impact of continued instability in the Middle East.

Officials emphasized the importance of maintaining open trade routes, supporting energy security, and preserving financial stability as global markets continue to respond to geopolitical developments.

2. Energy Security Becomes a Global Economic Priority

With continued uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, international organizations are closely monitoring the potential effects on oil supplies, inflation, and economic growth.

The institutions stressed that stable energy markets remain essential to supporting global recovery, protecting supply chains, and minimizing disruptions to international commerce.

3. Trade and Supply Chains Remain Under Pressure

The coordinated effort also focuses on protecting global trade flows from prolonged disruptions. Shipping delays, higher transportation costs, and increased insurance premiums have already placed additional pressure on businesses and consumers worldwide.

International policymakers continue working with governments to improve supply-chain resilience while encouraging cooperation that reduces economic uncertainty.

4. Financial Stability Remains the Primary Objective

Central banks and international financial institutions recognize that prolonged geopolitical instability can influence inflation, interest-rate expectations, investment flows, and currency markets.

By coordinating policy discussions and sharing market analysis, these organizations hope to reduce uncertainty and strengthen confidence across the global financial system.

 Why It Matters

The growing coordination among the world's largest financial institutions demonstrates that geopolitical events are no longer viewed solely as security issues—they have become major economic and financial concerns. Energy markets, trade routes, and supply chains now play a central role in shaping monetary policy, investment decisions, and global economic stability.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Foreign currency holders should recognize that coordinated action by the IMF, World Bank, WTO, and IEA reflects a broader effort to stabilize the international financial system during periods of geopolitical stress. Policies affecting energy prices, inflation, global trade, and capital flows can ultimately influence exchange rates and long-term currency valuations.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 2: Trade

International organizations are prioritizing the protection of global trade routes and supply chains, recognizing that disruptions to strategic shipping corridors can quickly ripple through the world economy.

• Pillar 5: Energy

The continued focus on energy security highlights the growing importance of reliable energy supplies as a foundation for economic growth, inflation management, and financial stability.

Future Outlook

International institutions are expected to continue coordinating with governments and central banks as the Middle East situation evolves. Markets will closely monitor developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, global energy supplies, and diplomatic efforts that could reduce geopolitical risk.

Should tensions ease, global trade and energy markets could stabilize, helping reduce inflationary pressures. However, prolonged disruptions would likely reinforce the need for continued international coordination and could accelerate efforts to diversify supply chains and strengthen economic resilience.

This is not simply about managing a regional conflict—it reflects the broader transformation of the global financial system as governments and international institutions increasingly coordinate responses to protect trade, energy security, and long-term economic stability.

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• World Trade Organization — WTO Director-General statement on cooperation addressing global trade and economic impacts

• International Monetary Fund — IMF News and Statements on the global economy and financial stability

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 🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:   • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.    Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Morning 7-21-26

The Shiite Political Bloc Can No Longer Accommodate Everyone.

A leader told One News: "The 'Coordination Framework' is heading towards a harsh restructuring, reducing its seats to 5 and excluding prominent forces."    

latest news   Tuesday,  July 21, 2026   Baghdad - One News -   Leading political sources in Baghdad revealed to One News that intense and unprecedented activity is underway within the corridors of the ruling Shiite "Coordination Framework" in Iraq, aimed at a radical restructuring of its leadership.

Discussions behind the scenes are leaning towards reducing the coalition's leadership body to just five seats, a preemptive move by influential forces seeking to expedite decision-making and avert the internal deadlock and paralysis that now threatens the framework's cohesion.  

According to exclusive information obtained by “One News” from a leading source who requested anonymity, the proposed restructuring plan includes excluding five prominent figures from the decision-making circle within the coalition: Ahmed al-Asadi, Abu Alaa al-Walai, Shibl al-Zaidi, along with former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, and the head of the Supreme Islamic Council, Humam Hamoudi.  

The source linked the inclusion of al-Asadi and al-Zaydi’s names on the list of those excluded to indications of prosecutions and files related to suspicions of financial and administrative corruption that some of them or their relatives have recently faced, while the exclusion of al-Abadi, Hammoudi, and al-Walai comes as part of the process of “re-engineering the difficult balances” within the Shiite alliance, with the aim of forming a smaller, more harmonious, and more maneuverable decision-making circle.  

This potential organizational shake-up comes as an extension of a silent crisis that has been plaguing the “coordination framework” for months, the pace of which has noticeably increased following the formation of Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi’s government and the vote on its cabinet, as resentment prevailed among several parties who felt that they had been excluded or had not received their “electoral and executive entitlement” from ministerial portfolios and independent bodies.  

But the deeper dimensions of this anticipated transformation lie in the widening rift between the "traditional" political forces and those with armed factional wings. According to the leading source, the armed wings within the framework are now facing a real dilemma in consolidating their official influence within the state structure, due to a strict, albeit undeclared, "American veto" that obstructs the assignment of any sensitive executive or ministerial positions to figures associated with the factions.

This has, consequently, led to a decline in their representation and influence, prompting other parties to move towards limiting their presence in the framework's political decision-making center.  

These restructuring efforts reflect serious concerns among key figures in the Shiite alliance about entering a "highly complex and dangerous political phase."

Prominent leaders believe this phase could impose harsh scenarios on the entire Iraqi political landscape and jeopardize the continuity of the current "coordination framework" unless internal divisions are addressed and a unified discourse is established.   https://1news-iq.net/البيت-الشيعي-لم-يعد-يتسع-للجميع-قيادي/

Al-Mada: Al-Zaidi Intends To Request Iranian Support For The Transfer Of Ballistic Missiles And To Finalize Iraq's  Weapons File Before The End Of September

  latest news Tuesday, July 21, 2026   Baghdad - One News - 7/21/2026   Al-Mada newspaper reported that Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, five days after his visit to Washington, is preparing to head to Tehran on July 23, in a visit that will test the government’s ability to implement the pledges he brought from the American capital.  

She indicated that during his visit to Iran, Al-Zaydi will ask Tehran to exert pressure on the armed factions to release what the sources described as the “ballistic card,” and to hand over the missiles in their possession before September 30, which is the date set by the government to end the issue of weapons outside the state's control.  

According to the newspaper, the meetings in Tehran will focus primarily on the groups that government circles describe as “rebels,” who refuse to disarm, noting that estimates suggest they possess hundreds of drones, in addition to at least eight ballistic missiles that they obtained from Iran and refuse to hand over.     https://1news-iq.net/المدى-الزيدي-يعتزم-طلب-دعم-إيراني-لتسل/

Oil Retreats On Mediation Hopes

2026-07-21 01:28   Shafaq News  Oil prices softened on Tuesday, with markets weighing reports of mediation efforts between the ‌U.S. and Iran against an exchange of fresh attacks between the two and threats of a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthis.

Brent crude futures eased 78 cents, or 0.9%, to $88.44 per barrel by 0415 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 73 cents, ​or 0.9%, to $82.50 per barrel, while the more active contract for September delivery slipped 41 cents, or ​0.5%, to $82.07 a barrel.

"There's some hope of de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran. ⁠Reports are that mediators are proposing a 10-day ceasefire, which could put the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) back ​on track," ING analysts said in a note, referring to the June interim deal.

However, this won't be easy ​as major differences remain between Washington and Tehran, while Trump has warned of retaliation after several U.S. troops were killed, ING added.

A senior Iranian official told Reuters Tehran had received a proposal from mediators for a 10-day ceasefire in efforts to ​salvage the deal signed on June 17, intended to pave the way for a lasting agreement to ​end the war that began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.

The diplomatic push followed another night of U.S. ‌strikes on ⁠Iranian cities and attacks by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on U.S. military assets across the region. Later on Monday, U.S. Central Command said it had begun another round of strikes on Iran.

A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by an unknown projectile, forcing its crew to abandon ship and board a lifeboat, the United ​Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency ​said on Tuesday. Vessel ⁠crossings via the strait also dropped further amid growing caution following fresh attacks between the U.S. and Iran.

Additionally, Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they would impose a naval ​blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the U.S. in ​its war ⁠on Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.

"The threats of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia by the Houthis are significant because they raise the risk of disruption to another major ⁠oil ​exporter," said Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade.

Meanwhile, U.S. crude ​oil stockpiles were expected to have fallen last week alongside gasoline, while distillate stocks likely rose, a preliminary Reuters poll showed on ​Monday.  (Reuters)

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-retreats-on-mediation-hopes

Dollar Drops In Baghdad And Erbil

2026-07-21 04:04   Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil  The US dollar opened Tuesday's trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 150,000 dinars per 100 dollars in Baghdad and Erbil.

According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 149,600 dinars per 100 dollars, down from Monday's 150,800 dinars.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 150,000 dinars and bought it at 149,000 dinars.

In Erbil, selling prices stood at 150,050 dinars and buying prices at 149,900 dinars.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-drops-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-2

Tuesday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 7-21-2026

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Tishwash:  Al-Baldawi: The stability of Iraq and the region depends on the withdrawal of US forces.

MP Mohammed al-Baldawi affirmed on Monday that stability in Iraq and the region will not be achieved while US forces remain present, calling for their complete withdrawal.

Al-Baldawi told the Information Agency, "Achieving security and political stability in Iraq and the region is contingent upon the withdrawal of US forces, as their presence is one of the primary causes of continued tension and crises."

He added, "Iraq possesses the security and military capabilities to protect its territory and sovereignty, and there is no need for any foreign forces to remain on its soil."

Al-Baldawi stressed "the necessity of respecting Iraq's sovereignty and implementing the resolutions calling for the end of the US military presence."  link

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Tishwash:  The framework supports the results of Al-Zaidi's visit to Washington and affirms: There is no protection for the corrupt.

The Coordination Framework announced on Monday its full support for the results of the official visit made by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the United States, stressing that it will not provide any political cover for those involved in corruption cases .

The media office of the Coordination Framework stated in a statement received by Al-Sa’a Network that “the Framework held its meeting in Nouri al-Maliki’s office, in the presence of Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi and the leaders of the Framework, where the attendees listened to a detailed presentation given by al-Zidi regarding the results of his recent official visit to the United States, the meetings he held with American officials, and the understandings and agreements that resulted from the visit in a number of sectors that serve the higher interests of Iraq .”

The statement added that "the framework expressed its support for the results of the visit, and its support for the government in implementing the agreements and understandings that were reached, in a way that enhances Iraq's international standing, preserves its sovereignty and independence of national decision, contributes to developing its economic and security capabilities, attracts investments, achieves sustainable development, and provides job opportunities for citizens ."

He explained that "the framework discussed the government measures taken in the field of combating corruption," stressing "its continued full support for the government, the judiciary and the Integrity Commission in pursuing corruption, protecting public funds, recovering looted funds and holding those involved accountable in accordance with the law ."

He stressed that "the framework will not provide political cover for anyone proven by the competent judicial authorities to be involved in corruption cases," emphasizing "the importance of adhering to legal and judicial contexts, and including all those involved, regardless of their affiliation, to ensure the integrity of the anti-corruption campaign ."

The statement continued, "The framework discussed the overall situation in the country, ways to enhance political and security stability, improve the level of services, and address economic and social challenges, in order to meet the aspirations of citizens link

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Tishwash:  Borrowing bill to replace Iraq’s 2026 budget

A new borrowing, grants, and subsidies bill is set to serve in place of Iraq’s 2026 federal budget after the Parliamentary Finance Committee approved referring it to Parliament, committee chairman Uday Awad told Shafaq News on Monday.

Awad said the committee reviewed the bill with Finance Minister Faleh Al-Sari before voting by majority to place it on the agenda of upcoming parliamentary sessions.

The draft allows domestic and foreign borrowing without setting a specific amount or financial ceiling, grants individual ministers defined spending powers, and gives the Council of Ministers additional authority under the law.

The government began preparing the 2027 budget after two years without an enforceable federal budget. Although Iraq enacted a three-year budget law covering 2023, 2024, and 2025 under former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Parliament failed to approve the 2025 spending schedules before the fiscal year ended, preventing implementation of that year's budget. No budget law was passed for 2026.  link

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Tishwash:  Finance Minister: Financial allocations for local governments will be released in the coming days.

Finance Minister Faleh al-Sari stated on Monday that the financial allocations for local governments will be released in the coming days.

The Minister of Finance explained during a parliamentary oversight hearing to discuss security and service plans for the Arbaeen pilgrimage that "the financial situation is facing challenges as a result of declining oil revenues."

He confirmed that "a schedule of the needs of the governorates concerned with the visit has been sent to the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and the Parliamentary Committee," pledging "to release the financial allocations to the local governments in the coming days according to the available resources."  link

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Tishwash:  Parliamentary Finance Committee: The value of the dollar will decrease further.

 Confirmed Finance Committee Parliamentarians said on Monday that the value of the dollar will decrease further.

The committee chairman said Ady Awad for Alsumaria News“ Lifting sanctions on a number of banks will affect the price of the dollar, its flow, and the parallel market,” he said, adding that “this measure will serve the Iraqi market.”

  He added that "this will reduce the value of the dollar," noting that "we will host the Central Bank Governor in the committee to clarify the vision and mechanisms he will adopt regarding this matter."

He stated that "banks will resume dealing in dollars."

Regarding the budget, he explained Awad"The government has begun preparing the 2027 budget, which will reach parliament in October," he noted, adding that "the budget will be approved before the end of the year."

 The Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed on Monday that the value of the dollar will decrease further.

Committee Chairman Uday Awad stated in a statement reported by Mawazin News that "lifting sanctions on a number of banks will affect the dollar's price, its flow, and the parallel market," explaining that "this measure will benefit the Iraqi market."

He added that "this will reduce the dollar's value," noting that "we will host the Central Bank Governor in the committee to clarify the vision and mechanisms he will adopt regarding this matter."

He mentioned that "banks will resume dealing in dollars."

Regarding the budget, Awad indicated that "the government has begun preparing the 2027 budget, which will reach Parliament in October," pointing out that "the budget will be approved before the end of the year."  link