More News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday Night 8-9-2020
TNT:
Sunday update for August 9, 2020
The Economic File will be the largest file PM Al-Kadhimi discusses with Pres. Trump in Washington on August 20.
The Iraqi news is saying they are hoping great successes from the meeting in Washington.
Thousands of protestors have blocked all entrances to the green zone and demanding their rights. They are now saying that Al-Kadhimi needs to do the economic reforms now!
Alf: don't be surprised if the PM goes to the UN to make the announcement to the world.
Hosackr: We have always known this wouldn’t happen til the people rise up and forced the issue. It sounds like maybe we are finally there. Think of what a powerful economic stimulus this will be. Trump has maybe been holding this ace in his pocket for just such a situation. This could solve most if not all of our current economic problems within 30 days of authorization. So, let’s do it!
KTFA:
Samson: The Central Bank establishes a banking relationship with Euroclear Bank
9th August, 2020
The Central Bank of Iraq announces that it has completed the procedures for establishing a banking relationship with Euroclear Bank , which is one of the internationally known institutions in the field of securities preservation and investment, and manages bonds for central banks estimated at $ 15 trillion.
He confirms that this achievement will contribute to strengthening the international relations of the Central Bank of Iraq and simulating international practices in the field of reserves management.
The Central Bank of Iraq
information Office
9 August 2020 LINK
DELTA: THANK U SAMSON FOR YOUR HARD WORK.......GREAT ARTICLE.... CBI START MOVING ....
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JamieO: Well this all sounds totally useless....... OH... Unless somebody plans to be INTERNATIONAL in a very big way.... VERY SOON!
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Keiser Report | Summer Solutions | Gold goes supernova | E1577
Aug 8, 2020
In this episode of Keiser Report’s annual Summer Solutions series, Max and Stacy chat to precious metals and bitcoin investor Mark Valek of Incrementum.li.
They discuss the ‘FREE MONEY’ cover story on the Economist magazine and how that money printing has caused the rise in gold and bitcoin prices.
The conversation turns to the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency and whether or not Goldman Sachs is correct in their forecast that this exorbitant privilege will soon end.
They look at what role bitcoin and gold will play in a post dollar world and whether or not Elvira Nabiullina will be seen as the Charles DeGaulle of central bankers.