More News, Rumors and Opinions Monday PM 5-20-2024

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Clare: The Iraq Fund for Development approves steps to localize industries and attract foreign investments

5/20/2024

Today, Monday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani chaired the third meeting of the Board of Directors of the Iraq Fund for Development, in the presence of the Minister of Finance, and the Ministers of Planning, Construction, Housing, Municipalities, and Public Works.

The meeting discussed, according to a statement by Al-Sudani’s office, a copy of which {Al-Furat News} received, “in the projects placed on the Fund’s work plan, the introduction of foreign investments into the Iraqi economy, and within the course of work of the Fund’s projects and targeting the localization of various industries in Iraq, requests submitted by private sector entities were discussed for the purpose of Construction of school buildings, as requests exceeded what was offered for the project in its first phase.”

He added, "The meeting also discussed a project to establish a factory for manufacturing passenger buses, in partnership with one of the specialized international companies, and also discussed a request to establish a factory for electronic tablet computers and use them in schools within the educational and pedagogical process."

The statement indicated that "the meeting discussed the issue of partnerships with American, British and Saudi companies in the fields of modern irrigation technologies and the use of technology in this context, as well as in the field of liquefying industrial gases and lighting roads and bridges."

The meeting also witnessed setting dates for launching the “Rent and Own” project, for the purpose of contributing to developing practical and economic solutions to the housing crisis. LINK

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Clare:  Planning discusses with the World Bank ways to enhance cooperation and finance the Development Road Project

5/20/2024

Today, Monday, the Ministry of Planning held a meeting with representatives of the World Bank to enhance cooperation and activate partnership in various fields, including the emergency loan and finding financing for the development road project.

The Ministry of Planning stated in a statement, “The meeting, which was chaired by the Undersecretary for Technical Affairs, Maher Hammad Johan, witnessed a discussion of the restructuring of the Social Fund for Development loan and the mechanism for extending it, as well as a discussion of government reform paths, priorities, and government directions in this regard, which included a number of axes, including economic and financial reform, “Restructuring the banking sector and reforming institutions in general.”

She added: “The meeting also discussed the axes of the five-year national development plan for the years (2024-2028), focusing on a number of its main axes and the mechanism of cooperation and coordination with the World Bank in order to work on them to achieve comprehensive and equitable growth, as well as working to intensify efforts to improve performance.” Activating partnership in various fields, while continuing to provide support to the Iraqi government.”

The meeting also included discussing possible options for restructuring for the purpose of providing financing for the Development Road Project due to its importance to the Iraqi government and achieving its development goals, and working to find joint financing for it.

The meeting was attended by the Regional Director for the Middle East at the World Bank, Jean-Christophe, the Regional Director for Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions for the Middle East and North Africa at the World Bank, Nader Muhammad and their accompanying delegation, the Director General of the Financial and Economic Policies Department, Sabah Jundi Mansour, and a number of employees of the relevant departments in the Ministry. LINK

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Militia Man  The budget doesn't work at 1300 to 1 or 1310 or even 1320.  It's doesn't work at 1160 for crying out loud let alone 1460.  Why is it going to work today?  It's not.

Pimpy   Article: "Floating the Iraqi dinar.  A solution to fill a 'gap' whose volatile price against the dollar"  If the Iraq dinar floats and for whatever reason a lot of people start investing into the currency and it drives the exchange rate up, if it gets anywhere near $0.25 and higher for me, I'm out of there!  Seriously, I will sell my currency...The cool thing about this is there's no talk about a redenomination.  So are they actually going to float this currency with the zeros on there and take the risk that sucker is going to jump up really high in the exchange rate?  ...Keep an eye on that sucker, watch the exchange rate, if it gets anywhere near where you want to sell it, then jump all over it.  I wouldn't procrastinate or gamble with it.

BRICS to Open a Central Bank Iraqs Relationship to BRICS Exchange Rate Up

Edu Matrix:  5-20-2024

BRICS to Open a Central Bank Iraq's Relationship to BRICS Exchange Rate Up

There is no doubt BRICS would like for a country like Iraq to join.

Iraq is not only US dollars rich, but also oil rich. A BRICS Central Bank changes the global line-up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zI7BSOGUK0

We Have A BIG Problem. MARKET RISK IS RISING. Will The Fed Take Action? IMPORTANT UPDATES.

Greg Mannarino:  5-20-2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qizAl1luNAw

Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Monday Evening 5-20-24

Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Monday Evening 5-20-24

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

"Geopolitical Tensions Continue to Shape Global Trade"

The BRICS Nations is and will continue to grow. The next economy will be determined by the price of gold, and not, the dollar. Many countries are leaving the dollar and trading in their own local currencies. To join the BRICS Nations, you have to own gold to support your country's currency. And then, you can be trading partners inside the BRICS Nations.

Saudi Arabia is expected to join this time around. They are expected to join in August of 2024. This shift from the Petro dollar to a Petro Yuan is expected to be a significant shift in monetary flow. It will create a more balanced set of demands on local currencies in a way we have not seen in a long time.

These new demands are forming because of geopolitical tensions, but we would have eventually had to move this direction anyway. A Fiat monetary system just simply is not meant to last forever. We have been in a transitional economy since we moved off of the gold standard in 1973 under President Richard Nixon.

For the last 4 years, new alliances have been formed on the sea and on the land that will determine new trading routes and trading partners. These new bilateral agreements between countries will form new trading relationships and new demands on our local currencies.

This will shift our economies forming new business models that will determine prices on goods and services through supply and demand. Each country will be backed by gold and other commodities to level the playing field and opportunities going forward.

This is never been a 'push of the button' reset moment. Rather, it has been a gradual evolution into a new way of life determined by an inner desire by each country to experience a level of freedom through conscious choices that bring forth what is best in all of us.

It is a movement of the body, mind, and soul to restore a separation that was never meant to occur. As we return to our natural habitat, our lives will be forever changed by an event that calls on what is highest in us to live in the world as it is.

The G20 will meet late this year to discuss and work on countries that still need attention in the Global South. The focus of this meeting is to level the playing field in the Emerging Markets. No one is left behind on this global transition. Every effort is being made to include every country in the world on this new digital asset-based trading system.   CSIS   BIS   AP News

WATCH THE WATER.

© Goldilocks

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The Bank of London launches GenAI assistant to aid enterprise API integration | Verdict

The Bank of London has launched an AI code assistant, and it is moving into mainstream banking. GenAI collects and interprets financial data on a large scale.

It helps banking managers make decisions for clients determining a good path forward for their money. It establishes portfolios designed to meet each customer's unique needs. And, it detects fraud and suspicious activities on people's accounts along with many other services.  

These products generated through an AI code goes into an Application Programming Interface (API). 

APIs are used to create an open structure that allows interaction between a bank's core services and third-party developers.

This allows banking services such as payments, identity verification, and data sharing to function.

© Goldilocks

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Implementation Status & Results Iraq - Iraq: Banking Sector Reform  

READ Pdf HERE

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Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq recently met with the World Bank to discuss the next steps in the restructuring of Iraqi Banks into the new digital economy.

They have completed Phase 1 of their restructuring process, and now, they're moving into Phase 2. Phase 2 is the implementation stage of the Riyada Bank project.

Currently, the Central Bank of Iraq is licensing a number of digital banks.

© Goldilocks

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Real-time Analytics News for the Week Ending May 18 | RTinsights

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This is how life is supposed to be just so everyone knows..

Lots of love, lots of selfless giving that goes all the way around until it becomes a free energy engine of love. 

👆  Goldilocks pointed to this article

👆 a project idea...

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World Bank becomes first international issuer of digital Swiss franc bonds | Global Capital

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Ripple’s Global Payment Initiative in Collaboration with US Faster Payments Council | CoinPedia

According to the report, Ripple is positioning global payments as a top priority, aiming to revolutionize the industry. The survey, conducted in partnership with the FPC, delves into current and future adoption trends of blockchain payment systems, shedding light on the present scenario and what lies ahead.

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, emphasizes, “[Blockchain will drive] faster payments between businesses, reducing settlement windows, and ensuring close-to-real-time payments for all bookings.”

Quoting from the report, Ripple emphasizes the real value that blockchain in payments unlocks. An impressive 77% of respondents believe that using blockchain for payments is either “Very Beneficial” or “Somewhat Beneficial” for their organizations’ end customers. Additionally, over 60% share the same sentiment regarding customers using cryptocurrency for payments.

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New Era of Inclusive Digital Payments Unveiled by NPCI |  Smartphone Magazine

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Keep your eyes on Digital Ledger Technology. Once this is regulated, instant payments become possible. (T+0 instant settlements) This will effect prices on tokenized assets and stablecoins.

This year, the movement of money itself will create a higher demand in the faster payment sectors of our Market. These new demands create price pressures.

© Goldilocks

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IBC to Ethereum: Building the interconnected Internet of Blockchains | CryptoSlate

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From the Goldilocks Q&A room

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What Is Apple Doing in AI? Summaries, Cloud and On-Device LLMs, OpenAI Deal - Bloomberg

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$1800 Stimulus Checks 2024 for Everyone: USD 1,800 Payment Status & Know Eligibility | Paymentweek

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Analyze This! Foreign Currency Liberalization | IMF Videos

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Stellar Network Adds Smart Contract Capabilities Bolstered by Extensive Onramp Network - The Defiant

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Goodbye to charging cars forever: the diamond battery that lasts 28,000 years and has an incalculable |  ECO News

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KRG shares first list of Know Your Customer (KYC) data with the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) | Search4Dinar

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VND Update: U.S. Trade Upgrade Promises Stronger Exchange Rate

VND Update: U.S. Trade Upgrade Promises Stronger Exchange Rate

On May 18, 2024
By Awake-In-3D

New Market Economy Status Could Transform Economic and Trade Relations

In This Article:

1. Overview of the U.S. Department of Commerce Review

2. Advocates’ Arguments for Vietnam’s Market Economy Status

3. Concerns from U.S. Industries

4. Broader Economic and Geopolitical Implications

The United States is considering a significant economic move for upgrading Vietnam from a non-market economy (NME) to a market economy.

This change seeks to end high anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Vietnamese imports, while boosting Vietnam’s economy and its struggling VND currency exchange rate with the US Dollar.

Overview of the U.S. Department of Commerce Review

The U.S. Department of Commerce is set to complete its review of Vietnam’s economic status by late July 2024.

Currently, Vietnam is among 12 countries designated as NMEs, subjecting its goods to higher duties. Proponents argue that Vietnam has made substantial progress in currency convertibility, labor rights, and openness to foreign investment, qualifying it for an upgrade.

Advocates’ Arguments for Vietnam’s Market Economy Status

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and other proponents highlight several key improvements.

They point to enhanced currency convertibility, improved labor rights, and increased openness to foreign investments.

Major investors such as Samsung, Intel, and Nike have significantly contributed to Vietnam’s economic landscape, demonstrating confidence in its market reforms.

Concerns from U.S. Industries

Opponents, including U.S. steelmakers and agricultural groups like the Southern Shrimp Alliance, express concerns about potential negative impacts on American industries.

They argue that ongoing state intervention and unfair trade practices in Vietnam could harm U.S. businesses.

The decision also faces scrutiny from U.S. domestic politics, particularly in swing states like Pennsylvania, where the impact on local industries is a critical consideration.

Broader Economic and Geopolitical Implications

Changing Vietnam’s status holds broader implications beyond trade.

Economically, it would strengthen the VND and enhance Vietnam’s position in the global market. Geopolitically, it could counterbalance China’s influence in the region, fostering closer U.S.-Vietnam economic relations.

The potential upgrade also reflects Vietnam’s infrastructural and business reforms, offering growth prospects for U.S. firms and increasing foreign direct investment, which rose to $3.5 billion in 2022.

The Bottom Line

The potential upgrade of Vietnam’s economic status by the U.S. Department of Commerce could significantly impact trade relations and strengthen the Vietnamese dong.

The decision, expected by late July 2024, will play a crucial role in shaping the future of U.S.-Vietnam economic and geopolitical dynamics.

Supporting article: Vietnam Briefing MAY 9th 2024

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How Gold Could RV To $27,374 Against The Fiat Dollar: Awake-In-3D

How Gold Could RV To $27,374 Against The Fiat Dollar

On May 19, 2024   By Awake-In-3D

Understanding the Revaluation of Gold in the Face of Fiat Currency Debt Implosion and Gold-Backing the US Dollar

In This Article:

• Gold’s Path to $27,000

• The Underlying Analysis: Why Gold Could Surge

• Historical Precedents and Lessons

• The Supply and Demand Dynamics

• Doing the Math

The intrinsic value of gold is set to revalue significantly against the fiat currency system, particularly the US Dollar.

As global economic uncertainties rise, gold’s stability offers the only safe haven.

Here’s why one globally recognized financial expert believes that gold would exceed $27,000 per ounce in the near future.

Gold’s Path to $27,000

A rather straight forward and simple analysis now indicates that gold might surpass $27,000.

This forecast isn’t speculative but grounded in historical data and economic models.

While no forecast guarantees certainty, the tools and methodologies applied here have proven accurate across various contexts.

The Underlying Analysis: Why Gold Could Surge

The analysis starts with a crucial question: What’s the implied non-deflationary price of gold under a new gold standard?

Central bankers currently control fiat currencies and have little interest in a gold standard. However, should confidence in fiat currencies collapse due to factors like excessive money creation, Bitcoin competition, or a new financial crisis, a return to gold will become necessary.

Under such a scenario, determining the proper price for gold becomes essential to maintain economic equilibrium.

Historical Precedents and Lessons

Historical events provide valuable lessons. The UK’s return to the gold standard at an unrealistic price in 1925 led to an early entry into the Great Depression.

Conversely, the US devalued the dollar against gold in 1933, spurring commodity price rises and aiding economic recovery.

The key policy goal is to find the “just right” price to balance gold and dollars, something the US is well-positioned to achieve with its substantial gold reserves.

The Supply and Demand Dynamics

The supply side of gold shows a significant decline in new mining output.

Despite rising gold prices, US mine production has decreased by 28% over seven years.

This trend suggests that while output could potentially expand, current conditions support higher prices.

On the demand side, central banks, ETFs, hedge funds, and individual purchases drive demand. Notably, central bank gold demand has surged by 1,000% from 2010 to 2022, with no signs of slowing down in 2024.

This scenario of flat supply and rising demand supports the forecast of higher gold prices.

The Bottom Line

The revaluation of gold against the US Dollar is not just a possibility but a plausible outcome based on rigorous analysis.

As economic conditions fluctuate and confidence in fiat currencies potentially wanes, gold stands to gain significantly.

The recent discussion that BRICS is creating a new currency based on 40% gold-backing, the math for the same gold-backing of the US Dollar.

Doing the math for gold reaching $27,374 per ounce

1. Current M1 Money Supply: The U.S. M1 money supply today is $17.9 trillion.

2. Gold Backing Ratio: Assume a 40% gold backing for the money supply (historical precedent from 1913–1946).

3. Gold Required for 40% Coverage: Calculate 40% of $17.9 trillion, which equals $7.16 trillion.

4. Total U.S. Gold Reserves: The U.S. Treasury holds 261.5 million troy ounces of gold.

5. Implied Gold Price Calculation: Divide the required gold value by the total gold reserves: $7.16 trillion divided by 261.5 million troy ounces equals approximately $27,374 per troy ounce.

Thus, based on these calculations, the implied non-deflationary equilibrium price of gold under a new gold standard could exceed $27,000 per ounce.

Supporting article: https://dailyreckoning.com/27000-gold/

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“Tidbits From TNT” Monday Morning 5-20-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  The impact of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on the Iranian currency

The Iranian currency witnessed a major collapse following the killing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian. The currency fell by more than 8 percent as of last night, reflecting the profound impact of political events on the Iranian economy.

On Sunday, as news of the fate of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi spread after his plane crashed in East Azerbaijan Province, the dollar exchange rate witnessed a noticeable increase against the Iranian riyal in the unofficial market. The price of the dollar rose from the level of 57 thousand riyals per dollar to more than 62 thousand riyals in Monday morning trading.

This increase came after the official death of President Ebrahim Raisi and the Minister of Foreign Affairs was officially confirmed on Monday morning, as their helicopter crashed in the East Azerbaijan region, northern Iran. As a result, the Iranian currency exchange rate reached 60.6 thousand tomans against the US dollar, knowing that the Iranian toman is equal to 10 riyals.

The Iranian rial had witnessed a slight recovery against the dollar after a period of increasing tensions with Israel, as the dollar exchange rate reached about 70 thousand riyals per dollar. With the decline in tensions, the dollar exchange rate began to gradually decline, reaching 57 thousand riyals in parallel market trading on Sunday morning.

It is worth noting that the Iranian government has set an official exchange rate for the dollar at 42,000 rials to one dollar since 2018. However, the rial is suffering from great pressure due to high inflation sparked by the ongoing US sanctions. These sanctions, imposed during the administration of former US President Donald Trump, reduced sales of some of Iran's main exports, especially oil and its products.

This incident comes at a time when the Iranian economy is suffering from major challenges, as political fluctuations make it more difficult to predict the future of the currency and stabilize the economy. This rapid decline in the value of the Iranian rial reflects the fragility of the economic situation and the great pressures that the country faces in light of the sanctions and political turmoil.  link

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Tishwash: Iraq declares one day of public mourning for the death of the Iranian president and his companions

 Today, Monday (May 20, 2024), the official government spokesman, Bassem Al-Awadi, announced a one-day public mourning for the passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions.

Al-Awadi said in a statement received by “Baghdad Today” that “in standing with the Iranian people and their leadership, in these difficult times, and in solidarity with the feelings of sadness and pain, with the passing of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and their companions, in the painful incident, the government announced Iraqiya: Public mourning throughout Iraq, for one day, tomorrow, Tuesday.

He added: "We ask God Almighty to inspire the families of the victims and the general Iranian people and their leadership with patience and solace."

On Monday morning, the government and Iranian media sources confirmed the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Amir Abdullahian in a helicopter crash in the northeast of the country, yesterday evening, Sunday. link

 And here's what they tweeted

The Iraqi government declares one day of general mourning tomorrow, Tuesday, throughout the country for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and their entourage.

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Tishwash:  Does "dollar dominance" threaten the global economy?

 In the world of an intertwined economy with multiple competing powers, the dominance of the US dollar remains a pivotal issue that raises many questions, at a time when the dollar plays a major role in the international financial system, as it participates in the majority of international transactions and constitutes a large portion of global reserves, and this situation gives the United States power. tremendous economic and political potential, but it comes with increasing challenges and risks.

With the rise in US interest rates and the strengthening of the dollar, pressures have begun to appear on international transactions that rely heavily on the US currency.

These pressures not only affect emerging markets, but may also lead to radical changes in the global financial system. With increasing talk about alternatives to the dollar by members of the BRICS group, for example, there is renewed debate about the future of the dollar’s ​​dominance and whether it will continue in light of the mounting economic and political challenges.

Sovereign debt

In a related context, Joe Yark, head of the global markets department at Cedra Markets, says that the US dollar represents 58 percent of global reserves, and represents 70 to 80 percent of the volume of global trade, in addition to the pricing of oil and basic commodities in the US dollar, which makes it have an impact. Mainly on the global economy.

Yark points out that the steps taken by the US Federal Reserve, whether tightening or easing monetary policy, of course affect global banks, which is evident with regard to raising interest in recent periods to combat inflation. He explains in this context that:

* The US Federal Reserve is playing a positive role at the present time. It is considered a “tempo officer.”

* The huge US debt and the risks resulting from sovereign debt are the only fear.

* The US Federal Reserve’s decisions due to its excessive debt, and the so-called “global debt bubble” which exceeded $315 trillion, negatively affect the global economy.

* Markets are affected by the Federal Reserve’s decisions to raise interest rates, which hampers the economy in these countries (..), which are forced to pay additional costs to purchase goods.

Dollar dominance

From London, economist Anwar Al-Qassim says, “The dominance of the greenback currently appears more fragile than it seems, given the expected changes in the dollar’s ​​exchange rate system and its eroding international standing in favor of multiple international currencies.”

We are witnessing a clear shift. When most Asian countries follow China, along with countries such as Russia and the BRICS countries, the dollar, which currently represents the base currency for about two-thirds of global GDP, may end up losing approximately half of its value.

During 2023, Russia and China transferred more than 90 percent of trade to the yuan and the ruble, which demonstrates the almost complete elimination of the dollar in economic relations between the two countries.

He added: “China is now considered an economic giant, not only in terms of production and exports, but also in terms of the size of its financial sector, which is currently the largest in the world, with the value of its assets amounting to 60 trillion dollars...while the total American debt to the federal government exceeds 34 trillion dollars.” This is a record number that foretells the upcoming economic challenges and the future of the dollar.

He stresses that while it is not entirely clear that the dollar will be eliminated as the primary means of exchange anytime soon, abolishing “dollarization” has become a strategic option for many countries, led by Moscow and Beijing.  link

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Tishwash:  Washington is delaying its withdrawal from Iraq, and Baghdad is “evading”

Despite the many demands from some political forces and the Islamic resistance in Iraq to remove American forces, the government position is not at the required level regarding this issue.  

Recently, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani visited the United States and met with its President Joe Biden, while it was agreed to transform the relationship from military to economic and commercial based on trade exchange in various fields! . 

Regarding the issue of removing American forces from Iraq, Representative Mahma Khalil said in an interview with “Al-Ma’louma” that “the law to remove foreign forces from Iraqi territory falls on the responsibility of the federal government,” stressing that “the law will work to remove every soldier, trainee, and advisor.” 

Khalil called on "the government to work seriously on this issue and to expedite sending the law regarding the removal of American forces from Iraq to the House of Representatives for the purpose of voting on it." 

*An explicit government position

In the same context, political analyst Sabah Al-Ukaili confirmed that the Iraqi government is not serious about the issue of removing American forces from the country. 

Al-Ugaili told Al-Maalouma: “The political forces and the Iraqi government are not sincere in the issue of removing American forces from Iraq,” indicating “the American forces are not serious about leaving Iraq.”   

He added, "The Iraqi government is evading this file despite the resistance factions' mandate to Prime Minister Muhammad al-Sudani," noting that "if the factions do not sense the seriousness of the Iraqi government in this regard, they will have another position "  

He explained that "the method of the American military forces often violates the autonomy of the Iraqi state, most notably targeting the leaders of the Popular Mobilization Forces and other targets," calling on "the government to take a strict and resolute stance on this issue and to stay away from patchwork solutions and procrastination.”  

For his part, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Karim Aliwi, confirmed in an interview with Al-Maalouma that “the talks taking place between the Iraqi and American delegations regarding ending the tasks of the international coalition forces are among the committee’s most prominent concerns,” noting that “the government asked the committee to be neutral and monitor those matters.” Dialogues.  link

Mot: Ya Knows!!! -- NOT All Boots are fer Walking!!!!

News, Rumors and Opinions Monday AM 5-20-2024

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Mon. 20 May 2024

Compiled Mon. 20 May 2024 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset:

“I know someone personally who is bond holder in US going for an appointment on Mon. (20 May 2024).” …God’s Elf on Telegram Sat. 18 May 2024

US Treasury Conference Call on Sun. 19 May 2024: “Everything is on schedule and the US is finishing up last minute paperwork. All tests for the RV have gone great. Stay positive. It’s coming.”… Mena, Liberty Lounger Extraordinaire on Telegram Sun. 19 May 2024

Sat. 18 May 2024 Bank Customer: “I thought it was awesome that starting today, Wells Fargo changed their screensaver to a rainbow hitting the golden light! Sounds pretty telling to me! About to hit that part of gold jackpot in glorious abundance. Blessings.”

Fri. 17 May 2024 MarkZ: “On May 22nd, (This is from the IRS but other government agencies are also doing this….they will be conducting emergency alert tests nationwide to all their employees on text messaging, email and laptop notifications. So they are prepared for May 22nd.

MZ From a member: “Now in one of the top banks here in the country – they are very clued in on currencies. When they found out the amount of the currency they had they said “We need to sit down with you- but we can’t sit down with you until the 22nd. Our key people for wealth management are in training for foreign currencies and exchanges – but we want to sit down with as soon as they back from training.”

MZ: Now this doesn’t mean the RV will happen on the 22nd. But the bank can’t talk to them now even though they want to talk to them….until May 22nd. So- the top wealth management at a big bank with a big wealth management arm-and they get back from foreign currency exchange training on the 22nd –This is a great “tell.”

Global Financial Crisis:

Sun. 19 May 2024: Iranian Stock Market is Crashing.

On Sun. 19 May 2024 Citizens Bank (bought out by HSBC) has cut off some customer’s bank account funds. “Citizens Bank turned off access to our money without warning, saying a new card has been sent out to all users. No letter in the mail, no ability to withdraw funds. Seems suspect to anyone? Especially knowing the $AMC $GME Moass and silver squeeze were popping off this week. Citizens was a subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Scotland. In 2021 Citizens bought HSBC East Coast operations. HSBC is directly tied to Dominion. T Edit: We’ve been warning you. Expect far more of this. This week should be very interesting! https://twitter.com/TraderGirlQ/status/1792221317791445308?t=5tRg1Z86tlQy8rRdTz7Bjw&s=19

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/05/20/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-may-20-2024/

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Deepwoodz  The parallel market rate is an illegal, “black market” rate. This is the rate they have been trying to get rid of and we all know how they can easily get rid of it, and that’s by adding value to their national currency. A value that is much higher than the dollars they have used for 20 years. I believe the way they are doing this is kind of like building all the financial infrastructure FIRST, that when all else is done, will be able to support the worlds most valuable currency rate. They are doing it right. Not just flipping a switch. That very last part of the cake, is the icing. The best for last.

Bruce   [WiserNow]  We know that...Iraq paid back the IMF – a loan that they got in 2003...that's when the new 25 10,000 5000 1000 dinar notes were printed.  Our notes that we have now are printed starting in 2003.  And they paid the IMF back at $8 billion against a loan Iraq  received in 2003... Now, to do that, you had to have a revalued dinar...to make that doable...the rates are actually on the ATM’s in Baghdad in airports and other places. So have they converted over to I think the new rate in country – yes... they're keeping it hidden until they're ready for everything to be released.  

Post-NESARA: Price vs Inflation Part 2

Dr. Scott Young:  5-19-2024

How does Inflation affect price?

Will we see "1950s" pricing again?

What is the difference between Soft Costs (services) vs Hard Costs (COGS)?

How do businesses affect pricing for both Services vs COGS? How will Insurances reduce pricing? How will housing be reduced in pricing?

Will Student Loans come down along with universities?

What will Consumer Confidence do to pricing along with what the EBS will do to the Corruption?

Part 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvyAVGcAF5k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVp6F9DpCe0

Some “Iraq News” Posted by TNT Members 5-19-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Official working hours in Iraq will be suspended for 9 days next month - urgent

 Baghdad Today publishes a schedule of official holidays for next June, where a holiday is expected to be announced for 9 consecutive days.

As shown below:

Friday, June 14: Weekly holiday. 

Saturday, June 15: Weekly holiday.

Sunday, June 16: Day of Arafat. 

Monday, June 17: Eid al-Adha.

Tuesday, June 18: Eid al-Adha.

Wednesday, June 19: Eid al-Adha. 

Thursday, June 20: Eid al-Adha. 

Friday, June 21: Weekly holiday. 

Saturday, June 22: Weekly holiday.  link

Tishwash:  Details of the extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers and the budget schedules sent to Parliament

The media office of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani revealed, on Sunday, the details of the extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers and the budget schedules sent to Parliament.

The office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, “Al-Sudani chaired an extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers devoted to discussing the federal general budget schedules for the state ministries and institutions, for the year 2024, within the requirements of the Federal General Budget Law No. 13 of 2023, for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025.”

The session witnessed the approval of schedules (A, B, C, D, E, and F) and the planned deficit schedule for the year 2024, based on Article (77/Second) of the Federal General Budget Law No. (13) of 2023, for the years (2023 - 2024 - 2025). ), and refer it to the House of Representatives.

The session also included approval to re-announce the investment opportunity to implement the Baghdad Metro project, and the Holy Najaf-Karbala train, for an additional month, to ensure obtaining offers from other companies and entering the competition with the only offer.

The Council agreed to exclude the company executing the project to design and implement Al-Tajiyat Stadium (60,000 spectators), and the project to construct the fence and gates of Al-Tajiyat Sports City, from submitting a letter of guarantee for good implementation of the project, according to what was stated in the letter of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, dated May 19, 2024. link

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Tishwash:  The Governor of the Central Bank announces the start of the second phase of the banking sector restructuring plan

Central Bank Governor, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, announced today, Sunday, the start of the second phase of the banking sector restructuring plan.

The media office of the Central Bank of Iraq said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “Al-Alaq received a delegation from the World Bank headed by the Regional Director for Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions for the Middle East and North Africa region, Nader Muhammad,” noting that “during the meeting, strengthening relations was discussed.”

The bilateral relationship between the Central Bank of Iraq and the World Bank, especially the restructuring of government banks, the launch of the Riyada Bank project and its economic and social importance, and the two parties also discussed the experiences of neighboring countries in confronting climate change and its impact on the national and regional economy.”

He added, "The meeting discussed small and medium enterprises and their support by the Central Bank, and the development of the financial and banking sector, non-banking financial institutions, financial markets and the insurance sector, as well as benefiting from the World Bank's experiences in digital transformation, financial inclusion, and digital banks," noting that "the governor reviewed during the meeting , The Central Bank of Iraq’s plan to restructure the banking sector,” noting that “this bank has completed the first phase of the plan, and has begun the second phase.”

Al-Alaq stated - according to the statement - that “the Board of Directors of the Central Bank licensed the Green Bank, which will be the nucleus of renewable energy and sustainable financing initiatives,” revealing “the Central Bank of Iraq’s intention to license a number of digital banks.”  link

CandyKisses:  Electricity goes on high alert as hot season begins

Baghdad - Iraq Today:

Minister of Electricity Ziad Ali Fadel called for mobilizing the ministry's energies in preparation for the next summer season.

The media office of the Minister of Electricity said in a statement that "the Minister of Electricity inspected the Sadr gas power station in Baghdad as part of his inspection tours to see the progress of maintenance and rehabilitation work in the production stations before the summer peak season."

He added, "The minister held a meeting with officials of the station, which consists of four production units with a total capacity of (636) megawatts, where they discussed topics related to maintenance work and the most prominent obstacles in work and developing solutions to them in order to complete the work according to the specified time frames."

He pointed out that "the minister conducted a field tour in the sections of the station and was briefed on the rehabilitation work carried out on the units by the experts of the German company Siemens and the ministry's staff, and praised the efforts of the engineering and technical teams to increase the efficiency of production stations and increase generating capacities," calling for "mobilizing energies in preparation for the next summer season, in order to provide reliable and stable electrical energy to citizens."

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CandyKisses:  Next month. A large conference to announce 8 cities as investment opportunities

{Economic: Al-Furat News} The New Cities Authority at the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Public Municipalities announced the imminent announcement of the second batch of cities as investment opportunities for companies and real estate developers.

The director of the authority, Hamed Abdel Hamad, said in a press statement that "the procedures have been completed, to reveal 8 new cities as investment opportunities within a second batch of residential cities in the government program for housing, as well as work to complete the procedures to announce three other cities soon," noting that "cities will be available for investment in front of Arab and international companies, and local investors wishing to invest in this vital sector."

Hamad explained that: "The beginning of next month will witness a large conference to announce investment opportunities, in the presence of international, Arab and Gulf companies," noting that "the headquarters of the authority witnessed the visit of dozens of companies to see investment opportunities in these cities, and we sensed a real desire to invest in this sector."
The director of the authority added that "five new cities have already been referred, including [Ali Al-Wardi] by signing the initial contract, while work began after the issuance of the investment license in the cities of {Al-Jawahiri} in Baghdad and {Al-Ghazlani} in Nineveh," pointing out that "the Chinese and Iraqi companies implementing the installation of concrete factories units, administrative buildings and soil leveling works in Al-Ghazlani, provided that the actual start of them will begin within the next three months."

"The other city is the [banks of Karbala], which is distributed among three experienced investors and previous similar businesses, including a Malaysian company, and is in the process of issuing the investment license and starting work next month after handing over the site, while the {gardens} in Babylon are in the process of preparing plans, handing over the land and issuing the license," he said.

Regarding construction operations, he explained that "all cities have been directed to be at the level of smart and sustainable cities in all its details, including electronic transactions and the use of technology in the daily movement of residents."

Regarding the marketing of housing units in the new cities, he said: "Directives will be issued to investing companies to announce the prices of the units through their websites, so that the citizen can enter and register directly," calling on citizens to "stay away from fake parties that claim to be related to the new cities and promote unrealistic things regarding prices or marketing housing units, and citizens can view the authority's website to answer all their inquiries and questions about this or go to the company directly instead of taking other methods that may not lead for the same purpose."

More News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday PM 5-18-2024

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Sun. 19 May 2024

Compiled Sun. 19 May 2024 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: It is my personal opinion after reviewing the below information, that now we are looking at Memorial Day Weekend May 24-27 2024 for a Global Financial Crash that would bring in the Global Currency Reset.

Timing: READY TO FLIP THE SWITCH

After the Black Swan Event the Stock Market will go into turmoil known as Black Monday. The crash will cripple the dollar and silver and gold will continue to reach new highs.

Banks have confirmed they will be closed on Memorial Day Monday May 27, 2024

USPS & UPS will be closed as well.

X-Files: “It will probably start on a Friday and Banks will be offline all weekend.

DIGITAL MONEY WILL DISAPPEAR.

ISO20022 tokens like XRP & XLM are part of the new system along with silver & gold.

Get ready for the switch to be made! Everything we know is about to change. Blackout Necessary.

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Global Currency Reset:

Fri. 17 May 2024 MarkZ: Personnel for a top Wealth Management company will have completed their training and be ready to work on Wed. 22 May 2024.

Thurs. 16 May 2024 Bruce: On Wed. 15 May one of the top people at Wells Fargo Bank said, “It looked good for a Shotgun Start in the next two days.”We may get the R&R (Restitution Allowances) by the end of May.

Sat. 18 May 2024 Wolverine. “It’s near guys. I’m not going to say time or day, but I know we are going to have a beautiful, beautiful month.”

Fri. 17 May 2024 Wolverine: “A friend and valid source gave me 1000 percent confirmation that a group in Brazil got their blessings on Fri. 17 May and it will continue on to two other cities in Brazil on Monday 20 May. Iraq should be able to put their new Dinar Rate on Forex on Sun. 20 May. I have heard of people getting paid. Some people say it may not happen till end of May, or the fifth of June. I heard from contact in Reno that things should develop on the weekend BUT no confirmation on that.”

Sat. 18 May 2024 BRICS Officially Announces Its Currency To Unseat The U.S. Dollar. “In a historic move, the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have announced the launch.” https://youtu.be/nApEyJ4oGM4?si=ZU1DXF9J9rz2ZtI7

Sat. 18 May 2024: Operation Freedom Earth: The QFS Satellite System & GCR Revolution – Paving the Way to a Permanent GESARA Golden Age – Trust the Plan! – American Media Group (amg-news.com)

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/05/19/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-may-19-2024/

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Deepwoodz  It’s no mystery here. They have no intentions of keeping their current sanctioned rate status. This three zero status was forced on them in 2003 and they don’t like it. There is no national pride, no hope, no real way  forward with this current value.   

Militia Man  Saleh says if you do a float it's dangerous, it's going to turn out to be unruly...He also said he's going to have a mixed or managed float, which is going be stabilizing...They had about 4 articles about that...Why are  they saying it and giving one specific option?  Because that's what they're going to do...All the different ways of doing it were  negative but the one [positive one] was a managed float.  That's a mix between a floating currency and a fixed.  They manage it and  that's the most stable...  

Post-NESARA: No Inflation in a Real Gold Standard Currency? Part 1

Dr. Scott Young:  5-18-2024

How does Deflation work? How does Inflation affect the economy? What is the Fiat Currency of the US Dollar? Why does the Federal Reserve (Fed) change the inflation rates by increasing borrowing rates? Will a Gold Backed currency really kill inflation forever?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvyAVGcAF5k

MARKETS A LOOK AHEAD: Critical Updates. Banks, Stock Market, Gold, SILVER, More!

Greg Mannarino:  5-18-2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn9okGw80S4

“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 5-19-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Al-Sudani will visit Doha tomorrow to participate in the World Security Forum

A political source reported today, Sunday (May 19, 2024), the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to the Qatari capital, Doha.

The source told "Baghdad Al-Youm", "Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani will head tomorrow, Monday, to the Qatari capital, Doha."

He added, "The reason for the visit is to participate in the 2024 World Security Forum."

The activities of the Global Security Forum will begin tomorrow in Doha, and will continue until the 22nd of this month with broad participation from officials, decision makers and policy makers.

The forum witnesses in-depth discussions on many sensitive issues related to global security, with the aim of addressing and discussing the challenges and opportunities posed by the interconnected world   link

Tishwash:  Iraqi Parliament adjourns amid chaos: Failure to elect Speaker leads to physical altercations

As speculated, and in a recurring scenario, the Iraqi Parliament adjourned its session on Saturday evening to an unspecified date after failing to reach a decisive third round in the election of its president.

The competition remained intense between the Siyada bloc’s Salem Al-Issawi and the Taqadum Bloc-backed Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani.

The scene did not differ much from January 3, 2024, as leaked by MPs about today's session, marked by verbal altercations, and physical scuffles, reminiscent of events witnessed and reported five months ago, orchestrated by members of the Taqadum Party under the leadership of Mohammed Al-Halbousi.

MPs' smartphones captured heated verbal exchanges and physical confrontations between members of the Taqadum Party and colleagues from other blocs over the election of the parliament's president.

Mishaan al-Jubouri, a leader in the Siyada Party, posted on the X, " When the quorum reached 190 deputies, Taqadum’s MPs set up a barrier between the seats and the presidency platform."

Al-Jubouri added that "MP Haibat Al-Halbousi from Taqadum assaulted Muthanna Al-Samarrai, the head of the Azm bloc, prompting MP Ahmed al-Jubouri to strike Haibat."

This incident highlights the tensions and physical confrontations that marred the proceedings during the parliament's session.

Prior to this, MPs from Taqadum demanded amendments to the parliament's internal regulations before proceeding with the voting round, fearing Salem Al-Issawi's potential victory in the third round, according to a parliamentary source.

While the quorum was complete, several Taqadum MPs opposed proceeding with the vote unless the internal regulations of the parliament were amended.

These demands led to chaos inside the council, escalating later into physical brawls and verbal abuse between MPs from the Taqadum Party and others from different blocs, as shown in leaked footage.

Yet again, the Iraqi Parliament failed to elect a new president in its second round of voting, which saw intense competition between Al-Issawii and Al-Mashhadani. The former garnered 158 votes while the latter received 137 votes.

Against the backdrop of this vote convergence, a state of division prevailed among political blocs. The Siyada and Al-Azm, alongside others aligned with them, as well as MPs supporting Salem Al-Issawi, insisted on continuing the session and initiating a third round to elect a new parliament president.

However, other blocs, including the State of Law, Taqadum, and Al-Sadara, supporting Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani for the parliament presidency, pushed for postponing the session to a later date, according to a parliamentary source.

Notably, on November 14, 2023, the Federal Supreme Court, the highest judicial authority in Iraq, decided to end the membership of Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi. Then, the Iraqi Parliament officially terminated his membership on November 21, 2023.

On January 13, the Iraqi Parliament held an extraordinary session to choose the new Speaker. However, due to verbal altercations inside the council hall, the session was adjourned without completing the election process.

Nearly half a year after the dismissal of Al-Halbousi, the parliamentary council has again failed, for the fifth time, to settle the issue, thereby stalling the enactment of crucial legislation. link 

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CandyKisses:  Cabinet holds extraordinary session to discuss budget tables for 2024

Shafaq News / The Council of Ministers held, on Sunday, an extraordinary session chaired by Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani to discuss the tables of the federal budget for the year 2024.

This session comes as Al-Sudani is scheduled to head tomorrow, Monday, to the Qatari capital, Doha, to participate in the Global Security Forum for the year 2024.

At the end of April, Acting Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohsen al-Mandalawi agreed with Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani on the need to complete the schedules of the 2024 budget law and expedite sending them to the House of Representatives for discussion and voting, as they are related to the lives of citizens and focus on investment spending for new projects.

In the meantime, the Ministry of Finance referred to the controls contained in the circular of the Budget Department No. 69333 on 24/4/2024 to all ministries, which must be taken into account when approaching the department for the following purposes:

● Transfer of services from one destination to another.

• Request for a grade and job title on political segregation.

● Change job titles.

● Change the address of the unauthorized certificate upon appointment.

● Marking variables: (promotion / calculation of the certificate in accordance with Law No. 103 of 2012 / calculation of the duration of the contract and wage / previous services, press service and service of practicing the legal profession).

● Indication of the period of calculation of the political chapter.

● Promotion to the position of expert.

● Marking of variables of self-financing circles.

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Tishwash:  Paying off external debt is a step to promote stability and recovery

Experts in the field of economics expressed their confidence in the economic and financial reform steps undertaken by the current government under the direct supervision and guidance of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, and while they pointed out that Iraq’s payment of its foreign debts is a supportive step for financial and economic stability and moving towards recovery, they called for Accelerating the steps to move away from the framework of the “mono-rentier economy” towards a multi-resource economy.

The head of the “Osoul” Foundation for Economic and Sustainable Development, Khaled Al-Jabri, said in an interview with “Al-Sabah”: “Iraq’s payment of all its debts to the International Monetary Fund is a positive step towards enhancing economic stability and improving the country’s financial situation,” indicating that “this achievement has implications.” “There are multiple impacts on the Iraqi economy, in terms of improving the credit rating, as repaying debt enhances Iraq’s credit rating, which may reduce borrowing costs in the future, and it also reflects the country’s ability to fulfill its financial obligations, which increases the confidence of international lenders and investors.”

He added, “Enhancing international confidence confirms Iraq’s commitment to financial and economic reforms and can attract more foreign investments, as investors see that the financial environment has become more stable, and that the financial resources (money) that were used to repay debts can now be allocated to development projects.” And infrastructure, and can contribute to improving public services and increasing spending on health and education.”

Today, Thursday, the Advisor to the Prime Minister for Financial Affairs, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, announced that Iraq has fully repaid all loans provided by the International Monetary Fund since 2003, noting that their total did not exceed 8 billion dollars.
The head of the Al-Sharq Center for Strategic Studies and Information, Ali Mahdi Al-Araji, explained in an interview with “Al-Sabah” that “Iraq’s total debt amounts to about 70 billion dollars, divided into an internal debt worth 50 billion dollars scheduled between the Iraqi banking system and the three government banks (Al-Rasheed, Al-Rafidain, and Al-Basra). Iraqi Trade), and the other part is an external debt amounting to 20 billion dollars, meaning that in total it constitutes only 35 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.

He explained, “Iraq - as it is known - is a rentier country that depends on oil, and this is offset by a significant real exhaustion of the state budget estimated at $42 billion that goes annually between job salaries, retirement, and social care. Perhaps we will face in the future what is called (the Dutch disease), where reliance on... Natural resources and the collapse or decline of the industrial side.

Al-Araji expressed his confidence in “the great efforts of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to resolve the financial crises in Iraq,” stressing that “we find them to be good steps. There must be a wise administration that controls the country’s cash reserves and seeks to achieve harmony and balance between operational and investment expenses and... Its imports, and repairing the deficit in the trade balance, budget, and payments, to avoid any financial crisis that may afflict the country.”  link

Mot: .... Finally!! --- Here Weeeeee - Goooooooooo!!! ((( I Hope )))

“BRICS” News on Sunday 5-19-2024

BRICS to Open a Central Bank  Iraqs Relationship to BRICS Exchange Rate Up

Edu Matrix:  5-19-2024

BRICS to Open a Central Bank

Iraq's Relationship to BRICS

Exchange Rate Up

There is no doubt BRICS would like for a country like Iraq to join. Iraq is not only US dollars rich, but also oil rich.

A BRICS Central Bank changes the global line-up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zI7BSOGUK0

BRICS Currency Terminates US Dollar: What next?

Fastepo:  5-18-2024

Iran and Russia are forging ahead with plans to create a unified currency for the BRICS+ nations, a groundbreaking initiative announced by Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, during the "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" in May 2024.

Jalali passionately emphasized Iran's unwavering commitment to this strategic move, which seeks to diminish dependence on the US dollar and foster robust economic cooperation among BRICS countries.

The KazanForum, held from May 14-19, 2024, served as a crucial platform for discussing this ambitious project.

Iran's active participation in BRICS aligns with its broader objectives of mitigating the effects of US sanctions and strengthening economic ties with key global players like China and Russia.

This initiative is a significant component of a larger effort to develop a blockchain-based digital currency payment system, designed to ensure more secure and efficient cross-border transactions within the BRICS framework.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_xS7wfFS8I

News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday AM 5-19-2024

KTFA:

Frank26:  "AS WE SUGGESTED THE MONETARY REFORM EDUCATION WOULD BECOME LOUDER TO THE CITIZENS AND RIGHT NOW FLOATING IS THE TOPIC... WITH NO MENTION OF A BASKET... EXACTLY AS WE TOLD YOU."...........F26

"THE MOMENT THEY RELEASE THE NEW EXCHANGE RATE AND NEW LOWER NOTES... THE FLOAT AUTOMATICALLY STARTS ON FOREX!!!"............F26

Floating the dinar... Will it achieve monetary stability in Iraq?

May 17, 2024
 
The stability of the Iraqi dinar in recent years has always faced major challenges, as it witnesses price fluctuations, not to mention a gap between what the central bank determines and what is sold in the parallel market.

In order to avoid the “volatility” syndrome and the “gap” in the price of the Iraqi dinar against foreign currencies, some experts believe that the solution lies in a kind of “surgical” operation for the country’s monetary system that may be painful, but it achieves long-term monetary stability for the national currency through... "float".

Read full post here:  LINK

Frank26:  "STUDY AFTER STUDY OF THE FLOAT FOR THE MONETARY REFORM... IS NEXT"...........F26

Floating the Iraqi dinar...a solution to fill the “gap” of its troubled price against the dollar

5/17/2024

The stability of the Iraqi dinar has been facing major challenges for years, as it has witnessed price fluctuations that have not stabilized, especially with the rapid rise and very slow decline of the price of the dollar, in addition to a gap between what the Central Bank of Iraq determines and what is sold in the parallel market, especially in banking shops that do not adhere to According to the instructions of the Central Bank.

In order to avoid the “volatility” syndrome and the “gap” in the price of the Iraqi dinar against foreign currencies, some experts believe that the solution lies in a kind of “surgical” operation for the country’s monetary system that may be painful, but it achieves long-term monetary stability for the national currency through... "float".

The cash selling price, according to the Central Bank, is 1,305 dinars per dollar, while the price for transfers abroad is 1,310 dinars per dollar, and the price in the parallel market is about 1,450 dinars per dollar in mid-May, according to local media, while it reached levels of 1,600 dinars per dollar in previous periods.

For months, the Iraqi authorities have imposed restrictions in their efforts to control exchange rates, restricting all commercial transactions within the country to the Iraqi dinar, and established a new mechanism that subjects external transfers to greater scrutiny.

Iraqi economic analysts who spoke to Al-Hurra website, some of them warned against taking a decision that would lead to floating the dinar, while some of them believe that a moderate policy could be taken that suits the Iraqi economy, based on “floating” and “stabilization” at the same time.

Is the flotation policy compatible with the Iraqi economy?

Advisor to the Prime Minister for Financial Affairs, Mazhar Salih, believes that floating the currency price does not suit the Iraqi economy, especially since it is a "rentier economy, dominated by foreign currency reserves."

He explains in statements to the “Al-Hurra” website that “the economic vision that wants to float the Iraqi dinar to end the gap between the official price and the parallel price may be possible in an economy in which the free market alone influences the movement of the balance of payments, and not in an economy in which the rentier government sector is dominant and generates reserves.” Foreign currency".

He added, "The monetary authority in Iraq alone is the main source of supply of foreign currency that meets the desired demand for foreign exchange in the local market."

Saleh believes that the demands for flotation inevitably mean “adopting the prevailing exchange rate in the parallel market, in order to achieve the goal of stability and balance in the official exchange rate itself at a new exchange point that the market will reach at the end of the assumed flotation policy and return to stability again.”

The flotation scenario also means “the withdrawal of the monetary authority as the main central offerer of foreign currency, and its replacement by new forces of free market makers, which certainly have only a weak, limited supply of foreign exchange,” according to Saleh.

He points out that these forces carry “an uncontrolled package of inflationary expectations, and are called in the economic literature (the forces generating inflationary expectations), which will give dominance to the supply forces of speculators” who own limited amounts of foreign exchange, matched by “an open demand for foreign currency from The market side" exceeds what is offered by "at least more than ten times in our estimate."

Chancellor Saleh described this policy as “unruly,” as as long as “the central government supply of foreign currency will be absent from the market, we will not obtain any equilibrium point in the exchange rate that flotation seeks except with a widespread deterioration of the exchange rate as long as it is carried out by forces generating inflationary expectations in a severe rentier economy.” "unilateralism."

He warns that if the exchange rate moves in “a market that is incomplete, in terms of productivity, in its compensation for the required supply of goods and services,” no one “will know how much the new exchange rate resulting from the flotation will be,” which will be accompanied by “a prior wave of inflationary expectations,” the trends of which are difficult to control. Which may push monetary policy makers to “intervene with excessive foreign reserves and unjustified waste in foreign exchange to impose a state of stability.”

According to the World Bank, Iraq has 145 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, which are among the largest crude oil reserves in the world.

But Iraq hopes that the country's oil reserves will exceed 160 billion barrels, according to what the Minister of Oil, Hayyan Abdul Ghani, recently announced.

What if the Iraqi dinar was floated?

The claims that have appeared every now and then for years calling for floating the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar are “strange,” and most of them are made by people who are “not specialized in economics or monetary policy,” according to what Professor of International Economic Relations, Abdul Rahman al-Mashhadani, confirms to the Al-Hurra website.

He asserts in a decisive tone, "Iraq cannot proceed with floating the dinar's exchange rate. The evidence for this is all the agreements concluded with the International Monetary Fund since 2004, and the reviews praised the stabilization of the exchange rate by the Central Bank of Iraq."

Al-Mashhadani added that there was a study by experts at the World Bank during the past years that recommended “raising the exchange rate,” noting that even then, “these recommendations cannot be taken into account because the World Bank is concerned with what is related to economic development, but following up on the recommendations for monetary policies is taken into account if It was from the International Monetary Fund.

In its latest review on Thursday, the International Monetary Fund praised the efforts of the Central Bank of Iraq to tighten monetary policy and strengthen its liquidity management framework.

He explains that “the real gap is in the wheel of production in the Iraqi economy, as the majority of goods are imported from abroad, which means that the flotation will cause a spiral in price rates to become significantly high and affect the marginalized classes,” indicating that such a decision cannot be taken “as a matter of politics.” “Cash” only, as we must “consider the burdens it will impose on citizens.”

Al-Mashhadani confirms that what has been applied in other Arab countries does not “mean that it can be applied to the Iraqi economy,” suggesting that “the exchange rate will become at the levels of 5,000 dinars to the dollar,” as “the Central Bank has lost control over exchange rates, leaving them to float.”

There is a fear that “floating” will cause “social” problems, as “salaries will erode significantly,” which may threaten “new classes to slide into poverty,” while “a class of merchants, politicians, and businessmen will benefit, who will benefit from the state of instability that will result from... This matter".

Al-Mashhadani agrees that floating in the end means “that the parallel market will control exchange rates,” but it will not achieve “the desired monetary stability,” as the central bank will then need to “print more local currency to keep up with demand in the markets,” and the government will need to increase salaries and allocations for aid packages. Social.

The Iraqi government advisor, Saleh, attributes the reason and existence of a “gap” in the dinar’s exchange rates against the dollar between the official and parallel markets to “external factors imposed by the compliance platform and auditing administrative restrictions on external transfer movements, which is not related to the deficit in the authority’s monetary reserves,” noting that the reserve Iraq's foreign currency is considered the highest in the country's history, as it touches the levels of import coverage for 16 months, compared to the global standard, which does not exceed three months of import coverage.

Financial transfers in dollars through official channels have increased significantly in Iraq, while Iraq continues its reforms of the financial sector in line with international standards, according to a previous report by Agence France-Presse.

In late 2022, the Iraqi banking sector adopted the SWIFT electronic transfer system with the aim of providing better control over the use of the dollar, ensuring compliance with US sanctions on Tehran, and also in order to limit the prosperity of the informal economy. 

The financial standards that were adopted encouraged the emergence of a parallel market for currencies, attracting those seeking to obtain dollars outside official channels.

Saleh pointed out that there is a distortion in support for the prices of some commodities “on the part of financial policy, which is support in which the rich and poor mostly enjoy it equally without discrimination, and it represents an added, imperceptible real income, and it is the product of a financial policy inherited from the consumer welfare state for the rentier resource.”

He continued, "It is inconceivable until this moment that 90 percent of Iraq's population is receiving food support provided by the state as an extension of the economic blockade phase of the 1990s, in light of the changing standards of living and lifestyle, the increasing number of affluent people, and the growth of the middle class."   LINK

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Bruce   [WiserNow]  We know that...Iraq paid back the IMF – a loan that they got in 2003...that's when the new 25 10,000 5000 1000 dinar notes were printed.  Our notes that we have now are printed starting in 2003.  And they paid the IMF back at $8 billion against a loan Iraq  received in 2003... Now, to do that, you had to have a revalued dinar...to make that doable...the rates are actually on the ATM’s in Baghdad in airports and other places. So have they converted over to I think the new rate in country – yes... they're keeping it hidden until they're ready for everything to be released.  

Frank26   The monetary reform can come back at $3.22 and let it float to the real effective exchange  rate...IMO the CBI will float it too somewhere between $3.86 and about $4.25 before they consider to cap it.

The Purchasing Power Of The Dollar Will Be ZERO

Lynette Zang:  5-18-2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmC_reQ01SY