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Thursday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 10-8-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Al-Masoudi: Al-Zaidi gave the green light to American companies to take control of energy projects. 

Former Member of Parliament Riyadh al-Masoudi asserted on Thursday that Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has given American companies the green light to completely control energy projects in Iraq, without any restrictions or conditions.

Al- Masoudi told the Information Agency, "Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi is merely a listener and executor of Trump and his administration's directives. He is the weakest link in implementing Washington's policies, even though they are not in the interest of the Iraqi people. Moreover, al-Zaidi has given American companies the green light to completely control energy projects and other vital projects without any restrictions or conditions."

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Reset Intelligence: The Day the IQD Shut Baghdad's Markets

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Reset Intelligence: The Day the IQD Shut Baghdad's Markets

By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT

The first trading day of Iraq's new dinar rate ended with two of Baghdad's main wholesale markets locked.

The dollar on the street went up, not down. Baghdad closed Wednesday at 167,000 IQD for $100, against just above 163,000 before the decision.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Morning 10-8-26

The Sudanese Coalition Accuses Politicians Of Hypocrisy: They Publicly Criticize The Rise Of The Dollar While Secretly Smuggling It

Baghdad - One News Khaled Walid, a member of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, attacked politicians whom he accused of having double standards regarding the dollar exchange rate, noting that they publicly express their objection to its rise in front of the media, while, according to his accusations, they are smuggling US currency away from public view.

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Why Did Treasury Just Hire the Architect of the Gold-Backed Bond?

Why Did Treasury Just Hire the Architect of the Gold-Backed Bond?

 by Phoenix Capital Research  Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026 - 8:20

In late September, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent brought Judy Shelton into his office as Counselor to the Secretary.  Most of the coverage treated it as a personnel note about a longtime gold advocate. I think the more useful question is a simple one: why would Treasury want her, and why now?  Start with the problem Bessent is trying to solve.

Treasury has to sell trillions of dollars in long-term debt to finance a national debt that has passed $40 trillion.

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The Final Move Before The Dinar Revalues?

The Final Move Before The Dinar Revalues?

The Dinar Den: 10-7-2026

The global financial community and foreign currency enthusiasts were recently taken by surprise by an unexpected policy shift from the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI).

In a move that blindsided many analysts who had been tracking Iraq’s economic reforms, the central monetary authority officially adjusted the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar against the United States dollar.

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What Makes The Federal Reserve Decide To Raise Or Lower Interest Rates?

What Makes The Federal Reserve Decide To Raise Or Lower Interest Rates?

Sep 28, 2026  Economic outlook   Hilarey Gould  Editorial staff, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

As the United States’ central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed) exists to promote the overall strength, stability and well-being of the U.S. economy.

As part of its monetary policy function, the Fed adjusts the federal funds rate to help meet its so-called dual mandate: controlling inflation and supporting maximum employment.

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China’s New Gold System Takes Aim at the Dollar

China’s New Gold System Takes Aim at the Dollar

Taylor Kenny:  10-7-2026

China is buying gold, reducing its reliance on U.S. debt, and expanding systems that could bypass the dollar. If this trend continues, the impact on inflation, retirement savings, and purchasing power could be enormous.

In a recent analysis by ITM Trading, financial experts explore how China’s persistent gold accumulation, massive infrastructure investments, and deliberate moves away from the U.S. dollar point toward preparation for a brand-new global monetary order.

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