“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 8-12-2024

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Tishwash:  Government Advisor: Increased Export Capacity Boosts Currency Value

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Dr. Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, stated that the global currency rates are determined in two main ways: floating and fixed prices, indicating that there are many local and international factors that control the strength of the currency, such as supply and demand, interest rates, inflation, growth in the local economy, trade balance, and others.

While he pointed out that the strength of the national currency is linked to its external value, specifically the exchange rate, as the external value of money is directly linked to the stability of the current account of the balance of payments, especially in the long term.

Saleh said in an interview with “Al-Sabah” followed by “Al-Eqtisad News”, that “the stability of the external value of the currency requires a balance or surplus in the current account of the balance of payments relative to the gross domestic product, which should indicate a stable state at a minimum of no less than 4 percent annually, and that achieving this goal certainly depends on a sustainable increase in the annual growth rate of the gross domestic product, and exports exceeding imports within the country’s trade balance.”

Dr. Saleh pointed out that if “the country has the capacity to export goods and services more than it imports, this enhances the value of the national currency, especially the external value of the currency itself, and here the economy indicates a positive state, in addition to the availability of supporting foreign reserves that represent the main buffer against potential external factors and their effects on the overall economic situation.”

The government advisor also explained that “foreign reserves express the ability to maintain the stability of the external value of money, i.e. the stability of the exchange rate, including the strength of the commercial efficiency of reserves, which should cover the money supply in the broad sense, and more than 75 percent of that supply, noting at the same time that high sovereign and private debts can weaken the business, unless there is good financial management of debts that always leads to strengthening confidence in the national currency.”

Saleh pointed out that “the other aspect that is linked to the value and stability of the currency is the internal value of the national currency. Just as we talk about the stability of the external value of the currency, i.e. the exchange rate and its exchange power with other currencies, the internal value of the currency is the other aspect of the stability and strength of the currency. Here, the value of the national currency is directly linked to the general level of prices, i.e. the inflation index.” He explained, “If the general level of prices means the strength of goods and services expressed in money, then there is a correlation between price stability and the value of the national currency itself. This requires the availability of a wise monetary policy undertaken by central banks that makes the growth in the money supply commensurate with the growth in the gross domestic product or national income.”

The speaker noted that “the quantity theory of money is based on the principle of the neutrality of money, which holds that the cause of inflation in the long run is money itself, as growth in the money supply that is not proportional to growth in the gross domestic product leads to either inflation or contraction in the growth of the general price level. Therefore, the effect of money on the overall economy, as addressed by the quantity theory of money, means that if the amount of money in the economy increases, and there is no parallel increase in economic output, this will lead to an increase in the general price level.”  link

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Tishwash:  Due to financial violations, a representative demands that Sudanese terminate the assignment of governor of the Central Bank

Today, Monday, member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Hadi Al-Salami, called on the Prime Minister to end the assignment of the Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, stressing that he will direct oral questions to the Governor of the Central Bank. 

He told Al-Maalouma Agency, “There are parliamentary demands to end the assignment of the Central Bank Governor due to his failure to control the official dollar exchange rate and the parallel price.” 

He added, "There are many observations on the performance of the Central Bank Governor, in addition to his reaching the legal age, indicating that he directed questions to the Central Bank Governor and is waiting for a date to be set by the Presidency of the House of Representatives to host him inside the House of Representatives.”

He stressed that “the reason for the hosting request is the presence of a major defect in the bank’s work and the existence of financial violations estimated at approximately $120 million per month.”   link

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Tishwash:  Signing a cooperation protocol between the Iraqi and Egyptian stock exchanges...aims at this matter

Today, Monday, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Iraq Stock Exchange, Thaer Adnan Hashem, signed a cooperation protocol to enhance joint work with the Egyptian Stock Exchange management.

The media office of the Iraq Stock Exchange stated in a statement received by "Al-Eqtisad News" that "the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Stock Exchange, Ahmed Al-Sheikh, signed a cooperation protocol between the stock exchanges of the two countries with Thaer Adnan Hashem, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Iraq Stock Exchange (Iraqi Stock Exchange), in the presence of Faisal Al-Haimus, Chairman of the Iraqi Securities Commission, and Hiba Al-Sayrafi, Vice Chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange."

He added that "the protocol aims to strengthen cooperation ties and raise the level of coordination between the two parties, increase prospects for joint work and exchange of expertise and information in all aspects of investment and develop existing legislative procedures for both parties, in addition to working to increase investment awareness and attract mutual investments between the two countries and direct savings towards investment in securities, as well as support the transition to the digital economy to increase the competitive capabilities of both stock exchanges."

In turn, the Chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange, Ahmed El Sheikh, confirmed that "the protocol aims to develop joint cooperation between the two parties and exchange expertise and information regarding updating legislation, regulations, procedures, work programs and methodologies related to trading in securities, as well as exchanging periodic and annual bulletins issued by both stock exchanges, as well as exchanging periodic information related to companies registered and traded in the two markets."

He added: "We are working to provide the basic information that investors in both countries need to increase mutual investments in the two stock markets."

He pointed out that "the two parties will discuss mechanisms to support and diversify the financial products available to investors and increase liquidity in both markets," stressing that "the two parties will work to encourage capacity building and training between brokerage firms and companies listed on the two stock exchanges in a way that serves the achievement of the goals of spreading awareness and exchanging expertise."

He explained that "signing this protocol comes within the framework of implementing Article (58) of the Egyptian Stock Exchange's development strategy, which falls under the sixth axis related to "promoting and spreading financial culture, training and international relations." 

In this context, Faisal Al-Haimus, Chairman of the Iraqi Securities Commission, stressed that “signing this protocol represents a vital step towards deepening cooperation between the stock markets in Iraq and Egypt, which reflects our common keenness to strengthen economic relations between the two countries,” noting that “this agreement does not only aim to exchange expertise and information, but also seeks to develop the infrastructure of the financial markets in both countries by adopting the latest technologies and applying the best international practices.”

Al-Haimas added: “We realize that financial markets represent the cornerstone of developing the national economy, and therefore strengthening the partnership between the two markets will directly contribute to achieving sustainable economic growth and attracting foreign investments. We also believe that this protocol will open new horizons for cooperation in various fields, such as financial innovation and the development of new financial products, which will help enhance the competitiveness of both markets.”

Al-Haimas stressed the “commitment of the Securities Commission to provide full support for the success of this cooperation, noting that the Commission will work to provide the appropriate regulatory environment to implement the provisions of the protocol effectively,” expressing his “confidence that this cooperation will enhance the efficiency of the two markets, and increase levels of transparency and disclosure, which will enhance investor confidence and contribute to achieving the goals of joint economic development.”

For his part, Thaer Adnan Hashim, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Iraq Stock Exchange (Iraqi Stock Exchange), stated: “The signing of this protocol, which was sponsored by the Chairman of the Securities Commission / Faisal Al-Haims, is an important step towards enhancing joint cooperation between Iraq and Egypt in the field of securities markets, as this agreement aims to exchange expertise and information between the two markets, especially with regard to updating the legislation, regulations and procedures related to securities trading.”

He explained that "this protocol is an opportunity to develop the infrastructure of financial markets, increase investment awareness, and attract mutual investments between the two countries. We will also work to support the transition to the digital economy, enhance the competitive capabilities of both stock exchanges, and encourage capacity building and training between brokerage firms and listed companies."  link

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday AM 8-12-24

Government Advisor: Increased Export Capacity Enhances The Value Of The Currency
 
Economical 08/12/2024 Baghdad: the mainstay of the emirate
 
The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Dr. Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, stated that currency prices are determined globally in two main ways: floating and fixed rates, indicating that
 
there are many local and international factors that control the strength of the currency, such as

     supply and demand,
     interest rates,
     inflation,
     growth in the local economy, the
     trade balance, and
     others.  

While he pointed out that  the strength of the national currency is linked to its external value, specifically the exchange rate, as the
 
external value of money is directly linked to the stability of the current account of the balance of payments, especially in the long term. Saleh told Al-Sabah that
 
“stability of the external value of the currency requires a balance or surplus in the current account of the balance of payments relative to the gross domestic product,
 
which should indicate a stable state at a minimum of no less than 4 percent annually, and that
 
achieving that goal certainly depends on The annual growth rate in GDP is sustainable and high, and
 
exports outweigh imports within the country’s trade balance.” Dr. Saleh pointed out that
 
If “the country has the ability to export more goods and services than it imports, this enhances the value of the national currency, especially the external value of the currency itself, and
 
here the economy indicates a positive state, in addition to the availability of supportive foreign reserves that represent the main buffer against potential external factors and their effects.” In the overall economic situation.”  The government advisor also explained that
 
“foreign reserves express the ability to maintain the stability of the external value of money, that is, the stability of the exchange rate, including the strength of the commercial efficiency of the reserves, which foreign reserves should cover the money supply in the broad sense, and more than 75 percent of that supply,” pointing out.
 
At the same time, high sovereign and private debts could weaken business, unless there is good financial management of debts that always leads to enhancing confidence in the national currency.  Saleh pointed out that
 
 “the other aspect that is linked to the value of the currency and its stability is the internal value of the national currency.

Just as we talk about the stability of the external value of the currency, that is, the exchange rate and its exchange strength with other currencies, the internal value of the currency is the other aspect of the stability and strength of the currency, and here the value of the currency is linked.”
 
Nationalism is directly linked to the general level of prices, that is, the inflation index,” indicating,
 
“If the general level of prices means the strength of goods and services expressed in money, then there is a correlation between price stability and the value of the national currency itself, and
 
this matter requires the availability of a wise monetary policy undertaken by central banks that makes growth In the monetary mass is proportional to the growth in gross domestic product or national income.”  The spokesman noted that
 
 “the quantitative theory of money depends on the principle of money neutrality, which believes that the cause of inflation in the long run is money itself, as
 
growth in the money supply in a way that is not proportional to growth in the gross domestic product leads to either inflation or contraction in the growth of the general level of prices.
 
Therefore, the effect of money in the overall economy, as addressed by the quantity theory of money, means that if the quantity of money increases in the economy, and there is no parallel increase in economic output, this will lead to an increase in the general level of prices.     https://alsabaah.iq/100869-.html 

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MilitiaMan and Crew:  8-11-2024

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

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Putin signs law allowing FOREIGN BANKS to OPEN BRANCHES in Russia

"Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that allows foreign banks to open branches in Russia but also provides for a number of restrictions on their activities. The document was published on the official portal of legal information."

"The goal is to create conditions for the development of a system of international settlements and attracting foreign investment, the explanatory note says."

"The work of branches of foreign banks will be aimed precisely at this. That is why they will not be able, like ordinary banks, to open deposits for individuals and companies, accounts in precious metals, engage in trust management of money and other property."

"Foreign banks will have the right to work in the securities market through a branch created in Russia. Each bank will be allowed to establish only one branch. The law also provides for setting requirements for the qualifications and business reputation of the banks’ officials."

"The law will come into force on September 1, 2024."

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Source: TASS

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How to Protect Your Cryptocurrency Holdings

THIS ARTICLE IS FOR THOSE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN STORING THEIR DIGITAL CURRENCY IN AN OFFLINE WALLET

"The first step to protect your cryptocurrency is picking the right wallet type. Wallets are divided into various categories like hardware wallets, software wallets, and paper wallets. "

Hardware wallets which can be put on USB devices offer robust security as they store private keys offline where possible online dangers cannot access them.

Software wallets can be used for handling keys and carrying out transactions, as they are simple to use in desktop or mobile applications. But, they do not offer very high security because they can be influenced by malware or hacking.

Paper Wallets are created by printing private keys and public addresses on physical paper, which gives a physical dimension to the concept of safety. Every wallet type has advantages and restrictions, so choose one that matches your security needs and how frequently you use it.

1. Use powerful passwords that are unique to the wallet and any associated accounts.

2. Avoid using simple passwords or ones that have been used before on other accounts.

3. Use two-factor authentication (2FA) as a second layer of security, which will ask for a different verification like a code sent to your mobile.

4. Always make sure that you are updated with the latest updates on your software and wallet firmware – this is important so as to have all security fixes in place and safeguard against any known vulnerabilities.

5. When linking up with your wallet from public or unsecured networks, do it cautiously as this could let potential threats get access into contact with the stored assets within it.

Backing Up Your Wallet

Nearly all wallets include a backup feature that provides you with a recovery phrase, often called a seed phrase. It’s basically a list of words which can be utilized to restore your wallet if anything happens to it. Ensure you keep this recovery phrase somewhere safe. Having several copies stored in different locations

"By choosing the right type of wallet, using strong safety methods, backing up your wallet, and taking additional security steps; you can greatly reduce the risk of losing digital assets. 

If you do these careful actions, then it is certain that your cryptocurrency will remain safe but also simple to access. This allows for confident management and improvement of investments. "

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Source: CryptoTimes

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Ripple XRPL and Dubai
 
"Ripple plans to strengthen its global presence by partnering with the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC). The DIFC is a special economic zone in the city established as a financial hub for businesses operating throughout the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia."

" Speaking on the matter was Ripple’s CEO – Brad Garlinghouse – who described the UAE as “one of the most advanced jurisdictions globally” when it comes to offering regulatory clarity for licensed companies to offer crypto services.

“Our partnership with the DIFC Innovation Hub promises to drive the adoption of blockchain technology in the region as the XRPL continues to be a leading blockchain for the region’s start-ups and scaleups building real use cases,” he added.

"Arif Amiri – CEO of the DIFC – highlighted the deal with Ripple as a “significant milestone” that “further cements DIFC’s role as a leading global hub for talent, tech, and innovation.”

"It is interesting to note that Ripple’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) regional office is located within the Dubai International Financial Center. 

Less than a year ago, the zone approved XRP for use, meaning licensed crypto firms operating within can incorporate the token into their services. "

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Source:   CryptoPotato

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Venezuelan Government Blocks Binance, Cutting P2P Market Access for Thousands

THIS ARTICLE REVEALS HOW VULNERABLE DIGITAL ASSETS CAN BE IF A ROGUE GOVERNMENT BEGINS TO RESTRICT ACCESS TO YOUR CRYPTO EXCHANGE.

THIS RE-ESTABLISHES THE NEED FOR SOLID LAWS AND REGULATIONS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC

"Venezuelan Government Cuts Access to Binance Users Connecting Through State-Owned ISP"

"The censorship actions of the Venezuelan government have reached the cryptocurrency sector. According to local media, state-owned telecom and internet service provider (ISP) CANTV has blocked access to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange."

"CANTV, a Venezuelan state-owned ISP, has reportedly started blocking traffic to Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world.

The company, which controls a significant portion of the Venezuelan broadband market, has left thousands of Venezuelans without access to their savings and even P2P markets, which are popular among those using crypto as a savings tool."

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Source:  Bitcoin

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Economist’s “News and Views” Sunday 8-11-2024

“Dedollarisation?” THIS is what EVERYONE is MISSING | George Gammon

Jay Martin:  8-11-2024

In this episode of The Jay Martin Show, Jay sits down with George Gammon, a renowned macro-finance educator and investor, to delve into the most pressing economic issues of our time.

 The discussion kicks off with an analysis of the recent market correction and its implications for the medium-term economic outlook. George provides deep insights into the significance of the yield curve inversion and its historical correlation with recessions, explaining why this indicator is often a harbinger of economic downturns.

The conversation then shifts to the global trend of de-dollarization, where George breaks down the mechanics of how the U.S. dollar's dominance could be threatened and what this could mean for the global financial system.

 The episode also covers the potential impacts of the unwinding of the yen carry trade and its ripple effects across global markets.

As the discussion progresses, George offers his perspective on the likelihood and potential severity of a looming recession, drawing parallels to past economic crises.

He emphasizes the importance of understanding these cycles and being prepared for what might come next. To conclude, George shares his personal strategies for building a resilient investment portfolio designed to withstand economic turbulence, offering actionable advice for viewers looking to protect their wealth in uncertain times.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the forces shaping the global economy and how to navigate the challenges ahead.

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Central Banks Show Us The TRUTH...

Lynette Zang:  8-11-2024

Today we are discussing the central banks around the world repatriating their gold and what that means for you...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2kPbERDftM

BRICS To Leave UN: What's going on?

Fastepo:  8-11-2024

Countries within the BRICS group and other Global South nations have voiced growing dissatisfaction with the United Nations, citing several key issues.

Chief among these is the undue influence that Western nations wield in major international organizations and decision-making bodies.

These nations contend that the current UN structure does not adequately reflect their interests or perspectives, leading to calls for a more democratic and inclusive approach.

 During a recent BRICS summit, leaders highlighted the need for comprehensive reforms within the UN, emphasizing the importance of enhancing the participation of emerging nations.

Central to their demands is a reevaluation of the Security Council's composition and the reconsideration of the veto power held by its permanent members.

 This dissatisfaction has sparked numerous calls for significant reforms, or even a complete overhaul of the UN, with the goal of establishing a more equitable and representative system of global governance.

In this video, we will explore these proposed changes and the motivations behind them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwlq1qC93BM

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Sunday Afternoon 8-11-24

Parliamentary Committee To Nina: A Government Team Is Preparing A New Draft Of The Oil And Gas Bill

Sunday 11 August 2024 | Economic Number of readings: 127  Baghdad / NINA / The Parliamentary Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Committee revealed the fate of the oil and gas bill that has been stalled since successive parliamentary sessions.

The Vice Chairman of the Committee, Nahro Mahmoud Qader, stated in a statement to the National Iraqi News Agency ( NINA ): "The oil and gas bill has not reached the corridors of the House of Representatives yet, and has not been presented for discussion within the Council of Ministers yet."

He added: "No new draft of the bill has reached the House of Representatives at the present time," indicating that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has assigned a" tripartite ministerial team "to prepare a new final draft that will be presented first within the Council of Ministers for approval, and then sent to the House of Representatives later," ruling out at the same time that this law will be legislated during the current legislative session of the House of Representatives. /End5

https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1147107

Gold Prices Stabilize As Dollar Falls In Baghdad

Stock Exchange  Economy News – Baghdad  The prices of "foreign and Iraqi" gold stabilized in the local markets in the capital, Baghdad, today, Sunday (August 11, 2024).

Gold prices in the wholesale markets on Al-Nahr Street in the capital, Baghdad, this morning recorded a selling price for one mithqal of 21 karat Gulf, Turkish and European gold of 516 thousand dinars, and a purchase price of 512 thousand dinars.

The selling price of one mithqal of 21-karat Iraqi gold reached 486 thousand dinars, and the purchase price was 482 thousand.

As for gold prices in goldsmiths’ shops, the selling price of a mithqal of 21-karat Gulf gold ranges between 520,000 and 530,000 dinars, while the selling price of a mithqal of Iraqi gold ranges between 490,000 and 500,000 dinars.

The exchange rate of the US dollar fell against the Iraqi dinar on Sunday morning in Baghdad markets.

The dollar prices recorded a decrease with the opening of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges, at 149,750 dinars, while yesterday, Saturday, it recorded 150,150 dinars for every 100 dollars.

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Oil Announces A Decrease In The Percentage Of Product Imports To More Than 50 Percent

 Energy  Economy News – Baghdad  The Ministry of Oil announced, on Sunday, that the import of petroleum products has decreased by more than 50% during the past two years, while indicating that local production is sufficient to absorb cars, generators, and everything related to power stations.

The media manager of the Oil Products Distribution Company, Rafid Sadiq, said in a statement reported by the official news agency, and seen by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "the oil company can talk about the daily consumption rates of oil derivatives, but the production rates are the tasks of the refining sector, and the Ministry of Oil has multiple sectors, including (refining, gas, extraction and distribution) isolated from each other."

He added, "The current production of gasoline and kerosene is about 30,000,000 liters per day, in addition to the increase in the past two months in kerosene for private generators," noting that "the consumption and import rate two years ago for kerosene and white oil reached 50%, and after the Prime Minister's government came to power, it declined to zero.

As for gasoline, the rate decreased from 50% to 25%, and these rates helped bring the Karbala refinery into service and expand the refineries in Dora, Haditha and Basra, and return the Baiji refinery to work at almost full capacity."

He pointed out that "these factors helped reduce the level of imports from 16 million of gasoline per day to about 7 million, and the numbers were similar for kerosene and white oil, and now there is no import of these two materials," indicating that "local production is sufficient to absorb cars, generators and everything related to power stations, but limited imports of gasoline remained due to the entry of some projects that are counted on in the FCC unit in Basra and the gasoline improvement unit in Dora, according to what is planned to reach zero imports of all petroleum derivatives."

He explained, "There is no specific number for the production, but last year more than 360,000 barrels were added to the refining capacity of the Ministry of Oil." 115 views  Added 2024/08/11 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=46159

Iraq's Oil Exports To The United States Fell Last Week

Sunday 11 August 2024 11:09 | Economic Number of readings: 187  Baghdad / NINA / The US Energy Information Administration announced today, Sunday, that Iraq's oil exports to the United States decreased during the past week.

The administration said in a table, "The average US imports of crude oil during the past week from 9 major countries amounted to 4.198 million barrels per day, down by 1.356 million barrels per day from the previous week, which amounted to 5.554 million barrels per day."

It added that "Iraq's oil exports to America amounted to 143 thousand barrels per day last week, down by 35 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, which amounted to 178 thousand barrels per day."

The  largest oil revenues to America during the past week came from Canada, followed by Saudi Arabia, then Brazil, Ecuador and Mexico, as US imports of crude oil continued from Colombia, Nigeria and Libya. / End 11    https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1146988

Oil Heads For Weekly Gains Amid Rising Mideast Tensions, Improving US Outlook

Saturday 10 August 2024 09:34 | Economic Number Of Readings: 170  Baghdad / NINA / Oil prices fell slightly in early Asian trading on Friday, but are on track to achieve gains of more than 3% this week after US jobs data eased demand concerns, as well as continued concerns about the spread of the conflict in the Middle East.

 Brent crude futures fell nine cents, or 0.11%, to $79.07 a barrel by 00:30 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell one cent to $76.09 a barrel.

However, both crudes are on track to record gains of more than 3% on a weekly basis, according to Reuters.

"Crude oil continued to recover from its latest decline as markets focus on escalating geopolitical risks," said Daniel Hynes, an analyst at ANZ.

Libya's National Oil Corporation also provided some support when it declared force majeure at the Sharara oilfield effective Wednesday, stating that the field's production was being gradually reduced due to protests.

Prices rose after data showed the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting concerns about a deteriorating labor market were overblown.

The dollar rose after the jobs data. A stronger dollar typically weighs on oil prices because buyers using other currencies have to pay more for dollar-denominated crude. https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1146792

Foreign Remittance Sales Rise At Central Bank Of Iraq Auction

Time: 2024/08/11 15:28:13 Reading: 897 times   {Economic: Al Furat News} Foreign remittance sales rose in the Central Bank auction on Sunday by 93% over cash sales, reaching more than $257 million.

Today, the Central Bank sold during its auction for buying and selling the US dollar 274 million, 469 thousand, and 407 dollars, covering it at a basic exchange rate of 1310 dinars per dollar for documentary credits and international settlements for electronic cards, and at a rate of 1310 dinars per dollar for foreign transfers, and at a rate of 1305 dinars per dollar in cash.

Most of the dollar sales went to boost balances abroad in the form of transfers and credits, which amounted to $257,110,407, up 95% from cash sales of $17,350,000.

The number of banks that purchased cash dollars was two, while the number of banks that met requests to enhance balances abroad was 16 banks, and the total number of exchange companies participating in the auction was 13 companies.   LINK

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Sunday Morning 8-11-24

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What Was the Bretton Woods Agreement and System?

The Bretton Woods agreement was negotiated in July 1944 by delegates from 44 countries at the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference held in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire.

Federal Reserve History. "Creation of the Bretton Woods System."

Under the Bretton Woods system, gold was the basis for the U.S. dollar, and other currencies were pegged to the U.S. dollar’s value.

The Bretton Woods system effectively came to an end in the early 1970s when President Richard M. Nixon announced that the U.S. would no longer exchange gold for U.S. currency.

Key Takeaways

▪️The Bretton Woods agreement and system created a collective international currency exchange regime that lasted from the mid-1940s to the early 1970s.

▪️The Bretton Woods system required a currency peg to the U.S. dollar which was in turn pegged to the price of gold.

▪️The Bretton Woods system collapsed in the 1970s but had a lasting influence on international currency exchange and trade through the development of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

The Bretton Woods Agreement and System Explained

Approximately 730 delegates representing 44 countries met in Bretton Woods in July 1944 with the principal goals of creating an efficient foreign exchange system, preventing competitive devaluations of currencies, and promoting international economic growth. 

The Bretton Woods agreement and system were central to these goals. The agreement also created two important organizations—the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. 

 While the Bretton Woods system was dissolved in the 1970s, both the IMF and World Bank have remained strong pillars for the exchange of international currencies.

Though the Bretton Woods conference itself took place over just three weeks, the preparations for it had been going on for several years. 

The primary designers of the Bretton Woods system were the famous British economist John Maynard Keynes and chief international economist of the U.S. Treasury Department Harry Dexter White.

Keynes’ hope was to establish a powerful global central bank to be called the "Clearing Union" and issue a new international reserve currency called the bancor.

White’s plan envisioned a more modest lending fund and a greater role for the U.S. dollar, rather than the creation of a new currency. In the end, the adopted plan took ideas from both, leaning more toward White’s plan.

It wasn't until 1958 that the Bretton Woods system became fully functional. Once implemented, its provisions called for the U.S. dollar to be pegged to the value of gold. Moreover, all other currencies in the system were then pegged to the U.S. dollar’s value. The exchange rate applied at the time set the price of gold at $35 an ounce.

Benefits of Bretton Woods Currency Pegging

The Bretton Woods system included 44 countries. These countries were brought together to help regulate and promote international trade across borders.

As with the benefits of all currency pegging regimes, currency pegs are expected to provide currency stabilization for the trade of goods and services as well as financing.

All of the countries in the Bretton Woods system agreed to a fixed peg against the U.S. dollar with diversions of only 1% allowed. 

Countries were required to monitor and maintain their currency pegs which they achieved primarily by using their currency to buy or sell U.S. dollars as needed. 

The Bretton Woods system, therefore, minimized international currency exchange rate volatility which helped international trade relations. 

More stability in foreign currency exchange was also a factor in the successful support of loans and grants internationally from the World Bank.

The IMF and World Bank

The Bretton Woods agreement created two institutions, the IMF and the World Bank. Formally introduced in December 1945, both institutions have withstood the test of time, globally serving as important pillars for international capital financing and trade activities.

The purpose of the IMF was to monitor exchange rates and identify nations that needed global monetary support. 

The World Bank, initially called the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, was established to manage funds available for providing assistance to countries that had been physically and financially devastated by World War II.

 Today, the IMF has 190 member countries and still continues to support global monetary cooperation.

 In tandem, the World Bank helps to promote these efforts through its loans and grants to governments.

The Bretton Woods System Collapse

In 1971, concerned that the U.S. gold supply was no longer adequate to cover the number of dollars in circulation, President Richard M. Nixon devalued the U.S. dollar relative to gold. After a run on gold reserve, he declared a temporary suspension of the dollar’s convertibility into gold.

 By 1973 the Bretton Woods system had collapsed. Countries were then free to choose any exchange arrangement for their currency, except pegging its value to the price of gold.

They could, for example, link its value to another country's currency, or a basket of currencies, or simply let it float freely and allow market forces to determine its value relative to other countries' currencies.

The Bretton Woods agreement remains a significant event in world financial history. 

The two Bretton Woods institutions it created in the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank played an important part in helping to rebuild Europe in the aftermath of World War II.

 Subsequently, both institutions have continued to maintain their founding goals while also transitioning to serve global government interests in the modern-day.

Is the Bretton Woods Agreement Still in Effect?

The Bretton Woods system—which required a currency peg to the U.S. dollar and linked the value of the dollar to gold—is no longer in effect.

In the 1960s, the dollar had struggled within the system set up under the Bretton Woods agreement. In 1971, President Nixon suspended its convertibility into gold. Today, currencies float against each other, rather than keeping at firm pegs.

What Is the Difference Between the Gold Standard and the Bretton Woods System?

The gold standard refers to any monetary system in which the value of currency is linked to gold. Currently, there are no countries that use the gold standard.

Under the Bretton Woods system, the U.S. was originally convertible to gold at a rate of $35 per ounce. By 1971, this convertibility was severed.

What Backs the U.S. Dollar?

Previously, the U.S. dollar was backed by gold. Today, the U.S. dollar isn't backed by anything, other than the U.S. government's own ability to generate revenue.

The Bottom Line

The Bretton Woods agreement established a currency exchange regime system in 1944, following years of negotiations among 44 nations.

This system required a currency peg to the U.S. dollar which was in turn pegged to the price of gold. The Bretton Woods system ultimately would go on to collapse in the 1970s. 

The Bretton Woods agreement also established institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, both of which continue to play an important role in the financial world today.

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Tishwash:  Al-Alaq: 44 billion dinars is the volume of fuel sales via electronic payment in a month in Baghdad

The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed today, Saturday, that payment transactions at fuel stations in Baghdad recorded more than (44) billion dinars in July of this year.

Al-Alaq said during a workshop specializing in electronic payment, "The Central Bank of Iraq is working side by side with the government program and the Prime Minister's direction to support electronic payment."

He added: “We are proud of what we have achieved so far. In 2023, the amounts processed through the national switchboard witnessed a significant increase, reflecting the development of the infrastructure, the expansion in the use of electronic payment channels, and the impact of the campaign launched by the Prime Minister to activate electronic payment operations in general, and in the government sector in particular.”

The Governor of the Central Bank explained that "these upward trends continued to develop in 2024, as the amounts processed in the national switchboard systems amounted to more than (2) trillion Iraqi dinars in July alone, compared to (800) billion dinars in the same month of 2023, after which it became (1) trillion dinars in January of 2024, and government payments witnessed an additional increase, reaching (912) billion Iraqi dinars last July compared to (287) million dinars in the same month of 2023."

He pointed out that "payment operations at fuel stations in Baghdad alone increased significantly, recording more than (44) billion dinars in July of this year, compared to (183) million dinars in July of 2023 and (4.5) billion dinars in December 2023."

Al-Alaq revealed "a huge increase in the number of POS points of sale to reach more than (50) thousand POS points of sale this year, compared to approximately (11) thousand POS points of sale at the beginning of 2023, and thousands of them in government institutions after they were zero before the launch of the campaign in June 2023."

He expressed his "hope that government institutions would adopt the establishment of specialized units in electronic payment technologies to work on following up and developing this important aspect."  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Alaq: The Central Bank is working with the Prime Minister’s direction and the government program to support electronic payment

- Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, confirmed today, Saturday, that the Central Bank is working with the Prime Minister's direction and the government program to support electronic payment.

 The Central Bank stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that "the Governor of the Central Bank participated in a specialized workshop to accelerate the transition to electronic payment, sponsored by the Prime Minister, and organized by the Osool Foundation for Economic Development and Sustainable Development."

The Governor said during his speech at the workshop - according to the statement - that "the Central Bank of Iraq works side by side with the government program and the Prime Minister's direction to support electronic payment, and we are proud of what we have achieved so far," noting that "in 2023, the amounts processed through the national switchboard witnessed a significant increase, which reflects the development of the infrastructure and the expansion in the use of electronic payment channels and the impact of the campaign launched by the Prime Minister to activate electronic payment operations in general, and in the government sector in particular."

He added that "these upward trends continued to develop in 2024, as the amounts processed in the national switchboard systems amounted to more than (2) trillion Iraqi dinars in July alone, compared to (800) billion dinars in the same month of 2023, after which it became (1) trillion dinars in January of 2024," noting that "government payments witnessed an additional increase, reaching (912) billion Iraqi dinars last July compared to (287) million dinars in the same month of 2023." 

Al-Alaq pointed out that "payment operations at fuel stations in Baghdad alone have increased significantly, recording more than (44) billion dinars in July of this year, compared to (183) million dinars in July 2023, and (4.5) billion dinars in December 2023," revealing "a huge increase in the number of points of sale (POS) to reach more than (50) thousand points of sale this year compared to approximately (11) thousand POS points of sale at the beginning of 2023, and thousands of them in government institutions after they were zero before the launch of the campaign in June 2023."

The governor expressed his "hope that government institutions will adopt the establishment of units specialized in electronic payment technologies to work on following up and developing this important aspect."  link

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Tishwash:  Iraq's External and Internal Debts: Details and Figures from the Prime Minister's Financial Advisor

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed the size of Iraq's internal and external debts.

Saleh said, in a statement to the media followed by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "Iraq is no longer, in terms of its balance of external debt, one of the countries with high debts, as the external debts due during the current decade do not exceed, in all cases, 9 billion dollars, and the general budget provides sufficient annual allocations to service all debts, which means paying installments and interest, according to the nature of the debt, which is what is called debt amortization."

He added, "Accordingly, Iraq has not recorded any default in paying its external debt obligations over the past twenty years, as payment mechanisms are carried out in accordance with strict financial and banking rules that are highly coordinated between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Iraq, which has shown sustainable stability in creditworthiness indicators with international rating agencies, since the adoption of the first credit rating for Iraq in 2016 until the present time."

Saleh continued, "As for the internal debt, which amounts to nearly 78 trillion dinars or about 60 billion dollars, it is a debt existing within the government financial and banking system (exclusively) at a rate of 96%, and most of that debt was issued with debt instruments represented by government bonds of various terms and treasury transfers with a term of one year, and all of them carry an interest rate not exceeding 3% annually (with the exception of the recent issues of achievement bonds or others, in which the interest rate rises between 6.5 and 8.5% annually."

He pointed out that "mechanisms were adopted to pay interest or repay debt installments from the annual allocations allocated in the federal general budget. It is noted that the monetary authority, by deducting those internal government debts specifically, was able to liquidate them or convert them into cash by discounting them at the Central Bank of Iraq and through secondary market operations and within the scope of monetary policy activities that target growth in money supply, regulate economic liquidity and address the manifestations of economic recession during the past ten years."  

He added, "The Central Bank's holdings of internal public debt instruments (specifically), whether bonds or treasury transfers, are estimated at about 45% of the total internal debt."  

Saleh pointed out that "the growth of the domestic debt in particular during the last decade came as a result of two dual crises, the first: the financial-security crisis between 2014 and 2017 resulting from the drop in oil prices to less than half of their expected or indicated levels in the general budget law, accompanied by the increase in the expenses of the war on ISIS terrorism, which continued until Iraq was completely liberated from the clutches of terrorism."  

He continued, "The other crisis is the financial-health crisis that worsened in early 2020 and until 2021, which witnessed a sharp deterioration in global oil prices and reached less than half of their expected price rates as well, accompanied by the health crisis (the Corona pandemic) and the closure of the global economy, which caused a deterioration in budget revenues, whether oil or non-oil."   

He added, "Since the annual public budgets depend in their revenues on the revenues of exported oil, the revenues of which were exposed to a sharp decline during the two aforementioned dual crises, there was no suitable financial refuge for the financial authority except to borrow from the domestic banking market."  

He stressed that "despite the above, all of Iraq's internal and external public debts do not exceed $70 billion today, and their ratio to the gross domestic product is about 30%, while the global standard ratio indicating the ability to bear the debt reaches 60% according to European Union standards."

He concluded his speech by saying, "Therefore, there is effective cooperation today between the financial and monetary authorities, to draw a roadmap for extinguishing the internal debt in addition to the external one, and in accordance with the financial strengthening policy aimed at reducing the balance of public debt and reducing the annual deficit in the annual budgets, and in accordance with the standard ratios adopted globally in determining the debt-bearing capacity."  link

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Prime Minister's Advisor: The Government Has Established A Roadmap For The Economic Model In Iraq

Politics | 04:06 - 10/08/2024  Mawazine News – Baghdad  The Prime Minister's Financial Advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, defined today, Saturday, the vision of the government's program regarding the economic model, and while indicating that it will guide investment decisions to achieve their goals, stressing that the government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has established a roadmap for the work of the economic model in Iraq.

Salih said: "The economic model is a mathematical model used to represent the economy and analyze the behavior of various economic factors, as these models are used to understand how economic elements interact,"

indicating that "at the level of the philosophy of the government's program for Iraq, the basics of modeling the Iraqi economy were launched from an important vision based on the principle of analyzing the entire economy, taking into account the overall variables, most notably the basics of development and growth in the gross domestic product and imposing stability and effective operation of the joints of the national economy and the level of its interconnections."

He added that "the current digital life helps to use computing to conduct simulation experiments to understand the potential effects of various economic policies and adopt optimal paths from them," stressing that "Iraq has established in its government program a practical foundation and a roadmap for the work of the economic model for Iraq through the development path strategy, since the beginning of the government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani."

He pointed out that "the state of economic imbalance and its severe unilateralism has always required thinking about the future of the economy through an approach based on generating an alternative sector that leads the national economy," explaining that "the development path program is an academic viewpoint,

and what the German economic thinker Albert Hirschmann presented in his famous book (Economic Development Strategy) published in 1958, in combating the state of imbalance and economic unilateralism with a theory based on economic development weight, and a leader for the economy that provides a high degree of backward and forward sectoral interconnections and high interactivity that achieves sustainable growth and restores balance in the long term for the national economy."

He pointed out that "this theory emphasizes in its model the need to invest in strategic sectors with a specific high priority instead of investing in all sectors at once," adding that "according to this theory, other sectors will develop automatically over time,

and from this standpoint the idea of ​​the economic model for the future of Iraq in prosperity and diversity was born, which is undoubtedly based on a strategy for the overall economy based on the development path."

Saleh noted that “this development strategy and the economic model that drives the macroeconomic variables, did not separate from it the vision of partnership between the state and the private sector and the principles of the social market within the data of the five-year national development plan and its objectives that were recently launched,” concluding his speech by saying that “the economic model or model for Iraq that we aspire to establish will provide the predictive foundations for evaluating economic policies and directing investment decisions to achieve their specific objectives in an optimal manner.”   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=253034

150 Thousand For Every 100 Dollars.. Stability Of The Dollar Exchange Rate In Baghdad

Economy  | - 10/08/2024   Mawazine News – Baghdad  Mawazine News publishes today, Saturday, the exchange rates of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar in local markets.

- Selling 150,000 dinars for every 100 dollars.

- Buying 148,000 dinars for every 100 dollars.

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=253015

Central Bank Of Iraq Announces Growth Of Electronic Payment From 800 Billion To 2 Trillion Dinars

Economy  | 10/08/2024  Mawazine News – Baghdad  The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq announced on Saturday a record increase in electronic payment operations from 800 billion to 2 trillion dinars in one year, noting that government payments reached 912 billion dinars during July 2024.

This came during his participation in a specialized workshop on accelerating the transition to electronic payment, organized by the "Osool" Foundation for Economic Development and Sustainable Development, followed by Shafak News Agency.

Al-Alaq said during his speech at the workshop that the Central Bank of Iraq works side by side with the government program and the Prime Minister's direction in supporting electronic payment, and we are proud of what we have achieved so far,

indicating that in 2023, the amounts processed through the national switchboard witnessed a significant increase, reflecting the development of the infrastructure and the expansion in the use of electronic payment channels and the impact of the campaign launched by the Prime Minister to activate electronic payment operations in general, and in the government sector in particular.

He added that these upward trends continued to develop in 2024, as the amounts processed in the national switchboard systems reached more than 2 trillion Iraqi dinars in July alone, compared to 800

billion dinars in the same month of 2023, and became 1 trillion dinars in January 2024, and government payments witnessed an additional increase, reaching 912 billion Iraqi dinars last July compared to 287 million dinars in the same month of 2023.

Al-Alaq indicated that payments at fuel stations in Baghdad alone increased significantly, recording more than 44 billion dinars in July of this year, compared to 183 million dinars in July of 2023, and 4.5 billion dinars in December 2023.

Al-Alaq revealed a huge increase in the number of POS points of sale to reach more than 50 thousand points of sale this year compared to approximately 11 thousand POS points of sale at the beginning of 2023, and thousands of them in government institutions after It was zero before the campaign was launched in June 2023.

Al-Alaq expressed his hope that government institutions would adopt the establishment of specialized units in electronic payment technologies to work on following up and developing this important aspect.https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=253011

Oil Equality.. Is Iraq Outside Profit And Loss Calculations?

Money and business  Economy News – Baghdad  Observers have warned of the fluctuations witnessed by the American economy and their repercussions on the global economy, especially on energy markets, but they confirmed at the same time that oil price indicators are still stable despite these fluctuations, and Iraq is outside the calculations of profit and loss in the fluctuations of the oil market, due to its reliance on the rentier economy.

While economic circles around the world were surprised by the sharp fluctuations and declines in the US stock market amid a wave of panic over fears of a possible recession in the world’s largest economy, the US economy, the main financial indicators witnessed a decline, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average of major US industrial companies, by about 1,000 points at once.”

Oil prices fell slightly in early Asian trading on Friday, but were set to post gains of more than 3 percent this week after U.S. jobs data eased demand concerns and continued concerns about a widening conflict in the Middle East.

Brent crude futures were down 9 cents, or 0.11 percent, at $79.07 a barrel by 0030 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 1 cent at $76.09 a barrel.

However, both crudes are on track to post gains of more than 3 percent on a weekly basis.

Gaza and Israel

Israeli forces intensified air strikes on the Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 40 people, Palestinian medics said, as they brace for the possibility of a wider war in the region.

“Crude oil continued to recover from its latest slide as markets focused on escalating geopolitical risks,” said Daniel Hynes, analyst at ANZ.

Libya's National Oil Corporation also provided some support when it declared force majeure at the Sharara oil field, saying the field's production was being gradually reduced due to protests.

Prices rose after data showed the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting that fears of a deteriorating labor market were overblown.

The dollar rose after the jobs data. A stronger dollar typically reduces oil prices because buyers using other currencies have to pay more for dollar-denominated crude.

The financial and economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, expected oil prices to recover after a rapid decline in global markets in recent days.

Huge losses

Saleh said, "The drop in oil prices will cause a huge loss in the investments of American oil companies operating in the field of extracting shale oil if global oil prices fall below $70 per barrel, which will cause their operations to falter."

He pointed out that “the US monetary policy is expected to inevitably move towards an expansionary policy to confront the current recession, led by the quantitative easing policy through the possibility of the Federal Reserve reducing interest and stimulating liquidity to confront the challenges of the deterioration of the US economy and provide the necessary protection for financial investors in particular against the collapse of financial markets, including futures markets operating with crude oil contracts.”

Saleh explained that “all of these factors will shorten the paths of the oil asset cycle’s decline so that the oil markets can recover, if that cycle occurs and leads to a decline in oil market prices.”

What's behind the rise?

Oil prices rose to $79 a barrel after Brent crude fell to a seven-month low on Monday, tracking a decline in global stock markets.

Futures are set to snap a four-week losing streak, with Libya’s largest field out of action, U.S. inventories falling for a sixth week and Ukrainian incursions into Russia exacerbating the upside.

Meanwhile, jet fuel demand is improving in China, a rare bright spot after months of bearish signals, including data this week that showed the world’s biggest crude importer took in the fewest barrels in almost two years in July. 120 views  2024/08/10 -https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=46121

Central Bank Governor: We Have A Broad Transformation Program Towards Digitization

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Economy News – Baghdad  The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed the existence of a broad transformation program towards digitization and the use of electronic payment tools.

Al-Alaq said in an interview followed by "Al-Eqtisad News", "There is a broad transformational program towards digitization and the use of electronic payment tools in a way that enhances this large program, and today we are witnessing developments reflected by the real numbers of the use of electronic payment tools, whether in the public or private sector."

Al-Alaq added: “We are now providing the broad infrastructure to enable all financial services tools and products to play their role,” considering that “this plays a very important role in our national economy and also in investing the existing energies, whether material or human.”

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq pointed out that "there is an integration of roles between electronic payment companies, banks and the Central Bank in a continuous manner in order to proceed with this major project."

He stressed, "We will reflect the size of the development in numbers in the past period and how the growth has become significant using these tools."

In June 2023, the Central Bank of Iraq announced the entry into force of Iraqi Cabinet Resolution No. (23044) for the year 2023, which is to increase the number of electronic payment devices in government institutions and the private sector to enhance the culture of electronic payment and collection, and reduce the use of paper money in collection and commercial transactions.

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Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

DOLLAR SLIPS AGAINST DONG

"The U.S. dollar weakened against Vietnamese dong both at banks and unofficial exchange points Friday morning. 

Vietcombank sold the greenback at VND25,280, down 0.16% from Thursday."

"The dollar has increased against the dong by 3.52% since the beginning of the year. Globally, the dollar hovered close to a one-week high against major rivals on Friday, after the biggest drop in U.S. jobless claims in close to a year allayed fears of a looming economic downturn, Reuters reported."

"The U.S. currency extended gains against the Japanese yen to a fourth day, buoyed by a spike in Treasury yields following Thursday's firmer-than-expected employment data, which spurred a paring back in bets for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year."

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JP Morgan has even said that stablecoin issuers who adhere to regulations will benefit from the upcoming regulatory crackdown AND GAIN MARKETSHARE💯

Looks like JP Morgan knows what’s coming.

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August 2024 Harvard Business Review: The Race to Dominate Stablecoins.

Yes, it is a race.

Companies are fighting to capture the market share that this new form of money is creating in the crypto universe.

“Stablecoins have the potential to REWIRE the global financial system and DISPLACE legacy payment systems like SWIFT.

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"Bringing a trusted stablecoin onto XRPL will drive more adoption and development, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem." QUOTE from Brad Garlinghouse

"The stablecoin market is about $150B today, and is forecasted to exceed $2.8 trillion by 2028. There’s clear demand for stablecoins that deliver trust, stability, and utility. 

To meet this growing demand, Ripple will issue a stablecoin, leveraging its decade-plus of experience building real-world financial solutions for institutions around the world."

"This move is also monumental for the XRP Ledger community, driving more use cases, liquidity and opportunities for developers and users.

At launch, the stablecoin will be available on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum (ETH) blockchains, with plans to expand to additional blockchains and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and apps over time."

"Issuing our stablecoin on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum will serve as a pivotal entry point to unlock new opportunities for institutional and DeFi use cases across multiple ecosystems," added Monica Long, Ripple President.

 "The XRP Ledger’s native capabilities, including a decentralized exchange and automated market maker, were built to utilize XRP as THE BRIDGE ASSET."

LET'S CONSIDER THE QUOTES FOUND IN THIS ARTICLE AS WE CONTEMPLATE THE ROLE RLUSD WILL PLAY ALONG WITH XRP.

 IT'S OBVIOUS THAT RIPPLE HAS POSITIONED ITSELF AS A PIONEER IN THE DEFI ARENA

RLUSD POSSIBLY BECOMING THE STABLECOIN OF CHOICE AFTER LAUNCH AND THE UTLITIY FACTOR THAT XRP PLAYS IN THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM, THERE CAN BE LITTLE DOUBT THAT RLUSD WILL ENHANCE THE MARKETABILITY OF XRP, EVEN THOUGH THEY PROVIDE ARE TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PRODUCTS.

XRP WILL LIKELY RISE IN VALUE BASED ON ITS OWN USE AND UTILITY, BUT MAY SEE A BUMP IN VALUE WHEN RLUSD IS LAUNCHED.

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All About ZiG, Zimbabwe’s Latest Shot at a Stable Currency

"IN the latest effort to devise a credible national currency, Zimbabwe in April replaced its dollar with the ZiG, short for Zimbabwe Gold. 

The new unit is backed by bullion and foreign currency reserves held at the central bank. It’s the country’s sixth attempt at establishing its own currency since 2008, when inflation crossed 500 billion percent, according to International Monetary Fund estimates."

"Not only did that render it worthless, it turned the unit into a global punchline: US Treasury secretaries would carry the notes as a reminder of the evils of hyperinflation.

 Confident that they’ve finally got it right, Zimbabwe has announced plans to go all-in on the ZiG and make it the southern African nation’s sole legal tender. That’s an audacious goal, given that the dollar still accounts for the bulk of transactions in the country."

What went wrong with the Zimbabwean dollar?

"Brought back to life in 2019 after a decade-long furlough when the country ran solely on foreign currency, the Zimbabwean dollar lost ground against the US dollar every trading day this year.

This had wiped around 80% off its value by the time newly appointed central bank Governor John Mushayavanhu put it out of its misery on April 5."

"The collapse had already forced more than four-fifths of the southern African nation’s economy to transact in US dollars for everything from food to medicine, with some businesses only accepting payment in greenbacks. 

Few people have forgotten the experience of 2008 when their savings were wiped out by inflation, so public trust in the local unit had always been low."

"The ZiG started trading on April 8 at an exchange rate of 13.56 to the dollar. 

Banks, mobile-money platforms, retailers and other intermediaries reconfigured their systems to take account of the new currency, though the process has been a bumpy one."

Where does the currency’s value come from?

"The central bank said the new currency would be fully backed by $100 million in cash and 2,522 kilograms of gold worth $185 million. New banknotes were released on April 30, and the central bank went on a publicity drive to raise awareness of the new currency. "

"They have also fined traders for refusing to accept payment in ZiG. The authorities say that dollar-denominated transactions have declined to around 70% from 85% when it was introduced."

"In early August, the cabinet said it had adopted a “de-dollarization roadmap” without providing details of when it would take effect, though President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hinted it could happen as early as 2026. Official statistics suggest that the ZiG has helped to rein in surging price pressures since its April launch, though there are only a few months’ worth of data to go on."

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WHERE IS THE LEGAL CLARITY UNDER THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO THE CRYPTO INDUSTRY TO OPERATE LEGALLY IN THE US?

Crypto Industry execs met with White House officials to discuss crypto policy on August 8.  Representatives from Coinbase, Kraken, Ripple and Circle reportedly attended a video call with US policymakers to discuss their approach to crypto regulation.

IMO, THE FOLOWING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING DISCUSSED DURING THAT MEETING:

"The crypto executives reportedly pushed the Biden administration for regulatory clarity in the digital asset space, hinting at the removal of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler.

Many in the industry have criticized the SEC under Gensler for bringing enforcement actions against crypto firms that seemingly do not have a clear path to operate legally in the US."

Lawfirm Holland & Knight made the following statement in a report titled, "Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Laws and Regulations 2024":

"In the United States, cryptocurrencies have been the focus of much attention by both federal and state governments. 

At the federal level, most of the focus has been at the administrative and agency level, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”), the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) and the Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”), through the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”).

While there has been significant engagement by these agencies, little formal rulemaking has occurred. Many federal agencies and policymakers have praised the technology as being an important part of the U.S.’s future infrastructure and have acknowledged the need for the U.S. to maintain a leading role in the development of the technology."

The Seeds of Wisdom Team " Roadmap ", has documented many laws that have been introduced in both the House and the Senate.  Some have passed the House or the Senate, but only one was passed by both the House and the Senate.  However, that bill was Vetoed by Biden.  

The industry executives were correct in saying that they are operating without a clear legal path to do so in the US.  The BRICs nations have Russia in the lead providing a framework for cross border payments and stablecoins.  

The EU Parliament has passed and implemented the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) to provide regulatory clarity to crypto businesses in the European Union.  

The US is way behind and needs to pass laws to provide not only legal clarity to the crypto Industry in the US, but also security and protection regulations to it's citizens.

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Al-Sudani: Without The Women’s Stance, The Greatest Changes In History Would Not Have Been Achieved

Politics |Today,  Baghdad Today – Baghdad  Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani confirmed today, Saturday (August 10, 2024), that his government realized early on that the goals of economic and social reform must pass through the gate of women.

Al-Sudani said during the conference on combating violence against women, which was followed by "Baghdad Today", that "this conference represents an important platform for exchanging ideas and supporting the effective role of women, as without the position of women, the greatest changes in history would not have been confirmed."

He added, "In our government, we realized early on that the goals of economic and social reform must pass through the gate of women, and we embodied the fight against violence against women in our support for the Sixteen Days Campaign, and we sought within a clear approach to establish the Supreme Council for Women's Affairs to be a direct planning and executive gate, and today we are proud and honored that our government includes in its administrative institutions many leading women."

He pointed out that "we will discuss in a specialized workshop all the observations raised about the Personal Status Law."   LINK

Does Iraq Still Need The Role Of The United Nations?

Iraq,Reports   # United Nations # UNAMI # Iraq   The Iraqi government, headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, took a step that successive governments after 2003 had not taken before, by asking the United Nations to end its political mission in the country by the end of 2025, which it has been carrying out for more than two decades, as Baghdad’s request to the organization stated that its presence was no longer necessary.

 However, local observers tell Al-Jabal that Iraq needs neutral and professional international expertise to help it reach safety.

 Al-Sudani stressed that in these circumstances and after 20 years of democratic transition and overcoming various challenges, the reasons for the presence of a political mission in Iraq no longer exist, calling for the mission's mandate to be permanently terminated on December 31, 2025, based on the letter he sent to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres.

Al-Sudani called for UNAMI to focus until then on files related to economic reform, combating climate change, and development issues.

 What Does The United Nations In Iraq Consist Of?

 The United Nations consists of two field missions (UNAMI and UNITAD), and UN agencies, funds and programmes, operating at the community, governorate and national levels throughout Iraq.

As for field missions, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is a special political mission established in 2003 by United Nations Security Council resolution 1500, at the request of the Government of the Republic of Iraq. The mandate of the Mission is to advise and assist the Government on a range of issues.

This includes promoting inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation, assisting in the electoral process, planning for a nationwide census, facilitating regional dialogue between Iraq and its neighbors, and promoting the protection of human rights and judicial and legal reforms. The Mission is also mandated by its mandate to work with government partners and civil society to coordinate the humanitarian and development efforts of specialized United Nations agencies, funds and programmes.

While the Mission does not implement humanitarian or development programmes itself, it does promote the development and humanitarian landscape in Iraq, linking Iraqi partners – both government and civil society organizations – with the technical expertise available within the United Nations Country Team in Iraq.

The Mission is headed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, assisted by a Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance, and another Deputy Special Representative who also serves as Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq.

 New Special Representative For Iraq

In the middle of last month, the United Nations announced the appointment of Mohammed Al-Hassan as its new Special Representative in Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), succeeding Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert.

The international organization said in a statement that "the Secretary-General of the United Nations announced the appointment of Mohammed Al-Hassan from the Sultanate of Oman as his new Special Representative in Iraq and Head of the UNAMI mission, succeeding Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert from the Netherlands."

 Al-Hassan has diverse diplomatic experience, as his career spans more than 30 years in the field of preventive diplomacy, peacebuilding and development. His most recent position was Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations since 2019, according to the same statement.

 Prior to that, Al Hassan held several positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Muscat. Among the senior positions he held were Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Oman to the Russian Federation, and during the same period he was a non-resident ambassador to Belarus, Ukraine, Armenia and Moldova.

Informed sources told Al-Jabal that Mohammed Al-Hassan will soon begin his work, succeeding Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert.

 In this context, the Prime Minister's Advisor for International Relations, Farhad Alaa Al-Din, confirmed that the United Nations mission will end its tasks at the end of 2025, and Iraq expressed its gratitude and thanks for all the work and assistance provided by the mission over the past two decades.

 In his interview with Al-Jabal, he stated that Iraq looks forward to continuing cooperation with the independent organizations and agencies affiliated with the United Nations according to an agreed upon program and according to Iraq’s needs, especially in the field of technical support, transfer of expertise, and building institutional capacities.

 Iraq Needs International Expertise

 Meanwhile, political and legal expert, Khaled Al-Ardawi, reveals that the international mission’s stay or exit is a matter decided by Iraqi need, as the presence of international missions is completely useful to help unstable peoples and countries or those that have emerged from severe military and political conflicts that have left a negative impact on their social and political cohesion, constitutional structure and security stability, due to the long international experience of the United Nations in this field, and its neutral role in setting advisory policies and strategies for governments in addressing their problems.

 Al-Ardawi explained to Al-Jabal that anyone following the Iraqi situation in all fields can easily see that the Iraqi political, social and security situation is still fragile, and that our country still needs neutral and professional international expertise to help it reach the shore of safety.

Accordingly, the government’s decision to expel the UN mission remains respected, but it must reconsider it through technical committees, far from urgent political impressions.

Political Pressures

 Meanwhile, the political researcher, Mujasha’ Muhammad Al-Tamimi, saw that the observer of the situation in Iraq sees that it is politically, economically, security-wise and socially unstable, so Iraq needs the help of friends to overcome its crises, and the United Nations and its mission in Iraq carry out advisory and guidance operations, not imposing decisions and transmitting reliable reports to the international community, so I see that Iraq needs the United Nations mission to help.

According to what Al-Tamimi told Al-Jabal, it seems that the Iraqi request to end the United Nations mission came as a result of political pressures imposed on the Iraqi government. Up until now, it is not believed that Iraq will abandon the role of the United Nations even after the end of its mission in Iraq. There may be a change of heart from the government if it sees that the situation in Iraq needs a United Nations mission.   https://aljeebal.com/posts/305

Central Bank Of Iraq Announces Growth Of Electronic Payment From 800 Billion To 2 Trillion Dinars[/Size]

Economy  | 10/08/2024  Mawazine News - Baghdad    The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq announced on Saturday a record increase in electronic payment operations from 800 billion to 2 trillion dinars in one year, noting that government payments reached 912 billion dinars during July 2024.

This came during his participation in a specialized workshop on accelerating the transition to electronic payment, organized by the "Osool" Foundation for Economic Development and Sustainable Development, followed by Shafak News Agency.

Al-Alaq said during his speech at the workshop that the Central Bank of Iraq works side by side with the government program and the Prime Minister's direction in supporting electronic payment, and we are proud of what we have achieved so far, indicating that in 2023, the amounts processed through the national switchboard witnessed a significant increase, reflecting the development of the infrastructure and the expansion in the use of electronic payment channels and the impact of the campaign launched by the Prime Minister to activate electronic payment operations in general, and in the government sector in particular.

He added that these upward trends continued to develop in 2024, as the amounts processed in the national switchboard systems reached more than 2 trillion Iraqi dinars in July alone, compared to 800 billion dinars in the same month of 2023, and became 1 trillion dinars in January 2024, and government payments witnessed an additional increase, reaching 912 billion Iraqi dinars last July compared to 287 million dinars in the same month of 2023.

Al-Alaq indicated that payments at fuel stations in Baghdad alone increased significantly, recording more than 44 billion dinars in July of this year, compared to 183 million dinars in July of 2023, and 4.5 billion dinars in December 2023.

Al-Alaq revealed a huge increase in the number of POS points of sale to reach more than 50 thousand points of sale this year compared to approximately 11 thousand POS points of sale at the beginning of 2023, and thousands of them in government institutions after It was zero before the campaign was launched in June 2023.

Al-Alaq expressed his hope that government institutions would adopt the establishment of specialized units in electronic payment technologies to work on following up and developing this important aspect. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=253011