“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 1-5-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Iran invests $1 billion in joint oil field with Iraq

 The executive director of the joint Azar oil field development project with Iraq, in the city of Ilam in western Iran, stated that the Economic Council’s approval for developing the second phase of the Azar oil field is in the form of new oil contracts with an investment of more than one billion dollars, expecting this contract to enter into force before the end of this year (the Iranian year ends on March 20).

In a statement to the official Iranian news agency IRNA on Saturday, Keyvan Yar Ahmadi said: By holding several specialized meetings with representatives of the Planning and Budget Organization and submitting an explanatory report with supporting documents related to the technical work description and financial estimate for the implementation of the project

And explaining the objectives of developing the Azar oil field, the approval of the Economic Council was finally obtained for developing the second phase of this oil field in the form of new oil contracts with an expected investment of more than one billion dollars, and it is expected that this will be done with the fulfillment of the basic conditions in the contract by the contractor and the relevant procedures by the employer, and this contract will be implemented and become effective before the end of this year.

Yar Ahmadi pointed to the launch of the Dehloran Gas and LNG Plant (NGL-3100) in the near future, and said: The compression and sweetening facilities of the associated gas in the Azar field, which were completed a long time ago, have been launched and are ready to send gas to this plant.

Accordingly, all the activities of the first phase of the development of this field will be determined and the main milestone (the turning point and main point of the project's progress) will be delivered. The first phase of the development of this complex plant will reach its goal by achieving all the contractual targets and sharing the Iranian share of more than 70%, which has led to the production of 83 million barrels of oil and revenues of nearly $6 billion.

It is noteworthy that the Azar oil field is located in the city of Mehran in Ilam province, western Iran.

The reserves of this field amount to 2 billion and 500 million barrels of crude oil, and the amount of oil that can be extracted from it is estimated at 400 million barrels.  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani's Advisor: 3 Economic Benefits for Iraq from Foreign Partnerships

The economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that the common external ties with the world contribute to achieving three main positive results for the Iraqi economy, while pointing out the importance of these ties in enhancing comprehensive economic development.

Saleh explained to {Euphrates News} that: "The first result is represented in diversifying the national economy, as these links contribute to breaking the monopoly of the economy and reducing dependence on oil resources, by supporting the advanced agricultural, industrial, tourism, and services sectors."

He also stressed "the importance of encouraging small and medium enterprises, which are the backbone of the sustainable economy, especially with the strength and stability of global links."

The second result is related to strengthening partnerships with the private sector, as Saleh pointed out "the need to facilitate partnerships between the public and private sectors to implement major projects, in addition to providing incentives to the private sector to invest in non-oil sectors, which enhances the diversity of the economy."

He added that "the third result lies in investing in human resources, by developing the education and vocational training system to meet the needs of the labor market rapidly."

Saleh called for "promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among young people, with a focus on artificial intelligence technology and the effective integration of information technology and knowledge," noting that "Iraq can benefit from its strategic geographical location as a link between Asia and Europe to enhance its role as a global trade center through the "Development Road" project. 

He stressed "the importance of building strong economic relations with countries such as China, Europe, Turkey, Iran, and the Gulf states to achieve an exchange of economic benefits," stressing that "Iraq looks forward with steadfastness and a clear vision to achieving this goal through legislation and regulations that facilitate its integration into the global economy, while enhancing international cooperation and building long-term economic relations."

At the end of his statement, Saleh stressed that "stability in all its aspects is a basic condition for implementing these steps and achieving comprehensive economic development." 

The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, stressed during his speech at the mass gathering in Najaf on the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Martyr of the Mihrab, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim {may God sanctify his secret} yesterday, Friday, that combating corruption, establishing security, and building a balanced economy is our gateway to building a strong state, while calling for striving through Iraq To establish long-term economic ties and common interests that our peoples and the peoples of our Arab and Islamic region enjoy.

Mr. Ammar Al-Hakim also stressed the importance of focusing on reconstruction projects, economic development and increasing investments in the country.  link

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Tishwsh:  Al-Nusairi: Monetary policy indicators for 2024 confirm that the Central Bank is the first economic institution in Iraq

The economic and banking advisor and member of the International Union of Arab Bankers, Samir Al-Nusairi, confirmed that through accurate financial and statistical analysis, the Central Bank of Iraq revealed the positive indicators it achieved for the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2022-2023, and also announced the suspension of work on the electronic platform on 12/31/2024.

Al-Nusairi explained in an interview with "Al-Eqtisad News" that the success of the monetary policy adopted by the bank during the year 2024 and the positive indicators of business results for the third quarter/2024 compared to the same period for the years 2022-2023, which indicated the following: Total deposits in banks operating in Iraq achieved a growth of (4.2%), in contrast, cash credit granted by operating banks recorded a growth of (11.6%), and deposits in private banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of (14%), in contrast, cash credit granted by private banks achieved a growth of (15.1%), in contrast, the broad money supply in Iraq recorded a growth of (3.3%) in the third quarter of 2024.

He added that the gold reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq recorded a significant growth of (57%), as their value reached (16) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (10.7) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023. The important thing is that the annual inflation rates recorded a percentage that is among the lowest annual inflation rates in the countries of the region for the months of August and September of 2024, as the rest of the percentage is acceptable at (3.7%) and (3.1%) respectively, and this reflects price stability, maintaining the general price rate, achieving the most important goals of monetary policy, and the success of monetary policy in Iraq.

Al-Nusairi stressed that by the end of 2024, it becomes clear beyond doubt that the procedures of the Central Bank of Iraq and the efforts it has made since the beginning of 2023 until now, with the support and cooperation of the government, have borne fruit and begun to yield positive results according to what was planned, with detailed procedures and administrative and technical steps and understandings

 To regulate the financing of foreign trade with Arab and international banks by approving the opening of accounts for Iraqi banks in American, Chinese, European, Emirati, Indian and Turkish correspondent banks to deal directly with them for foreign transfers in the currencies of these countries, which are the dollar, euro, Chinese yuan, Indian rupee, Emirati dirham, Turkish lira, Jordanian dinar and Saudi riyal,

And leaving the electronic platform in 2024 and allowing banks to supply dollars and foreign currencies into Iraq from their accounts with correspondent banks or abroad according to specific controls issued by the Central Bank of Iraq, as well as reaching the opening of many accounts for Iraqi banks in correspondent banks.

He pointed out that the strategy of the Central Bank of Iraq implemented in 2024 to reform the banking sector adopted the restructuring, development and classification of banks and increasing their capital to the ceiling set by the Central Bank according to the specified timetables, which led and will lead to raising the capabilities of Iraqi banks to provide the best banking products and services to customers and to the economy, investment and development and moving to comprehensive digital transformation and compliance with international standards and helps in lifting the restrictions imposed on our (28) private banks.

He pointed out that foreign transfers, which reach 97%, are made at the official exchange rate, and work is underway to facilitate foreign transfers for small traders and to identify speculators' plans to harm the Iraqi economy.

A foreign exchange reserve of 153 tons of gold has been maintained, with a cumulative reserve ratio of 140%, to cover imports and local currency in circulation and provide the necessary liquidity to meet the needs of the Ministry of Finance to implement the government's operating budget.

He also noted that the developmental measures for technical, technological and administrative infrastructure in the Central Bank are being implemented accurately and comprehensively in its banking reform strategy in all its axes, and are an embodiment of what it has specified in the roadmap that it has clarified in cooperation with the government in accordance with what is stated in the government's program in Axis 12 (Financial and Banking Reform) and Paragraph 7 thereof, which is related to developing and enabling banks to contribute to development and investment.

Al-Nusairi concluded his speech by saying that the efforts made by the Central Bank in 2024 are an affirmation of the soundness of the implementation of its third strategy for the years 2024-2026, and it is trying to achieve its main and subsidiary goals according to their timetables, with wishes for success and achieving economic stability because the primary duty of banks is to be (stability) banks.  link

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Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Saturday Evening 1-4-25

Dollar Continues To Fall Against Dinar In Baghdad And Erbil With Closing

Economy  | 04/01/2025   Mawazine News – Baghdad   The dollar prices fell in the markets of Baghdad and Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, on Saturday, with the closing of the stock exchange at the beginning of the week.

The dollar prices also fell with the closing of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges, recording 151,600 Iraqi dinars for every 100 dollars, while this morning it recorded 151,700 dinars for every 100 dollars.

The selling prices in the exchange sector stabilized in the local markets in Baghdad, where the selling price reached 152,500 Iraqi dinars for every 100 dollars, while the purchase price reached 150,500 dinars for every 100 dollars.

In Erbil, the dollar also recorded a decline, where the selling price reached 151,400 dinars for every 100 dollars, and the purchase price reached 151,200 dinars for every 100 US dollars. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=258196

The Iraqi Government Succeeds In Recovering 50 Billion Dinars From The Corrupt During 2024

Money and business  Economy News – Baghdad  The Parliamentary Integrity Committee confirmed, today, Saturday, that the government succeeded in recovering 50 billion dinars from the corrupt during the past year, while indicating that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani played a prominent role in reducing corruption files.

Committee member MP Alia Nassif said: "Al-Sudani and the Integrity Commission had an effective impact in reducing the aggravation of these files and prosecuting those involved in them," noting that "the government also succeeded in recovering about 50 billion dinars from those involved in corruption files in the Deal of the Century, in addition to the Director General of Refineries and the Assistant Director of Investment during the year 2024."

Nassif pointed out that "the anti-corruption operations also included pursuing those involved in real estate fraud files," noting that "most ministries and governorates formed sub-committees to stop the waste of public money."  199 views  01/04/2025 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=51588

Al-Sudani's Advisor: 3 Economic Benefits For Iraq From Foreign Partnerships

Time: 2025/01/04 19:03:39 Read: 1,508 times  {Economic: Al Furat News} The economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that the common external ties with the world contribute to achieving three main positive results for the Iraqi economy, while pointing out the importance of these ties in enhancing comprehensive economic development.

Saleh explained to {Euphrates News} that: "The first result is represented in diversifying the national economy, as these links contribute to breaking the monopoly of the economy and reducing dependence on oil resources, by supporting the advanced agricultural, industrial, tourism, and services sectors."

He also stressed "the importance of encouraging small and medium enterprises, which are the backbone of the sustainable economy, especially with the strength and stability of global links."

The second result is related to strengthening partnerships with the private sector, as Saleh pointed out "the need to facilitate partnerships between the public and private sectors to implement major projects, in addition to providing incentives to the private sector to invest in non-oil sectors, which enhances the diversity of the economy."

He added that "the third result lies in investing in human resources, by developing the education and vocational training system to meet the needs of the labor market rapidly."

Saleh called for "promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among young people, with a focus on artificial intelligence technology and the effective integration of information technology and knowledge," noting that "Iraq can benefit from its strategic geographical location as a link between Asia and Europe to enhance its role as a global trade center through the "Development Road" project.

He stressed "the importance of building strong economic relations with countries such as China, Europe, Turkey, Iran, and the Gulf states to achieve an exchange of economic benefits," stressing that "Iraq looks forward with steadfastness and a clear vision to achieving this goal through legislation and regulations that facilitate its integration into the global economy, while enhancing international cooperation and building long-term economic relations."

At the end of his statement, Saleh stressed that "stability in all its aspects is a basic condition for implementing these steps and achieving comprehensive economic development."

The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, stressed during his speech at the mass gathering in Najaf on the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Martyr of the Mihrab, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim {may God sanctify his secret} yesterday, Friday, that combating corruption, establishing security, and building a balanced economy is our gateway to building a strong state, while calling for striving through Iraq To establish long-term economic ties and common interests that our peoples and the peoples of our Arab and Islamic region enjoy.

Mr. Ammar Al-Hakim also stressed the importance of focusing on reconstruction projects, economic development and increasing investments in the country.  LINK

Gold Rises In Baghdad And Stabilizes In Erbil
Saturday 04 , January 2025 | Economic Number of readings: 172  Baghdad / NINA / Gold prices recorded a rise in the markets of the capital, Baghdad, today, Saturday, while they stabilized in Erbil.

The selling prices of gold in the wholesale markets on Al-Naher Street in Baghdad, this morning, recorded 564 thousand dinars per mithqal of Gulf, Turkish and European gold, 21 carats, and 560 thousand dinars for purchase.

The selling price of one mithqal of Iraqi gold, 21 carats, recorded 534 thousand dinars, and 530 thousand dinars for purchase.

In goldsmiths' shops, the selling prices of a mithqal of Gulf gold, 21 carats, ranged between 565 thousand dinars and 575 thousand dinars, while the selling prices of a mithqal of Iraqi gold ranged between 535 thousand dinars and 545 thousand dinars.

In Erbil, gold prices recorded a remarkable stability, as the selling price of 24-karat gold reached about 648 thousand dinars, and 21-karat, 567 thousand dinars, while the selling price of 18-karat gold reached about 485 thousand dinars/End  https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1178228

More Than A Billion Dollars In Central Bank Sales During The Past Week

Saturday 04 , January 2025 | Economic Number of readings: 168 Baghdad/ NINA / The Central Bank of Iraq's hard currency sales during the past week amounted to more than one billion dollars.

The Central Bank sold, during the four days of the auction, one billion, 168 million, 534 thousand, and 738 dollars, at a daily average of 292 million, 133 thousand, and 684 dollars, up from the previous week, when the daily average was 291 million, 196 thousand, and 182 dollars.

Monday's sales topped the list with the highest sales, amounting to 298 million, 344 thousand, and 336 dollars, while the lowest sales were on Thursday, when they recorded 283 million, 484 thousand, and 126 dollars.

Foreign remittance sales during the past week amounted to one billion, 91 million, 984 thousand, and 738 dollars, compared to cash sales that amounted to 76 million, 550 thousand dollars.

The bank opened its auction last week over four days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday./End7

https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1178249

Securities Commission Announces Financial Performance Indicators For 2024

economy | 03:04 - 04/01/2025   Mawazine News – Baghdad  The Securities Commission announced, today, Saturday, the main financial and economic indicators for the year 2024, indicating the remarkable growth in the performance of the Iraqi financial market and the expansion of its activities, reflecting the growing confidence in the market and its role in supporting the national economy

The Authority stated, in a statement received by (Mawazine News), that "the number of companies listed and registered in the Iraqi financial market reached 112 joint-stock companies, distributed as follows:

1. The number of companies listed on the regular and second trading platforms and not disclosed reached 104 companies.

2. The number of companies registered on the platform of unlisted companies (ISX-OTC) reached 8 companies.

Government bonds The market witnessed the trading of several types of government bonds, including:
• Construction bonds - two issues in two categories.
• Reconstruction bonds - three issues in two categories.
• Achievement bonds - two issues in two categories.

Bond trading indicators for the year 2024

1. The market traded 25,000 bonds from the second construction bond issue with a total value of 24,124,525,000 dinars.

2. The market traded 5 bonds from the first reconstruction bond issue with a total value of 4,920,000 dinars.

Stock trading indicators for the year 2024 The market recorded significant activity in stock trading:

1. The number of traded shares reached 809,708,623,733 shares, an increase of 17% compared to 2023.

2. The value of traded shares amounted to 690,408,795,990 dinars, an increase of 3% compared to 2023.

3. The number of executed contracts amounted to 182,967 contracts, an increase of 17% compared to 2023.

Regarding market indices:

• The ISX60 index closed in the last session of December at 1073.84 points, an increase of 20.23% compared to the closing of 2023.

• The ISX15 index closed at 1174.65 points, achieving an increase of 10.12% from its launch value.
• The market value for the year 2024 amounted to about 22,325,544,721,711 dinars, an increase of 19% compared to the year 2023.

Trading via the ISX-OTC platform The platform executed the trading of 5,982,484,498 shares worth 2,591,438,576 dinars through 2,295 transactions on the shares of three listed companies (Al-Warka Bank, Al-Rabee Brokerage, Al-Karmel Brokerage). The market value of the platform amounted to 105,702,830,262 dinars.

As for joint-stock companies
, • 72 joint-stock companies held annual general assembly meetings.
• 80 companies submitted their annual financial statements for the year 2023.
• 17 companies approved increasing their capital in accordance with the Companies Law.
• 22 companies distributed dividends to their shareholders.

The Chairman of the Securities Commission, Faisal Al-Haimus, stressed, "The positive indicators achieved by the Iraq Stock Exchange during 2024 reflect the great efforts made by the Commission to regulate the market and enhance transparency and trust.

We are committed to continuing to develop the financial market to be a fundamental pillar to support the national economy and attract more local and international investments.

 We look forward to achieving greater achievements in the coming year, while strengthening the market infrastructure and expanding the scope of participation by the public and private sectors."

The Commission stated that the first stock trading session for 2025 will be held next Tuesday according to the official trading session times.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=258188

For current and reliable Iraqi news please visit:  https://www.bondladyscorner.com/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Sunday Morning 1-5-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

FDIC WANTED TO SEND SHOCKWAVES THROUGH BANKS, ACCORDING TO RIPPLE'S TOP LAWYER

Coinbase's top has called on Congress to investigate 'Operation Choke Point 2.0'

Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at Ripple, has opined that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) tried to send "shockwaves" throughout various banks with its intimidating letters.

"As a former bank GC, these letters scream one message: shut down everything crypto-related ASAP—not just the products and services mentioned," he said on social media. This comes after cryptocurrency trading giant Coinbase managed to secure a court order in order to get plenty of unredacted letters that were sent to dozens of banks by the FDIC.

According to Paul Grewal, chief legal officer at Coinbase, there was a "coordinated effort" to put a stop to a wide array of crypto activities, including mundane Bitcoin transactions.

The recently published letters are supposed to support the crypto industry's long-standing claims about the so-called "Operation Choke Point 2.0." 

The original "Operation Chokepoint," which was uncovered by The Wall Street Journal back in 2013, was conducted by the FDIC by issuing informal suggestions to banks in order to clamp down on various high-risk activities that ranged from firework sales to payday loans. The initiative attracted widespread criticism due to violating due process to specifically target disfavored industries. 

Cryptocurrency advocates have alleged that a similar playbook is being used against their industry. Earlier, Alderoty spoke in great detail about the supposed "origin story" of this anti-crypto initiative, arguing that crypto became the new target in 2021 when the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) started demanding pre-approval for banks' crypto activities. 

The FDIC then followed suit in 2022. Grewal has called on Congress to investigate this alleged crackdown. "The new Congress should launch hearings on all this without delay," he said.

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IOTA READY FOR MAINNET RE-LAUNCH: BRIDGING DEFI AND INSTITUTIONAL NEEDS WITH MoveVM + EVM

▪️IOTA is ready to launch an enhanced mainnet protocol with EVM and MoveVM integrations.

▪️The IOTA Rebased protocol will boost the adoption and functionalities of RWAs and tokenizations.

With the IOTA Rebased protocol, the network is reportedly set for its mainnet re-launch in early 2025. On social media platform X, Michael Atlan highlighted that the mainnet re-launch positions IOTA for real-world adoption.

New IOTA Mainnet To Bridge DeFi and Institutional Needs

Altan explained that IOTA is bridging the needs of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and institutions through MoveVM and EVM integration. As CNF reported, the IOTA Foundation recently introduced the Rebased protocol set to improve the network’s scalability, programmability, and decentralization.

The Rebased protocol establishes a completely decentralized Layer 1 (L1) network with the addition of advanced features. 

These new features include Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and Move Virtual Machine (MoveVM) support. MoveVM introduces strong data abstraction capabilities, simplifying complex resource management tasks.

Additionally, the direct integration of EVM into the L1 layer aims to enhance the security and decentralization of dApps built on IOTA’s EVM Layer 2 network. The transfer of EVM operations to the L1 layer will also boost network activity, increasing burned tokens.

The IOTA Rebased proposal also seeks to deliver higher throughput, anticipated above 50,000 TPS on the network. IOTA has already released a public testnet to test these proposed changes in the real world.

CNF mentioned that the community had approved the initiative through a governance vote, with 98% of the voters supporting the motion. As a result, the mainnet release is set to go live in early 2025, per a CNF report.

Atlan added that IOTA’s establishment of regulated finance solutions and a $50 million growth fund signals its readiness for the mainnet re-launch. He also pointed out that the network has genuine collaborations and no VC baggage.

Furthermore, most tokens have already been circulated, highlighting the huge liquidity of IOTA.

IOTA’s Key Focus and Growing Adoption

Following its expanded use cases and widespread market, IOTA now focuses on distributed ledger technology. CNF recently disclosed that IOTA has progressed in tokenization, digital trade finance, regulatory compliance, and decentralized infrastructure.

The platform has formed strategic partnerships in tokenization projects, recently collaborating with the UAE. Such endeavors will open the door for innovative applications of asset tokenization within a regulatory framework.

The IOTA token is gaining ground in the crypto market through these initiatives and collaborations. The IOTA coin joined the latest market rally, posting an 18.53% increase in value to trade at $0.335.

IOTA price was trading at $0.3595 at press time, up 1.3% in the last 24 hours. The market capitalization rose to $1.2 billion, suggesting investor optimism. Crypto analyst Lokman Duman noted that upward momentum could push IOTA toward $0.3600 and $0.4000 in the near future.

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Bank Runs are Back, Fed Reserves Plunge to Critical Levels

Bank Runs are Back, Fed Reserves Plunge to Critical Levels

Steven Van Metre:  1-5-2024

The phrase “bank run” conjures up images of panicked crowds lining up outside financial institutions, desperate to withdraw their savings.

While we haven’t seen scenes quite like that in recent times, the underlying anxieties that fuel such events are resurfacing, fueled by a significant and concerning development: Federal Reserve bank reserves are plummeting to what some are calling critical levels.

The “reserves” we’re talking about are the funds that commercial banks hold at the Federal Reserve. These reserves are effectively part of the banks’ safety net, allowing them to meet daily obligations, clear payments, and generally operate smoothly.

A healthy level of reserves is crucial for maintaining the stability and liquidity of the financial system.

The recent decline in these reserves is raising red flags because it indicates a potential liquidity squeeze within the banking sector. When banks have fewer reserves, they have less cushion to absorb unexpected shocks, like sudden surges in withdrawal requests. This, in turn, can heighten the risk of a bank run – a situation where a large number of customers lose confidence in a bank’s ability to fulfill its obligations and attempt to withdraw their deposits simultaneously.

Several factors are contributing to this reserve drain. One major influence is the Federal Reserve’s ongoing efforts to combat inflation. The Fed is actively reducing its balance sheet, primarily by letting its holdings of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities mature without replacing them.

This process, known as quantitative tightening, pulls liquidity out of the financial system, reducing the amount of reserves available to banks.

While the situation is certainly concerning, it’s important to remember that the financial system is far more complex than it was during previous banking crises. Regulators have learned from the past and implemented many safeguards. However, the rapid decline in reserves warrants close monitoring.

The current situation underscores the delicate balance between fighting inflation and maintaining financial stability. The Federal Reserve and other financial regulators will be closely monitoring the situation and ready to intervene if necessary. For the average person, it’s a reminder to stay informed about developments in the financial world and to consider diversifying their savings.

The headlines may sound alarming, and some level of concern is certainly warranted. However, a cautious approach, guided by reliable information, is always the best approach in navigating such complex economic waters. The future will hinge on policymakers’ ability to navigate this challenging landscape with precision and foresight.

Watch the video below from Steven Van Metre for further insights and information.

https://youtu.be/s0e1UuVC7nc

Some “Iraq News” Posted by Clare at KTFA 1-4-2024

KTFA:

Clare:  New holiday for all Iraqis

1/3/2025

Sumerian News - Local
witnesses next week vacation Official next Monday on the occasion of memory establishment Army Iraqi Al-Basel, according to the Official Holidays Law No. 12 of 2024.

It will be on Monday, January 6th. vacation Official for all Iraqis On the occasion of the 104th anniversary of the founding of Army Iraqi The brave.   LINK

Clare:  Al-Sudani stresses the importance of raising the level of quality control to preserve public money

1/4/2025  Baghdad

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed today, Saturday, the necessity of working to address the observations and raise the level of quality of oversight; in order to preserve public money.

The Prime Minister's media office stated in a statement received by "Al-Eqtisad News" that "Al-Sudani received the head of the Financial Supervision Bureau, Ammar Sobhi Khalaf, and the meeting witnessed discussions on the contents of the Bureau's reports on the performance of the various state agencies, and ways to enhance them."

 Al-Sudani stressed the "necessity of working to address the comments and raise the level of quality of oversight, in order to preserve public money."

During the meeting, the Audit Bureau’s reports were reviewed, particularly reports related to the performance of ministries and entities not affiliated with a ministry.  LINK

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Clare:  The Iraqi government succeeds in recovering 50 billion dinars from the corrupt during 2024

1/4/2025  Baghdad

The Parliamentary Integrity Committee confirmed, today, Saturday, that the government succeeded in recovering 50 billion dinars from the corrupt during the past year, while indicating that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani played a prominent role in reducing corruption files.

Committee member MP Alia Nassif said: "Al-Sudani and the Integrity Commission had an effective impact in reducing the aggravation of these files and prosecuting those involved in them," noting that "the government also succeeded in recovering about 50 billion dinars from those involved in corruption files in the Deal of the Century, in addition to the Director General of Refineries and the Assistant Director of Investment during the year 2024."

Nassif pointed out that "the anti-corruption operations also included pursuing those involved in real estate fraud files," noting that "most ministries and governorates formed sub-committees to stop the waste of public money."  LINK

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Clare:  "Oil and Gas Law" resolves pending issues between Baghdad and Erbil

1/4/2025

Oil and Gas Committee in the Iraqi Parliament considered, on Saturday, that the agreement on the draft "Oil and Gas Law" and sending it from the government to the parliament will contribute to resolving many of the pending issues between Baghdad and Erbil.

Committee member Bassem Al-Gharibawi told Shafak News Agency, "Agreeing on the draft oil and gas law and approving it in the Council of Ministers and then sending it to Parliament will contribute to resolving many of the outstanding problems between the federal and regional governments."

According to Al-Gharibawi, the government had previously formed a committee headed by the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, and the Iraqi SOMO Company to negotiate with the regional government regarding amending the disputed articles and preparing a final version of the oil and gas law.

He added, "The Parliamentary Oil Committee hosted a number of officials from the Ministry of Oil during the previous legislative session, and discussed the formulas and articles that require amendment to the Oil and Gas Law."

Last week, Iraqi economic expert, Nabil Al-Marsoumi, revealed that 9 foreign companies were demanding compensation amounting to 24 billion dollars resulting from the halt in oil exports after the Iraqi judiciary rejected the appeal of the Iraqi Ministry of Oil to cancel these companies’ contracts with the Kurdistan Region.

The Karkh Court of Appeal rejected an appeal submitted by the Iraqi Ministry of Oil and overturned previous rulings that declared the contracts of foreign companies with the Kurdistan Region invalid .

According to the court, contracts are considered “valid,” enforceable, and binding on both parties, and no party outside the contract has the right to object to them, even if they are based on a legal basis that the Federal Supreme Court in Iraq deemed unconstitutional in February 2022 .

The court explained in the reasons on which it relied that the decision of the Federal Supreme Court issued in February 2022 cannot be applied to contracts concluded before its issuance, in accordance with a general principle in Iraqi civil law.  LINK

Clare:  Iraq surpasses Saudi Arabia in oil exports to America

1/4/2025

The US Energy Information Administration announced on Saturday that Iraq surpassed Saudi Arabia in oil exports to the United States during the past week.

The administration stated in a table seen by Shafaq News Agency, that "the average US imports of crude oil during the past week from 9 major countries amounted to 5.765 million barrels per day, down by 79 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, which amounted to 5.844 million barrels per day."

She added that "Iraq's oil exports to America reached 212 thousand barrels per day last week, down by 17 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, which reached 229 thousand barrels per day, thus exceeding Saudi Arabia, whose exports to America reached only 87 thousand barrels."

The administration indicated that "the largest oil revenues for America during the past week came from Canada at a rate of 3.733 million barrels per day, followed by Mexico at an average of 551 thousand barrels per day, then Venezuela at an average of 353 thousand barrels per day, and Colombia at an average of 289 thousand barrels per day."

According to the table, "the amount of US imports of crude oil from Brazil amounted to 280 thousand barrels per day, from Libya it was at a rate of 189 thousand barrels per day, and from Nigeria at a rate of 71 thousand barrels per day.   LINK

Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Saturday Afternoon 1-4-25

In Support Of Mr. Al-Hakim’s Proposal.. Advisor To Al-Sudani: Iraq Strengthens Its Sustainable Economic Partnerships

Time: 2025/01/03 Reading: 962 times  {Economic: Al Furat News} The economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, announced that the current Iraqi government seeks to strengthen sustainable economic partnerships with major countries.

Saleh told {Euphrates News}: "Iraq has left behind the legacy of isolation and regional and international conflicts since 2003, and our country is currently experiencing a very high level of stability with the international economic community and building economic relations that achieve common interests, led by openness to an international strategic investment environment based on the path of development, which is led by central infrastructure in improving transportation, energy and port networks."

He added, "In addition to establishing free industrial and economic zones to attract real foreign direct investment with high added value."

Saleh continued, "Also, continuing the strength of traditional trade tributaries, especially in crude oil trade and traditional trade, will remain important factors in building our country's interests with the world, by dealing with Iraq's international partners, led by major friendly countries, namely India, Turkey, China, Korea, the United States, Japan, and sister and friendly countries such as the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iran and the rest of the neighboring countries."

The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, stressed during his speech at the mass gathering in Najaf on the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Martyr of the Mihrab, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim {may his secret be sanctified} that combating corruption, establishing security, and building a balanced economy are our gateway to building a strong state, while calling for striving through Iraq to establish long-term economic ties and common interests that our peoples and the peoples of our Arab and Islamic region enjoy.

Mr. Ammar al-Hakim also stressed the importance of focusing on reconstruction projects, economic development, and increasing investments in the country.  LINK

Government Advisor: Monetary Stabilization Mechanism Will Maintain Financial Stability In The Country

Economy  | 11:04 - 01/03/2025  Mawazine News – Baghdad  The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, confirmed today, Friday, that the Central Bank has adopted the monetary reinforcement mechanism to feed the national banks’ requests for foreign currency, indicating that the monetary reinforcement mechanism will maintain financial stability in the country.

Saleh told the official agency that "the function of the Central Bank will continue to move in two directions: the first is to meet the needs of national banks for foreign currency with their correspondents, which confirms that the new monetary reinforcement mechanism will work to provide monetary stability on the part of the monetary authority in the two issues of continuing the monetary sterilization policy that is concerned with controlling the levels of local liquidity by exchanging foreign currency for the dinar,"

noting that "the new monetary reinforcement mechanism will maintain a fixed exchange rate of 1,320 dinars for every 100 dollars, which will enable the Central Bank to achieve stability in the external value of the Iraqi dinar by controlling the growth in the money supply within the operational objectives of monetary policy through what is called the monetary transmission mechanism to achieve intermediate or real long-term objectives in achieving stability in the general price level or reducing the growth in inflation rates, and this comes in conjunction with the stability of the exchange rate and the growth of the money supply to achieve stability in the general price level."

Saleh added that "the second trend is to provide foreign currency to correspondents of national banks in order to facilitate the stability of the real supply of basic goods and services flowing into the domestic market with high fluidity, and to make compliance control of foreign currency transactions on two levels: national through the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Funds Office, and external through the role of correspondent banks that undertake the task of auditing compliance issues."

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=258164

Gold Is Heading For Weekly Gains By More Than 1%

Friday 03, January 2025 10:21 | Economic Number of readings: 184  Baghdad / NINA / Gold prices witnessed a slight rise in early trading on Friday, after gains of 1 percent in the previous session, supported by demand for safe havens, while the focus is on the Federal Reserve's decisions on future interest rates as well as the trade tariffs proposed by US President-elect Donald Trump.

Spot gold rose 0.1 percent to $2,660.25 per ounce by 0018 GMT, hovering around its lowest level in more than two weeks, which it recorded on Thursday.

Gold has risen about 1.5 percent during the week so far. U.S. gold futures gained 0.2 percent to $2,673.90 an ounce.

Gold has emerged as one of the best performing assets in 2024, rising more than 27 percent in its biggest annual gain since 2010.

Among other precious metals, spot silver fell 0.1 percent to $29.54 an ounce, platinum was flat at $923.09, and palladium fell 0.2 percent to $909.74. /End8 https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1178037

Iraqi Oil Continues To Maintain Gains

Economy  | 03/01/2025  Mawazine News - Follow-up  Iraqi oil recorded stability today, Friday, at a rise above 73 in global markets during the second day of trading of the year.

According to economic data, Basra Heavy crude recorded $70.19 per barrel, while the average recorded $73.29 per barrel, with a change rate of -0.16, respectively, for March 2025 delivery.

The data also showed an increase in global crude prices, as British Brent crude recorded $76.08, while US West Texas Intermediate crude recorded $73.32 per barrel, with a change rate of +0.15 and +0.18, respectively.    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=258163

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Warning for 2025: Central Banks Colluded for Cheap Money, This Is Their Plan | Nomi Prins

Warning for 2025: Central Banks Colluded for Cheap Money, This Is Their Plan | Nomi Prins

Kitco News:  1-3-2024

2024 was a rollercoaster for central banks, as G10 nations collectively slashed rates by a staggering 650 basis points—mirroring the unprecedented monetary actions of 2020.

But what does this coordinated policy shift mean for inflation, debt, and the real economy in 2025? Dr. Nomi Prins, geo-macro economist, bestselling author, and founder of Prinsights Global, joins Kitco News to break it all down.

From her analysis of global central bank collusion to her inflation predictions, Dr. Prins delivers sharp insights and actionable strategies for investors navigating a volatile financial landscape. Dr. Prins shares her outlook for gold, Bitcoin, and commodities in 2025, offering her predictions on price movements and key drivers.

She also discusses systemic risks in the banking sector, the implications of soaring global debt, and the rise of central bank digital currencies. Whether you're an investor seeking to hedge against uncertainty or a viewer curious about the future of money, this conversation is packed with must-know insights to stay ahead in the year ahead.

00:00 Introduction

00:25 Central Banks' Rate Cuts

02:25 Inflation and Its Real-World Effects

05:31 Global Debt and Economic Growth

22:19 Geopolitical Risks and Financial System Stability

23:52 CBDCs and Privacy Concerns

30:02 Investment Strategies for 2025

38:21 Conclusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm5dmqRmMhQ

Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Saturday AM 1-4-25

After The Electronic Platform Stopped...An Answer To Questions From Iraqi Circles About The New Dollar Mechanism

Economy   2025-01-02 | 4,898 views  citizens asked Many Iraqi questions about the new mechanism for trading the dollar in Iraq and the method of withdrawing or buying it after the official cessation of the electronic platform.

 Governor of the Central Bank, Ammar Khalaf, said Deputy yesterday,   “The working mechanism of the electronic platform related to foreign transfers has stopped working on it, but   financing foreign trade continues through correspondent banks according to various mechanisms that are equivalent to what is done in countries of the world.”

Many citizens asked about the platform’s news, which Alsumaria News published on Facebook, about the

      electronic platform and its work,

     what will happen to the dollar, and

     whether Iraq will witness a new rise in currency exchange rates.

 One of the citizens said through the comment feature:

 “What is the purpose of the electronic platform? Can someone explain,” while another responded by saying, “The siege will return to Iraq and the exchange rate will be at least 250 thousand Iraqi dinars for 100 dollars.”

 Another wondered about "the continued arrival of foreign remittances to Iraq and the giving of currency to travelers," while another pointed out that "unemployment will return, food prices will double 4 times above normal, and famine will return to Iraq."

 Others praised the decision to stop the electronic platform, considering it “an effective government achievement that will benefit one after another and a transformation process that enhances the economic role and prepares for investment opportunities with full confidence, and that the

 government is playing a supervisory role over markets and money exchanges, and  the dinar is dealt with only to raise the value of the Iraqi dinar.”

 Another pointed out that “the platform was a front for stealing the dollar, and  therefore imposing censorship through the financial transfer through the bank will contribute to balancing the market and controlling the rise of the dollar,” and another supported him by saying that “this step may have several reasons, such as:

 1- Controlling the dollar exchange rate: An attempt to stabilize the price of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar by limiting the flow of the dollar. uncontrolled

 2- Preventing dollar smuggling: If there are indications that the dollar is being used in smuggling operations or that there is an inflation in demand for it due to illegal purposes.

 3- Strengthening the local economy: Reducing dependence on the dollar and supporting the local currency by reducing the circulation of the dollar in the markets.

Possible Outcomes:

 Dollar prices rise on the black market if there are no alternatives to meet demand.

 Impact on merchants and companies that depend on the dollar for imports, which may lead to higher prices for imported goods.

 Tightening financial oversight to try to prevent fraud and circumvention of policies. Therefore, the effects will depend on the way this decision is implemented and the extent to which there are alternative plans to provide dollars to the commercial and service sector.” It should be noted that

"Travelers' dollar"

  “the Central Bank clarified that granting dollars to travelers continues at airports according to the approved mechanism, which is considered the best in restricting the traveler’s access to dollars,” noting that

 “this decision is part of a series of reforms aimed at facilitating financial procedures and stimulating the economy.”

 What Is The “Electronic Platform”

 The electronic platform for money transfers is a mechanism that has been adopted to

      ensure the regulation of foreign cash transfers and

     limit manipulation of exchange rates.

 It works to document

     commercial operations and the

     transfer of funds by banks and financial companies,

 ensuring more effective control over hard currency flows inside and outside the country.

  Will Canceling The Platform Affect The Price Of The Dollar?

 The impact of canceling the platform on the price of the dollar will be reflected in the prices as follows:

 1- Increased demand for the dollar on the black market.

With the absence of an electronic platform, the demand for the dollar on the black market may increase as a result of the absence of control mechanisms, which leads to an increase in exchange rates outside official channels.

 2- Weak confidence in the dinar, as canceling the platform may weaken confidence in the Iraqi dinar, especially if effective alternatives are not put in place to ensure market stability.

Weak confidence means that citizens and investors may withdraw their money in dinars and convert them to the dollar as a safe haven.

3- The impact of smuggling and money laundering, as canceling the platform may eliminate strict control over dollar smuggling operations, and smuggling and money laundering practices may expand, which will increase the demand for the dollar and affect the reserves of the Central Bank. greatly

 4- The market’s dependence on supply and demand.

 With the cancellation of the platform, the currency market may become more affected by direct supply and demand.

 This may lead to severe fluctuations in the exchange rate, especially under unstable economic and political conditions.

 Will The Dollar Rise?

 The government and the central bank can rely on other supervisory tools, such as strengthening the role of local banks, placing strict restrictions on foreign transfers, activating alternative supervisory tools, or pumping more dollars into the market to meet demand and maintain price stability.

 Investment can also be encouraged and  dependence on foreign currencies reduced, to  relieve pressure on the dollar and  enhance the strength of the dinar, and  all of these measures can maintain dollar prices.   

  https://www.alsumaria.tv/news/economy/511638/بعد-توقف-المنصة-الالكترونية-إجابة-لأسئلة-الأوساط-العراقية-عن-الالية-ال    

Government Advisor: The Monetary Enhancement Mechanism Will Maintain Financial Stability In The Country
 
Economy    Today, Baghdad - INA - Amna Al-Salami  The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed today, Friday, that the  Central Bank has adopted the monetary enhancement mechanism to feed national banks’ requests for foreign currency, indicating that the  
monetary enhancement mechanism will maintain financial stability in the country. 

Saleh stated to the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that “the function of the central bank will continue to move in two directions: the    first is to meet the needs of national banks for foreign currency with their correspondents, which confirms that the new monetary enhancement mechanism will work to provide monetary stability on the part of the monetary authority in the two issues of continuing the policy of monetary sterilization.” 

 Which is concerned with controlling local liquidity levels by exchanging foreign currency for dinars,” pointing out that “the new monetary enhancement mechanism will maintain a fixed exchange rate of 1320.”

One dinar for every 100 dollars, which will enable the Central Bank to achieve stability in the external value of the Iraqi dinar by controlling the growth in the money supply within the operational objectives of monetary policy through the so-called monetary transfer mechanism to achieve the intermediate or real long-term objectives in achieving stability in The general level of prices or reducing the growth in inflation rates, and
 
this comes in conjunction with the stability of the exchange rate and the growth of the money supply to achieve stability in the general level of prices.”  Saleh added,
 
“The second trend is to provide foreign currency to correspondents of national banks in order to facilitate the stability of the real supply of basic goods and services flowing to the internal market with high smoothness, and to make compliance control over the disposal of foreign currency at two levels:
 
     national through the Office of Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Funds, and
     external, represented by “The role of correspondent banks that undertake the task of auditing compliance issues.”      https://www.ina.iq/224986--.html 

Closing The Dollar Selling Platform...An American Directive That Raises Concerns About Market Stability And Rising Prices
 
    January 2 09:43  Information / Baghdad..  The Central Bank announced the closure of the dollar selling platform at the end of the fiscal year, a measure that comes within the ongoing directives by the US Treasury to tamper with the Iraqi economy.
 
However, this decision raises growing concerns about its potential impact on demand and dollar prices in the local market, especially in light of the current economic conditions.
 
Closing the platform is expected to lead to an increase in demand for the dollar in the parallel market, as many importers and traders rely on purchasing hard currency to meet their needs.
 
In the absence of the usual supply through the official platform, they may resort to alternative markets to obtain dollars, which leads to increased pressure on prices.
 
Economic observers point out that the rise in demand accompanied by a decline in supply will inevitably lead to an increase in the price of the dollar against the dinar, and
 
this rise may be directly reflected in the prices of goods and services, which adds an additional burden on citizens, especially with the decline in purchasing power as a result of high inflation rates.

Regarding the issue, economic expert Safwan Qusay said in an interview with the Maalouma Agency,
 
“The Central Bank of Iraq announced the end of work on the electronic platform for banking transactions as of the beginning of the new year, after notifying all Iraqi banks of the cancellation decision early on.”  He added,
 
"13 Iraqi banks were able to adapt to this change, as
 
they expanded their dealings with real merchants, bringing the percentage of transfers and credits made through direct relationships between Iraqi banks and supplier banks to more than 95%."  He stated that
 
"these operations are carried out in accordance with strict compliance standards that ensure knowledge of suppliers and payment mechanisms." He continued by saying,
 
"For 5% of the transfers that were made through the electronic platform, merchants wishing to continue import operations at the official price can open bank accounts within these banks." He pointed out that
 
"the Central Bank issued a circular dated September 30 last year allowing merchants to import directly after opening bank accounts, without the need for a waiting period that previously extended to six months." He explained,
 
"The market may witness some fluctuations, but he ruled out the possibility of achieving large profits from importing irregular goods, in light of the Iraqi economy, which relies heavily on the dollar and its high value globally." He pointed out that
 
"the Iraqi economy will not face major fears as a result of this change, stressing the importance of adhering to banking procedures to ensure market stability and facilitate import operations."
 
Closing the dollar selling platform may be a technical measure linked to the end of the fiscal year, but it raises economic and social challenges that must be treated with caution.
 
Maintaining market stability and the exchange rate requires effective coordination between the central bank and the government, while developing proactive plans to avoid worsening the economic crisis. Ended 25/S    
  
https://almaalomah.me/news/87024/economy/إغلاق-منصة-بيع-الدولار-توجيه-أميركي-يثير-المخاوف-بشأن-استقرا 

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RIPPLE PRODUCES 600,000 RLUSD TOKENS WHILE STRATEGICALLY LIMITING CIRCULATING SUPPLY

▪️Ripple strategically increases RLUSD supply while keeping the token’s market cap steady.

▪️RLUSD is 7% over-collateralized, backed by $83 million reserves for enhanced stability.

▪️Ripple limits RLUSD circulation to maintain price stability amid competitive stablecoin markets.

Ripple, the blockchain-based digital payment company, has made headlines with the creation of 600,000 new RLUSD tokens. Despite this production, the cautious move by Ripple has left many wondering if Ripple is carefully managing the coin’s value and making sure it stays strong in the competitive crypto market.

Ripple Produces 600,000 RLUSD Token

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin currently holds a market cap of 53.1 million tokens, even after the recent creation of an additional 600,000 tokens. This indicates that despite producing more tokens, Ripple is maintaining a steady supply.

The company has secured approximately $83 million in reserves, which are backing over $77.2 million worth of RLUSD tokens. This means the stablecoin is 7% over-collateralized, reflecting Ripple’s effort to provide stability and reliability to the token

Furthermore, Ripple has promised to release its first attestation report within 30 days of RLUSD’s public launch. This report will detail the composition of the assets backing the stablecoin, adding transparency to Ripple’s operations and reinforcing its credibility.

Ripple’s Master Plan

Despite the recent creation of more tokens, analyst Arthur believes the company is controlling the supply of RLUSD to keep its value stable. If too many tokens are released too fast, could drop their price, which Ripple wants to prevent.

By limiting the supply now, Ripple may be positioning itself for future conditions that could drive higher demand and adoption of RLUSD.

As Ripple faces robust competition from major players like Circle and Tether, its careful supply management and growing presence in the market could make RLUSD a strong contender in the stablecoin space.

RLUSD’s Role in the XRP Ecosystem

In addition, Ripple President Monica Long believes RLUSD could set a new standard for stablecoins, citing its strong regulatory compliance as a key advantage. By adding RLUSD to the XRP ecosystem, Ripple hopes to increase XRP’s usefulness and improve liquidity for large institutional trades.

This move could make the network even more attractive, especially after Ripple’s partial legal victories, which clarified XRP’s classification in certain situations.

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BRICS NEWS:  BRICS NATION ANNOUNCES INTENT TO EMBRACE TRUMP, US AMID TARIFF

In what is a rather surprising turn of events, one BRICS nation has announced its intent to embrace US President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming administration amid the ongoing 100% tariff threat. Indeed, the returning president has been clear on his stance regarding the alliance’s de-dollarization efforts.

In a post to his social media platform late last year, Trump stated he would impose tariffs on BRICS nations. The warning targeted those global south countries attempting to create their own trade currency. For much of his presidential campaign, Trump has noted the importance of maintaining the global status of the greenback.

BRICS Country Turns to Trump? 100% Tariff Warning Drives Plea for Cooperation

The last two years have seen the BRICS bloc increase its prominence on a global scale. Indeed, the economic alliance has sought to challenge the status quo and brought forth renewed de-dollarization efforts. Those pursuits appear to be going off without a hitch until the tail end of 2024.

With the impending arrival of a new president, things are shifting in the United States. Moreover, as a stark warning has been issued, one BRICS nation has announced its intent to embrace Trump and the US as tariffs loom. Moreover, it could lead to a groundbreaking shift for the economic collective.

Indeed, India has reportedly called to strengthen cooperation with the United States, according to officials. Specifically, they have stated clearly their desire to strengthen an economic relationship with the West.

“We are looking forward to a very deep and substantive engagement with the new US administration,” India’s Trade Minister said, according to a Reuters report. To this point, India has embraced bilateral relations with the United States for the Obama, Biden, and first Trump administrations.

Although it is no surprise that it is set to continue, things do appear different in 2025. The BRICS bloc has drawn its line in the sand and made its feelings about the US dollar known. Moreover, America has responded in kind. Ultimately, it will provide an incredibly intriguing geopolitical development to take place over the next year.

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“Tidbits From TNT” Saturday Morning 1-4-2024

TNT:

Tishwash: New holiday for all Iraqis

Witnesses next week vacation Official next Monday on the occasion of memory establishment Army  Iraqi Al-Basel, according to the Official Holidays Law No. 12 of 2024.

It will be on Monday, January 6th. vacation Official for all Iraqis On the occasion of the 104th anniversary of the founding of Army  Iraqi The brave.  link

Tishwash:  Is Iraq facing a cash crisis?

The amount of money sold, domestically and internationally, by the Central Bank in dollars this year has exceeded $62 billion, resulting in the receipt of dinars in equivalent proportion, averaging approximately 80.6 trillion dinars for the year. Non-oil revenues generated from taxes, fees, and customs by the end of October 2024 amounted to 14.3 trillion dinars.

 Combined, these revenues total around 95 trillion dinars. However, by the end of October, Iraq's total expenditures had reached 122 trillion dinars. With two months of expenditures still unaccounted for, it is evident that the dinar reserves derived from oil-based dollar revenues have been exhausted.

This comes despite reports from the Central Bank's Foreign Currency Selling Window, which indicate that total transfers abroad (remittances and credits) this year have reached the highest level in seven years—34% higher than last year. Similarly, dinars returned to the Central Bank and subsequently to the Ministry of Finance in proportion to this increase. So why is there talk of a cash shortage affecting the distribution of December salaries for some ministries in Baghdad and the November salary allocations for the Kurdistan Region?

According to reports from the Iraqi Ministry of Finance on revenues and expenditures, total expenditures for the first nine months of this year amounted to 94.5 trillion dinars, including 85 trillion dinars in operating expenses and 9.5 trillion dinars in investment expenses. However, according to the Ministry of Finance's October report, total expenditures had climbed to 122.7 trillion dinars, with operating expenses accounting for 100.6 trillion dinars and investment expenses rising to 22 trillion dinars.

Looking back at previous months, it becomes evident that average monthly expenditures ranged between 10 and 11 trillion dinars. For instance, total expenditures from the beginning of the year to July were 73 trillion dinars, increasing to 83 trillion dinars in August and 94 trillion dinars in September—demonstrating consistent monthly spending within this range.

However, expenditures surged dramatically in October, reaching 28.2 trillion dinars and bringing the total for the year to 122 trillion dinars by the end of that month. This significant jump was driven by increases in both operating and investment expenditures. Operating expenditures, which typically ranged from 9 to 10 trillion dinars per month, rose to 15.6 trillion dinars in October, while investment expenditures, previously averaging 1 trillion dinars per month, soared to 12.6 trillion dinars in the same period.

As a result of the excessive expenditures in October, the Ministry of Finance now lacks the cash needed to cover expenses at the end of the year. October's spending was nearly triple the average monthly expenditure of previous months.While total revenues for the first 10 months exceeded expenditures, converting the full oil revenue—received in dollars—into Iraqi dinars or conducting domestic transactions in dinars has not been feasible which is due to government policies mandating that all domestic transactions must be conducted in dinars, while foreign transactions must be conducted in dollars and processed through remittance.

According to the Iraqi Ministry of Finance, October's expenditures rose so significantly that the total amount of dinars generated from selling dollars domestically and internationally, combined with non-oil domestic revenues, was insufficient to cover the spending. Total expenditures for the month reached 28 trillion dinars, approximately 18 trillion dinars more than in previous months. It remains unclear how the Ministry of Finance plans to manage expenses for the remainder of the year, as 95% of Iraq's currency is held outside the banking system, which amounts to 95.5 trillion dinars out of a total of 101.3 trillion dinars by the end of November 2024.

The underlying issue here highlights the weaknesses in Iraq's monetary system and the absence of a coherent expenditure and revenue policy. Despite having not spent 60% of its allocated budget, the Ministry of Finance is already encountering significant challenges. Had the budget been fully implemented as planned, cash shortages would likely have arisen mid-year rather than at year-end.

In conclusion, is it true that Iraq has cash problems? Yes, Iraq is indeed facing cash problems. However, these issues are not caused by low oil revenues, declining oil prices, or a shortage of money or dollar issuance. Instead, the root cause lies in the government's economic expenditure policy, which allowed spending to surge by approximately 300% in a single month.  link

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Tishwash:  Government Advisor: Monetary Stabilization Mechanism Will Maintain Financial Stability in the Country

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed today, Friday, that the Central Bank has adopted the monetary reinforcement mechanism to feed the national banks' requests for foreign currency, indicating that the monetary reinforcement mechanism will maintain financial stability in the country.

Saleh told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that "the function of the Central Bank will continue to move in two directions: the first is to meet the needs of national banks for foreign currency with their correspondents, which confirms that the new monetary reinforcement mechanism will work to provide monetary stability on the part of the monetary authority in the two issues of continuing the monetary sterilization policy that is concerned with controlling the levels of local liquidity by exchanging foreign currency for the dinar,"

Noting that "the new monetary reinforcement mechanism will maintain a fixed exchange rate of 1,320 dinars for every dollar, which will enable the Central Bank to achieve stability in the external value of the Iraqi dinar by controlling the growth in the money supply within the operational objectives of monetary policy through what is called the monetary transmission mechanism to achieve intermediate or real long-term goals in achieving stability in the general price level or reducing growth in inflation rates, and this comes in conjunction with the stability of the exchange rate and the growth of the money supply to achieve stability in the general price level."

Saleh added that "the second trend is to provide foreign currency to correspondents of national banks in order to facilitate the stability of the real supply of basic goods and services flowing into the domestic market with high fluidity, and to make compliance control of foreign currency transactions on two levels: national through the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Funds Office, and external through the role of correspondent banks that undertake the task of auditing compliance issues." link

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