The Fed’s Rationale for Rate Cuts

Heresy Financial:  9-29-2025

The Federal Reserve is currently operating under a monetary policy stance widely regarded as restrictive—a necessary measure, according to many, to fully contain inflation. But behind closed doors, a significant debate is brewing, fueled by newly appointed Fed Governor Steven Moran, who is advocating for a dramatic reversal.

Moran argues that the current policy is excessively tight because the neutral interest rate ($r^{*}$)—the theoretical rate that neither stimulates nor restrains the economy—is far lower than current Fed rates.

TNT:

Tishwash:  Trade Bank of Iraq launches direct delivery service for electronic cards.

The Trade Bank of Iraq announced today, Thursday, the launch of a direct delivery service for electronic cards.

A statement from the bank, received by Al-Eqtisad News, stated that "to facilitate customers, it has been decided to activate the direct delivery service for electronic cards."

The bank added, "We announce the activation of the electronic card delivery service in Baghdad and all governorates to ensure their safe and timely arrival."

TNT:

Tishwash:  Iraq and the Kurdistan Region reached an oil agreement

The Iraqi Council of Ministers voted on two decisions on the mechanism of dealing with foreign oil companies and the issue of oil in the Kurdistan Region.

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi Federal Government have reached an agreement on the handover of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) oil to Baghdad. According to the new agreement, only 50,000 barrels of oil produced in the Kurdistan Region will be recycled for domestic consumption, while the rest will be handed over directly to SOMO.

TNT:

Tishwash:  The 85th meeting of the Central Bank Governors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries was held in Kuwait.

The Governors of the Central Banks of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states held their 85th meeting in Kuwait on Sunday morning, September 14, 2025.

The meeting was chaired by Basil Al-Haroun, Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait and Chairman of the current session of the committee, with the participation of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Investment Report, Birth of IQD Rates, Babylon to Baghdad

Edu Matrix:   9-14-2025

The world of currency can be a fascinating, complex, and sometimes speculative place. Recently, a video from Edu Matrix, featuring the insightful Sandy Ingram, delved into the intriguing story of the Iraqi Dinar (IQD) and, more importantly, what its potential future means for your personal investment strategy.

Sandy Ingram kicks off the discussion by highlighting the widely perceived undervaluation of the Iraqi Dinar. She draws attention to recent statements from Iraq’s Prime Minister, who confidently asserted the nation’s vast oil reserves are sufficient to last for a century.

Here's What the Central Bank of Iraq is Doing

Edu Matrix 9-6-2025

In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, central banks worldwide are exploring innovative ways to modernize their financial systems.

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) is at the forefront of a significant shift, as highlighted in a recent insightful video from Edu Matrix featuring Sandy Ingram.

 The CBI has initiated a strategic policy to reduce the circulation of physical Iraqi Dinar (IQD) banknotes, aiming to pave the way for a new digital currency.