“Coffee With MarkZ” Tuesday Morning Chat 9-17-2024

Thank you MarkZ for all your time, and encouragement daily….. PDK

MarkZ  Update- Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Happy Constitution Day

Member: Good morning Mark, mods and everyone.

Member: After TNT yesterday I thought we would be retired this AM

Member: TNT said the rates were on bank screens

MZ: I have heard similar…But I also heard they are changing and fluctuating. I am hoping this means they are priming the system again.

MZ: My banking contacts say they are seeing many different rates….rates are rolling all over the place…….Hopefully they are checking the system and priming the system…..

Member: Mark- On the Jentel she said rates are on screens not available to the public

Member: TNT said Bolivar was .027

MZ: Tomorrow I have a couple bond contacts expecting their final contracts and spendable money….Keeping fingers crossed. Hopefully I will learn ore by this evening. I do not think bonds will be finished by the 18th but hoping they are moving in a measurable, public way. I have evidence some are moving privately…but need much more movement

Member: And per mark Monday……Bonds may not have to sign NDA’s after Tomorrow the 18th…..

Member: Is Zim still supposed to be in the first basket?

MZ: That is what I believe and what I hear from my best contacts…

Member: (From Dinar Guru) Mnt Goat  “ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE AND UNPRECEDENTED PROGRESS.. IRAQ MAXIMIZES ITS NON-OIL REVENUES AND REDUCES ITS DEBTS”. They are telling us the national debt is only 9% of their reserves now at $108 billion and GDP growth is very good... words like “unprecedented” and “maximizes”...tells me our choo choo train is moving down the tracks at an accelerated pace now.

MZ: It is screaming down the tracks…..We just need it to happen …like yesterday.

Member: According to Militiaman the HCL is finished.

Member: Who gives Iraq permission to go???

MZ: At this point I believe it’s a compilation of the IMF, World Bank and the UN …but it is very confusing. The president of Iraq says its up to the CBI now….But , if it’s up to the CBI I am thinking they would already have released it.

Member: And all this time I thought it was the dragon families supplying the gold for the reset that gave permission to go???

Member: Mark- Do you believe the new lower denoinations have already been printed in Iraq?

MZ: Yes I do…We have seen the contracts years ago and the paid receipts from the government of Iraq with DeLaRue to print them…... Many contacts in Iraq have seen the cut sheets (samples of LD’s) in banks.

Member: Gold is so close to $2600.

​​Member: BREAKING - Dozens of suspected Hezbollah militants injured after their radio devices simultaneously exploded in Beirut, Lebanon, local media reports

Member: Seems like we always have such good news and the fundamentals are good, but it never gets to the finish line. I don’t get it. Very hard not to get discouraged at times.

Member: It dawned on me that tomorrow the 18th is also Wednesday. Could we see the HCL and rate in the Gazette possibly? That would certainly start the RV rate. It's also the full moon.

Member: The lunar eclipse tonight is supposed to be introducing massive biblical changes. Lets pray for good things to come in the days ahead.

Member: October 3rd is IRAQ Independence Day

Member: October 1st is the new US Fiscal year starting

Member: Wishing all a fantastic day!!!

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News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 9-17-2024

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

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Tues. 17 Sept. 2024

Compiled Tues. 17 Sept. 2024 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Mon. 16 2024 Quantum Financial System Goes Live: Over 130 Countries Confirmed in the Military-Secured, Gold-Backed QFS as the Global Currency Reset (GCR) Unfolds! …Ben Fulford on Telegram

The QFS isn’t just secure; it’s untouchable. With military-controlled satellites and quantum encryption, this system is light years ahead of anything the elites have in their arsenal. It’s operating far above Earth, out of reach from any possible threat, ensuring total invulnerability.

Every transaction, every asset is tracked, verified, and secured by quantum encryption. No hacker, no agent, no elite can break through. The QFS operates on its own terms, and those terms are non-negotiable.

Over 130 countries are now aligned with the QFS. Their currencies, gold-backed, are replacing worthless fiat paper, and the elites are powerless to stop it. Quantum satellites are in place, military units are deployed, and the asset-ledger is operational. The QFS is invincible, and every day, more assets are seized from the deepstate and locked into the QFS.

As of September 15th 2024, the QFS is fully operational, and its reach expands daily. The old guard is finished, and they know it. The reset is here, and it’s happening right now.

This is a total financial takeover. The Quantum Financial System is not just a system—it’s the new reality. The days of covertt banking, hidden wealth, and fiat fraud are over. The QFS is rewriting the rules. Those who don’t see what’s coming are about to be left in the dust.

This isn’t just the dawn of a new financial system—it’s the dawn of a new world.

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Global Currency Reset:

On Mon. 16 Sept. at 8pm EST President Trump announced the launch of World Liberty Finance. It was believed this was the precursor to the announcement of the Global Currency Reset, where The People would have their own individual and secure bank account of which no banker, or anyone else, had control. Mon. 16 Sept. 2024: Trump Announces World Liberty Financial Crypto Exchange: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-world-liberty-financial-crypto-exchange-what-to-know/ 

Mon. 16 Sept. 2024 TNT Tony: New rates seen on Bank Screens – Not the higher Redemption Center Rates: Dinar $3.41, Dong $.47, Rupiah $1.08, Zim $30 million per $100 trillion note, Bolivar $.30 per billion.

Mon. 16 Sept. 2024 Wolverine: “I was told this morning that the new rates presently put on the Bank Screen are not actual new bank rates. They are used for investments. The Bond Holders that I speak to are very happy that everything is completed. Some Bond Holders have been notified and gone to Reno, Columbia, Miami. I’ve been told we would get some good news either today or tomorrow Tues. 16 Sept. If you are only using a Humanitarian Project to use a Med Bed then it’s not going to work for you. You have to be truly committed to a Humanitarian Project in order to get the funds.”

Mon. 16 Sept. 2024: Quantum Financial System Goes Live: Over 130 Countries Confirmed in the Military-Secured, Gold-Backed QFS as the Global Currency Reset (GCR) Unfolds! – Gazetteller

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Global Financial Crisis:

Mon. 16 Sept. 2024: BOOOM! US Debt Clock: Hidden Wealth! Transitioning from a Debt-Based System to a Credit-Based System (video) – amg-news.com – American Media Group

Read Full Post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/09/17/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-september-17-2024/

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Militia Man  The development Road Project is opening up Iraq to the region and into the international world.  The private sector is going to be the main driving force...They're going to have to expose an exchange rate at some point in time, sooner than later.  I'm going to go with sooner.

Fnu Lnu   When you drag out the "Education" as long as the GOI and CBI has been doing, nothing sticks. If it is not in practice, then it is just words from the mouths of bureaucrats. Iraq has had more than enough of that and they do not pay attention. They will become educated when it means something to them, like the cost of goods and services, and buying power, and velocity of money. This is all obfuscation and I don't believe a word of it. Logic tells me they are stalling the people. The $64,000.00 dollar question is why? What's the real plan?

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Gold Rockets, Dollar Dying -- Emergency Rate Cut To 0%? | Rafi Farber

Liberty and Finance:  9-16-2024

Rafi Farber shares his insights on the recent surge in gold prices, attributing it to the declining value of the U.S. dollar.

 Farber discusses the potential for dramatic fluctuations in stock and commodity prices, particularly in gold and silver, if the Fed were to cut rates to zero unexpectedly.

 He also addresses the concept of a gold short squeeze, noting the record levels of short contracts and the implications for future market movements.

Farber further examines the current state of silver, highlighting the possibility of significant price increases if certain market conditions are met.

 Finally, he provides an update on the reverse repo market, emphasizing its role in the broader financial system and its impact on bank reserves.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:30 Gold rally

 5:10 Gold short squeeze

13:18 Banking system

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

Iraq News Highlights and Points To Ponder Tuesday AM 9-17-24

Our Country's Dream"... Al-Sudani Sends An "Important" Message To Gulf States Regarding The Path To Development

Money and business   Economy News – Baghdad  Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed that the drop in oil prices to less than $72 confirms the need to diversify the Iraqi economy, while he addressed a message to the Gulf countries regarding the path to development.

Al-Sudani said during a televised interview followed by "Al-Eqtisad News", "The federal administration's budget allows it to pay $8 for every barrel of oil produced, while contracts signed with the Kurdistan Regional Government give companies $26. This stagnation has affected production from the region and led to a delay in the resumption of the pipeline."

Baghdad has been unable to agree on how much to pay international oil companies operating in the north of the country for their production.

We have to look at how we balance these issues. Do we look at the budget to see what we can do or do we try to look at prices?" he added.

“Closing the pipeline, which can carry nearly half a million barrels per day of oil from Kurdistan to the Turkish coast, would cost billions of dollars in lost revenue. However, restarting it would pose a dilemma for Iraq, which has failed to comply with OPEC+ production limits amid dire financial needs but has repeatedly said it will compensate for overproduction,” he said.

Al-Sudani said, "We are committed to abiding by OPEC decisions and maintaining the oil price in a way that achieves a balance between the interests of users and producers."

Pipeline problems

Turkey halted the pipeline in March last year after an arbitration court ordered it to pay Iraq $1.5 billion in compensation for transporting oil through it without Baghdad’s consent. Ankara, which claimed the pipeline was shut for repairs after two massive earthquakes in February, said in October it was ready for operations and that it was up to Iraq to resume flows.

But financial and legal issues have emerged, such as compensating companies for costs. International companies have said they also want to settle their overdue receivables — including $1 billion for oil produced between September 2022 and March 2023.

With exports halted, companies have begun producing some crude and selling it domestically. Iraqi officials have previously said this production has caused problems with compliance with quotas set by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

Iraq’s production cap is 4 million barrels a day, but it produced 4.32 million barrels a day last month, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The country, along with some other OPEC+ members, will gradually lift those limits starting in December.

Al-Sudani is keen to “increase production in the long term after years of war and internal conflict that have affected Iraq’s oil industry. In August, BP signed a preliminary agreement to help boost production from the Kirkuk region. Iraq is also rehabilitating and modernizing damaged refineries to help reduce fuel imports.”

The Prime Minister continued, "Because of the wars and the blockade over the past four decades, Iraq has been late in exploiting the wealth we have of gas and oil properly. Now we are looking at how to exploit the new wealth we have and how to use it effectively."

Diversify the economy

But he said, "The drop in oil prices in London to around $72 a barrel - near their lowest levels since 2021 - underscores the need to diversify the economy."

Iraq is OPEC's largest oil producer after Saudi Arabia and derives the bulk of its revenues from exporting the commodity, and needs much higher prices to balance its budget.

The IMF has long said the country needs to develop its private sector, and that economic progress is being hampered by a huge public sector wage bill, with successive governments not doing enough to curb high wage increases.

Al-Sudani pointed out that "his administration is looking to invest about 40% of Iraq's oil revenues to boost the non-oil sector," adding that "the planned trade corridor extending from Basra Governorate in southern Iraq to Turkey and then to Europe was a 'dream' for his country, and he is looking to the Gulf states to help finance the project, which is supposed to cost $17 billion."

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What Is The Truth Of The Bargain Of Passing The Amnesty In Exchange For Personal Status?

Policy   Information/Baghdad..   The head of the parliamentary family committee, Dina Al-Shammari, denied today, Monday, that the amnesty law would be passed in exchange for the personal status law in one basket.

Al-Shammari told Al-Maalouma Agency, "The proposal to amend the Personal Status Law has been on the Council's agenda since the last session."

She added that "the agendas of the House of Representatives are determined according to personal interests and political desires," noting that "the pardon is not linked to the Personal Status Law at all."

Al-Shammari pointed out that "the agendas are presented according to the principle of political agreement, and therefore the general amnesty law was included with the personal status amendment law and passed in one basket." LINK

 Violations And Waste Of Public Money.. Voices Calling For The Need To Expose Port Corruption Are Rising

Information/Baghdad... Voices calling for exposing corruption in Iraqi ports, taking legal action, holding negligent parties accountable and referring them to the judiciary to receive their just punishment have become louder.

Fingers have been pointed at the federal government for its negligence and failure to take action against some corrupt parties, especially since some representatives have revealed the waste of money, major corruption and manipulation in the ports, in addition to the fact that some violations have significant human damage.

Independent MP Yasser Al-Hussaini accused the federal government of ignoring the corruption file of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, saying in his interview with /Al-Maalouma/, "The most dangerous corruption file in the Iraqi government is the file of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, where there is a waste of money and a lack of engagement with the voices calling for stopping this corruption."

He added, "The government has ignored the ports corruption file, although the ministerial program stipulates combating corruption, as there are corruption files that will not be investigated even with the end of the current government's term, especially in the General Ports Company."

Al-Hussaini called on the government to "pay attention to the voices calling for withdrawing the current management of the aforementioned company and opening a fair judicial investigation to look into the number of identified violations."

The head of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, Karim Aliwi Al-Muhammadawi, revealed to Al-Maalouma that there are suspicions of corruption in the manipulation of car models and customs clearance at ports and border crossings.

He added, "There is a lack of oversight operations and a lack of coordination between the security and oversight agencies within the Iraqi ports and border crossings, as the "competent oversight agencies are required to play their role in reducing suspicions of corruption and preserving public money."

On the other hand, MP Alaa Al-Haidari, a member of the Iraqi Ports Corruption Investigation Committee, said: “We were surprised to find a shipment of about 20,000 tons of yellow corn that was rotten and spoiled inside a ship coming from Australia.

 There were approvals from some government agencies to unload this shipment, so we were surprised to find that about 6,000 tons of yellow corn were unloaded into the warehouses of a Turkish factory used to receive cooking oil in the port of Umm Qasr.”

He added: “We found that the contract included that the yellow corn coming from Australia was used for oil, and after it was spoiled, its quality was changed to animal feed because it was exposed to mold. After reviewing this material, it became clear that it was not suitable for animal feed or for cooking oil.

The opinion of the Parliamentary Order 160 Committee for Investigating Port Corruption was to reserve and inform the Director of the Southern Ports and the Customs Administration not to empty the remaining shipment into these warehouses.

However, the information received indicates that approximately 14,000 tons of this spoiled shipment were emptied into these warehouses,” stressing that “every party that gave approval to empty this shipment will bear responsibility for the negligence, and an investigation will be opened into this dangerous file.”   

In a related context, Basra Governor Advisor Mohammed Al-Zaidawi stated that “the Iraqi Ports Company has not risen to the required level and there has been a demand to replace those in charge of its management,” saying: “It is a farce that Iraq has been exposed to corrupt agreements and the waste of $120 million in the file of the breakwater at the Grand Faw Port.

Those who took over the Faw Port file must comply and be held accountable to the judiciary, especially since some of the stalled contracts and projects have suspicions of corruption, but (no one listens).”   LINK

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Morning 9-17-24

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

XRP on Path to Global Reserve Status, Expert Reveals Key Insights

▪️Experts highlight XRP’s emerging importance in global finance, positioning it as a potential cornerstone for tokenized cross-border financial systems.

▪️Key institutions like the IMF and World Bank are exploring XRP for asset tokenization, signaling its expanding role in the future of global transactions.

Since March, we have learned about the foundation for XRP’s transition to a global reserve currency. As reported by CNF, experts predict XRP’s crucial role in shaping the future of the global financial system.

According to Versan Aljarrah, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, he reiterated on his X account that he strongly believes in XRP’s importance in this transformation.

In a recent tweet, Aljarrah shared a video from Gregory Mannarino, a financial commentator often referred to as the “Robin Hood of Wall Street,” whose views align with Aljarrah’s optimism for XRP’s future.

In the video, Mannarino discusses efforts by major financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), to develop a fully tokenized, cross-border financial system.

 He explains that these organizations are working toward a system that tokenizes all financial assets, positioning XRP as the central medium for trading and settlement.

XRP’s Expanding Role in Asset Tokenization
Mannarino highlights the significant shift in asset management and global transactions as more financial assets are tokenized, enabling seamless tracking and trading. XRP, already a key player in cross-border transactions, could see its role grow if major institutions adopt it for tokenization.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz predicts that the XRP Ledger will host tokenized assets by 2025. Recent announcements, such as the introduction of Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills) on the XRPL, support this forecast.

Growing Interest and Institutional Support for XRP
With global institutions exploring tokenization and blockchain technology, XRP’s utility could expand beyond its current applications. As Mannarino notes, this could position XRP as a key player in the trade and settlement of assets on a global scale, potentially transforming the future of finance.

At the time of writing, Ripple (XRP) is trading at $0.5826, having surged by 2.03% in the past day and 7.89% in the past week.

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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 9-17-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Al-Sudani announces the imminent end of the international coalition mission in Iraq: We will deal with any American president

 Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Tuesday that the international coalition's mission in Iraq is about to end, while indicating that Iraq will deal with any new American administration.

Al-Sudani said in an interview with the American Bloomberg Channel and Agency: "Iraq is an important country in OPEC and OPEC Plus and is committed to reducing its oil production, and we are committed to OPEC's decisions in a way that maintains oil prices and the equation between the interests of producers and consumers."

He added: "We have two options regarding exporting oil through the port of Ceyhan, either amending the contracts, which was rejected by the companies contracting with the region, or amending the budget law, and this matter requires political consensus."

He continued that "the justifications for the presence of the international coalition in Iraq have ended, and Iraq 2024 is not Iraq 2014," noting that Iraq has shifted from a stage of wars to a stage of stability, and ISIS does not pose a threat to the Iraqi state. Al-Sudani continued:

"We have started a frank dialogue with the international coalition and formed a bilateral committee to arrange the withdrawal of coalition forces, and to announce the end of the coalition forces' mission in Iraq soon," indicating that "the end of the international coalition's mission does not mean the end of the relationship between Iraq and the United States, but rather the opposite, we are engaged in Talks to build sustainable security relations and economic, cultural, social and scientific ties. He added: "We will participate in the international conference of the coalition against the terrorist ISIS."

He added: "We respect the choices of the American people in choosing their president and we will deal with any administration," stressing that "Iran supports the political process and Iraq's efforts in combating terrorism." Al-Sudani concluded that "Iraq is the only country in the region that has distinguished relations with Iran and the United States."  link

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Tishwash:  Iraq signs agreement to revitalize agricultural sector with Austrian Erste Group Bank

Today, Tuesday, Minister of Finance Taif Sami signed a loan financing agreement from the Austrian Erste Group  Bank to support the center pivot irrigation systems project for the Ministry of Agriculture, stressing that this comes within the strategy of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

The ministry said in a statement received by "Mil", "Finance Minister Taif Sami signed today with the Austrian ambassador to Baghdad a loan financing agreement from the Austrian Erste Group  Bank to support the pivot irrigation systems project for the Ministry of Agriculture, with a value of (262,155,298) euros, and implemented by the Austrian Power Company." 

She explained that "signing the agreement falls within the framework of the government's efforts to enhance infrastructure and improve public services, and this funding is expected to contribute to revitalizing the agricultural sector, alleviating water scarcity, stimulating economic growth and creating more job opportunities." 

She added, "The agreement comes within the strategy of joint bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Iraq and the Republic of Austria, and in implementation of the ministerial program and General Budget Law No. (13) for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 and Cabinet Resolution No. 24630 of 2024, which focuses on adopting a governing vision for external borrowing for the benefit of investment projects with economic feasibility." 

The Minister of Finance stressed, according to the statement, "the importance of this step in enhancing economic cooperation between Iraq and Austria, and looking forward to more joint projects in the future." 

She pointed out that "the Austrian company Power will provide technical and advisory support to the Ministry of Agriculture during all stages of the project, including design, implementation, operation and maintenance." 

She explained that "the project represents an important step towards modernizing the agricultural sector in Iraq, especially in light of the challenges facing the sector due to water scarcity and climate change, in addition to the fact that this investment will achieve significant economic returns in the long term, by increasing agricultural production and reducing dependence on imports  link

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Cutebwoy:  PM Al-Sudani meets a delegation from Apple Inc.

INA - BAGHDAD

PM Muhammed S. Al-Sudani met on Monday a delegation from Apple Inc., accompanied by the Head of the Communications and Media Commission, Ali Al-Muayyad.

During the meeting, discussions were held around shared topics of interest as the PM highlighted the ongoing digital transformation in Iraq and the work of the Higher Committee for Digital Transformation, which he heads, alongside other committees working in this field, according to a statement by the PM Media Office - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. 

He also mentioned Iraq’s evolving status as a 'successful investment environment', with many major companies operating in the country, which requires a rapid digital shift.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of enhancing the digital and technological capacities of Iraq's youth, which would expand employment opportunities and support the government’s objectives of completing all transactions through a fully integrated digital environment.

The Apple Inc. delegation proposed initiatives to help develop the skills of young people, focusing on technology developers in collaboration with universities. 

They also suggested working on registering devices that enter Iraq to "ensure competitive pricing," acknowledging the significance of Apple’s products in supporting digital transformations in the economy and financial sectors

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Tishwash:  Talabani calls on Japan to encourage its companies to invest in Kurdistan

Pavel Jalal Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, called on Japan to encourage its companies to invest in the Kurdistan Region, stressing the provision of incentives and guarantees to ensure investors.

His media office said in a statement received by Al-Masry that “Talabani received in Sulaymaniyah today the Japanese Ambassador to Baghdad, Matsuo Moto, and the two sides discussed developing relations and expanding the circle of economic and trade coordination in a way that preserves the highest interests.”

Talabani pointed out during the meeting, according to the statement, to “the opportunities available in the Kurdistan Region, including Sulaymaniyah, for capitalists and investors,” indicating that “we provide all facilities to strengthen the economic structures in the Kurdistan Region,” expressing his hope that Japan would play “an influential role in encouraging its companies and businessmen to pump investments into the Kurdistan Region.”

According to the statement, "the two sides discussed developing cultural relations between the Kurdistan Region, including Sulaymaniyah, the capital of culture, with Japan."  link

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Iraq Dinar Update -#iraqi dinar-Team-Sudani-Sadr-Development-Prosperity-Federal Court Order in play

Iraq Dinar Update -#iraqi dinar-Team-Sudani-Sadr-Development-Prosperity-Federal Court Order in play

MilitiaMan and Crew:  9-162024

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

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Evening 9-16-24

This Is How The Citizen Gets The Dollar

Economy  | 09/16/2024  Mawazine News – Baghdad   The Trade Bank of Iraq announced today, Monday, the mechanism for obtaining the dollar currency for the purposes of traveling abroad.

The bank stated in a statement that "the requirements for obtaining the dollar currency for the purposes of traveling abroad are:

1. A valid Iraqi passport with a valid visa or residence.

2. A civil status ID and a certificate of nationality or a unified national card.

3. A residence card.

4. A valid travel ticket.

5. A pledge not to purchase foreign currency from another party inside Iraq for a period of (one month).

6. The traveler must be of Iraqi nationality and over (18) years of age.

Purchase mechanism:

1. An amount must be deposited in dinars at the bank branch exclusively, provided that the amount in dinars is equivalent to the value of the share of the same amount in dollars allocated for travel.

2. The dollar share shall be received from the outlet of the Iraqi Trade Bank at Baghdad International Airport (Babylon Hall) exclusively and by handing over the deposit slip granted to the customer when he deposited the amount in dinars.

3. The maximum period for depositing before the travel date is three days.

4. The dollar shall not be delivered to the traveler until after completing the travel procedure (Boarding pass) and after completing the passport stamping procedures.

5. The bank outlet at Baghdad International Airport will be designated For delivery purposes, the Travelers Dollar is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ttps://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=254964

The Central Bank Announces A 15.7% Decline In Iraqi Exports In The First Quarter Of This Year

Monday 16 September 2024 | Economic Number of readings: 218  Baghdad / NINA / The Central Bank of Iraq announced today, Monday, a decline in Iraqi exports during the first quarter of this year by 15.7%.

The bank stated in a report that "Iraq's commodity exports declined by 15.7% during the first quarter of this year to reach 23 billion and 474 million dollars, compared to 27 billion and 847 million dollars for the fourth quarter of last year."

It added that "Iraqi oil exports constituted 96.7% of total commodity exports for the first quarter of this year, recording a decline of 16.4% compared to the last quarter of the previous year, and this decline is attributed to a 10.7% decline in oil prices."

It pointed out that "exports of petroleum products, including naphtha, diesel oil, and other products, constituted 2.7% in the first quarter of this year of total exports."

The bank indicated that "other commodity exports constituted a small percentage of 0.6% of total commodity exports, the largest part of which focused on industrial equipment and some primary foods and beverages prepared for family consumption." / End 8

https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1154138

6 Scenarios That The Iraqi Central Bank Will Work On, Narrated By Al-Issawi

Local | 09/15/2024  Mawazine News – Baghdad  Economic expert Abdul Karim Al-Issawi said: “Today, the Central Bank of Iraq has actually moved to the stage of direct relations with correspondent banks, and it is in the experimental stage with monitoring the changes that occur in all the processes for the purpose of fortifying the transformation.”

Al-Issawi Told Mawazine News Agency: The Platform Aimed To Enhance Transparency And Ensure Compliance With International Laws, Especially With Regard To Combating Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing.

He pointed out that:

**Potential Benefits:

1. *Facilitating remittances*: Direct relationships may make remittances faster and more flexible.

2. *Reducing remittance costs*: Relying on a platform may require additional costs that may decline with the new system.

3. *Enhancing international confidence*: If these relationships are managed well, this may help enhance the international community’s confidence in the Iraqi banking system.

As for the potential challenges: He said: “

1. Compliance risks: Easing oversight could increase the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing, which could harm Iraq’s international reputation.

2. Complexity of banking operations: Some banks may face difficulties in managing complex international relationships directly without the mediation of the Central Bank.

3. Impact on monetary policy: The Central Bank may lose some control over external capital flows, which could impact monetary policy.

It is important that this transition (if it occurs) be done gradually and thoughtfully, while ensuring that strong oversight mechanisms are in place to ensure that the Iraqi banking system is not exploited for illicit purposes.

The final decision will require a balance between benefits and risks, and will certainly have a significant impact on the Iraqi economy and international relations.

The economic expert stated that the Central Bank of Iraq is negotiating with the US Federal Reserve regarding ending the work of the electronic platform for foreign transfers and replacing it with direct banking relations between Iraqi banks.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=254919

Parliamentary Finance Committee Discusses Proposal To Establish Sovereign Fund

Chairman Of The Parliamentary Finance Committee Atwan Al-Atwani  Money and business  Economy News – Baghdad  The Parliamentary Finance Committee announced, on Monday, discussing a proposal to establish a sovereign fund.

The media department of the House of Representatives stated in a statement, which was reviewed by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "the head of the Finance Committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, chaired a deliberative meeting of the committee in the presence of a number of its members, to discuss a number of important topics and files."

The statement added that "the meeting reviewed the outcomes and indicators of previous meetings with government agencies regarding maximizing non-oil revenues, where it was agreed on the next steps by submitting a detailed report to the government on the sources of deficiency, especially in the electricity, tax, customs and other major financial outlets sectors."

The statement continued, "The committee discussed a number of proposals that would maximize financial revenues, including the legislation of special laws on taxation, in addition to forming a committee to conform to standards, which is responsible for reviewing the estimation of planned revenues for state institutions."

The statement continued, "The committee discussed a proposal to establish a (sovereign fund) similar to rentier countries, in order to confront fluctuations in global oil prices or any financial crisis, provided that the fund is financed from the budget surplus achieved in circumstances of economic and financial prosperity."

The statement concluded, "The meeting also discussed the laws referred to the Finance Committee as a supporting committee, where Al-Atwani stressed that the committee will have an opinion and a fundamental role in legislating these laws, especially those related to economic reform and others." 105 views 09/16/2024 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=47664

Oil Prices Rise Slightly, Brent Hits $71 A Barrel

economy | 09/16/2024   Mawazine News – Baghdad  Oil prices rose in early trade on Monday amid expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut this week, but gains were capped by a resumption of U.S. supplies after Hurricane Frances and weaker Chinese data. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 15 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $71.76 a barrel. U.S. crude futures for October delivery rose 23 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $68.88 a barrel.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=254934

Parliamentarian: Iraq Needs Economic Plans To Protect It From Oil Price Fluctuations
 
September 12, 2024  Baghdad/Iraq Observer  During the past three months, oil prices witnessed a clear decline, as oil prices fell from $90 per barrel to $70.2 at a time when 90% of Iraq’s imports depend on oil.  This decline will pose a challenge to the Iraqi economy through its impact on its operating and investment budget.
 
In this regard, a member of the Parliamentary Oil and Gas Committee, Aso Faridoun, confirmed that  
“although Iraq has financial reserves in addition to the presence of gold reserves with the Central Bank and does not have any debts, all of these elements have made the economic situation of Iraq much better than other countries in the region.”
 
He lacks an economic plan to protect him from oil price fluctuations.”
 
During his speech to Iraq Observer, a member of the Oil and Gas Committee called for the necessity of developing alternative sectors such as the industrial and agricultural sectors instead of relying on a single source of income and to be a auxiliary to it, as many countries did, including the Gulf countries, which fully secured their economy and emerged from the crucible of relying on oil as a sole source through plans. A development that has been around for about 15 years.”
 
Fereydoun pointed out that “oil, like other commodities, is affected by supply and demand factors.
 
For example, there is a clear decline in Chinese demand, as China possesses approximately 40% of the world’s oil imports.” 

 He continued,  “Demand decreased from 16 million barrels per day to 8 million barrels, and this coincided with an increase in the surplus in global markets as a result of the presence of a surplus from OPEC countries by 1 million 200 thousand barrels per day and non-OPEC by 200 to 400 thousand, an increase estimated at 1 million 400 thousand barrels per day, and this accumulated.”
 
The percentage cumulatively increased supply, reduced demand, and led to lower oil prices.” He pointed out that   “the decline in Chinese demand for oil in particular is due to two main reasons.
 
First, there is an expectation of a decline in the global economy, which will continue for the next three years, which means that the demand for fuel will decrease.
 
Secondly, China obtains oil from markets outside OPEC’s accounts, which, according to economic experts, represents a kind of destabilization.” It obtains oil from these markets at low prices.” https://observeriraq.net/برلماني-العراق-بحاجة-لخطط-اقتصادية-تق/   

Including Amending The Iraqi Central Law... A Number Of Files On The Parliament’s Financial Table
 
September 16, 2024  Baghdad/Iraq Observer   Today, Monday, the Parliamentary Finance Committee announced a parliamentary approach to amend the Central Bank and Banking Laws.
 
The Parliament’s Media Department stated, in a statement received by “Iraq Observer,” that
 
“the Finance Committee, headed by Atwan Al-Atwani, held a meeting today, Monday, at the committee’s headquarters, in the presence of a number of its members, during which the laws referred to the Finance Committee were discussed in its capacity as a supporting committee, in addition to a review of previous meetings.” About non-oil revenues.”
 
The head of the committee stressed, according to the media department’s statement,  “the need for a representative from the committee to attend all meetings of the other parliamentary committees to express an opinion on the joint laws as it is a supportive committee in legislating those laws.”
 
The committee decided to “conduct a field visit to the Kurdistan Region and the ports to follow up on oversight-related procedures and prepare a report thereon.” She added,
 
 “A number of important laws were discussed, including “unified retirement and owners,” with the possibility of amending laws such as the Central Bank Law and the Banking Law.”
 
The committee discussed “the possibility of legislating a law on collection and tax for all economic sectors or including it in the economic reform law.”  The committee noted,  “discussing the
 
     proposal to establish a sovereign fund for the country, and  forming a team to review government procedures related to revenues and estimate financial returns according to spending units.”
 
The committee decided to “host the Deputy Minister of Planning to follow up on the ministry’s work regarding increasing revenues in various sectors, and to host the Chief of Staff of the Army to discuss financial matters related to the ministry.”   
 
https://observeriraq.net/بينها-تعديل-قانون-المركزي-العراقي-جمل/   

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Evening 9-16-24

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SEN. WARREN ADVISES 75BPS FED CUT ON RECESSION FEARS

Despite rhetoric about a strong U.S. economy, three Democratic Senators urged the Federal Reserve to implement an aggressive monetary policy shift.

Crypto-skeptic U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts called on the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, to slash interest rates by 75 basis points to curtail recession risks. Warren’s letter, co-signed by fellow Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and John Hickenlooper, warned of potential economic declines that smaller funding cuts may usher in.

If the Fed is too cautious in cutting rates, it would needlessly risk our economy heading towards a recession. A number of economists have warned of this risk since July… The Committee must consider implementing rate cuts more aggressively upfront to mitigate potential risks to the labor market.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren to Fed on rate cuts

The document, dated Sept. 16, was issued less than 48 hours before the next Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Markets expect Fed chair Jerome Powell to announce a dovish pivot at the FOMC meeting, but the exact rate cut preferred by the central bank was unclear at press time.

What are the odds?
The CME FedWatch tool showed a 61% probability of a 50 bps cut and a 39% probability of a 25 basis-point reduction. Last week, the same tool gave a 14% likelihood of a 50 bps interest rate slash.

The 50 bps option also held sway on crypto prediction venues. Polymarket data noted odds of 53% for a 50 basis points announcement, followed by 45% for 25 bps. Previously, users predicted a 78% chance of a 25 bps pivot. Bettors had wagered over $40.5 million via the Polygon-based platform on this month’s FOMC decision.

Fed cut impact on crypto market
If the Fed matched expectations and announced a fund rate cut, experts believe liquidity would flow into risk assets like cryptocurrencies. Market participants still debated how an aggressive or modest pivot might indicate the Fed’s outlook, with the former suggesting recession concerns and the latter pointing to a firmer grip on inflation.

Horizen Labs CEO and co-founder, Rob Viglione, told crypto.news that a Fed rate cut seemed likely to propel a bullish Q4 for digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The fourth quarter has historically recorded higher crypto prices than in mid-late Q3.

In the short term, we could see a price surge, especially in Ethereum and Bitcoin, though it may also bring heightened market volatility. Over the long run, a prolonged low-rate environment could encourage greater innovation and investment in blockchain technology and crypto-related startups.

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Source:  Crypto News

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Bitstamp and Ripple to Launch Derivatives Exchange on XRP Ledger

Bitstamp’s Head of Strategic Partnerships Eva Gartner reveals the company’s plans to launch a derivatives exchange in collaboration with Ripple.

Gartner revealed the initiative in the tenth episode of the “Built on XRPL”  series. Speaking at the series, Gartner said Bitstamp will launch the derivatives exchange in the next few months, adding that “we [Bitstamp] really hope to cooperate closely with Ripple there as well.”

XRPL to Power Bitstamp’s Derivatives Exchange
Notably, Bitstamp is expected to launch the derivatives exchange on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) blockchain, as confirmed by multiple sources, including Abdullah Nassif, host of the Good Morning Crypto podcast.

According to Nassif, Bitstamp, in collaboration with Ripple, will build the derivatives exchange on the XRPL. Notably, Bitstamp has leveraged the XRP Ledger to launch several crypto-related products, including stablecoins.

At present, Bitstamp has issued multiple stablecoins tied to the USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, JPY, and CHF on XRPL.

Bitstamp and Ripple Relationship
Furthermore, Bitstamp also has a close relationship with Ripple, which began about seven years ago. Last year, Ripple bolstered this relationship by acquiring a minority stake in the company after acquiring shares previously owned by Pantera Capital.

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Source:  The Crypto Basic

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41 institutions join BIS tokenized cross border payment Project Agorá

Today the Institute of International Finance (IIF) released the names of 41 firms selected to participate in the public – private tests of Project Agorá. It’s an ambitious project initiated by the BIS to modernize correspondent banking using a unified ledger, tokenized deposits and wholesale CBDC from seven central banks.

One of the key impediments to smooth cross border payments is compliance. With Project Agorá, the aim is to perform screening at the start of the payment process and to share it across the banks, helping to reduce one of the major delays in cross border payments – every bank doing the same checks independently, sometimes with different results.

A key benefit of tokenization is there is no separation of the message and money movement, so the money either moves or it does not. This should avoid one of the great frustrations of end users – money in limbo.

In late May the BIS wrote a brief paper outlining its vision for modernizing correspondent banking. It highlighted how compliance expenses have resulted in bank withdrawals from some of the cross border payment corridors where they are most needed. Today the BIS added an FAQ about Project Agorá.

On the one hand, the FAQ says Project Agorá is more than a proof of concept and it hopes to deliver a prototype where the lessons learned could create the foundations for a future financial market infrastructure. On the other hand, today’s announcement emphasized that BIS Innovation Hub projects are experimental in nature.

Project Agorá participants
Thirty five of the selected institutions are banks representing the seven jurisdictions. The others are Visa, Mastercard and financial market infrastructures Swift, Eurex Clearing, Euroclear and the SIX Digital Exchange (SDX). The full list is at the bottom.

The IFF is the coordinator for the private sector, with EY providing project management office help, and White & Case responsible for contracts.

With the participants selected, the design phase will now commence. The initiative is expected to run through to the end of 2025 when a report will be released.

The seven central banks are from France (for Europe), Mexico, New York (NYIC), Switzerland, England, Japan, South Korea.

The participants are:

Amina Bank, Banco Santander, Banorte, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, Basler Kantonalbank, BBVA, BNP Paribas, BNY, CaixaBank, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, Deutsche Bank AG, Eurex Clearing AG, Euroclear S.A./N.V., FNBO, Groupe BPCE, Hana Bank, HSBC, IBK, Intercam Banco, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., KB Kookmin Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, Mastercard, Mizuho Bank, Monex, MUFG Bank Ltd., NatWest Group, NongHyup Bank, PostFinance, SBI Shinsei Bank, Shinhan Bank, SIX Digital Exchange (SDX), Standard Chartered, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Swift, Sygnum Bank, TD Bank N.A., UBS, Visa, Woori Bank.

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Source:   Ledger Insights

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BARCLAYS EXPLORES DIGITAL POUND DESIGN OPTIONS

Last year Barclays published a report on the “functional equivalence” of central bank digital currency (CBDC). In other words, the need for a CBDC and commercial bank money to have similar functionality. While that may seem obvious, there’s a fair bit of work to be done for a CBDC to deliver that, including issues such as using ATMs to top up CBDC wallets.

Programmability was an important topic in that paper. Now Barclays has published a much more detailed paper stepping through typical uses cases such as a parent topping up a digital pound wallet for a child. It concludes that ideally a financial market infrastructure should be responsible for the features.

For each function, there are multiple potential ways to implement it. For example, it starts with payee confirmation, to verify the target of the payment is really your child’s CBDC wallet. With faster payments in the UK, there have been a lot of cases where people sent money to the wrong person. Hence, nowadays when people initiate a faster payment, the bank checks to ensure the recipient account is the person you intend to send to. This sort of functionality will also apply to a digital pound wallet.

It’s not just about the options of how each feature might work, but who will be responsible for the functionality, and where it sits. For example, it could be implemented by a technical service provider, the wallet operators (payment interface providers or PIPs), a financial market infrastructure, or some other organization. It could potentially be part of the CBDC system or elsewhere.

Key findings
The Bank of England’s digital pound consultation says that access to digital pound holdings may be restricted for financial firms. Several of the functional options explored would need wallet providers, commercial banks and FMIs to hold digital pounds, in some cases temporarily on behalf of clients.

This is particularly for interoperability between commercial bank money and the CBDC. Because of this restriction, none of the interoperability options were deemed entirely suitable.

In terms of who should be responsible for various features, the paper concludes that a financial market infrastructure is the answer. The Barclays team came to a similar conclusion regarding programmability in the previous paper.

Lee Braine from the chief technology office at Barclays, said that they “evaluated various design options and concluded a financial market infrastructure could help simplify the experience of ecosystem participants and facilitate the creation of innovative services.” Dr Braine is also a member of the Bank of England’s CBDC Technology Forum.

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Source:  Ledger Insights

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Economist’s “News and Views” Monday 9-16-2024

Saudi Wants China’s RMB For Oil As BRICS Threatens USD With Payment System Backed By Gold

Sean Foo:  9-16-2024

In two big updates, Saudi Arabia has gone public, saying they would gladly accept the Chinese Yuan for oil.

This is a big snub to the dollar as it continues to get weaponized .

Meanwhile, BRICS is preparing a new financial system where gold could become an integral component.

Timestamps & Chapters:

 0:00 Saudi Accepts Yuan For Oil

2:59 Saudi China Big Economic Agenda

5:49 BRICS To Challenge USD Hegemony

 7:36 Sponsor: Indigo Precious Metals

9:01 Trump Fears The End Of USD

10:08 BRICS Payment System & Gold

12:48 America's Biggest Crisis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ol-v_PuecY

LIVE! The DOLLAR IS BURNING! AND PEOPLE HAVE NO IDEA OF HOW BAD THIS IS GOING TO GET.

Greg Mannarino:  9-16-2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYbzyrKQD7k

6 Banks Are At Risk of Collapse Now

Atlantis Report:  9-16-2024

The banking sector is on the brink of a crisis as the global economy teeters on the edge of recession. With six major banks under intense scrutiny, growing fears of instability are casting a shadow over the entire financial landscape.

As economic conditions deteriorate, lending standards tighten, creating a precarious environment for these institutions. The looming threat of insolvency is sending shockwaves through investors, depositors, and the public, fueling widespread anxiety about what lies ahead.

6 Banks Are Now At Risk of Collapse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmDu9IFsQ1M

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Clare:  Iraqi government moves to impose taxes on social media sites

9/16/2024

Financial expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi revealed on Monday that the Iraqi government is planning to impose taxes on social media sites in Iraq, among the people covered by these taxes.

Al-Marsoumi told Shafaq News Agency, "The Iraqi government is studying a proposal to impose taxes on content creators on social media sites in the country, not users of those sites. This process came in order to enhance non-oil revenues, especially in light of the decline in oil prices and the deterioration in oil revenues. These taxes will provide good financial revenues, and for this reason the percentage will be 15% of the profits of content creators, especially since some of their profits are estimated in the millions on a daily basis."

He added, "This decision does not require a vote by the House of Representatives, as this is a decision within the authority of the Council of Ministers to expand the tax base, and does not require a law, but it is still under study, and may come into effect at the beginning of next year, as it requires months of work and study."   LINK

Clare:  Private Banks Association: The number of electronic payment points in Iraq increased from 7 thousand to 30 thousand

9/15/2024  Baghdad

The Executive Director of the Iraqi Private Banks Association, Ali Tariq, confirmed on Sunday that "the number of electronic payment points in government institutions and shops has increased from 7,000 to 30,000." 

Tariq said, in a statement reported by the "Rudaw" media network, and reviewed by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "the financial and banking sector, electronic payment companies and other financial institutions in Iraq need to have a greater impact on the lives of citizens in terms of financing or using electronic payment tools and developing them."
 
He added that "the Central Bank of Iraq is currently working on a major plan to reform the banking sector in general, whether governmental or private."
 
He noted that "the focus in the next phase will be on developing and improving these services to strengthen the Iraqi banking sector, protect depositors' money and develop the electronic payment system, which contributes significantly to reducing the risks of using cash, whether from damage or forgery, as well as protecting the financial system from money laundering and financing terrorism."
 
As for deposits, he confirmed that they are "continuously increasing, whether in government or private banks, and that lending and loans are also continuously increasing."
 
Regarding the use of electronic payment tools, he said that "in the last two years the percentage has been very high, in the last year alone about two million electronic payment cards were issued in Iraq, increasing the number to 20 issued cards."

Regarding the payment devices that we see in shops and government institutions, he pointed out that "they have increased from 7,000 payment points to more than 30,000, and the total transfer of funds via electronic payment last month between financial institutions reached nearly 2 trillion Iraqi dinars."
 
The Executive Director of the Iraqi Private Banks Association confirmed that reliance on the banking sector, especially in light of the transfer system to finance foreign trade, "was organized differently than before, and at the end of this year there will also be a shift in the external transfer process to rely more on correspondent banks than the platform in its current state." 

Regarding the collection of government services, he said that "recently there has been a very large acceleration and doubling in the level of government collection."

He added that "before June 2023, there were about 50 government institutions with their departments that had at least one electronic payment window, but today the number has exceeded 600 payment windows, which makes it easier for citizens to pay faster." 

In the context, he stressed that "many banks rely on digital services and applications throughout Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, which has witnessed significant development in terms of the use of digital services." 

Regarding transferring money abroad, he explained that if "the issue is related to personal transfers, there are specific outlets or ceilings for these transfers." 

In this regard, he said that "the transfer process will be more organized and monitored by correspondent banks in which Iraqi banks have accounts to ensure real transfers and monitoring that facilitates the process of transferring money for merchants outside Iraq."  LINK

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Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY:
Television is telling us they are completing digitization at all of our ports.  We know it means that the real value of the dinar will soon be given to us for our food...transportation...housing...the whole world.  FRANK:  You see every day there's more and more exciting news being given to the Iraqi citizens and they all piece it together...When you see prices of your food...market... housing...cars, start to change, it's because they will introduce a new exchange rate very soon to you...

Militia Man  They're talking about Iraq as going global and to the international financial system.  With that has responsibility and that responsibility will be defended by the central bank.  That responsibility is to have a stable exchange rate and to provide commerce throughout the country in and out and across borders, with efficiency and transparency.   That's what they're going to have and that's what they're doing.  There's looking to be no stopping it.  It's brilliant.

Market Crash or Massive Rally this Week? What a Fed Pivot will do to Tech Stocks

David Lin:  9-15-2024

In the world of finance, few events stir as much speculation and debate as the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. This week, as Wall Street braces itself for the possibility of a Fed pivot—an abrupt shift in monetary policy—investors and analysts are torn between two starkly different outcomes: a market crash or a massive rally. To delve deeper into this conundrum, we turn to insights from Bradley Tusk, Founder and CEO of venture capital powerhouse Tusk Ventures, known for backing successful tech companies like Ripple, Coinbase, and Lemonade.

The Federal Reserve has a dual mandate: to maximize employment and stabilize prices. In times of economic uncertainty, these objectives often come into conflict. With persistent inflation and slower-than-expected economic growth feeding concerns across markets, many are speculating that the Fed may pivot towards a more dovish stance, potentially cutting interest rates or slowing the pace of rate hikes.

So, what would such a pivot mean for tech stocks? Tusk paints a mixed picture. On one hand, lower interest rates generally create a favorable environment for growth stocks, especially in the tech sector, where future earnings are often heavily discounted in present valuations. On the other hand, there’s the reality of inflated expectations.

With the market at a crossroads, one thing is certain: the decisions made this week will likely echo in the investment community for years to come.

https://youtu.be/5g820_KlWww

Thoughts From DJ: “Money Supply”

DJ:  DID YOU KNOW?

Sept 15th Post 2024 (Money Supply)

When we absorb all the Intel in relation to the GCR-RV we have to consider some basic questions. At the top of the list is, where is the money coming from? There will either have to be a redistribution of wealth or an increase in the global Money Supply. ( Money supply refers to the total amount of monetary assets available in an economy at a specific time.

It includes various forms of currency, such as physical cash (coins and banknotes) and demand deposits (money in bank accounts that can be easily accessed). Money supply is categorized into different measures:, M0: Physical currency in circulation, M1: M0 plus demand deposits and other liquid assets and M2: M1 plus less liquid assets like savings accounts and time deposits )

As of 2024, the estimated global money supply is around $120 trillion. This figure includes various forms of currency such as cash, demand deposits, savings accounts, and other easily accessible assets. The M2 money supply being a broader measure, also takes into account less liquid assets like time deposits. Beyond traditional money, global financial markets—including investments, real estate, and other assets—total in the hundreds of trillions, with some estimates of total global wealth exceeding $1,540 trillion

The amount of money supply needed to run the global economy is not a fixed figure, but it needs to balance facilitating trade, investment, and economic growth without causing inflation. In practical terms, this depends on factors like productivity, the velocity of money (how quickly money circulates), and the state of the economy. Central banks regulate money supply to stabilize economic growth and control inflation, adjusting it as economies expand or contract. The current global money supply of around $120 trillion reflects these adjustments to keep the economy functioning smoothly.

If all currencies were hedged against hard assets (such as gold or other commodities), it would reduce the flexibility of central banks to adjust the money supply based on economic conditions. In such a system, the money supply would be limited by the availability of the asset, which could constrain economic growth, especially during times of increased demand. This would also lead to more stability in currency value but could make the global economy less responsive to economic crises or fluctuations in trade.

Historically, the gold standard imposed such limitations, which is one reason why modern economies moved to fiat currency systems. So even if we see a move to asset backed currencies there will have to be some form of a fiat component.

So back to the original question, where is the money coming from? You cannot just add currency to the money supply. And judging by the astronomical amounts being suggested, common sense says you would create global inflation overnight. Redistributing current global wealth would mean somebody is going to have to give up something.

People out there saying the GCR has started, answer that question before passing on information that cannot be substantiated. Instead of looking for funds to show up in your account pay more attention to the mechanisms required to move the money first. When those are in place then start believing.

We should quit watching how the plane takes off and worry more on how it’s going to land.

DJ

https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/09/16/the-office-of-poofness-weekly-report-update-from-poof-and-dj-9-15-24/