“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 12-30-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Economic Advisor: Our country is ranked ninth in the world in natural resources

The economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, said, “What the economic policy in our country aspires to is thinking outside the box and providing sustainability in the current account surplus of the Iraqi balance of payments.”

He added, “This comes through investment expansion in natural resources, manufacturing them, and preparing them for export, which provides returns that help establish a sovereign wealth fund.”

Saleh pointed out in a press statement followed by (Al-Masry - Today, Sunday), that "the most appropriate model is to generate a sovereign wealth fund {directing its investments towards internal opportunities} and according to a different vision; because our country is ninth in the world in terms of the diversity of its natural resources in the earth's interior and first in the world in terms of the concentration of wealth in one square kilometer."  link

Tishwash:  Central Bank records 'significant growth' in Iraq's gold reserves

The Central Bank announced, on Sunday, that it recorded a significant growth in the country's gold reserves, while it considered the inflation rates in Iraq to be the lowest in the region during the months of August and September, of the year 2024, which is about to end.

This came in a statement issued by the bank regarding the positive indicators it achieved for the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter in 2022 and 2023, considering that this reflects the success of the monetary policy adopted by the bank during 2024.

The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed that the total deposits in banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of (4.2%) in the third quarter of 2024, as their value amounted to (127.6) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (122.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023. In contrast, the cash credit granted by public banks recorded a growth of (11.6%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value amounted to (72.7) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (65.1) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023.

The bank stated that deposits in private banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of (14%) in the third quarter of 2024, as their value amounted to (18.7) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (16.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023. In contrast, cash credit granted by private banks achieved a growth of (15.1%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value amounted to (12.2) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (10.6) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, noting that these rates reflect the increased confidence of economic units in private banks operating in Iraq.

The statement added that private sector deposits in banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of (3%) in the third quarter of 2024, as their value amounted to (56.1) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (54.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, indicating that cash credit granted to the private sector by banks operating in Iraq achieved a growth of (8.6%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value amounted to (42.8) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (39.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, stressing that this increase reflects the increased confidence of the private sector in banks operating in Iraq.

The bank revealed that the narrow money supply in Iraq recorded a growth of (4.1%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value reached (158.6) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (152.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023. In contrast, the broad money supply in Iraq recorded a growth of (3.3%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value reached (179.8) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (173.9) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023.

He added that the gold reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq recorded a significant growth of (57%) in the third quarter of 2024, as their value reached (16.8) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (10.7) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023.

The Central Bank noted that the annual inflation rates in Iraq are 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, which reflects price stability and the success of monetary policy in Iraq.  link

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Tishwash:  The Central Bank announces the positive indicators achieved in the third quarter of 2024

The Central Bank of Iraq announced, today, Sunday, the positive indicators achieved in the third quarter of 2024.

A statement by the bank, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that "the total deposits in banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of (4.2%) in the third quarter of 2024, as their value amounted to (127.6) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (122.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, while cash credit granted by public banks recorded a growth of (11.6%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value amounted to (72.7) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (65.1) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023."

The bank stated that "deposits in private banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of (14%) in the third quarter of 2024, as their value amounted to (18.7) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (16.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, while cash credit granted by private banks achieved a growth of (15.1%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value amounted to (12.2) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (10.6) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023," noting that "these rates reflect the increased confidence of economic units in private banks operating in Iraq."

He added, "Private sector deposits in banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of (3%) in the third quarter of 2024, as their value amounted to (56.1) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (54.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023," indicating that "cash credit granted to the private sector by banks operating in Iraq achieved a growth of (8.6%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value amounted to (42.8) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (39.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, stressing that this increase reflects the increased confidence of the private sector in banks operating in Iraq."

The bank revealed, according to the statement, that "the narrow money supply in Iraq recorded a growth of (4.1%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value reached (158.6) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (152.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, while the broad money supply in Iraq recorded a growth of (3.3%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value reached (179.8) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (173.9) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023."

He added, "The gold reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq recorded a significant growth of (57%) in the third quarter of 2024, as their value amounted to (16.8) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (10.7) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023," stressing that "the annual inflation rates in Iraq are among the lowest annual inflation rates in the countries of the region for the months of August and September of 2024, as the rate remained acceptable at (3.7%) and (3.1%) respectively, and this reflects price stability and the success of monetary policy in Iraq."  link

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Tishwash:  Iranian source to Baghdad Today: Al-Sudani to visit Tehran soon

A responsible source in the Iranian presidential office revealed, today, Sunday (December 29, 2024), an upcoming visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the capital, Tehran.

The source said in an interview with Baghdad Today, "Al-Sudani will visit Tehran, and this visit is likely to be in the first half of January 2025, and we are coordinating with the Iraqi side regarding this visit."

He pointed out that "the visit of Al-Sudani and the accompanying ministerial delegation will focus on the situation in the region, especially in Syria after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime at the hands of extremist groups on December 8."

Al-Sudani's last visit to Tehran was on May 22, to participate in the funeral of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in the crash of his presidential plane in northwestern Iran on the 19th of the same month.

On September 11, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Iraq for a three-day visit during which he met with officials in Baghdad. He then went to Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Najaf, and Karbala, concluding his visit in Basra Governorate in the far south of Iraq.  link

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“Coffee With MarkZ” Monday Morning Chat 12-30-2024

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: Good Morning…. Will we be ringing in the New Year with a new rate??

Member: Have the auctions ended yet in Iraq?

Member: An article and other intel folks say they have….. CBI announced yesterday auctions have ended??

Member: Frank 26 did a special "YoubieTubey" last night to announce the end of the auctions. They are done!

Member: Article yesterday:  After 20 years since the start of this procedure, Ammar Khalaf, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, confirmed in a statement to the 964 Network that the dollar platform has become closed!  12/29/2024Maysoun Al Shaheen - 964 The matter has been settled.. Iraq will no longer offer its precious dollars in the controversial dollar auction, or what was called the foreign currency sales

MZ: Today in Iraq- Monday December 30th…..the auction was $279 million 695 thousand 336 dollars. So there was an auction today.

Member: Maybe it was a private bank that had that auction???

Member: MilitiaMan says Sudani and Soliel say it will be on Jan 2….woohoo

MZ: that is pretty close to what we are being told right now. ….there is so much coming together

Member: My IMF contact is saying the 2nd

MZ: They are not the only ones looking at that date.

Member: I thought they had to go by the 31st or their contracts would be null and void?????

Member: If everything happens by Jan1- we may get notifications on the 2nd???  Fingers crossed.

Member: I believe the countdown is on….

MZ: ”With the beginning of the new year-US dollar enters new phase in Iraq” They are talking about the changing of the auction system and how things are going to work.  In the next couple of days the system will go from 95% to 100% during that timespan. There is pure gold in the articles today on that change in the system that is coming to Iraq

MZ: “Financial liquidity delays the payment of salaries to Iraqi employees” In the next couple of days they will have full access.

MZ: “Iraq in the list of the most attractive countries for investments” in the last 2 years they have gone from the bottom of the list to the top of the list. We are watching the economic reforms that they told us about in their white paper reforms. And part of that is to make the dinar more valuable. To return the dinar to its former glory as the most valuable currency in the world…...

Member: sounds like a reinstatement to me!

Member: Always remember that Iraq is 9 hours ahead of us… if you live in the central time zone.

MZ: Look at the currency values of the other countries in the middle east. Look at the basket…..things are getting fun.

MZ: We do not have any bond of group news yet today. A number of people are expecting updates today between 2 pm and 7 pm. So I expect news this afternoon ….

Member: Mark- did you take part in the Kuwait RV?

MZ: No, but I have older people I know and respect that tried to get me to do it…..and I didn’t ….those people did exceptionally well. Do I feel like an idiot for not investing…yes I do…..It was a wake up call for me. I will not let Iraqs RV pass me by.

Member: Happy bank story, A very close personal friend who's a bank manager shared they're ready to exchange 01/01

Member: Our state run bank has changed their ATM and the bank is considering offer wealth management Svcs!

Member: I wonder -How can the U.S. get switched to the new gold-backed USN before Trump in Office?

Member: I still don’t think we get notified until after the inauguration…….hope I’m wrong.

Member: It’s like the expectant father waiting for the baby to be born … you know an expected date but the waiting sucks.

Member: Feeling good about this week!

Member: Everyone stay positive! Words have power!!!

Member: Dust off your dinars folks.

Member: All of you mods are awesome! Thanks for always being here for Mark and us!

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News, Rumors and Opinions Monday 12-30-2024

Ariel: Iraqi Dinar Auctions are No More

12-30-2024

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Majeed:  No more auction anymore …It is done …..Ding dong … the auction’s Witch is gone ……Ding dong … the auction is done…. they adopted the new financial system

 “The matter has been settled.. Iraq will no longer offer its precious dollars in the controversial dollar auction, or what was called the foreign currency sales window and the electronic platform. After 20 years since the start of this procedure, Ammar Khalaf, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, confirmed in a statement to the 964 Network that the dollar platform has become closed in compliance with the date set by the governor to close it at the end of 2024.

 Khalaf denied all rumors about the possibility of extending the platform's work, and spoke with great positivity, reassuring the market and consumers that the overwhelming majority of traders have already adapted to the new system in which the Central Bank does not provide direct dollars to traders. But what will happen?!

Brothers Technology:  Iraqi Citizens you’re hours away from your NEW LIFE LOVE YOU’LL God Bless Importance of Currency Auctions ending….. “Under the new system Traders will have to deposit their money in DINARS in IRAQI BANKS THAT HAVE ENTERED PARTNERSHIPS FOREIGN BANKS ====== International DINAR WHICH NEEDS A INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE RATE!!!!!!!!!

https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/12/29/ariel-prolotario1-iraqi-dinar-auctions-are-no-more/

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Militia Man  We have numerous articles...from Alaq from as far back as 2023, specifically saying this year they will cease the auctions.  That would be by the end of the year.  This isn't something new.  They've been warned.  It's  coming to fruition.   

Frank26   What is Article 12 of the IMF?    The rate.  That's exactly what it is...The IMF demands a country has a currency that can move in and out of the country.  The IMF demands all currencies around the world have the ability to go into this country and also exit.  That's article VIII.  Article VIII is the freedom of that nation's currency to move in and out and other foreign currencies that are in there as well too.  Article VIII removes all restrictions...We're way past Article VIII.  We're at Article 14...Implementation of the new exchange rate.

Most Dangerous Time Since WW2: Can Disaster In 2025 Be Prevented? | Steve Hanke

David Lin:  12-29-2024

Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University, discusses the biggest economic themes and coming changes of 2025.

0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Economic outlook for 2025

9:00 - Bitcoin Strategic Reserve

17:30 - Changing crypto regulations

21:30 - Preventing a slowdown?

28:00 - Fed and inflation

 33:45 - Tariffs and inflation

39:00 - Bond market

41:00 - Overpriced, overvalued, overhyped

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Iraq News Highlights and Points to Ponder Monday AM 12-30-24

Iraq On The List Of Countries Most Attractive To Investments

Economic  12/30/2024  Within two years, thanks to government measures, Iraq achieved a foreign investment inflow of more than $62 billion, placing it on the list of countries most attractive to investments.

Experts believe that the security and political stability that the country is experiencing was an important factor in achieving this boom, pointing out that the growth in investments came as a result of the country avoiding economic recession and financial problems, while they stressed the need to invest in this attractive feature in selecting only giant and solid companies to work inside Iraq.

Economic consultant and researcher Imad Al-Muhammadawi considered this growth a “positive initiative” that places the country among the ranks of economically important countries and countries that attract investment after China, Singapore, Brazil and other important economic countries, and in the top ranks in the Arab world, calling for the need to diversify investments in the economic and service sectors, especially the housing sector. And energy.

Effective Step

Al-Muhammadawi added to Al-Sabah that “the recent openness that the country is witnessing at all levels was coupled with structural reforms carried out by the government, which represent an effective step in the right direction, contributing to the country entering a new phase of development and economic growth,” considering it “an opportunity to prove the return of Iraq’s role as an effective and influential player in the region due to its strategic location and the promising human and environmental potential it abounds in.”

Development Path

Al-Muhammadawi said: “Investments can prepare the country and prepare it to enter into the important strategic project known as the “Development Road,” which contains ambitious plans that serve the country’s interests, in addition to the fact that they constitute regional and global economic integration, especially after the gradual disappearance of tensions in the region.”

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani recently confirmed that comprehensive reforms were the reason for attracting foreign investments that were initiated and exceeded 62 billion dollars in two years in the oil, gas, housing, industry, agriculture and hotel sectors, and indicators from international organizations and institutions indicate an increase in the growth rate during this period.

Economic Sectors

For her part, Suhad Al-Shammari, who is interested in economic affairs, pointed out that “Iraq has recently sought to activate and revitalize the economic sectors and develop short-, medium- and long-term plans to enhance the role of investments in Iraq in all aspects.”

Riyadh Forum

Al-Shammari pointed out to Al-Sabah, “the directive to open the doors of investment in Iraq with important countries, which the Prime Minister began with a tour of Europe during his participation in the Munich Conference and his trip to the United States and the signing of important agreements that focused in their entirety on reviving the Iraqi private sector,

in addition to launching a dialogue that opens the door to lifting the sanctions on private banks that caused the exchange rate to rise in the local market of Iraq,” indicating that “Iraq opened the doors of economic cooperation leading to the Riyadh Forum, in which the government reviewed Iraq’s capabilities through its strategic location in the region and as an important political player in regional issues.”

Management And Planning

She pointed out that “the continuous tours of senior Iraqi officials, accompanied by economic plans that were developed according to the will, management and planning, aim to enhance Iraq’s financial revenues and diversify the economy, which for many years has been a rentier economy that relies solely on oil and is affected by the conditions of low and high prices,” noting that “the regional factors in the recent period have been unstable due to conflicts and wars, and Iraq has avoided them after adopting a realistic vision in attracting foreign investments to avoid factors of economic stagnation and financial problems.”

Multiple Sectors

It is noteworthy that the Chairman of the National Investment Commission, Haider Mohammed Makiya, explained that the investments were distributed among various sectors, and represented a great opportunity to improve Iraq’s global ranking as an attractive destination for investment. He also stressed that the entry of prestigious international companies of various nationalities reflects the attractiveness of the promising Iraqi market, especially in sectors such as renewable energy, oil and associated gas. https://alsabaah.iq/107905-.html

Iraqi Oil Stabilizes At High Level At The Beginning Of Year-End Trading

Economy | Baghdad Today - Follow-up  At the beginning of the end of the year's trading, today, Monday (December 30, 2024), Iraqi oil recorded stability at an increase during the opening of trading for the week in global markets .

According to data reviewed by Baghdad Today, 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 delivery in February 2025 .

The data also showed an increase in global crude prices, as British Brent crude recorded $74.30, while US West Texas Intermediate crude recorded $70.66 per barrel, with a change rate of +0.13 and +0.05, respectively .     Source: "Baghdad Today" + websites   LINK

Half A Trillion Dinars For Baghdad Projects

First  12/30/2024  Half a trillion dinars for Baghdad projects 51a076da-9e8e-4eb0-947a-0e2876bade6e

 Baghdad Provincial Council has prepared a project plan at a cost of (500) billion dinars to be implemented during the coming year, while Baghdad Municipality has pledged a qualitative shift in services during

(2025). Member of the Baghdad Provincial Council, Muhammad Al-Shaalan, told Al-Sabah: “The governorate has prepared its plan for next year at a financial cost of about (500) billion dinars.”

He added, "The aforementioned plan includes projects in various sectors, including water, sewage, roads linking districts and sub-districts to the center, and infrastructure in outlying areas."

He noted that "the focus will be on deprived areas that have not been included in the service effort and have not been included in the plans," indicating that (50) percent of the budget for the year (2023) has been allocated to road and bridge projects and investment and strategic projects, in addition to the fact that the budget is distributed between the Baghdad Municipality and the governorate, and a small share of it goes to areas Parties.    https://alsabaah.iq/107931-.html

500 Billion Dinars For Capital Projects By 2025

Iraq  12/30/2024   Baghdad Provincial Council has prepared a plan for projects worth 500 billion dinars to be implemented during the coming year. While the Capital Municipality pledged a qualitative shift in services during the first four months of 2025, the Parliamentary Services Committee revealed that the focus will be on infrastructure and completing ongoing and stalled projects.

Ali Al-Hamidawi, a member of the Parliamentary Services Committee, told Al-Sabah: Baghdad Governorate’s plan for next year will be limited to ongoing and stalled projects and infrastructure.

He pointed out that the most important of these projects are the entrances to Baghdad-Hillah and Abu Ghraib, as they are part of the government program, as well as sewage projects, most notably Al-Mahmoudiyah, whose implementation this year has witnessed a significant delay, in addition to the implementation of infrastructure, including paving, sidewalks, health centers, and water stations, especially in the areas of Kuweirish and Al-Hussainiya.

Al-Hamidawi pointed out the impossibility of launching new strategic projects due to the allocated financial allocations amounting to nearly 400 billion dinars.

He explained that the ongoing projects, which number about 500, need large financial allocations, noting that Parliament seeks to overcome the legislative obstacles facing the capital next year, in order to implement the projects in the best possible way.

For his part, Baghdad Provincial Council member Mohammed Al-Shaalan told Al-Sabah: The governorate has prepared its plan for next year at a financial cost of about 500 billion dinars.

He added that the aforementioned plan includes projects in various sectors, including water, sewage, roads linking districts and sub-districts to the centre, and infrastructure in outlying areas.

He noted that the focus will be on deprived areas that have not been included in the service effort and are not included in the plans, indicating that 50 percent of the 2023 budget has been allocated to road and bridge projects and investment and strategic projects, in addition to the fact that the budget is distributed between the Baghdad Municipality and the governorate, and a small share of it goes to the outskirts.

In turn, the Director of the Projects Department in the Baghdad Municipality, Engineer Yaqzan Al-Waili, told Al-Sabah: The municipality has begun implementing 84 diverse service projects, the most prominent of which is developing all traffic intersections and decorating the streets with lighting and green areas, in addition to covering the sidewalks with Muqarnas.

He added that the first four months of next year will witness a qualitative shift in terms of services, after the completion of infrastructure works and cladding projects, noting that three municipal departments, namely Al-Kadhimiya, Al-Adhamiya and Al-Karkh Center, are close to completing the cladding works within their sector by 100 percent.

Al-Waili explained that the works currently being implemented in various areas of the capital include renewing water, sewage and rainwater networks, in addition to replacing side molds and paving streets with muqarnas, in addition to paving and covering streets and main roads, explaining that these projects aim to improve the service reality of the capital in conjunction with its selection as the Arab Tourism Capital for the year 2025.    https://alsabaah.iq/107912-.html

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Morning 12-30-24

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

BRICS NEWS: DE-DOLLARIZATION WILL CONTINUE FASTER UNDER TRUMP’S WATCH

President-elect Donald Trump threatened BRICS countries of imposing 100% tariffs on goods entering the US if they pursue the de-dollarization agenda. The rhetoric came even before he officially took office indicating that a trade war would commence during his four-year tenure. Developing countries are guarding their economies against sanctions, as the White House has been imposing them for more than a decade.

The Director of the Institute of Social Sciences, Ash Narain Roy, said that Trump’s threats to BRICS will not work. Roy explained that Trump is carried away by his victory and is unable to see the ground below his feet. Emerging economies have progressed even after ending dependency on the US dollar as their local currency is gaining prominence. The de-dollarization initiative started by BRICS will continue even in the Trump era, he said.

BRICS: Trump Carried Away by Victory, De-Dollarization To Continue

Roy stressed that Trump’s 100% tariff threats will not affect any country but will directly harm the US. If exporters pay 100% tariffs, they will hike the prices, and US importers will place the surge on the consumers. It is the end user who will eventually fit the bill leading to inflation. BRICS will not back down on de-dollarization but could continue the process faster under Trump.

“He has views on everything and exchange views and all that. So not taking it seriously at all,” said Roy. The expert also called Trump’s rhetoric empty. “This will not affect any country,” he added. 

The BRICS alliance made it clear that the de-dollarization agenda remains their long-term goal. The bloc will not slow down if Trump takes office but will fast-track the process. The sanctions and threats led to the de-dollarization agenda taking shape in the first place. If Trump’s rhetoric on trade and tariffs grows, developing countries will only side with BRICS to protect their economies.

@ Newshounds News™

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DIGITAL IDS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES COLLABORATION STRENGTHEN PROACTIVE FRAUD PREVENTION

As payments become faster, fraudsters hide behind anonymity or concoct identities that seem legitimate, and then scam banks, merchants and individuals out of their money.

Among the most effective ways of stopping would-be criminals in their tracks is using advanced technologies and collaboration to spot red flags before the money ever leaves an account — to take action, in other words, upstream.

Data — from continuous verification to location to device-level details — is critical, and real-time analysis can help block fraudulent transactions.

In the United Kingdom, language contained in the November release of the government’s National Payments Vision noted: “For open banking to scale and help deliver more competition and innovation in the market, it needs to transition to a sustainable long-term regulatory framework.”

“The U.K. has put in place strong consumer protections for fraud, including through reimbursement of authorized push payment fraud as mandated by the Payment Systems Regulator,” the Treasury added in the whitepaper. “While this regime provides a critical safety net for consumers, it introduces new risks for firms to manage.”

Four financial authorities in the U.K. said last week that they are working to improve their cooperation and will revise their agreement as the government pursues its National Payments Vision. The financial regulators include the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR).

Increased Embrace of Digital Payments
In discussion of the overall shift to digital, stats cited in the paper detailed that contactless payments have increased from 3% of all transactions in 2015 to 38% in 2023, and digital wallets have gained in popularity.

The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Digital Wallets Beyond Financial Transactions: U.K. Edition” found that 77% of U.K. consumers have at least one digital wallet, and 44% of consumers online conduct commerce via digital wallet transactions.

To get a sense of the financial impact, banks and financial services firms in the U.K. are required to reimburse the victims of authorized push payment (APP) fraud up to 85,000 pounds (about $106,000). APP fraud cost U.K. residents $433 million in 2023.

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12-29-2024

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

Be sure to listen to full video for all the news……..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5zouvpGbvk

FRANK26….12-29-24……COUNTDOWN AT 1

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Sunday Night Conference Call

FRANK26….12-29-24……COUNTDOWN AT 1

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

Frank has stated he will no longer do public videos on the Iraqi dinar UNLESS it is Important, Prudent or Necessary.  

Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie in Iraq and guests

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What Frank’s suit color’s mean…. FRANKS SUIT COLORS FOR CC'S..... WHITE = NEW INFO…. SILVER = INTEL FROZEN…. RED= HIGH ALERT… PURPLE=GUEST WITH US…. BLUE = AIR FORCE…. BLACK = GROUND/FF’S…. GREEN= MR OR FAB 4 ... GOLD = CHANGE

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More News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday PM 12-29-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Goodbye dollar auction.. Central Bank announces the end of 20 years of billions and suspicions

The matter has been settled.. Iraq will no longer offer its precious dollars in the controversial dollar auction, or what was called the foreign currency sales window and the electronic platform.

 After 20 years since the start of this procedure, Ammar Khalaf, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, confirmed in a statement to the 964 Network that the dollar platform has become closed in compliance with the date set by the governor to close it at the end of 2024.

 Khalaf denied all rumors about the possibility of extending the platform’s work, and spoke with great positivity, reassuring the market and consumers that the overwhelming majority of traders have already adapted to the new system in which the Central Bank does not provide direct dollars to traders. But what will happen?!

The sale of the dollar was a mechanism adopted by the Iraqi government after 2003 during the era of Governor Sinan Al-Shabibi, for several goals mentioned in a study by the bank official, Dr. Walid Aidi Abdul Nabi , including controlling the exchange rate and raising the purchasing power of those with limited incomes, among others. It aims to provide hard currency to traders in order to finance their imports of goods from abroad, but the idea was later subject to much skepticism and suspicion, and the auction became one of the most frequently mentioned files in discussions about corruption, fictitious import invoices, and currency smuggling to neighboring countries, among others.

According to the new system after the window closes, traders will have to deposit their money in dinars in Iraqi banks that have entered into partnerships with foreign banks (called correspondent banks). These correspondent banks with American banks will undertake all verification and compliance procedures, while the Central Bank will only be tasked with strengthening the dollar balances in the accounts of banks that are able to pass all these procedures.

Many experts believe that this step has relieved the Central Bank of responsibility for any potential manipulation of invoices or attempts to smuggle currency, and the Central Bank has thus protected itself from any potential American sanctions with their dangerous implications for the country’s economy.

Khalaf said, “The date for closing the platform is fixed, it will not change and will not be extended. The banks have been preparing since the beginning of this year when Governor Ali Al-Alaq announced his intention to close the platform.”

According to Khalaf, “transfers are made by strengthening the balances of Iraqi banks, and 97% of transfers are now made according to the new mechanism. This will be noticeable during the first days of the new year, as the Central Bank’s transfers to banks that are operating at full capacity will not change by strengthening the balances with correspondent banks.” However, he left the door open to the possibility of a very slight and ineffective decline in the Central Bank’s sales.

He pointed out that “the majority of banks in Iraq have correspondent banks and have been operating according to the new mechanism since the beginning of this year, and traders will not face any problem unless their money is in banks without correspondent banks.”  link

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Frank26   This is extremely important you understand this.  It is projected at the end of this month on the 31st that the auctions will come to an end.  Therefor the next day the citizens of Iraq will be looking for something to use.  They will demand a dollar because that's all they know and they will be rejected.  The demand for the dollar will increase.  The black market value will increase for the dollar (which is not official, which has no meaning, no value to the CBI).  But for at least maybe until the 7th.  Why?  Because on the 7th Sudani has ordered parliament to finish and sign off everything on the budget.  If not he'll take care of it...One week of bubble.  That makes sense.  I like it.

Militia Man  Article quote: "Issuing money can help provide the economy with liquidity which can prove economic growth and innovation."  Sounds about where Iraq is headed, right?   However, if not managed carefully the government's directly issuing can lead to inflation."  Inflation is the consequence of not playing by the rules as we all know.  Why would Alaq be talking about this? ...The exchange rate change is likely to be coming because they're going to have something that supports the ability to do all of this and they have the United States...and the coalition on board for it and you probably have the Bank of International Settlements...World Bank...IMF...UN...okay with it [too].

Success of the monetary reform 2024

Nader:  12-29-2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA5atmw_Mb4

Get As Much Silver As Possible - Here's Why | Jon Forrest Little

Liberty and Finance:  12-28-2024

Historian and precious metals expert Jon Forrest Little discusses the historical significance of gold and silver as money, the current state of the monetary system, and the implications of fiat currency.

He emphasizes the importance of precious metals as a hedge against economic instability and shares insights on the current precious metal market, advocating for the accumulation of silver as a strategic investment.

The discussion also touches on the broader economic landscape, including the hollowing out of the U.S. economy and the potential future of fiat currencies.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

 0:00 Intro

1:20 Monetary history & today

 14:13 When will the Dollar collapse?

22:40 Using silver as money

 27:38 Metals in 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz-l386Yplw

Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Sunday Afternoon 12-29-24

The Central Bank Of Iraq Sells 296 Million 396 Thousand 196 Dollars In Today's Auction

Sunday 29 December 2024 | Economic Number of readings: 134  Baghdad / NINA / The Central Bank of Iraq sold 296 million, 396 thousand, and 196 dollars in today's auction.

It said in a statement that it sold 296 million, 396 thousand, and 196 dollars in its auction today, covering it at a basic exchange rate of 1310 dinars per dollar for documentary credits and international settlements for electronic cards, and at a rate of 1310 dinars per dollar for foreign transfers, and at a rate of 1305 dinars per dollar in cash.

It explained that most of the dollar sales went to strengthen balances abroad in the form of transfers and credits amounting to 268 million, 496 thousand, and 196 dollars, at a rate of 90% compared to cash sales amounting to 27 million and 900 thousand dollars.

One bank bought cash dollars, while the number of banks that met requests to enhance balances abroad was 14 banks, and the total number of exchange companies participating in the auction was 43 companies. / End7  https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1177233

The Central Bank Of Iraq Records Significant Growth In Gold Reserves And Achieves Positive Results In The Economy

Economy | 12/29/2024  Mawazine News – Baghdad  The Central Bank of Iraq announced today, Sunday, that it recorded a significant growth in the country's gold reserves, as the growth in reserves reached 57% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

The bank stated that the total value of gold reserves reached 16.8 trillion dinars, compared to 10.7 trillion dinars last year.

In the same context, the bank indicated that annual inflation rates in Iraq were among the lowest in the region during the months of August and September of 2024, as the inflation rate recorded 3.7% and 3.1%, respectively, reflecting price stability and the success of the monetary policy pursued in Iraq.

The bank indicated that the total deposits in banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of 4.2% in the third quarter of 2024, reaching 127.6 trillion dinars compared to 122.4 trillion dinars in the same year of 2023.

Cash credit granted by public banks also recorded a growth of 11.6%, reaching 72.7 trillion dinars compared to 65.1 trillion dinars in the same period last year.

The statement also included the growth of deposits and cash credit in private banks, as deposits recorded a growth of 14%, and cash credit grew by 15.1% in the same period.

The money supply in Iraq also recorded a growth of 4.1% in the third quarter of 2024, reaching 158.6 trillion dinars, while the broad money supply recorded a growth of 3.3% to reach 179.8 trillion dinars.

The Central Bank confirmed that these results indicate the success of monetary policy in enhancing economic stability in Iraq and increasing confidence in the financial and banking system. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=258020

Dollar Prices Drop In Baghdad And Erbil At The End Of Trading

Economy | 05:04 - 12/29/2024   Mawazine News – Economy  The US dollar exchange rate fell against the Iraqi dinar on Sunday in the markets of Baghdad and Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, with the closing of the stock exchange.

The dollar exchange rate also fell with the closing of the two main stock exchanges in Baghdad, Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya, to record 151,350 dinars per 100 dollars, while this morning it recorded 151,400 dinars per 100 dollars.

Selling prices stabilized in exchange shops in local markets in Baghdad, where the selling price reached 151,500 dinars per 100 dollars, while the purchase price reached 150,500 dinars per 100 dollars.

In Erbil, the dollar also fell, where the selling price reached 151,300 dinars per 100 dollars, and the purchase price reached 151,200 dinars per 100 dollars. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=258023

Gold Prices Fall In The Capital Baghdad

Economy  | 12:48 - 12/29/2024  Mawazine News – Baghdad  Gold prices witnessed a decrease in the wholesale markets of Al-Nahr Street in the capital, Baghdad, where the selling price of one mithqal of 21 karat Gulf, Turkish and European gold was recorded at 556 thousand dinars, and the purchase price was 552 thousand.

The selling price of one mithqal of 21 karat Iraqi gold was recorded at 526 thousand dinars, and the purchase price was 522 thousand.

In goldsmiths’ shops, the selling price of one mithqal of 21 karat Gulf gold ranged between 560 thousand and 570 thousand dinars, while the selling price of one mithqal of Iraqi gold ranged between 530 thousand and 540 thousand dinars.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=258010

Central Bank Of Iraq Announces Monetary Policy Indicators During 2024

Economy  | 12/29/2024  Mawazine News – Baghdad  The Central Bank of Iraq revealed, today, Sunday, the positive indicators achieved by the bank for the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2022 and 2023, stressing that this reflects the success of the monetary policy adopted by the bank during 2024.

The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed, in a statement received by (Mawazine News), "the total deposits in banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of (4.2%) in the third quarter of 2024, as their value amounted to (127.6) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (122.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, in contrast, the cash credit granted by public banks recorded a growth of (11.6%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value amounted to (72.7) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (65.1) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023."

The bank stated that "deposits in private banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of (14%) in the third quarter of 2024, as their value amounted to (18.7) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (16.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, while cash credit granted by private banks achieved a growth of (15.1%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value amounted to (12.2) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (10.6) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, noting that these rates reflect the increased confidence of economic units in private banks operating in Iraq."

He added, "Private sector deposits in banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of (3%) in the third quarter of 2024, as their value amounted to (56.1) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (54.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, indicating that cash credit granted to the private sector by banks operating in Iraq achieved a growth of (8.6%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value amounted to (42..trillion dinars, compared to its value of (39.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, stressing that this increase reflects the increased confidence of the private sector in banks operating in Iraq."

The bank revealed that "the narrow money supply in Iraq recorded a growth of (4.1%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value reached (158.6) trillion dinars, compared to its value of (152.4) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023, while the broad money supply in Iraq recorded a growth of (3.3%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value reached (179.trillion dinars, compared to its value of (173.9) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023."

He added that "the gold reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq recorded a significant growth of (57%) in the third quarter of 2024, as its value reached (16. trillion dinars, compared to its value of (10.7) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023."

He stressed that "the annual inflation rates in Iraq are 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 and the success of monetary policy in Iraq."  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=258016

Iraq's Oil Exports To America Increased Last Week

Sunday 29 December 2024 | Economic Number of readings: 205  Baghdad / NINA / The US Energy Information Administration announced today, Sunday, that Iraq's oil exports to America rose during the past week to reach an average of 229 thousand barrels per day.

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The administration said in a table, "The average US imports of crude oil during the past week from 9 major countries amounted to 5.844 million barrels per day, down by 302 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, which amounted to 6.146 million barrels per day."

It added that "the average of Iraq's oil exports to America amounted to 229 thousand barrels per day last week, up by 20 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, which averaged 209 thousand barrels per day."

The administration indicated that "most of America's oil revenues during the past week came from Canada, followed by Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and then Brazil."

According to the table, "the amount of US imports of crude oil from Nigeria, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Libya continues." / End  https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1177199

The Central Bank Allows The Arab Bank Of Iraq To Practice Banking Work

Banks  Economy News – Baghdad  The Central Bank of Iraq has agreed to grant the Arab Bank of Iraq the final license to practice banking.

According to a document issued by the bank, and reviewed by "Al-Eqtisad News", "Based on the decision of the Board of Directors of this bank No. (269) in its session No. (1662) held on 12/22/2024, it was decided to approve granting your bank the final license No. (15546/4/9) on 12/24/2024, to practice banking work attached in connection with the Central Bank of Iraq Law No. (56) of 2004 and the Banking Law No. (94) of 2004 and the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Law No. (39) of 2015, taking into consideration completing the capital increase to the prescribed limit of (400) billion dinars, noting that the code number for your bank is (88)."  Below is the document: 157 views 12/29/2024 https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=51401

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BRICS Economies to Surpass Half of Global GDP, Challenging Western Dominance

BRICS Economies to Surpass Half of Global GDP, Challenging Western Dominance

Geopolitical Analyst:  12-28-2024

In recent years, the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—have emerged as formidable players in the global economic landscape.

 With a collective GDP that is on track to surpass 50% of the world’s economic output in the next 10 to 15 years, as projected by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, the BRICS bloc is rapidly reshaping the dynamics of international trade and finance.

Novak’s optimistic outlook is underscored by the significant economic weight these nations carry. As of 2024, BRICS economies account for an estimated 37.3% of global GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP), eclipsing the G7’s 30%.

The collective output of BRICS not only surpasses that of the G7 in purchasing power terms, but it also reflects the burgeoning potential of its member nations—particularly China, which represents 19.05%, and India, contributing 8.23%.

While the G7 still leads in nominal GDP with a share of approximately 44%, BRICS holds a commendable 28%. However, the trajectory indicates a potential shift as the combined influence of BRICS continues to expand. This upward trend positions BRICS as key drivers of global economic growth, capable of sustaining robust development and investment opportunities.

A pivotal moment for BRICS occurred in 2024, when it expanded its membership to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This enlargement not only amplifies BRICS’ global energy influence—given the oil-producing capabilities of Saudi Arabia and the UAE—but also enhances its geopolitical presence by incorporating countries from the Middle East and Africa.

The addition of these diverse nations brings strategic advantages, such as Iran’s energy resources and trade links, as well as a stronger African representation through Egypt and Ethiopia. This shift reflects BRICS’ intention to challenge the hegemony of Western-dominated economic institutions and to provide a platform for the voices of the Global South.

The ongoing growth and evolution of BRICS signal a potential reshaping of global governance structures. The group’s increasing economic and geopolitical clout allows it to push for reforms in international financial institutions that have traditionally favored Western nations. Russian President Vladamir Putin, during the BRICS Business Forum in October, articulated that BRICS will be a central player in the generation of global GDP in the foreseeable future.

The rebalancing of power dynamics calls for a reexamination of international relations. As BRICS expands, it not only represents economic collaboration but also serves as a counterbalance to the geopolitical narratives dominated by the West.

However, this shift towards a multipolar world comes with its own set of challenges. Geoeconomic risks are inherent in the transformations of global power structures, as shifts in geopolitics can be influenced by various factors, including technological advancements, demographic changes, environmental issues, and political movements.

The ongoing globalization has seen emerging markets like China, India, and Brazil rise to prominence, reshaping traditional economic relationships. While Germany and other developed nations may benefit from this evolving landscape, there remains an underlying tension.

Politicians often seek to maintain the status quo, occasionally stifling progress to uphold the illusion of stability and security. Such actions can lead to disruptions that amplify existing inequalities and create instability in global markets.

As the BRICS nations continue to expand their influence, they are poised to play a transformative role in the global economy. With their vast populations, resource-rich territories, and potential for sustainable growth, BRICS is increasingly becoming a significant player on the world stage.

While the journey toward a multipolar world is fraught with challenges, the trajectory suggests a promising future for BRICS as it endeavors to reshape global governance, promote inclusive growth, and amplify the voices of developing nations.

The coming years will undoubtedly witness the unfolding of this new economic narrative, highlighting the imperative for adaptive strategies in an ever-evolving global landscape.

https://youtu.be/gk2hOP0w4t0

News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 12-29-2024

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 Sun. 29 Dec. 2024

Compiled Sun. 29 Dec. 2024 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset:

Sat. 28 Dec. 2024 Wolverine: “Get ready everyone we are ready. All protocols have been met and everything is ready to go. We just have to wait for the GO sign. I’m expecting the 1 or the 2nd of January. I’ve had many on a conference call and they all said that we are about to go anytime right now and many are pointing to the 1st and 2nd of January 2025. Not long to go guys. God bless.”

Sat. 28 Dec. 2024 TNT Tony: “The green light has been given once again and bankers have a window.”

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/12/29/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-december-29-2024/

KTFA:

Frank26:  "SUDANI IS GIVING OSCARS AND THE ACADEMY AWARDS TO THOSE THAT MADE THE MONETARY REFORM SUCCESSFUL!!!".........F26

Delegation from US Department of Treasury visit the CBI

Announcement from Central Bank of Iraq – Dec 26 2024 Delegation from US department of treasury visited the central bank of Iraq, the delegation expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the procedures taken by the CBI during last year in the operations of combating the financing of terrorism and money laundering.

The delegation “”praised CBI’s electronic programs that was used for the first time and showed their astonishment for the speed and competency in using those programs also their admiration with the criteria placed by the bank with the help of international audit office (KPMG) which related to organizing Dollar selling operations and its monitor during the compliance of all banks to rules of combating the financing of terrorism and money laundering”” No. 39 for the year 2015.

Also the delegation listened to detailed explanation on the electronic system which applied by the CBI to monitor sold Dollar movement, and discussed CBI’s vast training program which will start soon and aims to train and qualify CBI’s employees working in monitoring and supervising field.

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Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY: All we care about is the stopping of the auctions and when...They still say auctions will end by the end of the month.  Mr Sammy says when they end the auctions and everyone goes back to work on the 2nd of January, the rise of the dollar will be very closely watched by us here at the banks.  If it starts to get out of hand by the 7th when parliament votes then [he] doesn't see any other move but to increase the dinar.  That's the only way Alaq has a way out.

Mnt Goat   Didn’t I tell everyone years ago that Iraq is going to be a central hub for the middle east? Let me correct myself in saying it is now a central hub only it is not yet fully geared up and running to its potential.  Eighty-five docking stations for freight ships at the port of Faw and only five are now open. Imagine when all eighty-five slips are operational? The amount of freight that will flow through this port of Faw.

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Iraq - CBI Governor Makes an Announcement, Digital Banking Expansion

Edu Matrix:  12-28-2027

Iraq - CBI Governor Makes an Announcement; Digital Banking Expansion Discover how Iraqi banks transform their services by adopting modern digital solutions in our latest video, "Iraqi Banks Go Digital: A New Era in Banking."

We delve into the Central Bank of Iraq's (CBI) innovative digital banking efforts to enhance financial accessibility and efficiency across the country. Learn about the exciting technologies being implemented and how they are reshaping the banking landscape in Iraq.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i07Ta2u_ebs

When You See A Historic Marker That Signals Recession...

Lynette Zang:  12-28-2024

Today's video is a breakdown from a recent live where Lynette breaks down why this historic marker signals for recession, and why you need to be prepared!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2XbmOdkxWo