Tuesday, September 24, 2024

DINAR GURUS HIGHLIGHTS, 24 SEPT

Summary of "Iraqi Dinar Guru News Highlights (9/23/24)"

HERE ARE various updates from Dinar Gurus are discussed regarding the Iraqi Dinar and recent developments surrounding its exchange rate.

Key Points:

  1. Leadership Update: Ali Al Alak remains the acting director of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), despite submitting his resignation, as confirmed by a CBI contact.
  1. Currency Goals: The focus is on eliminating black market corruption related to the dollar. Initial plans aim to set the Dinar at par with the official CBI exchange rate before any further adjustments.
  1. Recent Articles: There were four articles in the news about removing zeros from currency, signaling that an exchange rate change could happen soon.
  1. Budget Changes: Militia Man shared insights that important budget contents, which include Article 140 and the hydrocarbon law, necessitate a new official exchange rate.
  1. Ground Reports: Frank 26 highlighted that there is a three-year budget in progress, emphasizing the need for a new exchange rate to support citizen purchasing power.
  1. Exchange Process: It’s suggested that once the exchange of larger bills occurs, individuals will have a three-week window to convert to smaller denominations.
  1. Banking Regulations: Fulu mentioned the importance of having uniform exchange rates across banks to comply with the law of One Price.
  1. Supplemental Budget: Jeff pointed out that the actual operating budget is ready but requires amendments to include supplementary funding for development plans.
  1. Public Sentiment: Frank noted that there's growing public discussion indicating negative views about changing the exchange rate, primarily driven by individuals aware of imminent changes.
  1. Banking Growth: Al Alak reported a significant increase in the number of bank cards, totaling approximately 19.75 million, reflecting growth in banking activity.

This summary encapsulates the main discussions and highlights potential upcoming changes in Iraq's currency management and economic policies.

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