Iranian official thanks Iraq, KRI for services rendered during Arbaeen, 8 SEPT

 Iranian official thanks Iraq, KRI for services rendered during Arbaeen, 8 SEPT

Shafaq News / Hojatoleslam Mohammad Hasan Abu Turabi Fard, the temporary Friday prayer leader in Tehran, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Iraq, both its government and its people, including the Kurdistan Region, for their unwavering dedication in providing services to the millions of pilgrims who participated in the Arbaeen Pilgrimage.

During his Friday sermon, Hojatoleslam Abu Turabi Fard declared, "The presence of over 4 million Iranian pilgrims in this epic has engendered yet another epic."

He further acknowledged, "The pivotal role played by the esteemed Iraqi government and the great Iraqi people in facilitating this extraordinary turnout is undeniable. Men, women, and youth, their pure hearts pulsating with zeal, have come together to honor the revered master, Imam Hussein, peace be upon him."

Hojatoleslam Abu Turabi Fard continued, "We extend our gratitude to the noble youth from various backgrounds, the popular and jihadist processions, within the Islamic Republic of Iran, and especially to the people of Kurdistan in Iraq, who enriched this grand humanitarian and emotional movement with their efforts and hearts filled with love for the Lord of Martyrs."

He went on to say, "The meticulous planning, worthy of praise by the statesmen of Iran and Iraq, alongside the military and security institutions, played an admirable role in this epic and is deserving of glory and acclaim."

Last month, a source in the office of Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, disclosed the Kurdistan Regional Government's participation by sending 100 modern buses as part of the government's plan to transport and accommodate pilgrims during Arbaeen.

The source stated to Shafaq News Agency, "The Prime Minister's office proposed the participation of the Kurdistan Regional Government in the transportation plan, and the proposal received support and cooperation from the President of the Region, Nechirvan Barzani."

The source clarified, "this year's transportation plan differs from previous years," highlighting that "the directives from al-Sudani entail the rental of approximately 1200 large buses, in addition to 200 smaller buses, to complement the existing fleet of over 2000 government buses and vehicles. Twenty-three trains will also be operated to prevent extortion and exploitation of pilgrims during their transportation to and from Karbala."

The Holy Shrines in Iraq reported last week that the total number of visitors who flocked to the holy city of Karbala for the observance of Imam Hussein's Arbaeen exceeded 22 million pilgrims.

Meanwhile, the Iraqi Red Crescent Society announced that it had provided services to more than 3 million Iraqi and foreign visitors during the Arbaeen ceremonies.

The Commander-in-Chief of Iran's internal security forces, stated two days ago that four million Iranian pilgrims had crossed into Iraq through the land and air borders of Iran to participate in the Arbaeen visit.

Prime Minister al-Sudani praised the Kurdistan Region's support for the Arbaeen observance, describing the number of participants as "unprecedented," with pilgrims exceeding 22 million.

https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq-News/Iranian-official-thanks-Iraq-KRI-for-services-rendered-during-Arbaeen

"RV UPDATE" BY MARKZ, 8 SEPT

MarkZ   

[via PDK]  From Iraq...A chief strategist of the AFC Iraq fund is talking about how “Banks will fuel the next market phase of Iraq” they have made exceptional progress. Top tier banks have a lot of funding and money and this is where the future is going to explode for Iraq…and they are now ready to start funding entrepreneurs, projects etc…. 

This is a great piece that shows us where Iraq is heading...We were told the banking implementation is key for them to be able to change their value. It also brings financial security. 

 Question:   If IQD and VND have agreements…will they not float up together?   MarkZ:   I do not expect a float. But, I am prepared in case there is one.  I expect a substantial change in value …then maybe a small float. 

 ..we are starting to see changes in bank values etc. But, not an open trade on them yet...We have seen this in the past and it’s our theory that they are preparing the process when we see those rate changes. Is this the one where they actually pull the trigger???...

The banker side has a lot of anticipation for late this afternoon...We have bank personnel keeping us abreast if any of these currencies become “tradable”...We will see what materializes.  [post 2 of 2]

There are interesting things showing on currency converters…from the Forbes one to the EIX…. There are some interesting values showing on many of our currencies... 

There are a lot of “inconsistencies” on currency calculators right now. We are seeing Bolivar made it up to .35 cents. (doesn’t mean you can exchange it right now) We tried... Dong rates have also been bouncing around... 

Investing in International Stocks, 8 SEPT

 Whether you’re looking to strengthen your portfolio through diversification or create new avenues to explosive growth, international stocks can be an excellent component of your investment portfolio.

Expanding international economies, increasing productivity, and improving standards of living are creating a new global middle class. These trends suggest that the world’s most dramatic economic growth over the next century will occur outside the United States. Many investors should strongly consider allocating a percentage of their portfolio to stocks in international markets.

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Five top international stocks in 2023

1. ASML Holding

Headquartered in the Netherlands, ASML Holding (ASML -1.43%) is one of the world’s leading providers of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Beyond powering computers and mobile devices and providing the hardware foundations for big leaps forward in artificial intelligence, semiconductors are now essential components for automobiles, appliances, and a wide range of other everyday products and services.

Access to chip supplies is also a major national security issue for countries around the world. As a result, there's a big push for localized chip production in the U.S., Europe, and other major markets. ASML is set to play a big role in expanding global manufacturing capacity.

2. CD Projekt

Based in Poland, CD Projekt (OTGL.Y 3.68%) has established itself as a strong player in the video game industry. The company is best known for properties including The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, but it also operates an online marketplace and sharing platform for digitally distributing games.

Demand for interactive entertainment is still poised for huge growth over the long term. CD Projekt has compelling opportunities as it releases content expansions for existing titles, launches new properties, and taps into emerging trends, including augmented reality and the metaverse.

3. MercadoLibre

MercadoLibre (MELI -0.04%) is a leading provider of e-commerce and fintech services in Latin America. The company was founded in Argentina and is still growing quickly there, but it actually does most of its business in Brazil and also generates a major portion of its revenue in Mexico. MercadoLibre has continued to increase sales at a rapid clip despite macroeconomic headwinds, and it's actually making a big hiring push at a time when many other businesses are reducing their employee counts. MercadoLibre’s forefront positions in online retail and fintech point to huge expansion potential as these services become more popular in Latin America.

4. Shoprite Holdings

The United Nations predicts Africa will account for more than half of global population growth through 2050, and Shoprite Holdings’ (SRGH.Y 8.86%) status as the continent’s largest grocery chain positions it to benefit from economic and demographic tailwinds. The company is headquartered in South Africa and operates roughly 3,150 locations across 14 countries.

5. HDFC Bank

India's largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank (HDB 2.16%), is in a favorable position to benefit as the country’s economy continues to develop. The company has more than 7,800 branches across more than 3,800 cities and towns. HDFC is also a player in the digital payments space and appears poised to benefit from “the war on cash.”

Should I invest in international stocks and funds?

Foreign markets present opportunities that you miss if your holdings are strictly limited to U.S.-based stocks. While foreign companies sometimes come with added risks, international companies tend to be cheaply valued relative to comparable businesses in the U.S.

Many investors prefer to pay more for domestic stocks because business growth in international markets is considered less reliable than growth in the U.S. Another big factor is that most investors simply aren’t as familiar with opportunities in international markets because they have limited personal experience with foreign companies -- and because these businesses tend to receive less coverage from U.S. analysts and media outlets.

But with the vast majority of global population growth in the coming decades projected to occur outside of the U.S., the associated demographic factors and the industrialization of relatively underdeveloped areas suggest that this century’s biggest economic growth will also happen outside the country.

As the world’s largest economy, the U.S. economy is likely to grow more slowly than countries with smaller, less-developed economies. While the U.S. has a population of roughly 330 million, India and China each have populations of roughly 1.4 billion people, and rising per-capita productivity could allow the economies of both of those countries to surpass the value of the U.S. economy by 2030.

Even countries such as Poland, which is home to roughly 41 million people and has actually seen its population shrink in recent years, could expand its gross domestic product (GDP) at rates that significantly exceed the growth rate of GDP in the U.S. Poland is benefiting from industrialization initiatives and a fast-growing tech sector that are boosting most Polish companies.

Of course, domestic companies are working to expand their presence in international markets and should profit from global growth. Investing in foreign stocks is a way to have a direct stake in growth outside the U.S. and to benefit from a broader range of market trends and opportunities.

How can I trade foreign stocks in the U.S.?

As an American, you can gain portfolio exposure to international stocks in a few different ways.

Invest in internationally focused funds

The easiest (and perhaps safest) way for you to invest in foreign stocks is by investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds that include non-domestic companies.

Buying shares of a fund such as the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK 0.24%) gives you a position in more than 1,300 companies on the continent, while the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM 0.19%) confers exposure to more than 1,200 large and mid-size companies from countries such as China, India, Brazil, South Korea, and South Africa. Alternatively, the iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF  (SOXX -0.42%) mostly consists of U.S. companies, but Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM -0.39%) stock is one of its biggest components. The fund also includes foreign chipmakers ASML Holding and NXP Semiconductors(NXPI -0.49%), among others.

Buy American depositary receipts

Some foreign companies list their stocks on U.S. exchanges in addition to their home markets, in which case you can simply purchase shares on the Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) through domestic brokerages, just as you would for a U.S.-based company. These shares will usually be in the form of American depositary receipts (ADRs) and represent equity stakes equivalent to a predesignated number of shares of the company’s core stock on its home exchange. For example, an ADR share of the Chinese video streaming company iQiyi (IQ -3.57%) trading on the Nasdaq is roughly equivalent to seven ordinary shares on the Chinese exchange.

You may also have the opportunity to buy ADR stakes in companies that don’t trade on U.S. exchanges through over-the-counter (OTC) markets accessible through your broker. But be aware that ADRs may not offer privileges such as voting rights conferred by owning a company’s home-market shares, so you may need to be willing to forgo the prospect of voting as a shareholder to acquire stakes in promising international companies.

Gain direct international access through a broker

The other main way to invest in foreign stocks is by using a brokerage to obtain direct access to the exchange where the company is listed. A global account with a participating U.S. brokerage is suitable, or you can establish a brokerage account in the country where you intend to trade.

Opening a global account or foreign brokerage account may cause you to incur fees and taxes and face additional regulations much more than you’d expect from a U.S. equity market. Also, your investment is not protected by domestic securities laws, and you could face difficulty achieving restitution through a foreign court.

https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/international-stocks/

Coffee with MarkZ and Mr. Cottrell 09/08/2023

MarkZ Friday 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 everyone….Welcome to another weekend

Member: Let's hope we get some great news today… we need it.

Member: Maybe this will be the weekend we have been waiting for!!!

MZ: So many rumors out there. I am sure the boards are lit up right now with anticipation…..I definitely feel like we are close. IT was off the hook yesterday with expectation

MZ: Many thought it would happen overnight last night….I really didn’t think it was ready yet. 

MZ: Bond people are still staying awfully quiet. A couple did admit they are under NDA’s which made me feel better

MZ: We continue to hear fantastic personal banking stories from you guys…..

Member: Mark, I’m one of the Top Financial Advisor for the largest Retirement Firms in the US and we have been growing our Personal Wealth Department very quickly and creating new services

Member: MarkZ I just heard that SKR notices are being sent out!

MZ:  SKR's have not been paid.

Member:  Said Russia cutting production… higher oil prices =higher Dinar rate

Member:  Praying the USA currency to be gold backed before RV!!!

Member: Last Friday I talking with a SECU  (state employees credit union) banker and was told the new treasury note will be available in October of this year. 

MZ: So many banking stories from you all from wealth managers ect…...

Member:  My small local bank is down sat and sun for maintenance. that goes for mobile banking as well.

MZ: “ A new railway will at last link Iraq and Iran”  They will have a physical link for infrastructure and it shows how powerful BRICS has become. And they are stepping away from the US.  For this to happen I think Iraq needs to have their new currency. Irans exports to Iraq will hit 12 Billion by the end of the year. To me this is a clear stepping away from western control for Iraq. 

MZ: The last time Iraq had a great currency they were away from US control. This is a big sstep for Iraq and their independence. 

Member: Iran has already been accepted into BRICS…..I bet Iraq will join soon as well. 

Member: Are we getting closer to Nesara?

MZ: IMO yes …I personally expect it this fall. This is not a one day process so when I say “fall” …I believe things have to start now. 

Member: I believe Nesara has been ongoing. its a long process to change over the systems.

Member:  Not many talking about the end of the Federal fiscal year.

Member: yes the US and many others fiscal year ends Sept 31 and the 2024 fiscal year starts Oct. 1st.  May be a good time to switch everything over. 

Member:  can you tell us the process will probably have to go through when we do I exchange what will their processing what we have to do as far as fingerprinting and all these type of things do you know

Member: Mark has always said it should be the same as opening a new bank account….nothing to worry about. 

Member:  How much time will we have to exchange our currency once the 800 numbers are released?

Member: Mark always said about 10 days to make our appointments and 30 days to exchange….more or less. 

Member: I remember last year about this time I thought we were just about there and here we all still here.

Member: I remember that too. the days weeks months and years keep passing by. one day soon we will get there

Member:  Please let this weekend be the straw that breaks the camels back, lol

Member:  I said  it will happen 9-11 weeks ago, let's see!

MZ: : For whatever reason my gut is saying the same thing…..

Member: Makes sense Mark it was originally supposed to be rolled out on 9/11

Member: That would be an amazing karmic balancing if true. 

Member:  I Vote for the " 11th". YES ! Let's RV on the 11th ... Please!!!!!!!!!!!

Member:  It makes sense to me that they would flip the switch on the rate change when Forex is closed (Friday 5pm EST - Sunday 5pm EST) to give the world a chance to prepare. But I'm just guessing!

Member:  Peace, Prosperity and Love to you all

Member: Enjoy your weekend everyone….God Bless

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"RV UPDATE" BY FRANK26, 8 SEPT

 Frank26 

 If they [the bank] made a profit off of you, shame on you.  Don't let them make a profit off of you.  You're Mr. Clampett and they're Mr Drysdale.  Act accordingly.  You have the power. 

I don't care if you go in there with 500,000, 100,000, don't let them treat you stupid.  The bank is not your friend.  They have laws that do not allow them to be your friends. 

There's no such thing as an NDA...'Here, sign this.  I don't want you to say a single word about what you're seeing ok?' | "Whatcha gonna do?" | 'I don't know.' |

 "What are you going to take me to court with an NDA?  You think they're going to recognize it?  You think this is a legal term?" | 'No.' | "Then get out of my face NDA! "

 Bank friend believes the rate is 1132.   The CBI deputies have to post that on their page by law if not International...he thinks the official rate will not be shown to anyone right now.  But he keeps telling me with force that he thinks it's 1132 unofficially known to everyone...

He stands behind this.  FRANK:  How many times have they come out and told you the exchange rate is 1132.  They tell you not to pay attention to the lie of the street rate which is 1320.  They keep repeating it to you for a very good reason... [NOTE:  You can always see the official CBI listed exchange rate in the left column of this page.]

Question:  "Will we have to pay any kind of tax after or during the exchanging of the dinar for American dollars?"  When you go to the bank and you present your dinar...don't leave your eyes off of them.  You make sure that you see your account has been credited...

At that point they are not going to say to you, 'Ok Mr Frank you have 1 million dinars you owe $300,000 in taxes.'  A bank doesn't collect taxes.  They're not made to do that...They don't have the facilities to collect taxes from you as an individual... [NOTE:  Consult your tax professionals so you pay the right amount of tax for your unique situation.]

 If we had about a million Americans citizens all of a sudden came out millionaires instantly that would be a really good shot in the arm for America's structure wouldn't it?  It would...

Hiccups Resolved! Anytime Now?💣RI = Pre War Rate?!🤔Iraq Dinar RV Updates...

"STATUS OF THE RV" BY DINAR IRAQ & DONG VIETNAM, 8 SEPT

 STATUS OF THE RV

Folks, the news about the currency is far and few between and that is why.

I believe there is nothing more for the CBI to do but to issue the lower denominations and them to watch for inflation over a period, as their plan states they will do, and if all goes well, they liberate their currency to the global markets as in FOREX.

Now you might ask, I thought we needed the Oil and Gas Law passed first?

Yes, I still believe they do and we might have to wait for it.

But there is a change that based on how fast the economy is growing they may just put that on the back burner and rethink it (remember that Dr Shababi in 2012-2013 did not have this law passed, yet he was moving forward).

We must remember the past.

For Iraq they now have a VERY high level of Security and Stability, something that we have heard over the last 20 years they needed.

They are intentionally telling us.

As the world war II movie states, “all is quiet in the western front”.

We sit and wait for the U.S. Congress to be back in session.

If you were listening to the prophets you can see that something huge is going to happen in September to fight the corrupt government now in the White House.

Could this coincide what I have been telling you all along in that this corruption must first be cleaned up prior to Iraq being allowed to RV?

Just saying but I too have connections and I am telling you we are VERY, VERY close to something huge both in the U.S. and in Iraq.

To simplify and sum it all up, with Iraq, it not about a proper RATE being assigned to the dinar to reflected its true VALUE but rather the level of “obedience” to the New World Order as to how much the rate will be suppressed and manipulated.

If you play along with their sinister game you get the payback, yes you get the rate.

So we see Kuwait playing along as they were a staging area for stepping off in 1991 to invade Iraq and since then really good friends with the U.S. that now also have substantial military bases in Kuwait that you hardly here about.

The news media is very complicit in keeping this part very quiet.

So regardless of the economic situations and monetary reserves comparing both countries, the country that obeys gets the riches, for now.

In the eyes of the New World Order Govt –

What is wrong with Iraq?:

First let me what is wrong with the New World Govt?

Maybe that’s the problem to begin with?

Iraqi people want to be free and they want Iran out of their country.

They want full sovereignty and their wealth back.

They do not want to be a puppet state of any country.

They want to be fully out of Chapter VII sanctions not only in words but in actions.

This is why they supported the U.S in the fight against Saddam Hussein and not to be put again under the rein of yet another outside force.

The majority of good Iraqi people do not want to be occupied and thus want the U.S. forces out of their country.

I personally see a current need still for the U.S. to stay in Iraq and help them, not control them.

The Iraqi military needs training.

The U.S. forces stationed there also put a damper on any occupying Iranian militia and are a deterrent.

But we do know the plan of the sinister New World Order Govt is to transform the middle east into their liking and so they do manipulate countries accordingly.

It is not so hard to figure out why the Iraqi dinar is still 1/6 of penny.

All of us investors need to wake up to what I am telling you today.

The bottom line is that these people controlling the stings now in Kuwait and Iraq behind the scenes must first be dealt with.

These people include those of high influence that control the money flow from oil revenues and who control the currency exchanges.

Having said all this today I want to say that I still have much HOPE and give many prayers to the people of Iraq and that the Holy Spirit will anoint its leaders to overcome these challenges and show them the path to TRUE FREDOM.

Then maybe we will see the continuance of the monetary process on the path to reinstatement we are looking for.

This does not mean decades more but could happen sometime within the window we are watching as it parallels with the actions going on today in the Republican held house of congress to combat the crimes of this current Biden administration.

But my point in telling you this today is that if you truly want to know when the RV will happen, they watch these movements carefully against the corrupt in the U.S. and U.K. as they are the puppet masters holding back Iraq monetary policy.

I hope to help us all through this time period and to see this reinstatement happen sooner than later, as I truly believe it will come to pass.

I personally see a current need still for the U.S. to stay in Iraq and help them, not control them.

The Iraqi military needs training.

The U.S. forces stationed there also put a damper on any occupying Iranian militia and are a deterrent.

But we do know the plan of the sinister New World Order Govt is to transform the middle east into their liking and so they do manipulate countries accordingly.

It is not so hard to figure out why the Iraqi dinar is still 1/6 of penny.

All of us investors need to wake up to what I am telling you today.

The bottom line is that these people controlling the stings now in Kuwait and Iraq behind the scenes must first be dealt with.

These people include those of high influence that control the money flow from oil revenues and who control the currency exchanges.

Having said all this today I want to say that I still have much HOPE and give many prayers to the people of Iraq and that the Holy Spirit will anoint its leaders to overcome these challenges and show them the path to TRUE FREDOM.

Then maybe we will see the continuance of the monetary process on the path to reinstatement we are looking for.

This does not mean decades more but could happen sometime within the window we are watching as it parallels with the actions going on today in the Republican held house of congress to combat the crimes of this current Biden administration.

But my point in telling you this today is that if you truly want to know when the RV will happen, they watch these movements carefully against the corrupt in the U.S. and U.K. as they are the puppet masters holding back Iraq monetary policy.

I hope to help us all through this time period and to see this reinstatement happen sooner than later, as I truly believe it will come to pass.

BY DINAR IRAQ & DONG VIETNAM