HCL payments are all over the world where Iraqi citizens live, where they qualify for these funds.
Pimpy
People always go, 'You're so negative.' No, I'm grounded. What's been happening lately I'm feeling really good about. There's got to be some consistency there. The seem to be making all the right moves and that's exactly what you want in this investment...
Iraq can't do anything without permission of the United States. They're on sanctions. The only reason why I know that is because I actually read...
Clare
Article: "The Central Bank in Nineveh: We are subject to Washington’s sanctions and we are waiting for them to be lifted to open the dollar auction"
Article: "Parliamentary Energy: Work is continuing towards passing the oil and gas law" This is going to be a big deal and it needs the same thing everyone else needs and that is the international acceptable currency exchange rate. The way they are talking on this gives me the impression they are ready for the rate, so that they can discus, read and vote on it. Who wouldn't vote for it when it is for all Iraqi people. I am sure the priority is going to be toward a yes vote...A unanimous one at that!
Al Sudani was in Russia...one of the things he said is they're going to be doing business between the Iraqi dinar and the Russian ruble in commercial dealings...
Article VIII implicitly states no member may impose without the Fund's approval restrictions on the performance of payments and transfers related to international commercial transactions ... Article 14 implicitly indicates if the member is prepared to accept the obligations (which we haven't quite seen yet)...contained in sections 2, 3 and 4 of Article VIII it says thus the agreement encourages the free movement of capital between countries and the transfer of balances between other members...
to facilitate the performance of international payments and work to create a stable exchange rate system which provides the appropriate foreign investments...Article VIII...is the freedom of movement of capital. If you don't have it and you're not released to get it, you're not going anywhere.
Iranian President Raisi discusses regional developments and Gaza crisis with Iraqi Prime Minister, 14 OCT
Shafaq News/ In a phone call today, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamad Shia Al-Sudani and Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi discussed the current regional and international developments.
According to Al-Sudani’s media office, the “two leaders expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, a consequence of the ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people by Zionist forces.
During the call, both sides emphasized the critical need for the international community to take decisive action against the “severe violations targeting civilians in the occupied territories.”
They underscored the urgency of “lifting the unjust siege on Gaza City” and stressed the necessity of establishing safe civilian passages. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of facilitating the swift passage of essential humanitarian aid to the Palestinians, highlighting the urgent nature of this assistance.
Escalating Conflict in Israel and Palestine: A Ripple Effect Across the Region, 14 OCT\
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has taken a deadly turn, with clashes erupting in multiple locations and a rising death toll. The unrest is not isolated to these two regions but is causing ripples of tension throughout the Middle East.
The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of nearly half the population of Gaza, while Hamas has called for Palestinians to rise up in protest. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the death toll in Gaza has spiked to 1,900, including many women and children. In the West Bank, clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces have resulted in the deaths of at least 46 Palestinians in the past six days.
The Region on Edge
These clashes are fueling unrest and tensions across the region, with protests erupting in Jordan, Bahrain, and Lebanon. The conflict threatens to destabilize not just Israel and the Palestinian territories, but also neighboring countries such as Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan. The international community has called for a halt to the violence and an end to the blockade of Gaza to allow for humanitarian aid to reach the civilians in need.
This situation is a setback for efforts to ease regional tensions and focus on domestic development in countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The conflict comes at a time when many of the underlying problems that fueled the Arab Spring uprisings, such as economic woes, corruption, and political repression, are still unresolved. The war in Israel has sparked fears of wider unrest and is causing concern among officials, scholars, and ordinary people across the region.
Future Uncertain
While the international community calls for peace, the future remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the escalating conflict is not confined to the borders of Israel and Palestine, and its effects are being felt across the region. The world watches on as leaders grapple with this complex and deeply rooted conflict, hoping for a resolution that brings peace and stability to the region.
In a week marked by significant financial movement, the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has reported a sharp increase in its sales of hard currency, with total sales exceeding $801 million. This marks an increase compared to the previous week’s sales, indicating a heightened economic activity in the region.
Surge in Currency Sales
The sales were conducted over five days, with an average daily sale amounting to $160,226,899. The most substantial sales were recorded on Thursday, with a staggering total of $208,387,458, emphasizing the robust demand for hard currency in the Iraqi market.
Foreign remittances for the week were not far behind, reaching $854,800,397, showing a significant increase compared to cash sales. This surge in remittances reflects the increasing globalization and interconnectedness of the Iraqi economy.
The exchange rate for documentary credits and international settlements was pegged at 1,305 IQD for every US dollar. Meanwhile, the rate for foreign remittances and cash sales was slightly higher, standing at 1,310 IQD for every US dollar.
Economic expert Abdul Rahman Al Mashhadani attributed the rise in dollar prices to the parallel market, which meets trade requests with countries sanctioned by the US. He further pointed out that financing the drug trade also contributes to the rise in dollar prices.
Al Mashhadani highlighted the need for a cultural shift towards relying on the banking system for financial transactions and emphasized the potential of investing in tourism in Iraq. Another expert, Safwan Qusay, underscored the importance of attracting Russian investments to Iraq and diversifying sources of investments.
In related news, Al Rafidain Bank announced the launch of an online dollar reservation system for travelers, a move aimed at facilitating currency exchange for those traveling outside Iraq.
Conclusion
The Central Bank of Iraq’s substantial sales of hard currency point to an active economy with robust demand for foreign currency. The bank’s initiatives to facilitate currency exchange and the call for more reliance on the banking system and diversified investments underscore the evolving financial landscape in Iraq.
Judy Note:Bank closures and runs have begun across Europe and the US.
Bank Runs & most severe US Bond Sell Off in history continues.
Global Currency Reset:
Fri. 13 Oct. TNT Tony Tweet: “It won’t happen tonight (Fri. 13 Oct.), but rather tomorrow night by midnight (Sat. 14 Oct.). They wanted it done before ForEx came back up.”
Fri. 13 Oct. MarkZ: “Militia Man reported that Western Union was shutting down the financial borders of Iraq by refusing to make international transfers of money. I think that shows how close we are to the finish line.
Wed. 11 Oct. Frank26: “If you are a student of Forex you will be able to see right now that the Iraqi dinar is trading in massive volumes. It is putting itself in position for the new exchange rate to come out.”
Thurs. 12 Oct. Holly on Frank26: “Frank has a team in Erbil who went to the bank. They’re telling the citizens the rate is coming. He told her the rate went up two days ago, and they’re about to use the new national currency. Alaq said the Board of Directors of the CBI is going to release a new exchange rate. The bank is saying there has been a rise in the rate internally. They will be joining the BRICS and that may be the basket that floats internationally!”
Wed. 11 Oct. TNT Tony: “We are as close to a Global Currency Reset as we are to touching the Eye of the Storm. A takeover of the old SWIFT system by the Quantum Financial System (QFS) will totally divorce Central Banks and Governments from stealing our money and controlling our future.”
On Sun. 15 Oct. the IMF and World Bank could hold their last meeting.
Wed. 1 Nov. was the goal to have Currency Exchanges and Zim Bond Redemptions completed, although that date could vary.
Starting 1 Jan. 2024 the fiat US Dollar may be worthless, all currencies across the Globe could be on par 1:1 with each other, Social Security benefits will be much higher and the SS R&R payments start on a monthly basis.
In the next three to six months the Rodriguez Trust will begin to administer “universal basic income” for citizens of all GESARA-compliant countries. The amount per individual or family will depend on the status, needs, employment level and age of the person/family and will work to encourage people to work if they can.
54 Banks Closed/Scheduled To Close. Major US banks are continuing to close branches across the US, leaving an increasing number of Americans without access to basic financial services. Bank of America axed 21 branches in the first week of October, according to a bulletin published by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on Friday. Wells Fargo shuttered 15, while US Bank and Chase reported closing 9 and 3 respectively. In total, some 54 locations had either closed or were scheduled to close between October 1 and October 7. Of the overall closures, 3 were in Louisville in Kentucky. Eight of the 21 Bank of America closures were in California. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/banking/article-12628627/Bank-America-Wells-Fargo-branches-shut-October.html