JAMES ONE: A gentleman came up, definitely someone that had it all together and in a bit of conversation he told us his job. I don't want to speak of the agency.
FRANK: Let's say this is a banking agency that is one of the top three agencies banks need in order to function.
JAMES ONE: Very good...This man was former special ops, has
retired and is doing a lot of work with a US agency that all banks around the world have to coordinate with. There was some small talk and conversation and then it was what do you know about the Iraqi dinar?
He smiled and he said well I know quite a bit about it...it's no secret in the banking world. The Iraqi dinar is about to reinstate. He gave me the rate. You want me to give the rate?
FRANK: No. JAMES ONE: He said any day has potential but he said definitely before 2024. He said everything is done and there is a date. Now he didn't say what it was but he was very forthcoming.
He said it's no secret. This is about to happen...He was so confident of the rate...I come from a military background too, when someone from the special ops says something you don't question... FRANK: There's no doubting this guy's information...we're presenting it as a rumor but I'm not doubting his rumor.
Iraqi Prime Minister and President discuss national and international developments
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani met with President Abdul Latif Gamal Rashid to discuss national and international developments.
According to a statement from Al-Sudani's office, both leaders emphasized the significance of holding provincial elections as scheduled and ensuring the conditions for their success.
During the meeting, both sides shared a commitment to support the government in implementing its program to "establish security and stability, deliver services, and advance reforms in the fight against corruption."
The discussion also covered President Rashid's participation in the joint Arab-Islamic summit held in Saudi Arabia in solidarity with Palestine and the outcomes of the meetings with leaders from participating countries.
The world has witnessed a surge in oil prices in the wake of a report issued by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The report firmly asserted the robustness of market fundamentals, sparking a rise in the futures contracts for Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude oil. Furthermore, it provoked concerns over potential disruptions in supply due to American pressures on Russian oil exports.
Unwavering Market Fundamentals
According to OPEC, the recent drop in oil prices can be attributed to speculators rather than any inherent weakness in the market. OPEC has emphasized the continued strength of oil market fundamentals, arguing that the market concerns about a potential decline in global demand were overly pessimistic.
OPEC’s Forecast on Global Oil Demand
In its report, OPEC has slightly raised its expectations for global oil demand for 2023 while maintaining a relatively high outlook for 2024. This indicates that OPEC foresees a steady demand for oil in the coming years, suggesting a sustained recovery from the pandemic-induced downturn.
A Potential Setback for the Market
Simultaneously, the report also pointed out that the resumption of talks in Iraq to reactivate an oil pipeline could pose a challenge to the market, potentially leading to increased supply and downward pressure on prices. This highlights the intricate balance that shapes the global oil market and the myriad factors that can influence its dynamics.
Article quote: "The governor of the Central Bank, Al-Alaq failed to control the rise in the dollar exchange rate."
Don't panic. Alaq has nothing to do with what's going on. He's not doing a very good job. He's a very good guy, hard worker, doing whatever he can but I think this job is too big for him to handle...
I would not be surprised if he got fired. I would not be sad either...He can not handle the job. He should do something else...He's not good at controlling things. He can't control the CBI. It's too big for him...I'm not saying they're going to fire him, maybe not. Maybe he's going to get his shit together and do a better job but don't panic. This has nothing to do with what's going on.
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Review from the articles... The PM announced the banks are now able to exchange foreign in country last week. The digital connections have been activated to collect the tariffs and taxes from all border crossings Monday last week. Their stock mark showed a 3000 point drop in dinars this past Sunday. To me, the dollar to dinar value is adjusting to the actual reissued value of the dinar. 10 days or so, 12 countries did currency swaps with Iraq.
Contracts that were previously agreed upon are being signed from countries coming into Iraq to do business. TOTAL being one of the largest and along with the infrastructure contracts. All this requiring a new REISSUED rate. IMO, they've gone a far as they can go without not changing the rate...
...we are witnessing the process playing out before us. It means the checks and balance were put in place by the stopping of the launding the dollar causing the decline of the use of the dollar in country. The seed was placed in the ground with all the regulations and the growth started and now, it is braking the surface such we will benefit from it...Articles have revealed it will not be in vain and the change over is taking place...NOW!
Iraq’s Political Landscape Shifts as Ministers Resign Following Speaker’s Dismissal
In an unprecedented political shakeup, three ministers backed by the Taqaddum party, a group with ties to Iraq’s House Speaker Mohammed Halbousi, have tendered their resignations from the Iraqi government. This startling move comes in the wake of the Federal Supreme Court’s decision to remove Halbousi as Speaker of Iraq’s Parliament on grounds of forgery charges, a ruling that is final and non-appealable.
Ripples of Political Shakeup
The court’s decision has not only stripped Mohammed Al Halbousi of his prominent role but also removed Mr. Al Dulaimi as a member of parliament. The finality of the ruling, which cannot be appealed, means the parliament faces the imminent task of electing a new speaker. This upheaval has significant implications for Iraq’s political landscape and is predicted to cause ripples in the upcoming provincial elections, scheduled for December 18.
The Dispute’s Background
Behind the court’s decision lies a dispute between al-Halbousi and al-Dulaimi, with al-Halbousi branding the court’s ruling as ‘strange’. However, the court’s decision stands, marking a significant turn of events in Iraq’s political sphere. The departure of three Taqaddum party-backed ministers from the government underlines the far-reaching impacts of this ruling.
Future Implications
The court’s dismissal of both Mohammed al-Halbousi and Laith al-Dulaimi, with no details announced, signals a shift in Iraq’s political dynamics. With the ruling being final and non-appealable, the immediate task ahead for the parliament is to elect a new speaker, a move that will undoubtedly shape Iraq’s future political trajectory. The forthcoming provincial elections will provide a crucial test for the country’s political stability in the aftermath of this ruling.
After the decisions of the Riyadh Summit, Iraq is considering reducing its oil production by one million barrels to stop the aggression against Gaza
Iraqi oilAn Iraqi government source revealed on Sunday that the government is holding discussions to reduce Iraq’s oil production after the decisions of the Arab-Islamic Summit on Gaza.
The source said, “Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani met yesterday, Saturday, with the Minister of Oil and his energy and economic advisors to discuss making a decision to reduce oil exports by one million barrels per day from the allocated export quota.”
He added, “This decision may be taken due to the Arab-Islamic summit not reaching effective decisions to stop the fire in Gaza.”