Saturday, December 30, 2023

BRUCE'S BIG CALL, 30 DEC

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 12-28-23   REPLAY LINK   Intel Begins   53:00

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Welcome, everybody the big call tonight it is Thursday, December 28th and you're listening to the big call. Thank you wherever you're tuned in from wherever you are, possibly out in as many as 200 countries in big call universe. And kudos to the SAT team, the satellite team that is getting this call transmitted out, tracking it, sending it out to my goodness with as many as what 24 to 28 million listeners on the big call internationally globally, not including free conference call.

So, hopefully tonight is that night, because I've been told by one of our intel sources that this should be Bruce's last big call. This should be the finale.  So we'll just see. Well, what Wait, wait and see about this. But anyway, I'm feeling pretty good about it. But let's do this.  So anything else before the Intel Bob? No, that's it for tonight. Oh, thank you. All right, great.

All right. Well, hopefully we'll finish up a little early tonight. I've got a little bit of Intel to give you. And let's start with what Jeanne mentioned earlier tonight, when she was talking about R&R, which is my short term for restitution and reclamation allowance. The R&R those funds that we'll be getting back will start at the end the first week of January.

Previously, I said January 5, but it could be what six or seven? Toward the end of the first week of January is when that starts. And I don't know if it happens for everybody on the same day, or it takes several days would be my guess, several days of tranches to your personal accounts. So I look forward to start at the end of the first week in January that are in our restitution and reclamation allowance.

Now she also mentioned increases in Social Security. For those who are taking Social Security, starting at the age of 62. If you've elected to take it early, or whatever you're taking it if you're taking it, you will get an increase in January, and it's going to be significant.

Some people will be bumping up against five 5000 or $5,200. I think that's the top some of us will be bumping up against maybe 4000 a month Social Security but it's not going to be a whole lot a whole lot after we exchanged but it's nice to know that it's coming.

Alright, let's get back to what we're hearing from our sources. We have sources from the redemption center that we heard from today. That said, from what the redemption centers and there are over 10,000 redemption centers in the continental United States - over 10,000 - last count was something order of 10,200 that maybe more like 10,800 or whatever it is, they are ready for us.

And what's interesting to me, is that the number of let's just call them Treasury marshals – they are really, really working for the Treasury as a marshal In the redemption centers, and they are flying in and being driven to locations. Today, all over the country. This is where you're going to have no less than five, and no more than six - some threshold between five and six, US Treasury marshals at each redemption center  - doing shifts  - probably two shifts may be  three shifts in some areas that will stay open later.

And remember I told you guys that we heard that, at least, at least some redemption Centers In Miami and Orlando will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week 24/7 - Now the same is true in Dallas, and in Houston, Texas. I don't know of any other parts of the country that will have that. But they will have some redemption centers. I don't know if it's everyone or just a few in those cities that will be able to 24/7 So obviously if you had six US Treasury marshals you would possibly spread those out over three shifts, 3 / 8 hour shifts, or whatever they do it -  right -  however they'll do it –

But the interesting thing was I didn't anticipate that. But that is additional that is something new, and we know people that are actually taking these US Treasury marshals up at the airport and taking them to the respective redemption centers. That's a real thing. That's been happening for days and especially having a big time starting today.

Well, what is that saying about our start? This same redemption center leader is saying there's a strong possibility that we could get notified tomorrow and exchange, starting on Saturday.

Still in this side of 2023, right. Tomorrow's Friday, the 29th and we could  start exchanging on the 30th  which would be Saturday.

That opinion was also shared by a Wells Fargo bond paymaster who has connections in Miami and also in Zurich and who knows however many other areas with the same almost the same language was shared by this paymaster that there's a good possibility a strong possibility that we would  get notified tomorrow and start  exchanges on Saturday.

Now those are two separate sources, getting pretty much the same information. Now I'm gonna cut to the last two sources that received a an email from the US Treasury today. That was met with my super Intel source about this and what was told to him was that the Friday Saturday could be applying to the bondholders in tier three and not to us, but rather than we would look yier 4B, we would look to receive emails on let's get the dates right to be on the first of January and then set our appointments on the first set the appointments for the second, which is second of January, I believe is Tuesday.

So that was the Monday - receiving notifications and Tuesday going in for our exchanges and redemptions of zim -in the beginning of 2024 -  for you and I both like to have it tomorrow and Saturday – But the other two intel sources which are both very strong are talking about the first and second of January - Notified on the first - New Year's Day - starting on the next day, which is the second of January.

Remember what also happens over New Year's Eve night - that night - is the new USN currency goes into the ATMs - that night - so that on New Year's Day that new USN currency - our new currency is available at the ATMs On Monday, which is a bank holiday

So the first opportunity to get in the banks meaning for us to go into the banks, if we were so inclined would be on Tuesday the second  -

Now according to these other individuals released sometime and then set appointmens for Tuesday - I like Friday/Saturday  better guys. you know I do. I like Friday, Saturday a lot better. But let's just see what happens. This is one of those we got to wait and see what happens. We got to see what happens tomorrow and Saturday. And if we don't get anything  we are pretty, pretty much assured starting Monday, and go on Tuesday for our exchanges.

And since we'd be going for our exchanges, there would not be a big call Tuesday night - unless we do a celebration call or something -  In that case, we might just record it.

So we'll see – we’ll see what happens. But I want to say this has really been quite a 12 year stint and you realize that you realize what 28th  12 years ago  is when we started the  big call  - if we cross over past midnight tonight, which we will we would have started a 13 year we would have just started a 13th  year of the big call. But I don't think we're gonna get there. I'm going to say that’s cool we're not going to get there. we're not going to get to year 13 because we shouldn't have to do any more so just plan something else for your Tuesday and Thursday nights.

 All right now that's what I wanted to say tonight. you've got the Intel you know what we're looking at. So let's pray the call out.


Quick Iraq update for 12/30/23 BY PIMPY

Iraq, the second largest Arab country with oil reserves in 2023, 30 DEC

Iraq, the second largest Arab country with oil reserves in 2023

Shafaq News / The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported on Saturday that Iraq ranked second in the Arab World in terms of the country with the most oil reserves for 2023.

She said in a report, revised by Shafaq News, that the list of the 10 most Arab countries with oil reserves during 2023 witnessed the continuation of the export of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the UAE, in light of the leading role of the Arab region in the global market, noting that the list of 2023 did not witness any changes in the reserves of Arab countries, except for the UAE, which succeeded in increasing crude reserves of those fossil fuels.

She pointed out that global oil reserves rose during 2023 to 1.754 trillion barrels, compared to 1.746 trillion barrels in 2022.

She added that during 2023, Saudi Arabia continued to stay on the throne of the list of the 10 most Arab countries with oil reserves, amid its stability at 267.19 billion barrels, and in second place on the list came Iraq with oil reserves that settled at 145.01 billion barrels, unchanged from 2021.

The UAE came third in increasing its oil reserves during 2023 to 113 billion barrels, followed by Kuwait with its stability at 101.5 billion barrels, followed by Libya fifth at the level of 48.36 billion barrels, followed by Qatar sixth by 25.24 billion barrels, followed by Algeria 12.20 billion barrels, followed by Oman by 4.90 billion barrels.

Egypt and Yemen came with reserves of 3.3 billion barrels of crude oil, followed by the last place by the State of Yemen with oil re

https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/العراق-ثاني-كبر-دولة-عربية-امتلاك-ا-لاحتياطيات-النفط-في-2023


"RV UPDATE" BY GOLDILOCKS, 30 DEC

 Good Evening ,

"Since 1979, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been the Federal Government's lead agency in responding to and recover- ing from many of the Nation's greatest moments of crisis."

India is proposing New Foreign Exchange Rules. Stakeholders have been invited to share their comments regarding FEMA involvement on the draft Licensing Framework for APs. These comments will be accepted until January 31st, 2024.

APs stands for authorized persons to oversee the new functions and standards of their Foreign Currency Exchange Department.

The purpose of these actions will be to carry out the implementation of operational efficiency in their delivery of foreign currency exchanges going forward. This will cover all areas of an economy where exchanges take place such as airports and tourist exchange centers.

As you can see, a lot of management takes place behind the scenes of even the Banking and Market systems. Although it doesn't seem fast enough, we are moving forward.


Many people hold currencies the RBI will be moving through their system under their new digital asset-based trading payment system called the UPI.

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be involved with moving the Iraqi Dinar, Indonesian Rupiah, Vietnamese Dong, US Dollar, Indian Rupee, and other currencies. These currencies used to utilize the US Dollar in trade, and now, they are beginning to use their own local currencies. Each will be given a watchful set of eyes to make sure foreign currency exchanges begin the process of new money flow efficiently and safely on a Global scale.

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BREAKING NEWS Iraq Wants to End Stay of US Troops

Economic milestones in Iraq 2023, 30 DEC

  Shafaq News / The year 2023 in Iraq witnessed significant economic events, profoundly impacting the markets amid the surge in the dollar's value and various fluctuations. This period also emphasized the country's reliance on oil revenues, which constitute 95% of its budget. 

Central Bank Developments: 


January 23, 2023: Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani relieved Mustafa Ghaleb Mukhif as the governor of the Central Bank (CBI) and appointed Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq to take over. 

February 11, 2023: CBI sealed an agreement with the American financial institution "JPMorgan" to streamline banking system payments from Iraq to China, aimed at directly funding the private sector's imports. 


May 30, 2023: CBI announced the acquisition of 2.3 tons of new gold, increasing its reserves to 132.74 tons, maintaining its global ranking at 30th place. 


July 29, 2023: The US Treasury imposed sanctions on 14 Iraqi banks involved in transferring US currency from Iraq to Iran and other sanctioned nations, citing their involvement in money laundering and fraudulent transactions. 


October 5, 2023: CBI confirmed the prohibition of cash withdrawals and transactions in US dollars from January 1, 2024, to curb financial crimes and evade US sanctions. 


Oil Sector Highlights: 


March 26, 2023: Iraq halted crude oil exports from Kurdistan Region (KRI) and Kirkuk fields following an arbitration case victory against Turkey, ceasing exports of up to 450,000 barrels per day. 


April 1, 2023: The Karbala Oil Refinery, capable of producing 140,000 barrels per day, was inaugurated. 

June 18, 2023: Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani announced the launch of the sixth licensing round for gas exploration in Najaf, al-Anbar, and Nineveh.

 

Finance and Trade: 


February 2023: The exchange rate surged to 170,000 Iraqi dinars against 100 US dollars on the Baghdad Stock Exchange. 

June 6, 2023: The Parliament approved a record-breaking federal budget of approximately $153 billion annually for the years 2023 to 2025. 


Agricultural Developments: 


August 22, 2023: Water scarcity prevented the cultivation of Amber rice in Najaf, Diwaniyah, and Muthanna due to insufficient water resources. 

September 5, 2023: KRI exported a thousand tons of potatoes to the United Arab Emirates. 


October 1, 2023: Ministries of Water Resources and Agriculture agreed to cultivate 5.5 million dunams for the winter season of 2023-2024. 


Electricity Initiatives: 


April 2023: Electricity completed full electrical connection with Turkey, ensuring competitive consumption prices. 

June 11, 2023: Iraq initiated work on an electrical interconnection network with Gulf Cooperation Council countries, aiming for 500 megawatts capacity by late 2024. 

September 30, 2023: Electricity announced the complete electrical connection with Jordan, intending to supply Iraq with an initial 150-megawatt capacity. 


Commerce: 

August 2023: The Ministry of Commerce commenced the distribution of electronic ration cards for food items to citizens. 

April 2023: Flour in ration quotas was replaced with bread from selected bakeries in Baghdad, namely Dawoodi, Mansour, and Harithiya. 

Iraq Stock Exchange: 

December 28, 2023: The stock market witnessed a trade of approximately 700 billion dinars in stocks throughout the year 2023.


https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Economic-milestones-in-Iraq-2023

"PROGRAM RATE NO MORE... IN ORDER TO DO THIS" BY FRANK26, 30 DEC

 Frank26:  PROGRAM RATE NO MORE... IN ORDER TO DO THIS".............F26

 Al-Sudani: We will announce 10 new residential cities to reach 250-300 thousand housing units

12/27/2023

The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, announced today, Wednesday, that 10 residential cities in Iraq will soon be announced.

A statement from the Prime Minister’s Media Office stated, “Al-Sudani announced, this morning, the launch of work on the new Al-Jawahiri residential city project, in the Abu Ghraib district, west of the capital, Baghdad, one of the five new city projects that were announced as part of the government’s strategy to address the housing crisis.” and reduce overcrowding in major city centres.

The statement added, "This came during a ceremony held on the occasion, attended by a number of ministers, members of the new cities implementation team, and members of the family of the late great poet Muhammad Mahdi Al-Jawahiri, as well as representatives of the Chinese and Iraqi companies involved in the implementation."

He stressed that "the government identified, from the beginning of its duties, the flaw in the housing crisis, and prepared thoughtful plans to address it, which included constructing integrated residential cities, not complexes, and choosing locations for them on the outskirts of Baghdad and the governorates, away from overcrowded areas."

The statement continued, "The government announced 5 residential cities as a first phase, to be built in the capital, Baghdad, Babylon, Karbala, Nineveh, and Anbar, and later 10 new residential cities will be announced in other governorates."

He pointed out, "The goal is to reach 250-300 thousand housing units, targeting the poor and middle classes. There will also be a commitment to housing unit prices to remain stable."

Al-Sudani pointed out, “The New Al-Jawahiri City project will include, for the first time, 25% of the serviced lands, which the government will distribute among citizens according to mechanisms that will be approved.”  LINK

The Iraqi government is working to develop a competitive banking system and support the private sector, 25 NOV

  The Iraqi government is working to develop a competitive banking system and support the private sector Mawazine News – Baghdad The financi...