0.4% increase in Iraq's inflation rates for early 2024, says Ministry of Planning
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, the Iraqi Ministry of Planning reported a marginal rise of 0.4% in the country's inflation rates during the first two months of 2024.
Abdul Zahra Al-Hindawi, the official spokesman for the ministry, told Shafaq News Agency that the observed inflation in Iraq aligns with this global pattern and is deemed a logical increase.
"In January 2024, inflation saw a modest uptick of 0.4% compared to December 2023, while the annual inflation from January 2023 to January 2024 is also 0.4% increase was noted. When factoring in this percentage for the entire year, the overall inflation level stands at 4.5%."
Highlighting the details, Al-Hindawi pointed out that the sections measuring 12-month inflation showed similar increases, with eight sections experiencing rises ranging from 0.2% to 0.8%.
Notably, the health section did not witness an increase, and three sections recorded decreases ranging from 0.5% to 1%.
As to Reno and Freight hangers, every airling traveling into Reno has a freight hanger, those being contacted to travel to Reno are providing a tenative arrival time and are being assigned a freight terminal, one they have exchanged and departed the next scheduled arrival is assigned that terminal. If there are 6 freight terminals then each one has been set up to do currency exchanges.
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Banks have been placed on alert beginning Mon. 11 March, so he feels we are close. We might get notified but exchanging would start a few days after that.
With everything re the updated banking system scheduled to begin next Monday it might serve as a distraction for us as well.Nothing new to report as yet, will advise should anything come across.
TEXAS SNAKE
Not that this is of material value immediately but the banker is indicating those above him are indicting he is within a short window to beginning his scheduling of currency exchange appointments. Will keep you advised as info proceeds.
As had been stated I will be participating in a planning call tomorrow evening, I mentioned this to the banker, his comment was "don't get to excited but you may get filled in on some news should I hear anything from above tomorrow."
They are on call to be at their station within 45 minutes and all have had extensive training
Folks while nobody in our level knows when but the assurances I am being given indicates we are closer than ever.
"RV UPDATE" BY TEXAS SNAKE VIA TELEGRAM CHAT, 24 FEB
TEXAS SNAKE
Like all of us we await some word and at this point my banker like us is awaiting some updates as we await but he does indicate we should be close based upon what has been shared thus far.
"RV UPDATE" BY TEXAS SNAKE, 22 FEB
“Word is trickling in that ATMs are being loaded with the new rainbow currency and then being placed out of service until all machines are loaded. …According to some sources, Bond Holder payments begin to be processing Wed. 21 Feb. …
I was on a call that was most positive and is affirming we stand at the threshold of scheduling/ exchanging currencies. They do not have rates or exactly when the announcement will be made but it could be as early as the next couple of days.”
Community Comment: "...The rate doesn't matter but "freedom of movement of capital" is important. That is Article 8 compliance." They cannot be Article 8 compliant if the country is functioning under a MCP. A MCP [Multiple Currency Practices] includes a parallel rate of greater than 2% of the official rate by IMF definition. Saleh said last year that the parallel rate is "REQUIRED" to be 2% or less of the official rate...This 2% or less needs to be maintained for a period of 90 days. The parallel rate is still around 14% difference.
Question: "I thought they met all the requirements [to join the WTO]?" All the articles say they have legislation that needs to be passed and the next meeting is in the "middle of the year.
Question: "When is Iraq supposed to be in the WTO?" Not before they pass needed legislation, eliminate the MCP [Multiple Currency Practices] and are recognized as having accepted IMF Article 8 obligations. Accession Committee next meeting with Iraq is planned for the "middle of the year".
"RV UPDATE: " FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT OF CAPITAL" IS IMPORTANT" BY PAULETTE, 8 MARCH
PAULETTE
IMO......All the articles say they have legislation that needs to be passed and the next meeting is in the "middle of the year......
My understanding is that Frank has also said that the rate doesn't matter but "freedom of movement of capital" is important. That is Article 8 compliance. They cannot be Article 8 compliant if the country is functioning under a MCP. A MCP includes a parallel rate of greater than 2% of the official rate by IMF definition. Saleh said last year that the parallel rate is "REQUIRED" to be 2% or less of the official rate. We were taught here years ago that this 2% or less needs to be maintained for a period of 90 days. The parallel rate is still around 14% difference.
While Iraq appears to be on the way to a full RI, I believe there will be an interim step very soon. If they make the move I anticipate the MCP will be quickly eliminated and they can proceed to a full RI.
A RI is full Article 8 compliance and a return to the rate that reflects the True Value. In 2009, the MOP/MOF stated move to 1.14-1.17USD/IQD and monitor for inflation up to 3 years and then move the rate to reflect the True Value of 3.208USD/IQD. This was the plan of Dr S and it appears they are back on track following that plan. Keep in mind that Ernst & Young stated $1.30 in 2010 and the SIGIR report stated that had the project to Delete the Zeros not been postponed, the IQD would have been brought on par with the USD.
Over 65 billion dinars of revenue for Iraqi ports in February
Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Ports Company reported on Sunday that it generated revenues of over 65 billion dinars in February.
Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director-General of the Iraqi Ports Company, mentioned to Shafaq News Agency that “Iraqi ports experienced significant container handling activity for imports and exports.”
He noted that “73 import ships and 120 export ships docked at Iraqi ports in February.”
Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Create Digital Currency Backed by Gold.
The comptroller shall establish a digital currency that is backed by gold so that each unit of the digital currency issued represents a particular fraction of a troy ounce of gold held in trust.
ROD STEEL
"YES, THE IQD IS TRADING ON THE PRIVATE SIDE OF FOREX AT $2.70" BY PATRIOT ROD STEEL, 4 MARCH
We’re Not There Yet, But 1 Step Closer than Friday!
“To be clear, yes the IQD is trading on the PRIVATE side of Forex, the institutional side, trading in futures. The trading chart has been climbing steadily and closed yesterday at $2.70. This may or may not be a precursor to what we see on the PUBLIC side. We could see more.
We could see less. We don’t know, but the point it is… before we can go to the bank as investors, the IQD must be trading on the public side of Forex.
That’s the number the CBI will post on their website when the IQD becomes tradable everywhere. The time for that to happen is now upon us, but they Have to show it. By all indications, they’re about to, IMO.
Thank you MarkZ for all your time, and encouragement daily….. PDK
MarkZ Update- Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
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Member: gm all ..another week begins in this quest for an RV..
Member: Good Morning and Happy Ramadan to everyone….month long holiday starts today
Member: And here we still wait…Ramadan now…could be a while. Hope not
MZ: Don’t let Ramadan starting shake you. If Kuwait is any kind of example…they don’t mind revaluing in Ramadan.
Member: Eleven: In some cultures, the number eleven is believed to be lucky. It is associated with new beginnings, spiritual awakening, and auspicious opportunities, representing alignment and balance.
Member: The weekend was exceptionally quiet.. eerily quiet. I take that as a GOOD thing! Let’s Go!
Member: From the rumor mill….Black Swan event around the 15th
MZ: I have been sent lots of rumors, clips and prophecies about Mar. 15th….you name it.
Member: So when does Iraq ascend to the WTO?
MZ: We know Iraq has completed everything and we know they are keeping the date clouded on purpose.
Member: Iraq had an article out on local gold prices, it equates to over $10,000.00 per ounce of gold! ARE WE THERE YET ?
Member: Any confirmation that China is pulling out of the stock market?
MZ: No, but individual companies are de-listing because we require more oversight and they don’t want to do the accounting and show them their books to stay on the US stock exchange. So there is a big movement for Chinese companies to de-list from the US stock market.
Member: March 11th - The Fed stops lending cash to banks
Member: Not sure why folks think banks are collapsing today, it’s a delayed process.
Member: Stocks are down this morning waiting on key inflation numbers this week.
Member: The market would have to be down at least 800 pts to mean anything
Member: I talked to someone at JP Morgan….Knew nothing and was rude and condescending
Member: IMO Not all bank branches are participating. Info is on a need to know basis only. Security is important.
Member: I hope Nader is wrong! He said it won't RV in March
MZ: I still think we could RV before April. But, nobody knows the exact timing.
MZ: MilitiaMan did a solid one over the weekend. Hope everyone watched it.
MZ: What I would really like to share with you is from this morning: “ Iraq’s ruling coalition may call for early elections” The Iranian lined up divisions seem to be afraid of Sudani. But he has about a 78 percent approval rating from the people and has gotten a lot done.
MZ: But this statement is what they fear the most right now ” The Iraqi government is currently weighing the question to change the currency so that the official cost of the US dollar will be 1.32 Iraqi dinars instead of 1320.” Implementing such a decision is likely to significantly increase Al Sudani’s popularity.
MZ: What does this mean? It means they don’t need the zeros anymore. This means that each Iraqi dinar would be worth .76 cents. This was right from Iraq’s own paper. And they are “currently weighing this question”
Member: If Sudani does this- he would be our hero for sure. Price would float up from there imo.
Member: If Iraq is discussing a rate in the news. It’s already done!
MZ: I agree.
MZ: I still very much believe we will see a higher rate than that …but let’s say each dinar is worth .76 cents. They may be coming in at .76 and letting it float. We don’t know for sure. But to see it openly discussed in their news is huge.
Member: At a rate of .76 – then each 25,000 note of dinar would be worth $19,000 USD. Exchanging one note is enough to help many of us immensely while we wait for it to float higher.
MZ: Roughly each one million in Iraqi dinar would be worth $760,000.00 USD the moment they decide to do that. And they are openly weighing that rate. This may be a huge “tell” for us.
Member: this is an excellent sign they are floating that rate in public papers
Member: For sure the Dinar would be quite higher by the end of the day in open trading!!!!!!
Member: Would be a lot more than we have now for sure. Many lives and homes could be saved.
Member: Either way it goes it will be a blessing and more than we have today. best part will be when we get rid of the circus we have going on.
MZ: I believe they could be “prepping the market” If this is the worst case scenario we would be in good shape. Imo
Member: I don’t think Iraq could fix their entire country on a rate of .76 cents?
MZ: I still believe it will be higher. But we will see. They just gave us what I consider the “worst case scenario” and I feel good about it.
Member: We heard quite a few years ago that Kuwait has requested that the RI/RV rate of Iraq not exceed their rate. I believe Kuwait’s rate is $3+ right now.
MZ: That would make sense…At least in the short term.
Member: At least something may actually be happening. That’s huge in itself. So tired of all the years of talk with no action……
Member: If Iraqs rate comes out at .76…Wonder what VND rate will be?
MZ: that could mean dong at .36-.40 cents…..we always though the VND would be 3/4 of the value of the IQD. And I believe those rates are the worst case scenarios. So nobody panic. I still very much think that we could get up to $4 on the dinar….and closer to $2 on the dong. Its just really great to see that story in print.
Member: If those rates and our exchange is Tax free…….I could live with that for sure.
Member: I've been watching Simply Linn's podcast. She just said that someone from WellsFargo heard about her podcast the other day and called her to have a meeting today
MZ: I would love to be a fly on that wall.
Member: They would have to explain a new asset backed currency to Americans before just releasing it don’t you think mark so some sort of disclosure event ?
Member: Is this our week Mark?
MZ: I expect a tumultuous week…with big things toward the end of it. I am expecting a lot to roll through this week.
Member: Thanks for all the news. I would take .76 if that is what we get……appreciate all you do Mark.
Member: Fingers crossed for big news by tonight.
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