[via PDK] I do have some reports of a few groups that were requested to update NDA’s this weekend. There were multiple reports…which is interesting. A couple of these sources I know personally so believe it is spot on. This is from “Grouped currencies” Not individuals like you and I. With updating their NDA’s – the leaders are expecting something very soon.
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Mon. 10 June 2024 MarkZ: “Many of my Bond people are expecting payment Tues or Wed. 11,12 June. Most sources say we will go within three days of when the Bonds go.”
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IRAQ NEWS ANALYSIS BY MARKZ
“The United Nations development program has issued a 49 page report on investment opportunities in line with Iraq’s sustainable goals”
These are things to develop a very robust Iraq economy.
“The UN sees progress in Iraq’s anti corruption efforts and lists recommendations..” The UN seems pretty happy with all the efforts you have made Iraq …here’s you “atta boy”...This is actually important to see all the sanctions going away and Iraq being free and clear to change values on the world stage.
... Sudani signed a cooperation agreement with the trade bank of Iraq and the German export credit corporation. If everybody thought nothing was going to happen in Iraq -then they would not be signing these extremely high level deals. You are watching them become a major player on the international stage.
I found this one encouraging. One of the things they are going to need to be taken seriously on the world stage is the value of their currency. Vietnam is also running into that problem right now. They need to revalue up.
...there is contention as to whether the president has signed it [the budget] yet or not...And attempts by Maliki to delay things. Don’t panic- they are not allowing a delay and will push forward with the printing of the budget…and execution. Maybe we will see the printed budget by Saturday now...I’m still hearing positive things for the 7th through the 9th.
After OPEC's Decision To Reduce Cuts... Iraq Increases Its Production By 40 Thousand Barrels Per Day
Energy Economy News _ Baghdad Iraq increased its production by 40,000 barrels per day during the month of May, after OPEC’s decision to reduce cuts, according to a survey conducted by S&P Global Commodity Insights on June 10.
The nine OPEC members subject to quotas boosted crude oil production by 100,000 bpd in May, led by Nigeria and Iraq, pushing the group 320,000 bpd above their collective targets, while the bloc's allies led by Russia cut production.
Iraq increased its production by 40,000 barrels per day to reach 4.28 million barrels per day, which is 280,000 barrels per day more than its current target, despite its agreement in May to compensate for the surplus production. The Platts survey estimates current oil production in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq at 210,000 barrels per day.
Iraq's production reached 4.28 million barrels per day, up from the previous month, which reached 4.24 million barrels per day. Views 36 06/11/2024 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=44222
The Central Bank of Iraq denied issuing a new currency denomination.The decision highlights the bank's confidence in the strength and stability of the Iraqi dinar, Even as other economies toy with the idea of introducing new denominations..
No one in the Middle East wants big daddy America to make Iraq wealthy. Oh, wait, Iraq is already wealthy. It's just a matter of maximizing, investing and building the infrastructure for long-term wealth...It's only a matter of time before Iraq opens the gates to massive success.
Last week marked a sensational milestone for the central bank of Iraq. In a stunning financial twist, foreign remittance sales skyrocketed by a whopping 90%, surpassing cash sales by over $252 million...The majority of these sales...were strategically utilized to bolster balances abroad through remittances and credits. By regulating the flow of foreign currency the central bank instills robust confidence managing Iraq's balance of payments.
A [Community member] wrote and then deleted the following comment in response to...the results of the emergency budget meeting, 'The rate is still 1310 for the next budget year. At least now everyone can shut down...until next year.
' Sandy Ingram: No that is not true. Things are happening in the Middle East, and they are happening fast.
Several members of the UN Security Council including Russia and china...backed Baghdad's request for the world body's political mission in Iraq to shut down by next year. Washington did not immediately offer its support.
It is hard to believe Iraq did not have certain banking capabilities until now...We understand why my ex-husband a retired banker with the Federal Reserve Bank and his peers believed the dinar would not revalue. It appears until Iraq updated its banking system the country could not participate in the global financial platforms...----The bankers in the US never explained the reasons for their negative attitude towards the Iraqi dinar.
The IQD was not convertible to other currencies on global markets before the 2003 invasion...Rates, which were $3.21 IQD to 1 US dollar in July 2003 means little if the currency is not exchangeable on global markets...----People with education in economics say the Iraqi currency will be readily available for exchange in US banks...The question then becomes -
How long will it take US banks to recognize the currency after the initial increase in Iraq?Oh, you believe it will all happen on the same day?
We would hope so, however this is unlikely... Savvy investors may have to travel for the exchange rate...If Iraq says the IQD is worth 1 USD to Iraqi dinar will you wait for the United States to say the same thing or will you travel to a bank that says the Iraqi dinar value equals $1? ... We hope the naysayer are right and we can all walk into our banks in the United States and exchange our IQD bank notes for US dollars
The World Bank is working with the Iraqi Finance Minister to implement banking reform as quickly as possible...things are happening fast.
Shocking documents from Iraq's Federal Board of Supreme Audit have uncovered a massive corruption scheme. Over 151,000 citizens were involved in the illicit buying of US currency...[They] obtained dollars at the official state rate for travel purposes but never left the country. The black market refers to them as "ghost travelers".
[We] are thinking the Iraqis sold the dollars for more money than they invested. As a result of the corruption Iraq's Central Bank employees, private banks, currency exchange companies and tourism firms were all involved. This is a $600 million corruption scam involving the US dollar...
When in Washington, DC he [Al-Sudani] met with the chair of the governing board of the JP Morgan Development Finance Institution (DFI), Daniel Zelikow. Prime Minister Al-Sudani received Mr. Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday during his visit...In Davos, Iraqi Prim Minister al-Sudani with Mr. Khaled Haballah, the regional CEO of JPMorgan Chase for the Middle East and North Africa...
Al-Sudani met with the Iraqi community in Washington DC and other American states on the sidelines of his official visit to the United States. Al-Sudani conveyed gratitude to the Iraqi communities in the US and throughout the world, emphasizing that Iraq is for all Iraqis and that the country needs the knowledge, experiences, opportunities and initiatives of Iraqis in the U.S.
The prime minister indicated the Iraqi government is working on establishing a department for expatriate affairs to be able to communicate effectively with the Iraqi community around the world...
On April 15th President Joe Biden will hold Prime Minister Al-Sudani of Iraq at the White House. This meeting is a crucial opportunity for the United States and Iraq to discuss common priorities and strengthen their bilateral partnership.
Al-Sudani met with the Iraqi community in Washington DC and other American states on the sidelines of his official visit to the United States. Al-Sudani conveyed gratitude to the Iraqi communities in the US and throughout the world, emphasizing that Iraq is for all Iraqis and that the country needs the knowledge, experiences, opportunities and initiatives of Iraqis in the U.S.
The prime minister indicated the Iraqi government is working on establishing a department for expatriate affairs to be able to communicate effectively with the Iraqi community around the world...
On April 15th President Joe Biden will hold Prime Minister Al-Sudani of Iraq at the White House. This meeting is a crucial opportunity for the United States and Iraq to discuss common priorities and strengthen their bilateral partnership.
Al-Muttalabi: The 2024 Budget Was Fair To The Ministries At The Expense Of The Provinces
Policy Information / Baghdad... The former member of the Baghdad Provincial Council, Saad Al-Muttalabi, confirmed on Tuesday that there was an imbalance in directing budgets towards ministries instead of directing them towards local governments as they are concerned with service projects in their areas.
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Al-Muttalabi told Al-Maalouma Agency, “The ministries’ projects differ from the governorate’s projects, which is considered a local administrative unit that has its direct needs from the municipal directorates spread throughout the regions.”
He added, "Each municipality affiliated with the governorate has its own projects, needs, and plan, and they are presented to the advisory and engineering body in the governorate to be studied and drawn up. Its plan is sent to the Ministries of Planning and Finance, where the sent plan includes realistic solutions for the area in question, while the ministry does not look at such matters, but rather works." According to a federal strategic plan.
He stated, "It is a mistake for the budget to be directed to the ministries and the governorates and their projects and service plans are ignored. In addition, it is considered a constitutional flaw, as the projects must be primarily local, with the exception of security." LINK
...New currencies coming out in Iraq. Not true, the Iraqi dinar is the currency of Iraq. As far as any new smaller denominations, they will be introduced only as needed if and when the value increases and warrants so. There is no significant RV!
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...The dinar to float at well over a dollar. Unlikely, the dinar when it floats will be whatever the current exchange rate is and could rise gradually accordingly.
Community comment: "Today the cbi says there are no new printing of bills"
That is correct. The Central Bank does not randomly print currency unless it's to replace damaged or worn out notes. There is no need for a new currency unless it is warranted. Moving to digital will eventually reduce physical notes.
Question: ----"They have a very largebudget ,without an increase in rate how do they meet the projects that is lined up?"
External expenses are paid in dollars since their primary revenue is dollars. Dinar is used to pay salaries, etc. in country.
CCommunity Comment: "Hopefully in the next 5 yrs we will see an appreciation of the currency price, based on the last year of progress."I agree! Iraq has an excellent opportunity now to diversify their economy and develop the banking system.
Much of the float articles that we have seen have concerns about speculators that is because they are referencing dealers speculating within the country. That will not happen.
All of these changes that they're talking about pertain to monetary policy. They have nothing to do with the exchange rate. Whether or not the exchange rate goes up or not is directly related to the economic success thereafter.
By the end of the year when the Central Bank of Iraq ends the currency auction, only transfers amongst established Iraqi banks and regional or International banks will occur. In other words, the float of the dinar and transfer of funds will be institutional.
What this means for us is the future of the dinar exchange rate is directly tied to the capital flowing through the CBI, economic growth, and success of Iraq. As Iraq prospers, so will the dinar! Though we may not see the dinar exchange rate improve initially. This is a significant change in monetary policy for the Central Bank of Iraq. Some 20 years in the waiting.