MZ: I don’t know if it will go by Sunday or not…but it appears things are well underway. That is the overwhelming message I am getting out of redemption areas.
Member: will the Zim still be included in our exchanges.
MZ: I am 99% certain it will be. My sources believe it will be.
MZ: Bond folks are finding out when their final contracts appointments are. I had one person tell me they are about to get about $30K in travel money.
MZ: Many folks from different bond groups have been issued instructions on when and where to go on their final closings. They are clearly positioning for a “mass release”
MZ: I would not be surprised if there wasn’t already money flowing on that front based on the number of contacts that my messages now go straight to voicemail. The news has been exceptional. Some bond holders have already traveled.
MZ: Smaller bond holders are still awaiting their money. Seems their travels funds are between $20-$30K….Most are having to travel to Europe. Traveling internationally across the ocean at the last minute is quite costly. I assume many of them are traveling by private jet as they are carrying boxes of bonds.
FRANK26: "IRAN PUTS OUT A 200,000 TOMAN... WRONG DIRECTION"......F26
A new historic collapse: The $100 bill exceeds 10 million Iranian tomans.
3/18/2025
The exchange rate of one dollar in Tehran's open market exceeded 100,000 tomans for the first time on Tuesday, which is more than 10 million Iranian tomans for the $100 bill.
The Persian newspaper "The Independent" quoted a merchant in Tehran's bazaar as saying that the dollar is being bought for 99,500 tomans and sold for 100,000 tomans.
This price increase comes a day after US President Donald Trump issued a "threatening" message, in which he held Iran's leadership responsible for attacks launched by the Houthis in Yemen.
The video features Militia Man discussing the economic landscape in Iraq, emphasizing its potential for growth and investment. He highlights the insights of Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, who views Iraq as a promising market due to its greater returns compared to stable countries.
The discussion also touches on Iraq’s efforts to enhance its oil exports, cooperation with Turkey on energy, and the implementation of the “Single Window” system to streamline investment and trade processes.
The imminent launch of the digital dinar, aimed at transitioning to an electronic financial landscape, is a significant point he covers, intending to reduce the parallel market’s influence and enhance financial governance.
The reliance on the US dollar is set to diminish as Iraq seeks to establish a more robust economy supported by its natural resources, efficient systems, and international cooperation.
💰 Billionaire Perspectives: Naguib Sawiris sees greater investment returns in Iraq compared to stable markets, highlighting the country’s emerging potential.
🌍 International Cooperation: Iraq is working closely with Turkey to resume oil exports and enhance energy stability, demonstrating proactive economic collaboration.
🔌 Digital Currency Transition: The upcoming launch of the digital dinar reflects Iraq’s intent to modernize its financial system and move away from cash dependency.
💵 Single Window Implementation: The introduction of a streamlined investment process aims to attract large-scale foreign investments, emphasizing transparency and efficiency.
⛽ Multi-Dimensional Strategy: The government’s focus on energy, water, and oil exports aligns with their broader vision for comprehensive economic growth.
📈 Economic Reform Strategy: A new monetary policy aims to stabilize the foreign exchange market and reduce speculation, setting a framework for a more reliable economy.
🌱 Reducing Reliance on U.S. Dollar: Initiatives to promote the dinar in local transactions aim to diminish the use of the US dollar in favor of national currency, fostering self-sufficiency.
Key Insights
📊 Billionaire Investments Signal Growth: The confidence of investors like Naguib Sawiris indicates a shift toward recognizing Iraq not merely as an unstable market but as a future hub of economic activity. His projection that returns from Iraqi projects could outpace those from more stable nations highlights the unique opportunities in emerging markets. This, coupled with the relatively low competition in Iraq, could mean that early investors stand to benefit substantially.
🔄 Resuming Oil Exports as a Catalyst: Iraq’s negotiations with Turkey to resume oil exports and enhance energy production are crucial for its economic stability. Turkey’s role as a key player in Iraq’s energy supplies suggests a strategic partnership that could lead to increased revenue and infrastructure development for Iraq. By resolving existing technical issues related to oil exports, Iraq can significantly enhance its cash flow and global standing.
💻 Move Towards Digital Economy: The imminent launch of the digital dinar signifies a paradigm shift in Iraq’s monetary system towards digital transactions. This modernization is designed to cater to the needs of a global economy, facilitating quicker and safer transactions while reducing reliance on physical cash. It also positions Iraq to better compete on an international stage by integrating into the global digital economy, which could attract foreign investments.
🏗️ Single Window System’s Role in Investments: The development of the “Single Window” system aims to streamline bureaucratic processes and make it easier for investors to navigate the Iraqi market. By reducing red tape and creating a central communication hub for investors, Iraq is signaling its commitment to transparency and efficiency, which are critical factors for attracting substantial foreign capital.
🔒 Transparency and Regulation Enhancements: With the integration of international standards in governance and financial management, Iraq is actively working to improve its regulatory framework. This increased transparency is critical to building trust among investors and preparing the economy for broader reforms. Aligning with international financial standards positions Iraq favorably for external investment and sustainable growth.
📉 Reduction of Cash Dependency: By moving to reduce cash circulation through the promotion of electronic banking and transactions, Iraq is attempting to regulate financial flows more effectively. This transition is vital in combating the informal parallel market and can lead to a more robust economy where transactions are easier to monitor, ultimately leading to improved financial stability.
✔️ Decline of Parallel Market and Currency Volatility: Aiming to stabilize the economy and eliminate the parallel market, Iraq’s monetary strategy focuses on encouraging transactions in the dinar. This is a strategic move towards stabilizing the currency and limiting external influences from the US dollar. As the environment for currency transactions becomes more structured, Iraq can expect less volatility and improved economic conditions, leading to a stronger national currency.
In conclusion, the discourse presented in this video outlines a vision for Iraq that is steeped in optimism and strategic planning. With initiatives that emphasize economic cooperation, digital transformation, and enhanced governance, Iraq is setting the stage for transformative growth that could shift its status in the Middle East and beyond. The broader implications of these developments suggest a promising horizon, aligned with global trends in finance, trade, and international relations.
The Central Bank of Iraq lists the reasons for the decline in foreign exchange reserves.
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Wednesday a decline in its foreign exchange reserves during the third quarter of 2024, explaining the reasons behind this decline.
The bank stated in a report seen by Shafaq News Agency that "Iraq's foreign currency reserves decreased by 0.52% during the third quarter of 2024, reaching 143.35 trillion dinars, compared to the same period in 2023, when reserves reached 144.10 trillion dinars."
The bank attributed this decline to "the Central Bank's resort to withdrawing cash liquidity from the market through enhanced cash sterilization operations, as part of its efforts to maintain monetary stability."
The report added, "As a result of these measures, cash receipts increased from 18.46 trillion dinars to 20.09 trillion dinars during the same period."
He also pointed out that "the decline in oil prices from $82.2 to $77.3 during the same period was another factor in the decline in foreign reserves."
The bank explained that "the increase in receipts led to the depletion of a portion of net foreign reserves, and the issued currency increased from 100.06 trillion dinars to 104.13 trillion dinars, as a result of the increase in public spending, which in turn led to an increase in public debt."
The Central Bank emphasized that "despite this decline, it still possesses large net foreign reserves relative to the money supply, which makes it relatively secure, according to international financial standards that set a minimum of 20%."
It is worth noting that the internal monetary sterilization policy involves the central bank selling or buying financial assets in foreign currency with the aim of avoiding impacting the monetary base and limiting the effects of inflation resulting from cash flows. link
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman. 03/19/2025
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman. 03/19/2025
It appears Mark has been taken off youtube for a week. So try Rumble and Twitch this week to find him
The rolling chat does not work well on Rumble…so cannot easily post member questions or comments… Notes will be very short this week.
MarkZ Update- Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
Member: Will the RV happen by Sunday…IYO?
MZ: I don’t know if it will go by Sunday or not…but it appears things are well underway. That is the overwhelming message I am getting out of redemption areas.
Member: will the Zim still be included in our exchanges.
MZ: I am 99% certain it will be. My sources believe it will be.
MZ: Bond folks are finding out when their final contracts appointments are. I had one person tell me they are about to get about $30K in travel money.
MZ: Many folks from different bond groups have been issued instructions on when and where to go on their final closings. They are clearly positioning for a “mass release”
MZ: I would not be surprised if there wasn’t already money flowing on that front based on the number of contacts that my messages now go straight to voicemail. The news has been exceptional. Some bond holders have already traveled.
MZ: Smaller bond holders are still awaiting their money. Seems their travels funds are between $20-$30K….Most are having to travel to Europe. Traveling internationally across the ocean at the last minute is quite costly. I assume many of them are traveling by private jet as they are carrying
boxes of bonds.
MZ: Imagine flying first class or economy and taking a backpack full of bonds through TSA? We would be terrified . A private jet would be much easier and safer.
Member: 2 weeks from today is when Trump says the wealth transfer begins but I think that is for the public
Member: interesting Trump is calling it Liberation day…
MZ: I think they are setting us up for a big one.
Member: My guess is that the IRS will be frozen for 90 days announced on Liberation Day. Tax deadline will be pushed and ultimately canceled. Hopefully
MZ: “Geologists uncover the largest iron ore deposit in history- Valued at a staggering $5.7 Trillion” this is in Australia. Clearly the world is moving to asset backed where commodities rule.
MZ: “SEC officially drops Ripple lawsuit after 4 year battle” congratulations to all of you XRP’ers.
MZ: ” Politician from Washington: Factions in Iraq are now “demilitarized” He is saying this new US administration does not play games and is getting things done. Now Iraq is finally on board. The Iraqi people will no longer have “para-militaries “ all around them …and this is bringing calm and peace to the area
MZ: “Financial expert advises Iraqis to buy gold” lots of articles about the gold reserves and the number of people in Iraq that are buying gold.
MZ: “UN readiness to help Iraq recover corruption funds-Integrity” The Us is helping them find billion and billions of dinar that have been smuggled out over the years. This takes it out of circulation and improves the value of the IQD
MZ: My contacts in Iraq are saying the budget tables should arrive at Parliament any day now. Articles say just how necessary this is for projects and the economy.
MZ: “All hell breaks loose in Turkey. Arrest of Erdogan’s top opponent sends Lira crashing to record low . Triggers market wide trading halt” this could be a massive power shift in the middle east.
Andy Schectman from Miles Franklin joins the stream today. Please listen to the replay for his information and opinions
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