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REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Clare Article: "Iraq increases its gold holdings and ranks third in the Arab world" Quote: "Iraq increased its gold holdings to 152.6 tons, after it had held 152.5 tons, which represents 11.5% of its remaining reserves." MarkZ Isn’t that interesting: Sudani was overheard saying they planned to have the revaluation completed, everything done by Victory Day; which is December 10th. This is from a number of folks in parliamentary finance who heard the comment. This means they have to go soon if it’s to be “completed by Dec. 10th. Militia Man Article: "Iraq intends to increase the International Monetary Fund by equivalent of 1.45 trillion dinar." They paid off their debt, inflation is down, interest rates have dropped, foreign currency reserves have increase, 152.6 tons of gold. Does that sound like a country that's still going to stay at 1310 with their exchange rate? Samson Article: "Al-Hakim to UN Representative: Iraq is experiencing unprecedented stability" Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: They were praising Sudani on the television on what he has done...in our last two years. We all were going crazy because it's fantastic stuff everything that he has done...Remember what Shabibi said back in the day when he was alive, in order for the rate change Iraq must have both stability and security! FRANK: These are the tell-tale signs. This is the evidence that you seek... Mnt Goat My contact told me not to expect any move forward with the Project to Delete the Zeros until this new Trump administration signals, they will “fully” support it and the “process” and move to the end of the process, which is, as we all know, the reinstatement. Remember we don’t go to the bank until the reinstatement back on FOREX occurs, the end of the process. EVERYONE - Have a great Veterans' Day Weekend - Blessings - RON

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: These exchange centers, they are dealing in dinars right now. What they're doing is taking in the old three zero notes that we citizens have been holding on to for years, and putting that into the electronic platform. We have paper to show us what we have in the bank. It's the new electronic system. FRANK: The reason for it is because those numbers at a flip of a switch will be recalculated with the new exchange rate and credited to the citizens of Iraq. Dinar mattresses, you know very well what this means. The fact that they found a way to bring them in is just fantastic news. This just speeds it up. MarkZ Article: “Deputy: Smuggling of oil derivatives has shrunk by 80% in Iraq” This is also about the pending approval of the HCL. It is also about securing the borders. I think it is huge. They are securing the financial borders in Iraq. I was always told this would occur right before the revaluation. Mnt Goat ...when you go to the bank to exchange the US Treasury is going to fund the initial exchange for the bank. It is all electronic...The US Treasury will own then own dinar. These banks will then turn a profit with the US Treasury for being the broker in the exchange. It will benefit them to collect as much of the 3 zero notes as possible...The US Treasury will keep a certain amount of the three zero notes for inter-banking and global trade with Iraq... Iraq has already guaranteed oil credits at so much a barrel...The US Treasury fully intends to also sell these oil credits at a profit margin to other countries needing the Iraq oil. I have asked my CBI contact multiple times on the fixed credit rate and I got varied amounts from $30 – 35 a barrel. So, it is not like Iraq has to shell out trillions back to the US to cover the cost of the funds for the exchanges... MarkZ Question: No matter who wins in the election…do you still think they will release the RV? Mark: None of my sources think that this is going to go wrong. They will be waiting for the announcement then RV things are all going to rip forward. So much does seem to be waiting on the outcome of this election. But I continue to hear positive things...Iraq is moving forward with or without this election. They have paved the road and done their due diligence. I very much expect the announcement of Iraq and the WTO full membership ascension no later than sometime in December.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: CBI governor Alaq on television saying our foreign reserves at 140% above our current issued currency. FRANK: Based on those words, can you just imagine the potential of your next exchange rate?! Militia Man In the eyes of the world, politically, all three presidencies are seated and that's beautiful. That's is really big time. I like that a lot. Samson Article: ”US report: Washington avoids escalation or disruption of the political and economic situation in Iraq" Walkingstick There are CBI laws and there are banking laws but Sudani is the man in control of the monetary reform. He is in control of the auctions. The auctions now only belong to the government of Iraq. They'll go through the CBI but only for the government of Iraq. MarkZ Article: “Sudanese arrives in Turkey on unannounced visit” ...this one is important... this means we are seeing serious progress in the HCL. (Hydro carbon Law) This is a pipeline to Turkey and part of the “Development Road Project”...There is a large portion of oil sales from Iraq will be going out through a pipeline through Turkey. Most of the oil from the Kurdish region of Iraq already goes through Turkey…So this is an important step for the HCL. Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: On television they're saying the HCL will be approved on or before the end of this year. They're saying the budget investment side also will be revealed before the end of this year. And all that must happen first before the new 2025 budget can go to parliament in early 2025. FRANK: Do you have more confidence in me...? Are you now on my side when I tell you this year not next year? FIREFLY: Yes, we more than understand. Nader From The Mid East I read an article about the oil price ...Remember I told you the oil price is $70. It's really wrong...The Chairman of the CBI comes out and says, hey, we need to change the price of oil from $70 to $40 because they know the oil can reach $50 or $60 on the prices. In the budget if you put oil at $70, couple months from now you're losing especially when the war ends...Oil for sure going to go down. The next step on the oil prices will be $40 in the budget. That's very good because they know they're going to change the rate and they want oil price in the budget works with the rate. Clare Article: "Qusay Saddam seized $900 million and loaded it in trucks in 2003 - Central Bank Governor" Quote: "After 2003, we inherited an abnormal situation devoid of any real basis for stability. Our reserves that year were $900 million, and they were seized by Qusay Saddam Hussein and loaded onto a truck. This is documented by dates and numbers. So we started from scratch. The money supply in circulation was only 4 trillion dinars. Today, the volume in circulation exceeds 100 trillion dinars, and our reserves have exceeded 100 billion dollars." Militia Man They're maintaining control of the general level of pricing, they're controlling inflation, reducing both in the management of monetary mass. Reducing the monetary mass, what does that do? If you take money out of the system, there's less of it...You have more value. They're reducing the money supply. Inflation rate was at 7.5% now it's down about half of that 3.8%. If they reduced inflation by almost 50%, then wouldn't that likely be reasonable to presume that they reduce the monetary mass about the same amount? It sure seems like it.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Frank26 They are so so close. Our elections, we're down to what, five days. These five days will be concentrated with so many concluding thoughts. These remaining days of 2024 are so concentrated on the monetary reform policy. Guru Clare Article: "The CEO of the Iraq Stock Exchange has been relieved of his post" Quote: "The market's CEO, Taha Ahmed Abdul Salam, was dismissed from his position today, Thursday...The head of the Securities Commission, Faisal Al-Haimus, was also chosen to replace Abdul Salam." Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Television is saying Sudani and Saleh are telling Iraqi citizens our relationship with America needs and will turn to economic and will fade away from a military relationship. Militia Man Key point, Iraq has very little external debt based off her income streams, non-oil, oil, she's got a lot of money. $20 billion [external debt] isn't a whole lot of money in comparison to what they have income wise. Walkingstick [Iraqi Bank Manager Friend Aki Update - Reference Walkingstick's 10-31-2024 Aki update] It would behoove them to now put the pictures and the explanations of the lower denoms on the bulletin boards at these currency exchange centers. Aki owns 90 of these exchange centers with his conglomerate. You know why? Because it's all about the money. They don't get involved in politics. They don't care about parliament. They don't care about any delays. It's only about the bottom line. Frank26 The HCL cannot function at a program rate. That's why they're giving you the scientific interpretation of why they're lifting the three zeros, in order for this to make sense...and work for you Iraqi citizens. Clare Article: "Al-Mashhadani is the new speaker of the Iraqi parliament" Quote: "Mahmoud Daoud Salman Musa Al-Mashhadani (May 20, 1948-), an Iraqi politician and the first speaker of the Iraqi parliament after the US invasion of the country. He chaired the Iraqi Council of Representatives from 2006 to 2009 and was elected again today, October 31, 2024. He was also elected President of the Arab Parliamentary Union in 2008." Samson Article: "Al-Mashhadani is the new speaker of the Iraqi parliament" Quote: "The Iraqi Parliament elected Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani as its Speaker on Thursday evening, after nearly a full year..." Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Mr. Sammy said all branch bank managers have gone through and now completed international service standards in banking reforms as of yesterday morning. FRANK: Why? Because of the float. You have to have a new exchange rate if you're going to float it.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Kaperoni Article: "Parliament reveals the secrets of 6 qualitative strikes against currency counterfeiting networks in Iraq" Pimpy We know Iraq relies too much on oil revenues for their money. At one time 96% of their budget relied on oil. I think it's down to 89%. Doesn't sound like a whole lot but that's a major jump for Iraq in the non-oil sector. The more they can get away from relying so much on oil the better off they are. The Development Road Project is going to be a biggie to help them generate a lot more non-oil revenue. MarkZ Article: “Hours before the session Sovereignty settles his position and “satisfied” Mushadanl as speaker of Parliament” There is a few more rubber stamps to finish, but we have a new speaker of parliament that has been agreed too. This is a big development in Iraq. Walkingstick [Iraqi Bank Manager Friend Aki Update] They are about to open many hundreds of ATM exchange enters outside of Iraqi borders. We call them currency exchange centers. Aki owns 90 of these centers. It is not him by himself. Aki is part of a conglomerate. His business partners, there's 18 of them, they own 90 of these 'currency exchange centers' around the world. The exchange centers are under the control of the GOI and CBI. They both control the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar. Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: They talked about about the deletion of the zeros project on the television today. FRANK: The monetary reform education is very loud. It's coming to you at an increased speed. So much is being thrown a you to prepare you. Again, I strongly feel this year not next year. I don't want to exaggerate but it's almost to the point that every day they are explaining to you Iraqi citizens why that are lifting the three zeros to give you purchasing power to your currency. This is a dream come true.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON ***Dinar News Flash*** Al-Mashadani is the new speaker of the Iraqi parliament. Stay tuned to the many gurus chime in on what this important milestone means for Iraq and the future of the Iraqi dinar! Mnt Goat There is NOT going to any “big lines” or celebrations in Iraq when they revalue in country. The only thing that will happen is that they will go on with life and know they have more purchasing power, but only after the reinstatement happens...They are catching up to the rest of the developed world. Also, you must remember too that the government along with the CBI is constantly now telling the citizens they are going to raise the value of the dinar to the “glory days” of the dinar. [Post 1 of 2] Mnt Goat ...the CBI is now also broadcasting the videos they produced by the committee, in which my CBI contact told me earlier this year, were being produced and ready for showing, but back then we were told – not yet. Now they are being shown to the public. Yes, it is time and so yet another clue things are close...If you talk to almost any citizens now in Iraq, they will tell you that they expect this event to happen soon. [Post 2 of 2] MarkZ This is a fantastic Article: “The Governor of the Central Bank reveals important figures on Iraq’s economy and foreign reserves” They go into how much currency in circulation today and how much before it was devalued. Revenues are up massively and they can afford an increase in the valuation. Their financial position is beyond strong. Militia Man Article: "Central Bank governor, foreign reserves exceeded 140% of local currency issues which amounts to about 100 trillion dinars...Iraq's external debt currency amounts to only $20 billion." That's very good...Bottom line is they are moving forward. Wolverine Looks like this is it everyone! Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) should be getting notifications for the currencies... Wed. 30 Oct...onwards...All needs to be done before the election...I have been assured all is ready to go... Samson Article: "Central Bank Governor: Foreign reserves exceed 140% of local currency issued" Frank26 IMO early this month all banks were told [about the dinar] and that's why now IMO every bank that you go to is now singing a completely different tune because they just realized, oh my goodness there's a lot of Jed Clampetts out there that are about to come into our banks, we got to take care of them...They're employees. They did exactly what their boss told them to say, It's a scam, get out of here. But you know and I know it's not.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Clare Article: "Al-Sudani: $100 billion is the size of investment opportunities in Iraq" Quote: "Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed that the investment opportunities available in Iraq exceeded $100 billion in value, pointing to the expansion of economic cooperation between Iraq and Egypt." Pimpy Article: "Credit Bank of Iraq achieves a profit of 20.4 billion dinars" This article is definitely a very good one for those of us who are invested in the Iraqi Stock Exchange. I only anticipate the bank stocks going up more and more. They might be some of the fastest growing stocks in Iraq. The reason for that is because they keep expanding on the banks, putting them through reform. All that's going to do is drive up the value of the stocks... MarkZ In Iraq Article: "Parliamentary Finance sets the date for the 2025 budget to reach parliament” Very early next year. This is curious to me but think they may be avoiding releasing it until after they have the rate change and exchanges…so strangely enough this fits in very well to what I am hearing. That they need to get the rate change done soon. They need to change rates and do everything they need to do before approving that budget. Sandy Ingram [Reference Sandy's WTO post from 3-22-2024] What is the WTO and why does it matter? The World Trade Organization is an international group that helps countries trade with each other fairly and efficiently. Joining the World Trade Organization will help Iraq grow its economy by making it easier to buy and sell good with other countries.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: TV says the recommendations for Ernst and Young about banking reforms will be approved by the council of Ministers to proceed with the banking reforms. FRANK: Ernst and Young are playing a very important part in the Monetary Reform process with the CBI and United States Treasury. Their involvement is very deep. To see this report from them once again tells me we are running out of time... Samson Article: "Blinken in the Middle East next Tuesday" Quote: "US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will arrive in the Middle East next Tuesday, on a new tour" Militia Man You have Al-Sudani calling on the House of Representatives to vote in their president. The optics of them having 3 presidencies available all at the same time when/if...they revalue their currency is a pretty big deal. The optics would really look good globally. You got a strong foundation: security and stability at the borders, knocking on the door of the WTO, the TIR contract they signed days ago, and international agreements. Everything is gearing up for what? Iraq going international. Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Mr Sammy wants you to know the opening of these cash deposit centers that Sudani is bringing in with the CBI are a start of collecting and a start of the deletion of the zero notes. It gives us an avenue to trade in the notes instead of clogging up our regular banks. FRANK: These currency centers have been licensed by the CBI, Sudani and the US Treasury in the last few weeks. Things are moving very fast for you citizens to receive your monetary reform.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Clare Article: "Economist: Development Road Project Will Provide Iraq with Great Investment Opportunities" Quote: "The "Development Road" project consists of land and railway roads extending from Iraq to Turkey and its ports, with a length of 1,200 kilometers inside Iraq, and aims to transport goods between Europe and the Gulf countries" Frank26 I think [US] banks are feeling a little bit more relaxed because I believe the meetings are preparing them for something because time is running short...I'm grateful for the attitude, the change in the atmosphere how things are coming about now. Militia Man The Development Road Project is going be massive. It's going to create an environment that'll be seen for many decades long after I'm gone. I'm sure of it. MarkZ Article: “Washington supports Iraq’s efforts to achieve comprehensive economic development” Whenever a country is about to revalue- you will see this lady (Alina Romanowski) being an ambassador there. She had experience with Kuwait. Clare Article: "Kurdistan Finance Deposits More Than 77 Billion in Non-Oil Revenues into Baghdad Treasury" Quote: "This amount represents the share of the general federal treasury from the non-oil revenues of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for the month of June." Frank26 Article 140 census was done many many years ago and used to calculate the HCL. They're doing the new census now because they're going to introduces a new rate. Breitling Just to be clear this is not an investment. It's speculation. I've used that in the past, it's an investment. That's incorrect. We are speculating. That's a completely different ballgame. Investing is something completely different. Sandy Ingram The average cost of living for one person in Iraq is $754/month. This amount includes rent therefore when Iraq creates a safe environment hundreds of thousands of travelers could easily spend $2,000 a month on average in Iraq. To understand how tourism can help change a country's GDP you only have to look at Mexico. Clare Article: "Counterfeiting currency in Iraq.. Is the responsibility of the Central Bank or the government?" Quote: "Two printers used in counterfeiting operations were also seized, as well as a yellow Renault wheel used in distributing counterfeit currency,” she continued, stressing that “legal measures were taken against the accused, and it was proven through the investigation that there is a person residing outside the country who visits the home of one of the accused from time to time and brings new and modern editions of counterfeit currency, which are distributed in Baghdad and Basra through one of the accused who has a relationship with one of the arrested accused"

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Militia Man Article Quote: "The Trade Bank is opening depository accounts for deposits only..." That's the kicker right there... They're enticing the people to come in bring in their hoarded money...Why are they creating bank branches specifically for bringing in deposits? That's the hoarded money...If they're going to get it out...what's the incentive? Why bring all your money in at 1310? ...They're going to need incentive and I think the real effective exchange rate is going to be that incentive... Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Mr. Sammy...knows someone that attended a big meeting with the Untied States Treasury and the CBI and they said Iraq is coming off the electronic platform. FRANK: The auctions. FIREFLY: And expanding the dinar to go outside of our borders and go international at the end of the year. So all we will see for now on, according to Mr. Sammy, are just steps taking place to get there. But the grand prize will not happen until the end of the year. Mr. Sammy said his friend was there and knows this first hand. FRANK: My heart still holds out for this year though but...these two months are important to make sure everything comes out in order for the citizens to be successful. Mnt Goat Article: "Finance Minister Taif Sami Mohammed stressed the need “to adhere to timetables to achieve economic reforms”." Yes, Iraq is on a timetable, and I don’t think they are going to mess this one up under Al-Sudani as they have in the past. MarkZ Article: “Financial Advisor: Increasing iraq’s share in the International Monetary Fund is a step to enhance the stability of the dinar” This is a big piece and now we are starting to feel that effect. It is increasing the stability and the prominence of Iraq. The dinar is becoming a “Special Drawing Rights “ (SDR) Currency, and recognized worldwide. Militia Man Those people [Who have 'hoarded mattress dinars'] are expecting the stock market to run big time when they change the value of their currency based off of a Real Effective Exchange Rate based off real assets, non-oil [revenue]. That's what's in focus right now. It's phenomenal. This is a good sign of things to come.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Samson Article: “Salaries will be delayed. Fundamental changes coming to the Iraqi monetary and financial system" Frank26 Many people pose the question, I don't have my receipt. If I'm ever audited what am I going to do? If I don't have my receipt I'm going to be in the 40% [tax bracket]. I don't want to pay that much taxes. What do I do? Did you write a check? Your canceled check is your receipt. Did you use a credit card? You bank statement from your credit card is your receipt... Clare Article: "Financial Advisor: Increasing Iraq’s IMF Share Is a Step to Strengthen Dinar Stability" Quote: "The Prime Minister's Advisor for Financial Affairs, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed today, Saturday, that increasing Iraq's share in the International Monetary Fund represents an important step in confronting the economic challenges facing the country and stabilizing the value of the Iraqi dinar. He explained that this increase constitutes an effective tool against exchange rate fluctuations and inflation problems, and contributes to enhancing investor confidence in the Iraqi economy." MarkZ Bank Story: “Spoke to the teller at my Chase bank this morning in Arizona. I asked if this branch would be a RV center. He didn’t know what I meant so I told him about the dinar. He said he was from Iraq and still has family there. He told me that Iraq was in a Renaissance and is a very prosperous nation. He also confirmed Iraq has gone to a new digital banking system.“ Iraq dinar will not keep that low value long. Militia Man The evidence is abundant. Iraq is finalizing her reforms. With what? The support of American partnerships especially with large economic reforms and financial aspects in Iraq. These things are going to be linking the East to the West and they told you, via what? Iraq's Development Road Program. They're going to need the freedom of capital movement. That's going to be the Real Effective Exchange Rate. Frank26 Remember when Alaq went to the United States Treasury and then he came back and then Sudani went to the Untied States Treasury in New York. Do you know where the United States Treasury is right now? In Baghdad at the CBI, during this meeting, IMF probably, WTO, well of course, they're there. What did they discuss? The financial inclusion plans in Iraq and about the digital transformation. This is all part of the monetary reform... Mnt Goat Have they reached some sort of benchmark in the electronic digital banking reformation? Probably...it seems they have made so much progress. Also remember all this liquidity in the banks from the stashes and hordes of currency now being deposited. Please connect the dots and see the oncoming storm of prosperity coming to Iraq. Remember that we investors partake in this wealth when it comes to Iraq, but only when it comes as a byproduct of all these reforms. Yes, when they finally move to FOREX the plan and thus the execution of the process for the plan is moving forward nicely, it seems at a more rapid pace as we near the end of this year.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Militia Man What are we waiting for? We're waiting for Alaq to make an announcement I believe in some shape or form. It's going to be his job. He's the Central Bank of Iraq governor. Frank26 [Banks] know better than to keep lying to you. They're not going to admit anything but they're not going to lie to you anymore and say it's a scam because that was a flat out lie...The atmosphere in the banks [has changed], stop telling them it's a scam. Samson Article: "Washington: We support the economic reform agenda in Iraq, including updating the budget and enhancing transparency"

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON MarkZ Question: With the HCL funded is the RV imminent? Mark: HCL- We keep seeing rumors but they have not announced it. I believe they have done everything but just not announced it. Clare Article: "This evening.. Baghdad hosts the first round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran - Urgent" Pimpy What is Iraq's Hydrocarbon Law? ...Iraq Hydrocarbon Law (HCL) also known as Iraq's oil Law is aimed to create a legal framework for the management of oil production and revenue sharing amounts various stakeholders in Iraq. Stakeholders are the Iraqi government, the companies that are involved, the different provinces, the different governments. Remember you got some very corrupt politicians, if they had it their way, they'd keep it all for themselves but the money is going to be distributed based on the per capita of each province. That makes it a lot more fair. Each territory is going to decide what they want to do with their version of the funds. Militia Man Article Quote: "The Minister of Finance and The US ambassador today discuss efforts to achieve economic reforms...They strengthened bilateral relationships between the two United States and Iraq with a focus on economic cooperation." I like that part. "The meeting discussed the development road project that connects Iraq to Europe through Turkey and is one of the largest strategic and vital project making Iraq the link between Asia and Europe." That is unbelievable and it's given a finality to it. I like it. Mnt Goat Q? : Does the CBI have a time table to their plan of reforms and are they following it? They are now targeting early 2025 for the reinstatement. Everything they are doing from now to the end of year is geared towards this target is on a timetable. Frank26 Article: "Iraq Increases Reserves at IMF by 50%" MANY CENTRAL BANKS AROUND THE WORLD INCREASE THEIR RESERVES WITH THE IQD... BECAUSE IT'S NO SECRET. See Clare's Post following from last night..! Clare Article: "Iraq Increases Reserves at IMF by 50%" Quote: "Iraqi Cabinet...approved an increase in Iraq's quota at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by 831.9 million Special Drawing Rights (SDR), equivalent to 1.45 trillion Iraqi dinars [$1.1 billion] based on the exchange rate as of October 8, 2024. This 50-percet increase...will enhance the country's voting power within the IMF...The IMF created SDRs as an international reserve asset to supplement member countries' official reserves...They serve as a potential source of liquidity for IMF member nations." {Reposted}

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Sandy Ingram A parallel market refers to the trade of goods or currencies through distribution channels that are not authorized by the original manufacturer or the official regulatory body, and is legal. A black market refers to the illegal trade of good and services that are either prohibited by law or sold to avoid taxes and regulations. Iraq has serious currency controls and this automatically facilitates the black market. Iraqi citizens are banned from drinking alcohol, so yes the alcohol black market is probably huge. Iraq has another black market product, oil smuggling. [Post 1 of 2] REPOSTED Sandy Ingram Iraq is one of the world's largest oil producers yet the country struggles with shortages in fuel supply. The central bank vice governor said in March 2024 that Iraq is fighting a booming currency black market. He made this statement...three months after it became illegal to use dollars in transactions in Iraq...Some economists propose a bold strategy to address these twin challenges by introducing currency flotation. The would essentially remove the CBI's peg to the dollar allowing the dinars exchange rate to be determined by market forces. It appears the more controls a country has the more room there is for a parallel market or a black market. [Post 2 of 2] MarkZ Article: “Today Kurdistan government announces September salary payments” they used to be a year or 6 months behind, but now in October they announce paying September salaries. To me this means money is moving. This is an HCL requirement that is happening. I think HCL is done and they are hiding the announcement. Samson Article: "Government advisor prefers maximizing non-oil revenues by 2024"

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The discussions focused on technology transfer and establishing truck assembly lines in Iraq, following the Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this […] Read More Iraq: Expanding Opportunities at the IBBC Conference 2024-10-17 00:40:47 From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Iraq is making a significant comeback, presenting the private sector with an increasing array of opportunities to invest and contribute to its ongoing development. The Sudani government has not only introduced stability and reforms but is also investing in a wide range of infrastructure projects that promise growth […] Read More Amnesty International calls on Iraq to Reject Child Marriage Law 2024-10-17 00:40:12 From Amnesty International. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. 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Soner Cagaptay writes: "Ankara believes that the lucrative construction contracts for the […] Read More New Canadian Ambassador to Iraq 2024-10-16 01:00:02 By John Lee. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received a copy of the credentials of the new Canadian Ambassador to Iraq, Christopher David Pym, on Tuesday [15th October, 2024]. The Minister welcomed Ambassador Pym, underlining the importance of the bilateral relations between the two countries, and the need to strengthen and develop them across various […] Read More Iraq Sets New Wheat Pricing for Irrigated Lands 2024-10-16 00:59:58 By John Lee. The Iraqi government has agreed new pricing for wheat based on the type of irrigation method used. 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REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Clare Article: "Parliamentary Finance Committee praises Al-Sudani: He has a real will to boost non-oil revenues" MarkZ Let’s start with this Article from the WTO: “Congratulations to 23 participants (Iraq being one of those) for completing WTO ascension training and market access negotiations on goods” This tells us Iraq is preparing for that ascension. I continue to hear out of Iraq that they hope for that announcement this week. Militia Man The efforts are just absolutely I think phenomenal. We don't have a date and rate, but we can see Iraq is going to a market economy in the private sector. Frank26 Question: "What happened to the unpublished Gazette edition [possibly containing the 2024 budget]?" It's still in the top drawer and next to the blue box with the red bow tie on it that says HCL. Pimpy The difference between the exchange rate and the effective exchange rate is this: An exchange rate is a price at which one currency can be exchange for another. It reflects the current market value of a currency in relation to another currency. The Real Effective Exchange Rate on the other hand is a more comprehensive measure that evaluates a country's currency relative to a basket of other major currencies adjusted for inflation. The REER provides insights into a country's international competitiveness by considering how much goods and services cost in different countries...They have a Real Effective Exchange Rate already. It's being used...

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Samson Article: ”US Senate enters the line of pressure on the Central Bank of Iraq" Kaperoni A country's currency and its value is not a random act or an arbitrary number. An exchange rate is based on a country's GDP, economic success. Until Iraq diversifies their economy the dinar will remain weak. Sandy Ingram Iraq is a different country and has grown significantly since 2014, however we are concerned ISIS is not completely destroyed, as many would believe, [My] second concern is oil prices are set to go down in early 2025 because demand is expected to decrease. Because Iraq relies heavily on oil prices for salaries for government workers [we] along with the IMF and the Iraqi Parliament are concerned this could affect Iraq. Militia Man What will have a profound impact on the global financial system? ...IMO...is them at least reinstating their currency to what it was before. Going 1 to 1 isn't going to cut it. Going to a full-blown reinstatement would do that. Also having a Real Effective Exchange Rate applied would do that. That's the type of profound impact I'm expecting... Sudani mentioned a couple of times that the dinar is stronger than the dollar. Keep all that in mind. MarkZ Article: “Iraq increased reserves at the IMF by 50%” This is huge. This is an increase to the IMF for their SDR’s (Special drawing rights). In other words when a country comes for a loan to the IMF – they are borrowing from Iraq. This will enhance Iraq’s voting power in the IMF as well. This makes Iraq one of the most influential Arab nations. We know we have World Trade Organization ascension coming…and they are now taking a lead role in loaning funds to other countries in need and writing policies for the region with the IMF. They are close to restoring stability and faith to their country and their currency. I am excited on what we are seeing coming out of Iraq as of late. Clare Article: "The College of Administration and Economics at the University of Mosul holds its international scientific conference on 'Development and financial and economic stability to restore confidence in the Iraqi dinar'" Quote: "The conference aimed to highlight the role of economic policies in achieving stability and restoring confidence in the Iraqi dinar" Frank26 Concerning the CBI announcing to you Iraqi citizens that they are activating the banking reforms. That means they are activating the monetary reform. They're going to give you your new lower notes. They are going to give you your new exchange rate. They're going to give you the keys to the ATM. You are now going to be receiving your purchasing power not only through the new exchange rate but via the HCL and the jobs the economic reform is about to produce. Samson Article: "Launching of the activities of the international scientific conference under the slogan 'Development and financial and economic stability to restore confidence in the dinar'"

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Mnt Goat Article: “TRADE BANK OF IRAQ ANNOUNCES THE IMMINENT OPENING OF A CASH DEPOSIT CENTER IN KARKH” I would definitely call it a “WOW!” article. So why am I excited today when I read this article? They are now in the beginning stages of setting up these “cash centers” specific to collecting the stashed and hoards of dinars outside the banking system... this center receives all cash deposits only for all customers. [Post 1] Mnt Goat Remember...the CBI needs to shrink the monetary mass by two-thirds (2/3). It appears they are now beginning to bring in their hard currency to the banks for deposit. I was told [by my CBI contact] that this process is part of the Project to Delete the Zeros and her committee is now working with the banks to retrieve this hard currency. The Project to Delete the Zeros has begun... WOW! WOW! WOW! [Post 2] Good Morning DV...Be Blessed today...! RON

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: The November census starts on the 20th and the 21st, Wednesday and Thursday we will be in curfew. They say will be a 4-day holiday. Samson Article: "Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq discusses with the German Ambassador enhancing the financial inclusion plan in Iraq and digital transformation" MarkZ Article: “The launch of the activities of the International Scientific conference under the slogan “Development financial and economic stability to restore confidence in the dinar” This seems to be the number one goal in the government right now…to restore the confidence in the dinar so that when they change the value-people have faith in it and use the dinar instead of the dollar - yes we want it faster, but I think we are about to get it. Frank26 WTO saying Iraq is an economic powerhouse is exciting. The reason they just told you that, Iraq has completed everything to join the WTO. Iraq is not in a hurry to join the WTO but the WTO desperately wants Iraq because a new exchange rate that will be very profitable for both sides. Clare Article Quote: "Laying the foundation stone for the largest skyscraper in Baghdad" Quote: "The Baghdad Municipality is proud to give approval for the first skyscraper in the heart of the capital, Baghdad, within the new Downtown complex of the city of Baghdad."

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON MarkZ Article: “Coordination with the World Bank for projects” Pretty much everybody except the US and the federal Reserve is banking on Iraq’s WTO ascension and the increase in value of the dinar. The world bank is one of those and they are working with Iraq on larger infrastructure projects. Iraq is not staying in the background for much longer ... Most likely when they announce the official WTO ascension we will see a public rate… imo Samson Article: "Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General: Census results must be used for development" Militia Man Article: "World Trade Organization in Geneva 2024 was held on July 18th." That's just a few months ago. Quote: "The significance of this is it marked the formal resumption of Iraq's accession process to the WTO after a 6-year hiatus." They have intensified the bilateral negotiations for the accession...There's a push now and they will need to be an internationally accepted currency in place ahead of the accession.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Breitling When people were buying dinar from banks here in the United States there was a difference in the exchange rate. One bank was 1% another bank was 2%. I bought mine from an American Chase Bank. I asked them where did they get their dinar, they got it from Bank of America. It specifically came out of Saint Louis. Clare Article: "To avoid major chaos... indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Baghdad" Quote: "Baghdad has actually begun to arrange the atmosphere and seek to crystallize priority understandings that may be the beginning of upcoming meetings, especially since all parties are open to the negotiations file, even if they are indirect" MarkZ We are watching key things like HCL, WTO, Auctions ending and final budget tables. All of this needs a new rate. We are in the fun part. They need to let her rip by the end of they year, but I believe we are much closer than that. I am staying warm and fuzzy. Samson Article: "Al-Mandlawi: Iraq is focusing today on strengthening economic and investment aspects and sparing the region the scourge of wars"

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Clare Article: "Iraq raises gold reserves to 152.6 tons, according to the World Gold Council” Quote: "Iraq’s gold reserves increased by 4 tons in the past two months, reaching 152.6 tons, according to a report issued by the World Gold Council. This increase places Iraq in 29th place globally among 100 countries in gold reserves, according to last month’s data." Pimpy I was expecting it to go up in increments over time and it's not working out that way because they were really moving in the right direction. Things were going really good but obviously everything went to hell in the hand basket. Samson Article: "Parliamentary Finance: The Prime Minister has a real will to boost non-oil revenues"

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Militia Man Article Quote: "There's been a completion of the first steps of the banking reform process." In my view the next phase should introduce new currency denominations. If they're going to have 3 zeros removed as Alaq said, you're going to need new denominations. They never have had a three zeros exchange rate to be supporting the global financial system. They haven't done that in 21 years so why now? They never will as far as I'm concerned; they're never going to be the savior of anything at 1310. Frank26 Articles...makes it very clear what they're doing - adding value by lifting the 3 zeros. It's right there. It's from the Prime Minister. It's from Alaq the governor of the CBI word for word. Anybody that tell you it's a scam, educate them because this is not Bigfoot. This is not a UFO. This is not Lock Ness. This is a reality...happening right before our eyes. MarkZ Article: “Gold in Iraq: A promising future for mining” This article is from 2015 but tells us how much gold they have in the ground etc. I had the privilege of talking with someone in the industry dealing with equipment…they have started moving a lot of gold mining equipment to Iraq. Iraq’s gold mining industry is starting to explode. They know they have a tremendous amount of gold and rare earth minerals there. As a Matter of fact experts over there say they may actually eclipse their oil revenues. Mnt Goat Article: “THE CENTRAL BANK CONTINUES THE ACTUAL IMPLEMENTATION OF BANKING REFORM PLANS” ...the CBI has completed the first phase of the banking reform process... First of all, we can confirm by this article that there is a plan and they are working towards it, and that is their road map...

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON Militia Man At the end of the day Iraq is showing us they're going international. We're going to watch it happen. MarkZ We do have some interesting news...Article: “Economic Researcher: The Iraqi budget enters the danger phase” This article is telling us we are about to see an exponential change. Frank26 Community comment: "I believe it will RV before the time they gave." The revaluation actually started in 2012... Revaluation is to revalue the currency...This is not to revalue the currency, they're going to reinstate it. It was $3.22 when it was brought down... Because of inflation do you think $3.22 would be fair over 20 years later? No I don't think so. Therefore the exchange rate is not going to 1000 is it? It's saying at 1320/1310. When they lift the three zeros that's be a little over a dollar for the citizens. Now that's fair. Clare Article: "Ministry of Oil announces the start of exporting jet fuel" Quote: The Undersecretary added that the export process is a step in the right direction, to enhance Iraq's role globally among the countries producing and exporting oil and its derivatives, in addition to that it reflects the prospects for development in the Iraqi oil industry. He explained that the export operations of oil products contribute to increasing the financial revenues achieved from the activities of the oil sector, and thus supporting the national economy," Samson Article: "Kuwait withdraws citizenship from those accused of stealing the century in Iraq" MarkZ Article: “The Minister of Finance says we need to adhere to timetables to achieve Economic Reforms” He is pointing out they have done an exceptional job but want to speed things up. Part of those economic reforms is an increase in the purchasing power... And they are modernizing their stock market. It has been a booming success. Militia Man We had numerous articles about the WTO. We already knew they had completed their requirements. Now they're hammering it home again they're gearing to go international. What are we waiting for? I think what we're waiting for is the exposure of the 2024 tripartite budget. Why? Because it's go components in it for...investment to pay for the development projects.

REMEMBER, no one really knows what will happen, or when. They're simply stating their opinions based on what they perceive to be happening in Iraq... So, take everything with a grain of salt ... RON MarkZ The Export Import bank of the United states has approved $297 Million for an energy efficiency project in Iraq. This money would not be going to Iraq if it wasn’t going to be safe and stable, and if they could not pay those loans back. They are counting on an International Iraq with a real effect exchange rate. Samson Article: "US Ambassador: We are committed to supporting Iraq's security, stability and sovereignty" Frank26 Article "Salaries next week.. Baghdad sends 329 billion dinars to Erbil and the latter indicates a decrease in the amount - Urgent" A DECREASE IN THE AMOUNT EQUALS AN INCREASE IN THE EXCHANGE RATE. SkyWalker The project [to delete the zeros] is more then just the currency or an exchange rate. The monetary reforms, banking reforms, building up the reserves at the CBI, buying gold, making laws that attract foreign direct investment, fighting corruption, increasing international trade, connectivity with international finance platforms, are just some of the instruments that will justify the RV. When the CBI is ready the new currency will be introduced with higher value that will be fashioned specifically for the new macro and micro Iraqi economy. BobTheTaxMan We're in a speculative game with Iraq. We've had all the ups and downs and all the thrills and spills that go along with the conspiracy theories. The truth of the matter is it has the possibilities. If it didn't have the possibilities. I wouldn't be following it anymore. I've got better things to do. But it's at a very peril position at the moment. We got to watch and see what's going to happen.