Monday Night Opinions @ 9:02 PM MST - 8/25/2025

[ronscarpa]

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 

 

8-25-2025   Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Saleh the advisor to Sudani used to be the second man at the bank under Dr. Shabibi.  He knows the business.  He is on Iraq's Channel One news saying we are creating a financial committee to help Iraq to get ready for the global market.  This is a "wow" global meeting, it means international. We know all of the American troops will be out by the middle of September also.

 

8-25-2025   Walkingstick  When they shut the auctions down they revered to using 4 currencies through their adjusted auctions...But now they are telling the Iraqi citizens they are expanding to almost all currencies in the world. They will be run by the banks in Iraq for large scale trade.  Ladies and gentlemen the global world is showing trust in Iraqi banks...This is really really good.

 

8-25-2025   Militia Man  I'm not a professional adviser. At the end of the day, you, me, all of us will need advice because the bottom line comes down to is, 'What do I do next?'

 

8-25-2025   Clare  Article: “The US accelerates the withdrawal of its forces from two bases in Iraq, ahead of schedule." Quote: "Informed sources revealed...the United States has decided to withdraw all its forces from two military bases in Iraq...The withdrawal of international coalition forces from Iraq is one of the government's achievements and an indicator of Iraq's ability to combat terrorism and maintain security and stability without needing assistance from others."

 

8-25-2025   Pimpy  Article: "A new deadline for Iraqi banks to lift sanctions" That's not the kind of thing you want to hear.  You want to know Iraq is doing everything possible to get sanctions removed.

 

8-25-2025   Jeff Article: "Prime Minister Advisor: Forming a team to improve credit rating is a step towards comprehensive economic reform" Quote: "and preparing Iraq for more effective global financial integration." Integrating into the global financial world, right there in front of all of our faces.  Improving Iraq's credit rating and implementing the banking  reforms prepares Iraq for global financial integration.  Can you say rate change? Doesn't get any more clear than that.

 

8-25-2025   Paulette  Article: "Iraq is now in an advanced position to join the World Trade Organization"  Progress, but long way to go.  They are going to have to really work to make it in time by the next Ministerial Conference March 26-29 or will be waiting until 2028 to be voted for full accession. I posted last year that Iraq will be lucky to make it for a vote in 2026.  They certainly appear to be trying.

 

 

8-25-2025   Fnu Lnu  Iraq still needs to pass and finalize several key legislative reforms to fully meet WTO accession requirements...  The main remaining legislative reforms include: Customs Valuation Legislation: Technical Standards and Sanitary & Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures: Foreign Investment and Services Regulations: Trade Remedies Framework: Tariff and Pricing Controls Reforms: Institutional Strengthening Laws: Aviation and Port Services: Legislative Lock-ins and Fast-Track Processes.