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U.S. Banks Report Unprecedented 23% Surge in Delinquencies As Losses Increase

Atlantis Report: 8-1-2024

The U.S. banking sector is currently facing challenges as it deals with a significant surge in delinquency rates, leading to mounting losses.

Recent reports have revealed a shocking 23% increase in delinquencies, causing concern for both banks and borrowers nationwide.

This sharp rise in borrowers falling behind on their payments has increased bank losses, impacting their profitability and stability.

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Jim Willie: ¨Rate Cuts & BRICS 'Unit' Will Drive Gold Higher¨

Arcadia Economics: 8-1-2024

In the midst of a chaotic election season, a Fed meeting, and more progress by the BRICS on their 40% gold backed 'Unit,' who better to check in with than Dr. Jim Willie.

Jim talks about the the policies that Trump is going to implement if elected, how that will affect the gold market, and the latest he's hearing about the BRICS plan for their 'Unit' payment currency.

Especially at such a volatile time in the financial and political markets, you'll want to hear the latest from Jim. So click to watch the video now!

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BRICS Trade 23.9% UP Amid US and EU Decline: What next?

Fastepo: 8-1-2024

The growth of trade volume between China and BRICS member states has seen a remarkable upward trajectory, significantly reshaping global trade dynamics.

In 2022, trade between China and the BRICS countries reached unprecedented levels, reflecting robust economic partnerships and strategic collaborations. China’s trade with the existing BRICS nations has been characterized by substantial increases across various sectors.

For instance, trade with Russia alone hit $190 billion in 2022, while bilateral trade with Brazil reached $165.6 billion. Trade with India and South Africa also showed significant growth, indicating deepening economic ties despite political and geographical challenges.

Collectively, China’s trade with BRICS members totaled 2.38 trillion yuan (about $325.7 billion), up 19.1% year-on-year. Exports reached 1.23 trillion yuan, up 23.9%, while imports were 1.15 trillion yuan, up 14.3%.

The inclusion of new BRICS members, each bringing unique economic strengths, is expected to further diversify and expand trade volumes.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as major oil producers, will enhance energy trade. Ethiopia and Egypt will add to Africa’s representation, potentially increasing infrastructure investments and economic development projects across the continent.

Conversely, trade between China and Western economies has shown signs of decline. In the first half of 2023, trade between China and the EU fell for the first time in four years, reflecting increasing geopolitical tensions and economic sanctions.

Similarly, trade with the United States experienced a downturn, with bilateral trade declining by 11.6% in 2022 compared to the previous year. These declines highlight the shifting trade dynamics as China pivots towards stronger economic relationships with BRICS countries and other emerging markets.

In this video, we delve into the transformative shift in global trade patterns, moving away from the traditional East-West axis towards a burgeoning South-South framework.

This emerging trend is reshaping not only trade routes but also the broader global order. The increasing trade and economic cooperation between countries in the Global South is heralding a new era of geopolitical influence, challenging the longstanding dominance of Western powers.

This shift signifies a profound change in the global economic landscape, with significant implications for international relations and economic policies worldwide

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{Theft Of The Century} Returns To The Forefront... And The Integrity Commission Reveals Shocking Information

Time: 2024/08/01 Read: 2,405 times {Local: Al Furat News} The head of the Integrity Commission, Judge Haider Hanoun, announced today, Thursday, the extradition of one of the major defendants in the tax deposit theft case.

Hanoun said in a press conference, followed by {Euphrates News}, that "the accused Nour Zuhair is bailed and will be tried. The theft of tax deposits is deposited with the judiciary, and the Integrity Commission is only responsible for implementing the laws. This case will not die and the government gives it full priority."

He added, "The accused Qasim Muhammad Muhammad was extradited from the Kurdistan Region after he had been a fugitive in Turkey. He holds the position of Managing Director of the Humpbacked Whale Company. The theft recorded against the accused is 988 billion Iraqi dinars, and these are not final figures."

He added, "Another accused was arrested, namely Mohammed Falah Al-Janabi, the managing director of Al-Qant Company. He is accused of stealing more than a trillion dinars through 79 forged checks. The third accused of stealing tax deposits is detained in the Emirates and we will recover him soon."

"Abdul Mahdi Tawfiq, who is accused of stealing more than two trillion, was arrested. He is also the managing director of the Humpbacked Whale Company. The fourth accused of stealing tax deposits is Alaa Khalaf Maran, who is now a fugitive in Lebanon or Turkey.

He was affiliated with Al-Kadhimi's office and had 890 billion dinars in his pocket," he explained, adding that "two dual nationals were arrested by the Kuwaiti authorities and the amounts owed to them amounted to 124 million dollars and will be returned to Iraq."

He concluded his speech by saying, "The final amount of the theft of tax deposits exceeds what was announced, and the recovery of more than two million dollars and 155 million that had been buried underground in Babylon, in addition to 9 properties of a former general manager in the General Directorate of Railways, and we are in the process of investigating him regarding the inflation of funds." LINK

Judge Hanoun: The Final Amount Of The Theft Of Tax Deposits Exceeds What Is Announced

Thursday 01 August 2024 13:53 | Politics Number of readings: 73

Judge Hanoun: The final amount of the theft of tax deposits exceeds what is announced 1144975-9b3b2da0-be23-4f5b-9b11-6249dcb26a3e

Baghdad / NINA / Judge Haider Hanoun, head of the Integrity Commission, confirmed: "The final amount of the theft of tax deposits exceeds what is announced, because the Tax Authority has not yet informed us of the actual amount of stolen money.

Hanoun called on the Ministry of Finance and the Tax Authority to provide the Integrity Commission with the names and accounts of the companies from which those funds were stolen and have now become Iraqi money owned by the people. Otherwise, after 15 days, the head of the Tax Authority will be asked to hand over those documents or proceed with all legal measures.

He pointed out: "The amount offered today belongs to the former Director General of the Railway Directorate, which is more than two million dollars and another amount in Iraqi dinars in addition to 9 properties, 5 of which are worth more than 8 billion Iraqi dinars."

He continued: "We are coordinating with the State of Kuwait to extradite two other accused, who are two brothers who were working with the main accused, Nour Zuhair. https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1144975

Will America Resort To Tightening The Economic Noose On Baghdad?

2024-08-01 | 1,515 views Following repeated security breaches, observers: Washington may resort to tightening the economic noose on Iraq

Observers expect that it will resort toWashingtonTo tighten the economic stranglehold onIraqAfter the deadline with the factions expired and the targeting of military headquarters resumed, others hold the government responsible for the delay in liberating the Iraqi economy from American control. Follow the full details in this report from Alsumaria LINK

Urgent Study To Localize Gold In Iraq

Time: 2024/08/01 Reading: 377 times {Economic: Al Furat News} Minister of Trade Athir Dawood Al Ghurairi discussed this morning, Thursday, with a number of gold traders the obstacles they face in their work inside Iraq and working to provide the necessary facilities to localize the gold industry in the country.

During the meeting, the Minister of Trade confirmed, according to a statement by the ministry, a copy of which was received by {Al-Furat News}, that “the Ministry of Trade, within its ministerial program and concerned with formulating trade and foreign policy, is working to support and organize the work of commercial sectors, including the gold trade sector, due to its great weight in the country’s economy.”

Al-Ghariri said, “Through this meeting, we want to identify the work mechanisms and obstacles in order to provide the appropriate environment for economic growth and develop policies that contribute to strengthening the position of the gold sector in the local and international market.”

The Minister of Trade pointed out that "the Ministry is ready to cooperate with traders and begin taking steps to overcome obstacles and provide the appropriate environment to achieve the localization of the gold industry within Iraq according to the needs of the market and the consumer, so that this industry returns as it was before, and even stronger, in light of the government's direction to support the commercial and industrial sector in the country."

Minister Al-Ghariri announced, "While speaking about regulating commercial sectors, instructions will soon be issued to regulate e-commerce in Iraq. This is a step towards updating commercial policies and keeping pace with developments in this area to provide a safe and prosperous commercial environment that contributes to driving the national economy."

For their part, the gold traders thanked the Minister for his interest and support, and raised a number of problems and challenges facing their work, expressing their hope that these meetings would contribute to improving and developing this sector.

According to the statement, the meeting resulted in “an agreement to submit a comprehensive study to localize this industry, following the example of developed countries that have been famous for this industry in recent decades.

A period of fifteen days was set to prepare the study, and another meeting will be held to explain the study, its basic aspects, and its returns, in order to come up with recommendations to be presented to the relevant government agencies and take the appropriate decision.” LINK

With The Document.. The Central Bank Prohibits The Sale Of Dollars To Travelers Through Sanctioned Travel Companies Locally Or Internationally

Time: 2024/08/01 Read: 1,664 times {Economic: Al Furat News} The Central Bank of Iraq informed government and private banks and exchange companies not to accept travel tickets issued by airlines and travel and tourism companies included on local or international sanctions lists in the sale of cash dollars for travelers. LINK

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Tishwash: Parliamentary Committee: Parliament will host the Central Bank Governor for this reason

The Presidency of the Council of Representatives agreed to host the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, during the upcoming sessions of the Council of Representatives.

Member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee Hadi Al-Salami confirmed, in a statement to the National Iraqi News Agency /NINA/, that "the Presidency of the Council of Representatives approved hosting the Governor of the Central Bank in the session of the Council of Representatives, the date of which will be determined later, within the framework of the supervisory role of the work of the Central Bank and its Governor, and in accordance with the Council of Representatives Law No. 13 of 2018, Articles 27-29 thereof."

He added, "Hosting the Governor of the Central Bank will be to answer the oral question before the Council of Representatives regarding the exchange rate in the parallel market, and the large financial difference from the official exchange rate, as well as what is related to the application of the standards of transparency and confidentiality and not announcing the daily bulletin of the Central Bank." link

US State Department: We will take all measures to protect our interests in the Middle East

The US State Department announced today, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, that Washington will take every possible measure to protect American individuals and interests in the Middle East.

The US State Department said in a statement, "We have seen Hamas' statement regarding Haniyeh, but we do not want to speculate on any repercussions or reactions to the incident," referring to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.

She pointed out that "the US commitment to Israel's security and its defense against any reckless attacks that Iran may launch is firm and unwavering."

She noted that "her efforts to reach a deal and bridge the gaps are still ongoing and represent a priority for us and for the region." link

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Tishwash: Official to Reuters: US carried out strike in Iraq

The United States carried out a strike in Iraq on Tuesday in self-defense, a U.S. official told Reuters, hours after Israel struck Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon and as tensions escalated in the Middle East.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the strike was caused by a threat to US-led coalition forces.

Explosions took place on Tuesday inside a base used by Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces south of Baghdad, killing four of its members and wounding four others, police and medical sources told Reuters.

The Popular Mobilization Forces is an official security agency that includes several armed groups allied with Iran.

Hospital sources said the initial death toll was one, but two people who were seriously injured in the blasts later died, and another body was recovered from the blast site.

The explosions came after several missiles were fired at Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base, which houses US-led forces, late Thursday, causing no damage or injuries, US and Iraqi sources said.

In a statement issued after the explosions, the Popular Mobilization Forces did not make any accusations, referring to an explosion of unknown origin.

Later, another statement by the Popular Mobilization Forces said that missiles launched by drones targeted two Popular Mobilization Forces patrols in the town of Jurf al-Sakhar, south of Baghdad.

An Iraqi military official said the cause of the explosion was still unclear and authorities would begin investigating the incident.

Two local leaders of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces accused the United States of carrying out airstrikes targeting the Popular Mobilization Forces base. There was no immediate comment from the US military.

Witnesses said ambulances rushed to the area where the camp is located, 50 kilometres south of Baghdad.

Iraq has seen a surge in tit-for-tat attacks since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out in October. It is a rare ally of both Tehran and Washington, hosts 2,500 US troops and has Iranian-backed militias linked to its security forces. link

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Tishwash: Iraqi Army receives seven Bell 505 helicopters from US

The Iraqi Army Aviation Command announced Tuesday that it has received seven Bell 505 helicopters from the United States.

The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is an American/Canadian light helicopter developed and manufactured by Bell Helicopter.

In a statement, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense said the delivery is part of "pre-arranged contracts aimed at advancing the country's military training programs. The handover ceremony was attended by the representative of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Air Force Commander, senior officers from the Ministry of Defense, the US Military Attaché, and a representative from Bell Helicopter."

"This batch will significantly update and improve our training system with modern aircraft," said Major General Mohammed Abdul Karim Awfi, Commander of Army Aviation. "It will also help in preparing skilled pilots capable of protecting Iraq's airspace and executing missions with high efficiency."

In turn, the US Military Attaché described this step as "a pioneering to enhance the command's capabilities and train pilots under ambitious and advanced plans." link

A Parliamentarian Reveals Gold Smuggling In An “Innovative” Way.. What Is Its Relation To The Rise Of The Dollar?

Economy News – Baghdad Member of Parliament, Alia Nassif, revealed today, Wednesday, innovative gold smuggling operations, while she mentioned the story of the death of Qarun.

Nassif said in a post on the Aks platform, followed by “Al-Eqtisad News”, that “after more than 5,000 years since the death of Qarun, a new Qarun is born, to become the crocodile of corruption in Iraq,” adding: “In short, there is currently an innovative method to destroy the Iraqi economy, which is to buy gold (local and imported), melt it, turn it into ingots, and smuggle it abroad!”

She continued: “I call on the Central Bank, the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Office, the Organized Crime Directorate, the Federal Integrity Commission, and all regulatory agencies to investigate the sources of funds transferred through the currency sales window to purchase gold and precious metals during 2024, and to verify the validity of the procedures in customs and the Central Agency for Standardization and Quality Control, and to verify the sales operations in the markets and who are the beneficiaries of buying gold.”

She pointed out that "the reason for the increase in dollar sales is the import of large quantities of gold (which are not sold in the markets), but are remelted and smuggled out of Iraq, taking advantage of the difference between the official and parallel exchange rates, in addition to financing suspicious operations and giving legitimacy to money coming through financial corruption and extortion." 2024/07/31 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=45778

Experts: Dollar Stability Depends On Creating A “New Platform” With Iran And Syria

Economic 2024/07/31 Financial and economic experts believe that the stability of the dollar exchange rate depends on creating a new platform for trade with Syria and Iran, and dealing with countries banned from the dollar in another currency.

Like the euro or the Chinese yuan.

The exchange rate yesterday in the parallel market was recorded at 149 thousand dinars for every 100 dollars, although the official rate at the Central Bank is 132 thousand dinars for every 100 dollars. Economic researcher Mustafa Al-Faraj said in a statement to “Sabah” that “the parallel market for the dollar is facing great pressure

By traders and travelers to Iran, Syria and other countries banned from using the dollar,” noting that “this increases the demand for the dollar and thus prices rise.”

He pointed out that "the solution to this problem lies in finding a new platform with these countries and dealing with them in a currency other than the dollar, such as the euro and the yuan, with the importance of finding an appropriate formula for the US Treasury that removes sanctions from our banking sector."

Al-Faraj explained that “Iraq lacks economic diversity and is completely dependent on oil, which has weakened other economic sectors,” explaining that supporting the productive sector can limit the drain on hard currency for imports.

For his part, the official spokesman for the currency market in Sulaymaniyah, Jabbar, explained:

Kuran said that “the rise of the dollar this time is not linked to a political or economic crisis or external factors, but rather is linked to the measures of the Central Bank of Iraq, and it is possible that the bank will control this.” Height".

The Central Bank called for "taking measures that could reduce the dollar shortage in local markets."

In addition, economic researcher Alaa Al-Fahd expected the dollar exchange rate to gradually decrease in the coming days, explaining that this increase is common with the implementation of any new policy by the Central Bank of Iraq, as speculators try to exploit this in order to increase their profits.

He added, "The Central Bank of Iraq has discussions and procedures with the US Federal Reserve in order to control the exchange rate in the parallel market, and we hope that these discussions will yield positive results." https://alsabaah.iq/100272-.html

Economist Explains The Objectives Of Monetary Policy: Reducing Unemployment And Achieving Stability Of The Local Currency

Posted On2024-07-30 By Sotaliraq Economic researcher Diaa Al-Mohsen explained the objectives of monetary policy in the country, explaining that it reduces unemployment rates and achieves stability for the local currency against foreign currencies.

Al Mohsen said, “Monetary policy is adopted to control the profit rate paid for short-term borrowing, to allow for a reduction in inflation rates or interest rates, ensuring price stability and high confidence in the value and stability of the local currency.” He noted that “monetary policy has other objectives, the most important of which may be achieving GDP stability and reducing unemployment rates.”

Al Mohsen added that “monetary policy aims to achieve stability of the local currency against foreign currencies, as the monetary authority is responsible for implementing monetary policy, which includes two types of policies that differ from each other. The first is called an expansionary policy, as it works to reduce interest rates imposed on loans.

Here, this mechanism works to increase demand for loans for investment purposes, which results in increased demand for investment goods and increased demand for goods and commodities.” He pointed out that “this mechanism works to increase demand for labor for the purpose of expanding production to meet the growing demand, as we notice here the consumer’s lack of interest in keeping cash. ‘

This policy ensures the decline of the local currency against foreign currencies, and then the foreign investor can put his money in to buy local goods at a lower price than usual, which increases demand for these goods, which increases the accelerating multiplier, which results in an increase in wages and a decrease in unemployment rates.”

“The other policy is the opposite of the first, and we call it a contractionary policy. Here, the monetary authority works to raise interest rates to withdraw the largest amount of local currency available in the market.

When interest rates are high, we find that consumers are less willing to buy goods and services. On the other hand, we find that consumers are more willing to save because interest rates are rewarding. ‘

However, this negatively affects investment, due to the high interest rates imposed on loans, which results in reducing opportunities for increased production and increasing unemployment rates. We also notice that investors are not willing to buy locally produced goods because their prices are high compared to their foreign counterparts,” Al Mohsen added.

He continued, “Monetary policy is a necessity undertaken by the monetary authority, in order to maintain the stability of the monetary system. The above is also fundamentally linked to the ability of the monetary authority to monitor the market in the cases of expansion and contraction. It is also necessary to remember the necessity of having a developed financial market.”

The problems of the banking sector and its urgent need for radical reforms in the monetary and supervisory policy of the Central Bank, and the creation of effective mechanisms to reduce corruption and ensure transparency in the management of public funds to achieve real and sustainable economic development in Iraq, are highlighted. With the ongoing dollar crisis and the absence of effective solutions, there must be a real need to establish a monetary policy that establishes the foundation for creating economic stability while preserving the country’s interests and putting an end to the US Federal Reserve’s sanctions against Iraqi banks. LINK

MP: The Iraqi Banking Sector Is Being Executed In Favor Of Arab Banks

Policy , 07/31/2024 10:38 , Number of readings: 168 Baghdad - Iraq Today: MP Alia Nassif Jassim expressed her dissatisfaction with the current situation of Iraqi banks, considering that there is an “execution” of these banks.

The MP wrote in a recent post on the X platform, “This is how Iraqi banks are being executed! A license was granted to the Jordanian Arab Bank and the Emirates Union Bank to work in #Iraq and they will start their work at the beginning of next September alongside the National Bank

The license will also be granted to two banks (Kuwaiti and Qatari), while many Iraqi banks continue to stop and more of them will stop due to the management of the Central Bank of Iraq, which did not. address the problem during the past period, but rather worked to enter them into contracts with K2 and pay them money without result!

The banking sector is being punished for mistakes made in previous years during which it was under the supervision of the same current management of the Central Bank, so why was this management not punished for failure to fulfill its duty to supervise the work of these banks?”

These statements come at a time when the banking sector in Iraq is witnessing major challenges, with increasing criticism of the Central Bank's management. LINK

Parliamentary Integrity: Transparency Is Absent In The Dollar Auction

July 29, 2024 Baghdad/Al-Masala: The Parliamentary Integrity Committee accused, on Monday, the Central Bank of Iraq of not being transparent regarding the dollar auction, and not providing data on the destinations where hard currency is spent, stressing that it will hold the bank’s governor, Ali Al-Alaq, accountable.

Committee member Hadi Al-Salami said, “There is a lack of transparency in the dollar auction, and the daily bulletin is not disclosed to know where the dollar goes and is sold through the auction. The bulletin is still secret, and only the amount of dollars sold is announced, and we do not know where this amount goes.”

He pointed out that "there is a parliamentary movement to hold the Central Bank Governor, Ali Al-Alaq, accountable, and the first step is to direct an oral parliamentary question, and we are waiting for his presence inside the parliament dome for the purpose of holding him accountable."

He added, "There is an effort by some representatives to question the Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, due to the failure, especially in the issue of controlling the dollar exchange rate, which is still significantly higher in the parallel market than the official price."

Al-Salami stressed that “some blocs and parties refuse to question the governor of the Central Bank, as there is political protection for him, despite the failure in tasks and work, and there are indicators and observations in the work of the Central Bank, especially the currency auction.” https://almasalah.com/archives/97046

Advisor: Budget Implementation Instructions {Procedural Issue}

First 2024/07/31 Baghdad: Shaima Rashid The Prime Minister's Financial Advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, stated that the budget schedules have become a reality, and that issuing implementation instructions to institutions is a "procedural matter" that does not affect financial obligations.

Saleh told WAA: “The legal options available to implement the provisions of the federal general budget have become more flexible for the federal financial authority, in addition to the availability of the federal financial management law itself, which allows financial transactions - even if any approval of the general budget formalities is delayed in principle - especially allowing the continuation of spending or disbursem*nt on investment projects approved in the three-year general budget as ongoing projects, as well as operational spending, or any financial transactions.” https://alsabaah.iq/100297-.html

Al-Sudani's Advisor: Budget Implementation Instructions Are A Procedural Matter

Money and business Economy News – Baghdad The Prime Minister's Financial Advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, stated that the budget schedules have become a reality, and that issuing implementation instructions to institutions is a "procedural matter" that does not affect financial obligations.

[rtl]Saleh said: “The legal options available to implement the provisions of the federal general budget have become more flexible for the federal financial authority, in addition to the availability of the federal financial management law itself, which allows financial transactions –

even if any approval of the general budget formalities is delayed in principle - especially allowing the continuation of spending or disbursem*nt on investment projects approved in the three-year general budget as ongoing projects, as well as operational spending, or any financial transactions.” Views 62 2024/07/31 https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=45764

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BRICS to Leave World Bank: What are alternatives?

Fastepo: 7-30-2024

Are the World Bank and IMF Truly Serving the Global South, or Is It Time for Change? The effectiveness of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has come under increasing scrutiny from BRICS nations, which argue that these institutions are dominated by Western interests and fail to address the needs of developing countries.

Critics highlight the stringent loan conditions imposed by the World Bank and IMF, which often do not align with local priorities and can exacerbate economic and social challenges.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly criticized the World Bank's governance structure, describing it as outdated and disproportionately favoring Western nations. Modi has called for a more equitable system that provides greater representation and decision-making power to developing countries.

This stance reflects India's broader push for reforms in international financial institutions to ensure fairer treatment of emerging economies.

South Africa's experiences with the World Bank have also been contentious. The country has faced significant challenges due to the stringent conditions attached to World Bank loans, particularly those affecting its economic policies and social programs.

In the 1980s and 1990s, South Africa was subject to structural adjustment programs mandated by the World Bank and IMF, which included austerity measures, privatization of state-owned enterprises, and trade liberalization. These policies are widely believed to have undermined South Africa's economic sovereignty and increased social inequalities.

Nobel laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz has been a vocal critic of the IMF and World Bank, particularly in the context of Russia. Stiglitz argues that the rapid privatization and market liberalization policies advocated by these institutions in the 1990s led to severe economic and social turmoil.

These policies resulted in a significant decline in GDP, increased poverty rates, and greater economic inequality, with a dramatic fall in life expectancy and rising unemployment.

Critics argue that the World Bank's policies perpetuate Western influence, marginalizing the unique economic contexts of Global South nations.

In response, BRICS has established the New Development Bank (NDB) to support infrastructure and sustainable development projects, providing an alternative to traditional financial institutions.

Geopolitical considerations also play a crucial role in BRICS' stance. The bloc's resistance to Western sanctions and efforts to trade in non-dollar currencies illustrate its push for a more equitable global financial system.

These actions underscore the growing desire among BRICS nations to reduce dependency on the US dollar and create a more inclusive economic order.

This video explores the criticisms of the World Bank, examining its historical Western control and the contentious programs that have had mixed impacts on global development.

It delves into the reasons behind the Global South's shift towards alternatives like the NDB, emphasizing the need for financial systems that support more sustainable and equitable growth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWBcZ1FkQdY

IQD Update - Iraq Dinar News - Time to Move - US FED - Not able to Wait - A Moments Notice #2

MilitiaMan and Crew: 7-31-2024

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Experts: The Stability Of The Dollar Depends On The Creation Of A “New Platform” With Iran And Syria

Economical 07/31/2024 Baghdad: Ahmed Al-Janabi Financial and economic specialists believe that the stability of the dollar exchange rate depends on creating a new platform for trade with Syria and Iran, and dealing with countries banned from the dollar in another currency. Euro or Chinese yuan.

Yesterday, the exchange rate in the parallel market recorded 149 thousand dinars for 100 dollars, although the official price in the Central Bank is 132 thousand dinars for every 100 dollars. Economic affairs researcher Mustafa Al-Faraj said in a statement to Al-Sabah that “the parallel market for the dollar is facing great pressure.”

By merchants and travelers to Iran, Syria, and other countries banned from the dollar,” noting that “this increases the demand for the dollar and thus prices rise.”

He pointed out that “the solution to this problem lies in finding a new platform with those countries and dealing with them in a currency other than the dollar, such as the euro and the yuan, with the importance of finding an appropriate formula for the US Treasury that removes sanctions from our banking sector.”

Al-Faraj explained that “Iraq lacks economic diversification and depends entirely on oil, which has weakened other economic sectors,” explaining that supporting the productive sector can limit the depletion of hard currency imports.

For his part, the official spokesman for the currency market in Sulaymaniyah, Jabbar, explained Curran said, “The rise in the dollar this time is not linked to a political or economic crisis or external factors, but rather it is linked to the actions of the Central Bank of Iraq, and it is possible that the bank will control this.” Height".

He called on the Central Bank to “take sufficient measures that can reduce the scarcity of the dollar in local markets.”

In addition, economic affairs researcher Alaa Al-Fahd expected a gradual decline in the dollar exchange rate in the coming days, explaining that

this rise is common with the implementation of any new policy by the Central Bank of Iraq, as speculators try to exploit this in order to increase their gains. He added,

"The Central Bank of Iraq has discussions and procedures with the US Federal Bank in order to control the exchange rate in the parallel market, and we hope that these discussions will produce positive results." https://alsabaah.iq/100272-.html

At An American Request, The Iraqi Central Bank Is Moving To Merge Banks Prohibited From Dealing In Dollars

Economy breaking US Department of the Treasury Central Bank of Iraq US sanctions Iraqi banks 2024-07-30 Twilight News/ Informed sources revealed, on Tuesday, the existence of a new American request to the Central Bank The Iraqi bank includes merging banks banned from dealing in dollars in the currency auction. She said Sources told Shafaq News Agency,

“The US Treasury and the Federal Reserve A request from the Central Bank of Iraq to merge and close banks restricted from using the dollar Some distressed banks.

She added Sources said, “The Central Bank of Iraq is required today to take rapid measures to merge And closing troubled banks in order to return to banking, which reflects positively on The exchange rate, and for this reason the

Central Bank contracted with an international company to present a plan for the sector Banking, which will include merging banks and closing some of them.” And revealed Informed sources said,

“This company, on the recommendation of the Americans, is similar to the work of K2 Company, without revealing its name or disclosure more details".https://shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/بطلب-مريكي-المركزي-العراقي-يتجه-لدمج-المصارف-الممنوعة-من-التعامل-بالدولار

Nassif: The Banking Sector Is Being Punished For Mistakes Made In Previous Years

Member of Parliament Alia Nassif commented on Tuesday after granting a license to the Arab Jordanian Bank and the Emirates Federation to work in Iraq, stressing that this method is killing Iraqi banks.

Nassif said in a tweet on the (x) platform, this method is killing Iraqi banks. A license was granted to the Arab Jordanian Bank and the Emirates Federation to work in Iraq and they will start their work at the beginning of next September, along with the National Bank.

The license will also be granted to two banks (Kuwaiti and Qatari), while many Iraqi banks continue to stop and more of them are stopped due to the management of the Central Bank of Iraq, which did not address the problem during the past period.

She added: Paying them money without results. The banking sector is being punished for mistakes for previous years in which it was under the supervision of the same current management of the Central Bank, so why was this management not punished for failing to fulfill its duty to supervise the work of those banks?! https://www.radionawa.com/all-detail.aspx?jimare=39029

Iraq’s Reserves Of Liquefied Gas Rise To More Than 133,000 Tons

Amr Salem July 30, 2024 An employee turns a valve at the Nahr Bin Omar natural gas field, north of the southern Iraqi port of Basra. Photo: AFP

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Oil revealed on Tuesday that its output of liquefied gas had increased to over 7,000 tons and that its reserves had reached over 133,000 tons.

The Oil Ministry’s Undersecretary for Gas Affairs, Izzat Saber, mentioned in a statement that the daily production rate of liquefied gas in Iraq reached 7,370 tons.

The Iraqi Prime Minister and the Oil Minister both support the gas industry, Saber said, adding that

the government’s gas utilization projects are the reason behind the increase in liquefied gas output.

The Director of Iraq’s Gas Filling and Services Company, Anmar Ali Hussein, said that the company succeeded in meeting the needs of citizens and service sectors in the capital, Baghdad, and the rest of the Iraqi governorates.

Compared to the daily rate of gas consumption in Iraq, which is 5,700 tons, there is a surplus in the quantity of gas generated nationwide, according to Hussein.

According to the government plans, Hussein said, there will be several initiatives in the upcoming stage that will aid in the expansion and development of the gas industry.

https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraqs-reserves-of-liquefied-gas-rise-to-more-than-133000-tons/

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Hasty Implementation... Who Bears The Responsibility For The Mistakes Of Government Projects?

Tuesday, 07-30-2024, Karar Al-Asadi Since Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the implementation of projects, including plans to relieve traffic congestion in the capital, Baghdad, the construction, building of bridges and overpasses, and widening of streets have been marred by many shortcomings and errors, which led to some of them being repaired shortly after their opening, or details being added to them, which raised several questions about the priority of speed of completion at the expense of quality.

However, observers considered the matter, despite that, a step forward in the reconstruction process. Regarding these errors, economic researcher Mustafa Akram Hantoush points out that “the occurrence of some errors does not affect the good service construction and development movement of Baghdad Governorate, and if errors occur, they can be addressed and what the government has done regarding the bridges issue can be considered an achievement because if it were not for the current trend, the Baghdad Municipality would not have built any of these bridges.”

Hantoush believes that “the Iraqi government is very good with regard to bridges and some issues related to infrastructure. In fact, we have never seen anything similar from previous governments. The Baghdad Municipality often received money to transfer it to replacing sidewalks on an ongoing basis, so no bridges or gates were built.”

It is noteworthy that the Prime Minister announced at the beginning of 2023 the commencement of a package of projects, starting with supplying residential areas on the outskirts of Baghdad and slums with infrastructure, including sewage, water, electricity and road paving networks, while launching a plan to relieve traffic congestion, which includes the construction of a number of bridges and overpasses and the expansion of many streets.

For his part, political analyst Hassan Fadel says, “Some of the failures that occur in completing the projects implemented by Al-Sudani’s government are not directly borne by the government, nor by Mr. Al-Sudani himself, but rather are primarily borne by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, because it is necessary to evaluate the companies implementing the project according to standards set by the ministry before approving the bids of the implementing companies.”

“Among these criteria, this company must have implemented similar projects and possess the capabilities, tools, experts and engineers.

This means that the company submitting the bid has previous experience in similar projects, is it a company that has been working in this field for years, does it have sufficient experience or is it a new company, and what is the nationality of this company? These criteria and others must be taken into consideration to avoid these mistakes in the future,” Fadel added.

“The Prime Minister is trying to fix what was spoiled by years of government failures, but all the projects undertaken by the current government fall within its duties and cannot be considered achievements, because the achievement is the realization of huge strategic goals such as the development road and the Grand Faw Port, which can be classified among the huge strategic achievements and projects if they are completed,” he added.

“As for building bridges and factories, these are routine procedures that every government in the world undertakes, and they cannot be classified as achievements. Rather, building bridges and overpasses is the duty of the Baghdad Municipality and the Ministry of Reconstruction and is within their powers, and sometimes there may be a simple intervention from the Prime Minister, not a large-scale intervention,” he added,

“but because of the situation in Iraq and the nature of the circ*mstances it has suffered, the government was forced to intervene in such small projects that are of lower responsibilities in order to speed up completion and achieve a solution to the problem of traffic congestion and bottlenecks, and therefore these projects are not considered achievements.”

The General Traffic Directorate had previously announced the closure of the Cordoba Bridge in central Baghdad for maintenance purposes, four months after its opening, in addition to the completion of the Rustumiyah Bridge in Baghdad without channels to drain rainwater.

The Federal Integrity Commission had previously announced the failure of most of the electronic gates in parking garages in Baghdad and the governorates, after costing the state about eight and a half billion dinars.

Regarding the malfunction of these electronic gates, legal expert Adnan Al-Sharifi comments, “What is related to the malfunction of the electronic gates is either due to poor equipment or exposure to electronic hacking or sabotage by an agent.

If it is a sudden malfunction, this is a normal thing that may happen anywhere, provided that the materials of these gates are equipped and implemented according to good controls, contracts and specifications. However, if it is due to an agent, the investigation will reveal his identity and he will be referred to the competent authorities.”

He continued, “As for the poor quality of the projects, it is divided into two parts. The first is the poor quality of the plans, quantity schedules, and engineering specifications, which is the responsibility of the party that carried them out.

The second is the poor quality of the implementation, which is due to the collusion of the resident engineer, the supervisory authorities, and the receiving committees. All of these bear full responsibility for the intentional damages and will be held accountable in accordance with Articles 341 and 340 of the Penal Code, and as the results of the investigation show.” https://non14.net/public/168799

Alsumaria Publishes The Dollar Exchange Rates In The Iraqi Stock Exchanges Today

Economy 2024-07-30 | Alsumaria News – Economy Alsumaria News publishes the exchange rates of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar in the local Iraqi markets for Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

The dollar prices decreased with the opening of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges, recording 149,000 dinars for every 100 dollars. As for the selling prices in the exchange shops in the local markets in Baghdad, they decreased, as the selling price reached 150,000 dinars, while the purchase price reached 148,000 dinars for every 100 dollars.

On February 7, 2022, the Council of Ministers announced its approval to amend the dollar exchange rate to 1,320 dinars per dollar.

For about a year, specifically since the Central Bank began operating the electronic platform and the international financial transfer system "SWIFT", the dollar exchange rate in Iraq has not witnessed stability despite the government and the Central Bank's attempts to control the exchange rate in parallel markets. LINK

Al-Sadr Calls For Boycotting American Products And Those Supporting The Israeli Entity: Peacefully, Not Through Violence

Politics | 07/29/2024 Mawazine News – Baghdad The leader of the Shiite National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, called today, Monday, for boycotting American products and goods that support the Israeli entity, while stressing the need not to use violence as some parties that want to destroy Iraq are doing.

In response to a question directed to the leader of the Shiite National Movement, which read: “What is your advice to all Muslims and Iraqis in particular regarding boycotting American goods and goods that support the usurping Zionist entity, in support of the people of Gaza in particular and Islam and humanity in general?”

Al-Sadr said the following text: “Yes, all believers in the Palestinian cause, all lovers of humanity, and all those who reject the mass massacres taking place in Gaza, and all those who reject the terrorist Zionist entity, its actions, crimes, and terrorism, and its master, America, the great evil occupier who hates peoples, should boycott all products that support Israel, America, colonialism, and the unjust global arrogance that is trying to make the world a village in its hands like a toy...

Boycotting them inside and outside Iraq is an act that pleases God Almighty and even pleases our consciences as Muslims and lovers of humanity and peace...

All of this is done through a peaceful boycott by not selling, not buying, or even using them... and not using violence as some parties do that want to destroy our beloved Iraq and benefit personally and partisanly from that in: #We are all boycotting.” https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=252290

Government Advisor: Adopting Budget Schedules Has Become A Reality And Does Not Affect Financial Obligations

Money and business Economy News – Baghdad The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed today, Tuesday, that the budget schedules have become a reality, and issuing instructions is a procedural matter that does not affect financial obligations.

Saleh said, in an interview with the Iraqi News Agency, followed by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "the legal basis for the current fiscal year 2024 is a matter that has been legislated and approved primarily, based on the provisions of the federal general budget for the years 2023, 2025, 2024 issued by Law No. 13 of 2023, which was published on June 26, 2023 in the Official Gazette."

He explained that "what is stipulated in Article Two / 77 of the law includes the executive authority submitting the financial tables for the two fiscal years 2024, 2025 to enable the House of Representatives to approve them sequentially," noting that "this was achieved in the fiscal year 2024."

He pointed out that "the three-year federal general budget was applied for the first time in the country, which was based in its approval on one of the articles included in the provisions of the Federal Financial Management Law No. 6 of 2019, as amended, which authorized the work of a financial plan consisting of a general budget for three fiscal years."

He added that "the legal options available to implement the provisions of the federal general budget have become more flexible for the federal financial authority, in addition to the availability of the federal financial management law itself, which allows financial transactions even if any approval of the general budget formalities is delayed in principle, especially allowing continued spending or disbursem*nt on investment projects approved in the three-year general budget as ongoing projects, as well as operational spending, or any financial transactions stipulated in the three-year general budget law."

He added, "Despite this, the adoption of the financial tables for the current fiscal year 2024, which were approved by the House of Representatives earlier this year, has become a reality, and issuing instructions for their implementation is a procedural matter that does not affect the obligations of the fiscal year itself, as these instructions are in all cases consistent with the emerging financial transactions when issued."

He added that "the Ministry of Finance announced earlier this month the issuance of financial bonds (achievement bond) as a source of financing for the budget by borrowing from the local financial market worth 1.5 trillion dinars,"

stressing that "spending on operating expenses such as salaries, pensions, social care, debt services, and others is ongoing, in addition to the continued financing of ongoing investment projects and those under implementation."

He pointed out that "all of these activities are financial activities in which spending has not stopped, which is consistent with the legal work rules that came with the three-year federal general budget, with high flexibility, transparency, and governance."

He noted that "the instructions for implementing the general budget schedules for the fiscal year 2024 will touch upon some of the developments and partial financial transactions that have been created or adapted, and not the faculties of public finance,

and that the financial activity in the country with its three pillars: revenues, expenditures, and deficit management is proceeding in a consistent and harmonious manner and in accordance with the objectives of the three-year general budget law, and that the executive and legislative authorities are in continuous communication and high coordination to ensure the achievement of public interests without interruption." Views 14 Added 2024/07/30 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=45743

West Panic: Italy’s Meloni In Beijing For Desperate Reset, Russia Drops Major BRICS Update

Sean Foo: 7-30-2024

After breaking away from China's Belt & Road, Italy's Meloni is in Beijing to reset economic relations.

Rome follows more G7 countries trying to tilt towards China to hedge themselves against an unpredictable US election.

Meanwhile, Russia has dropped a big update. A major South-East Asian economy could be joining BRICS very soon.

Timestamps & Chapters:

0:00 Italy Running Back To China

2:42 Meloni Wants Chinese Investments

6:15 Russia Drops BRICS Bombshell

7:45 Sponsor: Indigo Precious Metals

9:10 China Winning Over Asia

10:42 Malaysia's Ambition Needs BRICS

13:38 World Order Shifting East

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35 TRILLION DEBT WALL: Historic National Debt Surges, US Pays $2.4 Billion in Interest Daily

Lena Petrova: 7-30-2024

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WARNING: Banks May Not Survive This (what the experts aren’t telling you)

Taylor Kenny: 7-30-2024

New data reveals unprecedented levels of lending to banks, suggesting an alarming fragility within the sector. Despite reassurances of stability, the sudden surge in bank term funding and credit lending signals deep underlying issues.

As experts warn of a looming financial meltdown, the urgency to protect personal wealth has never been more critical.

Stay tuned as Taylor Kenney uncovers the stark realities facing our banking system.

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