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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Word on the Street Thursday 3/9/17

Word on the Street Thursday 3/9/17



updated Map of Mosul

map update. Green= liberated and under forces control. Orange= frontline clashes. White= controlled areas.
 



Word on the Street Thursday 3/9/17:

TNT CONFERENCE CALL WEDNESDAY MARCH 8 2017 DC NY CALL RECAP:
Good afternoon TNT Superfantastic Family Today is Wednesday. Lets go over some things. We did miss 2 conference calls Monday and Friday for different reasons, and we are back. The RV didn't happen However, there was no dynamic info to convey to you. The best is yet to come, because it was kept under wraps. There were political and bureaucratic things still being tossed around, however we are not at the bank yet. Lets go over some things and some updates and training. There really is no new intel and we are basically waiting. All the important things are done and agreed on. Look what happend in the past week. We missed 2 calls but didn't miss any great info that would have made a difference RV wise. We still have to wait, and the wait is almost over. The US banking is hush hush however look what we see in other areas. Some banks can see currencies on the screen but no rates beside them. There are banking meetings taking place all over at all levels and locations. It appears there is something on the horizon. Banks are ready and also call centers. Its March 8th and hearing other countres saying they will stop using the US dollar and only use their own revalued currencies. Bankers saying any day now. That tells you this is about to pop. A member sent $200 to a relative in Baghdad Iraq and received 246 dinar. That means a dinar would be worth 81 cents.People coming back to the US hearing 2 to 1. Over the weekend, we heard nothing about Mosul, however they are in the news again. Delta Force is going over there. We've seen tweets from high levels welcoming PM Abadi to liberated Mosul. It is only a matter of time before we get official news of Liberation of Iraq publicly. Then National Reconciliation should appear with the revaluation of the currency. We are looking for lots of things to come together on a date and just don't know the date.We feel, it has already begun and is in progress and in effect. We are just waitng for that full public release. Q and A: Q: What does the IMF loan have to do with our blessingDoes this just keep prolonging thisA: It give Iraq sustainability as we wait for it to revalued he currency, to pay Iraq’s debts and help Iraq join the world economic community.Q: What is the back wall now for the RVA: There is no ‘back wall’this is ready to go. If I had one, it would maybe be the 21st if the ME countries stick to what they sayQ: Bruce announced a rate of $3.64 was published in the Gazette (for an In Country Rate). Have you heard that is true? What about the CBI website? How does that affect our ability to exchange some Dinar at something like $3.64? A: I have not heard or seen that rate in the GazetteWe’ll have to wait and see on thatQ: Is the new lower denominated dinar the only currency in use now? Have all prices been changed in country? Any update on funding of the cards, i.e., do all regions have them and are using them? A: No and no. I haven’t heard about anyone still waiting to receive their cards, so I believe funding has taken place. We understood that they would be funded at the new rate, and that is not conclusive as yet. Callers:404 caller: We’ve been hearing Abadi is coming to the US on the 19th of March, and you alluded to the 21st, which is also the Persian New Year. Will Abadi be here to celebrate, or will he go back to Iraq to celebrate? Some think Abadi will only come here when he can do so as a victor. RayRen: I don’t think it’s relevant or important, because I think it will be in the past tense. Caller: Anything significant in today’s Gazette? [RR:Not that I know of.] As for the seminars you mentioned, will that information be posted in the public side of the TNT site? Will there be one of each, or will they be duplicated in the different regions? Will you be present at all of them? RayRen: That’s being worked out, and I will probably not be attending. The thirteen liaisons each have a job to do, and I have a different job to do. As we get closer to that which we seek, windows of opportunity get shorter and more difficult to spot. I encourage everyone to have a dinar buddy to help out keep track of everything. I encourage every person to sign up for texts and other electronic methods of communications. When the time comes, I intend to use all methods to communicate. Things will pop out that not everyone will know at the same time, and then those who can move the swiftest will benefit from it. There is no way to make some things available for everyone, and there will be a selection process. I’m letting you choose that, based on your own actions. I think that is a fair way to do it. As for Abadi’s visit, I think most of us won’t care if he’s here or not, because I hope we have this behind us by then. Wrap up: Rayren: I think we’ve covered everything we can cover for that which is right around the corner. Banks are saying “get ready, don’t leave town”; they were excited and saying “could happen tomorrow” so don’t be out of place. Adding that to what they are saying in Iraq “it’s done, it’s done”. It felt like it could go over the weekend, and it didn’t, but it’s coming. I think this ride is over. I Believe! Rayren98
Forex Rates:
 USD/IQD  1,150.5000  1,207.3000 1,155.0000 1,150.5000 1,155.0000  -4.5000 07:11
 USD/VND  22,422.0000  23,179.0000 22,800.0000 22,422.0000 22,469.0000  -47.0000 07:11
 USD/CNY  6.9093  6.9113 6.9218 6.9001 6.9133  -0.0040 07:11
 USD/KWD  0.3054  0.3064 0.3059 0.3047 0.3051  0.0003 07:11
 GBP/USD  1.2156  1.2157 1.2172 1.2143 1.2166  -0.0010 07:10
 USD/IRR  12,048.0000  12,428.0000 12,048.0000 12,048.0000 12,048.0000  0.0000 17:51
 USD/IDR  13,392.5000  13,404.5000 13,407.0000 13,358.0000 13,371.0000  21.5000 07:09
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DC NY Iraq Articles:

Why Abadi participate in the Arab summit Fuad Masum , instead ?!

Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 11:17 GMT
 
Abadi and infallible

Revealed Presidential Advisor Abdullah Aleaoa, on Thursday, the reasons for the selection of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, rather than the president Fuad Masum, to represent Iraq at the Arab summit.

He Aleaoa in an interview with Alsumaria's News, "The telephone conversation occurred between Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and President Fuad Masum on represent Iraq at the Arab summit," noting that "it was agreed that the prime minister is representing Iraq instead of the President of the Republic."
He Aleaoa, that "the reason Abadi representation at the summit, is that there are accusations and Arab sense that Iraq is out of the confines of the Arab states, especially with the presence of the desire of these countries to help Iraq in the field of reconstruction and economic support file."
He said Presidential Advisor, said: "Another reason is that al-Abadi is responsible for the security file, there are victories achieved by the armed forces in all its different forms and will try to move the whole picture at the Summit."
An informed source revealed, on Wednesday, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will represent Iraq in the next Arab summit meeting.
It is scheduled to host the Jordan Arab League Council meeting at the summit level of the 28th regular session in addition to the preparatory meetings during the period 23-29 March 2017 in the Dead Sea area.
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Parliament will vote on a proposal for the calculation of the popular crowd salaries retroactively

Political
Since 09/03/2017 14:13 pm (Baghdad time)
Baghdad balances News
Voice of the House of Representatives, on Thursday, agreeing to accept a proposal for the calculation of the popular crowd salaries retroactively.
A parliamentary source said L / balance News /, "The Parliament voted on a proposal by the head of the citizen Hamid vegetation on the popular crowd salaries calculated, similar to the military and retroactively from the date of approval of the crowd Act" .anthy 29 / D 24  "
Iraq's internal and external debt rises to "119" billion dollars (Details)
09-03-2017 12:31 PM

East News -Finance Committee announced, the country 's high external and internal Diwan to $ 119 billion.

She said a member of the Finance Committee Magda Tamimi in a press statement, that 'total domestic and foreign debt owed by Iraq, which is $ 119 billion, including $ 80 billion in total external debt'.

He said al - Tamimi, said the 'total debt was $ 107 billion, but that after the estimated $ 12 billion loan became a British total debt of $ 119 billion. "

She Tamimi for 'fears that go past loans borrowed Iraq this year for the reconstruction of infrastructure in the liberated areas, to the pockets of the corrupt.'
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President: Terrorism in Iraq is nearing its end

The front page - BAGHDAD / pursue justice - 00:34 - 03/09/2017 - Hits: 26
Discussed with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia and joint cooperation in various fields
Fuad Masum, the president stressed the importance of strengthening joint work between Iraq and Tunisia in various fields, especially the development of the intelligence and security cooperation between Iraq and Tunisia, and the follow-up sleeper terrorist cells, as well as working to fight the terrorist act on the educational, intellectual and economic levels. According to a presidential release that "infallible received at the Peace Palace in Baghdad yesterday Tunisian Foreign Minister Khamis Alaghinawa and his accompanying delegation, and pointed to the presence of many participants between the parties could be reinvested in favor of activating bilateral cooperation between the two countries, especially at a time when suffering countries and countries other region the scourge of terrorism. " President infallible according to the statement stressed that "the presence of the terrorists in Iraq is nearing its end after the great victories achieved by the Iraqis in their war against terrorism is crucial." "The President of the Republic received in the beginning of the meeting the greetings of President of Tunisia Beji Caid Essebsi, the design of Tunisia to strengthen cooperation frameworks and enhance the strong bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries." Alaghinawa the minister pointed out, "Tunisia is ready to complete the development of communication and coordination between the two countries in the political, security, tourist and cultural fields." The minister praised the important victories achieved by Iraq in its war against terrorism on behalf of everyone, also reviewed the situation of Tunisia in various fields especially economic, and terrorist challenges experienced by Tunisia. The statement noted that "the President of the Republic of Tunisia carry foreign minister his greetings to President Alseibesa and wishes of the Tunisian people steadily progress and strengthen the democratic experiment in the brotherly country."
A medical source and dignitaries, local tribes, said the explosion was caused by a double suicide attack apparently targeted a wedding party in the Iraqi city of Tikrit, near the village Wednesday, killing 23 people and injuring others.
It did not announce any immediate claim of responsibility for the attack in the village of pilgrims, located 20 km north of Tikrit.

A medical source said the death toll has yet to be confirmed because the bodies were still transported to the hospital.

The organization Daesh was carried out in November bomb attacks in Tikrit and Samarra, north of Baghdad, in an apparent attempt to distract the Iraqi forces that continue to push regulation Daesh to retreat to his stronghold in Mosul, the main focus.

Iraqi economy strategies and programs to build its institutions , service and economic

08/03/2017

The increase of the export of Iraqi oil rates - levels of 3.4 million barrels a day - an average of Iraq's oil exports since the beginning of June - the oil ministry reported. An increase from the rates in the last month.
Do not expect this to increase exports to be to ensure the improvement of the reality of the Iraqi economy dramatically. Iraqi treasury has lost more than 55% of its imports because of the large Alotkhvad in the price of a barrel of oil rates globally. Rates in the price of a barrel of oil currently ranging in the $ 50 rate was at the same time of the previous years at rates ranging from $ 115 a barrel.
Iraq in a tough confrontation with the continuing volatility of oil prices and the decline began late last week at a time, which led the rise in production to create a balance with a strong global production to refineries, but the storm could affect the operations in the Gulf of Mexico led to the promotion of US crude oil.
In extrapolate market data, showing that US crude fell 26 cents to $ 53.40 a barrel during Kulailhalta days ago, futures contracts dropped the prices for Brent 44 cents to $ 55.81 a barrel.
Not to mention the face of frequent unrest in the global oil market. And landing Bmadlath at the end of last week - because of the low levels of demand, fell the impact of the entry of Iran and Libya on the oil market, OPEC decision to cut pumping oil on the world market rates, to continued expectations of weak global demand for oil in 2017 growth, which is estimated by the International Energy Agency increased only 1.2% from 2016 levels, reduced capital spending large number of oil companies, and the emergence of signs about the demise of the "oil revolution" American rock, as well as some speculation based on the contraction of the Russian oil production due to US and European sanctions against Russia because of the political crisis.
Did not expect oil prices to see a marked increase during 2017 and continue until the middle or end of next year.
Strategy has built and made in the total national production - is still going on in the same tracks - a dependence on oil source - continuing the eradication of terrorism and its costs battles - waste and corruption in state institutions rates - rising government spending - almost a lack of production capacity of the institutions of the state - is operating in the oil sector and support for local production - the issue of oil production and the agreement with the Kurdistan region of Iraq, which has become the gateway to the Kurdistan Regional government and adopted them to finance their own financial capabilities are far from independent - all central government inhibiting factors for the stages of the construction and restoration of the Iraqi economy.
Add to this crisis of politics and political parties based in Iraq, where it is still political parties and interests and agendas and partisan Voazavitha controls the major state institutions - and this in itself hinder the march of any building economically.
Without a political decision - to stay away from "politicization and Hzbnh - and quotas" Astaratejaat Iraqi economy and build Moassath service and economic - can not be for Iraq's economy to recover.
Kauaihn Iraq Articles:

Mr. Hakim pays tribute to the achievements of Iraqis in Egypt, the International Exhibition of Inventions

History of edits:: 2017/3/9 13:03 • 27 visits readable
{Baghdad} Euphrates News praised the president of the National Alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, the achievements of the Iraqi participants in Egypt International Exhibition of Inventions and have access to several gold medals. 
A statement from his office received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim as saying: "They are fighting terrorism in defense of humanity as a whole, the Iraqis going forward paces mounting, to serve humanity in science and fields of knowledge, and here they are investigating accomplishing a major scientific their pride in the name of Iraq Egypt's international Exhibition of inventions, Ihoswa for the holy grail, but reap a third of the gold awards. "
"We look at this done civilized as the fruit is ripe good of the fruits of the new reality of Iraq, despite the magnitude of the challenges faced by the" directed "Thanks for inventors extraordinary, and for each of the stocks in the industry, the glory, the more tender and it Gel Hereafter every success ". 
And was able to Iraqi universities, academics and Bahthein Iraqis get many gold medals scientific teams at the International Inventions Show in Egypt with the participation of 22 countries, among 280 patent Achteraa.anth

Planning: the launch of work strategy to develop the private sector in 2030

History of edits:: 2017/3/9 10:43 • 70 visits readable
{Baghdad} Euphrates News announced Planning Minister, Salman al-Jumaili, launch strategy, development of the private work Alaftaa Iraq in 2030.
The Jumaili according to a statement of the ministry and the agency {Euphrates News} received a copy of it, that "the strategy gives the private sector role as president of the partnership with the public sector in the implementation of projects and then move on to the decentralized management of the economy," adding that "the government has implemented and continues to implement many of the targeted programs to support the private sector. "
He said the "development of the private sector, a coherent strategy framed Iraq methodology in managing the economy and the distribution of roles between the public and private sectors as well as civil society strategy."
Jumaili and pointed out that "one of the first priorities for the success of the planning and achieve national economy healthy and sustainable lies in the adoption of the implementation of the private sector strategy approved by the Council of Ministers" .anthy

Jubouri: the Iraqi issue is no longer an Iraqi affair, so must we communicate with everyone to solve our problem in order to achieve our interests and our sovereignty

History of edits:: 2017/3/8 18:21 • 89 visits readable
{Sulaymaniyah: Euphrates News}
House Speaker Jubouri "The regional and international factor player based in the Iraqi issue must therefore Read arena clearly and deal with them said, and must recognize that the Iraqi issue is no longer an Iraqi purely an affair because of overlaps and international hubs, so we must work to communicate with everyone to solve our problem in order to achieve our interests and our sovereignty, "followed

 

Wasit: The current year will see the start of the joint work of Kut Airport

History of edits:: 2017/3/8 22:22 • 65 visits readable
{Wasit: Euphrates News}
Wasit provincial council announced that Kut Airport will be direct him to complete it during the next few months of this year and the airport will be shared between the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Transport. "

The president of the Services Committee in the House of Manafezh Wasit Mahdi Younis Eyal in a press release that "Kut Airport will be shared between the military and the ministries of defense and transport civilians, according to the Cabinet's earlier decision requires approval of the Ministry of Defense."
He pointed out that "in the coming months, and after obtaining the approval of the Ministry of Defense will be the direct work at the airport."
Eyal said elements of the airport exists, especially since the Kut air base is among the largest counterparts in Iraq, in addition to its unique position, pointing out that the administration of the province put forward several proposals in coordination with the Ministry of Defense for the operation of the airport, including splitting the base to the civilian and military parts. "
The Cabinet approved in its regular, held in Wasit province, on 02.28.2017, to set up and prepare the mechanism for the distribution and the emphasis on previous guidance Kut Airport through the Transport Ministry in coordination with the Ministry of Defence and the local government of the province of Wasit to create Kut International Airport in Kut base air for use civilians as well as military use, while ensuring aviation safety standards and the approval of the civil Aviation authority are met. "
The Kut air base, set up in the seventies of the last century, one of the air bases task, and then became in 2003 the headquarters of US forces President in the province and occupied alongside American forces troops from several countries, including troops from Ukraine, Poland, Georgia and El Salvador, and was named (Delta Base) , before it is replaced renamed after the departure of the troops to the Kut air base, where the two major runways for takeoff with a Toulhma 3 kilometers and 800 meters and suitable for landing types of military and civil aircraft ".anthy
Trump administration is considering the deployment of "1000" US troops in Kuwait as a reserve on the Daesh war in Iraq and Syria (Details)

09-03-2017 01:48 PM East News -ReutersUS officials said that President Donald Trump 's management is considering the deployment of up to 1,000 US troops in Kuwait as a reserve in the war on organizing Daesh in Syria and Iraq with the accelerated pace.
Officials said in favor of this option, which was not announced by the Americans that it allows commanders on the ground a greater degree of flexibility to respond quickly to opportunities that may suddenly arises and challenges that may arise on the battlefield.
This option would represent a departure from what had been the practice in the era of President Barack Obama 's administration because it would leave the local leaders the final decision on the transfer of some of these reserve soldiers stationed in Kuwait to Syria or Iraq.
He said a US official on condition maintaining the confidentiality of his identity 'This is about allowing Options'.
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GLOBAL/ NEWS/ INFO

This indicator on the health of the global economy is growing at the fastest pace in 6 years
Business Insider

An Airbus A380-841 from Singapore Airlines takes off from Zurich airport. If there's a concern about the rally in global stocks, commodities and other riskier assets since the election of Donald Trump as US president, it's been that it hasn't been backed by hard economic data. Yes, soft data - largely linked to sentiment - has screeched higher, fitting with the moves seen across financial markets. However, hard data - measuring what is actually happening on the ground - has not. The hard data Read the full story


Edward Snowden: U.S. government ‘reckless beyond words’ after Wikileaks docs show CIA hacking tools
Whistleblower Edward Snowden said it is "reckless" that the U.S. government exploited security flaws and left them open.


OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Gold prices suffer on likely US Fed rate hike
Livemint
Gold started 2017 on a mildly positive note—on a year-to-date basis, gold price on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has gained 4.84%, while globally, prices have increased 6.35%. But rising bets of an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve as early as next week and a strengthening dollar may halt the up move, at least in the near term. Read the full story


Gold holds lower after ADP report shatters estimates
Gold prices hit a four-week low as the dollar gathered strength on the prospect of a U.S. interest rate hike.


Oil prices under pressure on signs of spike in U.S. supply, drop in China demand
MarketWatch

China, the world’s second-largest energy consumer, imported less crude in February, while API data showed a sharp jump in U.S. supply. Read the full story

Brent crude oil drops toward $55 on report of US inventory rise
An industry report pointed to a large rise in crude inventories in the U.S., renewing oversupply concerns despite OPEC output curbs.



BANKS/ BANKING


Banks are about to get a huge cash windfall thanks to Trump
Goldman Sachs envisions banks increasing dividends by 45 percent on average through 2018.


The world's most important financial messaging service bans several North Korean banks: Report
The ban follows evidence that the banks used SWIFT's services despite U.S. sanctions, The Wall Street Journal reports.


The ECB needs to taper its bond purchases
Business Insider


ECB President Draghi arrives at the EU Council ahead of an euro zone finance ministers meeting in Brussels Thomson Reuters Based purely on the European Central Bank's (ECB) latest inflation forecasts of 1.3% for 2017, 1.5% for 2018 and 1.7% for 2019 (these are year-over-year forecasts for Europe's Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices), logic would appear to suggest the ECB should maintain its current ultra-loose monetary stance well into next year and beyond. After all, even the 2019 forecast is Read the full story

ECB set to stay the course despite rising inflation and political tensions
CNBC


Tapering or a shift away from the ultra-loose monetary policy will most likely not be on the agenda until later this year - or even early next. Read the full story


All but one major bank oppose move to name executives involved in breaches
the guardian
Commonwealth, NAB and Westpac line up against proposed reporting policy, while ANZ says it is not opposed in principle Read the full story


As Chinese Banking System Grows, A Warning That Debt-To-Equity Swaps Merely Shifts Risk
ValueWalk
As the Chinese banking system is surpassed its European counterparts at the end of 2016, according to Financial Times analysis, a Natixis report on Chinese bank asset quality notes improvement. However, the report points to a shifting of troubled loans from the banks back into the nation’s financial system. The bad debt just doesn't disappear... Read the full story


TREASURIES/ BONDS/ STOCKS


Wall Street is at risk of posting a 3-day losing streak


U.S. stock futures were flip-flopping after the Dow and S&P 500 on Tuesday posted back-to-back losses since late January.

US Treasurys extend losses after after scorching ADP report
U.S. government debt prices were lower on Wednesday as investors eyed economic data and auctions.


Bonds and Currencies Leading Markets Higher
Investopedia
Think a big equity market correction is around the corner? Think again. Bond and FX markets suggest equities are not headed for a fall. Read the full story


European markets mixed after UK budget; Adidas up 7%
European markets hovered around the flatline on Wednesday as investors digested corporate earnings and new economic data from Germany and the U.K.


Asia markets under pressure, China posts monthly trade deficit in yuan terms
CNBC
Asian equities were mostly in the red on Wednesday amid mounting geopolitical risks in the region and Fed rate hike concerns. Read the full story
CURRENCIES
Dollar index rises to highest since March 3 after ADP report


Investors took a "wait-and-see" approach ahead of a U.S. labor market report later in the week, which follows an ECB policy meeting.

Budget 2017: Pound sterling trades around seven-week low against the US dollar

The Independent

The pound continued to hover around a seven-week low against the dollar on Wednesday, as investors and traders await Philip Hammond's first full Budget statement as Chancellor. Read the full story


Dollar extends rally as confidence in Fed rate hike holds; pound remains weak
MarketWatch
The dollar gained again Wednesday, underpinned by expectations the late-week employment report will further bolster expectations for a buck-boosting Federal Reserve interest-rate increase on March 15. Read the full story


GBP V CAD: Pound DOWN one cent against the Canadian dollar ahead of Budget 2017


Express

THE pound has fallen by a cent against the Canadian dollar, drifting from a high of C$1.646 to a low of C$1.633. GBP CAD had rallied to 1.650 by this point last week but a succession of below-forecast UK data releases and concerns surrounding the UK’s Spring Budget have pressured the pound lower. Although prices of oil have fallen, climbing Canadian exports were enough to give CAD exchange rates a boost, with domestic trade data revealing that Canada recorded a third consecutive monthly trade Read the full story



Pound to dollar exchange rate: Sterling dives ahead of 2017 Budget
Express
THE pound has fallen further against the US dollar ahead of the 2017 UK Budget, and could now test levels not seen since last year's 'flash crash,' experts have warned. Sterling tumbled around 0.4 per cent against the American currency to $1.214 - its lowest level in seven weeks - in trading ahead of the update from Chancellor Philip Hammond. The US Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates next week, as President Donald Trump gears up for a huge investment drive. Read the full story


Yen Rises On Japan GDP, Rising Risk Aversion
RTTNews
The Japanese yen strengthened against the other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, after data showed that the Japanese economy expanded faster than previously expected in the fourth quarter. The negative cues from Wall Street and rising geopolitical tensions in the region also triggered safe-haven buying. Read the full story


USA

Credit Card Debt Nears $1 Trillion, Now Just Shy Of 2007 Records
ValueWalk


Credit card debt latest report from WalletHub U.S. consumers racked up $89.2 billion in credit card debt during 2016, pushing outstanding balances to $978.9 billion, which is roughly $3 billion below the all-time record set in 2007, according to WalletHub’s latest Credit Card Debt Study, based on Federal Reserve data released yesterday afternoon. As a... Read the full story

Opinion: 5 ways the Fed rate hikes will hit global markets
MarketWatch


Here are five things to watch in global markets as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, writes Matthew Lynn. Read the full story


North Dakota's oil towns are booming
Business Insider
North Dakota's oil towns are booming again thanks to higher crude oil prices, according to a new study by North Dakota State University. "We're beginning to see a pick-up in activity," Ron Ness, president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, which commissioned the study, told The Daily Caller News Foundation. "More drilling rigs are planning to move in during 2017. We anticipate a big increase in the amount of activity taking place." The study found rising oil prices would benefit workers, Read the full story


US productivity records smallest annual gain since 2011
The productivity of American workers grew at a slower pace in fourth quarter and last year recorded the smallest annual gain in five years.



EMERGING MARKETS

These developing countries have the highest rates of female entrepreneurs
Uganda and Bangladesh have some of the highest rates of female entrepreneurs who are driven by necessity, Mastercard's latest report showed.

Brazil tumbles deeper into its worst ever depression
Brazil’s economy has fallen further into its worst ever recession, contracting by 3.6 percent in 2016.




King Salman’s talks in Asia embody Saudi Arabia’s deep relations
RiyadhVision

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif said the successful talks between King Salman and the leaders in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei have embodied appreciation, respect and the deep relations between the Kingdom and these countries. Briefing the Cabinet session at Yamamah Palace here Monday under his chairmanship, the crown prince said that the warm reception accorded the king and accompanying delegation during his current visit to Asian countries, and the signing of a Read the full story

Bread riots erupt across Egypt amid subsidy cut fears
The New Arab
Discontent simmers in austerity-stricken Egypt, as protesters accuse the country's government of underhand tactics in cutting bread subsidies. Read the full story



Saudi Commerce Minister Al-Qassabi unveils initiatives to attract investments
RiyadhVision

Majid Al-Qassabi Majid Al-Qassabi, minister of commerce and investment, announced a package of initiatives undertaken by his ministry in accordance with the NTP 2020 program. Al-Qassabi said the ministry has paid attention for improving the trade and investment environment in the Kingdom to make it more attractive for local and foreign investment through the development of trade regulations. The minister pointed out the initiatives will stimulate the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector, Read the full story





AFRICA


Nigeria: Can Central Bank Sustain the Gains of New Forex Policy?
AllAfrica
(Photo: Daily Trust) On February 20, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) put in place a new foreign exchange (Forex) policy on personal travel allowances and school fees in a bid to strengthen the naira. The bank said it took the decision to make foreign currency exchange easier for Nigerians and reduce the stress often caused by currency hoarders and speculators. The decision followed appeals by the Federal Executive Council to CBN to review its foreign exchange policy to boost the nation's Read the full story






ASIA

Japan's economy gets an upgrade
Business Insider



Japan's economy grew faster than first thought in the final three months of 2016. According to Japan's Cabinet Office, real GDP grew by 0.3% in the December quarter, higher than the 0.2% preliminary reading issued in February. Despite the upgrade, it fell short of the 0.4% figure that had been eyed by markets. Given the small upward revision to the quarterly figure, the seasonally-adjusted annual rate (SAAR) also ticked up to 1.2% from 1.0%, although that too was below the 1.6% level expected. Read the full story


Singapore Exchange brings back lunch break, widens bid-offer spread
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is bringing back lunch breaks and widening the bid-and-offer spread, giving up a faster-paced approach to boosting volumes.



Le Pen Says Her New Franc Would Fluctuate on Currency Markets
Bloomberg


Presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has repeatedly said the euro is bad for France but she hasn’t always been consistent about what she’d do about it. On Wednesday, she said she’d introduce a new franc at a rate of one-to-one to the euro and then allow it to fluctuate, even though she and her aides previously said any new national currency would continue to be pegged to a basket of currencies. Speaking on RTL radio, Le Pen said the new franc would likely fall against whatever currency Germany Read the full story


Britain faces a £1.7BILLION bill over cheap Chinese goods entering EU
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CBI Update:
The CBI for Thursday, March 9, 2017 did update on the indicative rates and the sell rate for the USD is 1184. The currency auction is 165,315,763. There are no updated news and announcements for Thursday, March 9, 2017.
ISX Update:
The ISX latest update is Shares Traded is 2,145,992,083 and Values Traded is 1,297,577,788. The ISX ended in RED.
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The BIG Call (via Bruce) I am really at a lost where we are now and why it has not gone. The only thing I can think is it may have to do with the announcement of the liberation of Mosul. I know Mosul is basically pretty clear right now. It is liberated. ISIS has been dealt with.
...when the President made the announcement of with the new travel ban...Iraq was not on it. Iraq was lifted off the travel ban... Sunday the Iraqi dinar rate of $3.64 as an in country rate was published in the Gazette...Our understanding was that sometime yesterday or today we would have a rate published and seen on the CBI website... Iraq is on their way.
"Speed Bump" - Intel SITREP - 12:00 EST - Wednesday - March 8, 2017
Hurry up and wait is the word this morning after a very long night.
T1 banks continue gearing up for our arrival, so much so, they needed a little extra time to train their currency staff on processing the ZIM!
Yup, that's right sports fans, Wells Fargo, Citibank and Bank of America are now allowed to exchange ZIM. But there's a catch, the rates are suuuppppeeeerrrrrr low. Teaser rate low.
0.00000018 without an NDA
(Or 18M for 1 100T note)
0.00000200 USD with an NDA
(Or 200M for 1 100T note)
This means they're adding six zeros before the screen rate and then redeeming every ZIM notes at it's printed face value. There is no zero lop. And never was.
It also means that if you miss the early redemption period at off site centers (sock drawer currency holders) you can redeem all your currency at brick and mortar local banks.
That's because the Elders reduced the redemption value of the ZIM down to match the other RV currencies. This makes the exchange process easier for those not paying close attention like you.
Why so low? Why now?
Because as stated in prior SITREP's, HSBC is the global paymaster for the RV as well as the restored Republic of the United States government.
And only HSBC will be offering screen or higher rates during the internet group's redemption period at off site locations.
This mandate is per the Elders, who own HSBC as well as the new financial system, which again has placed all banks and currencies worldwide under their control. This process historically first happened in 1944 at Breton Woods post WWll and was implemented in the fall of 1946 with a 50 year gold lease and 5 year grace period that ended on September 11, 2001.
And this is why we are moving at a snails pace. Safety. Plain and simple. The cabal, man's mortal enemy, literally has no soul and if you want peace prepare for war. So we continue to prepare.
Now some non-HSBC bank redemptions have already been taking place with existing T1 US banking clients including conversion reports coming out of Chase, BofA and Citi.
The 800#s we are waiting on will be released when all banks who desire to participate in the ZIM exchanges (or can based on existing reserves) train up their currency staffs which may go as low as the T2 banking level we are hearing.
So while we hit a small timing speed bump in our blessing yesterday, it's not too, too steep but it proves once again why following the RV is such back breaking work.
Bad pun I know, forgive me, couldn't resist.
God is with us.
"Velvet & Steel" - Intel SITREP - 21:00 EST - Wednesday - March 8, 2017
Be on the lookout for a "soft currency" announcement overseas tonight.
From China or Europe or both, and possibly Paul Ryan on Fox TV--but that's doubtful--way too obvious.
RV currency rates are steadily rising on front screens.
Rates started very low and are working up to their back screen values.
T1, T2, and some select T3 banks now redeeming the ZIM.
Off site redemption centers are still your best bet for obtaining the highest possible rates, along with signing an NDA.
Keep your currency in-hand until you're in a safe and professional bank redemption situation.
Do not give away or send out your currency for any reason now. Consider it like hard cash.
Remember, you've earned the right to receive this blessing due to surrender of self, loyalty of faith and righteousness of purpose.
So go harvest your "God Number" with a clear mind and open heart, and be as strong as steel wrapped in velvet.
Equally confident as you are humble.
God is with us.
"Received a Call from Intelligence Services" - Message from Ronald 3-8-17
Dear brothers and sisters,
I wanted to SHARE also some INTEL of what happen after BARBARA from Uk called me to ask for Intel today.
I was called after a while by a very Polite person he said he is a investigator.
We had some Intel exchange about several key people on the ISLAND, which has to do with the BANKING and the CORRUPTION which is on the island I BELIEVE.
I will explain so you all can understand that the CABAL Bankers are on the run here also in Curacao, that is why the CHINESE have taken over the RBC bank because they had financial problems.
The WHOLE island is being taken over by the BRICS Dvelopment bank, with support of the Chinese Intelligence Services who have infiltrated all over the island of Curacao.
They are now going execute arrest on the BANKERS and several JEWISH families who have been controlling the BANKS and the Island in many illegal activities as money laundering.
So the RBC BANK was taken over by the CHINESE WHITE DRAGONS.who are in control of the ISLAND of Curacao.
The Government which used to be rule by the CIA and the Dutch Cabal are not more in control of the island. Because of the new Gold Backed System which has been implemented on the island, by the White Chinese Dragon families.
So everything is being taken over by the Chinese Government.
The White Chinese Dragons are not the Chinese Government this is the difference. The good guys are the Chinese White Dragons which are controlling the AIIB Gold backed systems.
I had asked the person on the Phone to give me his email so we could share some info, he said no.
He will get back to me if needs more intel.
He did mentioned me several names as DENNIS BENSCHOP, and AMPARRO DOS SANTOS, I said to him Dennis Benschop is Ok, person, and the Bankers took his projects from him, so his doing what he needs to do, get real justice for what he has lost.
And there more people on the island who have lost their properties because of these Bankers. I asked him what are you to do about, are going to arrest also the Chinese who are using bribery on the Island of curacao, buying politicians for their Oil and Gas projects.
I even told him about the Contracts which I had signed with the CHINESE GOVERNMENT and they did not keep their agreements. But lest see what they are going to do?
HE told me they have a case against AMAPARO DOS SANTOS,
He said he is going to call me back,
So i wanted to share this INTEL with all of you, could be that there are going to arrest on bankers and others on the island to stop Corruption.
I will keep posting more info about the 800 account numbers.
Thank you and have nice day.
Ronald Wederfoort
"Unending Work" - Intel SITREP - 08:08 EST - Thursday - March 9, 2017
Zimbabwe is a bipolar country.
So much promise, so much war, so much beauty, so much bloodshed all in one little nation with less than 14 million citizens.
So rich and yet so poor.
In America, we too are rich, yet feel so poor for very different reasons.
On Monday morning of this week, the Zimbabwe currency was officially re-introduced into the global community of currencies in good standing. So too was the United States Note or USN.
Neither was publicly announced, at least not yet, but it happened and the world will never be the same.
It was a tremendous accomplishment for the people and nation of Zimbabwe given what they have been made to endure since 1980, and for many decades prior when they were occupied and called Rhodesia.
Whereas the people and nation of the Republic of the United States of America are far too wrapped up in their petty politics and bogus wire tap charges to even notice let alone care about the rest of the world.
Now that both national currencies have been restructured correctly financially (debts cleared and gold backed), aligned politically and militarily harmoniously (integral players within the BRICS compliant roster of nations), each nation is once again allowed to have meaningful diplomatic influence on the world stage.
As both now have the strongest natural asset sovereign wealth partner in the entire world (see the Chinese Elders); who benevolently agreed to enter into an eternal partnership, which in turn will manifest a 1,000 years of dreams and aspirations for the entire planet.
Interestingly, a chosen few in the west saw the resurrection of Zimbabwe coming, and we consciously or unconsciously positioned ourselves, our families, our communities and our countries in harmony with the Chinese Elder's and Zimbabwe's endless blessings.
The opportunity was very difficult to see at first, harder to believe, let alone assess risk accurately, but true none-the-less and so here we all are now ready to reap a portion of the greatest monetary investment in the history of the world.
Almost invisibly, nearly 7,000 off site redemption centers and 8,000 bank currency in-take points, specializing in ZIM bond/currency exchanges, have been prepared for us and staffs fully trained in all aspects of the conversion process.
The global central banking system was completely reversed, and more secure technological improvements were made as well as oversight entities and mechanisms either reformed or quietly swapped out to a benevolent leadership majority away from enslaving malevolent management clusters.
New physical and digital currencies have been printed and/or loaded into bank computers and vaults worldwide, all 100% asset backed from an independent, patient and moral genetically human third party.
Fresh private placement programs (PPP) have been created to continuously flow resources off of initial exchange principal, and be an infinite source of grace to all of humanity.
Now if philanthropy is your unending work lie it is mine, which personally I believe is the only logical earthly explanation for receiving such a divine blessing, then this indeed is your moment in history and precisely what your soul's deepest desire has always been longing for.
At any moment, the floodgates of heaven will finally open for all good standing sovereign nations of the world and even bipolar nations like Zimbabwe and USA will begin their public healing process away from the scarcity and fear based governance of their past.
Much maligned ZIM investment believers will instantly have their dignity and reputations restored just as quickly as their currency redeems for once unimaginable values.
All because we walked by faith and not sight, as this test was spiritual in nature and our journey more a transitional process of surrendering to love and walking a path of hope and possibility wherever the Creator lead us.
The abundant financial transaction is simply a by product or result of our shared surrender.
So thank you for suffering alongside of me, risking at every turn, throwing out common sense and man-made logic with reckless and relentless abandon. Your consistency and passion to serve others infinitely has inspired my own sense of divine justice with earthy manifestations in my lifetime.
And if I had not lived this wild dream together, with you, my miracle would certainly have been much more empty. What a humbling and glorious road we have walked, yes? Yes.
With my work now complete as of 6am EST this morning, I encourage all to keep following Dinar Chronicles for the final banking contact information we seek.
Together, ZIM holders will permanently and eternally change the quality, scope and ascension direction of all human life. As it was written, shall it now be done. Sobeit.
God is with us.
Christ's Poet Servant,
Yosef
* A special thank you to Patrick, who tolerated many late night rants and irrelevant postings to help us all figure things out. Know everything you have done Patrick had real, significant, meaningful purpose for all in this unique community. We always knew you held the greater good in your heart. And for that we are most grateful:
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3-9-2017   Newshound Guru Enorrste  Article:  "Central: financial sector management electronically end of 2017"    There are four phrases in this article that got me excited...The first is the phrase “in the best world systems.” What this means is that the IMF is bypassing older and more traditional methods of change and are instead moving Iraq to the “front of the line” in terms of technological development. This is consistent with Saleh’s statement made years ago that the dinar would become a “world reserve currency.” When your banking system is among the world’s best that means that you are poised to move directly into the world foreign currency exchange market.  But the next phrase is where Saleh’s statement about the dinar become a world reserve currency gains some credence. That phrase is “helps to pull the money supply of homes to the banking sector.” We have read over the years that this is a major concern, namely, how do we get people in Iraq to pull their dinars out of their mattresses and put them into the banking system? It seems evident from this phrase that this is intended to do just that. Now, the connection to Saleh’s prediction about the dinar becoming a world reserve currency is that as these dinars come out of the mattresses and into the banks they can be destroyed by the CBI, thus lowering the overall money supply,allowing the value of the dinar to rise. The rising value of the dinar, given their high relative reserve position, will ensure that the dinar will become one of the strongest currencies in the world.  [post 1 of 3....stay tuned]
3-8-2017   Intel/Newshound Guru Mnt Goat   Quotes:  "Iraq in the forefront of countries that initiated legislation important laws in international standards in this area." "Talks during the meeting dealt with the mechanics of opening accounts in Iraqi banks in US banks for the purpose of facilitating the foreign trade of Iraq, in addition to opening up to the wider world."  can you see now how the new banking practices; the implementing of the new anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist funding laws are all going to place Iraq in a very good position to get back their currency, thus continue ahead with the “project to delete the zeros”
3-8-2017   Newshound Guru Adam Montana
  [adding to the previous question... what three 0 notes do you think they will want to take out of circulation? Do you think there is any chance they will not be taking the 5,000 note out of circulation?]  My guess would be that the first to go will be the 25,000 and 10,000. Followed within 6 months (at most) by all the rest, to be replaced with the new issue. [post 2 of 2]

3-8-2017   Newshound Guru Adam Montana   [When they revalue it, no matter what number it goes to...Let's say it's .10 cents hypothetically. I think everyone pretty much agrees it will still rise from there. If that's true, will they announce to the dinar holders that there is a certain amount of time to exchange yours? Or will that time limit be a mystery to everyone?]   I do agree that it will rise, especially if they start it at $0.10...that said, it's impossible to pinpoint which notes they will call in first, or how long they will allow the "old" notes to remain in circulation.Other countries that have re-denominated have used 90 days. I think it's reasonable to think we can expect that much time, but there is no guarantee on that. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]

3-8-2017   Newshound Guru Revbo   Here's where the fight is moving into now. Old Mosul. This is the Alamo for IS. They have most of their remaining fighters concentrated there, and the Grand Mosque is located there. When that is captured, it's the final blow for IS. It's only a matter of time, as a US general stated today when he said, "The game is up," earlier today, and if I'm betting, I'd say Iraq controls Old Mosul by Saturday, given the progress they have been making in similar terrain over the last few days.  Article quote:   "The Iraqi forces have liberated 47 areas, neighborhoods and villages in 16 days..."  It's gonna be ugly, but it is inevitable at this point that IS will be exterminated in Iraq in the near future. [To compare map progress, see Guru Revbo's map posts on 2-25-2017 and 2-28-2017 below]

3-8-2017   Intel Guru RayRen98   We are basically waiting.  All the important things are done and agreed. We still have to wait, but the wait is almost over.  Mosul is in the news again...We’ve seen tweets from high levels welcoming PM Abadi to liberated Mosul.  It’s only a matter of time before we get the official news of the liberation.  Then national reconciliation should magically appear, with revaluation of the currency...We just don’t know the date, but it has already begun, it’s already in progress and in effect.  We’re just waiting for that full public release.   ... it’s coming.  I think this ride is over.

3-8-2017   Newshound Guru Adam Montana   We have no HCL as I type this, but that's subject to change, and hopefully a very soon change. I'm very optimistic on an actual HCL (LAW) coming through possibly even this month... I love the articles that are coming out now...If the recent activity, and the HCL news coming out right now, are not enough to get you feeling at least a tiny bit excited... you may want to check your pulse.

3-8-20-17   Intel/Newshound Guru Mnt Goat  Article:  "Published: 13:01 May 1, 2013   Kuwait City: Kuwait has received $2.43 billion (Dh8.92 billion) in war reparations from Iraq since the start of the year and is still owed another $11.2 billion, a senior official in the Gulf nation said on Tuesday."  ...this article goes back to May 2013, so I believe the payment of any more war reparations to Kuwait is now completed with the recent March 2017 payment of 9 billion. This is such very good news for us….!!! I am excited. 
One more obstacle cleared for the RV!

3-8-2017   Intel Guru Bruce 
  I am really at a lost where we are now and why it has not gone. The only thing I can think is it may have to do with the announcement of the liberation of Mosul. I know Mosul is basically pretty clear right now. It is liberated. ISIS has been dealt with.  ...when the President made the announcement of with the new travel ban...Iraq was not on it. Iraq was lifted off the travel ban...   Sunday the Iraqi dinar rate of $3.64 as an in country rate was published in the Gazette...Our understanding was that sometime yesterday or today we would have a rate published and seen on the CBI website...   Iraq is on their way.

3-8-2017   Newshound Guru Kaperoni   Article:   "Central: the auction of the currency, "a transitional entity" and the need for him is still ongoing "   The good part about this article is that they refer to the auctions as a  "transitional entity" which to me only means that they plan to float the dinar and make it internationally convertible and traded.  Only such a move would give the CBI an alternative source of revenue via commissions.

3-8-2017   Newshound Guru loop   "REACT controls on the main court of the organization and the Central Bank branch in Mosul"  THEY RETAKE THE MOSUL BRANCH OF THE CBI AND THEY ARE READY TO ASSESS THE DAMAGES SO THEY CAN REPAIR IT AND OPEN THE DOORS.
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ARTICLE 1

Masum, the delegation of the Egyptian Coptic arrived in Baghdad: Christians are keen to stay in Iraq

2017/3/9 12:31
[Oan- Baghdad] 
President Fuad Masum, on Thursday received the Peace Palace in Baghdad, and a delegation from the bishop of the Coptic Church in Egypt and the world, headed by Bishop Anthony Archbishop chair of Jerusalem and the Near East, which is visiting Iraq to see the realities of the situation and the conditions of Christians.
President infallible and across during the meeting, according to a presidential statement received by all of Iraq [where] a copy of it, "welcomed the delegation, referring to the depth of the historical relations between the Iraqi and Egyptian peoples in different circumstances, saying:" Iraq is seen as Egypt's sister as a center of civilizational, cultural and intellectual tradition ". 
He explained that "achieving the final victory over the terrorist Daesh Pat soon," noting that "their terrorism does not differentiate between Muslims and Christians and followers of other religions as committed many heinous crimes against humanity as a whole, and destroyed sacred to various denominations centers." 
The President of the Republic to "the guests about the historical role of Iraq's Christians in the cultural, scientific and economic construction and their contribution to the making of civilization and culture in our country," noting that "the Iraqi society of all sects keen to Christians stay in their country of Iraq and the return of migrants and displaced them to the country after the elimination of Daesh and so as to ensure a free and decent life for all citizens according to their religion and their beliefs. " 
For his part, the guest delegation conveyed to the President the greetings and prayers of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria Pope and the Patriarch of the Coptic Church in the world and praise for the heroic role of our armed forces in all its formations and victories achieved in its war on terror Daesh. " 
He canon delegation wished to return Iraq to the historical stature and leadership in the region in all respects after getting rid of all traces of terrorism, expressing their gratitude for the Iraqi people to embrace his fellow Egyptians to members, including Coptic Christians in various difficult times.
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ARTICLE 2

... Jubouri urgent calls from Sulaymaniyah to prepare for the draft settlement and national reconciliation

2017/3/8 18:12
[Where - Baghdad] 
Called on Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jubouri on Wednesday, during a speech at the Cultural Forum Sulaymaniyah to boot to draft national reconciliation and settlement via the reformist operational procedures in the administrative, economic and service aspects raised by the government and initiate Ntivha away from political influences ... follow
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ARTICLE 3

Ayman people of Mosul are celebrating victories on Daesh and shave their beards and take off the niqab

2017/3/9 10:08
[Oan- Baghdad] 
Celebrating the people of the right coast in the city of Mosul defeat Daesh terrorist gangs and fired the songs and national songs expression Pferham victory achieved by the security forces.
Security sources from within the city of Mosul told all of Iraq [where], that "the people of the liberated villages in the right coast in Mosul celebrated the victory of the security forces on Daesh gangs and fired patriotic songs and gave candy to the troops that freed them from the oppression and brutality of these gangs, especially after the liberation of Right Coast Center complex government. " 
She added, "As the men to shave their beards and the women took off their veils imposed by those gangs on them by force." 
The security forces have managed in the last few days of the liberation government complex center of the right coast and caused great casualties and equipment Daesh terrorist gangs, which is considered as the beginning of resolving the battle.
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ARTICLE 4

Edit Badush power station

2017/3/9 11:32

[Oan- Baghdad] 
Popular Mobilization Forces troops and military power station Done at hand Badush northwestern city of Mosul, Daesh of terrorist gangs.
According to a statement to inform the crowd received by all of Iraq [where] a copy of it, that "the crowd / Brigade 42 forces cleared the entire area west of Mosul Aldrnaj." 
The popular crowd and military forces were in the ninth Armored Division stormed hand Badush severed the road link between them and Mosul, and dominated the Badush prison and several areas where.
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ARTICLE 5

Urgent security forces control Badush prison and flying the Iraqi flag over the walls

2017/3/8 17:14
[Where-Baghdad] 
Security forces took control on day Badush prison on the right side of the city of Mosul. A statement of the cell media Harbi received by all of Iraq [where] a copy of it on the commander of coming operations Aaninoy Lt. Gen. Abdul Amir Rasheed Aarallah say that the "pieces of the band ninth Armored Division Abbas combat dominated the Badush prison and raised the Iraqi flag over the walls and stormed the prison apartments ".
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ARTICLE 6

Raid companies in Lebanon suspected of funding Daesh

2017/3/8 21:09
[Where - Follow-up] 
Raided the Lebanese security services, on Wednesday, banking financial companies and institutions, in Beirut, after being suspected of turning huge amounts of money out of Lebanon, get into the hands Daesh gangs, according to a judicial source said.
The Lebanese judicial source, "the implementation of public security raids, Wednesday, included banking offices and financial companies, on suspicion of converting huge amounts of money to shady areas under the control of the organization Daesh in Raqqa and elsewhere." 
He explained that the raids began Tuesday, was under "the taking of a number of people who are currently under investigation without taking the decision to arrest any of them yet," he said. "We are currently gathering information to see the money that has turned, and the value received." 
Local media in Lebanon reported that the money that has been converted value of about twenty million dollars, but that the judicial source said that "this figure is exaggerated", speaking at the same time for "huge amounts of money." 
The photographer saw Wednesday afternoon, units of public security raided three companies, banking and money transfer in Hamra Street in the heart of Beirut, and confiscated documents, including files and computers. 
After the raid, the seal these companies with red wax, based on a signal the military prosecutor, which warned of the re-opened "under penalty of prosecution," according to papers they hung at the entrances to these companies. 
The official National News Agency reported in Lebanon Public Security arrested two people during a raid on the fourth banking office in Hamra Street, a spokeswoman for the raids included banking offices in the New Road area, in the locality of Rehab south of Beirut.
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ARTICLE 7

US and Iraqi sources reveal how and regions Baghdadi move away from Mosul


Follow - up - Iraq Press - March 9 / March: US and Iraqi officials believe that the leader of al Daesh Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi left the battle for Mosul operations leaders and faithful followers and that he is now hiding in the desert , where he concentrated his attention on his survival.
Says US and Iraqi intelligence sources that " the absence of any official statements from the leadership of the organization and the loss of control over parts of the city of Mosul , suggests that al - Baghdadi , the abandonment of the city which is the largest population center under the control of the organization."
Has proven to be an elusive goal Baghdadi rarely used means of communication can be monitored, and says he "travels constantly and often more than once during the day , " sources said.
The sources add that they think through the efforts of tracing to be hiding mostly among civilians from sympathizers in the villages of desert familiar to him not among the fighters in their barracks in urban areas where fighting is taking place .
The organization was governed at the height of his power two years ago , more than two million people in northern Syria under him and regions across the towns and villages along the river valleys of the Tigris and the Euphrates River to the outskirts of the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
According to intelligence sources , a sharp decline in the organization publishes Daesh on social media as evidence that al - Baghdadi and his entourage are getting isolated.
Baghdadi himself did not issue a recorded message since early November , two weeks after the beginning of the battle of Mosul , when he called on his supporters to fight "infidels" and the shedding of their blood rivers.
Since then , sporadic data of the organization talking about attacks by suicide bombers in different locations in Iraq and Syria , but does not attach particular importance to Mosul despite the fact that the city 's main square to fight.
There was no al - Baghdadi all or any of his close aides Commenting on the fall of the eastern part of the city in January.
The existence of the organization on the telegram social networking has gradually declined after becoming a major network to launch its platform statements and speeches.
It is estimated that the coalition organizing activity on Twitter has shrunk by 45 percent since 2014 , with the freezing of its accounts on Twitter that 360 thousand numbering so far and close new accounts during the two days in the habit.
In what is expected to be a major symbolic victory for Iraqi forces backed by the United States became the troops now approaching the area where the Grand Mosque on the western bank of the Tigris River , which announced Baghdadi from the pulpit to the alleged "Caliphate State" is located.
Says Hisham al - Hashemi , author of " A World Daesh" which was released in English, he said that more than half of the six thousand of its fighters who left to defend the city were killed.
US commanders are optimistic and say that the battle to liberate the city is now at an advanced stage.
Reuters quoted Brigadier General Matthew Keller of the US Air in Qayyarah West Airport south of Mosul weapon , " the revelation of the game", and added that some regulation of foreign fighters trying to leave the city.
He said that from the left to continue fighting, most of them Iraqis seem "extremely violent resistance" at the tactical level but they do not now make up an integrated force , as coalition air strikes destroyed a command and control and the car bombs and weapons caches centers.
"We have lost this battle and Tchehdonh now delay the process (to resolve)."
Although he lost control of Mosul it will put a real end to the rule of the organization in the territory of Iraq, the Americans and Iraqi officials are preparing for the transformation of the organization to covert action and fight an insurgency like the one that followed the invasion of Iraq.
Maj . Gen. Robert Jones , deputy coalition that led the United States to fight the leader of the organization "The inevitability of their destruction has in fact become a matter of time , " and added that " the leadership of the organization is now focusing on staying in first place."
The last official report on al - Baghdadi of the Iraqi army on February 13 when the military said its warplanes F - 16 carried out a raid on a house believed he was meeting with other leaders in western Iraq near the Syrian border.
He says al - Hashemi said al - Baghdadi, the Iraqi nationality real Ibrahim al - Samarrai and his name, traveling in a remote desert area inhabited by Sunni tribes from the Arabs to the north of the Euphrates River.
The region stretches from the city of Baaj in northwestern Iraq to the Syrian border town of Abu Kamal on the Euphrates River.
Hashemi said "this historic their area and they know the people there and the terrain is easy to get food, water and gasoline as spies to monitor easier" than in crowded areas.
The US government has formed a joint force to trace the impact of al - Baghdadi , composed of members from the private and the CIA and other US intelligence agencies operations forces, in addition to the use of spy Boqmar.
However, US intelligence sources say that al - Baghdadi awareness apparently lesson from the killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011 and became dependent on the transfer of messages using several envoys envoy not one, contrary to what was bin Laden doing founder of al - Qaeda.
It also switches the car during trips a lesson learned from the attack drone plane in 2011 that killed Anwar al - Awlaki , a leader of the organization in Yemen.
Baghdadi did not publicly declare the appointment of a successor is that the Iraqi intelligence sources say that it is known that Ayad al - Obeidi , also popularly known as Fadel Haifa security officer under Saddam Hussein , is the actual vice-Baghdadi.
Security experts say that the Iraqis more than 40 of the group 's leaders were killed in the coalition air strikes , but is likely to continue even if the insurgency has control of Mosul and killed al - Baghdadi and his aides. Q ended

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