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| USD/KWD | | | 0.3023 | 0.3017 | 0.3023 | | 07:05 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.3178 | 1.3109 | 1.3169 | | 07:11 |
| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
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Launch of a new meal from the predecessor of Rafidain Bank
Release date: 2018/9/27 8:30 • 166 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Al-Rafidain Bank, launched a new meal of the advance of employees of the State Departments, which ranged between five and ten million dinars through electronic payment tools.
The bank's information office said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "a new batch of advances of State Department employees by electronic card for about 3545 employees."
The statement said that "the disbursement of this advance was by informing the employee by sending him a text message informing him of the advance payment, after he completed all the legal procedures to grant it and disbursement through the electronic payment tools, which was filled the financial balance to it."
The statement said that "the disbursement of this advance was by informing the employee by sending him a text message informing him of the advance payment, after he completed all the legal procedures to grant it and disbursement through the electronic payment tools, which was filled the financial balance to it."
URGENT Trump: We are trying to help the Kurds because they helped us in a fight
Baghdad Post
Follow-up Thursday, 27 September 2018 01:03 p No Article just a headline
An economic expert calls on the central bank to take a quick step to reassure the street after the Fed's decision
12:01 - 27/09/2018
Baghdad Mawazine News
Economic expert Dr. Salam Samisem called for a quick stance that gives reassuring signals to the public that the Federal Reserve's decision to raise the interest rate by a quarter percentage point will leave its impact on the world's economies.
Smsem, a member of a successful economic development initiative, said Iraq should "take a quick stance, especially as it invests in US Treasury bills."
"The Iraqi Central Bank demands a quick position that gives reassuring signals to the street."
"In light of the repercussions of the recent steps of the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates between two and 2.25 percent, and the global economic repercussions that result from it. It is known that Iraq is the fourth largest country of the world invested in US Treasury bills, the Central Bank of Iraq must issue a statement Urgent clarifies the steps that will follow the monetary policy in Iraq on interest rates and related to this decision. "
The Federal Reserve later raised the benchmark overnight lending rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of two to 2.25 percent.
Gold prices fell immediately on Wednesday as the dollar rose ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting, which was later announced after the futures contract was settled.
Gold is sensitive to higher interest rates because it strengthens the dollar, which makes gold more expensive for its buyers than other currency holders. It also raises the yield on US bonds, which reduces the attractiveness of unearned gold to yield.
The central bank said it would discuss Thursday the impact of the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates. The central bank said it would raise interest rates by 25 basis points.
The Central Bank of Saudi Arabia and the Central Bank of UAE also decided to raise interest rates by 25 basis points after the decision of the Federal Reserve.
Economic expert Dr. Salam Samisem called for a quick stance that gives reassuring signals to the public that the Federal Reserve's decision to raise the interest rate by a quarter percentage point will leave its impact on the world's economies.
Smsem, a member of a successful economic development initiative, said Iraq should "take a quick stance, especially as it invests in US Treasury bills."
"The Iraqi Central Bank demands a quick position that gives reassuring signals to the street."
"In light of the repercussions of the recent steps of the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates between two and 2.25 percent, and the global economic repercussions that result from it. It is known that Iraq is the fourth largest country of the world invested in US Treasury bills, the Central Bank of Iraq must issue a statement Urgent clarifies the steps that will follow the monetary policy in Iraq on interest rates and related to this decision. "
The Federal Reserve later raised the benchmark overnight lending rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of two to 2.25 percent.
Gold prices fell immediately on Wednesday as the dollar rose ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting, which was later announced after the futures contract was settled.
Gold is sensitive to higher interest rates because it strengthens the dollar, which makes gold more expensive for its buyers than other currency holders. It also raises the yield on US bonds, which reduces the attractiveness of unearned gold to yield.
The central bank said it would discuss Thursday the impact of the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates. The central bank said it would raise interest rates by 25 basis points.
The Central Bank of Saudi Arabia and the Central Bank of UAE also decided to raise interest rates by 25 basis points after the decision of the Federal Reserve.
The meeting of the Reform and Reconstruction Commission comes out with important decisions
Editorial date: 2018/9/27 0:19 • 94 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News} The General Organization of the Alliance for Reconstruction and Reconstruction, held its first meeting on Wednesday evening, the Office of the President of the National Alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim.
"The first meeting of the General Assembly of the Alliance of Reform, held in the presence of the affiliated blocs, and that there is an agenda prepared in advance," said the head of the alliance of Hassan al-Akouli in a press conference after the meeting.
"The agenda includes defining the public body, discussing political issues, forming the government, and choosing the president according to the principles laid down by the religious authority and the blocs."
The Aqoli that "the meeting came out with important decisions confirmed the keenness of the political blocs, and the transition of the reform alliance to form a strong government that is a hope for the Iraqi people"
"The alliance of reform and the alliance of building is the elimination of sectarianism to come out of a national government that serves the Iraqi people."
For his part, the MP said on the occasion of the Star of Attabi "The meeting resulted in the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction to come up with some decisions that contribute to the consolidation of national unity and work to set a time limit for government projects that serve the citizen and emphasis on activating the role of women in all levels and to ensure the representation of all components in the bouquet of roses Iraq ".
"The need to put the right person in the right place for executive positions in the next government has been stressed," he added
"The agenda includes defining the public body, discussing political issues, forming the government, and choosing the president according to the principles laid down by the religious authority and the blocs."
The Aqoli that "the meeting came out with important decisions confirmed the keenness of the political blocs, and the transition of the reform alliance to form a strong government that is a hope for the Iraqi people"
"The alliance of reform and the alliance of building is the elimination of sectarianism to come out of a national government that serves the Iraqi people."
For his part, the MP said on the occasion of the Star of Attabi "The meeting resulted in the Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction to come up with some decisions that contribute to the consolidation of national unity and work to set a time limit for government projects that serve the citizen and emphasis on activating the role of women in all levels and to ensure the representation of all components in the bouquet of roses Iraq ".
"The need to put the right person in the right place for executive positions in the next government has been stressed," he added
Defense announces the discovery of a pile of equipment belonging to Da'ash district Kilo 160 in Anbar
2018/09/26 23:30 90 Editor:
Baghdad today - Baghdad
The Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday the discovery of a pile of equipment belonging to the organization of Daqash district Kilo 160 in Anbar province.
"The detachments of the Military Intelligence Directorate in the First Division and in the light of accurate intelligence were able to reach the cache of weapons and ammunition in one of the extensions of gangs and the terrorist in the area of Kilo 160 in Anbar," the ministry said in a statement received by Baghdad today.
It added that it seized 42 hand grenades in the form of bombs, 18 SPG9 rockets, 10 60mm mortar rounds, 6 7mm and 12mm ammunition containers, 6 anti-personnel launchers, 5 TNT molds, 3 AK rifles and a RBG7 launcher with a rocket launcher and a quantity of ammunition. 23 mm and tens of meters of mug fuse and the safety fuse, the material was destroyed by the division's engineering detachment and accompanying the executing force.
State of Law: All presidential candidates participated in the referendum of Kurdistan
2018/09/26 22:22 829 Editor: hr
Baghdad today - special
The leader of the coalition of state law, Saad al-Mutla, on Wednesday, expressed fears about the assumption of one of the figures supporting the referendum of the secession of Kurdistan for the presidency of the Republic, and the threat of the unity of the country.
"All the names put forward by the KDP and PUK, including Fouad Hussein, are among the figures who supported, promoted and participated in the referendum on secession and division of the country," al-Mutlabi said in an exclusive interview with Baghdad today.
He pointed out that "the political forces called for Barzani, during his visit to Baghdad, to provide a program for the presidency of the Republic to ensure the unity of Iraq and sovereignty and the exploitation of the post to complete the partition project."
The MP of the Fatah Alliance, Abdul Hussein al-Zirjawi, earlier in the day, Wednesday, the parliamentary session scheduled for next Thursday, will decide the file of the choice of the President of the Republic of Iraq.
Zirgawi said in an interview with (Baghdad today), "The political blocs asked the Kurdish forces to solve their problems and to submit one candidate for the presidency of the Republic in the next session of the House of Representatives."
"The parliamentary session on Thursday will be decisive on the election of the President of the Republic," Zirgawi said, noting that "the Shiite forces have not yet agreed to elect a candidate."
He said, "Everyone is waiting to submit the candidate after the agreement between the Kurdish parties Kurdistan Democratic Union and the National, to resolve the file in the next session."
The speaker of parliament, Mohamed Halabousi, announced from within the session held by the parliament under his presidency on Tuesday, to set the date of October 2 deadline for the election of the President of the Republic.
It is noteworthy that the most prominent candidates for the presidency of the Republic, are the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Barham Saleh, and the Kurdistan Democratic Party Fuad Hussein, in addition to Sardar Abdullah, an independent candidate, and Srwa Abdul Wahid, the former deputy, and Omar al-Barzanji, Iraq's ambassador to the Vatican.
On Thursday, the House of Representatives will hold its third session of the new legislative term and will vote on the selection of its new candidates.
Baghdad Today received a document containing the agenda of tomorrow's session.
According to the document, the meeting will include: "naming two rapporteurs of the House of Representatives, voting on the decisions of Basra, in addition to voting on the formation of the Provisional Legal Committee."
New disaster threatens the marshes of Iraq
Release date: 2018/9/27 8:18 • 426 times read
"The marshes in southern Iraq have many friends, but their enemies are more, and enemies make gains," Richard Spencer began his report in The Times, which he prepared from the Chabaish district of Dhi Qar province in southern Iraq.
Spencer said that "three decades after the destruction of the marshes by Saddam, there are threats to the region again, cattle are dying and the water is poisoned and fertile land has dried up."
"Although southern Iraq, with its oil reserves, may be one of the richest areas in the Middle East, many of its inhabitants live in misery."
Jassem al-Asadi, a local director of Nature Iraq, said that although drought had occurred before, particularly in 2009 and 2015, the wave of the year was unprecedented.
According to the Times, Turkey, Iran, the "corrupt" government and climate change are all responsible for a catastrophic collapse that has led to extensive drylands in the marshes.
Spencer said the level of water in the marshes had declined in the last six months from 1.8 meters above sea level to about 46 centimeters.
Al-Asadi believes that there are several reasons behind this, most notably the shortage of rainwater during the current year.
The report also cited a major new factor: Turkey's decision to fill the Eliso dam on the Tigris River near the border with Iraq.
The author also said that Iran had also decided to cut off many tributaries of the Tigris River
"Although southern Iraq, with its oil reserves, may be one of the richest areas in the Middle East, many of its inhabitants live in misery."
Jassem al-Asadi, a local director of Nature Iraq, said that although drought had occurred before, particularly in 2009 and 2015, the wave of the year was unprecedented.
According to the Times, Turkey, Iran, the "corrupt" government and climate change are all responsible for a catastrophic collapse that has led to extensive drylands in the marshes.
Spencer said the level of water in the marshes had declined in the last six months from 1.8 meters above sea level to about 46 centimeters.
Al-Asadi believes that there are several reasons behind this, most notably the shortage of rainwater during the current year.
The report also cited a major new factor: Turkey's decision to fill the Eliso dam on the Tigris River near the border with Iraq.
The author also said that Iran had also decided to cut off many tributaries of the Tigris River
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US official threatened: We will cut military and financial support for Iraq to be the head of government in support of Iran
2018/09/27 11:44 912
Baghdad today - follow-up
A senior US official said Thursday (September 27, 2018) that his country could cut its military and financial support for Iraq if the new government was formed by a pro-Iranian prime minister and ministers who hold sensitive positions.
"The support will also depend on the Iraqi parties agreeing to put Iran's supporters in positions of responsibility in a number of important ministries," the US defense website Defence One was quoted as saying.
The site confirms that the current processes of the formation of the three presidencies in Iraq, which began the election of the Presidency of the House of Representatives indicate after the withdrawal of Hadi al-Amiri nominated for prime minister and the circulation of several names to take office that no one close to Iran will be president of the next government.
She added that US diplomats in Iraq are working clearly and vigorously but to no avail to marginalize forces close to Iran in an attempt to prevent access to important positions in the next government and US influence is diminishing despite the investment of thousands of lives and hundreds of billions of dollars over the past 15 years since the overthrow of Saddam Hussain.
"Certainly the United States will have an alternative plan in the event that a supporter does not arrive before it to head the next government," the paper quoted strategic analyst Kirk Suel as saying.
"To warn the United States to cut off military support may mean risking Iraq's entry because Iraqis do not have the capabilities to fight insurgency and terrorism," said Michael Knights, a fellow at the Washington Institute.
The newspaper quoted the senior official, who said he was working in the administration, commenting on the possibility of the arrival of top candidates for the prime minister currently being traded in Iraq, namely Adel Abdul Mahdi and Faleh al-Fayadh, referring to him as saying: "Our main concern is that individuals with long and permanent relations with Iran do not arrive to power and occupy positions Is important in the government, because the situation will be unclear to the administration of President Donald Trump and will mean increased Iranian influence and reduce US influence to a low level. "
The newspaper quoted an unnamed Iraqi political analyst as saying that "the United States failed to deliver a candidate supported by the presidency of the Iraqi parliament and seems to go the same about the Iraqi government's presidency and asked: Can Washington intervene at the critical moment to impose a certain name at the head of power in Iraq Or does it no longer have this capability? "
Al-Ghanim stresses the activation of friendship committees between the Iraqi and Kuwaiti parliaments
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Kuwait's parliament speaker Marzouq al-Ghanim stressed on the need to activate friendship committees between the Iraqi and Kuwaiti parliaments.
Al-Ghanim said in a press conference with the Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Al Halbusi that "what brings us together is more than what divides us and we must focus on what brings us together."
Al-Ghanim stressed the importance of "activating the committees of friendship between the two brotherly Kuwaiti and Iraqi parliaments," and urged "the governments of Iraq and Kuwait to activate many useful projects, especially with regard to the economic aspect."
While the Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halbusi, "the importance of the contribution of Kuwait and its sisterly assistance and all aspects of security and economic, and that the stability of Iraq contributes directly to the stability of the region."
Al-Halbusi pointed to the need to "strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries and activate the committees between the two houses," pointing out "the importance of activating the economic side because it contributes directly to the activation of trade movement between the two countries."
"We will call the new Iraqi government after taking over its tasks by setting priorities for reconstruction," he said, calling for "Al-Ghanim to visit Iraq."
Halabousi discusses with the Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly joint parliamentary work and exchange of experiences
September 27, 2018
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Al Halbusi discussed on Wednesday with the Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly Marzouq Al-Ghanim the joint parliamentary work and the exchange of experiences between Iraq and Kuwait.
"The Speaker of the House of Representatives met today with the Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly and discussed a number of issues and common issues and uniting efforts in the framework of enhancing the parliamentary work between the two countries," a statement from the Halbusi office said.
"The Speaker of the House of Representatives met today with the Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly and discussed a number of issues and common issues and uniting efforts in the framework of enhancing the parliamentary work between the two countries," a statement from the Halbusi office said.
"The visit reflects the appreciation of the Iraqi Council of Representatives for the role of Kuwait and its stand alongside Iraq and its outstanding efforts in supporting Iraq in the war against supporting and supporting stability in liberated cities and mobilizing efforts for reconstruction throughout Iraq," Halboussi said.
"We hope that these efforts will be strengthened, and we are here today to underscore the keenness of the Iraqi Council of Representatives to strengthen the joint parliamentary work, exchange of experiences and activate the work of joint committees between the Iraqi parliament and the Kuwaiti National Assembly.
For his part, Al-Ghanim expressed the hope that the next phase will witness more joint coordination on Arab and Islamic issues and files. He added that "Kuwait's support for its brothers in Iraq will continue in all areas in order to restore Iraq's role and the status of the usual Arab and regional."
Karbouli assures the Democratic Party of the unity of the row and the position to emerge as a candidate agreed upon by all
September 27, 2018
The head of the coalition of Iraqi forces, leader of the National Axis Alliance, Dr. Jamal al-Karbouli, received at his headquarters on 26 September 2018, the delegation of the Kurdistan Democratic Party headed by Mr. Fouad Hussein and the membership of Mr. Karim Sinjari, Minister of Interior of the region and leader of the two banks.
Dr. Jamal Karbouli discussed with the visiting delegation the results achieved and the developments of the political process and the need to unify the visions to reach a smooth guarantee to complete the next constitutional entitlements and elect a president "of the Republic by consensus.
The head of the coalition of Iraqi forces on the importance of unity of class and position of the brothers of the Kurds and exit vision and candidate agreed to ensure the benefits in accordance with "the Constitution and its timing.
He praised the leadership of the National Axis Alliance on the person of Mr. (Fouad Hussein) candidate for the presidency of the Republic of the administrative and political qualifications is known, which will reflect the answer "on the institution of the presidency, and promotes the dimensions of cooperation between the brotherhood of the nation in general, and the National Axis Alliance and the Kurdistan Democratic Party on the face In particular.
Salhi: Turkmen are not a minority and the leaders of blocs support their representation in Iraqi decision-making
2018/09/27 00:11 75 Editor:
Baghdad today - Baghdad
The head of the Iraqi Turkmen Front MP Arshad Salhi, Thursday, September 27, 2018, that the Turkmen in Iraq is a major national component of the Iraqi people and not a minority.
Al-Salhi's office said in a statement received by "Baghdad Today" that the latter "participated in the meeting of the General Assembly of the Alliance of Reform and Reconstruction at the headquarters of the National Wisdom Movement in Baghdad, and spoke Salhi on the Turkmen vision to form the next Iraqi government."
The Salhi, according to the statement, "Turkmen" Iraq is a major national component of the Iraqi people and not a minority, all the leaders of the political blocs to stand with the Turkmen and their representation in the decision-making Iraqi political. "
The head of the Iraqi Turkmen Front, "We need to create a climate and convergence of views to write a draft reform of the program of the next government in cooperation with the construction block."
Iraqi FM urges Britain to increase investments in Iraq
https://www.thebaghdadpost.
27/09/2018
Ibrahim Jaafari
Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari
Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari on Wednesday urged Britain to increase its investments in Iraq.
Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari on Wednesday urged Britain to increase its investments in Iraq.
At a meeting with British Minister for Middle East Alistair Burt, Jaafari added that Iraq has emerged victorious in its war against terrorism thanks to the support of friendly countries, a press release by the media office of the Iraqi foreign minister indicated.
The meeting was held in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings, added the press release.
Jaafari pointed out that Iraq is looking forward to maintaining support by friendly countries for the reconstruction of Iraqi cities' infrastructure.
The Government of Kurdistan issues a decree exempting citizens and companies from fines and financial benefits
2018/09/26 23:11 582 Editor:
Baghdad today - Baghdad
On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) issued a decree exempting citizens and corporations from fines and financial benefits for the property belonging to the Government of the Territory.
In a statement received by Baghdad Today, the Minister of Finance and Economy of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Rabaz Hablan, said that "the decision guarantees exempting citizens and companies from the fines and financial benefits related to property belonging to the Ministry of Finance and Economy for the previous years provided they pay their debts Of loans, wages, property and government funds that have interest in 90 days. "
The decision, according to the statement, "citizens and companies that have resulted in the benefits and financial penalties over the past years."
According to the decision, after the deadline (90 days), "the Directorate of government real estate will be forced to take all legal proceedings against the owners of loans and funds who did not commit to pay the consequences."
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Oil prices drop, Brent moves further away from four-year high
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Brent oil edged further away from a four-year high on Wednesday and U.S. crude fell, after the U.S. said it would ensure crude markets are well supplied before sanctions are re-imposed on Iran and as President Donald Trump criticized high prices. Read the full story
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Global oil extends rise to 4-year highs, but U.S. benchmark pulls back
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S&P lowers outlook on Danske Bank to negative
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S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday it revised downward its outlook on Danske Bank to negative from positive to reflect the ongoing regulatory investigations into the company's Estonian branch. Read the full story
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Deutsche Bank has looked at a theoretical scenario of merging with UBS, the German business daily Handelsblatt reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Read the full story
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Here's how markets are moving today
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U.S. stocks drifted as oil drillers rallied with crude while industrial shares lagged behind. Treasuries fell as the Federal Reserve started its two-day policy meeting. U.S. benchmarks were mixed, with automobile and utility companies weighing on indexes as consumer brands and energy producers gained. Stocks dipped after President Donald Trump told the United Nations that the trade deficit with China “is just not acceptable,” speaking fears of greater trade tensions, before mostly recovering. Read the full story
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10 things you need to know in markets today
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Will debt drag down the US stock market?
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Crypto Firms to Congress: We Need Clarity on Blockchain Token Rules
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Angola’s currency loses 42.68% of its value against the dollar
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The sale on Thursday in Luanda of US$55 million to cover commercial and private operations led to further depreciation of the Angolan currency, with the dollar costing 289.511 kwanzas, the central bank said. Read the full story
The prospect of higher interest rates is lighting a fire under the Hong Kong dollar
CNBC
A period of weakness for Hong Kong's dollar may be coming to an end. The tightly controlled currency is showing signs of strength on the prospect of higher local interest rates. Read the full story
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Mediterranean diet 'may help prevent depression'
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An expert urges more research to confirm a possible link between fruit, veg, nuts and grains and mood. Read the full story
New fish oil pill cuts heart risk in study, sends drugmaker's stock through the roof
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Shares continue to surge two days after Amarin touted its study showed dramatic results for heart patients in trial. Read the full story
Study shows value of breast cancer patients seeking second opinions
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This 45-Minute Low-Impact, High-Intensity Workout Torches Serious Calories
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Burn calories and tone your body with this 45-minute workout from LIT Method founders Justin and Taylor Norris. This workout proves that low impact doesn't mean low intensity. Get ready to squat, lunge, and punch in this sweat session (yes, you will be surprised just how sweaty you can get) designed ... Read the full story
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises to 18-Year High in SeptemberInvesting.com
© Reuters. Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose in September. Read the full story
Bolton says U.S. will be aggressive, unwavering on Iran sanctions
Business Insider
National Security Adviser John Bolton discusses "Protecting American Constitutionalism and Sovereignty from International Threats," at a forum hosted by the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies in Washington Thomson Reuters UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - White House national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday dismissed an EU plan for a special payments plan to circumvent U.S. sanctions against Iranian oil sales and pressed the SWIFT global payments messaging system to rethink Read the full story
Trump praises Poland a day after EU moves to sue Warsaw
CNN Politics
President Donald Trump praised Poland for its independence at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, a day after the European Commission decided to sue Warsaw for violating the independence of its judiciary. Read the full story
U.S. all but certain to miss weekend deadline to include Canada in three-way NAFTA deal
The Washington Post
After year of talks, two sides remain far apart on dairy and dispute resolution Read the full story
Your Money: What another U.S. interest rate rise means for you
Reuters
If you have credit card debt, take the next U.S. Federal Reserve move to raise interest rates as a big, flashing warning sign. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
It's Asia's Turn as Worst Hit Emerging Markets Set to Hike Rates
Bloomberg
Bloomberg
For the most hawkish central banks in Asia, Thursday’s choice is less about whether to raise interest rates than by how much. After Turkey and Russia surprised with strong policy action this month, the focus shifts to Indonesia and the Philippines this week as emerging markets struggle to contain a rout in their currencies. Pressure is building with the U.S. Federal Reserve expected to tighten monetary policy again on Wednesday, adding to risks of capital outflows. Most economists surveyed by Read the full story
Dollar Could Falter on Trade Tensions, Buoying Emerging Markets
Bloomberg
The greenback may be poised to return to the doldrums seen early this year, according to Wells Fargo Investment Institute. Despite a boost since mid-April from an outperforming U.S. economy and Federal Reserve rate hikes, the dollar may start to falter in 2019 amid political risk and trade tensions, Peter Wilson, a global fixed-income strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, wrote in a note to clients on Monday. “Dollar strength, based on macroeconomic and monetary-policy divergence, has Read the full story
Emerging Markets May Be Forecasting An Emerging Disaster
Forbes Magazine
Investors are starting to notice that the stock indexes covering the so-called “Emerging Markets” have been declining steadily. Historically, the Emerging Market stock index has been a far more volatile index than those that cover large U.S. stocks, such as the S&P 500. Read the full story
Saudi Arabia shouldn't be tarred with the same brush as other emerging markets, analyst says
CNBC
Saudi Arabia has achieved official "emerging market" (EM) status in terms of financial markets, but it's not facing the same problems as other EMs, an analyst told CNBC on Tuesday. Read the full story
Market Contrarians And Bears Continue To Take A Beating
Forbes Magazine
Trade War hasn't killed any economies. Emerging markets not as bad as they seem. Read the full story
Brazil's jobs crisis lingers, posing challenge for next president
Reuters
After losing his job with a foreign food company in March, Alexander Costa surveyed Brazil's anemic labor market and decided to start selling cheap lunches by the beach in Rio de Janeiro to try and provide for his young family. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
How to make Russia back off in the Middle East
New York Post
New York Post
For the first time in decades, Israel finds itself on the receiving end of Russian threats. The tensions follow the downing last week of a Russian Ilyushin IL-20 military aircraft, and the deaths of its 15 crew members, by Syrian air-defense batteries responding to Israeli airstrikes on Iranian weapons shipments in Syria. A crisis like this one cries out for US diplomacy to help manage it. So far, there’s no sign of it. Two things have facilitated Israel’s campaign against Iranian weapons in Read the full story
Russia to Make $50 Billion Investment in Iran’s Oil Industry
IFP News
Russian officials have officially expressed their intention to make a $50 billion investment in Iran’s oil industry, a media report says. Read the full story
29 Int'l Firms Can Bid for Iran's Oil and Gas Projects
IFP News
Iran’s oil ministry has certified 29 international companies to bid for oil and gas projects in the country under its new format of oil contracts, a report said. Read the full story
Iran president calls out US for having ‘Nazi disposition’ under Trump
The Hill
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday said that the U.S. is exuding a "Nazi disposition" under President Trump. Read the full story
Rouhani says Iran wants no war, sanctions, threats, or bullying
Reuters
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday criticized Washington for its hostile policy toward his country and said the U.S. approach was doomed to failure. Read the full story
Iran's leader on the fate of the nuclear deal
CNN
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour that the remaining JCPOA signatories have not met Iran's expectations "in a tangible fashion." Read the full story
Israel under threat in shifting Middle East diplomacy: Analysis
ABC News
Growing Iranian influence in neighboring Syria is worrisome for Israel. Read the full story
AFRICA
Zimbabwe: Forex shortage hits multichoice
FurtherAfrica
FurtherAfrica
MULTICHOICE Zimbabwe's holding company, Naspers, says Zimbabwe is one of three countries holding cash balances and trade receivables of nearly $131 million for its financial year ended March 31, 2018 due to the limited availability of foreign currency. Read the full story
South Africa: Land Expropriation - Mbeki Slams ANC for Deviating From Non-Racialism
AllAfrica
(Photo: WEF) Former president Thabo Mbeki has lashed out at the ANC, saying its new policy to expropriate land without compensation is a deviation from non-racialism, which is the party's founding principle. This is contained in a 30-page leaked document which has the Thabo Mbeki Foundation emblem on it. It states that taking land from white people to give to black people suggests that whites are not "fully South African". "The question is what should be done to acquire the required land without Read the full story
Canadian businesses urged to seize investment opportunities in Africa
FurtherAfrica
Canada has invested in Africa in infrastructure projects such as internet penetration in the remote areas to serve more citizens. Read the full story
Fitch Ratings keeps Mozambique’s rating at ‘restricted default’
FurtherAfrica
Fitch Ratings has kept Mozambique’s long-term foreign currency credit rating on “RD” or restricted default, according to a note released last Friday. Read the full story
Opinion: The consequences of Africa's careless agricultural trade
FurtherAfrica
The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets report released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) discusses unchartered territory that has potential ramifications for Sub Sahara in the long run. Read the full story
Angola with shortage of maize seed
FurtherAfrica
Angola has recorded shortage of maize seed since the beginning of this year, due to the prolonged period of drought in the supplying countries it was announced on Thursday in central Huambo province. Read the full story
ASIA
Asia markets mixed following Trump's comments on trade
CNBC
CNBC
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said his country would "no longer tolerate abuse" on trade. Read the full story
China to further boost $3.8 trillion digital economy, create more jobs
Reuters
China's state planner on Wednesday called for further advancement in the country's $3.8 trillion digital economy, saying sectors such as big data and artificial intelligence (AI) will become drivers of job creation. Read the full story
China blocks US warship from docking in Hong Kong amid military sanction feud
CNN
The Chinese government has blocked a US Navy ship from docking in Hong Kong amid a growing diplomatic feud between the two countries over strict military sanctions imposed by Washington. Read the full story
EUROPE
The US And Europe's Fight Over Iran Is Playing Out At The UN
BuzzFeed News
BuzzFeed News
Trump talked a big game. But so did his European counterparts. Read the full story
Europe, Russia and China join forces with a new mechanism to dodge Iran sanctions
The mechanism, called a "special purpose vehicle", would aim to "assist and reassure economic operators pursuing legitimate business with Iran," according to a joint statement released by the Iranian nuclear deal's remaining members.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/
Theresa May rejects calls for a general election over Brexit
Sky News
Theresa May has rejected Labour's demands for an early general election, saying a snap vote "would not be in the national interest". Read the full story
European shares flat, Asia rises ahead as US rate hike looms
ABC News
European shares flat, Asia rises ahead as US rate hike looms Read the full story
Deadlock could lead to second referendum on Brexit
Los Angeles Times
Britain's main opposition Labor Party announced Tuesday it will reject Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May's proposed divorce deal with the Read the full story
No-deal Brexit better than current EU offer: PM May
Reuters
Prime Minister Theresa May signaled on Tuesday that she would prefer a 'no-deal' Brexit to the offer currently put forward by the European Union, stressing that Britain needs to see counter-proposals from the EU to move Brexit negotiations forward. Read the full story
EU lawmakers cancel Turkey funds over democracy shortfalls
ABC News
EU lawmakers say they are canceling 70 million euros ($82.4 million) in funding meant to help Turkey join the EU due to what they see as Ankara's failure to improve rule of law and human rights Read the full story
CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Thursday 9/27/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 193,147,318
There are no news and announcements.
Value Traded
307,955,211
Shares Traded
505,471,368
ISX ended in Green
Kauaihn Chatter:dd
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9-27-2018 Newshound Guru Currency365 Market in crisis by availability of lower notes (1000, 500, 250) having to pay 10% fee... whats happening now is a temporary situation Cause CBI cut Large amount of small notes & once it start Pumping in markets gradually during the next two weeks it will end crisis!! let the new notes with purchasing power rain down on the citizens :)
9-26-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat UPDATE ON THE ELECTION SAGA: The news period since Monday has been very slow. I suspect that come Oct 2nd the flood gates will open up from the news media. But still no news of when they intend to vote on the new prime minister position. Again, I am telling everyone that there is some entity that is holding back and stalling the formation of the government. I keep asking myself why are they waiting until Oct 2nd constitutional deadline to vote on the president? ...So we do not see any date set yet for the announcement or voting on the prime minister position. We know they intend to vote on the president but not the prime minister on Oct 2nd. We have read a few articles from MPs and legal experts they would prefer to have this vote for PM also in the same session when taking the vote on the president.
9-26-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 Article: “Intelligence sources: unknown parties behind the crisis of small currencies and the Central Bank reveals the truth” Quote: "He said that "the scarcity of small groups of the Iraqi currency in the market is a temporary situation because the central bank cut large amounts of them and once it starts pumping in the markets gradually ending the crisis." [WHY CBI WILL DO THAT?] ONE REASON...TO CONTINUE TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS AND TO TELL THE INTERNATIONAL WORLD...TO HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE CURRENCY AND THE MR [MONETARY REFORM] OF THE IQD.
9-26-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 Article: “Intelligence sources: unknown parties behind the crisis of small currencies and the Central Bank reveals the truth” Quote: "He said that "the scarcity of small groups of the Iraqi currency in the market is a temporary situation because the central bank cut large amounts of them and once it starts pumping in the markets gradually ending the crisis." [WHY CBI WILL DO THAT?] ONE REASON...TO CONTINUE TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS AND TO TELL THE INTERNATIONAL WORLD...TO HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE CURRENCY AND THE MR [MONETARY REFORM] OF THE IQD.
9-26-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru David M. Witty [via Guru chattels] Article: "Parliament ends its session in the presence of ministers of health, housing and water resources" Quote:" ...the second of October next is the last day to elect a president in accordance with the constitutional times ...." Iraqi Speaker of Parliament sets 2 October as final date to select new Iraqi President.
9-26-2018 Newshound Guru Adam Montana The good news is that we're nearing the end of this 3 ring circus of Iraqi "elections". A few "winners" will be announced (selected, appointed, anointed, or whatever you want to call it), and progress will resume. I mentioned that October 2nd is a critical date. Here's why: Parliament is set to vote in a President on that date...Keep in mind that the "Presidency" is much less important than the Prime Minister seat, in my opinion... And with the understanding that the entire process is rigged, I'm really looking forward to the very real possibility of a "*SUDDENLY*" event where Abadi retains his seat and this rocketship gets it's fuse lit! My summary today is simple... we could be a short week or two from seeing major events. I'm looking forward to it! [post 2 of 2]
9-26-2018 Newshound Guru Adam Montana Short update: October 2nd is a critical date. Longer version: We're still slogging through the election/appointment process. I said weeks ago that this wasn't going to be a fast process, but we're nearing the end of it. You'll notice I just added the term "appointment" to the election situation... They made a big deal of "counting and recounting" the "votes", they came to within a very small percentage of accuracy on the ballot totals, so it should have been a no-brainer who the winners were, correct? Ah-ha, nope! Not in this game, my friends! Iraq calls their process a democracy, but anyone with half a brain knows it's not. This isn't bad for us. It might be frustrating and unfair to the Iraqi people... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
9-26-2018 Newshound Guru Adam Montana The good news is that we're nearing the end of this 3 ring circus of Iraqi "elections". A few "winners" will be announced (selected, appointed, anointed, or whatever you want to call it), and progress will resume. I mentioned that October 2nd is a critical date. Here's why: Parliament is set to vote in a President on that date...Keep in mind that the "Presidency" is much less important than the Prime Minister seat, in my opinion... And with the understanding that the entire process is rigged, I'm really looking forward to the very real possibility of a "*SUDDENLY*" event where Abadi retains his seat and this rocketship gets it's fuse lit! My summary today is simple... we could be a short week or two from seeing major events. I'm looking forward to it! [post 2 of 2]
9-26-2018 Newshound Guru Adam Montana Short update: October 2nd is a critical date. Longer version: We're still slogging through the election/appointment process. I said weeks ago that this wasn't going to be a fast process, but we're nearing the end of it. You'll notice I just added the term "appointment" to the election situation... They made a big deal of "counting and recounting" the "votes", they came to within a very small percentage of accuracy on the ballot totals, so it should have been a no-brainer who the winners were, correct? Ah-ha, nope! Not in this game, my friends! Iraq calls their process a democracy, but anyone with half a brain knows it's not. This isn't bad for us. It might be frustrating and unfair to the Iraqi people... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
9-26-2018 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Continue preparations for the reconstruction and economic development summit" Quote: "The summit will be a conference on the sidelines of the Golden Opportunity Exhibition to meet with the world's largest companies and investors looking to work in Iraq as well as international organizations" Sounds like the green light was given? Those that are asking for help have been shown evidence of the ability of those participating in Iraq, now... Imo... I mean that there are already international firms in Iraq, even very large ones competing for major contracts, that are above and beyond those out of the conference in Kuwait lined up in February, if not working now or were already?
9-26-2018 Intel Guru Bruce Finally we are at the point what is going on Iraq is accomplished. What that means is that for once we got Iraq agreed to do everything they need to do...and they just need to make their rate known internationally. The word is they are supposed to do that tomorrow [Wednesday] for Iraq for the Middle East and we are suppose to learn about it on Thursday. ...Most of the banks have gone dark, gone quiet...Occasionally we get one or two things from our bank contact that gives us pretty good idea on the timing...it is just a matter of time. We are right where we need to be, and I look forward to shortly what should be happening.
9-26-2018 Intel Guru Bruce Finally we are at the point what is going on Iraq is accomplished. What that means is that for once we got Iraq agreed to do everything they need to do...and they just need to make their rate known internationally. The word is they are supposed to do that tomorrow [Wednesday] for Iraq for the Middle East and we are suppose to learn about it on Thursday. ...Most of the banks have gone dark, gone quiet...Occasionally we get one or two things from our bank contact that gives us pretty good idea on the timing...it is just a matter of time. We are right where we need to be, and I look forward to shortly what should be happening.
9-26-2018 Newshound Guru Kaperoni [In view of the commitment by Iraq to provide timely and accurate data to the IMF on the exchange system in the future, the Executive Board decided NOT TO REQUIRE any further remedial action in connection with the breach of obligations under Article VIII, Sec 5.] If you're thinking they are in IMF Article VIII you are wrong. They have been trying for years to comply with the conditions of Article VIII in order to move into Article VIII. They have finally met conditions this year getting the spread within 2% and holding 90+ days. I have fully reviewed every IMF article and documented the specifics as it applies to us...
Elmer:
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Artmeister:
Not in today
Catnip:
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Abadi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there were no new articles posted on PM Abadi's website.
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ARTICLE 2
Tweet posted on Government of Iraq twitter account:
Government of IraqVerified account @IraqiGovt 9-26-2018 around 4:30 am Eastern
The Cabinet holds its weekly meeting in Baghdad and discusses public services in Basra with a focus on improving water, electricity & health provisions for residents of the province - read more here:
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ARTICLE 3
Parliament holds its meeting tomorrow by voting on the decisions of Basra
2018/9/26 16:09
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The House of Representatives holds its third regular session on Thursday, by voting on the decisions of Basra.
"The agenda of tomorrow's session will include naming two rapporteurs for the House of Representatives, in addition to voting on the decisions of Basra," a statement by the Council's Information Service said.
He added, "Also includes tomorrow's session vote on the formation of the temporary legal committee," declaring "hold the meeting at one o'clock tomorrow afternoon."
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ARTICLE 4
Britain urges Iraq to speed up the formation of the government
2018/9/26 13:29
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari discussed with British Secretary of State for Near East and North Africa Alistair Burt during the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York the progress of the bilateral relations between Baghdad and London and means of strengthening them to serve the interests of the two friendly peoples.
"Iraq has emerged victorious in its war against gangs supporting the terrorist organizations with the support of friendly countries, and looks forward to continuing their support in the reconstruction of the infrastructure of the Iraqi cities," a statement from the Foreign Ministry said.
He added that "Britain has contributed in the last stage to train Iraqi cadres in several areas, and we stress the need for continued work, coordination and exchange of experiences between the two countries."
Jaafari called for "increasing the volume of trade cooperation and investment in Iraq, valuing Britain's positions supporting Iraq in various fields."
For his part, the Secretary of State for Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt, stressed his country's keenness to support Iraq in various fields, expressing the aspiration of his government to complete the necessary steps to form a new Iraqi government in the coming days; to maintain the achievements of great victories against terrorism, , The provision of investment opportunities, and the advent of British companies to work in Iraq.
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ARTICLE 5
Deputy for wisdom: the reform alliance does not support a certain candidate for the presidency
2018/9/26 20:27
[Ayna-Baghdad]
MP of the National Wisdom bloc Hassan Masoudi, that all candidates for the presidency of the Republic is a source of appreciation and respect for the alliance of reform and reconstruction.
"What is being circulated about the support of the reform and reconstruction alliance of one of the presidential candidates is inaccurate, as the coalition's position was clear that the Kurdish parties should agree on one candidate and submit it to a vote," Masoudi said in a statement. And what brings together the Kurds will have the advantage and the chances of gaining that important position. "
"The reform alliance has no red lines on any of the candidates, and what was reported in the media was unrealistic. We did not say we preferred one candidate to the other, and we are still waiting for the Kurdish parties to unite their positions and present one candidate who represents them," Masoudi said.
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ARTICLE 6
An Iraqi steamer splits the sea to transport oil
2018/9/27 12:26 • 15 times read
[Ayna-Baghdad]
The General Company for Maritime Transport, one of the formations of the Ministry of Transport, said Thursday that the last [Muthanna] crossed the Bosphorus Strait to Ukraine to transport [oil drilling equipment] to Iraq with a capacity of 16 thousand and 700 cubic meters.
"The Muthanna cruise will take 45 days and its crew is able to make the trip as one of the most important Iraqi crews," the statement said.
"The company is seeking to restore the glory of the Iraqi navy fleet to its predecessor when the fleet of Iraq roamed the oceans and seas."
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