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| USD/IQD | | | 1,168.3000 | 1,168.3000 | 1,168.3000 | | 21:00 |
| USD/VND | | | 23,311.1000 | 23,024.3000 | 23,024.3000 | | 05:04 |
| USD/CNY | | | 6.9748 | 6.9366 | 6.9747 | | 06:22 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.3034 | 0.3027 | 0.3034 | | 06:11 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.2918 | 1.2838 | 1.2844 | | 06:23 |
| USD/IRR | | | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | 12,048.0000 | | 17:51 |
| USD/IDR | | | 15,208.4000 | 15,071.0000 | 15,208.4000 | | 06:23 |
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Tamimi: Returns the budget of 2019 to the new government
Editorial Date: 2018/11/1 8:47 • 412 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) MP MP Dr. Magda Tamimi, revealed the arrival of the budget in 2019 to the Presidency of the House of Representatives, but not formally turned to the deputies for the formation of parliamentary committees, especially the Finance Committee, considering the analysis issued by some on the budget hasty and not professional.
Tamimi said in a statement that "the budget of 2019 reached the House of Representatives, but did not turn officially because the committees basically did not form until now, any comment without receipt of the budget formally by the committees is described as absurd."
"She expects to make many adjustments to the budget after returning to the government at the beginning of next week to add the vision of the new government according to the government program that was voted."
Tamimi concluded by saying that "the budget will change and can not comment on them without receiving them formally and after amendments to be consistent with the vision of the new government, as the budget reflects the government's vision of how to act the resources of the state for the next fiscal year in order to achieve specific objectives under the General Plan Economic and social development "
"She expects to make many adjustments to the budget after returning to the government at the beginning of next week to add the vision of the new government according to the government program that was voted."
Tamimi concluded by saying that "the budget will change and can not comment on them without receiving them formally and after amendments to be consistent with the vision of the new government, as the budget reflects the government's vision of how to act the resources of the state for the next fiscal year in order to achieve specific objectives under the General Plan Economic and social development "
PM faces Pressure in Forming his Cabinet
1st November 2018 in Politics
By Hamdi Malik for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.
Most of the political forces participating in the Iraqi parliament have stressed the need to leave the quota system behind. The deeply entrenched differences, however, surfaced during the parliament session that convened to give confidence to the new government, which predicts four years of tug-of-war and conflicts of interest.
The council of Dhi Qar province, the fourth largest of Iraq, criticized in an official statement on Oct. 27 the government of new Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and called it “disappointing and a partisan government par excellence,” adding, “In light of the current situation, we expect the government to fail or slack in providing its services to citizens.”
The Iraqi parliament voted Oct. 24 on Abdul Mahdi as prime minister. Parliament also gave confidence to 14 ministers from Abdul Mahdi’s list of candidates. But the deep differences between the political parties impeded the voted on eight other ministers, leaving the prime minister with an incomplete Cabinet.d
Cabinet responds to integrity proposal on corporate and contractor advances
Release date: 2018/11/1 12:14 • 106 times read
{Baghdad: Al Furat News} The Integrity Commission announced the response of the Council of Ministers to its proposal in the framework of its anti-corruption vision regarding operational advances granted to companies and contractors.
The integrity of the statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it to "the approval of the Council of Ministers in its ordinary session held on 25/9/2018 on its proposal not to grant operational advances to companies and contractors, starting before the completion of a proportion of work, and to be granted advances as much as the work done.
"The Council of Ministers issued a decision regarding the adoption of the recommendation of the Economic Affairs Committee on the establishment of the Ministry of Planning to establish controls and mechanisms to give a certain weight in the weighting of the referral of tenders in the event of the contractor's request for the operational advance, while keeping the payment to the applicant with the consent of the beneficiary; Discretionary. "
It is noted that this proposal, which received the response, was set out in paragraph 17 of the Anti-Corruption Commission's vision
"The Council of Ministers issued a decision regarding the adoption of the recommendation of the Economic Affairs Committee on the establishment of the Ministry of Planning to establish controls and mechanisms to give a certain weight in the weighting of the referral of tenders in the event of the contractor's request for the operational advance, while keeping the payment to the applicant with the consent of the beneficiary; Discretionary. "
It is noted that this proposal, which received the response, was set out in paragraph 17 of the Anti-Corruption Commission's vision
National coalition talks about agreement on internal and defense portfolios
2018/11/01 00:10 682 Editor: hr
Baghdad today - follow-up
Announced the leader of the National Coalition, Kamel Dulaimi, that next Tuesday will see the vote on the remaining portfolios of the government of Adel Abdul Mahdi.
The interior and defense ministers have settled and there is a semi-final agreement on two specific names among the political blocs, but the Ministry of Defense has remained for the coalition of reform and interior of the building alliance," Dulaimi was quoted as saying.
He added Dulaimi: "The rest of the ministries also saw semi-final agreements between the political blocs and in the first session of the parliament will be held next Tuesday, will vote on the remaining eight ministers of the government of Abdul-Mahdi."
The House of Representatives voted last week on 14 ministers in the list presented by the new Prime Minister.
Finance calls on the governor of Basra to speed up the announcement of grades within the movement of owners
Politics, security and economy
Thursday, November 1, 2018 - 12:46 PM
Deputy Minister of Finance Maher Hammad Johan called on Basra Governor As'ad al-Eidani to speed up the announcement of the grades that were provided to the governorate within the movement of owners.
Johan assured the minister that his ministry is waiting to launch Basra for ten thousand degrees of employment in preparation for providing within the movement of owners and self-financing companies.
He added that the finance circulated to all ministries that have a department or branch in Basra, notify the Ministry of Finance degrees available within the movement of owners in order to announce the appointment to the people of the province.
URGENT Abdul-Mahdi receives Jordanian foreign minister
Editorial Date: 2018/11/1 10:43 • 157 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi received in his office in Baghdad this morning Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.
Safadi arrived in Baghdad on Thursday morning for the first visit of an Arab foreign minister after the formation of the new Iraqi government
The first foreign minister to visit Baghdad after the formation of the government
2018/10/31 22:24 267 Editor: hr
Baghdad today - follow-up
Jordanian Foreign Minister and Foreign Affairs Affairs Minister Ayman Safadi heads to Baghdad on Wednesday for the first official visit to an Arab minister following the formation of the Iraqi government.
"Al-Safadi is scheduled to meet with his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed al-Hakim in addition to Iraqi President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi," the Saudi channel reported.
The talks are also expected to focus on "ways to strengthen bilateral relations to achieve common interests of both countries."
The Iraqi parliament gave confidence to 14 ministers in the government of Abdul Mahdi on October 25, 2018.
The Iraqi President Saleh on October 2, the former Vice President Adel Abdul Mahdi to form the Iraqi government.
Source: Kingdom Channel
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Deputy Prime Minister for Energy: The Ministry of Oil will have a pivotal role in developing Iraq's economy
Thursday, November 1, 2018 01:21 PM
BAGHDAD - The Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Oil Minister Thamir al-Ghadhban said on Thursday that the Ministry of Oil will have a pivotal role in the development of the country's economy.
Al-Ghadhban said in a statement during the handover ceremony, in the presence of former minister Jabbar Ali al-Allaibi, that "the production capacities and quality of the product and specifications must be increased through ambitious plans to achieve high achievements in all areas of the Iraqi oil sector."
He added that "the oil sector will be a key player in the development of the economy of the country to alleviate the suffering of the Iraqi people and will work with other sectors to achieve prosperity for all Iraqis," adding that "the ministry will be proactive and open to all and will hold science and technology to develop the oil industry, .
He stressed that "the Ministry of Oil has a detailed role in all sectors of the Iraqi government and is the mainstay of the economy of the country," pointing out that "the direction of the new government and Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, the integration of the work of all sectors and lifting barriers between them to achieve industrial development and economic services in the country.
"The Ministry of Oil will work with sectors such as electricity and water resources to move forward in the integration of the work of the Iraqi energy sector."
On his vision for the future of work in the Ministry of Oil, Ghadhban pointed out that "the ministry has great challenges, especially in the extraction sector, we will work to overcome them and we will work at accelerated pace in order to reduce the waste of gas associated with production processes and optimal investment of gas and development of the gas industry to take advantage of them in the uses of power generation and other industries, As well as increase the rates of production of oil derivatives to reduce the rates of imports that we do to provide fuel for the electricity sector, "adding that" our vision will be sponsor of the provinces, which have structures and exploratory exploratory or unfinished production, and we will take care of Of our people in the province of Basra because the province has a major role in the oil industry will have special care, in addition to that we will work to reduce environmental pollution through the application of the foundations of modern technologies in the oil and gas industry sectors. "
"We will take care of our international relations because Iraq is a founding country of OPEC and has an active, positive and growing role over time to stabilize the world oil market," Ghadhban said.
He pointed out that "the ministry will contribute to support the Iraqi private sector through the launch of its capabilities and involvement in the development of the oil sector."
"The role of Jabbar Ali al-Allaibi, the former oil minister, despite his short tenure in the ministry," praised the role of the ministry's employees, including agents, consultants, general managers and all those involved in the development of the oil and gas industry in the country, pledging support and care for them to achieve greater achievements.
In turn, former oil minister Jabbar Ali al-Luaibi, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Minister of Oil Thamer Ghadhban congratulated on the occasion of his assumption of the post, saying: "We worked in this important sector under abnormal conditions where there were oil sites under the influence of terrorism, as well as low prices in The global market, but we were able, in cooperation with the staff of the ministry and at all levels to achieve great achievements in this vital sector. "
He added: "During the last two years has been achieved a lot of achievements on the level of production reached rates to the highest levels through the national effort and the foreign effort represented by international companies in licensing rounds."
New Funds from US for UNHCR Iraq
1st November 2018 in Iraq Public Works News, Security
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warmly welcomes the generous 2018 contributions from the Government of the United States of America, which reached a cumulative total of
US$ 128.8 million for Syrian refugees and internally displaced Iraqis.
With the support of donors like the United States, UNHCR can continue to provide assistance to the millions of people who are still in need in Iraq.
While the country recovers from conflict, the needs of Iraqis diversify. Even as cities are rebuilt and communities begin to flourish, approximately two million people, many of them extremely vulnerable, are still displaced.
An essential component of the protection of displaced people is voluntary, safe, and sustainable return, which in turn is at the heart of the recovery and stabilization of Iraq. Sustainable return is an important step on the road to peace and stability.
Cities like Mosul and Ramadi were heavily damaged during the conflict. Restoring these cities is an immense task, and the work is far from over. In parts of West Mosul, Sinjar, the Ninewa Plains, and Anbar, rubble is not yet cleared of explosives and services like water and electricity are not fully functional. In such instances, conditions for sustainable return are not yet met. It is of the utmost importance that assistance for displaced Iraqis continues to avoid premature returns to these areas, which could result in further displacement.
At the same time, the communities hosting displaced people also face increased hardship, and resources are stretched. Without ongoing support, many among the displaced and hosting population would struggle to make ends meet. U.S. Ambassador Douglas Silliman commented: “The United States is deeply committed to providing life-saving humanitarian assistance to refugees in Iraq and Syria… [The U.S. Government] contribution will assist those who are not yet able to return home voluntarily, safely, and with dignity.”
“A year since the end of large-scale fighting in Iraq, our work is far from over,” said Bruno Geddo, UNHCR Representative in Iraq. “The wounds inflicted by years of conflict on people and communities will take a long time to heal. Major efforts are underway by the authorities, UN agencies and partners to support displaced Iraqis as they return. Rebuilding Iraq is not just about bricks and mortar, but the coming together of cohesive and inclusive communities, which will take time. With the extraordinary support of donors like the United States, UNHCR will continue to stand with the people of Iraq until the job is done.”d
New barter system between Iraq, Iran
Thursday, November 1, 20186:11 AM admin
Tehran/ Iraq TradeLink: Iranian Air Liners Association disclosed paying the debts to Najaf airport
authority through paying to the Iranian energy ministry to pay Iraqi sales of electricity.
Talks were held with the Iranian Central Bank for this barter deal, but no details were given.
No comment or official statement was announced by the Iraqi side on this move.
Last Monday, an Iranian delegation of the members of the association visited Najaf city to agree on more flights for the return of massive Iranian religious visitors who came last month to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, Grandson of Prophet Mohammed.
According to reported news, both sides agreed that the Iranian flights will be increased from 90 flights to 120 flights weekly.
Earlier, Iranian authorities wanted “unlimited” number of flights with Iraq, but the Iraqi side did not approve this proposal.
Iraqi parliamentary move to expel foreign forces
Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:53 AM admin
Baghdad/ Iraq TradeLink: Al-Fat-h Alliance MP Waleed Abdul Hussein disclosed moves within the
Iraqi parliament to expel US forces.
The move is to press the new Iraqi government for terminating US military presence in Iraq , as well as its Strategic Framework Agreement.
The excuse was the end of Da’ish war and terrorist attacks, as well as the foreign presence meant lack of sovereignty.
Lately, Syrian MP Mahmoud Choukh-dar referred to a US-Saudi plan for the return of Da’ish forces along the Iraqi-Syrian borders.
Integrity opens corruption files in the Kurdistan region
Date of release: 2018/11/1 11:35 • 150 times read
(Baghdad: al-Furat News) The head of the Department of non-governmental organizations in the Kurdistan region, Akram Jammu, that the file of waste of public money and corruption back to the beginning of 2014.
Jammu said in a press statement that three organizations obtained in partnership on the projects of the Department and after the end of the legal period for the implementation of projects, a complaint was filed on charges of waste of public funds, and the file was transferred from the Office of Financial Supervision to the Integrity Commission and the Court.
Jammu revealed that "there are two other files in the Integrity Commission in the Kurdistan region, the first relates to the mechanism of disbursement of funds obtained by a non-governmental organization to implement a project and the second related to access to funds by a non-governmental organization of citizens and companies."
For his part, the deputy head of the NGO Department, Shwan Mahmoud, said that in 2014 a file was opened for the non-governmental department represented by the person of its former president and financial director and a number of officials in the Department by the Integrity Commission and the Court, "adding that" resolving the file in its final stages will be Close it soon. "
The NGO Department was established in 2009 and is affiliated to the Council of Ministers of the Kurdistan Region and includes more than 4,000 organizations so far
Jammu revealed that "there are two other files in the Integrity Commission in the Kurdistan region, the first relates to the mechanism of disbursement of funds obtained by a non-governmental organization to implement a project and the second related to access to funds by a non-governmental organization of citizens and companies."
For his part, the deputy head of the NGO Department, Shwan Mahmoud, said that in 2014 a file was opened for the non-governmental department represented by the person of its former president and financial director and a number of officials in the Department by the Integrity Commission and the Court, "adding that" resolving the file in its final stages will be Close it soon. "
The NGO Department was established in 2009 and is affiliated to the Council of Ministers of the Kurdistan Region and includes more than 4,000 organizations so far
S Korea wins $500m Deal for Electricity in Iraq
1st November 2018 in Iraq Industry & Trade News
By John Lee.
South Korea’s STX Marine Service has reportedly won a contract to restore and operate diesel-fueled electric power plants in Iraq.
According to Yonhap, the company said the US$500-million deal will see it four 900-megawatt electricity generation units over five years.
It calls for 100 South Korean engineers to be dispatched by STX, along with the hiring of 500 local workers.
The company said work started on 1st July.
(Source: Yonhap)
Abadi receives Iraqi ambassador in Washington .. This is what he discussed
31-10-2018 09:18 PM Baghdad:
President of the victory coalition Haider al-Abadi, received on Wednesday, Iraqi Ambassador to Washington Farid Yassin.
"The latter received at his office in Baghdad the ambassador of Iraq to Washington, Farid Yassin, where the meeting dealt with the importance of the economic side and support Iraq in its reconstruction and the opening of the doors of investment as well as the continuation of the efforts of the state to eliminate the final duress. The region after it was eliminated in Iraq and the liberation of Iraqi territory from the myth of Dahesh '.
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OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Gold Dips as Dollar Flexes Muscle
Investing.com
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Gold Prices Fall as Trade War Tensions Boost Safe Haven Demand for Dollar
Investing.com
© Reuters. Golld drops as rising dollar adds pressure Read the full story
Gold loses ground as U.S. equities market climbs, dollar strengthens
MarketWatch
Gold moves slightly lower Tuesday, kept under pressure by a stronger dollar as well as gains in the benchmark U.S. stock indexes. Read the full story
Gold prices today rise near 6-year high but silver declines
Livemint
New Delhi: Buoyed by a pick-up in festive season demand, gold prices today edged closer to six-year high. Gold rates today rose by Rs 70 to Rs 32,620 per 10 grams ahead of the old upcoming Dhanteras and Diwali festivals. But silver prices declined due to tepid demand by industrial units. In Delhi, gold of 99.99 and 99.5% purity gained Rs 70 each to Rs 32,620 and Rs 32,470 per 10 gram, respectively. Bullion traders cited a rise in gold coin demand ahead of Diwali. Last week, gold prices had hit Read the full story
Rising U.S. crude output sparks race to build export terminals
Reuters
A high-stakes competition is emerging among energy exporters proposing multi-million-dollar crude terminals along the U.S. Gulf Coast to handle a gusher of shale oil coming from West Texas oilfields. Read the full story
Oil's Slide Deepens as Demand Destruction Fears Build
Bloomberg
In "Futures In Focus," Ted Seifried, vice president at Zaner AG Hedge, examines the continued decline in oil prices amid concerns about demand. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg) Read the full story
BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
Capital One, Discover clamp down on lending
Fox News
What will tighter lending requirements mean for you? Read the full story
Next: Building A Digital Bank For Brazilian Millenials
Forbes Magazine
The digital brand created by Brazil's second-largest bank aims to reach half a million customers in 2018. Read the full story
With mobile pay, you can go without a wallet at checkout
ABC News
Consumers can leave their physical credit and debit cards at home on their next shopping trip and use mobile wallets instead Read the full story
BofA Brings Back Special Cash, Stock Bonuses for a Second Year
Bloomberg
Bank of America Corp. will reward staff with bonuses of $1,000 cash or stock awards depending on their salary. Bloomberg's Jason Kelly reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas." (Source: Bloomberg) Read the full story
New Bank of America Patent Hints at Plan to Store Cryptocurrency Keys
CoinDesk
A new Bank of America patent outlines a "hardened storage device" that can protect private keys from theft. Read the full story
The Ultimate Guide to Bank of America Credit Cards
The Points Guy
Although it's not included in the "big 3" of credit card issuers (Chase, Amex and Citi), Bank of America offers an impressive lineup of over 20 credit cards that run the gamut from cash-back to co-branded airline cards. Bank of America doesn't have a single cohesive points currency like the "big 3" do, but that... Read the full story
Mastercard Rides Consumer Spending Wave to Q3 Earnings Beat
TheStreet
Mastercard posted stronger-than-expected third quarter earnings Tuesday as payment system companies like Visa and PayPal continue to benefit from a surge in U.S. consumer spending. Mastercard Inc. (MA) posted stronger-than-expected third quarter earnings Tuesday as payment system companies like Visa (V) and PayPal Holdings (PYPL) continue to benefit from a surge in U.S. consumer spending. Mastercard said adjusted earnings for the three months ending in September came in at $1.78 per share, Read the full story
Mastercard says storing India payments data locally in face of new rules
Business Insider
Mastercard Inc. credit cards are displayed in this picture illustration Thomson Reuters By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Global card payments giant Mastercard is storing its new Indian transaction data locally, the company said on Tuesday, as it starts to comply with a regulatory directive which U.S. companies unsuccessfully lobbied hard to dilute. The Indian central bank in April said companies such as Mastercard, Visa and American Express will from October need to store their payments Read the full story
This is the Best Big Bank in America
Money
The customer service is top notch and it has thousands of branches. Read the full story
TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Apple is the only FAANG stock to hold up, but that could change after the company reports quarterly earnings. If Apple falls, it’s likely that the market would follow. Read the full story
US Treasury yields rise after consumer confidence hits 18-year high
U.S. government debt yields rose on Tuesday morningfollowing a economic report said that U.S. consumer confidence rose to an 18-year high in October.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
ABC News
U.S. stocks climbed Tuesday after solid earnings reports from several big companies Read the full story
‘Godfather’ of chart analysis says ‘damage done to the stock market’ is much, much worse’ than anyone is talking about
MarketWatch
Prominent market technician Ralph Acampora says that the stock market is in bad shape and it’s worse than many Wall Street investors appreciate. Read the full story
Message From The Bond Market: More Turmoil For Stocks
Forbes Magazine
Already stocks have had a volatile fall but it could get even worse. Read the full story
CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Coinbase valued at $8 billion in latest fundraising round
Reuters
Coinbase, one of the top U.S. cryptocurrency exchanges, said on Tuesday it raised another $300 million in a funding round led by Tiger Global Management, valuing the firm at more than $8 billion. Read the full story
What Bitcoin's White Paper Got Right, Wrong and What We Still Don't Know
CoinDesk
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Bitcoin's white paper has its flaws, too. Read the full story
Bitcoin Price Steady Amidst Global Stock Market Sell-off
Benzinga
Bitcoin Price Steady Amidst Global Stock Market Sell-off FinancialBuzz.com News Commentary PR Newswire NEW YORK, October 30, 2018 NEW YORK, October 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The price of bitcoin held steady in recent weeks despite the global stock market sell-off. According to data from Coinmarketcap, the price of bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, was trading at around USD 6,318.98 during Monday's trading session. The total market cap of all 2070 cryptocurrencies was Read the full story
What crypto investment firms are telling clients during a bear market
Yahoo Finance
Even as the crypto market rout continues, New Wave Capital sees the biggest price growth potential in smaller-cap "altcoins." Read the full story
Bitcoin Price Faces Drop to $6.1K After Range Breakdown
CoinDesk
The bear grip on bitcoin has likely strengthened following yesterday's drop to two-week lows. Read the full story
ETH, LTC, DASH and NEO Just Erased Their 2018 Price Gains
CoinDesk
Ether, litecoin, dash and neo are now down year-over-year and trading at their lowest total in over 12 months. Read the full story
Cryptocurrency start-up Coinbase valued at $8 billion despite bitcoin's plunge
Coinbase just raised $300 million in its series E round, bringing its valuation to a whopping $8 billion.
CURRENCIES
Forex - U.S. Dollar Rises on Trade Tensions
Investing.com
© Reuters. The U.S. dollar was higher on Tuesday. Read the full story
Forex - Dollar Nears 2018 Highs as U.S. Consumer Confidence Hits 18-Year High
Investing.com
© Reuters. The dollar tacked on gains Tuesday. Read the full story
Dollar holds near 2-1/2 month high as trade war jitters linger
The dollar held on to modest gains near a 2 1/2-month high against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, supported by worries about an escalation of the Sino-U.S. trade war and more signs the United States economy is outperforming its peers.
Pound falls to 10-week low against dollar as time runs out for Brexit deal and retail sales slump
The Independent
The pound slipped to a 10-week low against the dollar on Tuesday as it fell below $1.27 for the first time since mid-August. Read the full story
Pound euro exchange rate: GBP on the back foot despite shock slowdown in Eurozone GDP
Express
At the time of writing the GBP/EUR exchange rate is trading around €1.123, having edged down from this morning’s opening levels despite some very underwhelming Eurozone growth figures. While the euro is holding steady against the pound so far this morning, the single currency is slumping in broader trade as markets react to the Eurozone’s latest GDP release. According to data published by European statistic’s agency, Eurostat, growth in the Eurozone slowed to just 0.2 per cent in the third Read the full story
Euro slides after GDP blow, dollar continues climb
MarketWatch
Currency traders had to digest yet another blow to European market confidence on Tuesday, after a third quarter GDP read disappointed estimates, while dollar traders received President Donald Trump’s assessment of a possible trade deal with China as positive. Read the full story
ING Sees Yen at 100 per Dollar by End of 2019
Bloomberg
Chris Turner, head of FX strategy at ING, discusses Fed policy, the U.S. economy and his yen and pound forecasts. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg) Read the full story
The Chinese yuan hits its weakest level since the financial crisis as trade tensions ramp up
Business Insider
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China's Central Bank Governor Yi Gang delivers a speech at the China Development Forum at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Sunday, March 25, 2018. Yi outlined sweeping plans Sunday to rein in rising debt and financial risk, but expressed confidence that Beijing can prevent potential dangers. The Chinese yuan slid to its weakest level in a decade Tuesday. Breaching a key level of 7 per dollar could trigger capital flight and market volatility. Watch the yuan trade in real time here. The Read the full story
INSURANCE / HEALTH / SCIENCE
A 5-year-old boy tested positive for meth after trick or treating. And it wasn't from the candy
CNN
Tainted candy on Halloween night is the scariest part of the holiday for parents. Tainted fake teeth? Not so much a concern — well, not usually. Read the full story
Everyone's health care price differs, even at the same hospital
Axios
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A lot has been written about how much the cost of health care varies from one region to another — say, the difference between urban and rural hospitals. But prices also vary within one region, and even within the same hospital, based on the rates each patient’s insurance plan has negotiated. Read the full story
New study associates highly effective blood pressure medication with small risk of cancer
CBC News
A Canadian research team suggests widely used ACE inhibitors may carry a very small risk of lung cancer, highlighting the importance of doctors clearly explaining risks versus benefits for their patients when medication study results are released. Read the full story
Fake drugs: The global industry putting your life at risk
CNN
The manufacture and distribution of medicines is a global industry, tainted by fake and substandard products. Not only might these drugs not work as expected, but some are even contributing to antimicrobial resistance. So, what's in your medicine cabinet? Read the full story
What keeps the director of the CDC up at night
CBS News
CDC is keeping a close watch on the flu after the highest number of deaths from the virus last year since modern tracking began Read the full story
CDC director on threat of flu pandemic, spike in acute flaccid myelitis
CBS News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 10 new cases of acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM. Seventy-two people, mostly children, have now been diagnosed in 24 states. The CDC is also keeping a close watch on the flu after the highest number of deaths from the virus last year since modern tracking began. In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson, CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield said he fears the flu could become a pandemic like the 1918 Spanish flu, which killed Read the full story
USA / CANADA
This Map Shows the States that Pay the Most for Utilities
Thrillist
TRAVEL The Cheapest States for Utilities 10. Wisconsin ($390.65) 9. Arkansas ($388.28) 8. South Dakota ($382.57) 7. Oregon ($381.30) 6. Louisiana ($380.79) 5. Nevada ($376.93) 4. Washington ($369.18) 3. Montana ($359.03) 2. Utah ($350.17) 1. Idaho ($343.71) The Most Expensive States for Utilities 10. Maine ($464.45) 9. Vermont ($468.30) 8. Massachusetts ($469.13) 7. South Carolina ($473.78) 6. New Hampshire ($477.02) 5. New York ($477.31) 4. Connecticut ($496.07) 3. Rhode Island ($521.98) 2. Read the full story
Trump talks ‘great deal’ with China to ease trade war tensions – for now
South China Morning Post
‘I think we’ll make a great deal with China, and it has to be great’ – Fox interview Stock markets respond with hopes for common ground in next month’s talks with Xi Jinping Read the full story
Khashoggi's fiancée to Trump: Don't let his murder be covered up
New York Post
The fiancée of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is urging President Trump to make sure that the journalist’s death is not covered up. Hatice Cengiz, a Turkish national, signaled out the US commander-in-chief as she spoke at a memorial for Khashoggi in London Monday and insisted he “help reveal the truth and ensure justice be served.” “He should not pave the way for a cover-up of my fiancé’s murder. Let’s not let money taint our conscience and compromise our values,” Cengiz said. She also Read the full story
Gary Shilling: A Recession Is ‘Probably’ on the Way
Barron's
Shilling has a record of forecasting turns in the economy, including the 1960 and 1991 recessions as well as the end of high inflation in the 1970s. Read the full story
EMERGING MARKETS
Mobius on China, Yuan, Midterm Elections, Brazil Rally, Emerging Markets
Bloomberg
Mark Mobius, partner and co-founder of Mobius Capital Partners, discusses the weakness in the Chinese markets, the yuan, his concerns over pledge shares, his views on the midterm elections, a possible correction in U.S. stocks, tech stocks, the rally in Brazil, emerging markets, Saudi Arabia, weakness in the rupee, and his outlook for India's economy. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia." (Source: Bloomberg) Read the full story
World's Fastest Growing Major Economy Has A Cash Problem
Forbes Magazine
Despite being the world’s fastest growing major economy, India is having trouble in mustering enough ammunition to sustain its momentum. The economy it seems is running out of cash and systemic liquidity has fallen much faster than anticipated. Read the full story
How Latin America is Drawing in Global Tech Giants
ReadWrite
Latin America’s tech-savvy workforce has attracted international companies to maintain support offices in the region for years. However, the recent government commitment to develop innovation hubs, coupled with a growing middle class that lead in the adoption of mobile devices, has made Latin America prime territory for global tech companies to target local consumers. More... Read the full story
Venezuela a threat to regional stability, security: U.S. official
Reuters
Venezuela poses a clear threat to regional stability and could drag down key U.S. allies like Brazil, Argentina and Colombia, a senior Treasury Department official said on Wednesday. Read the full story
MIDDLE EAST
Saudi foreign reserves grow 4.5% in Q3 – SAMA
Mubasher
Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Arabia's foreign reserves increased by 4.5% year-on-year, or SAR 82.45 billion ($21.99 billion), in the third quarter of 2018, registering SAR 1.902 trillion ($507.21 billion), from SAR 1.819 trillion ($485.22 billion), … Read the full story
American schools under scrutiny for financial ties to Saudi Arabia
New York Post
BOSTON — US colleges and universities have received more than $350 million from the Saudi government this decade, yet some are rethinking their arrangements in the wake of the killing of a journalist that has ignited a global uproar against the oil-rich nation. The Associated Press analyzed federal data and found that at least $354 million from the Saudi government or institutions it controls has flowed to 37 American schools since 2011. Much of the money was provided through a scholarship Read the full story
No easy future for Saudi relations
The Hill
America faces the complex issue of working with the kingdom after the brazen killing earlier this month. Read the full story
Iran is still selling a lot of oil just days before Trump's sanctions deadline
CNBC
The Trump administration's sanctions have cut Iran's oil exports more quickly than expected, but the White House is still a long way off from its goal of zeroing out Iranian crude sales. Read the full story
'Light of my life is gone': Mourning the killed Gaza boys
Aljazeera
Gaza Strip - Families mourned on Tuesday after three teenage boys were killed in an Israeli air strike during a week of tension near the fence with Israel. Living near the border area, the three boys - Khaled Abu Said, 13, Abdulhamid Abu Daher, 13, and Mohammed Assatri,14 - made their way to set up hunting birds nets on Monday, according to their families. Mourning her only son among five daughters, Mohammed's mother Monira Assatri said the 14-year old took a shower, got dressed, and went to see Read the full story
AFRICA
Economic crisis deepens in Zimbabwe | DW | 29.10.2018
DW
Inflation and prices are on the rise, there is a shortage of foreign exchange and supplies of fuel, food and pharmaceuticals are drying up. The opposition is calling for a transitional government to resolve the worsening economic and political crisis hitting Zimbabwe. President Emmerson Mnangagwa is increasingly under pressure to act swiftly. On Monday, October 29, 2018, Mnangagwa met with the country's business community. The president assured them that he was "working day and night to Read the full story
Zimbabwe: Business Confronts President Over Imports, Policy Discord
AllAfrica
(Photo: Innocent Makawa/The Herald) President Emmerson Mnangagwa Monday got a reality check on local business's frustrations over his government's ruinous policies and poor communication lines that have seen party proxies such Acie Lumumba make startling pronouncements on key matters. This was after the state leader had invited executives for a crisis meeting at State House in the wake of a government impasse with business over pricing and goods availability. Sources who attended the explosive Read the full story
Zimbabwe: President Tells Depositors Not To Panic
AllAfrica
(Photo: UN) President Mnangagwa has urged depositors not to panic over the value of their Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) balances and bond notes as there is no change in policy to warrant offloading them. The President said this yesterday during a breakfast engagement with bankers and captains of industry and commerce at State House in Harare. This comes amid heightened panic by depositors keen to get rid of their RTGS balances and bond notes by way of buying foreign currency on the parallel Read the full story
Zimbabwe's farmers feel the heat of fires - and of price hikes
Thomson Reuters Foundation News
An extended dry season, wildfires and a lack of foreign currency suggest Zimbabwe's farmers face a tough growing season ahead Read the full story
Zimbabwe mining regulations still restrictive'
FurtherAfrica
Zimbabwe's domestic mining regulatory environment remains one of the most restrictive in the region and needs to change to attract investment, a leading information group Fitch Solutions says in its latest report. Read the full story
ASIA
China’s import expo to woo world with Pakistani fashion show and matchmaking British firms
South China Morning Post
Charm offensive ‘could discourage other economies from uniting with US against China’ Xi speech likely to send message of market opening, free trade Read the full story
China’s yuan in spotlight amid key economic data releases this week
South China Morning Post
Market watching to see if PBOC defends key level of 7 yuan to the US dollar If PMI data on Wednesday is weak, market could test PBOC’s resolve Read the full story
Surprise: Many Chinese Actually Like Trump, And Hope For His 'Great Deal'
Forbes Magazine
President Trump says a "great deal" is coming between the U.S. and China. American corporations have been clamoring for a bilateral deal, but it won't be easy. Read the full story
Trump says he ‘will make a great deal with China’ on trade, but has more tariffs at the ready
MarketWatch
President Donald Trump says he’s ready to strike a deal with China on trade. Read the full story
EUROPE
Theresa May says calling a general election to break Brexit deadlock ‘would not be in the national interest’
The Independent
Theresa May has denied she is preparing to hold another general election, stating that another vote would “not be in the national interest”. Read the full story
Will EU stop arms sales to Saudi in wake of Khashoggi killing?
Aljazeera
Istanbul, Turkey - European powers condemned the assassination of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, with Germany pledging to suspend arms sales to Riyadh - the world's biggest arms buyer. "As long as [Khashoggi's murder] is not cleared up, there will be no arms exports to Saudi Arabia. I assure you of that very decidedly," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said following the killing that has caused a global outrage. In the United Kingdom, several Members of Parliament called to halt Read the full story
Rome's Options in Budget Battle with Brussels
Atlantic Council
In light of the European Commission’s rejection of its budget proposal, the Italian government essentially has three options: “cave quickly and fall into line with the EU’s demands, cave slowly, or take Italy off the cliff and leave the euro,” according to Megan Greene, managing director and chief economist for Manulife Asset Management. Read the full story
Angela Merkel’s exit may mean a policy shift for China in Europe
South China Morning Post
Analysts say German chancellor’s departure will bring new uncertainties to an already inward-looking European Union Beijing may have to take a broader approach in the region as the political landscape changes Read the full story
Italy's economy stalls as eurozone slows down
BBC News US
Italy's economy stalls as growth in the 19-country eurozone slows to just 0.2% in the third quarter. Read the full story
The Norway model is back on the Brexit agenda — here's what that means
Business Insider
Theresa May will visit Norway on Tuesday to hold talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg. The two prime ministers are set to discuss a number of issues, including the United Kingdom's imminent departure from the European Union, and the current state of Brexit negotiations. In recent weeks, the suggestion that Britain should replicate Norway's relationship with the EU has resurfaced, with Conservative MP Nick Boles calling for May to use the so-called Norway model for Britain's Read the full story
CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Thursday 11/1/18 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 167,186,142
There are no news and announcements.
Value Traded
530,586,673
Shares Traded
3,207,578,791
ISX ended in Red
Kauaihn Chatter:dd
11-1-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat So in today’s news we see one matter announced on Monday that Iraq has withdrawn from the FATF monitoring list after it has fulfilled its international obligations in the field of combating money laundering and terrorist financing. They have now moved to the “white list”. This can only help in the getting the reinstatement since why did the UN sanction the currency in the first place? Was it not for money laundering and financing terrorists? So this is now all taken care of and no longer an obstacle. So the CBI can no longer use this as an excuse as to why they are not reinstating the dinar.
10-31-2018 Newshound Guru Adam Montana At the moment, I am content to wait for things to unfold - we have some important dates upcoming, and I foresee a holding pattern until the GOI is fully formed. On the positive side... I have nothing negative to report...November 6 is a good day to watch for... it should be apparent at that time what the missing component is (which Government position), which will give us a very decent clue about what we can expect in the coming days. Regarding the upcoming sanctions [Iran]...I'm glad they are prior to November 6th - that should streamline any effects that they may have. ...Where the sanctioned parties may experience a weakening, Iraq has a great opportunity to gain strength. For that reason alone, we could have a nice window just ahead!
10-31-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat The news is slow from Iraq since Monday and Tuesday were official holidays. Now they go back to work, however parliament is not expected back until Nov 6th. Anyhow I would not stake any RV on any trigger completion of Mahdi’s new government in this next session anyhow since we also heard that it is not a critical matter anymore and the last set of ministers are picked and all agreed on them already...the only target I know of is of EARLY 2019. The CBI did want to move ahead with the reinstatement in the month of October but could not do so due to not resolving many matters as they thought they could.
10-31-2018 Intel Guru Bruce Here is where we are. You guys know that even though it seems that Iraq used to be the linch pin. Now they are sort of the hinge pin. Now China is the linch pin. China wants this thing done, and they have in essence moved this up a day or so for us. That is very positive...really good news. So let me tell you Iraq is in the picture though. ...we are expecting all the rates of the main currencies that we...hold to come up on the screen around by midnight, by or before midnight [Tuesday]...The Dinar will have an in-country rate which is well over $4 now. Whatever it gets to in-country meaning the rate within Iraq, we will have a higher rate on our front screen than what they will have in-country. It could be almost doubled than what they have in-country in that range approximately. What is interesting is they are getting in preparation for everything to go. ...You are in a very close and good place provided everything rolls according to plan, I think we are right there, right where we need to be.
10-31-2018 Intel Guru RayRen98 Abdul Amir Taiban, deputy of the Fatah alliance, stated that the remaining 8 cabinet selectees will be voted and accepted at the next session of the House of Representatives.
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website)
Since this report was last submitted, there are no new articles on PM Mahdi's website.
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ARTICLE 2
Jordanian Foreign Minister in Baghdad and meet Abdul Mahdi
2018/11/1 10:48
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Baghdad on Thursday for an official visit.
This is the first visit of an Arab foreign minister to Baghdad during the formation of the new government headed by Adel Abdul Mahdi.
Safadi met Abdul Mahdi in the latter's office in Baghdad. He will also meet Jordanian Minister Barham Salih and Foreign Minister Mohammed al-Hakim.
Al-Safadi held a telephone conversation with al-Hakim yesterday, expressing hope that "further efforts will be made to strengthen the cooperation relations between the two countries," stressing the keenness and work of the next phase to strengthen bilateral relations between Iraq and Jor
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ARTICLE 3
Bloomberg talks about 12 ministers imposed by the parties on Abdul Mahdi
October 31 - The Bloomberg website, in an article by analyst Bobby Gosh, highlighted the challenges faced by Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi by passing his eight remaining cabinet ministers, Abdul Mahdi chose two technocrats from among the 14 ministers who won the confidence of parliament.
The analyst said in his article, "Adel Abdul Mahdi, has shown himself as a good analyst for the country's problems. But the options of his cabinet seemed to have no solutions to those problems. "
"In an article he wrote on his Facebook page five months ago, Abdul Mahdi said he did not want to be Iraq's next prime minister. He claimed in his article that the poisoned political culture of the country will make the task of taking over this position is impossible.
"Suppose I was chosen now, I will fail soon," Abdul Mahdi wrote. I will face blocks that will not allow their totals to provide the necessary support. "
"Now that Abdul Mahdi has become Prime Minister, he has discovered that his opinion was correct. The question now is whether he will look for anything he is doing to counter this situation. "
"After weeks of wrangling, the parliament on Thursday gave confidence to Abdul Mahdi as prime minister with the approval of 14 ministers out of a total of 22 nominees for the cab. There have been no votes on a number of candidates for key ministries, including the Ministries of Defense and Interior. And that one third of the 329 members of the parliament did not take the opportunity to attend, and that those who attended expressed their complaints not to give them sufficient time to see the progress of candidates self-accurate, "noting that" Abdul-Mahdi failed to address this situation by not submitting in advance Every candidate for his ministry. "
"A disastrous beginning was in the path of Abdul-Mahdi's job as prime minister, but the chaos that accompanied the formation of his cabinet fully coincided with his predictions last May. The political groups he warned of, nearly six parties needing their votes to pass his cab, have frantically wrestled control of key ministries, leaving Abdul Mahdi unable to put forward what he promised from a ministry of technocratic candidates. Perhaps his choice of running the Ministry of Oil and Electricity applies to his promise to select candidates for technocrats. As for the other ministers, it seems clear that they have been imposed on him. None of the candidates came through the e-nomination site announced this month to attract new government talent. His candidate for a cabinet ministry like the Interior Ministry is in charge of the Faleh al-Fayyad, whose nomination has raised some objections. It is expected to resume voting on his candidate and other candidates on November 6. "
The writer pointed out that "the difficulty faced by Abdul-Mahdi, currently with the process of forming his ministry, predicts other difficult challenges will face in the future," noting that "Among the things predicted in his article published in May is the opposition to be shown by political parties to institutionalize the circles The government and put an end to the rent of the economy and its opposition to the separation of legislative and executive authorities and to resolve the militias and their role in the political circles and take into account the principle of transparency in security agreements concluded with other countries, including Iran.
"These may be enormous challenges for any government," he said. "They look like indomitable challenges to all ministers, like Abdul Mahdi himself, who has little political weight and lacks broad base and parliamentary support. This situation does not allow any optimism for reform at the ministerial level where the bureaucracy is rampant and the political appointments that look at the interests of their parties rather than the interests of the state. It is unlikely to change the legacy of party interference with the day-to-day functions of ministries. As explained by Abdul Mahdi, in his article published in May (there are a large number of people who see this intervention as a right and not a transgression).
The analyst said: "It is difficult to imagine any of the new ministers will work to clean up his ministry of corruption."
"Abdul Mahdi himself, when he was oil minister, did nothing to curb the effective interference of the members of the Islamic Supreme Council he belonged to," said Raba al-Husri, director of OZME Consulting, which provides advice to the oil and gas sector in Iraq.
As the writer quoted in his article, the British analyst Toby Dodge, a specialist on the Iraqi issue of the Center for Middle East Economics at the College of London, "Abdul Mahdi lacks the skills of management was clear during his administration of the Ministry of Oil for the period from 2014 to 2016 where he was not surrounded by all the details of the ministry "He said.
"As a compromise candidate, it may be a useful thing and Abdul Mahdi will strive through his post to find a solution to the problems of Iraq, although he was not willing to do so much," he said, referring to the article published earlier.
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ARTICLE 4
Integrity issued a statement on the formation of teams investigative and audit to monitor the level of government performance
BAGHDAD - October 31 - The Integrity Commission on Wednesday issued a statement on forming investigative, investigative and coordinating teams to monitor the level of government performance.
"In recognition of the seriousness of corruption and its threat to the security of the State and society, in line with the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy; to implement anti-corruption initiatives in executive and other institutions through non-stereotyped mechanisms in preventive and deterrent areas, An investigative, audit and coordination work and another task to monitor the level of government performance in different parts of the country. "
- Based on the powers vested under section (1) of Article (6) of the Integrity Commission Law (No. 30 of 2011), a central investigative team shall be established to manage and follow up the investigation and investigation of files (penal cases) and information classified according to the criteria The size of corruption funds and the impact of public opinion trends) and the management and follow-up of reconstruction projects and services and investment lag.
As an investigative team in every department or investigative office of the Commission, it is tasked to categorize the criminal cases according to the above description in terms of importance, reallocate the cases among the investigating people, complete the investigation and investigate the reconstruction projects, And auditors; to provide the necessary technical reports.
- To coordinate with the Presidency of the Council of Representatives in order to complete the procedures for the disclosure of their financial liabilities by the members of the Council; to form a team to undertake communication and coordination with the Honorable Presidency of the Council and to propose the mechanisms leading to the completion of the requirements of disclosure by the MPs.
- To assess the reality of the border crossings and to diagnose the risks of corruption in them; To form a team to undertake initiatives to prevent and combat corruption and to diagnose negative aspects, whether related to legal, institutional or operational frameworks.
- Compose another team to review and follow up draft legislation proposed by the Commission and add legal texts that respond to mandatory provisions to short and long term managers, as well as to communicate with the concerned parties the draft legislation to overcome the obstacles and to submit a study of legislation that will fill gaps that may To include gaps in which corruption is carried out.
The task of auditing and evaluating reconstruction, services and investment projects according to the indicators of importance, contracting, financing, achievement, expected benefit, timing or any other indicators is assigned to a team that performs its functions in coordination with the Federal Audit Bureau and the offices of the public inspectors. A specific mechanism that includes evaluation indicators and the identification of roles and responsibilities of target audiences.
- To assess anti-corruption initiatives at the legislative level; to form a team to investigate, audit, evaluate policies and risk corruption in projects.
Finally, the task of monitoring governmental performance and assessing government policies and programs and the risks of corruption in projects and providing anti-corruption initiatives to a team that performs its functions in coordination with the Federal Financial Control Bureau. The offices of the public inspectors are committed to implement the requirements of its work. In partnership with the Commission, in order to complete the tasks entrusted to it.
The above-mentioned teams have been empowered to form committees in such circumstances. End Ah
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ARTICLE 5
A large clearance operation east of the buckle
2018/11/1 10:23
[Ayna-Baghdad]
Parts of the popular crowd, the army and the air force began deploying a clean-up operation on the island from the south-east to the west of the Chinese island east of the Begg.
"The brigades 31, 51 and 6 operations of Salah al-Din, and the 44th Brigade of the Ninawa operations of the popular crowd, as well as the participation of the Iraqi army and the army's air force carried out, this morning, searches and A large clearance on the island stretching from the south of the city to the west of the Chinese island east of the tails. "
The statement added that "the operation aims to clear the island of hiding cells, which are taken from the Sahara, a starting point for the implementation of assassinations and kidnappings of civilians, and to secure villages and cities overlooking the Sahara."
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