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| USD/CNY | | | 6.9058 | 6.8438 | 6.9026 | | 04:54 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.3036 | 0.3026 | 0.3035 | | 04:53 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.2726 | 1.2633 | 1.2637 | | 04:54 |
| USD/IRR | | | 42000.0000 | 42000.0000 | 42000.0000 | | 00:00 |
| USD/IDR | | | 14281.0000 | 14173.0000 | 14243.0000 | | 04:53 |
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The Parliament is likely to pass the special grades before the end of the legislative term
20-06-2019 10:57 AM
Baghdad:
Revealed the MP of a coalition going Raed Fahmy, on Thursday, the existence of political negotiations to establish criteria for the selection of personalities to take special grades instead of the agency, likely to finish the file before the parliament goes to the legislative holiday.
Fahmi said in a statement to the news that "the current political negotiations are focused on the development of several criteria for the selection of personalities capable of running state institutions and degrees, including the certificate, experience and integrity."
"The special grades and the continuation of its work in the agency caused the current corruption throughout the country and ended any plans to reform the economy and the security situation in Iraq."
He pointed out that "the blocks seeking to end the file with the resolution of the cabinet cab during the current legislative term and not to go to the legislative holiday without ending part of the file."
Deputy for construction: excesses of Turkish and US forces are many and do not care about the decisions of the Iraqi government
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20/06/2019 12:01 AM |
Al-Ahed News - Baghdad
A member of the parliamentary security and defense committee, deputy of the building coalition, Karim al-Muhammadawi, that the presence of US forces is illegal and illegal in Iraq, noting that "US forces and Turkish forces excesses in Iraq and do not care about the decisions of the Iraqi government."
"We have seen over the past months how Turkish troops have exceeded Iraqi territory and the citizens of the Kurdistan region, and this has not prevented the Turkish forces from the opinion of the Iraqi government," al-Muhammadawi said in a statement. "He said.
He pointed out that "as well as US forces stationed in Iraq wandering around and gave us a lot of martyrs in Hawija from the federal police and some areas of Mosul from the wounded and martyrs."
"I think that these decisions issued by the Iraqi government are tantamount to absolving Iraq of the situation it is going through now. I hope the Iraqi government does not allow the Turkish and US forces to strike at Iraqi forces," he said. Located in the regions, especially in the Kurdistan region and practice a lot of abuses.
Merkel confirms opposition to the establishment of a Kurdish state in Iraq
Release date: 2019/6/20 8:18 • 499 times read
(International: Euphrates News) German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed opposition to the establishment of an independent Kurdish state in Iraq, stressing the need to provide "fair conditions" for the Kurds there.
"I do not think a Kurdish state would serve peace in the region," Merkel told reporters during a visit to a school in Goslar, Lower Saxony, on Wednesday.
And called for the greatest possible autonomy for the Kurds, adding that "the Kurds in Iraq must be in fair conditions."
The German government opposed the referendum on the separation of the Kurdistan region of Iraq from Baghdad on September 25, 2017, which was rejected by neighboring Baghdad, Turkey and Iran.
And called for the greatest possible autonomy for the Kurds, adding that "the Kurds in Iraq must be in fair conditions."
The German government opposed the referendum on the separation of the Kurdistan region of Iraq from Baghdad on September 25, 2017, which was rejected by neighboring Baghdad, Turkey and Iran.
Al-Amanah and Baghdad operations raise concrete blocks in the center of the capital
20/06/2019 12:11 PM |
Al-Ahed News - Baghdad
Baghdad Municipality announced on Thursday the lifting of the concrete blocks of two sites in the center of the capital after being placed since 2005.
"In a joint effort involving the Baghdad Operations Command, the Office of the Secretary of Baghdad and the Department of Production Units, the concrete blocks have been removed from two sites that represent the first location in the Ministry of Defense's ovens and bakeries in the Nahdha area established since 2005," the secretariat said in a statement.
The statement added that "the second site is represented by the car parking garage belonging to the Ministry of the Interior within the Nahda area also to be followed by municipal cadres campaign to clean and rehabilitate the signatories." Finished 2"
Security expert on the bombing of companies: Iraq is targeted by everyone
20-06-2019 12:27 PM
Baghdad
According to security expert Fadel Abu Raghef, Iraq is targeted by all, while described the bombing of foreign companies as "Katyushas war."
"All the countries in the world have foreign interests, and we did not see that they were targeted," Abu Raghef told Al-Akhbar. "We are saying that those who are behind them are the factions that belong to militias and these militias are present in the south, but we saw targeting in the west and north of the country. "He said.
"The targeting of companies across the country means that there is a simulation between these radical groups with the sole aim of targeting those companies, which strengthens the view that Iraq is targeted by all without exception," he said.
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UN: Iraq among the world's least attractive investment
Release date: 2019/6/20 8:56 • 232 times read
{International: Al Furat News} The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) foreign direct investment report revealed that the Arab region attracted $ 30.8 billion in investments in 2018.
Globally, foreign investment fell by 13 percent in 2018 to $ 1.3 trillion from 2017. The United States topped the polarized countries with more than $ 252 billion, followed by China and Hong Kong at $ 139 billion and $ 116 billion.
Japan was the most heavily indebted country for foreign investment, investing about $ 143 billion worldwide, followed by China with $ 130 billion.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia were among the most active countries in the world. Saudi Arabia invested about $ 21 billion and UAE investments reached $ 15 billion in 2018.
In terms of attracting Arab investments, the figures show that the UAE and Egypt were the most attractive for investments, while Qatar and Iraq were least attractive to foreign investments.
Thus, the volume of investments attracted by the Arab countries during 2018:
UAE: $ 10.4 billion
Egypt: $ 6.8 billion
Oman: 4.2 billion dollars
Morocco: $ 3.6 billion
Saudi Arabia: 3.2 billion dollars
Lebanon: $ 2.9 billion
Bahrain: $ 1.51 billion
Algeria: $ 1.5 billion
Sudan: 1.13 billion dollars
Tunisia: $ 1 billion
Jordan: $ 950 million
Kuwait: $ 346 million
Djibouti: $ 265 million
Mauritania: $ 71 million
Japan was the most heavily indebted country for foreign investment, investing about $ 143 billion worldwide, followed by China with $ 130 billion.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia were among the most active countries in the world. Saudi Arabia invested about $ 21 billion and UAE investments reached $ 15 billion in 2018.
In terms of attracting Arab investments, the figures show that the UAE and Egypt were the most attractive for investments, while Qatar and Iraq were least attractive to foreign investments.
Thus, the volume of investments attracted by the Arab countries during 2018:
UAE: $ 10.4 billion
Egypt: $ 6.8 billion
Oman: 4.2 billion dollars
Morocco: $ 3.6 billion
Saudi Arabia: 3.2 billion dollars
Lebanon: $ 2.9 billion
Bahrain: $ 1.51 billion
Algeria: $ 1.5 billion
Sudan: 1.13 billion dollars
Tunisia: $ 1 billion
Jordan: $ 950 million
Kuwait: $ 346 million
Djibouti: $ 265 million
Mauritania: $ 71 million
Barzani in Baghdad today
20-06-2019 10:58 AM Baghdad
A political source said on Thursday that Kurdistan Region President Nigervan Barzani will visit the capital Baghdad today.
"Barzani will visit Baghdad this evening on his first visit since taking office," the source told the news agency.
He explained that "Barzani will meet with Presidents Barham Salih, ministers Adel Abdul Mahdi and parliament Mohammed Halbusi to discuss the situation between Baghdad and Kurdistan."
Oil transports from Garmian to Erbil halted after controversial remarks from PUK leader
Iraq, June 20, 2019
SULAIMANI – Tens of tankers transporting oil of Hasira and Chiasurgh oilfields to the refineries in Erbil were stopped at the checkpoints in Garmian administration on Wednesday (June 19), a security (Asayish) source affirmed.
The spokesperson for the Garmyan General Asayish Directorate Osman Abdulkarim told NRT Digital Media that the prevention was due to the license expiration of the oil transportation company.
NRT Digital Media quoted the spokesperson for Garmyan General Asayish Directorate Osman Abdulkarim as saying that the license of Black Ball, which transports oil from Garmian to Erbil, had expired and it could not transport oil unless it renewed its license
Member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) political bureau Mahmoud Sangawi lashed out at the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) for its policies toward his party. “If the KDP policy will be as of now, there would be no obstruction to establish our own administration and sell and consume our gas and oil.”
The outputs of oilfields in Garmian are estimated at 30,000 barrels per day (bpd). It is expected to be lifted to 50,000 bpd
Shammari: America will not be silent if its interests in Iraq are threatened
20-06-2019 11:06 AM
Baghdad
The head of the Political Thought Center Ihsan al-Shammari said on Thursday that the responsibility of the Iraqi government and the security forces to protect everyone working on Iraqi soil, indicating that America will not remain silent if the interests of the threat.
"The responsibility of the Iraqi government and the security forces is to protect the lives of those who help the Iraqi government, whether American or other nationalities," al-Shammari told Al-Akhbar.
"This is a top priority for the prime minister (Adel Abdul Mahdi) and therefore it is necessary to have in-depth and quick talks with the Iraqi factions under the control of the popular crowd in order to abide by what the government says and unify the discourse and orientation."
Al-Shammari pointed to "the presence of some statements that do not correspond to the interests of the state," noting that "it was confined at the present time and on the way to the interruption."
Al-Shammari said that "the Iraqi assurances to the United States of America must have a land for implementation because if the interests of America is directly affected will not be silent and will move and this is contrary to the policy of Iraq, which must be consistent position." 20-06-2019 10:55 AM
Foreign Ministry: Iraq and Kuwait discussed reducing the damage of the two countries in the event of war
Baghdad:
A member of the Foreign Relations Committee MP Amer al-Fayez on Thursday details the Kuwaiti-Iraqi talks in Baghdad, pointing out that the talks focused on reducing the repercussions of the war between the United States and Iran on the two countries.
"The talks between the Kuwaiti emir and the Iraqi officials focused on reducing the tension in the region and agreeing to work and reduce the losses of the two countries in the event of an Iranian-American war in the region," Al-Fayez told Al-Akhbar.
"Iraq is capable of playing the role of mediator between the two parties and ending the Iranian-American conflict for several reasons, including the interests of the two countries in Iraq as well as the distinguished relations with the two countries with Iraqi officials," he said.
"The talks between Kuwait and Iraq focused on unifying the front against terrorism as well as economic, service and political cooperation and the reconstruction of liberated cities," Fayez said.
Foreign relations attached to the morning visit to Baghdad
12:22 - 20/06/20
Baghdad - Mawazine News
The Foreign Relations Committee of the House of Representatives suspended on Thursday the visit of the Emir of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, calling it "successful" and worked to calm the tension in the region.
"The Amir's visit to Iraq is a success and a proof of the return of Iraq to its pivotal role as a key player among the countries of the region," Iqbal Abdul Hussein said in a statement received by Mawazine News.
She added that "the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah came to Iraq carrying with him the message of strengthening relations between the two countries, and strengthening them to ensure good neighborliness." "The historic visit of Sabah also worked to calm the tense situation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, which could have a significant impact on the countries of the region without exception, and the prominent role of Iraq in defusing the crisis because of its relationship with the two countries."
The Foreign Relations Committee of the House of Representatives suspended on Thursday the visit of the Emir of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, calling it "successful" and worked to calm the tension in the region.
"The Amir's visit to Iraq is a success and a proof of the return of Iraq to its pivotal role as a key player among the countries of the region," Iqbal Abdul Hussein said in a statement received by Mawazine News.
She added that "the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah came to Iraq carrying with him the message of strengthening relations between the two countries, and strengthening them to ensure good neighborliness." "The historic visit of Sabah also worked to calm the tense situation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, which could have a significant impact on the countries of the region without exception, and the prominent role of Iraq in defusing the crisis because of its relationship with the two countries."
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Defying Trump, U.S. senator moves toward vote to block Saudi arms sales
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez began the formal process on Tuesday of blocking a White House plan for $8 billion in military sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates without the consent of Congress, setting up Senate votes on the matter as soon as this week.
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Can Trump reach a trade deal with China by years end?
Former White House trade advisor Clete Willems gives his take on the U.S.-China trade war.
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Texas Is Latest State To Attack Surprise Medical Bills
A new Texas law says hospitals and insurers will have to work it out when they can't agree on a price — instead of sending huge unexpected bills to patients.
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Canadian Inflation & Retail Sales Figures May Lift the Loonie | Action Forex
After losing some ground last week in the face of a stronger US dollar and softer oil prices, the Canadian dollar will now turn its sights to the nation’s inflation and retail sales figures, due out on Wednesday and Friday respectively at 12:30 GMT. Forecasts point to a solid set of data overall, which could […] The post Canadian Inflation & Retail Sales Figures May Lift the Loonie appeared first on Action Forex.
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Puerto Rico reaches agreement to restructure close to half of its outstanding debt
Puerto Rico reached an agreement with bondholders on restructuring around $35 billion of its debt, which accounts for close to 50% of the bankrupt island’s total.
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Puerto Rico oversight board defends plan as way out of bankruptcy
Puerto Rico's federally created financial oversight board on Monday defended a new agreement with creditors, saying it will result in an affordable and sustainable debt level and allow the U.S. commonwealth to exit bankruptcy next year.
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Mexico could beat U.S. in trade war, but would be a 'pyrrhic' victory: president
Mexico could win a trade war with the United States but it is a war Mexico doesn't want because it would take too heavy a toll, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday.
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Why Venezuela Is the Vietnam of Our Time
To avoid another embarrassing defeat like Vietnam, the United States evolved its warfare strategy to include the battle for hearts and minds. On April 30, 1975, the United States learned an important lesson. The capture of Saigon by the People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) would mark the defeat of the world’s most powerful military force...
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Business Groups Are Driving Economic Growth in Emerging Economies
[Sponsored Article] Our world is connected. This is true in all walks of life and the business world is no exception. According to a report by Forbes, 69 percent of the 2,533 firms in 26 emerging markets are family-owned. Hutchison Whampoa Limited,…
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Recent deaths in the Dominican Republic
At least seven American tourists have died this year while on vacation in the Dominican Republic, one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. Questions remain about their deaths. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
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Beijing warns against ‘opening Pandora’s box’ in ME, slams US’ ‘extreme pressure’ on Iran
China chided Washington for its “extreme pressure methods” against Iran and called on both countries to keep calm and avoid further escalation around the Persian Gulf as US-Iran tensions rise.
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Iran threatens to surpass uranium limits as tensions with the U.S. continue to grow
The announcement was the first time Tehran explicitly said it was on track to violate the 2015 nuclear accord. The Pentagon said Monday it was sending an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East.
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'Iran will not wage war' says country's president
President Hassan Rouhani was speaking a day after the United States announced the deployment of more troops to the Middle East.
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Kremlin calls for restraint in Middle East after U.S. troop move
The Kremlin called for restraint from all sides in the Middle East on Tuesday and said it did not want to see destabilizing moves in the region after the United States announced it would deploy more troops there.
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Saudi cabinet urges world powers to safeguard navigation
Saudi Arabia's cabinet urged theinternational community on Tuesday to take firm measures toensure the safety of navigation in waterways across the region,the state news agency said, a week after two tankers wereattacked in the Gulf of Oman.(Reporting by Asma AlsharifEditing by Andrew Heavens)
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Turkey says U.S. stance on F-35 doesn't fit spirit of NATO partnership
Turkey said on Tuesday a U.S. warning that Ankara would be removed from Washington's F-35 fighter jet program unless it drops a planned purchase of a Russian air defense system was out of keeping with the spirit of NATO partnership.
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Rockets land in an Iraqi military post home to US personnel
The Iraqi military says three rockets have hit an installation north of Baghdad used by Iraqi troops and where American trainers are also present
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The Latest: Iraq says foreign forces may not fight in Iraq
Iraq's prime minister says foreign troops and local militia operating inside his country are forbidden from confronting each other and must operate under the supervision and control of the Iraqi armed forces
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Zimbabwe: Zim Moves to Tackle Corruption Head-On
The establishment of the Special Anti-Corruption Unit (Sacu) in the President's Office and appointment of Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo to lead the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) represents a positive step in breaking the cycle of corruption. The fight against corruption requires sustained political will, substantial political and economic reform, and a significant shift in attitudes across all sectors in the country. A lot has been said about corruption and fighting it is a mammoth
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Zimbabwe: Climate Fund Approves Us$3m for Zim
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved US$3,2 million funding for climate readiness in Zimbabwe, according to latest data from the Fund. Of that amount, US$1 million has so far been released. Zimbabwe had applied for a total $4,2 million (all amounts stated in US dollars) to help it prepare for future financial applications to the GCF, a special UN facility for tackling climate challenges throughout the world. The money would also assist with adaptation planning as well as capacity building and
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Zimbabwe: Govt Abandons Winter Wheat Farmers
Most winter wheat farmers in Mashonaland East province have failed to plant the crop due to government’s failure to provide promised inputs, amid reports that Zimbabwe only has a month of wheat supplies in stock. A number of farmers, who recently spoke to the NewZimbabwe.com on condition of anonymity, accused the government of abandoning them by failing to provide the required inputs including fuel through the Command Wheat Programme. The deadline for planting wheat this year was May 31, but
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Zimbabwe: Zim's Tertiary Education Out of Touch With Reality - Student Leaders
The curriculum being used in Zimbabwe’s tertiary institutions is outdated and divorced from reality, student leaders told Parliament Monday. Representatives from the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) and Zimbabwe Congress of Student Union told the Parliamentary Committee on Higher Education that the country’s tertiary education system needed to respond to the fourth industrial revolution. Zinasu president Elias Madida and Zicosu’s secretary for education Dyson Nyatsanga, in their oral
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Zimbabwe: Govt Launches Zim Health Situation Room
Government has launched the Zimbabwe Health Situation Room to effectively and efficiently manage a multi-sectoral AIDS response and track its progress towards health coverage targets. Speaking during the launch in Harare last Friday, Health and Child Care Minister Obadiah Moyo said the Health Situation Room will improve existing health information systems and make e-health strategy a reality. "Zimbabwe Situation Room will support Government and civil society institutions alike to effectively and
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Zimbabwe: Govt Moves a Gear Up On Ending Child Marriages
Buoyed by a slight decrease in child marriages last year, government has moved a gear up and is now engaging traditional leaders to speed up abolishment of the vice especially in rural communities. Addressing the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) workshop in the capital recently, health and child care minister Dr Obadiah Moyo said child marriages violates the fundamental human rights of girls below 18 years of age. "In an effort to end child marriages,
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Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Considers Financial Package for Zimbabwe
What Happened: The African Development Bank is considering a financial aid package for Zimbabwe, The Herald reported June 17, citing the bank's director for southern Africa. The move has allegedly been inspired by 2018 Zimbabwean plans for structural economic reform and a recent International Monetary Fund program backing those plans. The support package could provide funding for several projects before the end of the year and offer Zimbabwe a direct line of credit in the next year. But before
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Japanese insurers wait for cheaper dollar as U.S. rate-cut pressure builds
Japan's life insurers are holding out for the possibility that the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in more than a decade will afford them better levels at which to be buying the U.S. dollar.
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US-China trade war weighed on Beijing’s decision not to pursue WTO market economy status, analysts say
The ongoing trade war with the United States was an important factor in China’s decision to halt a case against the refusal of the European Union to grant Beijing “market economy” status at the World Trade Organisation, analysts say. The pursuit of…
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Breakingviews - China infrastructure bump comes at steeper cost
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - Beijing’s latest infrastructure bump could come with a high price tag. Officials said they will tweak financing rules to allow local authorities to step up spending. It might add up to 4 percentage points to infrastructure investment growth this year. Stimulus is being steadily dialed up, at the cost of more debt risk.
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China needs more stimulus in its economy, says investor
Nicholas Ferres of Vantage Point Asset Management says Chinese authorities need to do "a lot more" to ease credit in its economy needs RRR cuts, more liquidity, rate cuts and a weaker currency
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How Chinese machine parts manufacturer Impro Precision is mitigating trade war tariffs
Impro Precision, a major Chinese maker of parts used in cars, construction and aerospace equipment, said it is localising its factories to reduce exposure to tariffs as the trade war intensifies. The Hong Kong-based precision manufacturing company, which…
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U.S. threatens China with more tariffs if new trade deal isn't reached
U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer spoke about the plans on Tuesday.
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GLOBAL/NEWS/INFO
Today in History
Today in History
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10 Things to Know for Today
Among 10 Things to Know: Trump rehashes gripes, rips 'radical' Democrats in 2020 launch; UN expert eyes probe of Saudi prince role in Khashoggi death; UN: Nearly 71 million now displaced by war, violence at home
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Want to Become a Billionaire? Invest in Your Own Business, Not Your 401(K).
Entrepreneurs are, by nature, risk-takers, so investing in the stock market may be appealing, a side hustle that just might make you rich. After all, a few top investors have become billionaires playing the Wall Street casino, so why not you?
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OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Gold jumps toward 14-month high as investors bet on dovish central banks
Gold prices on Tuesday jump to the highest levels in more than a year as comments made in Portugal by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi ahead of a meeting of the Federal Reserve is seen as setting the stage for lower interest rates.
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PRECIOUS-Gold approaches 14-month highs on dovish U.S. Fed expectations
* Fed due to release its latest statement on Wednesday
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Gold Prices Unchanged Ahead of Fed Meeting; Sino-U.S. Trade Development in Focus
Commodities Jun 19, 2019 05:15 GMT Investing.com - Gold prices were unchanged on Wednesday in Asia as traders await the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting. While markets do not anticipate any changes to be made to interest rates when the Fed’s decision is announced Wednesday, expectations are high that the U.S. central bank will open the door to further rate hikes later this year. Gold generally benefits from lower interest rates that reduce the opportunity cost of holding the
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Oil slips as demand worries persist, but global stock-market rally lends support
Oil futures prices eased Tuesday, with global benchmark Brent leading the modest losses, as the state of the global economy and related demand for energy products keeps this market on the defensive.
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Oil Prices Inch Up as OPEC Edges Closer to Agreeing on Meeting Date
Commodities Jun 19, 2019 05:04 GMT Investing.com - Oil prices edged up on Wednesday in Asia following reports that OPEC and its allies are close to agreeing on a date for their next meeting. U.S. Crude Oil WTI Futures gained 0.3% to $54.28 by 12:57 AM ET (04:57 GMT). International Brent Oil Futures rose 0.2% to $62.23. Citing Venezuela’s oil minister, Bloomberg said the OPEC+ group will likely meet in Vienna on July 1-2 to discuss production policy for the latter half of this year. Meanwhile,
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Ethane is the obscure energy fueling America’s plastics boom
America's oil and gas boom is fueling the rise of a lesser-known energy central to the plastics in our lives: ethane.
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Goldman says commodity returns to grow amid easing monetary policy
Returns on investing in commodities will be boosted as central banks ease monetary policy and governments take steps to offset the impact of global trade disputes, Goldman Sachs said.
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BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
What does Facebook's crypto coin mean for Visa and Mastercard?
Could Libra, the Facebook-led cryptocurrency finally announced today, disrupt Visa and Mastercard? On the surface, it sounds like the world's dominant payment networks are in the crosshairs: The Libra Association, the non-profit, Facebook-led group of organizations behind the cryptocurrency, says it hopes to "create more access to better, cheaper, and open financial services." Facebook founder Mark...
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More than 75% of the S&P 500 beat earnings expectations in Q1 2019
With 496 S&P 500 companies having reported first quarter earnings, more than three quarters (75.6%) beat expectations, with Q1 earnings now expected to increase 1.6%, data from Lipper shows.
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This bank is eliminating all fees from its checking and savings accounts — why you should tread cautiously
There is a growing number of options for fee-free checking and savings accounts.
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Will Fannie and Freddie get a new sibling?
The Trump administration and the Federal Housing Finance Agency are both making overtures toward getting the ability to charter a new mortgage finance giant in the mold of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, something all housing observers are keeping a close eye on.
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TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
When these two signals flash red, start worrying about stocks, says Invesco
Our call of the day from Brian Levitt, senior director of investment strategy at Invesco, thinks the Fed will keep a safety net going for this market, but warns investors should watch two factors that could end up pressuring stocks.
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10-year Treasury yield slips closer to 2%
U.S. Treasury yields fall sharply Tuesday after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi says additional monetary policy stimulus could be needed, including interest rate cuts and asset purchases
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Opinion: How to make money from the Fed’s meeting this week
It can pay to go against the stock market’s initial reaction to the Fed’s decision, writes Mark Hulbert.
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U.S. Treasuries 'most crowded' as investors flee risk: BAML survey
Investors said U.S. Treasuries were the "most crowded" trade for the first time in Bank of America Merrill Lynch's (BAML) fund manager survey, reflecting the market's lurch toward safe-haven assets as money managers recalibrate the interest rate outlook.
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Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Wednesday
Economy Jun 19, 2019 09:37 GMT Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Wednesday, June 19: 1. Fed easing bias expected in policy decision The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged when it announces its policy decision at 2:00 PM ET (18:00 GMT), but analysts are convinced that the U.S. central bank will signal a more dovish stance in order to set the stage for cuts later in the year. Market focus will be on the dot-plot
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CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
XRP Spikes 10% on Ripple MoneyGram Partnership News - Bitcoinist.com
Big partnership announcements have been thin on the ground for many of the major crypto companies recently. That changed for Ripple a few hours ago when the firm announced a strategic partnership with one of the world’s largest money transfer companies, MoneyGram. XRP Climbs 15% in a Week Compared to bitcoin and litecoin, XRP has been asleep for the past two months. Even Ethereum has outperformed it in terms of percentage gains. That all changed a few hours ago when XRP awoke from its range
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Facebook reveals digital currency details
Users will be able make payments with the currency via Facebook's apps and WhatsApp.
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AP Explains: Behind Libra, Facebook's new digital currency
A look at Libra, Facebook's new digital currency
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Facebook wants its cryptocurrency to one day rival the dollar
Social-media giant says Libra will be better than Bitcoin. But the company is late to the party and other payment initiatives have stumbled.
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Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency: Under The Hood
Facebook and its partners open up to talk about what makes the libra cryptocurrency unique.
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Why we could see the price of bitcoin quadruple within just a few months
Compound interest might be the most powerful force in the universe, but FOMO can’t be far behind, especially as it relates to bitcoin. But will it lead to bitcoin $40,000?
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Ethereum, Litecoin lead the charge as speculation about new 'alt season' rises
The cryptocurrency market at the moment is enjoying a relatively positive run, with a majority of the coins providing good yield after Bitcoin broke the $9000 barrier. While Bitcoin has stolen the show in 2019, it would also be safe to say that other altcoins have done their part as well. One altcoin on the...
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CURRENCIES
Forex - Dollar Steady as Attention Turns to Fed Decision
Forex Jun 19, 2019 07:42 GMT Investing.com - The U.S. dollar was holding steady against a currency basket on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s closely watched rate decision later in the day, as hopes for progress in the U.S.-China trade dispute supported market sentiment. The U.S. dollar index versus a basket of six major currencies was little changed at 97.14 by 03.30 AM ET (07:31 GMT), holding above a three-month low of 96.46 hit earlier this month. The Fed is widely expected to stand
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Forex - Dollar, Euro Near Flat as Trump Accuse Draghi of Weakening Currencies
Forex Jun 19, 2019 03:49 GMT Investing.com - The U.S. dollar and the Euro traded near flat on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump slammed ECB President Mario Draghi, who earlier in the day hinted at more stimulus money and rate cuts. The U.S. dollar index that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies was unchanged at 97.172 by 11:51 PM ET (03:51 GMT). In a tweet, Trump accused Draghi, and also China, of weakening their currencies to gain an economic advantage. "Mario
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The dollar has never been so popular. So why is interest in the yuan and euro growing?
The US dollar's share of global reserves is falling, while the euro and Chinese yuan are becoming more popular. Is the dollar's reign coming to an end?
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Brexit Brief: Prospect of no-deal Brexit sends pound to nearly six-month-low
The pound has dipped to the $1.25 mark—the weakest since the beginning of the year—as traders grapple with uncertainty over the Conservative leadership contest and the possibility of both a no-deal Brexit and a U.K. general election.
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Pound euro exchange rate: GBP rises on Draghi’s gloomy eurozone outlook
THE pound euro exchange rate rose this morning and is trading around €1.115 at the time of writing. This follows comments from European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi, who took a dovish turn this morning saying that cutting interest rates would become “increasingly likely” should the Eurozone’s inflation situation fail to improve. Michael Hewson, a Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets, was also concerned about the Eurozone’s economic health. He said: “With inflation once again sliding back close
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Forex - Sterling at 2019 Lows on Brexit Fears, Aussie Slides
Forex Jun 18, 2019 07:30 GMT Investing.com - The British pound was trading near its lowest levels of the year on Tuesday as fresh fears over the prospect of a no-deal Brexit weighed, while the Australian dollar was pressured by growing expectations for another rate cut by the country’s central bank. The yen and the euro gained ground, as investors awaited policy-setting meetings by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan as well as a conference organized by the European Central Bank, all
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Sri Lanka stocks at 1-week low on foreign selling; rupee weakens
Sri Lankan shares dropped to aone-week low on Tuesday as foreign investors exited from theisland nation's risky assets, while the rupee ended weaker ondollar demand from importers.** The benchmark stock index ended 0.17% weaker at5,375.60, its lowest close since June 11. The bourse rose 1.61%last week, but has dropped 11.18% so far this year.** Sri Lanka's Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera on Tuesdaysaid the economy grew at 3.5% in the first quarter recoveringfrom 1.8% in the previous quarter
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Russian rouble steadies, Fed meeting in focus
The Russian rouble steadiedagainst the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, after hitting a one-monthhigh the previous day, as investors became cautious ahead of aU.S. Federal Reserve meeting.
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RBA Minutes Confirm They're 'More Likely' To Ease Further | AUD/JPY, AUD/NZD, GBP/AUD | Action Forex
The RBA’s minutes revealed what many had expected, by stating it’s ‘more than likely’ they’ll have to ease further in the period ahead. Summary From RBA Minutes on Monetary Policy Members judged that a decline in interest rates was unlikely to encourage a material pick-up in borrowing by households that would add to medium-term risks […] The post RBA Minutes Confirm They’re ‘More Likely’ To Ease Further | AUD/JPY, AUD/NZD, GBP/AUD appeared first on Action Forex.
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HEALTH / SCIENCE
Roche wins Japan approval for personalized cancer drug Rozlytrek
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche on Tuesday won approval in Japan for Rozlytrek as the world's biggest maker of cancer drugs pushes ahead in personalized medicines that require a biomarker test to identify prospective patients. Roche said Japan is the first country to approve Rozlytrek, also known as entrectinib, targeting people with NTRK fusion-positive solid tumors, across 10 different tumor types, including those with central nervous system metastases. (Reporting by John Miller;
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Cancer treatments are one of the most in-demand Big Pharma assets
Pfizer's $11.4 billion takeover of Array BioPharma highlights how eager industry titans are to commercialize cancer medications, making cancer the most in-demand pharmaceutical asset outside of gene therapy.
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As homeless are suffering, risk of hepatitis, typhus and other diseases is growing
The rise in homelessness is creating public health risks across the USA. Los Angeles, Louisville and Seattle have all had Hepatitis A outbreaks.
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Flesh-eating bacteria increasing on East Coast
The dangerous bacteria can infect wounds in your skin – and even the seafood you eat
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria on New Jersey Beaches Are Rising Because of Climate Change—What You Need to Know
Here’s how higher ocean water temperatures negatively affect your health.
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Another cancer-causing chemical found in blood-pressure pills
Online pharmacy tells FDA it found carcinogenic solvent in valsartan heart drugs made by companies including Novartis
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Boost Your Mental Health by Completing This Physical Milestone Every Day
A group of researchers analyzed data from 8,000 adults to see whether there is a linear link between physical activity levels and mental health and whether sedentary habits, such as sitting all day, influenced this relationship.
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Possible clue to Lyme arthritis found in patients' inflamed joints
New study focused on people with Lyme arthritis, but findings may apply to chronic symptoms of the tick-borne disease.
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10 Underlying Medical Issues The Can Lead To Sudden Weight Gain
While most of us have been conditioned to think otherwise, the truth about weight gain is that it's not always a problem or an indicator of poor health. However, there are times when sudden and unexplained weight gain might be dangerous for health…
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USA / CANADA
3 things to watch for from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday
Investors increasingly expect the central bank to cut interest rates for the first time since 2008
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Why long periods of the U.S. going without recession may be bad for the economy
Thanks to aggressive government and central bank action, the 10-year-old U.S. economic expansion will set a record next month by becoming the longest ever. But the cost of such policies, including high debt, may not make them worth it.
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Opinion: Clock is ticking for ratification of USMCA trade deal
The most arduous hurdle for the new North American trade deal is in the United States House of Representatives.
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New federal tax rules create advantage for real estate investment trusts
As Generation X and millennials inherit their baby boomer parents' assets amid the so-called Great Wealth Transfer, some will look to invest it in rental property to generate income.
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Defying Trump, U.S. senator moves toward vote to block Saudi arms sales
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez began the formal process on Tuesday of blocking a White House plan for $8 billion in military sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates without the consent of Congress, setting up Senate votes on the matter as soon as this week.
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Can Trump reach a trade deal with China by years end?
Former White House trade advisor Clete Willems gives his take on the U.S.-China trade war.
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Texas Is Latest State To Attack Surprise Medical Bills
A new Texas law says hospitals and insurers will have to work it out when they can't agree on a price — instead of sending huge unexpected bills to patients.
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Canadian Inflation & Retail Sales Figures May Lift the Loonie | Action Forex
After losing some ground last week in the face of a stronger US dollar and softer oil prices, the Canadian dollar will now turn its sights to the nation’s inflation and retail sales figures, due out on Wednesday and Friday respectively at 12:30 GMT. Forecasts point to a solid set of data overall, which could […] The post Canadian Inflation & Retail Sales Figures May Lift the Loonie appeared first on Action Forex.
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EMERGING MARKETS
Puerto Rico reaches agreement to restructure close to half of its outstanding debt
Puerto Rico reached an agreement with bondholders on restructuring around $35 billion of its debt, which accounts for close to 50% of the bankrupt island’s total.
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Puerto Rico oversight board defends plan as way out of bankruptcy
Puerto Rico's federally created financial oversight board on Monday defended a new agreement with creditors, saying it will result in an affordable and sustainable debt level and allow the U.S. commonwealth to exit bankruptcy next year.
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Mexico could beat U.S. in trade war, but would be a 'pyrrhic' victory: president
Mexico could win a trade war with the United States but it is a war Mexico doesn't want because it would take too heavy a toll, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday.
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Why Venezuela Is the Vietnam of Our Time
To avoid another embarrassing defeat like Vietnam, the United States evolved its warfare strategy to include the battle for hearts and minds. On April 30, 1975, the United States learned an important lesson. The capture of Saigon by the People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) would mark the defeat of the world’s most powerful military force...
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Business Groups Are Driving Economic Growth in Emerging Economies
[Sponsored Article] Our world is connected. This is true in all walks of life and the business world is no exception. According to a report by Forbes, 69 percent of the 2,533 firms in 26 emerging markets are family-owned. Hutchison Whampoa Limited,…
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Recent deaths in the Dominican Republic
At least seven American tourists have died this year while on vacation in the Dominican Republic, one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. Questions remain about their deaths. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
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MIDDLE EAST
Beijing warns against ‘opening Pandora’s box’ in ME, slams US’ ‘extreme pressure’ on Iran
China chided Washington for its “extreme pressure methods” against Iran and called on both countries to keep calm and avoid further escalation around the Persian Gulf as US-Iran tensions rise.
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Iran threatens to surpass uranium limits as tensions with the U.S. continue to grow
The announcement was the first time Tehran explicitly said it was on track to violate the 2015 nuclear accord. The Pentagon said Monday it was sending an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East.
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'Iran will not wage war' says country's president
President Hassan Rouhani was speaking a day after the United States announced the deployment of more troops to the Middle East.
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Kremlin calls for restraint in Middle East after U.S. troop move
The Kremlin called for restraint from all sides in the Middle East on Tuesday and said it did not want to see destabilizing moves in the region after the United States announced it would deploy more troops there.
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Saudi cabinet urges world powers to safeguard navigation
Saudi Arabia's cabinet urged theinternational community on Tuesday to take firm measures toensure the safety of navigation in waterways across the region,the state news agency said, a week after two tankers wereattacked in the Gulf of Oman.(Reporting by Asma AlsharifEditing by Andrew Heavens)
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Turkey says U.S. stance on F-35 doesn't fit spirit of NATO partnership
Turkey said on Tuesday a U.S. warning that Ankara would be removed from Washington's F-35 fighter jet program unless it drops a planned purchase of a Russian air defense system was out of keeping with the spirit of NATO partnership.
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Rockets land in an Iraqi military post home to US personnel
The Iraqi military says three rockets have hit an installation north of Baghdad used by Iraqi troops and where American trainers are also present
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The Latest: Iraq says foreign forces may not fight in Iraq
Iraq's prime minister says foreign troops and local militia operating inside his country are forbidden from confronting each other and must operate under the supervision and control of the Iraqi armed forces
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AFRICA
Zimbabwe: Zim Moves to Tackle Corruption Head-On
The establishment of the Special Anti-Corruption Unit (Sacu) in the President's Office and appointment of Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo to lead the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) represents a positive step in breaking the cycle of corruption. The fight against corruption requires sustained political will, substantial political and economic reform, and a significant shift in attitudes across all sectors in the country. A lot has been said about corruption and fighting it is a mammoth
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Zimbabwe: Climate Fund Approves Us$3m for Zim
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved US$3,2 million funding for climate readiness in Zimbabwe, according to latest data from the Fund. Of that amount, US$1 million has so far been released. Zimbabwe had applied for a total $4,2 million (all amounts stated in US dollars) to help it prepare for future financial applications to the GCF, a special UN facility for tackling climate challenges throughout the world. The money would also assist with adaptation planning as well as capacity building and
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Zimbabwe: Govt Abandons Winter Wheat Farmers
Most winter wheat farmers in Mashonaland East province have failed to plant the crop due to government’s failure to provide promised inputs, amid reports that Zimbabwe only has a month of wheat supplies in stock. A number of farmers, who recently spoke to the NewZimbabwe.com on condition of anonymity, accused the government of abandoning them by failing to provide the required inputs including fuel through the Command Wheat Programme. The deadline for planting wheat this year was May 31, but
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Zimbabwe: Zim's Tertiary Education Out of Touch With Reality - Student Leaders
The curriculum being used in Zimbabwe’s tertiary institutions is outdated and divorced from reality, student leaders told Parliament Monday. Representatives from the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) and Zimbabwe Congress of Student Union told the Parliamentary Committee on Higher Education that the country’s tertiary education system needed to respond to the fourth industrial revolution. Zinasu president Elias Madida and Zicosu’s secretary for education Dyson Nyatsanga, in their oral
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Zimbabwe: Govt Launches Zim Health Situation Room
Government has launched the Zimbabwe Health Situation Room to effectively and efficiently manage a multi-sectoral AIDS response and track its progress towards health coverage targets. Speaking during the launch in Harare last Friday, Health and Child Care Minister Obadiah Moyo said the Health Situation Room will improve existing health information systems and make e-health strategy a reality. "Zimbabwe Situation Room will support Government and civil society institutions alike to effectively and
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Zimbabwe: Govt Moves a Gear Up On Ending Child Marriages
Buoyed by a slight decrease in child marriages last year, government has moved a gear up and is now engaging traditional leaders to speed up abolishment of the vice especially in rural communities. Addressing the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) workshop in the capital recently, health and child care minister Dr Obadiah Moyo said child marriages violates the fundamental human rights of girls below 18 years of age. "In an effort to end child marriages,
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Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Considers Financial Package for Zimbabwe
What Happened: The African Development Bank is considering a financial aid package for Zimbabwe, The Herald reported June 17, citing the bank's director for southern Africa. The move has allegedly been inspired by 2018 Zimbabwean plans for structural economic reform and a recent International Monetary Fund program backing those plans. The support package could provide funding for several projects before the end of the year and offer Zimbabwe a direct line of credit in the next year. But before
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ASIA
Japanese insurers wait for cheaper dollar as U.S. rate-cut pressure builds
Japan's life insurers are holding out for the possibility that the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in more than a decade will afford them better levels at which to be buying the U.S. dollar.
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US-China trade war weighed on Beijing’s decision not to pursue WTO market economy status, analysts say
The ongoing trade war with the United States was an important factor in China’s decision to halt a case against the refusal of the European Union to grant Beijing “market economy” status at the World Trade Organisation, analysts say. The pursuit of…
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Breakingviews - China infrastructure bump comes at steeper cost
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - Beijing’s latest infrastructure bump could come with a high price tag. Officials said they will tweak financing rules to allow local authorities to step up spending. It might add up to 4 percentage points to infrastructure investment growth this year. Stimulus is being steadily dialed up, at the cost of more debt risk.
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China needs more stimulus in its economy, says investor
Nicholas Ferres of Vantage Point Asset Management says Chinese authorities need to do "a lot more" to ease credit in its economy needs RRR cuts, more liquidity, rate cuts and a weaker currency
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How Chinese machine parts manufacturer Impro Precision is mitigating trade war tariffs
Impro Precision, a major Chinese maker of parts used in cars, construction and aerospace equipment, said it is localising its factories to reduce exposure to tariffs as the trade war intensifies. The Hong Kong-based precision manufacturing company, which…
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U.S. threatens China with more tariffs if new trade deal isn't reached
U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer spoke about the plans on Tuesday.
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EUROPE
Britain settles sanctions dispute with Iran's Bank Mellat
The British government hassettled a 1.25 billion pound ($1.6 billion) damages claimbrought by Iran's largest private bank in an 11th-hour,out-of-court deal following a dispute over sanctions and allegedlinks to Tehran's nuclear programme.
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Even if US-China trade war goes on, Europe might be a winner
Escalating trade war has been a concern for the European Central Bank (ECB), partly due to the export-driven nature of the euro area economy.
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Minister calls on next PM to defend Britain's leading finance role
Britain's next prime minister must make it their "overriding" priority to protect London's globally competitive position in finance after Brexit, financial services minister John Glen said on Tuesday.
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Two European countries could be the big winners from the US-China trade war, Barclays says
France and Germany could be the biggest beneficiaries in an escalation in trade tariffs between the U.S. and China, Barclays economists have projected.
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China-Britain trade deal secured, despite UK’s Hong Kong concerns
China and Britain have clinched £500 million (US$630 million) worth of deals in a high-profile trip by a Chinese vice-premier to London on Monday, despite fears by British trade officials that the talks might be derailed because of protests in Hong Kong…
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CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Thursday 6/20/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 224,593,572
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6-19-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat 7. And….of course there is much more at stake now with getting an honest non-Iranian selected for the Interior and Security ministers. 8. They already moved the dates from 2018-2022 to 2019-2023 for the term of this project. So, half a year is already shot with no substantial investors willing to lay their cash on the line due to these reasons... THEY NEED A VIABLE CURRENCY TO MOVE FORWARD! Investors want a value assigned to the currency that they can deal with and prosper from. A realistic value and nothing more or less. It’s coming and it has to come soon! [post 3 of 3]
6-19-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat 4. Just recently parliament passed the “Financial Management Law” which is the support by the GOI that is needed for the project to be successful... 5. Sadr is putting great pressure on getting the remaining ministers out of proxy and qualified (non-Iranian) candidates ratified by parliament. This is scheduled again for a vote on Saturday...They are at the end of the line. After this Saturday June 22nd there is only a week remaining in June... 6. We now know the end of this currency legislative session and it ends the end of June. We know that Mahdi must form his government with the remaining positions by then or else be subjected to a no-confidence vote. [post 2 of 3....stay tuned]
6-19-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Are they now prepared to pull the final trigger and bring this project to a conclusion? 1. They just told us again the CBI was successful in the reduction of cash on the streets. They just told us they got the 140 trillion dinars from 2011 down now to 39 trillion. 2. We know they have been stocking the banks with the new coins and infusing yet more of the small category notes out in the ATMs and banks (250, 500 and 1000). Just recently they issued the 50 dinar note back. WOW! The banks also have the 100 dinar notes but we have not yet seen them on the streets or ATMs. 3. We know that certain Iranian factions within the government appose the project to delete the zeros and have helped to block in the past any way they can. [post 1 of 3....stay tuned]
6-19-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [via PDK] My folks in Reno were actually in the room to process when they were told there was a security issue and they were sent away…Folks in Hong Kong were also at the exchange table to process and they were turned away citing security issues as well...One large whale in Asia was actually turned away from the table...told to come back today…They cannot keep stopping guys… Many intel people are still looking for 800 numbers today. [What is the status of the redemption centers..? Are they still on high alert..?] Yes- They arrived at 7AM this morning and are on high alert. Once again I will say...DO NOT LET YOUR CURRENCY OUT OF YOUR SIGHT!!
6-19-2019 Intel Guru Eagleone2025 [via PDK] ALOT OF MEETING GOING ON IN DC. ...HIGH SECURITY MEETINGS TAKEN PLACE. LOOKING FOR RV AROUND THE END OF THE MONTH. G20 SUMMIT COMING UP. ...THE THINGS I AM SHARING I AM ALLOWED TO SHARE AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER THERE IS ALOT I CAN NOT SHARE. ALOT HAS UNFOLDED. ...WE ARE JUST WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT.
6-19-2019 Newshound Guru G-Lin Article: "The Anti-Corruption Council comments on the last reference letter and takes action at the currency auction" Quote: "The council also hosted a special report on the sale of foreign exchange in terms of reasons, justification, mechanism of action, monitoring and measures, and identifying gaps that constitute an introduction to corruption and ways of closing them." This is good to see.
6-19-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana [Recent CBI articles suggest a RV at $.87 cents. Could this be a sucker rate with huge increases to follow?] “Sucker rate” is a bit of a mean spirited phrase, butthere is certainly merit to the possibility that a rate will come out low and rise initially.
6-19-2019 Intel Guru Bruce [via PinkRoses] ...we are so close to the Go Time...a few days ago on the bank screens at Redemption Centers was to [two ?] dates. One date was...June 17th. The other date was...June 19th...as Go Days for us...The information I received today is pointing toward things triggered after President Trump’s rally. It maybe hours after the rally. It maybe after midnight. It could be tomorrow [Wednesday], but I think that there is a triggering mechanism that will be looked at very closely after midnight tonight [Tuesday]. So, lets see how that works. Let’s see how that goes. ...Do not worry about rates. Rates are fine. Rates are strong. ...The idea of a shotgun start is really where we think we are...
6-19-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat 4. Just recently parliament passed the “Financial Management Law” which is the support by the GOI that is needed for the project to be successful... 5. Sadr is putting great pressure on getting the remaining ministers out of proxy and qualified (non-Iranian) candidates ratified by parliament. This is scheduled again for a vote on Saturday...They are at the end of the line. After this Saturday June 22nd there is only a week remaining in June... 6. We now know the end of this currency legislative session and it ends the end of June. We know that Mahdi must form his government with the remaining positions by then or else be subjected to a no-confidence vote. [post 2 of 3....stay tuned]
6-19-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Are they now prepared to pull the final trigger and bring this project to a conclusion? 1. They just told us again the CBI was successful in the reduction of cash on the streets. They just told us they got the 140 trillion dinars from 2011 down now to 39 trillion. 2. We know they have been stocking the banks with the new coins and infusing yet more of the small category notes out in the ATMs and banks (250, 500 and 1000). Just recently they issued the 50 dinar note back. WOW! The banks also have the 100 dinar notes but we have not yet seen them on the streets or ATMs. 3. We know that certain Iranian factions within the government appose the project to delete the zeros and have helped to block in the past any way they can. [post 1 of 3....stay tuned]
6-19-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [via PDK] My folks in Reno were actually in the room to process when they were told there was a security issue and they were sent away…Folks in Hong Kong were also at the exchange table to process and they were turned away citing security issues as well...One large whale in Asia was actually turned away from the table...told to come back today…They cannot keep stopping guys… Many intel people are still looking for 800 numbers today. [What is the status of the redemption centers..? Are they still on high alert..?] Yes- They arrived at 7AM this morning and are on high alert. Once again I will say...DO NOT LET YOUR CURRENCY OUT OF YOUR SIGHT!!
6-19-2019 Intel Guru Eagleone2025 [via PDK] ALOT OF MEETING GOING ON IN DC. ...HIGH SECURITY MEETINGS TAKEN PLACE. LOOKING FOR RV AROUND THE END OF THE MONTH. G20 SUMMIT COMING UP. ...THE THINGS I AM SHARING I AM ALLOWED TO SHARE AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER THERE IS ALOT I CAN NOT SHARE. ALOT HAS UNFOLDED. ...WE ARE JUST WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT.
6-19-2019 Newshound Guru G-Lin Article: "The Anti-Corruption Council comments on the last reference letter and takes action at the currency auction" Quote: "The council also hosted a special report on the sale of foreign exchange in terms of reasons, justification, mechanism of action, monitoring and measures, and identifying gaps that constitute an introduction to corruption and ways of closing them." This is good to see.
6-19-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana [Recent CBI articles suggest a RV at $.87 cents. Could this be a sucker rate with huge increases to follow?] “Sucker rate” is a bit of a mean spirited phrase, butthere is certainly merit to the possibility that a rate will come out low and rise initially.
6-19-2019 Intel Guru Bruce [via PinkRoses] ...we are so close to the Go Time...a few days ago on the bank screens at Redemption Centers was to [two ?] dates. One date was...June 17th. The other date was...June 19th...as Go Days for us...The information I received today is pointing toward things triggered after President Trump’s rally. It maybe hours after the rally. It maybe after midnight. It could be tomorrow [Wednesday], but I think that there is a triggering mechanism that will be looked at very closely after midnight tonight [Tuesday]. So, lets see how that works. Let’s see how that goes. ...Do not worry about rates. Rates are fine. Rates are strong. ...The idea of a shotgun start is really where we think we are...
6-19-2019 Intel Guru Delta URGENT FROM IRAQI TV: "ANTI CORRUPTION HOSTS CBI GOV AND TAKES ACTION ON THE CURRENCY AUCTION..." IT'S ALL OVER THE NEWS ...THEY GOT SLAP BY SISTANI... SHOW US THE RATE...NOW...
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side; 7 pix)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mehdi receives His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday at the head of a large ministerial delegation.
The meeting, which was held in the presence of the two official delegations, discussed the development of the Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations, the opportunities of cooperation between the two countries and the activation of the free trade area,
The talks were characterized by an atmosphere of friendship, frankness and understanding on various issues.
The Prime Minister welcomed the Kuwaiti Amir and his accompanying delegation. "We are honored to welcome you to your country and your brothers. We have extensive ties and we have experienced many difficulties and we have stood together against them and we have won them. This visit is an opportunity to develop bilateral relations for the better. In the future of Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations, and praised the positions and wisdom and moderation of the Amir of Kuwait in all circumstances, pointing to his visit to the State of Kuwait and fruitful meetings held by ministers and cooperation files that discussed and the importance of completing them in Baghdad and activate cooperation agreements concluded in Alco Encouraging investments, facilitating visas and cooperation in economic and trade fields for the benefit of both countries.
He added that Iraq has encountered difficulties but successfully surpassed them and cut off an important stage in strengthening its international standing. He is now a partner in solutions after he was mentioned in the crises, his economy is recovering and the country is witnessing security and stability thanks to our armed forces and security apparatuses and the sacrifices of our people.
The Amir expressed his thanks and appreciation for the good reception he received and the delegation accompanying him, stressing that his visit today comes after the visit of the Prime Minister of Kuwait and the strength of bilateral relations. He said: I want to see Iraq develop and flourish and keen on Iraq as a shield for my country. And that there are many things that we agree upon and which are still to be resolved during the talks of the two ministerial delegations and follow-up implementation through the joint committees, praising the directions of the Iraqi government and its balanced policy and its positive use with the regional crises.
The Kuwaiti delegation includes Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Sheikh Khalid Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Mr. Anas Khalid Al-Saleh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for
Minister of Finance, Mr. Khalid Nasser Al-Roudhan, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Minister of State for Services, Dr. Khalid Ali Mohammed Al-Fadhil, Minister of Oil, Minister of Electricity and Water, and Mr. Ahmed Fadah Al-Fahad of the UAE.
And attended by Mr. Thamer Ghadhban, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil and Head of the Honor Mission. Fuad Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Mohammed Ali Al-Hakim, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Nouri Sabah al-Dalimi Minister of Planning and d. Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Mohammed Al-Muhaid, Minister of Culture and Minister of Electricity and Minister of Electricity.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
19 June-2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 6-19-2019 around 10 am Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi and HH the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah hold talks in Baghdad on bolstering bilateral relations and developments in the region.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 6-19-2019 around 9 am Eastern
PM @AdilAbdAlMahdi: We will publish a report detailing what has been achieved by the government between October 2018 and April 2019.
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ARTICLE 3
Saleh and the Amir of Kuwait discuss political developments in the region and attempts to calm them in the interests of stability
2019/6/19 17:51
[Baghdad-where]
The President of the Republic, Barham Saleh, said that the relations between Iraq and Kuwait have made great strides forward thanks to the wisdom and desire of the two leaderships in both countries to overcome the remnants of the past.
"We have a strong desire to build advanced relations with our neighbors, especially with Kuwait, in a way that serves the common interests of the two brotherly peoples," Saleh said at the official talks held on Wednesday at the Peace Palace in Baghdad with Kuwait's Amir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah.
"Iraq is looking at the nature of the current crisis in the region with a broad perspective and seeks to achieve a comprehensive regional consensus on the basis of dialogue and good neighborliness between countries," he said.
The President welcomed Kuwait's Amir and his accompanying delegation, hoping that this visit would be a good opportunity to turn the past and start a constructive relationship between the two brotherly neighbors.
In turn, the Emir of the State of Kuwait pointed out his country's keenness to support and enable Iraq to overcome the repercussions of the terrorist acts and its reconstruction, "adding that" the visit represents an opportunity to discuss ways to strengthen and develop cooperation between the two countries and resolve the outstanding issues between them. However, Kuwait firmly believes in the importance of Iraq enjoying security and stability. "
They also discussed the latest political developments in the region and efforts to calm them in the interests of stability, as well as Kuwait's contribution to the reconstruction of Iraq, and relations between the two countries and ways to upgrade them to meet the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples.
On the same level, the President of the Republic held a luncheon in honor of the Emir of Kuwait and the delegation accompanying him, attended by the heads of the Council of Ministers and Representatives Adel Abdul Mahdi and Mohamed Halbusi and the President of the Federal Court Medhat Mahmoud and senior officials from both sides.
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ARTICLE 4
Oil Minister: Bombing companies in Basra is individual and will not be repeated
2019/6/19 18:06
[Baghdad-where]
Oil Minister Thamir al-Ghadhban on Wednesday reduced the risk of a rocket attack targeting the headquarters of oil companies in Basra province.
"The incident is 'individual and not significant,' Ghadhban told a news briefing. He expressed the belief that the incident will not be repeated again, adding that "the government is serious about achieving security and peace throughout the country."
Police said three Iraqi employees of the oil ministry's drilling company were injured in a rocket attack targeting oil companies in the province of Basra.
She pointed out that the target location in the Burjisiyah area also includes the work and housing of several foreign companies, including Exxon Mobil America. Exxon Mobil had a few days ago returned its staff to Iraq after sweeping them on the back of security threats.
Iraq pledged to secure the company's location in oil fields in the southern part of the country and deploy more security detachments near its headquarters.
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ARTICLE 5
Najran Barzani arrives in Baghdad
12:03 - 20/06/20190
Information / Baghdad ..
The head of the Kurdistan region, Nechirvan Barzani, arrived in Baghdad on Thursday for his first visit since taking office.
"Barzani will meet with all Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, President Barham Salih and Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halbousi," a source said in an interview.
The source added that "Barzani will renew the support of the Kurdistan region of the government of Abdul-Mahdi, adding to discuss on resolving the differences and outstanding issues between Arbil and Baghdad."
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