WOTS Tuesday 7/9/19
Forex Rates:
| Symbol | Bid | Ask | High | Low | Open | Change | Time |
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| USD/IQD | | | 1186.0000 | 1180.5000 | 1186.0000 | | 05:20 |
| USD/VND | | | 23211.3500 | 23211.3500 | 23211.3500 | | 05:21 |
| USD/CNY | | | 6.8919 | 6.8773 | 6.8919 | | 05:26 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.3041 | 0.3037 | 0.3038 | | 05:12 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.2523 | 1.2456 | 1.2519 | | 05:27 |
| USD/IRR | | | 42000.0000 | 42000.0000 | 42000.0000 | | 00:00 |
| USD/IDR | | | 14190.0000 | 14099.0000 | 14117.0000 | | 05:23 |
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A political clash between the Anbar government and Shi'ite factions over a general accused of spying for the Americans
Tuesday July 9th 2019
The Iraqi Defense Ministry delayed the results of the investigation into the case of Major General Mahmoud al-Falahi, commander of operations Anbar, accused by an armed faction supported by Iran to communicate with spies working for US forces.
But a source in the Anbar government said the farmer was meeting regularly with US officers for security coordination purposes, so he did not need an intermediary to provide him with coordinates on movements by Shi'ite factions.
The deputy of Anbar province Yahya al-Mohammadi said that accusing the peasantry of spying is targeting the Anbar people, pointing out that the peasant is known for his courage and he has acquiescence in the battles of Anbar. He has achieved many gains while fighting fierce battles against an oppressive organization.
The source also said that the American forces, with its sophisticated technology, do not need spies to provide them with information on the ground, and that US aircraft wipe the Iraqi territory dozens of times a day, explaining that the accusation of farmers is not based on logical arguments convincing.
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense opened a probe into a video clip belonging to Hezbollah brigades that included a call between Major General Mahmoud al-Falahi and one of the alleged leaks that he was a spy for the CIA.
The spokesman of the Brigades, Mohammed Mohieldin said that the US embassy intervened through its collaborators inside Iraq to remove the accusation of the peasant.
The Shi'ite faction, backed by Iran, implicitly called for the death penalty for the Iraqi general on charges of treason.
For his part, questioned the member of the Security and Defense Committee in the Iraqi parliament the reality of audio recording smuggled MP Karim Aliawi said that the technical examination of the barbed wire will doubt the certainty, stressing that there are no pressure from the US embassy to the investigation letter on track.
Arrest of accused of dealing with counterfeit money in an Iraqi province
09-07-2019 12:59 AM
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Sulaymaniyah The governor of the province of Sulaymaniyah on Monday announced the arrest of a number of defendants, noting that two of the accused were dealing with counterfeit money and drugs.
The spokesman of the Directorate, Sarkot Ahmed in a statement seen by 'orbit', that 'last week saw the registration of a number of cases of the use of counterfeit money in a number of gas stations and markets (Supermarkets),' pointing out that 'after the registration of a number of complaints by citizens was Commissioning the crime department to find the defendants under the direct supervision of the police director Sulaymaniyah '.
He added that 'on July 7, an accused was arrested inside his house and possession of 10 thousand fake dollars with a number of forged documents and one piece of crystal and a piece of hashish, and was placed on a car Rang Rover was accused of using them during the implementation of their operations' .
The spokesman added that "after recording the statement of the accused confessed that with him another person who helps him in the market works in currency exchange was also arrested by the police, pointing out that the second accused was in possession of a quantity of Turkish currency during the arrest and are now detained under articles 289 and 298 of Penal Code by a judge '.
He pointed out that the police of the Rabrin police station yesterday arrested a defendant wanted by the court for murder, "noting that last week a taxi driver tried to assault a woman who had hired him, noting that the detachments of the police station Kordsat managed in a short period Of his arrest and is facing the court now '
Destruction and Karin Daash within the operations "will of victory"
09-07-2019 01:03 AM :
Agency of the orbit -
Baghdad The military information cell announced on Monday the destruction of Karin and Dahesh in the operations 'will of victory' carried out by the security forces.
A statement of the cell received by the 'orbit', that 'the flight of the International Alliance was destroyed and Karin for the terrorist in the operations of the will of victory, which began since dawn on Sunday'.
He added that 'the leadership of the operations of the island of the masses of popular and tribal masses destroyed three acres and detonated eight explosive devices and seized the equipment within that process'.
Iraqi journalists have a "new look" in response to parliament's decision
09-07-2019 10:50 PM
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Baghdad
The decision of the Iraqi parliament entered into force, which established a new body for the form of the journalist in the media department "Style". Each journalist working for a satellite channel, news agency, radio or newspaper was required to wear the uniform, and his work permit was not confiscated or entered into a building Parliament.
This decision has raised a number of objections by journalists and some of the institutions in which they work because they believe that it restricts the freedom of press work by a legislative institution that should have been the first to guarantee the rights of journalists or media workers.
The footage showed some of the press cadres working in the information department of the House of Representatives and respond to the decision of parliament to wear "suit" despite the lack of conviction this matter, but in the end came into force ..
The decision of the Iraqi parliament entered into force, which established a new body for the form of the journalist in the media department "Style". Each journalist working for a satellite channel, news agency, radio or newspaper was required to wear the uniform, and his work permit was not confiscated or entered into a building Parliament.
This decision has raised a number of objections by journalists and some of the institutions in which they work because they believe that it restricts the freedom of press work by a legislative institution that should have been the first to guarantee the rights of journalists or media workers.
The footage showed some of the press cadres working in the information department of the House of Representatives and respond to the decision of parliament to wear "suit" despite the lack of conviction this matter, but in the end came into force ..
A deputy reveals 70,000 arrest warrants for terrorists in Nineveh
09/07/2019
Al-Ahed News - Baghdad
The deputy of the province of Nineveh Shirwan Duberdani, on Monday, the existence of 70 thousand arrest warrants are not implemented against the terrorists in the province.
In a statement received by Al-Ahed News, Dubardani warned of the future danger to the security of Nineveh and Iraq as a whole, especially that the arrest warrant was issued by the Presidency of the Ninewa Court of Appeal and sent to the Iraqi Reform Department.
He added that "the book contained about 70 thousand arrest warrants in the province of Nineveh right of terrorists without implementation," stressing the need to take measures and measures and the provision of places of detention.
He pointed out that "there have been issued dozens of arrest warrants but the lack of sufficient space for detention has not been implemented.!
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Defense announces the overall results of the will of victory
09-07-2019 11:09 AM
Baghdad
The Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday the results of the "will of victory" operation in the provinces of Nineveh, Salah al-Din and Anbar towards the Syrian-Iraqi border.
The ministry said in a statement received "News" a copy of it, that "the heroes of the command of the operations of Nineveh and within the process of (will victory) and the support of the heroes of the army's flight from the destruction of (9) additives, and detonate (11) IED, and found (33) Within the axis of the 60th Infantry Brigade, the 20th Division, and in the 43rd Infantry Division, the above division was destroyed by the destruction of (7) additives. "
"The command also managed to detonate (13) explosive devices and destroy (6) tunnels, and within the axis of the popular crowd was destroyed and burned the wheel of pick-ups of the heroes of the air force led to the killing of (3) terrorists and the destruction of two additions."
And completed that "the heroes of the command of operations Salah al-Din and the units Almtaglha with them, they were able to find (4) improvised explosive devices, and (3) additives containing a bomb factory and (8) Katyusha rockets, and find a large additive destroyed in the village of Awsaj, (2) a capsule, (2) a lighter in the village of Damuk, and the discovery of an explosives factory containing (3) an Austrian artillery shell in the village of Abu Jleib , Found a communications center for terrorist elements and a bomb manufacturing plant containing (5) homemade improvised explosive devices. "
"And within the categorical command operations of the island managed to destroy the heroes added, the bombing of three explosive devices in the village of Shuwaili."
Araji: The current situation is the most dangerous in history and the government of Abdul Mahdi can not provide much
09-07-2019 11:33 AM
Baghdad
Former Prime Minister Bahaa al-Araji said Tuesday that the current situation in Iraq is the most dangerous in its history, noting that the government of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi can not do much.
Araji said in an interview with "News", that "the current conflict on positions is the best evidence of quotas," noting that "the current situation is the most dangerous in the history of Iraq."
"The government of Haider Abadi is better than the cabin of Adel Abdul Mahdi, who can not and can not do much."
He said that "there are factions in the crowd belonging to Iran and this is dangerous," noting that "Iran does not want the development of the Iraqi economy and the United States does not want the stability of the security situation."
Calling for a time limit for the winning candidate for the constitutional oath
Editorial Date: 2019/7/9 10:15 • 119 times read
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Member of the Legal Committee of Parliament Bahar Mahmoud, on Tuesday, called on the committee to amend the rules of procedure in parliament to set a time limit for the candidates in the elections to sworn in the constitutional oath or fall their right as deputies elected by the people.
Mahmoud said in a statement received {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "for the failure to set a time limit for the swearing-in of the constitutional oath of deputies is a lack of the law of the House of Representatives and its rules of procedure, and this session and the Committee to amend the rules of procedure to address this loophole that benefited some of the candidates The winners and those who did not take the oath and to put a legal period may be 3 months from the date of the final results of the Federal Court. "
"This is an important step in order to stabilize the legal centers and also prevent the winning MPs from not complying with their duties," she said.
"The parliament has not taken legal action against those who did not take the constitutional oath because they are not deputies to apply to them what applies to the MP, whose absence exceeds the legal ceiling," Mahmoud said.
"This is an important step in order to stabilize the legal centers and also prevent the winning MPs from not complying with their duties," she said.
"The parliament has not taken legal action against those who did not take the constitutional oath because they are not deputies to apply to them what applies to the MP, whose absence exceeds the legal ceiling," Mahmoud said.
Mr. Ammar al-Hakim: Our opposition is not to the state but to the government and we are an essential part of the political system
Editorial date: 2019/7/9 10:03 • 101 times read
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) The head of the National Wisdom Movement, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, on Tuesday, that opposition to the stream of wisdom is not the state, but the government.
"We are an essential part of the political system and the state, a key part of the House of Representatives, and we are primarily involved in all spheres of social and political influence," said Ammar al-Hakim.
Hakim added that "our opposition is not opposed to the state, but to the government, which lasted four years, where it comes and go but Iraq remains and the state remains and we are part of it."
Hakim added that "our opposition is not opposed to the state, but to the government, which lasted four years, where it comes and go but Iraq remains and the state remains and we are part of it."
Hashd al-Shaabi Won't be Fully Integrated into Iraqi Army: Iran
The pro-Iranian Hashd al-Shaabi militias will not be fully integrated into the Iraqi army, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to a recent decree by Iraqi PM Adil Abdul-Mahdi to curb the power of the Shi'ite militias.
A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Abbas Mousavi, pointed out that only Iraq is authorized to make any changes or modifications to the decision if needed, but that the decree does also not mean that all the Shi'ite militias will be part of the national army.
He further noted that Abdul-Mahdi's aim is more about reorganizing the Hashd al-Shaabi militias.
The Iraqi premier, other than issuing the decree, also vowed to consider any armed factions operating under the Hashd al-Shaabi illegitimate if they do not abide by the new policy.
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Key events raising tensions in the Persian Gulf
Key events in the recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran
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Iraqi forces begin operation against IS along Syrian border
Iraq's security and paramilitary forces have begun a military operation along the border with Syria aiming to clear the area of Islamic State group militants
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Saudi king meets UK treasury chief ahead of Aramco listing
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has met British treasury chief Philip Hammond to discuss economic and financial investments between the two countries and security cooperation amid heightened tensions with Iran
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Zimbabwe: 'Zimbabweans Good At Making Laws They Don't Follow'ZIMBABWEANS are gifted in formulating laws that they go on to defy, Mutasa North legislator Chido Madiwa has said. Madiwa, who chairs parliament's Women Affairs, Small and Medium Enterprise Committee was speaking in parliament while presiding over a hearing by the Zimbabwe Gender Commission which was giving oral evidence before her committee. Before her comments, she and members of her committee had listened to a presentation by ZGC chair Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe who had highlighted the
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Africa: Finance Own Development, AU Member States UrgedNiamey The African Union (AU) has underscored the need for its member states to ensure that the continent plays a significant role in world affairs by employing the right strategies to finance its own development and reduce aid dependency through the establishment of continental financial institutions. This was said by AU commissioner for economic affairs Professor Victor Harrison during the 12th Extraordinary Session of the AU Assembly yesterday. President Mnangagwa is also expected to join
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Africa: Why the African Monetary Fund Is a Good Idea and What Can Be Done to Get It Going
African Union (AU) leaders will gather in Niger on 7 July for an Extraordinary Summit to discuss the African Continental Free Trade Area. They will be meeting at a critical moment for the continent. Many African countries are experiencing uneven growth and rising debt. All face an uncertain global environment and need the boost that closer and more dynamic continental trade relations could deliver. In our view the AU leaders should also use their meeting to reinvigorate their efforts to create
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Africa: Stage Set for Unification of African Market As Continental Trade Deal Comes Into Force SundayNairobi The stage is set for the unification of the African market with the coming into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) on Sunday, when African Heads of State converge for the 12th Extra-Ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) in Niger. AfCFTA, conceived in March 2018 during an AU Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, passed the 22-nation threshold required for it to become operational after the Gambia ratified it in April. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on
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Nigeria signs African free trade area agreementThe African Union estimates that the agreement could boost intra-African trade by 60% by 2022.
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One year in, US-China trade war is the ‘first sentence of the first chapter’ of a new superpower rivalryA year after the beginning of the tit-for-tat tariff war that has upended the global trading system, few trade experts see the US-China relationship improving any time soon. Instead, companies are being advised to dig in for the long haul, with the way…
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For China, Christine Lagarde is a hard act to followFrom China’s point of view, Christine Lagarde will be a hard act to follow as managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Two years before her second five-year term is due to end, and one year into a trade war with the United States that shows…
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China's envoy to Britain laments 'Cold War mentality' over Hong Kong protestsChina is not interested in a diplomatic war with Britain but rejects the "Cold War mentality" it has seen from some British politicians over Hong Kong, China's ambassador to London said on Sunday.
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South Korea assessing financial sector risks of wider row with JapanSouth Korea is assessing the risks of a row with Japan over forced wartime labor spreading to the financial sector, including loans and investments by Japanese institutions, the financial regulator said.
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Japan vs South Korea a terrible omen for globalizationHad Abe and Moon met in Osaka, they might have realized that both their economies are collateral damage as Trump and Xi trade barbs
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Chinese economists warn Beijing to prepare for decoupling from USAn economic decoupling from the United States is looking more likely and China should get ready, scholars in Beijing warned on Saturday, a year after US President Donald Trump fired the first shot in the trade war. The break-up of the world’s two biggest…
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The case for US stimulus just got weaker. Europe's is only getting stronger
America vs. Europe: The United States and Europe could both cut interest rates soon. But the case for doing so in Europe is much stronger.
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Increase in uranium enrichment is attempt by Iran to ‘pressure’ Europe to honor nuclear deal
Tehran’s decision to step up uranium enrichment over the 3.67-percent limit set by the 2015 nuclear deal is an attempt by Iran to pressure Europe into honoring its commitments under the accord, analysts told RT.
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No-deal Brexit: Almost half of Brits are stockpiling food, medicine and clothes as UK heads for the cliff edge
Nearly half the British public are stockpiling goods in their own homes to prepare for a no-deal Brexit. 40% of people are stockpiling things like food, medicine and clothes, according to new research. Both candidates to replace Theresa May as prime minister have pledged to leave the European Union without a deal later this year if necessary. Businesses have warned that there isn't enough warehouse space to stockpile goods in the run-up to October. "Within weeks it is likely that shoppers would
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Public would prefer to cancel Brexit or hold second referendum than Halloween no-deal, poll shows
The public would rather scrap Brexit or hold a second referendum than face a chaotic no-deal at Halloween if the new prime minister cannot strike a fresh agreement, a poll has found.
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GLOBAL/NEWS/INFO
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The Best Zip Code in America for Baby Boomers
A higher percentage of baby boomers live in these 20 zip codes than any others in the U.S.
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Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend
The World Cup, Iran, earthquakes and more of the weekend's top stories.
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10 Things to Know for Today
Among 10 Things to Know for Today: Navy Admiral set to stand down; Iran sees 'no hope' for nuclear diplomacy; A federal grand jury in New York is investigating a GOP fundraiser linked to Trump.
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OIL/COMMODITIES/ENERGY
Is this the right time to sprinkle gold dust on your portfolio?
When one of the world's leading fund managers, renowned for his passion for equities, says every investor's portfolio should have a heavy dose of exposure to gold, it is time to sit up and listen.
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Gold Prices Near Flat; Better-than-expected U.S. Jobs Report in Focus
Commodities Jul 08, 2019 03:16 GMT Investing.com - Gold prices were near flat on Monday in Asia as traders remained cautious ahead of a congressional testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell later this week. Gold futures for August delivery on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange were up 0.02% at $1,401.25 a troy ounce by 12:16 AM ET (04:16 GMT). On Friday, the U.S. reported a more-than-expected rise in June’s U.S. jobs. The country added 224,000 new jobs during the
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Energy & Precious Metals – Weekly Review and Calendar Ahead
By Barani KrishnanInvesting.com – Volatility is the nature of the beast in commodities.Yet, in the face of clear and convincing fundamentals, zig-zag price action isn’t...
Oil Prices Steady After Strong U.S. Jobs Report, But Demand Worries Weigh
Commodities Jul 08, 2019 03:55 GMT Investing.com - Oil prices steadied on Monday in Asia. A better-than-expected U.S. jobs report was cited as a tailwind for the markets. U.S. Crude Oil WTI Futures were up 0.2% to $57.61. International Brent Oil Futures were near flat at $64.26. Oil markets posted weekly losses on concerns of weakening demand after data last week showed a much smaller-than-expected decline in U.S. crude inventories. "Global growth remains the main factor holding back crude
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BANKS/BANKING/CREDIT
I use 25 credit cards to travel more than 6 months a year. Here's the best advice I can give you to build credit in your 20s.
The author is not pictured. I started building my credit history at 18, before I'd ever heard of credit cards earning travel and rewards through points and miles. If you want to get into rewards travel in the future, it's never too early to start building your credit so you get access to the most valuable cards. The first and most important thing you can do is make sure you're paying your existing credit cards on time and in full. Find the best cards to help you build credit and start earning
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The Best Citi Credit Cards
Citi has a portfolio of travel and non-travel branded credit cards. In the past year, it’s made upgrades and introduced new cards to stay competitive with Chase and American Express. One of the biggest changes has been a revamp of its luxury Citi Prestige card, unveiled in January, and around the same time the Citi...
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4 credit cards that insure your cell phone to pay for repairs or replacement
Cell phones are getting more expensive as they get more powerful, meaning we're carrying around a good chunk of cash every day. Most people are pretty hard on their phone. They fall out of our pockets, get wet, and get stepped on. No one wants to pay extra for unnecessary insurance, so keep in mind credit cards like the Chase Ink Business Preferred Credit Card and the Wells Fargo Propel American Express® Card, which offer cell phone insurance coverage as an included benefit. For many of us, our
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Libra: Global banking market will receive Facebook currency, despite federal investigation
The global banking market will receive a new non-paper currency called Libra next year, which will be launched by Facebook after taking the initiative to establish its own technology. In preparation for launching the currency, Facebook seeks to establish an ATM to convert regular currency into its new currency and vice versa. In addition to...
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Panel of economists believe Bank of Canada will hold its overnight rate
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Going cashless: We visit a 'micro branch' which won't accept our money
Britain is quickly becoming a cashless society - with banks encouraging us to ditch money, pay by contactless card and do all our banking online. Now some banks are refusing to accept or give out coins.
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Deutsche Bank could cut up to 20,000 jobs
London and Wall Street could bear the brunt of cuts as the bank fights a falling share price.
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US banks could face the same pressures as European counterparts, SocGen chairman warns
A Federal Reserve rate cut could lead to the same challenges for Wall Street lenders that European banks have been dealing with, Lorenzo Bini Smaghi said.
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TREASURIES/BONDS/STOCKS
Dow Futures Slide, Global Stocks Retreat, as US Job Gains Trim Big Fed Rate BetsU.S. equity futures retreated Monday, pulling global stocks firmly into the red, as investors around the world pared bets on aggressive near-term rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and questioned the strength of the recent market rally that's taken Wall Street to all-time highs. The Monday Market Minute Global stocks retreat as investors pare bets on aggressive Fed rate cuts following Friday's stronger-than-expected jobs report while continuing to question the near-term strength of the world
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Morgan Stanley Downgrades Global Stocks as Growth Worries Offset Rate SupportGlobal stocks are set for a near-term pullback, Morgan Stanley analysts cautioned this weekend, as weaker economic growth slowly begins to offset the benefits of central bank support and U.S. corporate earnings signal a rough ride ahead for world equity markets. Global stocks are set for a near-term pullback, Morgan Stanley analysts cautioned this weekend, as weaker economic growth slowly begins to offset the benefits of central bank support and U.S. corporate earnings signal a rough ride ahead
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If everyone else is worried about stocks, capitalize on the fear and make a fortuneMarkets often pre-price widely known information, especially the bad stuff. Invest in the stock market when others pull out, and you won't regret it.
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June 2019 Yield Curve UpdateI expected the Fed to maintain the fed funds rate at a plateau level, as they did in the last two cyclical reversals. But they are almost certain to start to lower the target rate this month, and that is great news.There is still some potential for trading gains in forward rate markets, I think, because short rates are highly likely to return to near zero.The best thing that could happen is the Fed lowers the target rate aggressively, long-term rates rise with new real growth and inflation
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Tilting toward trouble? Worries on economy haven’t vanished after job gains, trade truceThe stock market has hit fresh record highs, the U.S. banged out a hefty amount of new jobs in June and the White House and China agreed to put off new trade penalties. So all is well with an economy now entering a record 11th year of expansion, right?
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Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on MondayEconomy Jul 08, 2019 09:33 GMT Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know in financial markets on Monday, July 8: 1. Stocks drop as Fed rate cuts expectations cool A strong U.S. employment report released last Friday was blamed for a general shift in risk appetite that spread to global equity markets. U.S. futures pointed to a lower open after a negative close in Asia and while European stocks also slipped nearing midday trade in the region. The creation of 224,000 jobs in the
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CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Bitcoin tripled to £10,000 after plunging more than 70% in 2018
The unstable virtual currency, which plummeted more than 70 per cent in 2018, has enjoyed a phenomenal rally since the turn of the year.
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Crypto-assets heavily influenced by market changes due to positive correlation statistics
In the cryptocurrency industry, exchanges form the backbone of the entire ecosystem. Major exchanges often impact the prices of virtual assets, as it is essential for digital currencies to be available on these crypto-institutions. Exchanges have had an impact in almost all sectors; from Binance promoting IEO projects like Harmony.One and Fetch.AI, to the launch...
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Libra Isn't a Cryptocurrency. It's a Glimpse of a New Asset Class
Noelle Acheson argues that Libra is not a cryptocurrency, it’s a security. That in itself is a huge innovation, and perhaps a glimpse of what is yet to come.
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With altcoins entering the accumulation phase, when will the price breakout?
In the virtual asset industry, it is sometimes impossible to keep up with Bitcoin's authority. The current market scenario where Bitcoin had pumped over 250 percent since the start of the year posed a tough competitor to beat. There was still hope for the rest of the altcoins as many analysts and crypto enthusiasts recently...
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Crypto 101: Gauging Trend Strength With the Chaikin Money Flow
CoinDesk details the Chaikin Money Flow indicator, which is used to quantify trend strength around volume and market pressure.
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New ECB Boss Christine Lagarde Made A Serious Bitcoin Warning
Bitcoin and other crypto-assets have divided traditional economists and bankers with some warning over their instability and others praising their ingenuity...
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CURRENCIES
Forex - U.S. Dollar Slips After Rising to Near Three-Week High on Jobs Report
Forex Jul 08, 2019 05:30 GMT Investing.com - The U.S. dollar slipped on Monday in Asia after jumping to a three-week high on a better-than-expected jobs report that dampened expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut rates aggressively to combat a slowing economy. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 224,000 in June, well above consensus expectations for 160,000 and a sharp rebound from a downwardly-revised 72,000 in May. The data boosted the greenback on Friday and sent the U.S. currency to a three-
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Pound to euro exchange rate: GBP ‘unchanged’ but could shift - is travel money impacted?
THE POUND to euro exchange rate has shown minimal movement since last week. On Friday there was “little volatility” in the UK but with a number of important economic releases due out this week, GBP could be set to shift, experts have said. The pound to euro exchange rate was “broadly unchanged” on Friday with the focus on the US labour market report. However, the spotlight returns to the UK this week with a number of important economic releases expected. These, combined with the ongoing
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Canada: Loonie Can Rise As U.S. Interest Rates Fall
A recent article argued that the Canadian dollar historically tends to decline as U.S. interest rates fall.However, a long-term view shows that the loonie has strengthened over the past 20 years while U.S. rates and bond yields have fallen dramatically.While U.S. rates and the Canadian dollar both declined in 2008, on the contrary in 2009-2012, the loonie strengthened in the face of low and falling U.S. rates.A combination of specific conditions in 2007-2008 set up the crash of the Canadian
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India's PNB says detects 38 billion rupee fraud
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's state-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Saturday said it had reported a borrowing fraud of 38.05 billion Indian rupees ($556 million) in Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd's account to the country's central bank. The fraud, "alleging diversion of funds from the banking system" was being reported to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the basis of the findings of forensic audit and the federal police filing a first information report, the PNB said in a statement to stock
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China will further open up forex market: regulator
China will fend off cross-border capital flow risks and continue to open up its foreign exchange market, the forex regulator said on Sunday.
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West African Nations Designing New Currency Without Blockchain
In what could be a risky move, the fifteen member nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed to launch a common currency dubbed Eco. This will be similar to the method that the European Union. The new currency has been designed with the aim of frictionless trade in mind with leaders in West Africa hoping to give a much-needed boost to many of the smaller economies in the region. Eco is believed to make its entrance in January next year. The crypto community was
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Turkish lira weakens after central bank chief is fired
The Turkish lira has dropped by around 2% against the dollar after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fired the central bank governor reportedly over disagreements on interest rate cuts
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HEALTH / SCIENCE
What these common nail concerns are telling you about your healthAn Australian beauty expert has revealed what your most common nail concerns - including ridges, white spots, yellow stains and peeling - say about your health and how you can fix them.
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10 Medicare Services You Can Get for FreeSome things in life actually are free.
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Cancer self-destructs thanks to new techniqueBlocking the ATF4 protein in cells and mice caused tumours to die of stress.
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One in five organs used in transplants have come from drug usersShocking statistics from NHS Blood and Transplant revealed that the number of transplants from drug users has shot up 72 per cent in two years. In 2013 a father died after getting a kidney from an alcoholic.
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Congress has ambitious agenda tackling health care costsLawmakers returning from their Fourth of July recess are trying to set aside their differences over the Obama-era Affordable Care Act and working toward a bipartisan agreement on a more immediate health care issue _ lowering costs for people with coverage
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Rare diseases are not uncommon, and may be the mother lode for the world’s pharmaceutical producers and researchersRare diseases may individually affect a relatively small number of patients compared to common ailments but the overall burden on society is heavy and drug developers should not ignore its market potential, says policy advocate. “Rare diseases are not…
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USA / CANADA
Weighing The Week Ahead: Who Is Really Running The Fed?
The market made nice gains in a quiet holiday week. Volatility was very low.Many were not around to discuss the employment report. Those that were did a poor job!The week ahead includes plenty of Fed news, both appearances and relevant data.Presidential statements moves the Fed independence into the forefront of debate.The OldProf takes a new job, but will still work for individual investors.
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California governor says earthquakes are a 'wakeup call'
The California governor says the earthquakes should serve as a "wakeup call."
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A bird strike caused an Air Force plane to accidentally drop 3 training bombs on Florida
According to the FAA, over 14,000 bird strikes happen every year at US airports. Most of the time they’re inconsequential, occasionally they can cause a lot of damage, but things could have been especially catastrophic on Monday when a bird strike caused an A-10C Thunderbolt II to accidentally release three bombs over Florida. Thankfully, they were just dummies designed for trainings.
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EMERGING MARKETS
Businessmen Are Building A "Smart Chain City" in BrazilEver heard of a smart chain city? If your only exposure to “crypto-cities” is from the rapper Akon or crypto millionaire Jeffrey Berns, then you’d be forgiven for thinking they're just a PR stunt. But the idea of using blockchain as a decentralized infrastructure layer for smart cities is entirely credible, and already being explored...
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Puerto Rico Harnesses The Power Of The Sun For A Renewable Energy FuturePuerto Rico has a plan to rebuild its energy grid and move to 100% renewable power by 2050. Many communities are working toward that themselves, without help from the government.
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Mexico and U.S. try new trade fix to win over Democrats: officialMexico is working closely with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to close a loophole in the new North American trade deal, aimed at satisfying demands of U.S. Democratic lawmakers for tougher labor and environmental provisions, a senior Mexican official said.
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Vedanta Is Cheap And Has It All: India, Silver, Growth, Dividend, Emerging MarketVedanta, a zinc miner, will also be among the top 5 global silver producers in a few years. Thus, it offers a hedge against the current loose monetary environment.Given Vedanta's investment cycle, production will grow around 50% and costs will decline over the next few years.Higher production alongside lower costs will lead to higher free cash flows that will blow away all concerns currently plaguing the stock.If you look for long-term exposure to India, commodities, emerging markets, a silver
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Chinese stocks are a buy even without a trade deal, says top emerging market fund managerThe outlook for Chinese stocks may be risky. But Lewis Kaufman, a portfolio manager at Artisan Partners, thinks investors should buy them anyway.
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MIDDLE EAST
US calls on Germany to send ground troops to Syria
US calls on Germany to send ground troops to Syria
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Iran on brink of violating nuclear agreement again, putting deal at risk of complete collapse
Iran said it would begin enriching uranium beyond limits set in a 2015 nuclear deal, marking the second intentional violation of the multiparty deal and putting it at risk of complete collapse.
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Kuwait’s banks likely to see 10% rise in H1-19 profits – Analyst
By: Mohamed Farouk Mubasher: Ten listed Kuwaiti banks are expected to achieve an increase of 9.6% in profits during the first half of 2019, compared to the year earlier, capital market analyst Ahmed Jassim Al Qamr told Mubasher. Al Qamr added that …
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China & Gulf expansion to boost Trade Bank of Iraq’s revenues: chairman
By Stanley Carvalho ABU DHABI (Reuters) – State-owned Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) is expanding into China and the Gulf, seeking to lift its revenues from retail banking and international operations to 30% by 2022 from 25% now, its chairman said on Sunday. The bank plans to open a representative office in China next year...
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Key events raising tensions in the Persian Gulf
Key events in the recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran
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Iraqi forces begin operation against IS along Syrian border
Iraq's security and paramilitary forces have begun a military operation along the border with Syria aiming to clear the area of Islamic State group militants
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Saudi king meets UK treasury chief ahead of Aramco listing
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has met British treasury chief Philip Hammond to discuss economic and financial investments between the two countries and security cooperation amid heightened tensions with Iran
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AFRICA
Economic 'game changer'? African leaders launch free-trade zone
By Boureima Balima NIAMEY (Reuters) - African leaders met on Sunday to launch a continental free-trade zone that if successful would unite 1.3 billion people, create a $3.4...
Zimbabwe: 'Zimbabweans Good At Making Laws They Don't Follow'ZIMBABWEANS are gifted in formulating laws that they go on to defy, Mutasa North legislator Chido Madiwa has said. Madiwa, who chairs parliament's Women Affairs, Small and Medium Enterprise Committee was speaking in parliament while presiding over a hearing by the Zimbabwe Gender Commission which was giving oral evidence before her committee. Before her comments, she and members of her committee had listened to a presentation by ZGC chair Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe who had highlighted the
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Africa: Finance Own Development, AU Member States UrgedNiamey The African Union (AU) has underscored the need for its member states to ensure that the continent plays a significant role in world affairs by employing the right strategies to finance its own development and reduce aid dependency through the establishment of continental financial institutions. This was said by AU commissioner for economic affairs Professor Victor Harrison during the 12th Extraordinary Session of the AU Assembly yesterday. President Mnangagwa is also expected to join
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Africa: Why the African Monetary Fund Is a Good Idea and What Can Be Done to Get It Going
African Union (AU) leaders will gather in Niger on 7 July for an Extraordinary Summit to discuss the African Continental Free Trade Area. They will be meeting at a critical moment for the continent. Many African countries are experiencing uneven growth and rising debt. All face an uncertain global environment and need the boost that closer and more dynamic continental trade relations could deliver. In our view the AU leaders should also use their meeting to reinvigorate their efforts to create
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Africa: Stage Set for Unification of African Market As Continental Trade Deal Comes Into Force SundayNairobi The stage is set for the unification of the African market with the coming into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) on Sunday, when African Heads of State converge for the 12th Extra-Ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) in Niger. AfCFTA, conceived in March 2018 during an AU Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, passed the 22-nation threshold required for it to become operational after the Gambia ratified it in April. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on
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Nigeria signs African free trade area agreementThe African Union estimates that the agreement could boost intra-African trade by 60% by 2022.
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ASIA
One year in, US-China trade war is the ‘first sentence of the first chapter’ of a new superpower rivalryA year after the beginning of the tit-for-tat tariff war that has upended the global trading system, few trade experts see the US-China relationship improving any time soon. Instead, companies are being advised to dig in for the long haul, with the way…
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For China, Christine Lagarde is a hard act to followFrom China’s point of view, Christine Lagarde will be a hard act to follow as managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Two years before her second five-year term is due to end, and one year into a trade war with the United States that shows…
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China's envoy to Britain laments 'Cold War mentality' over Hong Kong protestsChina is not interested in a diplomatic war with Britain but rejects the "Cold War mentality" it has seen from some British politicians over Hong Kong, China's ambassador to London said on Sunday.
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South Korea assessing financial sector risks of wider row with JapanSouth Korea is assessing the risks of a row with Japan over forced wartime labor spreading to the financial sector, including loans and investments by Japanese institutions, the financial regulator said.
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Japan vs South Korea a terrible omen for globalizationHad Abe and Moon met in Osaka, they might have realized that both their economies are collateral damage as Trump and Xi trade barbs
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Chinese economists warn Beijing to prepare for decoupling from USAn economic decoupling from the United States is looking more likely and China should get ready, scholars in Beijing warned on Saturday, a year after US President Donald Trump fired the first shot in the trade war. The break-up of the world’s two biggest…
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EUROPE
The case for US stimulus just got weaker. Europe's is only getting stronger
America vs. Europe: The United States and Europe could both cut interest rates soon. But the case for doing so in Europe is much stronger.
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Increase in uranium enrichment is attempt by Iran to ‘pressure’ Europe to honor nuclear deal
Tehran’s decision to step up uranium enrichment over the 3.67-percent limit set by the 2015 nuclear deal is an attempt by Iran to pressure Europe into honoring its commitments under the accord, analysts told RT.
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No-deal Brexit: Almost half of Brits are stockpiling food, medicine and clothes as UK heads for the cliff edge
Nearly half the British public are stockpiling goods in their own homes to prepare for a no-deal Brexit. 40% of people are stockpiling things like food, medicine and clothes, according to new research. Both candidates to replace Theresa May as prime minister have pledged to leave the European Union without a deal later this year if necessary. Businesses have warned that there isn't enough warehouse space to stockpile goods in the run-up to October. "Within weeks it is likely that shoppers would
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Public would prefer to cancel Brexit or hold second referendum than Halloween no-deal, poll shows
The public would rather scrap Brexit or hold a second referendum than face a chaotic no-deal at Halloween if the new prime minister cannot strike a fresh agreement, a poll has found.
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CBI Update:
The CBI for Tuesday 7/9//19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
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7-9-2019 Intel Guru Eagleone2025 [via PDK] I HAVE TALKED TO SOME HIGH SOURCES I AM HEARING VERY GOOD RATES. THE WHOLE THING IS COMING TOGETHER. THINGS ARE MOVING FAST, BANKS ARE LOOKING GOOD...GET READY THIS WEEK IS LOOKING VERY GOOD...
7-8-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [via PDK] [800 numbers yet?] The Rumor is they could go overnight tonight or early morning as well.
7-8-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Rafidain Bank launches its approach to change and renewal at the station" Quotes: "...to start the banking business in accordance with the applications of the new electronic banking system..."; "...Iraq is about to move to a new stage in overcoming the stage of the financial crisis and economic to a new stage..." So they have prepared the tellers with new technology and methodology. They prepared them for the start of a new electronic banking system. I'll bet one that is prepared for the new currency we await. The new system has ATMs. They are expecting from the looks of it plenty of cash deposits. They'll be ready for them to help with the new ATMs functionality. They are wanting them to realize they are at the forefront now and for good reason. Ushering in change and literally will be making change...imo!
7-8-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Rafidain Bank launches its approach to change and renewal at the station" Quotes: "...to start the banking business in accordance with the applications of the new electronic banking system..."; "...Iraq is about to move to a new stage in overcoming the stage of the financial crisis and economic to a new stage..." So they have prepared the tellers with new technology and methodology. They prepared them for the start of a new electronic banking system. I'll bet one that is prepared for the new currency we await. The new system has ATMs. They are expecting from the looks of it plenty of cash deposits. They'll be ready for them to help with the new ATMs functionality. They are wanting them to realize they are at the forefront now and for good reason. Ushering in change and literally will be making change...imo!
7-8-2019 Intel Guru Eagleone2025 WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT WE ARE VERY CLOSE TO THIS RELEASE. D.C. CONTACTS AND MILITARY HAVE ALL SAID THIS SHOULD BREAK THIS WEEK BY WED. WE HOPE TO BE IN THE BANKS. BANKING CONTACTS HAVE SAID THAT THEY ARE HEARING THIS WEEK FOR APPOINTMENTS...WE WAIT AND SEE...REMEMBER THIS IS A DAY BY DAY PROCESS. AGAIN WED. AT BANKS ARE LOOKING GOOD. EUROPE CONTACT SAID HE HEARD WE SHOULD IN BANKS THIS WEEK. HOLD ON TO YOUR CURRENCY...MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE DEALING WITH. DO NOT TAKE PIC OF CURRENCY AND DO NOT PASS THEM ON TO ANYONE.
7-8-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ This weekend has been very slow for news until early this morning... I have...not had time to vet it all. I have some news I cannot say that makes me confident that at least the rest of the world will be going tomorrow and the US shortly after...although we still hope we all go together. ...Rumors from the banking side is we may see 800 numbers this afternoon. [Status on Redemption Centers today?] They did not work this weekend…but have reported to work bright and early today. Dong rate rumor I heard it will start at .47 at the street and float up to its final value of around $2.27. This should not effect those of us calling the 800 numbers. Rumored dinar rate are pretty fantastical...not sure I believe it...Contract rates $28 for the first 10 million...
7-8-2019 Newshound Guru chattels Article: "Distribution of the instruments of Article 140 on Kurdish families" The allocation /distribution of funds to Kurds under article 140 is part of the first phase in the process. There remains at least the requirements of a census and referendum. Article 140 involves three stages. The first, normalization, has a compensatory payment factor to it. The next two are a census and a referendum to determine inclusion in the KRG. There are reports of a census in 2020, but there is an argument over whether it is/ can be used as the article 140 census. It is possible that the recent news was about funding for the census. [Note: Article 140 is on the guru list of possible remaining to do's...you can see the full list in the Resource Bar on the left of this page.]
7-8-2019 Newshound Guru Whitelions Article: "Distribution of the instruments of Article 140 on Kurdish families" wooo hoooo...good news.
7-8-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ This weekend has been very slow for news until early this morning... I have...not had time to vet it all. I have some news I cannot say that makes me confident that at least the rest of the world will be going tomorrow and the US shortly after...although we still hope we all go together. ...Rumors from the banking side is we may see 800 numbers this afternoon. [Status on Redemption Centers today?] They did not work this weekend…but have reported to work bright and early today. Dong rate rumor I heard it will start at .47 at the street and float up to its final value of around $2.27. This should not effect those of us calling the 800 numbers. Rumored dinar rate are pretty fantastical...not sure I believe it...Contract rates $28 for the first 10 million...
7-8-2019 Newshound Guru chattels Article: "Distribution of the instruments of Article 140 on Kurdish families" The allocation /distribution of funds to Kurds under article 140 is part of the first phase in the process. There remains at least the requirements of a census and referendum. Article 140 involves three stages. The first, normalization, has a compensatory payment factor to it. The next two are a census and a referendum to determine inclusion in the KRG. There are reports of a census in 2020, but there is an argument over whether it is/ can be used as the article 140 census. It is possible that the recent news was about funding for the census. [Note: Article 140 is on the guru list of possible remaining to do's...you can see the full list in the Resource Bar on the left of this page.]
7-8-2019 Newshound Guru Whitelions Article: "Distribution of the instruments of Article 140 on Kurdish families" wooo hoooo...good news.
7-7-2019 Intel/Newshound Guru sandyf People should note that Iraq was effectively removed from UN Chapter 7 in 2013 when the Kuwait missing persons issue was transferred to Chapter 6. Quote: "the United Nations Security Council decided on 29 June to address the remaining question of missing Kuwaiti persons and property under Chapter VI, i.e. by peaceful means. Iraq’s only remaining Chapter VII obligation is the payment to Kuwait of 8.5 billion euros, which is to be completed in 2015 if Iraq maintains the current pace of reimbursements. The UNSC decision therefore closes, both literally and figuratively, a painful chapter in Iraq’s history" There are still Chapter 7 sanctions in place against Iraqi individuals and entities but that has no bearing on Iraq as a country.
Elmer:
Not in today
Artmeister:
Not in today
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there are no new articles posted on PM Mahdi's website.
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 7-8-2019 around 5 am Eastern
As directed by Commander-in-Chief @AdilAbdAlMahdi , Iraq’s Armed Forces will continue to relentlessly pursue all those who seek to harm the Iraqi people or threaten our national security.Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt 7-8-2019 around 5 am Eastern
In the second day of Operation #WillOfVictory, Iraq’s Armed Forces continue to hunt down Daesh remnants and clear terrorist cells in the areas between Salahuddin, Nineveh and Anbar provinces towards the Iraq-Syria border.
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ARTICLE 3
Parliamentary Planning: The budget surplus of 2019 will be allocated to pay part of the debts incurred by Iraq
2019/7/8 20:43
[Baghdad-where]
The parliamentary planning committee confirmed on Monday allocating part of the surplus of the budget in 2019 to pay part of the debts owed by Iraq and to send it to a certain category.
Committee member Mohammed al-Baldawi said in a press statement that "the Planning Committee plans, in cooperation with the parliamentary finance committee to exploit the surplus funds of the federal budget for 2019 to pay the debts of the government."
He added that he will be "tabulation of other sections, including the appointment of the families of martyrs and wounded from security forces." Explaining that "the matter depends on reporting on the financial surplus by the Ministry of Finance to the House of Representatives."
He added that "the Ministry of Finance has not provided the House of Representatives with such reports so far, despite the demand to address the unemployment crisis," and said that "the surplus will achieve the appointment of some of the graduates of the martyrs in honor of the blood of their relatives."
The Finance Committee has confirmed earlier that the payment of foreign debts of the Iraqi state will continue until 2053 in accordance with current contexts.
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ARTICLE 4
Halabousi is invited to host the ministers of oil and finance and the representative of the Prime Minister next Thursday
2019/7/8 16:56
[Baghdad-where]
The speaker of parliament, Mohamed Halboussi, on Monday, hosted the ministers of oil and finance and the representative of the Prime Minister and the Office of Financial Control on Thursday.
A parliamentary source, told the {Euphrates News}, "The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi, was invited to host the ministers of oil and finance and the representative of the Prime Minister and the Office of Financial Control on Thursday."
The source added that "hosting will be on the implementation of the special budget law on the commitment to quantities of oil exports from the region."
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ARTICLE 5
Massoud Barzani announced the formation of the Kurdistan Regional Government
2019/7/8 17:18
[Arbil-In]
Prime Minister-designate Barzani announced the names of members of the new ministerial cab in the Kurdistan region.
Barzani sent a cabinet reshuffle to the Kurdistan parliament today to be voted before the end of the legal term, a statement said.
He added that the media had several names for the posts, noting that they did not want to officially announce the names of members of the government, because the parties involved and until the last minute made amendments to the names of candidates for positions.
According to the office's statement, the government consists of 19 ministers and 3 regional ministers, while the name of the candidate for the position of Minister of Natural Resources has not been sent, and will be filled in the future.
The following are the names of members of the Cabinet Cab, which will be presented to Parliament to give them confidence:
1 / pleased Masoud Mustafa Barzani to head the government
2 / Qubad Jalal Husamuddin Talabani for the post of Deputy Prime Minister
3 / First Ahmed Abdullah for the post of Minister of Justice
4 / Shorsh Ismail Abdullah for the post of Minister of Peshmerga Affairs
5 / Reber Ahmed Khaled for the post of Minister of Interior
6 / Osnat Janab Nouri Saleh for the post of Minister of Finance and Economy
7 / Saman Hussein Mohammed Barzanji for the post of Minister of Health
8 / Alan Hama Said Saleh Mohammed for the post of Minister of Education
9 / Dana Abdul Karim Hama Saleh Abdulrahman for the post of Minister of Construction and Housing
10 / Sassan Osman Awni Habib for the post of Minister of Municipalities and Tourism
11 / Aram Mohammad Kadir Amin for the post of Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
12 / Dara Rashid Mahmoud for the post of Minister of Planning
13 / Qoestan Mohammed Abdullah Ma'rouf for the post of Minister of Labor and Social Affairs
14 / Mohammed Saeed Ali as Minister of Culture and Youth
15 / Abdullah Mahmoud Mohammed San Ahmed for the post of Minister of Martyrs and Anfal Affairs
16 / Becker Dilshad Schocker for the position of Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources
17 / Kamal Musallam Saeed Qarni for the post of Minister of Commerce and Industry
18 / Ano Hoher Abdulmusic Abduka for the post of Minister of Transport and Communications
19 / Peshtwan Sadiq Abdullah for the post of Minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs
20 / Kamal Mohammed Saleh Khalil for the post of Minister of Electricity
21 / Khalid Salam Said for the post of Minister of the province
22 / Aydin is well known for the post of regional minister
23 / Fala Farid Ibrahim for the post of Minister of the province
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