Sandy Ingram

Iraq has announced it is reducing production at major oil fields because the Straits of Hormuz is effectively closed. So yes, oil is headed to $100 a barrel, it was […]

Many see light at the end of the tunnel for an IQD adjustment after this conflict is over.   We do not know when the IQD will adjust…If Iran is […]

The IQD exchange rate is holding its own at 1392.52 IQD to 1 USD.  This is our main concern… However…Iran is playing an entirely different war than expected. Iraqi force fire […]

Oil price have risen to $80 per barrel.  This is good news within itself for Iraq.  However Iraq has another problem… Article: “Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears […]

Article:  “Iraqi militia targets US base in Baghdad”  These kinds of actions from Iran backed militants in Iraq could have the US turning around and striking these militants right where they stand […]

You can be assured there will be blow-back because Iraq’s airspace was used.  I’m reporting it before it explodes in the news.  Iraq is not happy about their airspace being used […]

Witnesses in Iraq saw war planes and missiles flying across Iraqi airspace as the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran…People in places like Baghdad and other areas in Iraq […]

Trump has not said anything, but Friday has come and gone.  Trump has not said anything about Maliki but Maliki is meeting with the US envoy.  We’re not sure yet what […]

We have a major subject to discuss today…Why the US still controls Iraq’s dollar pipeline…Understanding this system is essential for anyone watching the Iraqi dinar…Iraq’s oil is priced in US […]

Iraq’s political crisis is surrounding one man at this time.  Former Prime Minister Al- Maliki refuses to step aside as a candidate for leader shocking his allies and deepening division within […]

[Iraq] is sitting on more than $100 billion dollars in reserves and assets along with massive long-term economic ambitions.  Among them is the ambitious development road project… This project alone […]

Once the development road project is up and running, Iraq will need to adjust its currency in order to benefit from the enormous revenue that will be generated by the […]

This morning I woke up, there was still no government…Iraq understands they have over $100 million [billion?] dollars to protect.  We believe Iraq understands the progression and the progress they have […]

This morning we all wake up and we wonder what the hell is Iraq doing?  I’m here to say to you, Iraq is doing what they always do when things […]

[Our] advice is to hold on to your Iraqi dinars.  Do not speak of them.  Do not argue with people about the clarity or the value of the Iraqi dinar. […]

I’ve always told you this situation was much much deeper than just getting the Iraqi dinar to float, adjust or revalue.  That word “revalue” is out the window.  I still […]

This is what I’m learning in North Africa about the Iraqi dinar…The Iraqi dinar is an official currency only for Iraq and the Kurdistan region….Few other countries will accept the IQD…Iran […]

I need to talk to you about what’s happening in the talks between the US and Iran.  These talks are being held in Oman…What’s so unique about these talks is they’re […]

Article:  “US Delivers new warning to Iraq over Maliki, threatens punitive measures”  This new warning includes more sever consequences including suspension of US assistance and a reassessment of political and economic […]

It seems they are really trying to push Maliki into this PM position.  I really am concerned for them pushing President Trump, he says things and then changes his mind.  […]

As I was traveling [To Northern Africa] I thought to myself, what if Iraq charges its [Development Road Project] clients in US dollars?  And my heart dropped…Can they do that?  Will they […]

When you compare the currency rates [of the Middle East and North Africa] they are scattered all over the place.  But here’s the deal.  When the development road project does […]

Article:  “Exclusive:  US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post…”  We know things are changing because positions are changing from the top. : Sandy Ingram 

$100 billion, Iraq’s funds held at the US Federal Reserve – this is what it’s all about…They don’t want Maliki to get his hands on that $100 billion that’s being […]

I am in North Africa, Egypt.  I am here to take a look at the IQD and to find out how countries surrounding Iraq are responding to the IQD…We are comparing […]

Now that President Donald Trump has made an International statement the media is in a frenzy.  Article: “Trump says US will ‘no longer help Iraq’ if it pics Maliki as PM“ …They […]

Here’s what caused the big problem. [Parliament] elected Adnan Fayhan as speaker of parliament…The Trump administration started jumping up and down like primates saying, ‘Oh, hell no.  We will take your […]

Article:  “Trump says US will no ‘no longer help Iraq’ if it picks Maliki as PM”  Quote: “Maliki who has links to Iran was selected at the weekend by an alliance […]

I know we’ve had arguments… before.  People have said to me, ‘Iraq is not under sanctions.   You don’t know what you’re talking about.  It’s BS.’  No, no, no, no, no. […]

You must always keep in mind, Iraq overprinted their currency.   Thus they do not have control over their currency.   No country can adjust its currency under these conditions.  Iraq will […]