..when you take a look at how far we’ve come in such a short time… so exciting: • Official announcement: decision to delete 3 zeros is made • Zeros deletion = Step 1 (internal cleanup). Rate move = Step 2 • ~40 trillion IQD potentially blocked via proof-of-origin checks Exploring Political Commentary Podcasts • Communications Minister speaking on currency is unusual (normally CBI territory) • Zaidi’s first 100 days framed as major repositioning… • Clawbacks and canceled contracts improve fiscal runway for a higher rate • 2027 budget submission expected late Sept/early Oct • Budget written at the old rate becomes obsolete if the rate moves after — creates a hard window • Digital payment infrastructure and bank reintegration advancing • Regional pressure has made banking + fiscal reforms non-optional. Everything is aligning for the rate adjustment phase. Ross
