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Iraq has about $16 Trillion worth of raw materials…Silica, phosphate, sulfur, liquid natural gas, oil, gold…rare earths…as well as…tourism…trains, trucking…

The last 48 hours have been genuinely powerful.  We’ve moved from political uncertainty to a seated government while the CBI and economic institutions continue serious execution.  The convergences are not […]

This is a really  powerful time for what we’re witnessing.  Everybody is like, ‘How long is it going to take? When’s this going to take place?‘ They’re not going to […]

The technical foundation for a real effective exchange rate is still being strengthened…The CBI is further along than the public narrative suggests…They are not waiting around.  They’re actively  building the infrastructure […]

The last three years have delivered real milestones that include, reserve growth, gold accumulation, non-oil revenue expansion, ASYCUDA and TIR rollout, digital payments, port and corridor work, and banking modernization… […]

Is it messy?  Is it still noisy?  Of course it is.  It’s also seemingly slow…Iraq’s practical reforms and their economic work is still pushing forward with real momentum.  Are they going […]

The new delegate has been told from the United State that they are supportive.  They’ve come  right out and said numerous times now.  Even the President of the United States gives full […]

Oil was at $70 a barrel…Bosra heavy and Bosra light oil or medium, it’s $137 a barrel.  That’s big.  Brent WTI, they’re both right around $110 to $118 within the […]

The calm cool work they are doing behind the scenes keeps delivering results even when the headlines don’t support that…you’ve got to read the whole article sometimes…It’s not always easy […]

Iraq’s monetary and economic reforms have been progressing and advancing to the degree that Iraq seems to be completely ready for what we’re waiting for…It gets more reined as each […]

Reforms are not pausing for perfect conditions.  Is it ever going to be perfect? I don’t think so. Is it ever perfect here or anywhere for that matter? I don’t think […]

Parliament is publicly reinforcing CBI independence and coordination which reduces political risk and strengthens the foundation for deeper integration into the global financial system.  That’s what’s taking place aside from al […]

Things are still moving forward but the political side remains a bit choppy in these final stages…The coming days will clarify whether the “the return to square one” [fighting over […]

The progress in reforms are taking shape.  It’s coming along nicely even under heated conditions in the Middle East right now.  Iraq is not stopping.  The development road project is […]

I know the headlines are loud right now. The regional conflict is heating up.  Hormuz risks.  Oil price jumping around …$112.  It’s easy to feel the way all of us […]

Article:  “SUMO: A PLAN TO EXPORT 900,000 BARRELS PER DAY IN COOPERATION WITH INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES”  Iraq has been actively building alternative export routes…storage capacity, and domestic refining/self-sufficiency.  These were planned years […]

As for the comments by the IRG that Hormuz is closed.  It was recently but not totally.  Traffic has been reduced for commercial tankers, yeah sure.  That is presently being […]

Fundamentals are ready for the REER – real effective exchange rate.  They have the revenue streams… electronic payments…the ASYCUDA.  All of those things you should be paying attention to…I think the […]

Maliki said if the Coordination Framework vote me out, I’ll do it no problem.  I think that’s what’s taking place. : Militia Man 

Iraq is ready now for integration.  The CBI’s actions show the sectors being prepared for the next level.  They have a stronger capital base, better ability to finance trade projects.  […]

It looks really good still.  Obviously the peripheral looks rough, but I think everything’s going great…The expectation, a real effective exchange rate, digital dinar.  To me this is on track […]

We all know there’s been some Middle East uproar and we’re going to see how that goes…As far as Iraq is concerned I think you guys will be pleased and […]

This next phase is one we’ve been watching for many year…I think that’s going to include a real effective exchange rate…I think the stage has been set.  I think the data […]

Clear evidence of WTO readiness.  The files are complete, negotiations are active still…I  think the timing is impeccable…Iraq now has the foundational requirements covered.  The successes today are real and […]

The preparation phase for the real effective exchange rate…I think it’s complete.  The execution of that process is obviously underway.  I don’t think anything I’m talking about is speculation…Bit by bit…they’re bringing […]

Article:  “INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT ROAD PROJECT” It provides strong evidence that the Development Road project is actively attracting global investors…The project is a generational game-changer that is […]

Execution is happening.  They’re not doing it with a big hoorah or fanfare…quiet momentum.  There’s no hype…Work advances steadily without speculation.  They’re going to not tell you exactly how it […]

Political noise is a utility tool, not a derailment.  It keeps everyone alert while the real story is the CBI’s independence, non-oil growth, digital infrastructure, gatekeeper support, unfolds quietly with […]

Aside for the political noise they’re still doing what they’re doing…follow the money.  Follow the largest financial institutions in the world.  That’s where you should be…