News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 7-3-2025
Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to...
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Morning 11-2-25
Good Afternoon ,Global Metals Markets Reflect Shift Toward Asset-Backed Financial SystemsGold and strategic metals are becoming central to monetary policy and sovereign strategy.OverviewCentral banks...
More News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday Afternoon 8-27-2024
Tishwash: Parliamentary Finance Committee confirms that it will soon resume its investigation into changes made to the General Budget Law tablesThe Parliamentary Finance Committee...
TNT – “Tidbits From TNT” Sunday Morning 3-9-2025
Tishwash: Until further notice.. Parliament postpones its sessionThe Media Department of the Council of Representatives announced today, Saturday, the postponement of the parliamentary session...
Goldilocks’ Comments and Global Economic News Saturday Afternoon 8-14-24
Goldilocks' Comments and Global Economic News Saturday Afternoon 8-14-24Good Evening ,Project Meridian FX: Joint project by the Eurosystem and London Centres, and the Bank...
TNT – “Tidbits From TNT” Monday Morning 8-25-2025
Tishwash: Can budget tables save Iraq from a financial crisis? An expert answers.Political and economic circles are anticipating the budget tables will be submitted...
Monday Evening News with MarkZ 3-4-2024
Monday Evening News with MarkZSome highlights by PDK-Not verbatimMarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do...
Coffee with MarkZ and Mr. Cottrell. 09/27/2024
Coffee with MarkZ and Mr. Cottrell. 09/27/2024MarkZ Update- Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatimMarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People...
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman. 03/11/2026
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman. 03/11/2026Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatimMarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who...
News, Rumors and Opinions Monday AM 12-2-2024
Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to...
Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 12/11/2025
Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 12/11/2025Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatimMarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do...
KTFA – More News, Rumors and Opinions Monday Afternoon 3-11-2024
Clare: Chambers of Commerce reveal their expectations for the “parallel market” in Ramadan: decline is the dominant feature3/11/2024 BaghdadToday, Monday (March 11, 2024), the...
Iraqi News
Mardan: Work is underway to legislate a retirement law for the Popular Mobilization Forces.
MP Hussein Ali Mardan said Parliament is working to pass dozens of laws carried over from the previous session, including the long-discussed Service and...
MP: Iraq is moving towards importing gas to bridge the energy gap
MP Jassim Al-Attiya said Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has approved importing additional gas to help cover shortages and support Iraq’s energy needs.According to...
AI Strategy Meeting at Iraq’s Ministry of Planning
Iraq’s Ministry of Planning held an expanded meeting to move forward its artificial intelligence strategy, with a focus on setting practical goals that match...
An economist explains Iraq’s alternatives to compensate for the shortfall in oil exports.
Economic expert Dr. Safwan Qusay says Iraq is looking at several alternatives to make up for reduced oil exports caused by regional security tensions...
Popular movement: America has ready-made pretexts to seize Iraqi money
Hussein al-Karawi, head of the Belt and Road Movement organizing committee, said the United States has multiple justifications it can use to control or...