1. Some US banks are seeing rates on the back screen, but we're being informed that they are not the final rates.
2. Iraqi TV news broadcasted a spokesperson stating that a complete, seated government will be announced no later than March 17, 2019.
3. PM Mahdi reportedly announced on Iraqi TV that several ministers of his cabinet will be replaced due to their suspicious background.
4. Two reputable sources have reported to us that 35 Dinar is equivalent to $100 US in-country only. We await more detailed information regarding this process.
5. It is being reported to us that consumer market prices for goods services are being (or scheduled to be) adjusted due to rate changes. It is anticipated that fils (coins) will be effective with the new pricing structure in addition to the lower denoms that have been slowly trickling into circulation.