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Do you know? Repo and reverse repoMonetary policy is how a central bank influences interest rates, money supply, inflation, employment and overall economic stability, helping to smooth business cycles and keep prices stable while supporting growth. When a central bank increases the money supply, borrowing usually becomes cheaper and interest rates tend to fall, which…

Do you know? US-Iran MOUTwo factors will drive the MOU into lasting peace. Firstly, both sides suffer from economic pressure. Iran desperately needs economic relief after years of sanctions and war devastation, while the US faces enormous military costs and energy market volatility. Secondly, Iran’s agreement to not develop nuclear weapons is in line with…

Do you know? US-Iran MOUThe US lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports as an immediate effect of the MOU. One of the first actions taken under the agreement was the US removing its naval blockade that had been restricting Iranian ports. This allowed Iranian shipping to resume normal operations and is a tangible concession…

Do you know? US-Iran MOUThe MOU is an interim agreement with a built-in threat of returning to bombing. Trump explicitly stated that if the 60-day negotiation period doesn’t produce a final deal, the US will “go back to bombing,” making this a temporary ceasefire framework rather than a permanent peace treaty. Major issues including Iran’s…

Do you know? US-Iran MOUFrozen Iranian assets become usable by any beneficiary Iran’s Central Bank designates. The US must make frozen Iranian assets fully usable for payment to any ultimate beneficiary designated by Iran’s Central Bank, which is extraordinarily broad language. Iran could redirect these funds to individuals, companies, or entities the US previously blocked,…

Do you know? US-Iran MOUIran’s commitment to toll-free Strait of Hormuz passage lasts only 60 days, not permanently. The MOU requires Iran to guarantee safe, toll-free commercial ship passage through the Strait from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman for exactly 60 days. This is a temporary concession on one of the world’s…

Do you know? US-Iran MOUThe USD300 billion fund is a private investment vehicle with no government money. Unlike traditional reconstruction aid, this fund contains no government grants, reparations, or public money—it is entirely private capital. More than half of the USD300 billion has already been pledged by private investors, making it fundamentally different from the…

Do you know? US-Iran MOUThe US is not obligated to contribute any money to the USD300 billion reconstruction fund. The MOU states the US will work with regional partners to develop a USD300 billion plan, but the actual financing is expected to come from Gulf states and other partners. This creates a massive loophole where…

Do you know? GE16 in 2026?The likelihood of GE16 being held in 2026 is moderate to fairly high, but not certain. Preparations for a possible 2H2026 election are underway, with a realistic window in late 2026 if the government wants to combine general and state polls. The case for an early election is supported by…

Do you know? GE16 in 2026?The government highlights that tax revenue is projected to rise to RM343.1 billion in 2026, with individual income tax expected to hit RM49.07 billion (up 9.4% from 2025) and corporate tax reaching RM103.35 billion (up 6.5%). This increase is driven by broadening the tax base, improving governance, and steady wage…