Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Evening 4-9-26

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IMF Shock Warning | “No Easy Exit” as Energy Crisis Reshapes Global Economy

Supply shock, rising debt, and slowing growth signal deeper systemic strain

 Overview

In the last 24 hours, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delivered one of its strongest warnings yet: the global economy faces “no painless exit” from the current energy shock triggered by the Iran conflict.

Despite a temporary ceasefire, the IMF emphasizes that supply disruptions, inflation, and economic damage are already embedded, with long-term consequences likely to reshape global financial dynamics.

Key Developments

1. IMF Warns of Prolonged Global Supply Shock

The IMF confirmed the crisis has caused a 13% drop in global oil flows and a 20% decline in LNG supply, creating a major energy shock across markets.

This type of disruption is classified as a “negative supply shock”, meaning it cannot be easily fixed through traditional economic stimulus.

2. “No Painless Exit” from the Crisis

IMF leadership warned there is no easy policy solution, as efforts to stimulate growth could worsen inflation, while tightening policy could slow economies further.

This creates a policy trap for central banks worldwide.

3. Global Growth Downgrades Accelerate

The IMF is now preparing to downgrade global growth forecasts, citing lasting damage to infrastructure, supply chains, and investor confidence.

Even in a best-case scenario, officials say there will be no return to pre-crisis conditions.

4. $20–$50 Billion in Crisis Support Expected

Demand for IMF assistance is projected to surge, with up to $50 billion needed for vulnerable economies, highlighting growing systemic stress across nations.

Why It Matters

This is a clear signal that the global economy is not just facing volatility—it is entering a structural stress phase.

When supply shocks, inflation, and debt converge, the result is often long-term transformation in how financial systems operate.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Persistent energy shocks increase inflation across all currencies

• Slowing growth raises risk of currency devaluation and instability

• IMF intervention signals rising sovereign financial stress

• Hard assets and commodities gain renewed strategic importance

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Breakdown of Traditional Policy Tools

The inability to balance inflation and growth highlights limits of current monetary systems, increasing the likelihood of policy innovation or restructuring.

• Pillar 2: Global Financial Dependence Expands

Rising reliance on IMF support signals a shift toward centralized financial backstops, reducing national economic independence.

Analysis

The IMF’s message is clear: this is not a temporary disruption—it is a systemic turning point.

The combination of energy shortages, inflation pressure, and weakening growth creates conditions where traditional economic models begin to lose effectiveness.

Even if geopolitical tensions ease, the economic aftershocks will persist, potentially accelerating trends such as de-dollarization, commodity-backed strategies, and global financial realignment.

This is not just an energy crisis — it’s a structural shift in the global financial system.

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Sources

• “IMF Expects Up to $50 Billion in Support Demand from War Fallout” — Reuters

• “IMF Warns No Painless Exit from Energy Shock” — Axios

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Two Weeks to Stop the Spread of War

Two Weeks to Stop the Spread of War

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black/Sovereign Man) April 8, 2026

On August 15, 1945, after two of their cities had been obliterated by the world's first nuclear weapons, the people of Japan heard the voice of their young Emperor for the first time ever.

Hirohito went on what was a relatively new communications medium at the time—the radio— and gave one of the most bizarre speeches in all of human history, in which he told his subjects that "the war situation has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage."

Talk about an understatement.

It's one of the more famous examples in a long list throughout history of speeches that have ended conflicts, where leaders paint whatever picture they want.

Perhaps even more famously, Richard Nixon promised "peace with honor" in Vietnam on the campaign trail in 1968.

It was one of the most brilliant political statements of its era, because everyone heard what they wanted to hear. Those who wanted an end to the war heard "peace." The war hawks heard "honor." Everyone got what they wanted out of it.

But ultimately there was neither peace nor honor. The war dragged on for seven more years, resulting in a humiliating withdrawal from Saigon in April 1975, complete with desperate helicopter evacuations from the US Embassy rooftop.

This is the sort of stuff that peace deals and conflict resolutions are made of— situations where you can talk out of both sides of your mouth, and both sides of the conflict can declare victory.

And if both sides can claim victory, that's actually a good thing. Because the only other way to end a war is to have the other side so utterly demolished that they have no choice but to accept defeat.

The alternative is to give both sides an out.

That's what's happening with Iran.

It's a strange situation from a military and strategic perspective given that Iran has been objectively obliterated; major infrastructure is demolished, key leadership was assassinated, the military is weakened, the government is vulnerable— and yet Iran actually thinks they are winning. Or at least they act like it.

It reminds me of when Charlie Sheen was on a three-day cocaine binge giving live interviews and talking about "winning." That's Iran right now.

The reason is because the American media is so deranged, so pro-Iran and anti-Trump, that they have managed to convince the Iranians that they are much stronger than they actually are.

But at this point the political realities have started surfacing in the US. The administration is worried about high gas prices and the midterms, and there’s a lot of pressure to end the conflict.

Now there’s an arrangement where both sides can declare victory. The US can say they accomplished their objectives — dismantled Iran's military and defense capabilities, degraded their nuclear program, eliminated key leadership, and dismantled their ability to fund and spread terror.

And the Iranians can say they stood up to the ‘evil empire’ and forced the Americans to walk away.

That is essentially what both sides are saying right now. And while the full implications remain to be seen, this is where the proverbial rubber meets the road.

We've been saying since this war started that it could end up being a very big deal for the fate of the United States... so what happens during negotiations over the next few weeks is crucial.

On one hand, there is a possibility they could strike a deal to lift sanctions against Iran and allow Iranian oil to be sold on the global market— as long as it's priced in US dollars.

Between Iran and Venezuela, that could create a massive financial incentive for the whole world to continue to hold US dollars, and thus to buy US government bonds.

But it could just as easily go the other way if the Iranians continue to think they are in a position of strength and that they have the advantage.

One thing we can be pretty sure about is that there probably won't be a resolution in two weeks.

I couldn't help but think of the infamous "two weeks to stop the spread" when COVID first emerged. That was an unrealistic timetable then, and two weeks is an unrealistic timetable now.

International negotiations are extremely difficult, and the tried and true tactic of rogue-nation geopolitics is to let negotiations drag on.

The Soviets perfected this approach. Their strategy was always to exhaust the negotiation partner. Westerners tend to like quick and speedy deals, but rogue nations in general tend to use that impatience to their advantage. So it's hard to believe in the two-week time frame.

But the clock has certainly started, however long it takes. And by the end we should have a very good sense for what this means for America.

The consequences could be massive— for inflation, for the dollar, for bond markets, for the trajectory of the entire US economy.

This could still be a deal that helps prop up the dollar and US government bonds for years, if not decades, to come. But if that doesn't happen, the best-case scenario is probably a stalemate where both sides walk away, flip the switch, turn off the war, almost pretend it never happened. And hopefully the world just ignores it and gives America a pass.

Time will tell. But probably not in the next two weeks.

To your freedom, James Hickman Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

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This is the Rally. You Do Not Sell – Bill Holter

This is the Rally You Do Not Sell – Bill Holter

By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com 

Financial writer and precious metals expert Bill Holter (aka Mr. Gold) says even though silver did not have a physical delivery failure (yet), nothing has changed for the better. 

Derivatives are still counted in the quadrillions, and debt is still enormous and unpayable for just about every country on Earth.

Mr. Gold says, “I can’t tell you from day to day what is going to come.  All I can do is tell you what the end game is going to be. 

The endgame is gold and silver can’t bankrupt in a world that is in the process of bankrupting. 

Gold and silver are God’s money.  They are physical assets.  Fiat currencies are debt outstanding, and those are manmade and they will collapse under their own weight.”

Gold and silver had a rough couple of months.  Silver was about cut in half, down from about $120 per ounce, and gold touched the 200-day moving average to about $4,000 an ounce, down from more than $5,500 an ounce. 

Mr. Gold called the bottom in both metals about 10 days ago.  Now, both are rising again in price.  Should people be afraid about buying gold and silver?  Holter says, “No, I don’t think you should be afraid of gold and silver at all.  They are your only exit out of the system.  It’s your way to get your capital out of the system. 

 As I said, the bottoms are in and, on this move, I can see gold running back to the old highs and silver going back to the old highs.  Michael Oliver was Jim Sinclair’s go-to guy for technical analysis of gold and silver. 

Michael Oliver came out a week ago and said silver could be $300 per ounce to $500 per ounce by the end of the year.  That is one hell of a call, but I could certainly see it happening.”

So, what happens if we have peace with Iran or it goes totally off the rails?  Mr. Gold says, “I am going to give you an answer that is going to be a surprise to you.  It does not matter.  You have to look at the endgame. . ..   This is the rally you do not sell, and the reason you do not sell is you might not be able to get back in. 

You have to look at the ultimate end of this game, and the ultimate end of this game is a complete and total collapse. 

What you want in a collapse of fiat currency is money that cannot bankrupt.  By definition, that’s gold and silver. 

When you are in a situation where debt is imploding and defaulting, you want to own what cannot default.  In the end, it will be a game of global default.  Call it a game of musical chairs.  You want to sitting in your chair holding your gold and holding your silver when everything else falls around you.” 

There is much more in the 35-minute interview.

Join Greg Hunter of USAWatchdog as he goes one-on-one with financial writer and precious metals expert Bill Holter/Mr. Gold as the endgame is locked in when the financial system begins a massive global default for 4.8.26.

https://usawatchdog.com/this-is-the-rally-you-do-not-sell-bill-holter/

Ariel: Currency Reset Update, Tides Turn Bridges Burn

Ariel: Currency Reset Update, Tides Turn Bridges Burn

4-8-2026

Currency Reset Update: Tides Turn Bridges Burn (You Live & Learn)

We Are Going To Dive Right Into This Report

Good evening to you all. Hope you are holding up well. So much has been occurring. I seen a couple of folks announce they are taking a break. Understandable but you can not allow your energy to be consumed by the daily briefings of when you think something is supposed to happen as opposed to allowing it the time it deserves for it to occur.

We are now inside a transition period and the new system being rolled out will secure not only our personal financial future but the Security & Stability of the nation from which we live. Where we do not have to concern ourselves too much with what the so called elite are doing. And we are the seeds to this new system.

The surface burns with headlines about Trump’s Iran deadline and ballistic exchanges, yet underneath, precise gears turn in Baghdad and Erbil.

On April 6, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein chaired the 13th session of Iraq’s Ministerial Council for the Economy. There, federal authorities and the Kurdistan Regional Government signed an agreement to unify customs policy across all border crossings. They are implementing the ASYCUDA electronic customs system in Kurdistan, standardizing tariffs, joint border management, and transparency measures to protect national products while boosting revenue collection.

This move stitches north and south tighter than in years. It reduces leakage points that once fed parallel economies and smuggling networks. Fouad Hussein the same figure on the shortlist for Iraq’s presidential vote scheduled for April 11 sits at the center. That vote unlocks the presidency, which in turn clears the path for prime minister selection, borrowing authority, budget passage, and the long-stalled Hydrocarbon Law (HCL).

Four days from now, one thread pulls the next. All of these are just formalities that make things look good on a geopolitical stage to other countries and financial institutions. And the timing couldn’t be better in my opinion.

Based on current operations and what has already transpired I have discussed with others when they expect the Iraqi Dinar to be publicly traded on the Forex. And to my surprise one of them who usually pushes things out much further than anyone would like switched their stance recently after I presented them info they didn’t consider previously.

And it basically allowed a consensus that would have been much harder to come to if it were not for what happened over these past two weeks. Especially regarding the crypto structure bill. Which is a done deal.

So here is a chart based on everything that occurred and why this particular window has been favored. Because none of us should be surprised simply because we already know the US Treasury note will be announced around July 4th. Which is when everything including Cuba should be done.

Public trading of the Iraqi Dinar on major Forex platforms meaning direct, liquid, internationally accessible pairs without heavy CBI auction controls or correspondent banking drag lands in the Q3 2026 window, most likely July/August 2026. So I want you all to watch these things for Research & Study. Not necessarily for a lottery date. Because this is what we need to move forward.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Afternoon 4-9-26

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IMF Alarm | War-Driven Inflation Threatens Global Financial Stability

Rising energy shocks and debt strain push the system toward breaking points

Overview

The International Monetary Fund has issued a fresh warning within the last 24 hours that the ongoing Middle East conflict is triggering a global inflation surge and economic slowdown, with long-term consequences even if peace is achieved.

Officials warn the world is facing a major supply shock, driven by disrupted energy flows, rising costs, and weakening growth—conditions that historically precede major monetary system shifts.

Key Developments

1. IMF Warns of Persistent Global Inflation Surge

The IMF cautioned that the war is driving up oil, gas, and commodity prices, creating broad inflationary pressure across global markets.

2. Global Growth Forecasts Being Downgraded

Economic projections are being revised lower, with the IMF warning that growth will slow even if peace holds, due to lasting damage to infrastructure and supply chains.

3. $20–$50 Billion in Emergency Support Expected

The IMF anticipates surging demand for financial assistance, estimating up to $50 billion in support for vulnerable economies impacted by energy shocks and food insecurity.

4. Central Banks Face Policy Dilemma

Officials warn central banks must balance rising inflation with weakening demand, creating a difficult environment where tightening too much could stall growth, while easing could fuel inflation further.

Why It Matters

This is a clear signal that the global economy is entering a high-risk phase, where inflation, debt, and slowing growth converge.

Such conditions historically force structural changes in monetary policy and financial systems, especially when traditional tools become less effective.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Persistent inflation reduces global purchasing power

• Weak growth increases risk of currency instability

• Rising debt burdens may trigger devaluation pressures

• Hard assets like commodities gain renewed monetary relevance

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Inflation & Debt Convergence

The combination of high inflation and rising sovereign debt places unprecedented stress on the fiat-based system, increasing the likelihood of restructuring.

• Pillar 2: Multilateral Financial Dependence

Rising demand for IMF support highlights growing reliance on global financial backstops, signaling strain in national economic resilience.

Analysis

The IMF’s warnings point to a system under pressure from multiple directions—energy shocks, supply disruptions, and fiscal strain.

Even if conflict subsides, the economic aftershocks will persist, suggesting that the current system may struggle to return to pre-crisis stability.

This environment increases the probability of policy shifts, currency realignments, and structural reforms in the global financial architecture.

This is not just inflation — it’s systemic stress building beneath the surface.

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Sources

• “IMF Warns of Looming Inflation Crisis” — Al Jazeera

• “IMF Sees Up to $50 Billion Aid Demand from War Impact” — Reuters

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Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Thursday Afternoon 4-9-26

ISX trades $17M+ in monthly activity

2026-04-09 Shafaq News- Baghdad   The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) recorded more than 26.9 billion Iraqi dinars in trading value over March —roughly $17.6 million.  According to market data, more than 12.8 billion shares were traded during the month across 17 regular trading sessions.

The ISX60 index closed the month at 964.57 points, marking a 0.12% increase compared with the previous session.

Throughout the month, the exchange executed around 16,775 sale and purchase contracts across listed companies. During the period, 81 companies out of 118 listed firms recorded actual trading activity.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/ISX-trades-17M-in-monthly-activity

IMF Flags Global Growth Downgrade As War Hits Energy Supply

2026-04-09 Shafaq News- Washington  War-linked supply shock has cut global oil flows by about 13% and LNG by 20%, pushing energy prices higher and forcing a downgrade in global growth forecasts, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday.

In a speech during the 2026 IMF Spring Meetings, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said oil prices rose from $72 per barrel before the conflict to a peak of $120, before easing slightly. She pointed to multiple ripple effects, including shortages of refined fuels such as diesel and jet fuel, disruptions to transport and trade, and worsening food insecurity, with an additional 45 million people at risk of hunger due to higher transport and fertilizer costs.

Kristalina Georgieva @KGeorgieva      As in past shocks, alertness and agility are key. Central banks should stress commitment to price stability. Fiscal support should be targeted and temporary. And all countries must reject go-it-alone actions that can further upset global conditions. https://imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/04/09/sp040926-spring-meetings-2026-curtain-raiser…

She outlined three main transmission channels for the shock: higher prices and shortages driving inflation, rising inflation expectations that could destabilize markets, and tightening financial conditions marked by widening bond spreads and a stronger US dollar.

Georgieva also warned that global public debt remains elevated, limiting fiscal space, and stressed the need for responsible policy management as borrowing costs rise.

She estimated that demand for IMF financial support could increase by $20 billion to $50 billion in the near term, depending on how the conflict evolves, adding that it stands ready to assist its 191 member countries.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/IMF-flags-global-growth-downgrade-as-war-hits-energy-supply

Read more: Opinion: US moves to control oil and collapse Iran

Oil Prices Climb As Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Remains Disrupted

2026-04-09 Shafaq News   Oil prices pared gains to rise about ​1% on Thursday after Israel said it would start direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible.

Doubts over the durability of ‌a two-week Middle East ceasefire raised concerns about continued restrictions on energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, sending prices up more than 5% earlier in the session. Those gains were later erased after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had given instructions for Israel to begin peace talks with Lebanon that would also include the disarming of Hezbollah.

Brent crude ​futures were up 90 cents, or 1% at $95.65 a barrel at 12:58 p.m. ET (1658 GMT), easing from a high of $99.50 earlier in the​session. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also pared gains, rising $3 or 3.2% at $97.39, after hitting a session high of $102.70.

Both ⁠benchmarks fell below $100 per barrel in the previous trading session, with WTI recording its biggest decline since April 2020, on optimism that the ceasefire would ​result in a reopening of the strait.

Israel, however, bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the ceasefire in jeopardy after its biggest attacks of the war ​on its neighbor killed more than 250 people and threatened to torpedo Donald Trump's truce from the outset.

Questions also lingered over the effectiveness of the ceasefire as ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to well below 10% of normal volumes on Thursday after Iran asserted control by warning vessels to remain within its territorial waters and prices for ​some physical oil grades hit fresh.

The Hormuz waterway connects supply from Gulf producers such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar to global markets, ​and typically carries about 20% of global oil and gas supply.

"Crude futures are taking back some of (Wednesday's) losses as the Strait of Hormuz remains with just a small ‌fraction of ⁠traffic, much less than the market anticipated (Wednesday)," said Dennis Kissler, senior vice president of trading at BOK Financial.

"The ceasefire agreements are in question as Israel had continued to strike Lebanon and Vice President Vance is en route to the Middle East to continue the talks," Kissler added.

RISKS WON'T DISAPPEAR OVERNIGHT

"Even if shipments resume, the risks won't disappear overnight," said Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club. "Tankers may be forced to navigate mined waters and a heightened military ​presence, all of which will keep insurance ​premiums high and freight costs ⁠elevated."

Shippers on Wednesday said they needed clarity on terms of the ceasefire before resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has issued maps to guide ships around mines and showing safe paths for passage, Iranian media reported.

Regional oil facilities ​remain under threat, with Iran striking sites in nearby countries after the ceasefire, including a pipeline in Saudi ​Arabia that has been ⁠used to bypass the blockaded waterway, according to an oil industry source.

Crude loadings at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu have continued despite an Iranian on Wednesday on the country's East-West Pipeline, sources at two buyers from the port and a third trading source told Reuters on Thursday.

Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE also ⁠reported missile ​and drone attacks by Iran.

The ceasefire led Goldman Sachs to trim its second‑quarter 2026 forecasts for ​Brent and U.S. crude to $90 and $87 a barrel, respectively, from previous forecasts that Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices would average $99 and $91 a barrel, respectively.  (Reuters)https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Russia-expects-9-billion-oil-tax-surge

Iraq Cracks Baath Cell Hid Behind Civilian Cover In Baghdad

2026-04-09 Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq's National Security Service (INSS) announced Thursday it had dismantled an organized cell linked to the banned Baath Party operating in western Baghdad, following a months-long intelligence operation.

The agency's spokesman said in a statement that the operation exposed the cell's organizational structure, which began its activity under civilian cover before shifting to a military character. Security forces seized photographs of security personnel and sensitive locations from the cell's members, and detected attempts to recruit new members. Eight people have been arrested so far.

The agency also sent warning text messages to individuals who had been lured into the so-called "Iraqi National Assembly for Change and Liberation" -a front linked to Saddam Hussein’s Baath Party- urging them to withdraw. Many of those contacted responded by shutting down platforms that had been used for recruitment and promotion.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Security/Iraq-cracks-Baath-cell-hid-behind-civilian-cover-in-Baghdad

US Embassy Seeks Public Help To Identify Attackers In Iraq

2026-04-09 Shafaq News- Baghdad   On Thursday, the US Embassy in Iraq called for information about people targeting its facilities in Iraq.

The embassy urged for information on Iran-aligned armed factions or individuals responsible for the attacks.

Since the outbreak of hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel on February 28, the US Embassy in Baghdad, the US Consulate in the Kurdistan Region, and other American interests in Iraq have faced dozens of drone and rocket attacks.   https://www.shafaq.com/en/society/US-Embassy-seeks-public-help-to-identify-attackers-in-Iraq

Read more: Multiple actors, one battlefield: Iraq since the US-Israel-Iran war began

Italian Journalists Face Harassment In Baghdad

2026-04-09   Shafaq News- Baghdad   Members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) harassed two Italian journalists following a dispute over filming in Firdos Square in Baghdad, a police source told Shafaq News on Thursday.

The source said a PMF unit ordered them to stop, leading to a verbal altercation. The confrontation escalated as members of the force grabbed the journalists’ clothing and used abusive language before the situation was brought under control.    Italian journalists face harassment in Baghdad - Shafaq News

“Iraq News” Posted by Tishwash at TNT 4-9-2026

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Tishwash:  Swiss Ambassador: We will follow up on the frozen Iraqi funds in preparation for their return.

The Federal Integrity Commission discussed on Wednesday with the Swiss Ambassador in Baghdad the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the field of recovering frozen Iraqi funds and combating corruption, while stressing the importance of bilateral partnerships to overcome obstacles to recovering funds and prosecuting the accused.

The Commission’s media office stated in a statement received by Al-Furat News that “the head of the Federal Integrity Commission, Muhammad Ali Al-Lami, during his meeting with the Swiss Ambassador, Daniel Hon, at the Commission’s headquarters, stressed the importance of expanding bilateral partnerships and concluding memoranda of understanding that contribute to overcoming the challenges that hinder the recovery of smuggled funds and accused individuals, and enhance international cooperation in this field.” 

The statement added that "during the meeting, discussions were held on concluding a memorandum of understanding between the two sides, particularly in the areas of information exchange, tracking corruption crimes and reducing their spread, as well as developing technical cooperation and updating policies and strategies related to combating it, and addressing obstacles to recovering funds, especially those that were seized during the era of the previous regime." 

Al-Lami pointed to the "file of Iraqi assets dating back to the time of the previous regime, explaining that their loss is due to several reasons, including the international sanctions imposed in 1990 and the Oil-for-Food Program, which requires effective international cooperation to recover them." 

For his part, the Swiss ambassador expressed his pleasure at strengthening bilateral relations, especially in the field of preventing and combating corruption, stressing his endeavor to coordinate with the competent authorities in his country to study the file of frozen Iraqi funds, in preparation for taking the necessary measures to return them in a way that contributes to supporting reconstruction and development projects in Iraq. link

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Tishwash:  The House of Representatives votes on the members of the Finance Committee

The Iraqi Parliament voted today, Wednesday, on the members of the Finance Committee. 

 Republic of Iraq – Council of Representatives

First Legislative Term

**Agenda for Session No. (16) – May 2024**

* Recitation of verses from the Holy Quran.

**Department of Legislative Affairs**

**First:** Completion of the vote on the members of the Permanent Parliamentary Committees.

**Second:** First Reading of the Proposed Law on the Fifth Amendment to the Civil Aviation Law No. (198) of 1974 (Submitted by the Committee on Transport, Communications, and Governance) – (58 Articles).

**Third:** First Reading of the Proposed Law on Governorates Not Incorporated into a Region (Submitted by the Committee on Regions and Governorates Not Incorporated into a Region, Planning, Government Program, and Endowments) – (71 Articles).

**[Administrative Note]**

The session shall commence at 11:00 AM.  link

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Tishwash:  Industry: 234 partnership agreements to support the private sector in Iraq

The Ministry of Industry and Minerals announced on Wednesday a plan to rehabilitate and operate stalled factories, confirming the existence of 234 partnership contracts to support the industrial sector in Iraq.

The ministry's spokesperson, Duha al-Jubouri, told the official news agency that "the ministry intends to take concrete steps to support national industry in the coming period, including operating the closed factories."

Al-Jubouri explained that "the public companies affiliated with the ministry number 31 companies, including 28 production and service companies, in addition to three public bodies, namely the Industrial Research and Development Authority, the Geological Survey Authority, and the Million Industrial Authority."

She continued: “The number of factories affiliated with the ministry is 312, of which 225 are operational, while 87 are out of operation,” stressing that “work is underway by the administrations of the out of operation factories, under the guidance and supervision of the Minister of Industry, to rehabilitate and operate the factories.”

She added that "the number of partnership contracts with the private sector is 144 contracts that are still being implemented, while 90 new contracts are being evaluated, bringing the total number of partnership contracts with the private sector to 234 contracts."

She noted that "the ministry has partnership contracts related to strategic industries such as sulfur and phosphate, which may take time to be completed," expecting that "citizens will see the real results of some of these projects during this year  link

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Tishwash:  He moved to approve an emergency budget of $40 billion.

 In light of the economic and financial challenges and the significant decline in oil revenues as a result of the war and regional conflicts, the Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Dr. Mazhar Muhammad Salih, announced that the government is adopting a series of measures to ensure the continuity of the work of state institutions and the provision of basic services in the event of a delay in approving the general budget.

In an interview with Al-Sabah, Saleh confirmed that one of the most prominent of these measures is the application of the temporary spending rule (1/12) of the previous year's budget, based on the amended Federal Financial Management Law No. (6 of 2019). He explained that this procedure allows for the coverage of essential expenditures such as salaries, wages, pensions, and social welfare allocations, which amount to approximately (8) trillion dinars monthly, while funding continues for basic operational costs. New investment projects are suspended or postponed, and only urgent projects are implemented.

Saleh indicated that the government is working on rearranging spending priorities, focusing on vital sectors, and making limited financial transfers between spending categories within the available legal frameworks. In some cases, it may resort to short-term domestic borrowing to cover the temporary deficit and ensure liquidity stability.

In Parliament, MP Ali Salman al-Moussawi revealed a plan to allocate approximately $40 billion as an emergency budget to expedite and complete projects. He explained to Al-Sabah newspaper that some parties within the coordination framework had requested a budget ranging between $30 and $40 billion to achieve this objective.

For his part, Professor of Financial Economics Dr. Ahmed Al-Hathal affirmed Iraq’s ability to secure operational expenses, but pointed out the need to take exceptional measures to cover investment expenses and strategic projects, in light of the sharp decline in oil revenues, disruption of global supplies and increased geopolitical risks.

Al-Hathal explained to Al-Sabah that the move towards an emergency budget aims to stimulate the economic cycle and prevent the cessation of vital projects related to energy, water, food and infrastructure, explaining that any delay in making the decision will lead to an expansion of the recession, an increase in unemployment and a rise in the bill for stalled projects, which will negatively affect citizens and the local market  link

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Dr. Scott Young. 04/09/2026

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Dr. Scott Young. 04/09/2026

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Gooood morning Mark, Dr. Scott Young, mods and fellow Patriots.

Member: What news on bonds Mark?

MZ: It remains quiet on the bond side. I have one person attached to one of the biggest groups in the west of the US, that was asked to travel and be in place for this weekend. I do not know if it is just for “maintenance” or for the “big event” But he was asked to go from VA to NV.

MZ: I am hopeful this is a positive sign.

Member: Bank story i know of two managers in bank that have been in training one all last week and both yesterday don't want to use their names but we'll say well known banks

Member: So….What are those bank managers actually training on? If it’s not currency exchange, it’s just training in general.

MZ: I have not heard anything from local bankers/redemption folks yet.

Member: Iraq Supreme Court has ordered they just have a president by April 16. Lawsuit was filed

Member:  Is that Iraq lawsuit about the government being illegal or unconstitutional on the 14th include the budget and HCL, or just the Pres and PM?

Member: The reason Iraq is off stuck is there is a lawsuit. The judge can dismiss the government as unconstitutional re no Pres, PM, or current budget in existence on the 14th. Elections on the 11th ahead

MZ: From the Kurdish region “ the Framework intends to decide the position of the President and postpone the nomination of Prime Minister “ So they are getting off of “stuck” It is forcing things to start moving.

Member: Mark , with Iraq needing this RV why has this taking so long. With RV Iraq would be so much more healthy. Why ?

Member: My guess is its all just politics

Member: I wonder if the new rate for the IQD be announced when the new president of Iraq is selected this weekend? This is what an intel provider said

Member: I am hoping we will have set appts before the public Iraq rate????

Member: Mark, did you see where the U.S. is looking to lift sanctions on the Venezuela Central Bank?

MZ: “Is the dollar collapsing? 8 key indicators you can’t ignore”  They do not know the timing……but, the dollar is severely distressed. More and more economists are saying this….putting it right in front of us.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 4-9-2026

Majeed KSA: Here Comes the VES RV

4-9-2026

Here comes VES RV

The U.S. is considering lifting sanctions on Venezuela’s central bank to allow oil revenues to flow more freely into the economy, aiming to boost oil production, stabilize the currency, and ease financial bottlenecks.

JimMVR:  FYI.... The US is considering lifting sanctions on Venezuela's Central Bank to boost the economy. This measure would allow revenues from oil sales to circulate more freely through the Venezuelan financial system. https://bloomberglinea.com/latinoamerica/

WOOOOOOOOW

US government is literally working right now on lifting the sanctions on Venezuela Central bank

Let me add baklava to the article:

“The lifting of these sanctions would allow for the re-establishment of channels with international banks, reduce operational frictions, and broaden the participation of more banks—which would add greater depth to the foreign exchange market,” stated Alejandro Grisanti, Director of the Caracas-based consultancy Ecoanalítica.

Foreign exchange market = FOREX

LFGGGG

Source(s): • https://x.com/majeed66224499/status/2042052084183302408

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/04/08/majeed-ksa-here-comes-the-ves-rv/

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Jeff  They could do the Prime Minister the same day they do the President which is tentatively next Saturday April 11th.

Militia Man  There's a full picture in this.  The testing has happened and the optionality exists.  The CBI does have that...When the CBI decides prudent conditions are met is still the open variable.  The official stance right now is stability within the current framework...Adjustments can happen immediately.  We have evidence of that.  It's already in writing.  It's in public.   They've done it before, 'effective immediately' when they decide it's prudent to do so...

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY: Speaker of Parliament is on the television saying the election process with the president will take place on April 11th.  They say there will be no postponement of any kind.  It looks like they're trying to reassure the United States...The television says anyone that does not show up for the vote on the 11th with have their names revealed on the television so some of the pressure is on them to show up...and cost them 1 million dinars if they are not there.  FRANK:  With the vote on the 11th, this is wonderful...Once you have your government set you have a very good chance of opening the budget and exposing a new rate for the HCL and for that whole budget of '26 which is impossible at 1300.​

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The 8-Day Currency Collapse That Ended An Empire (Is The US Dollar Next?)

Independent Financial Historian:  4-8-2026

In 1956, the United States used a devastating currency attack to force Britain out of Egypt, collapsing the British Pound's global dominance and ending an empire in just eight days.

 But the true tragedy wasn't the geopolitical humiliation—it was the ensuing decades of inflation and strict exchange controls that trapped millions of ordinary British savers in a dying currency, evaporating their purchasing power.

Today, the US Dollar faces eerie parallels. With national debt soaring, interest payments surpassing defense spending, and nations like Saudi Arabia joining BRICS, the foundational petrodollar system is fracturing.

Are we witnessing the same slow, wealth-destroying decline that ravaged the British Pound?

Discover the hidden history of reserve currency collapse and what it means for your savings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6eoDl_LqKM

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Morning 4-9-26

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

BRICS Commodity Dominance Reshapes Global Power Balance

Control of resources—not currencies—may define the next phase of global finance

 Overview (Key Points)

• BRICS nations control a significant share of critical global commodities

• The bloc’s strength spans energy, food, metals, and natural resources

• This dominance is fueling a potential global decoupling from Western systems

• Resource control is emerging as a core pillar of financial and geopolitical power

Key Developments

1. BRICS Leads in Critical Minerals and Industrial Metals

• Controls ~90% of global rare earth processing

• Produces ~79% of global aluminum and 77% of palladium

• These materials are essential for:

  • Electric vehicles

  • Defense systems

  • Renewable energy infrastructure
    ‍ ‍👉 This positions BRICS at the center of future industrial and military supply chains

2. Strong Position in Energy Resources

• Holds ~45% of global oil reserves

• Major producers include countries like Russia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia
  👉 Energy dominance gives BRICS pricing influence and geopolitical leverage

3. Expanding Control Over Global Food Supply

• Accounts for:

  • ~42% of global food production

  • ~40% of grain and meat supply

• Controls ~30% of the world’s arable land
  ‍ ‍👉 Food security becomes a strategic advantage in times of crisis

4. Command Over Water and Natural Resources

• Holds ~40% of global freshwater reserves
  ‍ ‍👉 Water is increasingly viewed as a future strategic asset, not just a utility

5. Significant Share of Precious Metals and Wealth Anchors

• Produces ~50% of global gold output
  ‍ ‍👉 Gold remains a key hedge against currency instability and inflation

6. Industrial Production Powerhouse

• Generates ~40% of global industrial output
  ‍ ‍👉 Strengthens BRICS’ ability to control supply chains and manufacturing

7. Population Advantage Fuels Workforce Growth

• BRICS nations represent ~4.4 billion people (55% of global population)

• In contrast, G7 nations account for less than 10%
  ‍ ‍👉 Provides a massive labor force and consumer base

Why It Matters

The global system has long been dominated by financial power (West) versus resource power (emerging markets).

That balance is shifting.

• BRICS controls the “real assets”: energy, food, minerals, water

• Western economies largely dominate financial systems and capital markets

If resource control tightens, global dependence may shift toward commodity-rich nations

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Commodities often back or influence currency strength over time

• Nations rich in resources may gain:

  • Stronger trade leverage

  • More stable long-term currency positioning

• Investors should monitor:

  • Commodity flows and pricing power

  • Gold accumulation trends

  • Energy trade settlement currencies

This suggests a gradual move toward asset-backed influence rather than purely debt-based systems

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Resource-Based Power Shift

• Control of commodities may outweigh traditional financial dominance

• BRICS nations are positioned to anchor value through real assets

• Pillar 2: Supply Chain Realignment

• Western nations may become increasingly dependent on BRICS-controlled resources

• This could accelerate trade realignment and geopolitical shifts

The reset may not begin with currency—but with who controls the inputs of the global economy

Closing Insight

The West may control money systems, but BRICS controls what the world needs to function.

When resources dictate terms, power follows the supply.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher Guru — “10 Commodities That BRICS Is Ahead of Western Countries”

• Global Commodity & Reserve Data—FAO 

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 A Message to Our Currency Holders

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.

You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:   • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:

• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence

• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.       Verify everything.

Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™

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Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Thursday Morning 4-9-26

Oil Gains 2% Following Doubts Over Hormuz Reopening

2026-04-09 Shafaq News   Oil prices rose on Thursday as doubts over a fragile two-week Middle East ceasefire raised concerns that energy flows through the crucial Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted.

Brent crude futures were up $1.96, or 2.07%, at $96.71 a barrel at 0325 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $2.60, or 2.75%, to $97.01 a barrel.

Both benchmark prices fell below $100 per barrel in the previous trading session, with WTI recording its biggest decline since April 2020, on initial expectations for the ceasefire to result in a reopening of the strait.

However, analysts said market participants are hesitant to fully unwind pricing for geopolitical risk, and there is no clarity on ⁠what negotiations between the U.S. and Iran would mean for oil flows.

"The chances of a meaningful reopening (of the Strait of Hormuz) any time soon look dim," said Vandana Hari, founder of oil market analysis provider Vanda Insights, predicting continued volatility in oil prices.

"The futures market looks a bit broken," she said. Otherwise, "prices should have snapped right back to pre-ceasefire levels by now."

The vital waterway connects supply from Gulf producers such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar to global markets, and typically carries about 20% of global oil and gas supply.

The viability of the ceasefire is in question with Israel continuing to attack Lebanon on Wednesday, causing Iran to suggest it would be "unreasonable" to proceed with talks to forge a permanent peace deal.

Shippers on Wednesday also said ⁠they needed more clarity on the terms of the ceasefire before resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has issued maps to guide ships around mines in the waterway and designated safe paths for passage in coordination with the country's Revolutionary Guards, Iranian media reported.

"Logistic disconnects, security fears, elevated insurance premiums and operational constraints mean that very little additional energy is likely to be supplied via the Strait ⁠of Hormuz in the next two weeks," analysts at Standard Chartered said in a note.

Regional oil facilities also remain under threat, with Iran striking sites in nearby countries after the ceasefire, including a pipeline in Saudi Arabia that has been used to bypass the ⁠blockaded Strait of Hormuz, according to an oil industry source.

Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE also reported missile and drone attacks.

Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs kept its third- and fourth-quarter oil price forecasts unchanged at, respectively, $82 and $80 for Brent, and $77 and $75 for ⁠WTI.

The investment bank lowered its second-quarter forecasts for Brent to $90 and WTI to $87 "given the reduction in risk premium at the front of the curve", with oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz "already edging up".  (Reuters)

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-gains-2-following-doubts-over-Hormuz-reopening

Basrah Crude Drops Over 8% Despite Global Oil Rise

2026-04-09 Shafaq News– Basrah   Basrah crude fell more than 8% on Thursday, diverging from rising global oil prices.

Basrah Heavy crude fell $10.96, or 8.88% to $112.44 per barrel, and Basrah Medium crude declined $10.96, or 8.73%, reaching $114.54 per barrel.

Brent crude futures were up $1.96, or 2.07%, at $96.71 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $2.60, or 2.75%, to $97.01 a barrel.  https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Basrah-crude-drops-over-8-despite-global-oil-rise-2

Gold Prices Stabilize Before US Inflation Data Release

2026-04-09 Shafaq News   Gold prices were largely steady on Thursday as investors remained cautious about the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with a key U.S. inflation report due later in the day also in focus for interest rate clues.

Spot gold inched 0.1% higher to $4,721.51 per ounce, as of 0523 GMT. U.S. gold futures for June delivery fell 0.7% to $4,744.90.

"It doesn't seem like gold is looking to do ⁠much at this moment. I think there's still a lot of speculation on what's going to happen after the ceasefire," said GoldSilver Central Managing Director Brian Lan.

Lan said he expected gold to consolidate between $4,607 and $4,860 in the near term.

On Wednesday, Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran.

Oil prices rose on Thursday on concerns that supply from the key Middle East producing region may not fully resume amid doubts that the two-week ceasefire will hold.

Spot gold has declined ⁠more than 10% since the war began on February 28, as higher energy prices fuelled inflation concerns and prompted markets to reassess interest rate expectations, reducing non-yielding bullion's appeal.

Minutes from the Federal Reserve's March 17 to 18 meeting showed that more policymakers felt rate hikes could be needed ⁠to counter inflation that continued to exceed the central bank's 2% target.

U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures data for February is due at 1230 GMT, and March consumer price data on Friday could give further clues ⁠on the Fed's policy path.

"Beyond near-term liquidity needs, we expect gold to continue to rebuild its gains in the coming months amid heightened geopolitical risk," Standard Chartered said ⁠in a note on Wednesday.

Among other metals, spot silver fell 0.1% to $74.07 per ounce, platinum lost 0.4% to $2,020.60 and palladium edged up 0.3% to $1,559.   (Reuters)   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-stabilize-before-US-inflation-data-release

Gold Prices Fall In Baghdad And Erbil

2026-04-09     Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil  On Thursday, gold prices hovered around 1 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency.

Gold prices on Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 1,014,000 IQD per mithqal (equivalent to five grams) for 21-carat gold, including Gulf, Turkish, and European varieties, with a buying price of 1,010,000 IQD. The same gold had sold for 1,036,000 IQD on Wednesday.

The selling price for 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 984,000 IQD, while the buying price reached 980,000 IQD.

In jewelry stores, the selling price per mithqal of 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 1,015,000 and 1,025,000 IQD, while Iraqi gold sold for between 980,000 and 990,000 IQD.

In Erbil, 22-carat gold was sold at 1,071,000 IQD per mithqal, 21-carat gold at 1,023,000 IQD, and 18-carat gold at 876,000 IQD.   Gold prices fall in Baghdad and Erbil - Shafaq News

MilitiaMan and Crew: IRAQ DINAR UPDATE - Border Ports - ASYCUDA - KRG - Unity - Baghdad - History as Precedent - Kuwait

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4-8-2026

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FRANK26…4-8-26……IT HAPPENED TO ME

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Wednesday Night Video

FRANK26…4-8-26……IT HAPPENED TO ME

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