FINAL Financial hours of U.S.A. just before the 1929 crash

FINAL Financial hours of U.S.A. just before the 1929 crash

Finance Files:  11-5-2025

October 1929 — the most powerful financial machine in history was about to collapse.

 Investors were euphoric. Stocks were unstoppable. And then, within hours, it all fell apart.

This is the untold story of America’s final financial hours before the 1929 crash — the panic on Wall Street, the desperate phone calls, and the moment when the dream of endless growth finally died.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• What really happened inside Wall Street before the crash

 • The signs investors ignored

 • How margin debt and speculation fueled disaster

 • Why confidence vanished overnight

• The lasting lessons for today’s markets Because history doesn’t repeat — it warns.

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

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CURRENCY — The Dollar’s Balancing Act: De-Dollarization, Volatility, and a Coming Recalibration

The dollar’s dominance endures—but its foundations are quietly being rewritten.

The U.S. dollar remains the backbone of global finance, yet the signs of a slow, managed rebalancing are undeniable.
From BRICS trade settlements to regional currency pacts, a new multi-currency reality is emerging, where the dollar still leads—but no longer dictates.

While Wall Street sees resilience, policymakers see fragility: the world’s reserve system is too dollar-heavy to fail, and too unstable to continue unchanged.

Key Developments

• De-dollarization momentum continues as nations settle energy and trade in local or third-party currencies.

• Foreign-exchange markets are showing record volatility and volume, particularly among non-bank participants.

• Central banks are experimenting with digital currencies and bilateral settlement systems that reduce dollar dependency.

• The U.S. Treasury faces growing difficulty balancing domestic debt expansion with global reserve expectations.

Why It Matters

The dollar is not being replaced—it is being repositioned within a multipolar currency network.
What began as tactical diversification is now a strategic redesign of the global monetary order.

• Expect regional clearing systems to multiply, fragmenting liquidity and reshaping capital flows.

• The rise of digital settlement technologies could accelerate direct trade bypassing traditional reserve channels.

• For markets, volatility in the FX complex will remain a signal—not of collapse, but of re-architecture.

The dollar’s era of absolute dominance is fading, replaced by a balancing act between sovereignty, technology, and trust.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources

• De-Dollarization: A Structural Trend — jpmorgan.com

• Forex News and Volatility Indicators — investing.com

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BRICS — Challenging SWIFT: The Bloc’s Push for Financial Sovereignty

BRICS nations move to bypass Western payment infrastructure, fueling the global de-dollarization movement.

The BRICS bloc — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with newer members — is building its own cross-border payment system, directly challenging SWIFT and reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar.
The initiative is accelerating the de-dollarization trend as emerging economies seek financial autonomy and protection from Western sanctions.

Building Financial Independence

The BRICS payment system traces its roots to strategic initiatives launched at the 2014 Fortaleza Summit, including the New Development Bank (NDB) and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement.
Over the years, efforts intensified, culminating in the 2024 Kazan Summit, where leaders committed to:

• Strengthening correspondent banking networks within BRICS

• Enabling settlements in local currencies under the BRICS Cross-Border Payments Initiative

Russia’s SPFS system (System for Transmitting Financial Messages) now has 159 foreign participants in 20 countries, with settlements in local currencies rising from 26% to 85% in just two years. China and India maintain their own platforms — CIPS and UPI — which are being integrated into the larger BRICS network.

The De-Dollarization Push

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that BRICS countries are pursuing this system because the U.S. has “weaponized” the dollar, limiting its use for political reasons.
As Adam Button of Forexlive.com explains, “A big portion of the world is always under threat of U.S. or European sanctions, and it’s in their interest to create an alternative system.”

• BRICS cross-border payments allow trade in local currencies, bypassing the dollar

• Reduces exposure to U.S. monetary policy and sanctions

• Promotes financial sovereignty for emerging economies

Challenges Ahead

Technical integration remains complex. Multiple competing platforms — China’s CIPS, India’s UPI, Russia’s SPFS — require coordination, reliability, and political will.
Success depends on:

• Sustained cooperation among BRICS members

• Blockchain-based ledger transparency and efficiency

• Adoption by broader emerging markets for meaningful impact

If fully operational, this system could reshape the global financial architecture, weakening Washington’s ability to impose sanctions and limiting the dollar’s global influence.

Why It Matters

The BRICS payment system is more than an alternative to SWIFT — it’s a strategic tool of economic diplomacy.

• Moves the de-dollarization discussion from theory to operational reality

• Provides emerging economies protection from currency volatility and external policy shocks

• Signals a shift toward multipolar financial governance, where no single currency dominates

This development is a direct signal of the Global Financial Reset, highlighting the increasing role of non-Western institutions in shaping future trade and finance.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Source

• BRICS Challenges SWIFT: Bloc Builds Its Own Cross-Border Payment System — watcher.guru

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US Debt Explodes at Record Pace Forcing Fed QE

US Debt Explodes at Record Pace Forcing Fed QE

Taylor Kenny:  11-4-2025

The economic headlines are buzzing, and for good reason. A recent analysis by ITM Trading, featuring insights from Taylor Kenney, paints a stark picture of the current U.S. economic landscape.

It’s a narrative dominated by a rapidly escalating national debt and a surprisingly abrupt shift in Federal Reserve policy.

Let’s start with the numbers, and they are staggering. In just the past eight weeks, the U.S. national debt has surged by a trillion dollars. While the pandemic provided a unique period of massive debt expansion, this current pace is setting new records outside of that extraordinary time.

This isn’t just abstract government accounting; it has tangible consequences. The daily cost of servicing this debt is now a mind-boggling $3 billion, consuming a significant 17% of all federal spending.

This brings us to the Federal Reserve and its recent decision to halt Quantitative Tightening (QT). For months, the Fed has been attempting to shrink its balance sheet, a move designed to withdraw liquidity from the market and combat inflation.

However, the announcement to end QT, according to the analysis, isn’t a victory lap on inflation control. Instead, it’s presented as a desperate measure to avert a looming liquidity crisis that could threaten the entire financial system.

The core of the problem, as explained, lies in the confluence of a debt crisis and an interest rate crisis.

 As interest rates rise, the cost of borrowing for the U.S. Treasury escalates dramatically. To manage its existing obligations, the Treasury is forced to issue new debt at these higher rates, a direct contradiction to the Fed’s QT efforts.

 This fundamental conflict is creating significant strain within the financial ecosystem. Banks are experiencing a depletion of reserves, and money market funds are hoarding cash, effectively drying up the liquidity available for the real economy – the businesses and individuals who drive everyday economic activity.

The beneficiaries of this liquidity crunch, the analysis suggests, are the titans of finance: large banks, hedge funds, and corporate insiders.

Meanwhile, the everyday American is left to grapple with the eroding purchasing power of their savings and wages, a direct consequence of inflation that persists despite the Fed’s actions.

 The video points to the Fed’s past quantitative easing (QE) programs, particularly the colossal $4 trillion in 2020, as a catalyst for inflating asset bubbles and weakening the dollar. This, in turn, is seen as a mechanism for transferring wealth from the public to Wall Street.

The irony is palpable: the very institution that arguably contributed to the current crisis is now positioning itself as the savior, all while inflation remains stubbornly elevated.

The implications of ending QT extend beyond immediate liquidity concerns. The analysis posits that this move signals a “quiet default,” an implicit acknowledgment that the government may need to devalue its debt to remain solvent.

This devaluation would inevitably impact the value of individual savings, wages, and retirement funds. Historically, such currency crises have led to dramatic consequences, including hyperinflation and a loss of faith in fiat money, often prompting a return to tangible assets like gold and silver as reliable stores of value.

This potential economic reset, however, is unique.

The dollar’s global reserve currency status and the ongoing shifts in the global monetary order, particularly concerning the role of physical gold, add layers of complexity to this evolving situation.

In light of these concerns, ITM Trading is hosting a free webinar titled “The Great Gold Reset.” This event aims to equip viewers with knowledge and strategies to navigate what is presented as an impending collapse of the dollar and a transition towards a gold-backed global financial system.

The presenter emphasizes the importance of learning, preparing, and considering investments in physical gold and silver as vital measures of protection against the economic turbulence anticipated ahead.

For a deeper dive into these critical economic issues and Taylor Kenney’s comprehensive analysis, be sure to watch the full video from ITM Trading.

https://youtu.be/Bzsvzc_6ODY

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Tishwash:  Cabinet meeting: Allocations for holding an international conference and recommendations regarding Apple Pay

The Council approved “the special recommendations regarding the activation of global (APPLE PAY) services in Iraq, by adopting the documents required by the parent company, instead of the commercial registration certificate to obtain the trusted license from the Media and Communications Commission, and exempting the company from the provisions of the amended Foreign Companies Branches System (2 of 2017).”  link

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Tishwash:  Washington rejects Iraqi PM's condition on disarming factions 

The US State Department on Wednesday dismissed Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s recent attempt to link the disarmament of armed factions to the future of the US-led Global Coalition in Iraq, urging Baghdad instead to dismantle the “Iran-backed militias.”

Speaking to Shafaq News, the Department’s spokesperson said that addressing “terrorist organizations,” remains an Iraqi sovereign responsibility, stressing that these groups engage in “violent and destabilizing activities in Iraq.”

“Their actions drain the country’s resources and act against its national interests,” the spokesperson added.

Iraq officially recognizes both the national army and the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). While the PMF is legally part of the state’s armed forces, many of its key factions operate under the banner of the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq.” The group is aligned with Iran’s regional “Axis of Resistance,” which includes Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen, and positions itself against US and Israeli interests in the region.

Addressing the future of US forces in Iraq, the spokesperson clarified that Washington is proceeding according to an agreed timeline to transition the Global Coalition’s role and conclude its combat operations.

“This is not a withdrawal,” the spokesperson affirmed. “It is a shift toward a more traditional bilateral relationship in the areas of security and diplomacy.”

With around 2,500 US troops still stationed in Iraq, Baghdad and Washington finalized an agreement last month setting a roadmap for the full withdrawal of American forces by September 2026.  link

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Tishwash:  Reuters predicts Sudani's victory: He is the favorite to win a second term.

Reuters predicted on Tuesday that Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is the most likely candidate to win a second term .

Reuters published a report, translated by Mail, stating that "Sudan presented himself as the leader who could finally make the country successful after years of instability and moved against the established parties that brought him to power as he seeks a second term ."

She added that "thanks to signs of rising public support ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 11, the increasingly confident Sudanese is running against key members of a group of parties that initially selected him for the position ."

She noted that “Al-Sudani’s election campaign focuses on improving basic services and presenting himself as the man capable of successfully balancing relations with Washington and Tehran, and he says he expects to win the largest share of seats,” adding that “many analysts agree that Al-Sudani, who has been in power since 2022 and leads the Building and Development Alliance, is the most likely candidate to win a second term .”

She continued, "No single party can form a government on its own in the 329-member Iraqi parliament, so parties must build alliances with other groups to form an administration, a difficult process that often takes several months ."

She noted that “Al-Sudani held many key positions in the Iraqi political system and is the only prime minister after 2003 who never left the country, unlike others who went into exile and then returned, often with new nationalities, after the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein link

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FINANCE — IMF Warns of Systemic Strain: Early Signals of a Monetary Realignment

Mounting debt, overvalued assets, and policy fatigue point to the quiet re-engineering of global finance.

The International Monetary Fund’s October 2025 Global Financial Stability Report has quietly set off alarm bells across policy circles. Beneath its restrained tone, the IMF outlines a world financial system that is structurally fragile and increasingly dependent on non-bank financing—just as sovereign debt and liquidity pressures mount worldwide.

Key Points

• Systemic risk is rising: stretched asset valuations and tightening global liquidity are leaving major economies vulnerable.

• Sovereign-bond stress is building as refinancing costs grow, particularly in emerging markets.

• Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) now handle a growing share of global credit flows, often outside regulatory reach.

• Foreign-exchange markets are showing higher volatility as nations hedge against policy divergence and geopolitical uncertainty.

These trends, taken together, suggest that the financial architecture built after 2008 is nearing the limits of its stability.

Why It Matters

The IMF’s findings align with broader signals of what analysts are calling “Bretton Woods 2.0” — a structural monetary reset.
As public debt soars and confidence in fiat systems erodes, central banks are reassessing the very foundation of liquidity, collateral, and cross-border settlement.

• Expect new reserve frameworks emphasizing diversification and digital infrastructure.

• Monetary policy coordination may shift toward regional blocks rather than global consensus.

• The U.S. dollar’s privileged role is under silent review, even among allies.

The world’s financial plumbing is being redesigned — not in crisis mode, but through gradual realignment.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources

• IMF Global Financial Stability Report, October 2025 — imf.org

• “Bretton Woods 2025: The Coming Monetary System Reset” — discoveryalert.com.au

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DIPLOMACY & PEACE — The Quiet Currency War: BRICS, Washington, and the Struggle for Financial Influence

As alliances shift, currency diplomacy becomes the new battlefield of global power.

In the halls of Beijing, Moscow, and Washington, a subtle but defining struggle is underway — not for territory, but for monetary alignment.
This week’s diplomatic signals reveal that the United States is pressuring several nations to re-anchor trade and settlements back to the U.S. dollar, countering the BRICS bloc’s de-dollarization strategy.

Behind these negotiations lies a profound transformation: financial diplomacy has replaced traditional military leverage.

Key Developments

• Washington’s renewed dollar diplomacy now targets eight emerging economies to sustain dollar liquidity and influence.

• China and Russia, through the BRICS New Development Bank, are promoting local currency settlements and cross-border systems outside SWIFT.

• Bilateral trade pacts increasingly bypass the dollar, from energy to tech supply chains.

• Geoeconomic competition is now the main channel through which global influence is exercised.

Why It Matters

This is not a passing currency debate — it is a foundational shift in how power is expressed.
Financial institutions, trade routes, and reserve choices are now direct tools of diplomacy.

• A multipolar reserve currency network could weaken traditional sanctions and reshape global credit markets.

• Countries aligning with BRICS structures may gain autonomy from U.S.-centric systems, but face transition risk and liquidity gaps.

• If de-dollarization accelerates, global governance frameworks (IMF, BIS, SWIFT) will need to adapt to multi-standard interoperability.

The old world of “finance serving diplomacy” is gone. In its place, diplomacy now serves finance — and the contest for global monetary leadership has begun.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources

• BRICS Bank Fuels Russia’s De-Dollarization Push — Global Finance Faces Reset — news.bitcoin.com

• Investors Brace for Trump–Xi Trade Talks Amid Familiar Optimism and Caution — m.economictimes.com

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MARKETS — Fear and Flow: Why Investors Are Fleeing to Safety as Regimes Shift

Volatility and uncertainty are redefining the risk map of global markets.

From Wall Street to Singapore, investors are quietly repositioning. Safe-haven assets are rising, volatility is back, and liquidity flows are moving from growth to defense.
The trigger? A convergence of monetary stress, political uncertainty, and systemic fatigue — the key ingredients of regime transition.

As the U.S. dollar climbs to a two-month high, and gold continues to outperform expectations, the markets are sending a clear message: the post-2008 playbook no longer fits.

Key Developments

• Dollar strength reflects defensive positioning, not confidence — investors are hedging against policy indecision and fiscal instability.

• Gold demand has surged as portfolios rebalance toward real assets amid declining trust in paper markets.

• Bond markets show unusual divergence: yields signal recession risk even as equities remain inflated by policy inertia.

• Emerging markets face renewed capital outflows as investors seek shelter in liquidity-rich assets.

Why It Matters

These patterns are symptomatic of a deeper market recalibration.
Behind short-term volatility lies a reordering of how capital perceives safety, growth, and value.

• Traditional correlations are breaking down — equities and bonds no longer move inversely, weakening classic risk hedges.

• Monetary divergence between the U.S., Europe, and Asia is fragmenting global liquidity, reshaping capital flows.

• Fear-based allocation is replacing fundamentals as the dominant trading logic — a signal that investors anticipate systemic transition.

In essence, markets are pricing in the end of an era — not a crisis event, but a shift in the global financial operating system.

Sources

• Dollar Climbs to Two-Month High as U.S. Shutdown Deepens and Global Uncertainty Grows — moderndiplomacy.eu

• What Happens When the Gold Bubble Finally Bursts? — moderndiplomacy.eu

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METALS — Gold’s Return to Power: What Central Banks Are Really Signaling

Behind the rally in gold lies a quiet reconfiguration of global trust and reserve policy.

For decades, gold was dismissed as an anachronism — a relic of the pre-digital era. Yet in 2025, it’s back at the center of global finance.
Central banks from Beijing to Riyadh have been accumulating gold at record pace, signaling a strategic diversification away from traditional reserve currencies.

The rise in gold is not merely speculative — it’s structural. It reflects a deep reassessment of what “money” and “trust” mean in a system stretched by debt, currency politics, and digital transition.

Key Developments

• Central banks are net buyers for the third consecutive year, expanding gold’s role in sovereign balance sheets.

• Emerging markets are leading accumulation as insurance against sanctions, FX volatility, and dollar exposure.

• Analysts warn that the current gold rally is driven less by inflation fears and more by monetary realignment.

• Private investors mirror the trend: ETFs and vault holdings have risen steadily since mid-2024.

Why It Matters

Gold’s resurgence marks the return of tangible credibility in a digitalizing system.
As trust in fiat and debt-based assets erodes, nations are hedging against a future where financial power may fragment across multiple standards.

• Expect gold to re-emerge as a partial collateral anchor in cross-border payment systems.

• A hybrid reserve model — combining metals, digital tokens, and diversified currencies — is becoming plausible.

• For investors, this signals a structural portfolio rethink: gold is not a trade; it’s a geopolitical hedge.

The move by central banks to hard assets is not nostalgia — it’s a calculated preparation for a post-fiat monetary environment.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources

• What Happens When the Gold Bubble Finally Bursts? — moderndiplomacy.eu

• Global Monetary Reset Signs and Implications, 2025 — discoveryalert.com.au

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Economic Integration and the Birth of a Parallel Trade Zone

Behind the headlines, the long-term significance lies in infrastructure:

• Eurasian Investment Corridors: The integration of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) continues to mature, linking ports, railways, and pipelines under new governance structures that bypass Western banking.

• Mutual Reserves and Settlement Assets: Joint reserve pooling and bilateral bond issuance in yuan-ruble denominations are quietly building regional monetary independence — a step toward BRICS’ planned cross-border settlement currency.

• Digital Ruble & e-CNY Trials: Both nations’ central banks are advancing digital currency interoperability, signaling the coming fusion of CBDCs with commodity-backed settlement.

These shifts point to the steady formation of a multipolar trade block, united not by ideology, but by shared insulation from Western capital flows and regulatory systems.

Global Implications for Markets and Peace

• Markets: Expect continued divergence between Western and Eurasian financial instruments, with commodities-backed currencies gaining traction as liquidity alternatives to the dollar.

• Trade: Expansion of yuan and ruble trade corridors through Central and South Asia could gradually redefine the global trade balance — emphasizing resource-based, bilateral exchange over multilateral U.S.-dominated platforms.

• Peace: As China and Russia coordinate strategically, they establish economic peace frameworks that aim to stabilize regions through trade interdependence rather than military alliances.

• Global Reset: Each new investment accord and settlement mechanism between Beijing and Moscow advances the decentralization of global finance, the defining feature of the reset already underway.

What to Watch

• The scope of new bilateral projects announced at upcoming BRICS+ and SCO summits.

• Integration of Russian energy trade into CIPS and BRICS payment systems.

• Whether additional nations — particularly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America — adopt similar bilateral investment frameworks tied to yuan or ruble settlements.

• The next stage: linking trade corridors with digital finance and tokenized commodity exchanges.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources:

• Modern Diplomacy

• Reuters – China/Russia Economy

• Global Times – Belt and Road/BRICS Coverage

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Dollarization as Strategy: U.S. Countermoves to BRICS De-Dollarization

Washington’s push for “main currency” dollar systems reveals the deepening financial fault lines shaping the next phase of global restructuring.

A Renewed Dollarization Campaign

The U.S. administration is reportedly pursuing “dollar main currency” policies in eight countries — Lebanon, Pakistan, Ghana, Turkey, Egypt, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, and Argentina.
This marks a deliberate move to expand the reach of the U.S. dollar as a geopolitical tool amid accelerating BRICS de-dollarization efforts.

• Washington sees dollar adoption as both economic stabilization and geopolitical containment.

• The effort aligns with the administration’s broader goal to secure U.S. influence in emerging markets.

• Experts confirm that these discussions have reached the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, signaling high-level policy intent.

Implication:
Dollarization functions not just as financial policy — but as currency diplomacy designed to reinforce U.S. leverage in the new multipolar environment.

White House Consultations and Strategic Intent

Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke, a noted authority on dollarization, was invited to brief senior U.S. officials on the feasibility and mechanisms of formal dollarization. Attendees reportedly included members of the Council of Economic Advisers, National Economic Council, and National Security Council.

Hanke described the meeting as “the equivalent of a graduate seminar.”

• U.S. officials showed deep interest in expanding global usage of the dollar, including through stablecoin initiatives.

• Analysts view this as a strategic response to BRICS nations’ push for digital-currency independence.

Eight Nations in Focus

Argentina is a central test case. U.S. discussions reportedly support President Javier Milei’s dollarization campaign — part of his promise to restore confidence and control hyperinflation.
Meanwhile, nations like Lebanon, Ghana, and Zimbabwe face chronic currency instability, making them susceptible to U.S.-backed dollarization frameworks.

Implication:
By stabilizing fragile economies under a dollarized regime, Washington can anchor influence in regions where BRICS seeks to expand trade and settlement in local currencies.

BRICS Counter-Move: Payment Sovereignty

BRICS nations are rapidly building their own digital settlement infrastructure — linking the digital ruble, yuan, and rupee within a shared ecosystem expected to launch between 2026–2027.
The bloc’s new system, BRICS Pay, enables cross-border transactions in local currencies, bypassing SWIFT and reducing dollar dependency.

• BRICS trade in U.S. dollars has dropped to roughly one-third of prior levels.

• Russia, China, and India are accelerating direct currency settlements.

• The shift represents monetary diversification, not immediate replacement of the dollar.

Implication:
This move solidifies parallel payment systems, fragmenting global finance into regional clusters — a defining feature of the emerging post-dollar order.

Trump Administration’s Tariff Threats

President Trump has directly linked tariff policy to defense of dollar dominance.
In February 2025, he warned that any BRICS member “that even mentions the destruction of the dollar” would face 150% tariffs.

Implication:
Economic coercion now substitutes for cooperative policy — highlighting how trade, currency, and sanctions have merged into one framework of financial warfare.

Global Reserve Shift and Structural Risk

The IMF reports the U.S. dollar’s share of global reserves has fallen from 85% in the 1970s to 58% by 2022.
While still dominant, the downward trajectory underscores the growing appeal of regional and digital alternatives.

• BRICS nations now settle a growing portion of trade outside the dollar.

• Brazil’s President Lula and Russia’s President Putin have both questioned dollar dependency.

• The Financial Times reports the U.S. sees these developments as direct threats to its strategic advantage.

Why It Matters

• Dollarization as Defense: The U.S. is expanding the dollar’s footprint to counter systemic erosion of its monetary power.

• BRICS’ Alternative Systems: The rise of BRICS Pay and digital currencies shows that payment sovereignty, not reserve currency battles, defines the next phase.

• Fragmentation of Finance: Competing systems — U.S. dollarization vs. BRICS digital rails — are creating a dual-track global economy.

• Global Reset Trajectory: These moves illustrate how monetary control is shifting from central dominance to distributed, bloc-based frameworks — a hallmark of the global financial reset now underway.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes. 

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Sources

• Watcher.Guru – “US Pushes Dollar As Main Currency in Eight Countries to Counter BRICS” (Nov 2025)

• Financial Times – “Washington Eyes Countermeasures to BRICS Currency Plans” (Nov 2025)

• IMF – “Composition of Official Foreign Exchange Reserves (COFER)” (2025)

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"Gold Will Be Connected To the New System" - Freedom Dies When Money Lies | Mike Maloney

"Gold Will Be Connected To the New System" - Freedom Dies When Money Lies | Mike Maloney

11-4-2025

In this powerful, unfiltered discussion, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard explore why monetary truth is inseparable from liberty.

When the currency is corrupted, society decays — and gold becomes the antidote.

 Join us as they dissect:

 How trust in currency underpins personal agency

Why inflation is the most insidious tax

Real-world examples of monetary collapse

 The moral and political imperative of sound money

The role gold may reclaim in the monetary system of the future

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GENIUS ACT Triggered, Biggest Bank Run in History is Coming

GENIUS ACT Triggered, Biggest Bank Run in History is Coming

Daniela Cambone:  11-4-2-25

The recent pullback in gold and silver prices has led some to believe the bull market has run its course. However, macro strategist Garrett Goggin, in a compelling discussion on the Daniela Cambone show with ITM Trading, argues a different narrative: this bull market is not only far from over, it’s merely in its nascent stages.

Goggin’s thesis is rooted in a fundamental shift in global dynamics, driven by forces unlike those seen in previous cycles. The primary catalyst? Unprecedented central bank demand for physical gold.

In an increasingly volatile world, central banks are actively hoarding gold as a safer haven than the US dollar.

 Goggin points to the weaponization of the dollar, particularly highlighted by the conflict in Ukraine and the subsequent freezing of assets, as a stark warning to nations worldwide.

 This perceived vulnerability of the dollar is prompting a strategic diversification into gold, a tangible asset with a long history of preserving wealth, immune to political manipulation and asset freezes.

Furthermore, the prevailing macro environment, including the Federal Reserve’s potential pivot towards interest rate cuts and the evolving political landscape, creates a fertile ground for dollar devaluation. Such a scenario would naturally propel gold prices higher.

Beyond traditional markets, Goggin delves into the intriguing intersection of cryptocurrency and precious metals, specifically focusing on stablecoins like Tether and its innovative “Tether Gold.” He notes the US government’s recent embrace of cryptocurrency, exemplified by the “Genius Act,” which legitimizes stablecoins and integrates them into the traditional banking system.

This regulatory shift, Goggin suggests, could trigger the “biggest bank run of all time” as assets move from traditional banking into the crypto space.

Tether, a significant player in this arena, is actively accumulating gold – reportedly around 100 tons annually. Their creation of “Tether Gold” offers a unique proposition: the stability and intrinsic value of gold combined with the transferability and efficiency of cryptocurrency.

This innovation has the potential to fundamentally redefine our understanding of money and payment systems.

Goggin also observes that while crypto companies may not be direct buyers of mining operations, they are actively acquiring royalty companies that benefit from these operations. He even posits that Tether Gold could eventually surpass Tether dollars in market size, driven by gold’s inherent long-term value and the technological advantages of crypto.

While gold takes center stage, Goggin also highlights the considerable upside potential of silver.

Historically, silver tends to experience parabolic spikes near the peak of gold bull markets. With gold poised for further gains, silver remains significantly undervalued relative to its precious metal counterpart, suggesting a similar, if not more explosive, upward trajectory.

In conclusion, the ITM Trading discussion with Garrett Goggin paints a clear picture: the current environment is a perfect storm for precious metals.

Macroeconomic shifts, geopolitical realignments, and groundbreaking technological innovation in cryptocurrency are converging to create a powerful and sustained bull market for gold and silver. Far from being over, this rally is just beginning, and the potential for significant gains over the coming years is substantial.

https://youtu.be/lCttX441Evk

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 11-4-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

A Surprise Shift in North Korea’s Diplomatic Posture

According to reports from Seoul citing South Korean intelligence, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is open to meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The intelligence disclosure comes after years of silence between Washington and Pyongyang, signaling a potential re-entry of North Korea into broader diplomatic and economic discussions — at a moment when the global order is shifting toward multipolar financial and security frameworks.

Diplomacy and the New Strategic Architecture

Kim’s reported willingness to re-engage Washington is not simply about nuclear negotiations. It may represent an effort to rebalance North Korea’s reliance on China and Russia, while positioning itself to extract economic and technological concessions amid evolving East Asian power structures.

• Triangular Leverage: North Korea often oscillates between Beijing, Moscow, and Washington to maximize its strategic leverage. Reopening talks with the U.S. could provide Pyongyang with economic relief or sanctions flexibility while maintaining its partnerships within the BRICS+ sphere.

• Regional Security Layer: With tensions rising in the Taiwan Strait and the Korean Peninsula, this signal of openness may serve as a stabilizing gesture — one that could delay or deter escalation among major powers competing for influence in Northeast Asia.

• BRICS and Non-Aligned Strategy: North Korea’s re-entry into high-level diplomacy could parallel Iran’s recent moves, as both states seek to assert sovereignty while aligning with emerging non-Western financial systems.

Financial and Trade Implications

A potential U.S.–North Korea thaw would reverberate beyond security policy — it would directly impact regional trade corridors, energy routes, and monetary networks.

• Energy & Logistics Corridors: An opening of North Korea’s borders, even in limited form, would reconnect Trans-Asian rail and pipeline projects linking China, Russia, and South Korea. This would extend physical infrastructure for non-dollar trade settlement across the continent.

• Digital Currency Experimentation: Pyongyang has been linked to blockchain and crypto-mining operations used to circumvent sanctions. If diplomacy softens, some of these networks could evolve into regulated digital trade channels, aligning with Asia’s expanding tokenized settlement infrastructure.

• Korean Peninsula as an Economic Bridge: A détente could transform the peninsula into a trade and logistics hub connecting BRICS energy exporters (Russia, China) with industrial powerhouses (Japan, South Korea), reshaping East Asia’s economic architecture.

Peace, Alliances, and Strategic Realignment

For Washington, an opening with North Korea could serve as both a symbolic and strategic tool to reassert diplomatic flexibility amid an increasingly fractured international system.

• U.S.–China Balance: Engaging Pyongyang diplomatically may give Washington leverage in its broader negotiations with Beijing over trade and influence in the Indo-Pacific.

• Regional Peace Dividend: Renewed talks could lead to a reduction in military posturing on the peninsula, unlocking new prospects for regional investment and cooperative economic development.

• Multipolar Diplomacy: The move fits a pattern of localized peace negotiations replacing U.S.-centric mediation, consistent with the broader transition toward multipolar diplomacy and finance.

Signals Within the Global Reset

• De-Dollarization Momentum: A stable Korean Peninsula would open the door to inter-Asian trade in local currencies, reinforcing the global shift away from dollar-centric commerce.

• Defense to Development: If regional security improves, East Asia’s capital flow could pivot from defense spending to infrastructure and digital trade systems, accelerating the financial reset underway across the Eurasian continent.

• Peace as Economic Strategy: The emerging model — diplomacy serving as the foundation for trade and technological cooperation — mirrors the new approach being adopted across Asia, where peace initiatives directly support the creation of alternative financial corridors.

What to Watch

• Whether Washington confirms any backchannel communication with Pyongyang.

• How China and Russia respond to a potential U.S.–North Korea thaw, particularly regarding energy transit and trade routes.

• Whether South Korea, Japan, and ASEAN states leverage this development to promote new regional security and settlement frameworks integrated with digital finance.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

 Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Newsweek

• Reuters – Asia Pacific Diplomacy

• Yonhap – Seoul Intelligence Briefs

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Xi and Mishustin Deepen China–Russia Investment Ties: A Blueprint for the Multipolar Financial Order

Beijing and Moscow advance mutual investment and economic integration as the Western financial system fragments.

Strategic Partnership Amid “Global Turbulence”

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing, reaffirming a shared commitment to deepen investment and expand cooperation across key industries — from energy and agriculture to the digital and green economies.

The timing of this meeting is not accidental. With Western sanctions tightening around Moscow and global trade patterns shifting toward regional blocs, the China–Russia partnership is emerging as the structural spine of a parallel economic system — one increasingly insulated from U.S. and EU monetary dominance.

Finance and Trade: Building the Infrastructure of the Reset

Xi’s push for stronger mutual investment comes as Russia’s trade with China has dipped slightly amid U.S. sanctions targeting oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil. Rather than retreat, both nations are doubling down — creating the financial and trade architecture for a self-sustaining Eurasian system.

• Investment Mechanisms Beyond SWIFT: Russia and China are increasingly settling trade in yuan and rubles, reducing exposure to the dollar and SWIFT network. Bilateral investment vehicles through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) and Russia’s SPFS are becoming the backbone of the new financial rails.

• Energy and Commodity Exchange: Energy trade remains central. Russia’s oil exports to China — now largely priced outside the dollar — are laying the groundwork for a commodity-based settlement standard that may underpin future BRICS+ monetary mechanisms.

• Green and Digital Cooperation: Joint initiatives in green technology and digital currency experimentation further signal the fusion of environmental policy and fintech strategy as a diplomatic tool.

This represents not merely a bilateral economic expansion but a structural pivot away from the Western financial order — what many analysts identify as the operational phase of the Global Financial Reset.

Diplomacy and Peace in the Shadow of Sanctions

Xi and Mishustin’s meeting underscores a critical geopolitical message: economic cooperation is now the new diplomacy.
As Washington and Brussels continue to employ sanctions as tools of containment, Beijing and Moscow are transforming trade and finance into mechanisms of strategic deterrence and alliance building.

• Energy as Leverage for Peace: By integrating their energy and agricultural sectors, China and Russia create a stabilizing axis across Eurasia that could dampen conflict incentives — particularly if these arrangements extend to Central Asia and BRICS-aligned states.

• Counterweight to NATO and the G7: The “strategic coordination” referenced in the joint communiqué signals a parallel diplomatic ecosystem, where peace negotiations, financial systems, and security guarantees are interlinked outside the Western-led framework.

• Sanctions Resistance as Solidarity: Russia’s reliance on Chinese markets has evolved from necessity to ideological convergence — promoting sovereign trade models and mutual recognition of territorial claims (e.g., China’s “One-China” stance and Russia’s Ukraine position).

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KTFA:

Henig: Advisor to the Prime Minister: Al-Faw Port is a pillar for making Iraq a linking point between East and West

Advisor to the Prime Minister for Transport Affairs, Nasser Al-Asadi, stressed that the location of Al-Faw Port gives Iraq a unique opportunity to be a pivotal center for global transport movement, noting that the project represents the basic pillar for achieving the government's vision of making Iraq a linking point between East and West.

Al-Asadi said: "Al-Faw Port, by virtue of its geographical location, is an important strategic location, capable of being the only link between East and West in a path extending from sea to land, and this is a very great advantage that places Iraq at the heart of international trade,"

Indicating that "introducing the railway system inside Al-Faw Port and linking it by land to neighboring countries will make Iraq the main link in the global transportation network."

He explained, "This feature is very rare in the world's ports, as most of them do not have a direct connection to an integrated land transport network, and for this reason the port of Al-Faw will be the greatest incentive and encouragement for Iraq to be the linking part between continents and countries in a unified transport system".

Al-Asadi pointed out that "the strategy developed by the Iraqi government through the Supreme Committee for the Development Road Project, headed by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, was based on this very concept, as the project is not viewed as an internal transportation corridor or cooperation between two countries only, but rather as a global connectivity project that aims to connect Asia with Europe and Africa via Iraqi territory through the multimodal transportation network included in the development road."

He added, "This vision represents the essence of the government's policy of transforming Iraq from a transit country to a hub country, and from a consumption area to a production and economic connectivity area, thus restoring Iraq's historical and geographical role as a center for global trade routes."

https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=61922

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Henig: Iraqi PM: Let us join in America’s peaceful prosperity — and help calm the Middle East

America has long been a leader in innovation and opportunity. Iraq is ready to match that leadership with its resources, its youth and its determination, writes Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (pictured). REUTERS

By Mohammed Shia al-Sudani Published Nov. 3, 2025, 6:49 p.m. ET

For decades, security concerns shaped relations between Iraq and the United States almost exclusively.

Long wars, the fight against terrorism and heavy sacrifices on both sides left deep marks.

Yet Iraq today is no longer the country it was 20 years ago.

Our armed forces are stronger, our institutions more mature, and — thanks to cooperation with the United States and the international coalition — we are increasingly capable of defending our sovereignty.

The gradual reduction of coalition troops is not a retreat but a reflection of Iraq’s growing confidence and its willingness to shoulder responsibility.

This transition marks the beginning of a new era — one focused on prosperity rather than mere survival.

Iraq now seeks a partnership rooted in economic opportunity: We need investment, jobs and access to markets, while the United States brings leading expertise in technology, energy and agriculture, along with unmatched investment capacity.

By combining Iraq’s natural wealth with America’s innovation, both nations stand to benefit.

Recent agreements with companies like Chevron and General Electric are not just contracts on paper; they represent real jobs, stronger infrastructure and a more stable Middle East.

Iraq is a young nation: 40% of our citizens are under age 15.

This demographic reality can be either a powerful engine for growth — or a breeding ground for despair.

If we provide education and employment, our youth will drive Iraq forward; if we fail, we risk exposing them to extremism.

That is why Iraq does not seek aid but investment — partnerships that generate sustainable opportunity.

Security in Iraq no longer depends on permanent foreign deployments, but arises from jobs, justice and sovereignty. Extremism thrives where young people lack hope.

To confront this, Iraq is securing its borders, cutting off terrorist financing and ensuring that weapons remain under state authority.

These measures not only protect Iraqis but also reinforce Iraq’s role as a reliable partner in global security.

We have also chosen to act as a bridge for dialogue rather than a battlefield for conflict.

Iraq is engaging with its neighbors to ease tensions and prevent regional crises that could once again draw in outside powers.

This reflects our vision of sovereignty: Iraq as a stabilizer, a convener, and a contributor to peace.

In this effort, the United States remains an essential partner — through diplomacy and continued support for Iraq’s stability.

Iraq has chosen the path of integration and constructive dialogue grounded in fair and mutual interests, seeking stability and shared prosperity.

Our relations with the United States are built on mutual respect and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs.

Guided by these values, Iraq pursues a policy of constructive engagement with its regional neighbors and the international community alike.

Iraq is a fully sovereign state — independent in its decision-making and guided solely by its national interests. We maintain balanced and lawful relations with all nations.

While certain Iraqi factions hold ideological ties to Iran, we have ensured that their activities remain strictly within the bounds of state authority.

Externally, we seek partnership; internally, we seek reconciliation.

We are working to resolve issues with the Kurdistan Region and to strengthen trust among Iraq’s diverse communities by promoting a shared national identity, because a stable domestic foundation is the prerequisite for successful international partnerships.

The measure of US-Iraq relations should no longer be the number of American soldiers on our soil, but by joint projects, trade and opportunities created for both peoples.

A relationship once defined by war must now be redefined by prosperity.

We seek cooperation, not conflict.

We prefer our steel to be used to produce goods, not weapons.

An American embrace of Iraq as an investment and trading partner will give our neighbors tangible proof that peace is a better alternative than war.

What Iraq envisions is a fair, balanced and mutually beneficial partnership: One in which Iraq assumes full responsibility for its security while the United States engages as an investor, economic partner and ally.

This is not a plea for charity, nor a call for permanent military presence.

It is an invitation to build a win–win relationship that turns the lessons of the past into the foundations of a better future.

America has long been a leader in innovation and opportunity. Iraq is ready to match that leadership with its resources, its youth and its determination.

Together, we can redefine the US-Iraq relationship — not as another chapter in endless conflict, but as a story of prosperity built side by side.

Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is the prime minister of Iraq.

https://nypost.com/2025/11/03/.....ake-peace/

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Militia Man They're taking about the delete the zeros project significantly lately. They said it's still in process. They're talking about a technical adjustment when they say things like that. They're not talking about a devaluation. For crying out loud, they talked about a 20k coin...By deletion of the zeros off the exchange rate and applying a real effective exchange rate based off fundamentals is really important to understand that...The peg [to a SDR basket]...is stability.

Mnt Goat What will happen to the three zero notes? To coincide with the newer lower denomination notes, the following three zero notes will still exist but taken out of everyday circulation. They will be used only in the background for financial institutions for larger cash transactions for international transactions, such as trade deals. 250, 500, 1000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 25,000, 50,000...

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“Vietnam News” Posted by Henig at KTFA 11-4-2025

KTFA:

Henig:  Vietnam tops Southeast Asia in gold consumption with 55 tons annually

By Anh Tu   October 31, 2025 | 01:50 am PT

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in gold consumption, reaching 55 tons a year, according to World Gold Council data cited by a Vietnamese lawmaker.

Thach Phuoc Binh, a member from the southern province of Vinh Long, said at a National Assembly meeting Thursday that the country’s gold consumption of 55 tons last year exceeded that of Thailand (48.8 tons) and Indonesia (47.3 tons).

It was for a third year in a row that Vietnamese consumers had bought more than 55 tons, according to the World Gold Council. The figure comprises jewelry, bars and coins.

But most of the gold remains in people’s safes, a huge resource that has not been converted into capital to fund economic expansion, Binh said.

Gold is typically more expensive in Vietnam than elsewhere, with the gap occasionally widening to VND20 million (US$760) per tael this year.

Binh said the root cause for this is the lack of a transparent, modern and safe gold market for investors.

In the event, he proposed setting up a national gold exchange where people can deposit physical gold in vaults and get electronic certificates for them that could be trading.

With the exchange, other investment products could also be developed such as gold investment funds and gold-backed bonds, he said.

People could benefit from gold price gains while also enabling idle capital to be used.

"If we can bring 10-15% of the gold people possess into the financial system, it will be a precious source of funding for infrastructure, digital transformation and technological innovation and preclude the need to increase public debt."

Domestic gold prices have repeatedly set new records this year, prompting people to queue for hours to buy the precious metal amid low supply.

Bullion trades at VND148.9 million per tael at the time of publishing, a 77% rise since the start of the year.

The legal framework required for establishing a gold exchange is being studied by the State Bank of Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long said.

"This new model will transparentize transactions, and will hopefully help control the market."

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnam-tops-southeast-asia-in-gold-consumption-with-55-tons-an

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Henig:  Remember when we talked about the financial center in Viet Nam? One branch in Ho Chi Minh City, and one in Da Nang? VOILA. Here ya' go, fam. This acceleration is YUGE.

PM orders int’l financial centre become operational this November

 November 01, 2025 - 17:12

Concluding a conference on the establishment of the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Việt Nam on November 1, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính underscored that despite challenges, efforts must be accelerated to ensure the centre is up and running this November.

PM Phạm Minh Chính (centre) chairs the conference on the establishment of the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Vietnam on November 1. VNA/VNS Photo  

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called for accelerated efforts, despite challenges, to ensure that the International Financial Center (IFC) in Việt Nam becomes operational this November.

He made the requirement while concluding a conference on the establishment of the IFC held on Saturday. In line with the Party Central Committee and Politburo’s directives and a resolution of the National Assembly, the Government plans to set up an IFC in Hồ Chí Minh City and Đà Nẵng. The branch in HCM City will cover about 899ha, and the one in Đà Nẵng about 300ha.

The PM stated that establishing an IFC is a new and difficult task, but it must be accomplished. He stressed the need for strong determination, great effort, and decisive action—avoiding both perfectionism and haste, yet seizing every opportunity—with a commitment to completing each task thoroughly and deliver tangible results.

He noted that the IFC establishment should draw on the experience of 20 others around the world, while also capitalising on the country’s creativity, historical and cultural strengths, and specific conditions.

He asked for close coordination with both domestic and international partners, between financial institutions and Việt Nam’s State agencies; integrating finance with production, trade, and investment; combining internal and external strengths; and adhering to international law and practices applied flexibly and creatively in Việt Nam’s context.

 The Government leader clarified that Việt Nam’s IFC has a steering committee chaired by the PM, two governing boards at the two locations, one supervisory body, and a court to resolve disputes in both places. The centre will operate on a digital basis and utilise artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance competitiveness and attract resources.

The centre should attract top domestic and international talent, provide a supportive and harmonious living environment with access to education, health care, and culture, blend tradition with innovation, and ensure close coordination among banking – financial institutions and other agencies, he stressed.

The PM said that financial and non-financial services there, as well as licensing and registration, should be flexible and favour post-approval supervision over pre-approval examination. The legal framework should be transparent and autonomous, separating domestic and international operations, with certain incentives and mechanisms.

Highlighting the importance of technology transfer, PM Chính stressed that Việt Nam’s IFC should not create barriers against other centres or among participants within and outside the centre. It should extend beyond finance to production, business, trade, and investment; stay globally competitive; and streamline all administrative procedures through a single-window system.

 He asked authorities of HCM City and Đà Nẵng to prepare infrastructure, conditions, and policies to ensure the IFC becomes operational in November 2025.

 To do that, attention should be paid to applying science, technology, and innovation, and encouraging bold mindset and decisive action, he said, noting that resources come from vision and mindset, motivation stems from innovation and creativity, and strength derives from the people and businesses.

 Delegates shared insights and proposed mechanisms, policies, and measures to ensure the centre’s early launch and efficient operation, including the legal status of its governing and supervisory bodies, operational and risk management mechanisms, product frameworks, trading market and infrastructure, and measures for attracting resources to the centre.

To delegates’ proposals, the PM tasked the Ministry of Finance and relevant agencies to review feedback and urgently finalise policies and the draft decree for the Government’s approval, ensuring the centre comes into operation this November. — VNA/VNS  

https://vietnamnews.vn/economy.....ember.html

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Henig:  FTA ecosystem: foundation to better leverage tariff preferences

November 03, 2025 - 22:55

The FTA ecosystem is seen as a strategic step to implement the Government’s directive on enhancing the country’s integration capacity and accelerating trade and economic growth.

Tra fish processed for export. Developing an FTA ecosystem is a strategic move to strengthen integration capacity and create momentum for trade and economic growth. — VNA/VNS Photo Vũ Sinh

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is developing a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) ecosystem to create a foundation to help domestic producers and exporters better leverage tariff preferences and strengthen competitiveness in the global market,

A workshop in Hà Nội was told on Monday. The FTA ecosystem is seen as a strategic step to implement the Government’s directive on enhancing the country’s integration capacity and accelerating trade and economic growth.

 Deputy Minister Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân said at the consultation workshop held by the ministry to draw contributions to the development of the FTA ecosystem, that to date, Việt Nam has signed 17 FTAs with more than 63 partners, including new-generation FTAs such as the EU–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the UK–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

 Vietnamese enterprises have significantly benefited from the FTAs, as reflected in increases in trade, investment, and development cooperation, Tân said, adding that the FTAs also create favourable conditions for Vietnamese firms to participate deeply in the global supply chain.

Still, Vietnamese firms, especially small and medium–sized enterprises (SMEs), continue to face challenges in taking full advantage of the opportunities arising from the FTAs, Tân said. “Developing an FTA ecosystem is therefore a strategic move to strengthen integration capacity and create momentum for trade and economic growth,” he said.

According to Ngô Chung Khanh, deputy director of the ministry’s Multilateral Trade Policy Department, domestic enterprises still face substantial challenges in utilising FTA benefits, including a lack of information on import markets, standards and customers, and difficulty in meeting import requirements such as rules of origin, technical standards and sustainability criteria. In addition, domestic enterprises also encounter limited access to capital and technology, with most being of small and medium sizes, weak branding capacity and weak linkage among enterprises, localities and government agencies.

Because these problems exist across the entire value chain, Việt Nam needs an ecosystem that connects all relevant stakeholders to make the most of FTAs’ advantages, improve competitiveness and accelerate public–private partnership, Khanh said. The proposed FTA ecosystem model will function as a comprehensive network connecting parties involved in the value chain, from producers, processors, distributors, logistics operators, associations, financial institutions and Government agencies.

The model aims to create a culture of connectivity, information sharing and mutual support to enable enterprises to optimise FTA benefits.

Khanh said the ecosystem is expected to generate significant economic impacts for Việt Nam, especially in expanding and diversifying export markets, attracting foreign investment, improving productivity and accelerating the shift toward a green and sustainable growth model.

The ecosystem would first reinforce Việt Nam’s policy framework for FTA implementation by strengthening the Government’s role in coordinating trade policy and managing resources to help enterprises make the most of tariff preferences, Khanh said.

For farmers, participating in the FTA ecosystem would help them access credit and technical support to meet export standards. For enterprises, the ecosystem would improve access to capital and trade intelligence, including market data and customer connections.

Khanh, however, emphasised that the ecosystem will only operate efficiently if participants share a common vision and production mindset. The ecosystem is open, but not to everyone, as each participant must meet specific criteria, such as a commitment to sustainable development. “The FTA ecosystem is expected to help Việt Nam not only make better use of FTAs but also lay the foundation for long-term and sustainable economic development,” Khanh said.

Mạc Quốc Anh, Deputy President of the Hà Nội Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (HANOISME), called for the early establishment of an FTA centre in Hà Nội to serve as a bridge providing consultancies on FTAs and rules of origin. He stressed that the centre would provide timely updates of FTAs so that the ratio of enterprises which could utilise tariff preferences under the FTAs would increase from the current 32 per cent to 55 per cent by 2026.

In addition, it is necessary to speed up the digitalisation of the certificate of origin (C/O) issuance process to cut processing time by 50 per cent and ensure all applications are processed only and eliminate paper documentation by 2026.

Việt Nam also needs to develop an FTA capacity index to assess enterprises’ capacity of access to preferential tariffs, origin management, logistics capacity and green transition.

According to Associate Professor Đào Ngọc Tiến, Vice Principal of the Foreign Trade University, once operational, the ecosystem would have a significant impact on economic growth.

Specifically, Việt Nam’s GDP growth could be 1.65 percentage points higher in 2025 compared to the baseline and remains above the trend by 2030, with export-oriented services and industrial sectors expected to be the main drivers, he said.

The FTA ecosystem would also help accelerate economic restructuring and boost Việt Nam’s trade performance with an improving trade balance, he said. MOU signing

At the workshop, Việt Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation to optimise FTAs’ benefits.

 Australian Ambassador to Việt Nam Gillian Bird highly appreciated Việt Nam’s impressive economic growth, adding that the Australian Government has been working to support enterprises to utilise FTAs in which both Australia and Việt Nam are members, including CPTPP, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the ASEAN – Australia – New Zealand FTA.

The MOU signing represents an important step in strengthening the relationship between Việt Nam and Australia and lays the foundation for a more favourable business environment, and contributes to addressing global challenges.

The MOU not only promotes bilateral trade but also helps farmers and businesses to expand global reach and pursue sustainable growth, she stressed.

According to Tân, the signing marked a significant milestone in cooperation between the two ministries and countries towards unlocking the full potential of FTAs and realising the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. — VNS

 https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1728793/fta-ecosystem-foundation-to-better-leverage-tariff-preferences.html

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Henig: IMO: A "leisure airline"? At 26,312 VND to the Dollar? Interesting.

Vietnam’s first leisure airline Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches commercial flights

ByGoda Labanauskaite November 3, 2025,

Sun PhuQuoc Airways   New Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways has officially launched commercial flight operations, becoming the country’s first leisure airline. 

 In a statement on November 1, 2025, Sun PhuQuoc Airways announced that it will begin operating three domestic routes – Phu Quoc to Hanoi, Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City – starting right away and continuing until the end of 2025. 

 The airline said that the introduction of these flights comes at a “crucial time”, as the airline prepares to help accommodate the rising travel demand during Phu Quoc’s busy tourism season and the upcoming Lunar New Year 2026. 

“This is not only the beginning of a new airline, but also the start of a new approach – where aviation and tourism go hand in hand to deliver distinctive travel experiences,” Nguyen Manh Quan, the CEO of Sun PhuQuoc Airways. 

Inaugural flight celebrations 

Sun PhuQuoc Airways was established six months ago in May 2025 by the Sun Group, a Vietnamese economic organization.

The airline launched its inaugural commercial flight from Vietnam’s capital city Hanoi to Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, in the early morning on November 1, 2025. Flight 9G1203 took off from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), carrying 220 passengers on an Airbus A321.  

 Shortly after, two more flights left for Phu Quoc: one from Ho Chi Minh City and another from Da Nang. All three flights marked the airline’s initial day of commercial service to the Vietnamese island. 

The Da Nang-Phu Quoc route was operated as a special celebratory flight marking the airline’s inauguration, with regular service set to begin in March 2026. 

On its first day of operations, the airline said that every boarding pass was marked with the phrase “First Flight – 1.11.2025”, and each passenger seat included a specially designed souvenir set featuring Sun PhuQuoc Airways’ signature Sun symbol

Where will the airline fly next? 

Starting in early 2026, the airline intends to broaden its network and increase the number of flights, with regular routes connecting Da Nang-Phu Quoc and Nha Trang-Phu Quoc set to launch in March 2026. 

Additionally, in the same year, Sun PhuQuoc Airways said it plans to start direct international flights from Phu Quoc to South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and India. 

According to its official website, Sun PhuQuoc Airways intends to operate six aircraft by 2026, with a total investment of VND 2.5 trillion (US $100 million). The airline’s goal is to expand its route network by 200% and serve 10 international destinations by 2026. 

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/new-carrier-sun-phuquoc-airways-launches-commercial-flights

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Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong’s VinSpeed seeks to build $5.3B Hanoi-Ha Long Bay rail link

By Anh Tu   November 3, 2025 | 12:39 am PT

VinSpeed wants to build a Hanoi-Ha Long Bay high-speed rail at a cost of VND138.93 trillion (US$5.3 billion) and begin operating it by 2028.

If the project is approved this quarter construction would begin immediately and be completed by the last quarter of 2027 for testing and commercial launch by the first quarter of 2028, VinSpeed said in a recent filing with the government.

The 120-kilometer line will start at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Hanoi, pass through Bac Ninh Province and Hai Phong City and end at Tuan Chau Ward in Ha Long.

It will have a maximum speed of 350 kilometers per hour. In the early years of operation VinSpeed expects to run a train every 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes from 2030.

The project has been added to the government’s nationwide rail network planning for the period until 2030, but a developer has not been selected.

Another key project the company plans is the high-speed line between Hanoi and HCMC spanning 1,541 kilometers.

It has applied to build the railroad at a cost of $61.35 billion, equivalent to 13% of Vietnam's GDP.

VinSpeed, founded by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong in May, operates in railroad construction and rolling stock manufacturing.

Vuong owns 51% of the company and the rest is owned mostly by Vuong-controlled Vietnam Investment Group (35%) and his flagship company Vingroup (10%).

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/billionaire-pham-nhat-vuong-s-vinspeed-seeks-to-build-5-3b-hanoi-ha-long-bay-rail-link-4959385.html

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Henig: IMO: Vietnam becoming a target for sovereign wealth funds? Interesting. I'm definitely paying attention now.

Vietnamese market in the ‘sights’ of the Gulf capital flows

October 31, 2025 - 16:00

In the context of global capital flows shifting strongly, Việt Nam has emerged as a strategic destination for sovereign wealth funds due to its stable economic growth, open business environment, and clear sustainable development orientation.

Strong capital shifts According to estimates by Deloitte, the total asset value of sovereign wealth funds reached $12 trillion by the end of last year and is projected to hit $18 trillion over the next five years. Gulf countries (including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE) account for about 40 per cent of this, while possessing six of the world’s ten largest investment funds.

These funds primarily operate with a dual objective: increasing asset value and supporting sustainable global development strategies. This creates a major distinction from private equity funds. The first is their risk appetite. A common trait of Gulf sovereign wealth funds is a relatively low risk appetite and a long-term vision, allowing them to accompany invested businesses for decades, enabling companies to focus on long-term development plans rather than chasing short-term profits.

Second, Gulf sovereign wealth funds often bring high levels of stability and reliability. Their presence typically creates a positive spillover effect, attracting capital from other investors. They also provide invested businesses with “privileges” in global networks, market expansion opportunities, and technology transfer.

Despite numerous economic and geopolitical fluctuations, the capital scale and disbursement pace of these Gulf "sharks" show no signs of slowing.

They disbursed $55 billion in the first nine months of last year, equivalent to two-thirds of new investment activities by sovereign wealth funds globally. However, this group’s capital flows are shifting strongly, both in terms of destinations and investment sectors.

 Previously active investors in the U.S. tech market with billion-dollar deals, they are now gradually turning their attention to regions with lower geopolitical risks, such as South Asia and Southeast Asia. This group is particularly interested in flexible macroeconomic policies and economic openness through signed free trade agreements.

With all these factors in place, plus numerous policies attracting investment in science and technology, innovation, and green growth to serve national development goals, Việt Nam has become a potential destination for Gulf investment funds. Some funds have poured hundreds of millions of USD into the country while continuing to seek two-way cooperation opportunities with domestic businesses.

A model ‘magnet’ for attracting Gulf capital The Vietnam Oman Investment (VOI) is a prime example of a channel for Gulf capital into Việt Nam. Since its establishment in 2008, the fund has disbursed approximately $500 million into key Vietnamese sectors such as healthcare, education, clean water, renewable energy, agriculture, food, infrastructure, bridges, and roads. Projects in which VOI has invested, such as the Rach Mieu 1 Bridge, Rach Mieu 2 Bridge, Song Hau Water Company, BCG Long An 1 and BCG Long An 2 solar power projects, and Hanh Phuc General Hospital in An Giang Province, have contributed immensely to upgrading infrastructure, ensuring energy security, and improving social welfare for communities.

 In the financial sector, VOI has also created positive impacts, with a $30 million investment in F88 that helped the business expand its network, digitise, and improve risk management before listing on the stock exchange earlier this year. Most recently, VOI participated in the initial public offering (IPO) of Techcom Securities (TCBS), contributing to Việt Nam’s tokenised asset development strategy.

As the intergovernmental fund, VOI also serves as a bridge helping Vietnamese goods penetrate the Gulf market, and vice versa, opening opportunities for Omani businesses to strengthen their presence in Southeast Asia.

 VOI’s success has laid the foundation for the two countries’ investment agencies to agree on establishing the "Việt Nam New Era Growth Fund" with a minimum capital of $200 million, marking the beginning of a deeper cooperation phase.

“VOI has played the role of a collective capital conduit, attracting other Gulf funds to Việt Nam. This is not only economic investment but also contributes to promoting social development, improving people’s lives, and reinforcing Việt Nam’s image as a safe and attractive destination.

We strive to become an effective bilateral bridge for the two governments, indirectly elevating Việt Nam-Oman relations to new heights and expanding to the entire Gulf region,” a fund representative shared. At the Political Consultation meeting at the end of September, diplomatic representatives from both countries agreed that Việt Nam and Oman share many similarities, their economies complement each other, and there is ample room to develop multifaceted cooperation.

 Omani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalifa Bin Ali Al Harthy reaffirmed that Việt Nam is a dynamic economy, politically stable, fast-growing, and highly promising in the Asia-Pacific. Oman views Việt Nam as an important partner in its “Look East” policy.

This, combined with policies attracting international investors into key national projects on technology infrastructure and international financial centres, is expected to become a "magnet" drawing capital from Oman and other Gulf countries to Việt Nam.

According to a VOI representative, sovereign wealth funds always have strict investment standards and due diligence processes based on pre-determined risk appetites. With priorities in seeking stable and sustainable returns for both themselves and the recipient, they often look for leading enterprises with healthy competitive advantages and high governance standards.

 “Việt Nam possesses many long-term growth drivers, but risks are higher compared to developed markets. Therefore, governance thinking and risk mitigation play a special role in investment due diligence. To access capital from Gulf 'sharks,' Vietnamese enterprises need to demonstrate transparency and meet international standards in finance, auditing, and risk management.

 These factors will help build trust with the investment funds while reducing risks for the enterprise’s own operations,” the VOI representative recommended. Gulf sovereign wealth funds are also pursuing investment strategies tied to sustainable development.

Therefore, enterprises integrating ESG (environment, social, and governance) pillars into business strategy and operations will create alignment with partner priorities. Beyond creating financial value, Vietnamese enterprises can increase their appeal to sovereign wealth funds by acting as bridges and distribution channels to pave the way for their goods and services into Southeast Asia. According to the VOI representative, this is currently an advantage but will gradually become a prerequisite for entering the portfolios of Gulf investment funds./.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 11-4-25

Good morning Dinar Recaps,

Global Liquidity Tightens — Currency Shifts and Market Signals Point to Structural Change

Dollar dominance strengthens as risk assets weaken and fiscal pressures mount across major economies.

The Dollar’s Renewed Dominance

The U.S. Dollar surged to a three-month high, reversing weeks of speculation about further Federal Reserve rate cuts. Investors are now pricing in a “higher for longer” scenario, pushing emerging market currencies and metals lower.

• Dollar Index climbs above 107, while the euro and yen soften.

• The Fed’s tone signals inflation risks remain, despite economic cooling.

• Treasury yields ease slightly, but global funding costs stay elevated.

Implication:
A prolonged dollar uptrend creates liquidity stress globally—particularly in developing economies reliant on dollar settlements. This accelerates interest in alternative payment networks and regional currency frameworks.

Fiscal Pressures in the UK and Europe

The British Pound fell to its weakest level since April after the UK signaled potential tax increases to stabilize public debt.
Similar fiscal pressures are emerging across Europe, where budget discipline is returning after years of pandemic-era stimulus.

• UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls tax rises “inevitable.”

• European bond spreads widen as fiscal rules tighten.

• Investor sentiment tilts toward U.S. dollar and Treasuries.

Implication:
Fiscal tightening in Europe and a strong dollar combine to expose structural imbalances in Western debt models—an environment ripe for a monetary system rethink.

Metals and Digital Assets React

Gold and silver dipped as yields rose but recovered modestly once the dollar rally paused.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin neared its lowest level since June, under pressure from the U.S. government shutdown and liquidity contraction.

• Gold steadies under $2,400 after touching a weekly low.

• Bitcoin trades near $54,000 as risk appetite weakens.

• Institutional flows move back into short-term Treasuries.

Implication:
Traditional and digital “stores of value” are both struggling under tightening liquidity. This reveals that systemic leverage, not asset preference, drives market behavior—a key insight as global finance edges toward a reset.

Market Jitters and the Search for Stability

Global equities appear fragile. Investors cite valuation risk, weak manufacturing data, and policy uncertainty as top concerns.

Central banks’ diverging paths—the Fed holding firm, while China and Europe ease—point toward fragmented liquidity zones.

• Global Markets Index sees volatility spikes.

• Manufacturing PMIs show contraction in several G7 nations.

• Cross-border capital flows tilt toward the U.S.

Implication:
Fragmentation in monetary policy and trade flows creates the very conditions under which a new financial coordination framework—a “Bretton Woods 2.0”—could eventually emerge.

Why It Matters

• The dollar’s resilience exposes the world’s dependence on U.S. monetary cycles.

• Fiscal tightening in the UK and EU reopens questions of debt sustainability.

• Risk asset stress across metals and crypto shows capital seeking new forms of security.

• Together, these mark an early phase of systemic rebalancing—a precursor to a coordinated financial restructuring.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Dollar hits 3-month high as traders pare back rate-cut bets” (Nov 4, 2025)

• The Guardian – “Pound falls as UK warns of inevitable tax rises” (Nov 4, 2025)

• Reuters – “Gold holds near $2,400 as dollar steadies” (Nov 4, 2025)

• CoinDesk – “Bitcoin nears lowest since June as dollar strengthens” (Nov 4, 2025)

• Reuters – “Global markets uneasy as manufacturing weakens, dollar climbs” (Nov 4, 2025)

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Iran’s Ultimatum to the U.S.: Diplomatic Deadlock and the Global Reset

Tehran’s demand for U.S. withdrawal reshapes geopolitical alignments and underscores the economic rebalancing of power

The Ultimatum and Its Broader Meaning

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a stark ultimatum to U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring that Tehran will not engage with Washington unless the United States ends its support for Israel, removes all military forces from the Middle East, and halts interference in regional affairs.

Khamenei’s remarks—delivered during the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover—revive the core ideological divide between Iran and the West. They also signal a deeper realignment of diplomacy, energy, and trade structures emerging alongside today’s evolving global financial order.

Diplomacy, Power, and the Post-Dollar Shift

This ultimatum arrives at a pivotal moment in international relations. As the U.S. dollar’s dominance faces gradual erosion through alternative settlement systems—ranging from BRICS gold trade mechanisms to Iran’s energy-for-yuan and rouble arrangements—Tehran’s defiance is not only ideological but economic.

• Iran’s Integration with BRICS and SCO: Tehran’s growing participation in BRICS frameworks and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization places it within a non-Western trade bloc emphasizing settlement in local currencies and energy-backed exchanges.

• De-Dollarization as Diplomacy: By tying its geopolitical independence to financial sovereignty, Iran’s stance mirrors a wider strategy across the Global South: to link diplomacy to trade settlement systems beyond Western control.

• Pressure on Gulf States: The ultimatum indirectly challenges Arab neighbors who depend on U.S. defense guarantees while simultaneously expanding energy trade with China and Russia.

In this context, the standoff is not just about military presence or ideology—it represents a battle over the architecture of international finance and influence.

Washington’s Calculus and Strategic Constraints

President Trump, in a recent interview, emphasized that his administration had “blasted the hell out of ‘em,” describing operations that curbed Iran’s nuclear ambitions and secured Arab-Israeli normalization.
Yet the very normalization he cites depends on sustained U.S. leverage in a region increasingly hedging toward multipolarity.

• Arab-Israeli Diplomacy: U.S.-brokered normalization agreements hinge on isolating Tehran; however, Iran’s persistence—and alignment with BRICS energy initiatives—creates an alternate diplomatic gravity in the region.

• Energy Diplomacy: Iran’s oil and gas exports, redirected through non-SWIFT channels and priced in alternative currencies, erode the Western financial system’s reach over critical commodities.

These developments erode Washington’s ability to use sanctions as a coercive tool, a core feature of the post-1971 dollar order.

1979 Redux: Symbolism Meets Strategy

By invoking the 1979 Embassy takeover, Khamenei reframed the crisis as a generational resistance to Western dominance. What was once ideological is now structural—a sovereignty model grounded in economic independence.

• The narrative of “resisting U.S. interference” now aligns with a coalition of states—from Russia and China to Gulf intermediaries—seeking diversified alliances that bypass Washington’s orbit.

• Iran’s conditions—U.S. military exit, end of support for Israel, and noninterference—read less like negotiation points and more like a manifesto for regional self-determination.

Implications for Global Diplomacy and Trade

• Diplomatic Realignment: The ultimatum could accelerate bloc-based diplomacy, with nations choosing between U.S.-led systems and BRICS-linked frameworks.

• Energy and Trade Security: With Iran tied into gold- and yuan-backed energy corridors, Western markets face renewed vulnerability to supply and price disruptions.

• Financial Reset Dimensions: The geopolitical divide mirrors the financial one—nations asserting autonomy from Western financial rails while reshaping settlement systems tied to commodities and sovereign reserves.

What to Watch

• Whether Iran leverages BRICS membership to expand its oil-for-currency programs and deepen de-dollarized trade.

• How U.S. allies in the Middle East balance security dependency on Washington against emerging economic incentives from China, Russia, and Iran.

• Whether this ultimatum sets a template for future diplomatic defiance among Global South nations repositioning themselves in the ongoing monetary realignment.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Newsweek

• Reuters – Energy & Diplomacy Briefs

• Al Jazeera – Middle East Political Analysis

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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 11-4-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Central Bank: Developing a "global" plan to reform Iraqi banks in agreement with Oliver Wyman

 The Central Bank of Iraq identified several key points for the banking reform plan agreed upon with the global company "Oliver Wyman", noting that a turning point had been reached with the opening of a branch of the "Arab Bank" in Baghdad, so that banks in Iraq would be no less than the banks of the Emirates and Saudi Arabia. 

Central Bank spokesman Alaa Al-Fahd said, “The plan is the most important strategy undertaken by the Central Bank to develop the financial and banking sector in Iraq in cooperation with the global company (Oliver Wyman),”  noting that “the plan is represented by digital and electronic transformation, diversifying the base of financial inclusion and moving away from paper transactions, so that local banks will be at a level comparable to global and regional banks.” 

Al-Fahd added that "this plan needs time to be implemented despite the existence of very large challenges that it may face," expecting "the banks' agreement to enter into the reform plan to be a successful first step towards a path that extends from 3 to 5 years .  "

He explained that "the turning point is the opening of a branch of (Arab Bank) in Baghdad, which is evidence of competition in the local, Arab, regional and international banking sector, so that banks in Iraq are no less than the banks of the Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its application in cooperation with the global company makes these banks operate at a global level of financial services, improve their quality, develop human resources and apply technological transactions and cybersecurity within a comprehensive plan for technological, financial and banking reform and development in Iraq  link

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Tishwash:  Bank of Baghdad forms its new board of directors, becoming the first Iraqi bank to implement the Central Bank's new governance framework.

Bank of Baghdad, one of Iraq’s leading banks, announced the formation of its new Board of Directors during its ninth extraordinary general assembly meeting held today. This move is part of the ongoing reform process initiated by the bank in accordance with the directives of the Central Bank of Iraq within its banking reform program.

This new board represents a significant step, making Bank of Baghdad the first bank in Iraq to implement the new corporate governance framework approved by the Central Bank of Iraq. This underscores the bank’s commitment to the principles of transparency and corporate responsibility, and its adoption of global best practices in banking management.

During the meeting, the following members were elected to replace those who had resigned: Ms. Tamara Hussein Al-Shadidi, Mr. Khalid Sharif Al-Hazza, Mr. Nidal Faiq Al-Qabaj, and Mr. Ahmed Tahseen Al-Ma’la, the Managing Director. The following alternate members were also elected: Yazan Bader Kurdi, Salah Mohammed Salim, Baidaa Salem Suleiman, Inas Abdulrahman Al-Qaisi, Fadi Mohammed Ayad, Zuhdi Bahjat Al-Jiyousi, Dr. Taha Jaafar, Ghassan Ahmed Salim, and Niran Sabri Ishaq.

The new board of directors held its first meeting, electing Abdulkarim Alawi Al-Kabariti as chairman and Dara Nour El-Din as vice chairman.

Ahmed Tahseen Al-Ma’la, Managing Director of Bank of Baghdad, stated that the new board represents a strategic step towards strengthening corporate governance practices and solidifying the principle of separation between ownership and executive management. He expressed his pride that Bank of Baghdad is the first Iraqi bank to implement the Central Bank of Iraq’s new framework.

He added that this measure aligns with the Central Bank of Iraq’s regulations for restructuring the board to keep pace with developments, adhere to international and local standards, and ensure the provision of high-quality banking services that meet customer expectations and support sustainable growth.

He affirmed that the bank will continue to maintain its financial stability and operational robustness while moving forward with its ambitious strategy for sustainable growth and the provision of innovative banking solutions.  link

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Tishwash:  The Sudanese president declares it openly: I want a second term.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed on Monday that the disarmament of armed groups is linked to the withdrawal of international coalition forces, which will take place next September, and stressed his desire to obtain a second term.

Al-Sudani told Reuters that "Iraq has pledged to put all weapons under state control, but that will not work as long as there is a US-led coalition in the country, which some Iraqi factions consider an occupying force."

He added that "there is still a plan for the international coalition against ISIS to withdraw from Iraq by September 2026, because the threat of armed Islamist groups has declined significantly."

He said: "ISIS does not exist. Security and stability exist... So give me an excuse for the existence of 86 countries (in the coalition)," referring to the number of countries that have participated in the coalition since its formation in 2014. 

He added: "At that point, there will certainly be a clear program to end any weapons outside the state institutions. This is everyone's demand," noting "the possibility of factions joining the official security forces or entering the political arena by laying down their weapons."

He pointed out that "no party can drag Iraq into war."

When asked about the increasing international pressure on non-state armed groups in the region, al-Sudani said: "There is plenty of time; the situation here is different from Lebanon."

He continued: "Iraq is clear in its positions to maintain security and stability, and that state institutions are the decision-makers in war and peace, and that no party can drag Iraq into war or conflict."

Al-Sudani said: "There is a clear, intensive and qualitative entry of American companies into Iraq," including the largest agreement ever with General Electric to generate 24,000 megawatts of power, which is equivalent to the country's current total production capacity.

Al-Sudani stressed that the agreement with the American company Excelerate for liquefied natural gas to provide liquefied natural gas helped Iraq cope with frequent power outages.

Al-Sudani praised the preliminary agreement recently signed with ExxonMobil, saying that "the advantage of this agreement is that Iraq, for the first time, is agreeing with a global company on the development of oil fields, along with an export system."

She pointed out that “American and European companies have expressed interest in a plan to build a permanent platform for importing and exporting gas off the coast of the Grand Faw Port, which will be the first project there,” indicating that “the government has set a deadline of the end of 2027 to stop gas flaring completely and achieve self-sufficiency in it, and stop importing gas from Iran.”

He said: "We burn gas worth between four and five billion dollars annually, and we import gas worth 4 billion dollars annually. These are wrong policies, and our government is working to find solutions to these problems."

Regarding the elections, Al-Sudani explained: "We expect a big win and we want to continue on this path," adding that he desires a second term. 

He expressed his belief that this year's elections will see a higher turnout than the parliamentary participation rate of about 40% last year, which had decreased from about 80% two decades ago.

Al-Sudani listed the number of unfinished projects he inherited from previous governments - 2,582 projects, according to him - and indicated that he "spent a small part of their initial cost to complete them."

He concluded by saying: "I am not worried about Iraq's financial and economic situation. Iraq is a country rich in resources, but my concerns are about the delay in implementing reforms." link

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