Stephanie Starr: Connect the Dots, this is Getting Interesting

Stephanie Starr: Connect the Dots, this is Getting Interesting

12-17-2025

Stephanie Starr @StephanieStarrC

CONNECT THE DOTS… THIS IS GETTING INTERESTING

Iraq’s PM just ordered a re-evaluation of state spending — senior salaries, allowances, and unified pay scales — while officials admit oil alone can’t cover salaries and expenses anymore.

That’s not panic…

That’s pre-reform behavior.

When a country:

Reviews salaries
Tightens budgets
Talks about “other alternatives”
Refuses devaluation
And pushes banking & fiscal reform

…it’s usually preparing for a NEW financial framework, not collapse.

Media says “currency crisis” — but insiders know this looks more like:

• Structural pressure

• Fiscal stress-testing

• Justification for BIG moves

And let’s not forget:

• Banking reform is underway

• Digital systems are rolling out

• Budget laws & emergency mechanisms are in place

• International eyes are watching closely

This feels less like IF and more like WHEN Pressure + Preparation = Change

The pieces are moving… stay sharp.

Look below for more information that came out today.

THIS IS NOT SMALL. THIS IS HISTORIC.

The U.S. just voted to repeal the 1991 & 2002 war authorizations against Iraq — officially ending the legal framework of war.

Let that sink in.

• No war status

• No sovereign-risk excuse

• No more “post-conflict” label

AND ON THE SAME DAY

U.S. lawmakers meet with the Special Envoy for Iraq to discuss Iraq’s future — not war, but rebuilding, sovereignty, and independence.

Meanwhile:

Iraq is tightening budgets
Reviewing spending
Reforming banks
Refusing devaluation
Ending decades-old restrictions

This is what chapter-closing looks like.

This is what pre-normalization looks like.

This is what systems reset before value changes look like.

Watch actions, not hype. The legal, political, and economic doors are opening — fast.

Source(s): https://x.com/StephanieStarrC/status/2001473014471205316

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Afternoon 12-18-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

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

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

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:

• No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

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

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

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.

    Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Trump Backs Gas Deal in Middle East Peace Plan
U.S.-backed Israel–Egypt energy agreement strengthens regional power balance

Overview

• The Trump administration backed a landmark natural gas export deal between Israel and Egypt, positioning energy cooperation as a diplomatic bridge.

• The agreement is valued at approximately $35 billion, making it Israel’s largest gas export deal to date.

• Gas will be supplied from Israel’s Leviathan field to Egypt through 2040, supporting Egypt’s ambition to become a regional LNG hub.

• Washington views the deal as a step toward broader Middle East normalization, including renewed momentum behind the Abraham Accords.

Key Developments

• Israel will export approximately 130 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Egypt, with Chevron, NewMed Energy, and Ratio Petroleum as partners.

• U.S. diplomatic pressure helped finalize the agreement, after pricing concerns initially delayed approval.

• Egypt currently imports roughly 20% of its natural gas from Israel, highlighting Cairo’s growing reliance on cross-border energy flows.

• The deal is seen as a precursor to a possible Trump-Netanyahu-Sisi summit, expanding cooperation beyond security into economic integration.

Why It Matters
This gas agreement serves as a strategic economic anchor at a time of strained regional relations following the Gaza conflict. By tying Israel and Egypt together through long-term energy dependency, the U.S. is advancing a pragmatic peace framework that relies on economic incentives rather than political guarantees alone, reshaping regional power dynamics while countering Iranian influence.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Large-scale energy contracts drive sustained foreign-exchange flows, reinforcing demand for settlement currencies used in gas trade.

• Israel’s export revenues may support currency stability, strengthening fiscal inflows tied to long-term contracts.

• Egypt’s need to finance energy imports affects reserve management, influencing demand for hard currencies and FX liquidity.

• Regional energy integration can reduce volatility, making Middle Eastern currencies more attractive to foreign holders over time.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Energy as Financial Leverage — Energy supply agreements increasingly replace military alliances as tools of influence.

• Pillar: Regional Currency Realignment — Long-term trade flows reshape FX demand and reserve strategies beyond Western markets.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Newsweek – “Trump Backs Gas Deal in Middle East Peace Plan”
  

• Reuters – “Israel approves natural gas export deal with Egypt, Netanyahu says”

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BRICS Enters Second Stage of Expansion
Alliance signals deeper integration, partner-state pathway, and sustained global realignment

Overview

• BRICS has officially entered a second stage of expansion, confirmed by Russia’s BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov.

• No fixed timeline or list of incoming countries was provided, underscoring strategic flexibility. 

• A new “partner state” category has emerged, enabling cooperation with a broader set of states without full membership rights. 

• Russia’s 2023 Chairmanship oversaw the first major expansion, integrating new members smoothly. 

Key Developments

• Partner-state status allows staged entry and influence without full accession, broadening BRICS reach. 

• Indonesia joined as a full member in January 2025, bringing the bloc to ten members. 

• Expanded membership and partners now represent a significant share of global population and economic activity, enhancing geopolitical weight. 

• BRICS declarations from recent summits highlight longer-term cooperative agendas, including finance, trade, and political coordination. 

Why It Matters
BRICS’ evolution from an informal dialogue forum to a structured, multi-tiered bloc marks a shift in the architecture of global governance. Expansion strengthens the bloc’s bargaining position in international forums, amplifies non-Western economic influence, and promotes alternatives to existing global norms dominated by Western institutions.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Reduced reliance on the U.S. dollar: BRICS members and partners have increasingly emphasized local-currency trade and settlement systems, expanding cross-border transactions outside the dollar’s dominance. 

• Alternative payment systems: Developments like interconnected BRICS payment mechanisms aim to facilitate settlements in national currencies, which can reduce exchange risk for holders of BRICS-linked currencies. 

• Diversification of FX exposure: As BRICS countries and partners deepen financial cooperation, foreign investors and reserve managers may find incentives to diversify portfolios toward BRICS currencies and instruments, potentially altering global FX demand dynamics. 

• Long-term de-dollarization trends: Though a unified BRICS currency is not imminent, the collective push toward local-currency usage and alternative systems could reduce dollar dominance over time, reshaping foreign exchange landscapes for holders globally. 

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Multipolar Governance — BRICS’ structured expansion supports a redistribution of global power away from unipolar Western systems.

• Pillar: Financial System Diversification — Sustained local-currency use and alternative settlement mechanisms lay groundwork for a more pluralistic international monetary system.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher Guru – “BRICS Enters Second Stage of Expansion”

• BelTA – “Ryabkov: BRICS enters new expansion phase”

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“Tidbits From TNT” Thursday 12-18-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Al-Alaq: We succeeded in increasing the size of foreign reserves and curbing inflation.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Dr. Ali Al-Alaq, affirmed that maintaining financial and banking stability, public financial sustainability, and curbing inflation are among the most difficult challenges facing countries, and cannot be achieved without operating the various economic sectors, especially in light of global economic and financial complexities.

Al-Alaq explained, during a lecture on development financing in light of the global debt crisis, held on the sidelines of the Fifth Regional Conference of the Al-Baraka Forum for Islamic Economics, which is being held in Cairo in partnership with the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States

And which was attended by Al-Sabah newspaper, that “the Iraqi scene is facing intertwined pressures and accumulated infrastructure and development challenges, which require diversifying the economy and maximizing public revenues,”

Noting that “public finances in Iraq depend on oil exports by more than 90%, which is an unconventional source subject to fluctuations in global prices, which leads to fluctuations in revenues and weak financial stability, which necessitates finding structural solutions.”

He explained that “the limited economic diversification and weak productive sectors have made Iraq a country that is primarily an importer, which puts continuous pressure on the dollar and the exchange rate, especially with the rise in purchasing power and the increase in daily demand for foreign currency, which directly affects monetary policy, which has achieved great success in balancing the maintenance of price levels, managing liquidity, and stimulating the economy.”

He pointed out that "public spending pressures, particularly on salaries, subsidies and basic services, pose an additional challenge," stressing "the difficulty of reducing these expenditures due to the potential social repercussions, at a time when the central bank is striving to avoid inflation and maintain monetary stability to protect the social structure of the country."

Al-Alaq pointed out that “Iraq has been able in recent years to finance part of the financial deficit through the development of non-oil revenues, while continuing to coordinate with the Prime Minister with the aim of maximizing these resources and reducing dependence on oil,” in an effort to break what he described as the “financial dominance” of oil revenues over the general budget.

The governor of the Central Bank affirmed that "the stability of the exchange rate is a pivotal goal, as it provides a safe cover for investors and citizens," noting that "Iraq has succeeded in raising the size of foreign reserves and linking them to a package of integrated monetary policies, which have contributed to reducing the inflation rate to about 1%, which is among the lowest levels recorded."

He added that "Iraq is in the process of governing the banking sector," revealing that "an update is underway in cooperation between the Central Bank and an international company for a comprehensive reform plan, which includes reviewing bank licenses according to new conditions and standards, in order to strengthen the banking system and raise its efficiency."

Regarding Islamic bonds, Al-Alaq explained that "there are no Islamic bond instruments in Iraq yet," noting that "there is an integrated project submitted by the Central Bank to the Iraqi Parliament for voting, which opens new horizons for financing and investment."

On the issue of debt, Al-Alaq stressed "the need to find an organized and continuous international dialogue between creditors and debtors," calling for "the establishment of a regional platform to organize this dialogue and reduce the gap between the two parties, in order to ensure negotiations without significant losses, and to contribute to the implementation of reforms and the strengthening of the economic base with the support of the participating countries."

He pointed to “international studies showing that losses in the debt file may range between 20% and 25% as a result of poorly considered financing conditions or delays,” stressing that “negotiating platforms contribute to reducing these losses and enhancing international cooperation by improving debt conditions, bridging the information gap, and exchanging experiences in economic reform processes.”  link

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Tishwash: ***ATM machine arrived in Hajiawa district for the first time

The first ATM was installed in Hajiawa district of Raperin Autonomous Administration on Thursday, December 18,

This device is dedicated to serving salaried employees, while those who have “my account”, can now withdraw their salaries in their district without having to go outside Hajiawa.

This step will provide great convenience to the citizens of the region and reduce the pressure on the banks of the central administration of Raperin.

It is worth mentioning that the “My Account” project is a strategic project of the Kurdistan Regional Government to digitize the salary payment system and switch from cash to banking.

Currently, several banks are participating in the “My Account” project and salaried employees can open bank accounts through them, namely:

Cihan Bank: One of the private banks active in this project.

RT Bank: Involved in providing banking services to employees.

Iraqi Islamic Bank: Provides services to salaried employees.

BBAC Bank: It is one of the Lebanese banks operating in the region and participating in the project.

NBI (National Bank of Iraq): One of the banks with the most branches in the provinces.  link

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Tishwash: Iraq seeks coordination with the International Trade Centre to enhance trade exchange

Border crossings statement

 The head of the Border Ports Authority, Omar Al-Waeli, discussed on Thursday ways to enhance cooperation and facilitate international trade during his reception of an official delegation from the United Nations International Trade Centre, coming from Switzerland, headed by Pierre Bonthonno, Director of the Trade and Investment Facilitation Department, and Director of Trade Facilitation and Digital Transformation Programs and Trade Policy Advisor.

Network Statement from the Border Ports Authority

The Chairman of the Border Ports Authority, Lieutenant General Dr. Omar Adnan Al-Waili, received an official delegation from the United Nations International Trade Centre, coming from Switzerland, headed by Ms. Pierre Bonthonno, Director of the Trade and Investment Facilitation Department, the Director of Trade Facilitation and Digital Transformation Programs, and a Trade Policy Advisor, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and facilitating international trade.

The Chairman of the Authority provided a detailed explanation of the Authority’s work and efforts in maximizing non-oil revenues and combating smuggling in all its forms, stressing that the Authority is witnessing a broad digital transformation through the introduction of modern technologies, data exchange between the relevant working parties, networking of sonars at all border crossings, and activating cross-border trade according to the TIR system, with direct follow-up and supervision from the Prime Minister.

Al-Waeli stressed the continued hard work to enhance security and stability at border crossings, which will positively impact the increase in trade exchange in Iraq and facilitate international trade.

For their part, the members of the delegation praised the measures taken by the Authority in the field of governance and electronic oversight, and expressed their admiration for the efforts it is making in the field of combating smuggling and rebuilding border crossings, stressing their readiness to provide technical and training support to improve the Authority’s technical capabilities.

This visit reflects the International Trade Centre’s interest in strengthening cooperation with the Border Ports Authority with the aim of improving work efficiency and promoting stability and economic development.  link

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Morning 12-18-25

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European Bank and Commodity Stocks Lead Markets as Metals Signal Hedging Shift

Rising bank shares and surging metals reflect parallel confidence and caution across global markets.

Overview

• European equities moved higher, led by banking and commodity-linked stocks.

• Gold and silver prices remained elevated, signaling persistent hedging demand.

• Oil prices firmed amid geopolitical risk, tightening energy market sentiment.

• Markets show dual behavior, combining risk appetite with defensive positioning.

Key Developments

• Banking stocks drive European gains
  European bank shares led market advances as investors responded to resilient earnings expectations and the prospect of prolonged higher interest margins, despite slowing growth in parts of the region.

• Commodity and mining firms strengthen
  Resource-linked stocks rose alongside firmer prices for industrial metals, reflecting both infrastructure demand expectations and investor hedging against currency and inflation risk.

• Precious metals maintain elevated levels
  Gold and silver prices remained near recent highs, underscoring continued demand for hard-asset protection amid geopolitical tensions, currency volatility, and shifting monetary policy expectations.

• Oil prices react to geopolitical developments
  Energy markets advanced as traders priced in supply risk tied to rising global tensions, reinforcing the link between geopolitics and asset pricing.

Why It Matters

The simultaneous rise in bank equities and precious metals highlights a fractured market psychology — confidence in financial institutions coexists with growing demand for hard-asset protection. This duality reflects uncertainty surrounding monetary stability, geopolitical risk, and long-term currency credibility.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, elevated precious metal prices signal diminishing trust in fiat stability, even as financial markets rally. When metals rise alongside equities, it often precedes currency volatility, reinforcing the case for diversification into real assets during monetary transition periods.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Hard Assets Regain Strategic Importance
Gold, silver, and commodities are increasingly viewed as monetary hedges, not just investment assets.

Pillar 2: Banking Strength Masks Systemic Risk
Strong bank performance may reflect margin dynamics rather than systemic stability, suggesting underlying vulnerabilities remain unresolved.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – European shares rise as banking, commodity stocks lead gains

• Reuters – Gold steadies near highs as investors hedge geopolitical and currency risk

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Wild Currency Swings Spotlight Emerging Markets as Dollar Volatility Intensifies

Sharp FX moves reveal stress fractures in the global monetary system and rising de-dollarization pressure.

Overview

• Emerging market currencies experienced sharp swings, outperforming and underperforming in rapid succession.

• U.S. dollar volatility amplified FX moves, increasing stress on global trade and capital flows.

• Investors selectively rotated into higher-yielding currencies, while avoiding structurally weak markets.

• Currency fragmentation accelerated, reflecting a multipolar monetary transition.

Key Developments

• Emerging market FX volatility surges
  Currency markets across Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe experienced heightened volatility as shifting U.S. rate expectations and geopolitical risk drove erratic capital flows.

• Selective strength replaces broad EM rallies
  Rather than a unified emerging-market upswing, investors favored countries with strong reserves, credible policy frameworks, and commodity backing, while penalizing high-debt and politically unstable economies.

• Dollar swings disrupt trade dynamics
  Sudden dollar moves complicated trade settlement and hedging strategies, particularly for import-dependent nations, reinforcing demand for local-currency trade arrangements.

• De-dollarization narratives gain momentum
  Volatility reinforced interest in alternative settlement systems, regional payment frameworks, and reserve diversification — even as the dollar remains dominant.

Why It Matters

Currency volatility is no longer an anomaly — it is becoming structural. The growing dispersion among emerging market currencies highlights a transition from a dollar-centric system toward a fragmented, multi-currency environment, where stability is increasingly determined by national balance sheets and policy credibility.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, rising FX volatility means currency values can shift rapidly due to policy intervention, capital controls, or geopolitical shocks. Holding currency exposure now carries higher policy risk, making diversification across currencies, assets, and jurisdictions more critical during the global reset.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Fragmented Monetary Order Emerges
Currency performance is increasingly country-specific, signaling the erosion of a one-size-fits-all global monetary framework.

Pillar 2: Dollar Dominance Faces Structural Friction
While the dollar remains central, volatility and politicization are driving nations to seek alternatives for trade and reserves.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Reuters – Wild currency swings put emerging markets in the spotlight

• Reuters – Dollar volatility fuels pressure on global FX markets

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Evening 12-17-25

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Signals Stability as Global Volatility Tests Emerging Markets

Policy reassurance aims to anchor investor confidence amid currency pressure and global financial fragmentation.

Overview

• Nigeria’s central bank reaffirmed its reform commitment, emphasizing financial and currency stability.

• Officials sought to reassure foreign investors, amid rising global market volatility.

• Exchange rate management remains a priority, following recent naira fluctuations.

• Emerging markets face mounting pressure, as capital flows grow more selective.

Key Developments

• CBN reinforces reform trajectory
  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) publicly signaled that it remains committed to structural reforms, disciplined monetary policy, and transparent market mechanisms despite external shocks and global uncertainty.

• Investor confidence placed front and center
  Nigerian officials emphasized consistency in policy direction to prevent capital flight and encourage sustained foreign portfolio and direct investment, particularly as emerging markets compete for scarce global liquidity.

• Currency stability highlighted as a strategic objective
  The CBN acknowledged pressures on the naira but framed recent volatility as part of a broader global trend, not a domestic policy failure. Measures remain focused on reducing distortions and improving FX market functionality.

• Emerging markets under global strain
  Nigeria’s messaging comes as many developing economies struggle with stronger capital controls, dollar volatility, and tightening global financial conditions, underscoring the fragility of emerging-market currencies.

Why It Matters

Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and a key energy and commodities player. How its central bank manages reform credibility amid global volatility offers insight into whether emerging markets can maintain financial sovereignty without triggering destabilizing capital outflows. The outcome influences regional confidence far beyond Nigeria’s borders.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, Nigeria’s stance highlights a growing reality: central banks in emerging markets are prioritizing controlled stability over free-market volatility. Currency values may be increasingly managed, not purely market-driven, reinforcing the importance of diversification and awareness of policy risk during the global monetary reset.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Monetary Sovereignty Over Market Orthodoxy
Emerging markets are asserting tighter control over currency outcomes as global volatility rises, signaling a shift away from hands-off monetary frameworks.

Pillar 2: Capital Becomes Conditional
Foreign capital is no longer assumed — it must be earned through policy credibility, signaling a rebalancing of power between investors and sovereign states.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Investors King – Nigeria’s Central Bank Signals Stable Reform Path to Investors Amid Global Volatility

• Reuters – Emerging market currencies wobble as global volatility intensifies

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India’s Central Bank Steps In as Rupee Volatility Triggers Currency Defense

RBI intervention signals rising global FX stress and a shift toward active currency management.

Overview

• India’s central bank intervened aggressively to halt a sharp decline in the rupee.

• U.S. dollar selling by the RBI stabilized markets, reversing one-way currency pressure.

• Global dollar volatility continues to strain emerging markets.

• Currency defense highlights a broader shift toward hands-on monetary control.

Key Developments

• RBI halts rupee’s downward slide
  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) entered foreign exchange markets decisively, selling U.S. dollars to counter a rapid depreciation of the rupee. The move marked a clear break from tolerance of market-driven declines.

• One-way trade triggers central bank response
  Traders reported heavy speculative pressure pushing the rupee lower, prompting authorities to act in order to prevent disorderly market conditions and preserve confidence.

• Dollar strength pressures emerging markets
  The intervention reflects mounting strain across emerging-market currencies as shifting U.S. rate expectations and geopolitical risks drive erratic dollar flows.

• FX reserves deployed as strategic buffer
  India’s sizable foreign exchange reserves provided the RBI with room to intervene forcefully, underscoring the importance of reserve accumulation in a volatile global system.

Why It Matters

India’s move reinforces a global pattern: central banks are no longer relying solely on interest rates to manage stability. Direct currency intervention is returning as a core policy tool, signaling rising stress within the international monetary system and increasing fragmentation of currency regimes.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, India’s intervention highlights a critical reality — currency markets are increasingly policy-managed. Sudden central bank action can rapidly reverse FX trends, increasing volatility and policy risk while reducing predictability in currency valuations during the global reset.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Return of Active Currency Defense
Central banks are reclaiming control over exchange rates, signaling a move away from fully free-floating currency systems.

Pillar 2: Reserves as Power
Foreign exchange reserves are becoming a strategic weapon, reinforcing the divide between nations that can defend their currencies and those that cannot.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Reuters – India’s RBI returns with decisive hand to halt rupee’s one-way slide

• Reuters – Dollar volatility pressures emerging market currencies

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Market Panic Ahead When this System Blows

Market Panic Ahead When this System Blows

Liberty and Finance:  12-17-2025

A shocking exposé has brought to light a pervasive and systemic real estate tax fraud that has been quietly ravaging the financial stability of millions of American households.

 Expert Mitch Vexler has revealed the alarming details of this widespread scheme, which has been orchestrated by local school districts and central appraisal districts across the United States and Canada.

The consequences are dire, with over 42 million households – approximately 36.7% of U.S. households – facing the very real threat of losing their homes due to inflated property taxes.

At the heart of this is the fraudulent overvaluation of property taxes, which violates both federal constitutional law (specifically the 16th Amendment) and state laws. Local school districts and central appraisal districts have been manipulating property assessments to service massive bond debts, resulting in overt taxation that burdens homeowners – particularly retirees and middle-income families.

 This has led to widespread financial distress, bankruptcy risk, and loss of homes, equity from homeowners and undermining the very fabric of the American dream of homeownership.

The scheme is perpetuated by compounded interest on bonds and the continuous issuance of new bonds, with bond debt now estimated at a staggering $5 trillion nationally. Central appraisal districts are ignoring uniform appraisal standards, instead manipulating valuations to meet budgetary targets for school districts. This not only strips equity from homeowners but also creates a deflationary spiral that jeopardizes local economies and the broader financial system.

The real-world impacts of these fraudulent practices are far-reaching, contributing to a housing affordability crisis that is pricing out first-time homebuyers and forcing many to relocate or downsize.

Local examples, such as a failed hotel project in Conroe, Texas, financed with bonds that now burden taxpayers despite no real economic return, illustrate the devastating consequences of this scheme.

While solutions exist, including legal challenges currently pending in courts, systemic resistance persists due to claims of sovereign immunity and “ultravirus” protections by government entities.

Mitch Vexler is calling for grassroots advocacy, encouraging homeowners to unite in pushing local school boards and appraisal districts to adhere to the law and stop the fraud. His organization provides extensive documentation, legal filings, and resources online to empower citizens to fight back and hold responsible parties accountable.

The situation is dire, with the potential for a catastrophic market collapse worse than the 2008 financial crisis if left unchecked. It is imperative that homeowners, policymakers, and the broader public become aware of this issue and take action to prevent further damage.

https://youtu.be/ZVKWk3HYsNY

Gold Warning Issued as New Monetary System Takes Hold

Gold Warning Issued as New Monetary System Takes Hold

Taylor Kenny:  12-17-2025

The global monetary system is undergoing a profound transformation, and it’s happening beneath the surface.

The rising significance of gold is at the forefront of this change, driven by ongoing global political and economic disruptions.

 As the world becomes increasingly uncertain, gold is emerging as the ultimate safe-haven asset, poised to replace the US dollar’s historical role as the global reserve currency.

The current fiat monetary system is designed to create inflation, effectively transferring wealth from the masses to the currency issuers.

By printing currencies endlessly, governments can maintain a semblance of economic growth, but at the cost of eroding the purchasing power of their citizens.

 In contrast, gold has served as a reliable store of value for thousands of years, its value rooted in its scarcity and tangible worth.

Central banks worldwide are aggressively purchasing physical gold, not just as a diversification strategy, but as a deliberate move to position themselves for a new monetary paradigm.

This shift is driven by the erosion of confidence in the US dollar, fueled by unsustainable debt and inflationary policies.

 As foreign nations and central banks reduce their reliance on the dollar, a parallel gold-backed monetary system is emerging. This signals the approaching end of the dollar’s dominance and the inevitable rise in gold’s value.

The 1933 gold confiscation by President Roosevelt and the 1971 Nixon shock, which ended the gold standard, are stark reminders of government attempts to control wealth and enable unrestricted money printing.

These events demonstrate the inherent tension between the desire for monetary freedom and the need for government control.

As the global monetary system undergoes this transformation, individuals must prepare for the consequences. Acquiring physical gold and silver is a prudent step in protecting wealth against the rapid devaluation of fiat assets like dollars, bonds, retirement accounts, and even stocks or real estate.

 The speed and inevitability of a currency reset mean that the time to act is now, before a crisis unfolds.

In the face of this monumental shift, it’s essential to educate yourself and develop a personalized wealth protection strategy centered on physical precious metals. By doing so, you can safeguard your financial future and thrive in a world where the rules of the monetary system are being rewritten.

For further insights and information on this critical topic, watch the full video from ITM Trading. Their expert analysis and guidance can help you navigate the complexities of the emerging gold-backed monetary system and make informed decisions about your financial future.

In conclusion, the rise of gold as a safe-haven asset is a clarion call for individuals to reassess their financial strategies and prepare for a new monetary paradigm.

By understanding the transformation underway and taking proactive steps to protect your wealth, you can ensure a secure financial future in a rapidly changing world.

https://youtu.be/OPE36lyXWvQ

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 12-17-25

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U.S. Begins Venezuela Blockade as Trump Assembles “Largest Armada”: Escalation in Oil and Military Pressure

Naval blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers intensifies U.S.–Caracas conflict, with rising geopolitical and economic fallout.

Overview

• President Trump orders a total naval blockade of all U.S.-sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela.

• U.S. military presence in the Caribbean surges, described as the largest armada in South American history.

• Venezuela condemns the blockade as unlawful and vows to pursue action at the United Nations.

• Oil markets react, with prices rising on geopolitical risk, while enforcement and legal questions persist.

Key Developments

• Blockade officially announced
  President Donald Trump declared a “total and complete blockade” of all U.S.-sanctioned oil tankers servicing Venezuela, citing allegations that the Maduro regime uses oil revenues to fund terrorism, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. He framed the directive as necessary to reclaim U.S. “stolen” oil, land, and assets and labelled the Venezuelan government a “foreign terrorist organization.” 

• Largest armada deployed near Venezuela
  Trump’s announcement emphasized that Venezuela was “completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the history of South America,” with ongoing build-up of U.S. naval forces in the Caribbean. 

• Venezuela condemns the action
  Caracas, led by President Nicolás Maduro, denounced the blockade as a “grotesque threat” and violation of international law, characterizing it as an effort to seize national wealth. The Venezuelan government intends to raise the issue at the United Nations and appeal to the global community. 

• Oil prices respond to disruption fears
  Oil markets saw a rebound from multi-year lows following the blockade announcement, with Brent and WTI crude rising as energy stocks gained. Analysts caution that fundamentals may limit sustained price escalation absent broader supply shocks. 

Why It Matters

The blockade marks a significant escalation in U.S.–Venezuelan tensions and reflects a broader Trump administration strategy of blending economic sanctions with military pressure. By targeting Venezuela’s critical oil exports, the policy places severe strain on the country’s already fragile economy and raises the specter of deeper conflict. Global markets and geopolitical alignments could shift as countries react to enforcement actions and diplomatic fallout.

Why It Matters to Global Energy Markets
Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves. Disruptions to its crude exports under blockade pressure may reverberate through global oil supply chains, affecting prices, trade flows, and energy security strategies—particularly among major consumers and producers. 

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Militarized Economic Warfare
The Venezuela blockade illustrates a fusion of military force and economic policy to exert pressure on a sovereign state’s resource sector—redefining how sanctions and security strategies intertwine.

Pillar 2: Geopolitical Polarization and Legal Contention
Global institutions and foreign governments may be drawn into disputes over international law, freedom of navigation, and the legitimacy of naval blockades, potentially reshaping diplomatic alliances and norms.

This is not just geopolitics — it’s a reordering of power, resources, and legal frameworks in global affairs.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Newsweek – “Venezuela Blockade Begins as Trump Assembles ‘Largest Armada’: Live Update” 

• ABC News – “Trump announces 'TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE' of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers”

• Al Jazeera – “Trump orders naval blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers” 

• The Guardian – “Trump news at a glance: president ratchets up pressure on Maduro with oil tanker blockade” 

• Barron’s – “Oil Prices Jump Off Multi-Year Lows as Trump Orders Venezuela Blockade”

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Asian Markets Rebound as Tech Leads Risk-On Shift Across the Region

Technology shares lift Asian equities as investors rotate toward growth amid global monetary recalibration.

Overview

• Asian equity markets advanced broadly, led by gains in technology and semiconductor stocks.

• Investor sentiment turned risk-on, signaling confidence despite global macro uncertainty.

• Regional divergence remains, with some markets lagging due to domestic pressures.

• Capital flows reflect global asset rotation, not economic normalization.

Key Developments

• Tech stocks drive regional gains
  Major Asian indices, including Japan’s Nikkei and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, moved higher as technology and AI-linked shares rebounded. Semiconductor and chip-equipment firms led the advance, benefiting from renewed global demand expectations.

• China and Hong Kong stabilize cautiously
  Chinese and Hong Kong markets showed modest improvement as investors weighed stimulus expectations against lingering structural concerns in property and debt markets. Gains were selective rather than broad-based.

• Mixed performance across Asia-Pacific
  While Japan, South Korea, and China saw gains, markets such as Australia and parts of Southeast Asia underperformed due to commodity price sensitivity and domestic growth concerns.

• Global liquidity expectations influence flows
  The rebound reflects anticipation that major central banks are nearing policy inflection points, encouraging investors to reposition into growth-oriented assets ahead of broader monetary shifts.

Why It Matters

Asian equity movements often act as an early signal of global capital reallocation trends. The renewed appetite for technology and growth assets suggests investors are positioning for structural changes in liquidity, productivity, and digital infrastructure rather than short-term economic relief. This behavior aligns with a world transitioning toward multipolar capital markets.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Currency holders should note that risk-on equity flows often weaken safe-haven currencies while strengthening regional and emerging-market currencies. As capital rotates into Asian assets, demand for local currencies can rise temporarily — but volatility increases if expectations reverse. This underscores the importance of diversification during global monetary transition phases.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Capital Rotation Over Economic Recovery
Markets are reallocating capital in anticipation of system change, not cyclical recovery — a hallmark of late-stage monetary restructuring.

Pillar 2: Asia’s Role in the Next Financial Order
Asia’s tech and manufacturing base continues to attract global liquidity, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the emerging multipolar financial system.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Asian stocks rise as tech shares rebound, risk appetite improves”

• Reuters – “Global investors rotate toward growth as policy outlook shifts”

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Flashback: $2,000 Gold Is Just The Beginning. Here’s What Might Happen Next–

Flashback: $2,000 Gold Is Just The Beginning. Here’s What Might Happen Next–

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  December 17, 2025

Today we’ll continue to look back at past articles that have become especially relevant, as many of the trends we warned about are now playing out in real time.

 Yesterday we talked about how, back in 2022, we encouraged readers to move into real assets at a time when the dollar was irrationally strong. Gold was cheap, interest rates were near zero, and most people were still drinking the Kool-Aid.

 It was one of those rare moments when the writing was on the wall, but the price tags hadn’t caught up yet.

 Then in November 2023, gold crossed $2,000 for the first time. And we said: this is just the beginning. 

Not because we’re gold bugs or speculators—but because we saw the early signs of the US dollar's 80 year reign of global dominance starting to shift. We were pointing to the long-term, systemic forces driving it. Out-of-control debt, eroding trust in institutions, and the creeping de-dollarization of global finance.

 We said, “we could easily see central banks around the world ditching their US dollars and loading up on gold as part of a new, de-dollarized global financial system.”

 “This could potentially trigger trillions of dollars worth of capital inflows into the gold market, causing a surge in gold prices.”

 We said $2,000 was the beginning. Now with gold trading over $4,300, we’re not going to say this is the beginning. But it’s certainly not the end. 

Public Law 93-373 was supposed to be so boring that Congress didn’t even bother to give it a name.

 You know how most laws passed by Congress have some fancy name-- like the “Inflation Reduction Act” or the “USA PATRIOT Act” or some such nonsense?

 Well, on November 7, 1973, US Senator James Fulbright introduced a very short bill-- it was only ONE page-- that didn’t even have a name. But Fulbright’s unnamed bill ended up being one of the most important pieces of legislation in US history.

 By the time Fulbright introduced his bill, it had been two years since the legendary “Nixon Shock” of 1971. That was when US President Richard Nixon implemented wage and price controls, and canceled the US dollar’s convertibility into gold.

 Nixon famously promised the American public that there wouldn’t be any negative consequences from his actions. Yet inflation hit 3% the following year, in 1972. Then 4.7% in 1973. Then 11.2% in 1974.

Simultaneously, gold prices around the world were surging… from $35/ounce before the Nixon Shock, to more than $170 in 1974.

 But individual Americans weren’t allowed to benefit from those gains thanks to a forty year old executive order that had been signed in 1933 by then President Franklin Roosevelt.

 Roosevelt’s Executive Order 6102 criminalized the private ownership of more than $100 worth of gold in the United States. Roosevelt also gave Americans just 25 days to turn over their gold to the Federal Reserve… or else face up to ten years in prison.

 Naturally, plenty of Americans were outraged, and a number of lawsuits were filed claiming that Roosevelt’s order was unconstitutional.

 Roosevelt was rightfully worried that the Supreme Court would overturn his order. And at a certain point he considered packing the court, i.e. appointing several sympathetic judges to the Supreme Court to ensure his victory. He also considered issuing another order which would make it illegal to sue the federal government.

 Fortunately for Roosevelt, however, he didn’t have to implement any of those actions; the Supreme Court very narrowly ruled in his favor, and his Executive Order stood as law of the land for four decades… until Senator Fulbright’s no-name law was finally passed on August 14, 1974.

 It went into effect the following year, and Americans were suddenly free once again to exchange their rapidly-depreciating US dollars for gold.

 Unsurprisingly, gold prices started rising dramatically in the second half of the decade... from about $180 in 1975, to a whopping $850 in January 1980.

 And the declining dollar was just one reason for gold’s popularity; remember, the United States suffered a deluge of troubles during the 1970s and early 1980s.

 The world found out that the US President was a criminal during the Watergate scandal of 1974. Then there was the humiliating US withdrawal from Vietnam in 1975, complete with a helicopter evacuation of the American embassy in Saigon.

 Iran seized 52 US citizens in 1979 and held them hostage for more than a year.

 Inflation raged, peaking at 13.6%. The economy stagnated and fell into recession. Troubles in the Middle East (including conflict with Israel) led to energy shortages and rising fuel prices.

 Civil unrest and ‘mostly peaceful’ protests were a constant problem in the 70s and 80s. Meanwhile, criminals rampaged across American cities, and the murder rate soared. Major cities like New York, LA, and Chicago became synonymous with violent crime.

 The world stopped making sense. And gold became a safe haven from that chaos.

 There’s an old saying (originally a Danish proverb) suggesting that if history doesn’t repeat, it certainly rhymes. And I think it’s obvious that we’re facing many of the same challenges today.

 There are major problems in the Middle East. Energy is becoming scarce (especially in Europe). The US military suffered a humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan. Civil unrest and crime rates are totally unacceptable. Inflation continues to rage. And the President, a.k.a. “the Big Guy” appears suspicious A.F.

 Just like in the 1970s, gold represents a safe haven from this chaos. And even though it’s hovering at a near-record around $2,000, I think that there is still a long way for gold to rise.

 The US national debt is now $33.7 trillion; that’s up more than HALF A TRILLION just in the month of October.

 The people in charge have absolutely zero fiscal restraint. Zero responsibility.

 Zero sense of how destructive their actions are. They spend money and go deeper into debt as if there will never be any consequences, ever, until the end of time. They’re disgustingly ignorant, and dangerous.

 The truth is that there are serious consequences to all of this debt. And we don’t have to guess what they are.

 The Congressional Budget Office is already projecting that, by 2031, the US government will spend 100% of its tax revenue just on mandatory entitlements (like Social Security) and interest on the debt.

 This means that, after 2031, the funding for literally everything else in government-- from the US military to the light bill at the White House-- will have to be funded by more debt.

 That’s only 7 years away.

 Then, two years later in 2033, Social Security’s primary trust fund will run out of money; this will cost the government an additional $1 trillion in additional spending each year to keep the program running. Naturally they’ll have to borrow that money too.

 Eventually the national debt will become so large that simply paying interest each year will consume more than 100% of tax revenue.

The Federal Reserve will most likely attempt to bail out government by creating trillions upon trillions of dollars. But just as we saw over the past few years, such actions will most likely result in much higher inflation.

 Disgusted with their financial circumstance, voters across America will likely turn to Socialist politicians who blame all the problems on the evils of capitalism, rather than their own incompetence. And with a majority of leftists running the country, they’ll only make things worse.

 I also anticipate more conflict in the world, thanks in large part to the continued decline of America’s stature and reputation for strength.

 It’s also quite likely that the US dollar could lose its royal status as the world’s dominant reserve currency by the end of the decade.

 I don’t necessarily believe that the dollar will simply vanish from global trade.

 But it won’t be “King” dollar anymore. Perhaps more like “Earl” or “Viscount” dollar, alongside other currencies and exchange mechanisms-- including gold.

 In fact we could easily see central banks around the world ditching their US dollars and loading up on gold as part of a new, de-dollarized global financial system.

 This could potentially trigger trillions of dollars worth of capital inflows into the gold market, causing a surge in gold prices.

 And these are just some of the reasons why gold could still have a long, long way to rise from here.

 Bear in mind that I’m not thinking about the gold price next month, or even next year. I think long-term, and my views on gold are based on trends that will likely continue to unfold over the next decade.

 I’m not a ‘gold bug’. I don’t have a fanatical view about anything other than my own children. I’m not a gold speculator either.

 But it’s obvious to me that in an upside down world where there are such obvious long-term threats to the US dollar, it makes sense to look for real stores of value.

 And that’s why $2,000 gold could just be the beginning of a much bigger story.

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

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 12-17-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Wed. 17 Dec. 2025

Compiled Wed. 17 Dec. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

The long-awaited Revaluation (RV) has (allegedly)  reached its final launch phase, with notifications and payouts expected to begin as early as this week under the secure Quantum Financial System (QFS).

Sovereign gold-backed currencies across 209 nations are (allegedly)  fully activated, triggering the greatest wealth transfer in human history. Trillions reclaimed from Cabal vaults are flowing to the people, fulfilling the promises of abundance for all who have endured under the old fiat oppression.

NESARA/GESARA protocols are now(allegedly)   in full effect, initiating widespread debt forgiveness—including mortgages, loans, credit cards, and taxes—as the IRS (allegedly)  dissolves and common law restores true freedom.

Redemption centers (allegedly)  stand prepared for Tier 4B appointments, where humanitarian projects will receive unprecedented funding to rebuild communities and heal the planet.

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Global Currency Reset:

Tier 4B notifications were expected imminently, ushering in historic payouts and complete debt forgiveness under NESARA/GESARA protocols. All personal, mortgage, and credit card debts were (allegedly)  being wiped clean as the old fiat system collapsed, making way for abundance and prosperity for all. …The Debt Clock on Telegram

Tues. 16 Dec. 2025 Valid Source Reports RV info from the UK: “From my very close friend and site member in the UK just now. (this is for her bonds and T4B follows on the heels of bonds). Peter, our canary is singing!!! He received a notification after 9pm here from the lawyers that the Ministry of Defense are paying out. This is fines and penalties!!!! We are there my friend!!! I won’t be able to notify you of my funds as my NDA is in place. We are there!!!! So exciting!!!!!”

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Mon. 15 Dec. 2025 GCR

The Global Currency Reset activates fully, with 209 nations transitioning to gold-backed currencies under the Quantum Financial System, bankrupting the Federal Reserve, IRS, and central banking c***l.

NESARA/GESARA rolls out imminently, delivering widespread debt forgiveness that erases mortgages, credit cards, and student loans for billions worldwide.

The Quantum Financial System operates at full capacity, securing the greatest wealth transfer in history through gold-backed prosperity and unbreakable Stellar Blockchain ledgers.

Quantum infrastructure replaces the old system, liberating suppressed technologies and ushering in an era of financial sovereignty for the awakened.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/17/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-december-17-2025/

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Frank26   15, 16, 17 days we've been riding a wave... Surfs up...We've been riding a wonderful experience...It has been unbelievable the stuff we share with you...You have Sudani yesterday bragging all day.  You got Alaq two, three days in a row.  Saleh came out bragged.  You got the United States Treasury, BIS, WTO and IMF all sitting there in the 8th floor of the CBI bank watching everything they're about to do... monitoring everything.

Mnt Goat   Article:  "TRUMP’S ENVOY: THE DECISION OF IRAQI LEADERS WILL DETERMINE WHETHER THE COUNTRY MOVES TOWARDS SOVEREIGNTY OR SLIDES INTO DISINTEGRATION"   WOW!  Now we all get the clear message of Savaya from the Trump  administration on the two possible futures of Iraq...

Militia Man :  The CBI governor Alaq confirmed in December 2025 the three zero project is active, tied to the digital dinar, now in full implementation.  Those are words that he said.  I didn't just say it.  That's what he's talking about. Paper notes to be phased out by 2026 making way for programmable tokenized IQD backed oil and gold...This is the big picture.  It's been very complex...I think Iraq has gone beyond the edge...in free fall getting ready to splash, making a big one.

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HOLY SH*T! The Bank of Japan is about to DUMP ¥83 TRILLION of Stocks–Global MELTDOWN Imminent!

Steven Van Metre: 12-16-2025

The Bank of Japan is gearing up to dump over $500 billion in ETFs that could ignite a yen surge, blow up the massive Yen carry trade, and send global stocks crashing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2k5aOs5sjc

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 12-17-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Trump Expands Travel Ban to Seven More Nations, Including Syria

Hardline immigration policy intensifies as new restrictions take effect January 1.

Overview

• President Trump broadens U.S. travel ban, adding seven countries, including Syria.

• Policy builds on earlier prohibitions, with national security cited as justification.

• Diplomatic tensions rise, even amid U.S. engagement with some affected states.

• Legal and political challenges loom, domestically and internationally.

Key Developments

• Expansion of the travel ban effective January 1
  President Donald Trump has announced the inclusion of seven additional countries under a full U.S. travel ban, barring entry of citizens from those states starting January 1. Syria is among the newly listed nations. The move extends the scope of earlier restrictions first instituted in June, which had imposed a full ban on 12 countries and partial limits on seven others.

• National security cited as primary rationale
  The White House attributes the expanded ban to continuing deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing, which it says create unacceptable risks to U.S. national security and public safety.

• Contrasts with diplomatic efforts
  The decision coincides with recent U.S. diplomatic engagement, including outreach to Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, reflecting a complex interplay between security-driven policy and foreign relations.

• Context of recent security incidents
  The announcement follows a deadly attack in Syria that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, and comes amid heated domestic debate over immigration after a fatal shooting in Washington, D.C., by an Afghan national admitted through a resettlement program.

Why It Matters

The expanded travel ban highlights a renewed emphasis on restrictive immigration policies in the Trump administration’s second term, even as diplomatic efforts continue with some affected nations. By prioritizing security concerns over openness, the policy could exacerbate tensions with African and Middle Eastern states and fuel ongoing legal, political, and ethical debates surrounding broad travel restrictions.

Why It Matters to Affected Populations
Citizens from the newly banned countries — including immigrants, students, business travellers, and asylum seekers — will face significant hurdles entering the U.S. Meanwhile, the policy reinforces domestic narratives linking immigration control to security imperatives, even as critics warn of diplomatic fallout and civil rights issues.

What’s Next

• Further immigration restrictions possible: Administration officials indicate additional measures could be introduced as part of an intensified security posture.

• Legal challenges likely: Civil rights groups and individuals affected by the bans are expected to mount court challenges, similar to earlier legal battles during Trump’s first term.

• Diplomatic balancing act: Washington will need to navigate strained relations with newly targeted countries, particularly across Africa and the Middle East, while pursuing broader foreign policy objectives.

This is not just policy — it’s geopolitics and national security reshaping global movement.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Trump Widens Travel Ban to Seven More Countries, Including Syria”

• Reuters – “U.S. expands travel ban, citing security concerns”

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BRICS Push De-Dollarization, but the Dollar Still Dominates by the Numbers

Ambitions to weaken the U.S. dollar collide with hard data showing its continued global supremacy.

Overview

• BRICS nations openly pursue de-dollarization, seeking alternatives to the U.S. dollar in trade and reserves.

• Internal divisions persist, with competing visions favoring the yuan, a BRICS currency, or local currencies.

• U.S. dollar reserve share has declined, yet its role in global transactions has strengthened.

• Market reality contradicts rhetoric, underscoring the difficulty of dethroning the greenback.

Key Developments

• De-dollarization lacks unified execution
  While China, Russia, Iran, and others advocate abandoning the U.S. dollar, BRICS members remain split on what should replace it. This absence of consensus weakens collective momentum and limits practical impact.

• Dollar’s reserve share declines, but influence remains strong
  The U.S. dollar’s portion of global reserves has fallen from 85% in the 1970s to about 58% by 2025, reflecting diversification into gold and alternative currencies—particularly among emerging economies.

• Transaction dominance tells a different story
  Despite lower reserve share, the dollar accounts for roughly 90% of global foreign exchange transactions and 48% of SWIFT payments, reinforcing its central role in global trade and finance.

• Yuan adoption remains limited
  The Chinese yuan, often promoted as a dollar alternative, represents around 7% of global foreign exchange transactions, highlighting the steep gap between ambition and adoption.

Why It Matters

The contrast between declining reserve holdings and rising transactional dominance reveals a structural truth: diversification does not equal displacement. While BRICS nations hedge against dollar risk through gold accumulation and local-currency trade, the global financial system remains deeply anchored to the U.S. dollar’s liquidity, trust, and infrastructure.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Currency holders watching de-dollarization narratives must distinguish between long-term strategy and near-term reality. Volatility may increase as diversification continues, but the dollar’s entrenched role suggests abrupt displacement remains unlikely.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Fragmentation Delays Systemic Change
Without alignment on a single alternative, BRICS efforts diffuse rather than consolidate power, slowing any meaningful challenge to the existing monetary order.

Pillar 2: Dollar Dominance Shifts, Not Disappears
The global reset is unfolding through gradual rebalancing—more gold, more regional trade—but within a system where the dollar still functions as the primary global lubricant.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru – “BRICS Strive for De-Dollarization, But Numbers Tell a Different Story”

• International Monetary Fund – “Currency Composition of Official Foreign Exchange Reserves (COFER)”

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“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday Morning 12-17-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Iraq and Indonesia discuss strategic cooperation in the oil and gas sector.

Iraq and Indonesia discussed on Tuesday the possibility of strengthening strategic cooperation in the oil and gas sector, which would include Pertamina International Energy Company (PIEP).

These discussions took place during a meeting held in Jakarta on Tuesday between Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliut Tanjung, and Deputy Minister of Exploration and Production Affairs at the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, Basim Mohammed Qadhir.

Tanjung said: “The Indonesian government is committed to promoting sustainable and mutually beneficial cooperation in the oil and gas sector, not only to enhance national energy security, but also to create added value for both countries through capacity building and knowledge transfer.”

Pertamina International Energy Company (PIEP) participated in the project due to its role as an operational provider in the oil and gas sector, particularly in supporting the development of oil and gas fields in Iraq, while promoting efforts to achieve energy self-sufficiency nationwide.

Indonesian-Iraqi cooperation in the oil and gas sector is currently being prepared through an intergovernmental memorandum of understanding that has been submitted to Iraq through diplomatic channels and is currently under discussion.

The scope of cooperation under discussion includes facilitating oil and gas trade and investment, promoting technology transfer and exchange of expertise, conducting joint research, and developing human capacity-building activities.

Furthermore, the cooperation also aims to provide opportunities for Indonesian state-owned companies to participate in oil and gas projects in Iraq, and to enhance coordination between stakeholders in both countries.

Other areas of cooperation discussed include capacity building (training and universities), seismic data research and management, and drilling.

Qadhir said: “The memorandum of understanding in the oil, gas and energy sector will provide opportunities for greater cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector.”

PIEP currently holds a 20% participating interest in one of Iraq's oil fields.

The Iraqi government invited Indonesia, through Pertamina, to jointly manage existing producing oil fields and explore potential “green” oil fields, as part of a joint project.  link

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Tishwash:  A presidential decree sets the 29th of this month as the date for the first parliamentary session.

 The President of the Republic issued a presidential decree on Tuesday setting the date for the first session of the new parliament on December 29, to be chaired by the oldest member.  link

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Tishwash:  Sudanese advisor: 8 trillion dinars in tax revenues expected this year as a result of financial reform policies

 The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, predicted that the state would achieve initial tax revenues of approximately 8 trillion dinars during the current year 2025, explaining that this figure represents about 50 percent of the total non-oil revenues estimated between 16 and 17 trillion dinars, at a time when initial estimates indicate the possibility of non-oil revenues rising to about 18 trillion dinars by the end of the year .

Saleh said, "These indicators reflect a gradual shift in the structure of public revenues as a result of the policies adopted by the government within its economic and financial reform program, which aims to reduce dependence on oil as a primary source of public revenues and to enhance resources." 

He explained that “the government, with legislative support from the House of Representatives since 2022, has developed a broad reform roadmap aimed at raising the contribution of non-oil revenues to about 20 percent of total public revenues in annual budgets, after it did not exceed 10 percent in previous years, which is considered a structural transformation in public finance management.” 

Saleh explained that “improving the efficiency of indirect tax collection, especially customs, is an important factor, as every 1 percent increase in the efficiency of customs collection, at current levels, provides additional revenues exceeding 800 billion dinars annually,” stressing that “these additional resources have a real ability to finance the salaries of tens of thousands of public service employees and alleviate the pressure on the public treasury.” 

The financial advisor pointed out that “raising the efficiency of collection is directly related to bringing the tax authority into the scope of broad digital governance, especially in collection and enforcement operations, explaining that this transformation has begun to take its practical course through the electronic customs project, which has begun using information technology and ASYCUDA systems in the inspection and evaluation of goods entering the country.” 

He added, "These steps complement the control of border crossings and linking them to modern electronic systems, in addition to coordinating with foreign trade financing systems in foreign currency, in order to achieve better control over import movement and reduce waste and misuse of foreign currency provided by the state." 

Saleh emphasized that "these measures combined contribute to reducing tax evasion, whether in customs duties or the resulting commercial profits taxes, as well as enhancing transparency in import, pricing and external financing operations."  link

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Tishwash:  The Sudanese government summarizes its achievements in the economic sector and promises employees salary adjustments.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani spoke on Tuesday about the achievements made during his tenure as head of the Iraqi government regarding the economy and energy sector, while indicating that the time has come to address the disparity in the salaries of state employees and to achieve fairness and justice among them.

In a televised interview followed by “Mail”, Al-Sudani said, “The three-year budget provided stability in spending and ensured the financing of projects, and I expect we will not go to three-year budgets anymore,” indicating that “Iraq’s budget was $24 billion in 2004.”

He added that "the number of employees in 2025 is 4 million and 550 thousand," noting that "the number of civilian and military retirees is 2 million and 960 thousand."

He pointed out that "43 million citizens benefit from the ration card," explaining that "4 million and 500 thousand names that were not entitled were being issued the ration card."

He added that "more than 22 trillion dinars are spent annually on the energy sector," noting that "social protection allocations amounted to 6 trillion dinars annually."

He explained that "12 trillion dinars are allocated to service projects from the annual budget," stressing, "We have made important reforms to reduce expenses and financial waste."

He pointed out that "reviewing previous electricity contracts saved 43% of previous costs," indicating that "there are those who reject institutional organization because they thrive on chaos."

He went on to say: “There is no country in the world today without internal or external debt,” noting that “all budgets approved by previous governments include a financial deficit.”

He stated that "the total external debt is $10 billion and 56 million," noting that "Iraq's external debt is the lowest among the countries of the region."

He added that "the financial crisis can be overcome without harming citizens," noting that "Iraq's gold reserves have increased from 130 to 172 tons."

Al-Sudani confirmed that "the inflation rate has decreased from 7.5% to 2.7%," noting that "the government has managed to reduce the gap in the exchange rate."

He continued: "We tend to be stable in fixing the exchange rate and not changing it every so often," noting that "we supported correcting the situation of private banks and their return to the market."

He added: "It is time to review the disparity in the salary scale of state employees," noting that "there are 34 laws and special decisions related to the salaries of state employees."

He stressed the need to amend the laws relating to additional allowances, noting that "the state is responsible for protecting the private sector from extortion and bureaucracy."

He continued: "We have obtained many gains for the state through distinguished investments," stressing "the development of 66 streets in Sadr City in exchange for an investment license for 200 dunams."

He explained that "investments provide important additional revenues for the country," noting that "the project to develop the four Kirkuk oil fields is worth $26 billion."

He pointed out that "ExxonMobil's return is due to the transparency of the procedures taken by the government," stressing that "ExxonMobil, Chevron and Halliburton possess modern technology and techniques."

He explained that "residential cities provide alternative options for all classes."

The Prime Minister pointed out that "flaring associated gas was causing a loss of $5 billion annually," indicating that "associated gas investment projects have reached 72%."

He added that "for the first time, Iraq is exporting kerosene by signing a contract for 100,000 tons."

He pointed out that "the submerged tunnel is an architectural masterpiece being implemented for the first time in the region," explaining that "the development road is used for transporting oil, gas and communications."

He added that "the regulatory bodies confirmed that there were no high estimates in the costs of the projects," noting that "economic crises are a global context that many countries are experiencing."  link

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Flashback: The US Dollar Is Irrationally Strong Right Now

Flashback: The US Dollar Is Irrationally Strong Right Now

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  December 16, 2025

As we wind down 2025, we’ve been reflecting on some of the biggest long-term shifts that defined the year.

Last week, we highlighted three: First, Charlie Kirk’s assassination —

Second, 2025 marked the start gun for the US debt crisis—with the refusal to cut the deficit, central banks rushing to dump US Treasurys for gold, and signs of stagflation.

And third, a bright spot: a competent, strategic approach to nuclear power from the Trump administration, finally laying the groundwork for a productivity boom fueled by cheap energy.

As we head into the holidays, we’re revisiting some of our earlier work that speaks directly to these themes—articles that warned about the direction things were heading, long before the headlines caught up.

I wrote this article in October of 2022 during a time when the US dollar was irrationally strong, interest rates were still near zero, and gold was cheap— less than $1,700 per ounce.

I suggested that readers, “think about turning at least a portion of your irrationally strong dollars into another asset that can stand the test of time.”

The message was that reserve currency status breeds arrogance. The dollar’s dominance allows Washington to behave recklessly—binge on debt, stoke inflation, and still count on foreign demand for its bonds.

But, as history shows, no reserve currency lasts forever. The Spanish real, the British pound… they all had their day. This article reminds us: so will the dollar.  

By the summer of 1497, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain were presiding over a rapidly growing empire.

 Christopher Columbus had already claimed most of the Caribbean islands on their behalf. Plus Pope Julius II had awarded virtually all of the western hemisphere to Spain in the infamous Treaty of Tordesillas.

 Spain was quickly on its way to becoming a global superpower. Ferdinand and Isabella knew it, and they realized that they needed a strong currency to match their strong empire.

 So on June 13, 1497, they announced a major monetary reform called the Medina del Campo, named for the site of a popular medieval banking conference at the time.

 The monetary reform was sweeping; they abolished most other coins in their domain, and re-established the real as the primary currency across Spanish lands.

 The real was a silver coin, weighing about 0.1 troy ounces or roughly 3.2 grams. And coins were minted in denominations of ½, 1, 2, 4, and 8 real.

 Over time, the 8-real coin (real de ocho) became the most popular; it was known as a “Piece of 8”, and eventually the “Spanish dollar”.

 By the mid-1500s under King Charles I of Spain, the Spanish dollar had become the world’s primary reserve currency. From the Americas to Europe to Asia, global trade and commerce were quoted and often settled in Spanish dollars.

 Dutch and Portuguese traders visiting Macau in the 1600s, for example, would frequently buy goods from Chinese merchants using Spanish dollars.

 In 1704, Queen Anne of Great Britain decreed that the Spanish dollar would be legal tender in the American colonies. And in 1792, the newly independent United States passed the Coinage Act which defined the US dollar as equivalent to the Spanish dollar.

 The Spanish dollar’s dominance in global finance was unparalleled. But like all reserve currencies that came before, it too lost its luster.

 Eventually the Spanish Empire’s strength faded. The government defaulted on its debts, confiscated private wealth, and suffered embarrassing military defeats.

 The Dutch guilder then began to displace the Spanish dollar in commerce and trade. And by the late 1800s, the British pound had become the world’s dominant reserve currency — matching the British Empire’s unparalleled size and economic power.

 This lasted until the mid-20th century when, after World War II, the United States dollar became the world’s primary reserve currency — a status the dollar has enjoyed for decades. 

Having the world’s reserve currency is an extraordinary privilege. It means that the rest of the world literally HAS to stockpile your currency.

 For example, whenever a company in Peru does business with a supplier in Malaysia, that transaction is quoted and settled in US dollars. This means that the banking systems in both Peru and Malaysia HAVE to maintain substantial holdings of US dollars in order to facilitate these transactions.

 This is the biggest reason why foreigners own trillions and trillions of dollars of US government bonds; bonds are the largest and most liquid financial instrument available for foreign investors who need to hold dollars.

 And because of this need for foreigners to own US dollar assets, foreigners own a whopping $7.5 trillion worth of US government bonds, roughly 25% of the national debt.

 This is really an enormous benefit for the US. And for an easy example, we need look no further than to the United Kingdom.

 The British pound was the world’s dominant reserve currency more than a century ago. Today the UK is still a significant economy. But they no longer have the unique reserve currency advantage.

 Now, you may be aware that, a few weeks ago, the British pound and British government bonds (known as gilts) began plummeting after the British government announced a series of tax cuts and economic reforms.

It turned out that the bond market wasn’t thrilled with the plan, so investors began dumping their British gilts and pounds.

 It was a full blown panic. And soon, the central bank had to step in to bail out the bond market. The Chancellor was sacked. And the Prime Minister canceled her planned tax cut.

 Essentially the British government had to capitulate to the demands of investors.

This is actually normal in countries that don’t enjoy reserve currency status. If a government wants to borrow money from the bond market, politicians have to appease investors and lay out a plan that will give everyone confidence.

 But not in the United States.

 Because the US issues the global reserve currency, the government can engage every ridiculous antic imaginable.

 They can fail to pass a budget (multiple times) resulting in a government shutdown. They can lock down the entire economy and pay people to stay home.

 They can pass a multi-trillion dollar spending package and insist it “costs nothing”. They can slash interest rates to zero or engineer record high inflation.

 And yet foreign investors will STILL buy US government bonds. And the dollar actually becomes STRONGER.

 It’s totally insane. None of that would be possible if the US dollar weren’t the world’s reserve currency.

 The curse of the reserve currency, however, is that policymakers usually believe their status will last forever. Spanish, Dutch, and British leadership never envisioned that their currencies would falter and be displaced by a rising power. And yet it happened. 

The same fate awaits the US dollar. 

Reserve currencies are usually displaced when economic power is in decline. Given the mountain of debt owed by the US government, the stagflation surging across the US economy, and the complete ineptitude to do anything about it, it certainly looks like that decline is taking place right now. 

In general it would be foolish to think that the dollar will remain the dominant global reserve currency forever. And its displacement may take place sooner rather than later. 

Once that happens, things will become a LOT more difficult for the US government. They’ll most certainly have to raise taxes. The central bank will have to print more money, sparking more inflation. 

And we’ll likely see revolts of the bond market, just like what happened in the UK; just imagine the US government forced to capitulate its sovereignty to the demands of foreign lenders. 

But that’s the future. For now, the dollar is still the top dog, only because it hasn’t been displaced (yet).

 In fact, at the moment, the US dollar is irrationally strong.

 Despite inflation that has reached multi-decade highs, and the growing national debt, the dollar is near an all-time high against the British pound. It’s at a 20+ year high against the euro. It’s strong against many major currencies. It’s even been strong against other asset classes including precious metals, crypto, and more.

 So this may be a good time to consider the future and think about turning at least a portion of your irrationally strong dollars into another asset that can stand the test of time. 

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

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