VND Summary 2025 and 2026 Expectations

VND Summary 2025 and 2026 Expectations

Edu Matrix: 12-31-2025

As we approach 2025, investors are keenly watching the Vietnamese Dong (VND) to gauge its potential for growth and stability. In a recent video from Edu Matrix, Sandy Ingram provides a comprehensive overview of the VND’s outlook, sharing insights into her unique investment strategies and the factors influencing the currency’s performance.

 Here, we’ll delve into the key takeaways from the video and explore the opportunities and challenges facing VND investors.

Sandy Ingram begins by sharing her personal approach to investing, which involves purchasing foreign currencies during her travels. This strategy not only makes her travel expenses tax-deductible but also allows her to benefit from fluctuations in currency values against the US dollar.

While this may not be a conventional investment strategy, it highlights the potential for creative approaches to managing investments.

The video also touches on the channel’s investments in micro real estate loans, gold, and silver. These investments have provided steady returns and low default rates, underscoring the importance of diversification in a robust investment portfolio.

The core of the video focuses on the VND’s depreciation against the US dollar in 2025. This trend is driven by factors common to emerging markets, including interest rate differentials, global risk sentiment, and trade investment flows.

While the depreciation may seem concerning, Vietnam’s fundamentals remain solid, driven by its strong manufacturing sector, ambitious public investment plans, and steady foreign currency inflows.

The State Bank of Vietnam plays a crucial role in managing the VND’s volatility by maintaining a trading band. This approach helps to moderate fluctuations and ensure stability in the currency markets.

Looking ahead, a stronger VND is expected to emerge gradually, driven by factors such as lower US interest rates, a healthy external balance, and improved financial stability. While a sudden appreciation is unlikely, a gradual strengthening of the VND is anticipated.

For investors, the video concludes with a pragmatic recommendation: holding the VND is a viable strategy, as near-term fluctuations are likely, but long-term prospects remain positive. As with any investment, it’s essential to maintain a nuanced understanding of the market and be prepared for potential fluctuations.

The Vietnamese Dong’s investment outlook for 2025 and beyond is characterized by both challenges and opportunities. While the currency’s depreciation against the US dollar is a concern, Vietnam’s strong fundamentals and steady foreign currency inflows provide a solid foundation for long-term growth.

 By understanding the factors influencing the VND’s performance and maintaining a diversified investment portfolio, investors can navigate the complexities of this emerging market.

For further insights and information, be sure to watch the full video from Edu Matrix. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, staying informed about the VND’s outlook can help you make more informed investment decisions.

https://youtu.be/_jYBDh7lYlY

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 12-31-25

Happy New Years Eve Dinar Recaps,

CLARITY Act Advances — But Does It Gate the Global Reset?

Crypto regulation moves forward as markets wait — and misunderstand — the timeline

Overview

• The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has set January 15 as the markup date for the CLARITY Act.

• Bipartisan agreement is not yet confirmed, though negotiations appear to have narrowed.

• Crypto markets are betting the bill becomes law in the first half of the year, with April–May emerging as the realistic window.

• The CLARITY Act defines key digital asset and stablecoin parameters, increasing speculation it is required before broader financial restructuring.

• It is not a prerequisite for a global reset, but it is a synchronization milestone.

Key Developments

• Markup scheduled for January 15 signals the bill is moving procedurally after months of delay.

• Prior negotiations stalled over stablecoin yield limits, token classification, illicit finance controls, and ethics provisions.

• Bipartisan support remains essential to avoid delays similar to those faced by the GENIUS Act.

• Market odds currently price a 42% chance of passage before April and 69% before May.

• If passed, CLARITY would become the second major U.S. crypto framework law, expanding beyond the GENIUS Act.

Why It Matters

Regulatory clarity is not transformation — it is codification.

The CLARITY Act does not create new monetary systems; it legally defines how existing digital rails may operate inside the U.S. framework. Its importance lies in removing ambiguity for institutions, custodians, and issuers — not in triggering a reset event.

Delays are frustrating, but they reflect a deeper truth: the reset is structural, not legislative. Laws follow infrastructure, not the other way around.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For currency holders, the CLARITY Act matters because it formalizes how digital dollars and stablecoins are recognized, governed, and constrained within U.S. law.

However:

• Global settlement rails already exist

• Cross-border liquidity mechanisms are already operational

• Stablecoins already function internationally, regardless of U.S. statute

Currencies anchored to diversified reserves, interoperable rails, and trade access do not wait on U.S. legislative timing. The bill provides regulatory comfort, not monetary permission.

In reset terms: access beats authorization.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Law Codifies — It Does Not Create
  The reset is underway; legislation catches up later.

• Pillar: Stablecoins Are Rails, Not Currency
  Defining them does not delay value realignment.

• Pillar: Timing Frustration Is Structural Stress
  Transitional systems always feel “late” from inside the shift.

The CLARITY Act does not have to pass for a reset to occur. It simply aligns U.S. law with a system that is already evolving globally.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• CoinGape – “CLARITY Act Set to Advance as Senate Picks January 15 for Crypto Bill Markup”

• Kalshi – Crypto Legislation Market Odds

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Why Stablecoin Laws Don’t Trigger Resets

Regulation follows infrastructure — not the other way around

Overview

• Stablecoin legislation is often mistaken as a reset trigger, but it is not.

• Laws like CLARITY and GENIUS define rails, not value.

• Stablecoins already operate globally without U.S. statutory permission.

• Monetary resets are structural events, not legislative announcements.

• Regulatory clarity provides comfort — not ignition.

Key Developments

• Stablecoins are defined in law as payment instruments, not sovereign currency replacements.

• Global settlement using tokenized value already exists, regardless of U.S. bills.

• Central banks and institutions have already integrated digital rails into back-end systems.

• Legislative delays reflect political timing, not monetary readiness.

• Markets consistently misprice laws as triggers due to visibility bias.

Why It Matters

Stablecoin laws are about control and compliance, not transformation.

They clarify:

• Who may issue

• How reserves are held

• Which regulators oversee activity

They do not:

• Revalue currencies

• Activate new money

• Change purchasing power

• Trigger systemic resets

History shows that money systems shift first — laws are written afterward to legitimize what already works.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For currency holders, believing legislation triggers resets creates false timelines and unnecessary frustration.

Currencies reset when:

• Settlement trust shifts

• Trade access changes

• Liquidity pathways realign

None of those require U.S. Congressional approval.

Stablecoin laws simply ensure domestic alignment with global reality. They do not delay — nor enable — currency value changes.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Infrastructure Precedes Regulation
  Systems run before they are regulated.

• Pillar: Rails Are Not Value
  Stablecoins move money; they do not redefine it.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• CoinGape – “CLARITY Act Set to Advance as Senate Picks January 15 for Crypto Bill Markup”

• Bank for International Settlements – Annual Economic Report

• International Monetary Fund – Digital Money and Cross-Border Payments

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What Must Be in Place for a Currency Reset — and What Is Just Cosmetic

Separating structural readiness from surface noise

Overview

• Not everything labeled “important” is essential to a currency reset.

• Structural resets occur when settlement, liquidity, and trust align.

• Many high-profile events are cosmetic confirmations, not requirements.

• Understanding the difference prevents timeline fatigue.

• The reset is about access and interoperability, not headlines.

Key Developments

• Global payment rails are already interoperable (ISO-based messaging, real-time settlement).

• Bilateral and multilateral trade settlement frameworks are active outside dollar dependency.

• Reserve diversification is ongoing, including gold and commodity backing.

• Liquidity windows are pre-positioned, not announced.

• Legal frameworks are catching up, not leading.

What Actually Must Be in Place (Structural)

• Functional settlement rails across borders

• Liquidity availability at sovereign and institutional levels

• Trade access and counterpart trust

• Reserve credibility (diversified, auditable assets)

• Operational readiness inside banks and treasuries

These are already in motion or complete.

What Is Cosmetic (Not Required)

• ❌ Stablecoin bills passing

• ❌ Public announcements

• ❌ Media timelines

• ❌ Political consensus

• ❌ Retail-facing explanations

These follow the shift — they do not cause it.

Why It Matters

Confusing cosmetic milestones with structural readiness creates false delays.

Resets feel late because they are quiet by design. When systems change loudly, it is usually because they already have.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For holders, the danger is waiting for permission that is not required.

Currencies reprice when:

• Access changes

• Settlement routes shift

• Trust migrates

Those dynamics are invisible until they are irreversible.

In reset terms: by the time it’s explained, it’s done.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Access Is the Trigger
  Not laws. Not headlines.

• Pillar: Silence Signals Readiness
  Loud systems are unfinished ones.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Bank for International Settlements – Cross-Border Payments Roadmap

• International Monetary Fund – Reserve Diversification Reports

• World Economic Forum – Global Financial Infrastructure

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We are living through a Global Monetary Reset!!!!!

Gold & Silver’s Surge Warns of a 2026 Great Reckoning

Taylor Kenny:  12-31-2025

We are living through a Global Monetary Reset!!!!!

Gold and silver are setting record highs-but it’s not about inflation or geopolitics.

 Most Americans have no idea what’s coming. Taylor reveals how paper markets, debt manipulation, and global de-dollarization are fueling a historic shifts and why 2026 is shaping out to be one of the most pivotal years in financial history.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Gold & Silver Surge Isn’t What You Think

01:37 We’re Living Through a Global Currency Reset

 03:09 What Is a Currency Reset, Really?

04:15 Paper Market Manipulation Is Breaking Down

06:25 Explosive Institutional Demand Is Here

 07:35 China’s Massive Gold Accumulation

 09:35 The Rise of a Gold-Based Monetary System

10:44 Trust and Tangibles in a Post-Dollar World

11:45 The Fatal Mistake Most People Make

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s08Qm6NUXrA

“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday 12-31-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Iraqi parliament completes leadership election, opening nomination for presidency

This is from Chinese news

 The Iraqi parliament on Tuesday elected Farhad Atrushi of the Kurdistan Democratic Party as second deputy speaker, completing the election of its leadership and paving the way for the election of the country's president.

The vote followed the election of Haibet al-Halbousi as parliament speaker and Adnan Fihan as first deputy speaker on Monday. The completion of the parliamentary leadership is a crucial step that triggers the next phase of the constitutional timeline for appointing the nation's leadership.

"The Council of Representatives has today completed the first constitutional step within the prescribed timeframe, reflecting a strong sense of national responsibility demonstrated by the leaders of the political blocs and the honorable members of parliament in carrying out the duties entrusted to them," Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid said in a statement.

Al-Halbousi also announced the opening of nominations for the presidency, according to a statement released by the Iraqi parliament on Tuesday.

Under Iraq's Constitution, parliament must elect a president within 30 days. The president will then have 15 days to task the nominee of the largest parliamentary bloc with forming a cabinet, which must be presented for a vote of confidence within 30 days.

Under Iraq's ethno-sectarian power-sharing system established after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, the presidency is reserved for a Kurd, the parliamentary speaker's post for a Sunni Muslim, and the prime minister's office for a Shiite Muslim.   link

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Tishwash:  The President of the Republic: The House of Representatives has fulfilled its first constitutional obligation on schedule.

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid affirmed on Tuesday that the Council of Representatives fulfilled its first constitutional obligation on schedule, demonstrating the strong sense of national responsibility felt by the leaders of the political blocs and the representatives.

In a congratulatory message to the Speaker of Parliament and his two deputies, the President stated: "Speaker of Parliament, Haibat al-Halbousi, we congratulate you on your election as Speaker of the Council of Representatives for its sixth session.

We also extend our congratulations to Adnan Faihan, First Deputy Speaker, and Farhad al-Atroushi, Second Deputy Speaker, wishing you and all members of Parliament success in fulfilling your duties in service to the Iraqi people in all their diversity."

He added, "The Council of Representatives has fulfilled its first constitutional obligation today on schedule, which confirms the strong sense of national responsibility felt by the leaders of the political blocs and the representatives. In this context, we remind you of the weighty task awaiting your esteemed Council in enacting laws that affect the lives of the people, who demonstrated their loyalty to the nation by turning out in large numbers to vote for their representatives in Parliament."

He emphasized that "the oversight role of your esteemed council will be no less important than its legislative role, as the people expect you to exercise your oversight role optimally. A parliamentary system and a genuine democratic experience are impossible without a parliament capable of monitoring the performance of the executive branch, identifying shortcomings, and holding violators accountable."

He concluded by saying, "We wish your esteemed council every success in fulfilling the remaining constitutional obligations on schedule." link

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Tishwash:  Trump's envoy congratulates Iraqis on the New Year: It will be a year of change.

video in Arabic on the website

Mark Savaya, the US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, congratulated the Iraqi people on the New Year, wishing them a year of goodness, happiness, and change, through a video clip from inside the home of his friend in the United States, Ammar Matti, who posted the video.

Regarding the year of change, Savaya welcomed the decision to disarm the factions in Iraq a few days ago, considering the step an encouraging development that responds to the calls of the religious authority. However, he stressed at the same time that statements alone are not enough, calling for a comprehensive and irreversible disarmament, implemented within a binding national framework that enshrines the state’s exclusive right to bear arms, warning that Iraq today stands at a crucial crossroads between consolidating sovereignty and stability, or remaining in a spiral of disintegration and uncontrolled weapons.

Regarding Trump’s appointment of Savaya as envoy to Iraq, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said during a comprehensive interview with journalist Ghassan Ben Jeddou, editor-in-chief of Al-Mayadeen TV, which is close to the Lebanese Hezbollah: “We view the issue of appointing a special envoy to the US president in Iraq as a kind of interest in the bilateral relations between the United States and Iraq.

When there is an additional window for existing official institutions, the embassy and others, it will certainly be beneficial, for the speed of delivering messages and more flexibility and coordination in positions.” link

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Mot: My New Years Cycle!!!!

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 12-31-25

Happy New Years Eve Dinar Recaps,

Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divide

December meeting exposes fault lines over inflation, jobs, and 2026 rate cuts

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Overview

• Federal Reserve officials are split on whether inflation or unemployment now poses the greater risk.

• December 2025 meeting minutes reveal disagreement over the timing and scale of rate cuts in 2026.

• Some policymakers warned that inflation progress may have stalled.

• Others argued that rising unemployment and economic slowing deserve greater attention.

• The divide raises uncertainty about the Fed’s policy path moving forward.

Key Developments

• A faction favored holding rates steady, citing concern that inflation is not yet sustainably moving toward the 2% target.

• Another group emphasized labor market risks, warning that delayed easing could worsen job losses.

• Data dependency was repeatedly emphasized, reflecting uncertainty in economic signals.

• No consensus emerged on when rate cuts should begin in 2026.

• Market participants are now reassessing expectations for the pace and depth of future easing.

Why It Matters

Central bank unity is a stabilizing force. Division introduces ambiguity into forward guidance, which markets rely on for pricing risk.

The December minutes show a Federal Reserve navigating competing mandates under tightening constraints. When inflation and employment signals diverge, policy decisions become less predictable — increasing volatility across rates, equities, and currencies.

This is not indecision; it is a reflection of a system under structural strain.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, Fed clarity directly impacts global exchange rates.

A divided Fed complicates interest rate differentials, capital flows, and carry trades. When markets cannot confidently price U.S. monetary policy, FX volatility rises, particularly for currencies linked to dollar funding, trade settlement, and emerging-market debt.

In reset terms, policy uncertainty accelerates repricing.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Policy Credibility Requires Cohesion
  Fragmented guidance weakens confidence.

• Pillar: Data Ambiguity Drives Volatility
  When signals conflict, markets reprice faster.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• New York Times – “Federal Reserve Officials Were Divided Over Inflation and Jobs, Minutes Show”

• CNBC – “Fed minutes show officials were in tight split over December rate cut”

• Charles Schwab – “Rate Debate: Fed Minutes Today Provide Inside Look”

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Chinese Oil Tankers Challenge U.S. Blockade off Venezuela

Maritime standoff escalates as China-backed shipments test U.S. enforcement

Overview

• Chinese-flagged oil tankers are continuing Venezuela-linked voyages despite a U.S.-declared maritime blockade.

• Two unsanctioned VLCCs, Thousand Sunny and Xing Ye, are operating near Venezuelan waters.

• The U.S. is escalating tanker seizures and naval pressure to restrict Caracas’ oil revenues.

• China and Russia have openly criticized U.S. actions, raising concerns of broader geopolitical confrontation.

• Venezuela has begun escorting oil shipments while cutting production as storage fills.

Key Developments

• The Thousand Sunny is en route to Venezuela’s Jose Terminal after sailing around the Cape of Good Hope, maintaining course despite the blockade announcement.

• The Xing Ye is slow-steaming off French Guiana, awaiting loading at the Jose Terminal, with ownership and destination undisclosed.

• U.S. authorities seized multiple tankers, including Centuries and Skipper, while pursuing Bella 1 under a judicial seizure order.

• China has opposed the seizures, backing Venezuela during an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting.

• PDVSA has begun shutting oil wells in the Orinoco Belt, aiming to cut output by at least 25% as exports are squeezed.

• Chevron continues exporting Venezuelan crude under a special U.S. license, highlighting selective enforcement.

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Why It Matters

Energy blockades are not just economic tools — they are geopolitical force multipliers. The presence of Chinese-flagged tankers operating near Venezuela tests the limits of U.S. maritime enforcement and exposes fractures in global energy governance.

As sanctions and seizures intensify, oil trade increasingly shifts from commercial rules to power-based navigation, raising risks of escalation, miscalculation, and retaliation.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For currency holders, this standoff underscores how energy flows anchor monetary stability.

Disrupted oil exports weaken reserve inflows, stress balance sheets, and accelerate currency depreciation for producer nations. At the same time, buyers willing to bypass sanctions gain strategic pricing and settlement leverage, reshaping trade flows away from traditional dollar-dominated channels.

In reset terms, energy access increasingly determines currency resilience.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Energy Control Equals Monetary Power
  Disrupted exports destabilize currencies.

• Pillar: Sanctions Accelerate Fragmentation
  Parallel trade routes emerge under pressure.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Newsweek – “Chinese Oil Tankers Challenge U.S. Blockade off Venezuela”

• Bloomberg – “Venezuela Cuts Oil Output as U.S. Blockade Squeezes Exports”

• New York Times – “U.S. Escalates Pressure on Venezuela’s Oil Exports”

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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

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

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

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

That is not your failure.

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

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

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

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

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.    Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 12-30-25

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Dividend: Promise, Process, and Proof

What Americans have been told — and what must still happen

Overview

• President Donald Trump has publicly proposed $2,000 payments to Americans, described as “tariff dividends” funded by import tariffs.

• No law has been passed authorizing the payments — meaning no checks are approved or scheduled.

• The proposal would require Congressional legislation and Treasury implementation before any distribution could occur.

• Public confusion has grown as social media claims outpace confirmed policy action.

Key Developments

• Trump floated the $2,000 figure publicly in November 2025, framing it as a dividend from tariff revenue.

• Administration officials later confirmed that Congressional approval would be required.

• Mid-2026 has been mentioned as a possible timeline, but only if enabling legislation passes.

• Eligibility has not been defined, beyond statements suggesting “high-income earners” may be excluded.

• Economists and budget analysts question feasibility, citing insufficient tariff revenue without deficit funding.

Why It Matters

How Long It Can Take — The 5 Key Factors

1️⃣ It shows Trump is prioritizing direct relief
When he publicly explains what’s needed for the $2,000, it signals he wants money in people’s hands, not trapped in bureaucracy or corporate channels.

2️⃣ The obstacle is procedural — not financial
The holdup isn’t the funds — it’s Congressional voting rules. That puts the pressure on lawmakers, not the Treasury.

3️⃣ It reframes the debate around the Senate
By saying “just the vote,” Trump points to Senate cooperation — or obstruction — as the deciding factor, raising national attention on holdouts.

4️⃣ It reassures people that qualification is simple
His message suggests the $2,000 isn’t means-tested or complicated, easing fear and confusion among seniors and working families.

5️⃣ It confirms the $2,000 is part of the larger economic transition
Direct payments align with the broader shift toward a system built around the people — not big institutions — matching the momentum of debt relief, digital rails, and asset-backed stability.

🌱 Seeds of Wisdom Team 🌱
Newshounds News™ Exclusive.

Currency distributions are not announcements — they are legal, fiscal, and operational events.
Until legislation is passed, funding is appropriated, and Treasury systems are authorized, no payment exists.

This situation highlights a recurring pattern in modern finance: policy signaling often arrives long before legal execution. Markets, households, and currency holders must distinguish between intent, authority, and delivery.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For currency holders, this proposal illustrates how monetary expectations can move faster than monetary reality.

Countries with strong settlement access, legislative clarity, and reserve flexibility can implement stimulus cleanly. Those without legal cohesion or funding clarity risk confidence erosion, volatility, and repricing.

In reset terms, credibility is the currency — not promises.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Authority Before Liquidity
  Money cannot move without legal authorization.

• Pillar: Confidence Is Built on Execution
  Announcements without delivery weaken trust.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• ABC News – “Trump is ‘committed’ to $2,000 tariff dividend payments, White House says”

• Axios – “Trump promises $2,000 tariff checks by mid-2026”

• PBS NewsHour – “Trump floats tariff dividends for Americans, but experts question the math”

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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

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

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

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

That is not your failure.

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

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

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

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

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.      Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News

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Swisher1776: Iraq Finalizes Financial Infrastructure as Rate-dependent Systems Go Live

Swisher1776: Iraq Finalizes Financial Infrastructure as Rate-dependent Systems Go Live

Swisher1776   @swisher1776

IQD RV: IRAQ FINALIZES FINANCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS RATE-DEPENDENT SYSTEMS GO LIVE

Minister of Finance attended the Ministerial Council for the Economy
→ Signals active coordination on liquidity, treasury execution, and currency-linked decisions.

Phase III of the Unified Treasury Account (UTA) initiated
→ Final phase to unify all electronic banking platforms for government accounts under one system.

Accounting Department preparing system-wide integration
→ Ensures real-time reconciliation, centralized settlement, and rate consistency across ministries.

Customs & border crossings held a joint meeting
→ Discussed implementation of new pricing mechanisms and the advance customs declaration system.

Advance customs declaration system moving forward
→ Requires a stable and reliable currency valuation for trade and tariff calculations.

Arab & International Financial Relations Department coordinating externally
→ Follow-up with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to prepare executive agreements.

Digital transformation across ministries emphasized
→ Automation of procedures, unified accounts, and reduced cash dependency.

WHY THIS MATTERS

These steps are execution-level actions, not planning discussions.

You do not: unify treasury systems,lock in customs pricing, or integrate international financial frameworks
unless the currency reference is finalized or imminently deployable.

This is the system lining up before the rate is allowed to move.

Preparation
Integration
Execution

Source(s):  https://x.com/swisher1776/status/2005635413847724043

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/29/swisher1776-iraq-finalizes-financial-infrastructure-as-rate-dependent-systems-go-live/

Ariel : Can you See the Changes Incoming?

Ariel : Can you See the Changes Incoming?

12-30-2025

Can You See The Changes Incoming?

Quote: “The serial number 589 on these notes, often interpreted through the lens of COMEX Rule 589, serves as a subtle nod to the mechanisms governing silver futures trading limits, which activate during extreme volatility or supply disruptions.

This rule, designed to halt trading when price fluctuations exceed thresholds, underscores ongoing silver market strains where physical shortages have intensified due to industrial demand and investor hoarding.

Such shortages historically precede major currency reforms, as nations seek to realign their monetary systems with asset-backed stability, distancing from fiat vulnerabilities.”

Do You See The Writing On The Wall?

For Iraq, observing these developments, it reinforces the urgency of their own preparations, as silver’s role in industrial and monetary applications ties into global resets, paving the way for asset-backed currencies that could elevate undervalued ones like the dinar.

BRICS News:  JUST IN: Syria officially unveils new currency under leadership of President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

Source(s):  https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2005778252829245545

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/29/ariel-prolotario1-can-you-see-the-changes-incoming/

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Ariel : Iraqi Dinar Update – The Monetary Shift of the Ages

12-30-2025

Iraq Dinar Update: Big Moves Being Made (The Monetary Shift Of The Ages)

On Your Mark Get Set And Go

Listen, I’ve been watching this Iraqi financial saga unfold for years, and right now, in late December 2025, things feel different like the pieces are finally snapping into place after decades of false starts. The same can be said for many of you.

The Finance Minister showing up at that high-level Economic Council meeting isn’t just routine; it’s a clear signal of top-down coordination on liquidity and currency policies.

Folks when the big players gather like this, they’re not chatting about the weather they’re aligning on how to handle flows that could support a more stable, internationally viable dinar.

It’s the kind of quiet move that precedes real change, and most folks miss how these sessions set the tone for everything downstream.

Phase III of the Unified Treasury Account rolling out? That’s huge, people. We’re talking about the final push to merge every government banking platform into one seamless electronic system. No more fragmented accounts bleeding efficiency or inviting mischief.

This integration means real-time tracking across ministries, uniform settlements, and a foundation that screams “we’re ready for prime time.” Governments don’t invest this heavily in unifying their treasury unless they’re confident the underlying currency can handle the scrutiny it’s like building a high-speed rail before launching the trains.

You all should be very excited about where we are. This process is coming to a close people.

The accounting teams gearing up for full integration tells you this isn’t theoretical anymore. They’re prepping for instant reconciliation and rate consistency everywhere, which eliminates those nasty discrepancies that plague emerging economies.

Think about it: in a world where cash still dominates, shifting to this level of centralized control reduces leakages and builds trust. But it only works if the currency benchmark is solid otherwise, why bother with such precision?

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 12-30-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Small Island Could Disrupt China’s Rare Earths Supremacy
Japan tests seabed mining to reduce dependence on Chinese minerals

Overview

• Japan is preparing to test deep-sea mud near Minamitorishima for rare earth extraction.

• Rare earths are essential for EVs, microchips, fighter jets, and advanced radar systems.

• China dominates roughly two-thirds of global rare-earth output and has used export restrictions as geopolitical leverage.

• The U.S. and Pacific allies are working to diversify supply chains, but progress is expected to take years.

Key Developments

• Mining trial scheduled for January 11–February 14, 2026, targeting 350 metric tons of rare-earth-rich mud per day from ~6,000 meters depth.

• Seawater separation and continuous environmental assessments will occur on Minamitorishima before transport to Japan’s mainland for refining.

• The Japanese government has invested ~40 billion yen ($256 million) since 2018 for seabed mining initiatives.

• Chinese navy ships were observed near Minamitorishima, highlighting geopolitical tensions.

• If successful, full-scale mining could begin as early as February 2027.

• Japan-U.S. agreement on critical minerals extraction and stockpiling strengthens allied supply chain cooperation, though financial details remain unspecified.

Why It Matters

Rare earths are now a strategic resource underpinning technology, military systems, and industrial capacity. Japan’s efforts to secure domestic sources reduce vulnerability to Chinese export controls and strengthen regional supply chain resilience. This initiative signals how control of critical minerals is becoming a decisive factor in global influence, mirroring the leverage once held by oil-producing nations.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Foreign currency holders must pay close attention to rare earth and critical mineral supply chains because these resources are now central to economic resilience and currency stability. Rare earths are indispensable to high-tech industries, including EVs, renewable energy, semiconductors, and defense systems, making them a foundation of global demand.

Because China dominates global refining and processing, any disruptions, export restrictions, or geopolitical leverage can impact global trade balances, inflation expectations, and industrial output, directly affecting currency valuations worldwide.

For holders of foreign currencies, sudden supply shifts can increase market volatility and risk premia, especially for countries heavily dependent on imported minerals. As Japan and the U.S. diversify supply and invest in alternative sources, currencies tied to strategic mineral exporters may fluctuate in value, making awareness of these developments crucial for hedging, reserves management, and long-term risk planning.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Resource Sovereignty Strengthens Currency Leverage
Nations with domestic control over critical minerals gain influence over trade flows, technological standards, and economic resilience.

Pillar: Critical Minerals as Strategic Infrastructure
Seabed mining and diversification efforts embed rare earths into national industrial and financial planning, shaping future multipolar trade and currency systems.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Newsweek – “Small Island Could Disrupt China’s Rare Earths Supremacy”

• China Briefing – China’s Rare Earth Elements: What Businesses Need to Know

• American Geosciences Institute – What are Rare Earth Elements and Why Are They Important?

• CSIS – China’s New Rare Earth and Magnet Restrictions Threaten U.S. Defense Supply Chains

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Commodities Signal Stress as Policy Distorts Price Discovery  

Tariffs, rate expectations, and geopolitical risk drive uneven repricing

Overview

• Commodity markets experienced heightened volatility as policy uncertainty disrupted pricing signals

• Energy, metals, and agricultural commodities reacted unevenly to shifting trade and monetary expectations

• Tariff policies and geopolitical tensions continued to distort supply chains and settlement assumptions

• Investors increasingly treated commodities as policy hedges rather than pure demand assets

Key Developments

• Precious metals retreated sharply from record highs as exchanges raised margin requirements

• Energy prices remained volatile amid geopolitical uncertainty and uneven demand expectations

• Industrial metals reflected slowing growth signals while supply constraints persisted

• Tariff policies and trade restrictions continued to influence commodity flows and pricing

• Market participants reduced leverage, amplifying short-term price swings across contracts

Why It Matters

Commodity volatility is signaling policy interference, not demand collapse. When pricing is driven by tariffs, sanctions, and margin adjustments rather than fundamentals alone, markets become less efficient and more reactive.

This environment favors physical control, balance-sheet strength, and strategic reserves. Commodities are increasingly treated as monetary and geopolitical instruments, not just inputs to growth.

Volatility reflects stress in settlement assumptions — a hallmark of systems in transition.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, commodity volatility directly impacts inflation expectations, trade balances, and reserve strategy. Sudden price swings complicate fiscal planning and weaken currencies dependent on commodity imports.

Conversely, nations with energy security, domestic resource backing, or diversified reserve assets gain resilience. In reset terms, commodities are reasserting their role in currency credibility, not just economic output.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Policy Distorts Price Discovery
Intervention-driven markets reprice faster and less predictably.

Pillar: Resources Anchor Monetary Confidence
Control of commodities strengthens currency durability during transition.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — “Commodities buffeted by policy shifts as markets look toward 2026”

• Reuters — “Precious metals slide after margin hikes trigger profit-taking”

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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

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

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

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

That is not your failure.

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

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

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

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

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.       Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News

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News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 12-30-2025

Silver Anticipates Fiat Currencies Dying – John Rubino

By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com

Analyst and financial writer John Rubino has been warning of a currency crisis.  

On Friday, we saw a record high price spike for silver that produced a record high price for the white metal.  Meanwhile, we saw record high prices for gold on the same day.  This has never happened before, and that shows the currency crisis long predicted is here. 

Rubino says, “Currencies are pouring into real money in anticipation of the existing fiat currencies dying. 

That is a whole different thing and on a much bigger scale because the numbers are grossly inflated after 70 years of a credit super cycle.  So, what we have seen so far is really just the beginning. 

 Gold and silver have had huge runs, but they are doing it when things are more or less still normal. 

Precious metals are starting to soar in anticipation of something abnormal coming.  Right now, this is a bigger gold than silver story because gold is the money we go back to when national currencies fail. 

 Silver is a more complex story because it is also an industrial metal.  There are new industries that are using more and more silver, and there is just not enough silver to satisfy that demand.”

Rubino contends the silver price spike will bring on a lot of volatility.  Rubino points out, “That is pretty much a lock.  Silver is probably going to bounce around a lot in the next week or so. . .. All the silver is being stashed away, and when they run out, they say we will just pay you cash for these futures contracts. 

 If that happens, that is basically the end of paper exchanges.  We will just totally stop trusting them.  Why would anybody want a long futures contract on an exchange that just defaults . . .. 

This is another big thing that might happen in the coming weeks.  When you see prices move like this, an awful lot of bad things become possible. . .. There are a lot of shorts out there that just went massively underwater on Friday. . .. Somebody big has a lot of losses. . ..

It’s like Warren Buffett says, ‘You only know who has been swimming naked when the tide goes out.  Well, the tide has gone out for silver, and now we are going to find out who was unwisely short that market in the past week.”

Rubino sees silver resetting to at least $200 per ounce in the not-too-distant future. 

Gold will also reset to at least $10,000 per ounce.  

Rubino says the next big trend is Big Tech players buying actual silver mines and bypassing metal exchanges altogether.  Rubino says, “Big Tech players are going to go out and get silver now, so they are set for the next few years.  Yes, some of them are starting to buy silver mines.  In the mining sector, this is one of the big changes we will see coming soon. 

Maybe Tesla buys First Majestic or some mine like that.  Tesla buys a big silver mining company with multiple silver mines to guarantee silver supply going forward. . .. Google, Meta or Microsoft can pay insane amounts of money for commodities if they need to. 

It’s inventory building and panic buying in some cases. . .. All roads lead to higher precious metals right now.  The only way it doesn’t is if there is a global nuclear war that extinguishes civilization.  Take that out of the equation, and everything points to weaker currencies and higher precious metals prices.”

There is more in the 49-minute interview.

https://usawatchdog.com/silver-anticipates-fiat-currencies-dying-john-rubino

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Frank26   Question:  "So [Iraq] is not in the WTO yet?  Are they?"  You want it on a document.  You want it on a piece of paper.  You can wait for that.  But if you was to say, Frank, have they done everything they need to do to be a member of the WTO?  The answer is yes.  That's why we have an article where the WTO says, 'come, welcome.  You're a member now.  You did everything.'  Did Iraq, did Sudani, say, 'Thank you.  We'll be there next Tuesday."  No.  Iraq didn't say jack, why?  It's waiting for the new exchange rate.

Jeff   Are they hiding anything from us?  Absolutely...That's where I'm going to put my focus next.  I would recommend you do the same as well.  They give us a lot of details about Mark Savaya, Trumps envoy to Iraq...They told us he would be going there after Christmas.  Then on Christmas Day, the 25th, they told us he would be going there in early January...Notice how they're going way out of their way to hide the date from us.  They also told us on Monday of last week that his efforts of going there would be the 'next stage'.  That means around when Iraq is going international.  Again, I want you to realize they're hiding the date from us.  That's no a coincidence...

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German Manufacturing Imploding, Silver Storm Is Upon Us, Sound Money Is The Only Way

X22 Report: 12-30-2025

Germany has followed the [CB]/[WEF] green new scam and now the manufacturing jobs imploding. Germany will struggle in 2026.

The debt in the US is made up of fraud, its most likely in the trillions.

There a silver storm approaching and the gap between gold and silver will close as the [CB] loses control.

 Sound money is the only way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEVJ0dNH83Y

“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday 12-30-2025

TNT:

Cutebwoy:    The Iraqi Parliament elects Haibet Al-Halbousi as the speaker

Today, INA - BAGHDAD

The Iraqi Parliament elected Haibet Al-Halbousi as its Speaker for the sixth session on Monday.

 The Parliament's Media Office stated in a press release received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA that "Parliament elected Haibet Al-Halbousi as its Speaker for its sixth session."

The statement added that "MP Haibet Al-Halbousi received 208 votes, while MP Salim Al-Issawi received 66 votes, and MP Amer Abdul-Jabbar received 9 votes. There were 26 invalid ballots.

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Tishwash:  Iraq ranks 29th globally and third in the Arab world among the banks with the best reserves. 

Iraq ranked 29th globally out of 50 countries, and third in the Arab world, among the best central banks in terms of hard currency reserves, according to Visual Capitalist, a website specializing in markets, technology, energy and the global economy.

The website stated in a report seen by Shafaq News Agency that the central bank's reserves serve as the state's financial shield, as they consist of foreign currencies, gold, and other liquid assets, and play a pivotal role in stabilizing currencies and overcoming financial crises, noting that the size of these reserves determines the extent of the economies' resilience in the face of shocks and their impact on global markets.

According to the report, Iraq ranked 29th globally in terms of the largest reserves of foreign currency and gold, with a total of $100.691 billion.

Globally, China topped the list with reserves of $3.456 trillion, followed by Japan in second place with $1.231 trillion, then the United States in third place with $910.037 billion, Switzerland in fourth place with $909.366 billion, followed by India in fifth place with $643.043 billion, and then Russia in sixth place with $597.217 billion. 

In the Arab world, Saudi Arabia ranked first with reserves of $463.870 billion, followed by the UAE in second place with $237.931 billion, then Iraq in third place, Libya in fourth place with $92.894 billion, Algeria in fifth place with $83 billion, Qatar in sixth place with $53.987 billion, Kuwait in seventh place with $50.728 billion, while Egypt ranked eighth with $44.921 billion.  link

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Tishwash:  Iranian central bank governor resigns amid currency devaluation

Iran's semi-official news agency Nour News quoted an official in the Iranian president's office on Monday as saying that Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin had resigned from his post.

The official added that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is considering Farzin's resignation request.

Iranian traders and shop owners staged protests for the second day in a row on Monday due to the national currency's plunge to a new record low against the US dollar.  link

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 Tishwash:  Angry protests erupt in central Tehran, with slogans "going beyond the economy".

The Iranian capital, Tehran, witnessed widespread local protests against the sharp and unprecedented decline in the value of the local currency, as the exchange rate of the US dollar exceeded the 1.4 million Iranian rial mark (140,000 tomans).

Iranian media outlets, as reported by Kalemeh News, stated that the increasing pressure on the economic situation of businessmen and traders led to the outbreak of two protests in the heart of the capital, Tehran, specifically in the Shahchar shopping center and Lalehzar Street, where the demands focused on denouncing the sharp fluctuations in the exchange rate and its devastating impact on wholesale and retail prices.

According to the Fars News Agency, which is close to the authorities, the number of protesters reached about 200 people, but it indicated that there were small groups that infiltrated the merchants and chanted slogans that the agency described as going beyond economic demands, in an indication that the chants had turned towards a political direction.

The agency linked these moves to calls by Maryam Rajavi, leader of the opposition group Mujahedin-e Khalq, accusing the organization, which it described as having ties to the United States and Israel, of trying to exploit the economic situation to shake social stability and destabilize the political system in the country, amid the continued suffering of the Iranian economy from the weight of international sanctions.  link

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Mot:  ... While Waiting for the ""Wee Folks""!!!!

Mot: serious it is….Dino Necktie

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 12-30-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Trump and Netanyahu Signal Strategic Alignment as Middle East Peace Framework Advances
Florida meeting underscores security, disarmament, and regional normalization priorities

Overview

• U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled near-total strategic alignment following a closed-door meeting in Florida

• Both leaders emphasized peace through strength, tying disarmament of militant groups to regional stability

• Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah were identified as remaining destabilizing forces

• Expansion of the Abraham Accords was confirmed as an active objective

• Netanyahu announced President Trump will receive a prestigious Israeli honor traditionally awarded to Israelis, recognizing his role in advancing peace and security

Key Developments

• Trump stated Hamas has been given a short timeline to disarm, warning consequences if commitments are not met

• Netanyahu praised Trump’s record as Israel’s strongest ally, crediting joint coordination for regional breakthroughs

• Netanyahu confirmed Trump will be awarded a major Israeli honor, typically reserved for Israeli citizens, acknowledging his contributions to Israel’s security and regional diplomacy

• Both leaders confirmed ongoing discussions on Gaza governance, West Bank outcomes, and post-conflict security

• Trump warned Iran against rebuilding weapons capabilities, signaling readiness to act if red lines are crossed

• The Abraham Accords were described as expanding “fairly quickly,” with Saudi normalization still on the table

• Trump confirmed openness to bilateral engagement with Iran — conditional on behavior

Why It Matters

The award announcement was not ceremonial — it was symbolic signaling. By granting a traditionally Israeli-only honor to an American president, Israel publicly reinforced long-term strategic alignment and continuity of policy, regardless of political cycles.

This reinforces confidence that the peace framework discussed is not provisional, but intended to be durable. Symbolism matters in diplomacy — especially when it aligns with enforceable commitments.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, Middle East stability directly impacts energy pricing, trade routes, sovereign risk premiums, and reserve confidence.

Public recognition of leadership continuity reduces geopolitical uncertainty premiums embedded in currencies. When peace frameworks appear durable — not personality-driven — capital reallocation accelerates and volatility compresses.

In reset terms, symbolic commitments often precede structural ones.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Diplomatic Continuity Anchors Stability
Stable alliances reduce geopolitical shock risk.

Pillar: Peace Enables Capital Normalization
Durable agreements allow markets to price risk forward instead of defensively.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• YouTube — “President Trump and the Prime Minister of Israel Deliver Remarks”

• Reuters — “Trump, Netanyahu signal alignment on Gaza, Iran and regional security”

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Iran’s Currency Collapse Sparks Protests as Monetary Stress Intensifies

Rial depreciation exposes limits of sanctions resilience and domestic stability

Overview

• Iran experienced renewed protests as the national currency fell sharply in value

• The Iranian rial’s decline accelerated inflation and reduced household purchasing power

• Public unrest highlighted growing stress between monetary instability and social tolerance

• Currency weakness reflected sanctions pressure, reserve constraints, and structural imbalances

Key Developments

• The Iranian rial slid to new lows against major currencies, triggering street protests

• Rising prices for food, fuel, and basic goods intensified public frustration

• Authorities cited external sanctions and market speculation as contributing factors

• Currency intervention measures failed to restore confidence or stabilize exchange rates

• Protests underscored the link between currency credibility and political stability

Why It Matters

Currency collapse is rarely just a financial event — it is a confidence crisis. Iran’s situation illustrates how prolonged sanctions, limited reserve flexibility, and restricted access to global settlement systems eventually surface in domestic instability.

When currencies lose credibility, governments face shrinking policy options. Monetary tools become less effective, capital controls tighten, and social pressure rises. Iran’s experience highlights the cost of isolation in a system increasingly defined by interoperability and trust.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, Iran’s currency collapse is a cautionary example of how geopolitical isolation accelerates monetary fragility. Currencies dependent on restricted trade, constrained reserves, or politicized settlement systems face amplified repricing risk during stress.

Conversely, currencies supported by diversified reserves, trade access, and functional payment rails retain stability even under pressure. In reset terms, access matters as much as assets.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Currency Confidence Equals Social Stability
When money fails, unrest follows.

Pillar: Isolation Increases Repricing Risk
Systems outside global settlement frameworks face sharper adjustments.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — “Iran protests erupt as currency slide fuels inflation anger”

• Reuters — “Iran’s rial hits new lows amid sanctions pressure”

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Critical Minerals: The New Oil of the Global Reset
Green transition accelerates a new era of resource power politics

Overview

• Critical minerals are replacing oil as the primary strategic resource in the global economy

• China dominates rare earth production and processing, creating geopolitical leverage

• Demand for lithium, cobalt, and nickel is accelerating sharply under net-zero mandates

• Supply concentration and export controls are emerging as tools of state power

Key Developments

• Global demand for lithium is projected to rise more than 400% by 2040, driven by EVs and renewable energy infrastructure

• China controls approximately 60% of rare earth production and nearly 90% of global processing capacity

• The United States remains fully import-dependent for several critical minerals

• Export restrictions on minerals like gallium and germanium have already demonstrated economic shock potential

• Australia has positioned itself as a strategic supplier, leveraging lithium and rare earth reserves through new alliances

• Calls are growing for new governance frameworks to prevent exploitation, supply coercion, and inequality

Why It Matters

The global shift toward clean energy is not eliminating geopolitical competition — it is relabeling it. Critical minerals now underpin industrial power, military readiness, and technological leadership. Control over extraction and processing is becoming a decisive factor in global influence, echoing the oil-dominated power structures of the 20th century.

Without new governance models, the energy transition risks replicating the same imbalances it claims to solve — substituting carbon dependence with mineral dependence, and emissions inequality with extraction inequality.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Foreign currency holders are increasingly exposed to the geopolitical risks of mineral dependence. Nations controlling critical minerals can influence global trade pricing, reserve currency valuations, and access to high-demand technologies. 

A disruption in supply chains—whether through export controls, trade disputes, or production bottlenecks—can ripple through global markets, affecting currency stability, inflation expectations, and purchasing power. Diversification in reserves, awareness of strategic mineral dependencies, and monitoring shifts in resource control are becoming essential for safeguarding value in a multipolar financial landscape.  

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Resource Control Drives Currency and Trade Power
Nations controlling strategic inputs gain leverage over settlement, trade terms, and capital flows.

Pillar: Supply Chains Are Becoming Monetary Infrastructure
Critical minerals are no longer commodities — they are embedded in currency stability, industrial policy, and sovereign resilience.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy — “How Critical Minerals Became the New Oil”

• International Energy Agency — “The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions”

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Global Markets Mixed as Stocks Stall and Currency Pressure Builds

Year-end uncertainty exposes fragility beneath surface stability

Overview

• Global equity markets ended the session mixed as investors weighed slowing momentum against policy uncertainty

• Currency markets reflected ongoing pressure on the U.S. dollar, while risk-sensitive currencies remained volatile

• Bond yields stayed elevated, reinforcing concerns over debt sustainability and fiscal stress

• Precious metals pulled back from record highs, underscoring liquidity strain rather than demand collapse

Key Developments

• U.S. equities softened in holiday-thinned trading as investors reassessed 2026 growth expectations

• European and Asian markets showed uneven performance, signaling regional divergence rather than synchronized recovery

• The U.S. dollar remained under pressure amid expectations of rate cuts and expanding deficits

• Bond markets continued to reflect sensitivity to debt issuance and long-term fiscal positioning

• Risk appetite weakened as traders prioritized balance-sheet preservation over upside exposure

Why It Matters

This market behavior reflects transition, not panic. Mixed performance across equities, currencies, and bonds suggests capital is repositioning rather than exiting. Liquidity is becoming selective, favoring assets with structural support while penalizing those dependent on leverage and sentiment.

Markets are no longer reacting to headlines alone — they are responding to policy credibility, debt trajectories, and system readiness. That shift marks a late-stage transition phase rather than a cyclical correction.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, mixed markets signal repricing risk, not immediate collapse. When currencies weaken alongside equities and bonds, it reflects uncertainty over long-term purchasing power rather than short-term volatility.

Currencies tied to high debt loads, fiscal expansion, or policy ambiguity face sustained pressure. Those supported by disciplined monetary policy, reserve diversification, and stable trade positioning gain relative durability as capital becomes more selective.

In reset terms, currencies are being evaluated on structure, not momentum.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Capital Selectivity Increases
Liquidity favors resilience over speculation as systems transition.

Pillar: Currency Credibility Replaces Growth Narratives
Markets price balance-sheet strength ahead of economic optimism.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — “Global markets slip as investors reassess growth and policy outlook”

• Reuters — “Tenuous peace between Trump and $30 trillion U.S. bond market”

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Evening 12-29-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Russia Escalates Pressure as Peace Talks Narrow and Territorial Demands Harden

Force warnings and Donbas withdrawal demands frame Moscow’s negotiating stance

Overview

• Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Russia will pursue its war objectives by force if peace negotiations stall

• The Kremlin formally demanded Ukraine withdraw troops from remaining areas of Donbas as a condition for peace

• Russia signaled no willingness to compromise on territory it currently occupies

• Escalating rhetoric coincides with renewed U.S.-led diplomatic engagement involving President Donald Trump

Key Developments

• Putin stated Ukraine is not moving quickly enough toward a peaceful settlement

• The Kremlin warned Kyiv could lose additional territory if no agreement is reached

• Russian forces claimed gains in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, which Ukraine disputes

• Fighting continues in contested areas including Huliaipole, where Ukraine retains most control

• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine must withdraw forces from Donbas to achieve peace

• Russia claims sovereignty over Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson despite international rejection

• Putin and Trump are expected to hold another direct call as U.S.-led diplomacy continues

• No direct talks between Putin and Zelenskiy are currently planned, according to the Kremlin

Why It Matters

Russia’s position signals diplomacy is being pursued under the explicit threat of further escalation. By coupling battlefield pressure with hardened territorial demands, Moscow is attempting to force negotiations toward its preferred end state before international momentum solidifies around a settlement framework.

This dual-track strategy — diplomacy paired with coercion — narrows the window for compromise and raises the stakes for all parties involved. As talks advance, public signaling has become an extension of negotiation tactics, not a precursor to de-escalation.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, Russia’s escalation posture sustains geopolitical risk premiums across global markets. Prolonged conflict keeps energy volatility elevated, disrupts trade corridors, and forces governments to prioritize defense spending over fiscal repair — weakening currency fundamentals over time.

Hardline territorial demands reduce near-term certainty, delaying capital reallocation and infrastructure investment. Currencies tied to extended conflict exposure face repricing risk, while those supported by energy security, disciplined monetary policy, and geopolitical stability gain relative resilience.

In reset terms, unresolved conflict does not collapse currencies — it postpones repricing clarity.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Peace Determines Timing, Not Direction
The global system will restructure regardless, but conflict delays capital normalization.

Pillar: Geopolitics Shapes Currency Risk Premiums
Territorial instability embeds long-term valuation pressure into exposed currencies.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — “Putin warns Russia will seize Ukraine’s goals by force without peace deal”

• Reuters — “Kremlin demands Ukraine pull back from Donbas, Putin-Trump call expected soon”

• Modern Diplomacy — “Putin Warns Russia Will Seize Ukraine’s Goals by Force Without Peace Deal”

• Modern Diplomacy — “Kremlin Demands Ukraine Pull Back from Donbas, Putin-Trump Call Expected Soon”

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Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks Signal Coming Shift in Energy Settlement and Currency Repricing

Sanctions pressure, payment rails, and energy trade sit at the center of negotiations

Overview

• Russia’s hardline negotiating stance is unfolding alongside active U.S.-led peace diplomacy

• Energy settlement and sanctions relief are central — though unstated — components of any deal

• The outcome directly impacts currency valuation, trade flows, and reserve strategies

• Markets are positioning for structural repricing rather than short-term volatility

Key Developments

• Russia continues to condition peace on territorial concessions while maintaining energy leverage

• Western sanctions have restricted Russia’s access to dollar- and euro-based settlement systems

• Energy exports have increasingly settled through alternative currencies and payment channels

• Europe remains highly sensitive to energy security and price stability

• Any durable peace framework would require phased sanctions adjustment or selective unwind

• Energy settlement normalization would immediately alter trade balances and FX flows

Energy Settlement: The Hidden Core of Negotiations

Energy trade is the financial backbone of the conflict. Since sanctions intensified, Russia has rerouted oil and gas exports toward non-Western buyers, settling transactions in non-dollar currencies, barter arrangements, or hybrid payment structures. This has reduced dollar demand while reinforcing multipolar settlement channels.

A peace agreement would not instantly restore pre-war settlement norms. Instead, it would likely introduce tiered settlement frameworks, allowing energy to flow under controlled compliance structures. These frameworks would favor asset-backed trust, bilateral clearing, and regional currencies, not a full return to dollar dominance.

Sanctions Unwind: Gradual, Conditional, and Financially Strategic

Sanctions unwind is not binary. Any relief would be phased, conditional, and transaction-specific. Financial access would be restored selectively — beginning with energy, agriculture, and infrastructure — while broader capital markets remain restricted.

This creates a transition phase where legacy sanctions coexist with new settlement rails, accelerating adoption of alternative systems rather than reversing them. Once sanctions expose the fragility of single-currency dependence, reversal rarely restores old habits.

Currency Repricing: From Risk Premium to Infrastructure Reality

As conflict risk recedes, currencies begin repricing away from fear-driven premiums toward infrastructure readiness. Energy-importing currencies benefit from stabilized pricing, while exporting nations regain balance-sheet clarity.

Most importantly, the repricing is structural, not speculative. Currencies tied to efficient settlement, reliable energy access, and compliant payment systems gain durability. Those reliant on sanctions leverage or debt-financed subsidies face long-term valuation pressure.

Why It Matters

Peace changes the function of energy markets — from weaponized supply to balance-sheet anchor. It also shifts currencies from geopolitical instruments back toward economic tools. This transition forces markets to reprice based on settlement efficiency, reserve composition, and trade reliability, not rhetoric.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, energy settlement reform is a currency event. When energy trades move outside traditional dollar channels, reserve demand shifts. When sanctions unwind selectively, currencies exposed to energy flows reprice first.

Holders positioned in currencies backed by stable energy access, disciplined policy, and modern settlement infrastructure gain protection. Those exposed to prolonged subsidy burdens, volatile imports, or sanctions dependency face repricing risk as the system recalibrates.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Energy Determines Settlement Power
Control of energy flows increasingly determines currency relevance.

Pillar: Sanctions Accelerate Multipolar Finance
Restrictions force innovation — and innovation persists after relief.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — “Putin warns Russia will pursue war goals by force if peace talks stall”

• Reuters — “West hits peak sanctions on Russia’s energy sector”

• JPMorgan — “2026 Market Outlook: FX and Rates”

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BRICS Sell U.S. Debt as Dollar Faces Structural Pressures

Selloffs in Treasuries, reserve shifts, and a bearish dollar outlook signal evolving global finance

Overview

• BRICS members — notably China, India, and Brazil — reduced their holdings of U.S. Treasury securities in October 2025

• October reductions included China, India, and Brazil selling significant amounts of U.S. debt

• These moves align with broader de-dollarization trends and diversification of reserves

• Financial institutions, including JPMorgan, are forecasting continued pressure on the U.S. dollar in 2026

Key Developments

• In October 2025, Treasury International Capital (TIC) data showed notable net foreign official outflows from U.S. securities, including from BRICS countries.

• China, India, and Brazil were among the largest reductions in official U.S. debt holdings for that period. 

• JPMorgan’s Global FX Strategy team has expressed a net bearish outlook on the U.S. dollar in 2026, though not uniform across all currency pairs. 

• Part of this outlook stems from interest rate differentials: expectations that U.S. rate cuts could weaken the dollar versus the euro and yen. 

• Long-term BRICS reserve strategy increasingly includes diversification outside of dollar-centric assets. 

Why It Matters

The shift in BRICS holdings reflects more than routine portfolio management — it embodies a gradual structural shift in reserve allocation and risk perception. Rather than dramatic one-off dumps, BRICS reductions are part of a steady diversification from dollar-denominated debt to other assets, including gold and non-USD instruments. This movement alters the composition of global reserve holdings and reduces dependency on the U.S. Treasury market as the primary stronghold of foreign official capital.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, the selloff and diversification trend signal changing confidence dynamics in the dollar-centric system. If major trade and reserve partners allocate less to dollar assets, currency valuation becomes influenced not only by U.S. fundamentals but by global portfolio shifts, geopolitical positioning, and relative policy rates.

Pressure on the dollar increases the likelihood of shifted capital flows, rising yields on U.S. debt (if demand weakens), and greater currency volatility. Currencies tied to economies with rising trade integration or alternative settlement systems may gain attractiveness relative to USD-centric exposure.

This trend underscores that currency strength increasingly reflects reserve composition and settlement mechanisms, not just domestic policy.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Reserve Diversification Alters Dominance
As nations diversify away from U.S. debt, the dollar’s structural anchoring role weakens over time.

Pillar: Multipolar Liquidity Rebalancing
Global capital begins pricing not just macro fundamentals but geopolitical and institutional diversification paths.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• ING — “BRICS quietly leaving the Treasury market”

• U.S. Department of the Treasury — Treasury International Capital (TIC) Data for October 2025

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