Ex-Treasury Secretary Compared US to Third World Countries

Ex-Treasury Secretary Compared US to Third World Countries

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  January 19, 2026

Former Fed Chair and ex-Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen finally told the truth.

In recent remarks at the American Economic Association, she told the audience that US finances are in worse shape than most third-world countries.  She said specifically that America's “needed belt tightening is significant—larger than in most programs supported by the International Monetary Fund."

Let that sink in for a minute. Remember, the International Monetary Fund provides emergency bailout funding for countries who are on the verge of bankruptcy. And naturally this IMF funding comes with strings attached: recipient countries are required to cut spending and tighten their belts.  

Greece is the classic example of what happens when the IMF shows up.

By 2010, Greek debt had spiraled to 130% of GDP and climbing. No one was willing to lend them money anymore... forcing the IMF to swoop in with a "rescue" package that came with brutal strings attached.

Pensions were slashed by 40%. Public sector wages were frozen, then cut. Over 150,000 government workers were laid off. State assets—airports, ports, utilities—were sold off at fire-sale prices to foreign investors.

Greece's economy contracted by 25%. Youth unemployment hit 60%. An entire generation was hollowed out.

Argentina has been through the IMF wringer multiple times; in fact in in 2018, Argentina received the largest bailout in IMF history: $57 billion.

The conditions? Currency controls. Spending freezes. Slashed subsidies. Inflation still ripped past 50%. Poverty rates surged past 40%. The middle class was gutted. (These conditions are what ultimately led to the election of Javier Milei).

Sri Lanka is the most recent cautionary tale.

In 2022, after years of fiscal mismanagement, the country defaulted on its debt. The IMF demanded fuel subsidy cuts, electricity price hikes, and tax increases. Inflation hit 70%. Riots erupted, culminating in protesters storming the Presidential palace.

Pakistan, Egypt, Ukraine, Ecuador, Zambia—the list goes on. Whenever the IMF shows up, a nation loses its sovereignty. Foreign bureaucrats start dictating your tax rates, your spending priorities, your pension formulas.

And here's Janet Yellen—former Fed Chair, former Treasury Secretary—calmly, academically stating that America needs a bigger fiscal adjustment than most of these countries that the IMF bailed out.

She said the quiet part out loud (though coincidentally failed to admit that she was complicit in engineering this crisis).

Now, there are several critical differences between the US versus Greece, Sri Lanka, etc.

The US has a highly robust and productive economy with far more growth potential.

America also possesses (for now) the world's reserve currency.

If Sri Lanka runs out of money, they have no choice but to accept whatever terms the IMF dictates. But the US has the luxury of ‘printing’ its own money to finance the deficit.

And that's exactly what's happening: the Federal Reserve has quietly started buying Treasuries again—expanding reserves and injecting money into a system where inflation is already climbing.

The problem is, ‘printing’ money  only works as long as the world keeps accepting dollars. Foreign creditors need to trust they'll be paid back—and that the dollars they receive will still be worth something.

When that confidence erodes, they start to diversify into other assets. And we’re seeing that play out now. 

Central banks around the world have been aggressively dumping US dollars and buying gold—hence why the gold price surged over 60% last year. Foreign central bankers are not waiting around to see how America’s debt challenge plays out.

The US government is running out of time to demonstrate to the world that they are serious about cutting spending. And it’s not like there isn’t plenty of fat to trim.

Yet nothing ever happens. Just look at the Minnesota welfare fraud as an example: you’d think the entire country would be united against stopping the fraud.

Instead, apologists have downplayed it. They call critics “racist” and claim that there’s plenty of fraud elsewhere, so why is everyone so focused on Minnesota daycare facilities..?

The President tried to cut funding, and he immediately got sued. Then some activist masquerading as a federal judge ruled against the President, ensuring that the fraud would keep flowing.

If there is to be any change, it’s ultimately going to come down to Congress and its extremely cumbersome appropriations process.

Bear in mind, we’re talking about an institution that can’t even agree to a basic budget without threatening a full-blown government shutdown. So I wouldn’t hold my breath that they’re going to suddenly cut out fraudulent spending.

Yet while it’s doubtful that Congress will suddenly grow a brain, a conscience, and a backbone, it is still possible that you as an individual can sidestep the risks.

Real assets—precious metals, energy, agriculture, productive businesses—hold value regardless of what politicians do to the dollar. And if fiscal instability finally forces the reckoning Yellen warned about, these are the assets that benefit most.

We've been positioning for exactly this environment in our real assets investment research service Strategic Assets.

For example, we've identified gold miners that are now up over 400% since we first highlighted them—plus producers still trading at single-digit earnings multiples despite making money hand over fist with exploding margins at $4,000+ gold.

Last week we released our latest issue, which includes this analysis in full, plus specific undervalued opportunities positioned for the chaos ahead— a core American food producer, a gold mining services company, and a miner that has cornered the market on an industrial metal necessary for all technology.   We’re offering a free, full, unredacted issue of Strategic Assets as a sample. 

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

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The Gold-Silver Ratio Is Collapsing — Andy Schectman Warns This Is Serious

The Gold-Silver Ratio Is Collapsing — Andy Schectman Warns This Is Serious

MacroEdge:  1-19-2026

The Gold–Silver Ratio is collapsing — and according to Andy Schectman, this is not a normal market move.

 In this video, we break down what’s happening right now in the gold and silver markets, why silver is suddenly outperforming gold, and what a rapidly falling gold-silver ratio has historically signaled during periods of financial stress.

While most investors focus only on price charts, Andy Schectman has consistently warned that the real signal comes from behavior — physical demand, delivery pressure, and how capital moves when confidence in paper markets begins to weaken.

That’s exactly what we’re seeing today. Gold is holding near historic highs. Silver is surging with outsized daily gains. And the gold-silver ratio is compressing fast.

 In this discussion, we cover:

What the gold-silver ratio is and why it matters

Why silver often moves aggressively after gold leads

 How physical demand and delivery stress impact the market

Why Andy Schectman believes this moment is serious, not speculative

What a collapsing ratio has historically meant for precious-metals investors

This is not about hype or short-term price predictions.

It’s about understanding macro signals, market structure, and why experienced investors pay attention to gold and silver when confidence in currencies starts to erode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZidKzPMRiE

Silver Supply Chain Disruption Led By Governments? | Mario Innecco

Silver Supply Chain Disruption Led By Governments? | Mario Innecco

Liberty and Finance:  1-17-2025

Mario Innecco explains how growing political pressure on the Federal Reserve is eroding confidence in monetary governance and acting as an accelerant rather than a cause of the current precious metals bull market.

He argues that the deeper driver lies in structural debt saturation, where ever larger amounts of borrowing and money creation are required simply to keep the system functioning, much like adding water to a cracked dam to delay collapse.

 Moving from fundamentals to market structure, Innecco contrasts past cycles such as 1980 with today’s environment of massive derivatives exposure, distorted inflation metrics, and an inability to raise real interest rates without triggering systemic failure.

 He then highlights infrastructure and supply chain realities, noting persistent silver production deficits, tightening retail availability, and a widening gap between physical markets in Asia and paper dominated exchanges in the West.

 The cumulative implication is forward looking and sobering, namely that inflation risk, potential currency debasement, and physical scarcity point toward continued outperformance of precious metals with increasing economic consequences for savers, investors, and financial stability.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:15 Powell investigation

9:00 Taking profits in gold/silver?

11:55 Retail availability

13:00 2026 silver outlook

 18:00 Asian silver pricing

20:43 CME margins raised

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1SlN7SF66A

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Afternoon 1-19-26

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IMF Warns Over Reliance on U.S. AI Boom Could Backfire Globally

Tech-driven growth masks deeper systemic risks forming beneath the surface

 Overview

The International Monetary Fund is warning that global economic resilience has become dangerously dependent on U.S. technology and artificial intelligence investment. In a new assessment, the IMF cautioned that a sharp correction in AI expectations — or tighter financial conditions — could ripple across global markets, lowering growth forecasts and exposing systemic vulnerabilities tied to leverage and concentration risk.

Key Developments

1. Global Growth Tied to U.S. AI Expansion
The IMF noted that a disproportionate share of global growth momentum is now anchored to U.S.-based AI development, capital spending, and equity valuations. This concentration leaves other economies vulnerable to shocks originating in a single sector and country.

2. Rising Leverage in the AI Ecosystem
The report highlighted increasing debt, speculative investment, and valuation pressure among AI-focused firms. The IMF warned that leverage amplifies downside risk if earnings fail to meet expectations.

3. Risk of an AI-Centric Market Correction
A rapid repricing of AI assets could tighten financial conditions worldwide, impacting credit markets, equities, and capital flows — particularly in economies already struggling with high debt levels.

4. Central Bank Policy Becomes More Fragile
The IMF cautioned that monetary policy flexibility is narrowing. If central banks are forced to respond to an AI-driven market shock, the resulting policy shifts could accelerate volatility across currencies and bonds.

Why It Matters

This warning exposes a structural imbalance: global growth is increasingly built on a narrow technological foundation. While AI has boosted productivity and investment optimism, overconcentration increases the risk that a single sector downturn could trigger outsized global consequences.

In past cycles, similar concentration dynamics preceded broader financial instability.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders anticipating revaluation or reset-driven opportunities, the implications are significant:

• Overreliance on U.S. tech strengthens short-term dollar dominance but increases long-term vulnerability.

• A sharp AI correction could force monetary realignment, liquidity injections, or currency recalibration in stressed economies.

• Nations seeking insulation may accelerate diversification away from tech- and dollar-centric exposure, favoring alternative settlement systems.

Periods of sector-driven imbalance often precede system-wide monetary restructuring.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Fragility Beneath Innovation
AI-led growth is powerful — but brittle. The IMF’s warning signals that innovation alone cannot stabilize a debt-heavy, fragmented global system.

Pillar 2: Pressure on Monetary Orthodoxy
If an AI correction coincides with geopolitical or trade shocks, central banks may be forced into unconventional responses, accelerating the transition toward a new financial architecture.

This is not an argument against AI — it is a warning against systemic dependence without safeguards.

This is not a tech story — it is a monetary risk story disguised as innovation.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• IMF sees steady global growth in 2026 as AI boom offsets trade headwinds — Reuters

• IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast but flags AI, trade risks — New Straits Times (AFP)

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US Tariff Threat Sparks Global Market Sell-Off

Tariff escalation rattles risk assets while investors flock to safe havens

Overview

Global financial markets experienced renewed volatility after U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariff threats against several European countries tied to his push for Greenland. Equities fell sharply across Europe and Asia, futures dipped, the dollar weakened, and safe-haven assets such as gold and silver surged to record levels. The sell-off reflects increased geopolitical risk, policy uncertainty, and fears of broader trade conflicts — developments that could accelerate structural shifts in the global economic system.

Key Developments

1. Equity Markets Slide Across Regions
European stocks experienced notable declines, with major indices such as the STOXX 600, France’s CAC 40, and Germany’s DAX sliding as tariff threats reignited trade concerns. Asian markets also opened weaker as risk appetite waned.

2. Currency and Dollar Movements Reflect Risk-Off Behavior
The U.S. dollar weakened broadly against rival currencies as investors sought alternatives amid uncertainty. The euro initially dropped before firming, while traditional safe-haven currencies like the yen and Swiss franc strengthened.

3. Safe-Haven Assets Hit New Highs
Gold and silver prices climbed to record highs as traders rotated out of equities and into defensive assets. The move underscores increasing market caution in the face of geopolitical tension and potential escalation in trade disputes.

4. Futures and Risk Sentiment Turn Negative
U.S. stock futures, including S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts, weakened even with U.S. markets closed for a holiday, highlighting global contagion in risk sentiment as investors priced in rising trade uncertainty.

Why It Matters

This market reaction goes beyond routine profit-taking. Rising tariff threats — especially between longstanding allies — signal a breakdown in traditional economic cooperation and heighten fears of politically driven trade conflict. Financial markets are sensitive to policy risk; when political motives dominate economic logic, volatility spikes and long-term capital allocation shifts, undermining investor confidence in established frameworks.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders focused on potential reset or revaluation events:

• Risk-off shifts can trigger strategic currency diversification, reducing reliance on dollar-centric assets.

• Surges in safe-haven currencies may foreshadow broader capital rebalancing away from risk assets tied to traditional financial centers.

• Heightened geopolitical risk increases demand for alternative settlement systems and reserve assets, including commodity-linked arrangements.

Periods of systemic stress often precede monetary and structural realignment.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Geoeconomic Fragmentation
Trade policy used as geopolitical leverage accelerates the move toward multipolar economic structures, weakening unified global markets and encouraging regional blocs.

Pillar 2: Financial System Stress Tests
Market stress tied to policy uncertainty places pressure on central banks and fiscal authorities. This could speed the exploration of alternative monetary frameworks and risk management strategies beyond traditional tools.

This isn’t just a market sell-off — it’s a signpost of deeper systemic realignment in how global finance responds to political risk.

This is not just volatility — it’s the markets signaling that the old rules are breaking under political strain.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – World markets jolted, dollar dips as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland

• Reuters – European stocks slide as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles investors

• The Economic Times – Gold, silver jump to record highs on Trump tariff threats

• Investing.com – Tariff threats over Greenland trigger defensive rotation across global markets

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“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 1-19-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Al-Sudani: We are proceeding with the implementation of reform plans

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani affirmed on Sunday his commitment to implementing reform and development plans and completing projects.

A statement from his media office, received by Al-Rabia, stated that "Al-Sudani received a group of members of the 'I Will Take My Right' movement to review developments in the country and the government's program for achieving development and economic progress."

He affirmed his commitment to "proceeding with the implementation of reform and development plans and completing projects," praising the movement's stances and its support for the process of construction and development, and its essential role as an important member and partner in the Reconstruction and Development Coalition.

The Prime Minister also stressed the importance of unity and strengthening partnership and cooperation among national forces, in order to expedite the completion of constitutional requirements and combine everyone's efforts to improve the living conditions and services for citizens to meet their aspirations and fulfill their needs.  link

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Tishwash: Financial advisor: Fixing the exchange rate in the budget is a coordinating decision and enhances market stability.

The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, stated that the exchange rate in Iraq is subject to a fixed official rate system based on integrated coordination between monetary and fiscal policy, and is not an arbitrary decision.

In an exclusive statement to Al-Mirbad, Salih explained that while the exchange rate is a tool of monetary policy, in practice it is the result of an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Iraq and is clearly stipulated in the annual budget.

He added that the reported adoption of an exchange rate of 1,300 dinars per dollar in the 2026 budget represents a significant positive indicator that will contribute to strengthening stability, calming the market, and curbing speculation in the black market and parallel market.

He indicated that the Central Bank sent an official letter to the Ministry of Finance to establish this rate as a fixed element of the general budget, noting that setting the exchange rate is essential given that oil revenues constitute approximately 90 percent of public revenues, which are in foreign currency.

He confirmed that the rate currently in effect is the one announced, pending the finalization of the draft budget upon its official release and submission to Parliament for discussion and approval. link

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Tishwash:  Hassan Ali Al-Daghari: Investment is a fundamental pillar in building the Iraqi economy.

 Spokesperson Hassan Ali Al-Daghari affirmed that investment is a cornerstone of building the Iraqi economy and enhancing its capacity to achieve sustainable development. He pointed out that the current phase necessitates creating an attractive environment for both local and foreign capital.

Al-Daghari stated that supporting investment projects contributes to revitalizing various productive sectors, providing genuine job opportunities, and playing a vital role in stimulating the economy and reducing reliance on single resources.

He clarified that investment is not limited to the financial aspect alone, but also encompasses the transfer of expertise and technology and the development of infrastructure.

Al-Daghari emphasized the need to simplify administrative procedures and ensure legislative stability, thereby bolstering investor confidence and encouraging the expansion of the investment base in the country.

 He noted that achieving economic development requires concerted efforts between the public and private sectors to build a strong economy capable of confronting challenges.  link

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Tishwash:  Predictions regarding Savaya's plan: Closing all banks except for four... and targeting rebel factions.

 With increasing reports of the arrival, or imminent arrival, of Mark Savaya, US President Donald Trump's envoy to Baghdad, a key question arises in political circles: Will he be an adversary or a partner to the ruling group in Iraq?

The answer, according to initial indications, appears complex. Since assuming his post about three months ago, the US envoy has declared a hardline stance against groups cooperating with Tehran and armed factions. However, information circulating in Baghdad suggests the formation of a new relationship between Savaya and the "coordination framework" in its "disarmed" version, which anticipates his arrival as a potential partner in the coming phase.

During the height of the unusual US escalation against Iran, contacts described as "strange and rare" were recorded, involving Iraqi groups that had declared their disarmament attempting to mediate with Tehran for the release of Western detainees. Political sources say that this new relationship will have "scapegoats," namely the few remaining factions that refuse to disarm and relinquish their military and economic capabilities.

According to reports, the US envoy is expected to implement a package of decisions, exclusively published by Al-Mada newspaper last year, concerning the closure of most Iraqi banks, leaving only a limited number—no more than four to six—operating. This is part of a strict US campaign to combat money laundering and cut off Iranian funding sources.

Sources indicate that Savaya's rapid activity, since assuming his duties as special envoy to Iraq last November, stems from the presence of an "Iraqi team ready to cooperate." These sources, who requested anonymity, do not rule out that this activity is linked to the formation of the next government, pointing to signals from Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition and the leading candidate so far for prime minister, regarding openness to cooperation with Washington.

Four days ago, during his meeting with the US Chargé d'Affaires in Baghdad, Joshua Harris, Maliki emphasized the necessity of "monopolizing weapons in the hands of the state" and expressed Iraq's desire to "expand the partnership with the United States by activating the Strategic Framework Agreement," according to an official statement issued by his office.

Sources indicate that the "Coordination Framework" is prepared for full cooperation with Savaya on the issue of armed factions, leaving the choice of how to deal with groups refusing to disarm—whether through military force or economic activities—to the United States.While Washington escalated its threats against Tehran, brandishing "very strong" military options before later backing down, the Iraqi resistance factions in Baghdad were preoccupied with other types of conflicts, related to the distribution of positions in the upcoming government and shaping the post-disarmament phase.

For the first time in five years of US-Iranian tension, these groups do not appear poised for large-scale intervention in any potential US strike against Iran, except for limited actions. However, Kataib Hezbollah emerged alone with an escalatory tone, threatening to retaliate against any attack on Iran and describing war as "no picnic." This was followed by another, less well-known group called Saraya Awliya al-Dam (Brigades of the Guardians of Blood).

Four armed groups had previously announced their decision to disarm in exchange for being allowed political participation. All eyes are now on Savaya.

Meanwhile, Savaya shuttled between the US Treasury and Defense Departments, coinciding with intensive diplomatic activity by the US chargé d'affaires in Baghdad, who met with most Iraqi leaders, including Maliki. Official statements from Washington and Baghdad indicate that the two main issues on the table are preventing the participation of armed factions in the next government and cutting off their funding sources and Iran's access to hard currency.

These statements reinforce what Iraqi sources suggest: that Savaya's mission will focus on implementing decisions related to the closure of at least 96 banks. Currently, 37 Iraqi banks are under US sanctions, with expectations that the number will rise to 69, amidst leaks about a US request to seal the banks shut, leaving only a limited number—between four and six—operating.

In this context, Savaya held a meeting on Friday at the White House with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Director of Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka to discuss the details of his upcoming visit to Iraq. In a statement, he said, “The issues discussed will be raised during the upcoming visit, in communication with decision-makers, in a way that serves the interests of the Iraqi people.”

Last Wednesday, US President Donald Trump praised his special envoy’s performance, saying he “did a fantastic job in Iraq.” Meanwhile, rumors continue to circulate in Baghdad that Savaya received five million dollars from Iraqi entities before assuming his duties, amid allegations of “buying American favor,” though these claims remain unconfirmed.

Independent politician and former MP Mithal al-Alusi expressed his pessimism regarding the US envoy’s mission, stating that Savaya and his team “are dealing with a failed state and politicians accused of corruption and crimes.”

Speaking to Al-Mada, al-Alusi warned that the US demands for “a government without militias” and economic sanctions, while essentially Iraqi demands, could be used at the expense of the integrity of the political process. He pointed to recent worrying attempts, including US contacts with Iraqi factions to help secure the release of Westerners detained in Iran during the height of the escalation. He concludes by saying that ignoring the reform of the political process and the protection of freedoms means accepting a more chaotic Iraq, with the Americans content to manage the scene through the embassy, which portends further disintegration of the Iraqi state. link

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Morning 1-19-26

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IMF Warns Tariffs and Geopolitical Tensions Are Threatening Global Growth

Rising trade conflicts and political fragmentation signal deeper shifts in the global economic order

 Overview

The International Monetary Fund issued a fresh warning that escalating tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and economic fragmentation are placing global growth at risk. While near-term forecasts remain stable, the IMF cautioned that policy-driven trade disruptions could undermine supply chains, destabilize markets, and accelerate a structural realignment of the global financial system.

Key Developments

1. Trade Tensions Resurface as a Primary Risk
The IMF identified renewed tariff threats and protectionist policies as a growing danger to global stability. Trade barriers are re-emerging not as temporary measures, but as strategic tools tied to national security and political leverage.

2. Geopolitical Fragmentation Is Reshaping Markets
According to the Fund, geopolitical rivalries are increasingly influencing trade flows, investment decisions, and currency alignment. Countries are prioritizing resilience and sovereignty over efficiency, contributing to long-term economic fragmentation.

3. Supply Chains Face Renewed Stress
The IMF warned that politicized trade could disrupt global supply chains that remain fragile following recent crises. Higher costs, delays, and regionalization are expected outcomes if tensions continue.

4. Financial Markets React to Policy Uncertainty
Markets have shown increased volatility as investors respond to tariff rhetoric and diplomatic strain. Capital is rotating toward perceived safe-haven assets, reflecting declining confidence in policy coordination.

Why It Matters

The IMF’s warning underscores a critical shift: global growth is no longer driven by cooperation, but constrained by conflict. Tariffs and political risk act as hidden taxes on economies, reducing productivity, raising inflationary pressure, and complicating central bank decision-making worldwide.

This environment increases the likelihood of financial shocks and accelerates the transition away from the post-World War II economic framework.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders waiting on revaluation or reset-driven gains, this development is significant:

• Trade fragmentation weakens legacy reserve currency dominance, particularly as trust in rules-based systems erodes.

• Countries facing tariff pressure may seek currency realignment, bilateral trade settlement, or alternative payment systems.

• Economic stress often precedes monetary restructuring, especially in nations with undervalued or tightly managed currencies.

In short, rising trade conflict increases the probability of currency recalibration as part of broader systemic reform.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: End of Unrestricted Globalization
The IMF’s message confirms that the era of frictionless global trade is fading. A multipolar system built on regional alliances, strategic resources, and controlled capital flows is taking shape.

Pillar 2: Monetary System Under Pressure
As trade blocs harden and geopolitical trust declines, the existing monetary order faces strain. Currency diversification, commodity-linked trade, and alternative settlement mechanisms become more attractive.

This is not a temporary disruption — it is structural realignment.

This is not just about tariffs — it’s about the controlled dismantling of the old economic playbook.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News

Sources

• IMF official blog / outlook update (detailed World Economic Outlook commentary)

• Reuters summary of the IMF growth outlook including tariff risks

• The Guardian on IMF headline warning about tariffs & geopolitical tensions

• Argus Media on IMF warning about major risk from US-EU tensions

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U.S. Targets NATO Over Greenland as BRICS Quietly Gains Ground

Tariff escalation against allies exposes fractures in Western unity while accelerating multipolar realignment

Overview

The United States has launched an unprecedented tariff campaign against key NATO allies following their opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed Greenland acquisition. Beginning February 1, 2026, eight NATO countries will face a 10% tariff, escalating to 25% by June if no agreement is reached. At the same time, the administration issued renewed tariff threats against BRICS nations, a move analysts warn may unintentionally strengthen the very bloc Washington seeks to contain.

Key Developments

1. Tariffs Target Eight NATO Allies
The U.S. confirmed tariffs against Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland after those nations supported Danish sovereignty and deployed forces to Greenland. The administration framed the move as a matter of Arctic mineral security and strategic control.

2. Greenland Becomes a Geopolitical Flashpoint
President Trump publicly argued that U.S. control over Greenland is essential to global security, warning that allied resistance creates unacceptable risk. NATO leaders sharply rejected the rationale, calling tariffs on allies damaging to collective security and alliance cohesion.

3. European Leaders Signal United Pushback
European officials warned that tariff threats against allies would be met with a coordinated response. Statements from London and Paris emphasized that economic coercion has no place within NATO relations, highlighting growing transatlantic strain.

4. BRICS Quietly Benefits From Western Division
As NATO unity fractures, BRICS nations gain strategic leverage. Trump simultaneously threatened BRICS members with additional tariffs for pursuing alternative trade systems and currencies — reinforcing perceptions that the West is using economic force to preserve dominance.

Why It Matters

This episode marks a major escalation in intra-Western economic conflict. Tariffs once aimed at rivals are now being used against allies, undermining trust, cooperation, and the rules-based order that underpinned postwar globalization.

Rather than isolating competitors, the strategy risks accelerating economic fragmentation and weakening Western influence in global trade and finance.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders anticipating revaluation or reset-driven gains, this development is notable:

• Alliance fractures weaken confidence in legacy financial leadership, particularly U.S.-centric trade enforcement.

• Escalating tariffs increase incentives for non-dollar settlement systems and regional trade agreements.

• Pressure on both NATO and BRICS heightens the probability of currency realignment as nations hedge against U.S. policy risk.

Periods of geopolitical stress often precede monetary restructuring, especially when trade and security collide.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Breakdown of Traditional Alliances
Using tariffs against NATO allies signals that strategic alignment no longer guarantees economic cooperation. This accelerates the move toward regional blocs and self-interest economics.

Pillar 2: Multipolar Currency Momentum
Threats against BRICS currencies validate the bloc’s motivation to develop alternatives. The more coercive the pressure, the stronger the incentive to bypass existing monetary rails.

The global system is shifting — not through collapse, but through controlled fragmentation.

This is not just a trade dispute — it is a signal that the old alliance-based economic order is being rewritten in real time.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News

Sources

• Watcher.Guru — Trump Targets NATO Over Greenland as BRICS Quietly Gains Ground

• Reuters — Trump’s Greenland threat puts Europe back in tariff crosshairs

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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.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Morning 1-19-26

Six measures to protect gold and regulate its market: Mazhar Saleh explains Iraq's vision for national wealth.

Time: 2026/01/19 Readings: 105 times    {Economic: Al-Furat News} The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, outlined six key measures on Monday to regulate the gold market, noting that the Gold City project is a strategic initiative to protect one of the nation’s greatest assets.

Saleh said in a press statement: “The global rise in gold prices has not led to a decline in demand for it in the local market, but rather has contributed to changing its function from an ‘ornamental commodity’ to a ‘savings tool and protection of value,’ stressing the ‘need to adopt a unified national mark and the obligation of modern technical examination to protect household savings.’”

He added that "this functional transformation of the yellow metal makes quality control and government oversight an urgent economic and social necessity, as it protects families' wealth and enhances confidence in the market," indicating that "quick and low-cost procedures, such as the unified national marking and rapid technical inspection, represent sufficient means to restore discipline and reduce manipulation."

Saleh pointed out that “gold remains a symbol of family security and savings for generations in the Iraqi social memory, and with rising prices, it has become part of the tools of unofficial monetary policy, as it is a store of value parallel to the dinar,” noting that “regulating the market is not a formal procedure, but rather a basic condition for building confidence and protecting national wealth.”

Saleh called for "a comprehensive reform of the gold market system, through the adoption of a unified and mandatory Iraqi mark that includes (carat, testing authority, and year of mark), while criminalizing the trading of unmarked gold," stressing "the importance of strengthening oversight through field testing using modern technologies such as (XRF), which reveals the truth about gold immediately without causing any damage to the pieces."

The financial advisor added that "the next stage requires regulating gold smelting and import operations through workshop licensing and tightening border inspection, as well as establishing a national register for gold traders and adopting unified official invoices to reduce undocumented trading," noting that "empowering the consumer through awareness campaigns and effective reporting mechanisms represents a fundamental pillar in this system."

Saleh concluded his remarks by saying: “The institutional completion of the ‘City of Gold’ project has become an urgent necessity, as it represents the official incubator for protecting this great national wealth and providing the highest standards of legal and professional protection for it.”   LINK

A US Official Admits To Rigging The Tax System And Stealing Citizens' Money.

Today 13:50  Information/Follow-up...    US Deputy Secretary of Health Jim O’Neill sparked widespread controversy after describing the US tax system as “rigged,” asserting that taxpayers’ money is not being spent in the channels intended for it.

“You pay taxes and health insurance premiums, but where does that money go? The vast majority of it is spent on scams, political campaigns, illegal immigrants, and large corporations that provide no real benefit to citizens,” O’Neill wrote in a post on the X platform.

He added: “The system is rigged,” expressing his dissatisfaction with the mismanagement of public resources and the lack of effective oversight of government spending.

O'Neill's statement comes amid growing criticism within the United States regarding corruption and the waste of public funds. Last May, businessman Elon Musk, while serving as an advisor to the Government Efficiency Management Initiative (DOGE), revealed that some civil servants were spending public funds on renting luxury hotels and sports stadiums for private parties. /25    LINK

Economic Expert: Lebanon Is Not Paying Its Dues To Iraq And Is Importing Fuel Oil From Kuwait.

Today Information / Baghdad…   Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi confirmed on Monday that Lebanon's outstanding debts to Iraq as a result of fuel sales amounted to $2.7 billion, noting that Baghdad has not yet demanded these debts.

Al-Marsoumi said in a Facebook post, which was reviewed by Al-Maalouma Agency, that “Iraq is forced to cut part of its employees’ salaries to address the financial crisis, while Lebanon continues not to pay its dues and proceeds to import fuel from Kuwait instead of Iraq, which exacerbates the financial contradiction between the two countries.”

He pointed out that "Lebanon's failure to meet its debt obligations is a blow to the Iraqi economy and increases pressure on the state treasury," calling for "urgent steps to be taken to recover the financial dues."

Fuel oil is a type of liquid fuel used primarily in power plants and heavy industries, and is considered one of the most important energy sources in Iraq, Lebanon, and neighboring countries. End/25   LINK

Parliamentary Movement To Overturn The Decisions Of The Ministerial Council For The Economy That Violate The Law

January 18, 10:45   The Information/Baghdad…   MP Mohammed Qutaiba al-Bayati revealed on Sunday a parliamentary movement to overturn the decisions of the Ministerial Council for the Economy regarding the recognition of academic degrees and the suspension of transfers between ministries, arguing that they violate existing laws.

Al-Bayati told Al-Maalouma that “the decisions issued by the Ministerial Council for the Economy included a number of provisions that suspended or amended existing legal texts, including the recognition of academic degrees for initial appointments, the suspension of the recognition of degrees obtained by employees except for those on study leave, as well as the suspension of transfers between certain ministries and the five-year leave of absence.”

He added that “these decisions represent a clear overreach of the legislative authority and a violation of the principle of separation of powers,” explaining that “the Council of Ministers is currently exercising the powers of a caretaker government, and therefore its decisions should be limited to managing daily affairs and providing services, and it does not have the authority to make decisions that fall outside its defined jurisdiction.”

Al-Bayati indicated that "this file has been referred to the Council of Representatives for a legislative decision to repeal the parts that violate the law, given that legislation is of the highest rank and authority, and legislative decisions are binding on all authorities."

He pointed out that "the issuance of such decisions by the Council of Ministers has negative repercussions on public opinion and leads to a loss of public trust in state institutions." End/25   LINK

The Sudanese Government Directs The Formation Of Technical Committees To Study Proposals Supporting The Government's Economic Plans.

Time: 2026/01/19 Reading: 60 times  
{Political: Al-Furat News} Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani directed the formation of special technical committees to study all proposals that support the government's economic plans, during his chairmanship of the Ministerial Council for the Economy meeting on Monday.

The Sudanese Media Office stated in a statement received by Al-Furat News that "during the meeting, the topics on the agenda were discussed, especially those related to maximizing resources and reducing expenditures, and the discussion of means and frameworks for reducing expenditures and maximizing state resources in accordance with applicable laws was completed." 

The meeting discussed the Council’s recommendation to the Ministry of Oil, which aimed to determine the percentages of support and address the financial situation, in addition to examining proposals submitted by various government agencies regarding reducing spending, as well as discussing support mechanisms provided by the Export Support Fund, adding support through loans, and creating an economic environment that supports the non-oil economy and diversifies resources. 

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Prime Minister directed the formation of special technical committees to study all the proposals put forward in order to support the government’s plans in this regard.   LINK

Between Restoring Rights And International Action: Iraq Faces A Crossroads Of Economic Salvation.

Time: 2026/01/19 Reading: 60 times     

{Economic: Al-Furat News} Legal researcher Ali Al-Tamimi confirmed on Monday that recovering smuggled Iraqi funds and international action represent a fundamental approach to addressing the economic crisis the country is going through, noting that there are clear legal and international frameworks that Iraq can rely on in this path.

Al-Tamimi explained in a statement received by Al-Furat News that "there is the 2003 Anti-Money Laundering Convention, which entered into force in 2005, concerning the recovery of laundered funds. Articles (55 and 56) of the Convention outline the process for recovering these funds."

He indicated that Iraq signed the Convention in 2007 under Law No. 35 of 2007, while the value of the laundered funds is estimated at approximately $500 billion. He pointed to the possibility of coordinating with the United Nations, as the Convention is deposited with it under Article 102 of the UN Charter, as well as coordinating with countries in whose banks these funds have been deposited, similar to the experiences of countries such as Nigeria, the Philippines, Singapore, Egypt, and Tunisia, stressing that the current time is the most appropriate for international action in this direction. 

He added, "There are about $65 billion in the US Federal Reserve Bank belonging to the former regime and owned by the Iraqi people," noting that the US president issues an annual executive order to protect these funds from creditors' claims. He stressed that Iraq has the legal right to claim them based on Articles (27 and 28) of the 2008 Iraqi-American Strategic Agreement, which allows Iraq to request economic assistance from the United States, as it is a binding agreement for both parties.

Al-Tamimi explained that “according to Article 50 of the United Nations Charter, countries that are fighting against countries, entities, or organizations placed under Chapter VII may request economic assistance from the Security Council,” noting that Britain and France have announced their readiness to provide economic assistance to Iraq. He pointed out that Iraq fought the ISIS terrorist organization, which is placed under Chapter VII pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 2170. 

He pointed out that "Iraq has exited the provisions of Chapter VII after paying the financial obligations with Kuwait amounting to four and a half billion dollars, warning that the continuation of political, security and economic crises may push the Security Council to return Iraq to international trusteeship, which requires serious action in these important directions." 

Al-Tamimi stressed that “internal efforts remain important and complementary, but salaries cannot be reduced, delayed, or not disbursed, as they are regulated by applicable laws, including the Civil Service Law and the Salary Scale Law, stressing that state institutions cannot continue without disbursing salaries, which represent the key to the work of employees.” 

He concluded by saying that "the current parliament has an important opportunity to direct and make appropriate decisions in this direction, to open all previous files, and to conduct retrospective parliamentary investigations, in order to save the country from international crises and the decline in oil prices, stressing that prevention is better than cure." From... Ragheed  LINK

This Catalyst Pushes Silver Into Triple Digits & Keeps It There

This Catalyst Pushes Silver Into Triple Digits & Keeps It There

 Steve Penny & Michelle Makori: 1-17-2026

Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, sits down with Steve Penny, Founder of SilverChartist, to break down where we are in this silver bull rally.

 Penny discusses what it will actually take for silver to break above $100 an ounce and stay there for good. Silver is up more than 180% year-over-year and has already traded above $100 in Shanghai, while Western markets lag behind.

Penny explains why this divergence matters, how true price discovery is shifting toward physical markets, and why the decades-long paper-driven pricing model may be breaking down.

In this interview, Steve walks through the largest technical breakout in silver’s history, key support and pullback levels, the role of industrial demand from AI, solar, and defense, and why central bank policy and debt dynamics are setting the stage for sustained triple-digit silver.

 He also outlines realistic price targets, the risks of intervention, and where silver miners fit into the next phase of this bull market.

Steve also shares his top trade of 2026 and it is not silver. In this episode of The Real Story:

Why silver above $100 may become permanent, not temporary

The Shanghai premium and what it signals about physical demand

Paper vs. physical silver: is price discovery finally shifting?

The “mother of all cup-and-handle” breakout explained

Key support levels and pullback risks traders should watch

Why silver miners are lagging

How debt, inflation, and Fed policy feed the silver bull case

Steve’s top trade of 2026

Introduction

02:09 Interview with Steve Penny

03:38 Factors Driving Silver's Rally

04:54 Supply & Demand Dynamics

08:38 Shanghai Premium & Market Manipulation

11:14 Technical Analysis of Silver

 17:17 Historical Context & Future Predictions

23:53 Potential Pullbacks & Support Levels

27:41 Bull Case Scenario for Silver

29:24 Predicting $300 Silver by 2030

30:01 Gold-Silver Ratio Strategies

34:01 Comparing Historical & Current Fundamentals

39:01 Geopolitical Impacts on Silver & Gold

41:00 Central Banks & Silver Investments

44:31 Silver Miners vs. Silver Prices

 47:42 National Debt & Precious Metals

 51:26 Top Investment Picks for 2026

54:24 Personal Insights & Final Thoughts

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

Thoughts from Paul Gold Eagle: Economic Transition and Legal Structure

Thoughts from Paul Gold Eagle: Economic Transition and Legal Structure

1-18-2026

Paul White Gold Eagle  @PaulGoldEagle

PHASE V: ECONOMIC TRANSITION & LEGAL STRUCTURE

OPERATION: GOLD STANDARD REBOOT [ACTIVE]
CLASS: SOVEREIGN RESET // QFS NODE ONLINE
STATUS: PHASE V ENGAGED

“We are returning power to the people.” – Q

[THE OLD SYSTEM = DEAD]
[CENTRAL BANKING > DISSOLVED]
[FIAT = NULLIFIED]
[SLAVERY CHAINS REMOVED]
[QFS > GOLD-BACKED SOVEREIGN ECONOMY]

[HR 5404 – GOLD-BACKED USTN]

Introduced by Rep. Mooney (2018)

Purpose: Define dollar as fixed weight of gold – Suppressed. Buried. Ignored.

But LEGAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED

Used as template for post-FED issuance of USTN (U.S. Treasury Notes)

Digital + Physical. Backed by Fort Knox + Recovered Vatican Gold.

[USTN = OFFICIAL QFS CURRENCY OF REPUBLIC]

No inflation.
No printing.
No manipulation.
Value = Locked to substance.

[IRS → TERMINATED]

IRS = Private Corporation.
Registered in Puerto Rico.
Serviced the Crown/Vatican cabal via FED collection systems.

Audited. Compromised. Terminated. Replaced with 14% flat consumption tax (non-invasive, no tracking).

Taxation = based on choice, not coercion. Constitutional alignment restored.

[FEDERAL RESERVE → ABSORBED]

Not abolished.
Nationalized.

Absorbed by U.S. Treasury via EO 13885 + quiet legislation
Assets + liabilities transferred
Private central bank > Converted to public asset hub
Chairpersons = removed

Accounts = frozen
Gold revaluation event = complete

“End the Fed.” – Ron Paul
“Done in silence.” – Q

[GLOBAL DEBT JUBILEE]

Biblical reset activated
National debts = zeroed
Personal debts = wiped
Credit scores = deleted

Enforced by QFS AI
Tracked via ISO tokens
All mortgages, loans, credit chains = terminated

“You are no longer debt slaves.” – Q

[UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME – GESARA FORMAT]

UBI = Not socialism.
It’s wealth repatriation.

Paid from seized Deepstate assets (EO 13818)

Delivered via XLM / QFS smart contract distribution system

Monthly stipend auto-deposited to each sovereign citizen
Use = food, shelter, energy, self-sufficiency – Paired with free energy systems, suppressed medbeds, water tech

[LEGAL FRAMEWORK RESET]

– Constitutional Law restored
– Maritime/Admiralty Law removed
– Corporate U.S. dissolved (Act of 1871 repealed)
– All sovereign rights reinstated
No more birth certificate bonds
No more Social Security contracts

You = Free living being under divine law

[QFS + STARLINK = PLANETARY FINANCIAL GRID]

Every transaction = verified + mirrored on quantum blockchain

Every citizen = biometric ID linked to sovereign trust account

No hacking
No laundering
No central control

Decentralized through satellite architecture

Starlink = Banking satellites + Space Force nodes
4,000+ orbital QFS mirrors = Global trust network

“This is the NEW EARTH financial system.” – Q

[THE FINAL FLIP]

Fiat = dead
Gold = revived
Power = returned
Cabal = disarmed

All banks must comply
ISO 20022 enforced
Blockchain = new law
QFS = final layer

Source(s):   https://x.com/PaulGoldEagle/status/2012798301905859046

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/18/paul-gold-eagle-economic-transition-and-legal-structure/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Afternoon 1-18-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

World Economic Forum 2026 Highlights a Fracturing Global Order

Davos rhetoric shifts from coordination to containment

 Overview

The 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos is underscoring a stark reality: the rules-based global order is no longer assumed — it is being questioned. Amid rising geopolitical instability, trade tensions, and escalating military spending, global leaders are emphasizing economic resilience, conflict mitigation, and selective multilateral cooperation, rather than broad consensus-building.

While Davos remains a premier venue for elite dialogue, this year’s tone reflects strategic mistrust rather than unity, revealing how deeply fragmentation pressures have penetrated even traditional coordination forums.

Key Developments

• Leaders openly acknowledge geopolitical instability and trade fragmentation

• Rising protectionism and defense spending dominate economic discussions

• Focus shifts toward national resilience strategies over global integration

• Multilateral cooperation framed as conditional and issue-specific, not universal

Why It Matters

• The Davos consensus model shows visible strain under multipolar pressures

• Economic coordination is increasingly fragmented by national interest

• Trade and monetary disagreements now shape elite strategy discussions

• Global institutions appear reactive, not directive, in managing disorder

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Fragmentation increases the likelihood of currency realignment and diversification

• Reduced confidence in coordinated policy supports hard assets and non-dollar exposure

• Currency holders anticipating a Global Reset watch Davos signals closely for elite positioning shifts

• Quiet preparation for parallel systems often precedes formal monetary change

Foreign currency holders understand that elite dialogue often telegraphs future policy, even when official outcomes appear muted.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Institutional Fragmentation

Davos discussions reveal weakening confidence in global governance frameworks, accelerating the shift toward regional blocs, bilateral agreements, and parallel institutions.

Pillar 2: Trade and Monetary Realignment

Disputes over trade rules, sanctions, and monetary policy reinforce momentum toward multipolar settlement systems and diversified reserves, core mechanics of a systemic reset.

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

Strategic Takeaway

Davos 2026 does not project collapse — it projects adaptation under strain. The global elite appears less focused on preserving the old order and more concerned with managing fragmentation without triggering systemic shock.

When consensus fades, contingency planning takes center stage

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• The Guardian – “Davos 2026: Trump, Trade Tensions and the Fracturing Global Order”

• World Economic Forum – “Global Risks Report 2026”

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United Nations Warns Global Growth Resilience Is Fragile

Short-term stability masks deeper structural vulnerabilities

Overview

A newly released United Nations report warns that global economic resilience remains fragile, despite near-term stability in select regions. While inflation has moderated and growth has avoided outright contraction, the U.N. cautions that trade tensions, fiscal strain, and uneven investment flows continue to cap long-term expansion.

Persistent uncertainty, according to the report, may keep global growth below historical averages for years, increasing pressure on governments and institutions to rethink economic frameworks.

Key Developments

• Global growth shows short-term resilience, but lacks durable momentum

• Trade tensions and protectionist policies remain unresolved

• Fiscal space is narrowing across both developed and emerging economies

• Investment remains uneven and risk-averse, limiting productivity gains

• Structural uncertainty threatens long-term economic confidence

Why It Matters

• Fragile growth undermines confidence in traditional economic models

• Slower expansion increases reliance on policy intervention and debt

• Economic stress amplifies geopolitical friction and regional fragmentation

• Sustained underperformance fuels calls for systemic reform

Stable growth has historically underpinned geopolitical balance. When growth weakens, pressure for structural change accelerates.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Weak global growth often precedes currency realignment and diversification

• Nations facing constrained growth explore non-traditional monetary tools

• Reduced confidence in fiat stability strengthens interest in alternative assets and currencies

• Foreign currency holders anticipating a Global Reset view prolonged stagnation as a key trigger condition

Slow growth does not delay resets — it often forces them.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Erosion of Traditional Growth Models

Persistent subpar growth challenges debt-driven expansion and reinforces the search for new monetary and fiscal architectures.

Pillar 2: Pressure for Systemic Redesign

Economic stagnation increases political and institutional willingness to consider reset mechanisms, including trade restructuring, reserve diversification, and alternative settlement systems.

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

Strategic Takeaway

The U.N.’s warning signals that resilience without momentum is not stability. When growth remains fragile, systems do not break immediately — they quietly evolve, often toward new frameworks that promise sustainability where the old ones no longer deliver.

When growth stalls, the system starts looking for an exit

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• United Nations – “World Economic Situation and Prospects: Fragile Growth Outlook”

• United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – “Global Trade Update”

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BRICS Isn’t Ditching the Dollar — It’s Quietly Building Around It

De-dollarization by infrastructure, not confrontation

Overview

BRICS nations are not attempting to overthrow the U.S. dollar outright. Instead, they are systematically reducing reliance on it by expanding local-currency trade, developing alternative payment infrastructure, and strengthening financial autonomy across the bloc.

By 2025, roughly 25% of intra-BRICS trade is now settled in local currencies — a milestone that signals gradual but deliberate movement away from dollar-centric systems, without triggering systemic shock.

This strategy reflects pragmatism, not rebellion: build parallel rails first, reduce dependency second.

Key Developments

• Around one-quarter of BRICS mutual trade now settled in local currencies

• Russia and China conduct over 99% of bilateral trade in rubles and yuan

• Brazil, China, Egypt, and others adopt bilateral currency settlement agreements

• Local-currency trade expanded formally across BRICS frameworks in mid-2025

• Dollar remains dominant globally, but alternatives are now operational

Bilateral Settlements Reduce Dollar Dependence

Russia and China have completed one of the most significant shifts, settling 99.1% of trade payments in their national currencies, according to Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. This reflects how geopolitical pressure and sanctions exposure accelerate monetary adaptation.

Brazil and China removed the dollar entirely from bilateral trade settlement in 2023, while Egypt and other BRICS participants followed with similar arrangements. These moves reflect function-over-symbolism: avoid dollar rails where possible without destabilizing global trade.

Alternative Payment Infrastructure Expands Quietly

BRICS nations continue developing parallel financial infrastructure rather than a single unified currency.

• China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) now spans over 100 countries

• BRICS Pay pilots link national payment networks instead of replacing them

• A gold-anchored settlement unit pilot launched in late 2025, blending metal backing with local currencies

These systems allow trade settlement outside traditional dollar channels while preserving flexibility.

Strategic Implementation, Not Dollar Elimination

Leaders across the bloc emphasize balance over confrontation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that BRICS is not fighting the dollar but responding to restricted access. Brazil’s presidential advisor Celso Amorim echoed that sentiment, noting that the U.S. remains a foundational global economy — yet alternatives are necessary for resilience.

The strategy is incremental: reduce exposure, expand options, maintain stability.

Why It Matters

• Dollar dominance is being diluted through use, not rhetoric

• Parallel systems weaken sanctions leverage without collapsing markets

• Trade settlement diversification becomes normalized

• Financial architecture shifts from centralized to multi-rail

This is how monetary systems evolve — quietly, structurally, and over time.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Expanding local-currency trade increases demand for non-dollar settlement currencies

• Reduced dollar usage supports reserve diversification trends

• Foreign currency holders anticipating a Global Reset benefit from incremental system migration

• These shifts often precede formal revaluations and monetary realignments

For currency holders, this is not a headline event — it is foundational groundwork.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Parallel Financial Infrastructure

BRICS demonstrates that monetary power shifts occur through payment systems and settlement rails, not declarations.

Pillar 2: Gradual Reserve and Trade Diversification

Incremental local-currency trade steadily erodes single-currency dependence while avoiding crisis triggers.

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

Strategic Takeaway

BRICS is not detonating the old system. It is building the new one beside it, waiting for gravity — not force — to do the rest.

When you can’t replace the system, you build another one next to it

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru – “BRICS Isn’t Ditching the Dollar, It’s Quietly Building Around It”

• Reuters – “BRICS Nations Expand Local Currency Trade to Reduce Dollar Reliance”

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Which Form Of Silver Is Best For Investing In Right Now?

Which Form Of Silver Is Best For Investing In Right Now?

By  MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money      January 16, 2026 / 1:43 PM EST / CBS News

Finding the right silver investment for your portfolio can pay off substantially, especially in today's market. Guido

Silver just wrapped up an incredibly strong year, with prices surging dramatically throughout the last months of 2025. The precious metal's remarkable performance even outpaced gold's impressive gains last year, catching the attention of investors who may have previously overlooked it in favor of its higher-value counterpart. And, that upward trend has only continued in the first weeks of 2026, with silver prices currently hovering above $88 per ounce. With multiple tailwinds still in play, though, the conversation has largely shifted from whether to invest in silver to how best to gain exposure to this momentum.

The forces driving this silver rally aren't showing signs of slowing down, either. Silver supply deficits have continued to increase, while industrial demand continues to grow thanks to things like solar panel manufacturing, electric vehicle production and the expanding infrastructure needs of artificial intelligence technology. Add in recent Federal Reserve rate cuts that make non-yielding assets more attractive and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty that sends investors seeking safe havens, and you have a compelling case for continued strength in silver prices.

But with silver's historic run-up, investors face a practical question: What's the smartest way to participate in this market right now? After all, each option comes with distinct advantages and considerations, so it's important to know which ones are truly worth examining.

Start adding silver and other precious metals to your investment portfolio today.

Which form of silver is best for investing in right now?

The silver market offers several pathways for investors looking to capitalize on current momentum, each suited to different investment strategies and comfort levels with various types of risk. Here are the main options that today's investors may want to consider:

To Continue and Read More:    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/which-form-of-silver-is-best-for-investing-in-january-2026/  

News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 1-18-2026

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 Sun. 18 Jan. 2026

Compiled Sun. 18 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset:

Sat. 17 Jan. 2026 The activation of Tier 4B has (allegedly) changed everything. Not with noise, but with structure. …Nesara Gesara Connected on Telegram

What was once dismissed as “dinar dreams” or “ZIM conspiracy” has now (allegedly) become a controlled and classified process operating inside the secure layers of the global financial system. And those who quietly held, studied, and prepared are now (allegedly) being contacted. Not publicly. Precisely.

What I’m seeing now is a move from theory to application:

• Bank screens (allegedly) showing active internal rates
• Appointments (allegedly) issued through encrypted portals
• Enhanced protocols(allegedly)  verifying both identity and intent
• Wealth management teams(allegedly)  prepared for post-exchange structuring

This is not a traditional banking process. It is strategic clearance through layers of security. On the ground, here’s what it looks like:

• Appointments are invitation only
• Devices are surrendered at entry
• NDA protocols are standard, not optional
• Immediate access depends on verified documentation and lawful acquisition

There are no lines. No signs. No press. This is how value transitions in silence, without triggering volatility.

The rates themselves are not speculative. They are (allegedly) visible to those inside internal banking systems connected to quantum-tracked validation layers. Public forex remains unchanged because it is not part of this channel.

IQD, VND, and ZIM now (allegedly) carry asset-backed recalibration tied to sovereign restructuring, resource leverage, and post-sanction stabilization. Iraq is leading, but it is not moving alone. Vietnam’s tiered rollout is progressing, and Zimbabwe’s asset ledger is syncing with commodity-backed valuation models.

This is the reality behind the curtain.

Tier 4B is not where the story ends. It is where the public quietly enters a space that has been moving in silence for years.

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Possible Timing

They have (allegedly) announced a Five Day rollout for the Global Currency Reset Redemption Center appointments to exchange foreign currency and redeem bonds (allegedly) starting Monday 19 Jan. and going through Friday 23 Jan.

Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) was expected to be notified for Redemption Center appointments to exchange currencies and redeem Zim Bonds on Tues. 20 Jan.

At the same time on Wed. 21 Jan. 2026 Global activation sequence could begin of the new financial system, with BRICS Alliance (allegedly) going live alongside NESARA/GESARA implementation and full rollout of the Quantum Financial System (QFS).

Sun. 1 Feb. 2026 Redemption Centers (allegedly) open worldwide under Military Security to set up the new Global Financial System (GFS) Wallets (formerly known as bank accounts) for the general public on the new and secure Star Link Satellite System.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/18/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-january-18-2026/

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Militia Man   They're not telling us a date.  They're not telling us a rate.  They're not going to.  But they are going to keep teaching us along the way until one day Alaq just does it...  

Jeff   My head is buried in the news 2 hours a day.  This period...is the most record amount of news I have ever seen and witnessed suggesting...confirming and revealing to me how close I am to the rate changing.  I've never witnessed this amount of record news.

Mnt Goat   ...My source in CBI still says al-Sudani is going to be here for a second term...

Frank26  Where are we with the Iraqi dinar?  I think we're at where Trump has us.  I'm not going to abandon my stance.  I don't second guess. I feel deep in my heart that Donald Trump is in control of the monetary reform, in control of a lot of things in the Middle East.  I don't think Trump wants to go to war with Iran.  He's demonstrating it.  He gives them more chances than they deserve.  He doesn't want people to die. TRUMP X Quote: "It is my great honor to announce the Board of Peace has been formed..."

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Gold and Silver Surge as Reset Signals Flash Red

Taylor Kenny:  1-18-2026

Gold just jumped $300 in seven days. Silver is ripping past $90.

And yet the media says inflation is "under control."

This episode breaks down what’s really driving the gold and silver spike and why it could be the first signal of a much larger monetary reset.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNy2oyZ_swY

“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 1-18-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  The Iraqi army takes full control of Ain al-Asad base after the American withdrawal.

The Ministry of Defense announced today, Saturday, that the Iraqi army has taken over the management of Ain al-Assad base in full after the withdrawal of American forces.

The Ministry stated in a statement, a copy of which was received by Al-Furat News, that: “The Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, today supervised the distribution of tasks and duties to the military units and formations at Ain al-Assad base, after the withdrawal of the American forces from it and the Iraqi army taking over the management of the base in full.”

He added, "Yarallah was accompanied during the visit by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army for Operations, the commanders of the (land, air, and army aviation) forces, the Deputy Director of Military Intelligence, the Head of the Security Media Cell, the Director of the Sample Branch, and the Director of the Media Branch. They were received by the Commander of Al-Jazira Operations, the Base Commander, and the Commander of the Second Special Forces Division."

Upon his arrival, Yarallah, according to the statement, followed up on the stages of receiving the security file through his field supervision of the distribution of units and formations within the base, represented by the 65th Special Forces Brigade and its regiments, in addition to the distribution of the headquarters of the Air Force and Army Aviation Commands.

Yarallah also inspected all parts of the base with the aim of securing service facilities, infrastructure, and administrative and logistical aspects, in order to ensure raising the level of readiness to carry out the assigned duties in the best possible way.

In the same context, Yarallah directed the relevant authorities at the base to "intensify efforts and enhance joint work, coordination and cooperation between all units holding the base, and to take advantage of its capabilities and vital location," stressing "the need to work as one team and distribute tasks in a way that ensures the security and protection of Ain al-Assad base, as it is one of the most important military bases within the area of ​​responsibility."   link

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Tishwash:  A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Development Fund for Iraq and BPI Bank France in Paris.

The Iraqi Embassy in Paris announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Development Fund for Iraq and BPI France in the French capital.

In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the embassy said it participated in the signing ceremony, which was attended by Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, Minister Plenipotentiary Thaer Wahib Hussein.

Hussein emphasized the importance of encouraging companies to enter the Iraqi market and take advantage of available investment opportunities, particularly in the productive and developmental sectors.  link

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Tishwash:  On Trump's orders, Savaya is in Baghdad: "Complete compliance or total eradication."

 With news of the arrival of US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, today or tomorrow in Baghdad, carrying a “booby-trapped briefcase” of files, sanctions, and what Washington calls “hard gifts,” attention is turning to one of the most complex issues in the Iraqi economy: money smuggling networks, money laundering, and the circulation of hard currency outside legal channels, amid anticipation of the extent of the targeting that may extend to banks, companies, businessmen, and networks linked to armed factions, and what impact this step may have on the stability of the economy, the exchange rate, and the balance of political power internally.

Savaya: An envoy speaking "the language of numbers"

Mark Savaya, an Iraqi-American businessman of Chaldean origin, has served as the US Special Envoy to Iraq since October 2025, with authority directly linking the Iraqi file to the White House. In recent days, he held a series of meetings in Washington, including with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagseth and the Director of Counterterrorism, before proceeding to the US Treasury Department, where he announced an agreement on a "comprehensive review" of payment records and financial transactions linked to institutions, companies, and individuals in Iraq whose names are associated with smuggling, money laundering, and fraudulent contracts and projects.

Economic and financial expert Ahmed Al-Tamimi believes that this course "reflects an escalating American trend to tighten pressure tools in the near future," explaining to "Baghdad Today" that Washington presents these steps as part of "attempts to protect the international financial system and prevent its exploitation in money laundering operations and financing illegal activities."

From dollar restrictions to selective sanctions

Over the past few years, the United States has tightened restrictions on Iraqi banks' access to dollars through the foreign exchange platform and their dealings with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This has resulted in limiting the transactions of several private banks and prohibiting others from using dollars, ostensibly to curb currency smuggling abroad. This context makes the new threat brandished by Savaya an extension of an existing pattern, but one more specifically targeting individuals, companies, and networks.

Al-Tamimi explains one aspect of the nature of the potential sanctions, indicating that "the package may include freezing assets, restrictions on bank transfers, and a ban on dealing with financial institutions and companies suspected of involvement in serious violations," which means that some economic entities may suddenly find themselves outside the network of international transactions, or under strict scrutiny that raises the cost of any external activity for them.

Who is the likely target?

Despite the absence of publicly announced regulations so far, the pattern of US sanctions in similar cases allows for an initial outline of the categories likely to be targeted:

- Banks and money exchange companies whose names frequently appear in compliance and money laundering reports, or which have been linked to dollar transfers that were blocked in the past.
- Front companies in the contracting, equipment, and general trading sectors, operating as cover for government contracts or the supply of essential goods, with suspicions that "margins" are being paid to political entities or armed factions.
- Businessmen and financial intermediaries managing a complex network of cross-border transfers and contracts, particularly with countries subject to sanctions or strict monitoring.
- Entities linked to armed factions that are designated or quasi-designated on sanctions lists, whether through security companies, associations, or commercial and media fronts.

In this context, Al-Tamimi points out that "the message is not directed only at the names that will be placed on the list, but at the wider circle around them," because any businessman, bank or company that gets close to this circle will find himself under the microscope of international compliance systems, even if his name is not directly mentioned in the sanctions decisions.

How will Iraq's economy be affected?

Economically, the effects of sanctions are not limited to freezing an account here or banning a bank there; they extend to the image of the Iraqi market as a whole in the eyes of correspondent banks and investors. Al-Tamimi warns that "any expansion of the scope of sanctions will practically lead to even stricter measures by foreign banks, which may resort to what is called 'excessive compliance,' meaning refraining from dealing with Iraqi entities simply for fear of being sanctioned."

This rigidity is reflected in three main ways:

- Increased cost of remittances and foreign trade: The higher the risk factor in dealing with Iraq, the higher the commissions and processing times for remittances, and some transactions may even be rejected outright.
- Additional pressure on the exchange rate: If the flow of official dollars declines, or the number of restricted banks expands, reliance on the parallel market will increase, threatening to erode citizens' purchasing power and widen the gap between the official and parallel exchange rates.
- Slowdown in investments and major projects: International companies will reconsider their plans, especially in sectors where government contracts involve local entities subject to sanctions or suspicion.

The citizen at the heart of the storm: from the dollar to prices

Although sanctions are legally framed as being "targeted" at specific individuals and entities, experience in Iraq, Iran, and Syria over the past years shows that ordinary citizens often bear the brunt of the impact. Al-Tamimi explains that "any disruption to the flow of dollars or tightening of transfers is quickly reflected in the prices of imported goods, from food to medicine and construction materials, because the Iraqi economy is highly dependent on imports."

As costs rise for banks and companies, the burden is gradually passed on to the end consumer through:

- Increased prices for goods and services.
- Reduced job opportunities in sectors affected by sanctions or banking restrictions.
- Restricted access to loans and financing, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises.

In this sense, how the government manages this issue becomes a crucial factor in mitigating the impact of sanctions on the public: the more organized alternatives for trade and finance are available, and the more the parallel market is controlled and monopolies are prevented, the less able speculators are to turn sanctions into an opportunity to profit at the expense of the citizen.

Will politicians be affected and will the equation be disrupted?

Politically, sanctions of this kind have the potential to rearrange some of the balance of power within the Iraqi political system:

Political blocs whose power is largely derived from money may face restrictions on their traditional funding networks, limiting their ability to manage election campaigns, buy loyalties, or finance media and service-oriented outlets.

Some politicians linked to businessmen or banks subject to sanctions may find themselves facing two equally unpalatable options: either attempting to distance themselves from these networks or engaging in a political and media confrontation with Washington, with all the domestic and international costs that entails.

Other forces may exploit the sanctions to present themselves as "less costly" to the West, through reformist rhetoric and promises of financial compliance, thus adding an external dimension to the internal competition.

Conversely, some factions are attempting to downplay the threats from Savaya, with some of their rhetoric even resorting to mockery of any political or economic entity that seriously addresses the sanctions issue or tries to open channels of understanding with it, going so far as to issue veiled threats against anyone who "cooperates" with the American approach.

These messages may discourage some actors from pursuing financial reform, but they do not negate the fact that the sanctions are imposed from abroad, and their cost will affect everyone to varying degrees.

Two parallel paths: sanctions and "surgical" strikes

Another significant indicator, not lost on observers, is the arrangement of Savaya's meetings in Washington: the Treasury Department on one hand, and the Department of Defense on the other. This arrangement, in the view of many, reflects two parallel approaches within the Trump administration's thinking regarding Iraq and the region.

- A financial and punitive track led by the Treasury Department, through reviewing records, tightening compliance, and imposing sanctions on individuals and entities. -
A "surgical" security and military track remains available as a backup option, based on targeted strikes against objectives classified as a direct threat to US interests or those of its partners.

This is a path Iraq has witnessed in recent years through drone strikes or precision missile attacks targeting leaders and positions of armed factions. The difference this time, according to political assessments, lies in Savaya's position itself; he is presented in political circles as Trump's personal envoy, with whom he has a close relationship and a shared business background. This means that his political mandate may be broader than that of a traditional envoy, and that his recommendations on the issues of sanctions and "surgical" strikes will be closer to the decision-making circle in the White House.

Ahmed Al-Tamimi warns that “combining financial and security tools raises the level of risks; if sanctions alone do not bring about the desired change from Washington’s point of view, the appetite for using other tools may increase, and Iraq has experienced this equation more than once.”

A test of the will for reform before it is a conflict with Washington

Ultimately, the "Safaya sanctions" issue is not simply a bilateral conflict between Baghdad and Washington, but rather reveals an internal test of the will for reform in Iraq:

If the government acts swiftly to cleanse the financial system, tighten oversight of banks and companies, and protect the exchange market from speculation, some of the pressure can be contained and transformed into an opportunity to rebuild confidence.
However, if the threat is treated as "merely a passing political maneuver," met only with denials or verbal escalation, Iraq may find itself facing a broader package of sanctions, where the interests of the White House intersect with regional agendas, while the average citizen bears the brunt of the cost at exchange bureaus and on market shelves.

Between these two paths, Washington and its allies will be watching events unfold, just as the Iraqi public is watching the exchange rate, the cost of living, and job opportunities. The difference is that the former possesses the tools of sanctions and "surgery," while the latter can only wait for the results of the numbers game and the decisions made far from its grasp, only to discover later whether it alone will bear the brunt of it, or whether genuine reform will finally begin from within before being imposed from the outside.  link

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