Silver Investment and this Could Change Everything for Iraq

Silver Investment and this Could Change Everything for Iraq

Edu Matrix:  8-9-2025

A recent deep dive from Edu Matrix offers a compelling look into two seemingly disparate yet critically influential global trends shaping 2025: the surging prospects of silver as an investment and the escalating geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.

The video provides a comprehensive overview, highlighting the intertwined nature of economic, political, and technological developments that create a complex backdrop for investors and observers alike.

The Edu Matrix channel strongly advocates for a “buy and hold” strategy for silver, pointing to its exceptional performance in 2025, where prices have soared to a 13-year high. This remarkable rise is attributed to a confluence of factors: significant supply shortages, burgeoning industrial demand, and its enduring status as a safe haven asset amidst pervasive market volatility.

Edu Matrix further underscores silver’s considerable potential for continued growth, noting its current undervaluation relative to gold. Its expanding critical role in burgeoning green industries like solar energy and electric vehicle manufacturing is also highlighted as a key driver for future demand.

As the global push towards decarbonization accelerates, silver’s industrial applications are set to increase dramatically, cementing its position as a compelling investment in the years to come.

Shifting gears to the geopolitical arena, the Edu Matrix video meticulously dissects the fraught situation in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel’s recent contentious decision to annex the Gaza Strip.

The analysis reveals that Israel’s security cabinet has approved taking full control of Gaza City, a move that has ignited massive internal protests within Israel and drawn vehement condemnation from key regional players such as Iran and Iraq.

Iran has vehemently lambasted the annexation as a blatant violation of international law and a looming humanitarian catastrophe. Tehran anticipates this decision will inevitably intensify regional conflicts and empower its allied militias across Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq, further destabilizing the already volatile region.

Iraq finds itself in a particularly precarious position, navigating the delicate balance between domestic pressure from powerful pro-Iran factions and maintaining its crucial relationship with the United States.

 The video warns that such an annexation could catastrophically escalate existing proxy conflicts, deepen regional instability, and severely worsen the already dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the broader Middle East. For Iraq, these repercussions could specifically impact its fragile economy and ongoing currency adjustments.

The Edu Matrix discussion also thoughtfully touches upon the deep-seated historical and cultural tensions that have long simmered between Israel, Arab nations, and Persia, provocatively raising the question of how future artificial intelligence might one day unveil hidden truths about these complex, enduring conflicts.

In conclusion, the Edu Matrix video effectively illustrates how these seemingly disparate narratives—the robust economic ascendancy of a precious metal and the profound geopolitical tremor in a vital region—are inextricably linked.

It paints a picture of 2025 as a year where economic, political, and even technological developments are deeply intertwined, creating an exceptionally complex and often unpredictable backdrop for global investors and observers alike.

https://youtu.be/78HeF0dfGf8

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/08/10/edu-matrix-silver-investment-and-this-could-change-everything-for-iraq/

US Dollar Devaluation, Global Currency Collapse is Coming

US Dollar Devaluation, Global Currency Collapse is Coming

Lena Petrova:   8-9-2025

A financial storm of unparalleled magnitude is brewing, threatening to engulf the world’s largest economies in a crisis unlike any seen before.

Drawing insights from a recent video by financial expert Lena Petrova, a sobering analysis reveals that the very nations considered the pillars of global finance—the G7—are teetering on the edge of a potential currency collapse, driven by crushing debt and rapidly rising interest rates.

Unlike past financial crises, which were often confined to emerging markets or isolated nations, this looming threat originates from the core of the global financial system.

 The G7 nations—Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States—collectively referred to as the “D7” due to their daunting debt levels, find their government debts exceeding their entire Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The financial lifeline extended during the 2008 crisis and the 2020 pandemic, characterized by cheap and abundant borrowing, has now tightened into a financial noose. Interest rates, once near zero, have surged, making it exponentially more difficult for these highly indebted governments to service their colossal debts.

This dynamic has created a “pressure cooker” in global credit markets, as investor confidence wanes regarding the ability of these nations to manage their liabilities without resorting to extreme measures.

Should investor confidence evaporate, it could trigger a rapid sell-off in government bonds and currencies.

Historically, currency devaluations have occurred, but they were largely isolated events. Today, the interconnectedness of the global financial system means a devaluation in one major economy could unleash a catastrophic domino effect.

 The G7’s central banks, intricately linked by holding each other’s currencies, amplify this risk; a crisis in one nation would inevitably ripple across all.

One politically tempting, yet economically perilous, “shortcut” to managing debt is through massive money printing to inflate the debt away. However, as Petrova highlights, this path carries severe consequences: rampant inflation, a significant decline in living standards, a collapse of public and investor confidence, and ultimately, a run on the currency.

 While central banks might attempt to defend their currencies by selling reserves, the effectiveness of this strategy is limited given that these reserves are often tied to each other’s currencies.

A sharp fall in the U.S. dollar, the world’s primary reserve currency, would be particularly destabilizing. Other countries might feel compelled to devalue their own currencies to maintain export competitiveness, initiating a broad market sell-off and a painful revaluation of institutional portfolios globally. This scenario would severely impact bond markets worldwide.

The Eurozone, with its shared central bank but disparate economic resilience among member states, is uniquely vulnerable to political tensions and financial instability in such a scenario.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) already projects slower global growth and tighter national budgets, exacerbated by rising trade tensions. While urgent structural reforms are desperately needed, they are politically challenging to implement.

The sheer scale of the debt makes it impossible to simply “grow out of it,” and raising taxes or cutting spending is politically fraught. This leaves financial devaluation—either forced by market panic or a deliberate government action—as the most likely, albeit devastating, path forward.

Lena Petrova’s analysis serves as a stark warning: a simultaneous collapse of the world’s most trusted currencies would be a historic and devastating event

Its far-reaching consequences would reshape wages, decimate savings, erode investments, and cripple global trade.

The lessons from past financial upheavals underscore the urgency of understanding and preparing for this potential financial upheaval.

This sobering assessment of the precarious financial position of the world’s largest economies and the cascading risks of high debt and rising interest rates demands immediate attention and proactive preparation.

 The potential fallout from a synchronized currency crisis in developed markets would be truly unprecedented and globally disruptive.

https://youtu.be/_aEfz4KnwyQ

The Ultimate Gold Revaluation Guide: 6 Methods Explained

The Ultimate Gold Revaluation Guide: 6 Methods Explained

Miles Harris:  8-8-2025

Gold revaluation is not just a theoretical exercise; it’s a practical monetary tool that can resurface under real economic pressure - something the Federal Reserve’s recent discussions and notes subtly acknowledge.

While the Fed has not explicitly endorsed gold revaluation, their exploration of alternative monetary anchors, especially amid mounting inflationary pressures and questions about dollar dominance, suggests the idea isn’t entirely off the table.

In this video, we consider six distinct paths through which gold could be revalued, ranked from the least to the most likely.

Some remain speculative, others are already being quietly tested or at least seriously considered by policymakers.

For decades, the idea of gold playing a central role in modern monetary systems has largely been relegated to the annals of economic history. However, a subtle yet significant shift is occurring, suggesting that gold revaluation – far from being a mere theoretical exercise – is resurfacing as a practical monetary tool.

 It’s a tool that could be dusted off under real economic pressure, a notion subtly acknowledged even by institutions like the Federal Reserve.

The current global economic landscape is rife with the very conditions that historically prompt such considerations. Persistent inflationary pressures are eroding purchasing power, while unprecedented levels of national debt raise questions about fiscal sustainability.

Simultaneously, the long-standing dominance of the U.S. dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency faces increasing scrutiny amidst geopolitical shifts and the rise of alternative financial blocs. These combined pressures are leading central banks and policymakers to quietly explore alternative monetary anchors.

While the Federal Reserve has not overtly endorsed a return to a gold standard or explicit gold revaluation, their recent discussions and internal notes reveal a heightened interest in the resilience of monetary frameworks and the potential for alternative stability mechanisms.

This isn’t an explicit embrace, but rather a cautious exploration of options in a volatile global economy. The very fact that gold is being discussed, even cryptically, within these high-level financial circles indicates that it’s no longer an entirely off-limits topic.

At its core, gold revaluation involves officially increasing the price of gold in terms of a national currency, often to shore up a central bank’s balance sheet, manage inflation, or restore confidence in a currency. Historically, it was a mechanism to adjust to economic realities. But how exactly could such a revaluation unfold in the 21st century?

A recent analysis delves into this complex question, outlining six distinct paths through which gold could potentially be revalued. These paths range from the highly speculative to those already being quietly tested or seriously considered by policymakers.

 It’s a nuanced discussion that moves beyond mere theoretical debate, delving into the practical mechanisms and potential triggers for each scenario. Understanding these potential pathways is key to grasping the future of global finance and the role gold might play.

The increasing discourse around gold revaluation signals a fundamental shift in how central banks and governments are thinking about monetary stability in an era of unprecedented economic challenges.

 For those seeking to understand the intricate dynamics at play and gain deeper insights into the specific mechanisms that could bring gold back into the monetary fold, the full video from Miles Harris offers invaluable perspectives.

Watch the full video from Miles Harris for further insights and information into the six distinct paths through which gold could be revalued.

00:00 Intro

00:54 Classical Gold Standard

01:55 Global Gold Revaluation via the IMF

03:00 Gold Backed Digital Currencies

04:34 Official Gold Price Reset

06:38 Shifts in Valuation Dynamics

 07:42 A Gold Anchored Trading System

09:49 Conclusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9zZjxsIybg

Economist’s “Gold Revaluation” News and Views 8-8-2025

Trump Lights Gold Revaluation Fuse - LFTV Ep 235

Kinesis Money:  8-8-2025

In this week’s Live from the Vault, Andrew Maguire reveals how Trump’s escalating anti-Fed rhetoric may have lit the fuse for a gold revaluation, as US officials scramble to contain rising physical demand through synthetic price interventions.

With BRICS-aligned exchanges hoovering up undervalued metal and central banks abandoning short positions, Andrew suggests the Federal Reserve may be fighting a losing battle, as growing gold buying steadily shifts the market’s dynamics.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

01:28 Gold sell-offs engineered, but physical demand grows.

 09:04 Leveraged futures forced delivery; physical demand overwhelms paper.

19:14 BRICS buying overwhelms paper gold; prices climb steadily.

 26:04 Silver escapes London; BRICS drive price higher soon.

 33:15 Global gold liquidity forces shift in price benchmarks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDxIfd-EBD0

FED PLAN LEAKED: Treasury To Revalue Gold To $26,000 To Solve US Debt TSUNAMI! - Andy Schectman

Financial Wisdom:  8-7-2025

0:00 - Revaluing Gold to Support the Treasury

0:35 - Mechanism for Raising Gold to $24,000

1:15 - Central Bank Gold Buying and Dollar Weaponization

2:00 - Inflation Reality and Reckless Fiscal Policy

 2:45 - Treasury Debt Crisis and Printing as the Only Solution

 3:30 - The Case for Revaluing Gold Without Congress

 4:00 - Trump’s View on a Weak Dollar

 5:00 - Sacrificing the Dollar to Reshore Manufacturing

 6:00 - How Pegging Gold Helps U.S. Economic Revival

7:00 - Stablecoins Backed by Treasuries to Support Demand

8:00 - Legislative Backing for Stablecoin Adoption

 8:45 - BRICS Bridge Network and Belt Road Integration

10:00 - BricsPay and the Expansion Beyond BRICS Nations

11:00 - KYT: Know Your Transaction and Financial Surveillance

 12:00 - Stablecoins + Gold Peg as Exit From Default or Hyperinflation

 13:00 - Urgency to Act Before 2028 Bond Maturities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUaBMQ2FrA

News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 8-7-2025

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

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Thurs. 7 August 2025

Compiled Thurs. 7 August 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: High Up Rumors were that it would be wise to stay inside for the next couple of days as chaos was about to hit nations across the Globe.

Trump has (allegedly) given the Green Light for the new Quantum Financial System to slide into place.

To control the expected chaos happening upon the closure of Central Banks, the Emergency Broadcast System was expected to be activated (over cell phones) worldwide sometime within the next week, or by Memorial Day Weekend beginning Fri. 15 Aug.

The Global Military Alliance and BRICS Nations’ recent (allegedly) implementation of the Quantum Financial System changed all. Now every stolen dollar, every offshore vault, every hidden transaction — was tracked, blocked and reversed.

The QFS didn’t just bypass the banks. It replaced them.

NEXT 72-HOUR SEQUENCE: If your phone chirps three short, one long-stand by.

Market Pause: “Technical maintenance” across CME & NYSE (real reason: ledger drain).
Bank Holiday: announced as “cyber review,” buys 48 hrs for QFS hard cut-over.
EBS Rollout: every screen, every band, unskippable.
GESARA Credits: debt slate wiped, gold weight assigned to biometric wallets.

When step 3 lands, the world you know archives itself in a single frame. After that, history restarts.

REMEMBER: There will be no second feed. No mainstream hand-holding. You’re either watching from the inside-or refreshing a dead webpage. Stay aligned. Stay ready. GOD WINS.

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What We Think We Know as of Thurs. 7August 2025:

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Criminally Referred For Alleged Perjury About $2.5 Billion Building Renovation. The Federal Marshalls had raided the Federal Reserve in search of stolen US Gold. https://x.com/1Nicdar/status/1953179478303146391

The Kurdistan Region has announced they will resume exporting of oil on Thurs. 7 Aug. 2025. (They couldn’t do this unless the RV had happened).

Tues. 5 Aug. 2025: JUST IN: FINANCIAL EARTHQUAKE: TRUMP LOADS THE CANNON ON THE FED – POWELL BRANDED “TOO LATE” AS TRUMP PICKS FROM 4 REPLACEMENTS [VIDEO] – amg-news.com – American Media Group

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Possible Timing:

Wed. 6 Aug. 2025 It was rumored that a High Up Source indicated that on Tues. 5 Aug. 2025 the Iraqi international Dinar Rate was set at $4.22, the new rate was published in the Iraqi Gazette on Wed. 6 Aug. and with this successfully revaluation of the Iraqi Dinar, there was a probability that Tier4b would be notified to set appointments to exchange foreign currencies at their new rates on Thurs. 7 Aug.

Wed. 6 Aug. 2025 Liberty Lounger Extraordinaire, Sue of GLL: “This morning my friend who holds Farmers Bonds and Yellow Dragon Bonds called and said that the people from Switzerland contacted her and said to be ready to sign for the pay out of her bonds and that all was moving now. She said that the ARMY was handling all of this.

Wed. 6 Aug. Wolverine: “I can’t say much. Everything is confidential. I’ve talked to several Paymasters and they’re all more than excited. Believe it’s really happening. We’re about to cross that finish line. I’ve been told from high up that us Intel providers need to shut up as not to hamper the release of funds. This is why there is no Intel . It does not mean it’s not happening as things are definitely happening. As of Friday if sovereigns get release I cannot talk anymore. The only time you will hear me is when the opera gets release. Have faith and stay close to God. God bless you all.” Wolverine

The Kurdistan Region has announced they will resume exporting of oil on Thurs. 7 Aug. 2025. (They couldn’t do this unless the RV had happened).

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Tues. 5 Aug. 2025 Bruce:

On Mon. 4 Aug. NESARA was activated.

Today Tues. 5 Aug. Trump said they were going to put out a dividend check from the tariff or DOGE savings.

Redemption Centers will have better rates than banks.

Banks had Dong and Dinar rates on their screens yesterday that were very good.

Today Tues. 5 Aug. a crawler on the bottom of the Redemption Center screen said Tier4b will be notified within next 48 hours.

They would like to have your money within a Trust within 30 days.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/08/07/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-august-7-2025/

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

Mnt Goat   What we have is all still very good news and showing Iraq is still moving in the right direction...Iraq is still aggressively fighting that uphill battle to regain its full sovereignty and financial independence...  However...As long as Iraq is on the petro-dollar and it is the sole peg for the dinar, this will continue...In recent weeks the CBI has come out with so much news about finally being able to control the dollar in Iraq by controlling the parallel market. Why is this so important?  [Post 1 of 2....stay tuned]

Mnt Goat   We know that the CBI has told us there is going to be one more “official” rate change after the 1320 then conduct the Project to Delete the Zeros once this control of the parallel market is accomplished. My contact in the CBI then told me they thought that maybe the parallel market could reach the official rate by the end of last week. Did it?  We still wait for the news to come... the Project to Delete the Zeros is a focal point for the rest of the process going forward to make it to the reinstatement of the dinar back to FOREX, with a rate was as investors want. [Post 2 of 2]

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BREAKING: Russia Just DESTROYED London's Gold Market Monopoly FOREVER!

Financial Wisdom:  8-6-2025

0:00 - Russia to start trading gold on the St. Petersburg Exchange

1:05 - Global competition and manipulation in gold markets

 2:17 - Russia’s role in the global gold market

 3:02 - Russia's move towards de-dollarization

4:55 - Russia’s indirect critique of the U.S. and London

5:53 - China’s skyrocketing demand for gold

7:20 - The rising price of gold and the U.S. economy

7:53 - Central banks buying gold from local miners

 8:59 - A shift towards buying gold from small-scale miners

10:12 - The global trend away from London-based gold markets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwuAS31vkzg

Ray Dalio Warns US Dollar Devaluation May Trigger Gold Standard Comeback

Ray Dalio Warns US Dollar Devaluation May Trigger Gold Standard Comeback: 'History Shows Us That…'

August 6, 2025

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has raised concerns about the long-term stability of the U.S. dollar, pointing to historical cycles that could lead the country back to a gold-backed currency.

Ray Dalio Highlights Historic Pattern Of Currency Collapse And Recovery

On Tuesday, Dalio posted a video clip on X featuring his conversation with Carlyle Group co-founder and co-chairman  David Rubenstein, where he discussed a recurring pattern in the evolution of global monetary systems.

"The U.S. dollar used to be backed by gold — and it's not farfetched to think we may be headed there again in the future," Dalio wrote. "History shows us that the same cycles repeat time and time again."

In the video, Rubenstein asked Dalio whether the U.S. would ever return to the gold standard.

Dalio responded: "Presumably that’s right, but not if you watch these cycles that because you have the devaluation, then people feel don’t have confidence in the fiat system."

US Debt, Inflation, And Loss Of Trust Could Pave Way For Gold-Backed Currency

Dalio explained that during periods of high debt, governments tend to print more money, pay off debt with cheaper currency, and eventually see trust erode.

"Nobody wants to hold the devalued currency," he said. "So then they go back and link it again.”

The U.S. dollar used to be backed by gold — and it’s not farfetched to think we may be headed there again in the future. History shows us that the same cycles repeat time and time again. One such cycle is related to currency devaluation.

Falling Dollar Signals Deeper Trouble For US Debt Holders

In May, Dalio cautioned that printing money to manage growing government debt could silently erode the value of the U.S. dollar, leading to inflation that harms bondholders. Instead of defaulting, the government may repay debt with devalued dollars, causing real losses for investors.

At the time, supporting his concern, Schwab strategist Kathy Jones highlighted a 7.62% drop in the U.S. Dollar Spot Index this year, linking it to policies like tariffs, re-shoring, and widening deficits.

She warned that these factors point to a weakening dollar and an unsustainable fiscal trajectory—validating Dalio's argument that credit risks are far greater than what rating agencies suggest.

Trump's Tariffs And Fiscal Plans Could Fuel Inflation, Warns Wealth CEO

In June, Ross Gerber criticized Donald Trump's economic approach, arguing that tariffs and aggressive fiscal expansion are directly contributing to inflation.

He specifically called out the GOP's "One Big, Beautiful Bill," which includes deep tax cuts and increased government spending on defense, infrastructure, and manufacturing—policies he says will widen the fiscal deficit and drive up national debt.

Gerber warned that such deficit spending could pressure the Federal Reserve to buy government bonds, effectively "printing money," and risking even higher inflation. He stressed that if Trump wants lower interest rates, he should pursue policies that reduce—not increase—inflationary pressure.

Read More: https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/08/46880648/ray-dalio-warns-us-dollar-devaluation-may-trigger-gold-standard-comeback-history-shows-us-that

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Ray Dalio on X

The U.S. dollar used to be backed by gold — and it’s not farfetched to think we may be headed there again in the future.

 History shows us that the same cycles repeat time and time again. One such cycle is related to currency devaluation.

Once people start to lose trust in the fiat system, we see a specific cause and effect reaction occur.

 1) Governments print a lot of money

2) They pay off the debt with the cheap money

3) Nobody wants to hold the devalued currency

4) Governments go back and link money to gold

 Will this same pattern happen again? It’s hard to say, and it wouldn’t happen anytime soon. But it is conceivable.

https://x.com/RayDalio/status/1952729342124962303

Gold's 'Final Third': More Evidence For $9000 - Mike Maloney & Alan Hibbard

Gold's 'Final Third': More Evidence For $9000 - Mike Maloney & Alan Hibbard

8-5-2025

Join Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard as they unpack a powerful new chart showing gold’s bull market is entering its “final third”—and may NOT follow the usual bubble‑and‑crash script.

 Instead, they argue this is no longer just a commodity rally—it’s part of a **global monetary reset, pushing gold to record highs as fiat currencies crumble.

Discover:

 • Why gold’s next move could be vertical, targeting *$9,000/oz*

• What lessons the 1970s gold bull hold for today’s cycle

• The societal and economic fallout ahead—and how gold investors may profit

 • The structural changes driving a new money standard backed by gold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMTp7-hBc3g

Market Trend Change: $4100 Gold & Financial Reset

Market Trend Change: $4100 Gold & Financial Reset | Chris Vermeulen

Liberty and Finance:  8-5-2025

Chris Vermeulen warns of a significant market trend reversal, suggesting the stock market may be topping and on the brink of a sharp decline, similar to the 2008 financial crisis.

He points to a looming financial reset, with gold emerging as a safe haven amid growing investor fear.

Based on technical analysis, Vermeulen forecasts gold could surge to $4,100, following a breakout from a bullish pattern. As large-cap gold miners begin to lead, he favors physical gold and gold ETFs over volatile assets like silver or platinum.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:16 Trend change for stock market & gold

6:15 Silver

 8:19 Platinum

9:50 Mining stocks

 11:00 Fundamentals vs technical analysis

12:53 Financial reset

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRjq4of9AbM

White Swan Collapse Underway: Ed Dowd Warns 50% Stock Crash, Gold Reset & What’s Hidden in Fort Knox

White Swan Collapse Underway: Ed Dowd Warns 50% Stock Crash, Gold Reset & What’s Hidden in Fort Knox

Miles Franklin Metals:  8-4-2025

Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief of Miles Franklin Media, speaks with Edward Dowd, Founder of Phinance Technologies and former BlackRock portfolio manager, in one of his most urgent interviews to date.

Dowd warns that a housing-led recession is now unavoidable, with stock markets set for a 40-50% crash and banking sector consolidation paving the way for centralized control and a potential CBDC regime.

He calls the coming crisis a “White Swan” event – predictable, visible, and already in motion.

 Makori challenges mainstream narratives on job data, housing supply, and the Federal Reserve’s motives.

Makori and Dowd discuss gold’s role in a monetary reset, if the U.S. is secretly accumulating gold in preparation for this and why Fort Knox may hold more gold than officially reported

Highlights:

Housing collapse already underway

Recession and volatility by fall 2025

Fed data manipulation and BLS fallout

Gold to hit $10K by 2030- conservative estimate

CBDCs and stablecoins: financial surveillance ahead?

Introduction – U.S. Economy: Surface vs. Reality

 02:56 Housing Market: The White Swan Collapse

05:48 Factors Delaying the Recession

08:46 Housing Market Indicators and Predictions

10:33 Recession and Market Pullback

14:39 Speculation on Federal Reserve Actions

29:27 Global Real Estate and Systemic Risks

 33:58 Gold's Future and Monetary Reset

 35:02 Banking Sector Predictions

38:10 Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

 50:45 Fort Knox and U.S. Gold Reserves

 58:02 Geopolitical Risks and Gold

 01:06:39 Investment Strategies & Final Thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUwF5C32XXA

News, Rumors and Opinions Monday 8-4-2025

Gold Telegraph: Gold is Behaving like the Ultimate Reserve Currency

8-3-2025

BREAKING NEWS: INDIAN OFFICIALS SAY THAT THEY WOULD KEEP PURCHASING CHEAP OIL FROM RUSSIA DESPITE A THREAT OF PENALTIES FROM THE UNITED STATES

I am publishing a new article shortly.

“There is a growing sense in India that its leaders should not allow American policymaking to shape its choices on vital energy supplies…”

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/world/asia/india-russia-oil-trump-threats.html

Iran has moved to remove four zeros from its plunging national currency… Fiat currency.

Here you go: https://fortune.com/2025/08/03/iran-currency-value-us-dollar-rial-four-zeros/

At the end of June, the dollar posted its worst first-half performance since the collapse of Bretton Woods in the early 1970s. On Friday alone, the U.S. Dollar Index dropped nearly 1%. Gold is behaving like the ultimate RESERVE CURRENCY. Why? The majority of countries own it.

BREAKING NEWS: CHINA MAY NEED TO TRIM RECORD COPPER OUTPUT ON SHORTAGE OF ORE

The glue of the world…

“At just over 560,000 tons, stockpiles of concentrate at Chinese ports have dropped to the lowest level this year…”

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-03/china-may-need-to-trim-record-copper-output-on-shortage-of-ore

BREAKING NEWS: CHINA IS LIMITING THE FLOW OF CRITICAL MINERALS TO WESTERN DEFENSE MANUFACTURERS

This is big.

Minerals vs. Debt.

“Beijing’s tightened controls are a sign of the leverage it has over the U.S. military supply chain…”

Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/china-western-defense-industry-critical-minerals-3971ec51

Source(s):    https://x.com/GoldTelegraph_/status/1952043642270654893

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/08/04/gold-telegraph-gold-is-behaving-like-the-ultimate-reserve-currency/

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

Militia Man  Interesting enough on the same day that [huge oil] ship kicked out of [the new] port, the United States reduces tariffs on Iraq from 39% to 35%...Is this symbolic? Yeah.  But in the scheme of things, into the future when they adjust a real effective exchange rate 35% is going to be nothing.  It really won’t be.

Frank26  Right now they’re training the banks of Iraq, their employees, on how to deal with counterfeiting and smuggling...for the security and stability of their monetary reform.  But they’re to using the 3-zero notes to train them with?  ...This pattern is one that you have to respect...There’s no crime against that currency because that currency won’t exist.  So what are you using, the lower notes?  No, they don’t want to show the lower notes just yet.  They’re going to do the lower notes and exchange rate at pretty much the same time...

Frank26   Question:   “How long will we have to exchange?”  That’s up to the CBI but we still have 3 zero notes.  It can be null and void within a specific amount of time but I think they’re going to give them at least a year or maybe more. 

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When Gold Is REVALUED, Silver Will Go ABSOLUTELY BALLISTIC! – Andy Schectman

Financial Wisdom:  8-3-2025

0:00 - Gold Revaluation and Dollar Devaluation

1:16 - Misconceptions About Federal Reserve and Gold

 2:00 - The Role of Treasury Debt and Inflation

3:02 - Gold Pegging to Long-Term Treasury Debt

4:03 - The Impact of Gold Revaluation on Silver

5:00 - Silver's Growth and Gold-Silver Ratio

6:20 - Silver's Industrial and Strategic Importance

 7:30 - Investment Ratios for Gold, Silver, and Platinum

8:20 - Platinum’s Role and Market Behavior

9:47 - Silver's Supply Deficit and Retail Demand

11:02 - The Potential Market Shock and Precious Metals Shortages

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jNEjVeXPnY

Updates on the Financial System, Global Reset, and Currencies for August 2025

Updates on the Financial System, Global Reset, and Currencies for August 2025

Jon Dowling:   8-2-2025

In a recent illuminating podcast conversation with Jon Dowling, esteemed financial expert Lynette Zang offered a profound exploration of the seismic shifts underway in the global financial system.

Her central thesis: the world is witnessing an unprecedented transformation of its monetary foundations, moving away from a traditional fiat system towards something entirely new.

Zang’s deep insights underscore the demise of the current monetary order and the rise of a digital, debt-based alternative, all while emphasizing the enduring importance of “sound money.”

Zang, renowned for her focus on physical gold and silver as stable assets, highlighted their immunity to the inflationary pressures often exerted by governments and central banks. She posits that these precious metals serve as vital safeguards in an economic environment increasingly characterized by currency devaluation.

A critical point of discussion was the recently passed Genius Act. Zang identifies this legislation, which provides a regulatory framework for stablecoins, not merely as a technical update, but as a strategic maneuver to usher in a more digital, debt-driven financial environment.

The underlying implication, she warns, is that this digital transition is designed to mask the inevitable hyperinflation that will accompany the unwinding of the current fiat system. The move towards digital programmable money and corporate-issued stablecoins is a significant step in this direction.

Zang and Dowling dissected the Federal Reserve’s current policies, particularly the decision to hold off on immediate interest rate cuts. This, Zang posits, is part of a larger economic manipulation, playing into the “dying status” of the U.S. dollar.

She introduced the concept of a “melt-up” phase in markets – a period where asset prices experience exponential surges before an inevitable crash. This scenario aligns perfectly, in her view, with the transition to a more controlled, digital financial landscape.

The conversation also touched upon the real estate market, noting a cooling in historically hot areas. Zang drew parallels to past economic crises, predicting a significant shift in housing values in the coming months, which she sees as coinciding with the broader monetary reset.

Perhaps the most eye-opening prediction was the strong likelihood of a substantial gold revaluation, potentially soaring to $15,000–$20,000 per ounce, or even higher.

 Zang views this as a crucial mechanism to address colossal national debts and restore a semblance of fiscal responsibility. Gold, she stressed, remains the ultimate fair measure and store of value, indispensable for any meaningful monetary reform.

Silver, too, is poised for a historic price run, with ongoing physical repatriation and persistent market manipulation being key factors.

The conversation seamlessly transitioned to geopolitical shifts, specifically the rise of the BRICS coalition. Zang highlighted its growing influence in global trade and finance, directly challenging U.S. dollar dominance and fostering a multipolar currency system backed by real assets and commodities.

She reiterated that while all fiat currencies are fundamentally devaluing, gold remains the ultimate currency metal – a foundational truth in a world seeking tangible value.

Interestingly, Zang and Dowling emphasized the importance of inclusivity across different financial communities – cryptocurrency, precious metals, and traditional fiat – to effectively navigate the impending transition.

The discussion also delved into potential political dynamics, including the role of figures like Judy Shelton in advocating for a gold-backed monetary system and the eventual phasing out of the Federal Reserve.

The podcast concluded with a powerful call to action: individuals must prepare, diversify their assets, and educate themselves on these profound shifts.

 Zang highlighted her ongoing educational efforts and community initiatives, all focused on promoting sound money principles and fostering community resilience.

Lynette Zang’s expertise, particularly in precious metals, offers a grounded perspective on how gold and silver remain critical safeguards amidst hyperinflation and currency devaluation.

This extensive conversation with Jon Dowling serves as an essential guide to understanding the seismic shifts occurring in global finance, stressing not only the challenges but also the emerging opportunities for those who are informed and prepared.

https://youtu.be/zvKhCF6KSL0

$132 Billion in Gold Bought... But Who’s Really Buying? | Joseph Cavatoni

 $132 Billion in Gold Bought... But Who’s Really Buying? | Joseph Cavatoni

Kitco News:  8-1-2025

In this Kitco News interview, Cavatoni reveals the sharp decline in U.S. retail gold buying, the surge in Chinese bar and coin demand, and why over 90 tonnes of gold were purchased off-book by unnamed official sector entities.

With ETFs flooding back in, jewelry demand collapsing, and shadow central bank buying accelerating, Cavatoni outlines a gold market that’s strong in value - but fragmented in volume.

Key topics:

– $132B in quarterly gold demand: what's behind the record?

– ETF inflows spike amid macro shock and rate cut bets

– U.S. retail investors disappear, China steps in

– Stealth central bank accumulation: who’s buying and why?

– Jewelry demand plunges in India and China

– Off-market OTC buying and sovereign strategy

– Is gold’s rally built on real demand or speculation?

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Gold Demand Analysis

02:30 Investment and ETF Flows

05:47 Geographic Participation in Gold ETFs

 07:11 Bar and Coin Demand

 09:16 Central Bank Gold Accumulation

11:46 Jewelry Market Trends

14:14 Supply Side and Mining Production

17:23 Conclusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QviNJ7ZiDm8

US Gold Reserves Cover Just 2% of Soaring Debt; Default Risk Greater Than We Know!

US Gold Reserves Cover Just 2% of Soaring Debt; Default Risk Greater Than We Know!

Daniela Cambone:  8-1-2025

“The U.S. Treasury’s gold reserves are at one of the lowest levels in 90 years,” says Tavi Costa, partner and portfolio manager at Crescat Capital, joining Daniela Cambone on the Daniela Cambone Show.

“At just 2% of total government debt, this imbalance is a green light for long-term gold investors.” Costa warns that rising U.S. debt, surging interest costs, and the likelihood of dollar devaluation will eventually force the government to either buy more gold or revalue it, a move he believes could unlock massive upside for the metal.

“The world is accumulating gold, and the U.S. will have to join in,” he says. Beyond gold, Costa shares why the AI arms race and a coming infrastructure boom could reshape the U.S. economy, creating major opportunities in raw materials and engineering sectors.

Chapters:

 00:00 U.S. Treasury gold reserves at historic lows

04:40 Why the U.S. may need to increase gold reserves

07:02 Could the U.S. ever default on its debt?

10:38 How gold revaluation could happen

12:25 Will China slow its gold purchases?

15:08 The AI arms race: who will win?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7JW8u0z8L4