Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Afternoon 9-27-25

Prime Minister: A Historic Agreement Has Been Reached To Export Oil From The Region's Fields Through The Iraq-Turkey Pipeline

Thursday, September 25, 2025 | Economics Number of readings: 132  Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced reaching a historic agreement to export the region's oil fields through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline.

Al-Sudani said in a post on the X platform: Today we reached a historic agreement under which the Federal Ministry of Oil will receive the crude oil produced from the fields located in the Kurdistan Region and export it through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline.

He added, "This ensures the equitable distribution of wealth, diversifies export outlets, and encourages investment, and it is an achievement we have waited for 18 years." https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1253729

Kurdistan Oil Exports Begin Via Iraq-Turkey Pipeline, Washington Welcomes

September 26, 2025  A historic agreement ends a long crisis, and global companies praise the triple achievement.

Baghdad - Ibtihal Al-Arabi  Erbil - Farid Hassan  Baghdad has officially resumed exports of Kurdistan Region oil through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, a move described as historic. The US welcomed the agreement, which it considers an achievement that enhances economic stability and national sovereignty.

This agreement, facilitated by the United States, is expected to achieve significant economic benefits while affirming Iraq's sovereignty, according to what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on his personal Twitter account. Rubio's comment came after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced a historic agreement with the region, under which the federal Ministry of Oil will receive crude oil produced from fields located in Kurdistan and export it through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline.

Two oil officials said yesterday that "the flow of crude oil from Kurdistan to Turkey will resume today, Saturday." 

 A statement issued by the US State Department yesterday said that "the resumption of oil flow through the pipeline is a major step toward calming regional tensions and enhancing economic stability.

 The agreement will allow the export of crude oil, which was halted for a long time, resulting in financial losses for the Iraqi government and international partners."

Al-Sudani announced a historic agreement to export oil from Kurdistan's fields through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline. Al-Sudani wrote in a post on the X platform, "We have reached a historic agreement under which the federal Ministry of Oil will receive crude oil produced from fields located in Kurdistan and export it through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline," adding, "This ensures the equitable distribution of wealth, diversifies export outlets, and encourages investment. It is an achievement we have waited 18 years."

Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani described the agreement reached with the federal government on the oil file as a historic step that ends years of dispute and restores Kurdistan's direct connection to global markets.

Barzani wrote in a post on the X platform, "The agreement is the result of joint efforts made by delegations from all parties," noting that "the agreement opens the door to securing financial dues and ensuring the equitable distribution of wealth, thus enhancing the stability of Iraq in general and the region in particular."

The Ministry of Oil confirmed that the agreement with Kurdistan established clear technical and regulatory mechanisms that ensure smooth export flow, while renewing its firm commitment to managing oil resources in accordance with the principle of national sovereignty and the highest interest.

The ministry said in a statement received by (Al-Zaman) yesterday that (the agreement, which is the result of ongoing discussions over the past months, aims to strengthen Iraq’s position in the global energy market, preserve its sovereignty and national interests, while establishing technical and regulatory mechanisms that ensure transparency in revenues and support the state’s public finances).

The statement renewed (the ministry’s commitment to managing oil wealth in accordance with the principle of national sovereignty and the highest interest, and in a manner that achieves equitable distribution of resources among all Iraqi people ).

Eight international oil companies, which produce more than 90 percent of Kurdistan's oil, previously commented on the tripartite agreement to resume oil exports from the region.

 In a joint statement, the eight companies said, "We are pleased to announce that we have reached preliminary interim agreements with the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Region to resume exports via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline."

 The companies expressed their "thanks for this achievement," stressing, "We expect this framework, once signed and implemented, will allow for the resumption of exports in the coming days, paving the way for long-term arrangements  LINK

 Al-Mandlawi Welcomes The Implementation Of The Oil Agreement Between Baghdad And Erbil, Stressing That It Will Contribute To Strengthening The Constitutional Partnership

Saturday, September 27, 2025, 15:59 | Economic Number of reads: 222  Baghdad / NINA / The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, welcomed the start of implementing the recent oil agreement between the concerned authorities in the central and regional governments and foreign companies operating in the Kurdistan fields, which led to the delivery of (190) thousand barrels per day of crude oil produced in the region to the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline, which will in turn market it through the port of Ceyhan in accordance with international contexts.

Al-Mandalawi stressed that this historic step would contribute to strengthening the foundations of cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil.

Al-Mandalawi said in a statement today, Saturday: This agreement, which was crowned with success after months of dialogue, is an important national achievement for implementing the three-year budget law and reorganizing the export of oil extracted in the region.

It is considered a guarantee of the rights of all Iraqis, as it leads to the distribution of the country's wealth fairly and transparently to all, maximizes state revenues, creates an encouraging climate for investment and stability, and contributes significantly to stimulating the economy and improving services, which will positively reflect on the reality of our dear governorates and the future of our honorable people.

He stressed The House of Representatives supports and follows up on the agreement, and is keen to strengthen the constitutional partnership between the central and regional institutions, leading to the consolidation of mutual trust and the strengthening of the foundations of the federal Iraqi state. /End
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Basra Crude Achieves Gains For The Second Consecutive Week.

economy | 10:07 - 09/27/2025  Mawazine News – Baghdad  Basra crude oil posted gains for the second consecutive week at the close.

Basra Heavy crude closed its last session on Friday, up 15 cents at $68.24, recording weekly gains of $1.91, or 2.88%.   Basra Medium crude also closed its last session up 15 cents at $69.78, recording weekly gains of $1.90, or 2.8%.

Oil prices rose, supported by Ukrainian attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure, which prompted Moscow to restrict fuel exports and move closer to cutting crude production. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267472

Transportation: Iraq Opens Its Doors To The World To Participate In The Project Of The Century

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad  Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis affirmed on Saturday that the Development Road project represents a huge investment opportunity for Iraq, with investments estimated at more than $100 billion. He explained that the project is part of Iraq's efforts to diversify investment opportunities and revitalize the national economy.

The minister said, "The investment opportunity in the Development Road Project and the Grand Faw Port is the largest among those presented at the forum," stressing that "Iraq opens its doors to all countries to participate in the project."

He added that "the Sultanate of Oman has submitted an official request to join the project, while Turkey, the UAE, and Qatar have previously joined," reflecting widespread international interest in the initiative.

In April 2024, Iraq, Turkey, the UAE, and Qatar signed a quadripartite agreement on the Iraq Development Road Project, under the auspices of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The agreement aims to enhance cooperation regarding Iraq's strategic development project, as the four countries will work to establish the necessary frameworks for its implementation, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office.  https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60428

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Government Advisor: Iraq Is Experiencing A Major Price Boom.

Time: 2025/09/26 11:54:54 Reading: 915 times   {Economic: Al Furat News} Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, the Prime Minister's advisor for financial affairs, confirmed that the economic policies pursued, both monetary and fiscal, have succeeded in achieving significant price growth in the country. He emphasized that this indicates the success of implementing these policies in combating inflation.

Saleh told Al Furat News Agency, "Monetary policy has succeeded in maintaining the positive effects of the official exchange rate of 1,320 dinars to the dollar, and isolating the effects of the parallel market from the local pricing system."

He pointed out that fiscal policy was another key factor in combating inflation, through a broad government support policy. He explained that this support includes the agricultural sector for grain production, support for the food and medicine basket, fuel, and electricity, in addition to customs and tax exemptions.

The Prime Minister's advisor explained that the percentage of this government support is estimated in the budget at approximately 25% of total public spending, or 13% of the country's gross domestic product.

Saleh added that trade policy has played a supporting role in combating inflation and stabilizing the Iraqi economy, through a price defense policy that involves the expansion of stores offering consumer and construction materials at cooperative prices.

Saleh concluded his statement by emphasizing that Iraq is experiencing a significant price boom, which indicates the success of the country's economic policy.  LINK

Despite Tensions, Gold Is On Track For Its Sixth Consecutive Weekly Gain.

Economy | 08:57 - 09/26/2025   Mawazine News - Follow-up:   Gold is heading for a sixth straight weekly gain, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions, inflows into gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and increased risk aversion in global markets.

Spot gold traded near a record high of $3,744 per ounce, up more than 1% this week after peaking above $3,791 on Tuesday.

European diplomats warned the Kremlin this week that NATO was prepared to respond with full force to any further violations of its airspace, including the downing of Russian aircraft.

In broader markets, Asian shares fell after US President Donald Trump escalated his trade war, announcing a 100% tariff on branded or patented pharmaceuticals, in addition to measures against a range of other goods, including heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom sinks.

Gold has been on a strong run this year, hitting consecutive highs, supported by sustained demand from central banks and the Federal Reserve's resumption of interest rate cuts.

Prices are close to closing a third quarter of gains next week, with gold exchange-traded fund holdings hitting their highest level since 2022. Major banks, including Goldman Sachs, have forecast the rally will continue.

After the Federal Reserve cut borrowing costs earlier this month, mixed signals have been issued regarding the next move. Fed Chief Banking Supervision Officer Michelle Bowman said Thursday that inflation was close enough to its target to warrant further rate cuts amid a weakening labor market.

Gold was relatively steady at $3,749.04 per ounce at 9:03 a.m. Singapore time, up 43% since the beginning of the year.      https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267405

Economic Council: Iraq Investment Forum to showcase ready-made investment opportunities 

Buratha News Agency1912025-09-26  The Iraqi Economic Council confirmed, on Friday, that more than 150 investment opportunities in various sectors will be presented during the Iraq Investment Forum, which will be held in the capital, Baghdad, on September 27 and 28, 2025.

The head of the council, Ibrahim Al-Baghdadi, told the official agency, “The forum will constitute an important event to showcase ready-made investment opportunities, as Iraq is considered a fertile ground for investment in many fields, as it enjoys an important geographical location.

It is considered an important link for international transportation routes and a promising virgin land rich in opportunities that represent investment projects with sustainable development dimensions, due to its natural resources and qualified human resources.”

He added that "the conference is an effective platform for showcasing investment opportunities for various economic sectors provided by the National Investment Commission, a number of ministries and investment bodies in the governorates, and the private sector."

He explained that "the forum's agenda will include, over two days, key themes and dialogue sessions to highlight supportive measures and decisions that enhance the investment environment and promising projects, and the role that Iraq plays regionally and globally in the energy, industry, agriculture, trade, and transportation sectors, in support of the government's strategic vision in the process of advancing the country through sustainable development projects."

He also explained that "the forum will address a number of important issues, including the Strategic Development Road project and new residential city projects that will provide more than 150,000 housing units, in addition to more than 150 investment opportunities in various economic sectors."

He explained that "the sectors that will showcase their investment opportunities include oil and gas, renewable energy, transportation, heavy and medium industries, housing and real estate development, agriculture and livestock production, health and pharmaceutical industries, food industries, tourism and hotels, education and scientific research, in addition to communications and information technology, and industries in free zones."

He also noted that "the forum will provide ample opportunities for companies and businessmen to meet with global and regional banks and financing funds, and to hold direct bilateral meetings with ministries and investment bodies in Iraq, in addition to presenting economic and investment meetings of regional and international interest."   https://burathanews.com/arabic/economic/465681

Tomorrow... Implementation Of The Agreement To Export Oil From The Kurdistan Region Of Iraq's Fields Begins.
Economy | 06:49 - 09/26/2025  Mawazin News – Kurdistan  Director General of the State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) Ali Nizar Al-Shatri confirmed on Friday that the implementation of the agreement to export oil from the Kurdistan Region’s fields will begin tomorrow, Saturday, noting that the proceeds will go to the federal budget.

Al-Shatri said in a press conference, “We confirm what the Iraqi government announced regarding reaching a comprehensive, professional and fair agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region and with the companies operating and producing in the region’s fields, for the purpose of delivering the quantities of crude oil produced in those fields to the State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO), as well as pumping it to the Turkish port of Ceyhan; for the purpose of starting the regular and legal export process through that port in accordance with the global procedures, contracts and principles adopted by the State Oil Marketing Company.”

He added, "The agreement stipulated that some quantities, around fifty thousand barrels per day, would be allocated for local consumption and managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region," noting that "this long-awaited agreement came to implement the three-year federal budget law for the years 2023-2024-2025, and the latest amendment to the budget law for the year 2025, on the basis of which negotiations began that lasted for more than thirty months, in a professional, positive and national atmosphere.

The goal was to regain control and regulate the export of oil produced from the Kurdistan Region, primarily through the north, so that it could return to global markets in a sound and globally approved manner, with solid companies that were eagerly awaiting this agreement."

He explained that "the agreement comes at a time when the European continent is in dire need of this type of oil as an alternative to the shortage in supplies from Russian oil and other sources," noting that "this oil will be available at the Ceyhan oil port.

As is well known, this port is located on the Mediterranean Sea, which places it at the heart of the European market, with the possibility of supplying the North and South American markets from this port with ease, professionalism, and transparency."

He explained, "This agreement would not have been possible without the high professionalism, great support, insistence and patience in constructive negotiations, which took into consideration, first and foremost, Iraq's interests as a single, unified country from north to south, and its oil revenues, which are the primary source of support for the federal budget according to the laws, especially the latest budget law."

 He explained, "The agreement included direct negotiations with the producing companies in the region, and they were reassured and a strict mechanism was reached to guarantee their entitlements according to the budget law.

He stated, "The agreement stipulates that compensation will be in the amount of $16 per barrel delivered to the Oil Marketing Company, and the amount will be deposited according to the global price in Iraq's account at the US Federal Bank in the full name of the Central Bank of Iraq.

" He indicated, "Compensation to the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region will be in the amount of $16 per barrel, and thus compensation will be in kind through barrels of oil produced from the same fields in the Kurdistan Region, according to the compensation and payment-in-kind mechanism in place globally and applied in the south with contracting companies."

He added, "The produced barrels of oil are delivered to commercial companies that market them globally, and the amounts are deposited into the regional government's account to compensate the producing companies for this amount."

 He pointed out that, "At this stage, a specialized international consulting firm will be contracted by the federal Ministry of Oil to re-evaluate production and transportation costs in the region's producing fields to determine whether these costs are higher or lower than $16 per barrel, which will be considered an advance.

Therefore, compensation will be based on the consultant's decision retroactively from the date the oil was received by the Oil Marketing Company, which is expected to begin on the morning of September 27, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.
He continued, "This agreement will not be temporary, but will establish long-term understandings and will serve as a final end to all the disputes we witnessed in the previous stage.

It will also be a declaration of the seriousness of the federal government, the Kurdistan Regional Government, and the companies operating in Iraq to commit to implementing it and ending all manifestations of disagreement, suspicion of smuggling, or production outside of government control."

He concluded by pointing out that "the proceeds from this oil will go to the country's federal budget and will enable the Iraqi government to fulfill its financial obligations, duly approved and approved, for this year and the coming years."    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267449

Evening Updates: Oil Surpasses $70, Its Highest Level Since August

Economy | 07:45 - 09/26/2025   Mawazine News - Follow-up:  Trading data on the London ICE Futures Exchange revealed on Friday that Brent crude oil futures for December 2025 delivery exceeded $70 per barrel for the first time since early August.

According to the exchange data, at 17:03 Moscow time, Brent prices rose by 0.59% to $70.05 per barrel.
By 17:18 Moscow time, Brent crude futures accelerated their rise to $70.34 per barrel, an increase of 1.01%.

In contrast, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for November delivery rose by 1.29% to $66.03 per barrel.

Oil prices continued their gains in Asian trading on Friday morning, maintaining their highest levels in seven weeks and heading towards a strong weekly rise, amid concerns about Russian supply disruptions and a surprise drop in US crude oil inventories, which tightened market expectations.

Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 0.3% to $69.6 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 0.4% to $65.2 a barrel this morning.

Both benchmarks remain at their highest levels since early August and are set to jump more than 4% this week.  Moscow said this week it would impose partial restrictions on diesel exports and extend a gasoline export ban until the end of 2025, in an effort to protect domestic fuel supplies. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267453

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Iran’s Nuclear Future: $25B Deal With Russia and Gulf Unity Against Israel

Iran is deepening ties with Russia on nuclear energy while reaffirming its commitment to global treaties — a dual-track strategy reshaping Middle East geopolitics and the financial order.

$25 Billion Nuclear Deal With Russia
Iran and Russia have signed a landmark $25 billion agreement to construct four nuclear power plants, according to Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization. The deal, led by Russia’s state nuclear giant Rosatom, is one of Tehran’s largest nuclear projects to date. 

• The reactors will be Generation III plants in Hormozgan province, expected to deliver 5,000 megawatts of electricity — a fivefold increase from Iran’s current Russian-built Bushehr facility.

• Alongside the large-scale plants, Iran also signed a memorandum with Rosatom on small modular reactors (SMRs), aligning with global trends in flexible nuclear technology.

• The agreement comes as UN sanctions are set to snap back unless the Security Council delays enforcement, with Russia and China pushing to postpone but facing resistance from Western powers.

Iranian officials frame the deal as both an energy lifeline and a geopolitical statement — deepening defiance of Western sanctions while bolstering cooperation with Moscow.

Iran’s Position on Nuclear Weapons and the NPT

At the United Nations General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), rejecting calls from domestic hardliners to exit. 

“We are not going to leave the NPT, whether they help us or don’t help us,” Pezeshkian said, signaling that Iran’s nuclear strategy will remain officially peaceful under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s directive.

Still, tensions remain high:

• The “12-Day War” in June saw Israel and the U.S. strike Iranian nuclear sites, deepening mistrust.

• Iranian lawmakers highlight new military cooperation with Russia, including MiG-29 fighter jets, as a response to Western isolation.

• The UN Security Council failed to prevent snapback sanctions, reinforcing Iran’s skepticism toward Western diplomacy.

Regional Realignment: Gulf Unity Against Israel
Perhaps the most striking development is Iran’s growing alignment with Gulf neighbors following recent Israeli attacks. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf states have condemned Israeli operations, with Qatar calling an attempted Hamas assassination “a strike that changed the region forever.”

Pezeshkian emphasized:

• New cohesion between Iran and Arab states once skeptical of Tehran.

• A shift in perception: “Before a year ago, everyone was under the mistaken assumption that Iran was the cause of chaos. Now Israel has shown its true face.”

• Regional defense pacts — including Saudi Arabia’s new agreement with Pakistan — illustrate a reconfigured security architecture.

Why This Matters: Energy, Security, and Finance Are Intertwined
Iran’s nuclear expansion and regional diplomacy show how energy and defense cooperation directly fuel global financial restructuring:

• By partnering with Russia on nuclear power, Iran bypasses Western sanctions and ties its grid to alternative supply chains.

• Gulf states aligning with Iran against Israel opens pathways to non-dollar trade frameworks within BRICS and beyond.

• The broader implication: sanctions, oil, and nuclear technology are no longer just political levers — they are instruments in the redesign of global monetary power.

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

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Sources: Newsweek, Newsweek

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U.S. Weighs Military Strikes on Venezuela’s Drug Trade — A Flashpoint in Global Power Struggles

Washington considers targeting drug traffickers in Venezuela as tensions rise over security, resources, and shifting geopolitical alignments.

Escalating U.S.–Venezuela Tensions
Reports indicate the U.S. military is developing strike options against drug traffickers and production labs in Venezuela, though President Donald Trump has not yet approved direct action inside Venezuelan territory. According to NBC News, the plans center on drone strikes against cartel leaders and labs, building on recent U.S. naval operations that destroyed suspected drug-smuggling boats near Venezuelan waters.

The Trump administration has framed these actions as a national security response, while critics warn that crossing into Venezuelan territory would mark a dangerous escalation.

Accusations and Counterclaims

• The U.S. has accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of enabling drug networks, designating the Venezuelan-based gang Tren de Aragua a Foreign Terrorist Organization under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Act.

• Venezuelan officials, however, counter that Washington’s moves represent an “immoral military threat” aimed at controlling the country’s oil and gas wealth. In a United Nations address, Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto warned of U.S. regime-change intentions.

• Despite heated rhetoric, backchannel talks are reportedly underway in the Middle East, suggesting Washington and Caracas are testing diplomatic channels even as military planning continues.

The Risks of Escalation

• Legality in question: U.S. strikes on boats in international waters have already drawn criticism from lawmakers and rights groups, who challenge the use of lethal force without transparent evidence (NPR).

• Regional fallout: Direct strikes inside Venezuela would raise tensions across Latin America, potentially driving Maduro closer to Russia, China, and other BRICS-aligned powers.

• Limited results: Analysts caution that disrupting drug routes may have only short-term effects, as cocaine flows would simply shift to alternative pathways.

Why This Matters
This dispute is not only about drugs — it is about control of trade flows, resource access, and financial influence in the Western Hemisphere. Venezuela’s oil wealth, its growing ties with Russia and China, and its centrality in Latin American politics make it more than a local issue.

U.S. strikes on Venezuelan soil would signal a new phase in global power competition, where even anti-narcotics operations become entangled with broader struggles over energy markets and currency alignments.

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

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Source: NBC News, Newsweek, NPR, U.S. Treasury

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SEC and Vaneck Explore Regulated Tokenization — A Roadmap for the Future of Finance

The SEC’s latest discussions signal that crypto tokenization is moving from experimental innovation to regulated market infrastructure.

SEC–Vaneck Meeting Brings Tokenization to the Forefront
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed details of a Crypto Task Force meeting with Vaneck on September 25, 2025, highlighting growing regulatory focus on tokenized assets.

Vaneck, which oversees $132.9 billion in assets as of June 30, emphasized how tokenized ETFs, liquid staking, and custody rules must evolve to fit within the securities framework.

The meeting agenda underscored several priorities:

• Applicability of Generic Listing Standards to staking tokens, ensuring they meet liquidity and risk requirements.

• Tokenization of private and registered funds, especially ETFs, with clearer rules for issuers.

• Integration of decentralized finance and tokenized securities under securities law.

• Custody and safeguarding of digital assets, including new solutions like multi-party computation (MPC) software to protect investors.

Why This Matters for Global Finance
This isn’t just about regulatory housekeeping — it is about redesigning financial plumbing. By working with a major asset manager like Vaneck, the SEC is acknowledging that tokenization is inevitable and must be brought into the regulated system.

• For Wall Street, tokenized ETFs and staking protocols could open new liquidity channels and broaden access to alternative assets.

• For global markets, this signals that the U.S. is laying legal and structural groundwork to ensure the dollar remains central in a tokenized financial system.

• For investors, regulated tokenization could transform how assets are issued, traded, and safeguarded — from real estate and commodities to sovereign bonds and currencies.

Broader Implications
Regulatory clarity in tokenization also represents a strategic move in the currency and trade wars shaping the new financial order. As BRICS nations experiment with de-dollarized settlement systems, Washington is moving quickly to digitize and secure dollar-based markets through tokenization.

 This is a defensive as well as offensive strategy — ensuring the U.S. can compete in a world where financial infrastructure itself is being rebuilt.

Why This Matters
The SEC’s engagement with Vaneck shows that crypto regulation is no longer just about containing risk — it is about shaping the next era of financial architecture. By integrating tokenization under U.S. oversight, Washington is pushing to keep the dollar at the center of global finance, even as rivals seek alternatives.

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

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Source: Bitcoin.com   

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Senate Finance Committee Puts Crypto Taxation on the Agenda

Lawmakers are moving to address crypto taxation as part of the broader effort to align U.S. financial infrastructure with digital asset innovation.

Senate Hearing on Digital Asset Taxation
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is set to hold a hearing next Wednesday to discuss crypto tax policy, marking a key step in addressing one of the most confusing areas of digital asset regulation. The session will be chaired by Senator Mike Crapo and will feature testimony from:

• Lawrence Zlatkin, Coinbase Vice President of Tax

• Jason Somensatto, Policy Director at Coin Center

• Annette Nellen, Chair of the Digital Assets Tax Task Force (AICPA)

• Andrea S. Kramer, Founding Member of ASKramer Law

Aligning With the White House’s Digital Asset Report
The hearing reflects recommendations from the White House Digital Asset Working Group’s July report, which called for:

• Recognition of crypto as a new asset class, distinct from traditional securities and commodities.

• Tailored tax rules for activities like airdrops, staking, and mining.

• Guidance on stablecoin transactions, particularly for payment use cases.

Currently, the IRS treats crypto and NFTs as property, meaning every transaction can trigger capital gains taxes — an approach widely seen as outdated in a world where digital payments and tokenized assets are accelerating.

Pushback Against “Double Taxation”
Senator Cynthia Lummis has been vocal about what she calls “unfair tax treatment” of miners and stakers, who are taxed twice:

• Once when they receive rewards (income tax).

• Again when they later sell those rewards (capital gains).

Lummis argues that this treatment discourages innovation and competitiveness, undermining the U.S. position in crypto leadership. Her attempt to include a fix in Trump’s July budget reconciliation bill failed, but the issue remains front and center.

Why This Matters for Global Finance
This hearing is not just about tax code updates — it is about integrating digital assets into the U.S. financial architecture. By clarifying how stablecoins, staking, and tokenized assets are taxed, Washington is preparing for:

• Mainstream use of crypto in payments and investment.

• Institutional adoption of tokenized ETFs and funds.

• A stronger dollar-backed role in the digital economy, as rivals like BRICS push forward with de-dollarized systems.

In short, the U.S. is trying to modernize its rules to both capture innovation and prevent capital flight to friendlier jurisdictions.

Why This Matters
By bringing tax clarity to crypto, the Senate Finance Committee is addressing a cornerstone issue for mainstream adoption. It shows Washington is not only catching up but actively working to reshape the financial system around tokenization and digital assets.

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

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Source: Cointelegraph    

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Tishwash:  Parliamentary Services sets a date for paying contractors' dues.

 Member of the Parliamentary Services Committee, Baqir Al Saadi, confirmed that the elections and the change of government will not affect the service projects under construction and those that have not yet been completed.

Al-Saadi told Al-Furat News Agency that "the elections and the change of government will not hinder the issue of contractors' dues," noting that "a budget will be allocated for it in 2026."

He added, "The 2026 budget will be approved by the new House of Representatives, and all contractors' dues will be disbursed."  link

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Tishwash:  Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has resumed crude oil exports

After more than two and a half years of suspension, the export of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) crude oil from the Peshawar oil field to the Turkish World Port resumed at 6:50 am today.

After several meetings between the two ministries of natural resources and the Federal Ministry of Oil, a tripartite agreement was finally reached between the two ministries and foreign oil investment companies, to export oil through the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (SOMO).

Masrour Barzani: Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) fields have been re-connected to the world oil market

"The agreement between the Kurdistan Region and oil producing companies with the Iraqi Federal Oil Ministry and SOMO has been the result of the hard work and efforts of all teams and delegations. This step has reconnected the Kurdistan Region fields to the world oil market.

Sudani: We have reached a historic agreement

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani said Thursday that the Federal Oil Ministry will receive crude oil produced in the Kurdistan Region and export it through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline.

"Oil exports will ensure a fair distribution of wealth and diversify export sources," Sudani said.

 "The agreement will encourage investment," he wrote.

SOMO Director: Europe needs Kurdistan oil to replace Russian oil

Ali Nizar, Director General of SOMO, told a news conference on Friday evening that the negotiations took 30 months to reach an agreement. The Kurdistan Region is currently delivering about 240,000 barrels of oil per day to SOMO, but 50,000 barrels per day It will be reused for the domestic needs of the Kurdistan Region.

"The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) oil is exported to the Turkish port on the White Sea, which is the center of the European market, because Europe needs Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) oil to replace Russian oil," he said.

Under the tripartite agreement, the federal government will compensate the companies, pay $16 per barrel to investment companies and receive their entitlements through the Federal Reserve.

Regarding the agreement to resume oil exports from the Kurdistan Region, Nizar said that this agreement will not be temporary but will be the basis for understanding and a long-term agreement.

Since March 25, 2023, the export of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) crude oil through the port of Ceyhan has been suspended due to a complaint filed by Iraq against Turkey.   link

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Tishwash:  The Minister of Oil distributes cash gifts to the children of martyrs and wounded in Basra.

Today, Friday (September 26, 2025), Oil Minister Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad supervised the distribution of financial gifts to 640 children of martyrs and wounded in Basra, in appreciation of their sacrifices.

According to a statement from his media office, received by Baghdad Today, the minister, during his attendance and sponsorship of the cash gift distribution event, affirmed "the ministry's commitment to continuing to provide support to the families of martyrs, and to the children of martyrs and wounded in Basra Governorate."

He added, "These financial gifts are given to the children of martyrs and wounded Popular Mobilization Forces members, in lieu of stationery and school uniforms," ​​noting that "this event aims to present a small portion of the sacrifices made by the martyrs to protect the people and land of Iraq, and what they offered was great and immense."

It's worth noting that this initiative, launched by the Central Committee for Supporting the Popular Mobilization Forces and Community Initiatives, was coordinated with the Central Support Committee of the Directorate of Martyrs and Sacrifice, affiliated with the Popular Mobilization Forces.

It's worth noting that the Ministry has implemented a large number of humanitarian and community initiatives to support the families of martyrs and wounded, as well as needy families, orphans, and the sick. These initiatives are implemented through the Central Committee for Supporting the Popular Mobilization Forces and community initiatives, funded by donations from oil sector employees. link

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The 1866 Banking Collapse Nobody Knows About (But Should) | When "Too Big To Fail" Actually Failed

The 1866 Banking Collapse Nobody Knows About (But Should) | When "Too Big To Fail" Actually Failed

The Timeless Investor:  9-26-2025

The BIGGEST bank in the world collapsed in 12 hours.

Over 200 companies failed. Global markets crashed. Yet almost nobody today has heard of Black Friday 1866 - the banking disaster that created modern finance as we know it.

 Overend, Gurney & Company wasn't just big. They were THE lender of last resort before central banks existed.

They were considered safer than the Bank of England itself. They'd been in business for 60 years. They had just IPO'd at 9X oversubscription. Then they collapsed in a single day.

This isn't just history - it's a WARNING. The same pattern that destroyed Overend Gurney is playing out RIGHT NOW in:

Regional banks reaching for yield Private credit funds acting like banks

Short-term debt funding long-term projects

Real estate syndicators promising liquidity on illiquid assets

Learn why Silicon Valley Bank's 12-hour collapse in 2023 was identical to Overend Gurney's fall in 1866 - and what that means for YOUR investments.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

 Shadow banking throughout history

Bank runs in the digital age Leverage + illiquid assets = death

Why boring businesses fail when they try to be exciting

The danger of "reputation lag" IPO red flags throughout history

Central banking evolution Victorian era finance

The birth of limited liability as a weapon

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 9-26-25

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BRICS mBridge Project: What It Is & How It Could Shift Dollar Dominance

Project mBridge signals a quietly growing infrastructure that may undercut the dollar’s power in cross-border finance, shaping the financial realignment now underway.

What Is Project mBridge and Its Progress

• Launched in 2021, Project mBridge is a multi-central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform led by the BIS Innovation Hub, China’s Digital Currency Institute, the Central Bank of UAE, Bank of Thailand, and Hong Kong Monetary Authority; Saudi Arabia joined as full participant in June 2024. BIS, CoinDesk

• As of mid-2024, the project reached its Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage. Founding central banks have each deployed validating nodes; commercial banks are processing real-value cross-border transactions. Finance Middle East, BIS, BIS

• The system uses its own blockchain (mBridge Ledger), supports wholesale CBDCs for cross-border payments, foreign exchange, and settlement with reduced reliance on intermediaries. BIS, Forbes

Key Technical & Functional Features

• Real-value transactions in pilot: In 2022, commercial banks across four jurisdictions (China, Hong Kong, Thailand, UAE) conducted transactions totalling over $22 million in value, over various foreign exchange and payment operations. BIS,BIS

• Governance & Legal Framework: A bespoke rulebook and legal structure has been developed to accommodate decentralized node operations, cross-jurisdiction regulation, and compliance norms. BIS

• Observation & expansion: Over 30 institutions (central banks, commercial banks) are observers to mBridge. Several have expressed interest in joining or developing use cases. OMFIF, BIS, Central Banking

Risks, Uncertainties & Political Overtone

• BIS’s Departure: The BIS announced in late 2024 that it would remove itself from “active participation,” not due to failure, but because it believes partner central banks are ready to carry on independently and the project has matured to that point. Reuters

• Geopolitical sensitivity: Observers warn that even though BIS claims project is not designed to sidestep sanctions, its capabilities (bypassing SWIFT, enabling non-dollar settlement) make it of interest to countries seeking alternatives to Western financial hegemony. Finance Magnates, Financial Times, OMFIF

How mBridge Fits into Global Finance Restructuring

• Dollar alternatives and de-dollarization: By enabling payments and settlements directly via wholesale CBDCs, mBridge helps reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar and the SWIFT network. This aligns with BRICS and other emerging economies trying to build parallel systems. Financial Times, BIS

• Efficiency, cost, inclusion: Existing cross-border systems are slow, expensive, fragmented. mBridge aims to cut costs, speed up settlement, and make payments more accessible especially for countries underserved by correspondent banking. Finance Middle East, PYMNTS.com

• Structural leverage: The legal, governance, and infrastructural backbone being built could become standards: which currencies, which nodes, who validates, which rules. Whoever shapes those standards gains leverage in global finance.

Why This Matters

mBridge isn’t just another fintech pilot—it represents a real shift in how cross-border value might move in the coming decade. If fully operational:

• Participating countries could settle trade and finance outside of dollar dominance.

• Institutions (central and commercial) would gain new infrastructure that bypasses traditional western messaging and clearing networks.

• The narrative of alternatives to U.S. monetary leverage becomes more concrete, not theoretical.

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

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Sources:

•  Bank for International Settlements

• BIS: Project mBridge: connecting economies through CBDC (joint report) Bank for International Settlements

• Reuters: Saudi Arabia joins BIS‐ and China-led central bank digital currency project Reuters

• UAE media: CBUAE launches mBridge MVP platform for early adopters Finance Middle East

• OMFIF: Central banks’ role in ring-fencing mBridge OMFIF

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Tishwash:  Breakthrough Oil Export Deal in Iraqi Kurdistan: A New Dawn for Crude Flow

International oil companies in Iraqi Kurdistan have reached an agreement with Iraqi federal and Kurdish governments to resume oil exports. The framework, once signed, will allow for the export of 230,000 barrels per day through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, suspended since March 2023. DNO and Genel Energy are yet to sign.

In a significant development, international oil companies operating in Iraqi Kurdistan have reached a preliminary deal with both the Iraqi federal and Kurdish regional governments to restart oil exports. This move comes after extensive negotiations, according to an IOC statement seen by Reuters.

The agreed-upon framework will enable exports to resume "in the coming days" following its official signing and implementation. However, oil companies DNO and its partner Genel Energy have yet to formalize their participation, as reported by a reliable source with direct information on the matter.

The agreement, once fully executed, will facilitate the flow of approximately 230,000 barrels of crude daily through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, a crucial artery that has been non-operational since March 2023. Efforts to reach DNO and Genel Energy for comments were not immediately successful. link

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Tishwash:  Miles Caggins: The Kurdistan Regional Government will export 230,000 barrels of oil per day.

Miles Caggins, spokesman for the Kurdistan Region's Petroleum Industry Association (APICOR), said on Thursday that today is a very important day. An agreement has been signed to resume oil exports, and the process is scheduled to begin in the next few days.

In an interview with Kurdistan 24, he added that exports are expected to begin within two or three days.

He pointed out that, according to the agreement, the Kurdistan Regional Government will export 230,000 barrels of oil per day through SOMO, while 50,000 to 60,000 barrels will be allocated for domestic consumption.

In the same context, the Kurdistan Region's Oil Industry Association (APICOR) said on Thursday that resuming oil exports from the region will contribute to strengthening global energy markets.

On the occasion of the tripartite agreement to resume exports, the association commended, in a statement, Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Federal Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

APICORP emphasized that the resumption of Kurdistan Region oil exports will benefit all Iraqis and will play a role in supporting the position of global energy markets. It is expected that exports will begin within the next few days.

The Federal Ministry of Oil announced today, Thursday, an agreement stipulating the commencement of pumping and delivering all crude oil produced from the Kurdistan Region's fields, except for the quantities allocated for domestic consumption, to the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), which will export it via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline via the Turkish port of Ceyhan.

The ministry indicated that the agreement was concluded in accordance with the approved legal procedures, the constitution, the provisions of the Federal General Budget Law, and Federal Court decisions.

The Ministry reiterated its unwavering commitment to managing oil resources in accordance with the principles of national sovereignty and the country's supreme interest, ensuring a fair distribution of wealth among all Iraqis, in accordance with the constitution.  link

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Tishwash:  Vietnamese, Iraqi Presidents hail development of bilateral ties

President Cường affirmed that Việt Nam always treasures and wishes to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Iraq, particularly in the areas of economy, trade, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.

Vietnamese President Lương Cường and his Iraqi counterpart Abdul Latif Rashid praised the progress of their countries’ long-standing friendship during a meeting in New York on the morning of Wednesday (local time).

The event took place on the sidelines of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and bilateral activities in the US.

President Cường affirmed that Việt Nam always treasures and wishes to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Iraq, particularly in the areas of economy, trade, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.

He proposed increasing delegation exchanges, especially business missions, to explore cooperation opportunities in potential sectors and boost access to the Halal market.

He also expressed his hope that Iraq will create favourable conditions for Vietnamese enterprises to invest in areas aligned with Iraq’s reconstruction needs.

For his part, the Iraqi leader expressed admiration for Việt Nam’s achievements in national development, stressing that Iraq views Việt Nam as an important partner and wishes to advance cooperation in economy, trade, investment, water management, agriculture, and infrastructure development serving its reconstruction.

Both sides agreed to further improve the effectiveness of existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms, and consider the establishment of new ones and the signing of agreements in potential sectors.

On this occasion, the two leaders also consented to step up cooperation and mutual support at multilateral forums.

President Cường extended an invitation to President Abdul Latif Rashid to visit Việt Nam and attend the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hà Nội next month.  link

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning 9-26-25

Fair Distribution Of Wealth

Politics / Economy / Special Files Today| 274  After Years Of Conflict, Baghdad And Erbil Turn The Page On Oil Disputes With A Comprehensive Agreement. What Next? - Urgent

Baghdad Today – Baghdad  After more than 18 years of disputes over the oil file between Baghdad and Erbil, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Masrour Barzani announced a historic agreement under which the federal Ministry of Oil will hand over full control of the region's exports to the federal Ministry of Oil, which will be exported through the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO).

This announcement, described by al-Sudani as a long-awaited achievement and by Barzani as a historic step that will restore the region to global markets, sparked widespread reactions, with experts viewing it as a fundamental shift in the management of national wealth and a reshaping of the relationship between the central government and the region.

Oil and economic expert Ahmed Askar told Baghdad Today, "The announcement of a historic agreement between the federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government regarding the transfer of the region's oil exports to the federal Ministry of Oil represents a fundamental shift in the management of national wealth."

According to economic analysis, the agreement goes beyond regulating the export mechanism, but also lays the foundation for a long-term partnership between Baghdad and Erbil based on the constitution and applicable laws.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani described the agreement in a tweet on Twitter as an achievement Iraq has been waiting for for 18 years, emphasizing that it includes "the fair distribution of wealth, diversification of export outlets, and investment encouragement."

He emphasized that it opens the door to a new phase of unified oil decision-making and increased federal revenues.

For his part, Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani affirmed that the agreement is a "historic step" that removes one of the most significant obstacles to securing financial dues for the people of Kurdistan. He noted that it restores the region to global markets and emphasizes the need to adhere to constitutional rights.

These statements reflected a rare consensus in rhetoric between Baghdad and Erbil on an issue that has remained a symbol of chronic disagreements for years.

Askar explained that "this agreement opens the door to addressing one of the most complex issues that have remained unresolved for many years between the central government and the region, and establishes a new phase of cooperation based on the constitution and applicable laws, ensuring a fair distribution of revenues and protecting the rights of all Iraqis."

Historically, Kurdish oil has been a source of conflict since 2005, with the region insisting on its right to export independently via Turkey, while Baghdad rejected this route as an encroachment on the central government's authority. The 2023 international arbitration ruling to halt exports via Ankara constituted a major pressure point that prompted the acceleration of negotiations that led to the current agreement.

Askar added, "Unifying oil policy will contribute to strengthening financial and economic stability, increasing Iraq's negotiating power in global markets, and enhancing trust between Baghdad and Erbil, which will positively impact the investment environment and the national economy in general."

Research estimates indicate that the absence of a unified position has cost Iraq significant losses in its negotiating power with international partners, while the current agreement opens the door to an Iraq better able to attract investment and ensure longer-term financial stability.

However, Askar stressed at the same time that "the serious and transparent implementation of this agreement will be the true measure of its success.

This requires strong political will and careful professional oversight to ensure that oil resources are a tool for state-building, not a source of renewed controversy." Comparative experience shows that any oil agreement of this type remains at risk of failure unless it is implemented with high professionalism and protected from political manipulation.

It becomes clear that the recent oil agreement between Baghdad and Erbil is no longer merely a technical settlement, but rather a political and institutional transformation that reorganizes the relationship along constitutional lines and establishes a long-awaited national oil partnership.

Statements by al-Sudani and Barzani confirmed that the political will is present, but the real challenge lies in transparent implementation and ensuring the equitable distribution of wealth. If the experiment succeeds, the agreement could mark the beginning of a new phase of economic and political stability in Iraq.

However, if it falters, the issue will return to the cycle of disputes that have plagued the country since 2005. Source: Baghdad Today + Agencies   https://baghdadtoday.news/283931-.html

Al-Sudani's Advisor: Iraq Is Experiencing A Rare "Price Boom" In Its Modern Economic History.

 Energy and Business   Shafaq News – Baghdad  The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, revealed on Thursday that Iraq is experiencing a rare "price boom" unprecedented in its modern economic history. This boom is driven by low inflation rates, a remarkably stable exchange rate, and improved unemployment rates, all due to effective coordination between monetary, fiscal, and trade policies.

Saleh told Shafaq News Agency, "The inflation rate in Iraq has remained below 3% over the past three years, which is a low rate compared to what the country has experienced previously or what neighboring countries are witnessing."

The government advisor attributed this success to "the cautious monetary policy pursued by the Central Bank of Iraq, in coordination with fiscal and trade policies, which contributed to maintaining the purchasing power of the dinar."

He explained that "unemployment rates fell from 17% to 14% in a relatively short period, supported by economic policies aimed at stimulating the agriculture, investment, and trade sectors, while supporting local production played a direct role in creating new job opportunities."

Regarding the dollar exchange rate, Saleh explained that "the official rate of 1,320 dinars has maintained its stability, which has helped calm markets and limit the role of the parallel market, thereby reducing import costs and limiting price pressures on consumers."

He stressed that "fiscal policy played a pivotal role in controlling prices, with approximately 25% of the general budget (equivalent to 13% of GDP) allocated to support agricultural products, the food and medicine basket, fuel, and electricity, in addition to tax and customs exemptions, which eased the direct burden on citizens."

Within the framework of trade policy, Saleh pointed to the establishment of a network of cooperative-price stores (consumer and construction) that would help break monopolies and provide direct alternatives for goods, as part of what he described as "price defense," an effective tool for regulating markets and preventing unjustified price increases, according to the spokesman.

Despite the positive signs, the financial advisor warned of a potential challenge at this stage: "Commodity leakage across borders, due to price differences between the subsidized Iraqi market and neighboring markets. This requires tightening customs and trade controls without harming legitimate trade."

Saleh concluded that "the current 'price boom' Iraq is witnessing, a rare phenomenon in its modern economic history, must be built upon by rationalizing support and directing it toward productive sectors to achieve sustainable development, rather than relying solely on stability and consumption."  LINK

https://shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/مستشار-السوداني-العراق-يعيش-حالة-ازدهار-سعري-نادرة-بتاريخه-الاقتصادي-الحديث

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Morning 9-26-25

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Trump Draws Line: No West Bank Annexation for Israel

Trump’s rejection of annexation signals both geopolitical pressure and financial recalibration, tying peace to the foundations of global restructuring.

Trump’s Firm Declaration

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a clear message on September 25, 2025: he would not permit Israel to annex the West Bank, defying the demands of far-right members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition.

• “Not going to happen” — From the Oval Office, Trump stated: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope, I will not allow it. It’s not going to happen.” [Reuters]

• “Time to stop now” — He added: “There’s been enough. It’s time to stop now.”

This puts Trump directly at odds with Netanyahu’s coalition, where annexation has become a rallying cry — especially following recent moves by France and other Western countries to recognize a Palestinian state [NYT].

Context and Regional Pressure

• Arab leaders’ influence: Trump’s declaration followed private assurances he made to Arab and Muslim leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Officials reportedly warned that annexation would jeopardize regional stability and block future integration with Israel [Politico].

• International Court of Justice: In July 2024, the ICJ ruled Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal, increasing global legal and diplomatic pressure on Israel.

• U.S. leverage: As Israel’s closest ally, the U.S. remains one of the only nations with real leverage to block annexation. Observers question, however, whether Trump’s stance will remain firm [Al Jazeera].

Strategic Calculations

• Netanyahu’s bind: Netanyahu must balance between his far-right coalition partners demanding annexation and the U.S. position that firmly blocks it.

• Trump’s peace agenda: This statement aligns with Trump’s push for a 21-point regional peace plan to end the war in Gaza and establish a framework for postwar governance.

• Signal to financial reset watchers: Just as Jim Pugh recently noted in reset discussions — peace is the “long pole in the tent” before financial restructuring can move forward — Trump’s rejection of annexation is not just political. It is about creating the geopolitical stability required for economic and monetary realignment.

Why This Matters

Trump’s decision highlights how geopolitics and financial restructuring are inseparably linked:

• Peace as a prerequisite: Blocking annexation is part of ensuring the region moves toward peace treaties — which reset analysts say are essential before any global monetary reset can proceed.

• Regional integration = trade flows: If Israel can stabilize ties with Arab neighbors, trade, investment, and resource allocation in the Middle East become more predictable — a necessary step for capital flows in a tokenized, asset-backed system.

• Dollar leverage at work: The U.S. is using political influence to maintain its strategic foothold in the Middle East, reinforcing the dollar’s role as tokenization and stablecoin regulation advance globally.

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

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Source: Reuters, New York Times, Politico, Al Jazeera

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Trump–Erdogan Talks: Turkey at the Center of Sanctions, Oil, and Global Realignment

The White House meeting underscored how U.S.–Turkey relations intersect energy security, defense sales, and the financial restructuring now reshaping global power.

Sanctions Relief and F-35s Back on the Table
President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Washington on September 25, 2025, marking Erdogan’s first White House visit in six years. Trump suggested he may lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey “almost immediately” if Ankara halts Russian oil purchases, paving the way for Turkey’s potential re-entry into the F-35 fighter jet program. Reuters

The move represents a sharp reversal of earlier policy, where Turkey was expelled in 2019 after acquiring Russian S-400 missile systems. Erdogan framed the meeting as “conclusive,” while Trump indicated that Ankara could soon access advanced U.S. defense hardware once again. Politics Today

Russian Oil Purchases at the Core
At the heart of the talks was Turkey’s role as one of the largest buyers of Russian energy. Trump pressed Erdogan to cut these imports, presenting it as a way to undermine Moscow’s war financing while simultaneously strengthening U.S.–Turkey ties.

Although Turkey recently inked a 20-year LNG deal with U.S. supplier Mercuria, it remains heavily reliant on Russian oil and gas. Erdogan’s willingness to diversify reflects the strategic balancing act between East and West. Atlantic Council

Middle East, Syria, and Gaza as Leverage Points
Beyond oil and defense, Trump and Erdogan also discussed conflicts in Syria and Gaza, with Trump signaling that Erdogan could serve as an intermediary in Ukraine peace efforts. Both leaders emphasized their renewed alignment on Syria, reversing tensions from earlier years. Brookings

Why This Matters: Energy and Finance Intertwined
Turkey’s position illustrates how geopolitical bargaining over oil, arms, and sanctions is directly shaping the global financial restructuring. Ankara’s choices ripple through:

• Dollar hegemony – Will Turkey pivot toward U.S. LNG and defense deals, reinforcing Washington’s influence?

• BRICS alternatives – Or will Turkey hedge by maintaining Russian oil ties, deepening its energy and trade links with Eurasian powers?

This episode highlights the fragility of U.S. dominance and how energy flows, sanctions relief, and military sales are becoming financial levers in the global order.

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

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Sources: Reuters, Atlantic Council, Brookings, Politics Today, U.S. News

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Trump and Pakistan: A Strategic Reset at the Edge of Energy and Finance

Trump’s outreach to Islamabad signals a deeper recalibration: holding Pakistan in the balance between dollar-based alliances and emerging non-Western financial orders.

Sharif’s White House Visit and U.S.–Pakistan Rapprochement

President Donald Trump hosted Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the White House on September 25, 2025, marking a thaw in U.S.–Pakistan relations. The meeting underscored Washington’s renewed interest in Pakistan’s strategic value. AP News, Reuters

Sharif used the visit to pitch American investment in key sectors—energy, agriculture, tech, and mining—inviting U.S. firms to tap Pakistan’s untapped potential. Reuters, The Indian Express

Energy Deals & Export Leverage

A major opportunity lies in energy and resource diplomacy. Islamabad has long relied on oil imports and external financing, making it vulnerable to leverage.

• Pakistan struck a landmark trade deal with the U.S. in July 2025 to develop its oil reserves and reduce tariffs, aligning Islamabad more closely with U.S. energy interests. AP News

• During his visit, Sharif emphasized both energy and mining as pillars for renewed U.S.-led investment. AP News, Al Jazeera, Indiatimes

• Crucially, on September 8, Islamabad signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with a U.S.-based firm to develop critical minerals and rare earth elements, framed as strategic assets for both parties. Al Jazeera

These steps suggest Pakistan is repositioning itself from being a resource consumer to a supplier in the U.S.-influenced global resource network—altering the flow of capital, energy, and leverage.

Defense, Security & Regional Mediation

The Trump–Sharif meeting also addressed security cooperation and regional mediation:

• They discussed counterterrorism and security alignment, reinforcing Pakistan’s role as a regional partner. AP News

• Sharif praised Trump’s mediation during recent India–Pakistan tensions and invited the U.S. to play a bigger diplomatic role in South Asia. AP News, AP News

• Importantly, Pakistan may leverage its strategic weight in the Middle East and South Asia, offering Turkey-like potential as a mediator in Gaza, Syria, and the Indo-Pacific.

This engagement signals a shift: diplomatic influence is being balanced with resource and financial alignment, not just military dependence.

Between Dollar and De-Dollarization

Where Pakistan sets itself in this moment may determine its financial trajectory:

• If Islamabad doubles down on U.S. energy, defense, and resource deals, it re-enters the dollar-aligned orbit with renewed leverage from Washington.

• But the push to develop critical minerals and rare earths hints at an alternate path: integrate into non-dollar, resource-backed networks leveraged by China, Russia, or BRICS actors.
  Pakistan’s pivot can influence whether it becomes a node in the new financial infrastructure emerging outside U.S. hegemony.

This choice is not just economic—it is deeply financial.

Why This Matters

The Trump–Pakistan meeting is more than diplomacy. It is a move in an evolving global chessboard where energy, security, and finance intertwine. Islamabad’s alignment might tip the balance between:

• Reinforcing U.S.-led global financial structures

• Or accelerating a transition toward a multipolar, resource-backed order

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

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Sources:  Reuters,  AP News, Al Jazeera, Wikipedia, Indiatimes

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CFTC Moves to Allow Stablecoins as Collateral in U.S. Derivatives Markets

With the CFTC embracing stablecoins and tokenized collateral, U.S. policy is shifting toward integrating crypto into core financial plumbing, reshaping how value is stored, settled, and regulated globally.

The Initiative: What’s Changing

• The CFTC has officially launched an initiative to allow tokenized collateral (including stablecoins like USDC and Tether) for derivatives trading. CFTC

• Acting Chair Caroline Pham invited public feedback, with comments open until October 20, 2025. CFTC

• This builds on prior CFTC efforts—the Crypto CEO Forum, the Global Markets Advisory Committee’s (GMAC) Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee, and the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets recommendations. CFTC, Cointelegraph

Key Elements & Stakeholder Reactions

• Under the proposal, stablecoins and tokenized assets could be treated similarly to cash or U.S. Treasuries when used as collateral. Cointelegraph

• Industry players — including Circle, Coinbase, Ripple, Crypto.com — praised the move. They argue that stablecoin collateral will lower costs, reduce risk, and unlock liquidity in derivative markets. Cointelegraph

• The push complements recently passed legislation (GENIUS Act) which regulates stablecoins and lays groundwork for their broader use in regulated financial systems. Cointelegraph

Implications:How This Fits Into Global Finance Restructuring

• Efficiency & Capital Utilization — Allowing stablecoins as collateral means firms and market participants can use digital assets to free up liquidity. This could redefine margin practices, reduce friction, and shift how capital is allocated internationally.

• Regulatory Recognition of Crypto’s Role — The CFTC’s move signals that stablecoins are not seen merely as speculative assets but now as infrastructural elements of finance. This adds legitimacy and encourages cross-border usage in trade, clearing, and settlement.

• Competition with Alternative Financial Systems — As BRICS and other nations build out non-dollar, commodity-backed, or gold-backed systems, U.S. acceptance of tokenized collateral strengthens the dollar/crypto hybrid model. It’s part of the tug-of-war over who sets standards for global finance.

• Risk & Oversight Challenges — With greater integration comes greater risk exposure: valuation, reserve backing, custody, settlement, governance of these stablecoins must be regulated tightly. Otherwise, financial stability could be compromised.

Why This Matters

This initiative by the CFTC isn’t just technical policy—it reflects a turning point. The financial order is evolving: derivatives markets may soon operate on rails that accept digital collateral; stablecoins may serve core functions in financial infrastructure; regulation is catching up to innovation.

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

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Sources:  CFTC, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph,  pymnts.com

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Evening 9-25-25

Inflation Balance

Abdul Zahra Muhammad Al-Hindawi    Data released by the Ministry of Planning and the Central Bank of Iraq indicate a decline in inflation rates in Iraq, both monthly and annually. Experts and economic specialists differ on the interpretation of this decline, with some viewing it as a negative indicator and others considering it a positive sign that can be built upon.

The first group argues that a decline in inflation does not necessarily reflect a real improvement in the economic situation, but rather indicates a state of contraction and stagnation, particularly given the continued weakness of non-oil activities. Accordingly, in their view, this decline is not based on a solid production base, and its results may be limited or temporary.

The second group—and I find myself closer to this view, without claiming to be an expert or specialist—considers that the decline in inflation rates is an encouraging sign, reflecting a number of positive indicators, including the clear improvement in the value of the Iraqi dinar in recent months.

This improvement has contributed to strengthening public confidence in the national currency, reducing the tendency to acquire the dollar or gold as safe havens, and even encouraging what might be called "positive savings."

From a societal perspective, price stability, particularly for basic food commodities, sends a reassuring message to citizens and reduces their consumer concerns. Consumers are no longer forced to hoard food at home, as was the case in previous years, as its availability is now guaranteed, whether through the ration card or through imports directly linked to the official dollar exchange rate through the Central Bank's platform, independent of fluctuations in the parallel exchange rate.

Moreover, this stability in inflation rates carries an important message for investors: Iraq's economic environment is moving toward greater security, which could encourage increased investment and, consequently, stimulate the economic cycle. Conversely, this stability provides fiscal and monetary authorities with greater scope to formulate economic policies that align with development requirements and growth aspirations across various sectors.

Ultimately, Iraq's "inflation balance," despite its varying readings, reflects the fact that the number alone is insufficient to understand the economic landscape. What's more important, however, is the significance and implications it conveys, related to confidence, stability, and growth opportunities.

If these indicators continue, Iraq will have a real opportunity to establish a more balanced economic environment that reassures citizens, entices investors, and supports decision-makers https://alsabaah.iq/121017-.html  

An Integrated Digital Economy In Iraq Next Year

 Baghdad: Morning  The Prime Minister's financial and economic advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, stressed the importance of the Central Bank of Iraq's announcement that cash payments will be phased out in all government institutions and other facilities in July 2026.

The Central Bank made a statement reported by Al-Sabah newspaper the day before yesterday, confirming the farewell to paper transactions in July of next year.

In a press interview, Saleh said that Iraq's farewell to cash payments in 2026 represents a major strategic step toward building an integrated digital economy that reduces corruption, enhances transparency, and encourages financial inclusion.

  This shift will not simply represent a change in payment methods, but rather the beginning of a new era of financial modernity in the country.

Saleh believes that, in terms of fiscal policy, this shift will facilitate total government payments, including salaries, pensions, loans, and support, as well as the collection of wages, fees, and government taxes through faster and more accurate digital channels, all of which will enhance the liquidity and governance of the general budget.

Saleh added that this step strengthens the unified treasury account and the cash flow account for public finances, reducing the chances of emergency government borrowing. Regarding monetary policy, it strengthens the close monitoring of capital flows, giving the central bank better tools to control inflation rates and liquidity simultaneously.

The advisor pointed out that this shift will encourage citizens to embrace a culture of electronic payments and encourage unbanked individuals to join the banking system, expanding the financial customer base, expanding the scope of financial inclusion and reducing the cost of cash transactions.

Economist: The Central Bank Of Iraq's Gold Reserves Have Risen To 24 Trillion Dinars.
 
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | Economic     Number of readings: 371  Baghdad / NINA / Economic expert, Manar Al-Obaidi, announced today, Wednesday, that the gold reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq     reached more than 24 trillion dinars,an annual increase of 13.3% andan increase of 135% compared to 2022.  

Al-Obaidi said in a statement that the Central Bank's gold reserves amounted   to 20% of the Central Bank's total reserves,which    amounted to 123 trillion Iraqi dinars.

He explained that  this value is considered a record and the first time that Iraq has reached it     since the establishment of the Central Bank of Iraq, asgold reserves have not exceeded the 20 trillion dinar barrier     throughout the Central Bank of Iraq's operation.
 
This is the first time that the contribution of gold to reserves   has exceeded 20% of total reserves.  He stressed that the arrival of gold reserves to this level  enhances the strength and value of the Iraqi dinar,    especially with the fluctuations occurring  in various global currencies, including the dollar.
 
Therefore, the Central Bank of Iraq sought to     increase the percentage of its gold reserves,which is considered a safety factor     in light of international financial fluctuations.  /End 9       
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Prime Minister's Advisor: Slight Increases In The Exchange Rate And Positive Economic Indicators

Time: 2025/09/25 14:49:08 Read: 480 times  {Economic: Al Furat News} The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed that the "minor" increases in the exchange rate in the parallel currency market have had no real impact, noting that these increases are "temporary."

Saleh told Al Furat News Agency that the annual inflation rate remains below 3%, which he considered "a remarkable success for economic policy over the past three years."

He added that this policy was accompanied by "a decrease in unemployment to approximately 13%," in addition to the launch of "extensive construction projects" that contributed to achieving economic growth consistent with the 2024-2028 National Development Plan, which targets real GDP growth of more than 4%.

He explained that economic policy is proceeding on its three axes (monetary, fiscal, and commercial) to confront any inflationary pressures, stressing that annual inflation rates in Iraq have fluctuated "below 3%" for the third consecutive year, demonstrating the success of economic policy in achieving stability, particularly monetary policy, which considers price stability and maintaining the purchasing power of the dinar as its primary objective.   LINK

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New Rise In Dollar Prices In Baghdad

Economy | 09/25/2025   Mawazine News – Baghdad   The US dollar exchange rate rose on Thursday morning in Baghdad markets and in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region.

The dollar price rose on the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges to 141,950 Iraqi dinars for every $100, while yesterday, Wednesday, the price was recorded at 141,450 Iraqi dinars for every $100.
Selling prices also rose in exchange shops in local markets in Baghdad, where the selling price reached 143,000 Iraqi dinars for every $100, and the buying price reached 141,000 dinars for every $100.
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Prime Minister: A Historic Agreement Has Been Reached To Export Oil From The Region's Fields Through The Iraq-Turkey Pipeline

Thursday, September 25, 2025, | Economics Number of readings: 132

Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced reaching a historic agreement to export the region's oil fields through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline.

Al-Sudani said in a post on the X platform: Today we reached a historic agreement under which the Federal Ministry of Oil will receive the crude oil produced from the fields located in the Kurdistan Region and export it through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline.

He added, "This ensures the equitable distribution of wealth, diversifies export outlets, and encourages investment, and it is an achievement we have waited for 18 years." https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1253729

After Rising Levels, Oil Prices Record Weekly Losses.

Economy |  09/25/2025   Mawazine News - Follow-up:  Oil prices fell as investors booked profits after hitting a seven-week high in the previous session on a surprise drop in weekly US crude inventories and concerns that Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure could disrupt supplies.

Brent crude futures fell 18 cents, or 0.26%, to $69.13 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 20 cents, or 0.31%, to $64.79 a barrel.  Both contracts rose 2.5% in the previous session.

Prices received support after US crude oil inventories unexpectedly fell by 607,000 barrels in the week ending September 19, the Energy Information Administration announced on Wednesday.
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Al-Sudani: The Financial And Economic Achievements And Reforms Achieved Are The Result Of The Distinguished Efforts Of Employees

Thursday, September 25, 2025, | Economics Number of reads: 267  Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed that the financial and economic achievements and reforms achieved are the result of the distinguished efforts of employees.

The Prime Minister said during his patronage of the National Job Day ceremony, which was adopted by the government at the level of all Iraqi governorates, and witnessed the honoring of distinguished employees with stories of sacrifice, creativity and success.

The Prime Minister said that without the sacrifices of the martyrs, their families and the wounded, we would not have reached this level of security and stability that enabled the state to carry out its duties in the areas of reconstruction, development and service provision. He pointed out that there are thousands of stories that speak of employees' giving, dedication and service to the homeland.

Al-Sudani stressed the government's keenness to celebrate this day, evaluate and meet the elites whose performance was characterized by giving, diligence, dedication and duty, an approach that has been ongoing for 3 years, explaining that the Iraqi employee is committed to a system of values ​​and ethics, and that without the sacrifices of the martyrs, their families and the wounded, we would not have reached this level of security and stability that enabled the state to carry out its duties in the areas of reconstruction, development and service provision.

Al-Sudani pointed out that there are thousands of stories that speak of employees' giving, dedication, and service to the country, and that these stories must be taught to our children. Today's honoring is a recognition of what they offer and a message that someone is evaluating, monitoring, and diagnosing.

He explained that the presence of a group of distinguished employees with us today does not negate the distinction of others, but rather is a matter of competition to provide the best services and performance, each according to his specialization and duties, in fulfilling his role and duty, which is religious, national, and moral.

He explained that there are those who deliberately raise and generalize negatives in light of the current circumstances, and try to distort the image of the employee by raising a negative phenomenon or implicating a weak-willed person in financial or administrative suspicions, stressing the government's addressing all sources of shortcomings as part of the government's priorities in combating financial and administrative corruption.

He explained that the achievements made throughout Iraq, and the financial, administrative, and economic reforms, are the result of the efforts of employees who represent a pillar in implementing the government program.

He continued that one of the most important basic factors in restoring trust with citizens is the performance of employees.

He pointed out that the citizen is able to assess any defect in job performance and evaluate his position on the elections based on the services provided.

He said: We have achieved a qualitative shift in terms of equality between private sector workers and the government sector to absorb the largest number of graduates to work in the private sector.

He added that economic reform cannot be achieved without financial and banking reform, and Iraq has achieved an important accomplishment that has made it trusted by financial institutions.

He stressed that international banks have taken the initiative to enter the Iraqi banking sector, and we have established relationships with all international financial institutions.

He continued that state institutions and the civil service sector are concerned with the success of the private sector experience, which contributes to creating a new work reality and job opportunities.

He stressed the importance of reform and supporting the private sector as a partner in solving problems in services, housing, agriculture and other fields.

Al-Sudani said that the government has achieved clear performance figures in implementing the priorities of its government program, through the best elite of employees.  He explained that the achievements made are much greater than what some are trying to downplay. /End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1253701

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Pakistan and Vietnam Push Toward Preferential Trade Agreement

Islamabad and Hanoi are strengthening ties with a planned Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) that could lift bilateral trade from under $1 billion to a $5 billion target.

Deepening Bilateral Relations
Pakistan and Vietnam have shared friendly diplomatic and trade ties since 1972, but relations have accelerated since the 2000s under Pakistan’s Vision East Asia strategy.

• Pakistan reopened its embassy in Hanoi in 2000; Vietnam followed with embassies and trade offices in Pakistan by 2005.

• Leaders from both nations have exchanged visits, underscoring growing political and economic alignment.

• Today, both countries are focused on expanding trade, investment, and security cooperation.

Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Anh Tuan recently emphasized at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

“Vietnam has the strong will to expand bilateral trade and ensure all possible support.”

Trade Potential and Strategic Leverage
Bilateral trade stood at $850 million in 2024 and is expected to cross $1 billion this year. But with the PTA, both sides aim for $5 billion in trade flows — a massive leap.

• Pakistan’s exports: textiles, raw cotton, pharmaceuticals, leather, corn, and agricultural goods.

• Vietnam’s exports: electronics, man-made filaments, coffee, tea, and spices.

• Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is pushing to attract foreign investors, while Vietnam is inviting Pakistani capital in manufacturing and technology.

Trump’s tariffs have reshaped global trade, and both Pakistan and Vietnam are leveraging U.S. protectionism to diversify partners and strengthen their resilience.

Mutual Advantages and Shared Growth
The PTA will help both nations address structural economic challenges while building synergies.

• Pakistan brings low-cost labor, natural resources, and a growing export base.

• Vietnam offers industrial expertise, rapid manufacturing, and global market access.

• Cooperation ensures mutual gains while reducing over-reliance on Western markets.

This expansion is framed not as an alliance against others, but as a peaceful strategy to raise living standards, reduce poverty, and stabilize regional economies.

Why This Matters
The Pakistan–Vietnam PTA reflects the larger multipolar trend in global trade, where nations are building parallel economic frameworks outside U.S.-dominated supply chains.

• For Pakistan, this is part of its “Vision East Asia” pivot — deepening links with ASEAN economies.

• For Vietnam, the PTA represents diversification after U.S. tariffs destabilized export routes.

• Together, both countries are embedding themselves into a BRICS–ASEAN economic corridor, connecting South Asia and Southeast Asia in ways that bypass traditional Western-controlled trade hubs.

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

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Source: Modern Diplomacy

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BRICS Startup Summit Links Russia and China for Global Growth

The Moscow summit from October 1–2 connects BRICS startups with over 600 investors, strengthening cross-border tech and financial networks between Russia and China.

Chinese Market Access for Russian Startups
Russia’s startups are gaining direct entry into China’s vast technology and investment markets, with AI and robotics emerging as key focus areas.

• China is offering over $20 billion in subsidies for robotics and AI in 2024.

• Russian startups can now tap into these funds and scale across one of the world’s largest consumer markets.

• China consistently ranks third globally for venture capital, alongside the U.S. and U.K.

As Sberbank’s Alexander Vedyakhin explained:

“China is undoubtedly a very attractive market for startups, bringing them unique opportunities for scaling and developing tech businesses.”

Venture Capital Recovery Boosts BRICS
The global VC market has stabilized after pandemic shocks, creating a more supportive environment for BRICS startups.

• VC funding peaked at $643 billion in 2021, halved in 2023, but recovered to $330 billion in 2024.

• Early 2025 showed 25% year-on-year growth, with AI as the dominant investment category.

• Nearly one-third of all VC funding in 2024 flowed into AI startups, with sectoral investment up 80%.

This trend reinforces BRICS’ focus on tech multipolarity, where capital flows matter as much as deal volumes.

AI and Innovation Lead the Agenda
The Moscow summit places generative AI at the center, aligning Russian innovation with China’s state-backed industrial strategy.

• Over 150 speakers and a dedicated tech exhibition highlight both startup and corporate solutions.

• AI-focused startups will receive pilot project proposals and cross-border investment offers.

• Sberbank’s Sber500 accelerator program already reflects this pivot: 13% of its startups chose China for overseas expansion.

Vedyakhin summed up the momentum:

“Our agenda includes tangible mechanisms — startups will receive pilot project proposals and investment offers; corporations and investors will connect with promising projects.”

Why This Matters
This summit is about more than startup growth — it is BRICS building an alternative tech-finance axis outside of Western capital markets.

• By combining Russia’s innovation base with China’s capital and subsidies, BRICS strengthens its position in both technology and finance.

• Venture capital recovery and state-backed AI funding mean BRICS can divert global capital flows into their own innovation ecosystems.

• The event highlights the multipolar shift, where startups and financial networks are no longer dependent on Silicon Valley or Western venture firms.

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

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