Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Evening 9-29-25

 American Expert: Iraq Is Witnessing Remarkable Development.

September 29, 2025  Baghdad - Ibtihal Al-Arabi  Maysan - Ali Qasim Al-Kaabi  The Economic Advisor at the US Embassy, ​​Eric Camus, confirmed that Iraq has achieved remarkable progress in the reconstruction sector, especially in the capital. He pointed out that there are significant investment opportunities for Iraq to attract foreign investment and enhance economic diversification.

This was during the Iraq Investment Forum, which was hosted in Baghdad over the past two days, under the patronage of the Prime Minister.

Camus said at the conference yesterday, "The US government sees Iraq as a promising investment, and private partnerships encourage American investment."

He indicated that "there are reform steps in the economic field, including the launch of a single window for company registration, the banking reform initiated by the Iraqi government, and the expansion of the electronic payment system.

" Camus stressed that "the digital system reduces reliance on cash, ensuring transparency, and also represents a good reform and a major transformation," noting that "the security environment in Iraq is witnessing stability compared to what it was a decade and a half ago."

The international forum presented more than 150 investment opportunities in various sectors, according to the head of the Iraqi Economic Council, Ibrahim al-Baghdadi.

In a statement followed by Al-Zaman yesterday, he said, "The forum constitutes an important event to showcase ready investment opportunities, as Iraq is fertile ground for investment in many fields, given its important geographical location, and a land rich in opportunities for investment projects."

 Al-Baghdadi explained that, "The forum guarantees a wide opportunity 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 economic and investment meetings of regional and international interest."

 Iraq is witnessing economic and investment expansion by strengthening its regional and international partnerships, according to the Prime Minister's Advisor for Investment Affairs, Mohammed Al-Najjar, who stated yesterday that, "Iraq is experiencing its best conditions in 40 years," noting that, "The forum represents a gateway to attracting international interest in the field of expanding partnerships that feed the economy."

Al-Najjar explained that, "Iraq is witnessing economic, political and security stability, the best of which it has not witnessed in four decades." 

In a related development, Iraq recently signed a number of memoranda of understanding with Arab and international countries, as part of its efforts to enhance international cooperation to promote economic development. Iraq signed contracts with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, the United States, and the United Kingdom, as well as China, Russia, Japan, and the Czech Republic, in the fields of air transport, oil, industry, security, and chambers of commerce, under the auspices of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

The Prime Minister's Financial Advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, emphasized that "the memoranda of understanding are an essential diplomatic tool, reflecting the government's desire to enhance cooperation with countries around the world in many key areas, not limited to strengthening economic relations only, but also encompassing security, technical, and scientific coordination, as well as cooperation in the fields of infrastructure development, energy, health, and education.

" He indicated that "Iraq is moving towards enhancing international cooperation and developing the national economy."

Furthermore, Maysan Governorate has begun distributing the first batch of residential plots to the residents of Al-Majar Al-Kabir District, in accordance with the directives of its Governor, Habib Al-Fartousi.

The governor's office said in a statement received by Al-Zaman yesterday that "the head of the higher committee for the allocation of residential plots in the province has ordered the distribution of the first batch of lands among the beneficiaries, including the families of martyrs, the wounded, members of the Popular Mobilization Forces, those who died during service, and retirees.

" He added that "the first batch includes 950 residential plots, while the second batch will start early next October, after completing the approval procedures."

For his part, the Minister of Defense, Thabet Al-Abbasi, laid the foundation stone for the establishment of a residential neighborhood for army personnel in the province.

 A statement from the minister's office received by Al-Zaman yesterday explained that "the foundation stone was laid for the Heroes Residential City, in the former Corps area, to serve officers, personnel, and employees of the ministry in Maysan."  LINK

Iraq Stock Exchange: Shares Traded Worth More Than Four Billion Dinars In One Week.

Monday, September 29, 2025, | Economics Number of reads: 198  Baghdad / NINA / The Iraq Stock Exchange announced, on Monday, the trading of shares worth more than 4 billion dinars during the past week.

The market stated, in a report, that "the number of companies whose shares were traded during the past week amounted to 65 joint-stock companies, while the shares of 28 companies were not traded due to the lack of matching of buy and sell orders, while 11 companies remain suspended for not providing disclosure, out of 104 companies listed in the market."

It added that "the number of traded shares amounted to 4 billion, 752 million, and 441 thousand shares, a decrease of 11% compared to the previous week, with a financial value of 6 billion, 665 million, and 508 thousand dinars, an increase of 46% compared to the previous week through the execution of 4,512 transactions," noting that "the ISX60 traded price index closed at 963.79 points, recording a decrease of 0.05% compared to its closing in the previous session."

He pointed out that "the number of shares purchased by non-Iraqi investors last week amounted to 168 million shares, with a financial value of 380 million dinars, through the implementation of 79 transactions.

The number of shares sold by non-Iraqi investors amounted to 66 million shares, with a financial value of 159 million dinars, through the implementation of 65 transactions, according to the market report.

It is noteworthy that the Iraq Stock Exchange organizes five trading sessions weekly from Sunday to Thursday, and 104 Iraqi joint-stock companies are listed on it, representing the sectors of banking, communications, industry, agriculture, insurance, financial investment, tourism, hotels and services. /End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1254360

American Companies Are Heading To Invest In Iraqi Oil And Gas Fields.

Energy  Ali Razouki, Deputy Director of the Prime Minister's Office and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the Iraq Investment Forum, announced on Monday that American companies are interested in investing in oil and gas fields in Iraq, noting that the forum has achieved significant success.

Razouki said, "The Iraq Investment Forum has witnessed remarkable successes by attracting major international companies in the fields of oil, industry, agriculture, and other investment sectors." He explained that, "This success reflects Iraq's security and economic stability, which creates an attractive environment for investors."

He added, "The National Investment Commission previously indicated its success in attracting no less than $100 billion in local and foreign capital, but this figure is expected to rise steadily after the forum."

He continued, "The forum included dialogue sessions with a number of specialists to explain Iraq's investment philosophy and the directions of the relevant ministries, in addition to holding workshops that highlighted available investment opportunities in cooperation with relevant companies." He emphasized that "the forum resulted in the referral of several investment opportunities to international and local companies, which is a tangible achievement."

Razouki pointed out that "after this forum, Iraq witnessed widespread competition among companies for investment opportunities," explaining that "areas that were globally classified as 'Red Zones' are now open to investment after doubts about them were removed."

He noted that "American companies have headed to Anbar province to invest in some oil and gas fields," stressing that "the coming period will witness increased activity in this direction." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60534

Minister Of Transport To NINA: These Are Our Investment Opportunities, And Our Goal Is To Diversify The Economy's Resources And Reduce Dependence On Oil

Monday, September 29, 2025, | Economics Number of reads: 312  Baghdad / NINA / The Ministry of Transport has outlined its most important new investment opportunities, which are expected to generate significant national revenues for Iraq.

Minister of Transport, Razzaq Al-Saadawi, said in a statement to the National Iraqi News Agency ( NINA ), that "the Ministry of Transport presented several new investment opportunities during the Iraq Investment Forum, which is an important platform for showcasing investment opportunities to Arab and foreign investors, the most important of which is the Strategic Development Road Project and the Grand Faw Port, which enjoy significant international support and direct local support from the Prime Minister."

He added, "One of the most important goals of the Development Road Project is to diversify the national economy's resources, reduce dependence on oil and gas, and create regional and international economic integration. It will also provide 1.5 million jobs and achieve 70% food, water, and energy self-sufficiency through sustainable green initiatives."

The Minister of Transport confirmed that the government's vision aims for Iraq to be "a gateway for 20% of Asia's trade to Europe, through the Faw Port project and the development road," indicating that "the development road is an economic artery that crosses continents, and includes the establishment of a network of highways and railways with a length exceeding 1,160 kilometers, starting from the Grand Faw Port and reaching the Fishkhabur crossing on the border with Turkey, passing through 12 major cities serving more than 27 million citizens." https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1254372

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China Invites Like-Minded Countries to Join BRICS — Expanding Alliances, Reshaping Power

BRICS is no longer static: its widening circle, new cooperative corridors, and open membership overtures mark deeper shifts in global alignment — economically, politically, and financially.

China’s Open Call to Emerging Economies

• Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China “welcomes like-minded partners to participate in BRICS cooperation and jointly promote a more just and equitable international order.” 

• China framed BRICS co-op as a platform for developing countries and emerging markets — trade, finance, health, science & tech, and people-to-people exchanges are highlighted as areas for expanded cooperation. 

Recent Expansion & Palestine’s Application

• Palestine has formally applied to join BRICS. According to its ambassador to Russia, it may initially participate as a “guest” until it meets full membership conditions. China has expressed openness to more “like-minded partners,” though has not committed explicitly to supporting Palestine’s full membership. 

• Expansion has already moved fast: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates were admitted in 2024; Indonesia joined as a full member in 2025. 

Strategic & Resource Dimensions

• BRICS is mapping new mineral corridors across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, noting Africa holds about 30% of known critical mineral reserves (cobalt, manganese, etc.).

• China’s rhetoric emphasizes “multipolarity” and “greater democracy in international relations,” suggesting BRICS expansion is part ideological / normative as well as materially strategic. 

Additional Context & Sources

• Vietnam has been officially recognized as a BRICS partner country, allowing participation in summits and discussions without full membership. 

• China and Vietnam recently issued statements supporting a multilateral trade regime, rejecting unilateral tariffs and defending trade norms; Vietnam signaled readiness to deepen alignment with BRICS. 

• Analysis from CFR notes that more than thirty countries applied to join BRICS or expressed interest in 2024 (including Turkey, Malaysia, Azerbaijan) in an effort to gain influence and access to alternative trade, financial, and diplomatic blocs. 

How This Reflects Global Financial & Political Realignment

Multipolar Power Structure
▪️ BRICS expansion reflects growing dissatisfaction with Western-led financial institutions and norms. As more countries join, the bloc’s ability to influence international development finance, trade rules, and even reserve currency discussions grows.
▪️ By inviting “like-minded partners,” China and BRICS are fostering a coalition that can operate in parallel to U.S./EU dominated institutions, with different priorities (e.g. resource sovereignty, decentralized finance, non-USD trade).

🔹 Resource Corridors & Infrastructure as Leverage
▪️ The mineral corridors (Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America) are not just economic; they feed into supply chains for tech, green energy, batteries, and semiconductors — vital fields in the coming decades. Who controls or secures these corridors will shape who has economic and geopolitical leverage.
▪️ New projects and infrastructure in partner countries may be financed via BRICS institutions (like the New Development Bank), which gives both China and BRICS members financial influence.

Norms, Legitimacy & Financial Inclusion
▪️ Recognition of Palestine, gestures of openness, and rhetoric about “justice” and “equitable international order” serve to build legitimacy for BRICS among the Global South. This can shift where foreign aid, trade preferences, diplomatic trust, and investment are directed.
▪️ Countries that feel underrepresented or constrained by traditional systems may increasingly see BRICS membership as a means of accessing finance, trade, and diplomatic weight without being tied to U.S.-centric institutions.

Why This Matters for the World
The recent moves show BRICS transforming from a collection of large emerging economies into a more inclusive, globally influential bloc. With China pushing membership expansion, resource collaboration, and normative framing, BRICS is becoming an alternative architecture in trade, financing, and geopolitical influence.

These developments mean the rules of the global game are shifting. Countries will need to reassess alliances, trade dependencies, reserve holdings, and financial partnerships in light of a rising multipolar bloc that offers alternatives to the old order.

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

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Sources:

• Watcher.Guru – China Invites Like-Minded Countries to Join BRICS Co-op Watcher Guru

• CGTN – China welcomes like-minded partners to join BRICS CGTN News

• Hindustan Times – Palestine says it applied to join BRICS amid wider recognition Hindustan Times

• Reuters – Vietnam admitted as BRICS partner country Reuters

• Reuters – China and Vietnam support multilateral trade regime amid U.S. tariff pressure Reuters

• Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) – What is the BRICS Group & Why It’s Expanding Council on Foreign Relations

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Fed's Crumbling Illusion of Stability | History Reveals the Endgame

Fed's Crumbling Illusion of Stability | History Reveals the Endgame

Lynette Zang:  9-29-2025

From the gold standard to the paper dollar and now to digital fiat, the Fed has always sold the illusion of stability.

But history proves every one of these experiments ends the same way.

In Part 1, Lynette shows how today’s policies echo the Great Depression, why central banks are hoarding gold, and how the dollar’s endgame is already unfolding.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:43 Stablecoins vs. Sound Money

 03:12 Understanding the Boom-Bust Cycles

03:43 Fiat Currency’s Life Cycle

 05:22 Rule Changes: From Reserves to Confiscation

07:24 How Past Playbooks Shape Today’s System

10:44 From Gold-Backed Money to Government IOUs

12:24 Gold & Silver Removed: Why You Need Your Own Bank

 15:57 Purchasing Power Collapse: The Consumer Boom Trap

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Five Key Iraqi Dinar Revaluations Against the US Dollar Since 1968

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Tishwash: Five Key Iraqi Dinar Revaluations Against the US Dollar Since 1968

Few currencies tell a nation’s story as vividly as the Iraqi dinar. Once among the world’s strongest, valued at four US dollars, it later collapsed to the point where one dollar bought 3,000 dinars.

Today, at 1,310 to the dollar, the dinar is more than an exchange rate; it is a mirror of Iraq’s turbulent modern history.

Stage One: Founding (1931–1968)

The dinar was born in 1931 with the Iraqi Currency Board in London. In 1947, Iraq established the National Bank, later renamed the Central Bank of Iraq. This was more than a financial step it was a declaration of sovereignty, giving Iraq its own currency at a time when newly independent states sought symbols of nationhood.

Stage Two: The Golden Age (1968–1988)

From the late 1960s to the late 1980s, the dinar lived its golden age.

1968–1979: 1 IQD = $4 (100 USD = 25 dinars).

1980–1988: 1 IQD ≈ $3.3 (100 USD = 28 dinars).

Fueled by oil revenues, Iraq’s currency symbolized prosperity and power. For ordinary Iraqis, it was not just money in their pockets but proof that their country could stand strong on the world stage.

Stage Three: Collapse and Fragmentation (1990–2003)

Wars, sanctions, and economic isolation shattered that strength. After the invasion of Kuwait and the Gulf War, the dinar plummeted. Two currencies circulated the “Swiss dinar” in Kurdistan and heavily devalued notes elsewhere.

By the mid-1990s, 1 USD = 3,000 IQD (100 USD = 300,000 dinars).

This collapse was more than economic. It destroyed savings, eroded trust, and turned the dinar into a daily reminder of hardship and international isolation.

Stage Four: Post-2003 Fragile Stability

Following the 2003 US-led invasion, Iraq introduced new notes and began stabilization efforts.

2006–2008: The dinar appreciated almost 20% to around 1,200 per dollar.

2010–2011: The rate stabilized at 1,166 per USD, offering rare predictability.

Yet fragility persisted. Black market pressures often drove the dollar higher than the official peg. In 2020, with oil revenues collapsing, Iraq sharply devalued the dinar to 1,460. In February 2023, the Central Bank revalued to 1,300 per USD, aiming to restore confidence. But in practice, parallel markets continued trading above 1,400.

Beyond Numbers: The Dinar as a Shared Fiction

Currencies, as historian and author Yuval Noah Harari reminds us, are shared fictions, stories people choose to believe in. The Iraqi dinar’s history shows what happens when that collective faith falters, and how fragile yet vital it is to rebuild.

Each revaluation, from the $4 peak in the 1970s to the 1,300 peg in 2023,  was not just a technical adjustment. It was an attempt to reclaim trust, to remind Iraqis that their state could still hold the line against chaos.

The dinar’s journey is not only about money. It is about Iraq’s struggle for sovereignty, resilience, and the fragile hope that, one day, the story told by its currency will once again be one of strength.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Afternoon 9-29-25

Central Bank Governor: We Have Comfortable Foreign Reserves Capable Of Defending The Exchange Rate.

Buratha News Agency2722025-09-28  Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq announced on Sunday that Iraq is currently experiencing its lowest inflation rate in history. He also noted that Iraq possesses comfortable foreign reserves capable of defending the exchange rate. He emphasized the creation of a sound investment environment following the significant success of monetary policy.  https://burathanews.com/arabic/economic/465774

US Embassy Economic Advisor: Armed Factions Continue To Threaten Investors In Iraq

Iraq  The economic advisor at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Eric Camus, confirmed that armed factions in Iraq still pose a threat to investors and drive them away from the country, despite security improvements compared to fifteen years ago.

This came during a dialogue session at the Iraq Investment Forum, where Kamus noted the interest and promising investments in Iraq that encourage American investors. He emphasized his country's commitment to supporting Iraq and providing international support to protect businesspeople and enhance foreign investment opportunities.  https://www.radionawa.com/all-detail.aspx?jimare=42638

Oil Minister: Receiving Oil Produced From The Region Is A Good Start And An Embodiment Of The State's Sovereignty.

Sunday, September 28, 2025, 15:09 | Economics Number of reads: 283  Baghdad / NINA / Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul-Ghani stressed that receiving oil produced from the region is a good start, and it is an embodiment of the state's sovereignty over national wealth.

The Ministry of Oil said in a statement, "Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, Eng. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, chaired today, Sunday, the ninth session of the Opinion Board in the presence of undersecretaries, advisors and general managers of oil companies and departments.

The Minister began the session by congratulating the Iraqi people on the occasion of signing the agreement to receive crude oil produced in the region for the purposes of exporting it through the State Oil Marketing Organization "SOMO", noting the importance of this agreement, which occurs for the first time in 20 years.

The Minister praised the efforts of the distinguished staff of the ministry to reach this agreement, which was signed by the federal Ministry of Oil, the Ministry of Natural Resources and foreign companies operating in the region.

The statement continued, "During the session, the topics included in the agenda were discussed and appropriate decisions and recommendations were taken. /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1254155

Iraq Attracts $102 Billion In Investments

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad  Minister of Trade, Athir al-Ghurairi, announced that the volume of investment in Iraq over the past two years has reached $102 billion, 62% of which is foreign investment.

During his participation in the Iraqi Investment Conference today, Sunday, the Minister of Trade explained that Iraq's annual import rate from abroad amounts to $85 billion, including $23 billion from the UAE, $16 billion from Turkey, $18 billion from China, and $12 billion from the United States.

He pointed out that Iraq is a promising market, and there are significant investment opportunities in the country, according to the German news agency "dpa."

He added that the Ministry of Commerce is working to transition to digital transformation, e-commerce, and company registration through a mobile application to eliminate bureaucracy and corruption.
Al-Ghariri continued, "We need our brothers and friends to achieve economic and investment development in Iraq. There are promising and significant opportunities amounting to $450 billion in various sectors."

He said that Iraq has surpassed the stage of achieving food security in the country and is providing food to approximately 42 million Iraqis under the ration card system. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60465

Dr. Mahoud: The Banking Reform Plan Focused On Three Main Factors.

Banks  Economy News - BaghdadThe Prime Minister's advisor for banking affairs, Saleh Mahoud, confirmed on Sunday that the banking reform plan focused on three main factors, while noting that the World Bank praised Iraq's progress in electronic payments.

Mahoud said, "The banking reform plan adopted by the Central Bank of Iraq in coordination with the government took into account three main factors: trust, speed of procedures, and the development of banking tools."

He explained that "investors seek trust, speed of procedures, and modern banking products, and these elements represent the fundamental pillars of any investment environment."

He noted that "enhancing trust depends on the presence of effective institutions and compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, which positively impacts investor confidence in the banking system and investment environment."

He added, "The speed of procedures means a shift toward digitization and the development of electronic payment methods, which is what the banking reform plan focused on through extensive coordination between the government, the Central Bank, and the private sector." He noted that "the relevant committees are working in an organized and effective manner."

He pointed out that "the most prominent challenges facing the digital transformation process lie in societal culture and resistance to change, given that Iraqi society relies on cash."

He explained that "the government and the Central Bank have sought to spread the culture of electronic payment through practical decisions, including adopting fuel stations as a starting point for card payment experiments, which has contributed to raising awareness of the importance of these tools."

He pointed out that "other challenges relate to infrastructure, legislation, and cybersecurity, as well as the gap between cities and villages in the field of digital services," noting that "the government, in coordination with the Central Bank, has issued clear instructions to activate electronic payment tools in the governorates."

He added, "During a recent symposium, World Bank experts praised the rapid progress Iraq has made in electronic payments and financial inclusion over the past three years, stressing that the indicators recorded in the number of cards and electronic payment devices reflect this development ." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60469

Iraq records a rise in its oil exports to the United States

economy | 09:48 - 09/28/2025   Mawazine News - Follow-up  The US Energy Information Administration announced on Sunday that Iraq's oil exports to the United States increased last week.

The administration said in a statistic reviewed by Mawazine News that "the average US crude oil imports last week from 10 major countries reached 5.767 million barrels per day, an increase of 699,000 barrels per day compared to the previous week, which averaged 5.068 million barrels per day."

It added that "Iraq's oil exports to the US reached 197,000 barrels, an increase of 74,000 barrels per day compared to the previous week, which averaged 123,000 barrels per day."

The administration indicated that "the largest oil revenues to the US last week came from Canada, at an average of 3.837 million barrels per day, followed by Brazil, at an average of 435,000 barrels per day, Mexico, at an average of 320,000 barrels, and Saudi Arabia, at an average of 296,000 barrels per day."

According to the table, "US crude oil imports from Ecuador averaged 236,000 barrels per day, from Venezuela 143,000 barrels per day, from Nigeria 123,000 barrels per day, from Colombia 121,000 barrels per day, and from Libya 68,000 barrels per day."
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267511

Central Bank: Iraq Is Witnessing Its Lowest Inflation Rate In History Today

Economy | 12:13 - 09/28/2025  Mawazine News - Baghdad -  The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, announced today, Sunday, that Iraq is witnessing its lowest inflation rates in history. While noting that it possesses comfortable foreign reserves capable of defending the exchange rate, he emphasized the creation of a sound investment environment following the great success of monetary policy.

In his speech during the Iraq Investment Forum, the Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, said that "the current phase in Iraq is characterized by stability, reform, and openness to investment," noting that "the Central Bank is a condition for achieving this stability through its monetary and financial policies, controlling inflation, supporting and stimulating various economic initiatives, addressing the requirements of reality, and enabling the private sector to operate in an appropriate environment."

He added that "achieving monetary and financial stability is the result of several factors, most notably the daily policies pursued by the Central Bank in confronting developments and challenges, the prudent management of financial reserves, which represents a fundamental pillar for achieving stability, and the management of the banking sector in a way that contributes to strengthening this path."

He pointed out that "one of the most prominent indicators of the success of monetary policy is the creation of a sound investment environment through controlling inflation rates," explaining that "general price stability constitutes an important basis for the work of the private sector and investors, while turbulent environments in price levels and inflation hinder real growth."

He pointed out that "the Central Bank gives this issue top priority through close monitoring to ensure general price stability," stressing that "Iraq is currently witnessing the lowest inflation rates in its history, which reflects the success of monetary policies in controlling and managing the flow of money, in addition to the presence of comfortable foreign reserves capable of defending the exchange rate and achieving a significant balance between supply and demand for foreign currency."
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267517

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Naval Build-Up: U.S. Modernizes Fleet While China Surges Ahead in Shipbuilding

As China scales ship production and the U.S. ramps its naval modernization amid war games in the South China Sea, the balance of power is shifting — with major implications for global money, trade, and military finance.

China’s Shipyard Dominance & Technological Leap

• China now accounts for over half of all global ship orders by tonnage in the first eight months of 2025, confirming its dominance in commercial and dual-use shipbuilding – despite U.S. port fees targeting Chinese vessels.

• The aircraft carrier Fujian launched a stealth fighter using an electromagnetic catapult — a capability previously almost unique to the U.S. Navy. This reflects not just quantity, but technological maturity. 

• China’s latest naval project, the amphibious assault ship Type 076 “Sichuan”, is designed to carry drones and launch them with EMALS-like systems; it is preparing for sea trials. 

U.S. Response: Modernization, Fees, and Strategic Rebalancing

• The U.S. is pushing port fees on Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports, raising the cost for vessels tied to Chinese shipyards, in part as a way to counter China’s maritime dominance. 

• U.S. naval modernization includes investing in shipyards, increasing production, and improving warship technology, although several reports warn of weaknesses: maintenance backlogs, supply chain delays, workforce shortages. 

War Games & U.S.-China Confrontations in the Sea

• Recent U.S. war games and exercises in the South China Sea, often with allies, serve both as deterrence and as demonstrations of logistical capacity and naval readiness — key in projecting both power and securing supply lines. 

• China, meanwhile, is performing its own naval drills, advancing capabilities in drone warfare, early warning aircraft, and carrier operations. The potential for escalation exists, but much also depends on who controls the maritime routes.

How This Fits Into Broader Global Restructuring

🔹 Industrial Capacity as National Security Asset
▪️ China's state-supported industrial base allows it to produce commercial and warship assets at scale and speed. Those shipyards are dual use: supporting merchant fleets, but also military expansion.
▪️ U.S. is trying to revive its shipbuilding industrial base — not just for defense, but because industrial strength impacts trade balance, employment, and technological leadership.

🔹 Financial & Trade Levers in Strategic Competition
▪️ Port fees on Chinese-built vessels are not just trade policy — they are financial instruments used to shape economic dependencies and shift investment flows.
▪️ Countries ordering ships, choosing ports, or contracting shipyards are effectively making strategic financial decisions: where capital flows, where alliances are strengthened, where supply chains are trusted.

🔹 Alliance Behavior & Global Military Finance
▪️ U.S. war games with allies amplify defense costs: joint training, combined procurement, shared technology development. Funding these requires investment, debt, subsidies, which influences national budgets.
▪️ China’s activities press other nations to reexamine their naval and maritime strategies; they may feel compelled to invest more in defense or align more closely with China or the U.S. for protection, trade guarantees, or port access.

Key Implications

• Countries dependent on shipping or maritime trade must now consider which naval power controls the routes, how fees or sanctions could affect shipping costs, and what defense guarantees they will need.

• U.S. policy is beginning to treat industrial capacity (shipyards, ports, naval tech) not just as defense, but as essential infrastructure in geopolitical competition.

• The speed and scale of China’s shipbuilding challenge the assumption that the U.S. can remain structurally dominant without major reform, funding, or alliances.

Why This Matters
The naval build-up is not just about ships or war games. It’s about which nations control maritime commerce, technological platforms, and industrial capacity. How trade gets routed, which currencies are used in ship finance, who builds warships and their supply chains — all this will reshape political and financial systems of power globally.

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

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Sources:

• Reuters – China shipyard orders strong despite U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels Reuters

• Business Insider – China’s newest aircraft carrier, Fujian, launches stealth fighter with EMALS Business Insider

• Reuters – Trump’s port fees will weaken China’s shipbuilding dominance Financial Times

• South China Morning Post – Type 076 “Sichuan” ship enters trials South China Morning Post

• Reports on U.S. shipbuilding weakness: Business Insider analysis Business Insider

• Reuters – US targets China’s global ports as part of maritime strategy Reuters

• Congressional Research Service – China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy capabilities Congress.gov

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SWIFT’s Blockchain Push vs. Ripple/XRP: Competition in the Cross-Border Payments Arena

As SWIFT pivots toward blockchain and tokenization, Ripple/XRP’s fast, low-cost rails present a parallel model — both are part of a broader reshaping of how value moves globally.

SWIFT’s Prototype with Consensys: Modernizing the Backbone

• SWIFT is developing a shared blockchain ledger in partnership with Consensys, aimed at improving cross-border payments among global banks. The prototype will test tokenized assets (including stablecoins), enforce transactions with smart contracts, validate sequencing, and improve transaction cost transparency. 

• Key participating banks include Bank of America, Citigroup, NatWest, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, etc. Swift’s goal: offer 24/7 instant, always-on cross-border transactions with predictable pricing and speed. 

Ripple / XRP: Already Operating at the Edge of Innovation

• Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL) settles many transactions in 3-5 seconds at very low fees (< $0.01), especially in remittances and low-value cross-border flows. In contrast, traditional SWIFT transfers can take days and cost tens of dollars. 

• Ripple’s model (On-Demand Liquidity, use of XRP as a bridge currency) sidesteps needs for pre-funded nostro/vostro accounts, reducing capital tied up in cross-border transfers. 

Where SWIFT and Ripple Overlap, Diverge, and What’s at Stake
🔹 Overlap / Convergence
▪️ SWIFT inserting blockchain rails into its messaging infrastructure suggests it recognizes the same pain points Ripple has long highlighted: high fees, delayed settlement, opaque fees.
▪️ The tokenization of assets and stablecoins, which SWIFT’s prototype supports, is a terrain where Ripple already has products (like its RLUSD stablecoin) and experience. 

🔹 Key Differences
▪️ Scale vs. agility: SWIFT has a vast global network of ~11,000+ financial institutions; Ripple/XRP is much newer but more nimble, able to move fast in certain corridors.
▪️ Settlement vs messaging: SWIFT historically handles messaging / instruction; Ripple handles actual value settlement using XRP. SWIFT’s blockchain effort appears to be about modernizing messaging plus adding settlement-adjacent capabilities, but Ripple directly handles liquidity and settlement.
▪️ Regulatory clarity & adoption: XRP’s usage depends heavily on regulation (e.g., classification of XRP, stablecoin rules, AML/KYC compliance). SWIFT is embedded in legacy systems and regulatory structures, giving it institutional trust; but it risks lagging in innovation if not careful.

Implications for Global Financial Restructuring

• Redefinition of Cross-Border Money Flows: As SWIFT upgrades and blockchain/crypto rails (Ripple/XRP, stablecoins, etc.) improve, money transfer becomes faster, cheaper, and more transparent. This reduces reliance on costly legacy banking intermediaries.

• Shifting Power over Financial Infrastructure: Who controls payment rails and messaging systems gains geopolitical leverage. Countries or institutions that adopt XRPL or SWIFT-blockchain systems may control more of the financial flow, clearing, and settlement power.

• Currency Sovereignty & De-Dollarization Pressures: As stablecoins and tokenized assets gain traction, less value might flow through USD-centric channels. Ripple’s blockchain model, combined with SWIFT’s recognizing of stablecoins and tokenization, opens up paths for non-USD payment settlements.

• Financial Access and Inclusion: Lower fees, faster settlement may make cross-border trade, remittances, and financial services more accessible to smaller countries, SMEs, and unbanked populations. That changes who participates in global finance.

Key Points 

• SWIFT is shifting from a purely messaging network to a blockchain-based prototype that includes tokenization and smart contracts.

• Ripple/XRP already offers settlement finality and liquidity in seconds, which SWIFT’s current model doesn’t yet match in most use cases.

• The move by SWIFT suggests incumbents are adapting—not being disrupted entirely but trying to incorporate the innovation around them.

Why This Matters Now
This is about more than tech. It’s about who writes the rules of cross-border value transfer. As SWIFT modernizes, blockchain networks like XRP are testing new possibilities. The intersection of regulation, infrastructure, currency choice, and technology is forming a new financial architecture.

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

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Sources:

• Financial Times – SWIFT to launch blockchain in response to rise of stablecoins Financial Times

• Coingape – Shared blockchain ledger for global payments (SWIFT & Consensys) CoinGape

• CCN – What SWIFT’s Cross-Border Retail Payments Scheme Means & XRP competition CCN.com

• AInvest – XRP vs SWIFT: The New Era of Cross-Border Payments AInvest

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Israel’s Gaza War & Trump-Netanyahu Talks Reshape Global Alignments

Diplomatic recognition, financial leverage, and post-war governance point to a broader restructuring of the global order.

Israeli Forces Advance as Diplomacy Intensifies
As Israeli forces deepen their push into Gaza ahead of planned White House talks between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, the military campaign is colliding with urgent international diplomacy. The U.S. president has signaled he will propose a new Gaza peace framework, but his ability to deliver rests on whether allies and Arab states align behind it.

Recognition of Palestine Challenges U.S. Policy
▪️ Britain, France, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized Palestinian statehood, testing Trump’s pro-Israel stance.
▪️ This shift strengthens Palestine’s claim to international legitimacy and creates new pathways for financial aid, trade, and institutional engagement.
▪️ Diplomatic recognition here is more than symbolism — it directly reshapes the channels through which global finance flows. 

Palestinian Leadership Seeks Cooperation
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has pledged cooperation with Trump, France, Saudi Arabia, and others on a U.N.-backed peace plan — despite rejecting Hamas’s actions. This move aligns the Palestinian Authority with a broad diplomatic coalition, signaling readiness for structured governance and international funding flows. 

Post-War Governance and Arab Roles
▪️ The U.S. has discussed with Gulf states the possibility of temporary administration of Gaza after the war.
▪️ Such arrangements would require new funding frameworks, governance structures, and trade guarantees — effectively building parallel financial systems.
▪️ European and Muslim-majority countries are also considering stabilization missions, adding layers of international oversight. 

Regional Pushback and Humanitarian Costs
▪️ Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman have warned of regional collapse and demanded recognition of Palestine.
▪️ The humanitarian toll and infrastructure destruction risk triggering sanctions, trade realignments, and redirection of international aid. 

Why This Matters
The Israel-Palestine conflict is no longer just about territory — it is now a fault line in global financial structuring.

• Diplomatic recognition of Palestine re-channels financial legitimacy.

• Post-war governance will create new funding mechanisms and oversight institutions.

• The humanitarian and economic burden forces nations to redirect capital toward reconstruction and relief.

• Allies diverging from U.S. policy signals a realignment of global alliances that will spill into trade, aid, and sanctions.

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

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Sources:

• Reuters – Israeli forces advance ahead of Trump-Netanyahu Gaza war talks

• Reuters – Trump to push elusive Gaza peace in talks with Netanyahu

• Reuters – U.S. allies embrace Palestinian statehood, testing Trump’s Israel policy

• Reuters – Palestinian President Abbas affirms readiness to work with Trump, others

• Reuters – U.S. has talked with Gulf states about post-war Gaza administration

• Reuters – Israeli tanks push deeper into Gaza City as Trump talks peace

• AP News – Arab states warn of collapse, urge recognition of Palestine

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NATO & EU React to Russia’s 12-Hour Barrage: A Signal of Deepening Global Fractures

The intense Russian aerial assault on Ukraine and the strong responses from allies are reshaping how security, diplomacy, and finance interact — part of the larger global restructuring underway.

Russia’s Assault, NATO’s Flight Response

• Russia launched a 12-hour barrage over Ukraine with over 40 cruise missiles and nearly 600 drones, hitting regions including Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Odesa. Civilian infrastructure was damaged; lives were lost. 

• NATO scrambled fighter jets and raised alerts as missile and drone threats mounted. Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy condemned the strike as “vile and cowardly,” urging stricter sanctions on Russian oil and increased military aid from allies.

EU Allies Step Up, Propose Regional Defense Measures

• President Volodymyr Zelenskiy proposed creating a joint aerial defense shield with European allies to protect against ongoing Russian missile and airspace incursions. Europe responded with calls for more robust defense cooperation, particularly along NATO’s eastern flank. 

• A "drone wall" initiative is gaining traction: EU defense ministers agreed to strengthen detection and interception of drones along borders, focusing first on eastern member states. This includes investment in defense industry capacity and rapid deployment.

NATO’s Strategic Tightening and Tensions

• Zelenskiy sharply criticized what he called NATO’s “weak reaction” to repeated Russian violations of airspace by drones and aircraft; some members are now pressing for more assertive rules of engagement. (Newsweek)

• Some NATO allies have activated Article 4 (consultations) in response to airspace breaches; others are reinforcing eastern defenses, deploying jets and missile defense resources closer to borders with Russia.

Russia’s Pushback & Risk of Escalation

• Russia has warned that any aggression against its airspace will be met with “decisive response.” Moscow denies some of the accusations of breaching NATO airspace but claims that western support for Ukraine is making the conflict more dangerous. (Reuters)

• Moscow also views proposals like Ukraine’s potential NATO membership and enhanced defense cooperation among EU states as part of what it sees as a broader encroachment, raising the risk of miscalculation.

How This Fits Into Global Political and Financial Restructuring 

🔹 Security & Finance Converge
▪️ Military escalation carries immediate fiscal consequences: more spending on air defense, rebuilding damaged infrastructure, hosting displaced populations. This shifts national budgets and foreign aid flows, reshaping which countries become donors vs. dependents.
▪️ Countries investing heavily in defense (Eastern Europe, Baltic states, Poland, etc.) may see accelerated development of their defense-industrial sectors—part of a broader economic realignment away from dependency on traditional supply lines.

🔹 Legitimacy, Recognition & Power Structures
▪️ Zelenskiy’s calls for collective defense, EU support, and formal recognition of Ukraine’s threats underscore how legitimacy in international law and alliances translates into geopolitical and financial power.
▪️ As EU and NATO tighten their frameworks, access to trade, investment, and diplomatic influence hinges on being regarded as a trustworthy partner in a volatile environment.

🔹 De-Dollarization & Alt Finance Pressure
▪️ As sanctions intensify and the costs of war escalate, Russia (and those aligned with or sympathetic to it) are likely to lean even more on non-USD financial mechanisms, regional partnerships, and alternative payment systems.
▪️ For Ukraine and its allies, securing financial backing, loans, arms, and post-war recovery packages involves navigating sanction regimes and often collateralizing autonomy in how they engage with capital flows.

Why This Matters
Russia’s barrage and the strong reactions from NATO and EU allies expose fissures in the old security-and-finance order. What we’re seeing is the emboldened assertion of regional defense autonomy, financial realignments driven by necessity, and the redefinition of what it means to protect sovereignty and legitimacy.

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

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Sources:

• Reuters – Ukraine’s Zelenskiy proposes joint aerial shield with European allies

• The Guardian – Hundreds of Russian missiles and drones hit Ukraine; Poland scrambles jets

• Reuters – Russia warns NATO & EU any aggression will be met with decisive response

• Newsweek – Zelensky criticizes ‘weak’ NATO response to air violations

• AP News – EU defense ministers agree on “drone wall” initiative

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Tishwash:  The government adopts the "Oliver Wyman Strategy" for the development road project.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired the regular meeting of the Higher Committee for the Development Road on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the presence of the Ministers of Transport and Construction and Housing, the Chairman of the National Investment Commission, a number of advisors and executives, and representatives of Oliver Wyman, the company's private consultant.

 During the meeting, according to a statement from Al-Sudani's office, a copy of which was received by Al-Jabal, "the latest developments in the project and the procedures required to proceed with its stages were discussed. The draft law of the authority for the development road, the port of Faw and the industrial cities was reviewed. The rates of progress achieved in the technical and administrative aspects, as well as the plans related to the railway and the road were also reviewed."

Regarding the Grand Faw Port, according to the statement, "the Director General of Ports presented a detailed report on the percentages of the latest achievements in the roads and the submerged tunnel, and the remaining percentages of completion. He also discussed the operational file and details of the offers submitted by other companies and countries."

 Al-Sudani pointed to "the importance of the project and the need to shift work from the technical and administrative aspects to practical implementation, so that citizens are fully informed of the efforts being made by all state institutions to complete the first stages of the development path," stressing that "the next phase will witness the commencement of the actual implementation of the process."

The meeting discussed the project's progress with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the results of the recent quadripartite meeting of the project's contributing countries in Baghdad, and the issue of land expropriation. The Prime Minister directed the head of the Higher Council for Coordination between the Governorates to communicate with the relevant governorates and resolve the remaining expropriation issue.

 According to the statement, "Oliver Wyman presented a summary of its progress on the integrated strategy for the Development Road project, which includes governance, the road, the railway, the economic strategy, investment opportunities, and investor outreach. It proposed beginning implementation of the strategy and agreeing to share the interim governance protocol with partner countries before the upcoming quadrilateral ministerial meeting in Baghdad."

 During the meeting, it was decided to "adopt the complete strategy submitted for the project."link

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Tishwash:  Central Bank: We have comfortable foreign reserves capable of defending the exchange rate.

Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq announced on Sunday that Iraq is currently experiencing its lowest inflation rate in history. He noted that Iraq possesses comfortable foreign reserves capable of defending the exchange rate and emphasized the creation of a sound investment environment following the significant success of monetary policy.

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In his speech at the Iraq Investment Forum, Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq said, "The current phase in Iraq is characterized by stability, reform, and openness to investment." He noted that "the Central Bank is a prerequisite for achieving this stability through its monetary and fiscal policies, controlling inflation, supporting and stimulating various economic initiatives, addressing the demands of the situation, and enabling the private sector to operate in a suitable environment."

He added, "Achieving monetary and financial stability is the result of several factors, most notably the daily policies pursued by the Central Bank in addressing developments and challenges, the prudent management of financial reserves, which constitute a fundamental pillar for achieving stability, and the management of the banking sector in a way that contributes to strengthening this process."

He pointed out that "one of the most prominent indicators of the success of monetary policy is creating a sound investment environment through controlling inflation rates," explaining

that "general price stability constitutes an important foundation for the private sector and investors, while turbulent environments in terms of price and inflation levels hinder real growth."

He pointed out that "the Central Bank is giving this issue top priority through close monitoring to ensure overall price stability," emphasizing that "Iraq is currently experiencing the lowest inflation rates in its history, which reflects the success of monetary policies in controlling and managing the flow of currency, in addition to the presence of comfortable foreign reserves capable of defending the exchange rate and achieving a significant balance between supply and demand for foreign currency." link

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Tishwash:  Dr. Mahoud: The banking reform plan focused on three main factors.

The Prime Minister's advisor for banking affairs, Saleh Mahoud, confirmed on Sunday that the banking reform plan focused on three main factors, while noting that the World Bank praised Iraq's progress in electronic payments.

Mahoud said, "The banking reform plan adopted by the Central Bank of Iraq in coordination with the government took into account three main factors: trust, speed of procedures, and the development of banking tools."

He explained that "investors seek trust, speed of procedures, and modern banking products, and these elements represent the fundamental pillars of any investment environment." He noted that "enhancing trust depends on the presence of effective institutions and compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, which positively impacts investor confidence in the banking system and investment environment."

He added, "The speed of procedures means a shift toward digitization and the development of electronic payment methods, which is what the banking reform plan focused on through extensive coordination between the government, the Central Bank, and the private sector." He noted that "the relevant committees are working in an organized and effective manner."

He pointed out that "the most prominent challenges facing the digital transformation process lie in societal culture and resistance to change, given that Iraqi society relies on cash." He explained that "the government and the Central Bank have sought to spread the culture of electronic payment through practical decisions, including adopting fuel stations as a starting point for card payment experiments, which has contributed to raising awareness of the importance of these tools."

He pointed out that "other challenges relate to infrastructure, legislation, and cybersecurity, as well as the gap between cities and villages in the field of digital services," noting that "the government, in coordination with the Central Bank, has issued clear instructions to activate electronic payment tools in the governorates."

He added, "During a recent symposium, World Bank experts praised the rapid progress Iraq has made in electronic payments and financial inclusion over the past three years, stressing that the indicators recorded in the number of cards and electronic payment devices reflect this development  link

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Innovation: Stablecoins, CBDCs & New Payment Networks

Nominal monetary innovation is moving fast — stablecoins and CBDCs are shifting from fringe to core components of how money moves globally

Stablecoins Gaining Institutional Legitimacy in Europe

• A consortium of nine major European banks (including ING, UniCredit, DekaBank) is forming a company in Amsterdam to issue a euro-denominated stablecoin, targeting launch in H2 2026. 

• The initiative aims to deliver faster, lower‐cost payment and settlement solutions, while enhancing financial sovereignty under the EU’s MiCA framework.

Expanding Stablecoin Use & Regulatory Backing

• Stablecoin market cap remains high and stable coins are being increasingly looked upon as infrastructure for payments, trading, trade settlement, and cross-border finance. 

• Regulatory moves like the U.S. GENIUS Act are giving clearer frameworks for payment stablecoins, oversight of issuers, and standards for reserves and audits. 

CBDC & Digital Payment Infrastructure Trends

• Cross-border CBDC initiatives are expanding, such as Project mBridge (China, Thailand, UAE, Hong Kong, etc.), wholesale payment corridors, research into offline CBDC functionality. 

• Academic studies are designing hybrid monetary ecosystems, combining stablecoins, fiat, CBDCs so that private and public monies co-exist under digital rails. 

Why This Matters

• These payment innovations reduce friction in global transactions: faster settlement, lower cost, reduced dependence on traditional banks.

• They provide alternatives to SWIFT, dollar-pegged systems, and may ease the path toward trade in local currency or stablecoin arrangements.

• As stablecoins and CBDCs scale, the infrastructure of global finance begins to shift—who controls the rails matters as much as who holds the reserves.

Geopolitical Implications

• Europe wants sovereignty in payments; BRICS and others are watching. Those with robust digital infrastructure may gain economic leverage.

• Countries under sanctions or currency instability may lean on stablecoins or CBDCs as lifelines outside global USD clearing.

• Regulatory clarity (or lack thereof) becomes a battleground—nations that define rules in their favor will attract innovation and capital.

Why This Matters
Innovation in the movement of money is accelerating. What seems like niche payments tech is actually the foundation for a new financial order. As stablecoins and CBDCs mature, control over payment networks, currency rails, and settlement systems becomes a major component of global financial restructuring.

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

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Sources: Reuters, PaymentsJournal, McKinsey & Company, Atlantic Council, Wikipedia
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De-Dollarization & Currency Alternatives Gain Speed

With debt pressures mounting and innovation rising, countries are accelerating efforts to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar — rewriting global financial alignments.

Quiet Moves Away from Dollar Dependence

• As the U.S. dollar weakens, many countries’ dollar-denominated debt liabilities expand, increasing risk. The global debt report shows major economies are increasingly exposed.

• Emerging markets now carry over $109 trillion in total debt, making them especially sensitive to USD fluctuations and rate changes. 

Alternative Currency & Stablecoin Developments

• European banks launching a euro stablecoin represent a direct challenge to dollar-centric payments and trade systems. It offers a euro-denominated digital payment option. 

• Countries increasing CBDC efforts and hybrid monetary models (stablecoin + fiat) point toward multipolar monetary infrastructure.

Dollar System Under Strain

• The global debt surge and rising bond/loan redemptions in emerging markets may force renegotiations, defaults, or restructuring. All these weaken confidence in USD‐denominated finance.

• With the GENIUS Act and other regulations, the U.S. is also institutionalizing stablecoins — signaling that USD’s role may become more digital and regulated, but not unchallenged. 

Why This Matters
The combination of overwhelming global debt, innovation in money forms (stablecoins, CBDCs), and rising currency alternatives creates a fertile ground for de-dollarization. What once took decades may now accelerate in years—or months.

Countries already under pressure from debt, inflation, or sanctions are especially motivated to reduce exposure to exchange rate risk, to diversify reserves, and to explore payment rails outside U.S. influence.

Geopolitical Implications

• BRICS and other alliances may solidify new trade and payment networks that settle in local or alternative currencies.

• Reserve managers will reconsider dollar holdings; gold and other assets may re-gain centrality.

• Nations may increasingly view U.S. policy not just through diplomacy but as financial risk affecting how they trade, borrow, issue debt.

Why This Matters
De-dollarization is no longer theory—it is unfolding through shifting debt, reserve strategy, and innovation. The realignment of currencies and financial rails is part of a new global order being written right now.

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

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Sources: Reuters1, Reuters2, Atlantic Council, Wikipedia
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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

SOMO To Nina: Iraqi Talks For New International Marketing Opportunities

Saturday, September 27, 2025, | Economics Number of readings: 220  Baghdad / NINA / The Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) revealed that Iraqi negotiations are underway to pursue new international marketing opportunities to maximize revenues.

The Director General of the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), Ali Nizar, told the National Iraqi News Agency ( NINA ) that "the Turkish side emphasized the importance of Iraq to its country as an effective supplier of energy resources (oil, gas and their derivatives)."

He added, "The new agreement that the Turkish side seeks to achieve is a diversified energy agreement (between oil, gas and other energy sources), and this is an indication of Turkey's interest, as well as Iraq's interest in joint cooperation between the two countries in the region."

Regarding the government's orientations to open new horizons for exporting oil through Syria and Lebanon, he explained that "SOMO, based on its logistical and economic role and tasks, views every outlet that can export Iraqi crude oil to the targeted global market as a source of new opportunities that we are working on."

He added, "We are in discussions with the Syrian side at the highest levels with the return of security stability there, as the Minister of Oil and Prime Minister recently stated. We are also seeking to reach Lebanon and Oman, where memoranda of understanding were signed with the Omani side to establish tanks.

Discussions are still ongoing regarding extending a new pipeline with Lebanon and obtaining safe and stable outlets for exporting oil." Iraqi, reaching our customers in Asia, the Middle East, the Far East, Europe, Africa and the Americas.  https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1254021

Al-Sudani Makes Phone Calls To A Number Of Leaders In The Kurdistan Region Of Iraq.

Saturday, September 27, 2025, 17:48 | Politics Number of reads: 246  Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani made phone calls on Saturday with the President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Masoud Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government Masrour Barzani, and the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Talabani.

In his calls, Al-Sudani expressed his appreciation for the positions of the Kurdish leaders and forces that participated in achieving the recent agreement to resume the export of crude oil produced in the region, and deliver its revenues to the central treasury, and siding with the interests of our Iraqi people everywhere, and the concerted efforts between the federal government and the regional government that led to the agreement in accordance with the requirements of the constitution and the budget law.

They also emphasized the need to continue with everything that enhances national development, advances the comprehensive national interest, and embodies the common goals of achieving comprehensive economic progress, preserving wealth and its fair distribution for all our Iraqi people, in all parts of Iraq.

The communications also emphasized support for investments in Iraq, as they are the primary engine for creating comprehensive development in the country and bringing about a qualitative shift in the Iraqi economy.    https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1254024

Central Bank Job Performance Evaluation On National Job Day Is A Project Merit

Samir Al-Nusairi  Economy News – Baghdad   On the National Job Day, which Iraq celebrates for the third time, Prime Minister Eng. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani was keen to meet with job elites, cadres and distinguished employees in all fields, stressing that job excellence in all fields has contributed to achieving security and stability and pushing the wheel of reconstruction and development forward, clearly indicating that economic reform cannot be achieved without financial and banking reform.

On this occasion, we must evaluate the distinguished efforts made by the specialized administrative and technical leaders and distinguished employees in the Central Bank who contributed effectively to implementing what was stated in the government program in Axis 12 (Financial and Banking Reform) during the years (2023-2025).

The Central Bank's Third Strategy And The Comprehensive Banking Reform Project.

The Central Bank has been able to achieve economic growth and stability amidst the extremely complex economic, security and political conditions the world is experiencing, impacting our country both positively and negatively.

It has been able to implement developmental, structural and technical policies and programs, and take numerous measures in cooperation with the government to regulate foreign trade financing, control foreign transfers, maintain order in the global financial and banking system, comply with international standards, and move away from the electronic platform.

It has also achieved the main and sub-goals of its third strategy and begun implementing the comprehensive banking reform project in accordance with the paths outlined in cooperation with the global consulting firm Oliver Wyman.

This aims to enable the banking sector to grow and develop, to become a solid, comprehensive, modern and flexible sector that works diligently to build a rapidly growing national economy, contribute to development and investment, create a cumulative increase in the gross domestic product, provide one million job opportunities for the unemployed, and raise the market value of the private banking sector, in addition to increasing foreign investment.

Analysis of monetary policy indicators as of 6/30/2025 indicates the building of foreign exchange reserves of approximately $100 billion, and the Central Bank’s gold reserves recorded a significant growth rate of (55%), as their value reached (22. trillion dinars, equivalent to 167 tons, in the same period, compared to their value of (14.7) trillion dinars in the second quarter of 2024.

The decline in the issued currency contributed to the decline in the inflation rate, which maintains the stability of the general price level, as the currency issued by the Central Bank recorded a decline in the rate by (3.8%), reaching (98.4) trillion dinars in the same period, compared to its value of (102.3) trillion dinars in the second quarter of 2024.

The decrease in the inflation rate also indicates a decrease in the general price level, as inflation recorded a low rate of (76%), reaching (0.8%) compared to the second quarter of 2024, which reached (3.3%) and 7.5 in January 2023.

This confirms that the Central Bank has been able to build fundamental pillars for monetary and economic stability and achieve the most important objectives of monetary policy.

Therefore, on National Job Day, we stand with respect for the efforts of the Governor of the Central Bank and his distinguished cadres who achieved the above accomplishments. I hope that the Prime Minister will evaluate these efforts, which is a legitimate entitlement. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60416

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UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program

The sanctions highlight not just nuclear concerns, but also the shifting power dynamics of global trade, finance, and monetary alignment.

Sanctions Return Under JCPOA Snapback
On September 28, 2025, the United Nations officially reimposed sanctions on Iran after France, Germany, and the UK (E3) triggered the snapback mechanism of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

The reinstated measures bring back six previous UN Security Council resolutions, including:

• Arms embargo banning weapons exports to Iran.

• Nuclear restrictions on enrichment and related activities.

• Missile technology ban on transfers linked to ballistic programs.

• Financial freezes on Iranian entities and officials.

• Cargo inspections for shipments to and from Iran.

The E3 argued Iran had engaged in “significant non-performance” by exceeding enrichment limits and restricting IAEA monitoring. A Russian-Chinese effort to delay the snapback failed in a UN Security Council vote on September 26.

Iran’s Response: Rejection and Retaliation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the sanctions as “unjust and illegal”. Tehran retaliated diplomatically by recalling ambassadors from London, Paris, and Berlin.

The sanctions immediately worsened Iran’s fragile economy:

• The rial hit a record low, collapsing against the dollar.

• Inflation and shortages deepened, adding pressure to households already struggling with U.S. sanctions.

Geopolitical Divide Over Enforcement
The snapback has exposed sharp divisions inside the UN system:

• Russia and China declared the sanctions invalid and pledged to continue trade with Iran.

• The U.S. and E3 nations framed the move as necessary to restore accountability.

This divide shows that sanctions, once a tool of unified global governance, are now fragmented by multipolar competition. Enforcement will depend less on UN consensus and more on the parallel trade systems emerging outside Western frameworks.

Why This Matters
Iran’s snapback sanctions reflect more than nuclear noncompliance — they reveal the fault lines of global finance and trade realignment:

• The sanctions tighten Iran’s isolation from dollar-based systems, forcing it to lean harder on Russia, China, and potentially BRICS channels for survival.

• The split over enforcement demonstrates how Western financial dominance is being challenged by alternative blocs.

• The rial’s collapse underlines how currencies of sanctioned nations are increasingly tied to geopolitical alignment rather than market fundamentals.

This case reinforces the broader trend: sanctions are no longer just about diplomacy — they are about which monetary and trade system a country belongs to.

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

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Sources:  Reuters, U.S. State Department, New York Times, UK Government Statement, ABC News, Sky News, Al Jazeera   

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Global Debt Surge Puts Pressure on the Old System

Record debt levels globally are pushing nations toward financial fragility — accelerating a restructuring of monetary power and currency dependence.

A Record‐Setting Debt Landscape

• Global debt surged to $337.7 trillion by the end of Q2 2025, up by over $21 trillion in just six months, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). 

• Emerging markets now face over $109 trillion in debt, and they are staring down more than $3.2 trillion in bond and loan redemptions before year‐end. 

Major Economies Feel the Strain

• The U.S., China, France, Germany, Britain, Japan all showed large increases in dollar‐denominated debt—partly due to exchange rate effects as the U.S. dollar weakened. 

• The debt‐to‐GDP ratio for emerging markets hit a record 242.4%, with global ratio just above 324%.

• Short‐term U.S. government debt now makes up about 20% of total federal debt, raising risks for interest sensitivity and central bank policy autonomy. 

Why This Matters
This is more than just large numbers:

• Heavily indebted countries may lose financial policy flexibility. When debt servicing consumes budget, countries must choose between cutting public spending, raising taxes, or seeking new financial arrangements.

• Rising debt pressures create incentives for nations to seek alternative financing sources — including those outside the U.S. dollar system, or from regional blocs.

• Weaker U.S. dollar increases global debt burdens (when debt is dollar‐denominated), making dollar dominance less comfortable for many nations.

Geopolitical Implications

• Bond markets and global investors may begin to apply more pressure (“bond vigilantes”) to those perceived as fiscally irresponsible, which could destabilize traditional reserve currency‐led finance.

• Countries could shift toward alternative reserve currencies, gold, or non‐USD denominated debt markets if risks in holding and servicing USD debts grow.

Why This Matters
The global debt surge is not just an accounting concern—it is a pivotal stress test of the existing financial order. As governments buckle under debt, the logic of holding dollar‐centric assets, borrowing in dollars, or relying on U.S. financial markets becomes riskier. In this environment, new systems, currencies, or trade/payment networks can gain traction.

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

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Source: Reuters

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Tishwash:  Why was 06:00 set for Kurdistan oil exports?

For two main reasons, 06:00 am was set as the time for Kurdistan oil exports. 

After more than two and a half years of suspension, at 6:50 am on Saturday, September 27, 2025, the export of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) crude oil from the Peshawar oil field to the Turkish World Port resumed.

Kewan Hassan, a technology consultant, told Kurdistan24 on Saturday, September 27, 2025, that 06:00 am is the standard time to start selling and trading international oil; This is due to two main factors related to the integration of global markets and electronic systems.

1. Official time of global markets

According to Kewan Hassan, the oil market, especially for futures and contracts on exchanges such as NYMEX and ICE, have a common timing system for all transactions. These transactions often start at a certain time, which is set at 06:00 am New York/London time to ensure consistency and balance in the market. This integration helps markets work smoothly around the world.

2. Harmonization of electronic systems and banks

The technology consultant added that as oil transactions are conducted electronically and systematically, there is a need for a consistent timeline for global companies. At that point, computerized systems and banks begin executing sell and buy orders simultaneously, guaranteeing that all parties operate on the same timing level and that the overall market impact is evenly distributed to all.

This system integration is important to reduce complexity and ensure speed and accuracy in large oil transactions.   link

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Tishwash:  State Department: We helped to reach an agreement between Erbil and Baghdad

The US State Department has confirmed that it has supported an agreement between Erbil and Baghdad to resume Kurdistan oil exports.

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, US State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce said in a statement that the US participated in the agreement between Erbil and Baghdad that led to the resumption of oil exports to Turkey.

"We are in constant contact with the Iraqi government and are committed to all our partners across the country, and are working to build a sovereign, stable and developed state," he said.

"In engaging with the Iraqi government, we support those who share our risks and priorities," Bruce said.

He stressed that the resumption of oil exports will also benefit the United States and Iraq.

Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) resumed oil exports to Turkey on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 6:50 am.

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi government have agreed to export 190,000 barrels of oil per day to the port of Jayhan in the first phase.  link

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Tishwash:  Prime Minister: The government has achieved significant accomplishments in less than three years.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed, on Saturday, that the government has been able to achieve great accomplishments in less than 3 years, while pointing out that the electoral entitlement is important, as the awareness of the citizen will be the deciding factor in shaping the political future in Iraq, and non-participation will have its repercussions.

The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received sheikhs and dignitaries of the tribes of the northern Baghdad regions, in the presence of former Deputy Prime Minister Bahaa Al-Araji."

Al-Sudani stressed, according to the statement, that "the country has overcome difficult stages that were ravaging our societies, our children and our cities, and the killing, destruction and incitement of sedition that accompanied them," indicating that "the awareness and stand of the Iraqi people thwarted the plans of sedition, and Iraq today enjoys security and stability achieved through great sacrifices."

Al-Sudani explained that "the government has been able to achieve great accomplishments in less than three years, despite the unnatural circumstances and events that the region has experienced. It dealt with them wisely and responsibly, and prioritized the interests of Iraq and its people. The country is today on the right track and we have a clear vision for management and facing challenges."

He pointed out that "the electoral entitlement is important, as the citizen's awareness will be the deciding factor in shaping the political future in Iraq, and failure to participate will have repercussions." He stressed that "the government needs an important, influential and large parliamentary bloc to be more productive."

Al-Sudani stressed that "Baghdad, with its cities, districts and sub-districts, has suffered greatly from terrorism that has disrupted the work of institutions and local governments from performing their duties," indicating, "There was poor planning, mismanagement and corruption despite the allocation of large funds in various budgets."

He pointed out that "Baghdad has more than 9.5 million people according to the latest population census, a 35% increase that is putting pressure on services," noting that "the service effort has implemented projects in neighborhoods that have not seen services for years."

He stressed that "citizens are today seeing our measures to address stalled and stalled projects, especially in Baghdad," explaining that "the rehabilitation of Baghdad's northern entrance is a sustainable and integrated project, and citizens have expressed their satisfaction with the completed service projects."

Al-Sudani concluded by saying: "We are working to improve the economic and financial situation of Iraq, and we have put in place plans for reform, investment in human and natural resources, and diversification of economic sources." link

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Palestine Applies for BRICS Membership Amid Shifting Global Alliances

The bid underscores both Palestine’s search for economic security and BRICS’ growing role as a counterweight to U.S. dollar dominance.

Palestine Submits Formal Application
Palestine has officially applied to join the BRICS alliance, confirmed by Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal. However, no response has yet been received.

Nofal explained that Palestine may initially participate as a guest nation until conditions are favorable for full membership. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas emphasized plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the upcoming Russian-Arab summit in Moscow on October 15, where BRICS membership is likely to be discussed.

BRICS Expansion Momentum
Palestine is now the 47th country to apply for BRICS membership.

• 23 nations have formally submitted applications.

• 24 others have expressed informal interest.

This wave of applications reflects BRICS’ rising influence as emerging economies seek alternatives to Western-dominated systems. The bloc has positioned itself as the only global alliance openly challenging the U.S. dollar’s reign in trade and reserves.

Why Palestine Seeks BRICS Alignment
For Palestine, BRICS represents:

• Economic survival: Tensions with Israel have heavily weakened its economy.

• Global visibility: Membership would offer leverage within a coalition of developing economies.

• Monetary independence: Participation in BRICS-led alternatives could shield Palestine from reliance on Western-controlled financial systems.

As Palestinian officials noted, without partnerships with other economies, the State’s finances risk suffocation.

Geopolitical Implications
Palestine’s application is not just symbolic. It reflects how geopolitical fractures are pushing even smaller states to seek refuge within blocs like BRICS. By positioning itself with Russia, China, and India, Palestine signals alignment with powers reshaping trade flows, energy security, and monetary systems.

If Palestine were to join, it would bring Middle Eastern political dynamics directly into BRICS’ orbit — creating new tensions with the U.S. and Israel.

Why This Matters
Palestine’s BRICS bid highlights how the bloc is evolving into a magnet for nations marginalized by the Western-led order. For smaller economies under pressure, BRICS offers not only diplomatic backing but also the chance to participate in de-dollarization strategies — gradually moving trade and finance away from dependence on the U.S. dollar.

That is why this development is about more than regional politics: it ties into the global restructuring of finance, trade, and power itself.

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

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Source: Watcher.Guru   
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