“Tidbits From TNT” Thursday Morning 10-2-2025

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Tishwash:  $6.1B boost: Iraq signs 64 partnership contracts for industry

Iraq’s Industrial Week kicked off Wednesday at Baghdad International Fair, bringing together local and foreign companies from both the public and private sectors.

At the opening ceremony, Industry and Minerals Minister Khaled Battal highlighted that the government has completed more than 86% of its industrial program, and laid the groundwork for 27 new factories.

He also pointed out that the ministry signed 64 partnership contracts worth 9 trillion dinars ($6.1 billion) with local and foreign investors in strategic industries, including fertilizers, phosphates, iron, and steel. Talks are ongoing for an additional 33 contracts.

Noting that the week-long fair will continue through October 7, Battal described it as an economic and social platform that connects industrialists with policymakers, ''helping obstacles removal to industrial projects.”

“Key challenges facing national industry include shortages of electricity and gas, border crossing issues, and aging factories,” the minister underlined, adding that Iraq has achieved self-sufficiency in cement, producing over 37 million tons in 2024.

Production has also increased for chlorine used in water treatment, electrical transformers, and other industrial goods.

Meanwhile, the General Company for Iron and Steel displayed its products at the fair. Marketing Director Mohammad Subih emphasized that Iraqi rebar production matches European standards, highlighting that the ISO-certified plant produces up to 600,000 tons annually, with plans to export to neighboring countries.    link

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Tishwash:  Iraqi banks between the "dollar transfers complex" and the "dream of a regional financial center": A new vision for the changing Middle East economy

In a region experiencing major transformations, from economic corridor projects to reconstruction plans, from geopolitical shifts to the so-called "New Middle East" plans, Iraq finds itself facing both a historic opportunity and fateful challenges.

A bold banking and economic vision is needed here, seeking to transform Iraqi banks from marginal players to key players in economic decision-making and building an attractive investment environment.

A rapidly changing Middle East

Economic expert Saif al-Halfi told Iraq Observer that the Middle East is currently undergoing profound transformations, including mega-projects and new economic corridors. Baghdad stands at a historic gateway that requires a fundamental shift in the way the financial sector is managed. What is required is not just an injection of capital or the introduction of modern payment systems, but rather the establishment of an integrated legal and institutional vision that protects financing and opens the way for development initiatives.

 Only then can Iraq capitalize on its strategic geographic location, the Faw Port, the Development Road project, and its oil, gas, and human resources to become a financial and commercial hub at the heart of the region.

The first challenge: Capital and institutional reform.

The first step Al-Halfi refers to is raising the capital of Iraqi banks and strengthening their resilience to risks. This is a plan the government has implemented in cooperation with the Central Bank and with the assistance of the global consulting firm Oliver Wyman. The decision was made to raise the capital of banks to 400 billion dinars. Although this decision appears to be an accounting measure, it lays a new foundation for building a stronger banking sector that is more integrated with the regional and international economies.

He adds that institutional reform, the dismantling of large shareholdings, and the introduction of automation and modern systems are not sufficient on their own, but they are an indispensable condition for transitioning from the stage of survival to the stage of competition and expansion.

The Second Challenge: From Dollar Captivity to Diversified Financing

Al-Halfi acknowledges that banking activity in Iraq still relies almost entirely on foreign remittances in dollars. This reality makes banks more like large exchange houses than true financial institutions. International experience confirms that banks only flourish when they transform into "real financiers" of the national economy through lending and adopting diverse strategies.

The economic expert suggests that expansion should be based on five main paths: "The first is personal and housing loans to meet citizens' needs. The second is financing small and medium-sized enterprises, as they are the largest engine of employment and growth.

 This is in addition to loans to large companies, especially those listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange or seeking to be listed. Syndicated loans to finance oil, electricity, refinery, and residential projects, provided the Central Bank is flexible in granting licenses.

Fifth, financing international trade, including letters of credit and participation in foreign projects such as oil refining in more active markets." These mechanisms, if implemented boldly, will open the door to a qualitative transformation in the Iraqi economy, away from the "dollar complex." 

Challenge 3: The Electronic Payment Revolution

In parallel with financing and lending, electronic payment is emerging as a fundamental pillar of the new financial world. Al-Halfi believes that Iraqi banks must accelerate the provision of modern and diverse banking products, such as credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, charge cards, and even secured credit cards. Diversifying these products will not only contribute to enhancing financial inclusion and reducing reliance on cash, but will also enhance the financial system's ability to combat money laundering and boost investor and customer confidence alike.

What is required of the Iraqi government

however, is that banks alone cannot fight this battle. What is required, according to the economic expert, is to expedite the enactment of modern laws to protect loans and electronic transactions, in addition to establishing specialized banking courts to quickly resolve disputes, and establishing an expedited judiciary to ensure the stability of transactions.

He stresses the importance of establishing a credit guarantee scheme for small and medium-sized loans, in which the state participates in guaranteeing loans to reduce financing risks, thus encouraging banks to lend instead of relying on external transfers.

The historic opportunity

presents a mix of challenges and opportunities. On the one hand, Iraqi banks face the accumulation of overreliance on the dollar, weak capital, and delayed legislation. On the other hand, Iraq possesses a unique geographical location and massive strategic projects, as well as natural and human resources that could transform it into a regional financial center if exploited wisely.

Al-Halfi poses a pivotal question: Will Iraqi banks remain captive to remittances, or will they transform into genuine financial institutions that contribute to building a diversified and robust economy?

The answer, it seems, cannot be delayed. Today's Middle East does not wait for the hesitant, and if Iraq does not race against time to reform its banking sector, it may find itself excluded from the map of the new Middle East.  link

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Tishwash:  Jordan-Iraq Bank branch opened in Erbil

Jordan-Iraq Bank is expanding its branch network with the opening of a new branch in Erbil.

In a strategic move that reflects Jordan Bank Group's vision to strengthen its regional presence and consolidate its position as a leading financial institution, the bank announced the opening of its new branch in Erbil, the capital of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Saleh Hamad said the opening is part of a well-designed expansion plan aimed at establishing the bank's presence in the Iraqi market and expanding its banking services to meet customer needs according to the highest international standards.

The Erbil branch provides a qualitative addition to the Bank of Jordan's regional corridor as it provides a comprehensive financial system that supports economic activity and opens up new opportunities for sustainable growth.

The Group is also committed to contributing to the development of the banking environment in Iraq and financial development through advanced digital solutions that improve the quality of service and support the development of the business environment in Iraq.

Erbil is gaining strategic importance as an active economic center and a major gateway for trade and investment, making it a key stage in the bank's plans to expand its presence in Iraq.

This expansion will allow for wider coverage of key markets and provide comprehensive banking services, strengthening Jordan Bank's position as a leading banking institution in the region that can empower various economic sectors to access advanced financial solutions, increase investment opportunities and revitalize the business environment.

Jordan Bank's expansion plans are based on a rich banking heritage and strong experience spanning more than 65 years, which has contributed to and will continue to build a comprehensive financial group with an extensive network of branches in Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Bahrain and Iraq.

The Bank continues to invest in the development of advanced digital systems, positioning itself as a leading regional financial institution capable of managing banking transformation, strengthening economic integration and establishing itself as a driver of development and stimulation of growth locally and regionally  link

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Evening 10-1-25

The Exchange Rate Declined In Local Markets In Baghdad.

Economy | 11:42 - 01/10/2025  Mawazine News – Baghdad  The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar decreased this Wednesday morning in Baghdad markets.

The dollar price witnessed a decrease with the opening of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges to 141,500 dinars for every $100, while yesterday morning it recorded 141,600 dinars for every $100.

In exchange shops in local markets in Baghdad, the selling price of the dollar decreased to 142,500 dinars for every $100, and the buying price to 140,500 dinars for every $100. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267659

Gold Hits New Record High

Stock Exchange  Gold prices rose to a record high on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar and safe-haven demand following the U.S. government shutdown, while weak jobs data reinforced expectations of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this month.

As of 10:55 GMT, spot gold was up 0.2% at $3,866 per ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $3,895 earlier in the session.   U.S. gold futures for December delivery rose 0.5% to $3,893.

The dollar weakened, opening up new opportunities for a basket of other major currencies, making dollar-denominated gold more accessible to foreign buyers. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60607

Oil Prices Rise Slightly After Sharp Declines Over The Past Two Days.

Time: 2025/10/01 Reading: 90 times   {Economic: Al Furat News} Oil prices stabilized in early trading on Wednesday, following two consecutive days of losses, as investors assessed potential OPEC+ plans to increase production next month amid expectations of shrinking US crude oil inventories.

Brent crude futures for December delivery rose 12 cents to $66.15 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 12 cents to $62.49 a barrel. 
Oil prices fell more than 3% on Monday, the largest daily drop since August 1, and fell at least 1.5% on Tuesday.  LINK

Opening Of A New Branch Of The Bank Of Jordan In Basra

Wednesday, October 1, 2025, | Economics Number of reads: 284  Basra / NINA / A new branch of the Bank of Jordan was opened in Basra Governorate, in the presence of the Chairman of the Financial and Administrative Committee, Dr. Shukr Mahmoud Al-Amri, and the General Manager of the Bank Group, Saleh Rajab Hammad, at the Grand Millennium Hotel - Al-Farahidi Hall.

Al-Amri stressed: "The opening of the branch represents a qualitative addition to the infrastructure in the field of modern banking services, and opens broad horizons to attract investments and support the private sector, which contributes to the development of the local economy.

He added: "Basra, with its economic potential and attractive environment, is a promising destination for investors at the local, regional and international levels, indicating that this step comes in support of the banking sector and the enhancement of economic activity in the governorate. / End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1254669

The Prime Minister's Advisor Sets Six Criteria For Selecting Iraq Development Fund Projects.

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad  Mohammed Al-Najjar, Advisor to the Prime Minister for Investment Affairs and Executive Director of the Iraq Development Fund, explained on Wednesday the criteria for selecting Iraq Development Fund projects, stressing that education, water, and the environment are priorities among the Fund's projects.

Al-Najjar said, in an interview with the Iraqi News Agency, followed by "Al-Iqtisad News," that "there are a set of criteria for selecting projects. The first is the amount of human capital that will be created through the project, including operators, engineers, and experts.

The second criterion is to engage in solving any of the crises that Iraq is going through, so that it can be resolved. We do not enter projects simply because they are profitable."

He added, "Another criterion is the possibility of involving the private sector in the project, as it must contribute no less than 80%, in order to optimally utilize capital, spread it across a large number of projects, and create investment outlets, as the private sector has significant funds outside the banking system and the economy."

He continued, "The fourth criterion is environmental impact, the fifth is economic impact, and the sixth is the ability of the company we partner with to finance and obtain international funding."

He explained that "most projects, if they are from a foreign party, we try to pair them with an Iraqi investor, to give the Iraqi investor the opportunity to learn the administrative capabilities possessed by the foreign investor."

He pointed out that "the Fund is not a legal entity that grants exemptions or incentives. Iraqi law does not grant these powers to the Fund; rather, they fall under the Parliament's purview.

With the approaching elections and the legislative process stalled pending the formation of a new government, we will seek in the next session to grant incentive powers to relevant institutions, such as the Investment Authority, to develop the Iraqi economy."

He explained, "The Fund sees the project and its importance, as there are no divisions similar to those of the state. However, our priority programs are education, water, and the environment, and the projects we excel at are those that require state support but can generate profits."

He pointed out that "a large part of the fund's purpose is to establish a social stratum whose goal is to find ways to engage young people, who constitute the largest percentage. However, so far, implementation will be slow, despite the presence of major initiatives from the current government. Therefore, we need to launch projects that include young people as a key component."
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60595

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Countries are Canceling Treasuries for Gold as US Revaluation Panic Grows

Countries are Canceling Treasuries for Gold as US Revaluation Panic Grows

Sean Foo:   9-20-2025

For decades, the US dollar has stood as the undisputed monarch of global finance, its status as the world’s primary reserve currency underpinning stability and shaping international trade. But what if this reign is quietly approaching its twilight?

A compelling video from Sean Foo offers a deep dive into the accelerating “de-dollarization” trend, painting a picture of a world on the cusp of a profound economic shift.

Sean Foo highlights that the erosion of the dollar’s dominance isn’t a sudden event, but rather the cumulative effect of several powerful forces. Geopolitical tensions, particularly the rising friction between major powers, have incentivized nations to seek alternatives to the dollar-centric system.

Add to this the disruptive force of trade wars – vividly exemplified by the Trump Administration’s tariffs – which have fractured established supply chains and cooled international demand for the dollar.

Simultaneously, persistent fiscal mismanagement within the US, leading to ballooning deficits, has further undermined confidence. When a nation’s financial house isn’t in order, the stability of its currency comes under scrutiny on the global stage.

This isn’t just theoretical; it’s playing out in real-time. China, for instance, is actively spearheading the shift by increasingly conducting its trade and financial transactions in its own currency, the renminbi (RMB), rather than the US dollar.

This move, accelerated by the very trade wars intended to pressure China, demonstrates a strategic pivot away from dollar dependency.

The impact is palpable. The US economy itself is showing signs of instability – think payroll declines, delayed economic data, and increasingly erratic government behavior – all of which erode investor confidence.

 The numbers don’t lie: the dollar index plummeted nearly 11% in the first half of 2025, marking its worst performance since the historic collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1973. This is not merely a dip; it’s a tremor.

Amidst this weakening dollar and a landscape of rising tariffs and projected $2 trillion fiscal deficits in 2025, central banks worldwide are doing something significant. They are actively reducing their holdings of US Treasuries – long considered the world’s safest asset – and conspicuously increasing their gold reserves.

Gold, the ancient store of value, is re-emerging as the preferred safe haven, signaling a historic shift in global financial strategy.

Interestingly, Sean Foo also explores a drastic measure the US government could take: a gold revaluation. Given the vast disparity between the book value and market value of US gold reserves, such a move could unlock nearly $1 trillion in liquidity. This “easy money” could provide short-term relief for US fiscal and monetary policy, fueling inflation-driven GDP growth.

However, this path is fraught with peril. A gold revaluation would be an implicit admission of the dollar’s fragile condition, potentially accelerating its decline.

Furthermore, it could unintentionally strengthen China’s financial position, as China is rumored to hold vast, potentially underreported, gold reserves. The US faces a challenging dilemma: embrace this short-term liquidity and risk undermining the dollar’s long-term status, or avoid it and battle escalating fiscal crises head-on.

The implications of these shifts are profound. We are witnessing a historic recalibration of global reserves, a re-evaluation of dollar holdings, and a resurgence of gold’s role in the new economic landscape. For investors, policymakers, and anyone concerned about the future of money, understanding these dynamics is crucial.

The world is moving on from a singular reliance on the US dollar. The question is no longer if things are changing, but how fast, and what the ultimate destination will be.

https://youtu.be/_M_H7fE7gFc

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BRICS Dollar Devaluation Path Strengthens With New Payment Systems

As BRICS builds alternative payment rails and leans on gold reserves, the move toward a multipolar financial order accelerates — with profound geopolitical and economic consequences.

Payment Infrastructure Advances: Beyond Talk to Action

• BRICS is pushing forward with BRICS Pay, a decentralized cross-border payment messaging system designed to bypass Western-controlled networks like SWIFT, allowing member nations to transact in local currencies. 

• During the Rio de Janeiro deliberations, the bloc proposed a guarantee fund to support local payments and integrate them into BRICS Pay. 

• These systems aren’t theoretical — they are intended to make dollar-free trade routable, reliable, and scalable across BRICS and select partner states.

De-Dollarization Backed by Gold & Local Currency Trade

🔹 Gold as a Pillar

• BRICS nations now hold over 6,000 tons of gold — nearly 20–21% of global central bank reserves. Russia and China lead, owning ~74% of the bloc’s gold reserves. 

• The gold buffer acts as a shield against sanctions, dollar volatility, and external pressure while anchoring confidence in new payment systems.

🔹 Local Currency Settlement

• Trade between BRICS nations increasingly uses national currencies instead of the U.S. dollar, reducing the need for dollar liquidity or FX hedging. 

• The New Development Bank (NDB) now plans to issue its first Indian rupee-denominated bond, aiming to raise ~$400–$500 million in India, as part of a strategy to internationalize BRICS member currencies. 

Challenges & Friction in the Shift

🔹 Institutional & Network Effects

• The U.S. dollar remains deeply entrenched in global trade: used in nearly 90% of FX trades and ~48% of SWIFT payments.

• De-dollarization faces headwinds: liquidity fragmentation, exchange risk, and the higher cost of managing multiple currency rails. 

🔹 Uneven Commitment Among Members

• India has publicly stated de-dollarization is “not part of India’s financial agenda”, emphasizing bilateral local-currency trade instead.

• Some BRICS members remain wary of overextending—too rapid a shift could destabilize economies, especially those with debt pegged to USD or who still rely heavily on U.S. trade and investment.

How This Fits Into Broader Global Restructuring

🔹 Redistribution of Financial Power
By operating an independent payment network and backing it with gold, BRICS is carving out financial sovereignty zones less subject to U.S. pressure or SWIFT control.

🔹 Erosion of Dollar Leverage
As BRICS transactions move off dollar rails, demand for USD as a settlement, reserve, and liquidity asset may decline — weakening the mechanisms by which the U.S. exerts financial influence.

🔹 Multipolar Payment Networks
Instead of one monolithic financial system, we may see overlapping networks (BRICS Pay, CIPS, mBridge, regional CBDC links), each with their own control nodes, rules, and dominant currencies. The world becomes less unified and more plural in financial architecture. 

🔹 Gold & Currency Strategy as Influence Tools
Holding gold gives BRICS credibility; issuing debt in local currencies gives them leverage. These instruments become tools of diplomacy and alignment, not just balance sheet items.

Key Takeaway

BRICS is not just talking about breaking dollar dominance — it is constructing the alternatives. Payment systems, gold reserves, and currency internationalization converge in a push to remake global finance. What once seemed speculative is now engineering realignment of power.

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

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Sources:

• Watcher.Guru – BRICS Dollar Devaluation Path Strengthens With New Payment Systems Watcher Guru

• InvestingNews – How Would a New BRICS Currency Affect the US Dollar? Investing News Network (INN)

• Nestmann – The BRICS De-Dollarization & What It Means for Gold The Nestmann Group

• Brasil de Fato – BRICS leaders propose alternative payment system to SWIFT Brasil de Fato

• Reuters / News – BRICS-backed NDB plans first rupee-denominated bond Reuters

• Wikipedia – BRICS Pay Wikipedia

• Carnegie / Policy analyses – Challenges to de-dollarization and structural headwinds CIRSD

• Additional academic insight – Geopolitical Tensions & Financial Networks: Strategic Shifts Toward Alternatives arXiv

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Day One of a U.S. Government Shutdown — What It Signals for Global Power and Finance

As federal operations grind to a halt, the shockwaves go beyond Washington — this moment may accelerate how capitals, markets, and alliances recalibrate.

What We Know: Shutdown Begins Amid Deep Political Divide

• On October 1, 2025, the U.S. government entered a shutdown after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach agreement on a $1.7 trillion funding package, with healthcare subsidies among the core conflicts. 

• The shutdown is the 15th since 1981, but this one carries added weight: President Trump is pushing aggressive restructuring of the federal workforce and government programs. 

• Immediate effects include:
  ▪️ Federal employees furloughed without pay, while some on administrative leave had already been paid through the end of September. 
  ▪️ Military personnel, research programs, air travel, and social services disrupted or delayed. 
  ▪️ Analysts estimate a $400 million per day cost, spotlighting the economic stakes. 

Political Context & Risks

• The impasse reflects intense polarization: Republicans frame the shutdown as leverage to force concessions, especially over government size; Democrats call the tactic reckless. 

• Public opinion is fractured — the political gamble is that no one wants to “lose” by appearing weak. 

• Longer shutdowns risk eroding confidence: businesses, foreign governments, and markets may begin to question U.S. reliability as a stable economic anchor. 

How This Connects to Global Restructuring

🔹 Institutional Fragility & Credibility
When the U.S.—long seen as a bastion of institutional continuity—allows a shutdown to paralyze parts of government, it weakens perceptions of its capacity to govern. That perception shift can shift financial flows, risk assessments, and alliances.

🔹 Capital Flight & Market Volatility
Uncertainty spurs capital movements. Investors may retreat from U.S. treasuries or dollar exposures, pushing them toward alternative safe havens, gold, or non-dollar debt instruments.

🔹 Power Vacuums & Alternative Financial Systems
A distracted U.S. may signal opportunity to China, BRICS, and others to deepen parallel institutions, trade blocs, and currency alternatives while U.S. domestic focus is on internal strife.

🔹 Debt & Fiscal Stress Amplified
Already burdened by a $37.5 trillion national debt, a shutdown reduces revenue, increases borrowing costs, and tightens the margin for maneuver. Other nations watching may accelerate their own strategic alternatives.

Key Takeaway

Day one of the U.S. shutdown is more than a domestic political crisis — it’s a structural stress test of America’s global role. As institutions slow, markets tremble, and credibility cracks, the architecture of global finance and power tilts ever more toward a multipolar future.

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

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Sources:

• Modern Diplomacy – U.S. Government Shutdown Begins Amid Deep Political Divide Modern Diplomacy

• (Contextual references from institutional debt trends, global risk assessment, and comparative reaction patterns)

Russia’s Nuclear Technology Playbook for the Global South

By providing reactors, training, and financing, Russia is positioning itself as an energy patron — a role with geopolitical weight and financial leverage in the multipolar era.

Russia’s Strategy in the Global South

• Russia is promoting its nuclear technology as a tool for long-term development and energy security, presented as low-carbon, stable power for growing economies. 

• At the Global Atomic Forum (part of World Atomic Week), President Putin emphasized shifting public attitudes toward nuclear energy and the expanding view of nuclear power as a developmental necessity rather than a niche or controversial option. 

• Russia’s pitch is holistic: not just building reactors, but offering complete packages—fuel supply, waste management, staff training, financing, and local industry development. 

• Russia recently formalized a planning agreement with Ethiopia to build a nuclear plant, including roadmap development and technical capacity building. 

Challenges and Resistance

🔹 Technical, safety & regulatory hurdles

• New nuclear projects require rigorous oversight, often needing alignment with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards. Some partner countries lack regulatory infrastructure.

• Public skepticism and concerns about cost overruns, radioactive waste, and nuclear accidents remain major political obstacles.

🔹 Competition & donor dependence

• Several global and regional actors—China, France, the U.S.—compete for influence through conventional energy projects (renewables, gas), which may appear safer or more politically acceptable.

• Countries relying on Russian nuclear assistance may become dependent on Russian supply chains, maintenance, and economic terms, giving Moscow leverage in diplomacy, trade, or sanctions evasion.

Restructuring Implications & Strategic Alignments

🔹 New Patronage Network
Russia is re-weaving relationships in the Global South by positioning itself as a strategic energy backer. These infrastructure ties often translate into political loyalty and alignment in voting blocs, trade agreements, and financial pacts.

🔹 Financing & Currency Anchors
Nuclear projects cost tens of billions. The financing machinery—loans, guarantees, supply chains—can be aligned with non-USD systems or tied to regional banking structures (e.g. BRICS or state development banks). This shifts capital flows and undermines dollar dominance.

🔹 Legitimacy Through Development
Russia frames its approach as cooperation, not domination. By helping energy-poor states industrialize, it gains moral and diplomatic soft power, contrasting its Western adversaries’ “conditional aid” narratives.

🔹 Energy Security & Geopolitical Leverage
States with shaky grid systems see nuclear power as strategic infrastructure. Russia supplying that infrastructure gives it leverage over energy dependency, supply interruptions, and bilateral influence in conflicts.

🔹 Multipolar Energy Order
As more nations look beyond Western energy firms for support and finance, the architecture of global energy and its financial backbone becomes more plural. Russia’s nuclear push is one axis of this shift.

Why This Matters

Russia’s nuclear diplomacy isn’t just technical or energy policy — it’s part of a reconfiguration of global power and finance. By embedding itself into the energy systems of developing states, Russia secures influence, builds financial dependencies outside Western structures, and accelerates the move toward a more pluralistic global order.

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

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Sources:

• Modern Diplomacy – Russia’s Nuclear Technology Playbook for the Global South Modern Diplomacy

• OrePulse – Russia’s Nuclear Energy Advocacy & Partnerships Ore Pulse

• Reuters – Russia, Ethiopia sign document calling for construction of nuclear plant Reuters

• Chatham House – Russia using Soviet playbook to de-Westernize global order Chatham House

• Forbes – Rosatom’s nuclear deals as geopolitical advantage Forbes

• CSIS – Reactions in Global South to Russian nuclear threats CSIS

• Financial Times – Russia ambitions to lead global nuclear projects Financial Times

Stablecoins Under Fire: U.S. Tokenization Push vs. EU Multi-Issuance Ban Threat

The tug of war over stablecoins in the U.S. and Europe reflects how the next chapter of money is being written — and who will control the rails, rules, and power behind it.

U.S. Moves: Tokenization & Regulatory Softening

• The SEC is exploring allowing blockchain-based versions of stocks (tokenized equities) to trade on crypto exchanges, signaling more openness to merging traditional finance with digital finance. 

• Nasdaq has formally asked the SEC for a rule change to permit regulated exchanges to trade tokenized stocks under equivalent execution and documentation rules. 

• Separately, SEC staff signaled they will not recommend enforcement action for advisers using state trust companies to custody crypto when certain safeguards are met. 

• These developments suggest the U.S. is actively pushing the boundary on tokenization and asset digitization — potentially positioning itself as the regulatory anchor for future digital-asset finance.

Europe’s Pushback: Ban on Multi-Issuance Stablecoins

• The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) recommended a ban on “multi-issuance” stablecoins (i.e. stablecoins issued jointly across borders or jurisdictions) to prevent financial stability risks. 

• The ESRB flagged concerns about liquidity mismatches: in a stress event, investors may all redeem stablecoins in jurisdictions with stronger protections, straining those reserves.

• The European Central Bank (ECB) and other bodies are pushing for strong equivalence regimes so foreign stablecoin issuers must meet EU regulatory standards — particularly around reserve backing, redemption rights, and cross-border operations. 

• This is part of a broader concern: the EU wants to guard its financial space from unregulated dollar-pegged tokens like USDC or USDT, whose issuers lie mostly beyond EU control. 

How These Developments Fit Into Global Restructuring

🔹 Competing Visions for Money & Authority
The U.S. approach leans toward innovation + regulatory clarity, enabling tokenization of assets and digital finance expansion. Europe's approach leans toward caution + containment, particularly for cross-border or non-EU issuance. These contrasting strategies show a struggle over who defines the rules of digital money.

🔹 De-Dollarization & Currency Alternatives
If Europe restricts dollar-pegged stablecoins, it may accelerate adoption of euro-backed digital currencies or stablecoins issued under EU rules — thereby weakening the dominance of dollar-based tokens in European markets.

🔹 Rail Control & Financial Infrastructure
Stablecoin issuance models define who controls the rails: who mints, redeems, oversees reserves, settles cross-border flows. As the U.S. advances tokenization and Europe clamps down on cross-jurisdiction issuance, the contest is over which financial infrastructures will prevail in the new era.

🔹 Sovereignty, Compliance & Risk
Countries will favor stablecoin networks they can regulate, supervise, and audit. Issuers with multi-jurisdiction models may lose access or be forced to fragment operations. This pressures stablecoin companies to localize — reinforcing multipolar financial architectures.

Key Takeaway

The stablecoin battleground isn’t just technical — it’s a frontline in redefining money, power, and financial sovereignty. U.S. regulatory openings and EU tightening are not just policy moves — they are structural shifts that determine who controls the next generation of money systems.

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

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Sources:

• Cointelegraph – SEC weighs plan to allow blockchain-based stock trading Cointelegraph

• Cointelegraph – EU watchdog pushes stablecoin ban: Report Cointelegraph

• Reuters / news – European banks form company to launch euro stablecoin Reuters

• PYMNTS – ECB Seeks Ban on Multi-Issuance Stablecoins PYMNTS.com

• FinanceFeeds – EU Regulator Weighs Ban on Circle, Paxos Stablecoins FinanceFeeds

• Other references: Nasdaq’s rule change request Cointelegraph; SEC custody openness Cointelegraph

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What Happens When The Government Shuts Down?

What Happens When The Government Shuts Down?

Raquel Coronell Uribe  Tue, September 30, 2025  NBC News

The federal government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers left the Capitol without passing a funding bill.  Agencies and departments have issued guidance in recent days on what to expect when the money runs out.

Here’s what will happen during the shutdown.

How does a shutdown affect the military?

The majority of veteran benefits and military operations will continue to be funded regardless of a shutdown. However, pay for military and civilian workers will be delayed until a funding deal is reached, forcing them to continue their duties without pay.

Military personnel on active duty, including active guard reserves, will continue their duty. However, no new orders may be issued except for extenuating circumstances — such as disaster response or national security. Some National Guard members serving through federal funding could have their orders terminated unless performing an essential duty.

The Department of Veterans Affairs said it expects 97% of its employees to work, though regional offices will be closed. Some death benefits, such as the placement of permanent headstones at VA cemeteries, and ground maintenance, will cease. Also affected will be communication lines, including hotlines, emails, social media and responses to press inquiries.

How is air travel affected?

Air traffic control services will continue, allowing for 13,227 air traffic controllers to work through a shutdown — but without pay until the government is funded again. Other essential activities, such as the certification and oversight of commercial airplanes and engines will continue, as will limited air traffic safety oversight.

However, the Department of Transportation will stop air traffic controller hiring, field training of air traffic controllers, facility security inspections and law enforcement assistance support.

In a letter Monday, a coalition of aviation groups urged Congress to avoid a shutdown, saying funding lapses will hurt the Federal Aviation Administration. The letter cited the furloughing of many FAA employees, and said the ceasing of funding could create backlogs that will create delays in critical FAA services “long after funding resumes.”

“While air traffic controllers, technicians and other excepted aviation safety professionals will continue to work without pay, many of the employees who support them are furloughed, and the programs that the FAA uses to review and address safety events are suspended. To remain the world leader in aviation, we must continue to strive to improve efficiency and further mitigate risk,” the aviation groups wrote.

Will Social Security checks still go out?

Social Security benefits, considered mandatory under law, will continue regardless of a shutdown, so recipients can expect to continue receiving their payments. However, the Social Security Administration could face a furloughed workforce. Fewer workers could mean that processing new Social Security applications could be delayed.

How does the shutdown affect the Department of Health and Human Services?

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A Government Shutdown Begins After Talks Break Down

A Government Shutdown Begins After Talks Break Down

Ben Werschkul · Washington Correspondent  Updated Wed, October 1, 2025

The first federal government shutdown in years began early Wednesday morning after lawmakers and President Trump stopped negotiations and spent the final hours before the stoppage largely focused on trying to set up the other side to take the political blame.

The victory of gridlock was sealed Tuesday evening when twin Senate votes failed to advance either a Republican bill (even as three members of the Democratic caucus crossed party lines to vote yes) or a Democratic plan. No compromise plan was offered, ensuring the funding lapse.

The duration of the shutdown has come increasingly into focus as "the question of the hour," as Veda Partners co-founder Henrietta Treyz noted Tuesday. Another round of votes in the Senate were quickly scheduled for Wednesday.

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso also told reporters that votes could be scheduled throughout the weekend.

The shutdown — the first since a seven-week stoppage during Trump's first term — began at 12:01 a.m. ET as the new fiscal year began. That last shutdown took place in 2018-19 and broke the record for the longest in American history.

Federal agencies will now implement their contingency plans and send hundreds of thousands of government workers home to wait out a stalemate.

Economic effects might be noticeable quickly as government spending largely ceases and economic data gets delayed, starting this Friday with what was scheduled to be a jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These impacts could be mitigated if the stoppage ends promptly.

Trump on Tuesday also promised to heighten the potential effects of a shutdown — in part to pressure Democrats — saying "we can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible."

He added later in the day "a lot of good can come down from shutdowns. We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn't want."

The shutdown is also not the only Washington policy focus for investors Wednesday. Markets will also be digesting new tariffs, as promised duties of 100% on a slice of pharmaceutical products and 25% duties on heavy-duty trucks are scheduled to go into effect.

This week also marked the last formal day on the job for government employees who accepted a Department of Government Efficiency program earlier this year called "fork in the road" that induced tens of thousands to leave government service.

Investors trying to make sense of these varied crosscurrents coming from Washington will likely be most attuned to how long this shutdown lasts and whether policymakers can find any off-ramps to end the gridlock.

What a government shutdown is likely to look like

The stalemate could produce unpredictable economic impacts, some of which could be felt quickly and others that could grow with each passing day.

Much of the immediate market focus is on the government's economic data.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is one of the government's main collectors of data and will "completely cease operations," according to its contingency plan, and temporarily go from a workforce of 2,055 to just a single full-time employee.

The agency's fulsome calendar of economic releases will grind to a stop — starting with Friday’s report on employment known within the financial world as the monthly jobs report.

The plan is similar at other sources of government economic data as the Commerce Department is set to cease operations at both the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis.

One new feature around this shutdown that could add more economic uncertainty is a White House promise to consider mass firings if there is no deal.

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“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday Morning 10-1-2025

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Tishwash: The Pentagon is continuing to reduce its mission in Iraq.

The Pentagon renewed its commitment to reducing its military mission in Iraq, as agreed upon last year, stating that the transition of US-led coalition operations was a result of its success in combating ISIS.

"The US government will continue to coordinate closely with the Iraqi government and coalition members to ensure a credible transition," the Pentagon said in a statement.  link

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Tishwash:  Rafidain Bank: 81 branches adopt the comprehensive banking system.

Rafidain Bank announced on Tuesday that 81 branches have joined the comprehensive banking system. The bank stated in a statement that "81 branches have joined the comprehensive banking system, following the entry of the Hudhayfah bin Al-Yaman branch and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers branch into the integrated electronic service."

He added, "The implementation of a comprehensive banking system is a critical strategic step, as it enables the transition from traditional paper transactions to modern electronic operations, which contributes to increasing operational efficiency, accelerating transaction completion, and enhancing transparency and accuracy in service delivery."

The bank also stated that "the adoption of this system is in line with the latest global banking practices, constitutes a fundamental pillar for improving the quality of services provided to customers, and paves the way for the development of innovative financial products that reflect the digital transformation in the Iraqi banking sector."

The statement also noted that "the integration of branches into the comprehensive banking system will have a direct impact on customers by reducing transaction processing time, reducing error rates, and providing more secure and flexible digital channels, providing customers with an advanced banking experience that meets their daily needs."  link

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Tishwash:  Trade: Conferences with Gulf countries to activate the private sector

In line with government plans and programs designed to stimulate the private sector and enhance its role in the country's development plans, the Ministry of Commerce announced its intention to hold conferences with a number of Gulf countries with the aim of developing partnerships with the private sector and maximizing the country's financial resources.

The ministry's official spokesperson, Mohammed Hanoun, told Al-Sabah that the ministry has included in its plans and policies the activation of international economic and trade relations, in addition to launching new memoranda of understanding with a number of countries, particularly the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the States of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, to enhance cooperation and support the international private sector. He added that the next phase will witness the organization of joint conferences and seminars with these countries, which have expressed their willingness to cooperate with Iraq in this field.

He indicated that these activities will establish clear foundations for formulating policies related to international relations related to the private sector and investments, which will contribute to maximizing the country's resources without placing an additional burden on government budgets.

Hanoun explained that Iraq's recent accession to the World Trade Organization will contribute to the implementation of decisions and laws related to the economy, food security, and support for local products, in line with local market requirements. This is in line with the government's approach to prioritizing the private sector and activating it to work alongside the public sector. He confirmed that his ministry has submitted new draft laws to the House of Representatives that will strengthen international economic and trade relations.

He pointed out that the Ministry has succeeded in automating all its procedures and transitioning to digital work in various fields, particularly those related to the private sector. It has created a new electronic platform called "Al-Tajer" to facilitate the process of registering merchants and obtaining their licenses.

In the same context, the Ministry of Commerce spokesperson revealed that many Gulf investors and businessmen, most notably Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, have expressed their willingness to enter into investment partnerships with Iraq. He explained that digital transformation will be an attractive factor for them, as it will facilitate the formulation of plans and policies, free from complex administrative routine.

He emphasized the importance of electronic platforms, as they will enable transactions to be completed and approvals obtained within record timeframes, enhancing the investment climate while simultaneously providing international companies and investors with a more flexible operating environment. link

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9-30-2025

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 9-30-25

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

Could BRICS Build a Rival to the IMF and World Bank?

As BRICS nations press for financial autonomy, their ambitions to supplant Western institutions may signal a shifting architecture of global finance and power.

Why BRICS Seeks Alternatives to Bretton Woods Institutions

• BRICS critics say the IMF and World Bank are Western-dominated, with voting structures, loan conditions, and policy preferences favoring U.S. and European interests. 

• Loans from those institutions often come with policy strings, governance conditions, structural adjustments, which developing states see as infringing on sovereignty. 

• In response, BRICS has already built the New Development Bank (NDB) and Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA), as alternative financial mechanisms. 

What BRICS Face in Building a Rival

🔹 Scale & Capital Constraints

• The IMF has resources exceeding $1 trillion, while NDB’s approved loan book is far smaller (circa $30 billion).

• Member states compete to have their national currencies used in lending, creating friction in unified currency strategy. 

🔹 Institutional Credibility & Network Effects

• IMF and World Bank have decades of institutional trust, deep data infrastructure, large global talent pools, and legal frameworks that new institutions must build from scratch.

• BRICS success hinges on whether they can offer assistance without harsh conditionality, attracting countries disillusioned with Western institutions. 

Recent Signals: Reform and Pushback

• In July 2025, BRICS finance ministers made a unified proposal to reform the IMF: reallocating voting quotas to better reflect emerging economies, and challenging European dominance over leadership roles. 

• Earlier, Russia had urged BRICS to establish its own IMF-style institution as a counter to Western influence.

• The CRA (Contingent Reserve Arrangement) is a preexisting framework among BRICS to provide liquidity support, viewed already as a partial competitor to IMF. 

How This Could Reshape Global Alignments

🔹 Redistribution of Financial Power
If BRICS can scale its banks and mechanisms, capitals and credit decisions may shift away from Washington, London, and Brussels toward emerging centers in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

🔹 Alternative Conditions & Sovereignty
Loans without strict Western policy prescriptions would be more attractive to borrowers seeking autonomy. That would shift the bargaining power in global finance toward borrower states and away from donor nations.

🔹 Multipolar Financial Order
A working BRICS rival would encourage blocs like Africa, Latin America, ASEAN, and Middle Eastern states to link with multiple financial systems rather than depending on a single “Western” architecture.

🔹 Accelerated De-Dollarization
As BRICS institutions lend in local currencies and support non-USD denominated systems, reliance on the U.S. dollar for reserves, loans, and trade settlement could weaken in some corridors.

🔹 Network & Legal Ecosystems
For a truly effective rival, BRICS must build legal, data, risk, auditing, regulatory, and governance frameworks — essentially a parallel financial infrastructure.

Why This Matters

The idea of BRICS creating a real rival to IMF/World Bank is more than academic — it is about who controls global credit, who sets financial norms, and where capital flows. As more countries experience the burden of Western conditionality, BRICS’ alternatives grow more attractive. The outcome could be a world where multiple financial centers coexist, each with its own rails, influence, and currencies.

This potential shift underscores a deeper transformation: the restructuring of the global financial world order before our eyes.

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Sources:

• Watcher.Guru – Could BRICS Create a Rival to the IMF and World Bank? Watcher Guru

• Wikipedia – BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) Wikipedia

• Wikipedia – New Development Bank (NDB) Wikipedia

• Reuters – BRICS finance ministers unify on IMF reforms Reuters

• Reuters – Russia calls for alternative to IMF Reuters

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Top BRICS Countries With the Highest Gold Reserves in 2025

Gold reserve accumulation by BRICS is more than a financial strategy — it’s a signaling move in the remaking of global monetary influence.

BRICS’ Gold Holdings: Who Leads & Why It Matters

• As of 2025, BRICS nations collectively hold over 6,000 metric tons of gold, amounting to roughly 20–21% of global central bank gold reserves. 

• Russia leads with 2,335.85 tons; China follows closely with 2,298.53 tons. 

• India ranks third within BRICS at 879.98 tons. Brazil and South Africa hold more modest reserves: 129.65 and 125.47 tons respectively. 

• Russia and China together control about 74% of BRICS’ gold reserves, giving them disproportionate leverage within the bloc. 

Why Gold Is Central to the BRICS Strategy

🔹 Hedge against currency volatility
Gold provides a tangible store of value that is not tied to any one fiat currency. In times of sanctions or dollar weakness, these reserves serve as a stabilizer for national balance sheets.

🔹 Backing for emerging financial vehicles
If BRICS pushes forward on ideas like a common currency, or gold-linked settlement systems, these reserves are the credibility behind those proposals. 

🔹 Sign of financial sovereignty
Aggressive accumulation—despite sanctions or geopolitical pressure—signals determination to reduce dependency on Western financial systems. 

Broader Impacts & Alignments

🔹 Shifting reserve structure globally
While BRICS is solidifying its gold base, traditional reserve holders (U.S., Europe) still control large gold reserves. The U.S., for example, holds about 8,133.5 tons per World Gold Council/IMF gold data. 
That gap remains large, but the rate of increase and redistribution is key: growth among emerging powers changes the marginal influence of gold in global finance.

🔹 Fueling de-dollarization and alternative monetary schemes
As BRICS holds more gold and strengthens alternative infrastructure (e.g. tokenization, blockchain payments, local currency trade), the rationale behind dependence on the U.S. dollar comes under increasing strain. 

🔹 Power inside BRICS & candidate alignment
Countries with heavier gold reserves (Russia, China) will have more influence in shaping BRICS policy: who joins, what financial systems are built, how loans and investments flow. Nations seeing opportunities or exclusion may align based on where they see the most leverage.

🔹 Potential for a gold-anchored BRICS currency
There is speculation that BRICS may develop a new common currency, possibly backed by or linked to gold. Such a move would reposition gold from a reserve metal to basis for a functioning cross-border monetary instrument.

Why This Matters

Gold accumulation is not passive — it is a deliberate infrastructural investment in financial autonomy, currency power, and status in a multipolar world. BRICS countries are setting up a foundation for a system less beholden to Western-dominated institutions and the dollar.

This shift is part of a broader re-engineering of global finance: new blocs, new rails, new legitimacy.

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

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Sources:

• Watcher.Guru — Top BRICS Countries With the Highest Gold Reserves in 2025 Watcher Guru

• FastBull — BRICS accelerates dedollarization with over 6,000 tons of gold FastBull

• Nestmann — The BRICS De-Dollarization & What It Means for Gold The Nestmann Group

• InternationalInvestment/Bullion Analytics — Top Gold Reserve Countries in 2025 International Investment

• GoldHub / World Gold Council — Central bank gold reserves by country World Gold Council

• Reuters — How much gold will China need to diversify reserves? Reuters

• Financial Times survey — Central banks plan to boost gold reserves and trim dollar holdings ft.com

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 9-30-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

U.S. Sees Historic Exodus: Over 154,000 Federal Workers Depart

The largest one-week exit of civil servants in modern history signals deep institutional rupture — with implications far beyond Washington.

What’s Really Happening

• Around 154,000 federal workers are leaving government payroll this week — officially resigning under the Trump administration’s deferred resignation / buyout program. 

• Earlier reports projected 100,000+ resignations, which now appear to be part of a larger wave. 

• Many of those employees had already been on administrative leave for months, paid through the end of September despite not working. 

• The program is designed to reduce the federal workforce by ~300,000 jobs in total by the end of the year, representing roughly 12.5% of the civilian federal workforce.

Institutional Risks & Financial Pressure

• This mass exodus will lead to a “brain drain”: loss of institutional memory, weakened agency capacity, and a gap in critical technical, scientific, and regulatory roles (e.g. NASA, CDC, Agriculture). 

• Agencies will need to contract, outsource, or rebuild functions, which raises transitional costs and inefficiencies.

• The government projects $28 billion in annual savings, but critics argue the short-term cost, legal risks, and service disruption may exceed benefits. 

Global & Structural Implications

🔹 Erosion of Trust in Institutions
When a major government deliberately sheds large swaths of its professional workforce, it signals a shift in how the state perceives its role. Other countries watching U.S. internal restructuring may adjust their expectations: less reliability, more volatility.

🔹 Reallocation of Capital & Talent
Those leaving may reenter private sectors or new institutions, shifting expertise, capital, and influence away from public systems. This movement supports the growth of new governance, tech, or finance platforms outside traditional state structures.

🔹 Precedent for Other Governments
If the U.S. — long considered the institutional gold standard — pursues deep cuts, it gives cover to other nations to attempt similar transformations. Coupled with pressures from debt, sanctions, or economic disruptions, nations may justify major overhauls of civil service or public institutions.

🔹 Interplay with Global Restructuring
This institutional shake-up fits with other tectonic shifts: de-dollarization, new trade blocs, alternative financial systems. A weaker, leaner U.S. administrative state means less capacity to manage global order. Other powers and blocs (BRICS, China, regional institutions) may step into the void.

Why This Matters
This isn’t a routine downsizing. It’s a structural break in how government operates, financed, and is perceived. The consequences ripple into legislative competence, global strategy, and the balance of power in diplomatic and financial arenas.

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

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Sources:

• Reuters / Washington / reporting – U.S. government faces brain drain as 154,000 federal workers exit this week Reuters

• The Guardian – More than 100,000 federal workers to quit amid government shutdown pressures The Guardian+1

• Washington Post / fund analyses of deferred resignation program The Washington Post

• Wikipedia / documentation of the 2025 U.S. federal deferred resignation program Wikipedia

• Records of workforce downsizing, OPM data, and agency cuts Wikipedia

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“Out With the Old, In With the New”: Pete Hegseth Signals Military Reset

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

In a sharp address to U.S. generals and admirals, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared that the “era of the Department of Defense is over.” His message: the military will be purged of “woke” policies, higher standards will be enforced, and leaders unwilling to adapt should resign.

This is more than rhetoric — it signals a structural reset of the armed forces, which could tie directly into broader institutional and financial change.

Key Highlights

• Renaming the Department → Defense is “dead”; it’s now the War Department, emphasizing offense and strength.

• Warrior Ethos Restored → “Peace through strength” replaces political correctness as guiding doctrine.

• Fitness & Discipline → Generals failing physical tests or grooming standards must step aside.

• End of DEI & Woke Policies → Leadership will no longer cater to identity-based initiatives.

• Oversight Shake-Up → Inspector General reforms to reduce internal resistance.

• Ultimatum → Those opposed should retire: “We will thank you for your service.”

Why This Matters

By forcing out the old guard and consolidating loyalty, Hegseth is preparing the military for a new era of centralized, disciplined authority. In times of political uncertainty or financial turbulence, this kind of restructured military becomes a stabilizing force — or a lever of change.

When military leadership resets, it often mirrors — and prepares for — a reset in governance and finance. Out with the old, in with the new applies not just to generals, but to the global system itself.

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Sources

• War Department Transcript

• AP News

• ABC News

• The Guardian

• Washington Post

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Stablecoins, G7 Regulation & the Timeline to Reset

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

Why Stablecoin Laws Matter

Stablecoins are no longer fringe crypto projects — they’re now central to how nations think about digital money and financial sovereignty. The G7 countries are moving at different speeds, creating a staggered path toward being “reset-ready.”

G7 Progress Toward Stablecoin Regulation

• Japan – First to act (2023). Banks can issue yen-backed stablecoins. Already live → High readiness.

• EU (France, Germany, Italy) – MiCA law fully in effect by 2025. Strong reserves, audits, euro-backed tokens → Very high readiness.

• United States – GENIUS Act (2025) passed, but full enforcement may take until 2027. Dollar-tokens will be tightly controlled → Medium-High readiness.

• United Kingdom – Draft laws under review. Real enforcement likely by 2026 → Medium readiness.

• Canada – Early oversight in place, but no dedicated stablecoin charter until at least 2027 → Medium-Low readiness.

Why This Matters

• First movers (Japan, EU) gain leverage in shaping digital money standards.

• Dollar vs. multipolarity – Regulated euro/yen tokens challenge dollar stablecoins.

• Global reset fuel – Once multiple G7s are “reset-ready,” stablecoins can underpin new cross-border systems, opening the door to asset-backed or revalued currencies.

Reset Timeline (Approximate)

• 2025–26: Japan, EU go live; US builds rulebook.

• 2027: US, UK frameworks mature; Canada follows.

• 2028–30: Stablecoins integrated in payments, paving the way for systemic reset.

The path is clear: regulation of stablecoins is the foundation for new financial infrastructure. Each country’s pace determines its leverage in a reset.

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

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Sources

• Cointelegraph – Stablecoins across the G7

• ABA – State of Stablecoin Regulation

• Reuters – BIS Warning on Stablecoins

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The Fed’s Rationale for Rate Cuts

The Fed’s Rationale for Rate Cuts

Heresy Financial:  9-29-2025

The Federal Reserve is currently operating under a monetary policy stance widely regarded as restrictive—a necessary measure, according to many, to fully contain inflation. But behind closed doors, a significant debate is brewing, fueled by newly appointed Fed Governor Steven Moran, who is advocating for a dramatic reversal.

Moran argues that the current policy is excessively tight because the neutral interest rate ($r^{*}$)—the theoretical rate that neither stimulates nor restrains the economy—is far lower than current Fed rates.

This clash of views isn’t just academic; it reflects deep underlying tensions in the U.S. economy, where fiscal reality is aggressively colliding with monetary theory. We break down the core arguments, as analyzed in a recent video by Heresy Financial.

Governor Moran’s recommendation to lower rates significantly is based on several key factors he believes are fundamentally shifting the economic landscape, specifically targeting inflationary pressures and national savings.

One of Moran’s most compelling (and controversial) arguments centers on rent inflation, a major component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). He posits that changes in U.S. immigration policy have dramatically reduced population growth fueled by immigration, leading to a corresponding decrease in demand for rental housing.

If this trend continues, Moran predicts a substantial decline in rent inflation, which should naturally pull overall inflation lower. While questioning the consistency of the underlying immigration data, the macroeconomic impact is undeniable: less demand for housing means less pressure on prices, potentially giving the Fed room to ease.

In Moran’s view, these shifts mean the current high rates are unnecessarily stifling economic activity, and the Fed is risking a slowdown by sticking to its restrictive policy.

To understand Moran’s dissent, it is crucial to grasp the concept of the neutral rate. In a sound money economy, interest rates are determined by the natural supply and demand for capital, varying based on borrower risk, loan duration, and market liquidity. The neutral rate ($r^{*}$) is essentially the equilibrium point where the economy hums along without overheating or stalling.

Crucially, the Fed never truly aims to set rates at $r^{*}$.

Instead, the Fed uses monetary policy to deliberately influence the economy. When inflation is high, they set rates above the neutral rate (restrictive policy). When the economy needs a jolt, they set rates below the neutral rate (stimulative policy). Moran’s argument is simply that the Fed’s current “restrictive” setting is far too high because $r^{*}$ itself has fallen.

While Moran’s economic arguments about inflation and supply-side effects are compelling, the video from Heresy Financial emphasizes that the debate over $r^{*}$ pales in comparison to the unavoidable fiscal reality facing the United States.

The U.S. is currently burdened with over $37 trillion in national debt, pushing its debt-to-GDP ratio beyond the levels seen immediately following World War II.

This staggering debt load, financed heavily through short-term Treasury bills (T-bills), creates massive pressure for the Fed to lower interest rates—not for the health of the economy, but to reduce the government’s rapidly soaring borrowing costs.

High interest rates mean the government must pay crushing amounts simply to service its outstanding debt. Lowering rates on T-bills offers a temporary “band-aid,” providing immediate relief to the Treasury’s balance sheet.

The pressure to lower rates is therefore less about hitting the theoretical neutral rate and more about avoiding a fiscal crisis driven by unsustainable borrowing.

Ultimately, manipulating interest rates through Fed policy is only a short-term fix for a monumental structural problem. Whether Steven Moran is correct about the neutral rate being lower is secondary to the fact that the nation’s debt requires aggressive fiscal management.

Sustainable resolution cannot come from monetary easing alone. It requires genuine economic growth and increased production, generating a larger tax base and more taxable wealth to support massive government finances. Until that fiscal commitment is made, arguments over the neutral rate serve mainly as distractions from the looming debt ceiling.

For a deeper dive into the specific quantitative easing mechanisms, the implications of the debt crisis, and Governor Moran’s full analysis, watch the full video from Heresy Financial.

https://youtu.be/15W-VSiEo7o

“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday 9-30-2025

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Tishwash:  BRICS Development Bank Vice President: The process of abandoning the dollar is underway

Paulo Batista Nogueira, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund and Vice President of the New Development Bank, confirmed on Monday that the process of abandoning the dollar, or what he described as "dollarization," is already underway.

He noted that the dollar is expensive and risky, and that the United States is undermining its credibility through its behavior.

"Expanding the bank is essential, and expanding the political structure of the BRICS group is another matter," Nogueira told Sputnik on the sidelines of the Valdai Discussion Club.

"We have always sought to achieve the primary goal when the bank was established in 2014, which was to increase the number of member states to become a bank for the Global South. This goal has been achieved very slowly, but it is continuing."

The economic expert pointed out that countries are working to expand bilateral trade in national currencies and avoid using the dollar within the banking system.

He added, "The process of de-dollarization is already underway in several aspects. One of them, in particular, is this: Countries are bypassing the dollar and conducting their transactions directly in their national currencies.

This is happening both within and outside the BRICS group. Why? Because the dollar is expensive, risky, and because the United States is undermining its credibility through its behavior, so countries are looking for alternatives."

He explained: "Their dollar reserves are being diverted to other applications. Trade is conducted and increased in national currencies, and eventually, in my opinion, we will need to move toward a new reserve currency.

But that is a matter for the future. Now, we see the US administration trying to punish countries that try to avoid the dollar and join the dollarization trend through various trade laws, sanctions, and so on."

Asked about the likelihood of success of the US methods, Nogueira said, "I don't think these violent methods used by the Trump administration will work in the US's favor. As you can see, countries that are beyond the dollar are not against it."

"Simply put, they can't deal with it under the system the United States has in place. I would even say that the main enemy of the dollar is the United States itself, because it has turned it into a political tool. It has turned it into a weapon in the financial system. So, this won't work.

When the dollar was truly a reliable international currency, it was through persuasion. Now, they are trying to maintain the dollar's status as a reserve currency through coercion."

Regarding the timing of the new BRICS currency's implementation, the economist said: "Not in the short term, and perhaps not even in the medium term, but it must be clear that when we talk about a BRICS currency, we are not talking about a common unified currency like the euro.

 No, that's not the case. What can be done, and what a number of people have proposed, is a common reference currency for international transactions that replaces the dollar, as an alternative to it."

He concluded, "There is something that is sometimes difficult to explain, but is very important, which is that these transactions in national currencies do not reach a specific limit. They are not effective in the medium term.

Why? Because they do not allow countries to record persistent trade imbalances with each other. Therefore, we need a new reserve currency, one that will be an alternative to the dollar."  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani's office: American companies have turned to investing in Iraqi oil and gas fields.

The Iraqi Prime Minister's Office revealed on Monday, September 29, 2025, that American companies are interested in investing in oil and gas fields in Iraq, while also stating that several investment opportunities have been referred to international and local companies.

Ali Razouki, Deputy Director of the Prime Minister's Office and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the Iraq Investment Forum, said in a statement followed by Al-Jabal that "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 the security and economic stability that Iraq enjoys, 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 increasing activity in this direction  link

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Tishwash:  Government plan to raise non-oil revenues to 20%

Hamoudi Al-Lami, the Prime Minister's advisor for industry, development, and the private sector, announced on Monday that a new platform for establishing industrial projects will soon be launched within 15 days. He also indicated that plans are being developed to increase non-oil revenues by 20 %.

Al-Lami said in a statement monitored by "Mil" that "the government is counting on the private sector to be the main driver of the national economy by investing idle capital," noting that "the volume of investments has reached $102 billion so far, while the government aims to raise it to $450 billion by 2030 as part of the development project ."

He explained that "the private sector is influential and significant in investing capital, as much of it remains outside Iraq or frozen in banks, and has not been invested in industries that require a long time to generate profits ."

He added, "Any industrial project requires at least four to five years to begin production and two to three years to generate returns, which was a challenge under previous unstable conditions." He noted that "the current situation is witnessing a revolution in the industrial sector, which will be a major driver of the economy and will provide tens of thousands of job opportunities, in addition to providing resources to the state treasury by attracting Iraqi and foreign capital ."

Al-Lami pointed out that "the government has prioritized combating administrative corruption through automation. Within the next two weeks, the Prime Minister will launch an electronic platform that will shorten the time required to obtain a license to complete the establishment of an industrial project from two or three years to just 15 days, by consolidating the required approvals from 14 to 18 entities into a single portal," according to the official news agency .

Al-Lami revealed "facilitations for bringing in foreign workers, as Syrian and Bangladeshi workers and other technical experts will now be permitted, after previously being prohibited, in order to encourage investors and remove obstacles to their projects ."

Regarding the private sector's contribution to GDP, Al-Lami stated that "non-oil revenues increased from 7% in 2020 to 14% currently, thanks to government measures and automation, with efforts to reach 20% in the coming months."  link

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