Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 10-22-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Global Reset Watch: Fault Lines Emerge in Banking, Currency, and Metals Markets

Private credit risks, currency interventions, and liquidity strains hint at a slow-motion restructuring of global finance.

The Warning Signs Are Converging

Today’s financial headlines reveal a deeper shift beneath the surface of markets — one that signals not panic, but pre-reset recalibration.
Across credit, currency, and commodities, new structural imbalances are aligning to challenge the post-1971 U.S. dollar order.

1. Bank of England Flags Private Credit as Systemic Risk

• Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that the fast-growing $2.1 trillion private-credit market poses “echoes of 2008.”

• These private funds lend outside regulated banks, often with high leverage and limited transparency.

• A cascade of defaults in this sector could force central banks back into emergency interventions — reigniting questions about fiat stability and monetary independence.

2. Washington’s Currency Maneuver in Argentina

• Reports indicate the U.S. Treasury purchased Argentine pesos to support Buenos Aires amid crisis talks.

• The move marks an unusual level of direct foreign-exchange intervention by the United States.

• Using currency policy as a geopolitical instrument risks fragmenting global FX markets and hastening the rise of bilateral or commodity-backed systems (notably within BRICS nations).

3. Metals Selloff Signals Liquidity Stress

• Gold and silver fell sharply, down 5–9 percent, despite geopolitical risk.

• Institutional traders appear to be raising cash or unwinding leverage, a sign of tightening global liquidity.

• Historically, such safe-haven selloffs precede credit tightening or rate shocks — the early tremors of systemic transition.

Why This Matters

Each of these developments reflects erosion of confidence in the current financial architecture:

• Credit fragility → unsupervised leverage expansion.

• Currency interventionism → politicized markets.

• Liquidity compression → retreat from real assets.

Together, they form a pattern — a slow-motion reset of global finance where regional blocs pursue sovereign, commodity-linked frameworks to protect their monetary autonomy.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “BoE warns of systemic risk from $2 trillion private-credit boom”

• Bloomberg – “U.S. Treasury steps in to support Argentine peso amid funding talks”

• Financial Times – “Gold, silver tumble as traders unwind leveraged positions”

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The Tokenized Trap: How the “New Dollar” Could Spark a Global Financial Reset

From digital debt to controlled liquidity — the architecture of a new monetary order is already being built.

A System Hiding in Plain Sight

A quiet revolution is underway — not through central banks or parliaments, but through code and corporate balance sheets.
The emergence of tokenized U.S. dollars — digital assets like USDT (Tether), USDC, and PayPal USD — is reshaping global finance faster than regulation can respond.

Promoted as tools for “fast, borderless payments,” these tokens are in fact private conduits for dollar demand, each one backed (theoretically) by short-term Treasuries and cash reserves. Every transaction, therefore, supports U.S. debt markets, creating a self-reinforcing cycle between digital liquidity and sovereign borrowing.

1. Stablecoins: The Invisible Bond Market

• Tether and Circle now collectively hold over $150 billion in U.S. Treasury bills, rivaling the foreign reserves of mid-sized nations.

• Each new token minted equals a new buyer of American debt — privatized quantitative easing without a central bank vote.

• For emerging economies, this deepens dependency: the digital dollar becomes both payment rail and debt anchor.

2. Tokenization as Control Mechanism

Unlike cash, tokenized currencies are programmable — enabling regulators, platforms, or issuers to freeze, track, or even reverse transactions.
In a liquidity crisis, such control could instantly “bail-in” users, converting deposits or tokens into sovereign assets — a digital replay of 2013 Cyprus or 1933 gold confiscation.

This represents the architecture of a controlled financial reset:

• Convert global liquidity into tokenized “digital Treasuries.”

• Centralize control under payment networks and regulated issuers.

• Gradually phase out traditional fiat and foreign reserves.

3. The Gold Hedge Paradox

Ironically, while these issuers expand their Treasury holdings, their parent firms and executives are buying gold — quietly hedging against the very system they’re constructing.
This duality — digital dollars for the public, hard assets for the insiders — mirrors late-stage fiat cycles before revaluation events.

Why This Matters

A global financial reset doesn’t require a crash — only a change in the unit of trust.
When physical dollars vanish and only tokenized ones remain, monetary sovereignty shifts to those who control the ledgers.
This could pave the way for a new hybrid monetary regime — part digital, part commodity-backed, and ultimately transnationally governed.

The scaffolding for this system isn’t theoretical; it’s operational. The only question is whether it evolves into a decentralized upgrade or a digital enclosure.

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

Sources

• ZeroHedge – “The New Dollar Is Here: Controlled, Tokenized, Inescapable”

• Bloomberg – “Tether Becomes One of World’s Largest Buyers of US Treasuries”

• IMF Fintech Report (2025) – “Tokenization and the Future of Cross-Border Settlements”

• CoinDesk – “Stablecoins Now Finance U.S. Debt More Than China Does”

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Private Stablecoins, Public Power: Who Controls the Future of Money?

Ripple, RLUSD, and the Quiet Redesign of Global Finance

The rapid rise of private stablecoins like Ripple’s RLUSD marks a profound shift in how money may soon function. Unlike traditional currencies issued by central banks, stablecoins are digitally backed tokens—often pegged to the U.S. dollar—issued by private corporations rather than governments.

The Decentralization Illusion

While stablecoins appear to promise decentralization, most are actually highly centralized within corporate ecosystems. Ripple, Tether, and Circle (issuer of USDC) each maintain custodial reserves, often parked in short-term U.S. Treasuries. This means that rather than escaping the current system, stablecoins extend it — just through different hands.

If Ripple succeeds in becoming a federally chartered bank, it would merge crypto-finance and traditional banking — creating a hybrid model where digital currencies circulate globally while remaining tied to U.S. debt markets.

🌱 In essence, the “new dollar” could be private, programmable, and global — but still fundamentally a U.S.-backed instrument.

If Governments Lose Monetary Control

If stablecoins or tokenized currencies became the primary medium of exchange:

• Fiscal policy power (like money creation, interest control) could shift from central banks to corporate issuers.

• Regulation and taxation would become harder to enforce unless governments integrate themselves into the new system.

• A global ledger run by a few major fintechs could replace national money systems — a true financial reset.

This wouldn’t be decentralized finance (DeFi) in the original sense; it would be corporate-controlled digital finance — a privatized version of monetary governance.

The Path Toward a Reset

• Ripple’s banking ambitions and tokenization projects by JPMorgan, BIS, and the IMF all signal a new global architecture where real-world assets, Treasuries, and currencies exist on interoperable ledgers.

• Once major economies adopt tokenized fiat, they can reprice — or “reset” — global value without a crash, simply through revaluation of digital instruments.

• The “reset” would be a software upgrade, not a collapse.

Why This Matters

The future may not be “decentralized” in the libertarian sense — but digitally centralized under private-public partnerships.
The reset is already under construction — not by central banks alone, but by those who build the rails that money runs on.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• ZeroHedge: The New Dollar Is Here

• Ripple RLUSD Whitepaper (2025)

• IMF: “Digital Money, Global Impact” Report (2024)

• BIS Project mBridge Update (2025)

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“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday Morning 10-22-2025

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani and the US Secretary of State discuss completing US trade deals in Iraq

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that armed factions must be disarmed.

The US State Department said, "Secretary Rubio discussed, in contact with the Prime Minister of Iraq, efforts to complete US trade deals in Iraq".

According to the US State Department, Secretary Rubio stressed "the need to disarm the Iranian-backed factions that undermine Iraq's sovereignty."

He continued, "The armed factions supported by Iran in Iraq threaten the lives and businesses of Americans and Iraqis".

He added, "The Iraqi factions are plundering Iraqi resources for the benefit of Iran".

Minister Rubio stressed "Washington's commitment to working closely with the Iraqis to promote common interests".  link

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Tishwash:  Securities: Approval of membership requirements for the "Tabadul" platform between the Iraqi and Abu Dhabi markets

 The Securities Commission announced today, Tuesday, the approval of the requirements for trading membership via the "Tabadul" platform between the Iraqi and Abu Dhabi Securities Markets.

A statement by the Authority stated: "The Securities Commission announced its approval of the membership requirements for Iraqi brokerage companies to enter trading via the "Tadawul" platform in the Abu Dhabi Securities Market, as well as the membership for foreign brokerage companies to enter trading via the platform in the Iraqi Securities Market, within the framework of the strategic linkage project between the two markets."

The Chairman of the Securities Commission, Faisal Al-Haimas, stressed - according to the statement - that "this step represents a new stage in the path of developing Iraqi financial markets and enhancing their regional integration," noting that "the "Tabadul" platform will contribute to expanding investment opportunities, increasing liquidity, raising trading efficiency, and attracting foreign investments to the Iraqi market."

He added, "The Authority is continuing to implement its vision to modernize the financial market environment and strengthen partnerships with Arab and global markets, in line with the government's goals of supporting the national economy and diversifying sources of growth".

He pointed out that "this approval comes within a series of strategic steps that enhance the position of the Iraqi Stock Exchange as a promising investment destination".  link

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Tishwash:  The Prime Minister stresses the importance of resorting to the constitution to achieve development

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed, on Monday, the importance of adhering to the constitution to achieve development and consolidate traditions of citizenship and transparency in public service.

 The Prime Minister's Media Office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani participated today, Monday, in the celebration held in the capital, Baghdad, on the occasion of the centenary of the issuance of the 1925 Constitution, in the presence of the President of the Republic, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Speaker of the Supreme Judicial Council, and a number of political and national leaders and officials."

He pointed out, in a speech during the ceremony, that "remembrance of the centenary of the first constitution of the modern Iraqi state comes as an affirmation of the challenges that our people have faced in order to manage their own destiny and choose their national approach. The Iraqis have emerged from these challenges strong and united, united by the superiority of the homeland over them, reaching the permanent constitution of 2005, which was written by the will and choice of the Iraqis."

The Prime Minister said during the ceremony: "The 1925 Constitution represented the first attempt to determine the reality of our people's existence, with its diversity and spectrums, and with its history and long experience with the occupations," noting that "our permanent constitution of 2005 was born to be a social contract that affirms citizenship and links it to the necessities of the state and society, which were represented by the principles of justice, protection of freedoms, and equality."

He added: "We all trust in resorting to the constitution to achieve development, overcome any political dispute, and continue the peaceful transfer of power", adding: "We are proud of our constitution, which prevents the recurrence of the mischief of those who dream of Statement No. 1 and military coups".

He continued: "Today we are proceeding according to a constitutional approach that enhances the existence of a strong state, with its national armed forces, its developing economy, and democracy that ends up in the ballot box", noting: "Today, traditions of citizenship, resorting to the judiciary, and transparency in work and public service are entrenched in Iraq." "

Ben, "Today we are moving towards a second constitutional centenary, in which we are working to make it a centenary of true citizenship, the rule of law, prosperity and development".

He concluded by saying: "Mercy and elevation to all the nation's martyrs, whose sacrifices were a way to reach this moment of which we are proud".  link

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Morning 10-22-25

The Minister Of Trade Discusses With The Director-General Of The World Trade Organization The Steps For Iraq's Accession To The Organization.
 
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 13:21 | Economic     Number of readings: 622   Baghdad / NINA / Minister of Trade Athir Dawood Al-Ghariri discussed,   in Geneva today, Tuesday,with the   Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,  the latest developments in the file of Iraq's accession to the organization.

They reviewed the stages reached by this process in light of the  completion of the work of the National Committee for Accession,  headed by the Minister of Trade,  in addition to the technical subcommittees tasked with  preparing the required documents and reports  in preparation for holding the fourth meeting on Iraq.
 
During the meeting, Minister Al-Ghariri stressed the  importance of enhancing cooperation and coordination  with the World Trade Organization and member states  to facilitate the technical and administrative procedures  related to the accession process.

He noted the   Iraqi government's commitment to completing  all technical and legislative requirements  to ensure full membership in the organization.
 
For her part, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala commended Iraq's commitment and  continued efforts to complete its accession requirements and  integrate into the global trading system, stressing that   Iraq's accession will provide added value  given its economic potential and strategic location,which enhances the integration of the international trading system.
 
It is noteworthy that this movement is the first of its kind in about sixteen years,  as part of Iraq's efforts to resume the steps to join the World Trade Organization.  /End 3    https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1258088 

Iraqi Banks And Exchange Companies Fined 91 Billion Dinars Over Nine Months.
  
Energy and Business  2025-10-20 01:26  Shafaq News – Baghdad  The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Monday the  imposition of fines on banks and institutions. Non-banking "exchange companies" with more than 91 billion Iraqi dinars in 9 months Current year 2025.
 
A bank statistic, seen by Shafaq News Agency, showed that the  fines Imposed on banks and financial companies during the past 9 months, starting from January Second, until the end of last September,  it amounted to 91 billion, 921 million, and 130 thousand. Dinar,   indicating that "the fines also included 98 administrative penalties for these banks and institutions."

Non-banking, distributed between    warning,    alert and    grace period.  According to the bank,"these fines decreased compared to the same period last year."

The past amounted to 199 billion, 889 million, and 755 thousand dinars, while the penalties amounted to 221 distributed between warning, caution and respite.
 
The bank did not mention the names of the banks on which it imposed fines or penalties. Administrative.
 
It is mentioned The number of private banks is about 51 banks, including 23 private commercial banks  and 28 Private Islamic bank.   https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/تغريم-مصارف-وشركات-صرافة-عراقية-91-مليار-دينار-خلال-9-شهر    
  

The Securities Authority Announces The Approval Of The Membership Requirements For The "Tabadul" Platform Between The Iraqi And Abu Dhabi Stock Exchanges.
 
Yesterday, 17:58  Baghdad - INA The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today, Tuesday, its approval of the requirements for membership in the "Tabadul" trading platform between the Iraq and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchanges.

A statement by the Commission received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) stated: 
"The Securities Commission announced its approval of themembership requirements for Iraqi brokerage firms to trade via the"Tabadul" platform in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange,as well as the membership requirements for foreign brokerage firmsto trade via the platform in the Iraq Stock Exchange,   within the framework of the strategic linkage project between the two markets."
 
According to the statement, Faisal Al-Haimus,Chairman of the Securities Commission, affirmed that
 
"this step represents a new phase in the   development of Iraqi financial markets and   strengthening their regional integration," noting that   "the Tabadul platform will contribute to   expanding investment opportunities,   increasing liquidity,   enhancing trading efficiency, and   attracting foreign investment to the Iraqi market." 

He added,   "The Authority is proceeding with implementing its vision to   modernize the financial market environment and   strengthen partnerships with Arab and international markets,   in line with the government's goals of     supporting the national economy and     diversifying sources of growth." 

 He pointed out that "this approval comes as part of a series of strategic steps that   strengthen the position of the Iraq Stock Exchange      as a promising investment destination."      https://ina.iq/ar/economie/246171-.html 

Al-Sudani Stresses To The US Secretary Of State The Need To Avoid Any Unilateral Steps Outside The Framework Of Communication And Consultation.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, | Politics Number of reads: 406  Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed: "The friendly relations between Baghdad and Washington are based on constructive dialogue," stressing the need to avoid any unilateral steps outside the framework of communication and consultation.

A statement by the Prime Minister's Office said: "Al-Sudani received a phone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which they discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States of America, and continue joint efforts aimed at consolidating the deep and multidimensional partnership between the two countries, in the political, economic, cultural, security and military fields."

The Prime Minister reiterated the Iraqi government's keenness to continue the momentum of bilateral cooperation, and move forward in implementing the agreements and understandings reached during the past months, stressing the need to avoid any unilateral steps outside the framework of communication and consultation.

He  also stressed the government's keenness to strengthen the democratic process in a way that consolidates political stability and sustainable development in Iraq. /  https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1258155

For current and reliable Iraqi news please visit:  https://www.bondladyscorner.com

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 10-22-25

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 10-22-25

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Peace as Policy: How Trump’s Diplomacy Aligns with the Global Financial Reset

Why cease-fires, summits, and alliances may be paving the way for a new economic order.

1. Peace as a Financial Strategy

Historically, global finance relied on instability to justify risk premiums and maintain dollar dominance. Now, a wave of diplomacy — including Trump’s Budapest summit plans with Putin, Turkey’s Gaza mediation, and U.S.–Middle East negotiations — signals a pivot: peace is becoming an instrument of economic restructuring.

By stabilizing conflict zones, nations reduce geopolitical risk, enabling smoother capital flows, cross-border investments, and adoption of new financial systems like digital currencies, gold-backed networks, and BRICS blockchain settlements.

🌱 Stable peace allows the scaffolding for global tokenized finance to function securely.

2. Building New Alliances

Trump’s approach seems focused on transactional diplomacy:

• Leveraging regional actors (Turkey, Hungary, Saudi Arabia) to mediate conflicts.

• Strengthening U.S.–Australia and U.S.–BRICS trade pathways.

• Encouraging multipolar cooperation while reducing friction with global powers outside traditional U.S. allies.

This diplomacy effectively prepares the ground for a more interoperable global financial system, where alliances support shared economic platforms rather than purely military objectives.

🌱 New alliances can accelerate adoption of interoperable currencies and blockchain-based trade settlement.

3. Converging Peace and Finance

• BRICS digital payment networks reduce reliance on dollarized trade.

• U.S. tokenized dollars and stablecoins maintain Western leverage while integrating global actors.

• Peace agreements minimize sanctions risks, allowing financial systems to scale across borders safely.

Together, these dynamics create a feedback loop: peace enables financial integration, and financial integration incentivizes continued stability.

🌱 A global reset is not just economic — it requires security, trust, and cooperation.

Why This Matters

The emerging picture: peace negotiations are inseparable from the reshaping of global finance. If successful, we may see a world where:

• Conflicts are resolved to enable trade.

• Alliances are formed to support interoperable financial infrastructure.

• Monetary systems are restructured with digital assets, gold reserves, and programmable money, aligned across borders.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Reuters – Erdogan’s Gaza Mediation Raises Turkey’s Profile

• Watcher.Guru – BRICS Currency Union & Payments

• ZeroHedge – Tokenized Dollar & Global Reset

• Financial Times – Trump-Putin Summit Signals Diplomatic Shift

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BRICS, Blockchain, and the Birth of a Parallel System: The Architecture of a Global Reset

How the BRICS payment network and Western digital currencies may be building two halves of the same new order.

A Quiet Revolution in Currency Design

The world is moving from currencies to systems.
The newly formalized BRICS Currency Union, anchored around blockchain-based payment rails, signals a shift away from dollar-dominated financial structures — but not necessarily toward chaos. Instead, it may represent one half of an emerging dual-architecture global reset.

According to the latest BRICS declarations, the bloc’s focus is on a digital settlement network, not a new physical currency. This “BRICS Bridge” aims to connect member central banks through distributed ledgers — allowing instant trade settlement outside of SWIFT and U.S. Treasury oversight.

In parallel, the United States and allied economies are digitizing their own systems — using tokenized dollars (e.g., Circle’s USDC, Ripple’s RLUSD, and others) to maintain dollar primacy through programmable assets. In both cases, the outcome is the same: money becomes code, and all transactions flow through digital gateways.

Why BRICS Matters for the Reset

• Gold and commodities as backing: BRICS nations, led by Russia and China, have dramatically increased gold reserves and hinted at commodity-linked settlement units. This challenges the debt-backed Western model.

• Blockchain infrastructure: The “BRICS Bridge” digital network mirrors Western tokenization programs — suggesting convergence toward interoperable digital ecosystems rather than outright fragmentation.

• Strategic autonomy: For members like India and Brazil, blockchain-based payments allow flexibility — settling trade in local currencies while avoiding exposure to U.S. sanctions or interest-rate volatility.

• Timeline alignment: BRICS leaders cite 2026 as a target for operational readiness — the same window during which Western central banks, including the Federal Reserve, are piloting digital dollar frameworks.

These moves do not dismantle the old system overnight. Instead, they parallelize it — slowly replacing paper settlement and debt issuance with digital instruments tied to assets.

A Converging Endgame

Both systems — East and West — may ultimately integrate into a globally interoperable, blockchain-based network where national currencies are tokenized, transactions are traceable, and reserves are diversified into gold and strategic commodities.
If the dollar becomes fully tokenized and BRICS creates a gold-linked parallel, global liquidity could be restructured overnight through revaluation — not collapse.

This would amount to a reset: a controlled reordering of global value systems under new digital rules.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Watcher.Guru – What The BRICS Currency Union Means for the US Dollar and Markets

• ZeroHedge – The New Dollar Is Here: Controlled, Tokenized, Inescapable

• IMF – Digital Money, Global Impact: The Road to Tokenization (2025 Report)

• World Gold Council – Global Gold Reserves Rise to 50-Year High

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 10-21-25

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BRICS Gold Glory: China’s 40-Tonne Discovery Reshapes Global Wealth Dynamics

China’s massive gold find accelerates BRICS’ push for a gold-backed trade era.

China’s Gold Boom and the BRICS Standard

China’s recent 40-tonne gold discovery in Gansu Province is sending ripples through global financial markets. The discovery — equivalent to two large-scale mines — comes as BRICS nations intensify efforts to anchor trade to gold rather than the U.S. dollar.

According to China’s Ministry of Natural Resources, additional finds in Inner Mongolia and Heilongjiang bring the cumulative increase in verified resources to 168 tonnes, marking one of the country’s largest annual reserve expansions in decades.

“The discovery provides valuable experience for future gold exploration in similar areas,” said the Gansu Department of Natural Resources.

These announcements arrive as BRICS members — Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new entrants such as Saudi Arabia — continue exploring gold-backed settlement systems. The underlying aim: reduce reliance on Western clearing mechanisms and dollar-denominated debt markets.

Gold Reserves by Country (2025)

At present:

• United States – 8,133 tonnes

• Germany – 3,351 tonnes

• Italy – 2,451 tonnes

• France – 2,452 tonnes

• Russia – 2,333 tonnes

• China – 2,280 tonnes

As central banks offload U.S. Treasuries and purchase gold at record levels, the BRICS bloc’s combined reserves are now approaching parity with Western holdings, signaling a monetary power shift in progress.

From Trade Settlements to Monetary Strategy

BRICS nations are building alternative payment systems where transactions are settled in local currencies and backed by gold. This framework minimizes exposure to sanctions and removes counterparty risk.

For global investors, the implications are enormous:

• Gold has become a strategic hedge against fiat volatility.

• Physical reserves are now a political instrument in the emerging multipolar order.

• Trust in U.S. fiscal and monetary policy continues to decline amid rising deficits.

Strategic and Structural Implications

China’s control over rare earths, combined with its expanding gold reserves, positions it at the nexus of global commodity power. This strategy undercuts Western dominance across defense, energy, and technology sectors.

Meanwhile, U.S. policymakers face ballooning deficits and diminished leverage in resource-backed negotiations. The result is a financial realignment that favors tangible assets over debt-based instruments — a reversal of the post-1971 fiat paradigm.

Why This Matters

The BRICS gold accumulation is not just about wealth; it’s about redefining the global monetary order. As gold once again becomes the benchmark for trade credibility, nations outside the Western bloc are establishing the foundations of a new financial architecture — one that prizes tangible value over debt instruments.

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

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Sources:

• Watcher.Guru – BRICS Gold Glory: Investors Eye China’s Huge New Gold Reserves

• Reuters – China’s Gold Discoveries Surge Amid Global Reserve Race

• World Gold Council – Global Gold Reserves Q3 2025 Data

• Bloomberg – BRICS Nations Eye Gold-Linked Trade Systems

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Hidden $5.1T Debt Bomb will Dwarf 2008 Crisis

Hidden $5.1T Debt Bomb will Dwarf 2008 Crisis

Daniela Cambone:  10-20-2025

The financial news often hums with anxieties about inflation, interest rates, and global markets.

But what if there’s a ticking time bomb within the very fabric of your local community, a crisis so pervasive it threatens to dwarf the 2008 subprime mortgage meltdown?

This isn’t hyperbole; it’s the stark warning issued by Mitch Vexler, a real estate developer and whistleblower, in a recent, eye-opening video from ITM Trading.

Vexler paints a disturbing picture of the U.S. financial system, one riddled with systemic risk fueled by a massive surge in corporate debt and, more alarmingly, a deeply embedded fraud within the municipal school bond market.

This isn’t just about abstract financial instruments; it’s about the integrity of our homes, our tax dollars, and potentially, our entire economic stability.

At the heart of Vexler’s exposé is a staggering revelation: over $5 trillion in municipal school bonds have been issued nationwide based on fraudulent appraisals and sophisticated financial engineering.

 How does this work? Imagine a scenario where home values are artificially inflated, not through genuine market growth, but through manipulated appraisals. These inflated figures then become the basis for school districts to issue bonds, effectively leveraging homeowners’ properties as collateral.

This, Vexler argues, is a colossal “Ponzi scheme.” Homeowners, unaware of the manipulated valuations or the true extent of the debt being issued, are unknowingly providing the backing for bonds that they, as taxpayers, will ultimately be responsible for.

The alarming consequence? A default risk that hasn’t been seen since the brink of the 2008 financial crisis.

One of the most infuriating aspects of this crisis is the apparent failure of those tasked with oversight. Credit rating agencies, crucial gatekeepers of financial integrity, seem to have turned a blind eye.

 Vexler points out a conflict of interest: these agencies profit from the continuous issuance of debt and bonds, making them inherently disincentivized to uncover or expose the very frauds that fuel their business.

Furthermore, the mechanisms designed to ensure accurate appraisals and financial transparency are systematically bypassed. Standards like USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice), the critical calculation of Net Operating Income (NOI), and debt service ratios – all intended to safeguard against over-leveraging and misrepresentation – are either ignored or actively manipulated.

This creates a dangerous feedback loop where inflated property values justify unsustainable bond amounts, and homeowners are left bearing the brunt of tax burdens they can no longer realistically afford.

The parallels drawn between the current municipal bond crisis and the 2007-2008 mortgage-backed securities collapse are chilling. However, Vexler emphasizes that the current situation is not just a repeat, but a significantly larger and more intricate beast.

The scale of the school bond fraud, its deep entanglement with public finance, and the involvement of essential public services like education, create a systemic risk that could have far-reaching and devastating consequences.

Vexler’s dire warning is stark: with an estimated 37% of U.S. households facing the specter of bankruptcy or foreclosure due to these inflated tax burdens, a municipal meltdown is not a distant possibility but a looming reality.

This crisis, he suggests, has the potential to dwarf the impact of the last major financial crash.

The path to rectifying this deep-seated fraud is fraught with political and legal challenges. Vexler highlights ongoing court cases aimed at exposing and correcting the deception, but obtaining transparency from school districts and government entities often proves to be an uphill battle.

His proposed solutions are bold and necessary: legislative reforms that could include repealing property taxes to alleviate the burden on homeowners, and, crucially, criminal accountability for school superintendents and appraisers who have played a role in perpetrating this fraud.

For investors looking to safeguard their assets, Vexler offers clear guidance: steer clear of the fraudulent school bonds. He advocates for safe havens such as gold, silver, and real estate assets free of debt.

The message is one of urgent warning and a call to action. Vexler stresses the critical need for federal and state intervention to cap and unwind this fraudulent debt before it spirals further out of control. Awareness is the first step, but it must be followed by decisive action to prevent a national financial dis¬aster.

This is a crisis that affects every homeowner, every taxpayer, and potentially every investor. It’s time to pay attention. Watch the full video from ITM Trading for in-depth insights and to understand the full scope of this alarming situation.

https://youtu.be/tLkOgeXuJOw

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“Budapest Bound: Donald J. Trump & Vladimir V. Putin’s Summit Shakes Europe’s Foundations”

How a planned U.S.–Russia summit in Hungary is stirring unease across the Atlantic

A forthcoming summit between Donald Trump of the U.S. and Vladimir Putin of Russia in Budapest—hosted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán—has sparked concern in European capitals and among Ukraine’s leadership about the implications for the trans-Atlantic alliance. 

The Setting

• The summit is expected to take place in Budapest in late October. 

• Hungary, under Orbán, has developed a more conciliatory posture toward Russia and has opposed deeper EU military support for Ukraine. 

• Poland has publicly warned that Putin entering its airspace en route to Hungary could trigger the obligation under the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant to detain him. 

Tensions and Issues at Stake

• European leaders fear the venue and host’s alignment will legitimise Russia and weaken Ukraine’s negotiating position. 

• Ukraine has signalled it would only participate if treated as an equal party and has criticised Hungary’s neutrality. 

• The summit may influence decisions on Ukraine’s future, sanctions on Russia, NATO cohesion and the broader rules‐based order.

Why This Matters

The implications of this summit go far beyond a bilateral meeting:

• It tests the unity of the U.S.–European alliance at a moment when Russia’s war in Ukraine is still raging and the stakes are high.

• A perceived sidelining of Ukraine or reward to Russia could undermine the principle that borders cannot be changed by force—a key component of the post-Cold War order.

• It signals that personal diplomacy (Trump–Putin) may bypass institutional channels (NATO, EU) which could alter how multilateral security frameworks operate.

• The summit’s optics—Hungary hosting Russia’s leader under ICC warrant—raise legal and diplomatic risks for NATO members and EU states.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Financial Times – Trump-Putin summit in Budapest unsettles Europe 

• Reuters – Trump says he will meet Putin in Budapest 

• Reuters – Poland warns Russia’s Putin against crossing its airspace for Trump summit 

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“Mining Power Play: Donald J. Trump & Anthony Albanese’s U.S.–Australia Critical-Minerals Alliance”

How Washington and Canberra are teaming up to break China’s grip on strategic materials and reshape defence supply lines

On October 20, U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an $8.5 billion framework agreement aimed at bolstering mining and processing of critical minerals—such as rare earth elements—between the United States and Australia, signaling a strategic shift in global supply-chains and geopolitics. 

Details of the Agreement

• The White House released a framework stating that both countries will invest at least US$1 billion each over the next six months into mining and processing projects. 

• The U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) announced letters of interest totalling ~US$2.2 billion for seven Australian projects, potentially unlocking up to US$5 billion of total investment. 

• Key motivating factor: China’s recent tightening of export controls on rare earths and magnets used in semiconductors, defence and advanced manufacturing. 

Strategic Implications

• The pact is part of a broader push to reduce Western reliance on Chinese supply chains for defence and high-tech industries. 

• Australia’s mining sector jumps in significance—from supplying raw minerals to becoming a hub for processing and refining under Western security architectures.

• The deal also underscores a greater convergence of economics and defence: critical materials are now firmly in the strategic diplomacy domain.

Why This Matters

• Supply-chain security is now a core element of geopolitical competition: by securing alternative mineral sources, the U.S. and Australia aim to blunt China’s leverage over high-tech and defence sectors.

• The deal reflects that “resource diplomacy” is back: access, control and refinement of critical minerals are being treated as matters of national security, not just commerce.

• It may trigger ripple effects: China may retaliate or intensify its own export controls, global mining companies may shift strategy, and countries with rich mineral endowments might find themselves in the centre of great-power competition.

• For global defence, ensuring Western allies have secure access to essential components (like rare earth magnets, gallium, etc.) is now as important as conventional arms procurement.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Reuters – US-Australia critical minerals deal underscores gap to China 

• Reuters – Trump, Australia’s Albanese sign critical minerals agreement 

• The White House – United States-Australia Framework For Securing Supply in Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths 

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Jon Dowling: Cryptos are the Future of Payments, XRP on a Ledger, Wealth Transfer

Jon Dowling: Cryptos are the Future of Payments, XRP on a Ledger, Wealth Transfer

10-20-2025

Are you ready for a financial transformation unlike anything we’ve ever seen?

In a recent podcast episode, former Air Force Captain and cryptocurrency expert, Rob Cunningham, laid out a compelling vision for the overhaul of our global financial system, proposing a monumental shift from the current Federal Reserve model to a new, constitutionally authorized monetary system.

Backed by sound money principles and cutting-edge technology, this isn’t just a financial adjustment – it’s a paradigm shift.

Rob’s insights delve deep into the geopolitical and economic forces that are pushing us towards this inevitable reset. From government shutdowns and escalating global conflicts to the looming “currency reset,” he argues that the current “man-made financial and legal systems” have led to a form of control by entities like the Federal Reserve and the city of London corporation.

However, a counter-movement is gaining momentum. Rob highlights ongoing “drain the swamp” efforts within the US government, suggesting a critical turning point in the political landscape.

 This, combined with anticipated economic revival in the coming months, sets the stage for a fundamental re-evaluation of how our money works.

So, what does this new system look like? At its core, it’s about transparency, accountability, and real value. Rob emphasizes the vital role of XRP and blockchain technology in enabling this transition.

 Imagine a world where financial transactions are not only fast and transparent but also inherently trustworthy, backed by real assets like gold and silver. This move signifies a departure from centralized control towards decentralized, trustless protocols – a financial ecosystem built on integrity, not opacity.

This proposed system aims to restore a republic founded on constitutional principles and divine laws. It promises not just financial stability but an equitable distribution of wealth and resources, potentially unlocking funds and opportunities that have historically been inaccessible, even touching upon concepts like funds tied to birth certificates.

Beyond the economic mechanics, Rob connects these shifts to profound spiritual themes. He references the prophetic insights of the late Kim Clement, who foresaw the fall of corrupt systems and the dawn of a new era marked by abundance and truth.

This isn’t just about money; it’s about a foundational shift in how humanity operates, moving away from systems of control towards liberation and a higher social covenant.

Rob even shared a conceptual diagram, illustrating humanity’s epic journey from financial and spiritual battle to liberation under a new monetary and social framework.

He also tantalizingly announced an upcoming video that will explore a hypothetical monetary system conceptualized by none other than Christ and Nikola Tesla – a fascinating blend of divine principles, advanced technology, and free energy concepts.

Rob Cunningham’s vision challenges us to rethink everything we know about money, power, and our collective future. It’s a call to transparency, decentralization, and a return to sound, constitutional principles, powered by innovation like blockchain.

This is a conversation that touches on some of the most critical questions of our time. To truly grasp the depth of these insights and prepare for the potential shifts ahead, we highly recommend you dive into the full discussion.

Watch the full video from Jon Dowling for further insights and information!

https://youtu.be/a9BbSoem_Vc

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Morning 10-21-25

Iraq's Internal Debt In Numbers: From Currency Printing To The Three-Year Budget
 
Economy Yesterday, | 1027  Baghdad Today – Baghdad   Since 2003, Iraq has been trapped in a vicious financial cycle,  marked by recurring crises and changing governments.   The only constant, however,  is its reliance on domestic debt as a temporary savior  during every financial crisis or oil price downturn.
 
Whenever revenues dwindle,  the state resorts to financing through banks or the Central Bank to  cover the deficit, pay salaries, and continue spending,  without generating new resources or restructuring the economy.

This policy, which began as an exceptional option,  has over the years become a permanent approach,  with domestic debt becoming part of the state's financial structure, rather than a temporary remedy.
 
From the war on ISIS to the COVID-19 pandemic,  to the massive budgets under the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani,  domestic debt has doubled dramatically,   exacerbating the fragility of the economy.
 
This debt has become a direct reflection  of the absence of institutional reform and the weak coordination  between fiscal and monetary policy.
 
Economic expert Nabil Jabbar Al-Tamimi,  in a clarification posted on his official Facebook page    and followed by Baghdad Today,  believes that Iraq's domestic debt has, over the past two decades,  been a financial emergency tool   used by successive governments in every crisis,  given the absence of sustainable economic alternatives.
 
He points out that the government typically   borrows from three main sources:

   private banks through bonds or limited facilities,   national bonds directed to the public, and  treasury transfers  provided by the Central Bank through  liquidity injections or     money printing.
 
Al-Tamimi identifies three stages in which domestic debt rose significantly:
 
War on ISIS (2014–2017)
 
During this period, domestic debt jumped  from approximately 5 trillion dinars in 2013 to 48 trillion dinars in 2017,  before gradually declining to 38 trillion dinars in 2019.  According to Al-Tamimi,  this is due to the state's need to secure liquidity  following the collapse in oil prices and the costs of war.
 
The central bank was the primary financier, printing money to cover massive operational and military expenses.
 
This financing facilitated the state's continuity,  but it triggered the first real wave of inflation after 2003 and reopened the debate about the limits of central bank independence.
 
COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2022)
 
With the outbreak of the pandemic and the decline in demand for oil, domestic debt rose again from 38 to 70 trillion dinars.
 
Analysis of this period shows that the monetary policies   adopted by the government—  including adjusting the exchange rate and financing expenditures through domestic debt instruments—provided a temporary respite, but they increased the cost of living and weakened confidence in monetary policy.
 
Debt here has become not only a means of financing, but a reflection of the fragility of the financial structure that relies on oil as the basis for survival.

Al-Sudani's government and the three-year budget (2023–2025)
 
Al-Tamimi believes that the domestic debt increased  during Al-Sudani's government  from 70  to approximately 91 trillion dinars, as a result of financing the deficit in the largest budget in Iraq's history.
 
Data shows that the bulk of the debt came from the central bank, while borrowing from private banks and national bonds constituted a small percentage.
 
This financial expansion, despite rising oil prices, reveals the continued reliance on domestic debt to cover operating expenses

rather than stimulate productive sectors,  making debt an economically unproductive tool.
 
According to Al-Tamimi's analysis,  the discrepancy between the policies of the Central Bank and the government reflects a lack of institutional coordination.
 
The former seeks to curb inflation by controlling liquidity,  while the latter continues to borrow to secure its monthly obligations.
 
This contradiction has transformed domestic debt  from a means of financial balance  into a source of economic pressure that threatens long-term monetary stability.
 
Most domestic debt  is not investment debt that can reproduce wealth or create jobs.
 
Rather, it represents short-term operational obligations that “pain the pain, not cure the disease,” as economists describe it.
 
Without genuine institutional reform, domestic debt will remain a closed loop between the treasury  and the central bank,expanding with each crisis and temporarily extinguished  with each rise in oil prices.   
https://baghdadtoday.news/285579-.html

 Al-Salami: Private Banks Violate The Central Bank's Instructions And Waste Millions Of Dinars Daily.

Economy    October 19, Information / Baghdad..   MP Hadi Al-Salami revealed on Sunday that   private banks are violating the laws and regulations   issued by the Central Bank of Iraq,  noting that these violations result in the daily waste of millions of dinars  without effective oversight by the relevant authorities.
 
Al-Salami told Al-Maalouma News Agency that  "a number of private banks continue to commit serious financial violations,  leading to the waste of public funds," noting that  "the Central Bank has not taken decisive action despite the clarity of the violations."

Al-Salami called on regulatory authorities to  "open an urgent investigation into the dealings of these banks,  hold those involved accountable, and  take serious steps to limit the daily financial hemorrhage  resulting from   fictitious and   commercially unsecured transactions."   https://almaalomah.me/news/113223/economy/السلامي:-مصارف-أهلية-تخالف-تعليمات-المركزي-وتهدر-ملايين-الدن    

An Economist Calls For The Establishment Of A Government Bank To Guarantee Depositors' Funds.
 
 October 20, Information / Baghdad.. Economic expert Basil Al-Obaidi confirmed on Monday that   one of the most prominent reasons for the cash shortage in Iraqi banks  is citizens' lack of confidence in the security of their deposited funds.
 
This has led many to store large sums of money, whether in Iraqi dinars or foreign currencies,  at home instead of depositing them in banks.
 
Al-Obaidi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that "citizens' reluctance to deposit their money in banks  has led to a decline in the amount of liquidity available to the   Central Bank and   banking institutions,  negatively impacting economic activity and commercial activity in the country."  

He added, "Many citizens fear   losing their money or   being unable to withdraw it when needed,    due to the weak safeguards in some banks.
 
This prompts them to keep their money at home,    exposing them to numerous risks,   including accidents or theft." 
 
Al-Obaidi called on  the Central Bank of Iraq to "establish a government-backed bank whose mission would be to  provide full insurance coverage for deposits in banks   after they are licensed by the Central Bank,   with the aim of   reassuring depositors and   guaranteeing their rights." 

He also called for   raising interest rates on fixed and floating deposits,   to encourage citizens to deal with the formal banking system   instead of keeping money outside the economic cycle.   
https://almaalomah.me/news/113327/economy/اقتصادي-يدعو-لتأسيس-مصرف-حكومي-لضمان-أموال-المودعين   

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 10-21-25

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Collateral or Collapse: U.S. Banks Tighten Grip on Argentina’s $20 Billion Lifeline

Emerging-market fragility meets tightening global credit standards

Argentina’s fragile economy faces another hurdle as major U.S. banks — JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs — demand substantial collateral before releasing a proposed $20 billion rescue loan.

The Deal in Doubt

• Argentina’s central bank reserves have fallen to multi-year lows, even as inflation tops 200% year-over-year.

• With IMF funds delayed, Buenos Aires is turning to private markets to stabilize its peso and avoid another balance-of-payments crisis.

• Lenders, wary after years of defaults, are reportedly seeking export-revenue guarantees or commodity-based collateral to secure repayment.

Market Reaction

• Argentine bonds slid as traders questioned whether the loan can close.

• Credit-default-swap spreads widened sharply, signaling renewed stress.

• Economists warn that without new financing, the government may tighten import controls and deepen recessionary pressures.

Why This Matters

This standoff illustrates how emerging-market borrowing costs are being repriced in a world of higher U.S. interest rates and tighter liquidity.
Private banks are now dictating sovereign terms once reserved for multilateral lenders — a sign of the new credit hierarchy taking shape in global finance.
Argentina’s outcome could define how frontier economies access capital in the post-QE era.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Reuters – U.S. banks hunting for collateral to back $20 billion Argentina bailout

• Wall Street Journal – Argentina seeks emergency financing

• Bloomberg – Peso pressure builds amid reserve drain

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Britain’s Debt Crossroads: Borrowing Hits Five-Year High as Fiscal Pressures Mount

Debt costs climb and fiscal headroom narrows ahead of budget season

The U.K. government’s borrowing reached £20.2 billion in September, the highest for that month in five years, bringing total borrowing for 2025’s first half to £99.8 billion.

Key Drivers

• Interest-rate impact: higher gilt yields are inflating debt-service costs.

• Sluggish revenue: weaker-than-expected tax receipts have widened the deficit.

• Energy-subsidy overhang: carry-over spending from prior relief schemes continues to strain the budget.

Fiscal Outlook

• Economists warn of limited headroom ahead of the Autumn Budget.

• The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) projects debt surpassing 100% of GDP by 2026 if growth remains weak.

• Treasury officials are reportedly weighing targeted tax increases or spending restraint to stabilize the debt ratio.

Market Impact

• Gilt yields remain elevated near multi-year highs.

• Sterling softened modestly against the U.S. dollar as investors reassess fiscal risk.

• The U.K.’s situation is now a bellwether for how advanced economies manage post-pandemic debt in a high-rate world.

Why This Matters

Britain’s borrowing surge reflects a broader global dilemma — governments are confronting tightening financial conditions with limited fiscal flexibility.
If the U.K. struggles to rein in deficits, it could spark renewed volatility in European bond markets and test investor faith in sovereign credit stability.

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

 Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• The Guardian – U.K. borrowing hits five-year high

• Financial Times – Rising debt pressures Treasury

• Office for Budget Responsibility – Fiscal and economic outlook

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“From Mediator to Power-Broker: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan & Turkey’s Gaza Gambit”

How Ankara reinvented itself in the Middle East by brokering the Gaza cease-fire

In a dramatic diplomatic shift, Turkey has elevated its role in the Gaza conflict, positioning itself as a central mediator in a cease-fire deal brokered by Donald J. Trump and backed by Hamas. Once viewed skeptically in Washington for its close ties to Hamas, Turkey under President Erdoğan has flipped the script, using its relationship with Hamas to ensure a deal’s delivery—and in doing so, significantly raised its geopolitical standing. 

The Deal

• Turkey reportedly acted as a key channel between Hamas and the U.S., securing Hamas’s acceptance of a truce and the release of hostages in Gaza. 

• Ankara then secured the appointment of former disaster-control chief Mehmet Gulluoglu to lead Turkish efforts in Gaza humanitarian operations, signalling Turkey’s deeper involvement. 

• The arrangement reportedly gives Turkey leverage: in return for mediation, Erdoğan is seeking relief from U.S. sanctions and restoration of defence-ties, including arms purchases. 

Regional & Global Impact

• Turkey’s successful mediation gives Ankara renewed prestige in the Middle East, enhancing its role beyond the traditional broker states like Qatar and Egypt.

• This changes the dynamics for Israel, Hamas and the Arab world: Turkey now has a stake in both stability and influence, altering alignment possibilities.

• For the U.S., relying on Turkey as a mediator signals a shift in approach: from multilateral frameworks to transactional deals with regional actors.

Why This Matters

Turkey’s reinvention from outsider to indispensable player in Middle East diplomacy is significant:

• It suggests that states once seen as peripheral can now capture key roles through strategic leverage and soft-power mediation.

• This could reshape power balances: Turkey may extract concessions—in arms, defence cooperation and regional influence—raising questions about U.S. regional strategy and the role of traditional allies.

• Importantly, while the cease-fire is a short-term victory, the absence of a clear pathway toward a two-state solution or durable peace means Turkey’s role may become a long-term one, carrying both risk and reward for Ankara.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources:

• Reuters – Erdogan turns Trump’s Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey 

• Modern Diplomacy – From Mediator to Power Broker: Erdogan’s Gaza Gamble 

• Reuters – Turkey puts ex-disaster chief in charge of Gaza aid 

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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 10-21-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Al-Ghariri: Iraq's negotiations to join the World Trade Organization are ongoing.

Minister of Trade Athir Dawood Al-Ghurairi confirmed on Monday that Iraq's negotiations to join the World Trade Organization are ongoing, while pointing out that regional cooperation and integration are the way to achieve peace, stability and sustainable development.

A statement by the Ministry of Trade received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) stated that "Minister of Trade Athir Dawood Al-Ghurairi participated in the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), held in Geneva with the wide participation of representatives of countries and international and regional organizations."

The minister stressed, according to the statement, that "collective action and regional integration represent a fundamental pillar for building a more stable and equitable economic system in light of the transformations and challenges witnessed by the world," stressing that "open regional agreements can support the multilateral trading system and promote sustainable development."

Al-Ghurairi indicated that "Iraq, which continues its negotiations to join the World Trade Organization, sees regional initiatives as an opportunity to enhance its institutional readiness and align its legislative and investment frameworks, enabling it to effectively integrate into the global economy."

He explained that "regional integration represents a pillar for development and reconstruction, and that cooperation in the areas of infrastructure, simplifying customs procedures, encouraging investment, energy, agriculture, and services contributes to enhancing competitiveness and diversifying the national economy."

At the end of his speech, the Minister praised UNCTAD's significant role in supporting Iraq during its accession to the World Trade Organization, stressing that "regional cooperation and integration are the path to achieving peace, stability, and sustainable development."   link

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Tishwash:  Energy expert: 70% of the articles of the oil and gas law have been agreed upon

An oil and gas expert says that 70% of the articles of the oil and gas law have been agreed upon and the rest needs political dialogue and negotiations.

The big picture: The oil and gas law was supposed to be completed in 2007 and voted on in the Iraqi parliament, but due to conflict and indifference of Iraqi parties, year after year, the enactment of the law was hampered.

Official Statement: د. Govand Sherwani, a university professor and oil and gas expert, told AVA that the oil export agreement will help to pass the oil and gas law in the sixth session of the Iraqi parliament, provided there is no political interference.

 Sherwani said the biggest problem between Erbil and Baghdad on the oil issue is the failure to pass the oil and gas law, which should have been passed in 2007, but fortunately 70% of the articles of the draft law have been agreed.

On the other hand, the expert said that the three-year Iraqi budget law contains many shortcomings and all to the detriment of the Kurdistan Region, if the technical and financial issues are corrected, there is an opportunity in the 2026 budget law.  link

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Tishwash:  Central Bank: Iraq's public debt is lower than that of the United States and several other Arab countries.

 The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Monday that the external debt curve is declining and that Iraq is within safe limits for public debt. The bank noted that Iraq's public debt-to-GDP ratio stands at 31%, a lower percentage than that of developed countries such as the United States and Japan, and other Arab countries such as Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco.

Samir Fakhri, Director General of the Statistics and Research Department at the Central Bank, said, "Total public debt is divided into domestic and external debt. Domestic debt, as of the end of last September, amounted to 90.6 trillion dinars."

He added, "The domestic debt is divided into more than 50% in favor of the Central Bank, and less than 50% in favor of banks, whether private or government-owned," indicating that "the majority of the debt owed to banks is owed to government-owned banks, i.e., from government to government."

He pointed out that "the external debt has reached $54 billion, and is divided into three parts: the largest part, namely $40.5 billion, dates back to before 2003. It is a suspended debt, and we are not currently bearing any burdens on it, whether interest or debt service, from 2003 until today."

He continued, "The second part is the Paris Club debt, which amounted to $120 billion, 80% of which has been written off, leaving $24 billion. With what Iraq has paid, only $3.8 billion remains, which was supposed to be covered until the end of 2028." We note here that the external debt curve is declining.

He pointed out that "the third portion amounts to approximately $10 billion, and is related to investment spending. It is a long-term debt of twenty years, owed to a group of countries and organizations, including Japan's JICA, Germany's Siemens, Spain, and Britain. Thus, the total debt amounts to approximately $10 billion. If we exclude the forty and a half billion, the remaining amount is approximately $13 billion."

He emphasized that "if we convert these debts into dollars multiplied by the current exchange rate and add them to the domestic debt, the total debt-to-GDP ratio would reach approximately 43%. However, if we exclude the suspended debt of $40 billion, the public debt ratio would be around 30 to 31% of GDP."

Regarding financing the three-year budget deficit, Fakhri explained that “the deficit within the budget law was approved by Parliament for a period of three years. It is a planned deficit, not an actual one, of approximately 64 trillion dinars per year, meaning a total of 192 trillion dinars for the three years. What was actually spent as real debt is approximately 35 trillion dinars.” He indicated that “if we divide 35 trillion by the planned deficit, the percentage will be approximately 18.2%,” noting that “the debt was 56 trillion dinars until the end of 2022, and from 2022 until today, 35 trillion has been added to it, bringing the total to approximately 90.6 trillion dinars that we mentioned.”

He added, "One of the most important indicators of monetary policy is the consumer price index (inflation), which is currently close to zero. If we compare it with neighboring countries like Iran and Turkey, we find a clear difference in inflation rates between them and Iraq, in addition to the exchange rate gap."

He stressed that "the focus must be on financing the deficit, so it must be directed towards investment spending, as this leads to growth in non-oil revenues."

Fakhry touched on some of the debt ratios in neighboring countries, noting that "in Egypt, public debt amounts to 90% of GDP, in Algeria: 49%, in Morocco: 70%, in Lebanon: 160-170%, and in Saudi Arabia: 29%, despite being a strong and industrially advanced economy."

He pointed out that "major industrialized countries, such as the United States, have a public debt of 120%, while Japan's debt ratio is 250%."  link

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