Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Morning 10-30-25

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Trump’s Trade Deals in Asia — Strategic Trade Meets Financial Settlement

Why the latest U.S. trade pacts in Asia matter for the global financial reset

Overview
Donald Trump’s recent trade agreements with Southeast Asian nations (notably Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and frameworks with Thailand) illustrate how economic diplomacy is being used to recast alliance structures in Asia — and by extension, to reposition access to global trade and financial networks. 

Key developments

• On October 26 2025, the U.S. finalised trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, covering about 68 % of U.S.–ASEAN two-way trade.

• The pacts include provisions for export-controls, investment-screening, and tariff concessions tied to broader strategic goals (implicitly directed at China). 

• The U.S. also struck a one-year trade truce with Xi Jinping’s China on the sidelines of the APEC summit (October 30 2025), easing trade-war risk and injecting new momentum into regional realignments. 

What this means for global alliances

• Trade deals as alliance currency: The U.S. uses access and concessions in trade to cement partnerships and counter competing blocs (e.g., China-ASEAN, BRICS).

• Financial settlement risk and loyalty: Countries aligned with U.S. trade architecture may gain preferential access to dollar-flows, debt markets and settlement rails — reinforcing the trade-finance-alliance triangle.

• Regional realignment: Southeast Asia may pivot from being primarily China-linked to diversifying toward U.S. and Western networks — changing trade-ecosystem risks and rewards.

How this accelerates financial restructuring

• Stronger U.S. trade ties with strategic partners allow the U.S. to remain central in settlement systems, yet the incentive for others to build parallel systems rises if they feel excluded.

• As trade deals are increasingly tied to economic security and tech supply-chains, settlement systems upgrade to reflect those linkages — making trade and finance inseparable in the new architecture.

• We are seeing a dual-track system: one anchored in the U.S./West trade-finance model and one emerging from Asia-Pacific/BRICS with its own rails. These trade deals sharpen the contours of that bifurcation.

Practical signals to watch

• Which nations receive settlement-rail access, swap line support or credit enhancements following trade deals.

• Whether new trade agreements explicitly mention payment-system or financial-infrastructure cooperation.

• If nations outside the U.S.–Japan–Australia bloc accelerate links with BRICS or non-U.S.-settlement networks as a hedge.

Bottom line:
Trade is not just about goods and tariffs anymore — it’s about who controls the flow of payments, access to finance and settlement networks. These Asia-Pacific deals reshape the map of alliances, and finance will follow the trade.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources:

• Politico – Trump finalises trade deals with Malaysia, Cambodia, frameworks for Thailand & Vietnam

• Reuters – US signs trade deals with Cambodia, Malaysia under Trump

• White House Fact Sheet – President Trump Drives Forward Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Countries

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Jerome Powell’s Rate Cut — Monetary Shift, Global Fallout

Why the Fed’s decision matters not just for the U.S., but for the emerging global financial order

Overview
The Federal Reserve, under Chair Powell, cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 bps, bringing the federal funds rate to 3.75 %-4.00 % on October 29 2025. However, Powell signalled that further cuts are not guaranteed, injecting uncertainty into the global liquidity outlook. 

Key developments

• The second rate cut in 2025 comes amid concerns of labour-market softness and economic slowing. 

• Powell emphasised that “a further reduction of the policy rate in December is not a foregone conclusion.” 

• The Fed’s statement reaffirmed its dual mandate of maximum employment and inflation-at-2 %. 

What this means for global alliances

• Reserve-currency signalling: A U.S. rate cut weakens the dollar’s yield advantage, prompting reserve-holders and trade partners to reconsider currency-diversification and settlement-systems.

• Liquidity shifting: Lower U.S. policy rates can drive capital flows toward emerging markets — those that can offer stable settlement rails become more attractive partners.

• Monetary policy as geo-economic tool: The Fed’s stance influences global yields, funding costs and the competitive positioning of monetary blocs (U.S./G7 vs. BRICS).

How this accelerates financial restructuring

• Lower U.S. rates reduce the structural advantage of dollar-funded trade and settlement systems — creating space for alternative currency systems and rails to gain traction.

• Uncertainty about future U.S. policy increases incentives for countries to seek non-dollar settlement channels and to build reserves in other currencies or hard assets.

• The link between trade/settlement infrastructure and national currency policy becomes tighter — monetary policy decisions matter for alliance structuring and settlement networks.

Practical signals to watch

• Movement in carry trades and dollar funding-cost spreads.

• Reserve-currency diversification announcements from major economies (e.g., central banks increasing non-USD holdings).

• New settlement deals in local currencies following or triggered by the Fed’s rate change.

Bottom line:
A seemingly domestic monetary policy decision — a rate cut by the Fed — is in fact a signal in the global architecture. It influences alliances, settlement rails and the balance of financial power.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources:

• Reuters – Fed lowers rates, but Powell suggests move may be the last of 2025

• CBS News – Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 0.25%

• Axios – Fed cuts again but signals December cut uncertain

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“Tidbits From TNT” Thursday Morning 10-30-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  A mysterious visit and closed-door meetings: Trump's envoy arrives in Baghdad "secretly" and meets with prominent political leaders.

On Wednesday (October 29, 2025), journalist Hossam Al-Hajj, known for his close ties to political parties, leaked that Mark Savaya, the special envoy of US President Donald Trump, arrived in Baghdad two days prior and held a series of secret meetings with several heads of political blocs.

According to information relayed by Al-Hajj, the meetings took place away from the spotlight and had a sensitive political character, addressing the upcoming American strategy in Iraq, issues related to the American presence, elections, and regional alliances.

There has been no official confirmation yet from the US Embassy or the Iraqi government regarding the visit or details of the meetings held by the US envoy.  link

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Tishwash:  The constitutional clock is ticking... A deputy announces the end date of the parliament's term and reveals the "last minute" sessions. 

Member of Parliament’s Legal Committee, Murtada al-Saadi, revealed on Wednesday (October 29, 2025) the constitutional date for the end of the current session of the House of Representatives, speaking about the possibility of holding limited sessions after the upcoming elections to complete postponed legislation.

Al-Saadi told Baghdad Today, “The current House of Representatives held its first session after taking the constitutional oath on January 9, 2022, and according to constitutional and legal procedures, it can continue to hold sessions and vote on laws until January 9, 2026, that is, after four full years of the current term.”

He explained that “this legal cover gives Parliament the authority to hold sessions, discuss draft laws, conduct readings, and ultimately vote on them,” but he ruled out “holding any new session before November 11, due to the political blocs being preoccupied with election campaigns and field activities.”

He added that “Parliament will hold only one or two sessions after the elections to decide on a group of laws that have reached advanced stages of discussion, especially those that enjoy broad political consensus,” indicating that “a number of these laws have completed the first and second reading stages and are ready to be put to a vote in the coming period.”

This clarification comes as the electoral process enters its final stages, with parliamentary work having been suspended for weeks due to political blocs being preoccupied with alliances and election campaigning. Observers predict that the current session may conclude after the approval of a limited set of laws before the start of the new session in early 2026.  link

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Tishwash:  International Smart Card (QiCard) Showcases Iraq’s Fintech Leadership at Money 20/20 USA “From Iraq to the World” 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Smart Card (QiCard), Iraq’s leading provider electronic payment solutions, set to represent Iraq’s rapidly advancing fintech sector at Money 20/20 USA 2025, the world’s most influential event for payments, banking financial innovation, taking place October 26–29, 2025 in Las Vegas.

Official sponsor, International Smart Card (QiCard) marks a defining moment for Iraq’s digital economy demonstrating how a nation once limited by cash is now exporting innovation, financial inclusion, trusted technology globally.

“QiCard was born from a belief that Iraq can be a source of innovation, not just a beneficiary of it,” said Ali Moneim, CEO of International Smart Card (QiCard). “Our participation at Money 20/20 isn’t simply about presence; it’s about proudly sharing an Iraqi success story that has transformed millions of lives through secure and accessible financial technology.”

At the event, QiCard will showcase its biometric smart card systems, secure e-payment infrastructure, and pioneering financial inclusion initiatives that have empowered over 19 million citizens and 50,000 merchants across Iraq. The company’s mission extends beyond technology — it seeks to build a connected Iraq where digital trust and economic participation are within everyone’s reach.

“Our growth has always been driven by empathy and accessibility,” said Ahmed Kadhim, CIO at International Smart Card (QiCard). “Every innovation begins with the needs of our people — from retirees to students and that human-first approach is what we’re proud to present to the global fintech community.”

Money 20/20 USA brings together more than 10,000 industry leaders from financial institutions, regulators, and investors to shape the future of finance. QiCard’s participation underscores Iraq’s emergence as a new fintech hub in the Middle East — proving that local expertise and global standards can coexist to drive sustainable innovation.

“Innovation is not a department at QiCard — it’s our identity,” said Hasan Abdulhadi, Chief Innovation Officer at International Smart Card (QiCard). “From developing biometric authentication to building interoperable payment ecosystems, our goal is to take Iraqi ingenuity beyond borders — to show that solutions born in Baghdad can compete globally.”

Through its participation, QiCard reinforces its commitment to expanding cross-border partnerships, attracting investment to Iraq’s fintech sector, and championing the message that progress, innovation, and financial empowerment can emerge from anywhere.

QiCard is bridging local innovation with global impact.  link

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Fed Cuts Rates to 4% as Market Liquidity Drains

Fed Cuts Rates to 4% as Market Liquidity Drains

Lena Petrova:  10-29-2025

The financial world is holding its breath as the Federal Reserve gears up for its next highly anticipated policy decision. While a quarter-point interest rate cut seems almost a foregone conclusion for many, the real story – the one with profound implications for markets and the economy – lies in what happens to the Fed’s massive balance sheet.

Specifically, all eyes are on the future of Quantitative Tightening (QT), the Fed’s quiet but powerful program of shrinking its asset portfolio. And according to recent insights, we might be on the cusp of a significant pivot away from tightening.

To understand the shift, let’s quickly recap. During times of crisis, like the 2008 financial meltdown and the C***D-19 pandemic, the Fed aggressively expanded its balance sheet, buying trillions of dollars in bonds and other assets. This “Quantitative Easing” (QE) injected massive liquidity into the system, aiming to stabilize markets and stimulate the economy.

Once the immediate crises passed and inflation became a concern, the Fed began Quantitative Tightening (QT). This involves allowing those bonds to mature without reinvesting the proceeds, effectively pulling money out of the financial system. The Fed’s balance sheet, which soared to nearly $9 trillion, has since shrunk to around $6.5 trillion. The goal: to normalize the economy after years of extraordinary stimulus.

For months, the Fed has been on autopilot with QT. But signs are emerging that the financial plumbing is getting too tight. Liquidity in short-term funding markets, where banks and financial institutions borrow from each other overnight, has been showing signs of stress. We’ve seen troubling spikes in overnight borrowing rates, indicating a scramble for cash.

With cash flowing out due to the TGA and no longer being absorbed by the RRP, the ongoing QT program is acting as a “double whammy,” further draining liquidity and making short-term markets increasingly fragile.

Against this backdrop, many economists believe the Federal Reserve will soon pause or even end its QT program. Why? To prevent a full-blown liquidity crisis and stabilize funding markets.

Ending QT would mark a subtle but powerful shift. It wouldn’t be “Quantitative Easing” (QE) – the Fed wouldn’t be actively buying assets again right away. Instead, it would be a move from actively withdrawing liquidity to a more supportive stance, ceasing the drain and allowing market conditions to normalize. This could involve adjustments to the Fed’s standing repo facility to ensure ample liquidity.

The Fed’s upcoming decision is more than just a number on interest rates. It’s a recalibration of its entire monetary strategy, impacting everything from your mortgage rates to corporate borrowing costs. It’s a testament to the complex balancing act central banks perform to keep the economic engine running smoothly.

For a deeper dive into these crucial developments, I highly recommend watching the full video from Lena Petrova, which provides further insights and context.

https://youtu.be/ZJT92zuJj2Q

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Evening 10-29-25

Liquidity And Balance Of Payments In Iraq Declined Over The Past Three Months.

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad  The Ministry of Planning announced on Wednesday the economic indicators for the country for the first quarter of 2025.

The Central Statistical Organization of the Ministry stated in a report seen by “Al-Eqtisad News” that the most important indicators for the first quarter of 2025 indicate a decrease in merchandise imports compared to exports, which led to a decrease in the net balance of payments to reach 5.9 trillion dinars.

He added that there has been a decrease in public deposits with banks, which has led to a decline in cash liquidity, noting that total bank credit amounted to 71.3 trillion dinars.

He pointed out that the amount of electricity produced in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to 33,142,433 megawatt-hours, while the amount of imported energy amounted to 1,673,496 megawatt-hours.

The unit "megawatt-hour" means the amount of power generated or imported during the actual operating hours of the national electricity grid.     https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=61721

Customs Revenues Exceed 2.15 Trillion Dinars.

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad   The Customs Authority has achieved revenues exceeding two trillion and one hundred and fifty billion dinars since the beginning of this year, with expectations that they will reach about 2.5 trillion dinars by the end of the year, according to what was confirmed by the Director General of the Authority, Thamer Qasim Al-Tai.

Al-Ta’i explained in an interview with Al-Sabah, which was followed by Al-Eqtisad News, that this large increase came as a result of adopting modern electronic systems that contributed to doubling the value of imports and improving customs work mechanisms, noting that revenues increased from one trillion dinars in 2023 to more than two trillion dinars this year, and that the complete digital transformation is the main reason for this progress.

Al-Ta’i explained that the revenues achieved will support the state budget within the government’s direction to maximize non-oil resources and support the national economy by revitalizing revenue sectors, in line with the government’s program to achieve accelerated economic and investment growth.

He pointed out that the Authority has begun amending the Customs Law, which dates back to the 1980s, to introduce the concepts of electronic work, digital declaration, and simplification of customs procedures, in order to keep pace with global technological development and contribute to facilitating trade.

Al-Ta’i said that among the most prominent steps of the electronic transformation is the adoption of the “single window” system, which links the government agencies concerned with import and export operations, in addition to the application of the global “ASYCUDA” system to facilitate procedures, reduce time and effort, and reduce corruption rates.

He stressed that the Prime Minister’s interest in the ports and customs file contributed to accelerating the steps of digital transformation and enhancing the Authority’s position as one of the most important sources of non-oil revenues, noting that full automation will reflect positively on the national economy by encouraging investment, raising performance efficiency and reducing operational costs.

In conclusion, Al-Ta’i stressed that the Authority is continuing to develop its legal and technical structure, in order to ensure transparency and smoothness in procedures and enhance the confidence of the commercial and industrial sectors in state institutions.      https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=61717

The Dollar Continues To Rise In Baghdad

Economy | 11:35 - 29/10/2025   Mawazin News - Baghdad:  The exchange rate of the US dollar rose in Baghdad's local markets.  The dollar reached 141,150 Iraqi dinars per 100 US dollars in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges.

Meanwhile, the selling price remained stable in Baghdad's local currency exchange markets, at 142,000 Iraqi dinars per 100 US dollars, while the buying price was 140,000 Iraqi dinars per 100 US dollars.
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269318

Oil Prices Rise Due To Declining US Inventories

Economy | 09:06 - 29/10/2025  Mawazin News -  Oil prices saw a slight increase after a three-day decline, amid reports of a drop in US crude inventories, which bolstered prices in global markets.

Brent crude futures rose 20 cents, or 0.31%, to $64.60 a barrel at 02:03 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also climbed 18 cents, or 0.3%, to $60.33 a barrel.

Despite this rise, investors remain concerned about the impact of potential sanctions on Russia, along with expectations of increased production from the OPEC+ alliance, which could limit further gains.
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269306

Gold Prices Are Rising Again In Baghdad.

Economy | 29/10/2025  Mawazin News - Baghdad:  Gold prices, both foreign and Iraqi, have risen in local markets in Baghdad.  In the wholesale markets of Al-Nahr Street in Baghdad, the selling price of one mithqal (approximately 4.5 grams) of 21-karat gold (Gulf, Turkish, and European)

reached 793,000 Iraqi dinars, while the buying price was 789,000 dinars. The selling price of one mithqal of 21-karat Iraqi gold was 763,000 dinars, and the buying price was 759,000 dinars.

As for retail prices at goldsmith shops, the selling price of one mithqal of 21-karat Gulf gold ranged between 795,000 and 805,000 dinars, and the selling price of one mithqal of Iraqi gold ranged between 765,000 and 775,000 dinars.

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269319

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Evening 10-29-25

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Currency — Currency Diplomacy and the Slow Shift from Dollar-Only Settlement

How FX moves and central-bank signalling are becoming diplomatic tools, and what that means for alliance economics

Overview
Currency markets are not just pricing interest rates or growth; they are being used deliberately as diplomatic signalling tools (fixes, verbal intervention, managed exchange-rate adjustments). Recent PBOC fixes and dollar moves around trade optimism show how policy and diplomacy interact in FX. FXStreet+1

Key developments

• The People’s Bank of China set a stronger USD/CNY midpoint in recent sessions, signalling support for a firmer yuan amid trade diplomacy. 

• The U.S. dollar weakened modestly as trade optimism increased, reducing some safe-haven FX demand. 

What this means for global alliances

• Instrumental currency policy: States now use FX policy to reward or discipline partners — coordinated moves (e.g., synchronized fixes or intervention) can be an instrument of alliance economics.

• Local-currency preference: As trust networks deepen, countries in the same political/economic bloc increasingly prefer settling trade in local currencies, reducing USD invoicing for aligned partners.

How this accelerates financial restructuring

• Greater use of local-currency settlements and swap lines reduces transaction reliance on the USD → this is a structural shift in the plumbing of cross-border finance. 

• Central bank reference-rate management and verbal signalling become part of diplomatic toolkits: currency action is policy and diplomacy simultaneously.

Practical signals to watch

• New agreements to invoice or settle trade in local currencies (bilateral announcements).

• Expansion of central bank swap lines or regional FX stabilization facilities.

• PBOC and other major central bank midpoint/fixing behavior around high-profile diplomatic events.

Bottom line: Currency policy has become a diplomatic lever. The gradual shift toward multi-currency settlement, coordinated fixes and regional FX facilities will be a core pillar of the emerging financial architecture.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources:

• FXStreet — PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 7.0856 vs 7.0881 Previous

• Reuters — Dollar Hits Two-Week High Against Yen as Trade Talks, Fed Meeting Loom

• Reuters — Global Markets Wrapup (China)

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BRICS Capitals Sign Moscow Pact, Mark New Phase of De-Dollarization

How a municipal-level pact is accelerating the shift away from the dollar and reshaping global alliances

Overview
The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa + newer members) de-dollarization drive has taken a concrete step forward: on October 28, 2025 the Moscow City Duma hosted representatives from capitals and major cities of BRICS countries at a signing ceremony of a cooperation agreement aimed at reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar and building a multipolar financial system. 

Key developments

• Mayors, city council heads and parliamentary officials from BRICS member capitals gathered in Moscow to sign the agreement. Pars Today+1

• The agreement emphasises trade in local currencies, alternative cross-border payment systems and municipal diplomacy as tools to challenge Western-dominated financial structures. 

• Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak claimed Russia has shifted to local-currency settlements with China and India by 90-95%. 

What this means for global alliances

• Vertical integration of alliances: National governments are now being complemented by municipal layers of cooperation — capitals and cities aligning with national foreign-policy aims.

• New axis of trade & finance: Capitals of BRICS nations coordinating creates a parallel network of economic diplomacy outside traditional Western structures.

• Shared currency strategy: By promoting local-currency trade and payment systems, BRICS members deepen their mutual dependencies and signal a combined alternative to dollar-centric alliances.

How this accelerates financial restructuring

• The pact signals a step toward settlement systems outside the dollar-clearing architecture (SWIFT/dollar-invoiced trade).

• It strengthens the trend toward local-currency invoicing and payments, which reduces exposure to U.S. monetary policy and sanctions risk. 

• City-level diplomacy means the infrastructure of finance is being re-wired from the ground up—making the architecture of global finance more distributed and less U.S./West-centric.

Practical signals to watch

• Announcements from BRICS capitals about trade settlements in local currency or bypassing the dollar.

• Establishment of municipal or regional clearing and payments platforms tied to BRICS frameworks.

• Further coordination of policy between national and city governments in BRICS nations around de-dollarisation and finance.

Bottom line:
This isn’t just rhetorical: by institutionalising cooperation at the capital/city level, BRICS is laying a structural foundation for a multipolar financial system. The dollar remains dominant today—but the scaffolding for its alternative is being built.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Watcher Guru — BRICS Capitals Sign Moscow Pact, Mark New Phase of De-Dollarization

• Pars Today — BRICS capitals sign cooperation agreement in Moscow

• Mehr News Agency — BRICS capitals cooperation agreement signed in Moscow

• TV BRICS — Moscow City Duma launches new format of cooperation between BRICS capitals

• New Politics — The BRICS and De-Dollarization

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 10-29-25

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Markets — Hope vs. Fear: The Two-Speed Repricing

Why markets are simultaneously rallying on diplomatic hope and testing safe-haven ceilings

Overview
Equities and credit markets have shown optimism tied to high-level trade diplomacy and ceasefire developments, while safe-haven assets (gold, certain sovereign bonds) remain sensitive to headline risk. Markets are price-discovering around two possible pathways — durable détente or episodic relapse. 

Key developments

• Stocks climbed on growing hopes of US-China trade progress; currency moves signalled reduced refuge flows to the dollar.

• Oil and defence equities have trimmed the wartime premium after ceasefire signals, but volatility remains. 

What this means for global alliances

• Market signaling: Rapid market responses to diplomatic actions increase the value of being a first-mover in economic diplomacy (trade pacts, tariff relief).

• Investment corridors: Nations that secure peace or trade deals will attract faster capital deployment; allied states will coordinate to build the accompanying financing platforms (bonds, guarantees, development funds).

• Coalition economics: Economic blocs may tighten policy coordination (tariff reductions, synchronized investment incentives) to lock in advantages.

How this accelerates financial restructuring

• Access to capital will increasingly follow political trust networks; market access becomes another lever in alliance politics.

• Private capital will be channeled into projects that carry diplomatic backing, supported by state risk-sharing mechanisms.

Practical signals to watch

• Sector rotation: inflows into infrastructure, travel, and regional champions after diplomatic wins.

• Changes in sovereign bond spreads for countries central to new trade or peace frameworks.

Bottom line: Markets are a real-time scoreboard of diplomacy; as alliances shift, capital follows swiftly — creating new winners and hastening financial realignment.

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

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Sources:

• Reuters — Global Markets Wrapup (China)

• Reuters — Trump-Xi Trade Talks Near as Investors Turn to History Guide

• Reuters — Global Market Reaction: Two Years of War in Gaza

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Metals — Gold as Barometer, Not Bulwark

Why gold’s volatility reflects political risk and the search for monetary insurance

Overview
Precious metals have seen dramatic moves: gold hit record forecasts and rallied strongly on risk, then softened as trade/diplomatic optimism returned. Gold today functions as a barometer of fear and a strategic reserve preference — and central banks are key actors. 

Key developments

• Analysts and industry forecasts project higher structural prices (some near-term forecasts exceeding $4,000/oz), driven by central bank buying and hedge demand. 

• Price dips occurred quickly when diplomatic or trade optimism reduced safe-haven demand (gold below $4,000 after trade progress headlines). 

What this means for global alliances

• Reserve strategy: Countries seeking autonomy from dollar dependence accelerate gold accumulation and bilateral swap arrangements to insulate from sanctions or policy shocks.

• Strategic signaling: Visible purchases or gold-backed initiatives become diplomatic signals — showing intent to build parallel monetary buffers.

How this accelerates financial restructuring

• Increased gold accumulation by non-Western central banks supports multi-asset reserve diversification, which underpins arguments for multi-currency or asset-backed settlement systems. 

• Private market structures (warehouse, vaulting, and tokenized gold platforms) tied to state partners may become instruments of cross-border trade settlement.

Practical signals to watch

• Central bank gold buying announcements and import/export flows.

• Emergence of new gold-settlement corridors or gold-linked settlement hubs.

Bottom line: Metals, especially gold, are becoming strategic insurance in a world where political alignment equals financial resilience; their price swings are the market’s heartbeat.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources:

• Reuters — Gold Dips as Stronger Dollar, US-China Trade Deal Hopes Weigh

• Reuters — Annual 2026 Gold Price Forecast Tops $4,000/oz for the First Time

• Reuters — Gold Industry Sees Price Rising Near $5,000 an Ounce Over 12 Months

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Morning 10-29-25

Expert: Iraqi Banks Need Comprehensive Reform To Free Themselves From The Restrictions Of Dollar Transactions.
 
Economy   October 27, Information / Baghdad Financial and banking expert Mustafa Hantoush confirmed on Monday that the   banking sector in Iraq is on the verge of a new phase,  as it approaches liberation from the restrictions of dealing in dollars, but at the same time it needs radical reforms to   modernize its operational structure and   enhance its efficiency. 

Hantoush told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “about 90% of the Iraqi banking system is still subject to theeffects of dollar restrictions as a result of the   suspicions and   problems      it has experienced in recent years,” noting that “it is expected that in less than three months  some banks will begin to gradually free themselves from those restrictions.”

He added that "the banking process in Iraq is still limited in activity,as it requires the introduction of an integrated system that includes   deposits,   loan financing, and   expanding investment areas, in addition to   updating the standards in place in cooperation with the Central Bank of Iraq."
 
He explained that  "achieving full financial inclusion represents   a fundamental step in developing the sector, through   diversifying banking services and   not being limited to current accounts only," while stressing "the importance of strengthening relations with international banks and   opening new correspondence channels   that enable Iraqi banks to   effectively integrate into the international financial system," adding that "updating technical systems and simplifying procedures to serve citizens   is a crucial stage in the reform process,   provided that   complications and  administrative routine  that  hinder development and   limit the efficiency of banking performance   are avoided." End / 25M      
https://almaalomah.me/news/113919/economy/خبير-:-المصارف-العراقية-بحاجة-الى-اصلاح-شامل-للتحرر-من-قيود      

Iran Proposes Creating A Unified Regional Currency To Boost Trade Among Countries In The Region.
 
October 28, 2025Tehran/Iraq Observer   Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proposed on Tuesday the  creation of a unified regional currency for the countries of the region,  with the aim of boosting trade and strengthening economic cooperation,  in light of the continued international sanctions imposed on Tehran.
 
During his meeting with the Tajik Interior Minister in Tehran, Pezeshkian said that  “adopting a common currency in the region could contribute to achieving economic development and expanding areas of cooperation between member states.”
 
The Iranian president pointed out that  “the religious and cultural ties that unite the countries of the region form a suitable basis for strengthening relations and overcoming obstacles to economic cooperation,”  during his speech at the Economic Cooperation Organization summit.
 
The organization was founded in 1985 at the initiative of Iran, Pakistan and Turkey, and currently has ten members, including five Central Asian countries (Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan), in addition to Azerbaijan and Afghanistan, and the combined population of its countries is more than 550 million people.
 
This call comes at a time when the Iranian economy is facing significant pressure due to US sanctions related to its nuclear program, which have led to a decline in the value of the rial and a rise in inflation rates.      
https://observeriraq.net/إيران-تقترح-إنشاء-عملة-إقليمية-موحدة-ل/  

A Controversial Agreement Between The Central Bank Of Iraq And A Kuwaiti Bank Opens The Door To Financial Debate.

2025 Last updated: October 29,   Al-Mustaqilla - In a surprising move that sparked controversy in financial and economic circles, the Central Bank of Iraq announced on Wednesday the signing of a joint cooperation agreement with the  National Bank of Kuwait - Bahrain Branch,
 
during a ceremony held at the Central Bank headquarters in Baghdad, in the presence of Governor Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq and a number of senior officials.
 
According to the official statement, the agreement aims to enhance cooperation in the areas of   financial transfers,   electronic payment,   training, and the   exchange of modern banking expertise, which observers described as “a step towards a new openness of the Central Bank towards Gulf institutions.”
 
However, the signing of the agreement did not go unnoticed.
 
Economists and observers questioned thereasons for choosing a Kuwaiti-Bahraini bank specifically,given the existence of major Iraqi banks capable of managing   electronic transfers and   payments   locally.
 
Some believe the move may reflect a lack of confidence in Iraqi financial institutions or an attempt to seek external cover to circumvent US sanctions imposed on some private banks.
 
While Governor Al-Alaq emphasized the “deep fraternal ties between the peoples of Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain,” others considered that the economic file should be managed with professional, not political, standards, especially given the sensitivity of the financial relationship between Iraq and some Gulf states.
 
For his part, the CEO of the National Bank of Kuwait – Bahrain, Ali Fardan, stressed that the agreement will contribute to raising the level of cooperation in transfers and training on modern banking practices, expressing his hope to develop the relationship between the two sides more broadly.
 
While some analysts welcomed the move as a “signal of much-needed economic openness,” others believe it could open the door to new foreign banking influence within the Iraqi market, especially given the challenges facing the local banking sector with   dollar transfers and   compliance with US restrictions.
 
The agreement, which came amid sensitive financial circumstances and declining confidence in internal banking procedures,   opened the door to legitimate questions:
 
Does this partnership represent an opportunity to develop the Iraqi financial sector, or a new gateway for foreign intervention in the banking system?      https://mustaqila.com/اتفاقية-مثيرة-بين-المركزي-العراقي-وبن/    

The Central Bank Of Iraq Signs An Agreement With The National Bank Of Kuwait - Bahrain.
 
October 28, 2025     Under the patronage and attendance of the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, the   Central Bank of Iraq signed a joint cooperation agreement with the National Bank of Kuwait - Bahrain.
 
The signing ceremony took place at the Central Bank of Iraq's headquarters in Baghdad.

The Bank of Kuwait was represented by its CEO - Bahrain, Mr. Ali Fardan, along with his Deputy, Head of Treasury, Mr. Mohammed Momen, and members of the delegation.
 
The agreement was signed on the Iraqi side by Dr. Mohammed Younis Abu Raghif, Director General of Investments at the Central Bank of Iraq.
 
His Excellency the Governor expressed his warm welcome to the visiting delegation, recalling the deep-rooted ties between the people of Iraq and the peoples of Kuwait and Bahrain, wishing them continued success.
 
For his part, Mr. Fardan emphasized the  importance of enhancing cooperation in the areas of   financial transfers and   electronic payments, in addition to training on the   best modern banking practices between the two parties, and   statistical data.
 
He invited His Excellency the Governor to visit the  headquarters of the National Bank of Bahrain.    Central Bank of Iraq    Media Office    https://cbi.iq/news/view/3032   

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 10-29-25

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Finance — Quiet Liquidity, Loud Fragility

How ample liquidity and low confidence are reshaping incentives for states and markets

Overview
Global finance today is characterized by abundant liquidity but weakening confidence: markets price risk differently, and non-traditional vectors of instability (geopolitical shocks, AI trading, policy mis-steps) loom large. This dynamic is pushing states to hedge with new partners, instruments and settlement arrangements. 

Key developments

• Central banks keeping policy rates higher for longer while discussing targeted easing — liquidity is available but costly for some borrowers. 

• Investor flows rotate between risk assets (on diplomatic optimism) and safe havens (when policy or geopolitical risks spike). 

What this means for global alliances

• Short-term: Countries with strong reserve positions and trusted capital markets — the U.S., EU members, parts of Asia — attract investment during shocks.

• Medium-term: Emerging economies seek bilateral swap lines, alternative credit facilities and non-USD settlement mechanisms to reduce exposure to policy shifts in reserve-currency countries.

• Result: We should expect a proliferation of regional finance pacts and central-bank linkages that mirror geopolitical blocs.

How this accelerates financial restructuring

• The search for resilience encourages diversification away from unilateral liquidity dependence: swap lines, local-currency bonds, and regional clearing hubs gain traction. 

• Private capital reallocates to ecosystems with state support (sovereign-backed infra financing, state-anchored digital money pilots), compressing funding costs for politically aligned partners.

Practical signals to watch

• New or expanded bilateral swap agreements and central bank repo arrangements.

• Shifts in the composition of international bond issuance (local currency vs. USD).

• Private sector deals that are explicitly state-supported.

Bottom line: The finance layer is quietly fragmenting along strategic lines: liquidity remains global in appearance but resilience is being built regionally.

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

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Sources:

• Reuters -- Morning Bid: Gold sold, stocks stall

• Reuters -- Stocks climb to record, dollar edges down on US-China trade optimism

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Diplomacy & Peace — Out with the Old, In with the New

How recent diplomatic shifts (ceasefires, mediation, trade talks) are rewriting strategic alignments

Overview
Recent high-profile diplomatic moves — notably the Gaza ceasefire/middle-east diplomatic momentum and renewed high-level U.S.–China engagement — are reducing some near-term risk premia and prompting states to recalibrate alliances and trade relationships. Diplomacy is becoming the primary driver of market sentiment and alliance formation. 

Key developments

• A multilateral ceasefire and follow-on talks in the Middle East have eased energy/defence risk premia in markets. 

• High-level diplomatic outreach between major powers (U.S.–China engagement) is prompting business confidence and signalling possible tariff/tech restraint pathways. 

What this means for global alliances

• Convergence zones: Countries that broker or support peace can gain strategic influence — they become hubs for trade corridors, reconstruction capital, and security partnerships.

• Realignment pressure: States previously hedging between major powers may now lean into economic corridors that promise faster gains (trade, investment, infrastructure).

• Diplomatic currency: States increasingly use trade concessions, investment packages, debt relief and digital infrastructure deals as diplomatic tools — economic carrots replacing some traditional security pledges.

How this accelerates financial restructuring

• Peace and active diplomacy reduce certain risk premia, making long-dated infrastructure finance and cross-border investment more feasible — this encourages new clearing arrangements and cross-border payment initiatives. 

• The political capital earned by mediators translates into preferential access to reconstruction contracts and financial arrangements — creating new nodes in the global financial architecture.

Practical signals to watch

• Agreements to settle some trade or strategic transactions in local currencies rather than USD.

• New regional reconstruction funds and public-private vehicles tied to diplomatic wins.

• Which states host follow-on diplomatic conferences — hosting equals influence.

Bottom line: Successful diplomacy doesn’t just reduce violence — it unlocks structural economic rewiring that benefits the architects of peace.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources:

• Reuters — Mediators step up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken

• Brookings — What Could the Israel–Gaza Deal Mean for the Middle East?

• Council on Foreign Relations — A Guide to Trump’s Twenty-Point Gaza Peace Deal

• European Business Magazine — Markets Breathe as Gaza Peace Deal Recasts the Geopolitical Map

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Tishwash:  Al-Kroui: Parliament will continue after November 11, and sessions are expected to decide on important laws.

MP Mudhar Al-Karwi confirmed on Wednesday that the current parliamentary session will not end immediately after November 11, noting that the parliament will continue to hold sessions during the remaining period to decide on a number of important laws.

Al-Karwi told Al-Maalouma, “The legal term of the House of Representatives extends to four years, so talk about the current session ending after the elections is inaccurate.” He explained that "the House will continue its work until next January, which will allow for important legislative sessions."

He added, “There is a political consensus to pass a set of laws that affect the work of state institutions and broad segments of society,” expecting that “Parliament will witness a movement after November 11 to hold one or more sessions to complete voting on these laws.”   link

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Tishwash:  The Central Bank of Iraq signs an agreement with the National Bank of Kuwait - Bahrain.

Under the patronage and attendance of the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, the Central Bank of Iraq signed a joint cooperation agreement with the National Bank of Kuwait - Bahrain. The signing ceremony took place at the Central Bank of Iraq's headquarters in Baghdad.

The Bank of Kuwait was represented by its CEO - Bahrain, Mr. Ali Fardan, along with his Deputy, Head of Treasury, Mr. Mohammed Momen, and members of the delegation. The agreement was signed on the Iraqi side by Dr. Mohammed Younis Abu Raghif, Director General of Investments at the Central Bank of Iraq.

 His Excellency the Governor expressed his warm welcome to the visiting delegation, recalling the deep-rooted ties between the people of Iraq and the peoples of Kuwait and Bahrain, wishing them continued success. For his part, Mr. Fardan emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in the areas of financial transfers and electronic payments, in addition to training on the best modern banking practices between the two parties, and statistical data. He invited His Excellency the Governor to visit the headquarters of the National Bank of Bahrain.

Central Bank of Iraq

Media Office  link

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Tishwash:  Sudani interested in energy partnership with Washington: "It strengthens friendship"

During his reception of an American delegation

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani confirms that the government has set a specific timetable to achieve its goals in the field of energy projects

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received today, Tuesday, US Under Secretary of Energy James Patrick Danley and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy, ​​Joshua Harris.

During the meeting, His Excellency emphasized the importance of the fruitful partnership and cooperation between Iraq and the United States in various fields, noting that the government, by consolidating political, economic, and societal stability, has launched numerous projects, particularly in the energy sector, which have brought about significant positive change across the country.

The Prime Minister noted that the government has set a specific timetable for achieving its energy and gas utilization goals, including achieving self-sufficiency in high-octane gasoline production. Work is ongoing to achieve self-sufficiency in gas production through government projects, with 2028 set as the target date for achieving this goal.

Mr. Al-Sudani stressed the importance of cooperation with American energy companies in the field of developing work and training Iraqi personnel, and using the latest technological means to develop oil fields and produce electricity, indicating that partnership and cooperation with the United States strengthens friendly relations based on common interests in various fields.

For his part, the US Under Secretary of Energy confirmed significant progress in cooperation between the two countries, particularly in developing energy projects. He noted that the US administration's vision is based on strengthening partnerships and investment to enable Iraq to achieve self-sufficiency in energy production and export the surplus in the future.

The Prime Minister sponsored the signing ceremony of the contract for the floating gas regasification platform (FSRU) with a capacity of 15 million cubic meters per day between the Ministry of Electricity and the American company Excelerate Energy for a period of 5 years, renewable, for the purpose of supplying natural gas to power plants, and supporting energy generation by diversifying gas sources to cover the actual need to operate the plants. The floating platform is also a flexible option in terms of implementation and associated infrastructure, and a quick solution to gas problems, as it can be implemented in record time and at a lower cost compared to fixed platforms.

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The Prime Minister's Media Office
October 28, 2025  link

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Mot: Then WHY!!!!????  

Mot:  . A Quiet Day it Was!!!!  

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 10-28-25

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ASEAN and Australia Push Back on China: A Maritime Pivot in Global Trade

The South China Sea becomes the frontline for the next phase of economic realignment.

At the latest ASEAN–Australia summit, leaders united to condemn China’s aggressive maneuvers in the South China Sea, including incidents targeting Filipino and Australian vessels. The joint declaration emphasized international maritime law, open trade routes, and multilateral diplomacy.

Strategic Maritime Corridors: The South China Sea handles over $3 trillion in annual trade. Any collective defense of these routes transforms ASEAN from a passive bloc into a regional security consortium.

• Economic Decoupling Pressure: Australia and the Philippines’ cooperation signals deeper coordination between Western economies and Southeast Asian partners. Expect a surge in joint infrastructure financing (ports, fiber optics, defense tech) funded through Quad and G7 channels.

• Alternative Supply Networks: As trade re-routes away from China-dominated waters, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia stand to gain. Logistics hubs in Singapore and Darwin may evolve into the backbone of a “Pacific Free Trade Belt.”

Implications for Global Trade:
The diplomacy here is as much about economics as security. This could result in two maritime trading networks — one under Western alignment (ASEAN-Australia-Japan-US), and another centered on BRICS-Eurasian corridors. Such bifurcation mirrors the broader fragmentation of finance, logistics, and market access globally.

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

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Sources: 

• Reuters: “China, Australia keen on stable ties despite tensions, rivalry” — Reuters

• Al Jazeera: “China accuses Australia of covering up South China Sea airspace incursion” — Al Jazeera

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BRICS’ Digital Currency Bridge: Prelude to a Global Currency Reset?

As BRICS pilots ultra-fast settlements, could this signal a move toward an asset-backed global digital currency and a reshaping of the dollar era?

The recent pilot of the mBridge digital currency bridge—settling transactions in just 7 seconds and with dramatically lower fees—points to a deeper shift in global finance. According to one recent report, payments between Abu Dhabi and China via mBridge were settled in seven seconds, with transaction fees claimed to be ~98% lower than those using the traditional SWIFT system. 

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The Mechanics: mBridge & Payment Infrastructure

• mBridge was developed by the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub together with central banks of China, Thailand, the UAE, Hong Kong and later Saudi Arabia. It is designed to allow real-time cross-border payments with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). 

• The BIS announced it would hand over management of mBridge to participating central banks in late 2024. 

• Analysts observe that while mBridge is not explicitly a BRICS-only project, several participating states overlap with the expanded BRICS group and the infrastructure aligns with its de-dollarisation ambitions. 

• One recent analysis suggests that beyond faster payments, a “less likely but more transformative” scenario is the launch of a dedicated BRICS digital currency backed by a basket of member currencies or commodities like gold. 

How This Could Lead to a Global Asset-Backed Digital Currency

1. Eliminating Intermediaries – The pilot between Abu Dhabi and China demonstrated that payments could bypass traditional correspondent banking routes (e.g., New York and London). If scaled to more BRICS and partner nations, that reduces dependency on dollar-clearing channels. (See mBridge settlement speed & cost) 

2. Hub for Local/Regional Currencies – As the platform supports CBDCs, member states might settle trade in local or regional digital currencies rather than in US dollars. That opens the door to a synthetic or unified digital currency of the bloc. 

3. Asset/Commodity Backing – Analysts suggest a BRICS currency could be backed by gold or other hard assets, which gives it credibility as a reserve alternative.

4. Infrastructure Precedes Currency Launch – The infrastructure (mBridge, BRICS Pay, regional digital settlement systems) can precede and prepare the ground for a formal digital currency to be issued by a supranational or region-wide entity. 

What a Global Currency Reset Might Look Like

• Reduced Dollar Dominance: The US dollar has long been the primary global reserve and trade-invoicing currency. BRICS efforts aim to reduce this dependency. 

• Currency Bloc or Basket: A new digital currency might be built on a basket of BRICS currencies (renminbi, rupee, real, rand, ruble etc) or backed by commodities/gold, providing an alternative reserve asset. 

• New Payment Architecture: With low‐cost, fast settlement networks like mBridge, trade settlement timelines shrink and reliance on Western-dominated financial rails diminishes.

• Implications for Power and Sanctions: Countries under Western sanctions see appeal in alternative payment systems that circumvent dollar-based sanctions architecture. 

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Risks, Challenges & Timing

• Technical vs Political: While infrastructure is advancing, full rollout and trust in a new global currency require enormous political coordination and regulatory alignment. Some experts caution that BRICS’s ability to launch a truly viable alternative remains limited in the near term. 

• Dollar Resilience: Despite the push, the dollar’s dominance remains resilient—for now. The shift may take years. 

• Diverse Member Interests: The BRICS nations have differing economic systems, policies and levels of integration; aligning them around a single digital currency or settlement system presents major coordination issues. 

• Geopolitical Response: The US and its allies may respond by strengthening the current financial architecture, applying regulatory or sanction pressures, or accelerating their own digital currency initiatives.

• Backing & Trust: For a new currency to gain reserve status it must be trusted. This implies backing by credible assets, transparency, liquidity and stability—all difficult in emerging-market contexts.

Implications for Investors & Policymakers

• Investors should monitor developments in digital sovereignty, CBDCs and cross-border settlement systems as structural shifts in global finance may alter currency, trade and reserve asset dynamics.

• Central banks and policymakers in non-BRICS countries should evaluate vulnerability to exclusion from new rails, or opportunities to link with alternative systems.

• Markets may gradually price in potential de-dollarisation risks, especially for currencies, commodities, and trade-financing arenas.

• Commodity-rich and export-driven emerging markets may see accelerated efforts to invoice trade in alternatives to the US dollar, particularly if digital settlement systems reduce friction and cost.

Closing Thoughts

The pulse of global finance is showing subtle but significant signs of change. With BRICS nations pushing faster, cheaper settlement architectures via platforms like mBridge, the foundations for a digital currency and potentially a global currency reset are quietly being laid. While the full impact may take years to manifest, this is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes. 

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Sources:

• Watcher.guru — BRICS Tests Digital Currency Bridge, Settles Payments in 7 Seconds Watcher Guru

• BIS Innovation Hub — Project mBridge reached minimum viable product Bank for International Settlements

• ING Think — De-dollarisation: More BRICS in the wall ING Think

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

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

• GIS Reports Online — BRICS making progress on payment system GIS Reports

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Evening 10-28-25

In Numbers: Central Bank Dollar Sales Jump 17% In 2025

Time: 10/28/2025 Reading: 75 times   {Economic: Al Furat News} Economic expert, Manar Al-Obaidi, reported on Tuesday that the Central Bank of Iraq's hard currency sales amounted to approximately $48 billion by July 2025.
Al-Abidi explained in a statement received by {Euphrates News} that “these sales represent a 17% increase compared to the same period last year.”

The economic expert expects that "the Central Bank's foreign currency sales will reach more than $83 billion, with a daily sales rate exceeding $350 million, the highest rate in all the Central Bank's years of sales."  LINK

Iraq And The United States Discuss Joint Cooperation In The Fields Of Oil, Gas, And Energy.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 09:08 AM | Economics Number of reads: 579   Baghdad / NINA / Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul-Ghani discussed with the US Under Secretary of Energy "James P. Danly" prospects for joint cooperation between the two countries in the fields of oil, gas and energy.

A statement by the Ministry of Oil stated that Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul-Ghani received the US Under Secretary of Energy James Patrick Danly and the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy Joshua Harris, and during the meeting they discussed prospects for joint cooperation between the two countries in the fields of oil, gas and energy.

The meeting was attended, according to the statement, by the Undersecretary of the Ministry for Gas Affairs, Ezzat Saber Ismail, and the Director General of the Technical Department, Hassanein Abdul Latif. / End
https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1259150

In Numbers: Revealing The Progress Achieved In The Energy And Oil Sectors

Energy  Head of the Government Communication Team, Ammar Munim, revealed on Tuesday the government's achievements in the energy and oil sectors.

In a statement, Munim said: "The government has achieved major accomplishments in the energy file since the end of 2022, as the total electricity production increased from (15,000-19,000) megawatts to (29,000) megawatts in September 2025."

Speaking about the oil file, he added, "Iraq aimed to transform into refining and refining (40%) of its oil exports by 2030, and has actually achieved (35%) of this path, and self-sufficiency in fuel types has been achieved."

He pointed out that "the percentage of gas utilization in the cessation of flaring path reached (74%) in September 2025, while the volume of incoming investments to the Iraqi economy reached (102 billion) dollars, and (277) investment licenses were granted in the governorates to Iraqi companies, exceeding (20 trillion) dinars." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=61711

Despite The Global Decline, Basra Heavy And Medium Crude Prices Rose.

Economy | 09:12 - 10/28/2025  Mawazine News – Economy Basra Heavy crude prices rose 98 cents, or 1.51%, to $65.68, while Basra Medium crude prices rose $1.68, or 2.55%, to $67.53. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269249

A Slight Rise In The Dollar Exchange Rate In Iraq.

Stock Exchange  The dollar exchange rate against the Iraqi dinar rose in Baghdad and Erbil markets on Tuesday, coinciding with the stock exchange closing.

Baghdad:  Selling price: 142,000 dinars for $100   Buying price: 140,000 dinars for $100.
Erbil:         Selling price: 140,800 dinars per $100   Buying price: 140,650 dinars per $100.
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=61699

A Slight Decrease In Gold Prices In Baghdad's Local Markets.

Economy | 01:30 - 10/28/2025  Mawazine News – Baghdad  : Foreign and Iraqi gold prices have decreased in the capital, Baghdad.  Gold prices in the wholesale markets on Al-Nahr Street in the capital, Baghdad, this morning recorded a selling price of one mithqal of 21 karat Gulf, Turkish and European gold at 776,000 dinars.

The selling price of one mithqal of 21 karat Iraqi gold was recorded at 746,000 dinars, and the purchase price reached 742,000.  As for gold prices in jewelry stores, the selling price of one mithqal of 21 karat Gulf gold ranges between 780,000 and 790,000 dinars, while the selling price of one mithqal of Iraqi gold is between 750,000 and 760,000 dinars.
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269274

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It’s Not the Fed Who actually Controls Interest Rates

It’s Not the Fed Who actually Controls Interest Rates

Heresy Financial:  10-27-2025

We hear a lot about “the Fed” and “interest rates” in the news. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking the Federal Reserve has a direct dial for everything from your mortgage to your credit card.

But as a recent video from Heresy Financial meticulously breaks down, the reality is far more nuanced. The Fed’s control over interest rates isn’t a blunt instrument; it’s a sophisticated dance involving specific tools and market reactions.

The elephant in the room for the U.S. economy is its staggering national debt – approximately $38 trillion – and a persistent deficit. This requires continuous borrowing, leading to ever-increasing interest costs. This financial reality could force the Fed into some unconventional moves.

Ultimately, understanding monetary policy’s impact is a complex puzzle. While the Fed can effectively manage short-term rates and influence government borrowing costs, this doesn’t automatically translate into lower interest rates for consumers.

This can cause consumer loan rates to rise, even if Treasury yields are falling. The video even touches on the possibility of future government interventions to cap consumer loan rates, reflecting a broader trend towards increased economic management.

The Federal Reserve’s role in setting interest rates is far from a simple on/off switch. It’s a sophisticated interplay of direct control over key short-term rates and indirect influence on broader market dynamics through its balance sheet and other tools.

As the economic landscape continues to evolve, understanding these mechanisms is crucial for navigating the financial world.

For a deeper dive into these fascinating concepts, be sure to watch the full video from Heresy Financial.

https://youtu.be/NJ1yvpHFq20

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 10-28-25

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North Korea and Russia Forge Strategic Alliance: A New Axis in East Asia

Military diplomacy between Moscow and Pyongyang signals deeper realignments in global trade and security.

North Korea’s top diplomat’s visit to Moscow marks one of the most overt declarations of partnership between Pyongyang and the Kremlin since the Cold War. The talks, centered on defense, logistics, and labor cooperation, confirm a pivot toward mutual reinforcement against Western sanctions. 

• Military–Industrial Linkages: Analysts note that North Korea could provide munitions and low-cost labor to sustain Russia’s prolonged conflict in Ukraine. In exchange, Pyongyang may receive technology, fuel, and hard currency — effectively creating a closed economic loop outside Western control.

• Financial Sanctions Loopholes: This alignment tests the durability of the global sanctions regime. If barter systems or digital trade intermediaries are used, it could bypass SWIFT mechanisms and accelerate the search for alternative financial corridors within the Eurasian bloc.

• Strategic Ripple Effects: Japan and South Korea may strengthen defense pacts with the U.S. and NATO. China, while cautious, benefits from seeing Western bandwidth divided between Europe and East Asia.

Implications for Global Finance:
A Russia–North Korea trade corridor could become a small but symbolically powerful node in a larger de-dollarization framework. By linking resource exchange, crypto payments, and parallel shipping networks, it foreshadows a fragmented global trade map — divided between Western-led systems and Eurasian “sovereign finance zones.”

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

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Sources:

• Associated Press: “North Korea’s top diplomat meets with Putin on a visit to Russia” — Associated Press

• Reuters: “Putin and North Korea’s foreign minister discuss strengthening ties, KCNA says” — Reuters

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South Korea’s High-Stakes Diplomacy at APEC: The Balancing Act Between Giants

As APEC 2025 approaches, Seoul’s role may determine the next phase of global economic integration.

South Korea faces a delicate diplomatic equation at the upcoming APEC summit in Gyeongju. Hosting both U.S. President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration stands at the crossroads of competing visions for Asia’s economic future.

• Mediator or Battleground: Seoul’s challenge is to present itself as a mediator rather than a subordinate ally. Success could enhance its leverage over semiconductor trade, digital currencies, and shipping corridors — making it a neutral hub between Western markets and the Asian mainland.

• Supply Chain Strategy: By coordinating semiconductor alliances (notably “Chip 4” with the U.S., Taiwan, and Japan) while maintaining export ties with China, Korea may set a precedent for multi-polar trade diplomacy.

• Digital Currency Diplomacy: Korea’s participation in cross-border CBDC pilots — including BIS and BRICS-linked projects — positions it as a test site for new payment interoperability that could redefine trade settlements in Asia.

Implications for Global Markets:
APEC 2025 could quietly shape the rules of digital trade, AI governance, and blockchain interoperability, effectively rewriting how capital and goods move across Asia. Should Korea succeed, it becomes a model for middle powers balancing great-power rivalries with market-driven neutrality.

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

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Sources: 

• Associated Press: “South Korea’s president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summit” — Associated Press

• Korea on Point: “APEC 2025: A Stage for Middle-Power Diplomacy Amid US-China Rivalry” — Korea on Point

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