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MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Financial Integration-Exchange Rate-No Zeros

12-3-2025

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Evening 12-03-25

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Trump Signs Taiwan Law, Strengthening U.S.–Taiwan Engagement and Raising Tensions With Beijing

New U.S. legislation mandates regular updates to Taiwan engagement guidelines, reinforcing ties amid Chinese pushback.

Overview

• President Donald Trump signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, requiring the U.S. State Department to review and update official interaction guidelines with Taiwan at least once every five years.

• The law builds on the 2021 removal of longstanding restrictions on U.S.–Taiwan contacts, originally imposed after Washington shifted diplomatic recognition to Beijing in 1979.

• Taiwan gains renewed political assurance, while China interprets the move as a direct challenge to its sovereignty claims.

Key Developments

• Regularized U.S.–Taiwan engagement: The legislation formalizes a recurring review process, allowing U.S. agencies greater flexibility in their interactions with Taiwanese officials.

• Strategic timing: The law arrives just months after Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping and ahead of his planned visit to China in April — raising diplomatic stakes.

• China’s response: Beijing has condemned the legislation, warning that Washington is crossing a “red line” by deepening official ties with Taipei.

• Regional implications: East Asian governments and global observers are monitoring the shift as it could affect stability in the Taiwan Strait, U.S.–China relations, and Indo-Pacific alignment.

Why It Matters

This move strengthens Taiwan’s international standing and underscores Washington’s commitment to Taipei at a time of intensifying geopolitical competition. By institutionalizing U.S.–Taiwan engagement, the legislation places additional strain on U.S.–China relations and heightens strategic volatility in the Indo-Pacific — a core region within the broader global realignment underway.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Diplomacy & Realignment

A more structured U.S.–Taiwan relationship amplifies pressure on China’s regional strategy, potentially influencing supply chains, semiconductor security, and Asian geopolitical blocs.

Pillar: Currency & Monetary Flows

Rising tensions between the U.S. and China could accelerate diversification away from U.S. and Chinese financial exposure, influencing capital flows, trade-financing arrangements, and de-risking strategies in the Indo-Pacific.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Benzinga -- "Trump Signs Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, Prompting Praise From Taipei, Objection From Beijing"

• Modern Diplomacy – “Trump Signs Taiwan Law, Boosting U.S.–Taiwan Ties, Provoking Beijing”

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BRICS Gold Purchases Surge to 870 Tonnes (2020–2025), Intensifying Pressure on the U.S. Dollar

Record central-bank buying across BRICS accelerates de-dollarization and reshapes global reserve strategy.

Overview

• BRICS central banks accumulated roughly 870 tonnes of gold between 2020 and 2025, marking one of the most aggressive reserve diversification waves in modern history.

• This surge in official-sector gold acquisition reflects a broader shift away from U.S. dollar dependence and toward hard-asset security.

• Global central banks have purchased over 1,000 tonnes annually for three consecutive years, establishing a structural price floor and signaling long-term changes in reserve management philosophy.

Key Developments

• China and India lead the accumulation: China added roughly 370 tonnes over the five-year period, including its largest one-year purchase in half a century in 2023. India added approximately 250 tonnes while expanding its total official reserves to around 880 tonnes.

• Russia and Brazil continue active buying: Russia added an estimated 225 tonnes despite reporting gaps, while Brazil accumulated 20 tonnes, including 15 tonnes in September 2025.

• Dollar share in global reserves continues to shrink: The U.S. dollar’s global reserve share has declined to roughly 58–60%, down from 70% twenty years ago.

• BRICS reduces dollar exposure in trade: Dollar use in BRICS trade fell from 85% in 2015 to about 59% in 2023 as national-currency settlement and gold accumulation accelerated.

• Central banks expect further gold expansion: Survey data shows 76% of central banks anticipate raising gold’s share of their reserves over the next five years, while 73% expect the dollar’s role to diminish further.

• Policy-driven accumulation reshapes markets: Poland’s central bank publicly committed to raising gold to 30% of its reserves and continues to scale purchases based on market conditions.

Why It Matters

Gold buying by BRICS and emerging markets is now structurally influencing the international monetary system. As geopolitical tensions rise and sanctions risk grows, nations are turning to gold to reduce reliance on dollar-denominated assets. The multi-year shift signals a deeper, systemic recalibration of global power centers, where hard assets are re-emerging as a strategic hedge against political and financial volatility.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Currency & Monetary Flows

Accelerated gold accumulation weakens traditional dollar-based reserve structures and supports the development of parallel financial systems, enabling states to transact and store value outside U.S. influence.

Pillar: Finance & Macro-Economy

Sustained central-bank buying reduces available global liquidity, elevates gold’s strategic importance, and alters inflation-hedging behavior across major markets. These dynamics reinforce a long-term macro shift toward hard-asset security.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher Guru – “BRICS Gold 2020–2025 Purchases Reach 870t, Pressuring US Dollar”

• Watcher Guru -- "BRICS Bank Gets $1B Lift From Indonesia, Fueling De-Dollarization"

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Afternoon 12-2-25

Iraq Embarks On A New Partnership With The United Nations Immediately After The End Of UNAMI's Mission.

December 3, 2025   Washington – Morsi Abu Touq   Iraq is preparing to close one of the most prominent UN files, with the end of the UNAMI mission, opening the door to a new partnership phase with the United Nations based on development cooperation instead of political oversight.

Iraq’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Luqman Faily, stated in his address to the Security Council yesterday that “UNAMI was not merely a special political mission, but a dynamic, influential, and effective mission that was able to adapt and redirect its course to meet Iraq’s changing needs as it began to recover and transition to a self-reliant state.”

He added that “the mission’s activities have witnessed a remarkable shift in recent years, focusing on supporting government ministries in aligning national development goals with the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”

He emphasized that “cooperation between the two sides contributed to Iraq’s transition from crisis management to long-term development planning.”

He noted that “Baghdad looks with gratitude upon its history of cooperation with UNAMI and is proud of the successful partnership that has united the two parties, and that the end of the mission’s mandate represents the beginning of a new phase in the relationship through joint programs that support the path to sustainable development.”

Faily explained that “these programs are fully consistent with Iraq’s pursuit of expanding the frameworks of balanced international cooperation in line with its national priorities in administrative and economic reform and capacity building.”

He expressed Iraq’s aspiration for a new sectoral cooperation relationship with the United Nations based on a balanced partnership. (and mutual respect). For his part, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq,

Mohammed Al-Hassan, during his briefing to the Security Council, suggested that the formation of the new Iraqi government would not be delayed, expressing his hope that the outstanding issues between the governments of Baghdad and Erbil would be resolved before the end of UNAMI’s mandate on December 31.

Al-Hassan confirmed that “this briefing is the last before the mission’s end,” stressing that “UNAMI’s departure does not mean the end of UN cooperation in Iraq, but rather the beginning of a new chapter.”

 He emphasized that “Iraq has triumphed over terrorism thanks to its people and international support, and has succeeded in holding transparent elections with a high voter turnout, and has shown a clear commitment to repatriating its citizens from Al-Hol camp.”

He added that he “expects the formation of the new government to be swift,” noting that “Iraq has overcome difficult circumstances on its path to stability.” He expressed his hope that “the outstanding issues between the central and regional governments will be resolved.”

 Al-Hassan expressed his “concern about attacks on vital facilities and installations, including the recent attack on the gas field in the Kurdistan Region,” calling for “the need to track down those responsible for the incident and bring them to justice.”

Al-Hassan congratulated “Iraq on its election as a member of the UN Human Rights Council,” adding that “this development reflects the international community’s confidence in Iraq’s political and human rights trajectory.”

Meanwhile, caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani emphasized his commitment, since assuming office, to building friendships that serve the country. In a post on the X platform yesterday, al-Sudani wrote, "Since taking on responsibility, I have been keen to build friendships that serve Iraq."

 He added, "I realized from the beginning that friendships, not enmity, are what guarantee our country's stability, growth, and prosperity." Earlier, US President Donald Trump had stated that since the destruction of Iranian nuclear facilities, Iraq has become a completely different country, and its relations with the United States have improved. LINK

General Authority Of Customs: Our Current Procedures Are Now In Line With International Standards

Baratha News Agency1682025-12-03   The General Authority of Customs confirmed on Wednesday that Iraq is implementing WCO and WTO standards and is moving towards active international membership, while indicating that current procedures have become in line with international specifications.

The director of the Customs Automation and Modernization Project, Muhammad Mazen, told the official agency that "the ASYCUDA program was established by the United Nations, and now we are open to all international organizations," noting that "the most important achievement of the program is that current procedures have become in line with the international specifications set by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO)."

He added that "Iraq is currently implementing all the required standards, and communication with those organizations has become direct," stressing that "work is underway to move towards Iraq becoming an active member of the World Customs Organization in the coming period."

Mazen also explained that "the documents issued by the ASYCUDA system are considered global standard documents, which paves the way for facilitating communication with international organizations and making procedures more streamlined during the next phase."   https://burathanews.com/arabic/economic/468509

US Deputy Secretary Of State To Barzani: Opening The Largest Consulate Means "Our Support For A Strong And Stable Kurdistan"

Baratha News Agency150 2025-12-03   The President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Masoud Barzani, met today, Wednesday, in Erbil with Michael Regas, the US Deputy Secretary of State.

A statement from the Democratic Party said that the US Deputy Secretary of State expressed his pleasure at visiting the Kurdistan Region and congratulated Barzani on the success of the parliamentary elections, as well as the victory achieved by the Democratic Party in the electoral process.

According to the statement, the American official also expressed "gratitude for Barzani's role and position in the progress of the Kurdistan Region, in confronting terrorism, and in protecting the stability and security of the region."

The US Deputy Secretary of State affirmed the continuation and expansion of bilateral relations between the United States and the Kurdistan Region in all areas, describing the opening of the largest US consulate in Erbil as an important step, stressing that the opening of the largest consulate in the Kurdistan Region is a clear message that the United States stands with a strong, stable, secure and prosperous Kurdistan Region.

He pointed out that "the security and stability of the region is important for the entire Middle East region, and that the United States supports the region in this regard."

The American official, in his remarks, strongly condemned the attack on the Kormor field, demanding an end to these acts of sabotage.

For his part, Barzani described the opening as "a historic day in relations between the United States and the Kurdistan Region with the opening of the largest American consulate in the region."

In another part of his speech, Barzani highlighted a history of persecution suffered by the people of Kurdistan at the hands of successive regimes in Iraq, explaining that “the opportunities that were made available to the people of Kurdistan during the uprising, and the role played by the United States and the Security Council in establishing a no-fly zone to protect Kurdistan, enabled the region to seize this opportunity and build a democratic process through elections, and the formation of the government, parliament and institutions of the Kurdistan Region.”

Barzani touched on the important role played by the United States in the war against ISIS terrorists, stressing that the Kurdistan Peshmerga forces made great sacrifices and a large number of martyrs in that war, but without the support of the United States, the losses would have been much greater.

Barzani praised the important role of the United States in the region, expressing the thanks and appreciation of the people of Kurdistan to the United States. He emphasized that the people of Kurdistan are a loyal people and feel grateful for the solidarity and support that America has provided them. He also expressed his support for strengthening and consolidating relations between the two sides in various fields.   https://burathanews.com/arabic/news/468516

Dollar Prices Fall As The Iraqi Stock Exchange Closes

Stock Exchange   The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar fell in Baghdad and Erbil markets on Wednesday evening, coinciding with the close of trading.

In Baghdad,   the selling price was 143,000 dinars per 100 US dollars,  while the buying price was 142,000 dinars per 100 US dollars.

In Erbil,  the selling price was 141,650 dinars per 100 US dollars, and  the buying price was 141,550 dinars per 100 US dollars.   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=63007

Basra Crude Falls Amid Global Decline In Oil Prices

Economy |  03/12/2025   Mawazin News - Baghdad:  Basra crude oil prices, both heavy and medium, fell on Tuesday, mirroring the decline in global oil prices.

Basra Heavy crude dropped 48 cents, or 0.79%, to $60.29, while Basra Medium crude fell 48 cents, or 0.77%, to $62.40.
Oil prices continued their decline in early trading on Wednesday due to weak demand and ample supply, as investors awaited the outcome of US-Russian peace talks aimed at ending the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271096

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Headed for a Derivative Meltdown: Bill Holter

Headed for a Derivative Meltdown

Greg Hunter with Bill Holter: 12:3:2025

Headed for a Derivative Meltdown – Bill Holter

By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com 

Financial writer and precious metals expert Bill Holter (aka Mr. Gold) said at the beginning of November that there was “more risk in the financial system now than any time ever.” 

There are so many ways the system can break down it’s hard to keep track, but let’s start with exploding silver prices that happened at the end of last week. 

Holter says, “In a 48-hour period of time, silver was up over $5 per ounce.  It’s pretty clear and pretty obvious that something behind the scenes is breaking.  We know that the lease rates have exploded.  We know that the borrow rates on SLV have exploded.  We also know that in the last 5 to 7 years, silver has been in a deficit. . ..

At this point, you are looking at a 400-million-ounce deficit on an annual basis, and global production is 850 million ounces. . .. The rumor is somebody has put in a $20 billion order, which would mean 400 million ounces. 

 If that is the case, that order cannot be met, and that will create shark infested waters. . .. If somebody stands for delivery and it looks like it may be difficult for them to get delivery, then everybody is going to stand for delivery because they know that their contracts are worthless.”

What would happen if there is an actual failure to deliver in the silver market? 

Mr. Gold says, “If that gets confirmed, then that one day you will see a huge spike, but markets won’t open after that.  That will cascade.  What will happen is all the COMEX contracts for both silver and gold will default. 

That will spill over to the rest of the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange).  It has contracts on US Treasuries and stocks.  They have contracts on everything.  If the silver contracts blow up and the gold contracts blow up, how much confidence are you going to have on pork bellies or stocks... 

The derivative market is $2 quadrillion.  In the future, you are going to measure your wealth by how many ounces of silver and how many ounces of gold you own. . ..

Once you get a failure to deliver, you will get a Mad Max scenario.  Failure to deliver will melt down all derivatives.  The world runs on credit, and credit runs on faith.  If you break faith, then you have a real problem in the financial markets and the real economy.”

In closing, Holter warns, “The problem is there is very little collateral left.  Everything has been borrowed against already.” 

Holter is not alone in his thinking about huge risk in the system.  It appears billionaire investors Jeff Gundlach and Ray Dalio agree with Holter, and they are warning of liquidity problems.  For the first time in their successful careers, they are both buying physical gold.

On a total system stopping derivative meltdown, Holter says, “Most people think it is not possible, and it can’t happen.  Mathematically, a meltdown in derivatives that melts everything down is coming.  It’s over.  Mathematically, it’s over.”

There is much more in the 41-minute interview.

Join Greg Hunter of USAWatchdog as he goes One-on-One with financial writer and precious metals expert Bill Holter/Mr. Gold as the risk in the financial system increases for 12.2.25. 

https://usawatchdog.com/headed-for-a-derivative-meltdown-bill-holter/

“Vietnam News” Posted by Henig at KTFA 12-3-2025

KTFA:

Henig: IMO: Looks to me like Vietnam is leapfrogging ahead in tech. How might one pay for that? Because this rapid expansion ain't cheap. (Exchange rate change, anybody?).

Data centre in Việt Nam is tranforming to a data-high era

December 03, 2025 - 08:48

HCM CITY — The data centre market in Việt Nam is in the midst of explosive growth, evolving from a mere technical infrastructure to becoming a coveted high-tech real estate asset that attracts global investors, experts said.

One of the primary catalysts driving this growth is the rise of Generative AI (GenAI), which is fueling data centre demand globally, including in Việt Nam. 

Forecasts suggest that approximately 70 per cent of the global data centre processing volume from 2023 to 2030 will be AI-related, encompassing both AI Training and AI Inference. 

The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to capture a substantial market share, accounting for around 45 to 55 GW of global demand by 2028.

The demand for AI necessitates higher rack density and enhanced cooling capabilities compared to traditional data centres, leading to a shift towards large-scale and hyperscale (over 5 MW) colocation data centre models. These models enable businesses to reduce initial investment costs and maintain stable operating expenses, allowing them to focus on their core operations. 

According to the CBRE Asia-Pacific Investor Intentions Survey 2025, data centres have risen to the second position on the list of most preferred alternative asset classes for investment in the region.

The Việt Nam data centre market is primarily driven by the boom in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the national digital transformation process. 

Việt Nam’s total operating capacity is projected to increase by 5.6 times from 2030 onwards, from the current capacity of 104 MW. 

The country possesses a solid digital foundation, generating stable domestic demand. 

Dương Thuỳ Dung, executive director of CBRE Vietnam, said: “Việt Nam currently boasts a construction cost advantage, with prices of only around US$7.0 million/MW, nearly 50 per cent lower than tier 1 markets like Tokyo or Singapore. This significant disparity, combined with the explosive hyperscale demand from AI, is creating compelling investment opportunities in Southeast Asia.

"Crucially, investors must pursue strategic cooperation through joint venture models or mergers and acquisitions to mitigate risks and navigate power supply and project deployment speed hurdles, thereby fully capitalising on the 5.6-fold growth potential of the Vietnamese DC market over the next decade.”

According to CBRE, as of 2024, Việt Nam has about 80 million internet users, equivalent to 79 per cent of the population, with an exceptional mobile connectivity rate. The growth of the digital economy is reflected in the target for E-commerce Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) to reach $35 billion by 2025. The cloud services market is also forecast for strong growth with a CAGR of 21.65 per cent until 2030.

Notably, with the National Data Centre led by the Ministry of Public Security officially commencing operations from August 19, 2025, demand for Cloud infrastructure for state agencies, high-performance computing systems, and the Open Data Portal will increase significantly. This commitment not only creates a large and stable source of demand but also sets stringent standards for safety, cybersecurity, and operational capabilities, benefiting existing domestic DC providers such as Viettel and VNPT.

The biggest competitive advantage lies in its construction cost, creating superior investment opportunities compared to developed markets. However, investors need to proactively manage structural hurdles relating to complex licensing procedures and the risk of power supply shortages.

As of October 2025, the total operating capacity of the Việt Nam data centre market reached 104 MW. This scale is relatively modest at only about one-tenth of leading regional markets like Shanghai or Singapore. 

The current Việt Nam market is dominated by five large entities, mainly telecommunications carriers and state-owned enterprises, accounting for up to 97 per cent of total operating capacity. Viettel IDC leads with a 41 per cent market share, followed by VNPT with 24 per cent. The proportion of supply indicates a certain barrier to entry for foreign investors looking to penetrate the market.

Việt Nam holds an absolute cost competitive advantage over developed markets in the Asia-Pacific region, according to CBRE. The cost of building a tier III data centre in HCM City and Hà Nội is nearly 50 per cent lower than in Tier 1 markets like Tokyo and Singapore. 

This significant difference in initial capital cost, combined with low land costs, creates attractive investment potential and opportunities for international investors.

The Vietnamese Government has introduced supportive policies for digital infrastructure development, including commitments to deploy at least ten new undersea fibre optic cables by 2030. 

Revised Investment Laws and national digital transformation programmes aim to attract more FDI into the digital infrastructure sector. Additionally, a young and skilled population provides a strong foundation for the long-term growth of the digital economy, with a target of 75 per cent of the workforce having specialised training by 2030. — VNS

https://vietnamnews.vn/economy.....h-era.html

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Henig:  IMO: Cross-border payments, you say? Interesting. I like the direction this is going.

Việt Nam launches cross-border QR payment connectivity with China

December 02, 2025 - 15:49

Việt Nam and China have launched a bilateral QR payment link, enabling seamless cross-border transactions for travellers and businesses

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam officially rolled out bilateral QR code payments with China on Tuesday, marking a major step toward integrating the two countries’ retail payment systems and facilitating seamless and safer cross-border transactions.

The service was launched by the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), UnionPay International (UPI), the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and Vietcombank.

The announcement follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in October 2024 during the official visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Việt Nam, witnessed by the two countries’ prime ministers. A subsequent four-party agreement between UPI, NAPAS, ICBC and Vietcombank set the framework for technical connectivity and settlement.

With the technical phase now completed, Chinese visitors can start making payments in Việt Nam by scanning VIETQR Global at participating merchants, including major retailers, shopping centres, tourist sites, restaurants and travel services.

Early adopters include Central Retail Vietnam’s supermarket system, Highland Coffee and payment points across the Sun World tourism ecosystem.

The reverse payment direction – allowing Vietnamese consumers to scan UnionPay QR codes in China using NAPAS-member e-wallets and banking apps – is expected to go live in early 2026, forming a fully two-way QR ecosystem for travel, commerce and daily spending.

Larry Wang, vice president and CEO of UnionPay International, said Việt Nam was a key tourism and economic partner for China. He noted that the cross-border QR project, which leverages local-currency settlement, would support RMB internationalisation and create smoother payment experiences for travellers and businesses.

UnionPay, he added, would continue working with NAPAS to build a safe and efficient regional payment ecosystem and boost long-term financial connectivity across ASEAN.

NAPAS CEO Nguyễn Quang Minh said the rollout was a result of close cooperation among all parties under the guidance of the State Bank of Vietnam.

“The service aims to enhance financial connectivity, expand the use of local currencies in cross-border transactions, and support trade, tourism and broader economic cooperation between the two countries,” Minh said. — BIZHUB/VNS

https://vietnamnews.vn/economy.....china.html

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Henig:  IMO: International Financial Center created, CHECK. Now, how are we going to add functionality? Team up with Binance, CHECK. This looks like a fine partnership.

HCM City partners with Binance to advance International Financial Center development

26/11/2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, municipal leaders, representatives of ministries, and international investment funds attended and witnessed the signing ceremony, which was held on the sidelines of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance and Binance on November 26 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation to accelerate the development of Vietnam’s International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC – HCMC).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, municipal leaders, representatives of ministries, and international investment funds attended and witnessed the signing ceremony, which was held on the sidelines of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025.

Binance, one of the world’s leading blockchain and digital asset ecosystem groups by trading volume, said it remains committed to a sustainable development strategy for the blockchain–digital asset sector and actively contributes to policy consultation in markets where it operates.

HCM City is one of two designated locations for Vietnam’s international financial centre, forming a key platform for the city’s ambition to become a regional hub for finance, industry and innovation. The Department of Finance has been tasked by the municipal People’s Committee with coordinating and implementing policies related to the centre’s establishment.

Under the MOU, both sides agreed to cooperate across four core areas: facilitating and introducing investors, financial institutions and investment funds to operate at the VIFC–HCMC; sharing practical experience in developing legal frameworks for digital assets, blockchain technologies and payment infrastructure using digital assets; and supporting the development of a controlled testing environment (sandbox) for digital asset projects once an adequate legal corridor is in place and authorised by competent agencies.

The two parties will also work together to support the innovation ecosystem, including SMEs and start-ups applying digital technologies, blockchain and financial technology.

The cooperation covers regulatory compliance, international standards, and best practices, as well as consulting on digital asset infrastructure and the application of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies.

Capacity-building programmes will be organised for regulatory agencies, including training, workshops, and expert exchanges. The MOU further outlines collaboration on connecting international financial organisations and investors, and the potential co-hosting of promotional events in HCM City and relevant jurisdictions.

A joint working group will be established to formulate action plans, monitor progress and address implementation challenges. The group will meet at least twice a year, either in person or online. Once the operation agency of the IFC-HCMC is set up, the MOU will be transferred to the new body for continued implementation.

The signing is viewed as a significant step that opens a new phase of deeper cooperation between HCM City and Binance. The partnership is expected to strengthen regulatory capacity, expand Vietnam’s connectivity with global capital markets, and attract high-quality investment into finance, technology and innovation.

The event also underscores the city’s determination to build a transparent, dynamic and sustainable international financial centre aligned with Vietnam’s strategic goals to 2030.

Earlier, in mid-October 2025, the HCM City Department of Finance signed an MOU with the Nasdaq Stock Market — the world’s largest electronic stock exchange and home to major corporations such as Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, PayPal and Intel. This collaboration marks one of the few strategic agreements between a Vietnamese locality and a leading global financial institution.

According to the municipal People’s Committee, the city is expediting all preparations to put the IFC into operation in this December, in line with Resolution 222/2025/QH15. The city pledges to create a transparent, favourable and competitive environment to attract investors./.

VNA/VNP

https://vietnam.vnanet.vn/engl.....1.html?utm

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Henig: IMO: Creating more ways to trade with the EU means better trade for Vietnam, but also should open up avenues for international trade in general. This is a good development.

Digital platforms to help Vietnamese cooperatives access European market

 December 02, 2025 - 22:07

 The workshop aimed to raise awareness, offer technical knowledge and create a digital connection platform to support cooperatives in their integration journey.

 CÀ MAU — A workshop on promoting trade with the European market and accelerating technology adoption, innovation and digital transformation among Vietnamese cooperatives was jointly held on Tuesday by the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance and the provincial People’s Committee.

Addressing the event, chairwoman of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance Cao Xuân Thu Vân said the EU–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement has created historic opportunities for Vietnamese goods to enter one of the world’s strictest markets.

As the collective economic sector supports millions of livelihoods and acts as a key pillar of the economy, equipping cooperatives with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance competitiveness is essential, she noted.

The workshop aimed to raise awareness, offer technical knowledge and create a digital connection platform to support cooperatives in their integration journey. It also sought to promote a systematic shift in how cooperatives approach the European market and expand the application of science, technology and digital transformation.

Experts from Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany, ministry representatives, agencies, Cà Mau authorities and local cooperatives discussed issues including European agricultural and food market trends, export opportunities for Việt Nam, technical standards and food safety rules, the EU’s environmental tax and carbon reduction policies, social responsibility requirements and technical and customs hurdles for agricultural and food imports.

Hoàng Văn Tú, a representative of Sustainable Food Systems Ireland, said cooperative business models have undergone major changes in recent years – from mainly offering services to engaging directly in production, processing and distribution. However, most cooperatives remain small-scale and face capacity and efficiency constraints.

In the current era of deeper global integration, cooperatives need a strong push to pursue “dual transformation” – green transition coupled with digitalisation – to renew themselves and capture new opportunities, he said.

Huỳnh Chí Nguyện, vice chairman of the Cà Mau People’s Committee, said the province now has 609 cooperatives with more than 34,800 members and over 12,200 jobs created. Despite this growth, securing stable export markets, especially in the high-standard EU market, remains a major challenge.

He added that the workshop provided cooperative leaders with in-depth information, practical experience and effective technological and digital solutions that can optimise production, strengthen quality management and enhance competitiveness, supporting the province’s goal of achieving double-digit growth in the coming years. —

VNA/VNS

https://vietnamnews.vn/economy.....arket.html

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 12-03-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Global Markets Rebound as Bitcoin and Equities Stabilize After Volatile Week

Risk sentiment improves, but underlying fragility remains

Overview

• Global equities and futures stabilized after several days of volatility driven by bond-market swings and crypto-sector stress.

• Bitcoin rebounded above key psychological levels, easing concerns of a broader risk-off cascade.

• Bond yields steadied, allowing investors to cautiously re-enter risk assets.

Key Developments

• U.S., European, and Asian equity futures showed broad but modest gains, signaling a pause in the week’s earlier selloff.

• Bitcoin’s climb back above $90,000 helped calm cross-asset sentiment after a sharp pullback that had triggered hedge-fund de-risking.

• Investors digested speculation about central-bank rate positioning, especially in Japan and the U.S., which contributed to earlier market turbulence.

• Analysts noted that while the rebound is positive, market internals remain fragile, with high sensitivity to rates, liquidity, and geopolitical news.

Why It Matters

The rebound illustrates how interconnected global markets have become: crypto volatility now spills directly into equities, and bond-market repricing rapidly shifts investor appetite for risk. The episode highlights the ongoing vulnerability of markets during a period of structural transition.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Market Repricing & Capital Flows

• The volatility underscores a system revaluation of risk, with capital increasingly rotating between safe havens and high-yield assets.

• Fragile liquidity conditions reflect deeper structural transitions affecting global credit, equity valuations, and investor behavior.

Pillar: Financial Stability Signals

• Persistent sensitivity to bond and crypto movements shows how systemic risk channels have broadened, a key feature of a multipolar financial era.

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

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Sources

• Reuters – “Stocks steady as slide in bitcoin, global bonds hit pause”

• AP News – “World shares are mixed as steady bond yields, rebound for bitcoin push US stocks higher”

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Pound Strengthens as Diverging Interest-Rate Outlooks Reshape Global Currency Flows

Sterling climbs to a five-week high while the dollar softens on rate-cut expectations

Overview

• The British pound surged to multi-week highs, outperforming both the U.S. dollar and the euro.

• Rate-cut expectations in the United States contrasted with a stronger UK economic outlook, creating a widening policy gap.

• Global currency markets are repricing risk, yield, and reserve allocations as major central banks signal diverging trajectories.

Key Developments

• Sterling rose to its strongest level in five weeks, supported by improving UK data and reduced expectations of early Bank of England rate cuts.

• The U.S. dollar weakened as traders priced in a potential Fed rate cut, a shift that has implications for emerging-market currencies and global capital flows.

• Diverging central-bank directions fueled renewed volatility in currency pairs, with investors rotating into currencies tied to stronger economic outlooks.

• Analysts note that as rates diverge, reserve managers may adjust holdings, particularly in markets where yield and stability are improving.

Why It Matters

Currency markets often react first to structural macro shifts. When major central banks diverge, global liquidity, trade invoicing, and reserve strategies begin to recalibrate — signaling deeper changes in monetary architecture.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Currency Realignment

• A softer dollar and stronger non-U.S. currencies encourage greater diversification in reserve portfolios, including regional currencies, commodities, and gold.

Pillar: Global Liquidity Transitions

• Diverging interest-rate paths reshape capital movement patterns, influencing trade finance, cross-border lending, and sovereign funding strategies.

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

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Sources

• Reuters – “Sterling rises against the euro, hits 5-week high vs dollar”

• Reuters – “Stocks steady as slide in bitcoin, global bonds hit pause” (USD sentiment section)

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Global AI Boom Triggers New Memory-Chip Supply-Chain Crisis

AI-driven demand for high-performance memory exacerbates shortages — ripple effects reach consumer tech & macro-economy

Overview

• The global memory-chip supply chain is under acute stress, as surging demand from AI data-centres converges with reduced output of conventional DRAM and flash memory.

• Prices for DRAM, NAND flash, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) have more than doubled since early 2025, squeezing manufacturers of smartphones, PCs and consumer electronics.

• Memory-chip shortages are now spilling into macroeconomic risk, affecting inflation trends, device pricing, and the pace of AI-infrastructure deployment.

Key Developments

• Major chipmakers shifted production capacity toward HBM to meet AI-related demand, reducing supply of conventional DRAM and flash memory.

• Memory-chip prices have sharply increased across categories, with some segments more than doubling since February, according to industry tracking firms.

• Inventory levels at memory suppliers have collapsed from more than 13 weeks to as little as two weeks, signaling deep global shortages.

• Retailers in Japan are rationing supply, Chinese smartphone manufacturers are preparing price hikes, and U.S. component resellers report surging demand for recycled memory.

Why It Matters

The shortage is no longer a sector-specific bottleneck — it is becoming a structural, global economic concern.

• Prolonged supply constraints could delay hundreds of billions of dollars in AI and data-center investment.

• Rising memory prices may add inflationary pressure at a time when economies are already grappling with persistent price instability and new tariff impacts.

• Smaller manufacturers risk being priced out, accelerating consolidation and widening competitive imbalances in both AI and consumer electronics markets.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Supply-Chain & Industrial Realignment

• Control of memory-chip capacity — especially HBM — becomes a new strategic lever in the global tech realignment.

• Nations and firms capable of securing long-term memory output gain disproportionate influence over AI development paths.

Pillar: Commodity & Asset Re-Pricing / Inflation Dynamics

• Memory chips are behaving like volatile commodities, driving new inflation inputs and reshaping cost structures across industries from consumer hardware to cloud computing.

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

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Sources

• Business Standard – “AI boom sparks global chip shortage, driving prices and supply crisis”

• Investing.com – “The AI boom is creating a global memory-chip crunch”

• Modern Diplomacy – “Global AI Boom Triggers New Memory-Chip Supply Chain Crisis”

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Tishwash:  The world's largest US consulate will open in Erbil today

The new US Consulate General in Erbil, the world's largest consulate, will be opened Wednesday, December 3,

The new building will be officially opened by US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael Rigas. 

The project, which was laid on July 6, 2018, cost more than $795 million and covers an area of ​​51 fadans (206,000 square meters).

The consulate complex is not just an administrative building, but is designed as a small town and includes the main office, staff accommodation, security and visitor accommodation, shops and parking, as well as a large area of ​​greenery.

Technically and environmentally, the building is constructed in a modern and environmentally friendly manner. It has an advanced water recycling system and 15% of its electricity needs are supplied by solar energy, with the aim of reducing the impact on the environment.

The new building can accommodate 1,000 people and the opening of the largest US consulate in Erbil is seen as a sign of the US administration's attention to its relations with the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.  link

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Tishwash:  US representative: President Trump's policy will continue to strengthen relations with Iraq.

The United States representative to the Security Council, Jeff Bartos, confirmed on Tuesday that the policy of US President Donald Trump will continue to strengthen relations with Iraq.

Bartos told the UN Security Council, as reported by Al-Furat News, that "President Donald Trump's policy will continue to strengthen relations with Iraq based on mutual respect, shared interests, and support for sovereignty and economic independence."

He added that "the end of UNAMI's mission in Iraq is a step forward," emphasizing the need to "continue addressing the issue of missing Kuwaitis and streamline procedures."

The UN Security Council held its special session on the situation in Iraq earlier today. link

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Tishwash:  Trump speaks about the Sudanese man: "He is my friend and he nominated me for the Nobel Prize."

The US President  Donald Trump On Tuesday, he thanked the Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.  He pointed out that He became closer to the United States.

He said at the conclusion of a lengthy two-hour session of the US administration in White House He was surprised by the decision prime minister Iraqi Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani Who nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize.

The US president added that he "did not expect this decision from Iraq . He expressed his gratitude to the Sudanese man warmly.

Regarding the country's situation and the relationship between Baghdad  and Washington, Trump asserted that "Iraq has become closer to the United States because of the American missiles that fell on it.

Trump added, "Iran has been a bully in the Middle East, bullying Iraq in particular, but the American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have made Iraq more friendly in its relations with U.S.  link

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Tishwash:  The Central Bank reveals assurances in the banking reform plan.

During a session attended by a select group of experts and specialists, His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, presented a comprehensive overview of the banking reform process and upcoming structural plans, emphasizing that rebuilding the banking sector represents the fundamental pillar of the bank's work at the present stage.

His Excellency explained that the contract with Oliver Wyman (O&W) came after the ban on dollar transactions imposed on a number of Iraqi banks, with the aim of implementing deep and comprehensive reforms to ensure the banking institutions' compliance with international standards.

He revealed that there are assurances regarding the return of these banks to normal operations after the completion of the required reform phases.

The Governor stated that all Iraqi banks have signed the reform document, emphasizing that compliant banks will be granted the ability to deal in other currencies in a phased approach. He also noted that international bodies are closely monitoring the progress of the banking reform process.

Regarding digital transformation, he confirmed that the digital dinar project is underway, but it requires time and integrated infrastructure to ensure its optimal launch.

The Central Bank Governor reiterated his commitment to maintaining overall price stability by keeping inflation low through a stable official exchange rate, which he described as a major success of monetary policy.

He emphasized that devaluing the dinar would have negative repercussions on this stability, harming broad segments of the population with limited incomes and weakening confidence in the national currency.

He stressed the need to avoid using the exchange rate as a tool to address the structural deficit, which requires structural reforms aimed at maximizing domestic revenues by leveraging the vast and currently untapped opportunities, controlling expenditures, diversifying the economy, and supporting the government's efforts in this regard.

Central Bank of Iraq - 
Media Office   link

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 12-03-25

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Global Fragmentation Pushes Inflation Risk Higher, Fed Warns

Boston Fed signals long-term structural pressures on prices and financial stability

Overview

• Federal Reserve leadership is increasingly concerned that global economic fragmentation is raising long-term inflationary pressure.

• Supply-chain decoupling, geopolitical realignment, and regionalization are now treated as structural forces, not temporary disruptions.

• Higher inflation volatility could complicate central-bank decision-making and reshape global capital flows.

Key Developments

• Boston Fed President Susan Collins stated that breaking apart global trade channels and financial systems could “push up inflation” for years ahead.

• Fragmentation is reducing economic efficiency, increasing production costs, and forcing new redundancies in supply chains.

• Central banks may face a narrower policy window, as they try to balance inflation control with employment stability amid more frequent external shocks.

• Investors are beginning to price in a higher-for-longer inflation baseline, even as some markets still expect rate cuts in 2025.

Why It Matters

A more fragmented global economy raises structural costs — from transportation to manufacturing to credit — making persistent inflation more likely. This drives governments and institutions to re-evaluate reserve strategies, alternative assets, and new financial partnerships.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Debt & Monetary Architecture

• Fragmentation accelerates the reassessment of sovereign-debt sustainability and long-term interest-rate norms.

• Higher inflation risk pushes nations to diversify reserves, including gold, commodities, or regional currencies.

Pillar: Financial System Rebalancing

• As global integration unwinds, countries build parallel financial channels, reshaping how capital moves across borders.

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

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Sources

• Reuters – “Fed's Collins warns fragmented global economy could push up inflation”

• MSN -- "Fed's Collins warns fragmented global economy could push up inflation"

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Latin America Accelerates Mineral Processing Shift as Global Supply Chains Rewire

Resource nations push for higher-value production amid geopolitical fragmentation

Overview

• Latin American producers are moving aggressively to shift from raw-material exports to domestic refining and processing.

• Global demand for secure, non-China supply chains is accelerating investment into regional mineral hubs.

• U.S. and Western partners are pressuring for “friendly-shoring,” reshaping commodity routes and industrial policy.

Key Developments

• Governments across Latin America are redirecting policy and investment toward value-added refining of lithium, copper, and rare earths.

• The shift is partly driven by U.S. incentives for regional critical-mineral sourcing, as Washington seeks to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

• Producers are courting new partners — including the EU and Asian buyers — to secure tech transfers and long-term offtake agreements.

• Domestic processing is becoming a strategic priority, with nations aiming to capture more revenue, jobs, and geopolitical leverage.

Why It Matters

The repositioning of mineral supply chains marks a major shift in global manufacturing power. Countries that once exported raw materials are now demanding a seat at the higher-value end of the supply chain — pulling production away from established hubs and contributing to a more multipolar geopolitical structure.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Trade & Supply-Chain Reconfiguration

• As regions internalize more of the production cycle, global trade routes are redrawn, reducing single-point dependencies.

• Diversified processing hubs weaken traditional chokepoints, contributing to a more distributed economic architecture.

Pillar: Commodity & Resource Realignment

• Nations with strategic minerals gain new relevance, leveraging resources to negotiate better economic terms and new geopolitical alliances.

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

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Sources

• Financial Times – “Latin America accelerates minerals shift as US pushes for regional sourcing”

• Mongabay -- "Critical minerals dropped from final text at COP30"

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Putin’s India Visit Seeks to Reinforce Energy and Defense Ties Under Sanctions Pressure
New Delhi weighs strategic cooperation with Moscow against the risk of U.S. retaliation

Overview

• Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India for the first time in four years as Moscow and New Delhi attempt to stabilize their long-standing partnership amid shifting global dynamics.

• Russia remains India’s largest supplier of defense equipment and, since 2022, a major source of discounted crude oil.

• Western sanctions have sharply limited Russia’s market access, while India has increased its purchases of U.S. energy, reducing Russian crude flows to a three-year low.

Key Developments

• Russia is looking to secure new contracts for oil sales, technical equipment, and major defense platforms such as the Su-57 fighter jet and additional S-400 air-defense units.

• India seeks to maintain stable defense supplies and explore the potential restoration of ONGC Videsh’s stake in Sakhalin-1, which has been in dispute since sanctions intensified.

• Washington has doubled tariffs on Indian goods in response to Russian crude imports, raising the stakes for any deepening India–Russia cooperation.

• Key state-owned firms — including Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, Rosoboronexport, and Indian refiners IOC and BPCL — remain central to ongoing negotiations.

• A free-trade agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union is also under consideration, potentially broadening economic ties.

Why It Matters
India’s defense ecosystem still relies heavily on Russian equipment, spare parts, and servicing — reliance that cannot be unwound quickly. At the same time, India is trying to avoid triggering additional U.S. penalties that could affect its export markets and technology access. Putin’s visit highlights how global sanctions regimes are reshaping bilateral relationships, supply chains, and geopolitical calculations for emerging powers.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Strategic Realignment Under Sanctions — Russia’s turn toward the Global South underscores how sanctions are accelerating alternative partnerships and redirecting energy flows.

• Pillar: Defense and Energy Interdependence — India must balance national security needs with exposure to U.S. trade pressure, illustrating the complex choices mid-sized powers face in a fragmenting global order.

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

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Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Putin Visits India to Push Energy and Defence Deals as Sanctions Bite”

• Reuters – Coverage on India–Russia energy and defense negotiations

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BRICS Bank Boosted by Indonesia’s $1 B Commitment — What It Means for De-Dollarization
Jakarta formalizes Indonesia’s NDB entry; dollar alternatives gain momentum

Overview

• Indonesia has committed US$1 billion to the New Development Bank (NDB) as part of its formal entry into the BRICS framework.

• The move follows Indonesia’s accession to BRICS in January 2025 and reflects Jakarta’s intention to deepen economic ties with Global South partners.

• The contribution strengthens alternative development-finance channels outside Western-dominated institutions and positions Indonesia to tap new capital for major national projects.

Key Developments

• Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed the $1 B allocation during a national leadership meeting of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) on December 1, 2025.

• As a new member of the NDB, Indonesia expects improved access to funding for sustainable development, infrastructure expansion, energy transition, and digital-connectivity projects.

• The NDB holds $100 B in authorized capital, with founding BRICS members controlling the majority of subscribed shares. To date, the bank has financed roughly $39 B across 120 projects focused on transport, clean energy, and sustainability.

• President Dilma Rousseff highlighted Indonesia’s strategic regional role and praised its leadership in biofuels, noting its 40% achievement in biodiesel blending.

• Indonesia’s participation aligns with a broader BRICS strategy to expand local-currency use, develop alternative payment systems, and reduce reliance on the US dollar — though global dollar dominance remains substantial.

Why It Matters
Indonesia’s $1 B investment signals a major pivot toward diversified financial partnerships that reduce reliance on Western-led institutions like the IMF. The NDB provides Indonesia with development capital without policy-conditionality requirements, giving Jakarta more flexibility as it advances national strategic projects. At the same time, expanded NDB membership strengthens the institutional architecture of the Global South, broadening non-dollar financial pathways at a moment of growing geopolitical and monetary realignment.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Diversified Financial Infrastructure — Indonesia’s entry reinforces the rise of alternative multilateral banks, reducing concentration of global financial power and increasing options for developing economies.

• Pillar: Momentum for De-Dollarization — While full de-dollarization remains unlikely in the near term, Indonesia’s membership adds weight to efforts promoting local-currency trade and non-Western financing systems.

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

• Watcher Guru – “BRICS Bank Gets $1B Lift From Indonesia, Fueling De-Dollarization”

• ANTARA – “Indonesia commits US$1 billion as it joins New Development Bank”

• Indonesia Business Post – “Indonesia committed to US$1 B as it fully joins BRICS’ New Development Bank”

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Ukraine–Russia Peace Push Enters Critical Phase as U.S. Envoys Meet Putin

Trump team accelerates negotiations amid battlefield disputes and European unease

Overview

• U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow for a pivotal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on advancing the latest U.S.-crafted peace framework for Ukraine.

• Russia claims full capture of Pokrovsk, a major logistics hub in eastern Ukraine—a claim Kyiv vigorously disputes, saying fighting continues and dismissing Moscow’s announcement as propaganda.

• European leaders fear Trump may pressure Ukraine into unfavorable concessions, as President Volodymyr Zelensky tours Europe to reinforce a united negotiating position.

• Internal turbulence in Kyiv complicates matters after the resignation of top negotiator Andriy Yermak amid a major corruption scandal.

Key Developments

• Witkoff–Putin Meeting Set for 5 p.m. Moscow Time
  The Kremlin says the session will last “as long as necessary.” Only Witkoff, Kushner, and a translator are attending from the U.S. side. This will be the sixth meeting between Putin and Witkoff in 2025.

• Russia Claims Pokrovsk Has Fallen — Ukraine Rebuts
  Putin announced the “full capture” of the city, but Ukrainian commanders say Russian troops staged a flag-planting photo op and “fled in a hurry.” Fighting reportedly continues across multiple districts.

• Zelensky Briefed Following U.S.–Ukraine Talks
  Ukraine’s president received detailed updates from American officials on the battlefield situation and the revised peace proposal after recent leaks of calls between Witkoff and senior Russian officials.

• Kremlin Praises Trump’s Peace Plan
  Moscow describes the U.S. proposal as “a very good basis,” while criticizing Europe for blocking dialogue and continuing to consider seizing frozen Russian assets.

• Espionage Allegations Against NATO Member Soldier
  A British military trainer in Ukraine has been detained and accused of working with Russian intelligence to plan targeted killings.

• Ongoing NATO Support, Despite Trump’s Position on Entry
  Ukraine’s defense minister met with the U.S. Ambassador to NATO to discuss strengthening defense cooperation via the PURL initiative, even as Trump rules out Ukrainian NATO membership.

Why It Matters

The peace process is moving faster than at any point since the war began, but deep geopolitical fractures remain unresolved. Moscow seeks Ukrainian neutrality and territorial concessions; Kyiv aims to preserve sovereignty and security guarantees; Europe is wary of a U.S.-brokered deal that could fundamentally reshape the continent’s post–Cold War security order.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Diplomatic Realignment

A U.S.-Russia negotiation path — sidestepping the EU — signals a major restructuring of security authority, shifting influence away from multilateral European institutions.

Pillar 2: Currency & Trade Architecture

Russia’s emphasis on de-dollarized trade with India and continued development of alternative payment systems aligns with broader moves away from Western financial dominance, a trend likely to accelerate under any peace settlement.

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

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Sources

• Newsweek – “Putin Claims Pokrovsk Fell as Trump Envoy Scheduled to Meet Kremlin”

• Watcher Guru – Homepage

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Japan Weighs Restart of the World’s Largest Nuclear Plant Amid Rising Energy Pressures
Niigata Prefecture faces a pivotal vote as Japan balances energy security with post-Fukushima public trust

Overview

• Niigata Prefecture’s regional assembly is preparing to vote by December 22 on whether to restart Unit 6 of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant — the world’s largest.

• The facility, operated by TEPCO, has been offline since the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster, which reshaped Japan’s national energy policies and public opinion.

• Japan’s current energy mix depends heavily on imported fossil fuels, which supply 60–70% of its electricity, straining costs as industrial and digital-economy demand surges.

Key Developments

• The restart proposal centers on Unit No. 6, a 1,356-MW reactor that could come online as early as January if approved by the Niigata assembly.

• Unit No. 7 may follow later, while remaining older units face potential decommissioning.

• Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi supports nuclear restarts as part of Japan’s broader strategy to strengthen domestic energy security and reduce vulnerability to volatile fuel imports.

• Local residents and civic groups continue to express concerns, particularly over evacuation procedures and TEPCO’s post-Fukushima safety record.

• TEPCO remains responsible for ongoing compensation payments linked to the 2011 disaster and continues to conduct safety drills as part of its risk-mitigation commitments.

Why It Matters
Japan is facing an increasingly tight energy environment driven by industrial expansion, advanced manufacturing, data-center growth, and AI-intensive systems. Restarting Kashiwazaki-Kariwa would relieve pressure on the grid and reduce costly fossil fuel imports. Yet the decision carries deep emotional and political weight: trust in nuclear safety has not fully recovered since Fukushima, and public approval remains fragmented.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Energy Security Realignment — Japan’s potential restart of its largest nuclear facility signals a strategic shift toward stable, domestic energy generation amid global supply constraints and rising electricity demand.

• Pillar: Infrastructure & Industrial Resilience — A domestic power boost supports Japan’s manufacturing base and digital-sector growth, reinforcing national competitiveness at a time of evolving geopolitical energy pressures.

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

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• Modern Diplomacy – “Japan Considers Restarting World’s Largest Nuclear Plant Amid Energy Crunch”

• Reuters – Coverage on Japan’s nuclear restart considerations

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Global Dollar Dump Explained, Start of a Currency Reset?

Global Dollar Dump Explained, Start of a Currency Reset?

David Lin:  12-2-2025

In a world drowning in economic uncertainty, knowing where to anchor your portfolio is vital.

Recently, David Lin sat down with Peter C. Earle, Director of Economics and Economic Freedom at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) and author of Gold in Uncertain Times, for a profound discussion on the current economic landscape.

Earle didn’t mince words. He argues that the major financial challenges we face today—from government overspending to geopolitical friction—are not temporary bumps in the road, but signals of a fundamental structural shift.

His core message? The soaring price of gold is not a speculative anomaly; it is a direct reflection of the terminal decline of fiat currencies, including the US Dollar.

For years, skeptics have dismissed gold’s movements as emotional trading or fear-driven speculation. Earle strongly refutes this. He states explicitly that the current strength in gold prices is not a bubble, but a response to deep, systemic pressures.

Gold’s renewed importance stems from the unlimited monetary discretion exercised by central banks and governments.

When currencies are debased through massive debt accumulation and money printing, gold—which cannot be created by legislative fiat—reasserts its historical role as the ultimate store of value.

The Key Distinction: This isn’t a temporary flight-to-safety; it’s a structural realization that fiat currencies are losing their purchasing power and, crucially, their credibility as a reliable anchor in global finance.

While central banks often point to inflation or interest rates as the primary hurdles to growth, Earle isolates the major impediment as pervasive uncertainty.

When businesses lack clarity about future costs or market access, they hoard cash rather than deploy it for growth. This stagnation stifles productivity and economic expansion far more effectively than monetary tightening alone.

The conversation also tackled recent volatility in technology stocks and cryptocurrencies, contrasting the current environment with historical speculative manias.

Earle acknowledges that while some overvaluation exists—echoing sentiments from analysts like Ray Dalio—the foundational strength of today’s tech giants differentiates them significantly from the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s.

 Today’s major tech firms possess proven profitability, dominant market share, and robust business models.

However, policy proposals aimed at restructuring global economic power remain a source of substantial concern.

Earle expressed pointed skepticism regarding the so-called “Mar-a-Lago Accord,” a proposed framework focused on using tariffs, Treasury market adjustments, dollar devaluation, and treaty renegotiations to restructure US economic power.

He highlighted the inherent risks of such a strategy, particularly the challenge of deliberately managing currency value.

Attempts to devalue the dollar unilaterally often lead to competitive devaluation—a race to the bottom where other nations respond by weakening their own currencies, ultimately creating chaos rather than stability.

A significant portion of the interview was dedicated to the historical function of gold and the possibility of returning to a gold-backed system.

Earle views the abandonment of the gold standard as the critical moment that removed the essential “guardrail” against governmental excess.

Historically, gold provided fiscal and monetary discipline by forcing governments to limit their debt and the money supply. They could only spend what they had access to in gold reserves.

Who benefits from moving away from this discipline? Those interests that thrive on discretionary monetary policy and unlimited borrowing.

Given the current trajectory of massive debt accumulation and weakening fiat currencies globally, Earle believes gold’s role will only grow—not just as an investment hedge, but potentially as a key metric for economic valuation moving forward.

Facing this uncertain landscape of structural shifts and policy unpredictability, Peter C. Earle offered clear, actionable advice for investors:

Hedge against monetary debasement by holding real assets that retain value regardless of currency fluctuations. Gold and silver remain the premier choices in this category.

In an environment where central banks are continually fighting inflation and interest rates remain elevated, excessive reliance on debt amplifies risk and vulnerability.

Invest in skills and knowledge that are resilient to economic downturns and structural unemployment shifts. Personal competence is a powerful form of economic insurance.

Earle’s final caution is for investors to maintain vigilance. Watch the signals, pay attention to the structural shifts, and recognize that the economic dynamics of the next decade will likely be fundamentally different from the last.

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UK Banks Get a Boost as BoE Eases Capital Rules — What It Means for Lending and Growth

London shifts regulatory posture to stimulate credit as global banking stress recedes

Overview

• The Bank of England has lowered core capital requirements for major UK banks, reducing the Tier 1 minimum from 14% to 13%.

• The shift follows strong banking-sector performance in recent stress tests and reflects confidence in the resilience of the financial system.

• Regulators also flagged areas of rising systemic risk, including high valuations in AI-driven firms and rapid expansion of the private-credit market.

Key Developments

• Major UK banks now have greater flexibility to lend or return capital to shareholders.

• The BoE plans a broader review of how leverage ratios and capital buffers are structured, signaling potential further easing.

• Despite loosening rules, regulators emphasized continued vigilance amid emerging asset bubbles.

Why It Matters

Lower capital requirements could stimulate bank lending and economic activity at a time of slowing global growth. But they also reduce shock-absorbing capacity if financial conditions deteriorate. This pivot signals a key moment in the balance between economic stimulus and systemic safeguards.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Banking Resilience vs. Credit Expansion

• The shift encourages more liquidity and lending — but raises questions about the long-term integrity of global bank-risk structures.

Pillar: Regulatory Divergence & Systemic Risk

• As the UK loosens rules while other regions maintain tighter regimes, global capital may begin reallocating toward lighter-regulated jurisdictions, reshaping flows and balance-sheet risk profiles.

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

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Sources

• • Reuters – “Bank of England says UK lenders clear stress tests”

• • Reuters – “Bank of England eases bank capital requirements”

• • The Guardian – “BoE plans to ease capital rules on banks”

• • Investing.com – “BoE eases capital rules”

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Eurozone Banks Launch Joint Stablecoin Initiative to Reclaim Payments Sovereignty

European lenders race to build digital-money infrastructure independent of U.S.-centric systems

Overview

• Ten of Europe’s largest banks have formed a new joint company to launch a euro-backed stablecoin.

• The system aims to provide a European-controlled digital-payments architecture for cross-border use.

• The initiative marks the strongest move yet by traditional banks to challenge private stablecoins and U.S.-dominated payments rails.

Key Developments

• The consortium plans to release its first regulated stablecoin in 2026, pending licensing approval.

• The initiative is intended to serve businesses, banks, and consumers seeking faster and more efficient cross-border transactions.

• The project reflects growing pressure in Europe to secure monetary autonomy in digital finance and reduce reliance on U.S. intermediaries.

Why It Matters

A bank-backed euro stablecoin could significantly shift the trajectory of digital-payments innovation. It could also reduce dependence on legacy card networks and the global dollar system — both central components of financial power and international leverage.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Payment-System Decentralization & Monetary Sovereignty

• A euro stablecoin marks a direct challenge to dollar-based global payment corridors and accelerates Europe’s pursuit of monetary independence.

Pillar: Digital-Currency Infrastructure & Global Trade Settlement

• The move pressures other regions to accelerate CBDC and stablecoin development, reshaping the structure of global settlement networks and reserve-currency dynamics.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• • Reuters – “Group of European banks announce euro stablecoin company”

• • Reuters – follow-up details on Qivalis project

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Macron’s China Visit Highlights Europe’s Balancing Act Between Trade and Security
Paris seeks stability, access to technology, and protection of strategic industries

Overview

• French President Emmanuel Macron will make his fourth state visit to China this week, with meetings scheduled in Beijing and Chengdu.

• The visit comes amid intensifying strains between Europe and China over trade imbalances, strategic technologies, and geopolitical alignment.

• European officials have warned that relations with Beijing have reached an “inflection point,” driven by concerns over China’s industrial overcapacity, dominance in key tech sectors, and its support for Russia.

Key Developments

• Macron aims to rebalance Europe’s trade relationship with China, especially as Chinese steel and electric vehicle (EV) exports pressure European industries.

• The European Union is advancing a new economic security doctrine to address risks linked to critical supply chains, technology transfers, and Chinese industrial policies.

• China seeks to preserve its access to European markets while encouraging domestic consumption and showcasing innovation-driven economic growth.

• The United States is closely watching the visit, wary of potential divergence between U.S. and European China policy.

• Major European industries — including Airbus, French automakers, and advanced manufacturing sectors — have substantial interests tied to the outcome of the visit.

Why It Matters
Europe relies heavily on China for advanced technology, rare earth processing, and key inputs for its energy and EV industries. Macron must navigate economic dependency, strategic competition, and geopolitical pressure — maintaining European competitiveness without provoking trade retaliation or undermining U.S.-EU coordination. His diplomacy will influence broader EU-China relations at a time when the global economic landscape is rapidly shifting.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Strategic Trade Realignment — Europe is recalibrating its economic partnership with China to reduce vulnerabilities in critical industries while preserving access to essential technologies.

• Pillar: Geopolitical Equilibrium — Macron’s engagement reflects Europe’s effort to maintain strategic autonomy, balancing U.S. expectations with its own economic priorities as global power centers continue to shift.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Macron Visits China as Europe Balances Economic Ties and Security Concerns”

• Reuters – Coverage on EU-China trade and security tensions

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Morning 12-2-25

Silver Jumps To An All-Time High, Supported By Tight Supplies

Money and Business   Economy News - Follow-up   Silver prices jumped more than 2% on Monday morning, hitting a new record high, benefiting from a continued decline in global supply and rising expectations of an interest rate cut in the United States this month.

Silver traded at $57.86 an ounce, its highest level ever, extending its gains for the sixth consecutive day after rising 6% in Friday's session.

On the stock market, shares of silver mining companies also rose on Monday, with Sun Silver shares climbing 20% ​​and Silver Mines shares rising 12% in Australia, while shares of China Silver Group, listed in Hong Kong, jumped 14%.

Silver prices have more than doubled since the start of the year, supported by limited supplies in physical markets.

In 2025, silver stole the spotlight from gold after recording unprecedented record levels, confirming that its controversial title of "the devil's metal" is not without reason, as it is known for its sharp fluctuations that confuse markets and surprise investors.

Silver, which usually moves in the shadow of gold, made a historic leap this year, after its price exceeded $54.47 an ounce in mid-October, an increase of 71% year-on-year, before retreating slightly only to rise again amid a supply shortage crisis.

Market experts believe that this wave is not temporary, but rather carries new dynamics that may push prices even higher.   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=62914

Silver Prices Are Set To Shine In 2025 

Stock Exchange   Silver prices reached record highs in 2025, placing it in the spotlight and attracting the attention of global investors, despite challenges related to limited supply.

The metal, sometimes called "the devil's metal" due to its extreme volatility, achieved exceptional gains this year, coinciding with the rise in gold prices, which surpassed $4,000 per ounce.

Silver prices reached a record high of $54.47 per ounce in mid-October 2025, marking a 71% increase compared to the previous year, before declining slightly and then rising again.

This surge in  silver prices is attributed to data indicating continued high demand relative to limited supply. A significant portion of the price increase is attributed to the growing demand from India, the world's largest consumer of silver.

The metal is used in the manufacture of jewelry, household items, and decorative objects, and the country's annual consumption is approximately 4,000 metric tons.

Prices in India rose to a record high of 170,415 rupees per kilogram on October 17, an increase of 85% since the beginning of the year, while the Indian market relies on imports that account for about 80% of its supply.

The industrial and technological dimension of silver demand is no longer limited to investment or traditional use. It has expanded to include growing industrial needs, particularly with the increasing production of electric vehicles, artificial intelligence applications, and solar energy.

Silver is used in standard electric vehicle batteries at a rate of approximately 25 to 50 grams per vehicle, and this could reach one kilogram in future vehicles with solid-state batteries. Silver is also utilized for its high electrical and thermal properties, making it a key component in modern clean energy industries.

Experts explained that the current supply and demand cycle, coupled with the scarcity of mine production in Central and South America over the past decade, makes silver one of the rare metals that combines investment value with industrial applications, reinforcing expectations that its prices will remain high in the near future.

October 2025 marks the third time in 50 years that silver prices have peaked, following January 1980 when the Hunt brothers attempted to control the market, and again in 2011 after the US debt ceiling crisis, when investors turned to gold and silver as safe havens.     https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=62888

Gold Prices Remained Stable In Baghdad But Rose In Erbil

Monday, December 1, 2025 | Economy Number of views: 233   Baghdad ( NINA ) – Gold prices in Baghdad remained stable on Monday, while rising in Erbil.

The selling price of one mithqal (approximately 4.5 grams) of 21-karat gold from the Gulf, Turkey, and Europe in Baghdad's wholesale markets on Al-Nahr Street was 850,000 Iraqi dinars, with a buying price of 846,000 dinars.

The selling price of one mithqal of 21-karat Iraqi gold was 820,000 dinars, with a buying price of 816,000

dinars. In jewelry shops, the selling price of one mithqal of 21-karat Gulf gold ranged between 850,000 and 860,000 dinars, while the selling price of one mithqal of Iraqi gold ranged between 820,000 and 830,000 dinars.

Gold prices in Erbil have risen, with the selling price of 22-karat gold reaching 888,000 dinars, 21-karat gold 848,000 dinars, and 18-karat gold 727,000 dinars. /End  https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1264630

The Dollar Continues To Rise In Baghdad And Erbil

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

The dollar prices rose in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges to record 142,900 dinars for 100 dollars, while the prices this morning were 142,650 dinars for 100 dollars.

Selling prices rose in exchange shops and local markets in Baghdad, with the selling price reaching 144,000 dinars for 100 dollars, while the buying price reached 142,000 dinars for 100 dollars.

In Erbil, the dollar also recorded an increase, with the selling price reaching 142,300 dinars per 100 dollars, and the buying price reaching 142,100 dinars per 100 dollars.  https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=62936

Oil Prices Rose, Supported By OPEC+ Production Plan And Concerns Over Venezuela.

Economy |01/12/2025   Oil prices rose   by as much as 1.5% after OPEC+ countries confirmed their plan to halt production increases during the first quarter of next year, in addition to concerns about potential US action against Venezuela, an oil-producing nation, which caused market volatility.

By 00:52 GMT, Brent crude had pared its gains to settle at $62.99 a barrel, up 0.98%. US West Texas Intermediate crude also rose 0.99% to $59.12 a barrel.

OPEC+ had agreed in early November to halt production increases, a move aimed at slowing efforts to regain market share amid concerns about oversupply.

Following Sunday's meeting, OPEC+ stated that it reaffirms the importance of a cautious approach, while maintaining full flexibility to halt or reverse any further voluntary production adjustments. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271009

Oil Companies Extend Invitations To US Firms To Manage The West Qurna/2 Oil Field

Economy | 05:12 - 01/12/2025   Mawazin News – Baghdad   The Ministry of Oil announced that it has taken the necessary steps to transfer the management of the West Qurna/2 oil field to a major American oil company, emphasizing that this move aims to sustain production and enhance the stability of global markets.

In a statement, the Ministry said, "The procedures included direct and exclusive invitations to a number of major American companies, entering into direct negotiations with them, and receiving their bids. The transfer process will be conducted through transparent competition and according to the established criteria for awarding oil field development contracts."

The Ministry added that "transferring the management of the West Qurna/2 field to an American oil company will serve mutual interests, enhance the stability of global markets, and ensure the continuity of Iraqi oil production operations, market share, and the sustainability of the country's resources."

It affirmed that this step strengthens the joint economic relations between Iraq and the United States and contributes to the transfer of modern technology, benefiting both countries.

The Ministry noted that "the participation of more major American companies in developing the Iraqi oil sector underscores Iraq's strategic importance in this sector and contributes to diversifying the international expertise operating within it, thus achieving Iraq's economic interests and ensuring their sustainability."   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271035

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