Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 12-12-25

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A Message to Our Seeds of Wisdom & Newshounds News™ Readers

For more than a decade, many of you have held foreign currencies with the hope that one day a global financial reset and revaluation would change your family’s future. You have remained patient, faithful, and committed — even as week after week, year after year, “RV gurus” declared this is finally the week, only for nothing to happen.

You deserve better than recycled predictions.
You deserve truth, clarity, and real evidence — not hype.

At Seeds of Wisdom and Newshounds News™, our mission is simple:
To give you facts, not fantasies.
To give you hope, not hype.
To give you understanding, not confusion.

The world is changing.
A global reset is not a myth — it is unfolding in real time through international finance, monetary restructuring, gold accumulation by central banks, new settlement systems, geopolitical realignment, and the slow erosion of dollar-centric frameworks.

But revaluation will not happen because a guru said it will.
It will happen when:

• Global monetary architecture shifts,

• New settlement systems are activated,

• Liquidity and sovereign-debt frameworks are reset,

• And nations restructure how value moves across borders.

These are the signals we track every day — not rumors, but verifiable developments happening across the world’s financial system.

🌱You have waited a long time.🌱
Our commitment is to walk this part of the journey with you honestly, respectfully, and transparently. We will continue bringing you real news, structured analysis, and the global indicators that truly matter for foreign currency holders.

We honor your patience.  We honor your hope.
And we promise to protect that hope from the noise that has misled this community for far too long.

A reset is coming —
But this time, you will see it with clear eyes, grounded understanding, and the truth you deserve.

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NATO Expands Caribbean Enforcement as France Seizes 2.3 Tons of Cocaine

Drug-route security tightens amid rising geopolitical coordination across NATO and U.S. partners.

Overview

• France intercepts 2.3 tons of cocaine in the Caribbean, part of a dramatic rise in 2025 counter-trafficking operations.

• U.S. and NATO allies increase maritime enforcement, intensifying activity near Venezuela, Colombia, and Haiti.

• Record drug-route disruptions highlight growing regional instability, prompting new EU and NATO policy measures.

Key Developments

• French naval forces intercepted an unflagged vessel carrying over 2,360 kg (5,200 lbs) of cocaine — one of 2025’s largest seizures.

• Over 31 tons of narcotics have been seized in the Antilles-Guyana zone this year, signaling escalating cartel activity and security risks.

• U.S. Coast Guard operations continue at high tempo, with multiple multimillion-dollar seizures across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

• MAOC-N and NATO partners intensify joint intelligence operations, disrupting long-established Atlantic trafficking routes.

• France proposes an EU sanctions regime targeting transnational drug networks, linking organized crime to geopolitical instability.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For those waiting on foreign-currency revaluation, developments like this matter far more than most realize. Major narcotics routes often fund non-state actors, corruption networks, and destabilizing forces inside countries whose currencies people are holding. A global currency reset requires financial stability, transparent capital flows, and strong international cooperation — the exact conditions these operations aim to build.

This article signals that:

• NATO and EU frameworks are expanding, stabilizing regions tied to major trade and currency corridors.

• Governments are tightening enforcement and sanctions, prerequisites for any future asset-backed or rules-based global financial architecture.

• Law-enforcement coordination is increasing, a step required before cross-border settlement systems or global liquidity resets can be trusted.

This is the kind of real-world progress that matters for RV timelines — not guru predictions, but structural cleanup of geopolitical and financial instability, which always comes first.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1 — Structural Clean-Up: Successful counter-narcotics operations strengthen regional financial integrity — a requirement for future currency realignment and compliant international settlement systems.

• Pillar 2 — Coordinated Enforcement: NATO, EU, and U.S. multi-agency coordination reflects the tightening of global governance frameworks that typically precede monetary restructuring.

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

• Newsweek – “US’s NATO Ally Seizes Cocaine Boat in Caribbean Bust”

• AP -- "French Navy intercepts boat loaded with over two tons of cocaine"

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U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Surge as Military Escalation Signals Possible Conflict

Washington’s show of force reshapes power balances in the Western Hemisphere.

Overview

• U.S. intensifies pressure on Venezuela, escalating from sanctions to direct tanker seizures and expanded counter-drug strikes.

• Major U.S. military assets deployed to the Caribbean, including F-35s, B-52 bombers, and carrier-based aircraft near Venezuelan airspace.

• Venezuela responds with military mobilization, accusing the U.S. of attempting regime change to seize control of its oil resources.

Key Developments

• Energy and shipping tensions escalate as the U.S. intercepts Venezuelan oil shipments, prompting international maritime warnings.

• Operation Southern Spear expands, with U.S. forces conducting patrols, exercises, and simulated strikes across the region.

• Trump administration signals readiness for “land strikes”, while Maduro swears in thousands of new troops to counter U.S. pressure.

Why It Matters

This confrontation is no longer just political—it reflects a deeper struggle over control of the Western Hemisphere’s energy corridors, shipping routes, and monetary influence. As the U.S. asserts the Monroe Doctrine and military operations expand, regional instability increases the risk of sanctions spillover, supply chain disruptions, and commodity volatility across the Americas.

Why This Matters to Currency Holders

Heightened U.S.–Venezuela conflict could accelerate shifts in global oil flows, payment routes, and the use of alternative settlement systems outside the U.S. dollar—especially among BRICS-aligned states supporting Venezuela.

Any disruption in the Caribbean and Gulf shipping lanes can affect energy prices, liquidity conditions, and the pace of de-dollarization across Latin American economies. Currency holders should watch for ripple effects on commodity-linked currencies, parallel-market rates, and regional dollar scarcity.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Energy Power Realignment
U.S. enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine brings the Western Hemisphere into sharper geopolitical competition, pushing alternative blocs to develop independent oil, trade, and payment channels.

Pillar: Acceleration of Alternatives to Dollar Settlements
Venezuela’s alignment with BRICS partners increases incentives for non-USD trade settlements, reinforcing a multipolar financial system.

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

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Sources

• Newsweek – “US-Venezuela Tensions: 3 Signs of Looming War”

• DW -- "Venezuela and US conflict: What's it all about?"

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U.S. Advances Plan for International Stabilization Force in Gaza

Washington prepares multinational deployment as part of Trump’s second-phase Middle East peace framework.

Overview

• U.S. officials outline early-2025 deployment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) under a UN mandate to demilitarize Gaza.

• Indonesia offers up to 20,000 troops, signaling broad Muslim-world participation in the stabilization phase.

• ISF to operate in Israeli-controlled zones, enabling potential phased Israeli withdrawal while supporting Palestinian police reintegration.

Key Developments

• A U.S. two-star general is being considered to lead the mission, which will not directly engage Hamas but will assist demilitarization and civil reconstruction.

• Force deployment dependent on final approvals from the Trump-established Board of Peace, including decisions on size, composition, and rules of engagement.

• Indonesia’s contribution marks a major diplomatic shift, creating momentum for wider Muslim-majority involvement and potential Arab-world legitimacy.

• Operational contradictions persist, as Hamas refuses disarmament without statehood, heightening risk for ISF entanglement.

Why It Matters

The ISF is the first tangible step toward a new Middle East security architecture that blends international oversight with phased Israeli disengagement. If successful, the plan could redefine regional power arrangements, reshape diplomatic alliances, and alter Washington’s credibility in peace enforcement. Failure, however, risks a protracted entanglement and renewed instability.

Why This Matters to Currency Holders

Major geopolitical transitions in the Middle East often trigger oil market volatility, shifts in petrodollar flows, and new alliances that affect global settlement systems.

A multinational force in Gaza—especially one backed by Indonesia and potentially other non-Western partners—signals rising influence from states exploring non-USD settlement frameworks. Any change in regional stability affects energy pricing, global liquidity, and the pace at which Middle Eastern nations diversify away from the dollar. Currency holders should watch for ripple effects across oil-linked currencies, sovereign risk ratings, and cross-border payment realignment.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Geopolitical Realignment in Energy & Security
International intervention in Gaza changes regional alignments and increases incentives for Middle Eastern states to strengthen economic ties with BRICS and alternative financial systems.

Pillar: Fragmentation of Dollar-Dominated Structures
The entry of large non-Western contributors like Indonesia highlights shifting global leadership roles and widens pathways for non-USD economic coordination.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “US Plans International Gaza Force Deployment for Early Next Year”

• Global Banking and Finance -- "US aims for international Gaza force deployment early next year, say US officials"

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Pakistan Partners With Binance to Tokenize Up to $2 Billion in Sovereign Assets

Islamabad moves to modernize its financial system and attract global capital through blockchain-based asset digitization.

Overview

• Pakistan signs MoU with Binance to tokenize up to $2 billion in sovereign bonds, T-bills, and commodity reserves.

• Regulators grant initial approval to Binance and HTX to establish licensed operations inside Pakistan.

• Nation accelerates digital asset regulation, aiming to become a regional hub in tokenized finance.

Key Developments

• Tokenization initiative aims to improve liquidity, transparency, and global access to Pakistan’s sovereign assets via blockchain.

• Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority approves preliminary registration for Binance and HTX as they prepare full licensing applications.

• Islamabad is building a comprehensive digital asset framework, including a dedicated regulator and new licensing laws.

• Move aligns with Pakistan’s plans for a central bank digital currency, marking a structural transition in its financial architecture.

Why It Matters

Pakistan’s initiative is one of the most aggressive state-level tokenization programs attempted by any government, signaling a fundamental redesign of sovereign asset management.

By partnering with major exchanges, the country seeks alternative financing avenues, improved transparency, and a competitive digital-finance ecosystem despite ongoing economic stress. The effort positions Pakistan as a potential model for other emerging markets seeking to digitize their balance sheets.

Why This Matters to Currency Holders

Tokenizing sovereign assets is a major step toward digitized national balance sheets, a hallmark of the coming global financial reset. As developing nations adopt blockchain-based debt and commodity structures, the world moves closer to post-SWIFT settlement rails, multi-currency collateral systems, and digital sovereign liquidity pools.

 These transitions weaken the dominance of legacy currency valuations and open the door to re-priced national currencies based on real-asset-backed digital instruments. Pakistan’s move signals accelerated global momentum toward asset-backed, interoperable financial systems—precisely the environment in which currency revaluations become feasible.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Tokenized Sovereign Finance
Digitization of government assets creates a new template for emerging markets to restructure debt, issue collateralized digital bonds, and integrate into non-Western capital markets.

Pillar: Multipolar Payment Systems
Pakistan’s alignment with Binance and other global digital platforms reinforces the shift toward decentralized, non-USD financial rails, supporting broader de-dollarization trends.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Pakistan Signs Deal With Binance to Tokenize Up to $2 Billion in Assets”

• Arab News -- "Pakistan signs agreement with Binance to explore ‘tokenization’ of up to $2 billion assets"

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Global Markets Flash Warning: China Slowdown & Fed Cuts Signal Structural Reset

Financial markets surge while economic foundations weaken — signaling a deeper global realignment.

Overview

• China acknowledges weakening investment, prompting new state-driven stimulus and signaling structural stress inside the world’s second-largest economy.

• Global equities rally on fresh Federal Reserve rate cuts, masking fragility beneath soaring asset prices.

• Tech volatility resurfaces, showing cracks in overvalued sectors as traditional markets rotate toward real-economy assets.

Key Developments

• China issues concern over falling fixed-asset investment, pushing Beijing to prepare additional fiscal measures as demographic and productivity pressures accelerate.

• European and U.S. markets hit record highs following the Fed’s latest rate cut, with banks and cyclicals leading gains despite AI valuation concerns.

• Major tech weakness emerges, highlighted by sharp declines in key firms after disappointing earnings, renewing fears of an AI-driven market bubble.

• Liquidity expansion returns as a global theme, with central banks increasingly prioritizing financial stability over anti-inflation discipline.

Why It Matters
Monetary easing, structural slowdown in China, and market dependence on liquidity reveal a global system shifting away from traditional Western-centric growth and dollar-tightening cycles. These moves expose deeper fractures in the current financial order — accelerating the transition toward distributed, multipolar economic coordination.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1 — Liquidity as Policy: Renewed rate cuts reinforce a strategic pivot toward global liquidity expansion, a prerequisite for restructuring sovereign debt, capital flows, and reserve frameworks.

• Pillar 2 — East-West Divergence: China’s structural slowdown and stimulus plans amplify pressure for non-dollar settlement systems, supporting a broader multipolar financial architecture.

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

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Sources

• Financial Times – “China Signals Concern Over Falling Investment”

• Reuters – “European Shares Head for Third Weekly Win on Fed Cut Optimism”

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‘The Unit’ Makes BRICS Gold-Backed Unified Currency Real

BRICS launches a gold-anchored digital settlement prototype — “The Unit” — aiming to reduce dollar reliance through a 40% gold / 60% currency-basket design.

Overview

• Prototype launch & structure: The Unit launched as a working prototype (100 Units initially issued by IRIAS) and uses a 40-gram gold + 60% BRICS-currency basket reserve model.

• Settlement role, not replacement: Designed as a trade settlement instrument (Cardano-based) that does not replace national currencies but reduces reliance on the U.S. dollar.

• Immediate market effects: The pilot has already boosted gold demand for reserve backing and shifted settlement flows among BRICS members, with the Unit’s value adjusting to 0.9823 g of gold per Unit (Dec 2025).

Key Developments

• Technical implementation: IRIAS engineered The Unit on the Cardano blockchain and announced the initiative in November 2025, creating a neutral cross-border settlement mechanism.

• Reserve composition & membership: Reserve basket blends 40g physical gold with equal weightings of Brazil’s Real, China’s Yuan, India’s Rupee, Russia’s Ruble, and South Africa’s Rand; the bloc of ten members (BRICS + Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, UAE) are implicated in settlement trials.

• Central-bank accumulation: Major BRICS central banks (notably Russia and China) have increased gold holdings, strengthening credibility for a gold-anchored settlement layer.

• Political caution: President Putin urged a careful, gradual approach—citing Eurozone lessons and saying BRICS has no immediate goal of a single currency rollout.

• Liquidity & coordination limits: Gold’s lower liquidity vs fiat, diverse member exchange-rate regimes, capital controls, and the need for cross-member regulatory/infrastructure coordination remain major constraints.

Why It Matters
The Unit represents a structural attempt to rewire international settlement mechanics away from dollar-centric corridors. Even as a pilot, it shifts how reserves are used (active settlement vs passive storage) and forces policy, market, and central-bank responses that accelerate global finance restructuring — not only in trade invoicing but in strategic reserve accumulation and geopolitical leverage.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1 — Reserve Recomposition: A move from fiat/dollar reserves toward gold-backed settlement units forces central banks to reallocate reserves, intensifying global gold demand and altering currency risk profiles.

• Pillar 2 — Alternative Settlement Architecture: Establishing a Cardano-based, gold-anchored settlement layer creates a parallel payment and trade infrastructure that reduces exposure to U.S. banking corridors and sanctions leverage.

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

• Watcher Guru – “The Unit Makes BRICS Gold-Backed Unified Currency Real”

• Watcher Guru -- "US Dominance Will End Through Non-Conditional Financing by BRICS Bank"

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning 12-12-25

Trump's Envoy Warns: Iraq's Future Hinges On Decisions In The Coming Weeks.

Political | 10:57 - 11/12/2025  Mawazin News – Baghdad:  US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, stated that Iraq, 23 years after the fall of the dictatorship, stands at a “critical juncture,” emphasizing that no state can succeed “while armed groups compete with the state and undermine its authority.”

In a statement, Savaya affirmed that “this division has weakened Iraq’s international standing, stifled its economy, and diminished its ability to protect its national interests.” He added that “the experience of the past three years has proven that genuine stability is possible when the government adopts a realistic and balanced approach that keeps the country out of regional conflicts and refocuses on national priorities.”

He added that "commemorating the eighth anniversary of the victory over ISIS and the successful completion of parliamentary elections place a direct responsibility on the shoulders of political and religious leaders.

The decisions they make will determine whether Iraq moves toward sovereignty and strength or slides back into fragmentation and decline." He stressed that "a unified and rational choice will send a clear message to the United States and the international community that Iraq is ready to take its place as a stable and respected nation in the new Middle East. The alternative is economic deterioration, political turmoil, and international isolation."

Savaya continued, "The United States, under President Trump's leadership, stands fully prepared to support Iraq during this critical phase." He noted that he and his team are "committed to working closely with Iraqi leaders to establish a strong state, a stable future, and a sovereign Iraq capable of shaping its own destiny in the new Middle East."
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271473

Dollar Prices Rise Again In Baghdad's Local Markets

Economy | 11:11 - 11/12/2025  Mawazin News - Baghdad:   The exchange rate of the US dollar has risen again in local markets in the capital, Baghdad, amid normal trading activity. 

The selling price at currency exchange offices reached 143,500 dinars per 100 US dollars, while the buying price was 142,500 dinars.  This increase comes amid limited fluctuations in the parallel market in recent days.
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271444

Gold And Precious Metal Prices After The US Interest Rate Cut

Economy | 12:09 - 11/12/2025   Mawazin News - Follow-up:   Gold prices declined globally after the precious metal reached its highest level in nearly a week, amid a split within the US Federal Reserve regarding interest rate cuts.

 This left investors uncertain about the pace of monetary easing next year, while silver continued to reach new record highs.  Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,221.49 per ounce by 03:00 GMT, after earlier touching its highest level since December 5th.

Meanwhile, US gold futures for February delivery rose 0.6% to $4,249.70 per ounce.

Tim Waterer, senior market analyst at KCM Trade, said, "Gold has not been able to advance after today's events, as the Fed has made it clear that any further interest rate cuts will be limited and spaced out," indicating that the gold market is still trying to digest the direction of monetary policy next year.

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday in an unusually divided vote, while confirming that borrowing costs would not be lowered further until there are clearer signs of a slowing labor market and a decline in inflation, which it described as "still fairly high."

In an unprecedented move, six policymakers opposed the cut, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell avoided giving any clear indications about the timing of the next rate reduction.

Lower interest rates are generally seen as supportive of non-yielding assets like gold, as they reduce the opportunity cost of holding them, prompting more investors to seek refuge in the safe haven.

Traders are now awaiting the release of US jobs and inflation data for November next week, followed by a detailed report on third-quarter economic growth, for further clues on the future path of interest rates.

As for other precious metals, silver rose 0.8% in spot trading to $62.25 an ounce, after hitting a record high of $62.88 earlier in the session. Its year-to-date gains now stand at 113%, driven by strong industrial demand, declining inventories, and its inclusion on the U.S. list of critical metals.

Ilya Spivak, head of global macros at Tasty Life, said, "Silver has been largely unaffected by external factors and has been rising independently. I don't see any indication of a pullback at the moment."

Platinum also rose 0.3% to $1,660.50 an ounce, while palladium slipped 0.2% to $1,479.70, in cautious trading ahead of further signals from the Federal Reserve and U.S. economic data. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271448

Iraq Exported 7.9 Million Barrels Of Oil To The US In November, Topping The Arab World.

Energy  Economy News – Baghdad  The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Thursday that Iraq's oil exports to the United States exceeded 7 million barrels during November, an increase of more than 2.5 million barrels compared to the previous month.

The administration stated in a table that "Iraq exported 7.920 million barrels of crude oil to America during the month of November, up from the month of October, in which Iraqi oil exports amounted to 4.495 million barrels."

She added that "Iraq exported an average of 149,000 barrels per day of crude oil to America during the first week of November, while it exported an average of 92,000 barrels per day in the second week, an average of 397,000 barrels per day in the third week, and an average of 435,000 barrels per day in the fourth week."

The U.S. Energy Information Administration explained that "Iraq ranked third in its exports to America last month, after Canada, which ranked first as the country exporting the most oil to America, followed by Mexico."

The administration noted that "Iraq came in first place among Arab countries as the largest exporter of oil to America, ahead of Saudi Arabia, which came in second with exports of 7.380 million barrels, and Libya came in third with exports of 1.440 million barrels."    https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=63299

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China Signals Trade Pushback as Tariff Disputes Intensify

Beijing warns against protectionist tariffs amid record $1 trillion trade surplus, raising global supply chain concerns

Overview

• China’s exports surged in 2025, producing a record $1 trillion trade surplus.

• The Chinese Premier publicly urged trading partners to resist protectionist tariffs from the U.S. and EU.

• Persistent disputes may fracture global supply chains and accelerate regional trade blocs.

• Analysts warn that continued tariff escalation could reshape global commerce and investor strategies.

Key Developments

Record-breaking trade surplus
China’s trade surplus reached $1 trillion in 2025, highlighting the scale of its export-driven economy and prompting concern among trading partners.

Official warning on tariffs
The Chinese Premier stressed that protectionist measures risk destabilizing global economic governance, signaling a potential policy clash with Western powers.

Market and supply chain implications
Businesses and investors are assessing disruption risks to manufacturing hubs, rising input costs, and accelerated supply chain diversification toward alternative regions.

International oversight and commentary
The International Monetary Fund cautioned China to rebalance toward domestic consumption to reduce reliance on exports and prevent further trade friction globally. 

Why It Matters

Heightened trade tensions between China and Western economies are a structural driver of economic fragmentation, influencing global supply chains, investment flows, and diplomatic alignments, while encouraging alternative regional blocs.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Fragmentation of Trade Networks
Rising tariffs push economies toward regionalization and political alignment, reducing reliance on globalized supply chains.

Pillar 2: Multipolar Economic Realignment
China’s resistance to Western tariff pressure underscores a shift toward a multipolar global economy, challenging U.S.-led trade norms and creating new geopolitical balances.

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

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Sources

• Reuters – “China’s Li says tariff consequences increasingly evident as trade surplus grows”

• Associated Press – “IMF urges China to address economic imbalances as trade surplus hits $1 trillion”

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Central Bank Uncertainty Drives Safe-Haven Demand

Investors seek gold, high-quality bonds, and currency buffers amid unclear monetary policy

Overview

• Heightened uncertainty about central bank interest rate decisions is influencing investor behavior globally.

• Demand for safe-haven assets like gold, government bonds, and select currencies is rising.

• Volatility in equity and currency markets reflects growing concerns over policy shifts and inflation expectations.

• Financial institutions and traders are adjusting portfolios to hedge against potential market disruptions.

Key Developments

Investors flock to safe-haven assets
Markets are witnessing increased buying of gold and high-quality sovereign bonds as investors respond to ambiguous signals from central banks.

Monetary policy ambiguity
Uncertainty over Federal Reserve rate guidance and potential European Central Bank adjustments is creating volatility in global equity and currency markets.

Impact on global markets
Rising safe-haven demand is affecting commodity prices, FX flows, and bond yields, highlighting the interconnected nature of monetary policy and investor behavior.

Portfolio strategy shifts
Traders and institutional investors are hedging risk with diversified positions, including gold ETFs, U.S. Treasuries, and other low-risk assets to safeguard against potential market shocks.

Why It Matters

Central bank policy uncertainty can amplify market volatility, impact funding costs, and influence cross-border capital flows. Safe-haven trends often signal broader economic caution and can reshape investor priorities and global asset allocations.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Asset Reallocation
Increased safe-haven demand signals a reallocation of global capital toward low-risk and strategic assets, potentially reducing liquidity for riskier emerging markets.

Pillar 2: Monetary Policy Influence on Global Finance
Central bank decisions directly shape interest rates, currency strength, and investor confidence, underscoring the critical role of monetary policy in the evolving global financial architecture.

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

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Sources

• Morningstar – “European Midday Briefing: Stocks Decline as Focus Turns to Federal Reserve Policy”

• SWP – “Gold’s Stability Tested: Central Bank Buying and Policy Expectations Drive Weekly Moves”

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Cardinal Sako: Iraqis Are Waiting For The Birth Of A New Iraq

Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 | Politics Number of views: 340  Kirkuk / NINA / Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako stated that Iraq is a country of immense importance, not only because of its geographical location, its historical identity, its civilizations, and its wealth, but also because of the vitality of its people, their ethnic and religious diversity, and the radical thinking and creativity of its sons and daughters.

He added: After the fall of the previous regime in 2003, Iraqis aspired to a new, safe, stable, democratic, and sovereign Iraq, with a civil system that ensures equality for all citizens and places their interests above all other considerations.

However, what transpired was a system of sectarian power-sharing and tribal sheikhdoms, which paved the way for the bitter experience of ISIS, legalized corruption, spread bribery, and established militias that, over time, became more powerful than the state, driving Iraqis, especially the elite, to emigrate!

In a message, Sako stated that today, after 22 years of experience and the recent parliamentary elections, as we prepare to welcome the new year of 2026, shouldn't we seriously revisit the essence of the change that occurred in 2003 and its objectives?

This should be a courageous step towards correction and reconciliation. He emphasized that crises are not resolved by force, but rather by embracing contemporary culture—a more rational and realistic culture that prioritizes service, social, cultural, legal, and economic institutions, similar to those in developed countries—through dialogue, understanding, and the search for common ground.

He pointed to the importance of respecting the rule of law and implementing the concept of citizenship. Therefore, the current constitution should be amended to protect the rights and freedoms of all citizens as true and equal partners in the nation.

 He stressed the need to confine weapons to the state and make this a priority for the next government, as armed factions do not build a state. He also called for rejecting unilateralism, preoccupation with private interests, and the struggle for power and "representation."

Finally, he emphasized the need for a strong and developed economy through concrete steps, serious monitoring of corruption, and the recovery of stolen funds for the state treasury.

He stressed that delaying the formation of the government does not serve the country, therefore it is imperative to expedite the formation of a new government that reflects the aspirations of the Iraqi people—a government that is sovereign and decisive, capable of restoring Iraq's well-being and prestige, a government that strives to implement justice, equality, and integrity, and to address failures and crises and provide services through actions, not promises. /End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1266256

Prime Minister's Advisor: The Development Path Is Entering The Implementation Phase

Reconstruction and building   Economy News – Baghdad  With the final designs completed (100%), the Development Road project enters a crucial phase that paves the way for its transformation from a strategic plan to an executive reality.

Nasser Al-Asadi, the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Transportation and Development Affairs, confirmed in an interview with Al-Sabah, which was followed by Al-Eqtisad News, that the project has officially moved to the marketing and international investment attraction phase, explaining that the completed designs are currently undergoing technical review before being launched.

The Development Road is the largest economic project in the history of modern Iraq, as it aims to create a land-rail corridor extending from the Grand Faw Port to the Turkish border, passing through a number of governorates.

Al-Asadi revealed that Iraq has received investment offers from several countries, including Turkey, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman, with growing interest from the Gulf states. He explained that the final route, agreed upon between Baghdad and Erbil, will pass through Dohuk and reach Fishkhabur, as it is the least expensive and easiest to construct, according to studies by an international consultant.

The project aims to reduce trade time between Asia and Europe to 15 days. Al-Asadi also indicated that the expected revenues, whether from current or future investments, are estimated at billions of dollars, with financial and economic studies to be announced soon. He emphasized that the project will provide numerous job opportunities and form a cornerstone for strengthening the national economy.   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=63284

Launch Of The "Ameen" Digital Platform To Combat Cybercrime And Extortion In Iraq

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   The National Security Service announced on Thursday the launch of a new digital platform called "Amin" aimed at combating cybercrimes and the increasing cases of extortion within Iraqi society.

The agency's spokesman, Arshad al-Hakim, said at a press conference that "with the expansion of the communication environment and the growth of cyber threats, the agency realized that the confrontation is not only in the field, but also includes content and blackmail."

The governor added that the new application was developed in response to citizens' requests for protection against blackmail, explaining that the "Amin" platform allows for direct and secure handling of blackmail-related images and videos, without the need for complex procedures. The application also provides users with immediate notification when necessary.
The spokesperson noted that the registration and operation mechanism was designed by the Electronic Operations Unit within the National Security Service, to ensure speed and efficiency in dealing with emergencies and to protect citizens’ digital rights.

The launch of the “Ameen” platform comes as part of the agency’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity and protect society from growing digital crimes, which contributes to raising the level of trust between citizens and security agencies.
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The Real Reason the Fed Just Ended QT

The Real Reason the Fed Just Ended QT

Heresy Financial:  12-11-2025

The Federal Reserve has officially ended its period of quantitative tightening (QT) as of December 1, 2025, marking a significant shift in monetary policy. QT, which involved shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet by allowing assets to mature without reinvestment, has given way to a more nuanced approach.

But what does this mean for the economy, and what’s driving the Fed’s decision?

The end of QT doesn’t signal an impending financial or liquidity crisis, as some market observers have suggested. Rather, it’s a deliberate move to stabilize the Fed’s balance sheet, similar to the period between 2015 and 2017. The Fed’s reverse repo facility hitting zero and occasional taps on the repo facility by banks are simply a reflection of normal operational liquidity management.

The Fed has established standing repo facilities to prevent acute liquidity crises by supplying banks with unlimited overnight liquidity. This means that the banking system is well-equipped to handle liquidity needs, and the risk of a crisis is low.

The Fed’s approach to ending QT is multifaceted. While it’s continuing to wind down its mortgage-backed securities (MBS) holdings, it is rolling over maturing Treasury securities by reinvesting repayments into new Treasury bills. This dual strategy effectively injects liquidity into the government borrowing market, making it easier and cheaper for the government to borrow.

The overall balance sheet will remain stable, but with a shift in liquidity distribution between sectors. The Fed is withdrawing liquidity from the mortgage market while supporting government borrowing. This has significant implications for the economy and financial markets.

The underlying driver of the Fed’s policies is the government’s insatiable appetite for debt financing. The Federal Reserve Reform Act of 1977 mandates the Fed to maintain monetary growth commensurate with the economy’s long-run productive capacity, effectively ensuring continuous expansion of the money supply.

The Fed’s triple mandate – maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates – serves the government’s fiscal needs by maximizing the tax base, maintaining inflation to reduce real debt burdens, and keeping borrowing costs manageable. This framework explains why QT is ending, MBS holdings are still being wound down, Treasury bill purchases continue, bank deregulation is underway, and interest rate cuts are imminent.

Looking ahead, short-term interest rates are expected to decline significantly in 2026, driven by leadership changes at the Fed and political pressures to ease monetary policy. Jerome Powell’s term ends in 2026, and new leadership is pushing for deregulation of banks to allow them to effectively perform QE by buying unlimited Treasuries, bypassing Fed balance sheet expansion.

Meanwhile, long-term Treasury yields are rising despite falling short-term rates, causing a steepening yield curve. This reflects market expectations of future inflation driven by the government’s need to borrow and spend using newly created money.

The end of QT marks a significant shift in monetary policy, driven by the government’s need for debt financing and the Fed’s mandate to support the economy. While fears of deflation and default may be misplaced, the implications for real purchasing power and quality of life are complex.

As the Fed continues to navigate the complexities of monetary policy, one thing is clear: the money supply will continue to expand, supporting rising asset prices and reducing defaults. But what does this mean for the average investor and consumer?

Stay tuned for further insights and analysis.

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Tariff Tensions Surge as China Warns Against Protectionism

Beijing pushes back on tariff escalation amid record trade surplus, deepening global trade friction risks

Overview

• China’s exports and trade surplus reached unprecedented levels in 2025.

• The nation’s leadership publicly challenged rising tariff pressures from the U.S. and EU.

• Global supply chains face heightened uncertainty due to intensifying trade disputes.

• Analysts warn that protectionist moves risk fragmentation of global commerce.

Key Developments

China reports record trade surplus
China’s trade surplus surpassed the $1 trillion mark in 2025, raising concerns among global partners about imbalanced trade and economic competitiveness.

Beijing pushes back on tariff rhetoric
China’s Premier urged trading partners to avoid protectionist tariffs, stressing the importance of stable global trade governance for sustainable economic growth.

Market and supply chain implications emerge
Investors and businesses are monitoring the fallout, as tariff tensions could disrupt manufacturing hubs, increase costs, and accelerate supply chain diversification toward alternative regions.

International bodies weigh in
The IMF urged China to rebalance toward domestic consumption, warning that continued export-dependence may intensify global trade tensions.

Why It Matters

Tariff escalation between China, the U.S., and Europe is becoming a structural driver of global economic fragmentation — altering supply chains, investment flows, and diplomatic alignment as the world reorganizes into competing trade blocs.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Fragmentation of Trade Networks
Reinforced tariff barriers speed the shift away from globalization toward regional, politically aligned supply chains.

Pillar 2: Realignment of Economic Power
China’s defense of its trade position highlights the accelerating multipolar restructuring of global economic governance.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Reuters – “China’s Li says tariff consequences increasingly evident as trade surplus grows”

• Associated Press – “IMF urges China to address economic imbalances as trade surplus hits $1 trillion”

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U.S. Explores C5 Bloc Including BRICS Members

Trump administration considers creating an alternative to G7 with BRICS integration

Overview

• The U.S. is reportedly exploring a new alliance called C5 that could include BRICS founding members alongside the U.S. and Japan.

• C5 would stand for “Core 5” and aims to challenge the traditional G7 framework.

• Discussions signal potential closer U.S. engagement with BRICS countries, aligning with strategic economic and tech interests.

• The initiative remains conceptual and evolving, with no formal agreements finalized.

Key Developments

Concept of C5 emerges
The idea was floated by former President Trump to create a five-nation bloc including the U.S., China, Russia, India, and Japan, potentially as a G7 alternative.

Strategic and technological alignment
C5 could facilitate deals like the recent Nvidia AI H200 chip sale to China, which benefits U.S. firms while advancing China’s tech capabilities, reflecting the strategic dimensions of the initiative.

Political signaling
Trump’s statements emphasize that traditional institutions like the G7 or UN Security Council may no longer fit current global dynamics, highlighting the potential need for new multipolar forums.

Ongoing uncertainty
No formal discussions have confirmed the exact members or structure. Russian President Putin has indicated no intention to rejoin the G7, making the C5 concept largely exploratory.

Why It Matters

C5 discussions underscore the evolving geopolitical landscape where emerging powers (BRICS) and the U.S. may collaborate in new frameworks, challenging existing Western-led institutions and potentially reshaping international economic and diplomatic alignments.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Multipolar Alliance Development
Emerging alliances like C5 could redefine economic and strategic partnerships, creating alternative centers of influence outside traditional Western blocs.

Pillar 2: Technology and Trade Leverage
Closer U.S.–BRICS engagement in tech deals and resource access strengthens competitive leverage and influences global industrial dynamics.

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

• Watcher.Guru – “US Explores Creating an Alternative to G7 by Including BRICS Members”

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U.S.-Backed Peace Deal Opens DRC Mineral Access Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

Trump-era diplomacy seeks strategic mineral access, but fighting and sanctions questions persist

Overview

• The U.S.-brokered peace agreement aimed to stabilize eastern DR Congo and provide preferential access for U.S. companies to strategic minerals like cobalt, copper, and tin.

• These minerals are critical for EVs, batteries, and tech supply chains, making access geopolitically significant.

• Despite the deal, rebels have resumed fighting, creating uncertainty around implementation.

• DRC officials suggest sanctions may be needed to salvage the agreement, underscoring risks to both stability and resource access.

Key Developments

Peace deal brokered by U.S. administration
The agreement intended to end hostilities between the Congolese government and armed rebel groups, particularly M23, while securing resource access for strategic industries.

Strategic minerals access
The deal specifically enables U.S. companies to obtain minerals essential for electric vehicles, battery technology, and high-tech manufacturing, positioning the U.S. for a strategic advantage in global supply chains.

Ongoing conflict threatens implementation
Despite the agreement, recent reports confirm rebels capturing territory and renewed clashes, raising questions about the deal’s durability and enforcement on the ground.

Sanctions discussed as a tool
The Congolese foreign minister has indicated that additional sanctions may be necessary to enforce compliance and restore credibility to the peace process, signaling that the agreement remains precarious. 

Why It Matters

Access to strategic minerals from DR Congo has global implications for technology supply chains, energy transition, and geopolitical leverage. Even partial implementation strengthens U.S. influence, while ongoing conflict introduces risk that could disrupt markets and delay resource availability.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Strategic Resource Realignment
Control over cobalt, copper, and tin enables the U.S. to secure critical supply chains independent of traditional competitors, reinforcing a shift in global industrial power.

Pillar 2: Conflict-Driven Market Volatility
Uncertainty around peace enforcement and rebel activity can impact commodity markets, supply contracts, and investor confidence, accelerating regional and global realignment in energy and tech sectors.

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

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Sources

• Financial Times – “DR Congo peace deal gives U.S. preferential access to strategic minerals”

• Reuters – “Congo’s top diplomat says sanctions needed to salvage Trump’s peace push”

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This will Bring Down the Entire Financial System

This will Bring Down the Entire Financial System

Daniela Cambone:  12-10-2025

The United States is on the brink of a deep economic crisis, far worse than what is publicly acknowledged. This is according to Mitch Vexler, a commercial real estate developer and president of Mockingbird Properties, in a recent interview with Daniela Cambone of ITM Trading.

Vexler’s warning is based on his identification of 50 critical issues that are currently plaguing the American economy, including a looming $2 trillion commercial real estate maturity wall, massive impaired bank loans, and fraudulent school district bonds.

At the heart of the crisis is the widespread use of property tax systems through manipulated appraisals and school district bonds.

Vexler describes these bonds as a “second mortgage” that strips homeowners’ equity, leaving them vulnerable to financial shocks. The situation is further exacerbated by exploding property taxes, which are pushing homeowners to the edge.

Vexler warns of a credit crisis and potential depression worse than the one experienced in 2007-2008, driven by systemic fraud and institutional failures.

He points to the recent actions of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who launched a probe into nearly 1,000 cities’ finances under transparency laws, as a potential starting point for exposing the fraud. However, Vexler emphasizes that this is not a solution in itself and that structural reform is needed to address the crisis.

One potential solution, according to Vexler, is to repeal property taxes in favor of uniform state sales taxes.

This would help restore fairness and transparency to the tax system, which is currently riddled with corruption. Vexler also critiques the Federal Reserve’s role in perpetuating economic instability and the loss of purchasing power of the U.S. dollar.

The crisis is not limited to the United States, with global economic concerns such as the BRICS countries piloting gold-backed currencies and central banks accumulating gold.

Vexler underscores that real money must be backed by tangible assets, warning against speculative cryptocurrencies. He also links these financial pressures to sociopolitical instability, including potential food shortages, farmer bankruptcies, and civil unrest in North America and Europe.

Despite the grim outlook, Vexler encourages citizens to become active at the local level, demanding transparency and accountability from school districts and officials to prevent further systemic collapse.

He calls for criminal accountability for those involved in fraud and urges a hybrid solution involving federal and state cooperation to address the $5.1 trillion school bond fraud crisis.

Ultimately, Vexler stresses that the economic future depends on whether society chooses to confront these systemic issues or continues down the path toward a greater depression or worse. As he so aptly puts it, the choice is ours.

To learn more about the looming economic crisis and Vexler’s insights, watch the full video interview with ITM Trading. The conversation provides a detailed analysis of the current economic situation and offers a warning about the potential consequences of inaction.

https://youtu.be/uY5EpJl5fUo

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Crypto among sectors ‘debanked’ by 9 major banks: US regulator

OCC finds major banks restricted services to crypto and other politically contentious industries between 2020–2023; probe may be referred to DOJ.

Overview

• OCC preliminary finding: Nine largest U.S. banks placed restrictions or escalated review requirements on customers in certain lawful industries — including cryptocurrency — between 2020 and 2023.

• Scope of industries affected: Restrictions also targeted oil & gas exploration, coal mining, firearms, private prisons, tobacco/e-cigarette manufacturers, and adult entertainment.

• Possible enforcement referral: The OCC said its investigation is ongoing and could be referred to the U.S. Justice Department.

Key Developments

• Banks examined: The OCC reviewed JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, Capital One, PNC Bank, TD Bank and BMO.

• Crypto-specific actions: Banks restricted services to issuers, exchanges, or administrators — often citing financial crime concerns as the rationale.

• Regulator response and rhetoric: Comptroller Jonathan Gould criticized debanking as an improper use of bank charter and market power, while commentators (Cato Institute, industry leaders) argue the report omits regulatory guidance that influenced banks’ behavior.

• Political context: The review follows an executive order directing a probe into whether banks cut customers off for political or religious reasons.

Why It Matters
Banking access is a foundational plumbing of the global economy. If large banks systematically constrain lawful businesses for reputational or political reasons, that rewires capital flows, concentrates power in alternative providers, and accelerates structural shifts in how value is cleared and settled — a dynamic that can feed broader geopolitical and financial realignments.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar — Financial Decentralization: Continued restrictions by major banks push affected industries (notably crypto) toward alternative financial rails and smaller institutions, reducing reliance on incumbent Western banking infrastructure.

• Pillar — Regulatory-Driven Fragmentation: When supervisory guidance and bank risk-management intersect with politics, market access fragments along regulatory lines — increasing the appeal of non-traditional or jurisdictionally diversified financial networks.

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

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Sources

• Cointelegraph – “Crypto among sectors ‘debanked’ by 9 major banks: US regulator”

• Reuters – “US bank regulator says large banks engaged in ‘debanking’ of disfavored industries”  

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Jakarta Claims World’s Largest Urban Title As Indonesia Joins BRICS

UN confirms Jakarta as the world’s largest urban area in 2025 just as Indonesia enters BRICS, reshaping regional and global economic dynamics.

Overview

• Jakarta surpasses Tokyo: UN reclassification places Jakarta at 42 million, making it the world’s largest urban area and elevating Southeast Asia’s demographic weight.

• BRICS timing boosts influence: Indonesia’s full BRICS membership aligns with its rising urban and economic profile, amplifying its strategic leverage.

• Digital economy surge: Jakarta’s rapid expansion reflects ASEAN’s tech-driven growth, with the city becoming a major hub for fintech, e-commerce, and startup innovation.

Key Developments

• New global ranking: Jakarta now leads Dhaka (36.6M) and Tokyo (33.4M), confirming long-observed local assessments of the city’s scale.

• Tech ecosystem dominance: With 2,400+ startups and 80% digital payment penetration, Jakarta acts as a frontline laboratory for digital transformation.

• Policy alignment underway: iDEA and the Indonesia Fintech Association plan strategic meetings during National Fintech Month 2025 to align frameworks with Jakarta’s expanding economic role.

• Urban pressures continue: Congestion, flooding, and future infrastructure demands—expected to grow with 10 million more residents by 2050—remain major challenges.

Why It Matters
Jakarta’s rise to the world’s largest urban area signals a new gravitational shift in global economic momentum—away from traditional hubs and toward emerging, tech-centered megacities. Paired with Indonesia’s entrance into BRICS, this demographic milestone strengthens the bloc’s influence and positions Southeast Asia as a central player in the evolving global order.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar — Demographic Power Shift: Indonesia’s massive urban concentration expands BRICS’ population footprint, tilting economic and geopolitical weight toward emerging markets.

• Pillar — Digital Infrastructure Realignment: Jakarta’s fintech and startup ecosystem deepens the bloc’s digital transformation agenda, advancing non-Western innovation hubs.

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

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Sources

• Watcher.Guru – “Jakarta Claims World’s Largest Urban Title As Indonesia Joins BRICS”

• The Jakarta Post – “Greater Jakarta becomes world’s most populous megacity”

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An Economist Says The Delay In The 2026 Budget Is Restricting Spending And Limiting Funding For Investment Projects.

Time: 10/12/2025 Readings: 75 times   {Economy: Al-Furat News} Economic expert, Salah Nouri, warned that the delay in approving the 2026 budget will restrict spending and limit funding for investment projects..

Nouri told Al-Furat News Agency that: “Law No. 6 of 2019 concerning financial management, in Chapter Three, Article 11, stipulates that the Council of Ministers must submit the draft federal general budget law to the House of Representatives before the middle of October of each year, which the Council of Ministers has exceeded for the current year with regard to the 2026 budget.”

He pointed out that “Article 13 of the law stipulates first that in the event that the approval of the general budget is delayed until December 31 of the year preceding the year in which the budget was prepared,” adding, “the Minister of Finance shall issue a circular authorizing the disbursement of 2/12 of the total actual expenditures for current expenses of the previous year after excluding non-recurring expenses, and this disbursement shall continue on a monthly basis until the budget is approved.”

Nouri added, “The second paragraph of the same article stipulates that spending from the total annual allocation for ongoing investment projects, whose allocations were included during the previous and subsequent years, shall be in accordance with the actual completion rates or actual preparation of each project. This means that the delay in the budget limits the government’s ability to fully finance the projects and restricts the movement of investment spending until the budget and its financial instructions are issued.”  LINK

Dollar Prices Recorded A Slight Increase In Baghdad

Economy | 10/12/2025   Mawazin News - Baghdad:
The price of the US dollar rose slightly this morning, Tuesday, in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges in Baghdad, reaching 143,000 Iraqi dinars per 100 US dollars, compared to 142,950 dinars yesterday, Tuesday.

In local currency exchange shops in Baghdad's markets, the selling price was 143,500 dinars per 100 US dollars, while the buying price was 142,500 dinars per 100 US dollars.    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271401

Gold Prices Rose Slightly In Global Markets

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 08:51 | Economy Number of views: 318   Baghdad / NINA / Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday as investors prepared to analyze Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's guidance on the day the central bank is expected to cut interest rates, while silver continued its record-breaking run above $60 an ounce.

Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,215.61 an ounce by 03:09 GMT, while U.S. gold futures for February delivery also rose 0.2% to $4,244.70 an ounce.

Spot silver climbed 0.6% to $61.06 an ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $61.46 earlier in the session.

This surge extended Tuesday's performance, which saw it surpass the $60 mark, driven by declining inventories and strong industrial demand.

Brian Lan, managing director of GoldSilver Central, said: “What we’re seeing in the spot gold market isn’t a big change; it’s still range-bound, and people are just looking at the Fed’s interest rate decision tonight and whether there will be any further news (regarding the path of monetary policy).”

The two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concludes with an interest rate decision at 7:00 PM GMT on Wednesday, followed by a press conference with Powell at 7:30 PM GMT. Investors are currently pricing in an 88.6% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut.

Kevin Hassett, the White House economic adviser and a leading candidate to head the Federal Reserve, said on Tuesday that there is “ample scope” for further rate cuts, but noted that rising inflation could alter those expectations.

Silver prices have been supported by declining global inventories, rising demand, expectations of Fed rate easing, and its recent inclusion on the list of vital U.S. metals.    Platinum fell 1.2% to $1,669.70, while palladium declined 0.2% to $1,503.26. [End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1266060

Basra Crude Oil Prices Fell By More Than 2% Despite Global Oil Market Stability.

Economy | 10/12/2025    Mawazin News - Baghdad:  Basra crude oil prices, both heavy and medium, declined despite the stability of global oil prices.   Basra Heavy crude fell by $1.62, or 2.69%, to $58.60, while Basra Medium crude dropped by $1.52, or 2.45%, to $60.45.  Oil prices stabilized after falling by about 1% in the previous session, as concerns about oversupply limited gains and investors awaited progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
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Tishwash: The Iraqi Embassy in Washington welcomes the US House of Representatives' vote to repeal the authorizations for the use of force against Iraq.

The Iraqi Embassy in Washington welcomed the US House of Representatives' vote to repeal the two authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

A statement from the Iraqi Embassy read: "The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington welcomes the US House of Representatives' vote to repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq and to repeal the War Powers Resolution, a step that strengthens the partnership between Iraq and the United States and supports the bilateral relationship based on dialogue and cooperation."  link

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Tishwash:  The Governor of the Central Bank participates in the Conference on the Future of Financial Markets in Iraq

In the presence of His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, the Financial and Accounting Training Center at the Ministry of Finance in Baghdad held its fifth annual international scientific conference, entitled: "The Future of Financial Markets in Iraq in an Era of Contemporary Transformations."

The conference brought together a select group of experts, academics, and government entities concerned with developing the financial and economic infrastructure. In his opening address, His Excellency the Governor emphasized that the world is currently witnessing an unprecedented phase of profound transformations in its financial and economic structures, where technology, finance, and economic policies intersect to create a rapidly changing and highly complex reality that precludes reliance on traditional models.

He stated, "It is no longer possible to postpone serious consideration of the future of our financial markets, nor to be content with traditional tools. Rather, it has become essential to have institutions capable of responding, transforming, and innovating."

He added that the last two decades have witnessed a comprehensive digital revolution that has altered the nature of economic activities, creating vast opportunities for digitizing transactions, enhancing transparency, developing banking services, and attracting technology investments.

He pointed out that there are various examples confirming that there is no static economic model… rapid transformations have become the rule, not the exception, and that the strength of the global economy today is not measured solely by the size of its natural resources, but also by the ability of its financial markets to adapt, absorb shocks, mobilize savings, and transform them into productive investments.

Heemphasized that developing financial markets in Iraq is a strategic necessity, not merely a reform option, if we want our economy to keep pace with the accelerating global cycle.

The Governor of the Central Bank reviewed the most prominent efforts Iraq has witnessed in recent years to develop its financial infrastructure, foremost among them the efforts to enhance monetary stability, which have been reflected in low inflation levels, as well as the vital role of the bank in stimulating local debt markets and financing the national economy, including bond issuances that have constituted an important source of financing for the general budget during critical phases of the economic cycle.

He explained that these issuances, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, the Securities Commission, and the Iraq Stock Exchange, have constituted a fundamental lever for financing the budget over the past two years, contributing an annual average of 5 trillion dinars and covering more than 50% of financing needs.

His Excellency concluded his speech by emphasizing the importance of adopting modern strategies to develop Iraqi financial markets, enhance transparency, expand financing tools, and keep pace with global digital transformations, and that the Central Bank of Iraq supports these steps, which support sustainable economic growth and drive investment in the country.

 Central Bank of Iraq, 
Media Office, 
December 10, 2025  link

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Tishwash: A government advisor reveals a legal path that allows securing salaries and obligations without the need for parliament.

The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Wednesday the possibility of the government resorting to using "short-term advances" to secure salaries and maximum financial obligations, considering this the only legal path available to guarantee public services in light of the current legislative vacuum.

Saleh told Al-Furat News Agency that “the government, in the absence of parliament and with liquidity depleted, does not have the constitutional authority to engage in sovereign borrowing, but it has the legal and legitimate right to use short-term advances from the treasury, financed exclusively by government banks, as part of liquidity management without it being considered sovereign borrowing in the legal sense.”

He added that “this mechanism ensures the securing of priorities, foremost among them salaries, pensions and social welfare, based on the amended Financial Management Law No. 6 of 2019,” noting that “Article (3) of the law authorizes the Ministry of Finance to manage liquidity and reallocate it, while the prohibition on borrowing contained in Article (24) applies to borrowing from outside the government sector exclusively.”

Saleh explained that "this measure represents a legal loophole that allows for a practical mechanism that does not require new legislation, and it is the only available path to ensure the continued funding of basic services until the legislative authority is reconstituted and the regulatory financial laws are issued."  link

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Tishwash:  Borrowing freeze deepens Iraq’s fiscal crisis ahead of 2026

The Iraqi government has no legal authority to borrow currency until a new parliament is seated, the prime minister’s financial adviser warned on Tuesday, as Iraq enters 2026 with no budget and a deepening fiscal crunch.

According to Eco Iraq Observatory, the country’s deficit had already reached 17.7 trillion dinars (around $13.5 billion) by end-September 2025, forcing the government to operate under the restrictive 1/12 spending rule and freezing projects nationwide.

Mudher Mohammed Saleh told Shafaq News that while sovereign borrowing — whether domestic or foreign — is barred without parliamentary approval, the law still permits the use of short-term treasury advances funded exclusively by state-owned banks. These advances, he said, are strictly liquidity-management tools and do not constitute sovereign debt under Federal Financial Management Law No. 6 of 2019.

Article 3 of the law, Saleh explained, authorizes the Ministry of Finance to manage public liquidity and reallocate funds among state institutions “according to financial interest,” whereas Article 24 prohibits all internal or external borrowing unless a specific law is passed by parliament. The restriction, he noted, applies to borrowing from outside the government sector and “does not include financing arrangements within the public sector.”

He added that the law places no limits on short-term financial advances or temporary funding arrangements between government entities, so long as they remain within the scope of liquidity management rather than sovereign borrowing. This framework is currently the “only legal mechanism available” to keep essential state expenditures funded until legislative authority is restored and able to pass the required financial laws.

The Federal Supreme Court ruled last month to dissolve parliament and convert the cabinet into a caretaker government. The court said election day — November 11 — marked the end of parliament’s mandate and its authority to legislate or oversee the executive. Under the ruling, the cabinet’s powers are reduced to managing daily, non-deferrable affairs.

Caretaker governments in Iraq are legally confined to routine operations. They cannot pass new laws, approve multi-year contracts, negotiate long-term investment agreements, or implement structural reforms. In practice, they operate at roughly 20–30 percent of normal administrative capacity.

More than 120 draft laws are currently frozen, along with more than 6,000 pending administrative decisions. Thousands of contracts worth an estimated $8–10 billion — including infrastructure and service projects — also remain suspended, according to a previous Shafaq News report on the post-election vacuum.

The new parliament’s first session is expected after January 9, 2026. Government formation may take an additional three to four months even under favorable conditions, further tightening pressure on state finances and planning bodies. Unlike previous political cycles, both the legislature and the cabinet have halted full operations until the new parliament convenes. link

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Trump-Era Sanctions on Russian Oil Could Reshape Global Energy Map

U.S. policy targets Lukoil and Rosneft, potentially redirecting oil flows and altering trade dynamics.

Overview

• U.S. sanctions target major Russian energy companies, including Lukoil and Rosneft, restricting international trade access.

• Global oil flows may shift, with European and Asian buyers seeking alternative suppliers.

• Energy prices respond to uncertainty, influencing both crude benchmarks and refined product markets.

• Geopolitical implications extend to trade and investment, as countries adjust to sanction-driven market changes.

Key Developments

• Reuters reports that sanctions could reduce Russian oil exports to the West, with buyers potentially turning to Middle Eastern or U.S. sources.

• Market reactions show modest price increases, reflecting both supply uncertainty and logistical adjustments.

• Global energy trade networks may realign, as sanctioned companies find alternate routes and buyers.

• Analysts warn of long-term shifts, potentially strengthening non-Western energy hubs and reducing U.S./European leverage over global oil flows.

Why It Matters

Sanctions on Russian oil demonstrate how policy actions can quickly reshape global energy trade. Shifts in supply chains, trade partners, and investment decisions accelerate the reconfiguration of energy-dependent economies and highlight the strategic leverage of resource-rich nations.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Energy Geopolitics
Sanctions and export restrictions shift the balance of energy supply, empowering alternative producers and trading blocs.

Pillar 2: Trade Realignment
New oil flows and supply chains may accelerate multipolar trade relationships, reducing reliance on traditional Western markets.

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

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Sources

• Reuters – “Trump sanctions on Lukoil, Rosneft could reshuffle global oil map”

• WSJ -- "A Billion-Barrel Oil Glut Is Forming at Sea"

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IMF Urges China to Curb Exports and Boost Consumption

Policy guidance may reshape trade balances and global demand patterns.

Overview

• IMF advises China to adjust economic policy, rebalancing from export-led growth to domestic consumption.

• Structural reforms could alter global trade flows, impacting commodity and manufacturing markets.

• Investors monitor potential shifts in China’s economic footprint, given its central role in global supply chains.

• Global markets anticipate realignment, as China’s policy adjustments affect exports, imports, and capital flows.

Key Developments

• IMF public guidance stresses “brave choice” for structural reform, focusing on reducing external dependency.

• Policy recommendations include curbing export intensity and stimulating domestic demand, which could reshape trade balances with key partners.

• Market analysts note potential implications for commodities, technology, and consumer goods sectors.

• Global trade partners may adjust sourcing strategies, preparing for changes in China’s export behavior and domestic consumption patterns.

Why It Matters

China’s policy adjustments could significantly impact global trade and finance. By reducing reliance on exports and boosting domestic consumption, China may alter global supply chains, demand patterns, and the balance of economic influence among major trading blocs.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Trade Rebalancing
China’s shift from export-led growth to domestic-driven demand could accelerate multipolar trade patterns and reduce dependency on traditional Western markets.

Pillar 2: Investment Reorientation
Capital flows and production strategies globally may adjust to China’s new trade and consumption priorities, reshaping investment and supply chains.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Reuters – “IMF urges China to take the ‘brave choice’: curb exports, boost consumption”

• AA -- "IMF says China cannot rely on exports to grow due to large economic size, rising trade tensions"   

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The Epicenter of the Next Crash is Not Banks

The Epicenter of the Next Crash is Not Banks

Kitco News:  12-10-2025

In a recent interview with Kitco News, I had the opportunity to sit down with James Grant, the founder of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, to discuss the critical developments shaping the US and global economies.

Our conversation touched on a range of pressing topics, from the resurgence of funding stress in US money markets to the potential for global financial volatility triggered by the Bank of Japan’s rate hike plans.

One of the key themes that emerged from our discussion was the ongoing challenge faced by the Federal Reserve in managing liquidity. The recent repo rate spikes are a clear indication of suppressed price discovery and hidden market stress, echoing the 2019 repo crisis.

 According to Grant, the Fed’s response to such crises – injecting artificial liquidity into the system – may be masking true credit conditions and preventing genuine price discovery.

The Fed’s “fourth mandate” of ensuring smooth market functioning has become a double-edged sword. While it may provide short-term stability, it also creates a fragile and distorted financial environment.

Grant warns that this interventionist approach risks inflating asset bubbles and misallocating capital, particularly in areas like private credit and insurance sectors. These sectors may be vulnerable to a significant crisis once liquidity tightens or risk repricing occurs.

The current market leadership, driven by AI-related stocks, bears some resemblance to the tech exuberance of the late 1990s. Grant cautions that we may be witnessing overinvestment in short-lived technologies and infrastructure, which could ultimately lead to a painful correction.

Moreover, the Bank of Japan’s potential rate hikes and the unwinding of the yen carry trade are identified as possible triggers for global financial volatility that the Fed may struggle to counterbalance.

In the midst of this complex and uncertain economic backdrop, Grant offers some insightful analysis on the precious metals markets.

The historic silver price surge, alongside gold’s strength, is interpreted as a sign of growing market skepticism toward central bank policies. Silver’s unique volatility, as both a monetary and an industrial metal, makes it a fascinating barometer of market sentiment.

Grant suggests that these metals reflect a broader public “vote of no confidence” in monetary policy.

As we navigate the intricate web of global economic challenges, it’s clear that the Fed’s actions will be under intense scrutiny.

 While the central bank’s intentions may be to stabilize the system, the unintended consequences of its interventions could be far-reaching. As investors and observers, it’s essential to remain vigilant and consider the potential risks and opportunities that lie ahead.

For those interested in delving deeper into this conversation, I encourage you to watch the full video interview on Kitco News. James Grant’s insights offer a nuanced understanding of the complex forces shaping our economy, and his warnings about the potential consequences of Fed intervention are certainly worth heeding.

In conclusion, the discussion with James Grant serves as a timely reminder of the importance of critical thinking and nuanced analysis in navigating the complexities of the global economy.

As we move forward, it’s crucial to remain aware of the hidden risks and potential pitfalls that lie beneath the surface, and to consider the long-term implications of the Fed’s actions.

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