Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Afternoon 1-26-26

Gold Breaks $5,000 As Iran Tensions And Yen Intervention Fears Rattle Markets

2026-01-26 Shafaq News   Gold surged past $5,000 per ounce on Monday, buoyed by safety flows amid dollar weakness following a turbulent week where tensions over Greenland and Iran rattled investors, while markets remained on tenterhooks after violent spikes in the yen.

The yen rose over 1% to 153.99 per dollar as of 0427 GMT, after sharp spikes on Friday sparked speculation over potential intervention. The New York Federal Reserve conducted rate checks on Friday, sources told Reuters, raising the chance of joint U.S.-Japan intervention to halt the currency's slide.

"The market's inclination is to short the yen but the possibility of co-ordination means it no longer is a one-way bet," said Prashant Newnaha, senior rates strategist at TD Securities in Singapore.

The prospect of joint intervention to support the yen pulled the dollar lower and broadly lifted other currencies.

Japan's Nikkei dropped about 2% while S&P 500 futures fell 0.25% and European futures were 0.27% lower as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's policy meeting later in the week.

U.S. President Donald Trump provided temporary relief to markets last week by reversing tariff threats and downplaying potential forceful action against Greenland. However, further sanctions targeting Iran have reinforced market anxiety.

Increased U.S. pressure against Iran is pushing oil prices higher and lifting safe-haven gold to record peaks. Precious metals, including silver , have surged in a blistering rally so far this year, also aided by a softer dollar.

INTERVENTION CHATTER KEEPS YEN ALOFT

While authorities in Tokyo declined to comment on the yen's wild swings, sources told Reuters about the rate checks on Friday, leaving traders on edge at the prospect of an intervention that could come any time.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Sunday her government will take necessary steps against speculative market moves.

Carlos Casanova, senior Asia economist at UBP, said the mere expectation of potential intervention could, in itself, contribute to some strengthening of the currency.

"The Japanese yen is likely to stabilise to some extent - though the catalysts for significant appreciation remain limited - while long-term yields are expected to face continued pressure at their current elevated levels."

A steep bond market rout in Japan last week had put the spotlight on Takaichi's expansionary fiscal policy as she called a snap election that is due for February 8. The bond market has since calmed somewhat, but investors remain jittery.

The yen was broadly firmer against other currencies too on Monday, inching away from the record low against the euro and Swiss franc and multi-decade lows against sterling.

Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo, said the rate-check style warning could help reset positioning and remind the market there’s a line near 159–160.

"With the dollar starting to look softer, this is actually a cleaner window for Japan to lean against yen weakness. Intervention works better when it’s going with the broader USD tide, not fighting it."

The dollar index , which measures the U.S. currency against six rivals, fell as much as 0.2% to a four-month low of 96.996 after dropping 0.8% on Friday in its biggest one-day drop since August.

Investor focus this week will also be on the Fed. The central bank is expected to hold rates steady at a meeting overshadowed by a Trump administration criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May.

In commodities, oil prices were little changed after rising about 3% on Friday, with traders weighing the impact of Trump pressuring Iran through more sanctions on vessels that transport its oil.   Brent crude futures were flat at $65.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude stood at $61.1 per barrel.   (Reuters) https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-breaks-5-000-as-Iran-tensions-and-yen-intervention-fears-rattle-markets

Gold Prices Skyrocket In Baghdad, Erbil

2026-01-26 Shafaq News– Baghdad/ Erbil   Gold prices rose on Monday in Baghdad and Erbil, extending gains after crossing the one-million-dinar mark last week.

According to a Shafaq News market survey, wholesale prices in Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street market put 21-carat Gulf, Turkish, and European gold at 1.071 million dinars per mithqal (about five grams) for selling and 1.067 million dinars for buying, up from 1.033 million dinars on Sunday.

Iraqi 21-carat gold sold at 1.041 million dinars per mithqal, with buying prices at 1.037 million dinars. In retail shops, 21-carat Gulf gold sold for between 1.070 million and 1.080 million dinars per mithqal, while Iraqi gold ranged from 1.040 million to 1.050 million dinars.

In Erbil, gold prices also climbed, with 22-carat gold selling at 1.139 million dinars, 21-carat at 1.087 million dinars, and 18-carat at 932,000 dinars.   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-skyrocket-in-Baghdad-Erbil-8

USD/IQD Exchange Rates Climb In Baghdad, Erbil

2026-01-26 03:45   Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar exchange rates against the Iraqi dinar rose on Monday in Baghdad and Erbil, hovering near 149,300 dinars per 100 dollars.

According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya central exchanges at 149,300 dinars per 100 dollars, up from Sunday’s 148,200 dinars.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 149,750 dinars and bought it at 148,750 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices reached 149,950 dinars and buying prices stood at 149,900 dinars.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/USD-IQD-exchange-rates-climb-in-Baghdad-Erbil-1

Oil Holds Near Two-Month Highs As US Outages And Iran Tensions Offset Surplus Fears

2026-01-26    Shafaq News   Oil prices were little changed on Monday after climbing more than 2% in the previous session, as supply concerns kept a lid on benchmarks despite production disruptions in major U.S. crude-producing regions.

Brent crude futures fell 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $65.81 a barrel at 0221 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $61.01 a barrel, down 6 cents, or 0.1%.

Both benchmarks notched weekly gains of 2.7% to close on Friday at their highest points since January 14. A U.S. military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets are expected to arrive in the Middle East in the coming days.

"Oil prices are being tickled this week by signs of production disruptions in the U.S., coupled with persistent geopolitical risk against the notion of an oversupplied 2026," said Priyanka Sachdeva, senior market analyst at Phillip Nova Pte Ltd.

Crude production of about 250,000 barrels per day has been lost in the U.S. due to harsh weather, including declines in the Bakken field in Oklahoma and parts of Texas, JPMorgan analysts said in a note on Monday.

"Winter storm Fern struck the U.S. coast, forcing shut-ins in major crude and natural gas producing regions and adding stress to the power grid," she said, adding that oil markets are experiencing a mild upswing as outages tighten physical flows.

Traders are also wary of geopolitical risks, analysts say, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran keep investors on edge.

"President Trump's declaration of a U.S. armada sailing toward Iran has reignited supply-disruption fears, adding a risk premium to crude prices and supported risk aversion flows more broadly this morning," IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said.

On Friday, a senior Iranian official said Iran would treat any attack "as an all-out war against us."

Separately, Kazakhstan's Caspian Pipeline Consortium said it returned to full loading capacity at its terminal on the Black Sea coast on Sunday after completing maintenance at one of its three mooring points.

"Traders are weighing the durability of the surplus more heavily than episodic headlines," Phillip Nova's Sachdeva said. "So, unless OPEC+ or major producers announce meaningful cuts, the overall oil market picture still points to soft structural fundamentals in 2026."   (Reuters)   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-holds-near-two-month-highs-as-US-outages-and-Iran-tensions-offset-surplus-fears  

Iraq Pushes Revenue Collection Plan Amid University Protests

2026-01-26 Shafaq News– Baghdad  Iraq’s caretaker government recommended creating a new body to collect public revenues on Monday, as protests by university employees over recent financial measures continued to expand across several provinces.

According to a statement from caretaker Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani's media office, the step followed a meeting of the Ministerial Council for the Economy, which Al-Sudani chaired to advance measures aimed at boosting state revenues and tightening public spending in line with current fiscal priorities.

The council called for the establishment of a General Directorate for Public Revenue Collection, with Al-Sudani directing the formation of a committee to prepare the directorate’s organizational structure, define its duties, and assess its technical and logistical requirements.

Meanwhile, protests and strikes by Iraqi university employees continued for a second day in Baghdad, Najaf, Basra, Dhi Qar, Maysan, Al-Anbar, and Nineveh over a cabinet decision to cut university allowances, Shafaq News correspondent said.

While the Ministry of Finance previously clarified that allowances would apply only to employees fully dedicated to teaching duties in higher education and health institutions, aimed at boosting revenues and tightening spending, several lawmakers criticized the measures as unconstitutional, warning that they place additional financial burdens on both the state and citizens.

Against this backdrop, Iraq’s parliament postponed a session scheduled for Monday to review recent economic decisions by the caretaker government, including measures related to salaries, university allowances, and increases in fees and customs tariffs. A lawmaker told our agency that the leadership of the Council of Representatives adjourned the session after failing to reach a legal quorum.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-pushes-revenue-collection-plan-amid-university-protests

“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 1-26-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  International trade: Iraq has transformed into a safe and attractive environment for investment.

The International Trade Centre confirmed on Monday that Iraq has taken concrete and effective steps in modernizing its trade and investment framework through customs reforms.

Eric Bochot, the center’s program director in Iraq, told the official newspaper, as reported by Dijlah News, that “the ongoing reforms in customs, investment frameworks, trade facilitation, and the promotion of transparency, predictability, and efficiency for economic actors have contributed to improving the overall business environment.”

Bushout noted that as these reforms continue, the interest of regional and international partners is growing, with cautious but positive expectations of increased trade, investment, and private sector participation in the coming years.  link

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Tishwash:  The House of Representatives sets the date for the session to elect the President of the Republic.

The House of Representatives has set next Tuesday as the date for the session to elect the President of the Republic. 

We still need the official agenda though  link

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Tishwash: Savaya met with the framework leaders and delivered Trump's message to them.

On Monday, Amer Al-Fayez, a leader in the Coordination Framework and head of the Tasmeem bloc, revealed that Trump’s envoy, Mark Savaya, met with the framework’s leaders individually, noting that he delivered clear messages to them rejecting the Trump administration’s refusal to grant any high-ranking position in the government and parliament to figures affiliated with one of the Iraqi factions.

The winner said, in a statement followed by Al-Masalla, that “the envoy of the American president, Mark Savaya, conveyed a message written in English as a representative of Trump, which included the American government’s disapproval of the presence of armed factions or the like, and therefore its rejection of one of them assuming the position of deputy speaker of the House of Representatives.”

He added that Savaya “conveyed this message to some of the framework leaders individually, meeting with each one separately and explaining its contents to them over the past two days before he left.”

The winner explained that the coordination framework confirmed that “this matter is not within their (the Americans’) rights, as we are a fully sovereign and independent state, and this is an internal matter,” noting that “the message included an objection to the deputy speaker of parliament being from the factions.”

The head of the parliamentary design bloc warned that “the coordination framework will form a delegation or send a counter-message to inquire about the reason for the objection, given that the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament is a civilian position.”

The winner suggested that “the Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq movement may not participate in the next government due to regional developments, and not out of a desire to move towards the opposition,” denying that Iraq had received “any official threat from Washington regarding cutting off the dollar.”  link

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Tishwash: Iraq faces its toughest test yet: US threats to cut off oil revenues plunge the country into a complex crisis.

Abbas al-Jubouri, head of the Al-Rafid Center for Political and Strategic Studies, warned on Sunday (January 25, 2026) of serious repercussions that the Iraqi state may face if political forces proceed with including armed factions in the next government formation, in light of clear American threats to cut off or restrict the revenues of Iraqi oil sales deposited in the United States.

Al-Jubouri told Baghdad Today that “activating this threat is not just a symbolic or political measure, but rather a very dangerous economic pressure tool, given that Iraq relies primarily on the American financial system to pass its oil revenues, which makes the national economy vulnerable to severe shocks that may affect salaries, service projects, cash reserves, as well as the stability of the dinar exchange rate.”

He explained that “the United States views the issue of involving armed factions in the government from an angle related to regional security and adherence to governance standards, and that any step that may be interpreted as legitimizing weapons outside the framework of the state may prompt Washington to take punitive financial measures, including freezing assets or imposing strict banking restrictions.”

He added that “Iraq today faces a very delicate sovereign test, which is to balance the requirements of internal political agreements with the international obligations imposed by the global financial system,” warning that ignoring this balance “may put the country in direct confrontation with the international community, and bring back scenarios of economic isolation and undeclared sanctions.”

Al-Jubouri stressed that “the solution does not lie in escalation or defiance, but rather in adopting a clear governmental approach based on restricting weapons to the state, strengthening the independence of political decision-making, and reassuring international partners that the next government will be run according to the logic of the state and institutions, not the logic of axes and external loyalties.”

He concluded by saying that “any tampering with oil revenues, which represent more than 90% of the state’s resources, will place the greatest burden on the Iraqi citizen,” calling on political forces to prioritize the national interest and realize that economic stability is organically linked to political and security stability.

The Associated Press published earlier on Saturday (January 24, 2026) a report by the India Times network, confirming that the United States had begun threatening Iraq with economic strangulation by preventing access to the dollar, following Washington’s control of Venezuelan oil and the start of its marketing in global markets.

The agency stated, according to what was translated by "Baghdad Today", that the American threats to impose direct economic sanctions on the Iraqi government and prevent the flow of dollars are unprecedented in Washington's dealings with its Iraqi partner, noting that the American position witnessed a remarkable shift after its control over Venezuelan oil.

The agency suggested that the new American hardening towards Iraq stems from Washington’s conviction that it can control the global oil market and prevent any price increases in the event of a halt in Iraqi exports, by compensating for them with Venezuelan oil, a scenario that could materialize if the United States proceeds to prevent the dollar from reaching Iraq.

The agency noted that the United States issued direct threats to the Iraqi government, vowing to impose comprehensive economic sanctions on the government itself, rather than targeting individuals or institutions, in addition to causing what it described as a “dollar famine” inside Iraq, in the event that armed factions participate in the next government formation.

The recent US threats to Iraq come in the context of a broader political-economic escalation led by Washington to rearrange the global energy market, after tightening its control over Venezuelan oil and beginning to market it as a possible alternative to oils coming from countries subject to complex political calculations.

Iraq relies heavily on the dollar-based international financial system to manage its oil revenues and finance its general budget, making any restrictions on dollar access a highly influential tool of pressure on the country’s economic and financial stability. link

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Gold Breaks $5,100 as Silver Signals Safe-Haven Stampede

Precious metals surge as confidence in fiat systems visibly fractures

Overview

Gold prices surged past $5,100 per ounce, while silver hit fresh record highs as investors rapidly shifted capital toward hard assets. The move reflects escalating geopolitical uncertainty, renewed U.S. trade tensions, fiscal instability fears, and a weakening confidence backdrop for fiat currencies.

The scale and speed of the metals rally suggest this is not a speculative move, but a structural repositioning toward value preservation amid systemic stress.

Key Developments

• Gold surpassed $5,100/oz, setting a new all-time high amid intense safe-haven demand

• Silver reached record levels, confirming broad-based precious metals inflows

• Capital rotated out of equities as global equity fund inflows sharply slowed

• U.S. tariff threats and shutdown risks fueled risk-off sentiment

• Central bank purchases and ETF inflows amplified upward momentum

Why It Matters

This surge is not isolated price action — it is a signal event.

• Safe-haven flows historically precede systemic stress points, not follow them

• Precious metals rallies often reflect waning confidence in policy stability and fiat credibility

• The metals move aligns with rising geopolitical fragmentation and fiscal uncertainty

Markets are behaving as if traditional safeguards may fail, accelerating the search for assets outside political control.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For those holding foreign currency in anticipation of a Global Reset-style revaluation, this movement is highly relevant:

• Gold and silver rallies often precede reserve diversification by central banks

• Currency realignments historically follow periods of hard-asset accumulation

• Rising metals prices signal value migration away from paper promises

• Precious metals strength reinforces the case for currency repricing in a multipolar system

This environment favors tangible-backed value, not debt-based instruments.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Asset Repricing & Store-of-Value Shift
Gold and silver are reasserting themselves as monetary anchors as trust in fiscal discipline erodes.

Pillar 2: Confidence Erosion in Fiat Systems
When capital abandons equities for metals en masse, it reflects institutional doubt about policy control, not short-term volatility.

This is not just market turbulence — it is capital voting against uncertainty.

What to Watch Next

• Central bank disclosures on gold accumulation

• Physical silver premiums and delivery delays

• Further weakness in equity inflows

• Policy responses to rising commodity-driven inflation pressure

When trust fades, money remembers what lasts

This is not just market volatility — it’s monetary behavior adjusting to a fractured global order.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• The Guardian – “Gold soars past $5,100 an ounce, silver hits new record on tariff and US shutdown fears”

• Reuters – “Gold hits record as investors seek safety amid geopolitical and fiscal risks”

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Davos Reflections Signal Cracks in the Global Economic Order

Elite consensus shifts from coordination to containment

2026 World Economic Forum exposes strain across alliances, finance, and strategy

Overview

Reflections emerging from the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos reveal a notable change in tone among global leaders and financial elites. Rather than projecting confidence in a unified rules-based system, discussions increasingly acknowledged fracturing alliances, strategic mistrust, and geopolitical recalibration.

Transatlantic relations, defense responsibilities, and capital allocation strategies dominated conversations as Europe and other partners adjusted to an increasingly uncertain U.S. posture. Investors, meanwhile, began reassessing risk exposure amid growing acceptance that global fragmentation is no longer temporary.

Key Developments

• Rising transatlantic strain surfaced in defense, trade, and diplomatic expectations

• European leaders openly discussed reduced reliance on U.S. strategic guarantees

• Financial institutions signaled portfolio adjustments reflecting geopolitical risk

• Davos discussions shifted from global coordination to resilience and hedging strategies

• Investors increasingly framed fragmentation as structural, not cyclical

Why It Matters

Davos has long functioned as a bellwether for elite consensus. This year’s reflections mark a psychological inflection point.

• Acceptance of systemic fracture replaces assumptions of eventual reunification

• Alliance cohesion weakens as self-reliance and regional blocs gain priority

• Financial strategy increasingly reflects political risk rather than growth optimism

When elite forums adjust expectations, policy and capital tend to follow.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For those holding foreign currency in anticipation of revaluation or systemic realignment:

• Fragmentation often precedes currency diversification and repricing cycles

• Reduced faith in unified policy coordination supports multipolar currency frameworks

• Capital shifts toward hard assets and non-dollar settlement channels accelerate

• Davos tone shifts historically align with early-stage reset dynamics

Foreign currency holders should note that confidence erosion, not collapse, is what drives long-term valuation changes.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Alliance Fragmentation & Power Rebalancing
Davos reflections suggest global leadership is preparing for a world of competing blocs, not shared governance.

Pillar 2: Financial Strategy Reorientation
Investor and institutional behavior is adapting to persistent geopolitical risk, reinforcing parallel systems rather than unified ones.

This is not rhetoric — it is strategic repositioning in real time.

What to Watch Next

• European defense and fiscal coordination outside U.S. frameworks

• Capital flow data showing regional concentration vs global dispersion

• Increased emphasis on resilience, autonomy, and hedging in policy language

• Further normalization of multipolar economic assumptions

When Davos stops preaching unity, the system is already changing

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters Breakingviews – “The Week in Breakingviews: Davos makes history”

• Bloomberg – “Davos Leaders Confront a World of Fragmentation and Strategic Risk”

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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:   • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.       Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

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How Silver Cracked $100 And Added More Than Bitcoin's Entire Market Cap In 3 Months

How Silver Cracked $100 And Added More Than Bitcoin's Entire Market Cap In 3 Months

Parshwa Turakhiya   Benzinga   Sat, January 24, 2026

Silver crossed the psychological $100 per ounce Friday, driven by solar panel demand and a historic supply squeeze, while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has crashed 30% from its $126,000 peak to $89,000.

The Numbers: Silver Added $2.83 Trillion

Silver closed October 31, 2025 at $48.68 per ounce. By Friday afternoon, it had crossed $100—a 104% surge in three months.  The total above-ground silver supply is estimated at approximately 56 billion ounces, including bullion, coins, jewelry, and industrial products.   At October’s price, silver’s total market value stood at roughly $2.73 trillion.

At today’s $99 price, that valuation has exploded to approximately $5.56 trillion—an increase of $2.83 trillion in three months.  That’s 1.5 times Bitcoin’s entire $1.84 trillion market cap added to silver’s value in 90 days.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin tumbled from above $126,000 in October to roughly $89,000 today.  The cryptocurrency’s market cap fell from over $2.4 trillion to $1.84 trillion, shedding more than $600 billion in value.

What’s Driving The Silver Rally

The silver rally is driven by an industrial necessity colliding with a supply crunch.

Solar panels now account for 29% of industrial silver demand, up from just 11% in 2014, according to the Silver Institute’s World Silver Survey 2025.

Each solar panel requires 15-25 grams of silver, and global solar capacity is forecast to hit 665 gigawatts in 2026.

Moreover, electric vehicles use 25-50 grams of silver versus 15-28 grams in conventional cars.

That demand isn’t going away—it’s accelerating as the green energy transition shifts from future trend to current reality.

The supply side is even tighter. The Silver Institute reports 2024 marked the fourth consecutive year of supply deficits:

• Mine production: 819.7 million ounces

• Total demand: 1.16 billion ounces

• Industrial demand: 680.5 million ounces (record high)

The deficit is structural. Over 70% of silver is produced as a byproduct of mining lead, zinc, and copper—meaning production can’t simply ramp up when prices spike.

Research from Ghent University and Engie Laborelec projects that by 2030, global silver demand could hit 48,000-52,000 metric tons annually while supply reaches only 34,000 metric tons.

The solar industry alone could consume 29-41% of projected global supply by decade’s end.

What Happens Next

To Continue and Read More: https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/silver-cracked-100-added-more-003147330.html

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Trump’s Trade Strategy Accelerates Breakdown of the Old Global Order

Allies hedge as U.S. policy unpredictability forces structural economic shifts

 Overview

Traditional U.S. allies are quietly reassessing their economic dependence on Washington as President Trump’s renewed tariff threats and transactional trade posture inject uncertainty into global markets. Rather than confronting the U.S. directly, partners are hedging risk by diversifying trade, supply chains, and financial exposure — a move that signals a deeper transformation in the global order.

Key Developments

• U.S. tariff threats and policy volatility are prompting allies to reassess long-standing trade assumptions

• Governments are deepening ties with alternative partners, including China and regional trade blocs

• Supply chains are being re-engineered to reduce exposure to U.S. political cycles

• Economic diversification is framed as risk management, not ideological realignment

Why It Matters

This is not a temporary trade dispute — it reflects a structural weakening of U.S. trade centrality. As partners diversify out of necessity, U.S. leverage declines organically rather than through confrontation. The result is a slow erosion of the post-WWII rules-based trade system.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Trade diversification often precedes currency diversification. Reduced reliance on U.S.-centric trade channels lowers dollar settlement volumes over time and increases demand for regional and bilateral currency arrangements. These shifts align precisely with long-term reset dynamics rather than short-term shocks.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1 – Trade & Payments: Multipolar trade networks gain legitimacy through adoption, not announcements

• Pillar 2 – Monetary Power: Reduced trade dominance weakens dollar leverage without requiring collapse

This is how resets actually unfold — not through declarations, but through quiet exits happening in parallel.

This is not just trade policy — it’s a recalibration of global economic dependency.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Washington Post — “Trump is breaking the old global order; allies brace for economic risks”

• Bloomberg — “U.S. Allies Rethink Trade Strategy Amid Tariff Uncertainty”

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Davos 2026 Signals Fractured Cooperation Despite Growth Optimism

Global elites acknowledge resilience — but trust gaps dominate strategy

Overview

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, global leaders projected confidence in near-term economic resilience while simultaneously acknowledging deep fractures in geopolitical trust, trade coordination, and monetary alignment. The contrast between optimistic growth projections and strategic mistrust highlights a system adapting under strain rather than stabilizing.

Key Developments

• Global growth projections remain near 3.3%, calming immediate market fears

• Leaders acknowledged rising protectionism and trade fragmentation

• Monetary and fiscal coordination is increasingly strained, even among allies

• Military spending and economic security dominate elite discussions

Why It Matters

Davos has historically served as a consensus-building venue. This year, it functioned more as a damage-control forum, where leaders recognized fragmentation as a structural reality rather than a temporary disruption. Growth resilience masks deeper systemic fractures.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Stable growth delays panic but does not halt currency realignment. As trust erodes, nations hedge through diversification, reserve adjustments, and alternative settlement mechanisms. Currency holders positioned outside a single dominant system benefit from this gradual rebalancing.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1 – Confidence Management: Growth stability slows collapse narratives but enables structural repositioning

• Pillar 2 – System Design: Fragmentation pressure forces experimentation with new trade, reserve, and settlement models

Davos did not announce a reset — it acknowledged one already in motion.

This is not global cooperation failing — it’s global coordination being renegotiated.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Associated Press — “Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption”

• The Guardian — “Davos 2026: Trump, trade tensions and a fractured global order”

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EIA: Iraq Oil Exports To US Rise Over The Week

2026-01-25 Shafaq News– Baghdad/ Washington   Iraq’s crude oil exports to the United States rose to 251,000 barrels per day (bpd) last week, US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data showed on Sunday.

According to the data, Iraqi shipments were up 42,000 bpd from 209,000 bpd a week earlier.

Total US crude imports from nine major suppliers fell to 5.585 million bpd, down 649,000 bpd from 6.234 million bpd the previous week.

Canada remained the top supplier at 4.108 million bpd, followed by Colombia with 357,000 bpd, Saudi Arabia with 296,000 bpd, and Mexico with 242,000 bpd.

Imports also included Ecuador at 102,000 bpd, Venezuela at 101,000 bpd, Brazil at 71,000 bpd, and Nigeria at 39,000 bpd.  https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/EIA-Iraq-oil-exports-to-US-rise-over-the-week

Iraq Earns $6B+ From December Oil Exports

2026-01-25 Shafaq News– Baghdad   Iraq exported 107.65 million barrels of crude oil in December 2025, generating revenues of more than $6.38 billion, the Oil Ministry said on Sunday.

According to a statement, exports from oil fields in central and southern Iraq totaled 100,420,048 barrels during the month. Shipments from the Kurdistan Region via the Turkish Ceyhan port reached 5,997,527 barrels, while exports to Jordan amounted to 309,712 barrels. Deliveries from the Qayyarah oil field stood at 923,774 barrels.

In November, crude oil exports totaled 106.59 million barrels, bringing in more than $6.59 billion.

Iraq, the second-largest oil producer in OPEC after Saudi Arabia, depends on crude exports for more than 90% of state revenues. Most shipments are exported through southern terminals on the Arabian Gulf, supplying mainly Asian markets, while smaller volumes move through northern routes and to neighboring countries https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-earns-6B-from-December-oil-exports

Iraq Ships 1.2B+ Oil Barrels In 2025

2026-01-25   Shafaq News– Baghdad   Iraq exported 1,243,496,885 barrels of crude oil in 2025, marking a slight increase compared with 1,234,294,152 barrels shipped in 2024, oil export data revealed.

According to the SOMO monthly data, compiled by Shafaq News, the figures averaged 103,624,740 barrels per month and about 3.45 million barrels daily. Oil revenues recorded over ten months, from March through December, amounted to $69,409,862,449.

Exports from Basra and central Iraqi fields via Basra ports totaled 1,113,920,778 barrels, while shipments from the Kurdistan Region reached 19,416,124 barrels over three months of 2025. Additional exports included 7,287,628 barrels from the Qayyarah oil field and 2,747,807 barrels shipped from the Al-Sumoud refinery to Jordan.

Earlier today, Iraq’s Oil Ministry said revenues in December alone exceeded six billion dollars from oil saleshttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-ships-1-2B-oil-barrels-in-2025

An Economist Says The Rise In Oil Prices Is Temporary And The Markets Do Not Reflect The True Reality.

  {Economic: Al-Furat News} Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi believes that the current fluctuation in oil prices indicates a temporary rise as a result of geopolitical developments, but it is not sustainable in the long term.

Al-Marsoumi told Al-Furat News Agency that: “The fluctuation in oil prices is heading towards higher prices,” noting that “the current rise is not sustainable but rather a result of geopolitical developments.”

He explained that "depending on how events unfold, prices could exceed $70, but this is temporary and cannot be relied upon."

Al-Marsoumi added, "The rise in oil prices is not successful because it changes the fundamentals of the oil market in terms of supply and demand. The market is now considered to be oversupplied, and the security events are what raised oil prices at the present time."

Oil prices rose as risk appetite improved in broader markets and the dollar weakened, offsetting concerns about increased supplies in the United States and elsewhere.

Brent crude rose towards $65 a barrel, heading for its fifth consecutive weekly gain, while West Texas Intermediate crude approached $60.

Data released on Thursday showed that the US economy expanded in the third quarter more than initially estimated, while the dollar weakened, making goods cheaper for buyers outside the United States.   Raghid LINK

Dollar Climbs In Baghdad And Erbil At Close

2026-01-25 Shafaq News– Baghdad/ Erbil  The US dollar closed Sunday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 149,000 dinars per 100 dollars.

According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 149,000 dinars per 100 dollars, up from the morning session’s 148,200 dinars.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 149,500 dinars and bought it at 148,500 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 149,200 dinars and buying prices at 149,100 dinars. https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-climbs-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-at-close#:~:text=2026%2D01%2D25,at%20149%2C100%20dinars.

New Rise In The Price Of The Dollar Against The Dinar In Baghdad

Time: 2026/01/25  Economic: Al-Furat News} The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar recorded a new increase this morning, Sunday, in the markets of the capital, Baghdad.   The prices were as follows... 

The selling price was 148,750 dinars for 100 dollars, while the buying price was 147,750 dinars for 100 dollars. LINK

Gold Prices Soar In Baghdad; A Mithqal Exceeds One Million Dinars.

Economy News – Baghdad  The prices of foreign and Iraqi gold rose today, Sunday, in local markets in the capital, Baghdad.   In Baghdad, wholesale markets on Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 1.033 million Iraqi dinars per mithqal (approximately 4.5 grams) of 21-karat gold from the Gulf, Turkey, and Europe, while the buying price reached 1.029 million dinars, compared to yesterday's price of 1.015 million dinars.

As for Iraqi gold of the same karat, the selling price was 1.003 million dinars, and the buying price was 999,000 dinars.

In goldsmith shops, the selling price of a mithqal of 21-karat Gulf gold ranged between 1.035 million and 1.045 million dinars, while the selling price of a mithqal of Iraqi gold ranged between 1.005 million and 1.015 million dinars.

In Erbil, prices also rose, with the selling price of 22-karat gold reaching about 1.098 million dinars, 21-karat gold reaching 1.048 million dinars, and 18-karat gold reaching 898 thousand dinars. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64948

Dr. Mark Thornton Warns 'Fiat Is In The ICU' And Central Banks Do Not Trust Each Other

Dr. Mark Thornton Warns 'Fiat Is In The ICU' And Central Banks Do Not Trust Each Other

Kitco News: 1-23-2026

Ray Dalio warns the monetary order is breaking down, and Dr. Mark Thornton says the fiat system is now in the "Intensive Care Unit."

In this interview, Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron sits down with Dr. Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute, to break down why central banks are fleeing Treasuries for physical gold and what the "Skyscraper Curse" signals for a 2026 crash.

They discuss the massive 150-ton gold purchase by Poland, a strategic move by a NATO ally that signals a loss of trust in the debt-based system.

Dr. Thornton also exposes a critical, under-reported crisis in the silver market: supply is "inelastic" and "wasted" on war and solar panels, meaning the market cannot physically respond to price spikes.

With Japanese bond yields spiking and the "Jeddah Tower" restarting construction, the signals for a major economic pivot are flashing red.

IN THIS EPISODE:

 -The "Fiat ICU" Thesis: Why the dollar system is on life support and what replaces it.

-The Silver Supply Crisis: Why a recession will actually cut silver supply due to the "byproduct paradox" (70% of silver comes from base metal mines).

 -The Poland Signal: What it means when a frontline NATO nation dumps bonds for 150 tons of physical gold.

 -The Skyscraper Curse: How the restart of the world's tallest tower in Saudi Arabia predicts an economic crisis in 2026.

-Stocks vs. Manure: Mark Thornton’s shocking bet that fertilizer will outperform the S&P 500 this year.

TIMESTAMPS:

 00:00 Introduction and Market Overview

00:22 Volatility in Metals and Central Bank Moves

01:08 Ray Dalio's Insights on Fiat Currency

02:30 Interview with Dr. Mark Thornton

 04:33 Silver Market Dynamics: The Inelastic Supply Problem

09:07 Impact on Mining and Supply Constraints

18:14 Geopolitical Implications of Gold Reserves (Poland & Russia)

 22:18 Bond Market and Global Economic Shifts

24:39 Volcker Style Rate Shock and Fiscal Reform

 25:54 Balancing the US Government Budget

26:38 International Cooperation and Trade Deals

33:32 Japan's Bond Market and Global Implications

39:49 The K-Shaped Economy and Wealth Inequality

43:09 The Skyscraper Curse and Economic Indicators

47:47 Return to a Gold-Backed System

51:10 Investment Strategies for 2026 (Stocks vs. Manure)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaDxW9GjInc

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Morning 1-25-26

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U.S. HOUSE PASSES GOVERNMENT FUNDING BILL 341–88 — Clarity Act Headed to Trump’s Desk

Major federal funding victory clears House then advances high-profile digital asset regulation

Overview

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a key chunk of the 2026 federal budget, approving a sweeping government funding package by a vote of 341–88 that funds defense, health, transportation, housing, education, and other major federal programs for the fiscal year. Alongside this, reports on social media indicate that the CLARITY Act — a landmark U.S. digital asset regulatory bill — is now headed to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature, following this decisive legislative momentum.

The funding bill advances to the U.S. Senate next, where lawmakers will need to complete action before the January 30 deadline to avert a potential government shutdown.

Key Developments

• The House passed a 341–88 bipartisan appropriations package, covering key government departments and programs.

• The bill, including defense and domestic spending, now moves to the U.S. Senate for review and final passage before heading to the President for signature.

• Concurrent reporting on social platforms indicates the CLARITY Act — a digital asset regulatory framework that has advanced through the House — is being processed toward the President’s signature, reflecting broader congressional action on crypto regulation. (social source)

• Lawmakers see the full appropriations package as crucial to avert another partial government shutdown before the January 30 deadline.

Why It Matters

This funding bill is one of the largest annual federal spending packages and sets the course for U.S. fiscal policy across defense, social services, infrastructure, and healthcare. The overwhelming House vote reflects strategic bipartisan cooperation on core government functions, even as budget priorities remain contested in other measures.

Simultaneously, the forward movement of the CLARITY Act signals a major shift in U.S. policy toward digital assets and financial system regulation — an area with implications for global finance and innovation ecosystems.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Broad federal funding stabilization reduces tail risk of U.S. institutional disruption — a key factor in global currency confidence.

• Passage of digital asset regulation like the CLARITY Act may shape how crypto and digital currencies integrate with global finance, influencing FX flows and reserve diversification trends.

• A decisive appropriations vote underscores U.S. policy continuity amid geopolitical and macroeconomic tensions — a positive signal for stable foreign exchange environments.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Fiscal & Monetary Confidence
Passing a large, bipartisan funding package reinforces U.S. institutional stability, a pillar of global economic order even as structural shifts unfold.

Pillar 2 – Digital Finance Integration
Advancing the CLARITY Act alongside appropriations suggests the U.S. is moving toward formal crypto regulation — a key contingency factor in digital asset adoption and reserve strategies post-reset.

This is not just a budget vote — it’s an alignment of fiscal authority and regulatory intent in an era of global monetary evolution.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News

Sources

• Reuters – “US House approves several FY26 bills, including domestic security with immigration clampdown funds”

• HealthLeaders Media / AHA News – “House passes health funding package, including PBM reform”

• Social Source – X/Twitter – “U.S. House passes Government Funding Bill 341-88; Clarity Act now headed to Trump’s desk”

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CLARITY Act Advances to Trump’s Desk, Redefining U.S. Digital Asset Power

Washington moves to lock in institutional control over crypto infrastructure

Overview

The U.S. House has passed the Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection (CLARITY) Act, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature after being packaged with must-pass government funding legislation. While framed publicly as a pro-innovation framework, the Act has drawn sharp criticism from major crypto firms, including Coinbase, which argue the legislation protects banks and incumbents more than decentralized crypto markets.

Rather than outlawing crypto, the CLARITY Act establishes a clear regulatory perimeter that places digital assets firmly under U.S. financial supervision — a strategic move with global implications.

Key Developments at a Glance

• House passage secured as part of a broader government funding bill

• CLARITY Act headed to the President, bypassing further House resistance

• Regulatory authority clarified between the SEC, CFTC, and banking regulators

• Stablecoins, custody, and trading venues placed under stricter institutional oversight

• Crypto firms warn the law advantages banks and legacy finance

What the CLARITY Act Actually Does

Rather than banning or fully embracing crypto, the legislation:

• Defines which digital assets qualify as securities vs. commodities

• Grants banks preferred custody and settlement roles

• Tightens compliance requirements for exchanges and DeFi access points

• Preserves U.S. dollar primacy by anchoring digital innovation to regulated rails

Industry critics argue this cements Wall Street’s gatekeeping role, slowing decentralized adoption while giving institutions legal certainty.

Why It Matters

This is not a crypto crackdown — it is financial system containment.

The Act:

• Signals the U.S. intends to domesticate crypto, not let it operate outside the system

• Counters BRICS-led payment alternatives by reinforcing regulated dollar rails

• Limits the ability of decentralized networks to bypass banking intermediaries

In short, Washington chose control over competition.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For holders awaiting a Global Reset–style revaluation:

• The CLARITY Act slows disruptive currency alternatives, reinforcing fiat timelines

• Dollar-linked digital systems remain dominant in the near term

• Reset pressures shift toward gold, bilateral trade, and payment rails, not U.S. crypto liberalization

• Regulatory tightening often precedes larger systemic transitions, not stability

This move delays chaos — but increases pressure elsewhere.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Financial Control vs. Decentralization
The U.S. chose regulatory consolidation over crypto autonomy, reinforcing state-backed finance during transition.

Pillar 2: Dollar Defense Through Regulation
By bringing crypto inside U.S. law, Washington protects dollar settlement dominance against BRICS and CBDC alternatives.

This is not innovation — it’s defensive architecture.

This is not just crypto policy — it’s monetary power positioning before a systemic shift.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “U.S. House advances digital asset market structure bill as part of funding package”

• CoinDesk – “CLARITY Act Moves Closer to Becoming Law, Crypto Industry Pushes Back”

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BRICS Currency Push Accelerates as U.S. Locks Down Crypto Control

Gold-backed settlement and CBDC rails collide with Washington’s CLARITY Act strategy

Overview

A major BRICS currency update is reshaping the global financial landscape as the bloc advances gold-backed settlement mechanisms and cross-border CBDC payment infrastructure, placing new pressure on U.S. dollar dominance. At the same time, the United States has moved in the opposite direction by passing the CLARITY Act, consolidating regulatory control over digital assets and reinforcing dollar-based financial rails.

Rather than competing on innovation alone, the world’s two largest economic blocs are now pursuing fundamentally different monetary strategies — one rooted in decentralization and commodity backing, the other in regulatory containment.

Key Developments

• BRICS advances the Unit, a gold-backed digital trade settlement prototype

• India pushes for CBDC interoperability at the 2026 BRICS summit

• BRICS gold reserves surpass 6,000 tonnes, reducing dollar exposure

• U.S. passes the CLARITY Act, placing crypto firmly under federal oversight

• Two rival visions for global payments emerge in real time

The BRICS Strategy: Gold, CBDCs, and Settlement Independence

The centerpiece of the BRICS currency update is the Unit, a digital settlement instrument backed by 40 grams of physical gold and 60% member currencies, equally weighted among founding BRICS nations. Designed for cross-border trade settlement, the Unit bypasses U.S. banks and dollar liquidity entirely.

In parallel, the Reserve Bank of India has proposed linking BRICS CBDCs to facilitate trade finance, tourism payments, and government settlement flows. This would mark the first operational step toward a non-dollar digital settlement layer among major economies.

At the same time, BRICS members continue aggressive gold accumulation, accounting for more than half of all global central bank gold purchases between 2020 and 2024. Gold is no longer treated solely as a reserve — it is being repositioned as active monetary infrastructure.

The U.S. Strategy: The CLARITY Act

The CLARITY Act does not ban crypto. Instead, it absorbs it.

By defining digital assets as either securities or commodities and placing custody, settlement, and exchange activity under regulated institutions, Washington ensures that crypto reinforces the dollar system rather than threatens it. Banks are granted preferential positioning, while decentralized finance faces higher compliance barriers.

This is a defensive maneuver, aimed at preserving dollar primacy during a period of global transition.

Side-by-Side: CLARITY Act vs BRICS Payment Systems

CLARITY Act (United States)

• Anchors digital assets to U.S. regulatory oversight

• Reinforces dollar settlement dominance

• Favors banks and institutional intermediaries

• Limits decentralized financial autonomy

• Seeks stability through control and compliance

BRICS Payment Systems

• Develop gold-backed settlement mechanisms

• Promote CBDC interoperability outside SWIFT

• Reduce exposure to U.S. sanctions and dollar liquidity

• Emphasize sovereignty over regulation

• Seek resilience through diversification and hard assets

This is not simply policy divergence — it is a monetary bifurcation.

Why It Matters

The dollar is not collapsing — but its exclusive role is eroding.

BRICS initiatives challenge the assumption that global trade must clear through U.S. financial infrastructure. Meanwhile, the CLARITY Act signals Washington’s intent to retain control even as alternatives multiply.

Both systems can coexist — but they cannot dominate simultaneously.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For those waiting on currency revaluation tied to a broader Global Reset:

• Gold-backed settlement strengthens the case for asset-linked currencies

• CBDC interoperability accelerates post-dollar trade mechanisms

• U.S. regulatory tightening often precedes systemic restructuring

• Volatility typically rises before monetary realignments, not after

Reset dynamics are shifting outside the U.S. system, not within it.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Monetary Fragmentation
The global system is moving from a single reserve anchor to parallel settlement zones.

Pillar 2: Gold’s Return to Active Use
Gold is re-emerging not just as a store of value, but as transactional collateral.

This is not speculation — it is architecture.

This is not just digital currency policy — it’s the blueprint for the next financial order.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru — “BRICS Currency Major Update Puts Pressure on Dollar Dominance”

• Reuters — “U.S. House advances digital asset market structure bill as part of funding package”

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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:   • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.       Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

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Silver Finally Hits $100 An Ounce — And Some Experts Say That’s Just The Beginning

Silver Finally Hits $100 An Ounce — And Some Experts Say That’s Just The Beginning

Myra P. Saefong     MarketWatch   Fri, January 23, 2026

Silver’s climb to the $100-an-ounce mark on Friday — a level it hit for the first time on record — was met with much fanfare by just about everyone who closely watches the market for the precious metal.

Silver has the characteristics of both a precious and an industrial metal and is in short supply. That’s why many investors believe in its potential for further price gains.

 The market “could still be closer to the beginning of the silver move rather than the end,” said Stefan Gleason, president and chief executive officer at Money Metals Exchange, given the breakdown in the gold-to-silver ratio and breakout in mining stock indexes. The ratio represents the relative value of gold to silver.

 “The silver market continues to show incredible momentum, with each pullback or pause being bought quickly,” Gleason told MarketWatch.

On Friday, silver for March delivery SI00 SIH26 traded as high as $101.86 an ounce on Comex, the highest intraday level on record. It settled at $101.33, up 5.2%. It has gained nearly 44% so far this month and is on track for its best month since December 1979, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

“Silver has been breaking milestone after milestone, with traders happy to buy every dip they could get their hands on,” said Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst for global macroeconomics at Forex.com.

To Continue and Read More:  https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/silver-finally-hits-100-ounce-202800451.html

From Debt Crisis to Asset Revaluation, the Next Financial Regime

From Debt Crisis to Asset Revaluation, the Next Financial Regime

Miles Harris:  1-23-2026

The world is on the cusp of a significant financial transformation, driven by the unsustainable growth of global debt and the need to repair balance sheets without outright debt reduction.

In a recent video presentation, Miles Harris introduces the concept of the “Great Revaluation,” a process that promises to reshape the future economic landscape through the tokenization of real-world assets and the adoption of unified ledger technologies.

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the key takeaways from the presentation and explore the implications of this emerging trend.

The current financial system is characterized by excessive global debt, which has grown to unsustainable levels relative to GDP.

Traditional forms of collateral, such as government bonds and housing, are becoming exhausted, and the system relies heavily on rolling over debts, liquidity, and credible collateral to service these debts. However, as collateral quality deteriorates and settlement processes remain slow, the system faces increasing refinancing risks.

Harris draws a fascinating historical parallel with England’s financial revolution in the late 17th century, where land was revalued as collateral, enabling debt expansion without repayment.

This revaluation facilitated economic growth and helped to establish England as a major financial power. Similarly, the modern equivalent of this revaluation is tokenization, which transforms illiquid real-world assets into liquid, pledgeable digital assets on blockchain-based unified ledgers.

Tokenization promises significant improvements in liquidity, transparency, efficiency, and asset usability, potentially leading to a liquidity premium where tokenized assets appreciate in value.

By expanding the asset base supporting existing debts, tokenization facilitates balance sheet repair without reducing debt levels. This process has the potential to drive greater asset value appreciation and increased economic activity due to faster transaction settlement.

However, Harris cautions that this transition is selective and phased, emphasizing that tokenization will not create new wealth but will reprice existing assets to sustain the heavily indebted global economy.

The benefits of tokenization may disproportionately favor financial elites rather than “main street,” raising important questions about the distribution of wealth and the impact on different segments of society.

In conclusion, the Great Revaluation represents a significant shift in the global financial system, driven by the need to address excessive debt and repair balance sheets.

Tokenization and unified ledger technologies are set to play a key role in this process, promising improved liquidity, transparency, and efficiency. While the benefits of this transition are likely to be significant, it’s essential to engage critically with these ideas and consider the potential implications for different stakeholders.

For further insights and information, we encourage you to watch the full video presentation by Miles Harris, available online. You can also explore these themes further on his website and upcoming videos.

 As the global financial system continues to evolve, it’s crucial to stay informed and engaged with the latest developments in this rapidly changing landscape.

https://youtu.be/Zkwf1WoPCDc

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Afternoon 1-23-26

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Precious Metals Surge: Gold Nears $5,000 and Silver Crosses $100

Safe-haven demand ignites historic rallies amid market uncertainty

Overview

In today’s markets, gold and silver prices are once again capturing global attention. Silver broke above $100 per ounce — a historic milestone — while gold approaches the $5,000 level as investors seek shelter from ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures. Long-term structural factors like supply constraints, persistent deficits, and robust industrial demand continue to support the rally.

Current Market Moves

• Silver climbed above $100 per ounce, driven by strong investor interest and tight physical supply.

• Gold prices are approaching $5,000 per ounce, maintaining upward momentum.

• Tight inventories, especially in London and COMEX vaults, are exacerbating upward pressure on prices.

• Broader macro forces — expectations of rate cuts, a softer dollar, and safe-haven buying — continue to underpin metals strength.

Why It Matters

The precious metals rally signals a flight to safety as investors confront:

• Heightened geopolitical tensions

• Trade and tariff uncertainty

• Inflation and currency volatility
  Gold and silver’s surge reflects broader market stress, where non-yielding assets outshine equities and other risk assets.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Foreign currency holders should take note because:

• Precious metals often act as proxy indicators for systemic risk and currency confidence

• Rising gold and silver prices imply weakening confidence in fiat stability

• Metals gains tend to anticipate currency realignments during systemic resets

• Safe-haven flows often precede capital reallocation across FX, commodities, and reserves

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Monetary Store of Value Shift
Silver’s breakthrough and gold’s ascent suggest investors are repositioning toward hard assets as fiat uncertainty grows.

Pillar 2 – Safe-Haven Leadership
Precious metals are assuming a more central role in portfolios, challenging traditional reserve and liquidity models that rely heavily on debt or currency instruments.

This is not a short rally — it reflects enduring structural demand and shifting perceptions of monetary risk.

When metals shine brightest, fiat shadows deepen

Sources

• Reuters – “Speculative frenzy catapults silver above $100/oz”

• MarketWatch – “Silver finally hits $100 an ounce — some experts say that’s just the beginning”

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Trilateral Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi: Constructive but No Breakthrough Yet

Diplomacy resumes, territorial deadlock remains, and negotiations set to continue

Overview

For the first time since the full-scale invasion began, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have met face-to-face in a trilateral diplomatic format hosted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the two-day negotiations as “constructive,” covering parameters for ending the nearly four-year conflict, though no ceasefire or concrete resolution has been agreed. Officials have signaled that another round of discussions is expected next week, underscoring the ongoing — yet fragile — diplomatic process.

Key Developments

• The talks took place in Abu Dhabi, with delegations from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.

• Zelenskyy stated the discussions were “constructive” and that all parties agreed to report back to capitals and coordinate further.

• Core issues include the parameters for ending the war and possible security guarantees, though specifics remain undisclosed.

• A next round of trilateral meetings is anticipated on February 1, 2026, according to U.S. officials.

• While dialogue resumed, Russia continues military actions on the ground, and key territorial issues — especially in the Donbas region — remain unresolved.

Why It Matters

This trilateral engagement marks a symbolic milestone in diplomacy: the first of its kind since the war began. It signals both willingness and limits of negotiation:

• It reopens formal channels between Kyiv and Moscow in the presence of a major mediator (the U.S.).

• It highlights how unresolved territorial demands — particularly Russia’s stance on eastern Ukraine — continue to block peace progress.

• The setting in the UAE reflects the growing importance of emerging diplomatic venues outside traditional Western capitals.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Geopolitical conflict reshapes currency and risk pricing. Progress or prolonged stalemate affects safe-haven assets (e.g., gold) and volatile FX pairs.

• Constructive diplomacy can reduce extreme risk premiums, potentially stabilizing markets.

• A diplomatic impasse sustains uncertainty that can inflate currency hedging strategies, strengthening demand for alternative reserve assets.

• Renewal of talks into February suggests continued monitoring and sensitive capital flows in the near term — especially for currencies exposed to energy, defense, and regional trade risks.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Peace & Geostrategic Realignment
This trilateral framework introduces a new multilateral dynamic in conflict negotiation, potentially reducing reliance on exclusive bilateral negotiations.

Pillar 2 – Market & Confidence Dynamics
Even constructive diplomacy without agreement shifts risk appetites — driving hedging behavior, safe-haven flows, and reserve diversification.

This is not a definitive peace — it is the cautious continuation of dialogue.

Talks resume, but boundaries still draw the battle lines

Sources

• AP News – “Zelenskyy says trilateral Ukraine talks in UAE ended constructively”

• Euronews – “Trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US wrap up in Abu Dhabi”

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Will the U.S. Dollar Collapse If BRICS Links Their CBDC Currencies?

Digital rails expand as dollar dominance faces transactional pressure — not extinction

Overview

Speculation intensified this week after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposed linking BRICS nations’ central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to facilitate cross-border trade. With India hosting the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the proposal carries unusual weight and signals a shift from theory toward implementation. While some headlines warn of a dollar collapse, the reality is more nuanced.

Key Developments

• The RBI formally proposed interoperability between BRICS CBDCs to improve trade settlement efficiency

• India’s role as 2026 BRICS chair elevates the likelihood of pilot frameworks advancing

• Linked CBDCs would enable faster, cheaper settlements by bypassing dollar-centric rails

• The proposal focuses on transactional utility, not replacing reserve currency structures

• Energy and commodity trade are the most likely early use cases

Why It Matters

• Transactional dominance vs. reserve dominance becomes the real fault line

• The U.S. dollar may lose some cross-border settlement volume without losing reserve status

• CBDC linkages reduce reliance on SWIFT and correspondent banking networks

• Multipolar payment infrastructure quietly advances without formal monetary unions

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Reduced dollar usage in trade supports diversification narratives

• Incremental shifts — not collapses — are how resets actually unfold

• CBDC rails increase optional settlement paths, not forced abandonment of USD

• Long-term holders benefit from gradual re-pricing of alternative currency relevance

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Financial Infrastructure Realignment
CBDC interoperability weakens the dollar’s transactional monopoly without directly challenging its reserve role.

Pillar 2 – Multipolar Trade & Settlement Systems
BRICS continues building parallel systems, allowing countries to hedge exposure to Western financial chokepoints.

This is not a currency war — it’s plumbing replacement.

The dollar isn’t collapsing — it’s being routed around

Sources

• Watcher.Guru – “Will US Dollar Collapse If BRICS Links Their CBDC Currencies?”

• Reuters – “India proposes linking BRICS central bank digital currencies for cross-border trade”

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“Tidbits From TNT” Saturday 1-24-2026

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Tishwash:  $100 billion in Iraqi savings revealed at the US Federal Reserve

Economic expert Duraid Al-Anzi said on Friday that Iraq should not have been exposed to any financial crisis or any form of financial distress, stressing that the concerned authorities did not adopt the proposed oil prices in the budgets, which led to the current financial situation.

Al-Anzi explained in a statement to Al-Furat News Agency that “Iraq has been objected to several times regarding not relying on high prices in budgets, and the necessity of not exceeding $65 per barrel in order to be able to save,” noting that “oil prices have changed a lot, but the competent authorities did not think about the future and did not adopt the proposed prices.” 

He added that “Iraq is able to demand additional amounts from its savings held by the US Federal Reserve, as Iraq has savings in the US Federal Reserve exceeding $100 billion, which were transferred to JPMorgan,” explaining that “these funds belong to Iraq after 2003 and have accumulated, and the only beneficiary of them is JPMorgan, which gives simple interest rates, and it is not known whether they reach Iraq or not, and they have not been addressed, despite the amounts being doubled.”  link

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Sudani's chances are improving again... New information revealed by MP Al-Luwaizi

MP Abdul Rahman Al-Luwaizi, from the Reconstruction and Development bloc, said that what is being circulated regarding an official concession or political marketing to hand over the premiership to the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri Al-Maliki, is “untrue in word and deed,” stressing that the political reality indicates a different course in managing the nomination file.

Al-Luwaizi explained in televised statements followed by “Jarida Platform” that what is currently happening is opening the way for the current Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, to give Nouri Al-Maliki the political opportunity to enter the race for the nomination, indicating that this option does not mean deciding the position in favor of Al-Maliki, but rather subjecting him to a test of his ability to form the government within the existing equations and balances.

He added that Maliki’s failure to form a government, if he is officially tasked with it, will reopen all political options, noting that Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s chances may rise again strongly, based on considerations of internal balances and the magnitude of the challenges that any new tasked person may face.

Al-Luwaizi indicated that if the option of assigning Al-Maliki proceeds, the Reconstruction and Development bloc will have a "significant" ministerial share within the new government formation, explaining that the talk is about five sovereign or heavy service ministries.

He also pointed out that the political blocs that had previously objected to al-Sudani’s appointment and nomination for the premiership may receive modest ministerial shares compared to the supporting blocs, which reinforces the hypothesis of al-Sudani’s repositioning as a strong option in the next stage.

Al-Luwaizi concluded his remarks by emphasizing that the political scene is still open to several scenarios, and that the decision regarding the premiership will remain contingent on the candidate's ability to overcome political complexities and form a government that enjoys broad consensus.  link

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Tishwash:  Announcement of a joint US military exercise at the embassy and Baghdad airport

US President Donald Trump stated that a large naval fleet is moving towards the Middle East region, including an aircraft carrier and a number of destroyers.

This came in a statement to reporters aboard the presidential plane, "Air Force One," on his way back to the United States after meeting with leaders from around the world in Davos, Switzerland.

Trump said, "We have a large number of ships moving in that direction, in case of any emergency... I don't want anything to happen, but we are watching them very closely."

The US forces in the Middle East are being reinforced with the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and a number of destroyers equipped with guided missiles and additional air defense systems that could be critical to defense if any Iranian attack occurs on US bases in the region.

According to media reports and statements by a US Navy official, the aircraft carrier "Abraham Lincoln" and three destroyers are making their way to the Middle East region, with estimates suggesting their arrival within the next few days.

US media reported that the US force includes an aircraft carrier, cruisers and missile destroyers, in addition to squadrons of fighter jets belonging to the Air Force and ground-based air and missile defense systems.

American warships, including the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, several destroyers, and fighter jets, began moving from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East last week, amid rising tensions and escalation between Tehran and Washington over the recent protests in Iran.

It is noted that the US military had amassed a large force last summer before its strikes last June against sites in Iran.

The White House announced last Thursday that President Trump and his team are closely monitoring developments in Iran, and stressed that "all options regarding Tehran remain on the table."    link

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