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The 10 Strongest Currencies In The World... The Top Four Are Arab!
Money and Business Economy News - Follow-up For decades, the Kuwaiti dinar has maintained its position as the world's most expensive currency, despite the overwhelming dominance of the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound in global trade and financial markets.
When experts measure the strength of a currency, they don't rely on its fame or how often it appears in movies, but rather on its exchange rate: what you can buy with one Kuwaiti dinar compared to one US dollar. Today, the Kuwaiti dinar tops the list. One dinar can buy more than three US dollars.
The 10 Strongest Currencies In The World... The Top Four Are Arab!
Money and Business Economy News - Follow-up For decades, the Kuwaiti dinar has maintained its position as the world's most expensive currency, despite the overwhelming dominance of the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound in global trade and financial markets.
When experts measure the strength of a currency, they don't rely on its fame or how often it appears in movies, but rather on its exchange rate: what you can buy with one Kuwaiti dinar compared to one US dollar. Today, the Kuwaiti dinar tops the list. One dinar can buy more than three US dollars.
At the same time, currency value is not a reliable indicator of the world's largest or wealthiest economy. While Japan's economy is enormous and one of the world's top five, the Japanese yen is among the world's least valuable currencies. The value of a currency is determined by historical factors related to its establishment.
The strange thing is that some of the world's strongest currencies actually come from countries that are not major global powers. They are often small, stable, and heavily reliant on oil revenues. In contrast, economic giants like China, Japan, and India don't even make the top ten.
This does not mean their economies are weak. Experts point out that "most valuable" does not necessarily mean "strongest." The US dollar, for example, dominates global trade but is not the most valuable currency.
But these rankings, based solely on exchange rate value, offer insight into how countries deal with wealth, inflation, exports, and financial stability.
Currencies are not just pieces of paper or numbers in a bank account; they reflect trust, history, stability, and identity. There is always a story behind strength. Even in a financial world dominated by the dollar, the small Kuwaiti dinar quietly reigns supreme.
Below we review the ten strongest currencies currently, in addition to an overview of the reasons for their continued value.
Kuwaiti Dinar
It is considered the king of currencies. The Kuwaiti dinar is widely regarded as the strongest currency in the world. One dinar is worth more than three US dollars. Kuwait's massive oil exports, low taxes, strong sovereign reserves, and sound financial system have contributed to maintaining the dinar's dominance for decades.
Bahraini Dinar
The Bahraini dinar ranks second. Bahrain may be small, but its economy is far more diversified than many of its Gulf neighbors: the banking, oil, and financial sectors all contribute to the dinar's strength. Furthermore, the currency is pegged to the US dollar, which is attractive to investors.
Omani Rial
The Omani rial ranks third. Oman's currency benefits from strong oil revenues and tight monetary policies. The rial has remained stable for years, partly due to Oman's careful control of inflation and exchange rate fluctuations.
Jordanian Dinar
The Jordanian dinar ranks fourth globally and is often considered one of the top currencies on this list. Unlike the Gulf economies, Jordan does not possess vast oil reserves. However, its currency remains highly valued thanks to its prudent monetary policy, foreign investment, and financial stability.
Sterling
The British pound continues to hold a prominent position among the world's leading currencies. It is also one of the oldest currencies still in circulation today, dating back over 1,200 years. London remains a major global financial center, which helps maintain the pound's strength despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Gibraltar Pound
The Gibraltar pound is closely pegged to the British pound and ranks sixth globally. Gibraltar's currency is directly linked to the pound, meaning the two currencies maintain similar values. Despite its relative obscurity on the global stage, the Gibraltar pound quietly remains among the world's most valuable currencies.
Swiss Franc
The Swiss franc holds a prominent position among leading currencies, distinguished by its enduring stability. This is because Switzerland has long been considered one of the safest financial systems in the world. During global crises, investors often turn to the Swiss franc due to Switzerland's political neutrality, the strength of its banking institutions, and its economic stability. The Swiss franc is widely known as a "safe haven currency."
Cayman Islands Dollar
Next comes the Cayman Islands dollar. Its strength is largely tied to the Cayman Islands' role as a major offshore financial center. The islands' banking and investment sectors attract global wealth, which helps maintain the currency's high value.
Euro
The euro ranks ninth. It is the official currency used in most of Europe. Although the euro does not top the list of exchange rates, it remains one of the most influential currencies in the world due to the enormous size of the European economy. More than 300 million people usethe euro daily, making it one of the most traded currencies globally.
US Dollar
Finally, in tenth place, the US dollar holds a prominent position globally. It is perhaps the most widely recognized currency in the world. In terms of exchange rate value, it ranks tenth, but it still easily dominates global trade, oil deals, investments, and banking reserves. In terms of influence, it is the most powerful and influential currency on Earth.
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Qatar Enters High-Stakes Iran Negotiations as Gulf Powers Push to Prevent Wider Energy Crisis
Fragile diplomacy intensifies as Qatar joins efforts to secure a U.S.-Iran agreement while the Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of global economic fears.
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Qatar Enters High-Stakes Iran Negotiations as Gulf Powers Push to Prevent Wider Energy Crisis
Fragile diplomacy intensifies as Qatar joins efforts to secure a U.S.-Iran agreement while the Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of global economic fears.
Overview
A Qatari negotiating delegation arrived in Tehran as part of expanding diplomatic efforts to help secure a temporary agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at preventing a wider regional war and stabilizing global energy markets.
The negotiations come amid a fragile ceasefire following months of conflict involving U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran, rising oil market volatility, and severe disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
Qatar’s involvement signals growing urgency among Gulf states to prevent further economic instability as energy supply chains, LNG exports, inflation risks, and currency markets remain under pressure.
Key Developments
1. Qatar Expands Diplomatic Role in U.S.-Iran Negotiations
Qatar has now joined Pakistan in ongoing mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran, despite previously distancing itself after suffering Iranian missile and drone strikes earlier in the conflict.
The Qatari team is reportedly working closely with U.S. officials to narrow remaining disagreements involving Iran’s uranium enrichment program, sanctions relief, and maritime control issues tied to the Strait of Hormuz.
The move reflects Qatar’s growing role as a regional intermediary capable of maintaining communication channels with both Western allies and Iran during periods of crisis.
2. Strait of Hormuz Remains the Central Flashpoint
Negotiations remain heavily focused on the Strait of Hormuz, which previously handled roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before disruptions intensified.
Iran’s effective control measures and threats involving maritime restrictions have sharply reduced shipping activity, contributing to rising energy prices and renewed inflation concerns globally.
The United States continues maintaining pressure through restrictions targeting Iranian ports and shipping access, while Tehran views Hormuz as one of its remaining strategic leverage points.
3. Global Energy Markets Face Continued Instability
Qatar’s participation carries additional significance because the country is one of the world’s largest LNG exporters and a critical supplier to Europe and Asia.
Iranian strikes earlier in the conflict reportedly damaged portions of Qatar’s LNG production infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term supply reliability during already volatile global energy conditions.
Analysts warn that any prolonged disruption in Hormuz could create major consequences for oil prices, inflation control, manufacturing costs, shipping logistics, and central bank policy worldwide.
4. Diplomacy Advances, But Core Issues Remain Unresolved
While Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged signs of diplomatic progress, both sides remain divided on several major strategic issues.
Iran reportedly continues demanding sanctions relief, security guarantees, and recognition of certain regional interests, while Washington maintains firm positions regarding uranium enrichment and freedom of navigation through Hormuz.
Officials involved in negotiations suggest discussions may initially focus on securing limited de-escalation measures before attempting a broader political settlement.
Why It Matters
The growing involvement of Gulf powers like Qatar highlights how regional states are increasingly attempting to prevent a conflict that could destabilize both energy markets and the global financial system.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important chokepoints. Any disruption there directly impacts oil prices, shipping costs, inflation expectations, and monetary policy decisions across major economies.
As global debt levels remain elevated and inflation pressures continue challenging central banks, prolonged instability in Gulf energy supplies could accelerate broader economic realignment and financial stress worldwide.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For foreign currency holders and global reset observers, the negotiations reflect how geopolitical conflicts are increasingly intertwined with monetary stability, commodity pricing, and international trade systems.
Higher oil prices and shipping disruptions can weaken fragile economies, pressure sovereign debt markets, and contribute to currency volatility — especially in heavily energy-dependent nations.
The outcome of these talks may influence inflation trends, interest rate policy, and broader confidence in the global financial system over the coming months.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1: Energy Security Is Becoming Financial Security
Control over energy corridors such as the Strait of Hormuz now carries direct consequences for global inflation, debt sustainability, and financial stability.
Energy chokepoints are increasingly becoming instruments of geopolitical and economic leverage.
Pillar 2: Regional Powers Are Reshaping Global Diplomacy
Qatar and Pakistan’s expanding mediation roles demonstrate how middle powers are gaining influence within a more fragmented and multipolar world order.
Diplomatic influence is no longer concentrated solely among traditional Western powers.
Seeds of Wisdom Team View
Qatar’s direct involvement in Tehran negotiations signals growing international concern that the economic consequences of continued conflict may soon outweigh the strategic objectives of either side.
The focus now appears to be shifting toward damage control — stabilizing shipping routes, calming energy markets, and preventing further global economic fragmentation.
Even if a temporary agreement is reached, the deeper issues surrounding sanctions, energy security, military presence, and financial realignment are likely to remain unresolved for years to come.
This is no longer just a regional conflict — it is a battle over the stability of global trade, energy flows, and the future financial order.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Reuters — "Qatar joins diplomatic push for U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks amid Hormuz tensions"
Modern Diplomacy — "Qatar Sends Negotiators to Tehran to Push US-Iran Deal Aimed at Ending War"
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You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.
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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.
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The BBC wants to Make the Taliban Great Again
The BBC wants to Make the Taliban Great Again
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) May 22, 2026
This week the British Broadcasting Corporation flew halfway around the world to find a sad story that it could blame on (1) America and (2) climate change. Their drama opens in Afghanistan’s Ghor province, where fathers line up before dawn at a dusty square hoping to find a day’s work. One man weeps that he is preparing to sell his seven-year-old daughter to feed the rest of his children.
The BBC wants to Make the Taliban Great Again
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) May 22, 2026
This week the British Broadcasting Corporation flew halfway around the world to find a sad story that it could blame on (1) America and (2) climate change. Their drama opens in Afghanistan’s Ghor province, where fathers line up before dawn at a dusty square hoping to find a day’s work. One man weeps that he is preparing to sell his seven-year-old daughter to feed the rest of his children.
The reporter then explains how nearly five million Afghans are food deprived; she goes on to describe graveyards of dead infants, and then tells the story of another man who already sold his five-year-old daughter for about $3,200.
It is all genuinely terrible. But when the BBC starts explaining WHY any of this is happening— is where the journalism ends and the propaganda begins.
Famine, in almost every modern case, is not a weather event. It is a political outcome.
Afghanistan has fertile river valleys and enough arable land to feed several times its current population. Whenever a country is starving, it is due to bad policy— not bad soil.
It was the same issue when Venezuela ran out of food a few years ago. People were starving. Supermarkets were stripped bare. Zoo animals turned up on dinner plates.
Yet Venezuela has a tropical climate, a year-round growing season, abundant water, and some of the most productive farmland on the planet.
It really takes a special kind of incompetence to starve citizens in a place like that. And the same kind of incompetence is at work in Kabul at the hands of the Taliban overlords.
The BBC mentions none of this. Instead it points the finger at the legacy media's two favorite villains: Donald Trump and climate change.
To make the case, the reporter sits down with a senior Taliban official, who insists that their regime "inherited poverty, hardship, unemployment and other problems".
These “problems” were entirely due to the US presence, he explains, which had built "an artificial economy due to the influx of US dollars."
In other words, the men who reconquered the country, kicked girls out of school, and locked half the workforce in their homes, are blaming their economic problems on the US investing too much money in Afghanistan.
Yet the BBC nods along enthusiastically.
Ironically, despite blaming America’s substantial investments in Afghanistan for the country’s problems, the Taliban’s solution is for America to give them more money.
"Humanitarian assistance should not be politicized," said the Taliban spokesman, parroting the exact talking that point Western NGOs use to demand more no-strings cash for regimes that whip women in public.
The BBC nods along enthusiastically again.
They follow this up with more emotional propaganda, telling stories of dead babies and infant graveyards, all to tug at the heartstrings of their readers.
Then comes their coup-de-grace: blasting the Trump administration for cutting nearly all US aid to Afghanistan last year. The unspoken conclusion is that America is responsible for a graveyard of dead Afghan babies.
The naïveté is breathtaking. Is anyone stupid enough to believe that a single dollar in aid to the Taliban will end up in the hands of the old man sobbing at the labor square, and not in the hands of the warlords?
We do not have to guess.
A US Inspector General report found that at least $293 million in foreign aid earmarked for Afghan NGOs had already been stolen by the Taliban after they took the country in 2021. A large part of this was through fake NGOs that the regime invented to defraud donor nations.
The only thing that "humanitarian assistance" in Afghanistan actually buys is a better-funded Taliban.
What is most extraordinary is that this came from the British Broadcasting Corporation.
They didn’t need to fly halfway across the world to find children going hungry, being abused, or being sold. Britain has each of those stories on its own soil.
For nearly two decades, organized grooming gangs of overwhelmingly Pakistani Muslim men raped thousands of underage British girls, some as young as ten.
Yet police, social workers, and hospital staffs dismissed the obvious signs. And the BBC had remarkably little to say about any of it.
This raises the BBC’s other unspoken conclusion: “we” need to help these people by bringing more of them into the West.
Think about it: if men from this culture are willing to buy and sell their own children, imagine what they’re willing to do to yours.
Yet these are the values that Western politicians want to import into Europe and North America as a glorious example of multiculturalism. And anyone who has a problem with this is a racist Islamophobe.
Inspired Idiots like the BBC are the very reason it makes sense to have a Plan B.
To your freedom, James Hickman Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC
Debt Bubble Endgame: Bond Markets Signal Massive Financial Shift
Debt Bubble Endgame: Bond Markets Signal Massive Financial Shift
Lynette Zang : 5-22-2026
For decades, central banks kept the global economy alive with one solution: lower interest rates, more debt, and endless money creation.
But now rising interest rates are colliding with the largest debt bubble in history — and the bond market is signaling growing stress across the entire financial system.
In this video, Lynette Zang breaks down why central banks are trapped, why exploding debt and rising yields are creating a dangerous “doom loop,” and why this may mark the end stage of the fiat debt system.
Debt Bubble Endgame: Bond Markets Signal Massive Financial Shift
Lynette Zang : 5-22-2026
For decades, central banks kept the global economy alive with one solution: lower interest rates, more debt, and endless money creation.
But now rising interest rates are colliding with the largest debt bubble in history — and the bond market is signaling growing stress across the entire financial system.
In this video, Lynette Zang breaks down why central banks are trapped, why exploding debt and rising yields are creating a dangerous “doom loop,” and why this may mark the end stage of the fiat debt system.
She explains how inflation destroyed purchasing power, why governments can no longer sustain the system without more borrowing, and why gold and silver are reemerging as monetary assets during this historic financial shift.
Chapters:
0:00 The Debt Bubble and “Financial Magic”
0:33 The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Analogy
1:32 Why Rising Rates Create a Mathematical Trap
2:00 Bond Market Stress Signals Bigger Problems
3:10 Why Higher Yields Threaten the System
4:00 The End of the 40-Year Low Rate
5:00 Global Debt Crisis Is Spreading Everywhere
6:15 The Debt Bubble Is Becoming Unmanageable
7:21 Governments and Consumers Addicted to Debt
10:23 Central Banks Can’t Stop Printing Money
12:14 The Dollar’s Purchasing Power Is Collapsing
15:13 The Debt Doom Loop Explained
17:05 Why Silver and Gold Matter Again
20:17 Central Banks Are Trapped
21:24 Protecting Wealth During a Monetary Reset
24:40 Gold and Silver as the Bridge to the Next System
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BRICS Accelerates De-Dollarization With New Cross-Border Payment Network Pilot
India-led payment initiative signals another major step toward a multipolar financial system as BRICS nations move to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar in global trade.
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BRICS Accelerates De-Dollarization With New Cross-Border Payment Network Pilot
India-led payment initiative signals another major step toward a multipolar financial system as BRICS nations move to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar in global trade.
Overview
The BRICS alliance has announced plans to launch a cross-border payment pilot system inspired by India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), marking one of the clearest signs yet that the bloc is accelerating efforts to reshape the global financial order.
The proposal emerged following the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi under India’s 2026 chairmanship and is designed to allow businesses across BRICS countries to settle transactions directly in local currencies without routing payments through the U.S. dollar or Western banking infrastructure.
The move comes as major economies increasingly seek alternatives to traditional dollar-based settlement systems amid sanctions concerns, geopolitical fragmentation, and rising interest in digital payment infrastructure.
Key Developments
1. BRICS Plans New Cross-Border Retail Payment System
The proposed framework would connect national payment systems across BRICS nations using technology modeled after India’s highly successful UPI network and Brazil’s PIX system.
Under the concept being discussed, businesses in member countries could receive payments instantly in their own currencies. For example, an Indian company could receive rupees directly while a South African buyer pays in rand, reducing exchange conversion costs and bypassing intermediary banking systems.
Officials are also reportedly discussing interoperability between national currencies and potential integration with Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
2. De-Dollarization Efforts Move Beyond Political Rhetoric
The initiative represents a major shift from symbolic discussions about de-dollarization toward actual financial infrastructure development.
Rather than attempting to create a single BRICS currency, which analysts consider difficult and politically complex, the bloc appears focused on building practical systems that gradually reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar in trade settlement.
This approach could significantly lower transaction costs, reduce exposure to sanctions risk, and strengthen local currency usage across emerging economies.
3. India Emerges as a Financial Technology Leader
India’s UPI system has become one of the world’s most successful digital payment models, processing billions of transactions monthly and dramatically transforming domestic commerce.
By using UPI as the foundation for a BRICS-wide framework, India is positioning itself as a key architect of next-generation financial infrastructure among developing economies.
The initiative also highlights how technological innovation is increasingly becoming part of geopolitical and monetary competition.
4. Global Financial Fragmentation Continues to Deepen
The BRICS payment initiative comes amid broader global trends toward economic fragmentation and competing financial blocs.
Countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America are increasingly exploring alternative settlement systems, local currency trade agreements, and digital payment networks as geopolitical tensions reshape global commerce.
At the same time, Western sanctions policies and growing concerns over sovereign debt risks have accelerated discussions about reserve diversification among central banks worldwide.
Why It Matters
The BRICS payment pilot may appear technical on the surface, but its long-term implications could be substantial.
If successful, the framework would reduce reliance on the SWIFT system and the U.S. dollar for portions of global trade among some of the world’s largest emerging economies.
The initiative also reflects a broader transition toward a multipolar financial architecture, where regional payment systems, digital currencies, and local currency settlement mechanisms increasingly compete alongside traditional Western institutions.
While the U.S. dollar remains dominant globally, developments like this suggest the world financial system is gradually evolving toward a more decentralized structure.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For foreign currency holders and global reset observers, the BRICS payment initiative represents another important signal that international trade systems are slowly diversifying away from exclusive dollar dependence.
As more countries develop direct settlement mechanisms, demand for local currencies, gold reserves, and alternative financial rails could continue growing over time.
This does not mean the immediate collapse of the dollar system, but it does reinforce the broader trend toward a less centralized global monetary order where multiple financial networks coexist.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1: Alternative Financial Infrastructure Is Expanding
The BRICS payment pilot demonstrates that nations are now building parallel systems capable of operating outside traditional Western-controlled financial channels.
This includes local currency trade, CBDC experimentation, and real-time payment infrastructure that may eventually reduce dependence on legacy banking networks.
Pillar 2: Technology Is Becoming a Geopolitical Weapon
Financial technology is increasingly tied to global power competition.
Control over payment systems, digital currencies, AI infrastructure, and critical financial networks is becoming just as important as traditional military or energy influence in shaping the future global order.
Seeds of Wisdom Team View
The BRICS UPI-inspired payment initiative is one of the clearest examples yet of de-dollarization evolving from theory into operational infrastructure.
Rather than attempting an immediate replacement of the U.S. dollar, BRICS nations appear focused on gradually building systems that reduce friction, lower costs, and expand financial sovereignty for participating economies.
The larger shift may not happen overnight, but the direction of global finance continues moving toward diversification, regionalization, and technological realignment.
This is not just about payments — it is about who controls the financial highways of the future.
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Watcher Guru — "BRICS Announces Cross-Border Payment Pilot Inspired by India’s UPI"
Reuters — "BRICS countries expand local currency settlement discussions amid de-dollarization push"
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More “Iraq News” Posted by Tishwash at TNT 5-22-2026
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Tishwash: The economic advisor to the Iraqi government: “The Ministry of Finance is moving towards a three-pronged emergency plan, and we have a financial gap of $9.5 billion per month.”
The financial advisor to the Iraqi government, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Friday that Iraq is facing a financial gap estimated at about $9.5 billion per month as a result of the decline in oil exports, noting that the Ministry of Finance is moving towards preparing a three-year emergency plan to confront the current economic crisis.
TNT:
Tishwash: The economic advisor to the Iraqi government: “The Ministry of Finance is moving towards a three-pronged emergency plan, and we have a financial gap of $9.5 billion per month.”
The financial advisor to the Iraqi government, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Friday that Iraq is facing a financial gap estimated at about $9.5 billion per month as a result of the decline in oil exports, noting that the Ministry of Finance is moving towards preparing a three-year emergency plan to confront the current economic crisis.
Saleh said the anticipated plan includes domestic and foreign borrowing, along with maximizing tax and fee revenues, as well as proceeding with financial reforms aimed at enhancing economic stability.
He explained that domestic borrowing is a quick solution to cover salaries and operational obligations, while external borrowing provides dollar liquidity that contributes to supporting the state’s financial situation.
He pointed out that reforming the Rafidain Bank and the Rasheed Bank has become a necessity for developing development financing, digital and credit services, stressing that any emergency plan will not succeed without real financial reform that includes controlling operational spending and reducing waste.
Saleh explained that the current crisis represents a real test for the structure of the Iraqi economy, which is heavily dependent on oil, which calls for accelerating economic reform steps and diversifying revenue sources. link
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Tishwash: Sovereign wealth funds... do they represent Iraq's gateway to financial stability and sustainable development?
The Baghdad Center for Legal and Economic Development held an economic workshop today, Thursday, May 21, 2026, entitled:
“Sovereign Wealth Funds and Their Impact on Establishing Cash Liquidity,” presented by Professor Dr. Jaafar Talib Al-Jundail, and attended by a select group of academics, researchers, and those interested in economic and financial affairs.
At the beginning of the session, Professor Thamer Al-Haimas, Vice President of the Center, welcomed the attendees and Professor Dr. Jaafar Al-Jundail, stressing the importance of the topic at hand, due to its direct connection to the future of rentier economies, and to the ability of countries to manage their wealth and achieve financial and monetary stability and sustainable development.
In his opening remarks, Al-Haims pointed out that sovereign wealth funds are no longer just financial savings tools, but have transformed in many international experiences into strategic institutions for protecting the national economy, regulating liquidity, absorbing the effects of economic crises, and securing the rights of future generations, especially in countries that depend mainly on oil resources.
He also reviewed a part of Dr. Jaafar Al-Jundail’s scientific and academic career, pointing to his research and scientific contributions in the fields of economic thought, natural resource economics, energy and petroleum, as well as his extensive academic experience inside and outside Iraq.
For his part, Dr. Jaafar Al-Jundail delivered his lecture, in which he addressed the concept of sovereign wealth funds and their economic and financial objectives, drawing on the experiences of a number of countries that have succeeded in managing their financial surpluses and transforming them into tools for investment, development, and long-term monetary stability.
Al-Jundail stressed that the sovereign wealth fund is not just a savings vehicle, but a strategic tool for managing financial surpluses, reducing the effects of inflation, enhancing monetary stability, and providing safe liquidity for the state during crises and emergencies. He pointed out that Iraq needs a long-term economic vision linked to sound management, governance, and transparency in order to invest national wealth in a way that serves sustainable development and the rights of future generations.
The workshop witnessed interventions and discussions by a number of attendees, who presented their observations and insights on the reality of the Iraqi economy and the possibility of establishing effective sovereign wealth funds, while the lecturer answered various questions and inquiries, which enriched the workshop and opened the door to an important economic and knowledge-based dialogue.
At the end of the session, Dr. Ali Mahdi, the head of the center, presented a plaque of appreciation to Professor Dr. Jaafar Talib Al-Jundail, in recognition of his scientific contributions, academic contributions, and accumulated research experience in the field of economics and scientific thought. link
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Tishwash: Among them are members of parliament: The US Treasury sanctions nine individuals for allegedly facilitating Hezbollah activities.
The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday new sanctions targeting nine individuals accused of facilitating Hezbollah's activities and undermining Lebanese sovereignty.
The sanctions package included members of the Lebanese parliament, the Iranian ambassador to Beirut, Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani, and Lebanese security officials, who it said "exploited their positions to support Hezbollah and obstruct efforts to disarm it."
The US Treasury, in a statement translated by Shafaq News Agency, said that the sanctioned individuals "serve Tehran's malicious agenda and impede the path to peace and recovery for the Lebanese people."
In conjunction with these measures, the US State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” program has set up a financial reward of up to $10 million for any information leading to the dismantling of Hezbollah’s financial networks and mechanisms.
Washington issued a strongly worded warning that this step is "just the beginning," vowing to hold accountable anyone who continues to provide cover for the party, cooperates with it, or undermines Lebanon's sovereignty.
A statement issued by the US State Department stressed that Lebanon’s stability, security and independence require the complete disarmament of Hezbollah and the restoration of the Lebanese government’s exclusive and absolute authority over the security file throughout the country.
The statement concluded by reaffirming the United States' commitment to supporting the Lebanese people and their legitimate institutions in building a more secure and prosperous future. link
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Tishwash: Transportation: Commencement of the second phase of the trade exchange area
The Ministry of Transport has begun implementing the second phase of the trade exchange yard project located in the Al-Taji area at the entrance to Baghdad-Salah Al-Din, as part of its plans to develop logistical infrastructure and enhance trade exchange between governorates and border crossings.
The Director of the General Company for Land Transport affiliated with the Ministry, Murtadha Karim Al-Shahmani, said in an interview with the official newspaper, which was followed by “Al-Eqtisad News”, that the engineering and technical staff affiliated with the Ministry have actually started the work of the second phase of the project, which extends over an area of (387) dunams, indicating that the work is taking place in parallel with the completion of the contracting procedures for the commercial exchange square project at the entrance to Baghdad - Al-Kut, which has an area of about (210) dunams.
He added that the trade exchange yards projects are witnessing remarkable progress in completion rates, especially the projects surrounding the city of Baghdad, which are known as “retail” projects, noting that these projects represent an important step to support the land transport sector and regulate loading and unloading operations, as well as their role in reducing congestion within the capital and enhancing the efficiency of logistical services.
Al-Shahmani explained that the ministry is preparing to begin work on the Baghdad-Kirkuk trade exchange yard project, which covers an area of (350) dunams, after obtaining official approvals and no objection from the relevant government agencies to allocate the land and implement the project, noting that this project will constitute an important addition to the commercial transport network in the country.
He pointed out that the project for the trade exchange yard at the entrance to Baghdad - Anbar - Babylon has reached very advanced stages of implementation, especially after the start of work to connect the yard with the international road, which will contribute to facilitating the movement of trucks and goods, and achieving greater smoothness in transportation and trade exchange operations between the governorates.
Regarding the trade exchange yards projects at the border crossings, Al-Shahmani affirmed that the Ministry continues to follow up on the procedures related to the Shalamja, Al-Shaib, Arar and Trebil yards projects, while working to study the technical and administrative obstacles that may face the implementation phases, and finding appropriate solutions to ensure the completion of these projects according to the specified time plans, in order to enhance the role of the border crossings in supporting the national economy and stimulating regional trade link
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Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Pakistan Mediates U.S.-Iran Talks and U.S. Navy Warns of Operational Limits
Rising tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying fears of a prolonged global energy shock, while diplomatic efforts race to prevent further economic and military escalation.
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Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Pakistan Mediates U.S.-Iran Talks and U.S. Navy Warns of Operational Limits
Rising tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying fears of a prolonged global energy shock, while diplomatic efforts race to prevent further economic and military escalation.
Overview
Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran as negotiations continue over ending the ongoing regional conflict and restoring stability to global energy markets.
At the same time, new remarks from the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations have raised serious concerns about America’s ability to fully secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during a contested military environment.
The developments come as oil prices remain elevated, shipping disruptions intensify, and investors increasingly fear a prolonged global energy and inflation crisis.
Key Developments
1. Pakistan Emerges as a Critical Diplomatic Intermediary
Pakistan is increasingly positioning itself as one of the few regional powers capable of maintaining communication with both Washington and Tehran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi recently held meetings with senior Pakistani officials following reports that Islamabad conveyed updated U.S. proposals to Tehran.
Diplomatic efforts are reportedly focused on:
Preventing further military escalation
Reopening shipping routes
Reducing oil market instability
Negotiating temporary maritime arrangements
Creating conditions for broader future talks
Pakistan’s growing role reflects the rising importance of middle powers in managing global geopolitical crises.
2. Strait of Hormuz Remains the Core Flashpoint
The Strait of Hormuz continues to sit at the center of negotiations and global market fears.
Iran has reportedly explored proposals involving shipping conditions, maritime controls, or possible toll mechanisms tied to passage through the strategic waterway.
The United States has rejected any effort by Tehran to regulate the strait, viewing Hormuz as an essential international trade corridor critical to global economic stability.
Before the conflict escalated, the strait handled roughly 20% of global oil and LNG shipments, making disruptions extremely dangerous for world markets.
3. U.S. Navy Signals Operational Constraints
A major development emerged after Admiral Daryl Caudle reportedly acknowledged before Congress that escorting commercial ships through a heavily contested Strait of Hormuz could exceed the operational capacity of the U.S. Navy.
The remarks underscore growing concerns that even the world’s largest naval force may face serious challenges maintaining continuous maritime security under escalating conflict conditions.
Analysts say the comments could:
Increase market anxiety
Encourage further oil price volatility
Strengthen Iran’s negotiating leverage
Raise insurance and shipping costs globally
The statement also reinforces how fragile global energy infrastructure remains during geopolitical crises.
4. Global Markets Brace for Extended Energy Disruption
Financial markets remain highly sensitive to every development tied to Gulf shipping and energy flows.
Oil prices continue climbing amid fears that prolonged disruptions could trigger:
Higher global inflation
Central bank tightening pressure
Slower economic growth
Increased sovereign debt stress
Currency instability in energy importing nations
The International Energy Agency has reportedly warned of possible “red zone” energy conditions during the summer if Gulf shipping disruptions continue worsening.
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the single most important chokepoints in the global financial system.
Any prolonged instability threatens not only oil markets, but also:
Global trade flows
Inflation stability
Bond markets
Currency systems
International supply chains
The situation demonstrates how geopolitical conflict is increasingly becoming directly tied to financial system stability.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Rising energy prices and prolonged geopolitical instability often place pressure on fiat currencies through inflation, debt expansion, and weakening purchasing power.
Countries heavily dependent on imported energy may face:
Currency volatility
Higher borrowing costs
Reduced economic growth
Reserve stress
Greater pressure to diversify trade settlement systems
This environment continues accelerating discussions around multipolar finance, commodity backed trade, and de-dollarization strategies.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1: Energy Security Is Driving Global Financial Realignment
Control of energy corridors and shipping routes is increasingly shaping monetary policy, trade systems, and geopolitical alliances worldwide.
Pillar 2: The Existing Global Order Is Showing Structural Fragility
The difficulty of securing major trade chokepoints highlights vulnerabilities within the current globalized system and reinforces the trend toward regionalization and strategic economic blocs.
This is not just a regional conflict — it is a direct stress test of the global financial and energy system.
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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning 5-22-26
Government advisor: The Ministry of Finance is preparing a three-year emergency plan to boost revenues.
Money and Business Economy News – Baghdad The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed on Friday five options to address the shortfall in financial revenues and restructure the Iraqi economy, in light of the challenges resulting from the decline in oil exports and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while indicating that the Ministry of Finance is moving towards preparing a three-year emergency plan to boost revenues.
Government advisor: The Ministry of Finance is preparing a three-year emergency plan to boost revenues.
Money and Business Economy News – Baghdad The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed on Friday five options to address the shortfall in financial revenues and restructure the Iraqi economy, in light of the challenges resulting from the decline in oil exports and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while indicating that the Ministry of Finance is moving towards preparing a three-year emergency plan to boost revenues.
Saleh said that "Iraq is facing a financial gap estimated at about $9.5 billion per month as a result of the decline in oil exports," noting that "the Ministry of Finance is moving towards preparing a three-pronged emergency plan that includes internal and external borrowing, in addition to measures to maximize non-oil revenues through taxes, fees and financial reforms."
He explained that “domestic borrowing is a quick solution to cover salaries and operational obligations, but it may lead to a withdrawal of liquidity from banks, an increase in the cost of local financing, and a weakening of private sector financing, while external borrowing provides liquidity in dollars and maintains relative monetary stability, but it is linked to reform conditions and an increase in debt service burdens.”
He added that “maximizing non-oil revenues is the most strategic option in the medium and long term, through controlling border crossings and customs, automating the tax system, reducing the informal economy, and improving collection without harming economic activity,” noting that “implementing the Government Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) contributes to strengthening financial oversight, reducing waste and corruption, and raising the efficiency of public spending management.”
Saleh stressed that “reforming the banking sector, especially Rafidain and Rasheed banks, is necessary to develop development finance, digital and credit services, as well as the importance of reforming private banks to achieve financial inclusion, support small and medium enterprises and attract investments.”
He explained that “activating the Public-Private Partnership Law would alleviate pressure on the general budget and create new job opportunities, provided that a stable legal environment, investment guarantees, and combating administrative corruption are provided,” stressing that “any emergency plan will not succeed without real financial reform that includes controlling operational spending, reducing waste in government contracts, and adopting spending priorities linked to production and development.”
Saleh explained that "the current crisis represents a real test for the structure of the Iraqi economy, which is dependent on oil," stressing that "accelerating financial and banking reforms and diversifying the economy will enhance the state's ability to cope with geopolitical and economic shocks." https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=69391
Two Chinese Sources Reveal Efforts Beijing Might Make To Resolve The Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Between The US And Iran.
Arabic and international Economy News - Follow-up China may seek to intensify its diplomatic efforts with both the United States and Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing last week, but it is unlikely to play a mediating role in the Iranian crisis, according to two sources familiar with the Chinese government's thinking who spoke to CNN.
Wu Xinbo, an advisor to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, told CNN that China is eager to find a solution to the historic oil crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has now entered its fourth month.
Wu stated, “We will work with both sides on this matter,” and continued, “We will maintain communication with the United States on this issue through diplomatic channels, because from the perspective of our national interest, reopening the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible is a very urgent matter.”
US officials have publicly called on China to do more to pressure Iran to end the conflict on terms favorable to Washington. Trump has stated that he does not need the help of Chinese President Xi Jinping, even though the two discussed the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during their summit in Beijing.
But a Chinese source familiar with the situation said there are limits to how far Beijing will go to put pressure on Tehran.
The source, who asked not to be identified in order to speak freely, said: “China does want to push for an end to the crisis, but it will not use its economic leverage to pressure Iran, as the United States hopes.”
The source added: “China’s position is that it will not exert pressure on Iran in this regard, because the roots of the problem lie between the United States and Israel, and they should have a leading role in ending the crisis because they are the ones who started it.”
Countries like Pakistan have played a direct mediating role in talks between the United States and Iran. China, however, is less willing to assume this role, recognizing that whoever does so must maintain balanced relations with both the United States and Iran, a condition Beijing cannot meet, according to the source. https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=69393
US Secretary Of State: Some Progress Has Been Made In Negotiations With Iran
Arabic and international Economy News - Follow-up US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday some progress in the ongoing negotiations with Iran.
The minister said at a press conference that "there has been some progress in the negotiations with Iran."
He noted that he "does not believe any country would accept paying fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz," stressing that "this type of measure is internationally unacceptable."
He added: "Attempts to impose fees on traffic in the Strait of Hormuz constitute extortion that no country will accept."
https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=69392
WSJ: US Investigation Into Iran's Use Of Binance Platform To Circumvent Sanctions
Dialogues Economy News - Follow-up The Wall Street Journal revealed that billions of dollars flowed through the Binance cryptocurrency trading platform to networks that fund the Iranian regime, at a time when the US Department of Justice is investigating Iran's use of the platform to circumvent sanctions.
According to the newspaper, one of the top financiers of the Iranian regime conducted transactions worth $850 million through the Binance platform.
She added that Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani is the person responsible for these transactions through the platform, noting that US investigations are focusing on the mechanisms of using cryptocurrencies to circumvent financial restrictions imposed on Tehran.
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Last April, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on a number of electronic wallets linked to Iran, resulting in the freezing of $344 million in cryptocurrency, according to TASS.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that these measures are part of ongoing efforts to prevent Tehran from "providing, transferring, and bringing funds home," stressing via the "X" platform that the department will continue, as part of the "economic wrath" campaign, to systematically deny Iran access to its financial resources.
Bisent added that the United States will track all funds that Tehran tries to take out of the country, and will target the various sources of funding associated with it. https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=69390
European Stocks Rise Amid Signs Of Progress In US-Iran Talks
Stock Exchange Economy News - Follow-up European shares rose on Friday as investors were optimistic that there were signs of progress in US-Iranian peace talks, despite the two sides continuing to disagree on key issues.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.5% to 623.79 points by 07:03 GMT, and is on track to end the week higher.
The main points of contention between Tehran and Washington are Iran’s uranium stockpile and control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which, before the war, more than 20% of the world’s energy needs passed, according to Reuters.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were "some good signs" in the talks, and a senior Iranian source told Reuters that the gap between the two sides had narrowed.
Analysts expect that reaching an agreement that includes opening the strait will lead to a rise in European stocks, which have lagged behind their counterparts because the region's reliance on oil imports has negatively affected markets and led to higher inflation.
Official data showed German consumer confidence recovering as June approached, and other data confirmed that the German economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026. The DAX index rose 0.7%.
Financial markets expect the European Central Bank to raise interest rates at least twice before the end of the year.
Shares of Richemont, owner of the Cartier brand, rose 4.2% after it announced better-than-expected revenue in the fourth quarter. https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=69395
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China Expands Diplomatic Influence as Xi’s Possible North Korea Visit Signals Regional Realignment
Beijing appears to be strengthening its strategic position across Asia and the Middle East as geopolitical tensions and global energy instability continue reshaping the international order.
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China Expands Diplomatic Influence as Xi’s Possible North Korea Visit Signals Regional Realignment
Beijing appears to be strengthening its strategic position across Asia and the Middle East as geopolitical tensions and global energy instability continue reshaping the international order.
Overview
Reports surrounding a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to North Korea are drawing significant international attention as China increases diplomatic engagement across multiple geopolitical flashpoints.
At the same time, Pakistan is reportedly intensifying mediation efforts between the United States and Iran as tensions surrounding oil markets and the Strait of Hormuz continue threatening global economic stability.
Together, these developments point toward a broader strategic shift in which China and key regional powers are attempting to expand diplomatic influence during a period of growing fragmentation in the global financial and political system.
Key Developments
1. Xi’s Possible North Korea Visit Signals Strategic Messaging
International analysts say a potential visit by Xi Jinping to North Korea would carry major geopolitical significance.
A high level summit between Xi and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would likely focus on:
Regional security coordination
Trade and economic cooperation
Sanctions pressure
Military deterrence in East Asia
China’s role as a regional stabilizing power
The visit would also reinforce China’s influence over Pyongyang at a time when tensions remain elevated across the Korean Peninsula.
Observers believe Beijing is attempting to strengthen diplomatic leverage ahead of future negotiations involving the United States, regional security arrangements, and broader Asian trade dynamics.
2. China Continues Expanding Global Diplomatic Influence
The reports come shortly after Xi hosted both U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing during separate high profile meetings.
China appears increasingly focused on positioning itself as a central diplomatic power capable of engaging rival global actors simultaneously.
This strategy supports Beijing’s long term objective of building a more multipolar international system less dependent on traditional Western dominance.
Analysts say China’s growing diplomatic activity is closely tied to:
Energy security
Trade stability
Currency diversification
Supply chain protection
Long term geopolitical influence
3. Pakistan Pushes Mediation Between U.S. and Iran
Meanwhile, Pakistan has reportedly increased diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions between Washington and Tehran amid ongoing instability in the Gulf region.
Officials are believed to be encouraging a temporary framework focused on:
Preventing further military escalation
Stabilizing oil shipping routes
Reducing risks around the Strait of Hormuz
Reopening broader negotiations
The mediation efforts come as elevated oil prices continue pressuring global markets and increasing fears of prolonged inflationary shocks.
Pakistan’s involvement also highlights how middle powers are becoming increasingly active in regional diplomacy as global power structures shift.
4. Energy Security Remains Central to Global Stability
The ongoing focus on Iran, shipping routes, and regional diplomacy reflects the enormous importance of energy security to the global financial system.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important trade corridors, handling roughly one fifth of global oil and LNG shipments under normal conditions.
Any prolonged disruption threatens:
Global inflation stability
Central bank policy
Currency markets
Bond markets
International trade flows
This is one reason major powers are increasingly linking diplomacy directly to economic and financial security.
Why It Matters
The global system is becoming increasingly shaped by geopolitical alliances, regional diplomacy, and strategic economic positioning.
China’s expanding diplomatic activity demonstrates how major powers are competing not only through military strength or trade, but also through mediation, infrastructure influence, and energy partnerships.
At the same time, rising tensions involving Iran and global oil markets continue exposing vulnerabilities within the international financial system.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Geopolitical instability tied to energy markets often creates major ripple effects across currencies, inflation, and sovereign debt markets.
Countries are increasingly preparing for:
Greater financial fragmentation
Alternative trade settlement systems
Reduced dependency on Western financial institutions
Diversification away from dollar centered trade structures
China’s diplomatic expansion and the broader realignment across Asia and the Middle East may accelerate these long term shifts.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1: Diplomacy Is Becoming Economic Strategy
Major powers are increasingly using diplomacy to secure energy flows, trade corridors, and long term financial influence rather than relying solely on military or economic pressure.
Pillar 2: Multipolar Power Structures Continue Emerging
China, Russia, BRICS nations, and regional powers are steadily building influence outside traditional Western dominated systems, accelerating the transition toward a more decentralized global order.
This is not just geopolitical maneuvering — it is part of the broader restructuring of global power, trade, and financial influence.
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Washington Sanctions Lebanese Officials In Hezbollah Crackdown
2026-05-21 Shafaq News- Washington/ Beirut The United States on Thursday sanctioned Lebanese lawmakers, security officials, and Iran’s ambassador to Beirut over alleged support for Hezbollah.
The sanctions targeted Hezbollah MPs Mohammad Raad, head of the group’s parliamentary bloc, Hassan Fadlallah, and Amin Sherri, as well as Ambassador Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani and several Lebanese security and financial figures accused by Washington of using their positions to support Hezbollah and undermine Lebanese sovereignty.
Washington Sanctions Lebanese Officials In Hezbollah Crackdown
2026-05-21 Shafaq News- Washington/ Beirut The United States on Thursday sanctioned Lebanese lawmakers, security officials, and Iran’s ambassador to Beirut over alleged support for Hezbollah.
The sanctions targeted Hezbollah MPs Mohammad Raad, head of the group’s parliamentary bloc, Hassan Fadlallah, and Amin Sherri, as well as Ambassador Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani and several Lebanese security and financial figures accused by Washington of using their positions to support Hezbollah and undermine Lebanese sovereignty.
Washington warned the measures were “only the beginning,” vowing to pursue individuals and entities that continue to provide political, financial, or security cover for the group. The US State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” program also announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the disruption of Hezbollah financing networks.
The United States has repeatedly targeted Hezbollah-linked political, financial, and commercial networks in Lebanon and across the region. In March, the Treasury Department sanctioned a global network accused of funneling more than $100 million to the group through companies operating in Lebanon, Syria, and other countries.
Read more: Ceasefire without sovereignty: how Lebanon's fragmented power blocks a peace with Israel
https://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Washington-sanctions-Lebanese-officials-in-Hezbollah-crackdown
Hezbollah Calls US Sanctions An "Honor"
2026-05-21 Shafaq News- Beirut Hezbollah dismissed a new round of US sanctions targeting Lebanese lawmakers, military officers, and officials from both Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, calling the measures an attempt at intimidation that would have no practical effect on the group's choices.
The sanctions, the group said in a statement, were designed to "reinforce aggression and give it a political boost" after Washington failed to deter the Lebanese from exercising what Hezbollah described as their legitimate right to resistance.
Hezbollah framed the designations as "a badge of honor on the chest of those included" and further confirmation that the group's path was correct.
Read more: How Lebanon's fragmented power blocks a peace with Israel
https://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Hezbollah-calls-US-sanctions-an-honor
Iraq’s Federal Court to hear challenge to Al-Zaidi premiership
2026-05-21 Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court, the country’s highest judicial authority, on Thursday set July 1 as the date for its first hearing in a lawsuit challenging the legality of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s appointment, marking the first formal constitutional challenge to his mandate since taking office.
Raed Al-Maliki, the former lawmaker who filed the case, said in a statement that he had received the official court notification by email along with the response submitted by the legal representative of President Nizar Amedi.
The presidential response argued that the plaintiff lacked the necessary legal interest to pursue the case and that the dispute was improperly directed at the presidency because Al-Zaidi’s nomination originated from the Shiite Coordination Framework (CF), the country’s largest parliamentary bloc, rather than the president himself.
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We were officially informed by the Federal Supreme Court that on Wednesday, 7 / 1 a date for the first session to consider the numbered claim (152 / Federal / 2026) the appeal of the health of Mr. Ali Al-Zaidi as Prime Minister.
We have received the official notification via e-mail, attached with it the responsive bill to the representative of the President of the Republic on the claim filed by Dr. Raed Al-Malki, and the following statement included:
- Payment by not availing interest at the appeal Dr. Raed Al-Malki
- Payment by not directing the opposition, that the assignment was done by the most numerous parliamentary unit and not by the President of the Republic.
- Defended the availability of political experience of the candidate, Mohtja, that he has connections to the political media, in addition to the fact that he owns a "Degla" space channel that deals with and transmits political matters.
- The representative of the President confirmed that whoever holds such a position should concede the interests he possesses after assuming the position because of the conflict of interests, and otherwise he will be held accountable.
We would like to emphasize our adherence to continuing the claim and attending its sessions, a response list will be submitted to the payment of the President's agent, and we tolerate not to respond to the claim under the pretext of not having personal interest, because the appeal of the health is a decree that the Prime Minister is a public lawsuit that is not applicable to private claims.
The response also defended Al-Zaidi’s political qualifications, citing his ties with political circles and ownership of Dijlah TV, a satellite channel focused on political affairs.
According to the filing, the president’s legal representative further argued that officials assuming senior state positions are required to relinquish private interests after taking office in order to avoid conflicts of interest, warning that failure to do so could expose them to legal accountability.
Al-Maliki also filed a separate complaint with Iraq’s Integrity Commission, accusing Al-Zaidi and Electricity Minister Ali Saadi Wahib of conflicts of interest linked to alleged ongoing business and financial dealings involving state institutions. https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-s-Federal-Court-to-hear-challenge-to-Al-Zaidi-premiership
Ali al-Alaq: Central Bank Participation in Budget Drafting Is Essential
Ali Mohsen al-Alaq, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI)
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) stressed the need for stronger coordination between fiscal and monetary policy, stating that the bank’s involvement in budget preparation helps prevent an economic gap.
Coordination Between Fiscal and Monetary Policy
CBI Governor Ali al-Alaq said that the participation of the Central Bank in drafting the state budget is essential to ensure complementarity between fiscal and monetary policies.
He noted that such coordination helps prevent economic disparities and strengthens long-term fiscal and monetary stability.
Role of the Central Bank in Economic Policy
Al-Alaq explained that the Central Bank has detailed indicators and data on cash flow, foreign reserves, and money supply levels. Therefore, it must play a key role in shaping the country’s overall economic policy alongside the fiscal policies implemented by the government and the Ministry of Finance.
He also emphasized that a lack of coordination directly affects prices and inflation levels.
Toward a More Balanced Budget Framework
Al-Alaq stated that coordination between the two institutions would lead to a more realistic and balanced budget capable of responding to economic changes.
These remarks come as the Iraqi government has yet to prepare the 2026 budget, with indications that a budget law for this year is unlikely.
Al-Zaidi Emphasizes Economic Reforms and Stability Initiatives
In his first official address after becoming prime minister, Ali Faleh al-Zaidi underlined that one of the “top priorities” for his government is initiating a comprehensive economic and financial reform program.
He highlighted the program aims at "building a strong, diversified, and sustainable national economy that does not rely on a single resource.”
Al-Zaidi also chaired a meeting of the Financial Stability Council earlier this week with the CBI governor and the minister of finance, during which he underscored the importance of making financial decisions that support stability in a way that positively impacts the government’s development, service, and economic plans.
Ali al-Alaq: Central Bank Participation in Budget Drafting Is Essential
https://channel8.com/english/news/58421
Al-Zaydi directs the mobilization of electricity staff to increase supply hours and reduce summer outages
Baghdad - One News 5/21/2026 During a visit to the Ministry of Electricity headquarters in Baghdad, Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi stressed the importance of the energy file as one of the most prominent aspects of the government’s plans to develop the electricity sector and improve the stability of the national grid during the summer months.
Al-Zaydi chaired a meeting of the ministry’s senior staff to follow up on projects and plans to increase energy production and improve the transport and distribution sectors, stressing the government’s keenness to support the ministry’s efforts to stabilize electricity supply and reduce outage hours.
The Prime Minister directed the staff of the Ministry of Electricity to mobilize work and efforts in all departments and divisions, with the aim of increasing supply hours, reducing loads and minimizing power outages during the summer peak season.
Al-Zaydi stressed the government’s commitment to implementing strategic plans to find radical solutions to the electricity crisis, ensuring that Iraq reaches stable levels in the energy sector, similar to other countries in the world, and ending the suffering of citizens with power outages in the future. https://1news-iq.net/الزيدي-يوجه-باستنفار-ملاكات-الكهرباء/
Al-Mada News: The Sudanese Coalition Got Rid Of The Burden Of Armed Groups With The Defection Of “Al-Fayyad And Al-Asadi,” And The American Role With Al-Zaidi Is Clear
Baghdad - One News 5/21/2026 Al-Mada newspaper reported that nine out of twelve leaders within the coordination framework officially signed the nomination of Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi, and he also received the vote of more than half of the members of parliament, indicating the formation of a political bloc supporting him, estimated to be around 170 seats.
She added that the coalition got rid of the biggest burden of militants, after the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces, Faleh al-Fayyad, and the leader of Jund al-Imam, Ahmed al-Asadi, (all IRI factions) defected from the bloc of former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
The source indicated that the remaining armed groups have begun taking serious steps towards disarmament, most notably Asaib Ahl al-Haq, led by al-Khazali, which was denied ministries in the first phase, hoping to obtain portfolios in the second ministerial formation after the Eid holiday. https://1news-iq.net/المدى-ائتلاف-السوداني-تخلص-من-عبء-المس/
Dollar Stabilizes In Baghdad And Erbil At The Closure
2026-05-21 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil The US dollar closed Thursday’s trading in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars.
According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 153,600 dinars per 100 dollars, unchanged from the previous session.
In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 154,000 dinars and bought it at 153,000 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 153,500 dinars and buying prices at 153,400 dinars.
Gold Prices Climb In Baghdad And Erbil Markets
2026-05-21 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil On Thursday, gold prices hovered around 970, 000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, continuing their upward trend, according to Shafaq News Agency survey.
Gold prices on Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 970,000 IQD per mithqal (equivalent to five grams) for 21-carat gold, including Gulf, Turkish, and European varieties, with a buying price of 966,000 IQD. The same gold had sold for 965,000 IQD on Wednesday.
The selling price for 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 940,000 IQD, with a buying price of 936,000 IQD.
In jewelry stores, the selling price per mithqal of 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 970,000 and 980,000 IQD, while Iraqi gold sold for between 940,000 and 950,000 IQD.
In Erbil, 22-carat gold was sold at 1,021,000 IQD per mithqal, 21-carat gold at 975,000 IQD, and 18-carat gold at 835,000 IQD.
https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-climb-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-7-7
The 80% Deflationary Crash: How The Next Wipeout Triggers 25% Inflation | David Hunter
The 80% Deflationary Crash: How The Next Wipeout Triggers 25% Inflation | David Hunter
Kitco News: 5-21-2026
Is the final parabolic melt-up finally here?
David Hunter, Chief Macro Strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisors, joins Jeremy Szafron to break down the mechanics of the market's "final blow-off" and the 80% deflationary bust he predicts will follow.
As the S&P 500 pushes into record territory, Hunter explains why he believes we could see the market top as early as Labor Day.
The 80% Deflationary Crash: How The Next Wipeout Triggers 25% Inflation | David Hunter
Kitco News: 5-21-2026
Is the final parabolic melt-up finally here?
David Hunter, Chief Macro Strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisors, joins Jeremy Szafron to break down the mechanics of the market's "final blow-off" and the 80% deflationary bust he predicts will follow.
As the S&P 500 pushes into record territory, Hunter explains why he believes we could see the market top as early as Labor Day.
In this deep dive, we examine the hidden leverage in private equity, the potential for a $20 trillion Fed bailout, and why incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is facing an "inflation bind" created by the AI infrastructure boom.
Is your portfolio ready for the 80% wipeout—and the 25% inflation that Hunter expects to follow in the 2030s?
Watch until the end for Hunter’s exact exit signal to watch before this 44-year bull market ends. Recorded May 20 2026
0:00 - The Parabolic Melt-Up Timeline
3:00 - Where is the Monetary Fuel?
5:00 - $2 Trillion Deficits vs. Deflationary Bust
7:30 - Identifying Market Cracks (Private Equity/Credit)
9:30 - Gold and Silver Cycle Targets ($6,800 / $180)
15:00 - Precious Metals: Physical vs. ETFs
19:00 - Central Bank Gold Accumulation
23:30 - Industrial Silver: Substitution & Demand Destruction
25:00 - The Bond Maturity Wall & Inflation
33:00 - Where does the 80% bust start? (Offshore triggers)
43:00 - Mining Sector: The Next Dot-Com Bubble?
53:00 - The Accountability Check: What proves this wrong?
55:30 - The Exact Exit Signal to Watch
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5-21-2026
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5-21-2026
The Crew: Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man
No drama. No intrigue. No songs and dances. Just straight, factual news that I read and interpret to the best of my ability after being an avid Dinar investor and insanely obsessed Dinarian for over 15 years.
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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Afternoon 5-21-26
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Oil Shock, AI Rivalry, and Global Debt Pressures Collide as Financial System Faces New Strains
Rising geopolitical tensions, surging energy prices, and intensifying U.S.-China competition are placing fresh pressure on the global financial system and accelerating the shift toward a more fragmented economic order.
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
Oil Shock, AI Rivalry, and Global Debt Pressures Collide as Financial System Faces New Strains
Rising geopolitical tensions, surging energy prices, and intensifying U.S.-China competition are placing fresh pressure on the global financial system and accelerating the shift toward a more fragmented economic order.
Overview
Global markets are increasingly being pulled in multiple directions as investors attempt to navigate a rapidly changing financial landscape shaped by energy instability, AI driven market concentration, rising sovereign debt pressures, and geopolitical fragmentation.
Oil prices remain elevated above $100 per barrel amid continued tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States and China continue competing for dominance in artificial intelligence, critical supply chains, and global trade influence.
At the same time, G7 finance leaders are warning about deepening structural imbalances in the world economy, particularly linked to debt sustainability, inflation risks, and China's export expansion.
Analysts say the convergence of these pressures could significantly reshape global capital flows, trade relationships, and long term currency dynamics.
Key Developments
1. Oil Prices Stay Elevated as Hormuz Risks Continue
Global energy markets remain under pressure as ongoing instability involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continues disrupting shipping flows and raising fears of supply shortages.
Brent crude has remained above the psychologically important $100 per barrel level, fueling inflation concerns across major economies and increasing pressure on central banks to keep interest rates elevated.
Financial markets are closely watching the situation because roughly one fifth of global oil and LNG shipments normally pass through Hormuz, making any disruption highly significant for the world economy.
2. AI Boom Continues Driving Market Concentration
Despite geopolitical instability, global stock markets continue being heavily supported by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence investment and technology expansion.
Major technology firms tied to AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and data systems are increasingly dominating global equity performance, creating concerns about excessive market concentration and overvaluation.
The United States is simultaneously expanding financial support for AI exports while tightening restrictions on advanced technologies flowing to China, intensifying the broader technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
3. G7 Warns About Structural Global Imbalances
Finance leaders from the G7 are increasingly focused on what they describe as dangerous structural imbalances in the global economy.
Officials have warned about:
Rising sovereign debt burdens
Persistent inflation pressures
Trade distortions
Weak global demand balance
China’s growing export dominance
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly urged allies to confront the long term effects of China's industrial overcapacity and export driven economic strategy.
Analysts warn these imbalances could eventually trigger broader financial market corrections if left unresolved.
4. Financial Markets Face Growing Fragmentation
The combination of energy insecurity, technological competition, sanctions pressure, and industrial policy is contributing to a more politically driven global economy.
Countries are increasingly restructuring supply chains, building alternative payment systems, diversifying reserve assets, and reducing dependence on traditional Western financial frameworks.
This ongoing fragmentation is gradually reshaping:
Global trade settlement systems
Currency reserve strategies
Commodity pricing mechanisms
Investment allocation patterns
Technology standards and infrastructure
Why It Matters
The world economy is no longer operating under the same assumptions that dominated globalization over the past several decades.
Instead of efficiency and integration, governments are increasingly prioritizing:
Economic security
Supply chain resilience
Energy independence
Technological sovereignty
Strategic financial positioning
These shifts are creating a more fragmented and competitive international system where geopolitics now plays a direct role in market behavior and monetary stability.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
The continued rise in oil prices, debt burdens, and geopolitical tensions could place additional long term pressure on fiat currencies worldwide.
Meanwhile, ongoing de-dollarization efforts, reserve diversification into gold and commodities, and competing payment systems suggest that many countries are preparing for a more multipolar financial environment.
Currency holders may increasingly see:
Higher market volatility
Greater inflation sensitivity
Shifting reserve currency dynamics
Increased geopolitical influence on global trade
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1: Energy and Debt Are Reshaping Financial Stability
Rising oil prices combined with mounting sovereign debt burdens are placing strain on governments, bond markets, and central banks simultaneously.
Pillar 2: The Global Economy Is Splitting Into Strategic Blocs
The U.S., China, BRICS nations, and Western allies are increasingly competing across energy, finance, AI, and trade infrastructure — accelerating the transition toward a multipolar world order.
This is not simply market volatility — it is a restructuring of global economic power, trade flows, and financial influence.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
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