Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 09/22/2025

Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 09/22/2025

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Good morning everyone and welcome to Autumn

Member: Happy 1st day of Fall for sure

Member: Well summer is over. I pray we don't have to wait until next summer to see the RV.

Member: I would love to know what is truly holding this thing up, it just seems to keep dragging out.

Member: Have you heard that Vietnam could float the VND?

MZ: Yes . they are putting in a “mechanism” just like Iraq is. Vietnam is planning on doing the same thing Iraq is doing- going to a basket of currencies so their currency can fluctuate and change. This is exactly what Kuwait did when they revalued their currency. They are openly talking about this in Vietnam.

Member: Well what the heck are they waiting for. Enough talk….just do it!

Member: The era of fiat currency – money backed by nothing but government decree – is drawing to a close.

Member: The chatter that I’m seeing is the VND might just go alone. However, I’m hearing the rate might be interim before the real move.

Member: Mark,  When do you think silver will hit $50/oz?

MZ: I wouldn’t be surprised if silver hit $50/oz in the month of October

Member: Mark, any Reno or bond updates please? Thanks

MZ: Bonds are dead quiet this morning. Hopefully I will have news by tomorrow morning.

Member: Frank said this weekend that dinar RI plus 20% = 3.86?

 MZ: In Iraq: “ Iraq plans to increase oil production to 9.5 million barrels per day” This is big news. What could they need this added revenue for? Perhaps to pay for a revaluation???

MZ: We are hoping they start pumping oil through Turkey by tomorrow.

MZ: Russia has been warning Iraq that the US plans to attack Iranian factions in Iraq. Or these are Iraqi factions supported by Iran.  Also left over Isis members and other terrorists.

MZ: “The first is in Iraq: Al Sudani launches executive work on plastic pellet factory in Babylon”  they have the perfect ethanol in their oil for producing plastics. They want finished products coming out of Iraq.

MZ: They said they would do anything to support the value of their currency…..Just keep watching

​​Member: I wonder- What happens if the rv doesn't go before Iraqi elections and Sudanii does not get reelected?

Member: I would think its imperative to get it done by then.

MZ: “China says BRICS will soon take steps to introduce digital currency to challenge the US dollar” This BRICS currency is not supposed to be centralized. Not sure how this is going to work. I will be watching it closely.

Member: I heard the rumor that the reset want go till January 2026.

MZ: I am not hearing that at all. Some people think the longest this could go is July 4th 2026 because Judy Shelto and Jim Rickerds have made comments about gold backed treasuries that will back the new US dollar by then. They have seemed to give us a kind of “back wall date”

MZ: I am also hearing there was a heck of an effort to get it done last weekend. I here it’s a full court press to get it done.

Member: I am still hoping by the end of this fiscal year on Oct. 1st….which is only 8 days away.

 Member: I am still lookin at Oct 1, start of 4th quarter

Member: I will be happy when this ride is over it's been fun but ready to pull into the station

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MilitiaMan And Crew: IQD News Update-Exchange Rate Stability-Oil Flow-Salary-Tech

MilitiaMan And Crew: IQD News Update-Exchange Rate Stability-Oil Flow-Salary-Tech

9-22-2025

The Crew:  Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Sunday Evening 9-21-25

"Due To Increased Oil Exports, SOMO" Reveals Millions Of Dollars In Revenue For Iraq.

Economy | 04:01 - 09/21/2025   Mawazine News - Baghdad -  The State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) announced on Sunday that increasing Iraq's exports after ending the voluntary cut to 200,000 barrels per day will generate millions of dollars in revenue.

The company's general manager, Ali Nizar Al-Shatri, said in a statement to the official agency, followed by Mawazine News, that "Iraq has achieved an increase in its oil exports after the gradual end of the voluntary cut by the OPEC and non-OPEC countries."

He explained that "Iraq was able to increase its oil production, which enabled it to raise the volume of its exports, based on a study of the oil market balance by OPEC and non-OPEC experts, who approved the possibility of this increase."

He added, "Oil exports are the main source of financing the general budget, and with current prices ranging between $65-68 per barrel, at an annual average of nearly $70, an increase of approximately 200,000 barrels per day, equivalent to 6 million barrels per month, will contribute to achieving hundreds of millions of dollars in additional revenues that can be invested to support budget requirements."

He pointed out that "the Oil Marketing Company is working, through commercial agreements and profit-sharing projects with foreign companies, to achieve greater revenues from selling conventional oil through ports.

This is achieved by reselling a portion of the barrels in global markets when commercial opportunities arise or demand from certain companies arises, which provides additional profits above the official price."

He noted that "the company has also activated the mechanism for selling spot shipments, which has enabled the sale of a number of barrels at price premiums commensurate with the volume of demand and available opportunities in the global oil market."  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267160

Iraqi Oil Revenues Rise After Voluntary Cut Ends

energy   The State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) announced on Sunday that it achieved an increase in its revenues after ending the voluntary reduction.

The company's general manager, Ali Nizar Al-Shatri, said, "Iraq has seen an increase in its oil exports after the voluntary cuts by OPEC and allied countries gradually ended."

He explained that "Iraq has been able to increase its oil production, which has enabled it to raise the volume of its exports, based on a study of the oil market balance by OPEC and non-OPEC experts, who approved the possibility of making this increase."

He added, "Oil exports are the main source of funding for the general budget, with current prices ranging between $65 and $68 per barrel, and an annual average of approximately $70," adding, "With an increase in production estimated at approximately 200,000 barrels per day - equivalent to approximately 6,000,000 barrels per month - this will contribute to additional revenues estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars annually, as additional revenues that can be invested to support budget requirements."

He pointed out that "the Oil Marketing Company is working, through commercial agreements and profit-sharing projects with foreign companies, to generate greater revenues from the sale of conventional oil through ports.

This is achieved by reselling a portion of the barrels on global markets when commercial opportunities arise or when certain companies demand it, thus generating additional profits above the official price."

He pointed out that "the company also activated a mechanism for selling spot shipments, which enabled the sale of a number of barrels at price premiums commensurate with the volume of demand and opportunities available in the global oil market."  https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60228

Central Bank And Monetary Policy Indicators For The First Half Of 2025

Samir Al-Nusairi   The Central Bank's monetary policy objectives are to achieve growth and economic stability, amidst the extremely complex economic, security, and political conditions facing the world, impacting our country both positively and negatively.

Our economy has suffered from these conditions for decades, due to the rentier nature of the economy and the fact that 93% of the general budget allocations are based on oil revenues, which constitute approximately 60% of the gross domestic product.

Meanwhile, the active productive economic sectors, namely agriculture, contribute 3% of the GDP, while industry does not exceed 2%, according to official data.

These are indicators that confirm the need to support, activate, and revolutionize the real sector to contribute to sustainable development, address shortcomings in local production, and address the failure of local producers to meet citizens' consumption needs for food and other basic commodities.

Therefore, the private commercial sector relied almost entirely on imports, and domestic trade was neither controlled nor regulated. Control over illegal trade and informal border crossings was weak, and the inflation rate was the most prominent challenge facing monetary policy, directly impacting exchange rate stability.

The inflation rate in January 2023 was around 7.5%, prompting the Central Bank to take numerous measures, in cooperation with the government, to regulate foreign trade financing, control foreign transfers, ensure regularity in the global financial and banking system, comply with international standards, and move away from the electronic platform.

And the implementation of its third strategy and the regular implementation of the comprehensive banking reform project.

By analyzing the monetary policy indicators for the first half of 2025, we note the building of foreign reserves of approximately $100 billion, and the gold reserves of the Central Bank recorded a significant growth rate of (55%), as their value reached (22) trillion dinars during the same period, compared to their value of (14.7) trillion dinars in the second quarter of 2024.

The decline in the issued currency contributed to a decrease in the inflation rate, which maintains the stability of the general price level, as the currency issued by the Central Bank recorded a decrease in the rate of (3.8%), as it reached (98.4) trillion dinars during the same period, compared to its value of (102.3) trillion dinars in the second quarter of 2024.

The decline in the inflation rate also indicates a decline in the general price level, as inflation recorded a low rate of (76%), reaching (0.8%) compared to the second quarter of 2024, which reached (3.3%). This confirms that the Central Bank was able to build basic pillars for monetary stability and achieve the most important objectives of monetary policy.    https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60221

Gold Prices Fall In Baghdad

Stock Exchange  Economy News – Baghdad  Prices of both foreign and Iraqi gold fell slightly in local markets in the capital, Baghdad, on Sunday.

Gold prices in Baghdad's wholesale markets on al-Nahr Street this morning recorded a selling price of 735,000 dinars per mithqal of 21-karat Gulf, Turkish, and European gold, and a purchase price of 731,000 dinars, compared to last Saturday's price of 738,000 dinars.

The selling price of one mithqal of 21-karat Iraqi gold reached 705,000 dinars, and the buying price was 701,000 dinars.

As for goldsmiths, the selling price of a mithqal of 21-karat Gulf gold ranges between 735,000 and 745,000 dinars, while the selling price of a mithqal of Iraqi gold ranges between 705,000 and 715,000 dinars.    https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60225

The Dollar Exchange Rate Has Fallen Again In Baghdad.

economy | 11:17 - 09/21/2025   Mawazine News - Baghdad -  The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar witnessed a significant decline in local markets in Baghdad on Sunday.

The selling price reached 143,000 dinars for $100, while the buying price reached 141,000 dinars for $100.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267138

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Morning 9-22-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Breaking Consensus: Diplomatic Recognition and Financial Realignment Signal Global Reset

From Western recognition of Palestine to BRICS currency strategies, the world is breaking from U.S.-centric governance — setting the stage for systemic change.

Western Powers Break Ranks on Palestine
The U.K., Canada, and Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state marks a historic departure from decades of U.S.-aligned policy in the Middle East. By joining the 150 nations that already back Palestinian statehood, these Western allies send a powerful message: Washington no longer sets the sole terms of global legitimacy.

The recognition isn’t just symbolic — it changes the balance of U.N. votes, aid flows, and financial access for Palestine. It reflects the erosion of U.S. influence over its traditional partners, mirroring how sanctions fatigue and unilateral trade moves have driven nations to seek alternatives in finance and security.

BRICS and the Financial Parallel
While Western recognition reshapes the diplomatic map, BRICS continues to redraw the financial map.

• China’s yuan is gaining traction as a cross-border settlement tool through its CIPS network.

• Russia’s digital ruble is being positioned as a sanctions-proof settlement currency.

• India and Brazil are expanding local-currency trade, bypassing the dollar in energy and commodity flows.

These steps directly parallel the Palestinian recognition moment: both show the weakening of U.S. dominance — politically and financially. Just as allies now defy Washington in diplomacy, global markets are increasingly willing to defy the dollar in trade.

The Emerging Multipolar Order
Diplomatic recognition and currency realignment share a common driver: the rise of multipolarity.

• In diplomacy, Palestine gains legitimacy not because Washington approves, but because a critical mass of nations assert it.

• In finance, BRICS currencies gain traction not because they’re stronger than the dollar, but because nations need an alternative to U.S. control.

Together, these shifts highlight a world where legitimacy — political or financial — is no longer centralized in Washington. Instead, authority is dispersing across multiple poles of power.

Why This Matters
These two seemingly separate events — recognition of Palestinian statehood and the rise of BRICS financial infrastructure — are part of the same global reset arc. Both are about breaking dependence on a single authority.

• The political map is being redrawn as Western allies split from U.S. policy.

• The financial map is being redrawn as trade and payments shift away from the dollar.

Taken together, they signal a deep restructuring of the world order.

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

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources:
Newsweek | BBC | WSJ | Watcher.Guru | BRICS Trade Reports

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Digital Choke Points & Tokenization: Vietnam, Russia, China, and Hong Kong Show the Future of Finance

From mass account freezes to UBS token pilots, governments and banks are building the rails for a programmable financial order.

Vietnam’s Mass Freeze: A Trial Run for Total Control
Vietnam’s decision to freeze 86 million bank accounts under its biometric ID regime shocked global observers. For analysts like Jim Rickards, this wasn’t a domestic event, but a warning shot of how digital finance will be weaponized.

Once financial access is tied to state-controlled ID systems, citizens can be locked out overnight. Rickards warns the U.S. Genius Act may embed similar powers under the guise of stablecoin innovation — turning crises into opportunities for mass control.

Russia & China: CBDCs as Tools of Sovereignty
While Vietnam’s freeze highlights coercion, Russia and China showcase strategy.

• Russia’s digital ruble, slated for 2026, is pitched as “strong, reliable, and independent of commercial banks.” Finance Minister Anton Siluanov emphasizes its budgetary traceability, effectively putting government disbursements under permanent monitoring.

• China’s digital yuan continues to scale, integrated into cross-border settlement systems like CIPS. Beijing’s aim is to reduce reliance on SWIFT and the U.S. dollar, embedding the yuan deeper into trade flows across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Together, these CBDCs extend state power while accelerating the global de-dollarization agenda.

Hong Kong & UBS: Tokenization Goes Institutional
Meanwhile, Hong Kong is moving in the opposite direction — not freezing accounts, but easing restrictions on tokenized assets.

• The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is relaxing Basel rules that penalized public blockchain tokens with extreme capital requirements.

• UBS has launched a pilot with DigiFT and Chainlink to automate tokenization, cutting costs and errors while integrating blockchain into traditional fund distribution.

• Global giants — JPMorgan, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank — are all running tokenization pilots, making RWA tokens (like Treasuries and private credit) the bridge between old finance and new rails.

This marks the other side of the transformation: institutionalizing tokenization under regulated frameworks.

The Dual Convergence: Control + Innovation
The story here is not Vietnam alone, nor UBS alone — but the convergence of state and corporate power through digital rails.

• States are embedding CBDCs and biometric IDs to tighten control.

• Banks are tokenizing real-world assets to increase efficiency, liquidity, and profits.

• Both sides are building the same programmable infrastructure, ensuring every transaction is traceable, stoppable, and monetizable.

Why This Matters
The world’s financial system is not just evolving — it’s being rewired. Vietnam’s freeze, Russia and China’s CBDCs, and Hong Kong’s tokenization reforms are all pieces of the same puzzle:

A global financial reset where access, assets, and money itself become programmable. The question is no longer if this model takes hold, but how fast and under whose rules.

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

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources: ZeroHedge | Coingeek | Bitcoin.com | Watcher.Guru | Reuters

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China Turns to Gold as Treasury Holdings Plummet

Beijing accelerates diversification away from U.S. debt, raising questions about the next phase of de-dollarization.

China’s Treasury Sell-Off
China shed $25.7 billion in U.S. Treasuries in July, cutting total holdings to $730.7 billion—the lowest since 2009 and down nearly 45% from the 2013 peak.

Gold and Euro Reserves

• Beijing is easing restrictions on gold import permits, extending their validity and expanding port access.

• Economists suggest China is shifting reserves into euros, pounds, and Swiss francs to hedge against dollar weakness.

• Macro analyst Luke Gromen calls gold accumulation an “elegant solution” to yuan depreciation, front-running citizens’ decades-long appetite for precious metals.

Why This Matters
China’s reserve realignment is not just financial housekeeping—it’s a signal. By holding less U.S. debt and more gold, Beijing is insulating itself from Washington’s leverage. Yet this move also illustrates the fragmented approach to de-dollarization: sovereign hedging rather than a unified BRICS front.

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

@ Newshounds News™
Source: Daily Hodl

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BRICS Dream Shattered: Why They Can’t Replace the U.S. Dollar

Three years of de-dollarization have not broken the greenback’s dominance.

Global Trust in the Dollar

• The U.S. dollar remains the most reliable safe haven, backed by the world’s largest capital market.

• BRICS local currencies lack credibility and global usage.

Internal Rivalries

• China wants yuan dominance, but India resists.

• Russia rejects the rupee for oil deals, undercutting India’s ambitions.

• No unified BRICS currency has emerged.

Dollar Still Dominates Trade
Despite BRICS producing over 44% of global commodities, the USD is still used in 88% of global transactions. Even sanctioned economies like Russia and Iran settle trades in yuan only out of necessity, not preference.

Why This Matters
The BRICS alliance can weaken the dollar’s edges, but without trust, cohesion, and a single settlement system, the USD’s global role remains secure. De-dollarization is happening, but slowly and unevenly—Washington still holds the commanding heights.

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

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Source: Watcher.Guru

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Every Generation Faces a Reset—7 Examples That Prove It

Every Generation Faces a Reset—7 Examples That Prove It

Lynette Zang:  9-21-2025

Every generation faces a currency reset — and ours is next.

From ancient Rome to Weimar, from 1971 America to Venezuela, the pattern never changes: governments reset money, and citizens lose.

This video uncovers 7 historic examples that prove what’s ahead and shows why holding gold and silver is the only way to protect your wealth.

Chapters:

00:00 What Is a “Currency Reset”?

01:44 Four Ways Resets Happen

02:40 Rome: Debasing the Denarius → Inflation & Collapse

03:49 Weimar Germany: Printing to Hyperinflation

 04:40 America 1971: Dollar Breaks from Gold—Fiat Era Begins

 05:31 Dollar’s Purchasing Power vs. Gold’s Surge Since 1971

06:02 Venezuela's 2018 Reset: 32,714% Inflation & Erasing Zeros

 08:04 Hungary 1946: Prices Double Every 15 Hours

08:34 Zimbabwe: $100 Trillion Notes

09:27 Today’s Red Flags: $35T Debt, CBDCs, Rising Costs

10:02 What To Do Now: Hold Real Money

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Jerome Powell and the Fed are Hiding a Full-Blown Economic Collapse

Jerome Powell and the Fed are Hiding a Full-Blown Economic Collapse

VRIC Media:   9-20-2025

In a world grappling with economic uncertainty, understanding the complex interplay of monetary policy, labor market shifts, and global events is more crucial than ever.

That’s why a recent interview with Danielle D. Martino Booth, CEO and founder of Qi Research, on VRIC Media, offers an indispensable deep dive into the forces shaping our financial future.

Danielle, known for her incisive analysis, peels back the layers on recent Federal Reserve actions, providing a clear-eyed perspective on the economy’s hidden weaknesses and the potential implications for everything from your job prospects to your investment portfolio.

The discussion kicks off with the Federal Reserve’s recent 25 basis points rate cut.

While headline numbers might suggest a robust economy, Danielle explains that this move was largely prompted by unsettling downward revisions in job numbers. She digs deeper than the surface, revealing the “hidden weaknesses” within the labor market.

This isn’t just about statistics; it’s about the tangible challenges facing new workforce entrants, particularly young workers, and the concerning trend of individuals shifting into gig economy roles as full-time employment opportunities dwindle. It’s a nuanced picture far removed from broad brushstrokes of ‘full employment’.

As the conversation progresses, Danielle expertly navigates the murky waters of recession timing, offering her informed perspective on when we might truly feel the economic squeeze. She highlights how persistent tariffs and global uncertainty are significantly impacting private sector planning, causing businesses to retrench or delay investments.

The housing market, a cornerstone of economic health, also comes under scrutiny. Danielle details the ongoing deterioration, marked by declines in both new home construction and existing home prices. These aren’t isolated incidents but interconnected threads in a larger economic tapestry that demands careful attention.

A particularly insightful segment delves into the delicate interplay between inflation, monetary policy, and bond yields. Danielle cautions that while the Fed aims to control inflation, keeping rates “too tight for too long” could inadvertently trigger a disinflationary shock – a scenario where prices broadly fall, potentially signaling deeper economic trouble.

 It’s a delicate balancing act with profound implications for everything from consumer spending to corporate profits.

For those looking at investment strategies, the discussion naturally turns to gold. Danielle explores its traditional role as a hedge against both economic uncertainty and inflation.

However, in true Qi Research fashion, she offers a contrarian note on the recent surge in bullish institutional interest, prompting viewers to consider the broader context and potential future movements of this age-old safe haven asset.

Danielle D. Martino Booth’s interview with VRIC Media is a masterclass in economic analysis, offering not just a snapshot of the current situation but a forward-looking perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Her ability to connect seemingly disparate data points into a cohesive narrative is invaluable for investors, business leaders, and anyone concerned about the future of the economy.

To truly grasp the depth of these insights – from the granular details of labor statistics to the macroeconomic implications of monetary policy – watching the full interview is highly recommended.

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our financial future and discover the resources Danielle shares for staying updated on economic and Fed-related insights.

https://youtu.be/O4zqsooWWyY

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/09/21/vric-media-jerome-powell-and-the-fed-are-hiding-a-full-blown-economic-collapse/

Worth 1,000 Words

Worth 1,000 Words

Adam M. Grossman  |  Aug 2, 2025 Humble Dollar

IN THE ANCIENT WORLD, before the invention of the printing press, the most common way to retain information was to build what’s known as a memory palace. The idea was to link words to images, because images are easier to remember.

I’ve found that this strategy works well in personal finance, and earlier this year I described some of the images that I rely on most. Below are several more.

1. Back in 2011, an Illinois man named Wayne Sabaj was in his yard when something caught his eye. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a package containing a large amount of cash—about $150,000. Sabaj never found out who had buried these funds or why. This sort of thing is not uncommon. Homeowners doing renovations regularly find cash hidden in backyards, basements and bedroom walls.

For me, this is a reminder that many financial decisions are subjective and in the eye of the beholder. To be sure, most people hold their money in the bank, where it’s safe and can earn interest. But not every financial decision has to be strictly optimal.

As I often say, there are two answers to every financial question: what the numbers say and how you feel about it. In my view, as long as a financial decision doesn’t carry undue risk, we shouldn’t worry what someone else might think.

2. You may remember the name Keith Gill, or his alter ego, Roaring Kitty. Gill is the day trader who gained fame in 2021 when he helped drive up the share price of the failing retailer GameStop. That, in turn, caused the failure of a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund which had been betting against GameStop. Gill accomplished all of this from his basement in suburban Boston.

This, in my mind, illustrates a growing phenomenon in the market. It’s what hedge fund manager Cliff Asness refers to as the “less efficient market hypothesis.” The internet, and social media in particular, have spawned what he calls “a coordinated clueless and even dangerous mob.”

That’s in contrast to the long-held belief that investors should benefit from having more information. This year’s resurgence of so-called meme stocks suggests that Asness may be right. This less-than-rational behavior is another reason to take the long view in investing.

3. Tax rules are complicated and change frequently. But there’s one rule that’s easy to remember, thanks to a hapless fellow named Alvan Bobrow. In 2014, Bobrow, a tax attorney, came to the attention of the IRS when an audit revealed he’d taken advantage of the rules governing IRA rollovers. These rules allow an investor who wants to transfer the balance of a 401(k) or IRA to hold the funds temporarily in his or her checking account—but only for 60 days.

TO READ MORE:  https://humbledollar.com/2025/08/worth-1000-words/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Afternoon 9-21-25

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BRICS NEWS: Egypt and Belarus to Launch Electronic Trading Bridge in Local Currencies

BRICS expands its de-dollarization strategy as Egypt and Belarus move toward local currency settlements.

A New Trade Corridor in Local Currencies
BRICS member Egypt and BRICS Partner Country Belarus have agreed to create an electronic trading bridge that will allow bilateral trade to be conducted in local currencies rather than U.S. dollars. The initiative was announced during the Belarusian-Egyptian Business Forum, with the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCX) leading the discussions.

While Egypt holds full BRICS membership, Belarus became a Partner Country in 2023 as part of the bloc’s strategy to expand its influence and deepen trade opportunities for emerging economies.

Goods and Market Access Identified

• Belarus exports: dairy supply products, feed additives, swan timber.

• Egypt exports: fruit puree, juice concentrates, polymer products, and agricultural seeds.

• Both sides will also share analytics and open broader market access.

Once the bridge goes live, trade between the two countries will be settled in Egyptian pounds and Belarusian rubles, bypassing the U.S. dollar entirely.

The Larger BRICS De-Dollarization Push
This initiative is part of a wider BRICS strategy to increase trade settlement in local currencies—a key step toward reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar. By boosting the role of local currencies, BRICS economies aim to:

• Enhance GDP growth by stabilizing trade costs.

• Strengthen monetary sovereignty, giving nations more freedom in negotiations.

• Promote South-South cooperation, empowering Global South and emerging economies.

Already, countries across Asia, South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe are studying BRICS’ model of local-currency trade as a shield against financial vulnerability.

Why This Matters
The creation of a digital trading bridge between Egypt and Belarus is more than a bilateral deal—it is a symbol of how BRICS and its partners are building alternatives to the dollar-led system.

If replicated widely, such agreements could erode the global dominance of the U.S. dollar and give emerging economies unprecedented leverage in shaping the world economy over the next decade.

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

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive 
Source:  Watcher Guru

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BRICS Currency Strategy: Yuan Globalization & Digital Ruble Challenge U.S. Dollar Power

China pushes the yuan global with CIPS, while Russia arms itself with a digital ruble — two fronts in the fight against dollar dominance

A Two-Front Strategy Against the Dollar
The BRICS alliance is advancing a currency strategy that takes aim at the U.S. dollar’s dominance. China and Russia are at the forefront, each deploying different but complementary tools:

• China is accelerating the yuan’s internationalization through the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS).

• Russia is preparing to launch a digital ruble, designed for fiscal traceability at home and sanctions-resistant trade abroad.

Together, these initiatives represent a dual assault on dollar supremacy, combining both global trade architecture and sovereign digital currency power.

China’s Yuan: Going Global Through CIPS
Beijing’s CIPS system, now connected with banks across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, enables real-time settlements in yuan — sidestepping the politicization of SWIFT.

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, explained the strategy:

“Traditional cross-border payment infrastructure is prone to being politicized and weaponized as a unilateral sanction tool, undermining the international financial order.”

Trump’s aggressive tariffs and U.S. reliance on sanctions have only amplified this shift, making the yuan more attractive as a hedge against dollar volatility.

Russia’s Digital Ruble: Traceability & Sanctions Resistance
While China focuses on global adoption, Moscow is reinforcing state control at home and resilience abroad. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has declared the digital ruble “strong and reliable,” independent of commercial banks.

• Launch is scheduled for 2026.

• Early salary payments and thousands of transactions have already been processed.

• The ruble is being tested as a settlement corridor with the UAE, directly bypassing U.S. sanctions.

Siluanov emphasized its fiscal benefits:

“We believe it is of particular interest for the budgetary process: traceability and control will be ensured at a high level.”

This makes the digital ruble both a domestic control tool and an international weapon against dollar restrictions.

Toward a Multipolar Currency Order
By combining yuan globalization with a digital ruble, BRICS is steadily building an alternative financial order. For emerging economies, this offers both participation in a new payment network and protection from U.S. financial leverage.

The result is a multipolar currency landscape, where the U.S. dollar no longer enjoys uncontested dominance.

Why This Matters
China and Russia are leading parallel yet connected experiments in currency power — one through global reach, the other through domestic digital control and sanctions evasion. Together, they form a powerful front within BRICS’ strategy to erode U.S. monetary dominance.

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

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From Stimulus to Collapse: Why the System Must Reset

From Stimulus to Collapse: Why the System Must Reset

Lynette Zang:  9-21-2025

Stimulus was never free — it only pushed us closer to collapse. With $37 trillion in U.S. debt, hidden taxes, and compounding interest, the system is mathematically unsustainable.

Lynette Zang reveals why debt can’t be paid back, why hyperinflation is the only endgame, and why a full reset with sound money is inevitable.

Chapters:

00:00 Hidden Fees & Credit Card “Rewards” = Taxes

01:24 Stimulus Now, Debt Forever

 02:38 Rate Shock: 40-Year Cycle Broke in 2022

03:32 The Rebate Illusion: Take $10, Give $

1 04:14 $113B Tariffs vs $37.6T Debt

 04:41 Why Trillions Break the Math

 05:06 Compounding Interest → Inevitable Reset

 05:32 Sound Money & Burning Off the Debt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-t8LD-V170

“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 9-21-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  North Oil: We expect to resume Kurdistan Region oil exports within 48 hours.

 The director of the North Oil Company, Amer Khalil, expected on Saturday that the Kurdistan Region's oil exports would resume within the next 48 hours.

The director of the North Oil Company said in an interview monitored by ( IQ ), "The Iraqi government has shown flexibility in meeting the demands of the oil companies, noting that the two sides have reached a large agreement, "95 %."

He explained that "the oil companies have requested guarantees to obtain their rights and dues, and the federal government has agreed to this and will provide the necessary guarantees ."

In this context, Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani announced today that there is an "imminent understanding and agreement" between oil production companies in the Kurdistan Region and the federal government     link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani: Iraq is in the eye of the storm

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani warned on Saturday that regional and international security, political, and environmental challenges "have placed Iraq at the eye of the storm." He also highlighted Iraq's ambition to become a gateway for 20 percent of Asian trade to Europe through the Development Road project.

In a speech during the launch ceremony of Iraq's Vision 2050, Al-Sudani said, "Today we stand before a major national moment that embodies the state's will to restore its standing in the region and the world. Countries and their leaders must launch creative ideas to defuse crises and disasters." 

Al-Sudani added, "Regional and international security, political, and environmental challenges have placed Iraq at the center of the storm, and national responsibility requires openness and frankness that these challenges target the stability of the state." 

Al-Sudani continued, "Climate and environmental disasters have begun to undermine the foundations of water and food security in countries, and it is imperative that countries, including Iraq, take steps to mitigate the crisis if it occurs."

The Prime Minister noted that "the initiative to formulate the initial concepts for Iraq's Vision 2050 began in 2023," stating that "our goal is to reduce dependence on oil and achieve sustainable growth." 

The Prime Minister affirmed, "We signed the consultancy contract between the Ministry of Planning and KBR in accordance with Iraq's Vision 2050. For the first time in the history of the Iraqi state, the government took the initiative by launching the executive policy document for strategic governance." 

He emphasized that "the general direction of Iraq's Vision 2050 is to ensure that it covers comprehensive and promising sectors, and we look forward to Iraq being free of oil revenues in the coming decades  link

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Tishwash:  Iraq's first industrial-scale solar plant opens to tackle electricity crisis

Iraq is opening its first industrial-scale solar plant in Karbala province

Iraq is set to open the country’s first industrial-scale solar plant Sunday in a vast expanse of desert in Karbala province, southwest of Baghdad.

It’s part of a new push by the government to expand renewable energy production in a country that is frequently beset by electricity crises despite being rich in oil and gas.

“This is the first project of its type in Iraq that has this capacity,” said Safaa Hussein, executive director of the new solar plant in Karbala, standing in front of row after row of black panels. From above, the project looks like a black-clad city surrounded by sand.

The plant aims to “supply the national network with electricity, and reduce the fuel consumption especially during the daytime peak load, in addition to reducing the negative environmental impact of gas emissions,” he said.

The newly opened solar plant in Karbala will eventually be able to produce up to 300 megawatts of electricity at its peak, said Nasser Karim al-Sudani, head of the national team for solar energy projects in the Prime Minister’s Office. Another project under construction in Babil province will have a capacity of 225 megawatts, and work will also begin soon on a 1,000 megawatt project in the southern province of Basra, he said.

The projects are part of an ambitious plan to implement large-scale solar power projects in an effort to ease the country’s chronic electricity shortages.

Deputy Minister of Electricity Adel Karim said Iraq has solar projects with a combined capacity of 12,500 megawatts either being implemented, in the approval process, or under negotiation. If fully realized, these projects would supply between 15% and 20% of Iraq’s total electricity demand, excluding the semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region, he said.

“All the companies we have contracted with, or are still negotiating with, will sell us electricity at very attractive prices, and we will in turn sell it to consumers,” Karim said, although he declined to disclose the purchase rates

Despite its oil and gas wealth, Iraq has suffered from decades of electricity shortages because of war, corruption and mismanagement. Power outages are common, especially in the scorching summer months. Many Iraqis have to rely on diesel generators or suffer through temperatures that exceed 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) without air conditioning.

Currently, Iraq produces between 27,000 and 28,000 megawatts of electricity, Karim said, while nationwide consumption ranges from 50,000 to 55,000 megawatts. Power plants fueled by Iranian gas contribute about 8,000 megawatts of the current supply.

Iraq’s heavy reliance on imported Iranian gas, as well as electricity imported directly from Iran to meet its electricity needs, is an arrangement that risks running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

Earlier this year, Washington ended a sanctions waiver for direct electricity purchases from Iran but left the waiver for gas imports in place.  link   

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Mot:  Yah!!! -- ole ""Earl"" is Winning!!!! 

Mot:  .... Ode to ""The Senility Prayer""

News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 9-21-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Sun. 21 September 2025

Compiled Sun. 21 September 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Summary:

Are you feeling the deep rumble of unease in the global economy? The headlines might tout “rate cuts” and “Wall Street roars,” but for many of us, it feels like America bleeds, inflation soars, and the very foundation of the middle class is crumbling. The dollar weakens, and the promise of a stable financial future seems more distant than ever.

But what if I told you that beneath the surface of this perceived chaos, a seismic shift is not just on the horizon; it’s actively reshaping our reality? What if the very systems designed to keep us in economic servitude are about to be dismantled, ushering in an era of unprecedented prosperity and freedom for humanity?

As of September 21, 2025, the whispers are growing louder, the signs undeniable. A global reset, long dismissed as conspiracy, is not just coming – it’s here.

Imagine a multi-trillion-dollar fund, backed by physical gold and hard assets, accumulated over generations, and designed for one singular purpose: to liberate humanity from economic slavery. This isn’t a fantasy. It’s the Saint Germain Trust, and its legend is about to become our living reality.

For centuries, this colossal financial weapon has been suppressed, hijacked, and smeared as a myth by the very elite who benefited from its concealment – the banks, the IMF, the Vatican, and various intelligence agencies. Why? Because the activation of this trust means their power is gone. Their reign of debt and economic manipulation is over.

This isn’t welfare; it’s restitution. It’s justice in financial form, ensuring that the wealth of our planet serves its people, not just a privileged few.

The era of fiat currency – money backed by nothing but government decree – is drawing to a close.

We’ve seen its devastating consequences: rampant inflation, economic bubbles, and financial crises that erode our savings and trust. While decentralized digital currencies like Bitcoin emerged as an alternative, their volatility and speculative nature couldn’t fully solve the foundational problems.

Enter the USN US Note, a phoenix rising from the ashes of a broken system. This is more than just a new currency; it’s a symbol of financial redemption. The USN US Note is backed by the undeniable value of gold, merging the stability of tangible assets with the cutting-edge innovation of digital finance.

At the heart of this revolution lies the Quantum Financial System (QFS). This advanced network, powered by quantum computing, is virtually impenetrable.

It guarantees unparalleled security, transparency, and efficiency for every single transaction. Gone are the days of manipulation, fraud, and opaque dealings. With QFS, trust is not an option; it’s a built-in feature.

By combining the intrinsic value of gold with the immutable transparency of QFS, the USN US Note offers a future free from the instability and deceit that have plagued our financial lives for generations.

These are not isolated events; they are pieces of a grand puzzle, revealing that the Saint Germain Trust is preparing to activate, and the QFS is ready to transform the world of finance.

This isn’t a fairytale. It’s a financial coup for the people, orchestrated over decades, now reaching its culmination. The Saint Germain Trust isn’t coming; it’s already here, and its activation is a process unfolding now, not a televised event you’ll see on mainstream news.

If you wait for CNN to confirm it, you’ll be among the last to know, and the last to benefit. You were never meant to be free of debt, to own land without burden, or to retire with true dignity. But now you will. Not because “they” gave it to you, but because it was yours all along.

And we are taking it back.

A new era in finance has dawned, bringing with it the promise of a stable, prosperous, and truly equitable future for all. Are you ready to embrace it?

Read full post here: https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/09/21/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-september-21-2025/

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Walkingstick  The release of the lower notes has to be precisely calculated, if not you're going to deal with a lot of problems.  The first one is inflationary.  The dinar mattresses, that's your liquidity issue.  When they collect these it'll be much easier to calculate how many dinars should we let go into the market of Iraq.  This is all part of the calculation of when they release the new exchange rate. 

Frank26   Based on what Sudani is telling you [Iraqi citizens] IMO the IQD will soon be in the international market...it looks like they are preparing you to give you the new exchange rate.  That's why they're telling you all these things.  They're like preliminary steps before you receive your purchasing power...The security and stability you have is what's making this work thanks to Donald Trump...We are living a final countdown. 

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FED's $3.5 Billion Gold Margin Call - LFTV Ep 241

Kinesis Money:  9-20-2025

In this week’s Live from the Vault, Andrew Maguire exposes the mounting pressure driving the Fed towards an unavoidable US Treasury gold repricing, as BRICS accelerate non-dollar trade and China asserts itself as the new global gold benchmark.

With COMEX and LBMA stripped of their influence, surging international demand and central banks draining Western vaults, the precious metals expert details how the unfolding reset could rapidly surge the gold price towards historic levels.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

 01:57 Andrew’s gold revaluation expectations

11:15 Short-term gold market predictions

20:15 Gold’s historic price growth analysed (with charts

) 25:08 Explaining the Fed’s $3.5 billion margin call

38:07 Andrew’s short-term outlook for silver

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOcQYEOKyA8

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Sunday Morning 9-21-25

An Iraqi Plan To Reduce Taxes On Foreign Oil Companies...A Search For An Attractive Investment Environment
 
Baghdad Today – Baghdad   economic network revealed The IGBEA on Tuesday (September 16, 2025) that  there is an Iraqi plan aimed at  reducing taxes imposed on  foreign oil companies operating in the country, as part of a broader effort to encourage investment and remove obstacles to the entry of international companies.

The network reported, as translated by Baghdad Today, that  this step is in line with the recommendations of the   Arab Higher Council for Tax Reform, affiliated with the  Arab Monetary Fund. 

She pointed out that high taxes in Iraq over the past years have "scared many companies"  from entering the Iraqi oil market.The report added that the Iraqi plan will take into account the tax reforms approved by the  Arab Council for Foreign Companies,  confirming, quoting an Iraqi official, that "the tax situation in Iraq is currently  complex and  requires a comprehensive review,"  to ensure oil investment attracted and enhance the country's competitiveness in global markets.
 
Over the past few years, Iraq has faced criticism  from international institutions calling for  financial and tax reforms to create a more transparent and  stable investment climate. 

This explains why  the current plan is linked to the recommendations of the Arab Supreme Council for Tax Reform and the Arab Monetary Fund.
 
The tax reduction is expected to help attract more international oil companies,  ensuring continued investment flows into Iraq's energy sector, which needs to develop its infrastructure and expand its production capacity  to keep pace with global demand for oil.       https://baghdadtoday.news/283302-.html  

Government Advisor: The Digital Sector Is A Driver Of Development And An Engine Of Economic Diversification.
 
Saleh, emphasized that the digital sector represents the most powerful engine for  generating job opportunities for young people,  achieving sustainable development, and  rapidly diversifying the national economy. 

 Saleh stressed to Al Furat News Agency that "establishing national digital platforms to support  entrepreneurs and  small and medium-sized enterprises  represents an important employment engine," emphasizing that the digital economy is a true lever for economic diversification,  given its superior ability to transcend    geographical borders and  traditional structures, and  to connect Iraq,   which is rapidly accelerating,  with the global economic system.

 Saleh pointed out that this transformation requires  high-level institutional coordination between various government sectors,  based on strategic investments in  human infrastructure and   modern technology.

 He explained that this step requires the development of  comprehensive and sustainable development plans   to build the "economy of the future."  

He emphasized that the matter goes beyond being a mere economic process,  becoming a strategic shift in the course of the  state and society, and  an "irreversible project" within the efforts  to diversify the national economy.      
https://alforatnews.iq/news/مستشار-حكومي-القطاع-الرقمي-قاطرة-التنمية-ومحرك-التنوع-الاقتصادي   

US Treasury: Iraq Is Not Among The Top 20 Countries With The Largest Bond Holdings.
 
Saturday, September 20, 2025, | Economic   Number of readings: 225  Baghdad/ NINA / The US Treasury Department announced that  Iraq is not among the 20 countries with the largest holdings of US bonds,  while two Arab countries are among the largest.
 
The Treasury stated in its latest table from September:
 
"Iraq has not been included among the top twenty holders of US bonds, as its holdings have declined    from $40.8 billion in 2023    to less than $30 billion in 2024." 

She added,  "Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE were among the 20 countries holding the largest amount of US bonds, with $131.7 billion and $107.8 billion, respectively." 

She pointed out that  "the countries with the largest holdings of bonds were Japan, with $1.151 trillion, followed by the United Kingdom, which holds $899 billion, followed by China, with $730 billion, the Cayman Islands, with $438 billion, and Belgium, with $428 billion."
 
In August 2023, the US Treasury announced that Iraq had dropped one place among the largest foreign holders of US bonds. 

The Treasury said at the time:  "Iraq dropped one rank despite increasing its holdings of US Treasury bonds for the month of June by $300 million,reaching 37th place among the 38 countries listed in the table with the largest holdings of US Treasury bonds," indicating that "Peru increased its holdings of bonds to occupy 36th place instead of Iraq." 

She added,  "Iraq's holdings of these bonds reached $33 billion in June, a 0.92% increase from last May,
when Iraq's holdings of bonds reached $32.7 billion. However, they increased by 3.12% from June 2022." 

The Treasury noted that "Iraq came in fourth place as the Arab country after Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait, while Japan came in first place as the country with the largest holdings of these bonds,   at $1.105 trillion, followed by China in second place with $835 billion, the United Kingdom in third place with $672 billion, Belgium in fourth place with $332 billion, and Luxembourg in fifth place with $331 billion."  /End 7   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1252840   

 For current and reliable Iraqi news please visit:  https://www.bondladyscorner.com