Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Morning 10-9-25

US Investments In Iraq: The Return Of The "Whales" Through Oil And A "Conditional" Partnership

Economy / Politics / Special Files Yesterday, 7:30 PM | 608   New test  Baghdad Today – Baghdad   
Since the fall of the former regime in 2003, the    United States has been one of the most prominent economic players in Iraq through        reconstruction and    energy.   Over the past two decades, the American presence has alternated between periods of    openness and    control   over key economic levers, and    periods of contraction and    gradual withdrawal        in favor of Asian partners,      most notably China.

US investments in Iraq during this period are    estimated at tens of billions of dollars,        concentrated in the
   oil,      gas,    electricity,      finance, and  infrastructure sectors.
 
However, only a third of the announced projects     have actually been implemented,        according to reports from the       World Bank and the    US State Department.
 
The US State Department's 2024 Iraq Investment Climate Report notes that  the country "remains a high-risk environment for foreign investment due to    bureaucracy,    corruption,    weak enforcement of commercial laws, and a    lack of transparency in public contracts."
 
Exxon Mobil
 
ExxonMobil is the most prominent example of the  fluctuating relationship between  American investors and  Iraq.
 
In 2009, the company entered the market    with a major contract to develop the West Qurna 1 field,   one of the largest fields in Basra.

However, it later faced a series of disputes with the Ministry of Oil over    contract terms and
    cost-recovery mechanisms.
 
After recovering its investments,    it officially announced its withdrawal in 2023,
    selling its 22.7% stake to the Basra Oil Company        for approximately $350 million.
 
However, the story did not end there.
 
In October 2025, Bloomberg and Reuters reported that the    company had returned to negotiations with the Iraqi government        regarding the Majnoon field in Basra,     under a more generous agreement of principles that included          developing oil export infrastructure and      sharing profits from external marketing. In this context,
 
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani    sponsored the signing ceremony of the HOA between the
        Ministry of Oil and the  American company ExxonMobil,    in the presence of the       company's Vice President, Peter Larden, and the    US Chargé d'Affaires in Baghdad. Al-Sudani affirmed that
 
the agreement is "an important step for the  future of the oil sector in Iraq and the  development of economic relations with the United States," emphasizing   "the commitment to  attracting global investments and  modernizing the infrastructure of the oil industry."
 
Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi noted in his analysis that "ExxonMobil's return     after selling its previous stake in West Qurna for $350 million    raises questions about the    nature of the new contracts and      their generosity,"
 
wondering whether this return "represents a    long-term investment opening or merely a    temporary deal
   that reproduces the previous withdrawal scenario after     profits were realized and    expenses were recovered."

General Electric
 
In contrast, General Electric (GE)    has maintained a strong field presence in Iraq,    implementing project packages 
 worth more than $1.2 billion between 2020 and 2023,   including the supply and maintenance of generating units in   Basra, Hillah, and Bazian.
 
Despite the technical achievement,    financing and    payment issues   delayed some contracts,   prompting the company       to renegotiate sovereign guarantees with the Iraqi government to     secure its dues and      continue its operational commitments.
 
World Bank documents also indicate that    international financing institutions have        financed electricity projects worth $2.5 billion since 2005     with American companies participating in these projects        as part of     reconstruction programs and the     improvement of transmission and distribution networks.
 
Financial Sector
 
Despite repeated talk of US banks' intention to enter the Iraqi market,    actual presence         has been limited to a handful of representative offices such as Citigroup.
 
This caution is linked to the US Treasury Department's    2023 actions against Iraqi banks accused of        poor financial compliance,      making dollar transfers more        complex and         costly.

 In contrast, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the    US-coordinated arm of the World Bank,   has continued to provide     direct and indirect financing      exceeding $2.5 billion to support the Iraqi private sector since 2005,   including projects in    finance   agriculture, and    food production.

An Investment-Repellent Environment
 
Economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi, in his analyses published on his   official pages and   statements to the media, agrees that the   investment environment in Iraq remains repulsive to foreign and local capital,     due to the absence of         legal and financial guarantees and the    overlap of political and economic interests.

Al-Marsoumi stated, "The Iraqi environment is repulsive to investment,    whether        international or        local," explaining that      "security conditions,      administrative corruption, and the       absence of fair competition    deter investors from entering into long-term projects."
 
In another statement, he noted that "foreign investment still faces serious challenges    related to    lagging infrastructure,        complex bureaucratic procedures, and the    proliferation of uncontrolled weapons,     which makes any investment project vulnerable to    political and   security fluctuations." In a separate analysis,

Al-Marsoumi noted that major oil contracts are being exploited politically    inside and    outside Iraq, explaining that 
some projects are used as indicators of    international influence  rather than genuine economic projects. He emphasized that the absence of a unified economic vision    has transformed Iraq into a market for political projects    rather than a productive environment attractive to capital,    calling for    radical legislative reform and the     unification of administrative authorities between the       center and the      provinces.

The results of the past two decades show that    American investment in Iraq has not disappeared,    but has changed in form and content. Whereas it was based on direct control,    it now relies on        conditional partnerships,        selective funding, and        partial projects.
 
In oil, Washington seeks to regain its foothold through the Majnoon field;  in electricity, General Electric continues its presence despite obstacles; andin finance, American companies maintain a measured presence    subject to strict scrutiny by the Treasury.
 
The crux of the problem, as Nabil Al-Marsoumi describes it, is that "investment in Iraq is not measured by the size of contracts,    but rather by the state's sincerity in     protecting public funds and    implementing transparency for all."      
https://baghdadtoday.news/284812-.html   

Economist: Iraq Has The Capacity To Export Petroleum Products By 2026.
 
    October 7, 11:19 AMInformation/Baghdad… Economic expert Ali Al-Furaiji confirmed on Tuesday that
 Iraq has the necessary capabilities to export petroleum products, particularly     gasoline and     kerosene,        during the coming year,     provided that it achieves self-sufficiency in these products        during the current year.
 
Al-Furaiji told Al-Maalouma News Agency, "Current data indicates that the     Basra and Kirkuk projects are entering stable service,        which will enable Iraq to achieve self-sufficiency in gasoline     in the near future." 

He added, "Iraq has been able to achieve self-sufficiency in    kerosene and    diesel fuel since 2024,        with a real possibility of achieving an export surplus in 2026,    provided that the new units continue to operate stably,      especially the catalytic cracking (FCC) unit,     and that the     hydrogen and      energy supplies needed for the hydrogenation units 
  are guaranteed."

He pointed out that "achieving this goal requires effective management of    distribution and    blending operations       to ensure that products    comply with international specifications, in addition to     strengthening     financial and      pricing governance    to prevent a return to unjustified imports," indicating that
 
"success in the new refining plans requires    strict technical and    financial management        that transforms self-sufficiency    into a starting point for an export surplus after 2026."  End 25N    
  
https://almaalomah.me/news/112242/economy/اقتصادي:-العراق-يمتلك-القدرة-على-تصدير-المشتقات-النفطية-في-2    

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Israel & Hamas Agree to Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

After years of conflict, a U.S.-brokered first phase of peace raises as many questions as hopes.

The Breakthrough Moment

• Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage exchange under a 20-point peace plan mediated by former President Trump. 

• The deal includes:
   • An immediate halt to hostilities 
   • Partial Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza 
   • Release of hostages held by Hamas, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel 

• Reuters reports that Hamas has handed over a list of Israelis and Palestinians as part of the swap deal. 

• Initial reactions: widespread relief among civilians, cautious optimism from international actors, but unresolved tensions over implementation. 

Fragile Peace vs. Structural Fault Lines

• Trust & Verification Issues: As with past ceasefires, failure to comply (e.g. disarmament, troop movements) could unravel the agreement.

• Governance & Security Vacuum: Who governs Gaza post-withdrawal? How will Hamas be held in check?

• Humanitarian Access & Reconstruction: Ceasefire opens an entry point for aid, but rebuilding requires sustained security and capital flows.

• Regional Spillover: Neighboring countries (Iran, Lebanon, Egypt) and alliances may recalibrate based on how power balances shift.

How This Connects to Global Restructuring

• Strategic Realignment: This deal isn’t just about peace in Gaza — it reorders regional alignments. States will reassess their dependency on the U.S., Israel, or Gulf actors.

• Financial & Humanitarian Levers: Post-ceasefire reconstruction will require large-scale financing. Nations pushing de-dollarization or alternative systems will seek influence in that funding.

• Narrative of Sovereignty: Governance of Gaza becomes a symbolic battleground over who sets rules — local actors or external powers.

• Precedent for Conflict Zones: If peace holds, this becomes a model for resolving deep-seated conflicts through mediated frameworks rather than military dominance.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

This ceasefire agreement is more than a pause in fighting. It represents a moment of potential realignment — in power, capital, and legitimacy.
If successfully implemented, it could shift how regional states fund, govern, and align their interests in the Middle East and beyond.
But failure risks reigniting conflict and reinforcing the old order.

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

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Sources & Further Reading
• Reuters – Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Trump’s Gaza ceasefire & hostage deal Reuters
• Reuters – Joy in Israel, Gaza after ceasefire announced Reuters
• The Guardian – Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of ceasefire deal The Guardian
• Time – Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of Trump’s peace plan TIME
• AP News – Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement AP News
• Al Jazeera – World reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal

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Finance as Battlefield: How War Transformed Global Money

Conflict no longer just forces armies to march — it sends capital, credit, and reserves to the front lines.

The New Frontline: Banking, Sanctions & Reserve Seizures

• In 2022, over $300 billion of Russia’s central bank reserves were frozen under Western sanctions — arguably the largest financial seizure in modern history.

• That same year, more than 11,000 sanctions measures were imposed globally, weaponizing finance at scale. 

• Beyond Russia, modern conflicts use SWIFT bans, asset freezes, payment system exclusions, and currency collapses as tools of economic coercion. 

What’s Being Financed — and How

• Gold & Digital Assets: In conflict zones, gold serves as a “neutral” reserve; crypto-donations to Ukraine exceeded $200 million. 

• War Finance 2.0: Traditional tools like war bonds and taxes are augmented by sanctions regimes, trade restrictions, and digital flows. 

• Weaponized Trade & Capital Flows: Sanctions often provoke counter-sanctions, capital flight, and financial fragmentation. 

• Financing the Conflict Internally: In crises like Sudan, rising gold prices have fueled smuggling and conflict financing to underwrite military operations (recent FT reporting). 

Structural Shifts: The Rules of Money Reordered

• The dollar’s dominance is under direct assault: its share in global reserves has dropped toward ~60%. 

• Over 130 countries are exploring or piloting CBDCs, partly as a response to financial weaponization. 

• Research shows that sanction risk, network effects, and capital flight trigger migration toward alternative payment rails (CIPS, regional systems). 

• The U.S. has long used chokepoints (SWIFT, dollar clearing, tech embargoes) as a coercive overlay on globalization. 

Risks, Inequities & Unintended Blowback

• Collateral damage to civilians: Sanctions can destabilize health systems, supply chains, and aid flows. 

• Liquidity shortages: States under sanction or conflict often struggle to access foreign capital or U.S. dollar funding lines.

• Fragmentation over coordination: As each bloc builds its own rails, interoperability and cross-border liquidity become harder.

• Trust decay: Confidence in the “universal” rules of finance erodes when capital is weaponized unpredictably.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Finance is no longer passive infrastructure — it is now a strategic theater of war.
Nations are being forced to design economic systems that survive conflict, sanctions, and fragmentation.
The era ahead will reward those who control credit rails, reserve strategy, and payment sovereignty, not just military might.
We stand at the threshold of a new global monetary architecture — built not on fiat dominance but on resilience, assets, and alternative networks.

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

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Sources & Further Reading
• Finance at War: How Conflict Redefines the Global Economy — Modern Diplomacy Modern Diplomacy
• War Finance in the 21st Century — IGCC blog / Oxford geoeconomics series IGCC
• The Financial March to War — Harold James, Project Syndicate Project Syndicate
• The Weaponized World Economy — Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs
• Weaponizing Financial & Trade Flows — International Banker International Banker
• Geopolitical Tensions & Financial Networks: Strategic Shifts Toward Alternatives — arXiv arXiv
• Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare — Edward Fishman (book context) Wikipedia+1
• Record Prices Fuel Conflict Gold Finance — FT report on Sudan Financial Times

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“Tidbits From TNT” Thursday Morning 10-9-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  The International Development Bank sponsors the Faw Port Summit.

The International Development Bank announced its strategic sponsorship of the Faw Port Summit, stressing that this participation aligns with its vision to support Iraq's efforts to transform into a leading regional logistics and trade hub.

The bank explained in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "its active presence on the regional and international scene is consolidated by the opening of its branch in the United Arab Emirates, in addition to the Umm Qasr Port branch, as well as its network of branches spread across all Iraqi governorates, which reflects its commitment to providing innovative banking solutions that contribute to enabling investment in strategic infrastructure projects and achieving sustainable economic returns."

The bank affirmed that "its sponsorship of this important international event represents a practical step towards consolidating its role as a trusted financial partner, putting its banking expertise at the service of major national projects, most notably the Grand Faw Port Project, which represents a fundamental pillar in the future of the Iraqi economy."  link

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Tishwash:  The Prime Minister chairs a meeting to follow up on mechanisms to support banks in implementing infrastructure and development projects.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Wednesday to follow up on mechanisms to support banks in implementing infrastructure and development projects.

The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting today, Wednesday, dedicated to discussing and following up on mechanisms for investing banking facilities in supporting the completion of infrastructure projects and development projects being implemented throughout Iraq."

He added, "During the meeting, the progress made in reforming the banking system was discussed, making it one of the tools for supporting development and expanding banking activities within the context and controls of globally recognized banking practices."

He added, "The meeting discussed optimal investment of Iraqi assets through banking facilities for strategic investment projects and basic infrastructure projects, particularly those related to energy, such as oil, gas, and electricity projects."  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani on the oil agreement with Erbil: An achievement that represents an important milestone for Iraq

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani considered the oil agreement between Baghdad and Erbil on Wednesday an achievement that represents an important milestone for Iraq and all Iraqis.

His office stated in a statement it received:IQ), that "the Sudanese met, today, Wednesday, with representatives of the company HKN American Energy welcomed the investment partnership of the company HKN In Iraq, he considered it a positive indicator that reflects growing confidence in the country's investment environment.

Al-Sudani pointed out that "this step comes as an extension of agreements recently concluded with American companies in various sectors, which contributes to strengthening bilateral economic relations between Iraq and the United States."

He expressed his "appreciation for the role of the company." HKN In completing the recent agreement to export oil from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and facilitating the reopening of the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, as an important station in developing the energy sector, enhancing sovereignty and fair management of wealth, ensuring that the Iraqi people benefit from their national resources," stressing that "this achievement represents an important milestone for Iraq and for all Iraqis."  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani and Barzani agree on a US-sponsored financial deal. Iraq is losing its wealth to Erbil.

Recent amendments to the Iraqi budget have sparked widespread controversy over the granting of illegitimate financial privileges to the Kurdistan Region, amid accusations by MPs and government opponents of foreign influence over the country's financial policies.

Amid ongoing disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region over the distribution of financial resources, the budget amendment has intensified criticism, with Kurdish officials accused of exploiting public funds for personal political gain.

Political deal or constitutional amendment?

Independent MP Yasser al-Husseini criticized the passage of the budget amendment, describing it as “serving foreign agendas at the expense of national autonomy.” He added that the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) tends to prioritize its partisan and personal interests over the fair distribution of funds among citizens in the region.

Al-Husseini told Al-Maalouma, “Talk about autonomy and adherence to the constitution is unrealistic in light of the weakness of state institutions and the efforts of some parties to please the US at the expense of the interests of the Iraqi people.”

He stressed that "the continuation of these policies confirms that some forces continue to prioritize foreign interests over national autonomy, which requires a firm national stance to preserve Iraq's wealth and prevent its exploitation to serve non-Iraqi agendas."

Financial Flexibility Raises Concerns

In turn, economic researcher Abdul Salam Hassan Hussein pointed out that the budget was designed with great flexibility, allowing the region to dispose of oil revenues without clear restrictions. This opens the way for the funds to be used to pay off debts rather than develop the local economy.

Hussein added to Al-Maalouma, “The constitutional laws are clear, but political pressures allow for circumventing difficult provisions and passing decisions without strict adherence to the constitution.”

Persistence of Old Crises

Observers point out that the financial relationship between Baghdad and Erbil suffers from a lack of oversight and transparency. The region has continued to manage the oil fields and deduct funds for more than two decades without any real change, which increases fears of a recurrence of political deals that ignore the interests of the Iraqi people.   link

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Gold Tops $4K as World Prepares to Go off Dollar Standard

Gold Tops $4K as World Prepares to Go off Dollar Standard

Peter Schiff:  10-8-2025

The financial world recently crossed a staggering, unprecedented milestone: gold surged past $4,000 per ounce.

While mainstream financial media often tries to rationalize such movements away as temporary volatility or irrational exuberance, economist and outspoken investment strategist Peter Schiff argues that this surge is the clearest, most urgent warning signal yet—a screaming indicator that the global financial system, founded upon the U.S. dollar, is on the brink of profound collapse.

In a recent video, Schiff didn’t just celebrate the price jump; he dissected its implications, drawing striking parallels to historical crises and laying out a grim forecast for the dollar and U.S. sovereign debt.

For Peter Schiff, gold is not merely a commodity; it is the ultimate forward-looking indicator of economic health.

The move past $4,000 is not random; it signals accelerating fear over the future purchasing power of fiat currencies, especially the U.S. dollar.

Schiff anchors his argument in history, specifically comparing today’s situation to the 1970s. When the U.S. abandoned the gold standard, the dollar experienced a massive devaluation, leading to crippling stagflation.

 The current crisis, he argues, is a sequel—but potentially far more severe—as the world actively moves away from the U.S. dollar standard.

Schiff critiques commentators who dismiss gold’s rise, reminding us that truly significant financial crises are often heralded by seemingly isolated market events.

 Just as the rising default rates on subprime mortgages were the quiet harbinger of the 2008 financial crisis, the explosive rise in gold prices is signaling a sovereign debt and inflation crisis that the Federal Reserve and Washington are actively ignoring.

Why is the dollar’s reserve status eroding now? Schiff points to three critical factors that have converged to accelerate the move away from the greenback:

The bedrock of the dollar’s global status has been fundamentally undermined by the massive, unsustainable debt carried by the U.S. government. Irresponsible fiscal policies—unfunded spending, endless deficits, and ballooning national debt—have signaled to the world that the U.S. has no intention of paying down its liabilities or maintaining the strength of its currency.

Schiff argues that the Federal Reserve has lost credibility by prioritizing political stability over fiscal prudence. Years of loose monetary policy, followed by policy shifts that have failed to tame inflation effectively, have left investors skeptical of the Fed’s ability to navigate the complex economic landscape without resorting to the inflationary tactic of printing more money.

Perhaps the most significant recent catalyst is the weaponization of the dollar through geopolitical sanctions, notably those levied against Russia.

 By freezing dollar-denominated assets, the U.S. government inadvertently provided the final push needed for nations like China, the BRICS alliance, and others to actively seek alternatives to the dollar for trade and reserves. This collective push for de-dollarization is rapidly diminishing the demand for U.S. assets.

Schiff’s prediction is stark: the unprecedented surge in gold prices foreshadows a looming dollar collapse accompanied by hyperinflation.

Schiff believes the Fed will ultimately choose the latter, resulting in a severe devaluation crisis where goods and services become exponentially more expensive, even as the official economy plunges into deep distress.

If the gold market is truly signaling the end of the dollar era, preparation is paramount. Peter Schiff is adamant that traditional defensive strategies will fail because the U.S. bond market will be the primary victim of rising rates and collapsing currency value.

Gold and silver are essential portfolio anchors. They are real money that retains value during periods of monetary debasement and inflation. As the dollar plummets, these assets represent protected purchasing power.

Avoid reliance on U.S. stocks and bonds. Schiff recommends acquiring foreign dividend-paying stocks that generate income in currencies less exposed to the U.S. debt crisis, allowing investors to move their capital out of the collapsing dollar orbit.

Schiff stresses that U.S. bonds (Treasuries) will suffer the most significant damage. As rates eventually rise or inflation spirals out of control, the value of fixed-income U.S. debt will be decimated.

The move to $4,000 gold is a marker of historic significance, according to Peter Schiff. It is a financial verdict on decades of fiscal negligence and a clear call to action for investors to prepare for a financial upheaval that will redefine global monetary stability.

For a deeper dive into Peter Schiff’s arguments and his full analysis of the pending economic turmoil, please watch the full video and explore resources on his Shift Gold platform.

https://youtu.be/NxBzjro87-U

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Afternoon 10-8-25

Al-Sudani Confirms Significant Progress In Implementing Compliance And Anti-Money Laundering Standards.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025,  Economics Number of readings: 327  Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani confirmed that significant progress has been made in implementing compliance and anti-money laundering standards. 

A statement by his media office stated that Al-Sudani received, on Tuesday, a delegation from the international auditing and financial consulting company KPMG, where the progress of the company's cooperation with the Iraqi banking sector was reviewed, as part of the government's efforts to enhance the transparency of this sector's work and sustainably improve Iraq's financial reputation.

Al-Sudani pointed out that the banking reform in Iraq has become a model of commitment and trust, and appreciated the role played by financial auditing companies in consolidating governance and professionalism in this sector, stressing that the government looks forward to a strategic partnership with these companies, on the path to enhancing the credibility of Iraqi state institutions before the international financial and economic community.

The Prime Minister explained, according to the statement, that Iraq is proceeding with implementing the government's financial and banking reform program plans, which has contributed to improving the financial rating, raising the confidence of international partners in Iraqi banks, and achieving significant progress in applying compliance and anti-money laundering standards, and the transition to modern electronic reporting.

Al-Sudani pointed out the importance of benefiting from the company's expertise in structuring government companies and raising their operational efficiency, public debt management issues, and specialized technical and legal consultations in drafting contracts for major strategic projects.

He stressed the government's support for the steps of the Central Bank of Iraq and the Trade Bank of Iraq in continuing technical coordination with KPMG to ensure the rapid completion of audit tasks, adherence to international standards, and the timetable for issuing the final accounts of banks, stressing that the government considers transparency and financial accountability a fundamental pillar in building a modern national economy. /End
https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1255737

World Gold: Iraq Has Not Been Updated Since January

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad  The World Gold Council announced on Tuesday that Iraq has not updated its gold reserves data since January 2025.

In its latest statistics for October, reviewed by Al-Eqtisad News, the council stated that "Iraq has not updated its data on its gold reserves and has not announced any purchase or sale since last January, and therefore reserves have remained unchanged." It indicated that it "maintained its 29th place globally out of the 100 countries with the largest reserves of the precious metal."

He added, "Iraq's gold reserves amount to 162.7 tons, equivalent to 17.4% of its other foreign currency reserves, ranking fourth in the Arab world after Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Algeria in terms of gold reserves."

The Council noted that "the United States of America tops the list of the world's largest gold holders, with 8,133,000 tons, followed by Germany with 3,350,000 tons, then Italy with 2,451,000 tons, while Trinidad and Tobago and Iceland came in last with two tons each."

The UK-based World Gold Council has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the factors influencing the gold market and includes the world's largest and most modern gold mining companies as members.
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60892

Gold Exceeds $4,000 For The First Time In Its History

Economy | 08:13 - 08/10/2025  Mawazine News - Follow-up  The price of gold surpassed $4,000 an ounce on Wednesday morning for the first time in the precious metal's history, as investors flocked to the safe haven amid concerns over several issues, including the US government shutdown and the political crisis in France.

Gold also received support from investors seeking a safe haven amid rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty, along with expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Spot gold rose 0.3 percent to $3,997.09 per ounce by 0202 GMT, after hitting an all-time high of $4,000.96. US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.4 percent to $4,020 per ounce, according to Reuters data.

Gold is often considered a store of value in times of uncertainty. Spot gold has risen 52% since the beginning of the year, following a 27% rise in 2024.

"There's so much confidence in this trade now that the market will be waiting for the next big number, 5,000, with the Fed likely to continue cutting interest rates," said Tai Wong, an independent metals  trader.

 "There will be some bumps in the road, such as a permanent truce in the Middle East or Ukraine, but the fundamental drivers of trade – massive and growing debt, reserve diversification, and a weaker dollar – are unlikely to change in the medium term."

A combination of factors, including increased central bank buying, renewed interest in gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a weaker dollar, and strong retail demand, have fueled the yellow metal's rally.

The US government shutdown entered its seventh day on Tuesday, delaying the release of key economic indicators, forcing investors to rely on secondary non-government data to predict the timing and extent of interest rate cuts.
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267999

Global Oil Prices Rise After Oversupply Fears Are Alleviated.

Economy | 08/10/2025   Mawazine News - Follow-up  Oil prices rose in early trading on Wednesday as markets began to shake off concerns about a supply glut for now after absorbing OPEC+'s decision to modestly increase production in November.

Brent crude futures rose 40 cents, or 0.6%, to $65.85 a barrel by 00:45 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 44 cents, or 0.7%, to $62.17.

Both benchmarks settled largely flat in the previous session as investors assessed signs of a supply glut against lower-than-expected production increases from OPEC+, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=268001

Again. The Exchange Rate Rose In Baghdad.

Economy | 10:35 - 08/10/2025   Mawazine News - Baghdad -  The exchange rate of the US dollar rose against the Iraqi dinar, Wednesday morning, in the markets of the capital, Baghdad.

The dollar price rose slightly in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges in Baghdad, recording 141,600 dinars for every $100, compared to yesterday's prices of 141,550 dinars on Tuesday.

The selling price in exchange shops in the local markets in Baghdad reached 142,500 dinars for every $100, and the purchase price reached 140,500 dinars.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=268013

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Evening 10-8-25

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BRICS Spurs Central Banks’ Record Gold Buying: They Know the Dollar’s Fragile

As central banks amass gold in a global wave, the message is clear: faith in the dollar is waning.

Bulk Buying Amid Price Highs

  ● Central banks across BRICS and beyond added 15 tonnes in August alone, even as gold prices hit record levels. 
  ● Kazakhstan led the charge with 8 tonnes — its sixth consecutive month of accumulation. 
  ● Global purchases wide-spread: from China (10 months straight) to El Salvador’s first ever central bank buy. 
  ● Data shows BRICS nations now control ~20% of global gold reserves, with Russia and China together holding ~74% of that share.

This level of accumulation, even during steep price levels, is no hedging — it's conviction.

Beyond Accumulation: Signalling a Paradigm Shift

• Dollar Abandonment in Progress: The push for gold reflects deeper intentions to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency.

• Asset-Anchored Trust: Gold carries no counterparty risk and can’t be frozen or censored — making it ideal when fiat systems falter.

• Inter-Bloc Trade Shift: More BRICS trade is now settled in local currencies or gold-linked mechanisms, bypassing dollar pathways.

• New Monetary Architecture: Gold reserves become a foundation for alternative rails, settlement networks, and reserve currencies.

The shift is structural, not cyclical.

Risks & Structural Limits

• Rising gold prices may slow excessive buying, tightening margins. 

• Liquidity constraints, especially for smaller nations, could limit aggressive accumulation.

• Trust, transparency, and legal frameworks remain significant hurdles for institutional adoption.

• Some reserve managers warn that gold alone cannot replace the functionality and liquidity of the dollar system.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Gold’s rise here isn’t a speculative fad — it’s a strategic reallocation of trust and capital.
If central banks are leaning into gold, they’re preparing for a world where fiat dominance fractures and asset-backed systems gain ground.
This isn’t simply a color change in reserves — it’s a reconfiguration of monetary gravity.

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

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Sources:
• Watcher.Guru — BRICS Spurs Central Banks Record Gold Buying: They Know Dollar Will Collapse Watcher Guru
• Watcher.Guru — Central Banks Prepare for BRICS Gold Standard Amid Dollar Distrust Watcher Guru
• World Gold Council / IMF public reserve data (as referenced by Watcher.Guru) Watcher Guru

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Gold’s Run to $5,000, Silver $50 Isn’t a Rally: It’s Proof of a Dying Financial System

Gold’s Run to $5,000, Silver $50 Isn’t a Rally: It’s Proof of a Dying Financial System

Daniela Cambone:  10-8-2025

“It’s really theft. And it's not mistaken theft or stupid theft. It's deliberate policy theft,” says Matthew Piepenburg, author of Rigged to Fail, of the current fiscal environment.

 He warns we are at a “Stalingrad moment” for the U.S. dollar, driven by unsustainable debt and central banks “net stacking gold and net dumping U.S. Treasuries.”

This historic shift, he explains, is because “policymakers are not your friends” and are deliberately debasing currency. “When that debt credit balloon approaches a popping moment… the currency used to monetize that debt… melts like an ice cube.”

In this environment, “gold just tells the truth,” acting as a vital lifeboat. “Gold has almost a supernatural, historical, and inherent quality that's simply unmatched.

And that's why it's in such demand, and it will always get the last laugh over dying fiat paper money. It just always does.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfqJfAcOnp4

Armies Of Investment Managers About To Rush Gold | Clive Thompson

Armies Of Investment Managers About To Rush Gold | Clive Thompson

Liberty and Finance:  20-8-2025

Gold and silver markets are surging, with gold nearing $4,000 and silver pushing $50, driven by global unease over political instability, the U.S. government shutdown, and recession fears.

Clive Thompson says investors are losing faith in holding cash and rushing into tangible assets, while institutional portfolios still hold less than 1% gold on average, leaving room for a major revaluation if allocations rise even modestly.

He views short-term froth as normal within a powerful, long-term bull market. Thompson warns the U.S. shutdown is forcing the Fed to “fly blind” without economic data and slowing growth amid layoffs and AI-driven job losses.

He expects the Fed to resume money printing to cap long-term rates, triggering renewed inflation and pushing gold even higher.

He argues government debt is compounding faster than GDP and predicts an eventual gold revaluation, potentially near $15,000 per ounce, as the only way to restore fiscal solvency.

Ultimately, he sees the “crack-up boom” described by von Mises unfolding, where all real assets rise together as confidence in fiat currencies erodes.

Gold, he says, remains the anchor of real value as dollars, euros, and other currencies continue to lose purchasing power in “real money” terms.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

 0:00 Intro

1:47 Gold market

8:47 Government shutdown

 24:35 Gold revaluation

 30:00 Dollar devaluation

35:30 Last thoughts

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Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 10-7-25

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night  10-7-25 

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Welcome everybody to the big call tonight. It's Tuesday, October 7th  and you're listening to the big call. Thanks everybody for tuning in. Yet, once again, good to have you back in tonight, and good to be talking with everybody. I've got Sue and Bob here, and we are just excited to get started with the call.

Now let's talk a little bit about where we stand. I've got quite a few different things to talk about.

One thing I want to talk about before I forget about it is I did hear something that I did not know was available to us for the med beds, and this is setting the time for our aging process, because I thought it was sort of set for us to age one year for every 15 years of time, actually a choice that we can make to age one year for Every 10 years of time, or one year for every 15 years of time, or one year for every 20 years of time, that's the one I'm going to go through.

Yep, yeah, so that way, in 100 years, you will have aged five years in 100 years of time.  So I'm going for that. I'm going for the long term, going for the distance.   And that's just an amazing option that just came out. I just found out about yesterday.  Tell them about the 28 tell them about because they don't know that. I don't think 28 versus 30. I got it Sue

time that you can go back to, if your age, if you're under 80 years old, under 80, you can take your age all the way back to the age of 30.

I wanted to be to go back to 25 then I was told, No, it's going to be 28 well, they don't want us to go younger than 30, so we don't do stupid stuff again.

That's how it was literally put out. Now, I don't think there was a huge difference between me at 28 and 30 is fine. I can live at 3030. Is good, and then in 100 years, I'll be 35 so not bad, right?

That's they did change that on us, but we do have that option. And listen, if you say, I don't want to, I want to age a little sooner than that. Well, you know what? You don't have to go back to the age of 30. You can go to 32 or 35 or whatever. Now if you're 80 and older, you can take it back 50 years.

80 would take it back to 30 you're 80 years old, you could go back as early if you're 85 you could go back to 35 they want to be able to go 50 years back in your age.

Okay? So anyway, that's just a little something. Thank you. Sue for reminding me about the other thing that's good. I think it's important. I think it's important. I think it's going to be, you know, incredible.

I'm very excited about it. Anybody with dire need and Zim goes to the head of the class, we're able to get in a little sooner. They want Zim holders who are considered sovereigns. They don't even use the term Zim holders for us anymore. They're using the term sovereign, and they want us to be able to be around to see our projects come to full fruition.

So that's cool with me. I plan to be around and to be around for a while. All right, so, all right, let's go into some other things that we found out.

All right, let's see. Let me clear out this and see how I want to bring this out.

Let's start. With this.

You know, guys, we've been talking about Doge and we've been talking about tariff dividends and R and R and Social Security increases. So let's just touch those social security increases should be happening this month.

Tomorrow would be what the second Wednesday of the month? I believe? Yeah. So I don't know if you'll see an increase tomorrow, or whether they're all going to happen, where you get your regular social security, and then maybe later, you get the increased amounts, but they'll be they'll be significant, nice increases.

The other thing is, when it comes to Doge, the doge payments are supposed to go out starting the night of the 15th, which is what a week from tomorrow, the night of the 15th, the 16th, 17th and 18th of October. So I think we could say safely, 16th, 17th, 18. We'll see it as a direct deposit in your account, if you're on social security and getting a direct deposit.

And if not, I'm not sure exactly how you'll get it, but it's going to be a pretty substantial chunk of money the doge will now you're also supposed to get at the same time the care dividend payment, which could come, we're thinking it's going to be monthly between six months, and some may continue on for 18 months. So six months, possibly as long as 18 months for the dividend payments. This is from the terrorists the President Trump is collecting on imports and all that trading.

That's going to be a nice, huge, big box. It's not going to be so as large as we thought initially, but it is going to be a nice amount, and they're trying to decide, and it may determine this tomorrow, whether they're going to combine the doge and the tariff dividends. I don't know how they'll do that, if the tariff dividends are designed to go out monthly, so we'll see jury's still out on that,

and the R and R, which could be substantial, because it depends on how much you paid in taxes, depends on how much you ran up your credit card interest and your mortgage interest and bank loans and car loans, all of that stuff. That interest is going to be non bindable to you.

So we'll see what that looks like for some people have never paid a credit card late. They always paid their credit cards by the end of the of the month before the due date. You You don't get anything back from that because you're you're an on time payer. You never paid an interest. I know a few people that have never paid a nickel in interest on a credit card.

They're few and far between us, but they do exist, all right, so keep that in mind, that's substantial, but that will be in our quantum accounts, and how do we find that out? When we go to the redemption center, we will ask about as we're setting up our quantum access card. Quantum access card, remember, is the size of a credit card, but about three times as thick, and it's not a card that you buy things with.

It's only used to move funds from your quantum account into your primary bank account. You can set it up with about three different banks, I believe, and you can move funds into any of those banks. And when we go in for our exchanges, and we do that, we redeem our Zim. That's when we load all the from the proceeds of the exchanges into our quantum account.

Then we move the funds into our primary bank account that has to and move what you want on day one, when you go in for your exchange, move what you want for to last you for 60 to 90 days, you can move as much as you need for that period of time to get your project started, to get everything started, you need, you know, I told you guys what I plan to do, and I plan to have four sub accounts, one for each of my projects that will all be funneled.

Funds will be funneled. From my primary account into those LLC accounts. Okay, I'm gonna set them up in the name of the LLCs that I'm working with.

Alright, so let's see we've talked about that so that timing on those is between the night of the 15th. I'm going to call it the 16th, 16th, 17th and 18th, which is starting a week from tomorrow night. That's going to be very good.

Let's see what else we have had contact with people that have been meeting and are saying that they are continuing to feed information and data into the quantum computer systems so that it can calculate the algorithm or timeline, new timeline for this to happen. By that, I mean the notifications as to what day or day and time or whatever that is going to be coming out. I understand that I should have that information after one o'clock tomorrow each time.

And I can't wait to get what they decided that they if they get the result, it should be by then of all the information that's being processed as to when is the most optimal time to go and everything being lined up from a military point of view and Treasury point of view and everything. We'll see how all that comes out.

But I should have, I hope, a very good timeline to give you on Thursday night's call, if we don't already have the number, I think, which is possible for Thursday. It is very possible. Now let's talk more about  that.

We've got people that are aware of what's happening at the redemption center in Reno where bondholders are being handled. They've got all of the fake bond holders taken care of, done away with. There were people that had tried to alter their looks, facial recognition, plastic or all that stuff so that they could pretend to be someone else, and they were caught. And that's been done for a couple of weeks now

Now, as of today or tomorrow, tomorrow bond holders will be coming in -  32 flights are scheduled at private jet to come in tomorrow, and 28 on Thursday, Thursday. So 32 tomorrow, 28 on Thursday, that will be where they'll be reissued new paperwork and new codes and everything to get into their accounts.

They'll be able to see their accounts and the funds that are in their accounts, and they'll also be able to know when they'll have access to those funds. We still don't know if they're going to get access to them, let's say tomorrow, Thursday, Friday, or they fly in and get that information. And so bond orders are moving.

Funds are moving into their accounts. Okay? And they'll they'll be made liquid now  - thing is I don't know initially, I was told it could be tomorrow or Thursday, and I  just think we should be aware that it could be either day, could be Wednesday, for like it's looking or don't assume timeline says yet we're not going to know

Until President like kick out to and give two options,  a redemption centers out, and unfortunately, he's in the boat. because not only are there redemption centers, we know how many, and we know the people that are contacting and emailing to those redemption centers, representing Wells Fargo.

I mean, we know the individual people that do this. We know, leaders of redemption centers in various parts of the Countries that are over seven or eight redemption centers. Countries that are over seven or eight redemption centers. And the same thing is true in the south, we know people there over six or seven redemption centers. We know a lot of these people personally, so don't tell me that there's only banks that are using 800 number on the back of your credit card and that those guys just aren't true.

You know, we've talked about redemption centers ever since they became a reality, and we know they're real, and we know that. Why? Why would somebody say they're not real

well, I'm not going to say what I know to be true about that, but I really think what's important is that we get the best rates that we can get on our currencies, and I know roughly what the rate is on the Dong, yes, it's good, and it's moving up higher the dinar, same thing.

And we know guys, we have a contract rate on the dinar at the redemption center, only, only. And yes, I know it's over 100 and it's going to be good. Whatever it's going to be, it's going to be very good. And if they don't offer it to you, even if you have zim, I understand, even if you have them, if you've got projects, they should offer it to you at the redemption center. If, for some reason, they don't and you're a dinar holder, ask them politely for the contract rate. Guess who made the contract? President Trump. That's who made the contract with Iraq.

And so he's the one that's going to get this thing done for us with everything else he's trying to do around the world, like peace between Hamas and Israel, really Palestine and Israel =   Hamas has just got to go. So simple as that.

I don't know exactly where we stand on Russia and Ukraine. I know what the intention is over there for that peace process. But I don't know where it stands right now.

We just have to believe Pray for the peace of Jerusalem - Pray for the peace in Israel and throughout the Middle East. It's going to be agreement that isn't here to by every every buddy in the Middle East,  its going to be an agreement and it should be adhered to by everybody in the middle east  Call it by Palestine, and I'm excited about that working in that direction.

Oh, yeah, we have a very strong source that is indicating the possibility of an announcement about our USN tomorrow.

Now I would, I would presume it might be made by President Trump. It could be made by Trump and Scott Bessent. I don't know if the two would be there together or what would happen. But if we do get that announcement, boy, that is a deal maker right there. That is a great for us, the deal maker, it really gets us moving into NESARA

Because remember having our gold backed currency, asset backed, currency, the USN, and having that internationally known and tradable and known to the United States, the people of the United States, that's a very big deal. And I think it's great. And I hope, if it is tomorrow, that's a very good sign that we should be getting notifications very soon.

I would say that let's see what else was I going to talk about? Oh, as a result of the government shutdown, realize that could be the best news we've heard in a week. That is the best thing that could have happened, government workers are being furloughed.  IRS. 70% of IRS, agents workers have been furloughed.

Guess what?

The remnant of the IRS is already being rolled into the US Treasury. I've told you that for years now that that was going to happen. That's happening because, guess what, they don't have any more money to pay those guys now.

They ran out of money to pay them under the government shutdown, and they're not going to rehire those 70s because the 30% that are left are there for the external revenue service.

IRS internal is going to be renamed the external revenue service, and the Fed is going to go away. At some point there'll be a remnant that will do some of the things the Fed used to do, but that's the central bank, where it's not even part of the United States government, and yet they're running our interest rates, and you know, very slowly that shouldn't and it's been hurting us, not helping us. Amazing, really, what they've been able to get away with.

Let's see what else.

I think that's the majority of the financial information I wanted to bring you guys and about where we stand.

 So let’s go ahead and pray the call out.   Well, everybody, have a wonderful start of the week, and we look forward to talking with you Thursday night. See what happens in the meantime. But thanks, everybody. God bless you.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 10-8-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Gold Hits Record as Markets Crack Under Political Anxiety

When uncertainty rules, gold often becomes the default barometer of systemic stress.

What Just Happened

  ● Gold Surges Past $4,000/oz: Spot gold climbed ~1%, breaking through $4,021.22 per ounce — a year-to-date gain of over 50%.
  ● Flight to Safety: Central banks’ buying, ETF inflows, and a weak dollar fueled the rally. 
  ● Markets Falter Elsewhere: Asian equities dropped (MSCI Asia ex-Japan down ~0.8%), French stocks and euro weakened due to political disruption. 

Drivers Behind the Surge

• Political Strain & Fiscal Shock: France’s government collapse, Japan’s political shifts, and extended U.S. shutdown heighten systemic risk. 

• Fed Rate Cut Expectations: Anticipation of easing from the U.S. Federal Reserve is pushing investors toward non-yielding assets. 

• Dollar Weakness: As the dollar weakens, gold becomes more attractive in local currencies. 

How This Ties Into Global Financial Restructuring

• Safe-Haven Demand as a Signal: When capital flees toward gold at record levels, it broadcasts systemic mistrust in conventional financial and monetary structures.

• Gold as a Strategic Reserve: Central banks accumulating gold imply a hedging shift against fiat volatility, sovereign debt risk, and potential devaluation.

• Uncertainty Zones Become Financial Fronts: Political instability in powerful nations translates to stress in the global financial architecture — pushing investors and states toward alternative systems.

• Momentum for De-Dollarization: Weakness in the dollar and surges in gold support narratives that the dollar’s dominance is under structural assault.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Gold isn’t just glitter — it’s a canary in the coal mine for the cracks forming in the global financial order.
When gold breaks records amid political turbulence, the signal is clear: markets are testing the foundations.
This moment isn’t an anomaly — it’s a precursor to major structural shifts in reserve strategy, capital flows, and monetary topology.

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

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Sources & Further Reading
• Reuters – Stocks drop, gold cracks $4,000 on political anxiety Reuters
• Reuters – Morning Bid: Gold at $4K – Be afraid, be very afraid Reuters
• Guardian – Spot gold rises above $4,000 for first time The Guardian
• Business Insider – Gold breaks record, investors position for volatility markets.businessinsider.com
• Associated Press – Global markets mixed as gold surges AP News

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Nigeria Eyes Debut Global Sukuk Implementation
Abuja turns to Islamic finance to stabilize borrowing costs and diversify funding sources.

Debt Strategy and New Instruments

• $500 Million Sovereign Sukuk: Nigeria is preparing its first global sukuk issuance — a Sharia-compliant bond — as part of its FY2025 borrowing plan.

• Broader Funding Mix: The government aims to raise up to $2.8 billion through new instruments, including Eurobonds and domestic issues, to fill fiscal gaps and refinance maturing debt.

• Why It Matters: Nigeria’s external debt servicing has become one of the fastest-growing budget items, straining reserves and pushing officials to seek non-traditional, interest-free funding streams.

Strategic Positioning in Global Finance

• Islamic Finance Hub Vision: Nigeria is positioning itself as West Africa’s first Islamic finance center, appealing to Middle Eastern and Asian investors seeking halal assets.

• Diversifying Beyond the Dollar: The sukuk initiative aligns with a wider move among emerging economies — especially within BRICS-aligned and Global South nations — to lessen reliance on dollar-denominated instruments.

• Fiscal Reforms Under Pressure: The Buhari and Tinubu administrations have pursued reforms under IMF watch, yet rising inflation (≈28%) and currency depreciation continue to erode fiscal flexibility.

Link to Global Financial Restructuring
Nigeria’s sukuk debut symbolizes a growing trend: monetary and debt diversification as nations hedge against the volatility of traditional Western-led systems.

• Emerging economies are turning to gold, digital assets, or Islamic finance to regain sovereignty.

• These tools provide insulation from sanctions, interest-rate shocks, and global liquidity crunches.

• As Nigeria joins this wave, it signals deeper participation in a multipolar credit system increasingly defined by regional blocs and non-Western capital.

Why This Matters
Nigeria’s entry into global sukuk markets marks more than a borrowing experiment — it’s an alignment with a new architecture of finance grounded in sovereignty and value-based credit systems.
If successful, this could set a precedent for other African economies to follow.

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

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

Reuters – Nigeria eyes debut global sukuk, new loans to raise total of $2.8 billion Reuters

TradingView (via Reuters) – Nigeria to tap global debt markets with $500 million sukuk tradingview.com

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Japan Edges Toward Tokenized Finance: Prelude to Token Government Bonds?

While a full tokenized sovereign bond hasn’t launched yet, recent moves in Japan’s digital-asset infrastructure point toward that future.

Tokenization Signals & Infrastructure Moves

  • DCJPY Token Launch: Japan Post Bank is developing DCJPY — a tokenized version of the yen — to go live by 2026. This would offer instant settlement for digital securities and transactions. 
  • Japan–Korea Collaboration on Digital Bonds: The two countries are discussing cooperation to create digital bond frameworks. 
  • Active Token Use in Real Estate: Japan’s current tokenization is primarily in real estate and smaller issuance types, not yet sovereign debt. 

These steps are small but foundational — building the rails before issuing tokenized sovereign bonds.

Challenges & Preconditions

• Regulatory Clarity Needed: Legal frameworks around tokenized securities, custody, and compliance must be established.

• Liquidity & Market Depth: Tokenized bonds require sufficient demand to keep spreads tight and trading efficient.

• Technology & Interoperability: Blockchain networks used must integrate with existing capital markets infrastructure.

• Sovereign Backing & Trust: Tokenized bonds must retain the security and guarantees associated with government debt.

How This Ties Into Global Financial Restructuring

• Incremental Transition: Japan’s tokenization efforts are signs of gradual adoption of new financial rails, rather than abrupt revolutions.

• Diversifying Monetary Tools: Token sovereign bonds would allow programmatic features (payments, interest, conversions) and complement digital currencies like DCJPY.

• Reduced Friction in Capital Flows: Tokenization can lower costs, speed up settlement, and reduce reliance on correspondent banking.

• Sovereign Innovation: As more nations experiment, the architecture of sovereign credit and bond markets could shift toward programmable and modular formats.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Japan hasn’t yet issued tokenized government bonds — but its recent moves suggest the foundational layers are now being laid.
These developments reflect the larger trend: countries building new financial infrastructures that could one day carry sovereign debt in digital form.
When tokenized sovereign debt becomes viable, it won’t just change issuance — it will recalibrate how capital travels globally and who holds leverage in the system.

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

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Sources & Further Reading
• Japan Post Bank to launch DCJPY tokenized deposit currency by 2026 Blockhead
• Korea, Japan to collaborate on digital bonds Ledger Insights

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US Currency International Reset Explained

US Currency International Reset Explained

Edu Matrix:  10-8-2025

The world’s debt clock is ticking, and the numbers are staggering. As the United States grapples with a national debt closing in on an eye-watering $37 trillion, the financial stability of the global system hangs in the balance.

But what if the solution—or perhaps, the ultimate weapon—to manage this colossal sum wasn’t traditional economics, but a covert maneuver involving the very technology designed to bypass central control: cryptocurrencies and stablecoins?

A potentially paradigm-shifting claim, recently voiced by one of Vladamir Putin’s closest economic advisers at the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia, suggests just that.

The adviser’s message was clear and chilling: the United States, facing an unbearable debt load, is allegedly preparing to use digital assets as a clandestine tool for financial systemic reset.

The asserted strategy involves a massive financial engineering feat: shifting the $37 trillion debt into a ‘crypto cloud.’

On the surface, this sounds like a geopolitical conspiracy theory. However, the mechanism outlined is profoundly concerning for anyone holding U.S. dollars or Treasuries internationally.

The claim suggests the U.S. would use stablecoins and other digital assets to profoundly devalue its existing currency obligations, effectively resetting the financial playing field and forcing international debt holders—foreign governments, central banks, and global institutions—to bear the brunt of the fiscal damage.

In essence, it’s a non-military, full-spectrum financial attack disguised as innovation, aimed at wiping the slate clean at the expense of its global creditors.

If this claim were solely coming from a high-ranking Russian official, it might be dismissed as propoganda. But the narrative gains significant, almost terrifying, credibility when viewed through the lens of one of the crypto industry’s most respected and outspoken voices: Michael Saylor.

Michael Saylor, the CEO of MicroStrategy and a maximalist proponent of Bitcoin, has long articulated a vision of impending currency debasement and a necessary financial reset.

While Saylor’s focus is typically on the superior store-of-value proposition offered by Bitcoin, his macro assessment of the global financial system aligns eerily well with the Russian adviser’s claim.

Saylor has repeatedly detailed how institutional maneuvers—including the introduction of digital assets—could lead to a massive devaluation of sovereign debt obligations.

The speaker in the original Edu Matrix analysis highlights Saylor’s perspective as not only comprehensible but highly credible. 

Saylor’s understanding of institutional finance, combined with his unparalleled insight into the integration of digital assets, provides a powerful framework for understanding how such a complex and destabilizing maneuver could actually be executed.

It’s the convergence of these two wildly disparate sources—a powerful geopolitical operative and a leading financial technologist—that transforms this concept from a fringe theory into a potential roadmap for global financial upheaval.

The core question isn’t if the financial system is undergoing stress, but how the world’s superpower might choose to navigate its unprecedented debt crisis. The use of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins offers a unique technological path to achieve a reset without firing a conventional s**t.

This concept is complex, involving the intersection of macroeconomics, stablecoin mechanics, and geopolitical strategy. To truly grasp the mechanisms that Saylor has articulated—mechanisms that give substance to the Russian adviser’s claim—further investigation is essential.

Understanding this potential financial maneuver is crucial for anyone with exposure to global markets, fiat currency, or digital assets. 

Watch the full video from Edu Matrix to hear the speaker’s detailed breakdown of Michael Saylor’s parallel narrative and gain deeper insights into this potentially transformative financial operation.

https://youtu.be/bQlrpuJkHs8

Wednesday Coffee with MarkZ. 10/08/2025

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Wednesday Coffee with MarkZ. 10/08/2025

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

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Member: Good Morning Mark, mods and members…….happy hump day

Member: There are silly rumors going around that Vietnam could have revalued last night.

MZ: Are you at the bank? Are people seeing it on forex or celebrating in the streets? No – it has not gone yet.

MZ: They took a big step yesterday in re-classifying their stock market…..and yes…I think they will be going soon. But have they gone already- no.

Member: All right, it seems like someone lit the fuse. But just how long is the fuse? 10 ft. or a 1000???

Member: Mark, would you say we are on the tail end of the bondholders being paid? Wishful thinking?

Member: Member any word from bond holders that were supposed to have meetings already?

MZ: I have two bond contacts with appointments this afternoon. I should have an update this evening.

Member: Hopefully the 2 bond appointments this afternoon mean they are getting paid

MZ: there are quite a few bond holders …some in different groups…..some were paid from “flippers”

Member: did the Indian Nations get paid?

MZ: Individuals have not yet gotten paid…. they were still negotiating what they would get per month. But they have not been paid yet.  

MZ: In Iraq” Parliamentary oil : All oil fields in Iraq will start producing gas” They are doubling down on gathering natural gas. They used to just burn it…..Its a huge source for energy independence.

MZ: This is part of their monetary reforms to lift the purchasing power of Iraqis.

MZ: This is from government advisor Saleh” 2026 salaries are fully insured”  they want us to know that this is all squared away.

MZ: “KPMG to advise on reform of Iraqi banking”   Many articles like this are out today. Every time we turn around they have another firm brought to Iraq confirming that their banking system is up to date and they have made tremendous progress in fighting money laundering and corruption.

Member: Iraq is all talk and no action…..they need to just do it.

MZ: I believe they are ready to instate a new value.

Member: Exxon is back in Iraq ….contract signed last night

Member: since re-elections in Iraq are in late November is it fair to say worst case scenario we could see the switch flip early Nov so Sudani keeps him promise?

Member: if he does not release RV….I do not think he will win the election…..he better get on it

MZ: Big discovery: “Geologists discover a massive copper, gold and silver deposit -the largest mineral find in 30 years”  this deposit was found deep in the Ande’s between Chile and Argentina…We are watching all these countries as we are moving to an asset-backed world. .

Member: very peculiar how over last few months so many 'new' precious metals finds of huge amounts suddenly popped up!!

MZ: Fiat rises and falls. Voltaire said it best. “Fiat always returns to its intrinsic value of zero”

Member: When currency isn't established on a solid foundation, it crumbles eventually

Member: I heard a rumor there will be news about the US Treasury notes sometime today

Member: I wonder- Who are the people who make the final decision to push the RV button. ?? that still seems shrouded in secrecy.

Member: What is your gut saying Mark?

MZ: That we are painfully close.

Member: Praying Christmas comes in October instead of December

​​Member: Let's pray this in. Treat yourself today to something nice. Time for yourself, spend the day with friends and family, take yourself to lunch. God's timing is perfect.

Member: During movement and chaos, keep the stillness inside of you.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 10-8-2025

Fiat Currency Experiment Ending Globally

Greg Hunter (with John Rubino): 10-8-2025

Analyst and financial writer John Rubino has been warning of a currency crisis for the last few years, but it’s not just the US dollar, euro or the yen. 

Almost every country has exploding unpayable debt, and there is not a fiat currency that is going to survive.  

Rubino explains, “If you watch the financial press, they are noting that the price of gold is going up, but they are treating it like any other asset.  Gold is humanity’s oldest form of money.  So, when it goes up in price, that means the currencies against we are measuring it are going down in value. 

What we are seeing all around the world is fiat currencies declining in value dramatically . . . especially against gold. 

Gold, just in the last couple of weeks, pierced not just its all-time nominal high, but its all-time inflation adjusted high.  This is a much bigger deal because we have had so much inflation in the last 30 or 40 years. 

Basically, gold is saying that the fiat currency experiment is ending. 

In other words, the monetary system that we set up in 1971 when we went off the gold standard . . . this led countries to create way too much debt, increase their spending dramatically and basically make all the mistakes that a human makes when you give them an unlimited credit card. 

Now, we are burdened with debt we cannot pay off, and people expect to be taken care of, and France is a good example of this.”

Almost every nation is facing the same crisis and same currency outcome.  Rubino contends, “Governments around the world are forced to borrow more and more money to cover the obligations they have taken on and to cover the interest costs on their debts. 

 That requires them to print more money, and that is lowering the value of the currencies even more quickly.  This basically will lead to a currency death spiral.  That’s where we are right now.”

Rubino likes physical gold, silver and mining stocks.  Rubino says, “The silver price will begin to outperform gold on a percentage basis.” 

Rubino also says, “. . .In order (for gold) to serve as the foundation for the next monetary system . . . as we did it in the classical gold standard that was in place up until WWI, if we went back to that, you would need a gold price at around $20,000 per ounce. 

You would need this to back all the currencies that are out there now. . . . If we keep doing what we are doing now, the fiat currencies would go to zero, which means gold would go to infinity.  

My guess on the future gold price is somewhere between $20,000 (per ounce) and infinity.”

Rubino also thinks artificial intelligence (AI) is both inflationary and deflationary.  He explains in the interview.

There is more in the 49-minute interview.

https://usawatchdog.com/fiat-currency-experiment-ending-globally-john-rubino/

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

Boots-On-The-Ground Guru Maxis  I can’t say a lot but I will tell you that there is a lot of action here with the Iraq military. The US military is moving out... Many containers being put on flatbeds every day.  We know that the the us would not pull out of here unless they were being paid.

Mnt Goat   We have to watch this process work it’s way out. We don’t need any knee-jerk reactions ...the CBI is keeping the lid on this move. We must be patient and let it all play out. It is time and we have waiting for this event for so long b

Militia Man  Remember, 'delete the zeros' off the currency as just a redenomination by itself without applying a real effective exchange rate is a wash.  It's basically like a reverse split in the stock market.  You still have the same value.  It's not that good.  But it has a psychological effect.  It has ease of use effect.  It has components that can have utility.  But as far as value is concerned it doesn't make a difference.

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Gold Rise Signals Monetary Reset is Accelerating

Taylor Kenny:  10-7-2025

Gold is exploding to new all-time highs. The media is finally paying attention. But ask yourself: is it too late to buy gold? Or are we just seeing the beginning of something far more seismic?

Here’s the truth Wall Street won’t say out loud: this gold rally isn't driven by retail FOMO. It's the clearest sign yet that the global monetary reset is accelerating—and central banks know it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REC64oNWrIs&t=80s