Federal Reserve is TRAPPED - Political Chaos, Economic CRISIS and Internal Divisions Spell TURMOIL

Federal Reserve is TRAPPED - Political Chaos, Economic CRISIS and Internal Divisions Spell TURMOIL

Lena Petrova:   10-12-2025

The US economy is currently operating in a state of cognitive dissonance. On one hand, the stock market is booming, and GDP growth remains surprisingly resilient. On the other, the foundational rules of economics seem to have broken down, leaving the Federal Reserve trapped in an unprecedented balancing act.

The traditional playbook for central banking is obsolete. We are witnessing a profound decoupling of core economic indicators, presenting the Fed with a new, destabilizing trilemma: controlling inflation, achieving maximum employment, and ensuring financial stability—all at the same time.

Here is a deep dive into the complex paradox reshaping modern central banking and why the stakes have never been higher.

For decades, the economy generally followed the rules established by the Phillips Curve: when unemployment is low, inflation accelerates (as labor costs rise). When growth slows, unemployment rises, dampening inflation.

This relationship is officially on life support.

Today, while the U.S. labor market is tight, economic growth is no longer reliably creating commensurate job increases. Unemployment remains low but has begun to stagnate. Meanwhile, inflation, though down drastically from its 2022 peak of 9%, remains stubbornly above the Fed’s established 2% target.

What is driving this breakdown? Structural change.

This dynamic means the economy can grow robustly without overheating the labor market, defying the old rules and making it immensely difficult for the Fed to gauge when to step on the brakes (or the gas).

The Federal Reserve is currently facing three conflicting objectives, any move toward one risks undermining the others:

Inflation is sticky. The Fed needs to keep rates restrictive enough to push inflation back down to 2%. But maintaining high rates for too long leads directly to the next problem…

If the Fed is too restrictive, it risks triggering a sharp recession, damaging employment. But the greatest danger lurks in the financial markets. Market participants, buoyed by solid data, are highly optimistic about imminent rate cuts. This optimism is creating its own peril.

Market expectations risk inflating new asset bubbles. If the Fed caves to pressure and cuts rates too soon, it validates the speculative risk-taking currently visible in high asset valuations and leverage. This setup carries worrying echoes of the financial vulnerabilities that preceded the 2008 crisis.

The Fed must manage inflation without crushing the job market or triggering a systemic financial meltdown spurred by excessive speculation.

If the complex economic variables weren’t enough, the Federal Reserve must operate under intense external pressures that severely constrain its policy choices.

The single largest constraint is the sheer scale of the national debt, which now exceeds $37 trillion. Servicing this gargantuan debt load becomes exponentially more expensive when interest rates are high. This creates intense, often unspoken, political pressure on the Fed to lower rates, regardless of inflationary risk.

Furthermore, the environment is rife with political influence. Figures like Donald Trump frequently criticize the Fed, undermining its independence and challenging its decisions. When combined with ongoing fiscal policy instability (such as the impact of evolving tariffs), monetary policy decisions are no longer made in an objective vacuum.

The interaction between fiscal policy, monetary policy, and political noise is creating a chaotic, volatile environment where every carefully calculated move risks being undermined by forces outside the central bank’s control.

Faced with an economic reality that violates its models, the Federal Reserve is debating fundamental changes.

The most profound shift under discussion involves moving away from the rigid, decades-old 2% inflation target toward a more flexible approach. If productivity gains and structural shifts mean the economy can tolerate and perhaps even benefit from slightly higher, stable inflation (say, 2.5% or 3%) without damaging employment, maintaining the hard 2% line becomes unnecessarily punitive.

However, changing this target is a massive undertaking that requires careful communication to maintain public trust and anchor inflationary expectations.

The modern central banker is dealing with unprecedented complexity. The current environment demands not just incremental adjustments to interest rates, but potentially a complete overhaul of the objectives and tools used to manage the modern, structurally altered economy. Any misstep could result in either runaway inflation, a devastating recession, or a repeat of a financial stability crisis.

For an in-depth exploration of these economic dynamics and the Federal Reserve’s complex dilemma, we recommend watching the full analysis video from Lena Petrova.

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

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Sunday Afternoon 10-10-25

Representative: Washington Controls Iraqi Financial Transfers And Hinders Economic Independence

Economy | 06:49 - 12/10/2025  Mawazine News - Baghdad -  Member of Parliamentary Finance, Moeen Al-Kadhimi, confirmed today, Sunday, that the United States of America imposes direct control over financial transfers in Iraq, which restricts the country's ability to conduct its banking transactions freely and independently, noting that Washington is exploiting this issue to serve its political and economic interests.

Al-Kadhimi said in a statement, "The United States is still exerting pressure on the Central Bank of Iraq through the SWIFT financial transfer system, which prevents Iraq from dealing freely with a number of countries and negatively affects the movement of the national economy."

He added, "Washington is exploiting this system as a tool for political pressure, controlling the access of funds to a number of sectors and imposing restrictions on foreign transfers, especially those related to trade and imports."

Al-Kadhimi indicated that "Iraq does not yet enjoy full financial sovereignty due to these interventions that serve American interests without taking into account the needs of the Iraqi market or the requirements of the country's economic security."   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=268310

The exchange rate continues to stabilize in Baghdad.

Economy | 10:56 - 12/10/2025  Mawazine News - Baghdad -  The dollar exchange rate witnessed remarkable stability against the dinar in local markets in the capital, Baghdad, on Sunday.  The selling price reached 142,550 dinars per $100, while the buying price reached 140,500 dinars per $100.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=268284

Iraq's Oil Exports To The US Rise

Economy | 10:19 - 12/10/2025  Mawazine News - Follow-up  The US Energy Information Administration announced, on Sunday, an increase in Iraqi oil exports to the United States during the past week.

The administration said that “US crude oil imports during the past week from 10 major countries averaged 5.530 million barrels per day, an increase of 317,000 barrels per day compared to the previous week, which averaged 4.847 million barrels per day.”

It added that “Iraq’s oil exports to the United States averaged 135,000 barrels, an increase of 127,000 barrels per day compared to the previous week, which averaged 8,000 barrels per day.”

The administration also indicated that “the largest oil revenues to the United States during the past week came from Canada, at an average of 3.600 million barrels per day, followed by Al-Masbak, at an average of 494,000 barrels per day, from Libya, at an average of 225,000 barrels, and from Nigeria, at an average of 219,000 barrels per day.”

According to the administration, "US crude oil imports from Brazil averaged 210,000 barrels per day, from Saudi Arabia 195,000 barrels per day, from Venezuela 194,000 barrels per day, from Ecuador 187,000 barrels per day, and from Colombia 71,000 barrels per day."  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=268283

The Central Bank Begins The Actual Implementation Of The Comprehensive Banking Reform Project.

Buratha News Agency1872025-10-12   The Central Bank's actions and efforts, in partnership and consultation with private banks, have been fruitful in facilitating the implementation of the objectives, programs, mechanisms, and standards of the comprehensive banking reform project. This was achieved in collaboration with the government and the global consulting firm Oliver Wyman, as well as the objectives and initiatives of its third strategy.

The primary objective is to build a robust, modern, inclusive, and flexible banking sector that drives rapid growth for the national economy and contributes to achieving a cumulative increase in the gross domestic product and growth in the banking sector's market value.

Given that economic reform begins with banking reform, the challenges facing the Iraqi economy and the opportunities for reform in the banking and financial sector are highlighted in the government's program.

The Central Bank's future vision for the banking sector's role in achieving sustainable development and investment is also highlighted, as are the current efforts to activate and revolutionize productive non-oil economic sectors to diversify sources of national income, achieve financial sustainability, and accelerate economic growth.

The Central Bank's role in regulating foreign trade financing, completing infrastructure projects to achieve comprehensive digital transformation, and expanding the use of electronic payment tools to achieve financial inclusion are also highlighted.

It will contribute to providing opportunities for reform, development, empowerment, and growth of the private banking sector during 2025-2028, as follows:

First: Developing the Iraqi banking system and its compliance with international banking and accounting standards.

Second: Building a sound, modern, comprehensive and flexible banking sector.

Third: Enhancing citizens' confidence in the banking sector locally, and achieving international recognition of its transparency, progress, and strict adherence to international standards, as well as gaining the trust of reputable correspondent banks to deal with it.

Fourth: Rehabilitating restricted and weak banks to return to activity in the banking market with full internal and external activities.

Fifth: Transforming banks to their primary function, which is financing and bank lending for development, and enhancing financial inclusion and increasing its current rate as planned.

Sixth: Strengthening the procedures and decisions for the transition from a cash economy to a digital economy, withdrawing funds outside the banking cycle, which constitute approximately 80%, and introducing them into the banking system.

Although the period specified for its implementation according to the banking reform project and the Central Bank strategy is three years, what was achieved in 2023 and 2024 until June 30, 2025 in terms of building foundations, rules and pillars that formed a supporting pillar in building the mechanisms and paths of the desired reforms, and they constitute ambitious percentages, as announced, which will lead to the evaluation and classification of banks based on their achievement of the planned objectives in the reform project according to the internationally approved standards and criteria.   https://burathanews.com/arabic/economic/466400

Banks  Economy News – Baghdad   Saleh Mahoud, the Prime Minister's advisor for banking affairs, confirmed on Saturday that the Central Bank is working on three strategic projects for financial transformation.

In a press statement, followed by Al-Eqtisad News, Mahoud said, "The Central Bank is currently working on three very important projects that will propel Iraq to important and advanced levels." He noted that these projects are the local electronic card, rapid payment, and the billing system.

He added, "The Central Bank now has timelines for completing these three projects in order to achieve a shift in financial inclusion to greater and greater levels," noting that "Iraq often benefits from global experiences, especially in the financial sector and digital transformation."     https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60998

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

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Afternoon 10-12-25

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Citigroup Warns: BRICS De-Dollarization Threatens the U.S. Dollar’s Global Grip

Citigroup analysts sound the alarm as the BRICS alliance accelerates its de-dollarization campaign — signaling a pivotal shift in global finance.

A Warning From Wall Street

• Citigroup’s latest outlook identifies a growing “systemic threat” to the dollar’s dominance from the coordinated financial strategies of BRICS nations.

• Analysts warn that the rapid adoption of non-dollar trade settlements, new payment systems, and cross-border central bank alliances are reshaping global liquidity flows.

• The report calls the trend “the most significant structural challenge to the U.S. dollar since the 1970s.”

The BRICS Push: From Talk to Implementation

• What began as diplomatic rhetoric is now becoming reality.
    ● Russia and China are settling energy trades in yuan and rubles.
    ● India and Brazil are piloting bilateral trade systems using digital currencies and national units of account.
    ● Saudi Arabia and the UAE, both new BRICS members, are exploring petro-contracts priced in non-dollar terms.

• These moves erode the U.S. dollar’s historical leverage in energy and commodities — the backbone of global reserve demand.

Citigroup’s Assessment: The New Reserve Math

• Citigroup warns that U.S. Treasuries are losing appeal as global reserves diversify into gold, yuan, and commodity-backed assets.

• BRICS-led settlement networks, using blockchain-based systems, are enabling trade without SWIFT — bypassing U.S. sanctions and oversight mechanisms.

• The bank projects that the dollar’s share of global reserves could fall below 55% by 2030, down from over 70% two decades ago.

Policy Implications and Financial Fallout

• Washington faces a delicate balancing act: defending dollar dominance while managing internal inflation and debt pressures.

• Analysts note that the Federal Reserve’s high-rate environment, though stabilizing the short term, risks driving more nations toward alternative trade blocs.

• “If BRICS achieves critical mass in digital settlements,” one Citigroup strategist warned, “the dollar’s monopoly on global trust could fracture.”

Why This Matters

This is more than a currency competition — it’s a battle for global financial architecture.

• The Citigroup report underscores that de-dollarization isn’t theoretical anymore; it’s unfolding through real trade agreements, digital infrastructures, and policy pivots.

• The era of a single global reserve anchor is fading, replaced by a multipolar web of asset-backed systems tied to trade and technology.

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

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Source:
• Watcher Guru – Citigroup US Dollar Outlook Signals Urgent Threat from BRICS Shift

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“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 10-12-2025

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Tishwash: Only two US bases to stay in Iraq

Two advisory US bases will remain in Iraq, sources said on Saturday, as the withdrawal of American forces continues on schedule under the bilateral security agreement with Washington.

The sources told Shafaq News that the bases will host a limited number of military advisers tasked with training and coordination support "as needed."

Under the plan, all US combat troops will depart by September 2026. Global Coalition personnel — once numbering about 2,000 — will be reduced to fewer than 500, primarily stationed in Erbil, with others redeployed to Kuwait.

Baghdad described the transition as a “restoration of sovereignty” while preserving security and intelligence cooperation with Washington. Iran-aligned factions have hailed it as a “resistance victory,” whereas Kurdish officials backed a limited US presence to help counter ISIS threats in northern Iraq.  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani's advisor reveals the date of the withdrawal of the last foreign force from Iraqi territory.

The Iraqi Prime Minister's security advisor, Khaled al-Yaqoubi, revealed the date for the complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq, pointing to a new "security and military" agreement that will strengthen the strategic framework agreement between Baghdad and Washington.

In a televised interview followed by Al-Jabal, Al-Yaqoubi said, "Iraq is transitioning to a new phase with the United States, for the first time since 2014, following the American withdrawal."

He explained that, "For the first time, we have reached an agreement to withdraw combat forces and transition to a joint bilateral relationship."

 Al-Yaqoubi confirmed the continuation of negotiations between the two countries, the implementation of the agreement on the timetable for the withdrawal of combat forces of the US-led international coalition from Iraq, and the transition to bilateral relations.

 He said, "Negotiations are ongoing between the two delegations, and it is hoped that we will reach an agreement next month." He revealed that "a bilateral Iraqi-US military security agreement will strengthen the strategic framework agreement signed in 2008 between the two countries."

 According to Al-Sudani's advisor, the Iraqi government began implementing the withdrawal timetable agreed upon with the United States on September 30 of this year, and "Iraq will be free of any American combat forces or members of the international coalition by September 2026."

 Al-Yaqoubi praised the role of the international coalition in supporting Iraq in eliminating ISIS and reclaiming its territory from the group's grip, noting that "after the terrorist groups entered Iraq, an international coalition led by the United States was formed to fight ISIS in Iraq and Syria. The coalition forces arrived under American leadership, and we defeated ISIS, leaving only a few pockets in caves." He emphasized that "Iraq controls the entire territory, militarily."

 The advisor noted that "Iraq has gained significant experience in its partnership with the coalition, possessing a vast database of terrorist organizations and knowledge of how these organizations are managed, their financial activities, and the movement of their personnel."

 Al-Yaqoubi addressed the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and the future of armed factions in Iraq, in conjunction with new sanctions imposed by Washington. He ruled out any further steps to follow, saying, "I don't think they (the recent sanctions) are a prelude to anything, and this isn't the first time sanctions have been imposed on Iraqi parties."

He added, "The Iraqi state has its own laws and methods for defending its citizens and institutions, and these are unilateral American measures, not international ones. It's true that they will have an impact, but what's important is that even the rationale for the sanctions decisions spoke of Iraq's interest in the strategic partnership, the United States' interest in this partnership, and its interest in adhering to its previous pledges."

 Regarding the positioning of the factions, the spokesman revealed that “each one names them in their own way,” explaining that “throughout the conversation with the Americans, we were talking about three points:

1-The ISIS threat, its seriousness, and assessing whether it poses a real threat.

2- Iraqi military capabilities, as neither Iraq nor the Americans want to repeat the 2014 experience when there was a clear gap in the lack of joint cooperation.

3-Taking into account the operational circumstances and complexities in the region, such as the Turkish presence and armed groups in Syria,” and “all of this was within the framework of dialogue and common interest.”

 He added, "The fate of the factions depends on the security sector reform process, the enactment of the Popular Mobilization Forces law, and the circumstances facing the region." He explained, "We have a supreme committee tasked with reforming the security sector and addressing all existing shortcomings within the security institutions, and the American side is always providing advice."

 In another part of his speech, Al-Yaqoubi discussed the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iraq, describing them as "decisive" and "determining the next twenty years of political life in Iraq." He emphasized that major decisions in the country have been "postponed until the next period." link

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Tishwash:  Government Advisor: The Central Bank is leading 3 projects that will achieve a breakthrough in digital transformation

Iraq moves to the ranks of developed countries

Advisor to the Prime Minister for Banking Affairs, Saleh Mahoud, confirmed today, Saturday, that the Central Bank is working on 3 strategic projects for financial transformation, which are the local electronic card, rapid payment, and the billing system, indicating that the Central Bank has timings to complete these projects and achieve a transition in the level of financial inclusion to greater levels.

Mahoud said in a statement to the official agency that followed him: “The Central Bank is currently working on three very important projects that will move Iraq to important and advanced levels”, noting that “these projects are the local electronic card, the express payment, and the billing system”.

He added that “the Central Bank now has timings to complete these three projects in order to achieve a transition in the level of financial inclusion to greater and more levels”, indicating that “Iraq often benefits from global experiences, especially in the financial field and digital transformations.  link

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News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 10-12-2025

Gold Telegraph: A US Treasury-issued Gold-backed Stablecoin?

10-12-2025

BREAKING NEWS: MAJOR BANKS EXPLORE ISSUING STABLECOIN PEGGED TO G7 CURRENCIES

Very big news.

“Group includes US, UK, Swiss, Japanese, Canadian lenders…”

Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/major-banks-explore-issuing-stablecoins-pegged-g7-currencies-2025-10-10/

Years ago, I said stablecoins would be the real future of finance. Most thought it was absurd, too dull to matter. Now the biggest banks and G7 nations are racing to get involved. The real thing to watch: Stablecoins and gold People are starting to see it slowly. It.

At the start of 2025, Sean Boyd, one of the leaders of Agnico Eagle, told me he believed gold could reach $5,000 an ounce. At the time, few were bold enough to make that call. Today, gold is trading above $4,000, and the world is beginning to see what he saw coming. I am looking forward to having Sean back on the show.

Gold Telegraph: GOLD TELEGRAPH CONVERSATION #6: SEAN BOYD

 “We could see gold at $5,000. We could still have uncertainty and disorder, but the world wouldn't be ending.”

Join me for an engaging conversation with the former CEO and current Chair of the Board of Agnico Eagle Mines—the world's third largest gold producer—as he shares his personal journey, insights into the mining industry, and his current outlook for gold.

 Sean was recently inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, and his exceptional leadership at Agnico Eagle stands as a shining example of extraordinary success in the mining industry. Under Mr. Boyd's leadership, Agnico Eagle (@agnicoeagle) evolved from a single-mine operation into one of Canada’s largest public corporations and among the world's most successful mining companies, boasting a current market capitalization of nearly $50 billion USD.

During our discussion, Sean noted that the West significantly trails China in securing critical metals but that represents the opportunity.

We explored a wide array of topics, including:

• The early days of building Agnico Eagle • Advice for young professionals today

 • How he handled critics

• The crucial role of mining in Canada's future

• His perspective on the evolving gold market

• The potential for a monetary reset

• His recommendations for a future Canadian Prime Minister on mining

• The importance of gold exploration

 Thank you for joining me Sean. I hope you all enjoy.

https://x.com/i/status/1893444752781001204

People look at gold’s surge and think it came out of nowhere. They shouldn’t. This has been years in the making.

The quiet accumulation by central banks, the steady hand of the East, nations turning from the dollar, the rise of the Shanghai Gold Exchange, and a world drowning in debt. That is just some; the list is much longer. What’s happening now isn’t sudden. It’s the inevitable becoming visible.

There’s a quiet war being fought over the elements that power our world. China just moved another piece on the chess board… limiting rare earth exports.

The age of cheap resources is over.
The age of mineral power has begun.

A U.S. TREASURY-ISSUED GOLD-BACKED STABLECOIN?

Dr. Judy Shelton told me she envisions a “Solidus”.

A modern digital currency partially backed by a gold-convertible Treasury.

A nod to the ancient Roman coin that stood for strength and trust. This idea could fuse blockchain transparency with sound-money integrity.

Imagine a U.S.-issued digital dollar tied to gold not by decree, but by convertibility restoring faith in money while harnessing technology to enable faster, borderless transactions.

It’s a vision where the oldest store of value meets the newest form of exchange.

We discuss gold, the dollar, BRICS, China and the future.

Watch the full conversation, here:   https://twitter.com/i/status/1977059111604044227

GOLD TELEGRAPH CONVERSATION #11 JUDY SHELTON

“The message of gold going up is that people are expressing discomfort with the way governments try to manage the economy and manage the world…”

In this episode, Dr. Judy Shelton joins me once again to explain how restoring integrity to money through gold-linked bonds and honest monetary policy could reshape the global financial system and return power to the people.

 She also warns that the United States must move before China to lead the next era of monetary reform. I hope you enjoy this discussion, and thank you, @judyshel, for joining me.

https://x.com/i/status/1975628037359325363

The United States bailed out Argentina this week. Most people missed some quiet details: The U.S. Treasury Secretary pointed to Argentina’s wealth in rare earth minerals. The global scramble for critical minerals is accelerating.

The head of the IMF just compared today’s equity valuations to the euphoria of the dot-com bubble 25 years ago. The irony? Those valuations exist because central banks flooded the world with liquidity. You can’t make this stuff up anymore…

Source(s):  https://x.com/GoldTelegraph_/status/1976738690052546942

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/11/gold-telegraph-a-us-treasury-issued-gold-backed-stablecoin/

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Militia Man  I'm getting very excited about what's happening because I think there's so many things out there that are tying this together that we've never seen before.  It's a bigger web.  It not just about one country...I like what I'm seeing...

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY: Saleh on TV saying we have achieved unprecedented results in controlling the exchange rate and it is an all-time low  inflation.  Saleh is really singing like a bird today. FRANK:  Can I change the world for you, Firefly?  We have achieved the new exchange rate.  I mean, come on! LOL.  It's comical for me because you want a crystal ball where you can look into it whereas I am in the crystal ball...Saleh, the man is talking like a parrot on steroids and he's singing you the truth. 

Bruce   [via WiserNow]   What about the timing for us to get our notifications?  All week I have heard it would be over the weekend, and then...we heard it would be more like anytime from the weekend through Tuesday.

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Chris Real World:  10-12-2025

NESARA

Wikipedia • The National Economic Security and Recovery Act is a set of proposed economic reforms for the United States suggested by private citizen Harvey Francis Barnard during the 1990s.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Morning 10-12-25

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Wall Street’s Power Surge: Deregulation Unlocks $2.6 Trillion in New Lending

Trump’s financial reforms aim to supercharge U.S. lending — but could they also tilt the balance of global banking power?

A Deregulation Wave — and a Strategic Shift

The Trump administration is preparing a sweeping overhaul of U.S. banking capital rules that could unlock up to $2.6 trillion in new lending capacity for Wall Street’s biggest players.

● Capital relief on the table: Loosening Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirements would allow megabanks — including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Bank of America — to expand credit lines and balance sheets.

● Policy rationale: Officials argue that freeing this capital will “restore flexibility and competitiveness,” driving U.S. lending into key strategic sectors like energy, defense, and infrastructure.

● Underlying motive: Deregulation doubles as a geopolitical move — unleashing U.S. liquidity in a moment when BRICS nations are building rival financial systems.

This is not just deregulation — it’s financial rearmament.

A Global Banking Arms Race

Across the Atlantic, regulators remain cautious, but Washington is betting on scale over restraint.

● Europe and Asia hold firm: EU and UK regulators are maintaining Basel III-era leverage ratios to protect against systemic shocks.

● The U.S. flips the script: By contrast, American policymakers view excess capital as idle potential — capital that can be weaponized for global influence.

● Strategic timing: As BRICS and Gulf states shift trade away from dollar systems, the U.S. is moving to reassert Wall Street dominance through sheer liquidity force.

This marks the return of the U.S. financial-industrial complex — not through war, but through credit expansion.

Risk and Reward — The Inflation Dilemma

Critics warn the move could reignite the very risks that led to the 2008 financial crisis.

● Systemic risk reintroduced: Reducing buffers during high-rate volatility may heighten exposure to loan defaults and asset devaluation.

● Administration counterpoint: Officials call this “controlled deregulation” — asserting that markets and AI-driven risk models now provide early warning capabilities.

● The strategic tradeoff: America appears willing to tolerate higher short-term risk for longer-term dominance in global credit creation.

In essence: risk is being reframed as leverage.

Financial Policy as Geopolitical Strategy

This isn’t just about banks — it’s about who controls the world’s credit rails.

● Reasserting dollar liquidity: Deregulation allows the U.S. to remain the primary issuer of cross-border liquidity, reinforcing dollar-based settlements even as alternatives rise.

● Parallel to sanctions policy: Washington’s leverage over SWIFT and dollar clearing remains a central geopolitical tool — deregulation strengthens that influence.

● Global context: In an era of financial fragmentation, this policy signals America’s intent to out-expand rather than out-regulate its competitors.

This is the financial counterpart to foreign policy realignment — using liquidity as soft power.

Why This Matters

We are watching a deliberate recalibration of U.S. economic strategy — one designed to secure its leadership in an emerging multi-rail world of finance.

● Deregulation may boost credit and investment, but it also reshapes the global financial hierarchy.

● It demonstrates that monetary power, not military might, is now the decisive weapon in the geopolitical contest.

● As BRICS nations test asset-backed settlements, the U.S. is countering with sheer scale, liquidity, and velocity.

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

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:
• Financial Times – Bank deregulation set to unlock $2.6tn of Wall Street lending capacity
• Reuters – U.S. financial sector eyes relaxed capital rules amid Trump reforms
• The Guardian – Global regulators warn of financial fragmentation risk

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Qatar’s Air Force Facility in Idaho: A Strategic Alliance Hidden in Plain Sight

The U.S. quietly hosts a foreign air force training base, signaling deeper defense and geopolitical integration between Washington and Doha.

A Facility That Raised Eyebrows

• The announcement that Qatar is developing an Air Force training facility at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Force Base sparked public curiosity — and some confusion.

• Initially portrayed as a “Qatari Air Force Facility,” officials have clarified that the site is part of a joint training and operational arrangement, not an independent Qatari base.

• The partnership builds on a longstanding defense cooperation agreement between the U.S. and Qatar, with the Gulf nation already operating American aircraft and maintaining close logistics ties.

What’s Really Being Built

• U.S. officials describe the project as an expansion of training infrastructure, designed to support joint flight operations, maintenance, and interoperability exercises.

• Construction is funded by Qatar, estimated at around $110 million, to accommodate Qatari pilots and personnel training on U.S.-made F-15 fighter jets.

• The move underscores Qatar’s deepening reliance on U.S. defense systems, as the country continues to modernize its air fleet through American technology.

Why Idaho — and Why Now

• Idaho’s Mountain Home AFB offers vast airspace and existing facilities ideal for high-level flight training — a major reason the U.S. Air Force approved the arrangement.

• The project also reflects a strategic pivot toward coalition readiness — ensuring that U.S. partners can operate seamlessly with American forces in future joint missions.

• Amid regional tensions in the Middle East, Doha’s investment signals confidence in long-term U.S. security ties, even as Qatar balances relationships with Iran and Turkey.

Geopolitical Undercurrents

• Qatar’s funding of infrastructure on U.S. soil blurs the traditional lines of host-nation support, indicating a mutual strategic dependency.

• The arrangement could serve as a template for other allied nations seeking deeper military integration with Washington without establishing overt “foreign bases.”

• It also highlights America’s growing use of allied partnerships to offset budgetary pressures while maintaining global reach.

Why This Matters

This development isn’t just about air training — it’s about embedding global alliances into U.S. territory, signaling a shift from transactional defense agreements toward interoperable military ecosystems.
Qatar’s foothold in Idaho represents the quiet globalization of U.S. defense infrastructure, blending diplomacy, finance, and strategy under one roof.

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

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:
• Newsweek – Qatar is Getting an Air Force Facility in Idaho: What to Know
• Newsweek – Qatari Air Force Facility Update: Official Clarifies Status and Plans

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4 Ways To Get Rich Without People Noticing

4 Ways To Get Rich Without People Noticing

John Csiszar  Sat, October 11, 202   GOBankingRates

There are two kinds of rich people in the world. The “visibly wealthy” actively advertise their wealth, blasting social media with their extravagant lifestyles and owning “show-off” possessions, like luxury sports cars, yachts and jewelry. The other type lives relatively frugally, enjoying the occasional extravagance but generally just keeping to themselves.

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In some cases, the latter category may have more wealth than the former, as living in the fast lane is one of the easiest ways to lose wealth. Just ask billionaire Warren Buffett, who still lives in the relatively modest Nebraska house he bought in 1958. Certainly, living a modest lifestyle like Buffett can help you get rich without people noticing, but Buffett also made his billions on the back of a stellar investment career.

Invest Early

If you’re looking to become a millionaire, it might be as easy as starting to invest at an early age. Over a multidecade work career, investments have time to benefit from compounding. After a few decades of investing consistently and reinvesting your gains, you might be surprised to see how much you end up with in your nest egg.

Imagine, for example, that you start investing at age 20, targeting retirement at age 65. Investing even $250 per month and earning a relatively modest 7% annual return will grow your account balance to about $948,000, just shy of $1 million, per the Ramsey Solutions investment calculator. If you put all that money into an S&P 500 index fund and earn 10% per year, which is roughly the index’s long-term average, you’d have over $2.6 million.

Let that sink in a bit. Investing just $250 per month over the long run could potentially get you a multimillion-dollar account value by age 65.

Boost Your Investments Along With Your Income

An even better way to become a millionaire even before retirement is to sock away more money into your retirement accounts as you earn more. Far too many Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck in part because whenever their income increases, they also start spending more. It’s an understandable phenomenon, as most people feel they deserve to spend and enjoy the money they work so hard for. But in terms of building real, long-term wealth, it’s a mistake.

Imagine instead if when your income rises from $50,000 per year to $70,000 per year that you invest $15,000 of that increase. That still leaves you with $5,000 more per year to spend on yourself, but it also shores up your long-term wealth-building plan.

Investing that $15,000 per year alone — not even counting the monthly contributions you should already be making — would result in an additional $949,000 in your bank account after just 20 years of earning a 10% annual return. Even investing half of that increase — $7,500 every year — and earning a 7% annual return still translates into an additional $325,000 in your pocket after 20 years.

Build Passive Income Streams

Passive income is a revenue stream that isn’t tied to the hours of work you put in. Rental income and investment income are two common examples. While your job requires that you trade hours of your time for your salary, passive income comes in whether you tend to it or not.

TO READ MORE:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-ways-rich-without-people-231706812.html

FRANK26….10-11-25…..3 THINGS

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQh-p00r-OQ

Dr. Scott Young: Will there be a QFS Credit Card?

Dr. Scott Young: Will there be a QFS Credit Card?

10-11-2025

The world of finance is buzzing with talk of the Quantum Financial System (QFS), and for many, it conjures images of radical upheaval.

But what does this seemingly futuristic concept actually mean for your everyday banking and credit? Dr. Scott Young, in his insightful video, cuts through the speculation, offering a clear and reassuring perspective on how the QFS will transform our financial landscape.

One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the QFS is that it will necessitate the creation of entirely new bank accounts. Dr. Young clarifies this crucial point: your existing accounts are not going anywhere. Instead, the QFS aims to detach the current banking system’s routing mechanisms, like SWIFT codes, from the Federal Reserve system. 

Think of it not as a replacement, but as a fundamental upgrade and a liberation from a centralized control. This process will make your accounts QFS-compliant without altering your current balances or affecting your ability to access your funds.

The implications extend beyond simple checking and savings. Dr. Young highlights that this detachment will also bring a new level of security to our credit cards and credit accounts.

Through the integration of blockchain technology, these accounts will become virtually invisible to external interference, effectively shielding them from the persistent threats of cyberattacks and malicious bots. This enhanced security is a welcome development in our increasingly digital world.

Furthermore, Dr. Young doesn’t shy away from critiquing the current financial system’s flaws, particularly the  nature of compounding interest on credit.

He boldly labels it as a form of “financial pillaging” that needs to be addressed. The QFS, through anticipated reforms led by Treasury interventions, appears poised to tackle this issue head-on.

This shift, according to Dr. Young, signals a monumental move away from a debt-driven economy towards one that prioritizes cash spending and genuine financial responsibility. It’s a future where the relentless cycle of debt might finally loosen its grip.

For us, the individuals navigating this evolving financial terrain, Dr. Young stresses the importance of a mindset adjustment. 

We need to embrace the principles of living within our means and prepare for a future where credit limits and interest rates are likely to be more regulated and simplified. This proactive approach will be key to adapting and thriving in the new financial era.

Dr. Young’s video serves as a valuable educational resource, demystifying the upcoming changes driven by the QFS. More importantly, it acts as a timely call for financial prudence and a reminder that understanding these shifts is the first step towards navigating them successfully.

For a deeper dive into the intricacies of the Quantum Financial System and its profound impact, be sure to watch the full video from Dr. Scott Young. Understanding these changes is not just about staying informed; it’s about empowering ourselves for a more secure and responsible financial future.

https://youtu.be/UTBgRpNBnis

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/11/dr-scott-young-will-there-be-a-qfs-credit-card/

Jon Dowling: Quick RV Updates, Vietnam Currency News for October 10, 2025

Jon Dowling: Quick RV Updates, Vietnam Currency News for October 10, 2025

10-10-2025

The financial landscape is currently defined by drastic crosscurrents: on one hand, high-stakes geopolitical efforts aiming for regional stability; on the other, increasingly urgent warnings from major financial institutions about crippling systemic risk in global markets.

The Weekly RV Report, dated Friday, October 10th, 2025, provided a comprehensive snapshot of this delicate balance, highlighting everything from a potential gold-standard reset to the jaw-dropping surge in silver prices.

For investors navigating this complex environment, the message is clear: caution and strategic positioning are paramount.

This week’s geopolitical activity centered on critical diplomatic movements aimed at diffusing regional conflicts. President Trump’s upcoming visit to the Middle East, specifically Egypt, is viewed as a significant effort to broker peace and bring the protracted Gaza conflict to a close.

Parallel to this, the anticipated release of several long-held U.S. hostages offers a cautious signal of de-escalation in international relations.

While markets crave stability, these high-level negotiations demonstrate the deep interconnectedness between diplomacy and economic confidence.

Beneath the steady façade of recent equity performance, serious warnings are emerging from leading global financial bodies.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised a red flag regarding severe liquidity risks lurking in the foreign exchange market. The exposure is vast, concerning a staggering $9.6 trillion, underscoring potential systemic vulnerabilities that could amplify market shocks.

Echoing this concern is JP Morgan, which reiterated its severe warning about U.S. equities. According to their analysis, a probable sharp correction is not yet priced into the market, aligning with earlier, more ominous forecasts of a major market downturn predicted for late 2025 or early 2026.

These warnings suggest that while the current bull run may feel resilient, the underlying financial plumbing is stressed, making proactive risk management essential.

Perhaps the most significant development detailed in the report is the structural conversation surrounding the foundational nature of global debt.

The debate centers on the potential issuance of a U.S. gold-backed 50-year Treasury bond. As championed by economist and former Federal Reserve Board nominee Judy Shelton, this radical proposal could fundamentally redefine global monetary systems.

Shelton argues that tying Treasury debt to gold would restore international confidence, promote a level monetary playing field, and align with President Trump’s long-standing stance against currency manipulation.

While still in the conceptual phase, such a move would represent a monumental shift away from the current fiat system, creating a safer, more transparent mechanism for managing global debt and trade. This proposal alone signals the intense pressure policymakers feel to find genuine solutions to ballooning global leverage.

The U.S. Treasury is actively working to stabilize acute liquidity crises in struggling nations.

A notable example is the ongoing $20 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina, providing crucial short-term stability. Efforts to stabilize economies like Zimbabwe and Venezuela suggest a broader, coordinated push toward economic resets in nations burdened by currency crises.

On the investment front, Vietnam has become a major highlight. The country’s stock market received an official upgrade from frontier to emerging market status, positioning it as a prime institutional investment opportunity well ahead of its official inclusion in September 2026.

This move signals confidence in Vietnam’s growth trajectory despite global risks.

While monetary policy debates rage, precious metals are making history.

Silver prices surged dramatically this week, briefly touching levels above $51 an ounce—a height not seen since 1980—before a modest pullback. Gold remains robust, maintaining its strength as the quintessential store of value.

A technical indicator crucial to understanding silver’s rally is backwardation. This condition occurs when the spot price for immediate physical delivery of a commodity is higher than the price of futures contracts for delivery in the future.

In simple terms, backwardation in silver is a potent bullish signal. It indicates immediate and overwhelming demand for physical metal, suggesting that large holders (“whales”) are aggressively positioning themselves.

This market stress often forces “shorts” (those betting on lower prices) to cover their positions quickly, potentially fueling further rapid price increases.

The decline in crude oil prices provided a rare bit of positive news for consumers and global inflation concerns, while the dollar index remained steady but slightly elevated, reflecting the ongoing global flight to dollar safety amidst systemic warnings.

The current financial environment demands a dual strategy: vigilance regarding the immediate threat of market corrections (as warned by JP Morgan) and a forward-looking perspective on potential monetary resets (as proposed by Judy Shelton).

The RV Report concludes with a forceful reminder: precious metals are not merely investments right now—they are essential strategic assets and the historically proven hedge against the financial turbulence and global realignments that appear increasingly likely in the coming quarters.

For a deeper dive into these critical market signals and investment strategies, we strongly encourage you to watch the full video report from Jon Dowling.

https://youtu.be/qZzR271gDI4

3 Money Rules Every Young Person Should Know

I Was a Millionaire by 26: 3 Money Rules Every Young Person Should Know

Laura Bogart  Sat, October 11, 2025  GOBankingRates

 It isn’t easy being in your 20s. Apart from all the challenges of emerging into adulthood, like figuring out your values and creating meaningful relationships, you’ve also got to build the scaffolding for your future — especially when it comes to your finances. You want to build real wealth, but you don’t have much experience managing money. What do you do?

As part of GOBankingRates’ Top 100 Money Experts series, we asked Ryan Scribner, a personal finance expert and YouTube personality who became a millionaire by age 26, to share his insights on how people can start building wealth in their 20s. His answer isn’t about flashy stock picks — it’s about building a foundation of financial knowledge that pays off over time.

He distilled that guidance into three simple rules to help 20-somethings get started.

1. Use Your Free Time To Learn About Finance

When Scribner was in his early 20s, he says he was “obsessed with learning about building wealth.” Emphasis on learning. Even if you don’t have much money to start investing, you have one resource in abundance: time. So use it wisely.

He invested in himself, spending hours studying real estate and private equity — knowledge that would serve him well later in life. He suggests other twentysomethings take advantage of free resources such as their local library to study topics like investing and retirement savings.

“As a young person, you probably have a lot of time on your hands but maybe not a lot of money,” he said. “However, a lot of young people make the mistake of focusing too much on trying to invest the small amount they might have right now. The way I think about it is, you can invest your time or your money — sometimes both.”

Building knowledge now helps you make better decisions with your money once your income grows.

2. Understand That Big Risks Don’t Always Equal Big Rewards

One common misconception Scribner sees among other young people is the idea that taking huge risks is the only way to get huge returns.

TO READ MORE:   https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/millionaire-26-3-money-rules-133638119.html

The Worst Financial Gifts To Give To Your Kids

The Worst Financial Gifts To Give To Your Kids

September 16, 2023  The White Coat Investor

Parents with fantastic intentions often hurt their children by giving terrible financial gifts. Here's how to change that.

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As a general rule, parents love their kids and would do anything for them. However, due to a lack of financial literacy, many parents with fantastic intentions end up hurting their children. Here are some of the ways they do that.

#1 A Car

I'm sure there are people who think it is a bad idea to give your kid a car because it will spoil them. That's not what I'm talking about. If you really want to spoil them, knock yourself out (actually we'll get to this under #6).

What I am talking about is giving your kid a car that isn't yet paid for. Yeah, some people do this. Can you believe it? They go down to the dealership, put down a $300 down payment, sign up for some loan payments, and then get the car for their kid. Along with the responsibility to make the payments! Uhhh . . . thanks, Mom. I guess it could be worse. They could have signed you up for a lease.

#2 Whole Life Insurance

Another common situation is a parent who bought their kid a whole life insurance policy at birth. It would stand to reason that if you're buying baby food and life insurance from the same company, one of the two probably isn't a very good product.

Despite that, I keep running into people in their 20s and 30s who have just been given a whole life insurance policy and asked to take over the payments. Their parents have been making monthly payments on these for 2-3 decades, but the surrender value is only a four-figure amount at this point and the child is basically being asked to pay a two- or three-figure amount every month for the rest of their life.

It wasn't a good policy to start with. It doesn't address any financial need they actually have (because the face value is usually something like $20,000). And now they have no idea what to do with it, so they just start making the payments too!

TO READ MORE: https://passiveincomemd.com/the-worst-financial-gifts-to-give-your-kids/

“Tidbits From TNT” Saturday 10-11-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  (Eye on the South) Economic Conference to be hosted by Basra tomorrow

The organizing committee for the second annual Ta'tafaul Hub conference, under the theme "Eye on the South," announced that the conference will begin at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, noting that the conference will focus on the economic situation in southern Iraq in various sectors.

The management told Al-Mirbad that the conference will be attended by representatives of the local government in Basra, along with a group of oil companies and representatives from other sectors.  link

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Tishwash:  Parliamentary movement to hold a session to decide on a number of important laws within two weeks.

MP Mukhtar al-Moussawi revealed on Friday that there is a broad parliamentary movement aimed at holding a parliamentary session soon to decide on a number of important laws that affect the rights of various segments of society and provide legal cover for the work of ministries and agencies.

Al-Moussawi told Al-Maalouma News Agency, “There is a parliamentary movement currently underway to hold a full quorum session to proceed with voting on a group of important laws that were not passed in previous sessions due to the absence of a large number of representatives.” He indicated that "these laws cannot be postponed until the next parliamentary session due to their direct importance in regulating the affairs of citizens and state institutions."

He added, "Efforts are currently underway to create understandings among parliamentary blocs to ensure members' attendance and voting on these laws," stressing the "need for positive engagement with citizens' rights and the country's interests by enacting laws that represent a national priority."

Al-Moussawi pointed out that "the proposed laws have already been read for the first and second time, and all that remains the voting stage," expecting that "the next few weeks, specifically within the next two weeks, will witness a decisive session if a final consensus is reached between the political forces."  link

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Tishwash: Government advisor: Monetary policy has achieved stability in the exchange rate and inflation.

The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, confirmed on Friday that Iraq has achieved unprecedented stability in inflation and prices, noting that inflation in the country is under control and unemployment is declining.

Saleh told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "For the first time in Iraq's modern economic era, high growth is being achieved, characterized by stability in the general price level, as the annual inflation rate is stable within what is known as the natural price range or the natural fraction of inflation in the country."

He added, "Iraq has entered its third year with low growth rates in annual inflation indicators, measured monthly over a 12-month period. These rates fluctuate below 3%, reflecting the success of economic policies, particularly monetary policy, in achieving their goals toward a stable economy. Controlling inflation is the primary goal for maintaining price stability and the purchasing power of the Iraqi dinar."

He continued: "This decline in annual inflation was accompanied by a significant decline in annual unemployment rates, which fell from 17% to approximately 14%. Monetary policy also succeeded in maintaining the positive effects of the official exchange rate of 1,320 dinars per dollar and limiting the effects of the parallel exchange market on the stability of the pricing system."

He pointed out that "the government's support policy, through supporting the grain-producing agricultural sector, providing food and medicine baskets, fuel and electricity subsidies, in addition to customs and tax exemptions, which represent an estimated 25% of total public spending in the budget, or 13% of the gross domestic product, is one of the fundamental pillars of the fiscal policy that has confronted inflation and contributed to limiting its growth."

He explained that "trade policy, through price defense, by expanding stores that provide consumer and construction goods at stable cooperative prices, has in turn contributed to supporting price stability and combating inflation, thus enhancing the stability of the Iraqi economy."

Regarding the downsides of this price stability, he noted that "it has encouraged the export of some food and consumer goods, albeit on a limited scale, across borders, allowing other countries to benefit from the stability of basic prices in Iraq."

He concluded by saying, "Iraq is witnessing a significant price boom, which is an indicator of the success of economic policy implementation. This is a remarkable development, unprecedented in the past ten years, as this stability is reflected in the country's cash income."   link

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