Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Morning 11-13-25

Al-Sudani: Reconstruction And Development "First" Because We Believe That "Iraq Comes First".

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Politics Number of views: 226   Baghdad/ NINA / Prime Minister and head of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, affirmed that reconstruction and development came first "because we believe that 'Iraq comes first.'

" Al-Sudani stated in a post on the "X" platform: "Our coalition, Reconstruction and Development, comes first, because we believe that 'Iraq comes first,' and it will remain first thanks to the dedication of its loyal sons."  He added: "Thank you to the people of Iraq for their support of the work, construction, and achievement process." /End
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The Growth In The Volume Of Deposits At Banks Operating In Iraq Has Declined.

Banks  The Central Bank of Iraq announced on Wednesday that it had recorded a decline in the growth of deposits at banks operating in Iraq for the month of September, while the growth of credit increased.

Official statistics showed that total deposits amounted to 113.928 trillion dinars, registering a decrease of 1.82% compared to August, in which deposits amounted to 115.997 trillion dinars.

Central government deposits amounted to 35.398 trillion dinars, public institutions deposits to 25.531 trillion dinars, while private sector deposits reached 52.999 trillion dinars.

In contrast, credit volume growth increased by 0.57% to reach 73.942 trillion dinars in September, compared to 73.521 trillion dinars in August.

Credit extended to the central government amounted to 26.392 trillion dinars, and to public institutions 2.431 trillion dinars, while credit extended to the private sector reached 45.119 trillion dinars.

These data show that Iraqi banks continue to support credit, despite the decline in the growth of deposits, in light of the current economic conditions.   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=62222

Dollar Prices Stable In Baghdad And Erbil

Economy | 11:09 - 12/11/2025  Mawazin News – Baghdad  : The exchange rate of the US dollar remained stable this morning in Baghdad's markets.  The dollar held steady at 141,650 Iraqi dinars per 100 US dollars in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges in Baghdad, the same rate recorded last Monday.

At local currency exchange shops in Baghdad, the selling price remained unchanged at 142,750 Iraqi dinars per 100 US dollars, while the buying price was 140,750 dinars.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=270194

Oil Prices Stabilize As Demand Forecasts Improve

Economy | 12/11/2025  Mawazin News -  Oil prices stabilized after rising in the previous session, amid expectations that ending the longest government shutdown in US history could boost fuel demand in the world's largest oil consumer.

Brent crude futures fell 8 cents, or 0.12%, to $65.08 a barrel by 01:06 GMT, after rising 1.7% on Tuesday.
US West Texas Intermediate crude also declined 7 cents, or 0.11%, to $60.97 a barrel, after gaining 1.5% in the previous session.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=270184

Gold Prices Rise In Local Markets

Economy | 12:36 - 12/11/2025  Mawazin News - Baghdad:  Prices of both foreign and Iraqi gold have risen in local markets in the capital, Baghdad.  The selling price of one mithqal (approximately 4.5 grams) of 21-karat Iraqi gold reached 785,000 dinars, while the buying price was 780,000 dinars.  The selling price of one mithqal in goldsmith shops ranged between 820,000 and 830,000 dinars for Gulf gold.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=270200

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MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Quiet talk-WTO-Purchase Power-Exchange Rate

MilitiaMan and Crew:  IQD News Update-Quiet talk-WTO-Purchase Power-Exchange Rate

11-12-2025

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

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FRANK26….11-12-25…..WOW WOW WOW

KTFA

Wednesday Night Video

FRANK26….11-12-25…..WOW WOW WOW

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie in Iraq and guests

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Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 11-11-25

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 11-11-25 

Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps   (INTEL ONLY)

Welcome everybody to the big call tonight. It's Tuesday, November 11th  and Happy Veterans Day to everyone around the globe, and thank you big call universe for tuning in again and being here for us tonight. Happy to have Bob back again, and we're really ready to rock and roll. We're looking forward to it tonight. Got a good call, lot of good intel, and I know Sue's going to bring it, and Bob is going to bring it, and I'm going to bring it too. So, looking forward to that.

Let's move into the Intel side of it.

Jeannie always asked a couple of questions that sparked interest in me. This is what I'm hearing about, the tariff dividends we've all seen where President Trump has said we're going to get, like a $2,000 deposit. I believe it will be a direct deposit for anyone that has a bank account tied to their social security number.

And this is something, as I understand, that might happen for one, two or three months, maybe longer per month, depending on the tariffs and their continuation.

Okay, so we'll see how that goes. But everybody can use two grand a month right now, if your age 28 and older, 28 and older should be receiving that when?  My understanding was based on information we had yesterday, that it could start as early as tomorrow, Wednesday, the 12th, and that we would be getting that in our bank accounts. If you're on soc sec ready to have your Social Security bank account. Of course, you get it in that if you're not on Social Security, they still know your bank account account based on your social security number when you signed up.

So you should be getting  it that way – if you don’t have an actual bank account -  Or you use your social to sign up at a bank. You have an online to online type bank, they won't be able to do it that way. In that case, they'll find you somehow by address and send you a debit card that you would use with that $2,000 on it okay,

I'm  looking for it to show up, possibly as early as tomorrow, but it may take a few days for that to come out. But my theory was, what I heard was that we should get it starting tomorrow,  Wednesday the 12th. Look at that in your in your online bank account – see if it is in there.

Now what else is going on?  DOGE payments are supposed to be coming down pretty close to the start of our exchanges.

I don’t have an absolute time on it. I've heard a few things I would say to start, we start our appointment and get changes done.

I've heard similar things about  Restitution  Reconciliation  allowance laws, R and R that's coming up, and it might come out a little later, maybe next week. We just don't have it nailed down. Is it going to be it at the redemption center for us when we go in for our exchanges and our Zim redemption?

I heard that it would be there for most of us  who were exchanging  It could be there.

We'll find out. We'll see we set up our quantum count. Say, is it in there?

Okay, how much is it? Make a note it because when the pile in all your currency, money, all of your Zimbabwe on top of it,  because you wont know how much it is – your balance will change. But you want to kind of act like a note, and there's a good chance they're using algorithm, that's what they are for soc  security, and that those deposits would be made into our direct deposit bank accounts, where we  already get our direct deposits.

So we'll see what happens on that. That's still a little bit unknown for those of us who are exchanging we'll see. I hope this goes into direct deposit  and not at the redemption center in our quantum account. That's what I will say.

All  right, so let's get into where are now.

We have heard from about seven or eight different sources over the last two days.

And some of the sources were saying that we would receive numbers Wednesday, which is tomorrow, and start exchanges as early as tomorrow, a couple of them said  numbers tomorrow, and then changes starting Thursday.

One of our sources said very simply in a text, 11th, which is today, 12 / 13, get ready

Now I can tell you . I feel that 11th is still in play. That's today, and I'll tell you why.

Three other sources they have are saying that one was from a redemption center leader said he received information. I'm assuming this was coming from Wells or the Treasury. As an email, it said that numbers would start going out after 7:30pm today. I think that's Eastern Time, 730 Well, it's way past that now  it’s almost 10:30 now.

Now, the other one said, this was very detailed. He said, All the tests with the emailing systems were completely successful, and that between seven o'clock and 7:30 tonight, eastern time that the codes for the servers, for the email servers, would be loaded in so that the emails could go out from 7:30 on tonight, and that by eight o'clock tonight that we would be transitioning as The Global Currency Reset would be transitioning.

Okay, now let's look at the practicality of this.

We know that we have call centers. We'll use the 800 number for to call in and set our appointments. We know that they are connected to the redemption centers that we select with our zip code, and then we'll talk to a live person at the redemption center, and possibly a live person when we first call in at the call center. May or may not be AI, it could be a live person.

And we  get basic information. Yes, they'll want to know, I think what currencies we have – they do not need to know how much, but just that we have the Zimbabwe  dollar - don't that we have Vietnamese Dong, that we have Iraqi dinar. We have Indonesia, we have Afghanistan, Afghani, that we have. Whatever the currency are, they may  ask us which ones we have,

Remember if you have sheet bonds , but not talking about Zim but just sheet bonds that haven't been executed yet. Then you would want to let them know, Hey, I have some sheet  bonds  and they'll say, Bring them in. Bring them in, up to two boxes of bonds. We've got more than at it's too much for the appointment , too much.

That's a lot of bonds, in my opinion, anyway. But those of you out there you know who you are -  might have sheet bonds, let them know when you call to say your appointment. Hey, by the way, I do have some sheet bonds that are German bonds or Peruvian gold bonds or Chinese red bond, or red dragon or yellow dragon bonds, or whatever they are, just let them know the bond type and how many?

Yeah, and that way they can prepare someone who would be specialized in working through those bonds with you.

Okay, now let's go further. What about the practicality of it? I believe by getting the emails ready to go, they've already done it by now, I think they're loading them in.

They've been loaded in, and they'll probably come out or we catch them in the morning. Now, when we wake up in them, will we see them at eight or nine in the morning?  I don’t know

I do believe we'll get the numbers by tomorrow and call tomorrow and begin our exchanges either tomorrow or Thursday, depending on the time zone you're in, where you are your demographics. Listen, these guys at the redemption centers are ready to go. They've been ready just like we have for years

They've had last minute calls, last minute meetings, they've shifted some personnel around. They've their software that's been dropped off for them to update and have the rates to show up on their screens and change twice a day as the rates change from Forex twice a day, stuff like that. I mean, they're ready to roll. We're ready to roll.

What else??  we had a contact from Iraq say that President sudani was reelected and a new rate on the Iraqi dinar would be out, more than likely tomorrow. This source said we would be exchanging tomorrow.

He's exactly right, and I'm sure that for the dinar on the back screen of the Forex will show up on the front screen should be tomorrow we'll see.

We do have some contacts that have Forex accounts, so that's sort of what we're hearing from them.

And, gosh, you know, I think that's everything I needed to say tonight  -  I'm excited. I'm  ready. You guys are ready we want to just breathe, be at peace, not be frenetic. when the numbers  show up to email their inbox. Take a look at it – Now - Realize this, once we get verification that the number we have is the number it will be loaded on our website.

We  will also send out emails to the people who have asked for it to be sent to them, which is just for people to listen. Wells may not have your latest email -  even they may not have it, but if you registered on with email, we have it so we'll be setting that up right away, as soon as we can get Bob and Riley to coordinate that and get that out.

So I’m going to say this is really an exciting pre celebration call  - I hoped I would get it today  to be able to give it to you guys tonight. But we didn't get it today, but we might have a short celebration call Thursday.

We get this tonight, tomorrow, well, really tomorrow, we will certainly want to have a celebration call on Thursday night, though we have numbers, maybe many of us might have set appointments, maybe have exchange, whatever I think within the confines of my NDA I'll be able to celebrate with you guys.

That would be fun. I think that would be fun. It shouldn't be a long call, probably a short call, but that's what I wanted to say tonight  - and I appreciate everybody. Thank you so much Sue and Bob,Thank all of you..

 So we wouldn't be doing live big calls. Possibly after Thursday, we want to do a celebration called Thursday, but after that, probably not, because we're going to be busy doing our stuff. We're going to look forward to taking that step forward and getting everything underway.

We're looking forward to it. So you guys, let's just have a wonderful night and look forward to getting some verification, emails tomorrow, and let's take a look at it and just proceed, set our appointments, and we're off to the races.

Well, good night everybody. Let's keep an eye on tomorrow, and look forward to a celebration, call on Thursday. Here we go.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Afternoon 11-12-25

The Central Bank Defends The Dinar Amid Declining Foreign Reserves

November 12, 2025   Baghdad – Nada Shawkat   The Central Bank of Iraq affirmed its continued policy of defending the dinar's exchange rate against the dollar. In a statement yesterday, the bank said, "The information circulating on some websites and social media regarding a reduction in the exchange rate to 4,000 dinars is baseless," emphasizing that "current monetary indicators support maintaining the current exchange rate."

The statement reiterated the bank's commitment to financial and monetary stability in the country. Meanwhile, economic data revealed a decline in Iraq's foreign reserves for three consecutive years, an indicator that warrants careful consideration.

According to economic reports, (reserves reached $111.7 billion in 2023, then decreased to $100.2 billion in 2024, and continued to decline to reach $98.1 billion by September 2020). The reports added that (Iraq lost more than $13 billion of its reserves in just two years, or about 12 percent of its previous balance).

They pointed out that (this decline, although it appears gradual, carries worrying economic implications, most notably increased pressure on the local currency, as foreign reserves constitute the first line of defense for the dinar's exchange rate).

The reports explained (the erosion of the financial surplus resulting from high oil prices, which suggests excessive government spending or weak revenue management, in addition to the continuation of a rentier economy dependent on oil, where the size of the reserves is directly linked to fluctuations in oil prices and not to non-oil production or exports). They emphasized that (Iraq is consuming more of its savings than it is adding to them, a path that cannot continue without genuine financial reform).

Meanwhile, economist Basim Jamil Antoine believes that approving this year's budget after the elections seems unlikely due to disagreements and violations of the law. In a statement yesterday, Antoine explained that "a budget is a fundamental principle in any country and requires accurate final accounts.

 Disagreements have prevented the approval of this year's budget and the preparation of next year's budget." He emphasized that "political conflicts have also affected the process," noting that "the budget is a routine matter that can be completed within a month, but the conflict between the blocs has delayed it."

For his part, economist Salah Nouri pointed out that the Financial Management Law served as a vital safeguard, saving Iraq from a potential financial deficit by regulating mechanisms for dealing with delays or failures in approving the federal budget within the specified deadlines.

Nouri stated yesterday that the Financial Management Law addresses cases related to the approval of the general budget. He pointed out that Article 13 stipulates clear procedures to ensure the continuity of spending, even if the budget is delayed beyond December 31st of the year preceding its preparation.

Nouri explained that the same article authorizes the Minister of Finance to issue official circulars based on specific criteria, allowing for expenditures of one-twelfth of the total actual current expenditures for the previous fiscal year, after excluding non-recurring expenses, to guarantee the uninterrupted payment of employee salaries and the operation of government facilities.

He further explained that the article also permits expenditures from the total annual allocation for ongoing investment projects whose allocations are included in the previous and subsequent fiscal years, according to the actual completion rates or completed stages of preparation, with the aim of preventing the suspension of projects under implementation.

He emphasized that the third paragraph of the article precisely addresses the situation of the budget not being finalized, stipulating that the final financial statements of the previous year be adopted as the basis for the financial statements of the new year, provided that these statements are presented to the Council of Representatives for approval.

This ensures the continuity of the state's financial activity in a legal and organized manner. He added that this article, with its various paragraphs, The three represent a comprehensive solution to the delay or failure to approve the budget by the end of the fiscal year, and thus Iraq avoided falling into financial paralysis, especially after the House of Representatives approved a three-year budget, which contributed to strengthening financial stability and regulating government spending within clear and specific ceilings.   LINK

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Dollar Crisis Is Coming': This Next Move by the Fed Will Blow Up the System

Dollar Crisis Is Coming': This Next Move by the Fed Will Blow Up the System | Giustra & Makori

Miles Franklin Media: 11-12-2025

Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief of Miles Franklin Media, speaks with Frank Giustra, CEO of Fiore Group and Co-Chair of the International Crisis Group, about what he calls the final phase of the global monetary system.

Giustra warns that one more round of quantitative easing (QE) by the Federal Reserve could break the dollar, trigger a complete dumping of U.S. assets, and force a gold-backed reset of the global financial order.

He explains why the global order is already collapsing, how China’s gold-based settlement system is accelerating the split, and what Americans should prepare for as fiscal cliffs, debt spirals, and hyperinflation risks converge.

In this episode of The Real Story:

One more QE, could spell out the dollar.

The global bond system is broken.

Panic and dumping of U.S. dollars will trigger a gold-anchored reset.

The global order is “dead as a dodo” – echoes of pre-WWI instability.

Giustra’s only solution: buy and hold gold: 10-20% of your portfolio.

00:00 Coming Up

01:16 Introduction

 03:52 China's Gold Strategy & Global Impact

08:00 US-China Currency Battle

12:15 Potential Outcomes & Historical Context

 22:57 Stable Coins & the Future of US Dollar

 36:37 The Mystery of Fort Knox Gold

37:44 Trump Administration's Interest in Gold

39:11 Revaluing Gold: A Recurring Theme

 41:55 Potential Economic Collapse & Hyperinflation

 47:51 Global Confidence in the U.S. Dollar

55:26 Investment Strategies: Gold & Tangible Assets

 01:01:37 Final Thoughts

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The 12 Properties of Money | Hidden Secrets of Value Ep 3 | Alan Hibbard

The 12 Properties of Money | Hidden Secrets of Value Ep 3 | Alan Hibbard

11-11-2025

Welcome to Episode 3!.

Why do gold, silver, and bitcoin endure as stores of value — while currencies, points, and gift cards always fail?

In this episode of Hidden Secrets of Value, Alan Hibbard breaks down the 12 properties that define true money. From portability and durability to divisibility and decentralization, these features explain why some assets preserve wealth across generations while others evaporate into nothing.

In this video, you’ll learn:

The 12 critical features of money — and why fiat currency falls short.

Why arduousness (energy required to create money) is essential for long-term value.

How personal lessons with gift cards and tokens reveal the traps of treating currencies as savings.

The difference between intrinsic value (gold’s physical properties) and extrinsic value (faith in dollars or bitcoin).

Why gold retains value even if demonetized, while bitcoin’s price could fall to zero without demand.

Questions this episode explores:

What qualities make money honest and enduring?

Why do fiat currencies always lose purchasing power over time?

How do gold, silver, and bitcoin compare when tested against all 12 properties of money?

Can intrinsic value act as a “floor” beneath monetary value?

Alan also previews a deeper dive into the physics of money — how concepts like energy, friction, and entropy reveal a unifying principle behind all 12 properties. 

Watch the full series here: https://goldsilver.com/hsov

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 11-12-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Kyrgyzstan Launches $50 Million Gold-Backed National Stablecoin
USDKG marks Central Asia’s first state-issued digital currency linked to gold reserves.

Overview
Kyrgyzstan has introduced a state-backed digital currency, USDKG, valued at over $50 million and pegged to the U.S. dollar. The stablecoin—backed by gold reserves—marks a major step in Central Asia’s shift toward digital finance and state-issued crypto assets. The launch coincides with the government’s order to shut down all crypto mining operations to mitigate the nation’s worsening electricity shortages.

Key Developments

• Gold-Backed Launch: USDKG was issued by a state-owned entity on October 31, with 50,140,738 tokens valued at $1 each.

• Strategic Reserve Expansion: The government plans to grow reserves supporting the stablecoin from $500 million to $2 billion, securing monetary stability.

• Energy Emergency: Kyrgyz authorities shut down all crypto mining farms amid critically low water levels at the country’s main hydroelectric plant.

• Sanctions Context: Western sanctions against Kyrgyz crypto firms linked to Russia add pressure to diversify financial mechanisms.

• Economic Sovereignty: President Sadyr Japarov emphasized depoliticizing economic relations and pursuing regional fintech independence.

Why It Matters
Kyrgyzstan’s move highlights the accelerating global race toward sovereign digital currencies—an emerging alternative to dollar-dominated systems. As energy shortages constrain mining, state control over blockchain activity signals a shift toward centralized digital asset issuance as a tool for economic stabilization and monetary autonomy.

Implications for the Global Reset
This initiative belongs to the Digital Assets & Currency Pillar of the global reset. By linking a blockchain-based token to gold, Kyrgyzstan is blending hard-asset credibility with digital innovation—mirroring trends seen in BRICS economies. The move suggests a gradual de-dollarization effort within Central Asia and a step toward integrating digital finance with sovereign reserves.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:
Modern Diplomacy – “Kyrgyzstan Initiates $50 Million National Stablecoin Program”
Reuters – “Kyrgyzstan launches gold-backed stablecoin amid energy crisis”
CoinDesk – “Central Asia’s push for state-issued crypto accelerates”

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Donald Trump Sends Pardon Letter to Israeli President

An unprecedented diplomatic intervention tests the boundary between U.S. influence and Israel’s judicial sovereignty.

Overview
U.S. President Donald Trump formally urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, echoing a public request made during his Knesset address last month. The letter, widely circulated in Israeli media, reinforces Trump’s alliance with Netanyahu and represents a rare direct U.S. intervention in the legal proceedings of an allied democracy.

Key Developments

• Trump’s letter describes Netanyahu’s prosecution as “political” and “unjustified,” calling it lawfare.

• Netanyahu faces corruption indictments dating to 2019, though he has not been convicted.

• Under Israeli law, a presidential pardon cannot be issued until the judicial process concludes and a formal request is submitted.

• The intervention risks politicizing U.S.–Israel ties by blurring the lines between judicial independence and diplomatic influence.

Why It Matters
Trump’s direct appeal demonstrates how personal political alliances can influence diplomacy. It also illustrates how domestic legal battles may spill into international affairs. This action could test Israel’s judicial independence and set a precedent for cross-border influence in allied democracies.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Diplomacy & Peace — Personal political alliances are now functioning as tools of diplomatic influence.

• Pillar: Institutional Power Shift — Challenges the separation between legal institutions and geopolitical loyalties.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Newsweek — Donald Trump Sends Pardon Letter to Israeli President

• Reuters — Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu

• CBS News — Israeli president responds to Trump’s letter

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Russia ‘Ready’ To Help Venezuelan Military
Strategic alliance deepens as Moscow counters U.S. presence in Latin America.

Overview
Russia has declared it is “ready to fully act” under its new strategic partnership with Venezuela, just as the U.S. expands its military presence off the Venezuelan coast. The deal, signed in May, underscores a deepening geopolitical alignment that extends Moscow’s influence into the Western Hemisphere.

Key Developments

• Expanded Defense Cooperation: Russia confirmed plans to operationalize its May 2025 defense pact with Caracas, including military-technical collaboration and arms supply.

• New Military Infrastructure: A Russian Kalashnikov munitions plant opened in Venezuela this year, signaling long-term defense cooperation.

• U.S. Escalation: The USS Gerald R. Ford and three U.S. warships have been deployed near Venezuelan waters under the banner of anti-drug operations.

• Regional Repercussions: Colombia and the U.K. have suspended intelligence sharing with Washington over the legality of U.S. strikes.

• Potential Arms Transfers: Russian officials hinted at supplying Venezuela with Oreshnik ballistic missiles and Kalibr cruise missiles.

Why It Matters
This partnership places Russia within close proximity to U.S. territory for the first time since the Cold War, expanding Moscow’s leverage in global power negotiations. It also allows Venezuela, long isolated by sanctions, to gain a vital security and economic lifeline—cementing a multipolar realignment in the Americas.

Implications for the Global Reset
This development aligns with the Security & Geopolitical Pillar of the global reset. The expanding Russia-Venezuela axis challenges U.S. regional dominance and reshapes Latin America’s role within the emerging multipolar order.

It underscores a broader trend: nations under Western sanctions are forming alternative networks of defense and trade that bypass dollar-based systems and NATO influence.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Newsweek – “Russia ‘Ready’ To Help Venezuelan Military”

• Reuters – “Russia deepens Latin American defense partnerships”

• Politico – “US military presence near Venezuela raises tensions”

• South China Morning Post – “Moscow’s strategic reach expands into Latin America”

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France Signs Biggest BRICS Deal With China in Historic Shift

France’s alignment with Beijing marks a defining moment for Europe’s geopolitical and financial identity.

Overview
France’s deepening partnership with China represents one of the most consequential realignments in Europe’s postwar history. The deals signed in October 2025 inject tens of billions of euros into French industries, from energy and aviation to infrastructure, at a time when Paris faces mounting fiscal stress and waning Western support. As traditional alliances weaken, Beijing’s engagement has provided both economic relief and a new diplomatic pathway for France — one that could reshape the balance of influence inside the European Union.

Key Developments

• France and China concluded their 27th strategic dialogue with wide-ranging financial cooperation terms.

• Chinese investment funds have purchased stakes in major French enterprises, including energy and transport.

• Beijing’s offer includes low-interest loans and preferential credits valued at tens of billions of euros.

• EU officials warn that France may become a “Trojan horse” for China within the bloc, undermining policy unity.

Why It Matters
This emerging France–China axis signals a deeper transformation in Europe’s financial sovereignty. By turning toward Beijing, Paris gains liquidity but risks dependency — shifting from multilateral norms to bilateral bargaining. This partnership undermines the EU’s collective stance on sanctions, investment screening, and technology security. It also exposes internal fractures in the Western alliance system that the BRICS bloc has strategically leveraged.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Geopolitical Realignment — A major Western power engaging BRICS frameworks redefines Europe’s internal balance of influence.

• Pillar: Finance — Beijing’s financial tools are replacing IMF-style lending with direct, asset-linked investments that realign global capital flows.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru — “France Signs Biggest BRICS Deal With China in Historic Shift”

• Le Monde — “Paris and Beijing Deepen Economic Ties Amid EU Concerns”

• Reuters — “France–China Strategic Dialogue Expands into Energy and Infrastructure”

• Politico Europe — “EU Alarmed by France’s Growing Dependence on Chinese Investment”

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We Are Writing ‘Bretton Woods 2.0’ & U.S. Will ‘Write Up’ Gold Price to Pay Debt

We Are Writing ‘Bretton Woods 2.0’ & U.S. Will ‘Write Up’ Gold Price to Pay Debt | James Thorne

Kitco News:  11-11-2025

Chief Market Strategist Dr. James Thorne, who forecasts an S&P 8,000 "CapEx Supercycle," warns a "Lost Decade" crash is coming after 2031 and says we are writing "Bretton Woods 2.0" where the U.S. will be forced to "write up" the price of gold to pay its debt.

 In this interview, Dr. Thorne, a Ph.D. in economics, tells Kitco News that investors should "ignore the bubble nonsense," as valuations won't matter until the 2030s.

 He says the U.S. has "crossed the Rubicon" with its debt and that the Fed will be forced to cut rates below 2.75% because "we can't take high rates."

Thorne gives his specific target of S&P 7,500 by 2026 before the eventual "lost decade" hits.

 He also explains why "the big money in gold stocks has been made" and why investors should pivot to physical gold.

He argues that once trust is lost, "gold is the go-to trade," and Bitcoin will be next, calling its coming breakout "gone in a New York minute."

00:00 Intro: Stocks Rally on Hope, Gold Rallies on "Fiscal Anxiety"

01:05 Dr. James Thorne: "We Will Grow Our Way Out" of Debt

03:13 The "Intelligent Supercycle": S&P 7,500 by 2026 Forecast

04:45 Why This Isn't a Bubble; Liquidity & Fed Cuts Below 2.75%

06:40 The "End of the Dollar" Narrative is "Just Wrong"

 07:50 Why Central Banks Are Really Buying Gold (The "Why")

 09:10 Michael Burry's "Bubble" Call vs. Thorne's Thesis

14:01 China's Deflation & The "Energy Lead"

17:15 "Largest CapEx Supercycle in Modern History"

19:40 Gold Price Forecast: $5,000 to $8,000 by 2030

20:30 Why Gold Will Consolidate at $4,000

21:15 Silver is Now a "Critical Mineral"

25:30 U.S. Gov't May Start "Taking Positions" in Miners

28:04 "Something's Up": We Are Writing "Bretton Woods 2.0"

29:00 Why the U.S. Will "Write Up" the Gold Price to Pay Debt

32:10 "The Rubicon": U.S. Debt Interest Exceeds Military Spend

35:39 The "Lost Decade" Crash is Coming After 2031

 38:20 Gold Stocks: Why "The Big Money Has Been Made"

44:10 Bitcoin Breakout Will Be "Gone in a New York Minute"

 46:35 "They've Lost Trust": Gold is the "Go-To Trade"

51:00 Final Thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXBE1t7cCPA

Wednesday Coffee with MarkZ. 11/12/2025

Wednesday Coffee with MarkZ. 11/12/2025

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

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

Member: Gooood morning Mark, mods and fellow Patriots!

Member: Come on RV, med beds, and Nesara ! Roll the dice

Member: Any news from anyone for today Mark?

MZ: The bond side is still quiet. I do know of a couple with meetings on Thursday and Friday. No response from my contact that expected payment on Tuesday or the contact who had a payment pending in his account. They are being very quiet.

Member: Sudani was re-elected!!!

MZ: “ Sudani secures major victory in general election” They still have to finish counting and balance the early voting/special vote so it may be late this evening before we have the final count.  But its projected to be a “landslide”

MZ: IMO – this is good news for those of us watching for the RV.

Member: Scott Bessent says $2,000 tariff checks from President Trump would go to families making less than $100,000 per year-Plus, MAJOR tax refunds coming in 2026 because of Trump's new laws… Nesara ???

Member: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: "You're going to see substantial announcements over the next couple of days.  On fox news this morning.

Member: I am hearing good things- Rumor is the rate is coming today or to morrow

Member: Another rumor is the rate released to us on Dec 8th?

Member: Frank is reporting they have a date and rate….and he is hearing higher than $4.24?

MZ: I am hearing between the high $3 range to the high $4’s.

MZ: There are so many rumors floating around. We are hearing tons of rumors….just stay calm

Member: IMO-The IQD will remove 3 Zeros to price at $0.76. People are yelling NOOO, but when they include the US o.10% planned valuation, it becomes $7.60. Right where we believe it should be.

MZ: The chatter in Iraq is through the roof……Articles swinging all over the place. But this is exactly to be expected. Don’t ride the roller coaster this week.

MZ: I do believe that Sudani being re-elected is a good thing and things will be stable and push the RV along- to a close.

Member: So there is a “bot” monitoring chat now?

MZ: And it is set up so that if there is a NDA….We can plug the NDA in and it will remove anything that could get you guys and me into trouble….and possibly get your money clawed back. This is to protect us. We can get rid of it after our NDA’s expire. If there is no NDA- we can just turn it off.

MZ: I believe we are that close. I do not believe there will be an NDA…but if I’m wrong- we are prepared.

Member: Hope for the best- but prepare for the worst.

Member: Mark, regardless of NDA or no NDA, I’m personally going to act as if I’m under a strict NDA because it will keep me from having to answer questions I don’t need to be answering!

Member: Why would you want to talk about the wealth you just acquired? You'd be a target..

Member: Did the bond people get paid and have an NDA?

MZ: We do not know for certain…but I suspect some of them have……and those that leak right now do not have their money yet.

Member: Hi Mark... Will we have to pay capital gains tax on foreign currency exchange?

Member: There are no taxes or subsidies on purchases or sales of foreign exchange.

Member: I believe we need to wait until our appointment to know for sure.

Member:  Can’t believe we are a year into Trump after waiting so long & we are still waiting!!!

Member: What’s your gut feeling about this weekend?

Member: I would appreciate having a RV this week

Member: Really hoping at least by Thanksgiving.

Member: Mnt Goat .(From Dinar Guru) ..everything that I am about to tell you today has been confirmed with my CBI contact last night on a call to Iraq...FACTUAL information...For years (decades) we have been waiting for the revaluation of the Iraq dinar and to see the IQD once again reinstated on FOREX. I am here today to tell you this is about to happen and happen much sooner than you may comprehend. But...We must still be patient and wait for it...

Member: Rates we will see on forex after RV:  $3.00 = 0.333 $3.22 = 0.310 $3.46 = 0.289 $3.50 = 0.285 $3.86 = 0.259 $4.00 = 0.250 $4.10 = 0.243 $4.40 = 0.227 $5.00 = 0.200 $5.25 = 0.190 $5.50 = 0.181 $6.00 = 0.166 $7.00 = 0142 $8.00 =0.125 $8.25?

Member: Thanks Mark and mods….everyone enjoy your day.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 11-12-2025

Ariel: Iraqi Dinar Update, Comments about the Latest Financial Moves by the CBI

11-11-2025

Iraqi Dinar Update: Comments About The Latest Financial Moves By The CBI

I didn’t think I would be doing another Iraqi Dinar update. But there’s so much going on at the moment that I need to speak on it.

But there are many concerns out there. One being the deletion of the 3 zeros project. And this needs to be addressed.

Listen, because this Iraq dinar play just got a notch tighter in the last 24 hours. Out of Baghdad, the Central Bank dropped a confirmation yesterday afternoon that they’re full throttle on the delete zeros push, calling it a “historic reform” that’s already got their internal simulations locked and loaded.

No more whispers; the governor straight-up said it’s not hype, it’s happening, with a gradual rollout to keep the streets calm while they recalibrate the whole damn system.

 That lines up with what I’ve been laying out along with others, their oil pipelines pumping record crude straight into vetted accounts, no skimming allowed.

But here’s the thing they’re eyeing a basket peg that leans heavy on gold and euro flows, not just petrodollars, which means external holders like you & me stateside won’t get clipped by the in-country note swap.

Now, flip to the militia side, and Sudani’s office leaked a quiet nod to the PMF integration hitting 20,000 more fighters folded in since last week, all under state payroll to choke off those rogue cash lines.

Public wires are buzzing about it tying into the US drawdown by ’26, but the real heat is in the backroom arm-twists: top brass from Kataib Hezbollah and Nujaba got relocation packages disguised as “retirement incentives,” pulling them out of the game without a full firefight.

This clears the deck for the CBI to move without proxy interference, feeding those billions back into reserves that back our 3.00 s**t at this Look into those PMF brigade audits; they’re the smoking gun showing how much militia grease used to siphon oil royalties before this clampdown.

Treasury’s grip hasn’t loosened one bit, with fresh whispers from their Dubai outpost that two more Iraqi banks got flagged for Iran reroutes just hours ago, locking them out of dollar rails effective immediately. That’s on top of the 24 already scrubbed clean, forcing every transaction through their oversight channels like a sieve.

No headlines yet because it’s all off-record handshakes, but it enforces that repayment structure Trump hammered home, turning Iraq’s rebuilt grid into a cash machine that owes America first.

Point is, watch the Federal Reserve’s quiet filings on Iraqi correspondent accounts; the drops there tell you exactly how many conduits got severed overnight.

Read Full Article:    https://www.patreon.com/posts/iraqi-dinar-by-143374135

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/11/11/ariel-prolotario1-iraqi-dinar-update-comments-about-the-latest-financial-moves-by-the-cbi/ 

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

Mnt Goat ...everything that I am about to tell you today has been confirmed with my CBI contact last night on a call to Iraq...FACTUAL information...For years (decades) we have been waiting for the revaluation of the Iraq dinar and to see the IQD once again reinstated on FOREX. I am here today to tell you this is about to happen and happen much sooner than you may comprehend. But...We must still be patient and wait for it...

Walkingstick  [Update from banking friend Aki]   AKI:  There is a tender out [in Iraq] asking for the redesign for these new coins to be minted.  When you asked me if I have see the lower notes yet I told you yes, but I want you to know you have already seen them as well. We voted on these new notes.  I was part of it.  The voting on the remnants, history, color, size, shape, security features, all of it...You saw them 3 weeks ago when the CBI released them.  The design on those are exact.  We don't know why they didn't put them on the CBI website yet.   [Post 1 of 2....stay tuned]

Walkingstick  [Update from banking friend Aki]   AKI:  The CBI has been working with the Unites States Treasury on this rendering.  We worked on the design, but the Treasury is helped Iraq get them printed.  These are the meeting topics we've been having with the CBI and many of your people.  Trump is the one pushing all of this on us.  WALKINGSTICK:  How long is it going to take to mint these coins?  AKI:  We actually have what we need but we are still minting.  It's been being done for quite a while now, the coins, but we're finishing them up.  I'm still waiting to see the rest of it.   [Post 2 of 2]

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Trump To Repay National Debt By Giving Everyone $2,000! (gold & silver rally most likely unrelated:)

Arcadia Economics:  11-12-2025

On one hand, we've all learned to take anything a politician says with a grain of salt. As anyone who's been following our political system knows it's usually more likely that a politician is lying than telling the truth.

But lately, things are getting a little bit out of control with some of the statements coming out of the Trump administration, which we dig into in today's live show.

Marcus questions the honesty behind statements suggesting inflation is under control, suggesting they may be politically motivated attempts to soothe public concern rather than honest reflections of the economic environment. For anyone paying bills or visiting a grocery store, the reality of elevated living costs is undeniable, regardless of political declarations.

The political discussion took an even stranger turn with the highlighting of an unusual proposal: the issuance of $2,000 checks to citizens, allegedly financed by tariff revenues, with the claim that this move would somehow help pay down the $37 trillion national debt.

The scale of the national debt renders such a proposal virtually meaningless in the context of debt reduction.

The idea of funding new spending checks (which inherently injects more money into the system) through revenue generated by trade barriers, while simultaneously claiming to combat a massive debt problem under a cloud of persistent inflation, is an economic contradiction.

Such maneuvers do little to address the systemic issues of fiscal irresponsibility and monetary expansion that continue to weaken the currency.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVIDKX2179s

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 11-12-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Finance — IMF Fast-Tracks Sovereign-Debt Reform

Global institutions accelerate restructuring tools as debt stress rises across emerging markets. 

Overview:

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has accelerated reforms to its sovereign-debt restructuring framework, introducing “expedited coordination tools” that allow new programs to be approved within two to three months once creditors align. 

• The goal is to shorten resolution times and improve transparency for both private and bilateral creditors. In parallel, the Global Solutions Initiative called for modernization of the Global Financial Safety Net (GFSN), advocating broader use of regional financial arrangements and equitable allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to align with climate and development goals.

•  Think-tanks such as the Friedrich Naumann Foundation warn that debt distress remains high across developing economies, underscoring urgency for systemic reform.

Key Developments:

• MF introduces accelerated debt-program approval tools (target timeline: 2–3 months after creditor coordination).

• Global Solutions Initiative urges overhaul of the GFSN to include RDAs and climate-linked SDR frameworks.

• Friedrich Naumann Foundation highlights that more than 60 countries now face elevated debt-distress or solvency risks.

• Consensus emerging that future lending frameworks must embed resilience metrics tied to sustainability and growth outcomes.

Why It Matters:
This reform effort shifts the global financial system from ad-hoc debt bailouts to institutionalized, faster, rules-based mechanisms. Shorter restructuring cycles reduce uncertainty in sovereign bonds, freeing liquidity for productive investment and limiting contagion. A rebalanced safety-net architecture redistributes the cost of stabilization, empowering emerging markets while constraining moral hazard. By linking SDR allocation to climate and development criteria, capital inflows may increasingly hinge on policy alignment, influencing how nations access liquidity and collateralize reform commitments.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar: Finance or Financial Infrastructure — Institutional redesign of debt resolution reshapes global liquidity flows and the rules of sovereign solvency.

• Pillar: Global Debt Realignment — Accelerated restructurings mark a systemic shift toward coordinated, conditional relief that re-anchors fiscal sovereignty within a new, rules-based order.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• IMF, “IMF Executive Board Discusses Operationalizing Faster Sovereign Debt Restructuring Tools,” 10 Nov 2025.

• Global Solutions Initiative, “Reforming the Global Financial Safety Net for the 2030 Agenda,” 09 Nov 2025.
  

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Currency & Trade Integration — The Next Phase of Global Alignment
Emerging blocs accelerate currency interoperability and trade bypass systems.

Overview
A new wave of currency and trade integration is underway as multiple regional alliances push to reduce dependency on the U.S. dollar and Western clearing systems. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and BRICS+ are finalizing settlement protocols for local currency trade, while ASEAN and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) explore digital cross-border payment platforms to simplify intra-regional transactions.

Key Developments

• BRICS Pay & EAEU Ruble-Yuan Clearing: Testing interoperability to settle energy, metals, and grain contracts outside SWIFT.

• ASEAN’s Local Currency Settlement (LCS) expansion now includes Japan and South Korea, signaling a bridge between Asian and Western Pacific systems.

• Africa’s Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) grows to 50+ banks, linking regional central banks with SDR-indexed digital units.

• Latin American Alliance exploring “Sur,” a potential digital common currency for trade within MERCOSUR.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway
These integrations mark a monetary realignment away from the single-reserve system toward a multipolar trade and payment order. If successful, this could create a network of regional currencies interoperating via digital or commodity-backed frameworks — a foundational step in the global financial reset.

Sources

• Eurasian Economic Commission – https://eec.eaeunion.org

• ASEAN Secretariat – https://asean.org

• Afreximbank PAPSS Portal – https://papss.com

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5 Best Money Moves To Make Before Retiring

5 Best Money Moves To Make Before Retiring

James Holbach  Mon, August 14, 2023

How To Be Wealthy in Retirement: Experts Share the 5 Best Money Moves To Make Before Retiring

Retirement. Imagine it. Dropping out of the rat race forever, enjoying the time you have left — being with your family, pursuing the hobby you could never make time for, finally taking that dream vacation.

Unless you were born rich — and if you were, you probably wouldn’t be reading this — you know it’s not going to happen without a lot of saving and planning. You’ve seen the generic advice everywhere. Max out your 401(k), cut your expenses, go back to school so you can make more — but there are a million paths to financial security, and some of them might surprise you.

Here are five real-world examples of people that made smart moves that allowed them to enjoy a worry-free retirement.

Downsizing

Dennis Shirshikov, head of growth at Awning, shared the story of Tom and Lisa, who were able to secure a very comfortable retirement by significantly downsizing their lifestyle.

“As their retirement neared, they opted to downsize their lifestyle significantly. They sold their five-bedroom house in the city and bought a smaller, but comfortable, two-bedroom home in a quieter suburb. This not only reduced their living costs but also provided them with a considerable amount of cash from the sale, which they put into diversified investments.

“Now, they live comfortably off the income generated from their investments, and they’ve even had the chance to indulge in regular travel, something they’ve always dreamed of.”

Investing In Rental Properties

Shirshikov also related the story of retired school teacher Sarah, who achieved her retirement dream by investing in rental real estate.

“Instead of choosing to put her money in typical retirement accounts like a 401(k), she opted for a more unconventional approach.  By the time she retired, she had a portfolio of five rental properties, each providing a stable monthly income. To make it even more hassle-free, she engaged a property management company to deal with the daily operations. Now, in her retirement, she enjoys a steady stream of income that more than supports her lifestyle.”

Never Stop Working — Sort Of

Finally, Shirshikov told GOBankingRates about Robert, a former corporate executive, who used a kind of hybrid approach to retirement to achieve total financial freedom.

“He started a consulting business in his late 50s, leveraging his decades of experience in the corporate world. He worked full time for the first couple of years, building his reputation and client base. By the time he reached his retirement age, he’d already transitioned his business into a part-time endeavor. This way, he not only keeps himself engaged but also supplements his retirement savings, giving him financial flexibility.”

Move In With Your Kids — Sort Of

The idea of living with your adult children may sound like a nightmare, a dream come true or a little bit of both — but you could stay very close without truly living under the same roof. An ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, is the term for a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot. Sean Roberts, CEO of Villa Homes, told GOBankingRates about Sarah and Nile’s smart ADU retirement money move.

TO READ MORE:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wealthy-retirement-experts-share-5-130030640.html