News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 8-13-2026
Stephanie Starr: September 30th to October 1st, Watch the Timing
8-12-2026
SEPTEMBER 30 → OCTOBER 1. WATCH THE TIMING.
Iraq is reaffirming September 30 as the end of the U.S.-led Coalition’s military mission, with October 1 beginning what Iraqi leadership calls a “new phase” focused on sovereignty, security, economic development and prosperity.
October 1 is ALSO:
• Day 1 of the U.S. government’s Fiscal Year 2027
• The beginning of the final, intense stretch toward the November 3 U.S. midterm elections
• Marks the 3 yr anniversary of the USDEBTCLOCK’S “Secret Window” graphics that have been eluding to a new monetary system.
And this is happening while Iraq continues banking and financial reforms and pushes toward greater international economic integration.
For those following the Global Currency Reset, October has long been a period of speculation. Could Iraq’s transition toward full sovereignty and deeper integration into the global financial system eventually include a change in the IQD’s exchange-rate regime or value?
Still, the timing is fascinating:
• Sept. 30: one chapter closes.
• Oct. 1: a new fiscal year and a “new phase” for Iraq begin.
Sovereignty …Stability …Investment …Economic integration …Currency reform
October is looking VERY interesting.
Source(s):
• https://x.com/StephanieStarrC/status/2087591142632067374
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Courtesy of Dinar Guru: https://www.dinarguru.com/
Thom Late yesterday afternoon, I got a call from a friend of mine who is a banker in Texas. And he is high up at his bank. He shared with me that he got a call telling him to expect the new REER tomorrow, Thursday or Friday. That call was from a retired banker and not from an official source. Now I trust him. And I am hearing this same thing from other people. But... I am reading September for a lot of things. I hope I am wrong and it is this week. The CBI has a history of changing the rate when the gap between the street rate and the official rate are far apart and that is how it looks to me.
Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] OMAR: The televisions says the United States of American, Mr. Donald Trump is very furious at the new Prime Minister because he promised the reforms and the cabinet to be completed by the 1st of July. FRANK: Trump is not pulling any punches. Didn't I tell you Trump wants the same thing that you want?
Stephen I've been getting a lot of messages this past weekend from people that are very concerned saying, 'Oh my gosh, if the dinar goes digital, does that means that our paper currency is worthless?" Having the dinar go digital is going to help a lot when it comes to the tracking and making sure every single dollar is tracked...While we are waiting for the Iraqi dinar revaluation...going digital is a critical piece of that happening.
Japan Exposes US Debt Crisis, the Mask is off
Liberty and Finance: 8-11-2026
Gold and silver have experienced a significant pullback, but Andy Schectman says the correction may have shaken out much of the speculation and selling pressure that had built up earlier in the year.
He points to continued gold accumulation by central banks, China, and Tether, arguing that major buyers are using the weakness in prices to add to their holdings.
Schectman says gold and silver have “sniffed out” the direction of real yields and believes sophisticated investors increasingly understand that policymakers may have limited ability to withdraw liquidity without disrupting financial markets.
Despite the recent volatility, he says gold and silver are showing renewed strength after speculation and open interest were flushed from the market.
Schectman believes the metals could be at the beginning of another leg higher, while acknowledging that additional short-term volatility remains possible.
INTERVIEW TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Crisis in private credit
22:10 Metals rally