"Tidbits From TNT" Thursday Morning 9-23-2021
TNT:
Tishwash: Saleh puts the international community in the picture regarding Iraq in his speech today
The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, will deliver this evening, Thursday, Iraq's speech before the United Nations General Assembly, where he will talk about developments in the situation in Iraq and regional and international issues of concern. link
Tishwash: Saleh to Abdullahian: The stability and security of Iraq and the guarantee of its sovereignty are indispensable to the stability of the region
The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, received, at his residence in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian.
The meeting dealt with the close bilateral relations between the two countries and the two neighboring peoples, and ways of enhancing them in various fields, consolidating economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries, and activating the understandings concluded between the two sides in this regard, according to a statement from Saleh's office.
President Barham Salih said that Iraqi-Iranian relations are important for the two countries and the whole region, referring to Iraq's efforts to achieve stability in the region and ensure its peace, and its keenness to be an arena for the convergence of the interests of its peoples for joint action and coordination in facing the challenges of terrorism, health conditions and the threat of climate change. Stressing that Iraq's stability and security and guaranteeing its sovereignty are indispensable elements for the stability of the region.
For his part, Minister Amir Abdullahian affirmed his country's support for the security and stability of Iraq, and his country's aspiration to strengthen bilateral relations, economic and trade cooperation, praising the diplomatic efforts led by Iraq to ease regional tensions. link
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Shybaby: Norway hikes rates, becoming the first central bank in the developed world to do so
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“A normalising economy now suggests that it is appropriate to begin a gradual normalisation of the policy rate,” said Governor Oystein Olsen in a statement Thursday.
Norway’s currency rallied to its highest levels since June against the euro, according to Reuters, and gained 0.7% against the U.S. dollar. The bank also said that another hike is likely in December.
The Norges Bank on Thursday become the first major Western central bank to raise interest rates following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
After cutting rates three times in 2020 due the economic fallout from the crisis, Norway’s central bank unanimously decided to raise rates to 0.25% from zero.
“A normalising economy now suggests that it is appropriate to begin a gradual normalisation of the policy rate,” said Governor Oystein Olsen in a statement Thursday.
The bank said that another hike is likely in December.
Norway’s currency rallied to its highest levels since June against the euro, and gained 0.7% against the U.S. dollar.
The rate hike comes as many central banks consider similar moves amid solid growth and surging inflation. In the United States, Federal Reserve officials reiterated Wednesday that a tapering of bond buying is coming “soon.” The European Central Bank recently slowed its bond buying, but an actual rate move is expected to be still some way off for both banks.
“The reopening of society has led to a marked upswing in the Norwegian economy, and activity is now higher than its pre-pandemic level. Unemployment has fallen further, and capacity utilisation appears to be close to a normal level,” the bank added in the statement.
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Lottery Winner Says Telling Anyone Was the 'Worst Mistake' After 10 People a Day Beg For Money —'Even Had A Therapist Try To Rip Me Off'
Jeannine Mancini Benzinga Sun, February 8, 2026
People fantasize about hitting the jackpot — quitting their jobs, ghosting the alarm clock, buying that dream mansion, and never setting foot in a breakroom again. But for one Reddit user, the most life-changing moment of all came with a hard crash of reality.
"The worst mistake I ever made was telling people that I had won the lottery."
TNT:
Tishwash: A "rare" meeting of the State Administration Coalition with the participation of Maliki, Sudani and Bafel Talabani
The State Administration Coalition held an expanded meeting today, Sunday (February 8, 2026), in which the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, the Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and the head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Talabani, participated, to discuss the latest political developments in the country and the course of understandings between the forces participating in the coalition.
According to a Baghdad Today correspondent, the meeting witnessed extensive discussions on outstanding issues between political forces, and mechanisms to enhance coordination between the caretaker government and the coalition forces, in order to ensure the stability of executive and legislative work, and to proceed with issues of priority to the citizen.
The Piece Of Paper Was Never Suppose To Be Money, What Was Backing It Had The Value
X22 Report: 2-9-2026
Excerpts:
Now the deep state and corrupt politicians, The private World Economic Forum- You can see their agenda is very different for Trump’s agenda…..and the people’s agenda.
Their agenda is to bring us into their new system. Trump ‘s agenda is to bring us into a people system. These are two different systems completely.
The deep state players and central bankers will fight to the very end to try to stop what Trump is about to do.
Iraq–Saudi Trade Jumps 35% In 2024, Deficit Widens
2026-02-09 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Riyadh Trade between Iraq and Saudi Arabia rose by about 35% in 2024 to nearly $1.8 billion, driven mostly by Iraqi imports, Iraq’s Trade Ministry said on Monday.
In a statement, the ministry said that the Iraqi imports from Saudi Arabia climbed to roughly $1.73 billion in 2024, up from about $1.30 billion a year earlier, marking a growth rate of 33.4%. Construction materials, electrical and electronic goods topped the import list at more than $838 million, fueled by reconstruction and urban expansion, followed by food products at $416 million.
The Next Black Swan, Expert Warns of Market ‘Time Bomb’
David Lin: 2-8-2026
In a recent in-depth discussion with David Lin, Matthew Piepenburg, a partner at Von Greer’s AG, shared his expert analysis on the current and future state of global financial markets, the role of gold and silver investments, and the geopolitical shifts that are reshaping the world economy.
The conversation provided a sobering look at the challenges facing fiat currencies and the increasing preference for hard assets among central banks and major financial institutions.
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
Global Markets Jolt as UK Political Turmoil Meets Japan’s Election Rally
Bond yields, currencies, and equity patterns shift in response to political and policy expectations
The Presidency Of The Government And The Presidency Of The Republic: To Proceed With A Balanced Policy And Resolve Constitutional Issues
Money and Business Economy News – Baghdad Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid on Monday.
The meeting witnessed discussions on developments in the general situation in the country and the region, where the need to strengthen national unity and support the government’s measures and steps in enhancing Iraq’s pivotal role in the region was emphasized.
KTFA:
Clare: The Iraqi parliament held a brief session and adjourned until further notice.
2/9/2026
The Iraqi parliament held a session on Monday that lasted only a few minutes before deciding to adjourn it until further notice, after three consecutive sessions were disrupted.
The Council’s Media Department stated in a statement that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hebat Al-Halbousi, opened the proceedings of session number (7) within the sixth electoral cycle, the first legislative year, the first legislative term.
Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 02/09/2026
Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
Member: Good Morning and welcome to a new week of possibilities
Member: Well the weekend was a nothing burger…so hoping the week is better
TNT:
Tishwash: Parliamentary move to summon Al-Sudani and the Minister of Finance
Member of Parliament, Mohammed al-Khafaji, revealed on Sunday a parliamentary move to summon Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Finance Minister Taif Sami to Parliament to discuss the current financial crisis.
Al-Khafaji told Al-Maalouma, “There is an urgent need to summon those concerned to understand the repercussions of the financial crisis the country is experiencing and to develop effective solutions.”
He added, "The summons also aims to discuss the constitutional violations committed by the Cabinet, represented by making strategic decisions and signing contracts that exceed the powers of a caretaker government."
5 Signs That Someone You Know Is ‘Fake Rich’ (and why it’s killing their wealth). Could you be pretending, too?
Vishesh Raisinghani Moneywise Sat, February 7, 2026
Scroll through social media and it’s easy to think everyone is rich and only getting richer. Your favorite influencers are filming videos in luxury SUVs, your friends are on five-star resorts in Bali, and your uncle just made “a fortune” on a new cryptocurrency.
But much of this perceived wealth could be smoke and mirrors. In fact, some of these peers and influencers could be actively undermining real wealth by trying to maintain the façade.
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Gold & Silver Takedown Was No Accident (What Comes Next Is Bigger
Taylor Kenny: 2-7-2026
After hitting record highs, both gold and silver just got violently crushed. The mainstream media blames "profit-taking," a Fed nomination, or just "normal volatility."
The truth is far more dangerous: what we just witnessed was a cascade of forced liquidations, margin calls, and blatant financial manipulation—all triggered by a deeper liquidity and credit crisis that's still unfolding.
Massive Fed’s Gold Revaluation! If You Own Gold or Silver, Watch Now! Mario Innecco & Clive Thompson
Money Sense: 2-7-2026
A massive speculative bet has emerged in the precious metals market, targeting a gold price of $15,000 by November 3rd.
While hitting this strike price seems extreme, the strategy likely focuses on "gamma" exposure—profiting from a sharp, sudden move higher, such as a jump from $5,000 to $6,500 in a matter of weeks.
If such a spike occurs, the value of these deep out-of-the-money options could double rapidly, allowing traders to exit with massive gains well before the maturity date. This suggests an anticipation of a drastic market event rather than a slow grind higher.
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
Ukraine Urges Acceleration of Peace Talks — Says Only Trump Can Broker Deal
Kyiv signals urgency for a negotiated end to the war, pointing to U.S. leverage and Trump’s deal-making influence as decisive factors