"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
KEY POINTS
“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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Gold Reclaims Reserve Status, Central Banks Reverse 1900s Dollar Shift, Silver Rally
And We Know: 5-3-2026
Ever feel like the financial ground beneath our feet is shifting? Global economies are constantly evolving, and a recent discussion from And We Know Official offers a compelling look at the shifting role of gold and silver in this dynamic landscape.
The video delves into how central banks and individual investors alike are reconsidering these precious metals as anchors in an era of economic uncertainty and policy changes.
The conversation begins by tracing a pivotal moment in financial history: the 1971 Nixon administration’s decision to close the gold window.
Here’s What will Happen to the IQD and VND within the Next Two Years
Edu Matrix: 5-3-2026
The global financial landscape is currently experiencing a period of significant transition, with emerging markets and “exotic” currencies drawing increased attention from analysts and forward-thinking observers.
A recent deep dive from Edu Matrix sheds light on the economic trajectories of Iraq and Vietnam, suggesting that the next few years—specifically leading up to 2029—could be a pivotal era for the Iraqi dinar (IQD) and the Vietnamese dong (VND).
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
De-Dollarization Accelerates: Global Shift Away from Dollar Reshapes Financial Power
Rising geopolitical tensions and reserve diversification are driving a structural move toward a multipolar currency system
Egypt's Exports To Iraq Are Expected To Rise To $880 Million During 2025
Money and Business Economy News – Baghdad Foreign trade estimates for 2025 indicate that the value of Egyptian exports to Iraq will rise to about $880 million, compared to about $815.9 million in 2024, registering a growth of nearly 8%, driven by increased demand in the Iraqi market for Egyptian goods.
The New Gold Monetary System Is Already in Place (Most People Missed It) | Stephen Leeb
Miles Franklin Media: 5-2-2026
Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals and host of Little by Little, sits down with Stephen Leeb, Economist, Money Manager & NYT Bestselling Author, to break down the math behind a potential gold revaluation and why a global monetary reset may already be underway.
Is gold massively undervalued? Leeb argues that decades of suppression, combined with unsustainable global debt and a shifting financial order, could force a dramatic repricing of gold – potentially to levels most investors aren’t prepared for.
TNT:
Tishwash: Economist: Federal Reserve transfers boost central bank reserves and support exchange rate stability
Economic expert Salah Nouri said on Sunday that the arrival of installments of Iraqi funds from the US Federal Reserve directly impacts cash liquidity and the Central Bank's reserves, noting the effect of this on the stability of the exchange rate.
Nouri told Al-Furat News Agency that "the arrival of a batch of Iraqi funds from the US Federal Reserve enhances the cash liquidity of the Ministry of Finance, as the ministry sells dollars to the Central Bank of Iraq."
KTFA:
Clare: Baghdad receives a new shipment of "cash dollars"... and an expert predicts an improvement in the value of the dinar.
5/2/2026
Iraqi economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi confirmed on Saturday that a new shipment of cash dollars had arrived in Baghdad, as part of what he described as American support related to the next phase and the formation of the government.
Al-Marsoumi said in a Facebook post that "Iraq receives about one billion dollars monthly, distributed in two cash installments," noting that the shipment that arrived yesterday comes within this ongoing financial context.
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
Inflation Surge Returns: Energy Shock and Central Bank Divide Signal Global System Strain
Rising oil prices and persistent inflation are forcing central banks into conflicting strategies, increasing pressure on the global financial system
The Last Time America Hit 100% Debt-to-GDP, A Golden Age Followed
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) April 30, 2026
In the spring of 1946, hundreds of thousands of American soldiers were coming home from Europe and the Pacific, maimed, bruised, and shell-shocked. The economy they returned to was upside down.
Detroit was making tanks, not automobiles. Factories were making bullets, not baby carriages. Food was rationed. Fuel was scarce. And, overall, life in America had been bleak for the better part of two decades. The Great Depression gave way to a stretch of war that led many Americans to fear that their kids would soon be speaking German and goose-stepping with the Hitler Youth.
Freedom Fighter: Attention to those Holding Foreign Currencies
5-1-2026
Attention: Global Currencies (IQD, VND, VES)
Today, May 1st — it’s OFFICIAL.
The UAE has officially LEFT OPEC to take full control of its oil production and sales.
Iraq (Dinar), Iran, Venezuela (Bolívar), and other oil-rich nations are directly tied to these changes—because their CURRENCIES are connected to oil production and global oil flows.
Why the Fed Regards Gold as an 'Existential Threat' - James Grant
Kitco News: 5-2-2026
As the U.S. debt hits 100% of GDP and the 30-year Treasury yield nears the 5% mark, the bond market is finally forcing Washington’s hand.
In this deep-dive interview, James Grant, founder of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, joins Jeremy Szafron to discuss why the Federal Reserve now regards gold as an "existential threat" to its discretionary power.
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
Hormuz Shock Escalates: Oil Spike and Sanctions Threats Push Global System Toward Breaking Point
Severe disruption in the world’s most critical النفط corridor is driving energy prices higher and forcing financial systems into a new phase of instability
Iraq’s Central Bank says dollar flows steady despite oil halt
2026-05-02 Shafaq News- Baghdad US dollar transfers to Baghdad are continuing normally despite the halt in oil export revenues, Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Governor Ali Al-Allaq said on Saturday, rejecting reports of a stoppage.
Speaking at the Sin Dialogue Forum, Al-Allaq confirmed that public-sector salaries remain secured, noting that the CBI will “continue supporting” the government despite reduced fiscal flexibility following the suspension of Iraq’s main oil export outlet amid the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and the United States.
Dr. Scott Young: A Gold Backed Currency is Coming to End the Fed
5-2-2026
Can we end the Fed while the Fed Chair is on the way out?
Why does Trump call Powell Too Late?
Does Trump know the Fed is dying?
What happens to the American Dollar?
KTFA:
Clare: "Green light”... The doors of the White House are opening again for Iraq with a new opportunity contingent on distancing itself from Iran’s orbit.
5/1/2026
Following the appointment of Ali al-Zaidi as the new Iraqi prime minister, Baghdad has entered a new political phase, amid clear indications that the US administration views al-Zaidi as an opportunity to reshape its relationship with Iraq according to stricter conditions related to security, the economy, and regional influence.
Sources within the administration indicate that President Trump's phone call to al-Zaidi, his congratulations, and the official invitation to visit Washington represent a significant political signal of initial US acceptance of his appointment.
TNT:
Tishwash: US Dollar Shipments to Iraq Resume After Temporary Halt, Advisor Says
After a temporary halt, U.S. dollar shipments to Iraq have resume caused by regional tensions and financial restrictions
Dollar shipments from the United States to Iraq have resumed after a temporary halt, with the first transfer arriving in Baghdad, according to an economic advisor to the Iraqi prime minister.
On Friday, Mazhar Mohammed, economic advisor to the Iraqi prime minister, told Kurdistan 24 that the first batch of U.S. dollars had been delivered from New York following the resumption of air traffic and relative stabilization of the regional security situation.
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
Global Trade Strain Builds: Shipping Disruptions and Energy Volatility Drive Systemic Risk
Rising transport costs and unstable energy flows are intensifying inflation pressures and exposing cracks in global financial stability
Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Iran Deadlock
Shafaq News Oil rose on Friday as efforts to resolve the Iran war remained at an impasse, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. Navy blocking exports of Iranian crude.
Brent crude futures for July were up $1.04, or 0.94%, to $111.44 per barrel by 0421 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate futures had risen 41 cents, or 0.39%, to $105.48 per barrel.