Gold Warning Issued as New Monetary System Takes Hold

Gold Warning Issued as New Monetary System Takes Hold

Taylor Kenny:  12-17-2025

The global monetary system is undergoing a profound transformation, and it’s happening beneath the surface.

The rising significance of gold is at the forefront of this change, driven by ongoing global political and economic disruptions.

 As the world becomes increasingly uncertain, gold is emerging as the ultimate safe-haven asset, poised to replace the US dollar’s historical role as the global reserve currency.

The current fiat monetary system is designed to create inflation, effectively transferring wealth from the masses to the currency issuers.

By printing currencies endlessly, governments can maintain a semblance of economic growth, but at the cost of eroding the purchasing power of their citizens.

 In contrast, gold has served as a reliable store of value for thousands of years, its value rooted in its scarcity and tangible worth.

Central banks worldwide are aggressively purchasing physical gold, not just as a diversification strategy, but as a deliberate move to position themselves for a new monetary paradigm.

This shift is driven by the erosion of confidence in the US dollar, fueled by unsustainable debt and inflationary policies.

 As foreign nations and central banks reduce their reliance on the dollar, a parallel gold-backed monetary system is emerging. This signals the approaching end of the dollar’s dominance and the inevitable rise in gold’s value.

The 1933 gold confiscation by President Roosevelt and the 1971 Nixon shock, which ended the gold standard, are stark reminders of government attempts to control wealth and enable unrestricted money printing.

These events demonstrate the inherent tension between the desire for monetary freedom and the need for government control.

As the global monetary system undergoes this transformation, individuals must prepare for the consequences. Acquiring physical gold and silver is a prudent step in protecting wealth against the rapid devaluation of fiat assets like dollars, bonds, retirement accounts, and even stocks or real estate.

 The speed and inevitability of a currency reset mean that the time to act is now, before a crisis unfolds.

In the face of this monumental shift, it’s essential to educate yourself and develop a personalized wealth protection strategy centered on physical precious metals. By doing so, you can safeguard your financial future and thrive in a world where the rules of the monetary system are being rewritten.

For further insights and information on this critical topic, watch the full video from ITM Trading. Their expert analysis and guidance can help you navigate the complexities of the emerging gold-backed monetary system and make informed decisions about your financial future.

In conclusion, the rise of gold as a safe-haven asset is a clarion call for individuals to reassess their financial strategies and prepare for a new monetary paradigm.

By understanding the transformation underway and taking proactive steps to protect your wealth, you can ensure a secure financial future in a rapidly changing world.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 12-17-25

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U.S. Begins Venezuela Blockade as Trump Assembles “Largest Armada”: Escalation in Oil and Military Pressure

Naval blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers intensifies U.S.–Caracas conflict, with rising geopolitical and economic fallout.

Overview

• President Trump orders a total naval blockade of all U.S.-sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela.

• U.S. military presence in the Caribbean surges, described as the largest armada in South American history.

• Venezuela condemns the blockade as unlawful and vows to pursue action at the United Nations.

• Oil markets react, with prices rising on geopolitical risk, while enforcement and legal questions persist.

Key Developments

• Blockade officially announced
  President Donald Trump declared a “total and complete blockade” of all U.S.-sanctioned oil tankers servicing Venezuela, citing allegations that the Maduro regime uses oil revenues to fund terrorism, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. He framed the directive as necessary to reclaim U.S. “stolen” oil, land, and assets and labelled the Venezuelan government a “foreign terrorist organization.” 

• Largest armada deployed near Venezuela
  Trump’s announcement emphasized that Venezuela was “completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the history of South America,” with ongoing build-up of U.S. naval forces in the Caribbean. 

• Venezuela condemns the action
  Caracas, led by President Nicolás Maduro, denounced the blockade as a “grotesque threat” and violation of international law, characterizing it as an effort to seize national wealth. The Venezuelan government intends to raise the issue at the United Nations and appeal to the global community. 

• Oil prices respond to disruption fears
  Oil markets saw a rebound from multi-year lows following the blockade announcement, with Brent and WTI crude rising as energy stocks gained. Analysts caution that fundamentals may limit sustained price escalation absent broader supply shocks. 

Why It Matters

The blockade marks a significant escalation in U.S.–Venezuelan tensions and reflects a broader Trump administration strategy of blending economic sanctions with military pressure. By targeting Venezuela’s critical oil exports, the policy places severe strain on the country’s already fragile economy and raises the specter of deeper conflict. Global markets and geopolitical alignments could shift as countries react to enforcement actions and diplomatic fallout.

Why It Matters to Global Energy Markets
Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves. Disruptions to its crude exports under blockade pressure may reverberate through global oil supply chains, affecting prices, trade flows, and energy security strategies—particularly among major consumers and producers. 

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Militarized Economic Warfare
The Venezuela blockade illustrates a fusion of military force and economic policy to exert pressure on a sovereign state’s resource sector—redefining how sanctions and security strategies intertwine.

Pillar 2: Geopolitical Polarization and Legal Contention
Global institutions and foreign governments may be drawn into disputes over international law, freedom of navigation, and the legitimacy of naval blockades, potentially reshaping diplomatic alliances and norms.

This is not just geopolitics — it’s a reordering of power, resources, and legal frameworks in global affairs.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Newsweek – “Venezuela Blockade Begins as Trump Assembles ‘Largest Armada’: Live Update” 

• ABC News – “Trump announces 'TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE' of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers”

• Al Jazeera – “Trump orders naval blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers” 

• The Guardian – “Trump news at a glance: president ratchets up pressure on Maduro with oil tanker blockade” 

• Barron’s – “Oil Prices Jump Off Multi-Year Lows as Trump Orders Venezuela Blockade”

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Asian Markets Rebound as Tech Leads Risk-On Shift Across the Region

Technology shares lift Asian equities as investors rotate toward growth amid global monetary recalibration.

Overview

• Asian equity markets advanced broadly, led by gains in technology and semiconductor stocks.

• Investor sentiment turned risk-on, signaling confidence despite global macro uncertainty.

• Regional divergence remains, with some markets lagging due to domestic pressures.

• Capital flows reflect global asset rotation, not economic normalization.

Key Developments

• Tech stocks drive regional gains
  Major Asian indices, including Japan’s Nikkei and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, moved higher as technology and AI-linked shares rebounded. Semiconductor and chip-equipment firms led the advance, benefiting from renewed global demand expectations.

• China and Hong Kong stabilize cautiously
  Chinese and Hong Kong markets showed modest improvement as investors weighed stimulus expectations against lingering structural concerns in property and debt markets. Gains were selective rather than broad-based.

• Mixed performance across Asia-Pacific
  While Japan, South Korea, and China saw gains, markets such as Australia and parts of Southeast Asia underperformed due to commodity price sensitivity and domestic growth concerns.

• Global liquidity expectations influence flows
  The rebound reflects anticipation that major central banks are nearing policy inflection points, encouraging investors to reposition into growth-oriented assets ahead of broader monetary shifts.

Why It Matters

Asian equity movements often act as an early signal of global capital reallocation trends. The renewed appetite for technology and growth assets suggests investors are positioning for structural changes in liquidity, productivity, and digital infrastructure rather than short-term economic relief. This behavior aligns with a world transitioning toward multipolar capital markets.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Currency holders should note that risk-on equity flows often weaken safe-haven currencies while strengthening regional and emerging-market currencies. As capital rotates into Asian assets, demand for local currencies can rise temporarily — but volatility increases if expectations reverse. This underscores the importance of diversification during global monetary transition phases.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Capital Rotation Over Economic Recovery
Markets are reallocating capital in anticipation of system change, not cyclical recovery — a hallmark of late-stage monetary restructuring.

Pillar 2: Asia’s Role in the Next Financial Order
Asia’s tech and manufacturing base continues to attract global liquidity, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the emerging multipolar financial system.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Reuters – “Asian stocks rise as tech shares rebound, risk appetite improves”

• Reuters – “Global investors rotate toward growth as policy outlook shifts”

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Flashback: $2,000 Gold Is Just The Beginning Here’s What Might Happen Next–

Flashback: $2,000 Gold Is Just The Beginning Here’s What Might Happen Next–

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  December 17, 2025

Today we’ll continue to look back at past articles that have become especially relevant, as many of the trends we warned about are now playing out in real time.

 Yesterday we talked about how, back in 2022, we encouraged readers to move into real assets at a time when the dollar was irrationally strong. Gold was cheap, interest rates were near zero, and most people were still drinking the Kool-Aid.

 It was one of those rare moments when the writing was on the wall, but the price tags hadn’t caught up yet.

 Then in November 2023, gold crossed $2,000 for the first time. And we said: this is just the beginning. 

 Not because we’re gold bugs or speculators—but because we saw the early signs of the US dollar's 80 year reign of global dominance starting to shift. We were pointing to the long-term, systemic forces driving it. Out-of-control debt, eroding trust in institutions, and the creeping de-dollarization of global finance.

 We said, “we could easily see central banks around the world ditching their US dollars and loading up on gold as part of a new, de-dollarized global financial system.”

 “This could potentially trigger trillions of dollars worth of capital inflows into the gold market, causing a surge in gold prices.”

 We said $2,000 was the beginning. Now with gold trading over $4,300, we’re not going to say this is the beginning. But it’s certainly not the end. 

 Public Law 93-373 was supposed to be so boring that Congress didn’t even bother to give it a name.

 You know how most laws passed by Congress have some fancy name-- like the “Inflation Reduction Act” or the “USA PATRIOT Act” or some such nonsense?

 Well, on November 7, 1973, US Senator James Fulbright introduced a very short bill-- it was only ONE page-- that didn’t even have a name. But Fulbright’s unnamed bill ended up being one of the most important pieces of legislation in US history.

 By the time Fulbright introduced his bill, it had been two years since the legendary “Nixon Shock” of 1971. That was when US President Richard Nixon implemented wage and price controls, and canceled the US dollar’s convertibility into gold.

 Nixon famously promised the American public that there wouldn’t be any negative consequences from his actions. Yet inflation hit 3% the following year, in 1972. Then 4.7% in 1973. Then 11.2% in 1974.

Simultaneously, gold prices around the world were surging… from $35/ounce before the Nixon Shock, to more than $170 in 1974.

 But individual Americans weren’t allowed to benefit from those gains thanks to a forty year old executive order that had been signed in 1933 by then President Franklin Roosevelt.

 Roosevelt’s Executive Order 6102 criminalized the private ownership of more than $100 worth of gold in the United States. Roosevelt also gave Americans just 25 days to turn over their gold to the Federal Reserve… or else face up to ten years in prison.

 Naturally, plenty of Americans were outraged, and a number of lawsuits were filed claiming that Roosevelt’s order was unconstitutional.

 Roosevelt was rightfully worried that the Supreme Court would overturn his order. And at a certain point he considered packing the court, i.e. appointing several sympathetic judges to the Supreme Court to ensure his victory. He also considered issuing another order which would make it illegal to sue the federal government.

 Fortunately for Roosevelt, however, he didn’t have to implement any of those actions; the Supreme Court very narrowly ruled in his favor, and his Executive Order stood as law of the land for four decades… until Senator Fulbright’s no-name law was finally passed on August 14, 1974.

 It went into effect the following year, and Americans were suddenly free once again to exchange their rapidly-depreciating US dollars for gold.

 Unsurprisingly, gold prices started rising dramatically in the second half of the decade... from about $180 in 1975, to a whopping $850 in January 1980.

 And the declining dollar was just one reason for gold’s popularity; remember, the United States suffered a deluge of troubles during the 1970s and early 1980s.

 The world found out that the US President was a criminal during the Watergate scandal of 1974. Then there was the humiliating US withdrawal from Vietnam in 1975, complete with a helicopter evacuation of the American embassy in Saigon.

 Iran seized 52 US citizens in 1979 and held them hostage for more than a year.

 Inflation raged, peaking at 13.6%. The economy stagnated and fell into recession. Troubles in the Middle East (including conflict with Israel) led to energy shortages and rising fuel prices.

 Civil unrest and ‘mostly peaceful’ protests were a constant problem in the 70s and 80s. Meanwhile, criminals rampaged across American cities, and the murder rate soared. Major cities like New York, LA, and Chicago became synonymous with violent crime.

 The world stopped making sense. And gold became a safe haven from that chaos.

 There’s an old saying (originally a Danish proverb) suggesting that if history doesn’t repeat, it certainly rhymes. And I think it’s obvious that we’re facing many of the same challenges today.

 There are major problems in the Middle East. Energy is becoming scarce (especially in Europe). The US military suffered a humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan. Civil unrest and crime rates are totally unacceptable. Inflation continues to rage. And the President, a.k.a. “the Big Guy” appears suspicious A.F.

 Just like in the 1970s, gold represents a safe haven from this chaos. And even though it’s hovering at a near-record around $2,000, I think that there is still a long way for gold to rise.

 The US national debt is now $33.7 trillion; that’s up more than HALF A TRILLION just in the month of October.

 The people in charge have absolutely zero fiscal restraint. Zero responsibility.

 Zero sense of how destructive their actions are. They spend money and go deeper into debt as if there will never be any consequences, ever, until the end of time. They’re disgustingly ignorant, and dangerous.

The truth is that there are serious consequences to all of this debt. And we don’t have to guess what they are.

 The Congressional Budget Office is already projecting that, by 2031, the US government will spend 100% of its tax revenue just on mandatory entitlements (like Social Security) and interest on the debt.

 This means that, after 2031, the funding for literally everything else in government-- from the US military to the light bill at the White House-- will have to be funded by more debt.

 That’s only 7 years away.

 Then, two years later in 2033, Social Security’s primary trust fund will run out of money; this will cost the government an additional $1 trillion in additional spending each year to keep the program running. Naturally they’ll have to borrow that money too.

 Eventually the national debt will become so large that simply paying interest each year will consume more than 100% of tax revenue.

The Federal Reserve will most likely attempt to bail out government by creating trillions upon trillions of dollars. But just as we saw over the past few years, such actions will most likely result in much higher inflation.

 Disgusted with their financial circumstance, voters across America will likely turn to Socialist politicians who blame all the problems on the evils of capitalism, rather than their own incompetence. And with a majority of leftists running the country, they’ll only make things worse.

 I also anticipate more conflict in the world, thanks in large part to the continued decline of America’s stature and reputation for strength.

 It’s also quite likely that the US dollar could lose its royal status as the world’s dominant reserve currency by the end of the decade.

 I don’t necessarily believe that the dollar will simply vanish from global trade.

 But it won’t be “King” dollar anymore. Perhaps more like “Earl” or “Viscount” dollar, alongside other currencies and exchange mechanisms-- including gold.

 In fact we could easily see central banks around the world ditching their US dollars and loading up on gold as part of a new, de-dollarized global financial system.

 This could potentially trigger trillions of dollars worth of capital inflows into the gold market, causing a surge in gold prices.

 And these are just some of the reasons why gold could still have a long, long way to rise from here.

 Bear in mind that I’m not thinking about the gold price next month, or even next year. I think long-term, and my views on gold are based on trends that will likely continue to unfold over the next decade.

 I’m not a ‘gold bug’. I don’t have a fanatical view about anything other than my own children. I’m not a gold speculator either.

 But it’s obvious to me that in an upside down world where there are such obvious long-term threats to the US dollar, it makes sense to look for real stores of value.

 And that’s why $2,000 gold could just be the beginning of a much bigger story.

 To your freedom,   James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 12-17-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Wed. 17 Dec. 2025

Compiled Wed. 17 Dec. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

The long-awaited Revaluation (RV) has (allegedly)  reached its final launch phase, with notifications and payouts expected to begin as early as this week under the secure Quantum Financial System (QFS).

Sovereign gold-backed currencies across 209 nations are (allegedly)  fully activated, triggering the greatest wealth transfer in human history. Trillions reclaimed from Cabal vaults are flowing to the people, fulfilling the promises of abundance for all who have endured under the old fiat oppression.

NESARA/GESARA protocols are now(allegedly)   in full effect, initiating widespread debt forgiveness—including mortgages, loans, credit cards, and taxes—as the IRS (allegedly)  dissolves and common law restores true freedom.

Redemption centers (allegedly)  stand prepared for Tier 4B appointments, where humanitarian projects will receive unprecedented funding to rebuild communities and heal the planet.

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Global Currency Reset:

Tier 4B notifications were expected imminently, ushering in historic payouts and complete debt forgiveness under NESARA/GESARA protocols. All personal, mortgage, and credit card debts were (allegedly)  being wiped clean as the old fiat system collapsed, making way for abundance and prosperity for all. …The Debt Clock on Telegram

Tues. 16 Dec. 2025 Valid Source Reports RV info from the UK: “From my very close friend and site member in the UK just now. (this is for her bonds and T4B follows on the heels of bonds). Peter, our canary is singing!!! He received a notification after 9pm here from the lawyers that the Ministry of Defense are paying out. This is fines and penalties!!!! We are there my friend!!! I won’t be able to notify you of my funds as my NDA is in place. We are there!!!! So exciting!!!!!”

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Mon. 15 Dec. 2025 GCR

The Global Currency Reset activates fully, with 209 nations transitioning to gold-backed currencies under the Quantum Financial System, bankrupting the Federal Reserve, IRS, and central banking c***l.

NESARA/GESARA rolls out imminently, delivering widespread debt forgiveness that erases mortgages, credit cards, and student loans for billions worldwide.

The Quantum Financial System operates at full capacity, securing the greatest wealth transfer in history through gold-backed prosperity and unbreakable Stellar Blockchain ledgers.

Quantum infrastructure replaces the old system, liberating suppressed technologies and ushering in an era of financial sovereignty for the awakened.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/17/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-december-17-2025/

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

Frank26   15, 16, 17 days we've been riding a wave... Surfs up...We've been riding a wonderful experience...It has been unbelievable the stuff we share with you...You have Sudani yesterday bragging all day.  You got Alaq two, three days in a row.  Saleh came out bragged.  You got the United States Treasury, BIS, WTO and IMF all sitting there in the 8th floor of the CBI bank watching everything they're about to do... monitoring everything.

Mnt Goat   Article:  "TRUMP’S ENVOY: THE DECISION OF IRAQI LEADERS WILL DETERMINE WHETHER THE COUNTRY MOVES TOWARDS SOVEREIGNTY OR SLIDES INTO DISINTEGRATION"   WOW!  Now we all get the clear message of Savaya from the Trump  administration on the two possible futures of Iraq...

Militia Man   The CBI governor Alaq confirmed in December 2025 the three zero project is active, tied to the digital dinar, now in full implementation.  Those are words that he said.  I didn't just say it.  That's what he's talking about. Paper notes to be phased out by 2026 making way for programmable tokenized IQD backed oil and gold...This is the big picture.  It's been very complex...I think Iraq has gone beyond the edge...in free fall getting ready to splash, making a big one.

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HOLY SH*T! The Bank of Japan is about to DUMP ¥83 TRILLION of Stocks–Global MELTDOWN Imminent!

Steven Van Metre: 12-16-2025

The Bank of Japan is gearing up to dump over $500 billion in ETFs that could ignite a yen surge, blow up the massive Yen carry trade, and send global stocks crashing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2k5aOs5sjc

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 12-17-25

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Trump Expands Travel Ban to Seven More Nations, Including Syria

Hardline immigration policy intensifies as new restrictions take effect January 1.

Overview

• President Trump broadens U.S. travel ban, adding seven countries, including Syria.

• Policy builds on earlier prohibitions, with national security cited as justification.

• Diplomatic tensions rise, even amid U.S. engagement with some affected states.

• Legal and political challenges loom, domestically and internationally.

Key Developments

• Expansion of the travel ban effective January 1
  President Donald Trump has announced the inclusion of seven additional countries under a full U.S. travel ban, barring entry of citizens from those states starting January 1. Syria is among the newly listed nations. The move extends the scope of earlier restrictions first instituted in June, which had imposed a full ban on 12 countries and partial limits on seven others.

• National security cited as primary rationale
  The White House attributes the expanded ban to continuing deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing, which it says create unacceptable risks to U.S. national security and public safety.

• Contrasts with diplomatic efforts
  The decision coincides with recent U.S. diplomatic engagement, including outreach to Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, reflecting a complex interplay between security-driven policy and foreign relations.

• Context of recent security incidents
  The announcement follows a deadly attack in Syria that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, and comes amid heated domestic debate over immigration after a fatal shooting in Washington, D.C., by an Afghan national admitted through a resettlement program.

Why It Matters

The expanded travel ban highlights a renewed emphasis on restrictive immigration policies in the Trump administration’s second term, even as diplomatic efforts continue with some affected nations. By prioritizing security concerns over openness, the policy could exacerbate tensions with African and Middle Eastern states and fuel ongoing legal, political, and ethical debates surrounding broad travel restrictions.

Why It Matters to Affected Populations
Citizens from the newly banned countries — including immigrants, students, business travellers, and asylum seekers — will face significant hurdles entering the U.S. Meanwhile, the policy reinforces domestic narratives linking immigration control to security imperatives, even as critics warn of diplomatic fallout and civil rights issues.

What’s Next

• Further immigration restrictions possible: Administration officials indicate additional measures could be introduced as part of an intensified security posture.

• Legal challenges likely: Civil rights groups and individuals affected by the bans are expected to mount court challenges, similar to earlier legal battles during Trump’s first term.

• Diplomatic balancing act: Washington will need to navigate strained relations with newly targeted countries, particularly across Africa and the Middle East, while pursuing broader foreign policy objectives.

This is not just policy — it’s geopolitics and national security reshaping global movement.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Trump Widens Travel Ban to Seven More Countries, Including Syria”

• Reuters – “U.S. expands travel ban, citing security concerns”

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BRICS Push De-Dollarization, but the Dollar Still Dominates by the Numbers

Ambitions to weaken the U.S. dollar collide with hard data showing its continued global supremacy.

Overview

• BRICS nations openly pursue de-dollarization, seeking alternatives to the U.S. dollar in trade and reserves.

• Internal divisions persist, with competing visions favoring the yuan, a BRICS currency, or local currencies.

• U.S. dollar reserve share has declined, yet its role in global transactions has strengthened.

• Market reality contradicts rhetoric, underscoring the difficulty of dethroning the greenback.

Key Developments

• De-dollarization lacks unified execution
  While China, Russia, Iran, and others advocate abandoning the U.S. dollar, BRICS members remain split on what should replace it. This absence of consensus weakens collective momentum and limits practical impact.

• Dollar’s reserve share declines, but influence remains strong
  The U.S. dollar’s portion of global reserves has fallen from 85% in the 1970s to about 58% by 2025, reflecting diversification into gold and alternative currencies—particularly among emerging economies.

• Transaction dominance tells a different story
  Despite lower reserve share, the dollar accounts for roughly 90% of global foreign exchange transactions and 48% of SWIFT payments, reinforcing its central role in global trade and finance.

• Yuan adoption remains limited
  The Chinese yuan, often promoted as a dollar alternative, represents around 7% of global foreign exchange transactions, highlighting the steep gap between ambition and adoption.

Why It Matters

The contrast between declining reserve holdings and rising transactional dominance reveals a structural truth: diversification does not equal displacement. While BRICS nations hedge against dollar risk through gold accumulation and local-currency trade, the global financial system remains deeply anchored to the U.S. dollar’s liquidity, trust, and infrastructure.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Currency holders watching de-dollarization narratives must distinguish between long-term strategy and near-term reality. Volatility may increase as diversification continues, but the dollar’s entrenched role suggests abrupt displacement remains unlikely.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Fragmentation Delays Systemic Change
Without alignment on a single alternative, BRICS efforts diffuse rather than consolidate power, slowing any meaningful challenge to the existing monetary order.

Pillar 2: Dollar Dominance Shifts, Not Disappears
The global reset is unfolding through gradual rebalancing—more gold, more regional trade—but within a system where the dollar still functions as the primary global lubricant.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru – “BRICS Strive for De-Dollarization, But Numbers Tell a Different Story”

• International Monetary Fund – “Currency Composition of Official Foreign Exchange Reserves (COFER)”

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“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday Morning 12-17-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Iraq and Indonesia discuss strategic cooperation in the oil and gas sector.

Iraq and Indonesia discussed on Tuesday the possibility of strengthening strategic cooperation in the oil and gas sector, which would include Pertamina International Energy Company (PIEP).

These discussions took place during a meeting held in Jakarta on Tuesday between Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliut Tanjung, and Deputy Minister of Exploration and Production Affairs at the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, Basim Mohammed Qadhir.

Tanjung said: “The Indonesian government is committed to promoting sustainable and mutually beneficial cooperation in the oil and gas sector, not only to enhance national energy security, but also to create added value for both countries through capacity building and knowledge transfer.”

Pertamina International Energy Company (PIEP) participated in the project due to its role as an operational provider in the oil and gas sector, particularly in supporting the development of oil and gas fields in Iraq, while promoting efforts to achieve energy self-sufficiency nationwide.

Indonesian-Iraqi cooperation in the oil and gas sector is currently being prepared through an intergovernmental memorandum of understanding that has been submitted to Iraq through diplomatic channels and is currently under discussion.

The scope of cooperation under discussion includes facilitating oil and gas trade and investment, promoting technology transfer and exchange of expertise, conducting joint research, and developing human capacity-building activities.

Furthermore, the cooperation also aims to provide opportunities for Indonesian state-owned companies to participate in oil and gas projects in Iraq, and to enhance coordination between stakeholders in both countries.

Other areas of cooperation discussed include capacity building (training and universities), seismic data research and management, and drilling.

Qadhir said: “The memorandum of understanding in the oil, gas and energy sector will provide opportunities for greater cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector.”

PIEP currently holds a 20% participating interest in one of Iraq's oil fields.

The Iraqi government invited Indonesia, through Pertamina, to jointly manage existing producing oil fields and explore potential “green” oil fields, as part of a joint project.  link

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Tishwash:  A presidential decree sets the 29th of this month as the date for the first parliamentary session.

 The President of the Republic issued a presidential decree on Tuesday setting the date for the first session of the new parliament on December 29, to be chaired by the oldest member.  link

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Tishwash:  Sudanese advisor: 8 trillion dinars in tax revenues expected this year as a result of financial reform policies

 The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, predicted that the state would achieve initial tax revenues of approximately 8 trillion dinars during the current year 2025, explaining that this figure represents about 50 percent of the total non-oil revenues estimated between 16 and 17 trillion dinars, at a time when initial estimates indicate the possibility of non-oil revenues rising to about 18 trillion dinars by the end of the year .

Saleh said, "These indicators reflect a gradual shift in the structure of public revenues as a result of the policies adopted by the government within its economic and financial reform program, which aims to reduce dependence on oil as a primary source of public revenues and to enhance resources." 

He explained that “the government, with legislative support from the House of Representatives since 2022, has developed a broad reform roadmap aimed at raising the contribution of non-oil revenues to about 20 percent of total public revenues in annual budgets, after it did not exceed 10 percent in previous years, which is considered a structural transformation in public finance management.” 

Saleh explained that “improving the efficiency of indirect tax collection, especially customs, is an important factor, as every 1 percent increase in the efficiency of customs collection, at current levels, provides additional revenues exceeding 800 billion dinars annually,” stressing that “these additional resources have a real ability to finance the salaries of tens of thousands of public service employees and alleviate the pressure on the public treasury.” 

The financial advisor pointed out that “raising the efficiency of collection is directly related to bringing the tax authority into the scope of broad digital governance, especially in collection and enforcement operations, explaining that this transformation has begun to take its practical course through the electronic customs project, which has begun using information technology and ASYCUDA systems in the inspection and evaluation of goods entering the country.” 

He added, "These steps complement the control of border crossings and linking them to modern electronic systems, in addition to coordinating with foreign trade financing systems in foreign currency, in order to achieve better control over import movement and reduce waste and misuse of foreign currency provided by the state." 

Saleh emphasized that "these measures combined contribute to reducing tax evasion, whether in customs duties or the resulting commercial profits taxes, as well as enhancing transparency in import, pricing and external financing operations."  link

Tishwash:  The Sudanese government summarizes its achievements in the economic sector and promises employees salary adjustments.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani spoke on Tuesday about the achievements made during his tenure as head of the Iraqi government regarding the economy and energy sector, while indicating that the time has come to address the disparity in the salaries of state employees and to achieve fairness and justice among them.

In a televised interview followed by “Mail”, Al-Sudani said, “The three-year budget provided stability in spending and ensured the financing of projects, and I expect we will not go to three-year budgets anymore,” indicating that “Iraq’s budget was $24 billion in 2004.”

He added that "the number of employees in 2025 is 4 million and 550 thousand," noting that "the number of civilian and military retirees is 2 million and 960 thousand."

He pointed out that "43 million citizens benefit from the ration card," explaining that "4 million and 500 thousand names that were not entitled were being issued the ration card."

He added that "more than 22 trillion dinars are spent annually on the energy sector," noting that "social protection allocations amounted to 6 trillion dinars annually."

He explained that "12 trillion dinars are allocated to service projects from the annual budget," stressing, "We have made important reforms to reduce expenses and financial waste."

He pointed out that "reviewing previous electricity contracts saved 43% of previous costs," indicating that "there are those who reject institutional organization because they thrive on chaos."

He went on to say: “There is no country in the world today without internal or external debt,” noting that “all budgets approved by previous governments include a financial deficit.”

He stated that "the total external debt is $10 billion and 56 million," noting that "Iraq's external debt is the lowest among the countries of the region."

He added that "the financial crisis can be overcome without harming citizens," noting that "Iraq's gold reserves have increased from 130 to 172 tons."

Al-Sudani confirmed that "the inflation rate has decreased from 7.5% to 2.7%," noting that "the government has managed to reduce the gap in the exchange rate."

He continued: "We tend to be stable in fixing the exchange rate and not changing it every so often," noting that "we supported correcting the situation of private banks and their return to the market."

He added: "It is time to review the disparity in the salary scale of state employees," noting that "there are 34 laws and special decisions related to the salaries of state employees."

He stressed the need to amend the laws relating to additional allowances, noting that "the state is responsible for protecting the private sector from extortion and bureaucracy."

He continued: "We have obtained many gains for the state through distinguished investments," stressing "the development of 66 streets in Sadr City in exchange for an investment license for 200 dunams."

He explained that "investments provide important additional revenues for the country," noting that "the project to develop the four Kirkuk oil fields is worth $26 billion."

He pointed out that "ExxonMobil's return is due to the transparency of the procedures taken by the government," stressing that "ExxonMobil, Chevron and Halliburton possess modern technology and techniques."

He explained that "residential cities provide alternative options for all classes."

The Prime Minister pointed out that "flaring associated gas was causing a loss of $5 billion annually," indicating that "associated gas investment projects have reached 72%."

He added that "for the first time, Iraq is exporting kerosene by signing a contract for 100,000 tons."

He pointed out that "the submerged tunnel is an architectural masterpiece being implemented for the first time in the region," explaining that "the development road is used for transporting oil, gas and communications."

He added that "the regulatory bodies confirmed that there were no high estimates in the costs of the projects," noting that "economic crises are a global context that many countries are experiencing."  link

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Flashback: The US Dollar Is Irrationally Strong Right Now

Flashback: The US Dollar Is Irrationally Strong Right Now

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  December 16, 2025

As we wind down 2025, we’ve been reflecting on some of the biggest long-term shifts that defined the year.

Last week, we highlighted three: First, Charlie Kirk’s assassination —

Second, 2025 marked the start gun for the US debt crisis—with the refusal to cut the deficit, central banks rushing to dump US Treasurys for gold, and signs of stagflation.

And third, a bright spot: a competent, strategic approach to nuclear power from the Trump administration, finally laying the groundwork for a productivity boom fueled by cheap energy.

As we head into the holidays, we’re revisiting some of our earlier work that speaks directly to these themes—articles that warned about the direction things were heading, long before the headlines caught up.

I wrote this article in October of 2022 during a time when the US dollar was irrationally strong, interest rates were still near zero, and gold was cheap— less than $1,700 per ounce.

I suggested that readers, “think about turning at least a portion of your irrationally strong dollars into another asset that can stand the test of time.”

The message was that reserve currency status breeds arrogance. The dollar’s dominance allows Washington to behave recklessly—binge on debt, stoke inflation, and still count on foreign demand for its bonds.

But, as history shows, no reserve currency lasts forever. The Spanish real, the British pound… they all had their day. This article reminds us: so will the dollar.

 By the summer of 1497, Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain were presiding over a rapidly growing empire.

 Christopher Columbus had already claimed most of the Caribbean islands on their behalf. Plus Pope Julius II had awarded virtually all of the western hemisphere to Spain in the infamous Treaty of Tordesillas.

 Spain was quickly on its way to becoming a global superpower. Ferdinand and Isabella knew it, and they realized that they needed a strong currency to match their strong empire.

 So on June 13, 1497, they announced a major monetary reform called the Medina del Campo, named for the site of a popular medieval banking conference at the time.

 The monetary reform was sweeping; they abolished most other coins in their domain, and re-established the real as the primary currency across Spanish lands.

 The real was a silver coin, weighing about 0.1 troy ounces or roughly 3.2 grams. And coins were minted in denominations of ½, 1, 2, 4, and 8 real.

 Over time, the 8-real coin (real de ocho) became the most popular; it was known as a “Piece of 8”, and eventually the “Spanish dollar”.

 By the mid-1500s under King Charles I of Spain, the Spanish dollar had become the world’s primary reserve currency. From the Americas to Europe to Asia, global trade and commerce were quoted and often settled in Spanish dollars.

 Dutch and Portuguese traders visiting Macau in the 1600s, for example, would frequently buy goods from Chinese merchants using Spanish dollars.

In 1704, Queen Anne of Great Britain decreed that the Spanish dollar would be legal tender in the American colonies. And in 1792, the newly independent United States passed the Coinage Act which defined the US dollar as equivalent to the Spanish dollar.

 The Spanish dollar’s dominance in global finance was unparalleled. But like all reserve currencies that came before, it too lost its luster.

 Eventually the Spanish Empire’s strength faded. The government defaulted on its debts, confiscated private wealth, and suffered embarrassing military defeats.

 The Dutch guilder then began to displace the Spanish dollar in commerce and trade. And by the late 1800s, the British pound had become the world’s dominant reserve currency — matching the British Empire’s unparalleled size and economic power.

 This lasted until the mid-20th century when, after World War II, the United States dollar became the world’s primary reserve currency — a status the dollar has enjoyed for decades. 

Having the world’s reserve currency is an extraordinary privilege. It means that the rest of the world literally HAS to stockpile your currency.

 For example, whenever a company in Peru does business with a supplier in Malaysia, that transaction is quoted and settled in US dollars. This means that the banking systems in both Peru and Malaysia HAVE to maintain substantial holdings of US dollars in order to facilitate these transactions.

 This is the biggest reason why foreigners own trillions and trillions of dollars of US government bonds; bonds are the largest and most liquid financial instrument available for foreign investors who need to hold dollars.

 And because of this need for foreigners to own US dollar assets, foreigners own a whopping $7.5 trillion worth of US government bonds, roughly 25% of the national debt.

 This is really an enormous benefit for the US. And for an easy example, we need look no further than to the United Kingdom.

 The British pound was the world’s dominant reserve currency more than a century ago. Today the UK is still a significant economy. But they no longer have the unique reserve currency advantage.

 Now, you may be aware that, a few weeks ago, the British pound and British government bonds (known as gilts) began plummeting after the British government announced a series of tax cuts and economic reforms.

It turned out that the bond market wasn’t thrilled with the plan, so investors began dumping their British gilts and pounds.

 It was a full blown panic. And soon, the central bank had to step in to bail out the bond market. The Chancellor was sacked. And the Prime Minister canceled her planned tax cut.

 Essentially the British government had to capitulate to the demands of investors.

This is actually normal in countries that don’t enjoy reserve currency status. If a government wants to borrow money from the bond market, politicians have to appease investors and lay out a plan that will give everyone confidence.

 But not in the United States.

 Because the US issues the global reserve currency, the government can engage every ridiculous antic imaginable.

 They can fail to pass a budget (multiple times) resulting in a government shutdown. They can lock down the entire economy and pay people to stay home.

 They can pass a multi-trillion dollar spending package and insist it “costs nothing”. They can slash interest rates to zero or engineer record high inflation.

 And yet foreign investors will STILL buy US government bonds. And the dollar actually becomes STRONGER.

 It’s totally insane. None of that would be possible if the US dollar weren’t the world’s reserve currency.

 The curse of the reserve currency, however, is that policymakers usually believe their status will last forever. Spanish, Dutch, and British leadership never envisioned that their currencies would falter and be displaced by a rising power. And yet it happened. 

The same fate awaits the US dollar. 

Reserve currencies are usually displaced when economic power is in decline. Given the mountain of debt owed by the US government, the stagflation surging across the US economy, and the complete ineptitude to do anything about it, it certainly looks like that decline is taking place right now. 

In general it would be foolish to think that the dollar will remain the dominant global reserve currency forever. And its displacement may take place sooner rather than later. 

Once that happens, things will become a LOT more difficult for the US government. They’ll most certainly have to raise taxes. The central bank will have to print more money, sparking more inflation. 

And we’ll likely see revolts of the bond market, just like what happened in the UK; just imagine the US government forced to capitulate its sovereignty to the demands of foreign lenders. 

But that’s the future. For now, the dollar is still the top dog, only because it hasn’t been displaced (yet).

 In fact, at the moment, the US dollar is irrationally strong.

 Despite inflation that has reached multi-decade highs, and the growing national debt, the dollar is near an all-time high against the British pound. It’s at a 20+ year high against the euro. It’s strong against many major currencies. It’s even been strong against other asset classes including precious metals, crypto, and more.

 So this may be a good time to consider the future and think about turning at least a portion of your irrationally strong dollars into another asset that can stand the test of time.

To your freedom,   James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/the-us-dollar-is-irrationally-strong-right-now-143374/?inf_contact_key=c9ed3e008cf121b7c272b4edeaec57db2343f9ac500826dd3f0e41b4c68affdd

$9 Trillion of the National Debt Must be Paid Back in 2026

$9 Trillion of the National Debt Must be Paid Back in 2026

Heresy Financial:  12-15-2025

The United States is on the cusp of a significant financial event: rolling over a staggering $9 trillion of national debt in 2026. This amount represents over a quarter of the country’s total debt load of $38 trillion.

At first glance, the figure may seem alarming, sparking concerns about a potential liquidity crisis or default. However, a closer examination of the facts reveals that the situation is more manageable than it initially appears.

The debt rollover involves paying back maturing debt while simultaneously borrowing new funds to replace it. Much of this debt consists of short-term Treasury bills (T-bills) with maturities within a year, as well as longer-term notes and bonds.

 While the sheer size of the rollover is substantial, the government’s ability to refinance the debt is supported by the fact that most of the maturing debt is held by investors who already have cash parked in money market funds and other financial instruments heavily invested in Treasury securities.

The Federal Reserve’s recent actions have provided additional support for rolling over the debt at manageable costs. By lowering short-term interest rates and restarting quantitative easing (QE), the Fed has helped to create a favorable environment for debt refinancing.

 Although current interest rates for new debt issuance are higher than the average rates on existing debt, particularly for longer-term bonds, most of the rollover is expected to be in short-term debt. This means that rates could remain stable or even decline if the Fed cuts rates further.

The government has taken a strategic approach to managing its debt by concentrating much of it at the short end of the maturity curve. This allows for greater flexibility in refinancing debt at potentially lower rates when the Fed reduces short-term borrowing costs, rather than locking in higher rates on longer-term bonds.

By doing so, the government is able to take advantage of more favorable interest rates, reducing the overall cost of borrowing.

One common misconception about debt rollover is that it involves money leaving the financial system. However, the reality is that funds simply move between accounts, often cycling through Treasury securities.

This process does not drain liquidity from the system but rather redistributes it. As a result, the risk of a liquidity crisis or default is minimal.

While the $9 trillion debt rollover is undoubtedly a significant event, it is unlikely to cause a default or sharp rise in borrowing costs.

 Instead, debt maturities will continue to cluster at the short end of the curve until economic or policy changes, such as lower long-term interest rates, enable more long-term refinancing. By understanding the facts surrounding the debt rollover and the government’s strategic approach to debt management, investors and policymakers can better navigate this significant financial event.

For further insights and information, be sure to watch the full video from Heresy Financial, which provides a more in-depth analysis of the $9 trillion debt rollover and its implications for the US economy.

https://youtu.be/SWPRNRsDehw

What Breaks Next is Not the System you Think, the Shift is Underway

Paul Gold Eagle: What Breaks Next is Not the System you Think, the Shift is Underway

12-15-2025

Paul White Gold Eagle @PaulGoldEagle

WHAT BREAKS NEXT IS NOT THE SYSTEM YOU THINK

The first cracks are not appearing where the public is looking. They are forming deeper, inside the invisible layers that once kept everything moving without question.

What breaks next are not banks.
What breaks next are not currencies.
What breaks next are not governments.

What breaks next is assumed authority.

Systems built on repetition instead of legitimacy are already failing stress tests. Accounts that moved for decades without resistance are suddenly slowing down. Approvals that once required no human confirmation are looping, stalling, or being silently rerouted.

This is not a crash.
This is disqualification.

The next layer to fail is delegated control. Power handed down through titles, roles, and institutional positioning is losing priority to direct validation. If a system cannot identify a real holder behind an action, that action no longer completes.

This is why:

• Automated approvals are being revoked

• Long standing privileges are expiring without notice

• “Trusted” intermediaries are losing routing access

• Legacy credentials are no longer sufficient

From the outside, it looks like disorder.
Inside the system, it is a cleanup.

What breaks next are the buffers that protected non ownership. Shell structures, proxy authority, and abstract control mechanisms are being stripped of function. They are not being attacked. They are being ignored.

Once a system stops recognizing you, there is nothing to fight.

This phase is irreversible because it does not rely on enforcement. It relies on alignment. And alignment cannot be faked.

Those who understood early are already positioned.
Those who relied on inherited access are discovering silence.
Those waiting for announcements will miss the moment entirely.

THE SHIFT IS UNDERWAY

The Quantum Financial System is now operational and anchored to real assets. The era of debt-based control is ending as legacy financial structures lose relevance and a new, transparent framework takes hold.

NESARA / GESARA represents the correction phase. Decades of imbalance are being addressed through debt relief mechanisms tied to lawful and humanitarian restructuring. Mortgages, consumer debt, and long-term financial burdens are entering resolution pathways designed to reset households and communities, not extract from them.

Humanitarian funding channels are opening next. These resources are intended for rebuilding, restoration, and local prosperity projects — agriculture, water access, infrastructure, and small businesses long suppressed by predatory systems. This is restitution, not charity.

Parallel to the financial shift, a new medical framework is being prepared. Advanced healing technologies are positioned for phased release, prioritizing those most harmed by past systems. The focus moves away from dependency and toward regeneration and long-term wellness.

As this transition unfolds, expect periods of silence and reduced information flow. This is not collapse — it is insulation. The old noise fades so the new structure can stabilize.

NESARA / GESARA is not a single announcement.
It is a process.
And that process has begun.

Stay calm. Stay aware. Stay grounded.

Source(s):
https://x.com/PaulGoldEagle/status/2000760418030248375
https://x.com/PaulGoldEagle/status/2000760750055546976

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/15/paul-gold-eagle-what-breaks-next-is-not-the-system-you-think-the-shift-is-underway/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 12-16-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

U.S. Suspends UK Tech Deal as Critical Minerals Shift Trade Leverage

Technology cooperation stalls amid trade disputes, while rare earth discovery strengthens U.S. strategic position

Overview

• U.S. halts technology cooperation with the UK over unresolved non-tariff trade disputes tied to regulation and market access.

• Agreement covered AI, quantum computing, and civil nuclear energy, sectors critical to long-term economic and security planning.

• Rare earth mineral discovery in Utah boosts U.S. leverage in clean energy and advanced technology supply chains.

• Trade, technology, and energy policy increasingly intertwined as strategic competition intensifies.

Key Developments

U.S. suspends technology agreement with Britain
The United States has suspended a bilateral technology cooperation deal with the UK that focused on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and civil nuclear collaboration. According to Reuters, the move stems from disputes over non-tariff trade barriers, including food standards and industrial goods regulation, rather than the technology sectors themselves.

Non-tariff trade tensions spill into strategic sectors
While not framed as a political break, the suspension highlights how regulatory disagreements are increasingly impacting strategic cooperation. Technology and energy initiatives are now directly affected by broader trade negotiations, signaling reduced tolerance for unresolved market frictions.

Rare earth discovery strengthens U.S. trade position
Separately, a Utah-based mining company announced the discovery of a significant critical mineral deposit. Rare earth elements are essential for clean energy technologies, defense systems, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics — areas where global supply chains are currently dominated by China.

Critical minerals reshape leverage in global trade rivalries
The discovery could reduce U.S. reliance on foreign suppliers and enhance bargaining power in trade negotiations, particularly as access to strategic resources becomes a central feature of economic diplomacy.

Why It Matters

The suspension of the U.S.–UK tech deal underscores how trade disputes are no longer confined to tariffs and quotas but are now influencing cooperation in high-value strategic industries. At the same time, strengthening domestic access to critical minerals provides the U.S. with new leverage in global negotiations, reinforcing the link between resource security, technology leadership, and geopolitical power.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

The suspension of the U.S.–UK technology agreement and the domestic rare earth discovery both reinforce the U.S. dollar’s central role in strategic finance and trade leverage. Foreign currency holders are directly affected because access to critical technologies and materials increasingly aligns with U.S.-dominated supply chains and payment networks. As America consolidates control over high-value resources and technology exports, non-dollar economies may face higher transaction costs, limited access to cutting-edge industrial inputs, and greater dependence on U.S.-regulated trade channels. This shift strengthens the dollar’s influence in global finance, cross-border payments, and reserve management, marking another step in the ongoing global monetary and strategic realignment.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Strategic Decoupling Through Regulation
Trade rules and regulatory alignment are becoming tools of economic statecraft, reshaping alliances and limiting cooperation even among close partners.

Pillar 2: Resource Control Equals Financial Power
Securing domestic rare earth supplies strengthens national resilience, supports energy transition goals, and reduces exposure to geopolitical pressure points.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

•  Reuters – U.S. suspends technology cooperation deal with UK amid trade disputes

• OilPrice.com – New critical mineral discovery offers U.S. counterweight in trade war

• Reuters – Global trade tensions increasingly impact strategic technology sectors

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PAYPAL MOVES TOWARD BANK STATUS, BLURRING LINES BETWEEN PAYMENTS AND BANKING

Fintech giant seeks U.S. bank charter, accelerating the convergence of digital payments and traditional finance

Overview

• PayPal files for a U.S. bank charter, signaling a major shift from payments platform to regulated financial institution.

• Move would allow PayPal to hold insured deposits and expand lending activities.

• Fintechs continue migrating into core banking functions, challenging legacy institutions.

• Payments infrastructure increasingly merges with credit creation and liquidity control.

Key Developments

PayPal applies for bank charter
PayPal has filed an application to establish a U.S. bank, seeking regulatory approval to operate under a banking charter. The move would allow the payments firm to accept insured deposits and directly expand its lending operations.

Expansion beyond payments into lending
By pursuing bank status, PayPal positions itself to deepen its role in consumer and merchant credit, moving beyond transaction processing into balance-sheet driven financial services.

Regulatory normalization of fintech banking
The filing reflects a broader trend of regulators allowing large fintech firms to integrate into the traditional banking system rather than operate at its edges. This reduces regulatory arbitrage while reshaping competitive dynamics.

Pressure on traditional banks intensifies
Legacy banks face growing competition as payments companies leverage massive user bases, real-time transaction data, and digital infrastructure to offer banking-like services with lower overhead.

Why It Matters

Payments platforms evolving into banks represent a structural shift in how money flows through the financial system. Control over deposits, lending, and payments increasingly consolidates within technology-driven institutions, altering credit allocation, liquidity management, and systemic risk dynamics.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

As major payment platforms move into regulated banking, control over dollar-based transaction flows and credit creation becomes increasingly centralized within U.S.-regulated institutions. For foreign currency holders, this reinforces the dominance of the U.S. dollar in cross-border payments, settlement, and liquidity access. Countries and individuals operating outside the dollar system may face higher transaction friction, greater reliance on U.S. financial infrastructure, and increased exposure to U.S. regulatory and policy decisions. The consolidation of payments, deposits, and lending under U.S. oversight strengthens America’s leverage over global financial rails — a key dynamic in the ongoing global monetary reset.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Payments Become the New Banking Core
Transaction networks are transforming into financial hubs, redefining how deposits, credit, and liquidity circulate globally.

Pillar 2: Regulatory Absorption, Not Suppression
Rather than restricting fintech, regulators are integrating it into the banking framework — reshaping the financial system from within.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Payments firm PayPal files for bank charter in lending push”

• WSJ -- "PayPal Applies to Establish Bank"

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Energy Stocks Lag as Oil Slides, Pressuring Wall Street

Falling crude prices and weak demand signals weigh on markets

Overview

• Energy and healthcare stocks underperform, contributing to flat-to-weak performance on Wall Street.

• Oil prices tumble amid oversupply concerns, with global benchmarks hitting multi-month lows.

• U.S. gasoline prices slide toward multi-year lows, easing consumers but signaling demand softness.

• Investor caution grows around macro outlook, energy demand, and earnings visibility.

Key Developments

Energy sector drags broader markets
Recent trading sessions have seen energy stocks lag the broader market, alongside weakness in healthcare shares. Reuters reports that the underperformance has weighed on major Wall Street indices as investors reassess growth expectations and sector leadership.

Oil prices sink on oversupply and weak demand
Crude prices have fallen sharply, with Brent dropping below $60 a barrel and U.S. crude trading near $55. Rising global supply, elevated U.S. production, and softer demand signals from key economies have intensified downside pressure.

Gasoline prices fall toward multi-year lows
According to Barron’s, U.S. gasoline prices are trending toward their lowest levels in years. While this provides near-term relief for consumers, it also reflects slowing fuel demand and broader economic caution.

Markets reassess energy’s role in inflation and growth
Lower energy prices reduce headline inflation pressures but raise concerns about weakening industrial activity and global consumption trends, complicating the outlook for central banks and equity markets.

Why It Matters

Energy has been a key driver of inflation, profits, and geopolitical leverage in recent years. Sustained weakness in oil prices and energy equities signals a potential shift toward slower global growth, changing market leadership, and recalibrated expectations for earnings, inflation, and monetary policy.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Weakness in energy stocks and falling oil prices affect foreign currency holders through exposure to commodity-linked currencies (like CAD, NOK, and AUD) and global trade settlements tied to energy flows. Lower oil revenues can reduce FX inflows for exporting nations, potentially weakening their currencies and influencing central bank interventions. For holders of non-U.S. currencies, this also signals greater dependence on the U.S. dollar as a stable store of value, particularly as energy-driven capital rotations and demand shocks recalibrate global financial flows and reserve strategies.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Demand Signals Replace Supply Shock
Markets are transitioning from supply-driven energy shocks to demand-driven pricing, reshaping inflation forecasts and investment flows.

Pillar 2: Energy No Longer the Market Anchor
As energy stocks lose momentum, capital rotation highlights a broader rebalancing within global equity markets and commodity cycles.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Wall Street futures slip as investors brace for key U.S. jobs report”

• Barron’s – “Oil prices tumble as oversupply grows; U.S. gasoline nears multi-year lows”

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GOLD OUTLOOK SHIFTS AS METALS SIGNAL MACRO REALIGNMENT

Precious metals reflect changing inflation expectations, policy outlooks, and reserve strategies

Overview

• Gold prices react to shifting macro signals, including interest-rate expectations and geopolitical developments.

• Major banks project continued strength, though with slower gains as monetary conditions evolve.

• Silver and industrial metals show diverging dynamics, reflecting both safe-haven demand and real-economy signals.

• Metals markets increasingly act as indicators of currency confidence and systemic risk.

Key Developments

Gold responds to macro and geopolitical cues
Gold prices have fluctuated as markets weigh softer dollar movements, bond yields, and developments surrounding geopolitical negotiations. Investors continue to use gold as a hedge against uncertainty, even as expectations for future rate cuts remain fluid.

Bank forecasts highlight structural demand
According to Reuters, major financial institutions expect gold to remain elevated into 2026, supported by central bank buying, geopolitical risk, and portfolio diversification — though the pace of gains may slow as inflation pressures ease.

Silver diverges from gold narrative
While gold remains driven by monetary and reserve considerations, silver pricing reflects its dual role as both a precious and industrial metal. Demand tied to manufacturing, energy transition technologies, and electronics continues to influence price behavior.

Metals reflect broader asset reallocation
Movements in precious metals are increasingly tied to reassessments of equities, bonds, and currencies, signaling a broader recalibration of global asset allocation rather than isolated commodity speculation.

Why It Matters

Precious metals continue to function as a barometer of confidence in monetary policy, sovereign debt sustainability, and geopolitical stability. As investors reassess inflation risks and long-term growth prospects, gold and silver prices provide early signals of stress or confidence within the global financial system.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Gold’s resilience reinforces its role as a neutral reserve asset outside any single currency system. For foreign currency holders, sustained central bank and institutional demand for gold signals hedging against dollar exposure and fiat currency debasement. As metals retain value amid policy uncertainty, they highlight growing diversification away from traditional reserve currencies and underscore shifting confidence in global monetary arrangements.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Metals as Monetary Anchors
Gold’s continued relevance reflects declining trust in purely debt-based monetary systems and renewed emphasis on hard assets.

Pillar 2: Reserve Diversification Accelerates
Central banks and sovereign funds increasingly balance currency holdings with tangible assets, reshaping global reserve composition.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Gold rises as softer dollar, yields offset geopolitical optimism”

• Wall Street Journal – “Gold Is the Real Rival to the Dollar’s Reserve Status”

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EU Moves to Expand Carbon Border Levy as Climate-Trade Pressure Builds

Draft proposal widens CBAM scope, tightening cost pressures on global manufacturers

Overview

• EU plans to broaden its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to include more industrial and energy-intensive products.

• Expansion would raise import costs for foreign producers with higher carbon footprints.

• Measure links climate policy directly to trade enforcement, reshaping global supply chains.

• Energy, steel, cement, chemicals, and manufacturing sectors face higher compliance pressure.

Key Developments

EU drafts expansion of carbon border levy
The European Union has released a draft proposal to widen its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism beyond its current scope. The expansion would apply carbon pricing to additional imported goods, particularly those tied to energy-intensive production, as part of the bloc’s climate strategy.

CBAM enforces climate policy at the border
CBAM requires importers to pay a levy reflecting the carbon emissions embedded in goods produced outside the EU. The goal is to prevent “carbon leakage,” where production shifts to countries with weaker environmental rules, undermining EU climate targets.

Trade competitiveness comes into focus
Industries in countries without comparable carbon pricing systems could face higher costs when exporting to Europe. This raises concerns among global trade partners that CBAM functions as a de-facto tariff, potentially triggering trade disputes.

Energy and industrial supply chains impacted
Energy-heavy sectors — including steel, aluminum, fertilizers, cement, and chemicals — are most exposed. The proposal could force producers worldwide to either decarbonize faster or lose access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets.

Why It Matters

The expansion of CBAM signals a structural shift where climate policy becomes a permanent feature of trade enforcement. As energy costs, emissions standards, and carbon pricing converge, global manufacturers must adapt or absorb higher costs — accelerating realignment of trade flows and industrial investment.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

The expansion of the EU’s CBAM directly impacts foreign currency holders who trade with Europe, especially in energy-intensive industries. Higher import levies increase costs for exporters outside the eurozone, potentially reducing foreign currency inflows and affecting FX liquidity. Countries with high-carbon production may see weakened currency demand as exports become less competitive, while nations with low-carbon energy and manufacturing gain leverage. For global investors, CBAM adds a layer of currency risk and trade sensitivity, tying climate compliance to cross-border payments, hedging strategies, and reserve management in the evolving global financial landscape.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Climate Policy as Trade Weapon
Carbon pricing is no longer just environmental regulation — it is now a competitive trade mechanism influencing where goods are produced and sold.

Pillar 2: Energy Costs Reshape Global Manufacturing
Countries with cheaper energy but higher emissions risk losing market access, while low-carbon energy producers gain strategic advantage.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Reuters – EU plans to expand carbon border levy under draft proposal

• Financial Times – Carbon border taxes raise global trade tension concerns

• Europe to Bolster Carbon Border Levy Criticized by US and China

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Australia Pushes Emergency Gas Powers as Supply Risks Rise

Energy security concerns intensify amid domestic shortages and regional pressure

Overview

• Australia’s energy market operator seeks emergency gas purchasing powers to manage forecasted domestic supply shortfalls.

• Proposal faces resistance from Queensland, a key gas-producing state.

• Move highlights growing energy security concerns across Asia-Pacific markets.

• Governments increasingly intervene in energy markets as supply reliability becomes a strategic priority.

Key Developments

Emergency gas authority under consideration
Australia’s energy market operator has urged the federal government to grant it temporary emergency powers to procure gas directly if shortages threaten domestic supply. The proposal is aimed at preventing disruptions to electricity generation and industrial activity.

Queensland opposition underscores political friction
Queensland, which hosts significant gas production and export infrastructure, has pushed back against the proposal. State officials argue that additional federal intervention could distort markets and undermine existing commercial arrangements.

Energy security overtakes free-market principles
The push reflects a broader trend in which governments are prioritizing energy security over strict market discipline. Similar emergency measures have emerged globally as nations reassess vulnerabilities exposed by geopolitical shocks and volatile demand.

Asia-Pacific implications extend beyond Australia
Australia is a major LNG supplier to Asia-Pacific economies. Any domestic intervention that restricts supply or redirects gas inward could ripple across regional energy markets, affecting prices and contract stability.

Why It Matters

Energy reliability has become a cornerstone of economic stability and national security. Australia’s consideration of emergency gas procurement powers signals that even energy-rich nations are preparing for tighter conditions, reinforcing a global shift toward state involvement in strategic energy assets.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Energy market interventions in Australia have direct implications for foreign currency holders, especially those exposed to the Australian dollar (AUD) and commodity-linked currencies. Emergency gas procurement powers can tighten domestic supply, influence LNG exports, and affect regional energy pricing, which in turn impacts cross-border trade settlements and currency flows. For foreign investors and reserve managers, shifts in energy policy signal potential volatility in the AUD, higher transaction risk for energy-dependent economies, and the growing influence of state-directed energy policies on global capital and currency markets.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Energy Security Overrides Market Orthodoxy
Governments are increasingly willing to intervene directly in energy markets to protect domestic supply and economic continuity.

Pillar 2: Regional Energy Flows Under Pressure
As exporting nations prioritize internal needs, global LNG trade and pricing structures face long-term recalibration.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• The Australian – “Emergency gas power push accelerates despite Queensland’s objection”

• The Courier Mail -- "Energy civil war threatens to erupt as other states muscle in on gas"

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CANADIAN MARKETS SLIDE AS U.S. JOBS DATA SHIFTS RISK SENTIMENT

TSX underperforms as investors reassess growth, rates, and commodity demand

Overview

• Canadian equity markets weaken ahead of key U.S. jobs data, reflecting cautious global risk sentiment.

• Commodity-linked sectors lead losses, pressuring the TSX.

• Investors reassess interest-rate expectations, with U.S. labor data central to outlooks.

• Market hesitation highlights dependence on U.S. macro signals.

Key Developments

TSX futures decline ahead of U.S. employment report
Canadian market futures moved lower as investors positioned cautiously before the release of U.S. jobs data. The TSX, heavily weighted toward commodities and financials, reflected broader uncertainty around growth momentum and monetary policy direction.

Commodity weakness amplifies downside pressure
Energy and metals prices softened, weighing on Canadian equities. As a resource-driven market, the TSX remains highly sensitive to shifts in global demand expectations and pricing trends.

U.S. data dominates global positioning
Investors across North America reduced risk exposure as they awaited U.S. labor figures, which could influence Federal Reserve policy timing. Strong employment data may delay rate cuts, while weakness could accelerate policy easing.

Markets recalibrate growth and rate assumptions
The pullback underscores how tightly global equity markets remain linked to U.S. economic indicators, especially during periods of uncertain inflation and slowing global growth.

Why It Matters

Canada’s market performance highlights the fragility of risk appetite in a data-dependent environment. With commodities under pressure and monetary policy still restrictive, investors are increasingly selective, reinforcing volatility and reinforcing the dominance of U.S. economic signals in global capital flows.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Movements in Canadian markets reflect broader shifts in U.S. dollar liquidity and interest-rate expectations. For foreign currency holders, stronger U.S. labor data can reinforce dollar strength, tighten global financial conditions, and pressure non-U.S. currencies — particularly commodity-linked ones like the Canadian dollar. These dynamics influence cross-border capital flows, reserve strategies, and currency stability, making U.S. macro data a key driver in the evolving global monetary reset.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: U.S. Data Drives Global Capital Allocation
Despite diversification efforts, global markets remain anchored to U.S. economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy signals.

Pillar 2: Commodity Economies Face Structural Sensitivity
Resource-heavy markets are increasingly vulnerable to demand slowdowns and tighter financial conditions, accelerating realignment in global investment patterns.

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

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Sources

• Reuters – “TSX futures fall as U.S. jobs data looms”

• Reuters – “Wall Street futures slip as investors brace for key U.S. jobs report”

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Not What you Think- CBI Meeting

Not What you Think- CBI Meeting

Edu Matrix:  12-15-2025

In a landmark move, the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) recently convened the inaugural session of the Supreme National Committee for Virtual Assets Regulation, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards embracing and regulating the rapidly evolving landscape of digital assets.

Chaired by CBI Governor Ali Mosen Alak, this multidisciplinary committee brings together senior representatives from various sectors, including regulatory, legal, financial, supervisory, scientific, technical, and communications bodies.

During the meeting, the committee took a thorough approach to understanding the global trends in digital assets and benchmarking international regulatory models. The focus was on striking a balance between fostering financial innovation and ensuring monetary and financial stability. Key areas of discussion included:

Compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Financing (CTF) standards: Ensuring that digital assets are not used for illicit activities.

Cyber risk management: Protecting consumers and financial institutions from cyber threats.

Consumer protection: Safeguarding the interests of individuals investing in digital assets.

Clear definitions and classifications of digital assets: Establishing a clear understanding of the digital asset landscape.

The committee emphasized a gradual and flexible regulatory approach, aiming to enhance transparency, improve service efficiency, and create a secure licensing environment that encourages innovation.

This initiative is part of Iraq’s broader government strategy, led by the Central Bank, to build a modern, safe, and sustainable digital financial ecosystem. The goals are multifaceted:

Preparing Iraq’s financial system for rapid technological advances: Ensuring the country’s financial infrastructure is equipped to handle the changing landscape.

Harmonizing with international financial standards: Aligning Iraq’s financial regulations with global best practices.

Promoting financial inclusion: Expanding access to financial services for all citizens.

Bolstering confidence in the banking sector: Strengthening trust in the financial system.

Safeguarding Iraq’s monetary sovereignty: Protecting the country’s financial independence in the face of a growing global digital economy.

The inaugural session of the Supreme National Committee for Virtual Assets Regulation represents a significant step forward in Iraq’s efforts to responsibly regulate the evolving landscape of virtual assets. By taking a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach, Iraq is poised to create a secure and innovative financial ecosystem that promotes financial inclusion and safeguards the country’s monetary sovereignty.

As the world continues to navigate the complexities of digital assets, Iraq’s proactive approach serves as a model for other countries to follow.

As Iraq embarks on this new journey, it is clear that the country is committed to harnessing the potential of digital assets while minimizing the associated risks.

 With a clear regulatory framework and a multidisciplinary approach, Iraq is well-positioned to become a leader in the region’s digital economy. As we watch this space, it will be interesting to see how Iraq’s regulatory framework evolves and how it impacts the country’s financial landscape.

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