A Global Monetary Reset Is Starting: “Greater Depression” Ahead | Doug Casey

A Global Monetary Reset Is Starting: “Greater Depression” Ahead | Doug Casey

Soar Financially:  12-24-2025

Gold and silver are sending a powerful signal. Doug Casey joins Soar Financially to break down the surge in precious metals, the role of central banks, BRICS de-dollarization, geopolitical instability, and what investors should watch heading into 2026.

Is this a panic move, or the start of a larger monetary reset?

Timestamps (AI-Generated)

00:00 Gold & Silver Breakout

01:19 Why This Rally Matters

02:33 Is Gold Still Undervalued?

 04:03 Silver Supply Deficits

05:18 The Coming Monetary Reset

 07:26 Is This a Precious Metals Fakeout?

 09:29 Central Banks & Dollar Risk

 11:23 Political Instability & Markets

12:55 Asia, China & Gold Accumulation

16:18 Should Investors Buy Gold Now?

18:14 Gold to $10K–$15K?

19:02 Bitcoin vs Gold

21:45 Key Themes for 2026

26:22 Black Swan Risks Ahead

31:41 Final Thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f_6eQuTNjY

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Morning 12-25-25

Merry Christmas Dinar Recaps,

Stock Markets Rally to Record Highs Amid Holiday Season Optimism

Major indexes hit new peaks, gold and safe assets surge on geopolitical risk

Overview:

• U.S. stock markets reached record highs on Christmas Eve 2025 as major indexes climbed on optimism around potential economic growth and easing interest rate expectations.

• The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all posted gains, fueled by robust AI sector performance and stronger-than-expected economic indicators.

• Precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum hit record prices as investors sought protection amid lingering geopolitical tensions.

• The rally unfolded during a typically low-volume holiday period, with markets responding to data showing resilient corporate performance and prospects for looser monetary policy in 2026. 

Key Developments:

• AI-related technology stocks led gains, reflecting continued investor confidence in long-term growth potential.

• Energy and materials sectors saw mixed reactions, with gold and platinum hitting all-time highs in safe-haven flows. 

• Positive economic data, including declining jobless claims and solid GDP growth, provided broader market support. 

• Market anticipation of a dovish Federal Reserve in 2026 contributed to asset price increases across equities and commodities. 

Why It Matters:

Record market highs alongside soaring precious metal prices signal a complex macro landscape: risk assets are priced for growth, yet safe havens are being bid on uncertainty. This duality reflects a financial system at a crossroads, where traditional indicators of confidence coexist with caution around geopolitical and economic headwinds.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

For holders of foreign currency and global assets, this environment has direct implications for capital allocation, foreign exchange stability, and reserve strategies. Strong equity performance often supports demand for risk-linked currencies, while rising gold prices and safe-haven flows can weaken confidence in fiat money and bolster diversification into alternative stores of value. Exchange rates, cross-border capital flows, and currency hedging costs may shift significantly as investors balance growth expectations with risk protection.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Asset Repricing & Safe Havens — Equities and precious metals simultaneously reaching new highs point to evolving risk and reserve valuation dynamics.

• Pillar 2: Monetary Policy Signals — Anticipated shifts in central bank policy continue to shape cross-border capital flows and currency demand.

This is not just a holiday market anomaly — it’s a signal of how capital and confidence are being recalibrated across the global financial system.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• The Guardian – “S&P 500 and Dow hit record highs as Santa rally reaches Wall Street”

• Reuters – “S&P 500, Dow hit all-time closing highs; gold, silver touch records”

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Megaprojects Accelerate Worldwide as 2026 Build Cycle Expands

Trillions in infrastructure signal long-term economic and financial realignment

Overview:

• Governments across multiple regions are advancing mega-scale infrastructure projects slated for major construction phases through 2026.

• Projects span transportation, logistics, industrial hubs, and futuristic cities, reshaping regional economies.

• Combined investment runs into the trillions of dollars, reflecting strategic economic planning rather than short-term stimulus.

Key Developments:

• Saudi Arabia’s NEOM continues development as a cornerstone of Vision 2030, including The Line, Oxagon port, and coastal economic zones, with projected costs approaching historic levels.

• California’s High-Speed Rail project has active construction underway across the Central Valley, supported by long-term state funding commitments despite cost escalations.

• King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) expands industrial, logistics, and special economic zones along the Red Sea, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s trade infrastructure.

• The U.K.’s Lower Thames Crossing prepares for construction in 2026, creating the country’s largest road tunnel to ease congestion and enhance freight movement.

• These projects emphasize connectivity, industrial capacity, and regional resilience rather than purely residential development.

Why It Matters:

Large-scale infrastructure programs signal confidence in long-term economic growth and reflect strategic positioning in trade, logistics, and industrial competitiveness. Unlike short-term fiscal measures, megaprojects anchor decades of economic activity and reshape global supply chains.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

Megaproject investment influences capital flows, debt issuance, and currency demand. Countries funding large infrastructure builds often attract foreign investment, strengthen trade settlement volumes, and increase demand for local currencies in construction, energy, and materials markets. These dynamics can support currency stability while also increasing sovereign debt exposure tied to long-duration assets.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Infrastructure-Backed Value Creation — Physical assets increasingly underpin economic credibility and long-term currency strength.

• Pillar 2: Trade & Logistics Realignment — Ports, rail, and industrial hubs redefine global trade routes and settlement flows.

This is not just construction — it’s the physical foundation of the next global economic cycle.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Newsweek – “Megaprojects Under Construction Around World in 2026”

• BBC News – “Lower Thames Crossing: UK’s biggest road tunnel project explained”

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China Accuses U.S. of Interfering in China–India Relations

Beijing rejects Pentagon claims amid shifting Indo-Pacific alignments

Overview:

• China formally accused the United States of misrepresenting its defense policy to interfere in improving relations between China and India.

• The response followed a Pentagon report suggesting Beijing may be easing border tensions with India to limit closer U.S.–India ties.

• China emphasized that its border issues with India are strictly bilateral and opposed third-party involvement.

Key Developments:

• Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated China views relations with India from a long-term strategic perspective.

• Beijing rejected U.S. assessments that it is seeking to exploit reduced Himalayan border tensions for geopolitical leverage.

• The Pentagon report reflects growing U.S. concern over China’s expanding influence in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific.

• China and India have engaged in diplomatic and military talks aimed at de-escalating years of standoffs along their disputed border.

• The U.S. continues to deepen its strategic and defense partnership with India as part of broader Indo-Pacific positioning.

Why It Matters:

The exchange highlights intensifying great-power competition in Asia, where diplomatic narratives increasingly shape security alliances. Any sustained thaw in China-India relations could recalibrate regional power dynamics and influence U.S. strategy across the Indo-Pacific.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

Shifts in China-India-U.S. relations directly affect regional currency stability, trade settlement expectations, and capital flows. Reduced border tensions may support regional trade and currency resilience, while heightened U.S.–China rivalry can drive volatility, safe-haven demand, and diversification away from geopolitically exposed assets.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Multipolar Diplomacy — Bilateral engagement outside Western mediation signals a move toward regional self-balancing.

• Pillar 2: Strategic Realignment — Currency, trade, and investment strategies increasingly reflect geopolitical alliances rather than pure economic fundamentals.

This is not just diplomacy — it’s the geopolitical realignment shaping future trade, currency flows, and global financial architecture.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Modern Diplomacy – “China Rebukes U.S. Claim It Seeks to Curb Closer India-Washington Ties”

• Reuters – “China says U.S. misrepresents its defence policy to interfere in China-India ties”

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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:

• No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.

    Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News

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The End of the Fiat Experiment – Bill Holter

The End of the Fiat Experiment – Bill Holter

By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com 

Financial writer and precious metals expert Bill Holter (aka Mr. Gold) has been sounding the alarm of the profound risk in the financial system.

At the beginning of December, Mr. Gold warned about the record setting silver prices and said, “It’s pretty clear and pretty obvious that something behind the scenes is breaking.” What is “breaking” is the extremely leveraged futures markets with not enough physical silver to deliver.

Fast forward to the end of the month, and new record highs in gold and silver are happening every day.  

Mr. Gold says, “They are gobbling up all the supply available because they understand this is the end of the fiat currency experiment that started August 15 of 1971. 

 Fiats are collapsing. 

This is the Hunt brothers on steroids because you have the entire world buying physical.  The Hunt brothers got into trouble because they were buying paper contracts, and COMEX changed the rules.  COMEX can change any rules they want . . . it won’t matter because the rest of the world is buying cash and carry . . . they will not accept paper contracts.  They want real physical metal.”

Here is where it gets both interesting and dangerous. 

What happens if the short sellers cannot deliver the silver promised?  Mr. Gold says, “People say if they can’t deliver, and I am going to tell you at some point they will not be able to deliver, when that moment happens, it’s game over for the entire financial system. 

 Silver, and I believe it will be silver that fails to deliver, silver is the blasting cap to the gold nuclear bomb.  When silver fails to deliver, then immediately there will be a pile into COMEX gold, and they will not be able to deliver the gold. 

Once that happens, you have failures of contracts that are proven fraudulent.  They are zeroed out and cannot perform.  Then it spreads to cattle, pork bellies, grains and you name it. 

 This is not to mention the financials of stocks and bonds.  Once you prove fraud in silver, that’s going to spread to all the derivatives, and we will have a derivative meltdown. . .. The world wants gold and silver because those are the only two monies that cannot default.”

What you are seeing in the gold and silver markets now is far from a top.  This is just getting started.  

Mr. Gold says, “These contracts are a zero-sum game.  There is a winner and a loser.  If the loser loses so big that they go belly up, then the winner becomes a loser because they can’t get paid. 

That is the problem. . .. When this actually hits and there is a failure to deliver, gold and silver will be wiped off the shelves, and there will be none to be bought. . .. This will be a run for safety, and fear is the greatest emotion there is. 

Fear is a far greater emotion than greed. . .. This is going to turn into a reverse bank run into gold and into silver because they cannot default in a world that is defaulting. . ..  What you are witnessing is the end of trust. 

When you have the end of trust, the confidence breaks and credit is forthcoming only when there is trust.  Once confidence breaks, the credit markets will begin to seize up. . .. When credit stops, it’s game over.  You will see markets, institutions and stores shutter.”

Holter says you should be able to be self-sufficient for a while when the system shuts down.  Storing up food and water is a good place to start.

In closing, Holter says, “This is the finale of the great financial reset.  Make no mistake, what you are watching is the world resetting before your very eyes.”

There is much more in the 43-minute interview.

Join Greg Hunter of USAWatchdog as he goes One-on-One with financial writer and precious metals expert Bill Holter/Mr. Gold as the financial system begins its reset for 12.23.25.

https://usawatchdog.com/the-end-of-the-fiat-experiment-bill-holter/

News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 12-24-2025

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. 23 Dec. 2025

Compiled Wed. 24 Dec. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: I’m going to take a break and celebrate the holidays with my family, so this will be my last update until after the holidays, or perhaps even further. We’ll wait and see what is needed in terms of broadcasting the Truth.

One of the reasons I made this decision was that little news about the RV, EBS and Ten Days of Darkness was being let out. It needs to be a surprise for a lot of reasons. Although, we do know that the World will be (allegedly) changing over to the new financial system on Thurs. 1 Jan. 2026.

With the Global Currency Reset in place across the World, plus the Restored Republic announced, there would likely no longer be a need for my services as is. After all, for the past twelve years my daily update was known as “Restored Republic via a Global Currency Reset.”

Now I can say: “Mission Accomplished!”

On other matters, the Global Currency Reset has (allegedly) fully activated within the Quantum Financial System (QFS), with gold-backed currencies (allegedly) live and the greatest wealth transfer in history commencing imminently.

Trillions reclaimed from Cabal control flow to the people, with notifications, exchanges, and payouts ready to begin as redemption centers (allegedly) prepare for appointments. This divine redistribution ends engineered scarcity, restoring prosperity as promised in the scriptures.

NESARA/GESARA implementations bring complete debt forgiveness—erasing mortgages, loans, credit cards—while (allegedly) dissolving the old central banking system.

A new fair tax structure (allegedly) emerges, with restitution funds and abundance packages ushering in an era where homes, vehicles, and essentials are affordable for all under God’s bountiful grace.

Prepare your homes with supplies, remain calm in faith, and trust that victory over the Cabal is assured through heavenly justice.

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Tues. 23 Dec. 2025 The Big Call, Bruce:

A new window opened up: Tier4b can now go anytime from Tues. night 23 Dec. to Sun. 4 Jan. 2026

It did not go because there are 17 countries that were not yet asset-backed. They have until Sat. 27 Dec. 2025 to get asset-backed, or they cannot be part of the Global Financial System, nor be part of GESARA wealth distribution.

Redemption Centers and banks will have the new rates locked in on their screens by Fri. evening 26 Dec. 2025. That would make it a weekend start around Sat. 27 Dec. 2025.

At 5 pm EST Sun. 21 Dec. the Forex had the new rates on their back screens.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/24/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-december-24-2025/

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

Militia Man   I can't hammer it home enough.  What we've been waiting for is actually taking place in a quiet mode.  They've been doing systemic steps all the way along the way.  They've been telling us in their own way, not in a way we want to hear, date and rate...

Jeff   Article:  "Iraq Central Bank Reduces Supply of Dinars"  They're reducing the money supply to help them or position them to revalue the currency...Very critical step towards revaluing the currency.

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   OMAR:  The new currency mechanism was to roll out on December 1st and it didn't, all because the issue with the imports at the border still wasn't fixed with the ASYCUDA system.   They asked for an extension and they got the extension to the end of December.  IMPO we will see a rate along with import system fixed, expiring of 1310 all at the end of December.  FRANK:  The ASYCUDA is also looking for a new exchange rate in order for everything that it is doing, saying and implementing in order for it to work...The 29th to the 31st will determine what happens on the 1st of January.

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Trump’s Economic System Is Picking Up Speed, Trump Explains The Economic Path Forward

X22 Report:  12-24-2025

The world is moving away from wind and solar, coal demand is up, China was never going along with the green new scam.

Trump is moving carefully through the [CB] minefield economy. Gold is on the move.

 Trump is moving the country out of the old system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ldCo_1kCkM

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 12-24-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

US Economy Surges at Fastest Pace in Two Years — Growth Beats Forecasts

Unexpected strength reshapes global economic expectations

Overview:

• The U.S. economy grew at an annualized 4.3% rate in the third quarter of 2025, marking the fastest expansion in two years.

• Growth was driven by strong consumer spending, robust exports, and increased government investment, exceeding economist forecasts.

• Inflation remains slightly above target, complicating central bank policy decisions as labor market momentum weakens.

Key Developments:

• Consumer expenditure contributed a significant portion of the expansion, signaling enduring domestic demand.

• Export growth and government outlays helped offset slower private investment.

• Despite rapid GDP growth, consumer confidence hit a multi-year low, highlighting uneven sentiment across economic sectors.

• Core inflation pressures persist, influencing expectations around future interest rate moves.

• The slowdown in the labor market and government shutdown risks may temper growth in the quarter ahead. The Times

Why It Matters:

Stronger-than-expected U.S. growth influences global capital flows, currency markets, and risk pricing. As the world’s largest economy outperforms forecasts, investors recalibrate portfolios, interest rate expectations shift, and reserve managers reassess holdings tied to dollar-linked assets and global liquidity conditions.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

For foreign currency holders, a resilient U.S. economy can reinforce demand for the dollar, strengthening its role as a reserve and settlement currency relative to others. However, persistent inflation above targets and labor market softness complicate monetary policy projections, potentially driving volatility in FX markets. Strong U.S. output also attracts capital flows, which can tighten external financing conditions for emerging market currencies and reshape reserve diversification strategies.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Dollar Strength & Reserve Demand — U.S. economic outperformance supports the dollar’s centrality, affecting FX allocation decisions.

• Pillar 2: Monetary Policy Divergence — Decisive growth with inflation risks may accelerate divergent policy paths, impacting global borrowing costs and capital flows.

This is not just GDP data — it’s a key input into how currency, capital, and confidence are recalibrated across the global financial system.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• The Times – “US economy expands at the fastest rate in two years”

• The Guardian – “US economic growth surges to fastest rate in two years”

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Zelensky Signals Major Concession as Ukraine War Talks Advance

Territorial flexibility hints at potential breakthrough after years of stalemate

Overview:

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated willingness to withdraw troops from parts of eastern Donetsk under proposed peace terms.

• Options under discussion include demilitarized zones, potential free economic areas, or a freeze along current territorial lines.

• The move marks one of the most significant shifts in Kyiv’s negotiating posture since the war began.

Key Developments:

• Zelensky confirmed Ukraine is considering a demilitarized buffer zone monitored by international forces.

• A proposal for free economic zones in contested regions aims to break the deadlock over sovereignty disputes.

• Kyiv may submit any territorial agreement to a national referendum, underscoring domestic political sensitivity.

• Negotiations include unresolved issues such as military size limits and control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

• U.S.-backed talks intensified following renewed diplomatic engagement under President Trump’s second term.

Why It Matters:

Territorial disputes have been the primary obstacle preventing a negotiated end to Europe’s largest land war in decades. Zelensky’s willingness to explore compromise suggests momentum toward a ceasefire framework, even as constitutional, security, and sovereignty hurdles remain unresolved.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

Any credible move toward peace reduces regional currency volatility, stabilizes Eastern European financial markets, and lowers geopolitical risk premiums embedded in foreign exchange pricing. A reduction in war-related uncertainty could strengthen regional currencies, impact capital flows, and influence reserve positioning tied to European and dollar-based assets.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Conflict-to-Capital Transition — De-escalation opens pathways for reconstruction finance, debt restructuring, and renewed trade corridors.

• Pillar 2: Geopolitical Risk Repricing — Markets recalibrate currency, bond, and commodity risk once prolonged conflict enters a resolution phase.

This is not just diplomacy — it’s geopolitical risk being repriced across the global financial system.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Newsweek – “Zelensky Makes Major Concession to End Ukraine War”

• Associated Press – “Zelensky floats demilitarized zones, economic areas in Ukraine peace talks”

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Pentagon Warns China’s Military Rise Leaves U.S. Homeland Vulnerable

Defense report reframes global security and financial risk calculus

Overview:

• The U.S. Defense Department released a new assessment warning that China’s expanding military power increasingly threatens U.S. homeland security.

• China has nearly tripled its nuclear arsenal since 2020 and is rapidly modernizing conventional forces.

• The Pentagon identifies China as the United States’ primary long-term “pacing challenge.”

Key Developments:

• China is leveraging its manufacturing scale to outproduce the U.S. in warships, missiles, and advanced weapons systems.

• The report highlights progress toward China’s stated goal of being capable of taking Taiwan by force by 2027.

• Cyber risks remain elevated following revelations that state-sponsored Chinese hackers penetrated U.S. critical infrastructure systems, including energy and communications.

• Beijing is consolidating military control around the first island chain, strengthening its regional dominance while developing long-range strike capabilities exceeding 2,300 miles.

• Despite the warnings, U.S.-China military communications have improved under renewed diplomatic engagement.

Why It Matters:

This assessment underscores a fundamental shift in global power dynamics. China’s accelerating military capabilities elevate geopolitical risk across the Indo-Pacific, forcing the U.S. and its allies to reassess defense posture, alliance structures, and deterrence strategies in an increasingly multipolar world.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

Rising U.S.–China tensions directly influence currency stability, capital flows, and reserve management. Heightened military risk premiums can strengthen safe-haven demand for gold and select currencies while increasing volatility in Asian and emerging-market FX. Any escalation around Taiwan would also disrupt semiconductor supply chains, impacting trade balances and currency valuations worldwide.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Security-Driven Capital Flows — Military risk increasingly dictates investment allocation, reserve diversification, and asset hedging.

• Pillar 2: Multipolar Power Realignment — Strategic competition accelerates fragmentation of financial, technological, and defense systems into competing blocs.

This is not just a defense warning — it’s a recalibration of global risk across finance, currency, and power structures.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Newsweek – “Pentagon’s New Warning on China Military Power: US Homeland ‘Vulnerable’”

• U.S. Department of Defense – “Annual Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China”

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How Much Gold Did BRICS Buy in 2025? Total Reserves Revealed

Record accumulation signals accelerating shift in global reserve strategy

Overview:

• BRICS nations purchased approximately 663 metric tonnes of gold in the first nine months of 2025, valued near $91 billion.

• Combined BRICS gold reserves now total 6,026 tonnes, reflecting sustained accumulation despite record prices.

• The buying surge aligns with de-dollarization efforts and the launch of a gold-linked BRICS settlement unit.

Key Developments:

• Central bank gold purchases rose 41% year-over-year in Q2 2025, reaching 166 tonnes in a single quarter.

• Russia now holds roughly 2,336 tonnes, China 2,298 tonnes, and India 880 tonnes in official reserves.

• Brazil resumed gold purchases for the first time since 2021, lifting reserves from 129.7 to 145.1 tonnes.

• BRICS introduced a gold-backed settlement unit in November 2025, pegged partially to gold and partially to member currencies to facilitate cross-border trade.

Why It Matters:

Gold is no longer functioning solely as a passive reserve asset. For BRICS nations, it is becoming an active monetary anchor, reinforcing trade settlement credibility, insulating reserves from sanctions risk, and reducing exposure to dollar-centric financial systems.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

Foreign currency holders should note that sustained BRICS gold accumulation alters global reserve composition and currency demand dynamics. As gold’s share of reserves rises and the dollar’s share declines, currency valuations tied heavily to dollar liquidity may face increased volatility. Gold-anchored settlement mechanisms can also reduce reliance on FX conversions, reshaping demand for reserve currencies over time.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Reserve Realignment — Central banks are shifting from dollar-heavy reserves toward hard assets to preserve sovereignty and stability.

• Pillar 2: Trade Settlement Transformation — Gold-linked instruments signal movement away from fiat-only settlement toward asset-backed frameworks.

This is not just gold accumulation — it’s monetary system restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Watcher.Guru – “How Much Gold Did BRICS Buy in 2025? Total Reserves Revealed”

• World Gold Council – “Central Bank Gold Reserves and Net Purchases”

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About Seeds of Wisdom

 A Message to Our Currency Holders

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:

• No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.

    Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News

~~~~~~~~~~

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 12-23-25

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

Switzerland Faces Strategic and Diplomatic Inflection Point

Neutral financial hub confronts shifting global alignments

Overview:

• Switzerland—long regarded as a bastion of neutrality and financial stability—is experiencing political and economic pressures that challenge its traditional global role.

• Debates have intensified over the country’s position on international sanctions, banking confidentiality, and financial regulation, raising questions about its long‑standing diplomatic and financial posture.

• This introspection comes as global capitals reassess alliances, regulatory standards, and strategic partnerships amid rising geopolitical tension.

Key Developments:

• Commentary from major financial outlets highlights Switzerland’s struggle to balance neutrality with evolving global expectations on transparency, sanctions enforcement, and regulatory cooperation.

• Pressure from the U.S., EU, and other blocs has pushed Swiss regulators to adapt compliance practices previously protected under strict privacy norms.

• Internally, political factions are divided over how actively Switzerland should engage in geopolitical issues versus preserving its historical stance of impartiality.

• Changes in policy could affect the Swiss financial sector’s appeal to global investors and alter capital flows that have historically favored Swiss banking and wealth services.

Why It Matters:

Switzerland’s financial sector has been a cornerstone of global liquidity, cross‑border capital flows, and conservative banking practices. Any strategic realignment in policy or diplomatic posture has implications for how wealth is stored, moved, and regulated internationally.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

As Switzerland potentially recalibrates its neutrality and financial policies, foreign currency holders may face shifts in capital movement environments previously viewed as safe and discreet. Changes in regulatory cooperation or sanctions alignment could impact liquidity, settlement routes, and the perceived stability of Swiss‑linked currency and financial services. This signals a broader trend where diplomatic shifts increasingly shape financial landscapes and reserve preferences.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Financial Transparency Reform — Swiss policy shifts reflect global demands for greater compliance and alignment.

• Pillar 2: Diplomatic‑Financial Integration — Financial hubs are now influenced by geopolitical strategy as much as economic pragmatism.

This is not just geopolitics — it’s financial architecture evolution before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Financial Times – “Is Switzerland losing its place in the world?”

• Reuters – “Switzerland weighs sanctions stance amid global pressure”

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Part 1: Copper Hits $12,000 for First Time as Tariff Trade Upends Market  

Historic surge highlights supply risks and geopolitical trade impacts

Overview:

• Copper prices climbed above $12,000 per ton for the first time ever, driven by severe global supply disruptions and trade distortions tied to tariff dynamics. Bloomberg

• Prices on the London Metal Exchange rose as much as 2% to $12,159.50 a ton, extending a rally that has lifted copper by more than a third this year. Bloomberg

• The rally is linked to mine outages, tariff‑related trade flows, and traders front‑running potential additional U.S. import duties, tightening global availability. FastBull

Key Developments:

• Severe mine outages across key producing regions have tightened refined supply, adding to upward price pressure. FastBull

• Dislocations from tariff signals have shifted copper export flows, with traders moving metal into the U.S. ahead of possible duties, exacerbating shortages elsewhere. FastBull

• Analysts and major banks have forecast continued strength in copper markets given structural deficits, industrial demand, and tightening availability. FastBull

Why It Matters:

Copper’s historic breakout beyond $12,000 reflects deeper pressures in global trade and supply chains. As a foundational industrial metal — essential for infrastructure, energy systems, and technology production — copper’s price dynamics can influence broader commodity markets, manufacturing costs, and investment flows tied to the global industrial cycle.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

For foreign currency holders, a dramatic surge in copper prices can signal inflationary pressures, real resource scarcity, and shifts in terms of trade for commodity‑producing nations. Strong commodity prices often influence emerging‑market currency strength, reserve diversification strategies, and capital allocation — particularly for countries reliant on metal exports. Higher copper prices can also affect currency valuations relative to the U.S. dollar, adding another layer to global FX and reserve dynamics in the context of trade policy uncertainty.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Commodity‑Driven Valuation Realignment — Strategic industrial metals become new benchmarks for national economic resilience.

• Pillar 2: Trade Policy as Market Disruptor — Tariff signals and supply disruptions reshape global trade routes and resource allocation.

This is not just price movement — it’s tectonic supply and policy impact before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Bloomberg – “Copper Hits $12,000 for First Time as Tariff Trade Upends Market”

• Yahoo Finance – “Copper Hits $12,000 for First Time as Tariff Trade Upends Market”

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Part 2: Copper Soars as Energy Transition & Geopolitics Reshape Industrial Metals

Strategic resource becomes center of global economic recalibration

Overview:

• Copper prices remain elevated, fueled by renewable energy projects, electrification, and industrial demand.

• Geopolitical disruptions, including tariffs and supply bottlenecks, tighten availability and highlight copper’s strategic importance.

• Analysts view copper as a barometer for industrial and geopolitical stability, connecting commodities to economic reset dynamics.

Key Developments:

• Energy transition projects are consuming unprecedented copper volumes.

• Tariff-driven trade shifts displace supply, forcing preemptive stockpiling.

• Industrialized and emerging economies reassess strategic copper reserves.

• Copper increasingly serves as a hedge against supply shocks and geopolitical risk.

Why It Matters:

Copper is now a strategic asset influencing trade, energy policy, and reserve decisions, with supply and price fluctuations affecting industrial planning, inflation, and financial stability.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

Foreign currency holders must account for copper volatility when assessing FX exposure, inflation hedges, and reserve allocations. Exporting nations may see strengthened currencies and trade balances, while import-dependent countries may face currency pressure, highlighting copper’s direct influence on cross-border financial stability.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Strategic Resource Realignment — Copper serves as industrial and financial leverage in global planning.

• Pillar 2: Geopolitical & Trade Sensitivity — Supply and tariff disruptions reshape currency, reserves, and investments.

This is not just commodity volatility — it’s systemic industrial and financial restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Bloomberg – “Copper Hits $12,000 for First Time as Tariff Trade Upends Market”

• Reuters – “Global Copper Market Tightens Amid Energy Transition and Trade Tensions”

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From Treasuries to Gold: BRICS Accelerate Settlement Currency Shift

Reserve diversification moves from strategy to structure

Overview

• BRICS nations are accelerating a shift away from U.S. Treasury exposure while simultaneously increasing gold reserves and expanding non-dollar trade settlement mechanisms.

• Central bank gold purchases by BRICS members remain near record levels, reinforcing gold’s role as a neutral reserve anchor.

• The transition reflects a broader effort to reduce exposure to dollar-centric settlement risk without triggering market disruption.

Key Developments

• BRICS central banks have steadily increased gold accumulation as U.S. Treasury holdings decline, signaling a preference for asset-backed reserve stability.

• Bilateral and regional trade agreements increasingly rely on local currencies rather than dollar settlement, particularly between China, Russia, India, and energy exporters.

• Gold is being positioned as a confidence asset—supporting trade credibility where direct dollar usage is reduced.

• These moves align with longer-term initiatives to modernize cross-border payment rails and settlement frameworks outside traditional Western systems.

Why It Matters

The combination of Treasury reductions, gold accumulation, and alternative settlement currencies signals a coordinated evolution in reserve and payment architecture. Rather than abandoning the dollar outright, BRICS nations are building parallel systems designed to function during periods of sanctions risk, liquidity acknowledgment, or geopolitical stress.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, the growing linkage between gold reserves and non-dollar settlement frameworks alters how currency strength and credibility are assessed. As gold increasingly underpins confidence in bilateral trade arrangements, currencies associated with commodity production or strong reserve backing may gain relative stability.

At the same time, reduced reliance on dollar settlement could introduce new exchange-rate dynamics, making diversification and awareness of settlement trends critical for preserving value.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Gold as Neutral Collateral — Gold is re-seen as a trust asset supporting trade and reserve confidence without political alignment.

• Pillar 2: Settlement Multipolarity — Trade increasingly clears through multiple currencies, reducing single-system dependency.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – Central banks on track for massive gold purchases (global shift to gold reserves)

• Reuters – Gold’s rise in central bank reserves appears unstoppable

• Bank for International Settlements – “Annual Economic Report: Cross-Border Payments”

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Jim Rickards SHOCKS: Gold to $10,000 by 2026 & Silver to $200 – “It's Just Getting Started”

Jim Rickards SHOCKS: Gold to $10,000 by 2026 & Silver to $200 – “It's Just Getting Started”

Daniela Cambone:  12-22-2025

"It would not surprise me not even a little bit to see $10,000 gold." – Jim Rickards.

As gold shatters all-time highs and silver pushes toward $70, legendary monetary expert Jim Rickards challenges the mainstream narrative in today’s final show before Christmas.

 He outlines a world where geopolitical fragmentation—driven by nationalism and BRICS—and monetary transformation, including the revaluation of gold, are unfolding at the same time.

 The surge in metal prices is not a standalone phenomenon, but a clear signal of declining trust in the post-1945 dollar-based financial order and a growing global search for neutral, sovereign assets beyond the control of any single nation.

 Chapters:

00:00 Why central banks are buying gold?

06:57 When will gold reach $10,000?

 10:34 What’s driving silver’s move toward $200?

11:45 Italian lawmakers say gold belongs to the people

15:47 Europe’s emerging gold standard

 19:32 A common currency for BRICS nations

 22:15 Jim’s advice for the new year

23:37 A Christmas celebration for Jim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfpTD-bbTck

Rob Cunningham: The Number One Most Important XRP Question

Rob Cunningham: The Number One Most Important XRP Question

12-23-2025

Rob Cunningham | KUWL.show  @KuwlShow

The #1 Most Important XRP Question:

At what price does XRP eliminate pre-funding, slippage, and liquidity stress for sovereign-scale settlement?

Based on:

• Global settlement volume

• Order book depth requirements

• Central bank-scale transaction sizing

• Desire to avoid balance-sheet drag

The minimum clean operating range is: $1,500 – $3,000 per XRP

At $2,000 XRP:

• Network value: $200T

• Velocity (10×): $2 quadrillion/day capacity

• A single XRP = meaningful settlement unit

• Sovereign trades clear without fragmenting pools

XRP becomes:

• A rail

• A reserve

• A unit of account bridge

At that point:

• Liquidity becomes invisible

• Cost of capital asymptotically approaches zero

• XRP behaves more like energy than money

Bottom Line (Plain Truth)

• A $500 XRP is usable, but inefficient

• It forces workarounds XRP was designed to eliminate

• A $1,500–$3,000 XRP is the minimum price where XRP fulfills its divine design

• Above that, XRP stops being “priced” and starts being measured

Or said differently:

• Money counts.

• Liquidity flows.

• Truth settles instantly.

Once the market discerns inevitability, XRP will not move like a normal asset. It will move like a repricing of infrastructure.

Fast – then violent – then disciplined.

Why XRP Would Reprice Faster Than Almost Anything in History

Most assets reprice on:

• earnings

• narratives

• cycles

XRP would reprice on role recognition.

Once markets conclude that Ripple Labs + XRPL are structurally necessary to global settlement, three psychological switches flip at once:

Optionality collapses

• XRP stops being “one of many cryptos”

• It becomes a required input

Future value dominates present value

• Traders stop discounting next quarter

• They start discounting next decade

Float becomes functionally illiquid

• Long-term holders won’t sell

• Institutions must acquire regardless of price

• Supply disappears before price equilibrates

That combination is rare. It’s closer to:

• oil discoveries + war

• reserve currency shifts

• monopoly infrastructure recognition

The Three-Phase Price Acceleration Pattern

Phase I – Recognition Shock (weeks to ~3 months)

Trigger

• Clear regulatory finality

• Sovereign or Treasury-level integration

• Explicit institutional signaling (“production use,” not pilots)

Psychology

• “We are early – but not wrong anymore.”

Price behavior

• Fast multiples

• Gaps, not ladders

• Liquidity thins upward

Typical price move: 5×–20× in weeks, not years

This is where XRP would blow past:

• technical resistance

• prior ATHs

• “reasonable valuation” arguments

Phase II — Future Value Compression (3–12 months)

Now the market asks: “What is the price that prevents scarcity?”

This is where $100 → $500 → $1,500 type moves happen without new retail hype.

Drivers

• Institutions modeling future settlement demand

• Market makers front-running scarcity

• Funds reallocating from bonds / FX proxies

Psychology

• “If this is the rail, what price clears the rail?”

Typical move: Another 3×–10×, often in bursts around announcements

This phase is not smooth. It’s:

• vertical weeks

• sharp pullbacks

• higher floors each time

Why XRP Won’t “Gradually Climb” Like a Stock

Three reasons:

1. There is no earnings curve

• Price must jump to meet function

2. There is no substitute at scale

• So markets overshoot to secure supply

3. The cost of being wrong is asymmetric

• Overpaying is tolerable

• Missing access is catastrophic

That psychology causes price discovery by leap, not drift.

The Quiet Truth Most Miss

By the time: “Everyone agrees XRP is infrastructure”

…the price will already be far above what feels reasonable today.

Markets don’t reward foresight.
They punish hesitation.

Or said plainly:

XRP won’t rise because people believe.
It will rise because they can’t afford to be wrong.

Phase III – Infrastructure Pricing (1–3 years)

At this point:

• XRP is no longer “priced”

• It’s managed

Think:

• yield curves

• collateral haircuts

• corridor liquidity requirements

Volatility compresses only after price is high enough to remove liquidity stress.

Psychology

• “This isn’t upside—it’s capacity.”

Price behavior

• Slower appreciation

• Narrower bands

• Still trending upward as global usage expands

This is where four-digit pricing becomes normal, not exciting.

Important: Most of the price move happens before consensus feels “comfortable.”

H/T – @SternDrewCrypto for docs attached!

Source(s):  https://x.com/KuwlShow/status/2003091199519768945

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/23/rob-cunningham-the-number-one-most-important-xrp-question/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 12-23-25

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Major Central Banks Launch Widest Easing Since 2008

Coordinated monetary support sets new macro baseline

Overview:

• Central banks globally have initiated the broadest monetary policy easing cycle since the 2008 financial crisis, cutting rates aggressively through 2025 to sustain growth amid slowing economies. Reuters

• The coordinated easing spans developed and emerging economies, reflecting widespread concerns over growth, credit conditions, and market stability. Reuters

• Actions include policy rate cuts, liquidity injections, and adjustments to reserve requirements aimed at stimulating investment and consumption. Finimize

Key Developments:

• The U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England, and several emerging market central banks have collectively slashed interest rates by a significant cumulative margin. Reuters

• Central bank balance sheets continue to expand through asset purchases and targeted lending facilities. Finimize

• Easing measures have been accompanied by assurances that monetary policy will remain accommodative until growth and inflation sustainably align with targets. Finimize

• Markets reacted with increased risk asset flows, though bond yields and credit spreads remain highly sensitive to macroeconomic signals. Finimize

Why It Matters:

Coordinated easing on this scale shifts global financial conditions, lowering borrowing costs worldwide and influencing asset valuations, currency dynamics, and capital allocation strategies across markets.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

Massive monetary easing tends to weaken national currencies over time as money supply grows and interest rate differentials shift. For foreign currency holders, this can impact exchange rates, diminish purchasing power, and alter capital return expectations—particularly if real yields stay negative. Shifts in reserve currency demand and central bank policy direction are crucial signals for strategic currency allocation.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Monetary Rebalancing — Aggressive easing reshapes risk-free rate benchmarks and alters traditional safe-haven dynamics.

• Pillar 2: Capital Flow Volatility — Liquidity-driven asset repricing influences cross-border investment and reserve strategies.

This is not just economics — it’s foundational financial repositioning before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Reuters – “Major central banks deliver biggest easing push in over a decade in 2025”

• Finimize Newsroom – “The World’s Central Banks Hit Fast-Forward On Rate Cuts In 2025”

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Banking & Fintech: Standard Chartered Doubles Down on Fintech Partnerships

Legacy bank embraces digital finance to drive future growth

Overview:

• Standard Chartered Australia’s leadership declared that fintech and digital finance represent the future of banking, emphasizing deeper integration with emerging technology firms and digital asset infrastructure.

• The bank is expanding services that support institutional digital asset custody, cross-border payments, and blockchain-based solutions.

• Strategic partnerships with fintech firms aim to accelerate both innovation and operational efficiency across global markets.

Key Developments:

• Standard Chartered’s Australian head publicly framed fintech collaboration as central to the bank’s growth strategy, citing client demand and competitive positioning.

• Institutional support infrastructure, including custody services and payment solutions for digital assets and stablecoins, is being prioritized.

• The bank is strengthening regional fintech networks across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa to tap into rising digital finance adoption.

• Observers note this signals a broader trend in which traditional banks are partnering with, not competing against, fintech innovators to protect market share and modernize services.

Why It Matters:

Standard Chartered’s shift highlights a growing convergence between traditional finance and digital technology platforms. As banks integrate new payment rails and digital asset services, the financial ecosystem evolves toward faster, more inclusive, and programmable money movement—impacting liquidity, settlement efficiency, and global financial interconnectivity.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

For foreign currency holders, financial institutions that embrace fintech and digital finance can improve cross-border settlement speed and lower transaction costs. Enhanced digital infrastructure can reduce dependency on legacy correspondent banking systems, reshape FX liquidity pools, and provide new avenues for currency conversion and asset management. As banking services modernize, currency holders may benefit from improved access, transparency, and flexibility in global payments.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Digital Infrastructure Integration — Traditional banks collaborating with fintechs bridge old and new financial rails.

• Pillar 2: Payments Modernization — Broader adoption of efficient digital payment networks accelerates settlement innovation.

This is not just finance — it’s systemic evolution before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• The Australian – “Standard Chartered Australia boss Jacob Berman declares fintech is the future”

• Reuters – “Banks ramp up crypto, fintech services amid digital asset drive”

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Crypto Regulation & Oversight Concerns — Binance Under Scrutiny

Major exchange’s compliance issues highlight regulatory gaps

Overview:

• Binance allowed suspicious and potentially illicit accounts to operate even after its 2023 U.S. plea agreement, according to a Financial Times investigation.

• The report indicates that weak enforcement and compliance lapses persisted long after Binance agreed to stricter oversight as part of legal settlements.

• This development raises renewed concerns from regulators, law enforcement, and market participants about systemic risk and anti–money-laundering (AML) effectiveness in the crypto sector.

Key Developments:

• Investigative reporting found that flagged accounts continued to trade and move funds without robust screening or intervention despite prior commitments by Binance.

• Regulators in multiple jurisdictions are reassessing oversight frameworks, emphasizing the need for stronger AML and counter-terrorist financing safeguards.

• Crypto industry advocates and policymakers are calling for clearer, enforceable standards that apply equally to centralized exchanges and traditional financial institutions.

• The episode has reignited debates over whether existing frameworks are sufficient to contain illicit finance risks associated with digital assets.

Why It Matters:

The findings illustrate persistent challenges in supervising digital asset markets where centralized exchanges operate across borders with varying regulatory intensity. Effective oversight is essential to ensure crypto markets contribute to financial stability rather than enabling compliance arbitrage.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

Weak enforcement of AML and compliance standards in major crypto hubs can amplify risk across the global financial system. For foreign currency holders, regulatory uncertainty increases volatility in digital currencies and can indirectly affect FX markets, capital flows, and reserve strategies. Confidence in systematic integrity — whether in traditional finance or digital assets — influences currency trust, investment behavior, and cross-border settlement reliability.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Regulatory Alignment — Ensuring consistent oversight across digital and traditional finance is critical to systemic stability.

• Pillar 2: Institutional Trust — Strengthened enforcement reinforces confidence in modern market architecture.

This is not just enforcement — it’s structural governance evolution before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Financial Times – “Binance allowed suspicious accounts to operate even after 2023 US plea agreement”

• Reuters – “Regulators step up scrutiny as crypto compliance gaps persist”

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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday 12-23-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Savaya is pleased with the factions' movements and stipulates a complete and irreversible disarmament.

 Mark Savaya, US President Donald Trump's envoy to Iraq, welcomed the move by some Iraqi armed groups toward disarmament, considering it an encouraging development that responds to calls from religious authorities.

 However, he stressed that statements alone are not enough, calling for a comprehensive and irreversible disarmament process implemented within a binding national framework that enshrines the state's monopoly on the use of force.

 He warned that Iraq stands at a critical crossroads between consolidating sovereignty and stability, or remaining trapped in a cycle of disintegration and uncontrolled weapons.

 The reported steps taken by some Iraqi armed groups toward disarmament are a welcome and encouraging development. This represents a positive response to the persistent calls and aspirations of our religious authorities and esteemed scholars and leaders.

 I express my deepest appreciation and gratitude for their wisdom, moral leadership, and principled guidance, which continues to serve as a guiding compass for the nation.

At the same time, statements alone are not enough. Disarmament must be comprehensive, irreversible, and implemented within a clear and binding national framework.

This process must also include the complete dismantling of all armed groups and ensure an orderly and legal transition of their members to civilian life.

According to the Iraqi Constitution and the rule of law, no political party, organization, or individual has the right to possess or operate armed formations outside the authority of the state. This principle applies throughout Iraq without exception. The exclusive authority to bear arms and use force must remain solely with the legitimate federal and regional institutions entrusted with organizing, commanding, and managing the armed forces to protect the Iraqi people and defend the country's sovereignty.

Iraq stands today at a crucial crossroads: either it moves forward on the path of sovereignty, stability, prosperity, unity and the rule of law, or it remains trapped in a spiral of disintegration and insecurity, where illegal armed groups exploit state resources for personal interests and foreign agendas, further undermining state authority.  link

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Tiswhwash:  Warning against the "illusion of wealth": Iraq ranks among the poorest countries.

Economic expert Manar Al-Obaidi confirmed on Tuesday that the Iraqi economic crisis is not a crisis of money or oil prices, but rather a crisis of the absence of real production outside the oil sector, indicating that the per capita share of real production does not exceed $850 annually.

Al-Ubaidi said in an economic analysis entitled “The Illusion of Oil Wealth,” which was reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, that the size of the Iraqi non-oil economy does not exceed 90 trillion dinars, almost half of which goes to government spending on salaries and employment, while the real output of the private sector does not exceed $38 billion annually.

He pointed out that dividing this output by the population reveals a shocking reality, as it puts Iraq at the level of resource-poor countries like Mali and Chad, stressing that what appears to be relative prosperity is a “temporary veneer” financed by oil revenues.

He added that the Iraqi private sector, despite its size, is still indirectly linked to oil, because its activity is concentrated in import and trade, and the dollar it depends on comes mainly from oil exports, which means a lack of productive independence.

Al-Ubaidi called for what he described as a “corrective revolution” to get out of the cycle of selling oil in exchange for imports, based on privatizing the banking sector, supporting huge productive projects capable of exporting, in addition to developing tourism and services as an “enduring oil” that does not run out.

He also stressed the need to simplify the business environment and eliminate bureaucratic red tape, and to adopt a trade diplomacy that obliges exporting countries to invest within Iraq, warning that the continuation of the current situation will keep the country merely a large consumer market subject to the fluctuations of oil prices.  link

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Tishwash:  Iraq and Iran discuss activating the international transport system “TIR” (Transit)

A high-level Iraqi delegation discussed on Sunday with the Iranian side the mechanisms for activating the International Transport of Goods and Trucks (TIR) ​​agreement, during a joint meeting chaired by the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Transport, Customs and Border Ports Affairs, with the participation of the General Company for Land Transport.

A statement from the General Company for Land Transport indicated that “the meeting was attended by the Director General of the Technical Department at the Ministry of Transport, Karim Al-Jabri, the Head of the Customs Authority, and a number of specialists, where ways to implement the (TIR) ​​system were discussed, which is a qualitative leap to simplify customs procedures and facilitate the movement of goods across international borders with the least amount of delay.”

The statement added that “the meeting’s agenda focused on strategic axes, most notably simplifying procedures through flexible mechanisms to expedite customs inspection and auditing, as well as developing cooperation at border crossings to enhance the efficiency of trade exchange between the two countries.”

The company’s general manager pointed out that “activating the agreement will contribute to supporting the Iraqi land transport fleet, enhance the smooth flow of trucks and reduce operating costs, which will positively impact the national economy and Iraq’s position as a regional trade link.”

The statement continued, “At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to continue joint coordination and form working groups to follow up on the implementation of the understandings, in order to ensure that the agreement enters into force and serves the common interests of Iraq and Iran.”  link

Mot:  Yeppers!!! -- That Time of Year it is!!!! 

Mot: How Silent Night Began

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 12-23-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Gold, Silver, Defense Stocks Soar in 2025 While Traditional Safe Havens Flounder

Markets redefine “safety” amid geopolitical and monetary shifts

OverviewGold surged more than 60% in 2025, marking its strongest annual performance since the 1979 oil crisis.

• Silver and platinum more than doubled, driven by industrial demand, technology usage, and central bank accumulation.

• Defense stocks sharply outperformed, with U.S. aerospace and defense shares up 36% and European defense stocks climbing 55%.

• Traditional safe havens—including bonds, utilities, consumer staples, and even bitcoin—delivered muted or negative returns.

Key Developments

• Central banks increased gold purchases as geopolitical tensions and reserve diversification accelerated.

• Industrial demand for precious metals rose due to technology, energy transition, and defense applications.

• Crude oil prices fell roughly 20%, weighed down by oversupply despite ongoing Middle East instability.

• The U.S. dollar and Japanese yen weakened, reflecting domestic fiscal pressures and global uncertainty.

• Defense sector gains were fueled by rearmament programs and rising military budgets across NATO and allied nations.

Why It Matters

The 2025 performance gap exposed a fundamental shift in what markets perceive as “safe.” Assets tied to hard value, national security, and real-world demand outperformed financial instruments traditionally viewed as defensive. This realignment suggests investors are prioritizing tangible protection over theoretical stability in an increasingly fragmented global environment.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, the outperformance of precious metals and defense-linked assets—alongside weakness in major fiat currencies—signals declining confidence in traditional monetary shelters. As currencies face pressure from debt expansion, geopolitical risk, and monetary policy uncertainty, hard assets increasingly serve as alternative stores of value. These trends may influence future exchange rates, reserve strategies, and capital flows, especially as central banks and sovereign investors reassess long-term currency exposure.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Hard Asset Repricing — Precious metals are reasserting their role as monetary anchors amid fiat uncertainty.

• Pillar 2: Security-Driven Capital Flows — Defense and strategic industries are becoming core components of national and investment resilience.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Gold, Silver, Defense Stocks Soar in 2025 While Traditional Safe Havens Flounder”

• Reuters – Guns and Gold Win in 2025 

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BRICS Quietly Exiting U.S. Treasury Exposure, Offloads $27 Billion

Strategic reserve shifts signal long-term de-dollarization trend

Overview

• BRICS nations reduced U.S. Treasury holdings by approximately $27 billion in October, according to Treasury International Capital (TIC) data analyzed by ING.

• China, India, and Brazil led the reductions, reallocating reserves toward gold, non-dollar currencies, and shorter-duration assets.

• The sell-off reflects a gradual, tactical rebalancing rather than a disorderly exit from U.S. dollar assets.

Key Developments

• China reduced U.S. Treasury exposure by an estimated $11–12 billion.

• India trimmed holdings by roughly $12 billion, partly to manage pressure on the rupee amid rising volatility.

• Brazil sold close to $5 billion in Treasuries as part of broader reserve diversification.

• BRICS members are increasingly favoring gold, local currencies, and alternative reserve instruments to reduce over-reliance on the U.S. dollar.

• Despite these reductions, private investors and other central banks absorbed the supply, keeping U.S. Treasury markets stable and the dollar dominant for now.

Why It Matters

The steady reduction of U.S. Treasury exposure by BRICS nations underscores a structural shift in how major economies manage reserves. While the U.S. dollar remains central to global finance, incremental diversification signals growing caution toward long-term dollar concentration risk and highlights a multipolar approach to reserve management.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, BRICS’ measured exit from U.S. Treasuries signals a slow but deliberate realignment of global reserve preferences. As large economies diversify into gold and non-dollar assets, currency volatility may increase during periods of stress, while demand dynamics for reserve currencies gradually evolve. Holders of foreign currencies should monitor these shifts closely, as sustained diversification can influence exchange rates, liquidity conditions, and long-term confidence in traditional reserve assets.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Reserve Diversification — Central banks are actively reducing concentration risk by reallocating reserves beyond U.S. dollar instruments.

• Pillar 2: Multipolar Currency Framework — Gradual de-dollarization supports a system where multiple currencies and assets share reserve status.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher Guru – “BRICS Quietly Exiting US Treasury Exposure, Offloads $27 Billion”

• U.S. Treasury – “Treasury International Capital (TIC) Data”

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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:

• No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.       Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

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