Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 1-7-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

GLOBAL MARKETS RALLY AS METALS LEAD — CURRENCIES FACE A QUIET WARNING
Risk assets rise, but real assets quietly send a different signal

Overview

• Global equity markets advanced over the past 24 hours, led by U.S. and European stocks as investors rotated into materials and technology.

• Industrial and precious metals outperformed, while energy prices lagged, creating a notable divergence inside the commodity complex.

• Bond yields were mixed, reflecting uncertainty around inflation persistence and central bank timing rather than confidence.

Key Developments

• Global stock indices climbed, with risk appetite returning despite unresolved geopolitical and debt concerns.

• Metals including silver, platinum, palladium, and nickel strengthened, pointing to tightening physical supply and industrial demand.

• Oil underperformed, suggesting markets are prioritizing strategic materials over traditional energy in near-term positioning.

• Currencies remained relatively stable, masking deeper shifts happening beneath the surface.

Why It Matters
While equities suggest calm, metals are signaling structural stress. Markets often telegraph systemic changes through hard assets first, not currencies or stocks. This divergence suggests investors are hedging against long-term inflation, supply disruption, and fiat currency dilution, even as headline indices remain strong.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For currency holders, this setup is critical:

• Strength in metals alongside stable currencies often precedes future currency repricing.

• Hard-asset accumulation signals declining confidence in paper value preservation, even when FX markets appear orderly.

• Foreign currencies tied to commodity production may quietly strengthen, while purely debt-backed currencies face longer-term pressure.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Hard Assets Are Front-Running Policy Shifts
  Metals often move before currencies adjust, acting as early warning indicators of monetary stress.

• Pillar 2: Surface Stability Masks Structural Change
  Equity optimism does not negate deeper realignment underway in resource valuation and capital protection strategies.

This is not just market optimism — it’s asset re-prioritization before currency adjustment.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Trading Day: No pain, plenty gain for world stocks”

• Reuters – “Stocks rise to records, dollar edges up as investors await economic news”

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Yemen Separatist Leader Flees, Riyadh Talks in Doubt — Gulf Rift Deepens
STC chief’s disappearance undermines peace efforts and destabilises anti‑Houthi coalition

Overview

The leader of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC), Aidarous al‑Zubaidi, failed to board a flight to Riyadh for crisis talks and fled to an unknown location, raising doubts about Gulf efforts to resolve the southern conflict. The Saudi‑backed coalition reported that intelligence suggested he mobilised armed forces before disappearing, intensifying fractures between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and threatening the cohesion of the alliance fighting the Iran‑aligned Houthi movement. 

Saudi‑led forces also conducted airstrikes in southern governorates amid the crisis, as political leaders in Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council stripped Zubaidi of his membership and referred him to prosecutors on charges including high treason and armed rebellion. 

Key Developments

• Zubaidi did not board a scheduled flight to Riyadh, eluding peace negotiations aimed at resolving the southern crisis and easing tensions among Gulf backers. 

• Saudi‑backed authorities accused him of mobilising forces, raising concerns the situation could escalate into further conflict. 

• Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council expelled Zubaidi from its ranks, accusing him of treason and armed rebellion. 

• Airstrikes hit multiple southern areas, including his home province, after the leadership vacuum emerged. 

• The crisis reflects a deepening rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which back different factions in Yemen’s complex civil war. 

Why It Matters

Zubaidi’s disappearance jeopardises one of the few diplomatic pathways toward de‑escalation in Yemen’s prolonged conflict. The crisis highlights how internal Gulf Power rivalries — especially between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi — are directly impacting regional stability, weakening the anti‑Houthi coalition and increasing the risk of renewed fighting in the south.

This fragmentation also undermines diplomatic leverage against the Iran‑aligned Houthis and complicates any unified negotiation with external powers invested in Middle Eastern peace efforts.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Political fragmentation and rising conflict risk increase sovereign and credit risk premiums in Middle Eastern financial markets, affecting currencies regionally.

• Escalation in Yemen may influence oil price volatility, given Saudi Arabia and UAE’s central roles in global energy markets.

• Gulf cooperation breakdown can dampen investor confidence in regional economic stability, pressuring currency and capital flows.

• Currency markets tend to price geopolitical risk ahead of formal conflict, potentially strengthening safe‑haven assets over Gulf‑pegged and emerging currencies.

• Broader regional instability could accelerate shifts in reserve allocations, as central banks hedge against concentrated geopolitical exposure.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Geopolitical Divergence and Finance Stress
  Fragmentation among key oil producers complicates economic coordination and undermines confidence in regional currency pegs and trade arrangements.

• Pillar: Conflict‑Driven Market Repricing
  Renewed risk in the Arabian Peninsula increases the likelihood that foreign exchange markets will reprioritise across assets and regions, not just within traditional safe havens.

This is not just Middle East politics — it’s a structural shock with currency and financial implications.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Yemen separatist leader flees, avoids Riyadh talks to tackle southern crisis”

• Reuters – “Yemen anti‑Houthi council expels separatist leader and says he faces treason charges”

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COPPER AT RECORD HIGHS — A CURRENCY SIGNAL MOST MARKETS IGNORE
Industrial metal surges point to deeper stress in global trade and currency dynamics

Overview

• Copper prices have reached all-time highs, driven by tightening supply and robust demand from industrial and clean-energy sectors.

• Structural deficits in refined copper markets are beginning to influence capital flows and asset allocation decisions.

• The metal’s strength highlights emerging stress in industrial inputs even as broader market indicators show mixed signals.

Key Developments

• Copper climbed above its previous record price, reflecting constrained supply from major producers and bottlenecks in refining capacity.

• Demand from sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, semiconductors, and AI hardware has intensified competition for limited copper.

• Inventory data shows stockpiles are declining sharply at major exchanges, indicating real physical tightening — not just paper trading momentum.

• Traders cited geopolitical concerns as another driver of risk premiums, with East-West tensions and trade policy uncertainty feeding into commodity markets.

Why It Matters

Copper is widely considered the bellwether of the global economy because of its pervasive use in industrial production. When copper prices surge on structural deficits rather than cyclical demand, it signals a deeper imbalance between hard-asset demand and the capacity of financial systems to distribute real goods.

For global finance, this is not just about metal — it’s about the ability of fiat liquidity to support real-world industrial growth. Persistent tightness in base metals suggests limits to the effectiveness of policy stimulus alone.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Currencies of commodity-exporting economies may strengthen as resource scarcity boosts export receipts and trade balances.

• Industrial input shocks feed into inflation expectations, pressuring central banks and FX valuation models.

• Metal price spikes can trigger currency hedging behavior, with investors seeking real asset linkage over pure fiat exposure.

• Reserve managers may increase allocations to hard-asset proxies, recalibrating risk across sovereign holdings.

• Persistent structural deficits in commodities reflect supply fragility, influencing long-term currency stability expectations.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Resource Scarcity as a Financial Engine
  Hard assets like copper are increasingly central to capital flows, beyond their industrial application.

• Pillar: FX Volatility from Real-World Stress
  Metals tightening and currency repricing go hand-in-hand, exposing vulnerabilities in paper-based monetary systems.

This is not just a commodities rally — it’s an early warning signal for currency repricing.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Record copper price signals tightening supplies, robust demand”

• Barrons – “Copper Hits Record High as Metals Trade Leads 2026 Gains”

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Trump Freezes $10B in Family Aid to Five States — Political Fallout Threatens Social Programs
Federal funding freeze raises civil rights and political concerns in blue states

Overview

The Trump administration has frozen more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cited concerns about alleged fraud and misuse as justification for the action, affecting the following programs:

• Child Care and Development Fund: $2.4 billion

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: $7.35 billion

• Social Services Block Grant: $869 million

Funds will remain restricted pending investigation and review.

Why It Matters

The freeze echoes previous tensions between the federal government and Democratic-led states, raising concerns that political affiliation may influence access to vital social programs. Families dependent on childcare, nutrition, and welfare services could face immediate disruptions, while immigrant communities, particularly in Minnesota, report being singled out in fraud allegations.

The action also highlights the intersection of federal funding, partisan politics, and civil rights, with potential legal challenges on the horizon. Observers view the freeze as both a fraud-prevention measure and a signal to states regarding compliance and federal oversight.

Key Actors

• Trump administration/HHS: Acting to investigate potential fraud and misuse.

• State governments (CA, CO, IL, MN, NY): Facing challenges maintaining programs while defending against allegations.

• Residents and beneficiaries: At risk of short-term service disruptions.

• Immigrant communities: Particularly impacted in Minnesota, raising civil rights concerns.

• Democratic leaders: Governors and lawmakers decry the freeze as politically motivated.

Analysis

The funding freeze demonstrates the politicization of federal aid under the Trump administration. While framed as protecting taxpayer dollars, the targeting of blue states and vulnerable populations suggests partisan motivations.

For families and children, the freeze threatens immediate program stability. For the administration, it consolidates messaging around fraud prevention and immigrant oversight, potentially pressuring other states to comply with federal guidance. The broader implications signal a new battleground for civil rights, federal-state relations, and political leverage over social programs.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Potential state-level fiscal stress: Disruptions in aid programs could force states to reallocate budgets, impacting municipal bonds and state-backed securities.

• Investor caution: Political instability around federal funding may increase risk premiums on U.S. debt and municipal instruments.

• Dollar stability considerations: Widening political disputes over social spending and federal authority could influence market perception of U.S. policy reliability.

• Policy precedent: Other federal interventions in state funding may create uncertainty for long-term fiscal planning and cross-state capital flows.

• Civil unrest risk: Any escalation in protests or legal disputes could indirectly affect economic confidence and short-term capital movements.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Domestic Political Risk and Financial Confidence
  U.S. internal political conflicts increasingly affect global investors’ perceptions of stability, influencing currency and capital flow decisions.

• Pillar: Sovereign and Subnational Debt Vulnerability
  Federal funding disputes highlight the fragility of municipal and state-level finances, which could trigger market repricing of U.S.-linked debt instruments.

This is not just domestic politics — it has tangible implications for U.S. financial stability and currency flows.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Trump freezes $10 billion in family aid to five states”

• Associated Press – “HHS blocks billions in federal family assistance in five states over alleged misuse”

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 1-7-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

GLOBAL MARKETS RALLY AS METALS LEAD — CURRENCIES FACE A QUIET WARNING
Risk assets rise, but real assets quietly send a different signal

Overview

• Global equity markets advanced over the past 24 hours, led by U.S. and European stocks as investors rotated into materials and technology.

• Industrial and precious metals outperformed, while energy prices lagged, creating a notable divergence inside the commodity complex.

• Bond yields were mixed, reflecting uncertainty around inflation persistence and central bank timing rather than confidence.

Key Developments

• Global stock indices climbed, with risk appetite returning despite unresolved geopolitical and debt concerns.

• Metals including silver, platinum, palladium, and nickel strengthened, pointing to tightening physical supply and industrial demand.

• Oil underperformed, suggesting markets are prioritizing strategic materials over traditional energy in near-term positioning.

• Currencies remained relatively stable, masking deeper shifts happening beneath the surface.

Why It Matters
While equities suggest calm, metals are signaling structural stress. Markets often telegraph systemic changes through hard assets first, not currencies or stocks. This divergence suggests investors are hedging against long-term inflation, supply disruption, and fiat currency dilution, even as headline indices remain strong.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For currency holders, this setup is critical:

• Strength in metals alongside stable currencies often precedes future currency repricing.

• Hard-asset accumulation signals declining confidence in paper value preservation, even when FX markets appear orderly.

• Foreign currencies tied to commodity production may quietly strengthen, while purely debt-backed currencies face longer-term pressure.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Hard Assets Are Front-Running Policy Shifts
  Metals often move before currencies adjust, acting as early warning indicators of monetary stress.

• Pillar 2: Surface Stability Masks Structural Change
  Equity optimism does not negate deeper realignment underway in resource valuation and capital protection strategies.

This is not just market optimism — it’s asset re-prioritization before currency adjustment.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Trading Day: No pain, plenty gain for world stocks”

• Reuters – “Stocks rise to records, dollar edges up as investors await economic news”

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Yemen Separatist Leader Flees, Riyadh Talks in Doubt — Gulf Rift Deepens
STC chief’s disappearance undermines peace efforts and destabilises anti‑Houthi coalition

Overview

The leader of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC), Aidarous al‑Zubaidi, failed to board a flight to Riyadh for crisis talks and fled to an unknown location, raising doubts about Gulf efforts to resolve the southern conflict. The Saudi‑backed coalition reported that intelligence suggested he mobilised armed forces before disappearing, intensifying fractures between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and threatening the cohesion of the alliance fighting the Iran‑aligned Houthi movement. 

Saudi‑led forces also conducted airstrikes in southern governorates amid the crisis, as political leaders in Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council stripped Zubaidi of his membership and referred him to prosecutors on charges including high treason and armed rebellion. 

Key Developments

• Zubaidi did not board a scheduled flight to Riyadh, eluding peace negotiations aimed at resolving the southern crisis and easing tensions among Gulf backers. 

• Saudi‑backed authorities accused him of mobilising forces, raising concerns the situation could escalate into further conflict. 

• Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council expelled Zubaidi from its ranks, accusing him of treason and armed rebellion. 

• Airstrikes hit multiple southern areas, including his home province, after the leadership vacuum emerged. 

• The crisis reflects a deepening rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which back different factions in Yemen’s complex civil war. 

Why It Matters

Zubaidi’s disappearance jeopardises one of the few diplomatic pathways toward de‑escalation in Yemen’s prolonged conflict. The crisis highlights how internal Gulf Power rivalries — especially between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi — are directly impacting regional stability, weakening the anti‑Houthi coalition and increasing the risk of renewed fighting in the south.

This fragmentation also undermines diplomatic leverage against the Iran‑aligned Houthis and complicates any unified negotiation with external powers invested in Middle Eastern peace efforts.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Political fragmentation and rising conflict risk increase sovereign and credit risk premiums in Middle Eastern financial markets, affecting currencies regionally.

• Escalation in Yemen may influence oil price volatility, given Saudi Arabia and UAE’s central roles in global energy markets.

• Gulf cooperation breakdown can dampen investor confidence in regional economic stability, pressuring currency and capital flows.

• Currency markets tend to price geopolitical risk ahead of formal conflict, potentially strengthening safe‑haven assets over Gulf‑pegged and emerging currencies.

• Broader regional instability could accelerate shifts in reserve allocations, as central banks hedge against concentrated geopolitical exposure.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Geopolitical Divergence and Finance Stress
  Fragmentation among key oil producers complicates economic coordination and undermines confidence in regional currency pegs and trade arrangements.

• Pillar: Conflict‑Driven Market Repricing
  Renewed risk in the Arabian Peninsula increases the likelihood that foreign exchange markets will reprioritise across assets and regions, not just within traditional safe havens.

This is not just Middle East politics — it’s a structural shock with currency and financial implications.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Yemen separatist leader flees, avoids Riyadh talks to tackle southern crisis”

• Reuters – “Yemen anti‑Houthi council expels separatist leader and says he faces treason charges”

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COPPER AT RECORD HIGHS — A CURRENCY SIGNAL MOST MARKETS IGNORE
Industrial metal surges point to deeper stress in global trade and currency dynamics

Overview

• Copper prices have reached all-time highs, driven by tightening supply and robust demand from industrial and clean-energy sectors.

• Structural deficits in refined copper markets are beginning to influence capital flows and asset allocation decisions.

• The metal’s strength highlights emerging stress in industrial inputs even as broader market indicators show mixed signals.

Key Developments

• Copper climbed above its previous record price, reflecting constrained supply from major producers and bottlenecks in refining capacity.

• Demand from sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, semiconductors, and AI hardware has intensified competition for limited copper.

• Inventory data shows stockpiles are declining sharply at major exchanges, indicating real physical tightening — not just paper trading momentum.

• Traders cited geopolitical concerns as another driver of risk premiums, with East-West tensions and trade policy uncertainty feeding into commodity markets.

Why It Matters

Copper is widely considered the bellwether of the global economy because of its pervasive use in industrial production. When copper prices surge on structural deficits rather than cyclical demand, it signals a deeper imbalance between hard-asset demand and the capacity of financial systems to distribute real goods.

For global finance, this is not just about metal — it’s about the ability of fiat liquidity to support real-world industrial growth. Persistent tightness in base metals suggests limits to the effectiveness of policy stimulus alone.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Currencies of commodity-exporting economies may strengthen as resource scarcity boosts export receipts and trade balances.

• Industrial input shocks feed into inflation expectations, pressuring central banks and FX valuation models.

• Metal price spikes can trigger currency hedging behavior, with investors seeking real asset linkage over pure fiat exposure.

• Reserve managers may increase allocations to hard-asset proxies, recalibrating risk across sovereign holdings.

• Persistent structural deficits in commodities reflect supply fragility, influencing long-term currency stability expectations.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Resource Scarcity as a Financial Engine
  Hard assets like copper are increasingly central to capital flows, beyond their industrial application.

• Pillar: FX Volatility from Real-World Stress
  Metals tightening and currency repricing go hand-in-hand, exposing vulnerabilities in paper-based monetary systems.

This is not just a commodities rally — it’s an early warning signal for currency repricing.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Record copper price signals tightening supplies, robust demand”

• Barrons – “Copper Hits Record High as Metals Trade Leads 2026 Gains”

~~~~~~~~~~

Trump Freezes $10B in Family Aid to Five States — Political Fallout Threatens Social Programs
Federal funding freeze raises civil rights and political concerns in blue states

Overview

The Trump administration has frozen more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cited concerns about alleged fraud and misuse as justification for the action, affecting the following programs:

• Child Care and Development Fund: $2.4 billion

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: $7.35 billion

• Social Services Block Grant: $869 million

Funds will remain restricted pending investigation and review.

Why It Matters

The freeze echoes previous tensions between the federal government and Democratic-led states, raising concerns that political affiliation may influence access to vital social programs. Families dependent on childcare, nutrition, and welfare services could face immediate disruptions, while immigrant communities, particularly in Minnesota, report being singled out in fraud allegations.

The action also highlights the intersection of federal funding, partisan politics, and civil rights, with potential legal challenges on the horizon. Observers view the freeze as both a fraud-prevention measure and a signal to states regarding compliance and federal oversight.

Key Actors

• Trump administration/HHS: Acting to investigate potential fraud and misuse.

• State governments (CA, CO, IL, MN, NY): Facing challenges maintaining programs while defending against allegations.

• Residents and beneficiaries: At risk of short-term service disruptions.

• Immigrant communities: Particularly impacted in Minnesota, raising civil rights concerns.

• Democratic leaders: Governors and lawmakers decry the freeze as politically motivated.

Analysis

The funding freeze demonstrates the politicization of federal aid under the Trump administration. While framed as protecting taxpayer dollars, the targeting of blue states and vulnerable populations suggests partisan motivations.

For families and children, the freeze threatens immediate program stability. For the administration, it consolidates messaging around fraud prevention and immigrant oversight, potentially pressuring other states to comply with federal guidance. The broader implications signal a new battleground for civil rights, federal-state relations, and political leverage over social programs.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Potential state-level fiscal stress: Disruptions in aid programs could force states to reallocate budgets, impacting municipal bonds and state-backed securities.

• Investor caution: Political instability around federal funding may increase risk premiums on U.S. debt and municipal instruments.

• Dollar stability considerations: Widening political disputes over social spending and federal authority could influence market perception of U.S. policy reliability.

• Policy precedent: Other federal interventions in state funding may create uncertainty for long-term fiscal planning and cross-state capital flows.

• Civil unrest risk: Any escalation in protests or legal disputes could indirectly affect economic confidence and short-term capital movements.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Domestic Political Risk and Financial Confidence
  U.S. internal political conflicts increasingly affect global investors’ perceptions of stability, influencing currency and capital flow decisions.

• Pillar: Sovereign and Subnational Debt Vulnerability
  Federal funding disputes highlight the fragility of municipal and state-level finances, which could trigger market repricing of U.S.-linked debt instruments.

This is not just domestic politics — it has tangible implications for U.S. financial stability and currency flows.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Trump freezes $10 billion in family aid to five states”

• Associated Press – “HHS blocks billions in federal family assistance in five states over alleged misuse”

~~~~~~~~~~

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RV Updates Proof links - Facts Link

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“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday 1-7-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  The Iraqi Trade Bank announces that all its branches will be open during official holidays.

The Iraqi Trade Bank announced on Tuesday that all its branches will be open during official holidays, based on the directives of the Central Bank.

The bank's media office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that, "Based on the directives of the Central Bank of Iraq, it has been decided to open all branches of the Iraqi Trade Bank to receive customers during official holidays from ten o'clock in the morning until one o'clock in the afternoon.

 Working hours during this period will be limited to receiving and processing foreign transfers and the pre-customs declaration only, and no other banking operations will be carried out other than those mentioned above."

He added that "work will continue at the bank during official holidays until 31/1/2026".  link

Tishwash:  Al-Rasheed Bank announces the launch of Reconstruction Bonds (Third Issue)

Al-Rasheed Bank announced today, Tuesday, the launch of its third issuance of reconstruction bonds. The bank's media office stated in a press release that "the third issuance of reconstruction bonds will be issued in denominations of 500,000 Iraqi dinars only, with the disbursement of the fourth and final semi-annual interest payments."

The statement further clarified that "the fourth and final semi-annual interest payments will also be disbursed to reconstruction bonds in denominations of 1,000,000 Iraqi dinars only."

The bank called on the citizens included to "visit the relevant branches to complete the receipt procedures," stressing "its full commitment to fulfilling all government bond obligations, within the framework of its national role in supporting reconstruction plans and enhancing confidence in the Iraqi banking sector."  link

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Tishwash:  The 2025 budget tables: Who bears the responsibility for the trillions of dinars lost?

The 2025 budget tables raise a pivotal question: Who will answer for managing the funds of an entire year away from parliamentary oversight?

Between continuous postponement and parliamentary statements, the citizen remains facing the hypothesis of non-transparent spending, while the government and parliament prepare for the 2026 budget in less favorable financial circumstances, making transparency the first real test.

Between a simple question on paper: “Where are the 2025 budget tables?” and a more complex question about the shape of the 2026 budget in light of cheaper oil and a heavier deficit, the financial scene in Iraq is moving on shaky political ground that makes every numerical entitlement a file for contention and postponement.

MP Mudar Al-Karawi summarizes one aspect of the picture when he says that “the 2025 budget schedules were expected to reach the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives during February or March of last year, but they have not been sent yet.”

But behind this statement is a whole fiscal year in which public money was spent without the detailed distribution of its expenditure passing through the House of Representatives as the constitution requires, as if trillions of dinars were managed in “dark rooms” outside the oversight light.

The tripartite law, which included the budgets for 2023, 2024, and 2025, was presented to the public as a reform step that would end the annual delay in approving the budget and provide a basis for planning for three consecutive years.

But the end of 2025 revealed a harsh paradox: the state has an effective budget law, but its third year is almost a “year without schedules”; spending continues, contracts are signed, and obligations are postponed, while the document that is supposed to explain to Iraqis how and where their money was spent has not been completed or has not yet been presented on a clear legislative path.

A full year's schedules without a clear legislative path

Al-Karawi links the completion of the parliamentary leadership and the formation of committees, particularly the Finance Committee, to the reopening of this stalled issue. With the resumption of sessions, the committee will face two overlapping tasks simultaneously: first, demanding that the government submit the 2025 budget schedules with detailed section by section; and second, developing a clear mechanism for finalizing the 2026 budget by proposing ideas that align with Iraq's current financial realities, rather than simply repeating the approaches of past years.

The crux of the problem is that Iraq entered the “tripartite budget” experiment based on a single law covering the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, with huge spending figures, a clear deficit, and a hypothetical oil price that was more optimistic than what the market later proved.

The law stipulated sending annual schedules that clarify where the money goes each year, from provincial projects to sectoral allocations, but what happened in practice is that the third year turned into a gray area; spending is ongoing, and obligations are continuing, while the schedules that give Parliament the right to examine and amend have not arrived at all, or have remained locked away in the executive drawers.

With this transformation, the “2025 schedules” become more than a financial document; they become a test of the limits of real oversight of public finances, and a mirror reflecting how trillions of dinars can be managed away from public parliamentary debate, at a time when the citizen is asked to bear the consequences of those decisions without being informed of their details.

Who is held accountable for a lost fiscal year?

The question of “Who is accountable?” oscillates between politics, oversight, and the judiciary, and has yet to find a definitive answer.

Theoretically, the House of Representatives possesses broad oversight tools; the Finance Committee can request a detailed report from the new government on its spending plans for 2025, summon relevant ministers and officials to explain the reasons for the delays, and even proceed with questioning if it is proven that the delay was not a mere administrative oversight but a deliberate political decision to avoid public debate on the figures.

In contrast, the Financial Control Bureau can present to the representatives and the public a report that answers the direct question of the street: On what basis were hundreds of trillions spent in a year whose schedules were not approved?

What is the extent of the commitments that were postponed to 2026 without a clear legislative cover? And how did these commitments overlap with the contracts and projects that were extended or referred in light of this vacuum? Opening the “books of 2025” in this manner is not a supervisory luxury, but rather a prerequisite to convince people that talk of “financial reform” is not just a slogan for political consumption.

However, the deeper dilemma lies in the conflict of interests; the forces that participated in managing the 2025 budget within the executive branch are almost the same ones that have the upper hand within parliament.

Here, accountability becomes a test for the entire political system: Does it have the courage to subject a full fiscal year to a genuine review, or will the file be moved from shelf to shelf until it is forgotten under other headings?

2026... A new year born from cheaper oil and heavier spending

The biggest challenge, as Al-Karawi points out, is looming from the gateway of 2026. The new year does not start from a zero point, but rather on top of accumulated layers of public spending; inflated salaries that have come to swallow the largest part of the budget, long-term contracts in the electricity and infrastructure sectors, obligations towards the region and governorates, in addition to internal and external debts whose interest accumulates year after year.

In contrast, the oil prices on which the three-year budget assumptions were based have declined significantly; this means that each barrel is now being sold at a price lower than the price at which the spending was designed.

This difference does not remain confined to tables and calculations, but is directly reflected in the state’s ability to finance salaries and services, and in its margin for investment spending.

Therefore, Al-Kroui warns that the financial situation in 2026 “will not be easy”, and that the matter “requires taking decisions that would provide a degree of flexibility and smoothness in financial dealings, secure funding for state departments and ensure the continuity of the salary file.”

Politically, the 2026 budget appears to be an early test for both the incoming government and the new parliament; it will reveal the extent to which political forces can move from the logic of postponing the problem to the logic of acknowledging the numbers as they are, and bear the cost of moving from the discourse of “oil abundance” to the discourse of managing scarcity with greater transparency before the public.   link

Mot: . They Say - its Not What Ya Says.. but How Ya Says it!!! 

Mot: Getting it Right is Important!! -- Right!!!!???? 

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 1-7-26

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Trump Administration Says Military ‘Always an Option’ to Acquire Greenland

White House renews push to secure strategic Arctic territory amid rising geopolitical tension

Overview

The Trump administration confirmed it is actively exploring ways to acquire Greenland, calling the effort a national security priority and stating that U.S. military force remains an option. The comments have triggered strong pushback from European allies and reignited concerns over sovereignty, alliance stability, and Arctic security.

The renewed focus comes amid heightened geopolitical tension following recent U.S. military actions abroad, raising alarms among NATO partners that the administration may be signaling a more assertive approach toward territorial and strategic control.

Key Developments

• The White House stated that acquiring Greenland is vital to U.S. national security, particularly to counter perceived threats from China and Russia in the Arctic.

• Officials indicated that multiple options are under consideration, including purchasing the territory or establishing a compact of free association, while explicitly declining to rule out military action.

• European leaders, including those from Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, issued a joint statement reaffirming Greenland’s sovereignty and rejecting any U.S. takeover.

• Canada publicly supported Denmark’s position, underscoring the risk such rhetoric poses to NATO unity.

• U.S. lawmakers raised concerns that threatening action against a fellow NATO ally could undermine the alliance’s foundational principles.

Why It Matters

This episode represents a significant escalation in U.S. rhetoric toward a NATO partner and challenges long-standing norms around sovereignty and collective security. It also highlights how strategic geography is increasingly central to global power competition, particularly in regions tied to defense, trade routes, and resource access.

Energy & Strategic Resources

Greenland holds vast untapped reserves of rare earth elements, critical minerals, uranium, and hydrocarbons, many of which are essential to advanced manufacturing, defense systems, and the global energy transition. As Western nations seek to reduce reliance on China-dominated supply chains, Greenland’s resource potential has become increasingly strategic.

Control or preferential access to these materials could influence future trade flows, industrial policy, and reserve asset strategies, making Greenland a focal point in the broader realignment of global supply chains. The Arctic’s melting ice is also opening new shipping lanes, further elevating Greenland’s importance in global commerce and energy logistics.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Strategic resource competition can reshape trade balances and strengthen currencies tied to critical minerals and energy production.

• Heightened NATO tensions may increase volatility in reserve currencies and drive diversification into hard assets and alternative stores of value.

• Arctic shipping and resource access could alter global trade routes, impacting currency flows and long-term economic positioning.

• Policy uncertainty tied to territorial ambitions can raise sovereign risk premiums, affecting capital allocation and FX stability.

• Resource-backed economic leverage may accelerate shifts away from purely fiat-based valuation frameworks.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Strategic Resource Realignment
  Control of critical minerals and energy inputs is becoming central to economic power, reserve strategy, and industrial sovereignty.

• Pillar: Alliance and Monetary Stability Stress
  Challenges to NATO cohesion and sovereignty norms increase systemic risk and encourage hedging against traditional financial structures.

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

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Sources

• Reuters – “Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland, US military always an option, White House says”

• Associated Press – “White House says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as Europe rejects threats”

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Trump Says 50 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil Will Be Sold to the United States at Market Prices

Administration signals direct control over oil flows following Maduro’s removal

Overview

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela’s interim authorities will sell between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States at market prices, with proceeds overseen by his administration. The announcement follows the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and signals a sharp escalation in Washington’s involvement in Venezuela’s energy sector.

Trump said the oil would be transported directly to U.S. ports and that he had instructed the Secretary of Energy to execute the plan immediately.

Key Developments

• Trump stated that the oil would be sold, not gifted, at prevailing market prices, with revenues controlled by the U.S. administration.

• The president said the proceeds would be used to benefit both Venezuela and the United States, framing the arrangement as partial reimbursement for damages he claims Venezuela caused the U.S.

• The announcement follows the capture of Maduro and his wife on narco-terrorism charges after a large-scale U.S. military operation in Caracas.

• Trump said his administration intends to “run” Venezuela’s recovery and pressure interim leaders to open the country’s oil reserves to American companies.

• The White House is reportedly planning meetings with major U.S. oil executives, including firms with historical exposure to Venezuelan production.

Why It Matters

Venezuela holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world, yet years of sanctions, mismanagement, and underinvestment have crippled production. The U.S. move signals an attempt to directly influence the future structure of Venezuela’s energy sector, raising questions about sovereignty, international law, and the precedent of resource control following regime change.

The announcement also underscores how energy assets are being positioned as strategic spoils rather than neutral market goods, particularly in geopolitically unstable regions.

Energy & Strategic Resources

Venezuelan oil represents a critical lever in global energy markets, especially as supply constraints, geopolitical fragmentation, and energy security concerns intensify. Directing oil sales toward the United States could reshape regional trade flows and weaken alternative energy partnerships Venezuela previously maintained with countries such as China, Russia, and Iran.

Beyond pricing impacts, control over production, shipping, and settlement terms carries implications for currency flows, sanctions enforcement, and reserve strategy, reinforcing the role of energy as a foundational pillar in the broader global financial realignment.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Oil-linked currencies and trade balances may shift as Venezuelan supply is redirected toward U.S. markets.

• Dollar demand could rise if oil transactions are settled under U.S. oversight, reinforcing short-term dollar strength while accelerating long-term hedging behavior.

• Energy-backed influence may prompt other producing nations to reassess pricing and settlement frameworks outside traditional Western systems.

• Emerging market risk premiums could increase as investors reassess the security of resource sovereignty.

• Reserve diversification trends may accelerate as energy becomes more explicitly tied to geopolitical power.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Resource Control and Monetary Leverage
  Energy assets are increasingly intertwined with financial authority, sanctions power, and currency influence.

• Pillar: Post-Crisis Asset Reallocation
  Direct intervention in resource-rich states signals a shift toward hard-asset-centered geopolitical strategy.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Newsweek – “Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Be Sold to U.S. at Market Prices After Maduro Capture”

• Reuters – “Trump orders U.S. officials to secure Venezuelan oil sales following Maduro arrest”

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China Bans Dual-Use Exports to Japan After Taiwan Remarks, Raising Rare Earths Concerns

Beijing restricts exports of dual-use goods to Japan amid escalating Sino-Japanese tensions

Overview

China announced a ban on exports of dual-use goods to Japan that could contribute to its military capabilities, citing national security concerns. The measure comes after remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that suggested a Chinese attack on Taiwan could pose an existential threat to Japan, a comment Beijing called “provocative.” Dual-use items include goods, software, and technologies with both civilian and military applications, notably certain rare earth elements used in drones, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. 

Japan’s foreign ministry strongly protested the restrictions, calling the ban “absolutely unacceptable and deeply regrettable” and saying it deviates from international norms. 

Key Developments

• China’s commerce ministry said the export ban takes effect immediately for any items that could enhance Japan’s military capabilities, but has not yet released a specific list of restricted goods. 

• Dual-use goods encompass a wide range of technologies, including rare earth elements crucial for electronics, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. 

• Japanese officials have demanded the measures be revoked, warning that they could disrupt supply chains for critical industries. 

• Analysts note that China previously used rare earth export controls as leverage during diplomatic disputes, including a high-profile case in 2010 that disrupted Japanese manufacturing. 

• The ban follows a broader pattern of diplomatic and trade tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, with both nations increasing defense postures and economic tools in strategic competition. 

Why It Matters

The move marks a significant escalation in trade policy being used as a tool of geopolitical pressure between two of Asia’s largest economies. Rare earths and other dual-use technologies are essential inputs for high-performance manufacturing, renewable technologies, and military systems. Restricting their flow to Japan — even if targeted at military use — has wide implications for industrial production, innovation capacity, and regional supply chains.

Energy & Strategic Resources

Rare earth elements and other dual-use materials are strategic resources central to modern technology, including electric vehicles, robotics, defense systems, and renewable energy infrastructure. China controls a substantial share of global rare earth processing and export capacity, giving it leverage in disputes where these materials can be wielded as geopolitical assets. 

Disruptions to Japan’s access could trigger shifts in industrial investments, accelerate supply-chain diversification, and prompt other nations to secure alternative sources or accelerate domestic production. These dynamics are increasingly a key part of the broader global realignment of strategic resources and currency flows in an era of heightened geopolitical tension.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Supply-chain risk affects currency volatility as nations adjust trade exposures to resource chokepoints.

• Dependence on Chinese materials may drive reshoring and diversification, influencing long-term trade balances.

• Price shocks in rare earths and related critical minerals can transmit inflationary pressures globally.

• Resource control amplifies geopolitical risk premiums, impacting foreign exchange valuations.

• Reserve and investment strategies may shift toward hard assets as nations hedge against strategic supply disruptions.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Strategic Resource Leverage
  Control over rare earths and dual-use technologies is now an explicit tool of diplomatic and economic power.

• Pillar: Supply-Chain Decoupling
  Growing tensions encourage diversification away from dominant suppliers, reshaping global trade networks and reserve asset planning.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “China bans exports of dual-use items for military purposes to Japan”

• Reuters – “Japan condemns China’s dual-use export ban as rare earths risks loom”
  

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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.

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Hezbollah Denies Presence in Venezuela Amid U.S. Claims After Maduro Capture

Group rejects U.S. assertions as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Western Hemisphere

Overview

• Hezbollah publicly denied any operational presence in Venezuela, responding directly to U.S. claims that the group was active there following the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

• U.S. officials, particularly Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have argued that Iran and Hezbollah pose security concerns in the region, saying the United States will not allow such influence to persist.

• The Lebanese movement characterized U.S. policy as an imposition of force, stressing sovereignty and freedoms.

• This exchange unfolds amid broader geopolitical fallout from the U.S. operation in Venezuela, involving international law debates and global reactions.

Key Developments

• Hezbollah spokesman denied any group presence in Venezuela or elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere, framing U.S. assertions as false and rooted in interventionist policy.

• Marco Rubio stated the U.S. would prevent Venezuela from becoming a base for Hezbollah, Iran, or other adversarial forces, framing part of the U.S. mission in Venezuela as pushing back against foreign influence.

• Declaring that Venezuela must cut ties with Iran and Hezbollah, U.S. officials emphasized stopping drug trafficking and adversarial influence, placing diplomatic pressure on Caracas.

• Hezbollah’s denial comes amid longstanding allegations and historical claims about its alleged presence in Latin America, though evidence has been disputed and politically contested by multiple parties.

• International reactions to the U.S. operation include strong condemnations from various states and movements, including Iran, Russia, and allied organizations expressing solidarity with Venezuela.

Why It Matters

This exchange highlights how geopolitical narratives and proxy accusations shape international crises, especially in contested regions like Latin America. The U.S. framing of Hezbollah and Iranian influence as justification for broader intervention risks destabilizing diplomatic norms and intensifying regional tensions. The push and pull between denial and accusation will influence how allies and adversaries alike interpret sovereignty, intervention, and security priorities in the Western Hemisphere.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Geopolitical risk premiums rise when major powers accuse non-state actors of regional influence, impacting currency valuations in affected markets.

• Uncertainty about Venezuela’s future political alignment affects investor confidence in regional currencies and risk assets.

• Allegations involving Hezbollah and Iran highlight how geopolitical risk can ripple into trade, sanctions, and capital flows, influencing foreign exchange markets.

• Central banks and sovereign reserve managers price in political conflict, potentially shifting allocations toward safer assets and away from volatile emerging market exposures.

• Narrative disputes over security and intervention can contribute to volatility spikes in FX pairs tied to commodity-exporting countries, including Venezuela’s links to energy markets.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Geopolitical Narrative Risk – The framing of foreign influence abroad can become a catalyst for policy shifts that reshape currency and asset allocation strategies.

• Pillar: FX Volatility from Interventionist Politics – Escalating rhetoric and cross-regional disputes increase volatility in emerging markets, prompting reserve diversification.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Newsweek – “Hezbollah Responds to Trump Admin Saying Group Active in Venezuela”
  

• Naharnet – “Rubio vows no Hezbollah/Iran activities in Venezuela after Maduro capture”

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Commodity & Energy Shockwaves: Metals, Oil, and Global Trade React to Geopolitics

Markets respond to Venezuela crisis and supply concerns, highlighting systemic risk to global finance

Overview

• Copper hit record highs amid supply disruptions and rising global demand, signaling stress in industrial metals markets.

• Gold and silver surged as investors sought safe havens following geopolitical developments, including the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

• Oil and energy stocks rallied, with markets pricing in potential production shifts and strategic realignments in Venezuela.

• These moves highlight how commodity markets are now tightly interlinked with geopolitical events, impacting global trade, energy flows, and currency stability.

Key Developments

• Copper Breaks Record Highs
  Global copper prices surpassed $13,000 per ton on the London Metal Exchange. Factors driving this include strong industrial demand, supply constraints, and tariff risks affecting trade flows. U.S. copper stockpiles have increased as investors hedge against potential disruptions.

• Gold & Silver Surge as Safe Havens
  Precious metals rallied sharply amid geopolitical uncertainty, with gold climbing and silver gaining even more in percentage terms. Investors are using these assets to hedge against systemic and geopolitical risks.

• Energy Markets React
  Crude prices and energy stocks rose following U.S. operations in Venezuela. Market sentiment reflects potential changes in oil production access, geopolitical risk premiums, and the possibility of U.S. firms influencing Venezuelan energy markets.

Why It Matters

Commodity and energy market reactions reveal the interdependence between geopolitical events and financial markets. Price surges in copper, gold, silver, and oil indicate stress on industrial and financial systems, foreshadowing potential currency fluctuations and trade disruptions.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Currency Volatility: Rising commodity prices and geopolitical risks feed into volatility in commodity-linked currencies, such as the Brazilian real, Canadian dollar, and Venezuelan bolívar.

• Inflation & Monetary Policy: Sharp commodity moves can trigger inflation expectations, influencing central bank decisions and FX risk premiums.

• Reserve Asset Strategy: Safe-haven metals rally signals a potential shift in how central banks and sovereign investors allocate reserves, especially in emerging market exposures.

• Trade Flow Uncertainty: Supply constraints and geopolitical risks in critical commodities like copper and oil affect trade balances and capital flows, influencing currency valuations and financial stability globally.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Strategic Resource Repricing – Surging metals and energy prices signal a potential recalibration of asset and reserve valuations.

• Pillar: Geopolitical Risk Transmission – Energy and metals markets internalize security events quickly, reshaping trade, currency, and financial system expectations.

This is not just markets — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Barrons – “Copper Hits Record High as Metals Trade Leads 2026 Gains”
  

• MarketWatch – “Silver and gold are the big winners as investors look for safety following the U.S. intervention in enezuela”
  

• AP News – “Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company stocks rise after the US raid on Venezuela”
  

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Gold and Silver Swings Signals a Physical Market Takeover

Gold and Silver Swings Signals a Physical Market Takeover

Lynette Zang:  1-5-2026

Most people see gold and silver volatility as instability. In reality, these wild price swings signal that paper markets are losing control as physical demand takes over price discovery.

Watch to understand why this transition is happening and what it means for how you interpret gold and silver prices going forward.

Chapters:

00:00 Extreme Volatility in Gold and Silver

02:22 CME Margin Hikes, Profit Taking, and Paper Market Control

03:27 Why This Time Is Different: Physical Markets Taking Over

05:04 Paper Market Swings vs Physical Metal Reality

07:09 Silver’s Massive Trading Range & Why Volatility Doesn’t Matter

 09:16 2008 Comparison: Spot Prices, Stocks, and Physical Gold

11:40 Higher Lows, Long-Term Trends, and Ignoring Wall Street Noise

12:31 If You Don’t Hold It, You Don’t Own It: Accumulation Strategy

 13:34 Pre-1933 Territorial & Fractional Gold — Monetary vs Collectible Classification

14:33 Silver-to-Gold Ratio at 56:1 — Convert Silver to Gold Now or Wait?

15:23 Why Asian Markets Push Gold & Silver Prices Up While the U.S. Pushes Them Down

17:54 Does Tarnish (Toning) Matter on Silver Coins? Should You Clean Them?

18:02 What Is Glint and How Does It Work With Physical Gold?

18:22 What Is Arbitrage and How Does It Apply to Markets?

19:35 Call for Viewers Who Have Lived Through Currency Resets & Hyperinflation

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

The ‘Hidden Hand’ Buying Gold & Silver: Why Governments Are Using Banks to Accumulate | Josh Phair

The ‘Hidden Hand’ Buying Gold & Silver: Why Governments Are Using Banks to Accumulate | Josh Phair

Kitco News:  1-6-2026

Josh Phair, CEO of Scottsdale Mint, joins Jeremy Szafron on Kitco News to warn that the world has entered a "Metals War" where nations are scrambling to secure resources for future conflicts.

Phair argues that a "Hidden Hand"—governments employing banks to conduct mercantile banking—is quietly accumulating gold and silver, fundamentally decoupling the physical market from the Fed’s interest rate policies.

He details why US banks flipped from net short to net long after Thanksgiving, the "desperate" arbitrage that saw jets flying silver across the Atlantic, and the reality of China’s new export licensing system.

Phair also breaks down his "Axis vs. Allies" thesis for resource control and updates the "Phair-Sinclair Ratio," predicting a path to $35,000 gold as the West faces a critical shortage of strategic minerals.

00:00 - The Fed is Broken & Silver Explodes

 01:16 - The "Metals War" Has Begun

 02:34 - The "Hidden Hand": Governments Buying Secretly

04:01 - US Banks Flip Net Long (Insider Intel)

07:17 - Axis vs. Allies: The Battle for Critical Resources

14:32 - China Locks Exports: The Supply Chain Break

 20:02 - Strategic Metals: The New Oil of 2026

22:45 - The US-China Decoupling Reality

24:23 - Fact Check: Are Wholesale Lines Freezing?

29:05 - Physical Shortages & Retail Panic

33:24 - AI Slop & Fake Market Signals

37:02 - $35,000 Gold Forecast (Phair-Sinclair Ratio)

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 1-6-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Markets Defy Geopolitics as Central Banks, AI, and Crypto Reshape 2026

Global assets surge despite rising geopolitical, monetary, and fiscal fault lines

Overview

• Global markets pushed to new highs, largely brushing off geopolitical shocks.

• Central banks signaled tightening paths, led by Japan’s historic policy pivot.

• AI-driven inflation risks emerged as a major 2026 concern among investors.

• Crypto, eurozone expansion, and shifting trade diplomacy highlighted monetary fragmentation.

Key Developments

• Asian equities surged to record levels, following Wall Street highs, despite oil volatility tied to Venezuela’s leadership seizure.

• The Bank of Japan reaffirmed continued interest rate hikes, marking a decisive break from decades of ultra-loose policy.

• Japan’s government declared the end of its deflationary era, even as fiscal stimulus continues.

• Investors warned that AI investment and global stimulus could reignite inflation, challenging current easing assumptions.

• Bulgaria officially adopted the euro, retiring its national currency and joining ECB governance.

• Trump Media announced plans to issue crypto tokens to shareholders, accelerating political entanglement with digital assets.

• Ireland pursued deeper trade engagement with China, diverging from broader EU trade posture.

• Markets displayed notable complacency, prioritizing liquidity and momentum over geopolitical risk.

Why It Matters

This snapshot of global finance reveals a disconnect between asset prices and underlying risk. While markets celebrate liquidity and technological optimism, monetary tightening, geopolitical escalation, and fiscal expansion are quietly colliding. The balance between policy control and market confidence is becoming increasingly fragile.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Diverging central bank paths increase currency volatility, complicating long-term valuation assumptions.

• AI-driven inflation pressures threaten fiat purchasing power, especially where stimulus remains aggressive.

• Eurozone expansion adds structural strain to ECB policy coherence, impacting euro stability.

• Crypto integration into corporate and political spheres signals parallel value systems gaining legitimacy.

• Geopolitical complacency masks latent currency risk, reinforcing the need for diversification across assets and jurisdictions.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Monetary Fragmentation
  Divergent policy paths and new digital instruments are eroding synchronized global monetary control.

• Pillar: Liquidity vs. Reality Reckoning
  Markets are betting liquidity can overpower geopolitics — a wager that will define 2026.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Jan 06”
  

• Reuters – “Trump’s Venezuela gambit tests investor appetite for geopolitical risk”
  

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U.S. Seizure of Maduro Challenges China’s Non-Intervention Diplomacy

Beijing condemns U.S. action as “world judge” moment exposes limits of China’s global security vision

Overview

• China sharply criticized the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, accusing Washington of violating international law.

• Beijing backed a UN Security Council debate, supported by Russia and requested by Colombia.

• The incident pressures China’s long-standing non-intervention doctrine, particularly among developing nations.

• Venezuela’s role as China’s closest Latin American ally heightens the strategic stakes.

Key Developments

• China condemned the U.S. operation as dangerous and destabilizing, warning it sets a precedent for unilateral intervention.

• Beijing framed the issue at the United Nations as a sovereignty violation, positioning itself as a defender of international norms.

• Images of Maduro’s arrest and transfer to New York circulated globally, amplifying diplomatic fallout.

• China limited its response to rhetoric and multilateral pressure, offering no material or security backing.

• Venezuela’s capture represents a symbolic setback for China’s influence in Latin America, where it has made steady diplomatic gains.

• Analysts note China lacks practical tools to counter direct U.S. military actions, despite deep economic ties.

Why It Matters

The episode tests China’s credibility as an alternative global power offering diplomacy over force. While Beijing promotes a rules-based, non-interventionist security vision, its inability to shield a close ally from U.S. action exposes the limits of that model. This moment may reshape how developing nations assess China’s capacity to balance American power.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Security guarantees increasingly influence currency trust, especially for nations aligned with major powers.

• China’s limited response highlights the gap between economic influence and hard-power backing, affecting confidence in yuan-centric trade systems.

• Events like this accelerate hedging behavior among emerging markets, diversifying away from reliance on any single geopolitical sponsor.

• Sovereign risk tied to intervention reshapes reserve allocation decisions, strengthening demand for neutral, asset-anchored value stores.

• The incident reinforces global fragmentation, increasing volatility across fiat currencies tied to geopolitical leverage.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Power Asymmetry Exposure
  Economic influence alone is proving insufficient without credible security backing.

• Pillar: Currency Hedging Acceleration
  Nations are reassessing reserve strategies amid rising intervention risk.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “U.S. Seizure of Maduro Challenges China’s Non-Intervention Diplomacy”
  

• Reuters – “China says it cannot accept countries acting as ‘world judge’ after U.S. captures Maduro”
  

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China Is Building Out Another Artificial Island

Satellite imagery reveals fresh land reclamation at Antelope Reef in the contested South China Sea

Overview

• New satellite imagery shows China expanding an artificial outpost at Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands, a highly disputed area of the South China Sea.

• The activity suggests a renewed phase of land reclamation, part of Beijing’s long‑running strategy to cement control over vital maritime corridors.

• Antelope Reef remains contested by Vietnam and Taiwan, intensifying regional tensions over sovereignty and maritime rights.

Key Developments

• European Space Agency satellite data shows sand dredging at Antelope Reef began after mid‑October, expanding the reef’s perimeter and infrastructure footprint.

• Antelope Reef lies about 250 miles southeast of China’s Sanya naval base on Hainan Island and roughly 250 miles east of Vietnam’s Hue coast — a strategic position for influence over sea lanes.

• China has engaged in extensive land reclamation across the Paracel and Spratly Islands since 2013, building multiple bases and militarized outposts.

• Satellite analysis notes dredging now concentrated along multiple sites around Antelope’s lagoon, hinting at further expansion or infrastructure deployment.

• Vietnam, which also claims the feature, has increased its own reclamation efforts elsewhere in the Spratlys, prompting diplomatic pushback from Beijing.

Why It Matters

China’s expanded land reclamation at Antelope Reef underscores Beijing’s determination to solidify territorial control over the South China Sea — a strategic waterway through which about one‑third of global maritime trade passes. Disputes over jurisdiction and sovereignty, particularly with Vietnam and Taiwan, make any new construction a flashpoint for regional friction.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Heightened geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea raise risk premiums on currencies tied to export‑oriented and commodity‑linked economies.

• Trade routes through the South China Sea are crucial to global supply chains, so instability increases volatility in exchange rates and trade finance.

• China’s assertive infrastructure expansion reflects broader strategic priorities that influence investor confidence, particularly in Asian currencies.

• Dominance over maritime corridors can reshape regional investment flows, affecting currency stability and capital allocation.

• Foreign exchange markets price in sovereign and territorial risk, so prolonged disputes can shift central bank policy considerations and reserve management strategies.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Strategic Trade Chokepoint Control
  Securing major sea lanes enhances geopolitical leverage and can affect currency flows tied to trade balances.

• Pillar: Risk and Reserve Reassessment
  Regional volatility will prompt investors and central banks to diversify exposures and rethink reserve allocations.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Newsweek – “China Is Building Out Another Artificial Island”

• Dredge Wire -- "Reclamation works at Lung Kwu Tan proposed"
  

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India Assumes BRICS Chairmanship as the Bloc Eyes Multipolar Cooperation

New Delhi leads BRICS in 2026, balancing expansion, diplomacy, and global finance initiatives

Overview

• India officially assumed the BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, marking the first time it leads the bloc since expansion to 10 members.

• The 2026 chairmanship priorities focus on technology, sustainability, and intra-BRICS growth, signaling a strategic push toward multipolar economic cooperation.

• India calibrated its stance on Venezuela, expressing deep concern and calling for dialogue, reflecting careful diplomacy amid U.S. and Latin American developments.

• BRICS continues to attract global interest, with discussions on BRICS+ expansion and alternative currency mechanisms ongoing.

Key Developments

• India sets agenda for 2026 BRICS leadership, emphasizing innovation, economic integration, and sustainable development initiatives.

• Venezuela crisis prompts India to advocate dialogue, balancing non-alignment with global economic engagement.

• Expansion of BRICS+ remains on the horizon, with multiple countries showing interest in joining the bloc.

• Preparations for enhanced intra-BRICS trade settlements and currency cooperation continue, though no unified currency system has yet been implemented.

• The bloc’s coordination underscores a broader multipolar vision, aiming to reduce reliance on single-reserve currencies and encourage cooperative economic growth.

Why It Matters

India’s chairmanship represents a strategic inflection point for BRICS, as the bloc navigates global leadership, expansion, and multipolar economic coordination. India’s approach signals that BRICS intends to assert its relevance in global finance and development, while carefully managing diplomatic relations with major powers, including the United States.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• BRICS+ expansion and trade settlement initiatives could alter currency flows in global markets.

• Alternative settlement mechanisms may reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar, introducing new risk and hedging considerations.

• India’s leadership could influence intra-BRICS credit and investment patterns, affecting FX exposure for emerging-market investors.

• Global confidence in multipolar financial systems may create volatility in currencies tied to trade with BRICS members.

• Portfolio diversification strategies may need adjustment, as the bloc strengthens regional economic integration and increases cross-border capital flows.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Multipolar Economic Influence
  BRICS chairmanship under India accelerates initiatives that challenge single-currency dominance and promote multipolar financial coordination.

• Pillar: Strategic Risk Hedging
  Investors may increasingly consider BRICS currency and trade exposure in sovereign risk assessments.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• TV BRICS – “BRICS News Digest for the Previous Week”
  

• Indian Express – “India walks tightrope on US actions in Venezuela: ‘Deep concern,’ need for dialogue”
  

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Millionaires In America: How Common Is It To Have A 7-Figure Net Worth?

Millionaires In America: How Common Is It To Have A 7-Figure Net Worth?

Emily Batdorf   December 2, 2025 Yahoo Personal Finance

If you’ve dreamed of becoming a millionaire, you’re not alone. To many, hitting this financial milestone signals you’ve “made it.” With assets valued at seven figures, you can wave goodbye to many of the financial stressors that nagged at you when you had less.  However, with inflation eroding the value of the dollar with each passing year, being a millionaire doesn’t mean what it used to. As a result, there are more millionaires today than there used to be, and becoming one might be more within your reach.

Read on to learn more about how many millionaires there are in the U.S. today and ways you can grow your net worth to become a millionaire too.

What does it mean to be a millionaire today?

The term “millionaire” can have a range of different meanings depending on who you ask. Some people may define a millionaire as someone who earns a seven-figure income each year. But the most widely accepted definition is someone with a net worth of at least $1 million.

That said, within the world of millionaires, there’s an incredibly broad range of wealth. For instance, having a net worth of $1 million may not even be enough to retire, depending on how much you spend each year. But having a net worth of $10 million or $100 million affords you a completely different lifestyle — one in which you largely don’t need to worry about financial security.

How many millionaires are there in America?

According to Swiss bank USB’s 2025 Global Wealth Report, there were 23,831,000 millionaires in the United States in 2024. Compared to other countries, this is by far the largest number of millionaires, comprising nearly 40% of millionaires worldwide.

The number of millionaires is also growing in many parts of the world, including the United States. Though the number of millionaires is growing at a much faster rate in countries such as India and China, the U.S. still had 1.5% more millionaires compared to the previous year’s Global Wealth Report. In other words, the U.S. gained roughly 379,000 millionaires in a single year, which translates to over a thousand new millionaires each day.

However, it’s important to note that wealth isn't equally distributed among different races in America. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, 1 in 5 households with a white householder had a net worth of at least $1 million. For households with a Black householder, that ratio falls to 1 in 20.

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Ariel: Iraqi Dinar Update, We are on the Edge of Life Changing Events

Ariel: Iraqi Dinar Update, We are on the Edge of Life Changing Events

Iraqi Dinar Update: We Are On The Edge Of Life Changing Events

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The statement from the Director of the Iraqi Observatory for Rights and Freedoms Adil Alkuzay urging rapid conversion of dinar savings to dollars or gold ahead of a potential “float” or sanctions, projecting devaluation to 170,000 IQD per $100 and then 200,000 carries the weight of a calculated warning, rooted in fears of uncontrolled devaluation rather than the planned redenomination, but it underscores the urgency swirling around Iraq’s monetary pivot.

This isn’t the official CBI line; it’s a rights group’s alarm bell, reflecting grassroots anxiety over parallel market pressures and Iranian proxy influences that could exploit any delay pierced economic forums show similar whispers in Baghdad cafes since late December 2025, with black-market rates already edging toward 1,450 IQD/USD amid speculation.

Historical precedents abound where similar “dump the currency” warnings surfaced right before major upward shifts or stabilizations, often misinterpreted as collapse signals but actually preceding government interventions that rewarded holders.

In Kuwait’s 1990-1991 post-invasion period, black-market rumors of total dinar worthlessness (with calls to swap for dollars at pennies) peaked in early 1991, just months before the March 1991 revaluation and new note issuance that restored parity and punished panic sellers parallel to Iraq’s setup, where warnings flush hoarded dinars into banks for traceability.

Turkey’s 2005 six-zero lop saw 2004 warnings from economists urging dollar conversions amid inflation fears, yet the redenomination stabilized the lira and boosted confidence, with late exiters losing on exchange fees while holders benefited from simplified transactions.

Zimbabwe’s multiple redenominations (2006-2009) featured pre-event panics urging gold/dollar swaps, but each lop aimed to curb hyperinflation without full collapse holders who stayed positioned for post-reform growth, a nuance lost on panic narratives.

Venezuela’s own 2018 and 2021 zero-lops had similar pre-warnings of “float to zero,” driving dollar flights that governments used to recapture liquidity before stabilizations Maduro’s fall now reverses this for Iraq’s allies, compressing timelines.

These patterns repeat in emerging markets: alarmism peaks to create behavioral compliance, rewarding patient holders with the “new” rate’s advantages while punishing speculators Alkuzay’s post fits this mold, adding fuel to acceleration as public conversions bolster CBI reserves for an earlier launch.

Source(s):   https://www.patreon.com/posts/iraqi-dinar-we-147510155

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/06/ariel-prolotario1-iraqi-dinar-update-we-are-on-the-edge-of-life-changing-events/

Can Trump Fix the US Debt Crisis with Crypto and Gold?

Can Trump Fix the US Debt Crisis with Crypto and Gold?

Karlton Dennis: 1-6-2025

The United States is grappling with a daunting national debt of $39 trillion, a figure that continues to grow as government spending outpaces revenue.

 As the nation hurtles towards its 250th anniversary in 2026, finding innovative solutions to this fiscal crisis has become imperative.

 A recent video by Karlton Dennis explores the intriguing relationship between the national debt and potential strategies involving cryptocurrency and gold, possibly backed by President Donald Trump.

Initially, Trump’s approach to tackling the debt focused on creating the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, which aimed to cut wasteful federal spending and improve budgeting efficiency.

 While DOGE managed to save around $215 billion, this amount was merely a drop in the ocean compared to the overall national debt. It became clear that spending cuts alone were insufficient to resolve the debt crisis.

The national debt continues to balloon because the government spends more than it earns, necessitating the issuance of Treasury securities to borrow money. This borrowing is sustainable only as long as investors demand these securities at reasonable interest rates.

 However, even a slight increase in interest rates could cause the government’s annual interest payments to skyrocket, having a devastating impact on the broader economy.

In response to these challenges, Trump’s administration explored new strategies involving emerging financial technologies, particularly cryptocurrencies.

The Genius Act, passed in July 2025, mandates that stablecoins – digital currencies pegged to the US dollar – must be backed by either actual US dollars or short-term Treasury bills. This linkage creates a direct demand mechanism for government debt, as growth in stablecoin circulation translates into increased demand for Treasury securities, helping to keep interest rates low and borrowing costs manageable.

Another innovative tool proposed is gold-backed Treasury bonds.

These bonds would allow investors to lend money to the government and receive physical gold upon maturity, without interest payments in the interim.

This method, supported by Judy Shelton, Trump’s economic adviser, leverages the government’s enormous gold reserves, which, if revalued closer to current market prices, could unlock trillions in liquidity. This liquidity could then be used to reduce debt or stabilize the economy.

While these financial innovations may offer temporary relief and stability, they do not address the root problem of federal overspending. Rising interest rates could slow economic growth by increasing the cost of capital for businesses and government projects. Thus, long-term solutions require fiscal discipline, smarter investments, and policies that promote sustainable economic expansion.

As the United States navigates its fiscal challenges, it is clear that a combination of short-term fixes and comprehensive fiscal reform is necessary to control the ever-growing national debt. The approaches discussed in Karlton Dennis’s video may provide critical short-term support to the nation’s finances, but the real challenge remains balancing quick fixes with long-term fiscal responsibility.

Watch the full video by Karlton Dennis to gain further insights into the potential solutions to the US national debt crisis.

https://youtu.be/AEmxLrvUl5I