Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Evening 1-22-26

The Central Bank Of Iraq Sold Approximately $70 Billion In Hard Currency During The First 10 Months Of 2025.

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   The Central Bank of Iraq revealed on Thursday that its sales of hard currency amounted to about $70 billion during the first 10 months of 2025.

The bank stated in a statistic that its sales of hard currency during the first 10 months of last year amounted to $67 billion and 272 million.

He added that sales were distributed between foreign remittances amounting to 64 billion and 969 million dollars, and also to cash sales amounting to 2 billion and 303 million dollars.

She pointed out that these sales during the ten months of last year amounted to $67 billion and 272 million, and increased by 7.5% compared to the same period in 2024, which amounted to $62 billion and 581 million   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64853

Government Initiative To Establish An Investment Fund With France With A Capital Of $100 Million

Money and Business      Economy News – Baghdad   The Prime Minister’s advisor and Executive Director of the Iraq Development Fund, Mohammed Al-Najjar, announced on Wednesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding with a French bank, noting that this will pave the way for the establishment of a joint investment fund with a capital of $100 million.

Al-Najjar told the Iraqi News Agency, as reported by “Al-Eqtisad News”: “The memorandum of understanding signed with the state-owned bank (BPI France), which is an institution that owns assets and operates in the fields of foreign trade finance and development lending, will open great doors for the national economy,” indicating that “the first of these doors is the establishment of an Iraqi fund for joint investments.”

He explained that "the new fund will allow French companies to invest in Iraq with a contribution from the fund, and will also enable Iraqi investors wishing to invest in France to use the same mechanism," noting that "the agreement opens an unprecedented way for small and medium-sized French companies to enter the Iraqi market, while providing guarantees for foreign investments."

Al-Najjar added that "the expected capital of the fund will start at $50 million, and it is planned to rise to $100 million through contributions from various parties," noting that "the next stage will witness the capital being put in place with a contribution from Iraq and France, while opening the door for Iraqi and other investors to enter the fund."

He noted that "investments will be concentrated in vital sectors including the environment and water sector, infrastructure, digital transformation, and smart agriculture."

Al-Najjar added that "this agreement will effectively contribute to encouraging trade with Iraq in multiple fields, especially in the field of financial management," stressing that "the Fund's signing of this memorandum is one of the most important strategic steps taken so far to enhance the investment environment and localize international expertise."   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64819

Goldman Sachs Raises Its Gold Price Forecast For The End Of 2026

Money and Business   Economy News — Follow-up   Goldman Sachs raised its forecast for the price of gold by the end of 2026 to $5,400 an ounce, compared to previous forecasts of $4,900 an ounce, attributing this to the diversification of investments by the private sector and central banks in emerging markets.

Gold hit an all-time high of $4,887.82 an ounce on Wednesday. The precious metal, considered a safe haven, has jumped more than 11% since the beginning of 2026, continuing its strong upward trend after rising 64% last year.

Goldman Sachs said in a note, "We expect that private diversification buyers, whose purchases are aimed at hedging against global policy risks and which led to the sudden rise in our price forecasts, will not liquidate   their gold holdings in 2026, effectively raising the starting point for our price forecasts," according to Reuters.   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64840

Al-Rafidain Warns Against Fake Pages And Websites Impersonating It.

banks    Economy News – Baghdad   Rafidain Bank warned on Thursday against fake pages and websites impersonating it.   The bank confirmed in a statement received by "Al-Eqtisad News" that "all of the bank's official pages on social media platforms are verified with the blue checkmark, and no other pages are relied upon for obtaining news, information, or instructions issued by the bank."

He called on citizens to "refrain from dealing with unofficial pages or fake websites that impersonate the bank's name and logo, and we urge you to report any suspicious page to avoid misleading or exploiting citizens."

He explained that he continues "to publish everything related to his services exclusively through his verified platforms, and calls on everyone to check for the blue checkmark to ensure that the correct information is received." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64852

(SOMO): A Plan To Maximize The Value Of Iraqi Oil By Diversifying Markets

The State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) announced on Wednesday a plan to maximize the value of Iraqi oil by diversifying markets, while indicating that it has adopted a flexible and well-thought-out system for export movement in line with the global market.

The company’s general manager, Ali Nizar Al-Shatri, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The Oil Marketing Company relies on an integrated system of accurate data that includes export levels, shipping flows, and supply and demand trends in the main markets, which allows for flexible and well-thought-out planning of export movements in line with global market conditions in coordination with the Organization of (OPEC).”

He added that "the company coordinates through regular official and technical channels with member states, including data exchange, participation in technical meetings and specialized committees, and continuous communication regarding market developments and emerging challenges."

He emphasized that "this coordination ensures a collective commitment to agreed-upon policies and strengthens trust among producing countries, which positively impacts the balance of supply and demand and the stability of the global oil market."

He explained that "the role of the State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) is not limited to the commercial aspect alone, but extends to contributing to market stability and protecting Iraq's interests within an international system based on cooperation and coordination to achieve common goals that serve both producers and consumers."

He continued, "The State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports monitoring the market situation in terms of supply and demand and geopolitical developments. Based on these studies, decisions are made to ensure the success of the marketing process, while taking into account the organization's objectives of achieving stability in the global market." He pointed out that "SOMO faces a fundamental challenge in achieving a delicate balance between the national economy's needs in terms of oil revenues and Iraq's collective responsibility as an active member of the OPEC+ alliance to maintain global market stability."

He explained that "the Iraqi economy relies heavily on oil revenues to finance the general budget, support essential services, and implement development projects, which places continuous pressure on maximizing returns."

He added that "any ill-considered increase in oil supply could lead to downward pressure on prices, negatively impacting overall revenues, even if exported quantities increase."

He added that "the company faces challenges related to fluctuations in global demand, geopolitical conditions, and changes in energy policies of consuming countries, in addition to the need to maintain Iraq's reliability as a committed partner within the alliance."

He pointed out that "adherence to quotas and voluntary production cuts is not viewed as a burden, but rather as a strategic tool and investment to ensure market stability in the medium and long term, achieving more sustainable returns compared to short-term gains, thus serving the interests of Iraq and both producing and consuming countries."

Al-Shukri emphasized that "the State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) is working in coordination with the Ministry of Oil and relevant authorities to maximize the value of Iraqi oil by diversifying markets, improving marketing terms, and increasing operational efficiency. This ensures the best possible revenue within the agreed-upon limits, serving both Iraq's interests and the stability of the global oil market."    https://ina.iq/en/economy/44974-somo-a-plan-to-maximize-the-value-of-iraqi-oil-by-diversifying-markets.html#:~:text=(SOMO)%3A%20A%20plan,yesterday

Iraq Moves To Revive Hamrin Oil Field With US Partner

2026-01-22 Shafaq News– Kirkuk   Iraq’s Northern Oil Company discussed on Thursday investing in and developing the Hamrin oil field with US-based HKN Energy.

In a statement, the Company explained that talks focused on technical, economic, and contractual terms under Iraq’s licensing framework, including upgrades to surface facilities, improved reservoir management, and higher production efficiency.

Hamrin, which stretches across Kirkuk and Saladin province, is among northern Iraq’s long-underdeveloped fields. In mid-2025, the Iraq Oil Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding with HKN Energy to develop the field, targeting output of about 60,000 barrels per day and the capture of associated gas for power generation, according to ministry statements.   The Oil Ministry did not immediately comment.   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-moves-to-revive-Hamrin-oil-field-with-US-partner

Taxing Everything That’s Nailed Down

Taxing Everything That’s Nailed Down

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  January 22, 2026

In the ancient town of Casinum—modern-day Cassino, Italy—parts of a Roman amphitheater still stand after nearly 2,000 years.  Carved into the stone, in Latin, is an inscription that translates to: "Ummidia Quadratilla, daughter of Caius, built the amphitheatre and temple for the people of Casinum at her expense."

Ummidia Quadratilla was a wealthy Roman businesswoman who funded multiple public works, all out of her own pocket. Her name was carved in stone for eternity. When she died, she was respected enough that the younger Pliny wrote admiringly about her.

The Romans (and Greeks before them) called this practice euergetes—wealthy citizens funding infrastructure projects in exchange for public recognition. Rich people actually competed with one another to see who could give more since public generosity elevated one’s status.

The most generous would have parades thrown in their honor— though naturally they would have to pay for the parade.

Today’s attitudes towards taxpayers are entirely different. Politicians are constantly inventing new ways to extract more and more from people, and then publicly shame the people who pay the most money.

They call their biggest tax payers “greedy” for following the very tax code that politicians write, and then demand they pay their "fair share" without ever defining how much that is.

In tax year 2022 (the most recent data that the IRS has published), the top 0.001% of taxpayers in America paid, on average, nearly $60 million each. The top 0.0001% (about 150 people) paid in the hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars each.

(By comparison, the average taxpayer contributes about $7,333.)

You’d think that politicians would be grateful and supportive of people who write such enormous checks to the government. I mean, they ought to name an aircraft carrier for someone who consistently pays billion-dollar tax bills.

Yet, again, politicians vilify and shame them. This is a bizarre, almost cannibalistic approach. Any private business would treat its top customers with respect and dignity. At a minimum they wouldn’t vilify the individuals who pay the most money.

But guess what? Successful people are extremely mobile. It’s 2026, not 1026. No one is a medieval serf anymore, tied to the land.

California is learning this lesson the hard way. The state already has one of the highest income tax rates in America—13.3% at the top bracket.

Wealthy people have long tolerated California’s high income taxes as the price they pay for living in a place with great weather.

Yet now California voters are considering a ballot measure to impose a "one-time" 5% wealth tax on billionaires—a levy on their total assets, retroactive to January 1, 2026.

And that was finally enough. Billionaires are getting out of Dodge, because they’re not dumb enough to think that this tax will be a “one-time” thing.

The United Kingdom is experiencing something similar.

For over 200 years, the UK had a "non-dom" regime that allowed wealthy foreigners living in Britain to avoid UK taxes on their overseas income. It was one of the few things remaining in recent years which made Britain attractive to international wealth.

In March 2024, the Conservative government announced they would abolish it. The Labour government confirmed the change after winning the July election, and the regime officially ended in April 2025.

The mere announcement triggered an exodus. Over 10,000 millionaires left the UK in 2024, and thousands more followed in 2025.

They brought their money with them. No more big spending, no more employees, no more economic activity.

So what does a desperate government do when the wealthy flee?

They tax everything that's nailed down.

Here’s a great example: Britain’s Labour government recently announced plans to double the tax rate on local bars and pubs.

These establishments are already being squeezed from every direction. The government charges duty on beer, plus VAT, plus special taxes on every pint sold.

Now the Labour government is raising those tax rates by 30 to 70%, starting this April.

The response? Over 1,000 pubs have banned Labour MPs from their establishments. Prime Minister Keir Starmer got barred from one of his local pubs in London. Signs reading "No Labour MPs" are appearing in windows across the country.

But I wouldn't count on this changing anything. Remember, the UK government couldn't even be bothered to investigate the years-long grooming gang scandal until public outrage forced Prime Minister Starmer's hand—he'd initially dismissed calls for an inquiry as a 'far-right bandwagon.'

It’s all so insulting.

Bear in mind that the British government is re housing 36,000 asylum seekers in hotels at £145 per night—all at taxpayer expense.

Plus, local councils spent £52 million on diversity and inclusion officers over the past three years. Britain is still sending foreign aid to India—a country with its own space program.

Meanwhile 10 million pensioners, i.e. actual British people, lost their winter fuel payments so that the government could save £1.5 billion.

It really boggles the mind. Before raising taxes, shouldn't governments examine how they're spending the money they already take in?

The fundamental problem is that government programs, once created, are almost impossible to end. There's never an honest reckoning; spending just keeps rising, forcing governments to keep searching for new revenue.

Naturally they always want to tax the rich... But eventually “the rich” skip town, so the government starts taxing every that can’t relocate. Pubs. Property. Small businesses. The middle class.

This is why tax mitigation is part of any sensible Plan B.

It's not unpatriotic to expect the government to spend money wisely. Any rational person—not even as a Plan B, but as a Plan A—should explore legal means to minimize their tax burden.

That could mean moving from a high-tax state like California or New York to a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida.

Maximizing retirement account contributions—a self-directed Solo 401(k) alone lets you shelter up to $69,000 per year.

For Americans willing to live abroad, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion can shield up to $132,900 from federal taxes.

Banning politicians from the local pub might feel good. But the most rational way to respond— when the government isn’t even willing to stop funding outright fraud— is to follow the rules of their own tax code to minimize the amount of your money that they’ll waste.

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

https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/taxing-everything-thats-nailed-down-154166/?inf_contact_key=d1712620eb473bfe0bdc86c3cdab5a0a266def61f88c0e3dcc6731a9f494e737

Investors are Dumping US Treasuries Citing too much Risk

Investors are Dumping US Treasuries Citing too much Risk

Lena Petrova:  1-22-2026

The global financial landscape is at a critical turning point, and the reverberations are being felt far beyond the world of high finance.

A growing unease among European institutions and other global investors regarding the stability of US Treasuries has sparked a potentially seismic shift away from the US dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency.

 This trend, driven by escalating political tensions between the US and Europe, poses a significant threat to the global financial system, with far-reaching implications for markets, fiscal health, and international relations.

For decades, US Treasuries have been considered the ultimate safe haven asset, trusted by pension funds, central banks, and long-term investors worldwide. However, recent developments suggest that this trust is beginning to erode.

Denmark’s academic pension fund has announced its intention to fully exit US Treasuries by the end of the month, citing political risks and unsustainable US fiscal discipline as key reasons. While this move may seem small in absolute market terms, it signals a broader loss of confidence that could have a domino effect among global investors.

The impact is already being felt in Japan, where rising yields at home are incentivizing investors to repatriate capital, further pressuring US borrowing costs.

 The weakening US dollar, rising US Treasury yields, and increased global financial volatility all point toward a potential structural shift away from the dollar’s dominance. This is not merely a financial event; it’s a profound geopolitical realignment with serious consequences for global markets, US fiscal health, and international relations.

The stakes are high, particularly for the European Union, which, despite its economic troubles, cannot afford a crisis triggered by a Treasury selloff.

Yet, the EU is increasingly considering the weaponization of its US asset holdings as leverage in political disputes. This t*t-for-tat game of financial brinksmanship is fraught with risk, and the consequences of a misstep could be catastrophic.

The implications of a decline in the dollar’s status as a global reserve currency are far-reaching. A loss of confidence in US Treasuries could trigger a deep and lasting upheaval in the global financial system, with widespread implications for borrowing costs, mortgage rates, and public finances in the US. Global markets would also be affected, as the stability and predictability that the dollar has provided for so long begin to erode.

As Lena Petrova’s insightful video highlights, the warning signs are clear. The willingness among global investors to divest from US Treasuries is growing, driven by a rational reassessment of the risks involved. If this trend continues, the consequences will be severe and long-lasting.

In conclusion, the global financial landscape is on the brink of a significant transformation. The potential collapse of the US dollar’s status as a global reserve currency poses a significant threat to the stability of global markets, US fiscal health, and international relations.

As investors, policymakers, and global citizens, it’s essential that we understand the implications of this shift and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead.

For a more in-depth analysis of this critical issue, be sure to watch Lena Petrova’s full video, which provides further insights and information on this developing story.

As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the future of the global financial system hangs in the balance, and the consequences of inaction could be severe.

https://youtu.be/QYO-Tc7-EY0

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Afternoon 1-22-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

New Trade Map Emerges as Nations Adjust to U.S. Tariff Pressure

Davos signals accelerating shift toward a multipolar trade order

Overview

Global leaders gathering at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos are openly acknowledging that the post-Cold War trade architecture is fracturing. In response to renewed U.S. tariff pressure and policy unpredictability, countries are actively redrawing trade routes, accelerating regional agreements, and diversifying away from U.S.-centric dependency.

This emerging “new trade map” reflects structural change — not temporary hedging.

Key Developments

1. Trade Diversification Accelerates
Officials confirmed that countries are prioritizing regional and bilateral trade frameworks to reduce exposure to U.S. tariffs. Canada expanded cooperation with China on electric vehicles and agricultural exports, while Europe finalized long-delayed agreements with South American partners.

2. Davos Tone Shifts From Coordination to Insulation
Instead of reinforcing global trade cooperation, Davos discussions centered on risk insulation, supply-chain redundancy, and sovereign leverage, signaling declining confidence in unified global trade governance.

3. Declining U.S. Share of Global Trade
Analysts warned that repeated tariff shocks could permanently reduce the U.S. share of global trade flows, pushing commerce toward BRICS+, regional blocs, and non-Western settlement frameworks.

4. BRICS and Regional Blocs Gain Momentum
As Western trade unity weakens, BRICS and plurilateral agreements are increasingly viewed as stabilizing alternatives — particularly for emerging and developing economies.

Why It Matters

Trade systems underpin monetary systems. When trade fragments, currency usage, settlement mechanisms, and reserve strategies fragment with it. The Davos shift confirms that globalization is not ending — it is re-routing.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For holders anticipating currency realignment:

• Trade diversification supports multi-currency settlement

• Reduced U.S. trade dominance weakens exclusive dollar demand

• Regional trade pacts often precede currency repricing or recalibration

Trade realignment is often a precursor, not a byproduct, of monetary reset.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Multipolar Trade Infrastructure
The erosion of a single dominant trade hub supports a multipolar monetary environment, where no single currency monopolizes settlement.

Pillar 2: Structural, Not Cyclical Change
This is not a trade cycle — it is systemic realignment, reshaping how value moves across borders.

This is not trade volatility — it’s trade architecture being rewritten in real time.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — New trade map takes shape in Davos as world adjusts to Trump tariffs

• World Economic Forum coverage via Reuters — Davos trade policy reporting

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BRICS Expansion Accelerates as New Members Prepare to Join in 2026

Partner-country system fuels strategic growth beyond Western institutions

Overview

BRICS is preparing for another phase of strategic expansion in 2026, as more than 50 countries express interest and over 20 formal applications are already under review. Rather than rushing full membership, the bloc is deploying a partner-country framework designed to manage growth while preserving cohesion.

What began in 2006 as a four-nation concept has evolved into a multi-tiered economic alliance that now includes 11 full members and 10 partner nations, reflecting a broader shift among emerging economies toward cooperation outside traditional Western-led systems.

Key Developments

• Over 50 countries have expressed interest in BRICS participation

• 10 partner nations recognized under the new engagement framework

• 11 full members now comprise the core bloc

• India assumes BRICS presidency in 2026, overseeing expansion decisions

• Partner-country system allows gradual integration before full membership

Partner-Country Framework Expands Reach

At the 2024 Kazan Summit in Russia, BRICS introduced a new partner-country tier to manage expansion efficiently. Ten nations were recognized under this framework: Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

Vietnam’s formal acceptance in early 2026 finalized the initial partner list. This status allows participation in BRICS initiatives, summits, and working groups without immediate voting rights, providing a phased pathway toward deeper integration.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi summarized the strategic direction clearly:

“India would give a new form to the BRICS grouping during its presidency in 2026.”

Current Members and Applicant Nations

The BRICS bloc now consists of 11 full members:

Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.

Indonesia’s accession in January 2025 marked the first Southeast Asian entry, reinforcing BRICS’ global diversification.

Countries seeking full membership or under evaluation include Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Turkey, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe — a list spanning multiple regions and economic profiles.

Victoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council—Russia, clarified the intent:

“BRICS aims to make a fairer world order. Expansion is not an aim in itself.”

India’s Leadership Role in 2026

India officially assumed the BRICS presidency on January 1, 2026, marking its fourth term in leadership. The presidency theme centers on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability, signaling a cautious but purposeful expansion strategy.

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit, where final decisions on new full members are expected. Officials describe India’s stance as calibrated, prioritizing unity within the growing bloc over rapid enlargement.

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed expansion momentum:

“There is a second batch of countries that are going to be added to BRICS.”

Economic Weight and Global Influence

BRICS nations now account for roughly 39% of global GDP (PPP) and represent nearly half of the world’s population. The bloc’s New Development Bank has deployed more than $32 billion across 96 projects, offering alternatives to IMF and World Bank financing structures.

For many applicant nations, BRICS represents financial optionality — not ideological alignment — amid dissatisfaction with Western-dominated institutions and conditional lending models

Why It Matters

• Expansion strengthens multipolar economic governance

• Partner-country tier prevents fragmentation while enabling growth

• Emerging markets gain institutional leverage outside Western systems

• Consensus-based decision-making preserves bloc stability

BRICS growth reflects structural realignment, not short-term politics.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Expansion increases local-currency trade pathways

• New members often pursue reserve diversification strategies

• Reduced reliance on dollar-centric systems supports revaluation narratives

• Gradual integration aligns with long-horizon Global Reset positioning

Foreign currency holders are watching the architecture, not the headlines.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Institutional Multipolarity

BRICS expansion accelerates the shift away from single-center global governance toward regional and bloc-based frameworks.

Pillar 2: Currency and Trade Optionality

New members and partners increase demand for non-dollar settlement mechanisms, reinforcing long-term monetary diversification.

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

Strategic Takeaway

BRICS is scaling deliberately, not recklessly, using partnership tiers to reshape global cooperation without destabilizing existing systems.

When the old gatekeepers stall, new doors get built

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru – “BRICS: New Members to Join in 2026 Strategic Expansion”

• Reuters – “BRICS Expansion Draws Dozens of Countries Seeking Alternative Alliances”

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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
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Echo X: This is Big, Connect the Dots

Echo X: This is Big, Connect the Dots

1-21-2026

Echo 𝕏   @echodatruth

After speaking at the World Economic Forum, Donald Trump said he looks forward to signing the Market Structure Bill to unlock financial freedom for Americans, or China will dominate this market.

Then the White House Crypto Czar David Sacks confirms it:

“Once market structure legislation passes, banks will get fully into crypto…
They’ll be deep in the stablecoin business to offer yield and stay competitive.”

Here’s what most people are missing

This is NOT Banks vs Crypto.

It’s Centralized Middlemen vs Decentralized Access.

What the bill actually unlocks:
Community banks & credit unions onboarding digital assets
Regulated on-ramps into DeFi
Stablecoin yield earned on-chain, not parked on centralized exchanges
Capital in motion, not idle custodial yield

Credit unions don’t have shareholders.
They’re owned by the people.

That means:
Higher yields
Lower fees
Direct access to DeFi
No need to trust a centralized exchange acting like a bank

Meanwhile, some centralized exchanges are pretending to fight banks…
while quietly partnering with big banks and recreating the same old system.

If you’re earning 3–4% on a centralized exchange,
wait until community banks + DeFi rails go live.

This is mainstream integration, but done the right way.
The rails are being laid.
The gatekeepers are losing control.

Know What You Hold!

Trump at Davos: https://twitter.com/i/status/2013994123951251626

US Debt Clock:  usdebtclock.org

Source(s):  https://x.com/echodatruth/status/2013994123951251626

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/22/echo-x-this-is-big-connect-the-dots/

News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 1-22-2026

Paul Gold Eagle: We are Witnessing a Monetary Reset

1-22-2026

This is a monetary reset not market speculation.
Trust has been broken and people see that Fiat Currency is the biggest Ponzi scheme of all.

Fiat Currency is backed by “The Full Faith and Credit”

The US alone is racking up a Trillion in debt approximately every 100 days.

It’s roughly 3 Billion a day to service the debt.

Fractional Reserve Banking

This is where Banks create money out of debt.
Since March 2020 Banks don’t even need to hold the 10% reserve anymore.
The system is backed by NOTHING

FIAT CURRENCY IS A PONZI SCHEME

Andy Schectman:  https://twitter.com/i/status/2014215160819601799

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/22/paul-gold-eagle-we-are-witnessing-a-monetary-reset/

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

Walkingstick    Article:   "The Board of Directors of the Center for Banking Studies discusses activating international partnerships to support banking reform in Iraq"  Quote:   "These efforts are in line with... addressing the challenges of compliance with FATF, Basel and IFRS requirements, thereby...improving the readiness of Iraqi banks to integrate into the international financial system."  This is coming from the ones at the CBI that make all the decisions on the monetary reform, on the new exchange rate.  This is the board of directors that tell Alaq what to do and what to say.  These are the straight directors from the board of directors directing Alaq to say these words.  These are the one in negotiations with the Untied States of America...

Frank26   [Update from an Iraqi]  MR. D:  My wife is Iraqi and she said, 'Did you see the picture [of Trump, Savaya and the old dinar note]?'...She said the picture has a cultural significance...We saw there were 3 military coins in front of Donald Trump.  The army, the navy and the US marine Corps coins.  Those were the 3 we recognized.  Behind that was the dinar with Saddam Hussein on it.  The significance of that was it was a 5 dinar, "Swiss note".  She said that in itself was culturally significant because what they're telling the people is the president is in support of the Iraqi people and he was sending a message to the politicians that they needed to get their currency straight, start supporting their people, that they were going to receive one of two things... [Post 1 of 2...stay tuned]

Frank26   "...the easy way which is the revaluation, the country was going to be put in peace, the people were going to become very prosperous. Or the hard way, which is we have the Army coin, which is black and gold, the Naval coin, which is white and blue and the Marine Corps coin which is red and gold.  That was in front of the president...This is all over the Aribic media.  They've got the message as to what Donald Trump is saying...You can take the carrot, revaluate your currency...Culturally the messaging is good.  Donald Trump is the ultimate communicator.  When he does these things he's sending a message very clearly.  According to what my wife said, within the Arabic Middle East, the message has gotten out.  He wants the Iranians out.  He wants the Iraqi people set free to have their financial stability..."  FRANK:  I want to thank you and your wife.  You guys were very instrumental in helping us...  [Post 2 of 2]

Silver's Move Hasn't Even Started | Gregory Mannarino

Liberty and Finance:  1-21-2026

Gregory Manarino argues that silver remains profoundly undervalued because its pricing sits atop an overleveraged debt market that functions like a pressure cooker with the lid clamped down by policy intervention.

He explains how suppressed interest rates, paper derivatives, and central bank balance sheet expansion distort price discovery, using the contrast between physical metal ownership and paper contracts as a plain language example of systemic fragility.

 From there, he frames the US financial system as infrastructure built on perpetual debt expansion, where the Fed Treasury complex acts as both buyer and lender of last resort, crowding out genuine market signals.

Manarino extends this analysis to emerging mechanisms such as tokenization and stablecoins, describing them as new plumbing layered onto an already unstable foundation rather than true reform.

The economic consequence, he warns, points toward currency debasement, further wealth concentration, and a sharp repricing of real assets like silver once the debt market finally asserts gravity over illusion.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

 0:00 Intro

1:30 Silver market update

12:00 Debt situation

 27:27 The path forward

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Trump Cancels EU Tariffs After Greenland Framework Deal

De-escalation at Davos eases markets — but EU caution and trade politics remain in play

Overview

President Donald Trump announced at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos that he will cancel planned tariffs on European Union and NATO countries that had been set to take effect in February. The reversal followed Trump’s statement that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have reached a “framework of a future deal” on Greenland and the broader Arctic region. The announcement was viewed by markets as a de-escalation of trade and geopolitical risk, triggering rallies in stocks and easing transatlantic tensions — at least temporarily.

Key Developments

1. Tariff Threats Withdrawn After Framework Talks
Trump confirmed that the tariffs — originally intended to pressure Denmark and other European allies over their opposition to U.S. influence in Greenland — will not be imposed on February 1 as previously threatened. He framed this as the result of productive discussions with NATO leadership on Arctic cooperation.

2. Markets React Positively
Financial markets responded sharply to the tariff cancellation. Major U.S. equity indices rose, and safe-haven pressures eased, as investors interpreted the move as a reduction in short-term geopolitical and trade risk.

3. EU Response: Caution and Concern
European leaders and institutions had previously strongly condemned Trump’s tariff threats, with European Commission officials calling the original plan a “mistake” and warning that any coercive trade measures would harm transatlantic relations. Even after the tariff cancellation, the EU emphasized that sovereignty and respect for international trade norms must be upheld, and work on ratifying broader trade agreements may remain paused or subject to review due to the episode.

Why It Matters

This reversal marks a significant softening of one of the most acute trade flashpoints between the U.S. and Europe in years. While it temporarily defuses the threat of a tariff battle that could have spilled into a broader trade conflict, the underlying strategic tensions around Arctic security and alliance cohesion remain unresolved. The incident underscores how geopolitical bargaining can ripple through trade policy, influence markets, and affect policy coordination among major economic powers.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders monitoring reset and realignment signals:

• Tariff threats and reversals affect risk sentiment, often driving shifts into safe-haven currencies and assets.

• Ongoing U.S.–EU diplomatic friction, even when de-escalated, can fuel demand for reserve diversification.

• The Arctic’s strategic importance and evolving cooperation frameworks could influence long-term commodity flows and capital allocation, which in turn affect currency valuations.

Periods of elevated geopolitical risk tend to coincide with currency volatility and repositioning in global portfolios.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Geoeconomic Policy Intertwined with Security
Trade tools like tariffs are increasingly used within broader security negotiations — a shift that blurs lines between economic policy and strategic competition.

Pillar 2: Transatlantic Trust and Monetary Stability
While the tariff threat has been withdrawn, European caution signals that institutional trust has been tested, potentially weakening cooperative frameworks that support stable currency relationships and economic integration.

This is not merely tariff news — it is a signal of how geopolitical leverage shapes global economic architectures.

This is not a permanent peace — it’s a tactical retreat that leaves underlying strategic tensions unaddressed.

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• Reuters – Instant market reaction as Trump withdraws tariff threat after Greenland framework deal

• Mint  – EU considers suspending trade deal amid tariff controversy
  

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Putin Signals Russia Could Contribute $1 Billion to Trump’s “Board of Peace”

Russia considers using frozen assets to back U.S.-led peace initiative — a geopolitical pivot with economic ripples

Overview

Russian President **Vladimir Putin said Moscow could provide $1 billion — from Russian assets currently frozen abroad — to support U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly proposed “Board of Peace” initiative. The board was recently unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos as part of a broader plan to manage peace, reconstruction, and coordination in Gaza following a ceasefire. Putin’s comments came during a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, as officials weigh the cost, mechanics, and strategic implications of joining the initiative.

Key Developments

1. Putin Offers $1 Billion From Frozen Russian Assets
President Putin stated that Russia could supply $1 billion toward the Board of Peace — a payment reportedly tied to securing a permanent membership seat on the body. He suggested the funds could come from Russian assets currently frozen in the United States, pending further review by the foreign ministry.

2. Security Council Instructed to Study Proposal
Putin said he had directed Russia’s foreign ministry to review the proposal in detail and consult strategic partners before making a formal commitment. The assessment will consider how participation aligns with Russian foreign policy priorities and international positioning.

3. Board of Peace Context and Funding Mechanism
The Board of Peace is a U.S.-promoted international body aimed at coordinating peace, funding, and reconstruction efforts — originally focused on Gaza. Permanent membership reportedly entails a $1 billion contribution, though invited states can participate initially without payment. Several nations have already been contacted, and the board’s mandate could extend beyond the Middle East.

Why It Matters

Putin’s offer — tentative as it may be — signals a rare moment of potential cooperation between the U.S. and Russia on a high-profile international governance project, despite deep tensions over Ukraine and wider geopolitical rivalry. If realized, the move could shift diplomatic perceptions and introduce new financial dynamics into peacebuilding efforts that historically have been led by multilateral institutions like the United Nations.

Putin’s emphasis on using frozen assets adds layers of complexity, as it intersects with sanctions regimes, sovereign claims on foreign-held funds, and broader strategic leverage between major powers.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For currency holders watching reset and realignment signals:

• A high-profile international initiative with state financial contributions can influence investor risk sentiment, especially if linked to asset mobilization from frozen reserves.

• Use of frozen foreign assets in geopolitical diplomacy may shift perceptions of sovereign credit, reserve stability, and external balance sheet risks.

• Cooperative signaling between geopolitical rivals — even tentative — can reduce systemic risk premia and affect currency valuations tied to safe-haven status.

Periods of diplomatic innovation often translate into capital flow shifts and repricing across fixed income and FX markets.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: New Models of “Global Governance Funding”
Putin’s statement underscores that future international governance bodies may not rely solely on traditional multilateral banks or IMF structures. Instead, bilateral or ad-hoc finance mechanisms — funded by targeted sovereign contributions — could arise.

Pillar 2: Geopolitical Assets as Economic Instruments
Frozen assets, once tools of economic pressure, are now being repurposed as diplomatic levers. This reflects a broader trend in which financial instruments and reserves are central to geopolitical negotiation, not just monetary policy.

This is not just peace rhetoric — it’s finance meeting geopolitics at the intersection of systemic risk and structural realignment.

This isn’t a signed commitment — it’s a strategic recalibration signal from Moscow, priced in billions.

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• Anadolu Agency / Russian statement — Putin says Russia could pay $1 billion from frozen assets for membership in Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

• Daily Sabah / international context — Putin says studying peace board invite as Trump claims he agreed to join

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France Calls to ‘Build Bridges’ With BRICS Amid G7 Imbalance

Macron pushes multilateral cooperation at Davos as global alliances shift under geopolitical and economic strain

Overview

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, French President **Emmanuel Macron called for Europe and the G7 to expand cooperation beyond traditional allies and “build bridges” with emerging economies, notably the BRICS alliance — signaling a strategic pivot in global diplomatic priorities. Macron emphasized that tackling global economic imbalances and rising geopolitical fragmentation requires stronger engagement with developing countries and multilateral frameworks.

Key Developments

1. Macron Advocates Greater Cooperation With BRICS and the G20
In his address to global leaders, Macron urged that G7 priorities include stronger ties with BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and others) and the G20. He argued that “the fragmentation of this world would not make sense” and that major powers must collaborate rather than compete in isolation.

2. G7 to Address Global Imbalances Through Multilateral Frameworks
France, which holds the G7 presidency in 2026, plans to focus the group’s agenda on devising a cooperative framework to tackle economic, security, and development imbalances. Macron framed this as essential for restoring efficient convergence among major economies.

3. Strategic Context: Tensions With the U.S. Influence
Macron’s call comes amid broader transatlantic tensions, including U.S. tariff threats and disputes over Arctic strategy — a backdrop that has made discussions about multilateral cooperation and emerging-market engagement particularly salient.

4. Historical Outreach to BRICS Continues
Although France’s previous attempt to attend the 2023 BRICS summit in Kazan was blocked by Russia and China, Macron has continued to praise the bloc’s approach to global finance and cooperation, signaling a warming diplomatic rhetoric even without formal membership.

Why It Matters

Macron’s remarks mark a notable shift in traditional Western economic diplomacy. Rather than positioning BRICS as a rival or peripheral group, he proposes integrating dialogue with the bloc into the G7’s agenda as part of a broader multilateral strategy. This reflects recognition that emerging economies — representing significant portions of global GDP and population — cannot be ignored in constructing functional global governance frameworks.

In a world of rising geopolitical competition, such bridge-building discussions could reshape how major economic powers interact on trade, investment, development, and security.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For holders monitoring currency revaluation or systemic reset signals:

• Expanded cooperation with BRICS may reduce reliance on traditional Western-centric financial systems, influencing reserve currency dynamics.

• Greater engagement between G7 and BRICS economies could support multipolar currency arrangements and bilateral settlement mechanisms.

• “Bridge-building” rhetoric can signal de-risking from a single-centered monetary order, possibly influencing diversification into alternative assets and currencies.

Periods of geopolitical realignment often precede capital reallocation and currency repricing in markets.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Multipolar Engagement Strategy
Macron’s emphasis on cooperation with BRICS underscores the reality that global economic leadership is no longer confined to Western blocs alone. Strategic integration — rather than competitive exclusion — may define the next phase of global economic order.

Pillar 2: Alliance Structures Redefined
Traditional groupings like the G7 are being reframed to include engagement with non-Western power centers. This shift suggests an evolving global governance architecture where cooperation across ideological and economic divides becomes necessary to manage systemic pressures.

This is not mere diplomacy — it’s restructuring geopolitical engagement in an increasingly complex world.

This is not just a speech — it’s a strategic signal that global cooperation must adapt to multipolar realities.

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Sources

• Imbalance in G7: France Calls To ‘Build Bridges’ With BRICS Alliance — Watcher Guru 

• WEF 2026: Macron calls to “build bridges” with BRICS, G20 countries to address imbalances — WebIndia123
  

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Tishwash:  US Central Command: 7,000 ISIS detainees will be transferred from Syria to Iraq

The US Central Command announced on Wednesday that approximately 7,000 ISIS detainees will be transferred from Syria to Iraq as part of joint security measures.

The US Central Command said in a statement: "We have begun a mission to transfer ISIS terrorist detainees from Syria to Iraq and place them in secure detention centers."

She added, "We expect that the number of ISIS terrorist detainees who will be transferred from Syria to Iraq will reach around 7,000."

"We are coordinating with partners in the region and the Iraqi government, and we appreciate their role in ensuring the defeat of the ISIS terrorist organization," she affirmed.  link

Tishwash: Government advisor: We are still in the middle of tax reform.

Advisor to the Prime Minister, Abdul Hussein Al-Anbaki, confirmed that good steps have been taken in the tax reform process, noting that the procedures are “halfway through.”

Al-Anbaki said in a press statement : “Talking about the existence of a fixed strategy for economic reform is inaccurate, as Iraq has witnessed the preparation of more than 16 strategies and roadmaps for economic reform since 2009.”

He explained that “the work continued until the last government, which was the government of Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, where the focus was on some aspects of economic reform, including tax reform, which included the Supreme Committee, and we were able to put in place a number of good steps, but we are still in the middle of the road and need to complete them.”

The path to tax reform

Al-Anbaki expressed his fear that “the new governments will follow the approach of previous governments by leaving projects incomplete and starting anew, as if there were no previous scientific or intellectual output or visions for economic reform.”

He pointed out that “all visions are available, but the problem lies in the institutional structure, in addition to the absence of economic specializations, as people from other specializations are handling the file, which leads to repeated mistakes.”

He added that “economic reform has been delayed for too long due to temporary appeasement and populist policies, under governments that operate within short time periods without long-term thinking,” explaining that “Iraq, since 2003 until now, has not achieved long-term requirements, which necessitates working in two directions; short and long term; because neglecting the long term leads to the fragility of the state and exposes it to crises and global changes.”

Economic policy is being run in reverse.

He stated that “Iraq has not been able, during the past 23 years, to create a financial lever to protect the economy from crises, as economic policy is managed in reverse, where spending expands with the expansion of the economy and contracts with its contraction, contrary to economic theories that assume that the state should intervene with expansion during periods of contraction and with contractionary policy during inflation.”

He pointed out that “as an expert in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for more than 15 years, Iraq has provided important outputs for economic reform, including a roadmap for restructuring state-owned enterprises in 2015, which was highly praised in Paris, but it has not been implemented.”

He stressed, “the importance of reactivating the relationship with international organizations to find out where the world has reached in economic reform, especially in the field of the digital economy, in which Iraq is still lagging behind.”

He explained that “the International Tax and Investment Organization (ITIC) has emphasized the role of tax reforms in attracting foreign direct investment, as the lower the cost of compliance, the greater the opportunities to attract investors.”

He stressed that “this requires a great effort and a comprehensive improvement of the business environment, not just tax reform.”  link

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Tishwash:  Conflicting interpretation of an Iranian message regarding Maliki: Will Savaya attend the "framework" session on Saturday?

 The Shiite alliance enters the final stretch of the battle

Over the past few days, the Coordination Framework has received conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington regarding the name of the next prime ministerial candidate.
Political assessments indicate that the matter may be resolved early next week, either in favor of Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, or by proposing a compromise candidate acceptable to the conflicting parties.

As of the time of this report, two key factions within the Shiite alliance still oppose Maliki's candidacy for the premiership.

The CoordinationFramework has reached a political impasse due to Maliki's insistence on running, while his opponents have exhausted all means of pressure and maneuvering without achieving a decisive breakthrough. 

Political sources suggest that a meeting of the Coordination Framework scheduled for next Saturday will be pivotal for two main reasons: 

First, the arrival of an Iranian message that has been interpreted in contradictory ways by both the pro- and anti-Maliki camps. 

Second, the meeting coincides with the visit of US President Donald Trump's envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, who is expected to deliver a significant political message. 

While a political source close to a pro-Maliki faction, who requested anonymity, stated that "the Iranian message endorsed Maliki's selection," another source from a camp described as "neutral" offered a different interpretation, suggesting that "Tehran is preoccupied with its internal and regional affairs and has not intervened as it has in the past, limiting itself to general, indirect signals." 

This view is reinforced by statements from Husam al-Hassani, a leader in the Hikma Movement, who confirmed in a television interview that "the Iranian message did not support a specific name but rather advocated for the principle of consensus," explaining that its essence was: "Put your trust in God regarding what you have agreed upon." 

Maliki's movements and Washington's messages : Over the past 48 hours, Maliki intensified his meetings with leaders of the opposition camp, meeting separately with Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the Hikma Movement, and Qais al-Khazali, leader of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, in an attempt to bridge the differences regarding the next prime minister, without any clear indications of a resolution. 

Meanwhile, the American position remains shrouded in ambiguity. A neutral political source says that “Safia will be in Baghdad on Saturday, carrying a message that may not be in Maliki’s favor,” thus opening the door to the option of a “compromise candidate.” 

The US envoy recently escalated his rhetoric, stating that “reforming Iraq begins with confronting corruption decisively,” considering “militias to be the symptom, while corruption is the disease.” In a post on the X platform, he described the corruption network in Iraq as “complex and deliberately built over more than two decades,” emphasizing that dismantling it is a prerequisite for restoring stability and sovereignty. 

According to circulating information, the US envoy is expected to move towards activating a package of decisions that Al-Mada newspaper exclusively published last year, which includes closing most Iraqi banks and keeping only a limited number, no more than “four to six banks,” as part of a strict US campaign to combat money laundering and dry up Iran’s sources of funding. 

Mark Savia had held a series of meetings with officials in Washington during the past week, which received direct praise from US President Donald Trump, reinforcing the impression that the envoy is operating with a broad mandate and unprecedented powers.

Within Iraq, perceptions of Safia's stance toward the Shiite alliance vary. Some see him as an adversary seeking to undermine its influence, while others consider him a potential partner in reshaping the political landscape according to new equations.

What does the opposition want?

Domestically, Hakim and Khazali remain steadfast in their rejection of Maliki's nomination, as confirmed by Badr Organization leader Mukhtar al-Moussawi.

Al-Moussawi, a member of parliament, told Al-Mada yesterday, "These are still the current positions regarding Maliki, and perhaps they changed Tuesday evening after the latest meeting held by the opposition forces, but I cannot confirm that yet."

Al-Moussawi, whose bloc has not yet announced a definitive position on the crisis, believes that "the problem is not Maliki himself, but rather his inability so far to convince the opposition of its share of the government."

The "Coordination Framework" failed last week to hold two meetings that were supposed to finalize the candidate's name.

Al-Mada observed a clear divergence of opinions within the "Coordination Framework" regarding Nouri al-Maliki's nomination. Some parties believe he is "unsuitable" for the position at this stage, while others consider his selection a potentially "provocative message" given the repercussions of the Syrian crisis.

The opposition camp believes that the number of seats held by the State of Law coalition does not qualify al-Maliki for the premiership, unless the circulating reports about Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani relinquishing his political "points" in his favor prove true.

 However, Hussam al-Hassani, a leader in the Hikma Movement, denied these assessments, asserting that the "Reconstruction and Development" bloc, headed by al-Sudani, was asked if it was prepared to concede its entitlement to the State of Law coalition in exchange for the prime ministership.

 His response was decisive: "No, we have our political entitlement."

Al-Sudani had surprised the "Coordination Framework" by announcing his willingness to relinquish the position to al-Maliki, followed by reports of an alliance between the two sides, although the latter has not yet officially confirmed it. However, the opposition camp continues to promote the narrative that al-Sudani is engaging in political maneuvering, placing al-Maliki at the forefront of the crisis to pave the way for  his return to the premiership.

The Shiite alliance has thus far failed to secure a clear stance from the Najaf religious establishment, which has repeatedly refused to intervene in this matter.

This is compounded by the silence of Muqtada al-Sadr, leader of the Sadrist Movement, regarding the unfolding crisis. With the prospects of removing al-Maliki through consensus dwindling, his opponents are promoting what they call a "policy of entrapment ," meaning pushing him to the forefront at the height of the crisis to hold him politically responsible.

 In this context, Sunni forces have begun launching indirect attacks against him, a notable development after weeks of his name circulating as a potential candidate.
Over the past two days, Mohammed al-Halbousi has continued to level veiled criticisms, reminiscent of al-Maliki's era in power.

In a notable post yesterday, he said, “Those who do not learn from history cannot build the future,” recalling the events of the “Arab Spring” and what accompanied it in Iraq in terms of “crisis management, sectarian incitement, and the arrest of innocent people.” He considered that those policies were used at the time to cover up the escape of senior terrorists from Abu Ghraib prison, which took place during the second Maliki government, in “an incident described as the strangest, which passed without any accountability or condemnation of those responsible  for it.”

He added that the fugitives later managed to occupy and destroy entire provinces before they were reclaimed "through immense sacrifices and the displacement of millions," referring to the tragedy of the Bzeibiz Bridge.

Al-Halbousi added that the scenario is being repeated today amidst regional and international turmoil, through the so-called SDF and its smuggling of ISIS leaders from its prisons, warning of the danger of repeating the same mistakes.

He called on "the wise men of Iraq" to recognize the magnitude of the challenges and adopt a unified national stance that prevents "a return to the past, whatever the reasons," while emphasizing the need to preserve the security, political, and social stability achieved after the defeat of ISIS.

Last Monday, Al-Halbousi had called for the appointment of a figure with broad national acceptance "away from a return to painful, lean days," a statement widely interpreted as referring to Nouri al-Maliki.

Similarly, Sunni leader Ahmed Abdullah Abdul Jabouri (Abu Mazen) stressed that "Iraq cannot afford to turn back the clock," calling for the formation of a national unity government built on trust and partnership, in a post on social media.
Researcher and academic Ziad al-Arar believes that the Sunni position on Nouri al-Maliki assuming the premiership is "diverse and not unified," as it is divided between a genuine rejection of al-Maliki's return to office and other stances that can be described as "political maneuvering," linked to specific demands and conditions, or based on positions al-Maliki has recently taken, particularly his rejection of a  specific Sunni figure assuming the speakership of parliament.

Al-Arar, speaking to Al-Mada, points out that the political voices within the Sunni community opposing al-Maliki's return appear to be more numerous and influential than those supporting him. Furthermore, the Kurdish position has not yet crystallized clearly.

However, he emphasizes that the final decision should remain with the "Shia framework," as it is the body authorized to choose the prime ministerial candidate. He recalls that the framework previously allowed Sunni forces the freedom to choose Mohammed al-Halbousi as Speaker of Parliament.

He adds that Mohammed al-Sudani's move to withdraw or nominate al-Maliki for the next prime minister came, in his view, within the framework of striving to preserve the unity of the "coordination framework" and break the political deadlock. At the same time, he stresses that al-Sudani remains a viable candidate, and that the final outcome will depend on internal political developments, as well as the impact of regional events in shaping the final picture of the Iraqi political landscape.  link

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Davos 2026: Geopolitics Overshadows Global Economy as Trump’s Greenland Push Tests Alliances

World Economic Forum becomes focal point for transatlantic tensions, alliance friction, and economic realignment pressures

Overview

The 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos has shifted from routine economic discussion to a geopolitical pressure point, as U.S. President Donald Trump used the platform to renew his controversial bid to assert U.S. interests over Greenland and challenge European partners. His address — combining economic nationalism, strategic ambition, and tariff threats — has provoked strong pushback from European leaders, raised market sensitivities, and underscored weakening cohesion among traditional allies. This moment, at one of the year’s highest-profile international gatherings, signals deepening strains in global cooperation.

Key Developments

1. Trump Reiterates Greenland Goal Without Military Force
President Trump delivered a high-profile speech at Davos on January 21, 2026, emphasizing the U.S. desire to acquire Greenland and strategically framing it as critical to national and continental defense. He explicitly ruled out the use of military force while intensifying diplomatic and economic pressure.

2. Transatlantic Tensions Escalate Publicly
Trump used his speech to criticize European allies and frame NATO relationships as transactional. His rhetoric contributed to a diplomatic rupture, with European leaders warning that Greenland’s sovereignty is non-negotiable and planning united responses.

3. Tariff Threats Linked to Strategic Aims
During and around the forum, the U.S. reiterated threats of escalating tariffs on Denmark and other European NATO members if negotiations over Greenland did not progress — a move seen by critics as coercive and likely to disrupt trade ties.

4. European Pushback and Arctic Security Responses
In response, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined plans for a comprehensive package to support Arctic security, emphasizing cooperation and asserting Greenland and Danish sovereignty.

5. Broader Leader Participation Amplifies Stakes
With nearly 65 heads of state and government attending, including key European, Asian, and Middle Eastern leaders, Davos has become an unusually political forum, blending economic discussion with alliance and security concerns.

Why It Matters

Davos is traditionally a venue for consensus on economic growth, sustainability, and innovation. But this year, geopolitics — specifically territorial strategy and alliance friction — has dominated the conversation. That shift reflects a broader reality: economic policymaking is increasingly inseparable from strategic and security priorities. The entanglement of trade, alliance cohesion, and territorial competition signals deeper structural stresses in the global order.

This dynamic complicates coordinated responses to shared challenges like inflation, debt, and climate change, and reinforces geoeconomic fragmentation over unified global governance.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders focused on reset or revaluation signals:

• Alliance friction and tariff threats elevate the risk of diversified reserve strategies and regional payment systems.

• Political instability among major economies increases demand for safe-haven currencies and assets beyond traditional anchors.

• Shifts in geopolitical economic governance may accelerate exploration of non-dollar settlement mechanisms among emerging economies.

Moments of tectonic geopolitical stress often precede periods of currency repricing and market restructuring.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Geoeconomic Realignment
Davos 2026 exemplifies how global economic forums are now arenas for strategic competition, not just cooperation. Trade policy, security imperatives, and alliance negotiations are central concurrently.

Pillar 2: Structural Monetary Pressures
As political risk and alliance fragmentation rise, traditional monetary frameworks may be reevaluated. This environment nourishes demand for alternative financial architectures and reinforces multipolar economic trends.

The reset isn’t a sudden event — it’s the accumulation of strategic divergence across policy domains.

This is not globalization at consensus — it’s globalization under strain, with strategic rivalry rewriting the rules at Davos itself.

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Sources

• Reuters/AP captured in KPBS: Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in Davos speech

• Reuters/Economic Times – Trump at Davos 2026: from economic nationalism to territorial pressure

• Reuters – EU Commission working on Arctic security support package

• World Economic Forum – Over 60 heads of state gathering at Davos 2026

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Trump Announces NATO ‘Framework’ Deal on Greenland at Davos

A sharp reversal from tariff threats eases markets but raises deeper questions about alliance cohesion and strategic realignment

Overview

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have “formed the framework of a future deal” regarding Greenland and the broader Arctic Region. The announcement came after intense diplomatic engagement and followed days of tariff threats that had rattled markets and strained transatlantic relations. Trump also said he would drop planned European tariffs and ruled out the use of military force to acquire the strategically vital island.

Key Developments

1. Framework Deal on Greenland and the Arctic
Trump posted on social media that following productive talks with NATO leadership, a framework for a prospective agreement on Greenland and Arctic security has been established. Specifics and timelines were not disclosed, but the announcement reversed earlier aggressive rhetoric.

2. Tariff Threats Withdrawn
In a major policy shift, Trump said he will not impose the 10% tariffs on eight European NATO allies that had been scheduled to start on February 1. These tariffs were tied to Trump’s push for greater U.S. influence over Greenland. The reversal helped calm financial markets after sharp sell-offs tied to earlier escalation.

3. Military Force Rule-Out
In his Davos remarks, the president explicitly ruled out using military force to seize control of Greenland, a significant departure from months of speculation. He framed the approach as diplomatic and strategic rather than coercive.

4. Market and Diplomatic Reactions
Global markets responded positively to the announcement, with major U.S. stock indices rebounding after recent volatility tied to geopolitical risk. European leaders, however, remain cautious, emphasizing the sovereignty of Denmark and Greenland and the need for genuine consultation with Arctic partners.

Why It Matters

This development marks a major de-escalation in one of the most significant transatlantic crises in years. A potential Greenland agreement — even in “framework” form — removes an immediate threat to trade relations and NATO cohesion. Yet, the absence of details and the unconventional nature of the deal raise questions about sovereign decision-making, alliance trust, and how strategic resources are negotiated in a multipolar world.

In global reset terms, the episode underscores how geopolitical leverage, economic statecraft, and alliance structures are increasingly intertwined, influencing economic integration and currency confidence.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For holders focused on currency reset signals:

• Tariff threats and geopolitical risk can significantly shift capital flows into safe havens and alternative assets.

• A diplomatic reversal indicates that political risk premiums may be temporary, affecting currency valuations tied to perceived stability.

• The Arctic’s strategic importance — and uncertainty over governance — could eventually influence energy and resource-backed currency considerations down the road.

Periods of heightened alliance tension often coincide with currency volatility and repricing opportunities.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Structural Alliance Recalibration
The United States and NATO confronting a territorial and strategic flashpoint highlights fracture lines in long‐standing alliance frameworks, accelerating discussions on multipolar security and economic cooperation.

Pillar 2: Risk and Policy Interdependence
Geopolitical risk now feeds directly into economic policy, market confidence, and currency positioning. Central banks and sovereign authorities may increasingly price politico-strategic indicators into monetary decisions.

This isn’t just diplomacy — it’s a reconfiguration of how economic and security policy intersect on the world stage.

This is not a finalized treaty — it’s a strategic pivot that could influence alliances, markets, and monetary expectations as the world order evolves.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Evening 1-21-26

Iraq Can Fund Salaries, But Oil Sets The Limits

2026-01-21 Shafaq News   Iraq is not expected to face immediate difficulties in paying public-sector salaries or pensions in early 2026, according to government advisers and economists. However, continued payments remain closely linked to oil prices staying within a limited range, leaving public finances vulnerable to external market shifts.

Oil revenues account for more than 90% of Iraq’s state income, making fiscal stability highly sensitive to fluctuations in global crude prices. Monthly operational spending —primarily salaries, pensions, and social welfare— absorbs the bulk of government expenditures, reducing flexibility in the event of a downturn.

The Prime Minister’s financial adviser, Mudhhir Mohammed Saleh, said that Iraq’s fixed monthly obligations amount to approximately 8 trillion Iraqi dinars (around $6.1 billion), excluding subsidies, debt servicing, and outstanding contractual payments.

 In comments to Shafaq News, he noted that oil revenues can cover these commitments provided the annual average oil price remains above $60 per barrel, assuming exports of about 3.4 million barrels per day.

*Economists caution that this benchmark reflects structural fragility rather than financial resilience.* Ahmed Abd Rabbo, an economic analyst, said salary payments may remain secure in the short term but warned that the underlying imbalance persists.

He pointed to the steady expansion of the public wage and pension bill over the past decade, alongside limited growth in non-oil revenues. “The issue is not an immediate inability to pay,” he said, “but prolonged exposure to oil-market volatility without sufficient reform.”

Official data highlight the scale of the challenge. The Eco Iraq Observatory reported that Iraq’s fiscal deficit reached 24.68 trillion dinars (about $18.8B) by October 2025. Current expenditures accounted for roughly 75% of total spending, while non-oil revenues totaled less than 10 trillion dinars, compared with oil revenues of nearly 93 trillion dinars during the same period.

Central Bank figures further show that salaries and service-related spending reached about 96 trillion dinars, representing close to 90% of overall expenditure, leaving limited room to absorb revenue shocks or expand investment.

Nawar al-Saadi, a professor of international economics, said the main concern is the absence of a stabilizing mechanism. “Oil revenues are sufficient to fund current spending,” he told Shafaq News, “but they are not being channeled into economic diversification or a functioning stabilization fund. Any sudden price decline or unplanned obligation immediately turns salaries into a sensitive financial and political issue.”

Another economist, Mustafa al-Faraj, estimated that salary payments remain manageable if oil prices stay above $55 per barrel, warning that sustained prices below that level would impose significant constraints unless spending is adjusted.

He argued that reforms should focus on expenditure discipline, including reviewing high-level salaries, addressing duplicate salary payments, and reassessing legacy compensation schemes, alongside efforts to activate non-oil sectors such as tourism.

The government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, whose term has recently ended, introduced limited deficit-control measures, including the sale of unused government vehicles and equipment, a 50% reduction in fuel allocations, and a freeze on recognizing additional academic degrees for salary and promotion purposes from January 2026.

Economists say that while these measures may save about $2 billion annually, and ease pressure in the short term, they remain modest relative to the overall deficit. Without broader structural reforms targeting spending rigidity and revenue diversification, Iraq’s ability to sustain salary payments will continue to depend largely on favorable oil market conditions.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Report/Iraq-can-fund-salaries-but-oil-sets-the-limits

Iraq Imports Exceed $17B In Q3 2025

2026-01-21 Shafaq News– Baghdad  Iraq’s imports reached $17.929 billion in the third quarter of 2025, up from $17.534 billion in the second quarter, Trading Economics said on Wednesday.

According to the data, machinery and transport equipment accounted for 38% of imports, followed by manufactured goods at 27%, mineral fuels at 10%, and chemicals and related products at 7%.

Syria ranked as Iraq’s largest import partner, accounting for 18%, followed by China with 14% and the United States with 6%. Other key partners included South Korea, Jordan, Germany, and India.

Iraq’s average imports between 1988 and 2025 stood at $13.478 billion. Figures peaked at a record $50.155 billion in the fourth quarter of 2012, while the lowest level was recorded at $2.681 billion in the fourth quarter of 1994.  Iraq’s Central Bank announced last month that imports from January to September 2025 totaled $63.093 billion.   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-imports-exceed-17B-in-Q3-2025

Iraq Climbs To Fourth Among Turkiye’s House Buyers In December 2025

Economy & Business   2026-01-21 Shafaq News– Ankara   Iraqis purchased 133 houses in Turkiye in December 2025, ranking fourth among foreign buyers of real estate, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) said on Wednesday.

Total home sales across Turkiye rose by 19.8 percent in December compared with the same month last year, reaching 254,777 units.

Sales to foreign nationals increased by 5.1 percent year-on-year to 2,541 homes, accounting for 1.0 percent of total property sales during the month. Russians topped the list of foreign buyers with 504 homes, followed by Iranians with 232 and Ukrainians with 193. Azerbaijan ranked fifth with 113 homes, followed by Germany with 105, Kazakhstan 92, Saudi Arabia with 74, Afghanistan and China recorded 71 houses.

Last month, data showed that Iraqis bought 104 houses and took fifth place in November 2025. Iraqis had led foreign property purchases in Turkiye for several years, starting in 2015, but slipped to second place behind Iran at the beginning of 2021. Their ranking dropped further to third in April 2022 following a surge in Russian purchases.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-climbs-to-fourth-among-Turkiye-s-house-buyers-in-December-2025

USD/IQD Exchange Rates Climb In Baghdad, Dip In Erbil

Economy & Business  Iraq   2026-01-21 Shafaq News– Baghdad/ Erbil  The US dollar exchange rates closed higher in Baghdad but lower in Erbil on Wednesday, widening the gap between the two markets by 250 Iraqi dinars by the end of trading.

According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar rose in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya central exchanges to 148,200 dinars per 100 dollars, up from 148,000 dinars earlier in the day.

Local exchange shops in the capital sold the dollar at 148,750 dinars per 100 dollars, while buying prices stood at 147,750 dinars.   In Erbil, the selling price fell to 147,950 dinars per 100 dollars and the buying price to 147,850 dinars.  https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/USD-IQD-exchange-rates-climb-in-Baghdad-dip-in-Erbil-1

Trump Treasury & Fed Will Run it Hot in 2026 – Craig Hemke

Trump Treasury & Fed Will Run it Hot in 2026 – Craig Hemke

By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com

Financial writer, market analyst and precious metals expert Craig Hemke predicted at the beginning of 2024 that the US would add a whopping $2 trillion in debt.  It did.  

At the beginning of 2025, Hemke predicted the US dollar would take a big hit.  It did, and record high gold and silver prices score Hemke another bullseye. 

At the beginning of 2026, Hemke is predicting the Trump Treasury and Fed are going to put the pedal to the metal in running the economy. 

Hemke explains, “Japan had yield curve control for years.  They have taken it off, and interest rates have skyrocketed.  This is where we are heading in the US. 

In May, Trump is going to appoint a ‘yes man’ to the Fed.  He’s going to replace (Jay) Powell, who will work with Scott Bessent (Treasury Secretary) and do his bidding and meld operations together. 

 Why would they need to do that?  Because they are going to run it hot.  

Remember, it was austerity a year ago.  DOGE was going to cut $2 trillion in spending.  They were going to balance the budget and all that kind of stuff.  They quickly figured out that dog was not going to hunt. 

 Now, it’s all about growing our way out of this.  Scott Bessent was on TV this weekend saying we are going to grow fast enough that the interest expense, which is around 6% of GDP, is going back down to 3% of GDP. 

They think they can grow GDP that fast.  They are going to grow GDP that fast by Trump’s ‘yes man’ cutting the short end, and if interest rates on the long end start going higher because of the inflation that it’s going to cause, they are going to come back in with yield curve control here in the US. 

They have done this before after World War II, and they are going to do it again as soon as this year.  That is the most bullish thing that can happen for gold and silver.  This is also why gold and silver have been rallying so strongly in the last 24 months.”

Hemke predicts gold will hit at least $6,000 per ounce, and silver will easily hit $130 per ounce in 2026.  The industrial demand for silver is not going to let up anytime soon.

Also, central bank demand is going to continue.  Hemke contends, “Two weeks after the start of the Ukraine war, the US kicked Russia out of the SWIFT system and froze its foreign currency reserves.  That sparked, at the same time, global central bank gold demand that has run record buying for four years in a row. 

It started in 2022.  Countries looked around and said, ‘Wow, if we get sideways with the US, they will do the same thing to us.’  So, they started selling their Treasuries and dollar reserves and started buying gold. 

There were record amounts in 2022, 2023, 2024 and another big year in 2025 for physical gold buying by central banks. 

We just got news today that the Polish central bank is buying another 150 metric tons of gold.  They are building their gold holding to 700 metric tons.  So, this global central bank demand is underpinning gold.”

In closing, Hemke says, “The Fed is saying they are going to cap interest rates.  The Fed is going to be a buyer of 10-year Treasury notes at let’s say 4%. . .. With locking in rates while inflation is up there, you will have negative real interest rates. 

The most bullish factor for gold prices are negative real interest rates.  That’s the path, and that’s where the US is headed.  It will be yield curve control.”

There is much more in the 39-minute interview.

Join Greg Hunter of USAWatchdog as he goes One-on-One with Craig Hemke of the popular website TFMetalsReport.com for 1.20.26.

https://usawatchdog.com/trump-treasury-fed-will-run-it-hot-in-2026-craig-hemke/

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/21/greg-hunter-w-craig-hemke-trump-treasury-and-fed-will-run-it-hot-in-2026/