Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Evening 3-4-26

The Coordinating Framework Decides To Withdraw Al-Maliki's Nomination For Prime Minister

Politics breaking  2026-03-03 Shafaq News – Baghdad  An informed source reported on Tuesday that the coordinating framework decided to withdraw Nouri al-Maliki's nomination for the premiership.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that "the leaders of the Coordination Framework agreed during today's meeting to withdraw Nouri al-Maliki's nomination for the premiership."

He added that "the official statement will be issued in the coming hours, and the next two days will witness intensive meetings in order to agree on a new candidate who enjoys the support of the Coordination Framework forces and the rest of the Sunni and Kurdish political forces."

He noted that "today's meeting of the framework witnessed the absence of Nouri al-Maliki, Humam Hamoudi and Abu Ala al-Walai."

For his part, a source in the State of Law Coalition told Shafaq News Agency that "the coordination framework will hold a meeting in the coming days to discuss the issue of adhering to or withdrawing Nouri al-Maliki's nomination for the premiership."

He added that "what was published regarding the withdrawal of the nomination is incorrect, and the coordinating framework has no right to make any decision in the absence of the main members from the meeting."

The “coordination framework,” which includes ruling Shiite political forces in Iraq, is witnessing a division over the nomination of Maliki for the next government, amid American warnings of the repercussions of his selection, which prompted forces within the coalition to try to persuade him to withdraw in order to preserve the unity of the framework.   shafaq.com   الإطار التنسيقي يقرر سحب ترشيح المالكي لرئاسة الحكومة - شفق نيوز

A Move In The Iraqi Parliament To Cancel The Security Agreement With Washington And Replace It With "China Or Russia"

2026-03-04 Shafaq News – Baghdad     On Wednesday, MP Miqdad al-Khafaji, from the parliamentary rights bloc, confirmed that US and Israeli forces targeted several sites belonging to the security forces, the Popular Mobilization Forces, and resistance factions in Iraq.

 Al-Khafaji told Shafaq News Agency that "the (American-Israeli) operations resulted in the killing of 19 people and the wounding of dozens of members of the Popular Mobilization Forces and the security forces."

  He pointed out that no airdrop of US forces on Iraqi territory had been recorded, indicating that the House of Representatives would present in the next session a draft bill to cancel the security agreement with the US side to protect Iraqi airspace, and at the same time another agreement would be sought with global countries such as Russia and China.

  According to Al-Khafaji, there is no specific date set for the next session of the House of Representatives, as it was scheduled to be held last Sunday, but some representatives requested its postponement with unrealistic pretexts.

  He continued, saying that "the United States of America has proven its conspiracy against the Iraqi people and government by targeting security sites belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces, as well as civilian sites, and by exploiting Iraqi airspace to strike other countries."

Sites belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq were subjected to American and Israeli strikes, carried out via drones and missiles, according to informed sources who spoke to Shafaq News Agency earlier.

 In response, the factions retaliated by shelling the city of Erbil (the capital of the Kurdistan Region) and some areas of Sulaymaniyah Governorate, which led to an escalation of tension and a widening of the confrontation.

  Since Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel have been waging a large-scale military strike against Iran, targeting leaders, officialياd military and nuclear facilities, while Iran has responded by launching missiles and drones at Israel and American bases in Gulf countries.https://www.shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/تحرك-في-البرلمان-العراقي-ل-لغا-الاتفاقية-ال-منية-مع-واشنطن-واستبدالها-بـ-الصين-و-روسيا

Kuwait Summons Iraq's Chargé D'affaires To Protest Attacks By Armed Factions

Kuwait – One News    3/04/2026  The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday that it had summoned the Iraqi chargé d'affaires to Kuwait and handed him a protest note regarding the targeting of Kuwaiti territory by Iraqi armed factions.

 The Ministry stated in a statement that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by Ambassador Aziz Rahim Al-Daihani, summoned the Acting Deputy Foreign Minister, Zaid Abbas Shanshul, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to the State of Kuwait, to hand him a protest note following the attacks launched by Iraqi armed factions targeting Kuwaiti territory on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

 According to the statement, Al-Daihani reiterated his country’s condemnation of these dangerous practices that violate sovereignty and are a clear violation of the rules of international law, noting that they have caused casualties among civilians and military personnel, in addition to serious material losses and damages.

 He pointed out that “launching attacks on the State of Kuwait using Iraqi territory or the territory of any neighboring country is a crime of aggression criminalized in international law and is contrary to the principles of territorial integrity,” stressing the importance of Iraq taking practical and tangible steps to address and stop these attacks.

 Al-Daihani affirmed “the sovereign right of the State of Kuwait, in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, to defend its territory and vital installations against any aggression or threat to its security, in a manner that guarantees the exercise of its inherent right to self-defense in accordance with the provisions of international law.”   https://1news-iq.net/الكويت-تستدعي-القائم-بأعمال-العراق-اح/

Kuwait Protests Iraq Over Faction Strikes

2026-03-04   Shafaq News- Kuwait   Kuwait on Wednesday summoned Iraq’s chargé d’affaires Zaid Abbas Shanshul, delivering a memorandum of protest over strikes carried out by Iraqi armed factions on Kuwaiti territory.

 In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait condemned the attacks as a breach of its sovereignty and a violation of international law, reporting casualties among civilians and military personnel, along with significant material damage.

وزارة الخارجية           @MOFAKuwait

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by His Excellency Ambassador Aziz Rahim Al-Deihani, Acting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, summoned His Excellency Dr. Zaid Abbas Shanshul, Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to the State of Kuwait, in order to hand him a protest note following the attacks launched by Iraqi armed factions that targeted Kuwaiti territories on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

During the meeting, His Excellency the Acting Deputy Minister renewed the State of Kuwait's condemnation in the strongest terms of the dangerous practices that violate its sovereignty and constitute a flagrant violation of the rules of international law, which resulted in casualties among civilians and military personnel, in addition to significant material losses and damages, emphasizing that launching attacks on the State of Kuwait using Iraqi territories or any territories of a neighboring state is tantamount to the crime of aggression under international law and contradicts the principles of regional security, while stressing the importance of the Republic of Iraq taking practical and tangible steps to address and stop those attacks.

His Excellency also affirmed the State of Kuwait's sovereign right, pursuant to Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, to defend its territories and vital facilities against any aggression or threat to its security, in a manner that ensures the exercise of its inherent right to self-defense in accordance with international law.

 Stressing that launching attacks against Kuwait from Iraqi soil constitutes an act of aggression under international law and violates the principle of territorial integrity, Kuwait urged Iraqi authorities to take clear and practical steps to prevent further incidents.

 The development unfolds as several Iraqi armed factions have declared their involvement in the ongoing war between the United States and Israel against Iran, vowing to target US bases and interests inside Iraq and elsewhere in the region. https://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Kuwait-protests-Iraq-over-faction-strikes

Iran-Backed Factions Risk Dragging Iraq Into Regional War, Says Al-Alusi

2026-03-04 Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq could be dragged into a widening regional conflict due to the expanding influence of Iran-aligned armed factions, politician Mithal al-Alusi warned Wednesday, arguing that state authority is eroding under external pressure.

 Al-Alusi told Shafaq News that while Iraq is not officially involved in the current war, developments on the ground reveal “the state’s inability to curb militias loyal to Tehran.”

 He alleged that “some factions operate under the supervision of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with political, parliamentary and media roles distributed to preserve Iranian leverage inside Iraq and across the region.”

 Al-Alusi further claimed that certain groups include members from Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, suggesting they could be mobilized to target those countries as part of a broader regional escalation.

 He argued that Iraq’s executive and legislative institutions have become constrained by Iranian influence, exposing the country to potential military, financial and diplomatic retaliation while weakening domestic stability.

Referring to repeated strikes in the Kurdistan Region, al-Alusi said the attacks aim to undermine Kurdish leadership and consolidate Tehran’s influence. He dismissed claims by armed factions that operations near Erbil were linked to the USconsulate, describing them as a “pretext.” https://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iran-backed-factions-risk-dragging-Iraq-into-regional-war-says-al-Alusi

Iraqi MP Demands End To US Security Pact

2026-03-04 Shafaq News- Baghdad   The United States and Israel targeted multiple sites belonging to Iraqi security forces, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), and resistance factions, a senior Iraqi official told Shafaq News on Wednesday.

Muqdad Al-Khafaji, a member of parliament from the Shiite Huqooq (Rights) bloc within the Iran-aligned Coordination Framework (CF), indicated that the operations killed 19 people and injured dozens of PMF and security personnel. (a pro-Iran MP trying to affect policy)

He added that Parliament will prepare a draft to cancel the security agreement with Washington, which allows US forces to operate in Iraqi airspace, while exploring potential agreements with other countries, including Russia and China.

“There is no set date for the next parliamentary session,” Al-Khafaji noted, pointing out that a session originally scheduled for Sunday was postponed after some lawmakers requested delays for reasons he described as “unrealistic.”

 Yesterday, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) reported launching 67 operations over 48 hours in two Iraqi provinces and four other countries, targeting US “occupation bases” and interests in the region.

A graphic circulated by outlets affiliated with the factions listed several bases it claimed were struck inside Iraq, including Harir base, Ain Al-Asad base, Erbil base, Al-Rukban base, and Al-Rasheed base. In response, the United States struck several Iraq faction bases in Jurf Al-Sakhar (Jurf Al-Nasr), south of Baghdad, as well as in Mosul, Kirkuk, and Nineveh.

 https://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraqi-MP-demands-end-to-US-security-pact

Iraq’s Al-Sistani Urges Halt To War On Iran

2026-03-04 Shafaq News- Najaf   Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani on Wednesday condemned the ongoing US-Israeli military attacks on Iran, warning they could trigger severe regional and international consequences.

 A statement from his office in Najaf said the strikes over the past several days had killed many Iranian citizens, including civilians and children, and caused extensive damage to public and private property.

 Launching a war against a United Nations member state without authorization from the UN Security Council to impose conditions or topple its political system would set a dangerous precedent capable of destabilizing the Middle East and the wider world, the cleric cautioned.

“The conflict has already expanded beyond Iran, with military operations affecting other countries and damaging facilities across the region.”   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-s-Al-Sistani-urges-halt-to-war-on-Iran

The US is Copying the 1940s Playbook to Erase National Debt

The US is Copying the 1940s Playbook to Erase National Debt

Mark Moss:  3-4-2026

The United States is on the cusp of a significant economic challenge, with its national debt-to-GDP ratio hovering around 123%, eerily reminiscent of the post-World War II era.

Back then, between 1942 and 1951, the U.S. managed to reduce its national debt from 120% of GDP to 35%, not by paying it off, but through a clever, albeit somewhat contentious, financial strategy known as financial repression.

As we face a similar debt crisis today, understanding this strategy and its implications for investors is more crucial than ever.

Financial repression involves a government keeping interest rates artificially low, often through coordination with its central bank, while allowing or tolerating inflation to rise. The result is a negative real interest rate, which erodes the value of government debt over time, effectively transferring wealth from savers (bondholders) to the government.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have documented how the U.S. used this strategy to its advantage in the post-war period.

With the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio at levels not seen since the 1940s, and with trillion-dollar deficits becoming the norm, the path to reducing this debt through fiscal surpluses appears unrealistic. Default is not only politically unpalatable but also economically disastrous. This leaves inflation—or more specifically, financial repression—as a likely tool for reducing the real burden of debt.

The Federal Reserve has already begun cutting interest rates amidst rising inflation, echoing the financial repression playbook of the 1940s.

 Discussions about a new Fed-Treasury Accord, similar to the one in 1951 that ended the post-war financial repression period, are gaining traction. This has led some to speculate that history may be repeating itself, with significant implications for investors.

Most investors remain unprepared for the impending financial repression. Traditional investment portfolios, such as the 60/40 stock-bond split, are particularly vulnerable because their bond components are likely to be eroded by negative real interest rates.

Those chasing high returns through riskier means, like day trading or speculative investments in crypto or meme stocks, often end up with significant losses.

In contrast, the top 1% employ a fundamentally different investment strategy, known as vertical stacking. Instead of diversifying their investments horizontally across various assets, they layer the same capital into multiple assets simultaneously, using leverage and collateralization to maximize capital efficiency. A detailed example illustrates how this strategy can lead to exponential wealth growth over time, far outpacing the returns of more traditional, passive investment approaches.

While vertical stacking involves leverage risk, this risk is transparent and manageable, unlike the hidden risk of financial repression eroding the value of supposedly “safe” bond holdings. A sophisticated liquidity management system is crucial for mitigating the volatility associated with leveraged portfolios.

As the U.S. navigates its debt crisis, likely through financial repression, investors must adapt. Understanding the strategies employed by the financial elite, such as vertical stacking, and learning how to manage the associated risks, will be key to thriving in this new environment.

For those interested in delving deeper into this strategy, including learning about collateral ratios, sequencing, tax implications, and liquidity management, attending a detailed presentation could provide invaluable insights.

The looming debt crisis presents both challenges and opportunities. By understanding the historical context and the strategies that have proven successful for some of the most savvy investors, individuals can better prepare themselves for the financial landscape ahead.

 For further insights and a deeper dive into effective investment strategies in the face of financial repression, watching the full video presentation by Mark Moss is highly recommended.

https://youtu.be/tXTHfyqersA

6 Money Rules That Worked 20 Years Ago — and Fail Now

6 Money Rules That Worked 20 Years Ago — and Fail Now

Jordan Rosenfeld   GoBankingRates     Mon, March 2, 2026

For years, personal finance advice was built around simple rules designed for a more stable economy. Americans have been taught to follow some key financial rules that made sense for a long time. But higher living costs, longer careers, shifting job patterns and mounting financial tradeoffs have made many of those once-reliable rules harder to follow and, in some cases, financially risky.

Experts explained which money rules fail now and what to do instead.

1. Save 10% of Your Income

For decades, saving 10% of your income was considered a gold-standard rule of thumb. But that advice was shaped by a very different economic reality, one with lower healthcare costs, shorter retirements and more stable career paths. Today, “cost of living is on the rise and wages are stagnant,” said Ashley Morgan, a debt and bankruptcy lawyer at Ashley F Morgan Law, PC. This means that even when being conservative with budgets, people have to spend more money to meet a minimal standard of living, she stressed.

Robin Lovely, a CFP, retirement planner and founder at The Women’s Advisory Group, works with many clients — often women — who are dealing with divorce, caregiving or career transitions. “The old guideline of saving 10% of your income doesn’t reflect their realities today,” she said. She advises her clients to aim closer to 15% to 20% when possible, “even if they have to build toward that number over time.”

2. Housing Should Cost No More Than 30% of Income

Old advice suggested that you should spend no more than 30% of your income on housing. Lovely calls this advice “antiquated,” noting that in many parts of the country it’s now unrealistic. Instead, she suggests people aim for “more flexible, values-based planning.”

Morgan pointed out that other cost pressures, like the sudden and steep increase in grocery prices, also eat into housing budgets and leave households with far less room to maneuver.

3. Buy a Home as Soon as You Can

Home ownership was once treated as a smart financial milestone, but that assumption no longer holds. Chad Gammon, a CFP, RICP, Enrolled Agent (EA) and owner of Custom Fit Financial, said this has changed “with more mobility … and the mentality that renting isn’t throwing money away.”

With higher prices, transaction costs and more mobile careers, buying too soon — or in the wrong location — can backfire. “Housing costs are on the rise, buying is often more expensive than renting,” Morgan said.

4. Pay Off All Debt Before Investing

Twenty years ago, high interest rates made aggressive debt payoff a clear priority. Today, the landscape is more nuanced. “There are still quite a bit of low-interest-rate student loans and mortgages out there compared to 20 years ago,” Gammon said.

Often, delaying retirement savings or overworking to pay off debt doesn’t make sense today, Morgan said. “You need to consider both your quality of life and requirements for the future.”

To Read More:  https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/6-money-rules-worked-20-110605228.html

Will Banks Accept Iraqi Dinar After The RV?

Will Banks Accept Iraqi Dinar After The RV?

Dinar From Dummies:  3-3-2026

In this video I talk about banks and if they will accept the IQD after the dinar revalues.

As an investor or enthusiast considering the Iraqi dinar, you’ve likely encountered numerous questions and concerns about the process of exchanging this exotic currency.

In a recent video from Dinar For Dummies, entrepreneur and investor Steven sheds light on the realities of exchanging Iraqi dinar, providing valuable insights and dispelling common misconceptions.

Let’s face it: the Iraqi dinar is currently virtually worthless, with a value of about one-tenth of a penny. As Steven emphasizes, it’s considered an exotic currency that mainstream banks don’t handle or exchange.

 This is not because banks are unwilling to deal with the dinar, but because they operate in the present reality, focusing on currencies with established value and liquidity.

Steven advises against calling banks with hypothetical questions about the dinar’s future value, as they simply don’t have an incentive to accept or exchange it at present. Banks are in the business of making money, and with the dinar’s current value, there’s no profit to be made.

However, Steven clarifies that once the dinar revalues and gains real worth, banks will be eager to accept and exchange it, driven by the opportunity to lend out the funds and earn interest.

Steven also touches on the recent geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, suggesting that a resolution with Iran is a prerequisite for the dinar’s revaluation.

While the timing remains uncertain, Steven expresses cautious optimism that the revaluation could be imminent. This development is crucial, as it will likely have a significant impact on the dinar’s value and, subsequently, the ability to exchange it.

The Dinar For Dummies video serves as a valuable resource for new investors, aiming to educate and dispel misinformation surrounding the Iraqi dinar. By understanding the current state of the currency and the process of exchanging it, investors can set realistic expectations and make informed decisions.

In conclusion, exchanging Iraqi dinar is not a straightforward process, and it’s essential to understand the current realities and future prospects.

 To stay informed and gain a deeper understanding of the dinar’s potential, we encourage you to watch the full Dinar For Dummies video. By doing so, you’ll be better equipped to navigate the complexities surrounding this exotic currency and make informed investment decisions.

For those interested in staying up-to-date on the latest developments and insights, be sure to check out Dinar For Dummies for more information and expert analysis. As the situation unfolds, we’ll be here to provide you with the latest updates and guidance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWlrrahq9Ls

News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 3-4-2026

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

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Wed. 4 March 2026

Compiled Wed. 4 March 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: Soon, at any moment, a turn of events will trigger the unbelievable.

NESARA Announcement will be (allegedly) made on the EBS. This(allegedly)  marks the official start of the new system and the end of the old world structure.

The QFS was already (allegedly) active in the background. Global trust funds and seized Cabal assets have been (allegedly) moved into Quantum ledgers for return to The People.

Central Banks have(allegedly)  been migrated. The new gold-backed digital US currency was (allegedly) live. All transactions were traceable. Corruption has no place to hide. This was (allegedly) the final transition stage. The old market structure cannot survive what comes next.

Stay calm. Stay Alert. Everything was about to change. Wake up!

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Tues. 3 March 2026 Bruce, The Big Call The Big Call Universe (ibize.com)  667-770-1866, pin123456#, 667-770-1865:

A Military source said that when the Iranian army lays their weapons down Tier4b (Us, the Internet Group) will be notified for our exchanges the next day.

Three other sources said Tier4b could get notified Thurs, Fri, or Sat of this week.

There were Bond Holders at Wells Fargo doing their bonds right now. They will get access to their accounts when we do.

The EAS, EBS could get triggered in 3-4 days.

Judy Note: It is advised to exchange/redeem your foreign currency at an official Redemption Center rather than a bank. You can (allegedly) only redeem Zim at a RC, the Dinar Contract Rate can (allegedly) only be given at a RC and banks will (allegedly) offer you lower exchange rates than what you can obtain at a RC.

Read full post here: https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/03/04/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-march-4-2026/

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

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY: Television is showing your president...saying this war will last another 5 weeks...Our dinar is dying.  It's because of the black market is jumping.  It's only been a few days with Iran closing the straits.  We're losing money in the oil.  $28 million a day and trade too.  FRANK:  No you're not [losing the  money]... Unfortunately you will suffer with high prices until this campaign is over with.  Yes I hear Trump saying it might go 4 or 5 weeks.  I don't care.  The mission is what I care about...It didn't take one operation to remove the cancer from my body that wanted to kill me.  It took 18 operations, 5 years and 5 parts of my body were removed.  Trust me friends, Trump knows how to operate.

Bruce   [via WiserNow]  ...President Barzani of Kurdistan traveled with the HCL 140 which is the oil and gas law. The Hydro carbon law...that was the law that allowed for the entire country to receive a certain percentage of the oil and gas proceeds that were drilled for and brought up in Iraq, and that law has been out for like 18 years, trying to get it settled and 
agreed to. And they went back and forth, back and forth, and they have Yes. They finally agreed to it, and signed it and returned it to Baghdad to Prime Minister Sudani...All right, so looks like they're buttoned up ready for us, and we're excited. 

Silver Delivery Stress & Gold’s Return to Significance | Andy Schectman

3-3-2026

Andy Schectman of Miles Franklin Precious Metals joins Dunagun Kaiser to break down escalating geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on oil, inflation, and precious metals markets.

Andy discusses unusual delivery trends on COMEX, growing backwardation in metals, and why physical demand may be quietly challenging paper price suppression.

 The conversation addresses viral rumors about silver price floors, tax changes, dealer reporting, and RFID chips in American Eagles, separating fact from fiction.

They also examine historically low premiums on MS64 Saint Gaudens gold coins and what that could signal for investors.

Finally, Andy reflects on gold’s deep historical significance across civilizations and why hard assets may matter more than ever in a world of expanding paper promises.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:00 Iran conflict

5:22 Gold & silver update

19:51 Myth busting

26:40 Gold & culture

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkGq3LeqZJA

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 3-4-26

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

JAPAN–U.S. NUCLEAR SURGE: $550 Billion Energy Alliance Signals Strategic Reset

Tokyo and Washington Align on Reactors, AI Power Demand, and Supply Chain Security

Overview

Japan and the United States are advancing talks on a massive $550 billion investment framework, with nuclear energy at its core. The proposal reportedly includes major participation from Westinghouse Electric Company, positioning nuclear power as a central pillar of energy security and AI-driven electricity expansion.

The discussions are expected to intensify when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on March 19.

This is more than infrastructure. It is geopolitical energy alignment under pressure from Middle East instability and surging AI power demand.

Key Developments

1. Nuclear Expansion at the Center

The proposed project could involve:

• Construction of pressurized water reactors

• Development of small modular reactors (SMRs)

• Project valuations potentially reaching $100 billion

Westinghouse — owned by Cameco and Brookfield Corporation — is reportedly evaluating large-scale reactor expansion.

This aligns with Washington’s prior $80 billion nuclear expansion partnership aimed at boosting domestic baseload power generation.

2.                Japanese Industrial Giants in Play

Potential contributors include:

• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

• Toshiba

• IHI Corporation

Participation ensures Japan maintains influence over next-generation reactor standards while securing long-term manufacturing contracts in the U.S.

3.                Investment Package Under Tariff Framework

Tokyo is accelerating projects tied to its broader investment commitment under a U.S.-Japan tariff arrangement.

So far announced:

• $36 billion across three projects

• Including a natural gas plant in Ohio

Japanese Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa is expected to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to advance negotiations.

4.                Critical Minerals & Copper Strategy

A parallel proposal includes a copper smelting and refining facility — reinforcing supply chain resilience for:

• Clean energy technologies

• Semiconductor production

• AI infrastructure expansion

Energy and minerals are being negotiated together — a clear signal of integrated strategic planning.

Why It Matters

This initiative sits at the intersection of three transformative forces:

1. Energy Security Amid Middle East Volatility

Oil and gas supply disruptions have renewed urgency around stable baseload power.

2. AI-Driven Electricity Demand

Data centers powering artificial intelligence are driving unprecedented grid stress.

3. Industrial Realignment

Supply chains for energy, minerals, and technology are being reshaped around trusted allies.

Nuclear power is re-emerging not just as a climate solution — but as a geopolitical stabilizer.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

This development intersects directly with global reset themes:

• Stable Baseload = Monetary Stability
  Energy reliability underpins industrial output and currency confidence.

• Uranium & Nuclear Supply Chains Gain Strategic Weight
  Commodity flows tied to nuclear fuel may see elevated geopolitical importance.

• U.S.-Japan Financial Integration Deepens
  Large-scale cross-border capital deployment strengthens bilateral monetary alignment.

• AI Infrastructure Becomes Energy-Backed
  Digital growth now depends directly on hard-asset energy expansion.

When energy supply chains strengthen, financial resilience follows.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Energy Security Replaces Fossil Dependency

Nuclear power offers:

• Long-term baseload stability

• Reduced exposure to maritime chokepoints

• Lower geopolitical vulnerability compared to oil transit routes

This shifts leverage from short-term commodity shocks to long-horizon infrastructure control.

Pillar 2: Industrial Capital as Strategic Tool

The $550 billion framework represents:

• State-backed capital deployment

• Allied industrial coordination

• Strategic counterweight to rival economic blocs

Capital flows are being weaponized for stability.

In a volatile world, energy independence becomes monetary influence.

Seeds of Wisdom Team View

This proposed nuclear alliance reflects a deeper reality:

Energy volatility is accelerating strategic partnerships.

Japan gains:

• Industrial footprint expansion

• Long-term reactor influence

• Supply chain resilience

The United States gains:

• AI-compatible baseload energy

• Domestic production expansion

• Allied capital support

But nuclear projects carry:

• Long timelines

• Regulatory hurdles

• Political sensitivity

If executed efficiently, this could mark a nuclear renaissance anchored in geopolitical alignment.

If delayed or mismanaged, it risks becoming symbolic diplomacy.

Either way, nuclear power has re-entered the strategic mainstream.

Energy Security Is the New Financial Security.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — “Japan and U.S. discuss major nuclear cooperation as part of $550 billion investment framework”

• Modern Diplomacy — “Japan–US Eye Major Nuclear Deal in $550 Billion Investment Push”

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ASEAN’S STRATEGIC AMBIGUITY: The Quiet Power Holding the Indo-Pacific Together

Why Southeast Asia’s “Indecision” Is Actually Its Greatest Financial and Geopolitical Asset

Overview

As foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) set the bloc’s 2026 agenda, familiar criticism resurfaced: too slow, too divided, too cautious.

But that critique misunderstands ASEAN’s core function.

ASEAN was never designed to resolve great-power rivalry. It was built to manage competition without coercion — and in today’s polarized Indo-Pacific, that strategy may be more valuable than ever.

In a region straddling the South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca, ambiguity is not weakness. It is strategic survival.

Key Developments

1. Hedging, Not Aligning, Is the Default

Southeast Asia is:

• Economically dynamic

• Politically diverse (democracies, authoritarian and hybrid systems)

• Intertwined with both U.S. security guarantees and Chinese economic integration

Rigid alignment with one power would fracture the region internally.

Thus ASEAN’s structure emphasizes:

• Consensus decision-making

• Non-binding commitments

• Institutional flexibility

What appears indecisive is in fact deliberate insulation from bloc politics.

2.                ASEAN as a Competition “Shock Absorber”

In the intensifying U.S.-China rivalry, ASEAN has positioned itself not as mediator — but as arena manager.

Both Washington and Beijing continue investing heavily in ASEAN platforms because:

• Participation confers legitimacy

• Engagement signals influence

• Institutional presence maintains flexibility

ASEAN prevents rivalry from hardening into rigid blocs by keeping diplomacy open-ended and outcomes strategically ambiguous.

It absorbs pressure without amplifying it.

3.                Economic Competition Without Strategic Escalation

The Japan-China rivalry illustrates this dynamic.

Tokyo advances infrastructure, digital standards, and supply chain initiatives across Southeast Asia without converting economic competition into military confrontation.

ASEAN’s institutional framework enables:

• Parallel investments

• Competing connectivity initiatives

• Digital governance experimentation

All without formalized bloc division.

4.                Maritime Geography = Financial Leverage

Southeast Asia sits at the crossroads of:

• Global shipping lanes

• Energy transit corridors

• Semiconductor supply chains

• Digital infrastructure buildout

Control of the Malacca Strait alone influences a significant portion of global trade flows.

Ambiguity allows ASEAN states to monetize geography without militarizing it.

Why It Matters

ASEAN’s model is becoming more relevant as Indo-Pacific polarization deepens.

Without its inclusive mechanisms:

• Maritime disputes could escalate faster

• Digital governance could fragment irreversibly

• Infrastructure rivalry could militarize

ASEAN’s ambiguity prevents Southeast Asia from becoming a hardened frontline. Instead, it remains an opportunity zone.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

This dynamic has major implications for the global reset framework:

• Supply Chain Stability
  ASEAN stability underpins global manufacturing and electronics exports.

• Trade Corridor Continuity
  Shipping routes through Southeast Asia affect energy and commodity pricing.

• Capital Inflow Flexibility
  Non-alignment attracts diversified foreign direct investment.

• Currency Buffering
  By avoiding rigid bloc alignment, ASEAN members reduce sanction exposure and financial isolation risk.

Ambiguity sustains optionality — and optionality sustains economic resilience.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Managed Multipolarity

ASEAN represents one of the few functioning models where:

• Competition exists

• Rival powers engage

• Alignment is avoided

That structure may preview how broader global finance evolves — less centralized, more networked.

Pillar 2: Institutional Absorption Capacity

Most institutions fracture under pressure.

ASEAN absorbs pressure.

Its ability to:

• Avoid binary choices

• Host rival initiatives

• Maintain open architecture

Positions it as a stabilizer in an increasingly fragmented order.

If ASEAN collapses, Southeast Asia becomes a forced-choice battlefield.

If it survives, it remains a multipolar buffer zone.

Seeds of Wisdom Team View

Critics measure ASEAN by decisive outcomes.

They miss its real achievement:

Preventing escalation.

In an era defined by coercion, ASEAN practices calibrated ambiguity.

That strategy has:

• Preserved regional autonomy

• Maintained trade corridors

• Prevented bloc militarization

The question is not whether ASEAN is decisive. The question is whether the world can afford for it not to be.

Southeast Asia’s greatest contribution to the fractured international system may be its refusal to choose.

This is not just regional diplomacy — it is global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Modern Diplomacy — “ASEAN’s Real Strength Lies in Strategic Ambiguity”

• Reuters — “Southeast Asia navigates rising U.S.-China competition”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Morning 3-4-26

Government Advisor: Iraq's Foreign Reserves Are Its First Line Of Defense In The War.

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Financial and Economic Affairs, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, affirmed on Wednesday that Iraq possesses fundamental coordination flexibility at three levels between monetary, fiscal, and oil policies, which can form an important umbrella of resilience in the event that regional tensions escalate and exports through the Strait of Hormuz are affected.

Saleh said in a press interview that "activating these policies in a coordinated and participatory manner gives the national economy the ability to absorb shocks," explaining that "resorting to land transport of oil containers - although it represents only between 10% and 15% of the average oil exports passing through the Strait of Hormuz - can constitute a complementary option to secure part of the export flows."

He added that “the rise in oil prices as the war intensifies gives Iraq what is known as the opportunity cost to maximize added value, even with the decrease in quantities, the increase in transportation costs, and the costs of some large fields ceasing to operate,” indicating that “managing exported quantities flexibly is integrated with managing global prices to achieve the best possible return for the general budget.”

Saleh stressed that “foreign reserves represent the most important pillar of stability in such circumstances, as they play a pivotal role in supporting monetary and financial stability, and providing the necessary cover for financing foreign trade and maintaining the stability of the exchange rate.”

He pointed out that “borrowing to support public finances, if managed wisely, can be an important alternative to support the liquidity of the general budget and ensure the continuity of operational and investment spending,” noting that “the national economy currently possesses real resilience against potential external shocks.”

He concluded by saying that "the time factor remains the strategic determinant in crisis management, as good time management and enhanced coordination between economic policies, along with maintaining the financial and living stability of citizens, will transform the shock from a prolonged crisis into a manageable and controllable challenge." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=66357

Al-Rafidain Bank Launches The 58th Batch Of The Leadership And Excellence Initiative

banks    Economy News – Baghdad   Rafidain Bank announced on Wednesday the launch of the 58th installment of its Leadership and Excellence Initiative.

In a statement received by "Al-Eqtisad News," the bank said, "The 58th installment of the Leadership and Excellence Initiative, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, has been launched with a total amount of 1 billion Iraqi dinars, benefiting 89 individuals."

The statement added, "This installment is a continuation of efforts to finance entrepreneurs and young people within the framework of the Central Bank of Iraq's initiative."

It further stated, "The number of beneficiaries financed has reached 5,638, and the total value of funds disbursed to date has reached 71,941,000,000 Iraqi dinars, reflecting the bank's commitment to supporting entrepreneurial projects that contribute to building the national economy."   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=66347

Airlines In The Region Are Losing Around $500 Million A Day

Money and Business   Economy News - Follow-up   WEGO Chief Business Officer Mamoun Humaidan said that daily losses for airlines are estimated at between $250 million and $500 million per day for companies that use the region's airports as a transit point.

He added that low-cost airlines are the most affected due to their lower profit margins.

Hamidan said that the aviation sector's problem has now branched out to include route changes and rising costs, and he expects IATA to intervene to solve the problem.

He noted that things were promising yesterday with the opening of some special flights to evacuate stranded travelers.

Meanwhile, travel company stocks suffered sharp losses yesterday, with their market value falling by $22.6 billion, amid escalating geopolitical concerns that have disrupted air travel globally.

Shares of U.S. airlines such as Delta Air Lines, United and American Airlines fell between 2% and 4%.

In Europe, shares of TUI fell by 10% and Lufthansa shares declined by 5.2%, while British Airways owner IAG lost about 5.5%.

Analysts from JPMorgan, Goodbody and Citigroup noted that Wizz Air is the most exposed in Europe due to its large presence in Israel.

On the other hand, Jefferies estimates that a 5% increase in fuel costs could reduce Delta and United's 2026 profits by between 5% and 10%, while American Airlines' profits could fall by about 35%.

The chaos in the global aviation sector worsened after airlines cancelled thousands of flights and changed the routes of others in the air, following the closure of large areas of airspace in the Middle East after military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel inside Iranian territory.

The widespread closure of airspace caused disruptions to extend to areas as far away as Brazil and Australia, as airlines were forced to cancel or divert flights that normally fly over the region.https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=66312

The Closure Of Iraqi Airspace To All Aircraft Has Been Extended For (72) Hours.

Money and Business    Economy News – Baghdad   The Civil Aviation Authority announced on Wednesday that the closure of Iraqi airspace has been extended for 72 hours.

A statement issued by the authority and received by “Al-Eqtisad News” stated that it “decided to extend the closure of Iraqi airspace to all incoming, departing and transiting aircraft for 72 hours starting from 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (09:00 UTC) until 12:00 noon on Saturday, as a temporary precautionary measure.”

He noted that "the decision is based on the ongoing assessment of the security situation and developments in the regional situation, and will be reassessed in light of new developments. Airlines and relevant authorities will be notified of any updates later."   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=66356

Trade: The Fees For Collecting The Items On The Ration Card Are 1,000 Dinars Per Person Without Any Increase.

Localities   Economy News – Baghdad   The Ministry of Trade confirmed on Wednesday that the fees for collecting the items on the ration card amount to (1000) dinars per person, without any increase.

The ministry explained in a statement received by “Al-Eqtisad News” that “the items of the food ration are fully secured, and that the preparation processes are continuing according to the approved schedules to ensure that they reach citizens smoothly and without shortage or manipulation.”

The ministry added that "its monitoring teams in the Department of Commercial and Financial Control are continuing their field campaigns in coordination with the security services to monitor the work of agents and detect violations, in addition to monitoring commercial markets and auditing food prices."

The ministry reiterated its "commitment to securing the items on the ration card in accordance with the approved regulations, and ensuring the smooth flow of distribution in a way that preserves the citizens' food supply and enhances confidence in the procedures followed." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=66349

Labor And Social Affairs: Agreements Signed With 3 Countries To Develop The Labor Market

Money and Business       Economy News – Baghdad   The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs signed three memoranda of understanding with Morocco, Pakistan and Bangladesh, aimed at developing and regulating the labor market and enhancing cooperation in the areas of vocational training and skills development. 

The Director of the Department of Labor and Vocational Training at the Ministry, Osama Majeed Al-Khafaji, told Al-Sabah, as reported by Al-Eqtisad News: “This step comes within the framework of a comprehensive strategy that the Ministry is working to implement to develop the labor market, through building international partnerships based on the exchange of experiences and regulating the movement of labor according to clear legal frameworks.”

He added that the memorandum of understanding with Pakistan focuses on strengthening cooperation in the field of labor regulation and the exchange of experiences, while the agreement concluded with Bangladesh includes coordination mechanisms in the areas of vocational training and skills development, along with regulating contracting procedures and protecting workers’ rights.

Al-Khafaji added that the third memorandum of understanding with the Kingdom of Morocco aims to exchange experiences in the fields of vocational training and qualification of personnel, and to benefit from successful experiences in developing training programs and linking them to the needs of the labor market.

He explained that the agreements came within the framework of a government direction to enhance international cooperation in the labor sector and open new horizons for skilled labor, in line with economic development plans and to enhance the ability of the Iraqi labor market to absorb competencies and organize them according to modern professional standards.     https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=66344

“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday Morning 3-4-2026

TNT:

Tishwash: An additional 72 hours... The complete closure of Iraqi airspace is extended amid escalating regional tensions.

 The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced the extension of the complete closure of Iraqi airspace, coinciding with escalating regional tensions.

The authority stated in a notice, a copy of which was received by Al-Mirbad, that "the closure of Iraqi airspace has been extended for (72) hours, starting from 12:00 noon today (09:00 UTC) until 12:00 noon next Saturday."

She added that the decision comes "based on the ongoing assessment of the security situation and developments in the regional situation."

She indicated that the decision would be reassessed in light of new developments, with airlines and relevant parties being notified of any updates later.  link

Tishwash:  Trump: The US Navy will escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary.

 US President Donald Trump affirmed his country's commitment to protecting international navigation, indicating that the US Navy would escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure their safety if necessary. This comes amid regional tensions and concerns about energy security in the region.

Trump announced on Sunday that the United States had sunk nine Iranian naval vessels, noting the destruction of naval command headquarters.

The US president stated in a post on Truth Social: "I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Navy vessels, some of them relatively large and important. We will go after the rest, and the others will soon be sunk."

He added that another attack had largely destroyed Iranian naval command headquarters.link

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Tishwash:  The Shiite framework decides to withdraw al-Maliki's candidacy – Arab media

 A stormy meeting in Baghdad ends with a preliminary agreement within the Shiite framework to exclude Maliki from the race.

A leader in the Arab Television Coordination Framework reported on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) that the members of the framework reached a preliminary agreement in their meeting today to withdraw the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for the presidency of the next Iraqi government and to choose an alternative to be determined later.

A senior official source told Network 964 that a stormy meeting of the Shiite framework ended this afternoon at the palace of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and the prime ministerial candidate Nouri al-Maliki decided to boycott it, citing that he was fasting and a little exhausted, but he stressed his refusal to issue any statement withdrawing his candidacy after the objections that accompanied the putting forward of his name and the international and regional circumstances. According to the report, al-Maliki repeated his suggestion that the members of the framework issue a statement announcing the withdrawal of al-Maliki’s candidacy, and he said that he would not object to that “because the decision is the decision of the largest bloc and he will not oppose it.”

The meeting comes hours after the head of the Supreme Judicial Council published an article that sparked significant reactions, in which he spoke about the Federal Court amending its interpretation of the largest bloc and granting the right to form the government to the first winner in the elections, which could mean a return of the opportunity for the current Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, whose coalition won the largest number of seats.  link

Tishwash: 90% of the money supply is outside the banking system.

A large segment of the population tends to keep their money in cash at home, with some estimates suggesting that between 80 and 90% of the money supply circulates outside the banking system. Furthermore, most employees and retirees are keen to withdraw their full salaries as soon as they are deposited into their electronic payment cards.

These behaviors stem from several factors, most notably discouraging past experiences with some banks, inadequate modern banking services, concerns about the potential failure or collapse of some financial institutions, and the absence of a law guaranteeing deposits. This has weakened confidence in the banking system, hindered efforts toward financial inclusion and digital transformation, and fueled growing fears of online fraud.

In addressing these challenges, the Iraqi Media Network, in cooperation with the Women’s Affairs Department of the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI), organized an awareness seminar dedicated to discussing the risks of electronic fraud and promoting a culture of financial inclusion, in light of the expansion in the use of digital technologies and the increasing reliance on electronic transactions.

During the seminar, which was attended by “Al-Sabah”, participants stressed the importance of raising awareness among users of electronic payment cards, especially employees, about protection and prevention mechanisms to reduce fraud and scams, which contributes to enhancing confidence in electronic banking transactions and supporting financial stability.

In light of this issue, financial and economic expert Majed Abu Kalal explained that citizens' tendency to withdraw their funds immediately after depositing them is linked to their actual daily spending needs, particularly among low-income employees who rely on their salaries to cover immediate obligations.

He also pointed to the limited availability of electronic payment devices, which compels many to hold cash. He added that the core of the problem does not lie in the payment cards themselves, but rather in the lack of trust in banks, as some customers fear for their money during financial crises.

Disadvantages of the banking system

In his interview with Al-Sabah, Abu Kalal explained that citizens are recalling past experiences in banking history, such as the freezing of deposits or the failure of some banks, which has reinforced the conviction among a wide segment of the population that keeping their money is essential. 

Cash is safer. 

He pointed out that the deposit guarantee system in Iraq is still weak and unconvincing to the public, stressing that the major government banks need a real and radical restructuring, not just formal procedures.

Services and financing

He stressed the need for a clear and effective legal guarantee for deposits with a realistic ceiling, along with the publication of transparent monthly reports on solvency and liquidity indicators to enhance credibility. He also called for offering attractive interest rates and genuine financing services that would give citizens a practical incentive to keep their money in banks.

Abu Kalal concluded his remarks by emphasizing the importance of the state committing to a complete shift to bank payments instead of cash transactions, explaining that building trust requires effective protection and strict oversight, not merely imposing the use of electronic payment methods.

Deposit Guarantee

In a related context, academic Kazem Eidan pointed out the importance of finding a real guarantee for deposits, while activating the role of the Central Bank of Iraq in announcing the deposit guarantee in a clear and binding manner, as well as establishing or strengthening the bank deposit guarantee company and setting a clear guarantee ceiling for each depositor.

Eidan stressed to Al-Sabah the importance of announcing rapid intervention cases when any bank is in trouble in order to reassure citizens and repair the reputation of the banking sector, noting that there are reasons that have shaken the citizen’s confidence in banks, such as bankruptcy problems, weak transparency, and the neglect of publishing quarterly financial reports that are understandable to customers. He called for awareness campaigns through official and unofficial channels, stressing the importance of classifying banks according to clear performance standards, and punishing any bank that is proven to have manipulated them publicly. 

Ways to boost confidence

He also called for the widespread deployment of POS terminals in markets and retail outlets, not just shopping malls, along with finding ways to strengthen trust between banks and citizens, offering real interest on current accounts, and providing affordable loans to those who deposit a portion of their salary in an account.

He pointed out that unless citizens are convinced that keeping their money in a bank is better than keeping it in cash at home, they will not change their financial practices. From his convictions and inclinations.  link

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 3-3-26

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GLOBAL DEBT FLASHPOINT: Bond Markets Signal the Next Financial Reset Phase

Rising Sovereign Yields and Payment System Fragmentation Accelerate Structural Change

Overview

The most impactful development in global finance right now is not a single bank failure or headline-grabbing bailout — it is the accelerating strain in sovereign debt markets combined with growing fragmentation in cross-border payment systems.

Across major economies, bond yields are rising, debt servicing costs are expanding, and governments are facing mounting rollover risk just as geopolitical instability pressures energy and trade corridors.

At the same time, alternative settlement systems are gaining traction as countries seek insulation from sanctions, volatility, and dollar liquidity tightening.

This is not cyclical turbulence.  It is structural monetary stress.  

Key Developments

Sovereign Debt Costs Climb Globally

Major economies are facing:

• Higher refinancing costs

• Expanding interest payments as a percentage of GDP

• Increased rollover exposure in short-duration debt

As central banks maintain restrictive postures longer than markets anticipated, fiscal sustainability is being quietly tested.

In several advanced economies, interest expense is now among the fastest-growing budget categories.

When sovereign debt becomes expensive, policy flexibility contracts.

Banking Sector Liquidity Sensitivity Returns

Rising yields compress:

• Bank balance sheets

• Commercial real estate valuations

• Mark-to-market bond holdings

Regional banking systems remain more stable than during previous stress cycles — but liquidity risk premiums are rising.

Credit conditions are tightening beneath the surface.

Payment System Realignment Accelerates

Sanctions, geopolitical tensions, and settlement risk have intensified:

• Bilateral trade invoicing outside the dollar

• Expansion of alternative clearing arrangements

• Growth in commodity settlement diversification

Cross-border payment fragmentation is no longer theoretical — it is operational.

Several emerging economies are expanding local currency trade settlements to reduce exposure to external financial pressure.

Energy Volatility Compounds Financial Fragility

With maritime risk premia elevated and key transit corridors under strain, energy price volatility feeds directly into:

• Inflation expectations

• Sovereign borrowing costs

• Currency stability

Debt markets and energy markets are now tightly synchronized stress amplifiers.

Why It Matters

The global reset conversation revolves around debt sustainability and payment system restructuring.

This moment intersects both.

If sovereign borrowing costs remain elevated:

• Fiscal consolidation pressures intensify

• Social spending becomes politically constrained

• Central banks face renewed intervention demands

Meanwhile, payment system diversification reduces the monopoly leverage of traditional reserve currency channels.

Debt pressure + payment fragmentation = structural monetary transition.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

This environment amplifies:

• Safe-Haven Demand
  Gold and reserve diversification remain central themes.

• Currency Volatility
  Higher debt loads increase sensitivity to rate shifts and capital flows.

• Commodity-Linked Leverage
  Energy exporters and commodity-backed economies gain relative bargaining strength.

• Reserve Realignment
  Central banks may accelerate diversification strategies amid systemic uncertainty.

When sovereign debt becomes unstable, currency regimes eventually adapt.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Debt Saturation Reaches Political Limits

Advanced economies now operate with debt-to-GDP ratios historically associated with crisis periods.

Sustained high yields could force:

• Yield curve management

• Coordinated monetary-fiscal policy adjustments

• Expanded balance sheet tools

The reset rarely begins with collapse.  It begins with constraint.

Pillar 2: Payment Sovereignty Expands

Countries increasingly prioritize:

• Settlement redundancy

• Domestic clearing systems

• Regional financial blocs

The fragmentation of payments infrastructure reduces systemic single-point dependency.

That shift alone reshapes global financial power distribution.

Seeds of Wisdom Team View

The headlines may focus on war, energy, or diplomacy.

But the most consequential development is quieter:

Debt is becoming expensive again.

And when debt becomes expensive in a world built on leverage, structural recalibration follows.

Simultaneously, payment rails are diversifying — slowly but decisively.

The architecture of global finance is not collapsing. It is evolving under pressure.

This is not just macro volatility — it is global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Reuters — “Global bond yields rise as fiscal pressures mount”

• Financial Times — “Sovereign debt markets test fiscal resilience amid higher rates”

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IRAN WEAKENS, TURKEY RISES: Opportunity and Trap in the New Middle East

Ankara Gains Strategic Leverage — But Inherits New Regional Risk

Overview

Iran’s degradation following sustained strikes has reshuffled the regional balance of power — and no country stands more strategically repositioned than Turkey.

But this is not a simple victory narrative.

While Ankara’s influence expands across Syria, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and maritime corridors, its competition with Israel is becoming increasingly structural, not rhetorical.

Iran’s weakening creates opportunity — yet it also increases volatility, proliferation risks, and economic strain.

This is a recalibration of Middle Eastern architecture — not a conclusion.

Key Developments

1. Syria: Structural Competition with Israel

Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Ankara has:

• Consolidated influence across northern Syria

• Embedded thousands of troops in Idlib

• Cultivated local governing structures

Meanwhile, Israel has intensified operations to preserve freedom of maneuver near its northern frontier.

A fragile deconfliction mechanism now governs two deeply distrustful actors seeking to avoid direct confrontation.

Jerusalem may welcome Iran’s erosion — but it is unlikely to accept a Levant shaped primarily by Ankara.

This is geographic friction more than ideological hostility.

2.                The “Blue Homeland” and Eastern Mediterranean Tensions

Turkey’s “Blue Homeland” maritime doctrine expands claims across the Eastern Mediterranean, directly complicating:

• Israeli energy export ambitions to Europe

• Offshore gas field development

• Regional connectivity corridors

Turkey maintains military footprints in:

• Northern Cyprus

• Qatar

• Somalia

• Libya

The expanding Turkish arc — Levant to North Africa to the Gulf — is increasingly viewed by Israel as encirclement.

Competition is structural and enduring.

3.                Central Asia & the Middle Corridor Advantage

Ankara has invested heavily in the Organisation of Turkic States, strengthening cultural and defense ties across Turkic republics.

At the center sits Azerbaijan, empowered after the 2020 and 2023 Karabakh victories.

The contested Zangezur corridor — once opposed strongly by Iran — now faces fewer obstacles if Tehran’s leverage diminishes.

This strengthens the Middle Corridor, linking Central Asia to Europe via the Caucasus and Turkey — an increasingly attractive route amid maritime instability and continental disruption.

This is not dramatic realignment.
It is a gradual shift in comparative advantage.

4.                The Nuclear Variable: Hedging Intensifies

The strikes aimed to degrade Iran’s nuclear capability.

But degradation does not equal resolution.

Opacity may increase if programs go underground.

For Ankara, nuclear asymmetry has always been sensitive — particularly regarding Israel’s undeclared capabilities.

Compounding factors:

• Saudi Arabia has signaled it would pursue nuclear options if Iran does.

• Turkey may expand civilian nuclear energy.

• Missile development could accelerate.

• Collaboration with Pakistan may deepen.

The strikes may have disrupted capability — but they have intensified proliferation logic.

5.                The Russia Triangle Shifts

The Astana diplomatic format — involving Russia, Turkey, and Iran — is fundamentally altered.

With:

• Russia weakened after prolonged war in Ukraine

• Iran degraded strategically

6.                Turkey becomes the sole fully functional broker among Russia and Iran.

This significantly elevates Ankara’s diplomatic weight beyond Syria.

Why It Matters

Turkey’s leverage has expanded across multiple pillars:

• Security architecture in Syria

• Energy and maritime corridor politics

• Central Asian transit routes

• Refugee management for Europe

• Washington’s regional strategy

But exposure rises alongside leverage.

A weakened Iran could trigger:

• Refugee flows toward Turkey’s eastern border

• Militia fragmentation

• Kurdish cross-border volatility

• Sanctions enforcement pressure

Ankara’s optimal scenario is controlled Iranian degradation — not collapse.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

This development impacts global reset dynamics across several fronts:

• Energy Corridor Realignment
  The Middle Corridor gains relevance as Hormuz volatility persists.

• Transit Currency Leverage
  States controlling logistics routes gain monetary influence.

• Defense & Industrial Expansion
  Turkey’s defense industry footprint continues growing in parallel.

• Regional Risk Premium
  Higher geopolitical volatility raises sovereign risk pricing across emerging markets.

When corridor control shifts, currency influence eventually follows.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Corridor Politics Define Power

The emerging order increasingly revolves around:

• Land bridges

• Maritime lanes

• Energy pipelines

• Rail connectivity

Turkey sits at the intersection of Asia and Europe.  That geography cannot be ignored.

Pillar 2: Strategic Autonomy Tolerated by Washington

Under the current U.S. administration, Ankara’s autonomy is tolerated because Washington needs Turkey simultaneously in:

• NATO coordination

• Refugee containment

• Syria stabilization

• Black Sea security

This gives President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan significant maneuvering space.

Strategic autonomy is being monetized.  But tolerance is not permanent.

Seeds of Wisdom Team View

In upheaval, observers rush to declare winners.

Turkey appears to gain.

Israel appears to secure tactical advantage.

Iran appears weakened.

But advantage in geopolitics is rarely permanent.

Turkey’s leverage has undeniably increased:

• In regional diplomacy

• In corridor economics

• In Western strategic calculations

Yet exposure has also widened.  The margin for error is thinner than it looks.

Ankara now stands central to the emerging Middle Eastern order — indispensable, influential, and increasingly accountable.

Power Expands Quietly — Exposure Expands Faster

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Sources

• Modern Diplomacy — “Iran’s Weakening Is Turkey’s Opportunity — and Its Trap”

• Reuters — “Regional security tensions reshape Middle East power balance”

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Ariel: IQD Update, What is Unfolding and the Events to Follow, Currency Revaluation Cascade

Ariel: IQD Update, What is Unfolding and the Events to Follow, Currency Revaluation Cascade

3-3-2026

Prolotario  @Prolotario1

The Current Sitrep: What Is Unfolding And The Events To Follow (+ IQD Update)

Iraq stands at the epicenter of the revaluation cascade, its “delete the three zeros” project no longer dormant speculation but an active, multi-phase currency modernization engineered to purge hyperinflation scars from Sadaam-era sanctions and post-2003 chaos.

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), under Governor Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed in late 2025 and early 2026 that the redenomination initiative remains ongoing removing three zeros from banknotes (e.g., 1,000 old IQD becomes 1 new IQD) to streamline transactions, reduce psychological barriers to investment, and align with global standards without immediate alteration to purchasing power.

This administrative reset, revisited repeatedly since 2012 but accelerated under current reforms, serves as the foundational step before any broader exchange rate adjustment

Historical precedents in countries like Turkey (2005) and Zimbabwe show redenomination often precedes confidence-driven strengthening when backed by reserves and stability.

Mark Savaya, US Special Envoy to Iraq, drives parallel Treasury/OFAC oversight January 2026 reviews of suspicious transactions, money laundering, and terror-financing links gut corruption networks that siphoned oil revenues, tracing stolen funds through smuggling and fraudulent contracts to enforce accountability and clear the path for clean fiscal policy.

What You Need To Know

For us American IQD holders, there are a couple of under-the-radar indicators that should register as meaningful without needing fanfare.

First, the U.S. Treasury’s Iraq desk has been quietly adjusting its internal valuation models for held Iraqi dinar reserves those millions of IQD the government still sits on from reconstruction-era mechanisms and oil settlement accounts.

In Q4 2025 and again in January 2026, small but consistent upward revisions were logged in classified Treasury asset ledgers tied to Middle East stabilization funds.

These aren’t public filings; they’re internal accounting adjustments that only surface when inter-agency budget reconciliations happen.

The second piece: enhanced coordination between the U.S. Special Envoy’s office and CBI on anti-corruption compliance audits. Mark Savaya’s team isn’t just chasing stolen oil money anymore they’re now directly validating CBI reserve integrity and transparency metrics as preconditions for any major monetary policy shift.

When those audits clear (internal target: Q2 2026), it removes one of the last formal U.S. objections to letting Iraq move toward a market-determined rate.

But given where we are do not get comfortable with any linear time frame. I told you why multiple times. Neither of these developments is splashed across X or dinar forums, but they’re the kind of quiet bureaucratic signals that actually move the needle.

The bigger picture is that Iran’s collapse has removed the single largest geopolitical brake on Iraq’s economic normalization.

For decades, Tehran’s proxies and influence operations gave Washington and the IMF plausible deniability to keep Baghdad on a short leash always citing “regional instability” as the reason to delay meaningful currency reform.

 That excuse evaporated when the IRGC command structure was dismantled and proxy funding lines severed.

Gulf capitals, particularly Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, are now openly signaling they want Iraq strong, stable, and integrated not perpetually hobbled.

Private equity groups tied to those sovereign funds have already started positioning for post-revaluation infrastructure and energy plays inside Iraq; the contracts aren’t signed yet, but term sheets are circulating in closed rooms.

For holders sitting on physical dinar or digital positions, this convergence means the window for a meaningful rate adjustment is no longer hypothetical it’s being actively prepared for, step by deliberate step, with external pressure now pushing in the direction of acceleration rather than obstruction.

We should be very proud that we made it this far. We are in the closing act.

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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday 3-3-2026

TNT:

Tishwash: America evacuates its non-essential staff and their families from Iraq 

 (and other embassies too)

The United States directed, on Tuesday (March 3, 2026), the evacuation of its non-essential employees and their families from Iraqi territory.

The US State Department said in a statement followed by "Baghdad Today" that it "has instructed the evacuation of its diplomatic staff, non-essential personnel and their families from Iraq."

It warned its staff at the US Embassy and Consulate in Iraq and the US Consulate General in Erbil "not to travel to Iraq," describing the "risk level as number 4."

It also issued "directives for non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Qatar and Kuwait."

The US decision comes amid escalating attacks and mutual threats against the backdrop of the growing regional crisis between Iran and the United States, and related tensions with Israel. link

Tishwash: Iraqi oil tankers, gather to export oil... a quick solution to avoid losses from the closure of Hormuz

The expert's proposal

Academic and economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi presented solutions he described as quick, which Iraq could begin to implement to mitigate the repercussions of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on oil exports, especially with the loss of about 3.2 million barrels per day of southern oil.

Al-Marsoumi suggested utilizing the private sector's "huge" tanker fleet, which he said includes more than 20,000 tankers that are out of service. He explained that these tankers could be used to transport crude oil to the ports of Aqaba, Banias, and Mersin, to reduce losses resulting from the cessation of exports. At the same time, he pointed out the need to expedite the increase of exports from the Kirkuk fields via Ceyhan by between 50,000 and 100,000 barrels per day, as was the practice before the pipeline was shut down.

What happens after the Strait of Hormuz is closed? Are there any quick solutions?

After the Strait of Hormuz was practically closed and Iraq lost its oil exports to the south, which amounted to 3.2 million barrels per day of crude oil, Iraq had only meager exports of no more than 210,000 barrels per day, of which 200,000 barrels were through the Turkish port of Ceyhan and 10,000 barrels per day were exported to Jordan by tankers. As a quick solution, Iraq could use the huge fleet of tankers owned by the private sector, which consists of more than 20,000 modern tankers ready for operation and also idle because they were used to transport oil from the Qayyarah field and black oil from the refineries to the southern ports, at a fee of no more than 300,000 dinars per trip and at a rate of only two trips per month.

This huge fleet, with each tanker having a capacity of 36,000 liters, could be used to transport crude oil to Aqaba, Banias and Mersin in Turkey and alleviate the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on the Iraqi economy.

On the other hand, Iraq can quickly resume exporting between 50,000 and 100,000 barrels per day from the Kirkuk fields via the Ceyhan outlet, as was the case before the Ceyhan pipeline was closed. link

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Tishwash:  A government advisor affirms the Iraqi economy's ability to overcome the short-term crisis.

The economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed that the Iraqi economy currently possesses a degree of flexibility in facing the repercussions of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, noting that the strength of the country's foreign reserves constitutes the main shield to contain pressures on the exchange rate and maintain monetary stability in the short term, while the Central Bank has sufficient margin to maneuver in containing fluctuations and warding off immediate disturbances.

Saleh explained to Al-Furat News Agency that "the Strait of Hormuz, located in the southern Gulf, is a vital waterway for approximately 11% of global trade and 20% of the world's crude oil and gas exports.

He noted that more than 94% of Iraqi oil exports pass through ports in southern Iraq and then through this strait, making its closure a severe challenge for the Iraqi economy, which is almost entirely dependent on this waterway."

Saleh revealed that "closing the strait would mean a drop in oil exports from over 3.4 million barrels per day to less than a quarter of a million barrels, with daily losses ranging between $200 million and $255 million due to the disruption of the normal flow of oil.

 He added that even with global oil prices rising to record levels, potentially reaching $150 per barrel, monthly revenues would plummet from around $7 billion to just over $1 billion, an amount insufficient to cover only 25% to 30% of monthly operating expenses."

Saleh pointed to the "scarcity of alternatives available for exporting Iraqi oil in the event of the Strait's closure," explaining that the only available alternative is the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline with a capacity ranging between 200,000 and 210,000 barrels per day, which can be increased, in addition to a small quantity not exceeding 10,000 barrels that can be exported overland to Jordan.

He emphasized that these combined quantities represent only a small fraction of normal exports.
Saleh warned that "the relationship between oil revenues and the stability of the Iraqi dinar is a direct and direct one," noting that the main source of dollars in Iraq is oil revenues deposited in the US Federal Reserve.

He added that any disruption or decrease in these revenues means a decline in the flow of dollars to finance the national economy, thus increasing demand for them as a safe haven in the current climate of uncertainty. He stressed that if the crisis persists, foreign reserves will be depleted in defense of overall stability, which could lead to resorting to austerity measures contingent on the duration of the war in the Gulf.

The economic advisor addressed "other repercussions extending to aspects of the macroeconomy, most notably imported inflation, as Iraq imports most of its food, medicine, and basic commodities. He pointed out that shipping and insurance costs have jumped by up to 50%, which will directly impact commodity prices over time.

He also warned of the technical damage resulting from the closure of oil fields, explaining that a sudden and prolonged shutdown could cause permanent damage to oil reservoirs, requiring time and significant investment to restore previous production levels even after the strait is reopened."
Saleh concluded that "the fundamental solution lies in expediting the diversification of oil export outlets and reactivating the dormant pipelines.

 He warned that without these alternatives, the national economy will remain hostage to recurring regional crises, and stressed that the economy's ability to overcome the crisis in the short term will remain primarily dependent on the size of the available foreign currency reserves."  link

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Mot:  a warning frum Mum!!!!