Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Afternoon 4-23-26

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Currency Pressure Builds: BRICS Units Slide as Dollar Strengthens

Rising oil prices and market stress are pushing emerging market currencies lower, reinforcing short-term U.S. dollar dominance

OVERVIEW (KEY POINTS)

Two major BRICS-linked currencies—the Indian rupee and Indonesian rupiah—have dropped to near or record lows against the U.S. dollar, reflecting growing pressure across emerging markets. The rupee has weakened toward 94 per dollar, while the rupiah has fallen sharply to around 17,315.

This is happening now as higher oil prices, capital outflows, and global uncertainty weigh heavily on import-dependent economies. Despite intervention efforts by central banks, currency weakness is re-emerging as market forces overpower short-term controls.

Key players include the Reserve Bank of India and Bank of Indonesia, along with global currency markets reacting to energy costs, liquidity conditions, and investor sentiment.

The broader implication is clear: currency volatility is rising across emerging markets, reinforcing the U.S. dollar’s strength even as longer-term de-dollarization trends continue.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Indian Rupee Nears Record Low

The rupee is approaching its weakest levels on record.

• Fell to around 94.08 per dollar

• Near previous low of 95.10 reached earlier this month

2. Indonesian Rupiah Hits Sharp Decline

The rupiah has weakened significantly in forex markets.

• Dropped to approximately 17,315 per dollar

• Prompted central bank warnings of further intervention

3. Central Banks Attempt Currency Defense

Authorities are taking steps to stabilize markets.

• India imposed limits on currency speculation by banks

• Forced liquidation of U.S. dollar holdings to support the rupee

4. Oil Prices Drive Currency Weakness

Energy costs are adding pressure on import-heavy economies.

• Higher oil prices increasing trade deficits and inflation risk

• Weakening demand for local currencies in global markets

5. Regional Currencies Also Under Pressure

The trend extends beyond BRICS nations.

• Philippine peso and Thai baht also declining against the dollar

• Reflects broader ASEAN currency stress

WHY IT MATTERS

This development highlights the fragility of emerging market currencies during periods of global stress. When external pressures rise, capital often flows toward stronger, more liquid assets like the U.S. dollar.

Markets are reacting to rising energy costs and uncertainty, increasing volatility in foreign exchange markets and global capital flows. This can impact trade balances and investment decisions.

For policymakers, defending currencies becomes more difficult as interventions provide only temporary relief. Sustained pressure can lead to tighter monetary policy or reduced growth.

At the system level, this reinforces the current reality: the dollar remains dominant in times of crisis, even as alternative systems are being developed.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Local currencies may lose value against the U.S. dollar

• Purchasing power declines in import-driven economies

• Capital may flow toward stronger currencies

• Exchange rate volatility increases, impacting trade and savings

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Short-Term Dollar Dominance

Despite ongoing de-dollarization efforts, market stress is reinforcing the U.S. dollar’s role as a global safe haven, particularly during volatility.

• Pillar 2: Structural Weakness in Emerging Markets

Persistent currency pressure highlights underlying challenges in liquidity, trust, and economic resilience, driving the need for long-term financial restructuring.

CONCLUSION

The recent decline in BRICS-linked currencies underscores a growing divergence between short-term market behavior and long-term structural shifts. While alternative systems are being explored, the dollar continues to dominate during periods of stress.

Central bank interventions may slow the decline, but they are unlikely to reverse broader trends driven by energy costs, capital flows, and global uncertainty.

This moment reflects a key tension in the global financial system: emerging alternatives are rising, but the existing system remains deeply entrenched.

When market pressure intensifies, currency strength reveals where confidence still resides.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Watcher.Guru — "2 BRICS Currencies Crash To Record Lows Against the US Dollar"‍ ‍

• Reuters — "Asian currencies weaken as oil prices rise and dollar strengthens"

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Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Thursday Afternoon 4-23-26

Basrah Crudes Lead Regional Oil Benchmarks

2026-04-23    Shafaq News- Basrah  Iraq’s Basrah crudes edged lower by 0.5% on Thursday, outperforming several regional benchmarks.

Market data showed Basrah Heavy falling 56 cents, or 0.50% to $111.94 per barrel, and Basrah Medium crude declined 56 cents, or 0.49%, reaching $114.04 per barrel.

In contrast, several regional grades declined, with Saudi Light at $109.04 per barrel, Qatar’s Al-Shaheen at $97.63, Kuwait crude at $93.64, UAE’s Murban at $103.12, and Iran Light at $94.84.

Globally, Brent crude futures rose $1.37, or 1.3%, to $103.28 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude were also up $1.52, or 1.6%, at $94.48.

Iraq prices its crude based on export destinations, with shipments to Asia linked to the Dubai and Oman benchmarks, exports to Europe tied to Brent with premiums or discounts, and cargoes to the United States priced against WTI in line with market conditions. https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Basrah-crudes-lead-regional-oil-benchmarks-6

Gold Prices Fall In Baghdad And Erbil

2026-04-23 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   On Thursday, gold prices hovered around 1.03 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency.

Gold prices on Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 1.031 million IQD per mithqal (equivalent to five grams) for 21-carat gold, including Gulf, Turkish, and European varieties, with a buying price of 1.028 million IQD. The same gold had sold for 1.035 million IQD on Wednesday.

The selling price for 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 1.001 million IQD, while the buying price reached 998,000 IQD.

In jewelry stores, the selling price per mithqal of 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 1.030 million and 1.040 million IQD, while Iraqi gold sold for between 1.000 million and 1.010 million IQD.

In Erbil, 22-carat gold was sold at 1.071 million IQD per mithqal, 21-carat gold at 1.023 million IQD, and 18-carat gold at 876,000 IQD.   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-fall-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-6-0

Iraq Expands E-Governance With New Company Registration System

2026-04-23   Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq launched an integrated electronic platform for company registration to streamline procedures and boost the business environment, the trade minister said on Thursday.

Atheer Al-Ghurairy told a press conference that the platform, operated by the Companies Registration Directorate, aims to automate processes and accelerate transactions for both local and foreign firms. He clarified that the project includes the digital archiving of more than 103,000 documents and 18 million records, while enabling citizens and business owners to track their transactions online.

In 2024, the government launched a national e-governance program, followed in 2025 by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s inauguration of the Digital Transformation and Automation Center to streamline procedures and reduce bureaucracy.

Government data released in July showed digital adoption across ministries and public institutions rose from 18% in 2022 to 32% in 2025.  Read more: Digital Transformation in Iraq: Combating Corruption through E-Governance

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-expands-e-governance-with-new-company-registration-system

USD/IQD exchange rates advance in Baghdad and Erbil

2026-04-23 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar closed Thursday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 156,000 dinars per 100 dollars.

According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 155,500 dinars per 100 dollars, up from the morning session’s 154,950 dinars.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 156,000 dinars and bought it at 154,000 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 155,050 dinars and buying prices at 154,950 dinars.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/USD-IQD-exchange-rates-advance-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-1

Iranian Kurdish Opposition Accuses Iran Of 700 Sovereignty Breaches In Iraq

2026-04-23 Shafaq News- Al-Sulaymaniyah   Iran has violated Iraqi sovereignty more than 700 times since the escalation of regional tensions, including after the ceasefire took effect on April 8, the opposition Alliance of Iranian Kurdistan Political Parties said on Thursday, noting that Iraq’s Kurdistan Region has been “a primary target.” 

The alliance stated that more than 150 direct strikes targeted camps hosting Iranian Kurdish political refugees, killing 21 people, including 10 activists and group members.

It condemned the drone and missile attacks as “an attempt to deflect from Iran’s setbacks,” and described strikes on consulates, political camps, and civilian areas as “war crimes,” urging the United Nations and concerned states to take a firm stance while reaffirming support for stability in the Region. 

Since hostilities escalated between the United States, Iran, and Israel on February 28, the Kurdistan Region has faced around 650 missile and drone incidents affecting diplomatic facilities, sites linked to Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, Peshmerga positions, oil fields, communication networks, residential areas, and public infrastructure, leaving about 16 people dead and 100 injured.  Read more: 650 Strikes in Iraqi Kurdistan: How deniability became a weapon

https://shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Iranian-Kurdish-opposition-accuses-Iran-of-700-sovereignty-breaches-in-Iraq

BREAKING NEWS: U S Halts $500 Million to Iraq Over Militants

BREAKING NEWS: U S Halts $500 Million to Iraq Over Militants

Edu Matrix: 4-23-2026

Breaking News coming out of Iraq — reports confirm that $500 million in US cash was blocked by the US Treasury, raising serious questions about Iraq’s financial stability, oil revenues, and the future of the Iraqi dinar.

In this video, we break down what it means when US dollars are blocked, why the US Treasury blocked Iraq’s cash shipment, and how this could impact Iraq’s economy, banking system, and investors watching the Iraqi dinar.

This Breaking News update on Iraq reveals how a cargo plane carrying nearly $500 million in US banknotes tied to Iraq’s oil revenues was stopped before reaching Baghdad.

These funds are typically used to support liquidity inside Iraq, stabilize the exchange rate, and maintain confidence in the financial system.

When the US blocks dollar shipments to Iraq, it sends a powerful signal — and this could have ripple effects across the region.

We also discuss how this move by the US Treasury may be connected to pressure on Iraq regarding Iran-aligned groups, and why access to US dollars is one of the most important tools in global financial control.

 If you are following the Iraqi dinar, Iraq economy, oil revenues, or US-Iraq relations, this is a must-watch update. Stay informed as we continue to track this developing Breaking News story involving Iraq, US cash, and the US Treasury.

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

News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 4-23-2026

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 Thurs. 23 April 2026

Compiled Thurs. 23 April 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Wed. 22 April 2026 BLACK SWAN IGNITION: Protocol 19 Activates NESARA/GESARA – Trump Phase Two Begins, Seizing Control of the New Global Economy …Tier4b ISO 20022 on Telegram

PROTOCOL 19 IS LIVE. THE BLACK SWAN IGNITION HAS BEGUN. There’s no more waiting. NESARA and GESARA are not theories. They’re not distant dreams. They’ve moved into reality. This is the Black Swan event that flips the entire board. Phase Two is operational.

Black Swan events don’t announce themselves. They strike like lightning, shattering what you thought was stable. Rare. Devastating. Unstoppable. History bends at their arrival — and this one rewrites everything.

CHAPTER 1:  THE SYSTEM FLIPS Protocol 19 (allegedly) triggers the shift. ISO monetary networks realign. The world transitions from SWIFT to the Quantum Financial System — where speed, security, and transparency reign. No loopholes. No backdoors. The shadows can no longer hide.

Bitcoin dominance wanes. Asset-backed digital currencies rise, stabilized by metals, audited, transparent. The dollar and euro? Their time fades. Gold returns as the backbone, the unshakable standard.

CHAPTER 2:  NESARA ACTIVATED Debts vanish. Mortgages, credit cards, i-----l financial burdens — dissolved.

The IRS? Dismantled. Income tax? Abolished. A single 14% sales tax on luxury goods replaces the chains of old taxation.

CHAPTER 3: GESARA UNVEILED This isn’t just national. It’s global.

The Rainbow Currency emerges — backed by gold, silver, and platinum. The fiat illusion collapses. Real value rises.

CHAPTER 4:  THE TRUTH BLEEDS OUT Birth certificates, once sold as bonds, return to their rightful place. The Federal Reserve fades into extinction. Constitutional banking takes its place — transparent, lawful, sovereign.

CHAPTER 5:  THE FUTURE IS NOW Financial privacy restored. Global peace initiatives initiated. Military conflicts dissolve. Humanitarian funds — massive, unrestricted — unlock. You’re not witnessing a policy change. You’re witnessing the collapse of the old world. This is not chaos. This is the reset going kinetic. Because ready or not… it has already begun.

Banks failing, freezing accounts: https://www.facebook.com/reel/909775025222604/?referral_source=external_deeplink&mibextid=ZZyLBr&original_uri=https://www.facebook.com/reel/909775025222604/

Collapse of the US Dollar, Glenn Beck: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1616996176256613/?referral_source=external_deeplink&mibextid=ZZyLBr&original_uri=https://www.facebook.com/reel/1616996176256613/

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Tues. 21 April 2026 Bruce, The Big Call The Big Call Universe (ibize.com)  667-770-1866, pin123456#:

One source said we are on high alert for Wed-Thurs, 22-23 April.

Certain Redemption Center leaders have been off, are on call for Wed and must go in on Thurs. 23 April.

We should receive our Tariff Dividends (around $2,000) over the next three days – Wed, Thurs. or Friday 22-23-24 April by direct deposit to our bank accounts.

There are two confirmations that the EBS and EAS will be utilized Fri. 22 April or Sat.23 April of this week.

 It appears 800 numbers to make Tier4b (Us, the Internet Group) appointments will be received between now and Sat. 25 April.

NESARA initiates in the US in April. GESARA initiates for the World in May.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/04/23/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-april-23-2026/

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

Militia Man  The headlines can feel loud with regional tensions but underneath that noise the real signals we've been tracking continue to show a quiet but steady progress on reforms, diversification and political cleanup taking place.

Jeff The formation of Iraq's government is the lynch pin to the rate change...It's all coming together...They are setting the stage to revalue...We're extremely close to the timing of the rate change...Good news is coming...

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]    OMAR: The United States of America suspends dollars to Iraq on Channel 8 Kurdish television.  FRANK:  There's no more dollars going into Iraq.  You know how exciting that is?...That's going to put a lot of pressure for the new exchange rate because you have been using the dollar in place of a new exchange rate...This is going to put a lot of pressure on them to release the new exchange rate...I've been waiting for it to happen...I'm glad to see Trump is now implementing it.  This is going to be followed by...sanctions for individuals...

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SILVER BULL UNSTOPPABLE - 100s of BILLIONS OZ OF PAPER SILVER WITH NO PHYSICAL

GoldSwitzerland by Von Greyerz:  4-23-2026

The global financial system is reaching its breaking point. With over $360 trillion in debt and an estimated $3 quadrillion when derivatives are included, the scale of the crisis is unlike anything in history.

 In this video, Egon explains why this is the end of a monetary era, why short-term news no longer matters, and what happens when money loses its final 1% of value.

From oil shortages and rising real prices to the lack of physical gold and silver, the signs are already here. The question is no longer if this happens, but how soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V-6tKSDCnU

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Morning 4-23-26

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Supply Chain Shock: War Disruption Boosts Logistics Profits Amid Global Trade Shift

Rerouted shipping and rising costs are driving short-term gains for logistics firms while signaling deeper structural changes in global trade

OVERVIEW (KEY POINTS)

Ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and regional tensions is disrupting major global trade routes, unexpectedly boosting profits for large European logistics firms such as DHL, DSV, and Kuehne+Nagel.

This is happening now because key shipping corridors—including the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea routes—are facing instability, forcing companies to reroute cargo and rely more heavily on alternative transport methods like air freight.

Key players include global logistics providers, shipping companies, and multinational corporations adapting to longer routes, higher costs, and tighter capacity. These shifts are increasing demand for premium logistics services.

The broader implication is significant: global supply chains are being reshaped under pressure, creating short-term financial gains but long-term uncertainty for trade and economic stability.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Logistics Firms See Profit Surge

Major European logistics companies are benefiting from disruption.

• Firms like DHL, DSV, and Kuehne+Nagel expected to report stronger earnings

• Higher freight rates are driving increased profit margins

2. Shipping Routes Face Severe Disruption

Critical global trade corridors are under pressure.

• Strait of Hormuz instability limiting normal vessel transit

• Red Sea and Suez disruptions delaying return to standard routes

3. Cargo Rerouted Around Longer Paths

Shipping companies are adjusting routes significantly.

• Firms like Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope

• Adds time, fuel costs, and logistical complexity

4. Air Freight Demand Surges

Businesses shift to faster alternatives.

• Air cargo demand rising as companies avoid delays

• Benefits firms with strong air logistics infrastructure

5. Costs Rise Across the Supply Chain

Disruptions are increasing operational expenses.

• Fuel prices, freight rates, and capacity constraints all rising

• Higher costs translating into short-term pricing power

WHY IT MATTERS

This development highlights how global instability directly reshapes trade economics. When supply chains are disrupted, costs rise—and those increases ripple across industries and markets.

Markets are responding to higher logistics costs, which contribute to inflation and reduced efficiency in global trade. This affects everything from manufacturing to consumer pricing.

For policymakers, the situation underscores the importance of resilient supply chains and diversified trade routes. Dependence on vulnerable corridors creates systemic risk.

At the system level, this reflects a shift toward a more complex and less predictable global trade environment, driven by geopolitical factors rather than efficiency.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Currencies tied to trade-heavy economies may face pressure from rising costs

• Purchasing power declines as logistics-driven inflation increases

• Capital flows may shift toward more stable or diversified economies

• Exchange rate volatility increases amid global uncertainty

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Structural Supply Chain Transformation

Persistent disruption is accelerating a shift toward longer, more diversified trade routes, reducing reliance on traditional chokepoints and reshaping global commerce.

• Pillar 2: Cost-Driven Economic Realignment

Rising logistics costs are contributing to inflationary pressure and economic adjustment, influencing monetary policy and long-term growth patterns.

CONCLUSION

The current conflict has created a temporary financial advantage for logistics companies, as disruption increases demand for their services and allows for higher pricing.

However, this advantage is closely tied to instability. As costs rise and trade patterns shift, the long-term outlook becomes more uncertain, especially if economic growth slows.

This moment reflects a broader transformation: global trade is becoming more complex, more expensive, and more dependent on geopolitical stability.

When supply chains are forced to adapt under pressure, the entire global economic structure begins to evolve.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Modern Diplomacy — "War Driven Disruption Lifts European Logistics Profits but Risks Lie Ahead"

• Reuters — "Global shipping disruption boosts logistics demand amid conflict"

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A Message to Our Currency Holders

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.

You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

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

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

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:  • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:

• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence

• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

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

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

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.    Verify everything.

Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

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Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Thursday Morning 4-23-26

The Minister Of Trade Announces The Launch Of The Electronic Merchant Platform And A New Package Of Automation Projects.

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   Minister of Trade, Atheer Dawood Al-Ghurairi, announced on Thursday a new package of automation projects to simplify the services of the Companies Registration Department, while also indicating the launch of the electronic merchant platform

Al-Ghurairi said in a press conference, which was followed by “Al-Eqtisad News”, that “the electronic transformation is not an electronic obligation, but it has become an economic necessity and an obligation for the government to improve its services and raise the efficiency of its institutions. Believing in this principle, the Ministry of Trade has begun with important steps and real achievements, as the complete transformation of the ration card has been completed and services have been provided to citizens through an efficient electronic link that spares the citizen from having to visit the institutions of the Ministry of Trade, and with complete transparency.”

He added that "the program achieved several goals, the most important of which is providing a real service to the citizen that spares him from having to visit institutions and extort bad employees. One of its goals is also to preserve state funds, as 5 million citizens who are traveling, deceased, and duplicate names were removed from the ration card, thus saving an amount of no less than one trillion dinars," noting "the integrity of real data that was not previously achieved, which was paper-based, and today digital data is based on the unified card and easy services for the citizen."

He continued: “Today we announce the transformation of the Companies Registration Department into a nearly complete electronic transformation, as we are launching 30 services today,” explaining that “this first near-final package will be fully completed within two months, in addition to 34 additional services, which will be the culmination of work that lasted for two years. We have also archived 103,000 files and 18 million and 450 thousand papers and documents into electronic format and dispensed with paper.”

He stressed that “the electronic transformation provides simplification of procedures for the citizen and the concerned party, ease of service delivery, speed of completion and transparency through transaction monitoring,” announcing “the launch of the electronic commerce system application, which has become a large market where the percentage of electronic buying and selling transactions has reached $12 billion.”

He stated that "the Ministry of Trade achieves two important things: first, protecting the consumer from any fraud and manipulation, and second, protecting the producer and seller from fraud and manipulation of brands. Therefore, it is regulating the buying and selling process."

He explained that “a department was created in the legal department to manage the file of the electronic trade system and issue the electronic trader license. In addition to completing the certificate of origin and the invoice, any exporter to Iraq from any country needs to go to the capital or the headquarters of the commercial attaché to have his papers certified, and this is routine and an obstacle. Today it has become electronic, and the company owner can certify electronically easily, and it is not subject to manipulation and is linked to ASYCUDA and the borders.”

He pointed out that "the process is a true governance that moves Iraqi trade through the linking of its institutions with border crossings, customs, institutions affiliated with the Iraqi government and commercial attachés, and linking this chain," stressing that "the ministry is moving towards true governance and control of foreign and domestic trade in a way that serves the citizen and the merchant together."https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=68245

Declining Global Demand Is Putting Pressure On The Rice Market, With Iraq Among The Affected Countries.

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   Data released by the US Department of Agriculture on Thursday indicates significant shifts in the global rice market during the 2025/2026 season, with rising supplies and stocks compared to a slight decline in consumption and trade, including in Iraq.

According to the Ministry’s report on “Rice Outlook for April 2026”, which was reviewed by “Al-Eqtisad News”, global production is expected to reach about 541.4 million tons, driven by a slight increase in production within Thailand, while production in both India and China remained at high levels that make them the largest producers globally.

In contrast, global consumption forecasts were reduced by about 400,000 tons to 540.6 million tons, as a result of declining demand in several countries, including Iraq, which recorded a decrease of about 100,000 tons, in addition to declines in Japan and other countries in the Middle East.

Despite this decline, global consumption remains close to record levels, especially in key countries such as Bangladesh, Nigeria and Vietnam, reflecting continued strong demand but with a relative slowdown.

On the supply side, projected global stockpiles rose to 192.3 million tons, driven by increases in countries such as Iran and Pakistan, while China and India hold the largest share of these stockpiles as a result of government storage policies.

As for trade, global rice exports are expected to reach a record high of 62.1 million tons in 2026, despite a slight downward revision of forecasts due to increased competition, particularly from low-price exporters such as India and Pakistan, which is putting downward pressure on global prices.

These developments reflect direct effects on importing markets, including Iraq, where declining consumption indicates changes in domestic demand or import patterns, in parallel with a decrease in imports from a number of Middle Eastern and African countries.https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=68244

Oil Jumps Past $100 Following Iran-US Impasse

2026-04-23 Shafaq News   Oil prices extended their gains on Thursday in the wake of stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States, and as both nations maintained restrictions on the flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent crude futures rose $1.37, or 1.3%, to $103.28 a barrel at 0410 GMT, after settling above $100 for the first time in more than two weeks on Wednesday. West Texas Intermediate futures were also up $1.52, or 1.6%, at $94.48.

Both benchmarks closed more than $3 higher on Wednesday after larger-than-expected gasoline and distillate stock draws in the U.S., ⁠and over the lack of progress on Iran peace talks.

"The oil market is repricing expectations with little sign of progress in finding a resolution in the Persian Gulf," said ING analysts in a note, adding that hopes for a resolution are fading as peace talks stall.

"In addition, Iran's seizure of two vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz suggests disruptions to shipments are set to continue."

While U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire between the countries following a request by Pakistani mediators, Iran and the U.S. are still restricting the transit of ships through the strait, which carried about 20% of daily global oil supplies until the war began on February 28.

Iran seized two ships in the waterway on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic chokepoint. Trump has also maintained a U.S. Navy blockade of Iran's trade by ⁠sea, and Iranian parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said a full ceasefire only made sense if the blockade was lifted.

The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.

With his extension of the ceasefire on Tuesday, Trump again pulled back at the last moment from ⁠warnings to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges. Trump has not set an end date for the extended ceasefire, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.

US Exports Set Record High

On energy trade, total exports of crude oil and petroleum products from the United States climbed by 137,000 ⁠barrels per day to a record 12.88 million bpd as Asian and European countries bought up supplies after disruptions tied to the Iran war.

U.S. crude stocks rose while gasoline and distillate inventories fell, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.

Crude inventories rose ⁠by 1.9 million barrels, compared with expectations in a Reuters poll for a 1.2 million-barrel draw.

U.S. gasoline stocks fell by 4.6 million barrels, while analysts had expected a 1.5 million-barrel draw. Distillate stockpiles dropped by 3.4 million barrels versus expectations for a 2.5 million-barrel drop.   (Reuters)

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-jumps-past-100-following-Iran-US-impasse

Dollar Rises In Baghdad And Erbil Markets

2026-04-23 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar opened Thursday's trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars.

According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 154,950 dinars per 100 dollars, up from the previous session's 154,750 dinars.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 156,500 dinars and bought it at 155,500 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 154,950 dinars and buying prices at 154,800 dinars.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-rises-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-7

Iraq News Posted by TishWash at TNT 4-23-2026

TNT:

Tishwash: Oil revenues: Washington freezes $500 million in financial aid to Iraq

US officials revealed on Wednesday that the United States has blocked the transfer of approximately $500 million in Iraqi oil revenues to Baghdad, citing the failure of efforts to dismantle pro-Iranian factions.

 The Wall Street Journal quoted the US State Department as confirming that Washington expects Iraq to take concrete steps to dismantle these groups, stressing that Baghdad's "failure" to prevent attacks targeting US interests and its allies in the region casts a negative shadow on bilateral relations between the two countries.  link

Tishwash:  Wall Street Journal: Washington freezes $500 million of Iraqi funds

The Wall Street Journal revealed on Wednesday that the United States has halted the transfer of $500 million destined for Iraq, along with freezing a number of security cooperation programs with Baghdad, in a move aimed at increasing pressure on Iranian-backed groups.

The newspaper quoted informed sources as saying that the US Treasury Department had frozen the transfer of about $500 million from Iraq’s accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, funds resulting from the sale of Iraqi oil.

She explained that this shipment is the second that Washington has suspended since the start of its military operation against Iran, as part of escalating economic and security measures.

She also noted that US authorities have suspended funding for a number of training programs for Iraqi military forces and counter-terrorism units, in a move that reflects a trend to restrict security cooperation between the two countries.

According to the report, these measures are part of US efforts to pressure Baghdad and reduce its level of relations with Tehran, in light of escalating regional tensions.

The newspaper noted that Iraqi oil revenues have been deposited in accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2003, while the United States had previously temporarily suspended cash transfers to Iraq in 2015, due to concerns that some of those funds might reach ISIS.  link

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Tishwash:  An official at the Central Bank of Iraq comments on Washington's suspension of cash shipments to Baghdad.

Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing an official at the Central Bank of Iraq, that no notification had been issued by Washington to halt any cash shipments to the country.

The Iraqi official said that "a shipment that was expected to arrive in April has not yet arrived, and the status of another shipment that was expected to arrive in May is unclear."

A source in the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said that "Washington warned Baghdad through diplomatic channels that it will no longer tolerate the government's failure to rein in the pro-Iranian militias, which have representation in parliament and the government."

The warning noted "attacks attributed to Iraqi factions against American targets, including repeated strikes on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and the U.S. Consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan, as well as missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Syria."

The Wall Street Journal revealed earlier on Wednesday that the administration of US President Donald Trump has suspended dollar shipments to Iraq and frozen funding for security cooperation programs with the government. 

The newspaper quoted officials as saying that the US Treasury Department recently blocked the transfer of an air shipment of about $500 million in banknotes,proceeds from Iraqi oil sales, from Federal Reserve Bank accounts in New York to Iraq, due to US concerns about "Iraqi factions." link

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Tishwash:   Parliamentary Finance Committee: The proposal to borrow from the Central Bank is linked to the formation of the government!

The parliamentary finance committee expressed its position on Wednesday regarding the proposal to borrow from the central bank to finance domestic expenditures, noting that this issue is linked to the formation of the next government.

Committee member Ribwar Karim told Al-Mada that “the proposal to borrow from the Central Bank to finance internal expenditures is contingent on the formation of the government.”

He added that “there is a conviction among the political parties and blocs that there are serious attempts to appoint the next prime minister as soon as possible,” explaining that “if the government is formed, there will be no need to borrow, as a fully empowered government will begin its duties.”

He explained that “borrowing from the Central Bank is merely an opinion put forward by some members of parliament,” noting that “this proposal is mainly linked to the formation of the government, and if that happens, there will be no need for this proposal.”

In a related context, economic expert Sadiq Al-Azraki warned against expanding the policy of domestic borrowing, in light of regional turmoil and its impact on oil supply chains, and the pressures that may accompany this on the general budget.

Al-Azraki said that “these developments reinforce fears of a move towards forced austerity and the government resorting to maximizing internal borrowing to secure operational expenses, especially the salaries of employees and retirees, at the expense of investment expenses,” indicating that “the government was resorting to this approach even before the current crises.”

He explained that “the danger of domestic borrowing lies in the fact that it does not generate an economic return, as it is done for consumption purposes and not to finance productive projects or infrastructure capable of paying off the debt in the future,” noting that “the ratio of domestic public debt to GDP has begun to approach critical levels, exceeding 38% in some estimates during the years 2024 and 2025.”

He pointed out that the government relies heavily on withdrawing liquidity from government banks and the central bank by discounting treasury transfers, which “turns banks from tools for financing development into treasuries for the state’s deficit,” and causes “liquidity depletion and creates a permanent crisis in circulating cash.”

He explained that “most of the oil revenues are consumed in the salaries item, and any decline in oil prices or disruption in exports puts the treasury in front of a direct deficit,” adding that “loans are not free, but rather entail increasing annual interest that is deducted from the budgets of future years, which is what specialists describe as a financial black hole.”

He pointed out that “domestic borrowing also puts pressure on the private sector, as it drains liquidity from banks and limits the ability to finance projects, leading to economic stagnation and rising unemployment,” warning that “any expansion of monetary financing without productive cover may be reflected in prices and purchasing power.”

Despite this, Al-Azraki pointed out that “the Central Bank has good foreign reserves estimated at about $108 billion, capable of covering imports for up to 12 months,” but he warned that “the danger lies in borrowing turning from an emergency tool into a permanent practice.”

He explained that the continued high dependence on oil makes the economy vulnerable to shocks, noting that “every month of export disruption could cost Iraq between $7 and $8 billion in revenue.”

He concluded by saying that “domestic borrowing may remain a helpful tool in times of crisis, but it does not address the root causes of the problem unless it is coupled with economic reforms, diversification of income sources, and reducing dependence on oil,” stressing that “salary stability in the short term is possible, but the real challenge lies in long-term financial sustainability.” link

Tishwash:  Kujer: Salaries are temporarily secured, and Iraq faces austerity or printing money.

Former MP Jamal Kojar confirmed that salaries are temporarily secured, while indicating that Iraq may resort to austerity measures or printing currency in the next phase.

During his appearance on the program “On the Ruler” broadcast by Al-Furat satellite channel, Kujer said: “The dollar issue in Iraq is linked to two aspects: technical, administrative, and political.” He explained that “the currently influential aspect is the cessation of dollar shipments due to the war conditions and the disruption of air traffic, and not because of a problem with the US Federal Reserve,” noting that “no official US announcement has been issued to stop the transfer of shipments.”

He added that "the effects of the drop in oil prices will appear after three months, but the cash reserve is still better compared to previous periods," stressing "conviction in the government's ability to secure salaries during the next six months, given that oil revenues are received three months after the sale, with options including printing money despite the risks of inflation."

He pointed out that "the United States is waging a solitary conflict that may have repercussions on the global economy," indicating that "the rise in fuel prices in the American markets reflects the magnitude of the effects," and suggesting that "it will be a limited military confrontation."

Kujer said that “Iraq may be forced to adopt an austerity policy or resort to printing money, which requires a fully empowered government to manage the phase,” criticizing the three-year budget, describing it as “a backbreaker after it turned the planned deficit into an actual deficit that exceeded $133 billion.”

He predicted that "oil prices will continue to rise even if the war stops," noting that "the 2026 budget may be presented in the form of a law with the possibility of adding a supplementary budget, or resorting to legislation similar to the food security law to cover emergency expenses and secure salaries."

Regarding the National Service Law, Kujer noted that "the law is unlikely to be passed at the present time due to the lack of political consensus and clarity in its features, despite the importance of introducing it in the long term."  link

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Evening 4-22-26

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Strait Tensions Escalate: Iran Seizures Tighten Grip on Global Oil Route

Ship seizures and rising military pressure in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing global energy risk and financial market instability

OVERVIEW (KEY POINTS)

Iran has seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in its control over one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The action follows a delay in U.S. military strikes, creating a fragile and uncertain geopolitical environment.

This is happening now as tensions intensify between Iran and the United States, with both sides signaling restraint publicly while maintaining military and economic pressure behind the scenes. Iran has reinforced its stance that it will restrict access to the strait in response to U.S. actions.

Key players include Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, the U.S. Navy, and global shipping operators, all navigating a rapidly deteriorating security situation. Mediation efforts by Pakistan have so far failed to bring both sides to the negotiating table.

The broader implication is clear: control over the Strait of Hormuz is becoming a central leverage point, with direct consequences for global energy supply, inflation, and financial stability.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Iran Seizes Two Ships in Strategic Waterway

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard detained vessels citing maritime violations.

• First confirmed seizure since the conflict escalated in February

• Ships were redirected to Iranian territorial waters

2. Shipping Attacks Increase Regional Risk

Multiple vessels have come under fire in recent days.

• At least three ships targeted, with one sustaining damage

• No casualties reported, but risk to commercial shipping is rising

3. U.S. Delays Strikes but Maintains Blockade

The United States signaled restraint while continuing pressure.

• Planned military action postponed for diplomatic efforts

• Naval blockade of Iranian trade remains in effect

4. Iran Threatens to Close the Strait

Tehran reaffirmed its willingness to restrict passage.

• Strait handles roughly 20% of global oil transit

• Any closure would trigger immediate global supply shock

5. Oil Markets React to Escalation

Energy prices are rising in response to instability.

• Oil prices moved higher following shipping incidents

• Reflects growing concern over supply disruption and prolonged conflict

WHY IT MATTERS

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical artery for global energy supply, and any disruption has immediate worldwide consequences. Even limited interference can drive price spikes and supply uncertainty.

Markets are reacting to increased geopolitical risk, creating volatility in oil, equities, and currencies. Energy price increases feed directly into inflation and economic pressure.

For policymakers, the situation complicates decision-making. Balancing security concerns with economic stability becomes more difficult as tensions escalate.

At the system level, this underscores how geopolitical chokepoints can influence global financial conditions, amplifying systemic risk.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Energy-importing currencies may weaken under rising costs

• Purchasing power declines due to inflation pressure

• Safe-haven currencies may strengthen amid uncertainty

• Exchange rate volatility increases as markets react

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Strategic Control of Energy Routes

Control over key transit points like the Strait of Hormuz reinforces the importance of physical supply chains in financial stability, increasing geopolitical influence over economic outcomes.

• Pillar 2: Fragmentation of Global Trade Systems

Rising conflict and restricted access to trade routes accelerate a shift toward regionalized and diversified supply networks, reducing reliance on single chokepoints.

CONCLUSION

The seizure of ships by Iran marks a clear escalation in control over a vital global energy route. Combined with ongoing military and economic pressure, the situation remains highly unstable.

Markets are already responding to the increased risk, with rising oil prices and heightened volatility across financial systems. The potential for further disruption remains significant.

This is not an isolated incident—it reflects a broader pattern of geopolitical influence shaping global economic conditions.

When control over energy chokepoints tightens, the ripple effects are felt across the entire financial system.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Reuters — "Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with U.S."

• Reuters — "Shipping attacks increase risk in Strait of Hormuz as conflict escalates"

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Why Central Banks Are STILL Dumping Dollars for Gold

Why Central Banks Are STILL Dumping Dollars for Gold

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black/Sovereign Man)  April 22, 2026

In late February 2022, days after Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States responded by freezing billions of dollars of assets owned by the Russian government.

Whether or not that action was justified is beyond the point. US government bonds had long been considered the safest asset on earth. But every central banker on the planet learned an important lesson that day– US Treasury bonds were only safe as long as their country stayed on America’s good side.

Consequently, foreign governments and central banks began quietly moving a portion of their strategic financial reserves into assets that Washington could not freeze or sanction. And the most important of those assets was physical gold.

Within months, the collective buying of foreign central banks was running faster than at any point in modern history.

Compared to a previous baseline of about 650 metric tons per year in 2018 and 2019, central bank gold purchases jumped to over 1,000 tons starting in 2022.

It stayed there through 2023. It hit a record 1,100 tons in 2024. Even in 2025, when gold went parabolic to $4,500 an ounce and they could have paused or even taken profits, they were still net buyers of roughly 800 tons.

Holding Treasury bonds requires trusting that the US government  will not freeze their assets, will not weaponize the dollar, and will not run deficits large enough to force the debasement of the dollar itself.

None of those three conditions holds anymore.

The United States ran a $2 trillion deficit last year— no recession, no economic crisis, no war, no bailouts. It was just business as usual. Congress won’t lift a finger to cut even the most blatant fraud and graft.

Consequently, the national debt is now pushing $40 trillion, with interest costs eating $1.2 trillion per year— nearly a quarter of total tax revenue. And foreigners are rapidly losing confidence.

In the first quarter of 2026, the dollar's share of global foreign exchange reserves fell 2.3 points, a quarter of the previous decade's entire decline in ninety days. Non-dollar transactions gained ground quickly on the SWIFT payment network, rising from 18% to 31% in the Middle East and from 35% to 42% in Asia.

And for the first time since 1996, the world's central banks now hold more gold than they hold US Treasury securities.

The big picture is that foreign governments are setting up for a new monetary order, one in which physical reserves matter more than paper promises from Washington.

So governments are securing as many physical reserves as they can. 

It’s not just gold, either. Energy, fertilizer, industrial metals, and shipping are all getting the same treatment as gold: repatriated, stockpiled, or rerouted to suppliers inside friendly borders.

Countries across the Western Hemisphere are rebuilding domestic production for fuel, uranium, copper, and food, because they can no longer count on the old, postwar order to deliver the goods on schedule at a price they can live with.

We can already see the early signs– the same loss of trust that has driven central banks to buy so much gold is starting to lead to bulk buying of other real assets… which means that the prices of these strategic resources will likely rocket higher.

This means that the companies which produce those real assets (as well as their shareholders) are likely set to make a LOT of money in the future. 

With assets like gold or silver, you could buy the metals outright. But today that means paying near all-time highs. 

In our analysis it’s a much better deal to own the companies that produce them. As real asset prices rise, margins expand and profits multiply. 

For example, gold has roughly tripled in three years. But one mining company we featured in Strategic Assets (Schiff Sovereign's monthly investment research service), is up 5x in the same period. And a silver miner we featured went up nearly 10x.

Energy, industrial metals, and shipping can offer the same leverage.

We look for profitable, well-managed real asset businesses with clean balance sheets and clear catalysts, trading at a low multiple of free cash flow, positioned to benefit from the exact shift central banks are already executing.

None of this makes us permabulls on gold, silver, or anything else. The environment is too volatile for certainty, and our edge is not in calling the next move. Our edge is applying the same disciplined criteria to very well run businesses and adjusting when the facts shift. 

We chase returns, not attachment to any particular company or commodity.

And our approach has worked. Out of 20+ companies we have featured, one we sold at 10x and another at 6x, several current positions are up 2-4x, and only three are in the red. However we think those three have substantial upside from here.

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

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What Finally Breaks the Dollar? Currencies Don’t Last Forever

What Finally Breaks the Dollar? Currencies Don’t Last Forever

David Lin:  4-22-2026

In an era defined by rapid geopolitical shifts, persistent inflation, and the rise of digital finance, the question of what constitutes “money” is more complex than ever.

To unpack these challenges, financial journalist David Lin recently sat down with Professor Barry Eichengreen, a world-renowned economist from UC Berkeley and author of the timely new book, Money Beyond Borders.

Their conversation provides a masterclass on the current state of the global financial system, the Federal Reserve’s uphill battle, and whether the U.S. dollar can maintain its “exorbitant privilege” in an increasingly fragmented world.

The Federal Reserve is currently caught between a rock and a hard place. Managing its dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment has become significantly more difficult due to external shocks—ranging from energy crises to lingering supply chain issues.

Professor Eichengreen emphasizes that the Fed’s greatest asset isn’t just its policy tools, but its independence. As political pressures mount from the White House and Capitol Hill, Eichengreen warns that any erosion of central bank autonomy would be catastrophic. To maintain credibility in its fight against inflation, the Fed must remain insulated from the short-term whims of the political cycle.

One of the most debated topics in macroeconomics today is “de-dollarization.” While headlines often suggest the dollar is on the verge of collapse, Eichengreen offers a more nuanced perspective.

He argues that the dollar’s “safe haven” status remains intact primarily because there is no viable alternative. The sheer depth and liquidity of the U.S. Treasury market are unmatched by any other nation. However, this dominance is not a birthright.

To understand where the dollar is going, we must look at where international currencies have been. Eichengreen draws parallels between the dollar and historical giants like the Roman denarius and Spanish silver coins.

History shows that international currency status is built on a four-legged stool:

1. Economic and financial strength.
2. Military power.
3. Durable international alliances.
4. Sound governance.

When one of these legs fails—as seen with the decline of past empires—the currency inevitably follows. The lesson for the United States is clear: economic dominance alone isn’t enough to sustain a global reserve currency.

The conversation took a forward-looking turn as Lin and Eichengreen discussed the digital revolution. While blockchain technology is set to transform how we move value, Eichengreen remains a “crypto-skeptic” regarding Bitcoin’s role as a currency. He argues that Bitcoin fails as a stable store of value or a practical unit of account.

Interestingly, Eichengreen critiques the current U.S. legislative resistance to a digital dollar, suggesting that relying solely on private stablecoins may be a misguided path that ignores the stability offered by central bank backing.

As Professor Eichengreen details in Money Beyond Borders, the future of the dollar depends less on technology and more on American political stability. Sound fiscal policy and the ability to maintain credible global alliances are the true bedrocks of the financial system.

Global currency status is contingent. It relies on international trust—a trust that is earned over decades but can be lost much faster.

Watch the full interview with Professor Barry Eichengreen on David Lin’s YouTube Channel for more insights on the Fed’s next moves and the future of money.

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

What Basel III Gold Tier 1 Actually means for Anyone Watching the Reset

What Basel III Gold Tier 1 Actually means for Anyone Watching the Reset

By David E. Atterton | Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT

In 2019, gold was reclassified as a Tier 1 reserve asset under Basel III. Between 2022 and 2024, central banks bought 3,220 tonnes. That is more than a thousand tonnes a year, three years running. The 2010 to 2021 average was 473 tonnes. Central banks doubled the pace and sustained it.

In 2025 they bought another 863 tonnes. Below the three-year peak but still nearly twice the long-term average.

If you have been watching for signals that the monetary architecture is changing, this is the chart that matters. The people who set reserve policy are voting with their vaults. The World Gold Council tracks every purchase by country, by tonnage, by quarter. The receipts are public.

The Scale

Global central bank gold holdings now exceed 36,200 tonnes. Gold accounts for roughly 20% of total official reserves. At the end of 2023 that figure was 15%. A five percentage point shift across the entire global central banking system in two years is not ordinary balancing. It is a strategic reallocation out of something and into gold.

The World Gold Council 2025 Central Bank Survey found 43% of central banks plan to increase gold holdings over the next twelve months. Zero planned to decrease. That is the first time in the survey history with no sellers.

Why Tier 1 Classification Matters

Before 2019, gold was a Tier 3 asset under Basel rules. Tier 3 meant banks had to discount gold holdings by 50% when calculating reserves. It was treated as a risky, illiquid asset.

Tier 1 means gold is now counted at 100% of market value alongside cash and sovereign bonds. It is treated as a zero-risk reserve. The rule change was finalised by the Bank for International Settlements and phased in through 2021 to 2023 across jurisdictions.

This is the regulatory mechanism that let central banks start moving real tonnage into vaults without penalty. Every large purchase between 2022 and 2025 happened inside the new framework.

What the LBMA Says

The London Bullion Market Association publicly denies that a reclassification occurred. The BIS Basel III framework document contains the rule. Both things are true. You can read the LBMA position statement and the Basel III text side by side and decide what that tells you about who benefits from the existing narrative.

The Signal

Central banks buy gold when they are preparing for a shift in the reserve asset mix. Nobody in reserve policy buys 3,220 tonnes by accident. Nobody sustains twice the long-term average for three consecutive years unless the institutions doing the buying have decided the current arrangement is not working.

Watch what they do, not what they say.

Head of the Snake documents 118 years of this architecture, from the 1913 Federal Reserve Act through the correspondent banking rails underneath today’s sanctions. Every claim sourced to primary documents. DOJ filings, Treasury actions, Federal Register orders, Congressional records, central bank disclosures.

Available at resetintelligence.com/head-of-the-snake.

David E. Atterton is the author of Head of the Snake and the founder of Reset Intelligence. Compiled from 1,000+ hours of independent research. Father of two. No agency, no publisher, no financial industry ties.

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