Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Afternoon 10-15-26
Oil Prices Dip On Easing US Shipping Sanctions
2026-10-15 Shafaq News Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday as investors weighed risks to supply from attacks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz against US efforts to cut petroleum shipping costs by easing sanctions on vessels.
Brent crude futures fell $1.64, or 1.6%, to $104.42 a barrel by 0337 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 98 cents, or 1%, to $94.11, reversing gains from the previous session.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Afternoon 10-15-26
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GLOBAL BOND RESET WATCH: GOVERNMENTS TURN TO NON-DOLLAR DEBT AS GLOBAL CAPITAL TIGHTENS
As borrowing needs rise and investors compete for available capital, governments are exploring more ways to raise money in currencies beyond the U.S. dollar—an important shift in global debt markets, but not proof that the dollar is losing its leading reserve-currency role.
Reset Intelligence: Iraq Targets One Unified Exchange Rate
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Reset Intelligence: Iraq Targets One Unified Exchange Rate
10-15-2026
Iraq Targets One Unified Exchange Rate
By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT
Iraq’s government says it plans to bring the dollar’s street price in Baghdad down to 1,550 dinars in the near term, backed by the Central Bank’s reserves.
That is 30 dinars above the bank’s public rate of 1,520.
Thursday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 10-15-2026
TNT:
Tishwash: A conditional "green light"... Has Washington approved al-Zaidi's government?
The completion of the government formation and the entry of figures affiliated with armed factions into the race for portfolios and positions has revived the debate about the future of those forces after the withdrawal of US forces, and the limits of Washington’s influence on Iraqi political decision-making, coinciding with demands to strengthen air defenses and take international action against any violation of the country’s sovereignty.
News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 10-15-2026
Bessent, Shelton, China, Gold & Inflation – Bill Holter
Greg Hunter: 10-15-2026
Financial writer and precious metals expert Bill Holter (aka Mr. Gold) heard alarm bells ring when Judy Shelton, a top gold expert, was hired recently to be an advisor to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is a top currency expert.
The national debt has exploded to $40 trillion with no sign of ever paying any of it back. Holter says, “President Trump said the quiet part out loud when he said earlier this month, ‘Certain levels of inflation will also pay off that debt very rapidly. Very rapidly.’ The whole idea is if you create inflation, you are cheapening the currency.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Wednesday Evening 10-14-26
The US State Department Told One News: We Support Al-Zaidi's Efforts To Consolidate Iraq's Sovereignty And Strengthen The Partnership With Washington
Exclusive - One News - 10/14/2026 The US State Department announced its support for Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi’s efforts to consolidate national sovereignty and enable Iraq to exercise its independent decision-making, stressing Washington’s aspiration for a new phase of bilateral relations based on full partnership and the achievement of common interests.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Morning 10-15-26
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U.S. PUSHES MAJOR WORLD BANK REFORMS: OIL, CRITICAL MINERALS AND GLOBAL ECONOMIC IMBALANCES
Washington is pressing the World Bank and IMF to reshape energy financing, critical-mineral development, and economic oversight, highlighting a growing debate over who sets the priorities for the next phase of global finance.
Dollar Dominance Is Fading. Gold and Silver Are Paying Attention
Dollar Dominance Is Fading. Gold and Silver Are Paying Attention
The U.S. dollar and gold have a well-documented inverse relationship — and right now, with gold at $4,690 and silver at historically unprecedented price levels, that relationship is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do. The dollar is weakening structurally. Precious metals are the direct beneficiary.
The Fed’s Retreat Exposes the Real Monetary Reset
The Fed’s Retreat Exposes the Real Monetary Reset
Miles Harris: 10-15-2026
The landscape of American fiscal policy is undergoing a significant transformation, marked recently by the appointment of Judy Shelton as a counselor at the United States Treasury.
This move signals a potential shift in how the nation views its currency, its debt, and its role in an increasingly digital global economy.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Evening 10-14-26
Al-Aboudi: A Government Plan To Reach The Dollar Price In The Parallel Market To 1550 Dinars
Money and business Economy News _ Baghdad The spokesman for the Iraqi government, Haider al-Aboudi, on Wednesday, a government plan to reach the price of the dollar in the parallel market to 1550 dinars, while pointing out that the previous transfers to adopt the current exchange rate was secured allocations in light of the previous price.
What Backs the US Dollar? Not Gold Not Silver
What Backs the US Dollar? Not Gold Not Silver
What Backs the US Dollar?
So what backs the US dollar, if not gold or silver? The answer has been the same since August 15, 1971: nothing physical. The dollar is a fiat currency — from the Latin fiat, meaning “let it be done.” Its value rests on a government declaration that it is legal tender. Beyond that, it rests on trust.