News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 6-2-2026
KTFA:
Tishwash: Al-Zarkoushi: An extraordinary parliamentary session may be held within ten days to complete the cabinet formation.
6/1/2026 Information/Baghdad..
Member of the Coordination Framework, Abdul Samad Al-Zarkoushi, confirmed on Monday that setting a date for an extraordinary session of the House of Representatives to complete the remaining ministerial portfolios in Ali Al-Zidi's government may be decided within the next ten days.
KTFA:
Tishwash: Al-Zarkoushi: An extraordinary parliamentary session may be held within ten days to complete the cabinet formation.
6/1/2026 Information/Baghdad..
Member of the Coordination Framework, Abdul Samad Al-Zarkoushi, confirmed on Monday that setting a date for an extraordinary session of the House of Representatives to complete the remaining ministerial portfolios in Ali Al-Zidi's government may be decided within the next ten days.
Al-Zarkoushi told Al-Maalouma that “the forces of the Coordination Framework, with all their titles, realize the importance of completing the cabinet, and there is an agreement in this direction so that the government can take its course on important issues.”
He added that “a series of meetings will be held in the coming days, both within the coordination framework and with other political forces, which may lead to an extraordinary session of the House of Representatives within ten days to vote on the remaining ministerial portfolios.”
He indicated that “putting forward more than one candidate for each portfolio is possible, but the upcoming political understandings will determine the outcome,” explaining that “the question of whether or not the same names presented in the previous session will be resubmitted for the undecided portfolios will become clear in the next few days.” LINK
Clare: Between hopes and stability... the 2026 budget opens a new window for contractors in Iraq
6/1/2026 Baghdad
Economic experts believe that the anticipated measures in the 2026 budget to address the situation of contractors and daily wage workers represent an important step towards enhancing job stability, but they alone do not amount to a comprehensive reform of the labor market unless they are accompanied by long-term strategic plans.
Here, economist Ahmed Al-Tamimi confirms that the regularization of a segment of contractors and daily wage workers reflects a governmental response to continuous demands related to job security and achieving greater fairness in job opportunities, indicating that this step represents a gradual treatment of a file that has accumulated over years of reliance on temporary contracts, rather than a radical shift in the philosophy of government employment.
Al-Tamimi explained in a statement to Baghdad Today on Sunday (May 31, 2026) that the government's ability to implement large-scale stabilization operations remains directly linked to oil revenues, given the continued reliance of the general budget on oil revenues as its primary source of income. He warned that any decline or sharp fluctuations in global oil prices could place additional pressure on operational spending, particularly salaries and allowances, necessitating the diversification of income sources and the strengthening of non-oil revenues to ensure the sustainability of future financial obligations.
He pointed out that regularizing the status of contractors would positively impact the performance of government institutions by enhancing administrative stability and reducing job uncertainty, which would contribute to raising productivity levels and institutional belonging, as well as preserving accumulated expertise and competencies within state departments.
He added that these measures may also contribute to reducing the phenomenon of job attrition, especially among talents who move towards the private sector or job opportunities abroad in search of stability, stressing that the success of this policy requires, in parallel, the development of the work environment, incentive systems, promotions and training.
Al-Tamimi emphasized that transforming the regularization process from a temporary solution to a sustainable policy necessitates linking employment to the actual needs of government institutions and achieving a balance between social considerations and the requirements of financial efficiency. This will preserve the state's ability to finance investment and development projects without burdening the budget with operational expenses.
The issue of contract and daily wage workers is one of the most prominent social and administrative issues in Iraq, as tens of thousands of them have been demanding permanent employment for years to guarantee their job security and living standards.
With the 2026 budget nearing completion, expectations are rising regarding the size of the financial allocations and the government measures designated to address this issue, amidst economic challenges related to fluctuating oil prices and rising state operating expenses. LINK
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Frank26 Everybody wants this to happen now. Are you kidding me? In less than 2 months look what Trump has done. He's brought security and stability into your country [Iraq] so that you can raise the value of your currency and give your citizens purchasing power and enter the international world and pay us back. And guess what? It's happening...!
Jeff Tackling corruption is the number one thing they need to go international, revalue and so forth. It's the number one requirement by the Central Bank of Iraq. It's also the number one reason why the CBI hasn't revalued for the past 23 years.
Reset Intelligence There is one market price for gold...set by the market not by any governments wishes. The one place that price is not honored is on America's own books, where the Treasury still records the nation's gold at a number fixed back in 1970s, a small fraction of what the metal actually fetches today. That gap between the pretend price on the ledger and the real price in the market was left there on purpose. The president reached for it, asking that the gold in the vaults finally be counted. Because before a government can put a new price on something it first has to prove how much of it there is. When that number is corrected... more than a trillion dollars appears on the national balance sheet overnight ...This is what a revaluation is. [Post 1 of 2...stay tuned]
Reset Intelligence The same logic runs through Baghdad...except there, the problem was never an honest price hidden on a ledger, but a currency deliberately held below its worth, kept down for years by a political class Washington did not trust to lift it. This week the president tried again to place his own envoy over Iraq. The cabinet that will finally raise the dinar began to take shape which is why the gold and the dinar belong together. One government correcting the price of its metal while the other corrects the price of its money. A single hand guiding both inside one week. [Post 2 of 2]
SILVER ALERT! Silver Traders Leaving COMEX Exchange! Silver Supply & Demand Data Lies!
(Bix Weir) 6-2-2026
We are seeing the Death of a means of Transacting in and Controlling the Price of Silver. More and more traders are leaving the COMEX Silver Exchange knowing that the GAME IS RIGGED!
The Bullion Banks have overplayed their Silver Rigging Cards and are now STUCK without the normal flock of Suckers to unload short positions to!
This is the Death of a Century Long Silver Rig Job!
Bendleruschka: Preparing for the QFS, US Gold Reserve Audit and Revaluation
Bendleruschka: Preparing for the QFS, US Gold Reserve Audit and Revaluation
5-31-2026
PREPARING FOR THE QFS «FLIP OF THE SWITCH»: US GOLD RESERVE AUDIT & REVALUATION
DJT on Truth May 30: «Time to Physically Audit Fort Knox»
Are we finally getting to know the status at Fort Knox?
The gold must be revalued before the new financial system based on the «gold standard» enters into force («flipping the switch»)
Bendleruschka: Preparing for the QFS, US Gold Reserve Audit and Revaluation
5-31-2026
PREPARING FOR THE QFS «FLIP OF THE SWITCH»: US GOLD RESERVE AUDIT & REVALUATION
DJT on Truth May 30: «Time to Physically Audit Fort Knox»
Are we finally getting to know the status at Fort Knox?
The gold must be revalued before the new financial system based on the «gold standard» enters into force («flipping the switch»)
This is also necessary for the global RV (currency revaluation) and for the real XRP price («XRP to the moon»)
The US Treasury values its gold reserves at a statutory rate of $42.22 per troy ounce, established in 1973, rather than the current market price.
As of today May 31, 2026, the gold spot price is approximately $4,530 – 4,570 USD per troy ounce.
The US is said to hold about 261.5 million troy ounces of gold (equivalent to 8,133 tonnes), so at market value, the reserves are worth roughly $1.18 – 1.20 trillion, while the statutory value is around $11 billion.
US Debt Clock.org: On X
Gold vs Silver: Knowing The Difference Could Matter in a Crisis
Gold vs Silver: Knowing The Difference Could Matter in a Crisis
Lynette Zang: 5-31-2026
Gold and silver may both be precious metals, but they serve very different purposes during a crisis.
In this video, Lynette Zang breaks down how gold and silver respond to financial stress, inflation, and currency devaluation—and why understanding the difference could help protect your wealth.
Gold vs Silver: Knowing The Difference Could Matter in a Crisis
Lynette Zang: 5-31-2026
Gold and silver may both be precious metals, but they serve very different purposes during a crisis.
In this video, Lynette Zang breaks down how gold and silver respond to financial stress, inflation, and currency devaluation—and why understanding the difference could help protect your wealth.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Gold vs. Silver: Warning Signal vs. Protection
00:56 Why Fiat Money Loses Purchasing Power
01:29 The Hyperinflation Pattern Repeats
02:09 Deflation, Inflation, and Economic Cycles
02:43 Gold’s Long-Term Role vs. Silver’s Volatility
03:46 Silver Signals Change, Gold Preserves Wealth
04:18 Lessons from Weimar: Gold vs. Silver in Crisis
06:05 Why Gold Remains the Global Anchor
07:20 Inflation as a Global Warning Sign
08:31 The Different Roles of Gold and Silver
09:43 Building a Sound Money Strategy Before It’s Too Late
10:50 Community, Redeemable Gold, and Taking Back Financial Power
11:54 The 3% Solution and Final Call to Action
Basel III Endgame: Why Banks Are Quietly Moving Into Gold
Basel III Endgame: Why Banks Are Quietly Moving Into Gold
Lynette Zang: 5-29-2026
Basel III quietly changed the rules for physical gold, and major banks may already be repositioning behind the scenes.
In this video, Kenneth Mraz breaks down why banks can now swap cash for gold without alarming regulators or the public, what this could mean for fiat currency, and why the financial system may be far more fragile than most people realize.
Basel III Endgame: Why Banks Are Quietly Moving Into Gold
Lynette Zang: 5-29-2026
Basel III quietly changed the rules for physical gold, and major banks may already be repositioning behind the scenes.
In this video, Kenneth Mraz breaks down why banks can now swap cash for gold without alarming regulators or the public, what this could mean for fiat currency, and why the financial system may be far more fragile than most people realize.
Chapters:
0:00 Basel III End Game Explained
0:16 Why Big Banks Are Quietly Preparing
0:44 The “Quiet” Basel III Shift in 2025
1:08 Physical Gold Becomes a Tier One Asset
1:37 Why Banks Can Secretly Swap Cash for Gold
2:15 Are Banks Executing a Stealth Exit From Fiat?
2:45 “Melting Ice”: Why Cash May No Longer Be Safe
3:15 Banks Building Lifeboats While the Public Watches the Ship
3:47 The Derivatives Exposure Threat Nobody Talks About
4:22 Why Bullion Could Protect Banks During a Reset
4:50 How Deposits Could Become Collateral Damage
5:23 Building a Financial Fortress Before the Storm
Dollar Demand CRUSHED As Gold Secretly Disappears From LBMA | Andy Schectman
Dollar Demand CRUSHED As Gold Secretly Disappears From LBMA | Andy Schectman
5-27-2026
Kaiser Johnson speaks with Miles Franklin CEO Andy Schectman about the growing mystery surrounding unreported gold movements out of the LBMA system and where that physical metal is ultimately going.
Schectman argues that official narratives do not fully account for discrepancies between reported inventories and trade flows, suggesting significant volumes of gold are being redirected into non Western vaulting and exchange systems.
Dollar Demand CRUSHED As Gold Secretly Disappears From LBMA | Andy Schectman
5-27-2026
Kaiser Johnson speaks with Miles Franklin CEO Andy Schectman about the growing mystery surrounding unreported gold movements out of the LBMA system and where that physical metal is ultimately going.
Schectman argues that official narratives do not fully account for discrepancies between reported inventories and trade flows, suggesting significant volumes of gold are being redirected into non Western vaulting and exchange systems.
He points to expanding gold hubs in regions such as the Middle East and Asia, where new exchanges and settlement mechanisms are increasingly built around physical delivery rather than paper claims.
The discussion also examines how central bank accumulation and sovereign demand are reshaping global liquidity in gold markets, reducing visible Western inventory availability.
Schectman concludes that these shifts may reflect a broader structural transition in global monetary architecture, with physical gold moving into strategic reserves outside traditional Western oversight.
INTERVIEW TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
2:30 Gold update
17:00 Dollar dominance
32:00 Ignoring the noise
Gold Telegraph: The Golden Tides are Turning
Gold Telegraph: The Golden Tides are Turning
5-17-2026
BREAKING NEWS: THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA HAS REPATRIATED NEARLY 77% OF ITS GOLD RESERVES BY THE END OF MARCH 2026
Gold continues to head home.
“The central bank has already repatriated a large portion of its gold. This action follows global events that raised concerns about storing sovereign assets abroad…”
Gold Telegraph: The Golden Tides are Turning
5-17-2026
BREAKING NEWS: THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA HAS REPATRIATED NEARLY 77% OF ITS GOLD RESERVES BY THE END OF MARCH 2026
Gold continues to head home.
“The central bank has already repatriated a large portion of its gold. This action follows global events that raised concerns about storing sovereign assets abroad…”
Turkish central bank increased its gold reserves by 36.4 tonnes in two weeks. Rebuilding…
The legendary Jeffrey Gundlach is repositioning some of his funds in anticipation of the possibility that the US government could restructure its debt. Some big signals are playing out right now. This debt spiral is a massive problem.
Global debt hits record… $353 trillion. Congratulations.
BREAKING NEWS: HONG KONG IS MOVING TO REVIVE GOLD FUTURES TRADING AS CHINA’S HUNGER FOR PHYSICAL GOLD CONTINUES TO GROW.
Things continue to evolve…
“City aims to broaden gold offerings and expand clearing and storage facilities to seize opportunities in the surging market…”
China’s central bank has now purchased gold for 18 consecutive months. They continue to add. The foundation of the global economy is still being built.
BREAKING NEWS: THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SAYS HE STILL WANTED TO EXAMINE THE U.S. GOLD RESERVES AT FORT KNOX
Here we go…
Gold Telegraph: The last time gold reserves in the United States were meaningfully audited? 1953. Judy Shelton says an audit today would be: “Both symbolic… and necessary.” Why? Because trust is breaking. • Americans questioning if the gold is even there • No clarity on whether it’s been encumbered • Zero transparency in a system built on confidence She fully supports @elonmusk
proposed live video walk-through of Fort Knox. @judyshel
Watch on X:: https://twitter.com/i/status/2048038828049412580
You can watch the full film, here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=USGjSU
“He again speculated about the condition of the United States bullion depository…”
And suddenly, the world is pay attention to Fort Knox again. End scene.
1971 was not just the end of a monetary system. It was the beginning of a global experiment built entirely on trust. And slowly, nation by nation, the world is searching again for a form of value that exists beyond politics and beyond promises. Why? Look at the world around you.
The dollar once made up more than 72% of global foreign exchange reserves. Now it sits near lows not seen since the 1990s. People act shocked by so-called “unfathomable” ideas being floated, but this is what is needed in historic moments. Change happens.
For the life of me, I will never understand why main stream media refuses to read the Clarity Act. It literally names gold as the commodity backing stablecoins. Something @judyshel and I discussed at length in the recent film. Things are in plain sight; you just have to look.
Here you go: https://congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3633/text
The United States Senate committee has advanced the Clarity Act.
Japan’s government bond yields are at RECORD highs. Just wild. This is quite the movie playing out…
Copper is now nearing its highest level in history. The glue that keeps the world together and moving forward… Everyone on this planet interacts with copper, regardless of whether you know it or not. Big moment.
Source(s):
• https://x.com/GoldTelegraph_/status/2050028685525455230
https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/05/16/gold-telegraph-the-golden-tides-are-turning/
Why Silver Will Explode – Mike Maloney Warns of Oil Crisis & Market Crash
Why Silver Will Explode – Mike Maloney Warns of Oil Crisis & Market Crash
5-15-2026
In this powerful new presentation, Mike Maloney joins Robert Helms of The Real Estate Guys live from Puerto Rico to break down the perfect storm hitting the global economy right now.
The escalating conflict in Iran has devastated critical oil and natural gas infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz — where roughly one-third of the world’s oil and fertilizer supply flows. Traffic has collapsed for over a month, driving oil prices sharply higher, fertilizer prices nearly doubling, and threatening food shortages and crop failures worldwide.
Why Silver Will Explode – Mike Maloney Warns of Oil Crisis & Market Crash
5-15-2026
In this powerful new presentation, Mike Maloney joins Robert Helms of The Real Estate Guys live from Puerto Rico to break down the perfect storm hitting the global economy right now.
The escalating conflict in Iran has devastated critical oil and natural gas infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz — where roughly one-third of the world’s oil and fertilizer supply flows. Traffic has collapsed for over a month, driving oil prices sharply higher, fertilizer prices nearly doubling, and threatening food shortages and crop failures worldwide.
Mike reveals eye-opening charts showing:
• The Buffett Indicator at a record 232% — far beyond the 1929, 2000, and 2007 peaks
• Sky-high PE ratios and hours-of-work needed to buy stocks
• Energy price spikes that have preceded every major recession
• Banks upside-down on bonds and commercial real estate delinquencies worse than 2008
He explains why fiat currency can’t store value, why real assets are essential, and why gold and silver have been the top-performing assets of the 21st century.
Mike also shares his personal move to build 900-acre Freedom Farms in Puerto Rico as a model for true resilience and self-sufficiency.
Whether you’re a real estate investor, precious metals owner, or simply want to protect your family, this is a must-watch roadmap for what’s coming.
What Do Central Banks Know That You Don’t?
What Do Central Banks Know That You Don’t?
GoldSilver: 5-14-2026
Central banks just bought another 244 tons of gold in Q1 2026 — even with gold sitting at all-time highs.
In this video, GoldSilver breaks down the latest World Gold Council data, including who is buying, who is selling, why unreported buying still matters, and what this says about the growing loss of confidence in fiat currencies.
If central banks keep accumulating gold regardless of price, investors should be paying attention.
What Do Central Banks Know That You Don’t?
GoldSilver: 5-14-2026
Central banks just bought another 244 tons of gold in Q1 2026 — even with gold sitting at all-time highs.
In this video, GoldSilver breaks down the latest World Gold Council data, including who is buying, who is selling, why unreported buying still matters, and what this says about the growing loss of confidence in fiat currencies.
If central banks keep accumulating gold regardless of price, investors should be paying attention.
You’ll learn:
What the latest 244-ton Q1 2026 central bank gold buying figure really means
Why net central bank buying remains strong even at record gold prices
Who the biggest buyers and sellers were this quarter
Why central bank demand has been a major tailwind for gold for years
What central bank gold buying signals about faith in fiat currencies
Why bars and coins continue gaining ground as more people move to protect themselves
Central banks are not buying gold for decoration. They are buying it because they see risks building in the financial system — and that has major implications for anyone still holding large amounts of fiat.
Trump Reopens Fort Knox as GOLD Revaluation Questions Mount
Trump Reopens Fort Knox as GOLD Revaluation Questions Mount
Taylor Kenny: 5-12-2026
The gold revaluation question is back in the headlines after President Trump again raised the idea of going to Fort Knox to see whether America’s gold is still there.
Trump said he wanted to “see if the gold is there” and questioned whether it had been left untouched, reviving a debate that has haunted U.S. monetary policy for decades.
Trump Reopens Fort Knox as GOLD Revaluation Questions Mount
Taylor Kenny: 5-12-2026
The gold revaluation question is back in the headlines after President Trump again raised the idea of going to Fort Knox to see whether America’s gold is still there.
Trump said he wanted to “see if the gold is there” and questioned whether it had been left untouched, reviving a debate that has haunted U.S. monetary policy for decades.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Is the U.S. Preparing for a Gold Revaluation?
00:53 Why the Fort Knox Audit Still Matters
02:14 U.S. Debt Crisis and the Gold Revaluation Question
02:42 Why U.S. Gold Is Still Valued at $42.22
04:08 How Gold Revaluation Impacts Everyday Americans
04:37 What Happened During Past Gold Revaluations
06:00 Why an Audit May Come Before Revaluation
06:56 Why You Won’t Get Advance Warning
Back to the Founders: Dr. Shelton on the Constitution, Gold, and the Future of the US Dollar
Back to the Founders: Dr. Shelton on the Constitution, Gold, and the Future of the US Dollar
In Gold We Trust: 5-10-2026
Gold near record highs. A weakening US dollar. An Iran crisis reshaping the global monetary conversation.
Against that backdrop, Dr. Judy Shelton shares her reflections on what a return to sound money could look like, and lays out a concrete path: a 50-year gold-backed bond, a US gold revaluation, and a quiet return to a gold-anchored system without a formal Bretton Woods II.
Back to the Founders: Dr. Shelton on the Constitution, Gold, and the Future of the US Dollar
In Gold We Trust: 5-10-2026
Gold near record highs. A weakening US dollar. An Iran crisis reshaping the global monetary conversation.
Against that backdrop, Dr. Judy Shelton shares her reflections on what a return to sound money could look like, and lays out a concrete path: a 50-year gold-backed bond, a US gold revaluation, and a quiet return to a gold-anchored system without a formal Bretton Woods II.
Watch this fascinating conversation between Dr. Shelton and Ronnie Stöferle, Managing Partner at Incrementum AG and co-author of the In Gold We Trust report, recorded on March 19, 2026.
Undoubtedly, as Dr. Shelton makes clear throughout the conversation, gold is not merely a commodity but a constitutional ideal, embedded in the original American vision of a dependable unit of account.
Drawing on Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, and her own meetings with Secretary Bessent, she lays out a path toward what she calls a classical gold standard, take two.
"Why Silver Will Hit $50,000 – Ray Dalio’s Final Debt Cycle Stage Has Started"
"Why Silver Will Hit $50,000 – Ray Dalio’s Final Debt Cycle Stage Has Started"
Macro Investing Secrets: 5-9-2026
This is not a normal phase for silver—and it is not something most investors are prepared for.
What you are witnessing right now is not a short-term move or a reaction to headlines. It is the early stage of a structural transition inside the global monetary system. A transition driven by rising debt, tightening liquidity, and a growing dependency on intervention that is becoming harder to sustain.
"Why Silver Will Hit $50,000 – Ray Dalio’s Final Debt Cycle Stage Has Started"
Macro Investing Secrets: 5-9-2026
This is not a normal phase for silver—and it is not something most investors are prepared for.
What you are witnessing right now is not a short-term move or a reaction to headlines. It is the early stage of a structural transition inside the global monetary system. A transition driven by rising debt, tightening liquidity, and a growing dependency on intervention that is becoming harder to sustain.
For years, silver has been treated as secondary—volatile, inconsistent, and easy to ignore. But that perception was built during a period of artificial stability. A period supported by expanding credit, suppressed interest rates, and continuous liquidity injections.
That environment is now changing. We are entering the tension phase of the long-term debt cycle—a phase where confidence becomes the most important variable in the system. And once confidence begins to shift, capital does not wait for confirmation. It moves. This is where silver becomes critical.
Silver is not just an industrial metal. It carries a dual identity:
• Industrial demand driven by electrification, energy systems, and modern technology
• Monetary characteristics that re-emerge when trust in currency weakens
That combination makes silver uniquely sensitive to structural change. As liquidity behavior begins to shift, capital starts rotating—slowly at first, then with increasing urgency. And because the silver market is relatively small compared to global capital flows, even modest reallocation can create disproportionate price movement.
This is how repricing begins. Not with headlines. Not with consensus. But with quiet shifts in positioning that accelerate once recognition spreads.
Ray Dalio’s long-term debt cycle framework helps explain this clearly. Late-stage systems do not collapse instantly. They compress under pressure.
Debt expands beyond sustainable levels. Policy becomes constrained. And intervention begins to lose effectiveness. When that happens, the question changes. Investors stop asking: “How much can I make?” And start asking: “What will preserve value if the system itself is under strain?”
That is the turning point. And that is where silver transitions—from overlooked commodity to strategic monetary asset.
This video breaks down:
• Why liquidity behavior is the real signal—not price
• How capital rotation begins in stressed monetary systems
• Why silver reacts disproportionately compared to larger markets
• How supply constraints amplify financial demand
• What happens when confidence shifts from paper assets to tangible value
Most investors will wait for clarity. But clarity comes late. By the time the narrative becomes obvious, positioning advantage is already gone—and the move is already underway.
This is not about prediction. This is about recognizing structure before it becomes visible to the majority. Because in late-stage monetary transitions, opportunity does not disappear slowly. It compresses.