“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 11-4-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Central Bank: Developing a "global" plan to reform Iraqi banks in agreement with Oliver Wyman

 The Central Bank of Iraq identified several key points for the banking reform plan agreed upon with the global company "Oliver Wyman", noting that a turning point had been reached with the opening of a branch of the "Arab Bank" in Baghdad, so that banks in Iraq would be no less than the banks of the Emirates and Saudi Arabia. 

Central Bank spokesman Alaa Al-Fahd said, “The plan is the most important strategy undertaken by the Central Bank to develop the financial and banking sector in Iraq in cooperation with the global company (Oliver Wyman),”  noting that “the plan is represented by digital and electronic transformation, diversifying the base of financial inclusion and moving away from paper transactions, so that local banks will be at a level comparable to global and regional banks.” 

Al-Fahd added that "this plan needs time to be implemented despite the existence of very large challenges that it may face," expecting "the banks' agreement to enter into the reform plan to be a successful first step towards a path that extends from 3 to 5 years .  "

He explained that "the turning point is the opening of a branch of (Arab Bank) in Baghdad, which is evidence of competition in the local, Arab, regional and international banking sector, so that banks in Iraq are no less than the banks of the Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its application in cooperation with the global company makes these banks operate at a global level of financial services, improve their quality, develop human resources and apply technological transactions and cybersecurity within a comprehensive plan for technological, financial and banking reform and development in Iraq  link

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Tishwash:  Bank of Baghdad forms its new board of directors, becoming the first Iraqi bank to implement the Central Bank's new governance framework.

Bank of Baghdad, one of Iraq’s leading banks, announced the formation of its new Board of Directors during its ninth extraordinary general assembly meeting held today. This move is part of the ongoing reform process initiated by the bank in accordance with the directives of the Central Bank of Iraq within its banking reform program.

This new board represents a significant step, making Bank of Baghdad the first bank in Iraq to implement the new corporate governance framework approved by the Central Bank of Iraq. This underscores the bank’s commitment to the principles of transparency and corporate responsibility, and its adoption of global best practices in banking management.

During the meeting, the following members were elected to replace those who had resigned: Ms. Tamara Hussein Al-Shadidi, Mr. Khalid Sharif Al-Hazza, Mr. Nidal Faiq Al-Qabaj, and Mr. Ahmed Tahseen Al-Ma’la, the Managing Director. The following alternate members were also elected: Yazan Bader Kurdi, Salah Mohammed Salim, Baidaa Salem Suleiman, Inas Abdulrahman Al-Qaisi, Fadi Mohammed Ayad, Zuhdi Bahjat Al-Jiyousi, Dr. Taha Jaafar, Ghassan Ahmed Salim, and Niran Sabri Ishaq.

The new board of directors held its first meeting, electing Abdulkarim Alawi Al-Kabariti as chairman and Dara Nour El-Din as vice chairman.

Ahmed Tahseen Al-Ma’la, Managing Director of Bank of Baghdad, stated that the new board represents a strategic step towards strengthening corporate governance practices and solidifying the principle of separation between ownership and executive management. He expressed his pride that Bank of Baghdad is the first Iraqi bank to implement the Central Bank of Iraq’s new framework.

He added that this measure aligns with the Central Bank of Iraq’s regulations for restructuring the board to keep pace with developments, adhere to international and local standards, and ensure the provision of high-quality banking services that meet customer expectations and support sustainable growth.

He affirmed that the bank will continue to maintain its financial stability and operational robustness while moving forward with its ambitious strategy for sustainable growth and the provision of innovative banking solutions.  link

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Tishwash:  The Sudanese president declares it openly: I want a second term.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed on Monday that the disarmament of armed groups is linked to the withdrawal of international coalition forces, which will take place next September, and stressed his desire to obtain a second term.

Al-Sudani told Reuters that "Iraq has pledged to put all weapons under state control, but that will not work as long as there is a US-led coalition in the country, which some Iraqi factions consider an occupying force."

He added that "there is still a plan for the international coalition against ISIS to withdraw from Iraq by September 2026, because the threat of armed Islamist groups has declined significantly."

He said: "ISIS does not exist. Security and stability exist... So give me an excuse for the existence of 86 countries (in the coalition)," referring to the number of countries that have participated in the coalition since its formation in 2014. 

He added: "At that point, there will certainly be a clear program to end any weapons outside the state institutions. This is everyone's demand," noting "the possibility of factions joining the official security forces or entering the political arena by laying down their weapons."

He pointed out that "no party can drag Iraq into war."

When asked about the increasing international pressure on non-state armed groups in the region, al-Sudani said: "There is plenty of time; the situation here is different from Lebanon."

He continued: "Iraq is clear in its positions to maintain security and stability, and that state institutions are the decision-makers in war and peace, and that no party can drag Iraq into war or conflict."

Al-Sudani said: "There is a clear, intensive and qualitative entry of American companies into Iraq," including the largest agreement ever with General Electric to generate 24,000 megawatts of power, which is equivalent to the country's current total production capacity.

Al-Sudani stressed that the agreement with the American company Excelerate for liquefied natural gas to provide liquefied natural gas helped Iraq cope with frequent power outages.

Al-Sudani praised the preliminary agreement recently signed with ExxonMobil, saying that "the advantage of this agreement is that Iraq, for the first time, is agreeing with a global company on the development of oil fields, along with an export system."

She pointed out that “American and European companies have expressed interest in a plan to build a permanent platform for importing and exporting gas off the coast of the Grand Faw Port, which will be the first project there,” indicating that “the government has set a deadline of the end of 2027 to stop gas flaring completely and achieve self-sufficiency in it, and stop importing gas from Iran.”

He said: "We burn gas worth between four and five billion dollars annually, and we import gas worth 4 billion dollars annually. These are wrong policies, and our government is working to find solutions to these problems."

Regarding the elections, Al-Sudani explained: "We expect a big win and we want to continue on this path," adding that he desires a second term. 

He expressed his belief that this year's elections will see a higher turnout than the parliamentary participation rate of about 40% last year, which had decreased from about 80% two decades ago.

Al-Sudani listed the number of unfinished projects he inherited from previous governments - 2,582 projects, according to him - and indicated that he "spent a small part of their initial cost to complete them."

He concluded by saying: "I am not worried about Iraq's financial and economic situation. Iraq is a country rich in resources, but my concerns are about the delay in implementing reforms." link

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China Just Triggered a Debt Trap the Fed Can’t Escape

China Just Triggered a Debt Trap the Fed Can’t Escape

TFTC:

The U.S. economic landscape is a complex tapestry, woven from threads of policy decisions, international relations, and the ever-present specter of inflation.

 In a recent insightful discussion, Gary Broad offered a critical perspective on this intricate dance, highlighting how U.S. economic policies, particularly tariffs and monetary strategies, are navigating a world increasingly reconfiguring itself around the dollar.

Broad points out that U.S. tariffs, aimed at recalibrating trade relationships, have indeed spurred a resurgence in domestic manufacturing. This re-industrialization, a positive development, is further fueled by a growing awareness of the strategic importance of critical industries and resources, such as rare earth metals – an area where China currently holds significant leverage.

However, this focus on domestic production is occurring against a backdrop of a shifting global economic order. China and the burgeoning BRICS coalition are actively seeking alternatives to the dollar’s dominance, a trend that could have profound implications for U.S. economic influence.

A central theme of Broad’s analysis is the Federal Reserve’s role in managing inflation. He argues that the Fed’s long-standing inflation target has effectively, if implicitly, shifted upwards to around 5-6%. This higher inflation environment, he contends, is actively eroding the purchasing power of the dollar.

Furthermore, Broad suggests that the Fed’s monetary policy, including recent rate cuts and the cessation of quantitative tightening, signals a tacit acceptance of this higher inflationary trajectory. While some may view this as a pragmatic adjustment, Broad asserts it disproportionately benefits those who hold assets – inflating bubbles that enrich the few at the expense of the many, thereby exacerbating wealth inequality.

The notion of the Federal Reserve’s independence is also called into question. Broad posits that political pressures have always influenced the Fed’s decisions, suggesting a correlation between policy choices and the prevailing political climate. The current economic climate, marked by persistent inflation in essentials like housing and groceries, underscores this concern for everyday Americans.

The conversation also touched upon the broader impact of government social programs, such as SNAP benefits. Broad expresses concern that their expansion, coupled with evolving immigration dynamics, can create dependency and distort labor markets, potentially hindering economic self-sufficiency and impacting overall economic productivity.

Looking ahead, the demand for energy is poised to skyrocket, driven by the burgeoning needs of new technologies like artificial intelligence and the energy-intensive world of Bitcoin mining. Broad highlights the urgent need for expanded energy capacity to meet these future demands. In this regard, nuclear power, particularly the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), is presented as a crucial component of the U.S.’s energy solution, with ongoing regulatory reforms aimed at accelerating their deployment.

Despite the economic headwinds and political gridlock, Broad expresses a notable optimism regarding the ongoing industrial revival and re-industrialization efforts. He sees a driving force in younger generations eager to contribute to this shift, a stark contrast to what he describes as political dysfunction in Washington. While criticizing both major parties for their fiscal irresponsibility, the recent government shutdown is viewed by some as a potential catalyst for re-evaluating and potentially reducing government overreach.

In this environment of dollar debasement and persistent inflation, the conversation naturally turned to Bitcoin. Broad expresses strong conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term value as a hedge against these very economic forces.

He anticipates that continued government overspending and currency devaluation will only strengthen Bitcoin’s appeal as a store of value.

This nuanced discussion offers a compelling look at the interconnected forces shaping the U.S. economy. For a deeper dive into these critical issues and further insights, be sure to watch the full video from TFTC.

https://youtu.be/yalWCQR_8WY

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/11/04/tftc-china-just-triggered-a-debt-trap-the-fed-cant-escape/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Evening 11-3-25

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Evening 11-3-25

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

Institutional Reform and the Financial Architecture: How the IMF, World Bank and New Blocs Are Reordering

The old institutional architecture of global finance is under revision. Who votes, who issues, who regulates—these questions are being renegotiated.

Financial institutions established after WWII are facing internal and external pressure for reform.
Analyses show that new blocs (BRICS, regional development banks) are proposing alternative governance models and demand more influence in global financial institutions.

Key Drivers

• Quota reform & voice: Emerging states demand greater voice in the IMF, World Bank and other multilateral frameworks.

• Alternative institutions: New development banks, regional credit facilities and resource-financed vehicles are emerging as competitors or complements to old institutions.

• Governance revision: Digital currencies, programmable money, stablecoins, resource-backed finance—all these disrupt institutional models built around fiat and sovereign states.

• Rule-making shift: If new blocs lead digital-asset regulation, settlement systems and trade-finance standards, the old institutions risk being sidelined.

Why It Matters

• Institutions set the rules. Changing institutions means changing the rules of finance. That shapes who controls capital, what currency is safe, what settlement mechanisms matter.

• For alliances and finance: countries aligning with emerging system rules gain strategic advantage; others risk being relegated.

• The global reset: A full financial reset would require not only new rails and money but also new governing frameworks—making institutional reform a central piece of the puzzle.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Source:

• Reuters – “BRICS finance ministers make unified proposal for IMF reforms.” 

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U.S. Weaponizes Oil Politics to Fracture the BRICS Energy Axis

Washington’s sanctions against Russia’s oil giants are testing the cohesion of BRICS—and revealing how energy is now the frontline of financial realignment.

The Strategy: Sanctions as Financial Weapons

The U.S. Treasury’s October 22, 2025 sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil exporters—Rosneft and Lukoil—represent more than just geopolitical punishment.
They are an effort to weaponize oil trade as a form of financial control, targeting 3.1 million barrels per day—roughly 70 percent of Russia’s overseas crude sales.

• India faces 50% tariffs on its U.S. exports; China faces 30% levies.

• Washington’s November 21 deadline for winding down Russian oil trade introduces the threat of secondary sanctions on banks processing payments.

• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the sanctions as measures to “cut Moscow’s profits” while forcing Russia to sell crude at heavy discounts.

The underlying goal: create a fracture point in the Russia-China-India oil alliance at the heart of BRICS cooperation.
By manipulating trade dependencies, Washington pressures both Beijing and New Delhi to choose between discounted energy and access to Western markets.

Market Reality: Strategic Calculus in Delhi and Beijing

Both India and China conduct far greater overall trade with the U.S. than with Russia.
Yet energy remains a national-security imperative—and both governments are weighing the costs carefully.

• China’s state oil firms (PetroChina, Sinopec, CNOOC, Zhenhua Oil) have temporarily paused seaborne Russian crude purchases.

• India’s foreign ministry reaffirmed its energy independence, stating:

“Securing the energy needs of our people is an overriding priority... We caution against double standards.”

• Beijing’s foreign ministry reiterated opposition to unilateral sanctions, signaling alignment with Moscow’s stance on sovereignty.

This dynamic creates what analysts call a “prisoner’s dilemma” inside BRICS:
each nation wants access to U.S. markets but fears losing strategic ground to the other if it concedes first.

BRICS Responds: Unity Through Energy Cooperation

Despite Washington’s efforts, BRICS members signed an Energy Cooperation Agreement in Moscow on October 28, 2025.
The accord was hailed by Tehran City Council Chairman Mehdi Chamran as a measure to “counter the unilateralism of the U.S. and the West.”

Key takeaways:

• BRICS energy ministers are moving toward resource-based cooperation frameworks resistant to external sanctions.

• The bloc’s shared objective: energy settlement mechanisms and financial rails that cannot be frozen or influenced by the dollar system.

• This includes discussions around commodity-backed clearing systems and expanded use of local currencies in trade.

 Analysis: Energy Sanctions as Catalyst for Financial Realignment

This event illustrates the intersection of energy, finance, and diplomacy—a defining feature of the coming global reset.

1. Financial Power Shift
Sanctions demonstrate that energy and finance are inseparable; controlling the payment rails of energy trade is a mechanism of geopolitical dominance.
The BRICS response—building independent settlement systems—is a direct counter to that model.

2. Alliance Restructuring
Rather than splitting BRICS, sanctions are reinforcing its internal cooperation.
Energy independence becomes a shared survival strategy, linking BRICS members through necessity rather than ideology.

3. Emergent Systemic Architecture

• The move toward resource-backed trade and settlement could evolve into new financial instruments—commodity-linked currencies or digital settlement units.

• BRICS nations’ drive to decouple from the dollar accelerates a broader realignment in global finance.

In this sense, the U.S. sanctions policy is both defensive and catalytic—defending the existing dollar-centric order but accelerating the development of its replacement.

 Why It Matters

• Energy = leverage. Oil and gas trade underpin global liquidity, reserve flows, and monetary influence.

• Financial architecture follows resources. As BRICS nations build parallel energy-settlement systems, they also create parallel financial infrastructure.

• The Global Reset unfolds through resource diplomacy, not just currency policy.

The contest over oil, trade, and finance now defines the emerging multipolar order.
As sanctions proliferate and alliances harden, the world edges closer to a new global financial system—one anchored less by fiat consensus and more by resource-backed, regionally-aligned settlement systems.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Watcher Guru – “US Weaponizes Oil Politics to Break BRICS’ Russia-China-India Axis”

• Rapidan Energy Group – “Russia Oil Sanctions and the Market Effects”

• Reuters – “U.S. Tightens Energy Sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft, Lukoil”

• Bloomberg – “India, China Weigh Next Steps After U.S. Sanctions Target Russia Oil Trade”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Afternoon 11-3-25

 The Iraqi Stock Exchange Traded 37 Billion Shares Worth 53 Billion Dinars During The Month.

Stock Exchange  Economy News – Baghdad  The Iraq Stock Exchange announced on Monday that 37 billion shares were traded with a financial value of more than 53 billion dinars during the month of October.

The market stated in a report that "the market organized 22 trading sessions and the number of companies whose shares were traded during last October amounted to 80 joint-stock companies, out of 104 companies listed on the market."

He added that "the number of shares traded amounted to 37 billion, 982 million and 411 thousand shares with a financial value of 53 billion and 103 million dinars through the execution of 18,316 transactions," noting that "the ISX60 index of traded prices closed at 940.17 points, recording a decrease of 2.4% compared to its closing in the previous session."

It is worth noting that the Iraq Stock Exchange holds five trading sessions weekly from Sunday to Thursday, and lists 104 Iraqi joint-stock companies, representing the banking, communications, industry, agriculture, insurance, financial investment, tourism and hotel sectors.       https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=61895

The Dollar Is Rising In Baghdad... The Note Is At 141,000 Dinars.

Economy | 03/11/2025  Mawazin News – Baghdad  : The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar rose in Baghdad's local markets.

The dollar saw a slight increase in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges, reaching 141,000 dinars per 100 dollars, compared to 140,950 dinars per 100 dollars yesterday.

Meanwhile, the selling price at currency exchange shops in Baghdad's local markets remained stable at 142,000 dinars per 100 dollars, while the buying price was 140,000 dinars per 100 dollars.    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269581

Gold Posts Modest Gains As Markets Await US Federal Reserve Action

Economy | 03/11/2025  Mawazin News – Economy  Gold prices edged higher on Monday, supported by a stronger dollar and reduced investor expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut following Jerome Powell's hawkish comments last week. The precious metal was also pressured by easing trade tensions between the US and China.

Spot gold rose 0.1% to $4,006.01 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery climbed 0.5% to $4,016.40 per ounce.

Among other precious metals, spot silver fell 0.5% to $48.41 per ounce, platinum dipped 0.1% to $1,566.40, and Palladium Declined 0.6% To $1,424.88.  Https://Www.Mawazin.Net/Details.Aspx?Jimare=269569

Basra Crude Oil Prices Rise In Global Markets

Monday, November 3, 2025, Economy   Baghdad/ NINA / Basra crude oil prices rose on Monday during weekly trading on the global market.

According to data from the Energy Administration, Basra Medium crude rose to $66.68 per barrel, while Basra Heavy crude reached $64.68 per barrel, representing a change of +1.21% for both. https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1260124

The Central Bank Sets A Plan For Banking Reform.

Time: 2025/11/03 07:50:28 Reading: 120 times  {Economic: Al-Furat News} The Central Bank of Iraq has identified several key points for the banking reform plan that it agreed upon with the global company "Oliver Wyman".

Central Bank spokesman Alaa Al-Fahd said in a press statement that "the plan is the most important strategy undertaken by the Central Bank to develop the financial and banking sector in Iraq in cooperation with the global company (Oliver Wyman)" noting that "the plan is represented by digital and electronic transformation, diversifying the base of financial inclusion and moving away from paper transactions, so that local banks will be at a level comparable to global and regional banks."

Al-Fahd added that "this plan needs time to be implemented, despite the existence of very large challenges that it may face," expecting "the banks' agreement to enter into the reform plan to be a successful first step towards a path that extends from 3 to 5 years."

He explained that "the turning point is the opening of a branch of (Arab Bank) in Baghdad, which is evidence of competition in the local, Arab, regional and international banking sector, so that banks in Iraq are no less than the banks of the Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and its application in cooperation with the global company makes these banks operate at a global level of financial services, improve their quality, develop human resources and apply technological transactions and cybersecurity within a comprehensive plan for technological, financial and banking reform and development in Iraq."  LINK

America Congratulates Iraq And Turkey On Signing An Agreement To Manage Water Resources.

Time: 2025/11/03 17:42:01 Reading: 30 times  US President's Special Envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya: We congratulate Iraq and Turkey on signing a framework agreement on water resources management.

We are committed to supporting Iraq and its people in their pursuit of greater stability and prosperity and building a sustainable environment.  LINK

Iraq Participates In COMCEC Meetings To Promote Islamic Economic Cooperation

Monday, November 3, 2025, | Economy Number of views: 93  Baghdad/ NINA / The Republic of Iraq actively participated in the work of the 41st session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC), which was launched in Istanbul, Turkey, in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and with broad participation from representatives of the member states of the organization.

A statement from the Ministry of Trade indicated that Minister of Trade Atheer Dawood Al-Ghurairi headed the Iraqi delegation, accompanied by the Director General of the Department of Foreign Economic Relations at the Ministry, the Consul General of the Republic of Iraq in Istanbul, and the Director of the Iraqi Trade Office in the city.

During the participation, Al-Ghurairi emphasized Iraq's commitment to playing an active role within the activities of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and its dedication to supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening economic, trade, and investment cooperation among member states, thereby contributing to economic integration and sustainable development in the Islamic world.

The statement added that the meetings also discussed key issues related to enhancing intra-trade, stimulating investment, developing the tourism sector, and improving transportation infrastructure in member states, as well as following up on the implementation of decisions and recommendations issued by previous sessions.

The statement noted that Iraq's participation in this international forum affirms the government's direction towards expanding the horizons of economic and trade partnerships with Islamic countries and activating frameworks for joint cooperation in line with economic reform efforts and to strengthen Iraq's presence in international and regional organizations. /End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1260214

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Why the 2008 Solution Created the 2026 Crisis (And More)

Why the 2008 Solution Created the 2026 Crisis

Finance Historian:  11-3-2025

In 2008, governments and central banks promised that the rescue plan would save the global economy forever. But the truth is — it only delayed the collapse.

In 2026, the same tools — money printing, bailouts, and artificial rates — are finally reaching their breaking point.

This time, there’s no room left to hide.

In this video, you’ll discover:

• How the 2008 bailout planted the seeds of the next crisis

• Why QE and zero interest rates distorted the global economy

 • How government debt has reached the point of no return

 • Why central banks can’t repeat the same rescue again

• What the 2026 collapse could look like — and how to prepare

This isn’t a new crisis — it’s the final chapter of the old one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuaK_8_rPrY

The Final Hours Before the 1929 Crash — Pure Madness on Wall Street

Finance Historian:  11-3-2025

On October 24th, 1929, the world’s greatest financial machine began to unravel. Phones rang off the hook. Fortunes vanished in minutes. And yet — most investors didn’t even know the collapse had already started.

This is the untold story of the final hours before the Great Crash, when greed turned to panic and the foundations of modern finance cracked forever.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• What traders were doing minutes before the crash

• How bankers secretly tried to save the market

• Why the signs were ignored by economists

• How the collapse changed Wall Street forever

• The lessons that still apply to today’s markets Because every boom ends the same way — with madness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW3HEkdsii0

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Afternoon 11-3-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Stablecoins & Rails: Banking 2.0 and the Tokenised Money System

When money itself becomes programmable, the financial infrastructure gets rewritten — and with it, monetary architecture and settlement power.

Stablecoins are no longer fringe—they’re foundational.

The Fireblocks “State of Stablecoins 2025” report highlights that among payment and banking institutions:

• 90% say they are using or planning to use stablecoins.

• Infrastructure readiness (wallets, APIs, compliance tools) is high (86%) and deemed mission-critical. 

Key Components of the Shift

• Tokenised money: Traditional currency plus fiat-backed digital tokens become the new rails for real-time settlement, programmable contracts and cross-border liquidity flows.

• Institutional integration: Banks are no longer observers—they are entering stable-asset rails and integrating them into treasury, payments and settlement functions.

• Fragmentation risk & redesign: Because stablecoins can work across chains and domains, they introduce new choice—and thus new structural pathways for financial flows.

Why This Matters for the System Reset

• Money architecture changes → settlement speed, control, transparency all shift.

• If stable-asset rails proliferate globally, dominance of older currency-settlement systems weakens.

• Tokenised money rails allow for new models: resource-backed tokens, cross-border programmable payments, open rails—not limited by traditional banking correspondents.

• For global alliances: those who adopt tokenised money rails early gain settlement advantage and influence; this becomes part of the economic realignment.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Fireblocks – “State of Stablecoins 2025: The Payments Infrastructure Reset.” 

• Cointelegraph – “90% of institutions ‘taking action’ on stablecoins: Fireblocks survey.” 

• Fireblocks – “Stablecoins 101: A Payments Professional's Guide to Fiat-Backed Stablecoins.” 

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Resource Diplomacy, Metal Finance & Settlement Leverage

Rare earths, critical minerals and metals aren’t just industrial inputs anymore — they’re becoming the collateral and leverage of a new financial regime.

Resource-rich states are increasingly transforming their physical assets into financial leverage.
While I don’t have a specific article URL for this exact theme in today’s data set, the trend is widely documented: critical minerals and metals are underpinning new trade-finance architectures and settlement models.

What’s Happening

• States with mineral control are negotiating trade, finance and investment deals that tie access to minerals with settlement terms, currency issues, financing.

• Metals and rare earths are being embedded into resource-backed financing schemes, linking physical inputs to digital finance rails.

• In trade-diplomacy deals, assurances of supply of strategic minerals now accompany financing packages and settlement guarantees (especially in areas like EVs, semiconductors, green infrastructure).

Why It Matters for the Reset

• Financial architecture anchored in resources means value flows shift toward those controlling critical inputs—making them central nodes of the new system.

• Settlement models may evolve: commodity-backed tokens or contracts, digital access to resources, new reserve assets beyond traditional currencies.

• Alliances will form around resource-finance power rather than purely currency or military power—so trade and alliance maps are redrawn.

• For the U.S. and its partners: ensuring resource access becomes not only industrial strategy but financial strategy. The link between resources and finance becomes direct.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Watcher Guru – “BRICS Hold 76 Million Metric Tons of Rare Earth Minerals…” 

• TASS – “BRICS accounts for 72% of global rare-earth metals reserves.” 

• Reuters – “US-Australia critical minerals deal underscores gap with China.” 

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Emerging Markets’ Settlement Systems: Regional Blocs Building Dollar Alternatives

As the U.S. dollar system comes under pressure, emerging markets are engineering their own settlement rails — and that means a re-engineering of global finance.

Regional payment systems are no longer experiments—they’re becoming strategic alternatives.
For example, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) bloc is launching digital payment platforms to settle trade in local currencies and bypass traditional dollars. 

Key Features

• Local currency settlement: Trade being settled in regional currencies rather than dollars to reduce FX risk and U.S. dominance.

• Alternative rails: Systems built for intra-regional flows, cutting out traditional correspondent banking which is tied to U.S./Western systems.

• Block-level cooperation: Emerging reports show joint platforms, regional digital currencies and settlement alliances forming beyond the major Western powers.

Why It Matters

• Financial architecture becomes multi-pole: one dollar rail, many regional rails.

• Decision-making power shifts: countries choosing their settlement networks gain autonomy and influence in trade-finance systems.

• The “reset” isn’t just about replacing the dollar—it’s about building parallel systems and giving countries a choice of rail.

• Trade, currency and finance become tightly interlinked: alliances shift, finance flows shift, and therefore global power dynamics shift.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Reuters – “G20’s cross-border payments push set to miss 2027 target.” 

• Reuters – “India pushes to ease international payments through homegrown network to rival Visa, Mastercard.” 

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“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 11-3-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  The Iraqi Development Fund signs 5 memoranda of understanding with foreign countries

The Iraqi Development Fund announced the signing of memoranda of understanding with five foreign countries, while indicating that there is an effort to establish an Iraqi-American investment fund.

The director of the Iraq Development Fund, Mohammed Al-Najjar, said that the fund had signed several memoranda of understanding with a number of countries, including Japan, Germany, France, Britain and America.

He noted that the memoranda of understanding with Britain were signed to provide continued support to the fund, which helped in rewriting many of the documents that make the fund globally accessible and able to be dealt with internationally.

He added that “there are great prospects in the memoranda of understanding with the United States of America, and we are seeking to establish an Iraqi-American investment fund, explaining that there will be a trip to America soon to turn the project into reality.” link

Tishwash:  3 key tasks on the agenda of Trump's envoy to Iraq

Press reports revealed on Monday three main tasks on the agenda of Trump’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savva: reducing the presence of Chinese companies in Iraq, influencing the shape of the next Iraqi government away from Iranian influence, and finding a specific formula for the Popular Mobilization Forces.

Reports followed by Al-Mirbad, quoting American diplomatic sources, stated that “the new American envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, carries an agenda with which he will begin his work in Baghdad, based on 3 axes, the foremost of which is not renewing the work contracts of Chinese oil companies in the Iraqi oil fields, and that American companies will replace them.”

The sources explained that “the other tasks assigned to Savaya by Trump, to work on supporting the formation of a government in Iraq following the parliamentary elections scheduled for 11/11, are not subject to any pressure from Iran and are not controlled by the influential factions and currents loyal to Tehran.”

The sources confirmed that "the third axis that Savaya is tasked with working on and arranging upon assuming his position in Baghdad is to prepare a plan that Washington can act upon to find a real solution to the Popular Mobilization Forces issue."  link

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Tishwash:  Trump's envoy to Iraq begins his work by replacing military bases with investments.

On the day that Mark Savaya, President Donald Trump's envoy to Iraq, officially began his duties in Baghdad, the investment climate was already primed for the new American role.

The massive contracts signed by the Iraqi government in recent months in the energy, airport, and financial reform sectors appeared to be a practical prelude to Washington's return to Iraq, but this time through investment rather than military bases.

What has changed?

In recent weeks, major US deals in energy, airports, and financial reform have been announced, ranging from binding contracts to memoranda of understanding paving the way for future financing.

The most prominent include:

– Baghdad International Airport: A consortium led by Corporacion America Airports (CAAP) won a contract to develop and operate the airport with an investment of approximately $764 million, without government spending during the concession period.

– Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): An agreement with Excelerate Energy to build the first floating LNG platform in Khor Al-Zubair, Basra, at a cost of approximately $450 million and with a processing capacity of up to 500 million cubic feet per day.

– Akkas Gas Field (Anbar): A contract with SLB to increase production to 100 million cubic feet per day after the cancellation of a previous contract.

– Electricity: A memorandum of understanding with GE Vernova to add approximately 24,000 megawatts of generating capacity, pending the completion of financing and implementation arrangements.

– Financial and banking reform: Advanced cooperation with Oliver Wyman on the Central Bank's program to restructure the banking sector and enhance compliance following US restrictions on dollar transactions, in addition to its advisory role in financing the Development Road project.

– Exxon Mobil's return: Baghdad and Exxon are on the verge of an agreement to develop the Majnoon oil field and cooperate on storage and export facilities, marking a return after its withdrawal from West Qurna-1 in 2023–2024.

Politics in the service of the economy:

Savaya's announcement today (November 2, 2025) of its commencement of operations in Baghdad is a political translation of an existing economic trajectory.

Fox News confirmed that Savaya was tasked with "expanding economic relations with the Iraqi government and creating a more transparent business environment for American companies."

Observers believe that Washington has chosen the economy as a new gateway to influence after years of military and political decline, while Baghdad is trying to capitalize on this return to stimulate the economy and alleviate financial pressures.

But...

– Have these investments ended the stagnation of the past decade?

– Partially, yes, if their conditions are met.

According to an analysis published by Gasworld, the Excelerate Energy agreement represents “the beginning of restoring mutual trust” between Baghdad and Washington, and is an indication of the United States’ seriousness in returning to direct investment after a decade of stagnation.

However, this path faces three key obstacles:

1. The dollar issue and compliance: Continued US Treasury restrictions on Iraqi banks make financial stability a prerequisite for any investment expansion.

2. Security stability: Savaya's statements link economic partnership to the state's monopoly on the use of force, meaning that the security environment remains a crucial factor.
3. The legal framework: The success of energy projects hinges on stable contracts and financing, which has previously been hampered by the withdrawal of major companies like Shell and Exxon.

In short!

The arrival of Trump's special envoy in Baghdad and the influx of American companies represent a dual attempt to rebuild trust and build soft economic influence in Iraq.

If Baghdad succeeds in stabilizing its security, financial, and legal environment, this could mark the beginning of a new chapter in the US-Iraqi partnership after a decade of stagnation.

However, if bureaucracy and security obstacles persist, these contracts will remain missed opportunities… or as Trump put it: “Iraq has a lot of oil, but they don’t know what to do with it.” link

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Morning 11-3-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Rails Rewritten: How Cross-Border Payments Are Forming a Parallel Financial Network

Payment rails, stablecoins and real-time flows aren’t just fintech trends — they form the infrastructure of the next global financial architecture.

Legacy cross-border payments are showing their age.
According to Global Finance Magazine, breakthroughs in cross-border connectivity are underway, but industry fragmentation remains a major challenge. 

The Status Quo

• Traditional correspondent banking networks are slow, opaque and costly.

• Regulatory differences across jurisdictions slow settlement and increase FX costs.

• Corporates and fintechs increasingly demand 24/7 real-time payment experiences.

The Emerging Architecture

• Real-time rails: Efforts to deliver always-on global payments; 24/7 settlement becomes base expectation.

• Stablecoins & tokenisation: Payment flows are migrating onto rail systems built for digital assets. See the Fireblocks report which shows 86% of firms say they have infrastructure ready for stablecoin flows. 

• Interoperability & standardisation: The G20’s roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments is catalysing efforts to harmonise infrastructure. 

💡 Why It Matters for the Global Reset

• Payment rails are the plumbing of finance. Whoever controls or influences rails controls movement of value.

• The shift toward digital rails and tokenised settlement erodes the dominance of old bank-centric models and opens space for regional or alternative networks.

• For alliances and diplomacy: Payment systems are now a strategic front. Countries aligning their payment infrastructure together are deepening economic alliances beyond trade.

• As we move to a world where resources, trade blocs and currencies are shifting, payment rails become the glue that holds new systems together.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Global Finance Magazine – “Promoting Cross-Border Connectivity in an Era of Payments Fragmentation.” 

• Fireblocks – “State of Stablecoins 2025: The Payments Infrastructure Reset.” 

• G20/FSB – “G20 Roadmap for Enhancing Cross-Border Payments.” 

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Trade-Bloc Rise & Fragmentation: A New Era of Alliances in Global Commerce

Trade alliances are reshaping. In a world of diverging poles, who trades with whom becomes as important as what is traded.

The global economic map is changing.
An article from Modern Diplomacy outlines how multiple bilateral and regional trade deals are proliferating as countries hedge away from singular trade blocs. 

Key Trends

• Several major states are signing multiple bilateral/trilateral deals in quick succession (e.g., the UAE’s deals with Malaysia, Kenya and New Zealand).

• Trade blocs are fragmenting: New deals bypass large multilateral frameworks and focus on flexible, pragmatic partnerships.

• These trade deals often come with linked clauses on finance, currency and settlement arrangements — not just tariffs or goods.

How This Restructures Finance & Alliances

• Trade deals become financial architecture — they include settlement systems, local-currency clauses and shared infrastructure.

• New alliances mean new financial and currency linkages: if many countries trade and settle outside the U.S.-led systems, it weakens the old axis of financial influence.

• Diplomatic realignment follows trade alignment. As trade networks rewrite, so do alliance networks — shifting economic power centers.

Why It Matters

• For investors and policymakers: New trade alliances rewrite who chooses the rules, who earns trade surplus, who becomes creditor or debtor.

• For currency and payment infrastructure: If trade and settlement shift regionally, currency dominance and settlement dominance shift too.

• For global finance reset: The fragmentation of trade blocs pushes toward multiple financial networks rather than one global monolith.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Modern Diplomacy – “A New Era of Trade Alliances: How and Why the Global Economic Map is Changing.” 

• Centre for European Reform – “A New Era of Trade Alliances” 

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MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Digital Compliance-Non-Oil-Water Readiness

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Digital Compliance-Non-Oil-Water Readiness

11-2-2025

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Sunday Afternoon 11-2-25

Economic: Liberation From Dollar Restrictions Marks A New Beginning For The Iraqi Banking Sector.

Economy |  01/11/2025  Mawazin News - Baghdad:  Financial and banking expert Mustafa Hantoush affirmed that the Iraqi banking sector is on the cusp of a new phase, moving towards liberation from dollar-based transactions. He stressed that this requires comprehensive and fundamental reforms to modernize the banking infrastructure and enhance its efficiency.

Hantoush stated that "approximately 90% of the Iraqi banking system remains subject to the restrictions imposed on dollar transactions, due to the problems and suspicions the sector has witnessed in recent periods." He indicated that "recent indicators are positive, and some banks are expected to begin gradually freeing themselves from these restrictions within the next three months."

He added that "the banking sector still lacks genuine activity, as it needs to activate the deposit, lending, and investment systems in an integrated manner, along with a review of regulatory standards in coordination with the Central Bank of Iraq.

" Hantoush called for "a shift towards full financial inclusion through diversifying banking services and expanding the customer base, as well as strengthening cooperation with international banks and opening new correspondent banking channels that enable Iraqi banks to integrate into the global financial system."

Hantoush concluded by emphasizing that "developing technical systems and simplifying procedures to serve the citizen represent the most important step in the reform process, as they are the basis for getting rid of the bureaucracy that hinders the progress of the sector and limits its ability to compete." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269489

Dollar Prices Fall Against The Dinar In Baghdad

Stock Exchange  Economy News – Baghdad  The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar fell on Sunday morning in Baghdad markets.  The dollar exchange rate witnessed a decrease in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges, recording 140,900 dinars for 100 dollars, while yesterday, Saturday, it recorded 141,000 Iraqi dinars for 100 dollars.

The selling prices were stable in exchange shops and local markets in Baghdad, where the selling price reached 142,000 dinars for 100 dollars, and the buying price reached 140,000 dinars for 100 dollars. Https://Economy-News.Net/Content.Php?Id=61852

Dollar Prices Fall Against The Dinar In Baghdad

Stock Exchange  Economy News – Baghdad  The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar fell on Sunday morning in Baghdad markets.  The dollar exchange rate witnessed a decrease in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges, recording 140,900 dinars for 100 dollars, while yesterday, Saturday, it recorded 141,000 Iraqi dinars for 100 dollars.

The selling prices were stable in exchange shops and local markets in Baghdad, where the selling price reached 142,000 dinars for 100 dollars, and the buying price reached 140,000 dinars for 100 dollars. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=61852

Iraq Leads Global Oil Deals In October 2025

Energy  The largest oil deals in October 2025 witnessed unprecedented investment activity in the global energy sector, with agreements ranging from development and acquisition to regional expansion in petrochemicals and oil storage.

According to the specialized global energy platform "Energy," the largest deals included significant activity in Egypt, which had the most prominent presence, as well as in Iraq, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Sudan, and Qatar, reflecting investor confidence in emerging markets.

The agreements, memoranda of understanding, and partnerships signed as part of the largest oil deals in October 2025 demonstrated a diversity of objectives. Some focused on developing giant fields like Iraq's Majnoon field, while others aimed to support downstream and logistics industries in Egypt and the UAE.

These moves reflect a clear trend in the region towards diversifying investments and strengthening energy value chains, making the largest oil deals in October 2025 a strong indicator of the return of investment activity in global oil markets.
The largest oil deals during October were as follows:

Iraq (deal to develop Majnoon field).

Algeria (a deal won by an Egyptian company).

Saudi Arabia (acquisition deal).

Qatar (two deals with Egypt).

The UAE (deal with Egypt).

Egypt (New Petrochemical Project).

Russia and Sudan (Agreement for Investment and Protection). https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=61862

Trump's Envoy Begins His Duties In Iraq

November 2, 2025  Baghdad – Al-Zaman   US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Mark Savaya, announced on Sunday that he had officially begun his duties.

Savaya said in a tweet that “thanks to the great leadership of President Donald Trump, Iraq is now back, and I am on top of my job.”   He added: “Let’s make Iraq great again!”  LINK

Amid Caution In Global Markets, Gold Continues To Rise.

Economy |  02/11/2025   Mawazin News - Follow-up:  Precious metal prices remained relatively stable at the start of trading, with gold holding above the $4,000 per ounce mark, as investors awaited any economic or geopolitical developments that could affect the appeal of safe havens.

The price of an ounce of gold settled at $4,002, while a gram of 24-karat gold reached approximately $128.70.

Silver traded around $48.80 per ounce, while platinum recorded a price of $1,572 per ounce, and palladium reached approximately $1,450 per ounce

This price stability comes amidst a cautious atmosphere prevailing in global markets, as investors await new indicators that may prompt them to increase or decrease their investments in precious metals, at a time when markets are experiencing increasing volatility due to political tensions and economic uncertainty. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=269513

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Why a Currency Reset is Inevitable: Lynette Zang

Why a Currency Reset is Inevitable: Lynette Zang

VRIC Media:  11-2-2025

In a world increasingly reliant on digital screens and paper promises, the foundational value of physical assets is often overlooked—until the system starts to crack.

In a recent, highly insightful interview on VRIC Media with host Darrell Thomas, financial expert Lynette Zang of Zang Enterprises laid out a powerful case for the imminent transformation—or necessary reset—of the global monetary system.

 Her focus was sharp: the dramatic and growing divergence between the paper markets and the immutable value of physical gold and silver.

If you are holding paper assets, futures contracts, or simply trusting the current debt-driven system, Zang’s analysis offers a critical wake-up call.

The core of Zang’s argument rests on a phenomenon that signals deep distress in the financial plumbing: the growing separation between the price of paper metals (futures, spot contracts) and the price for actual physical delivery.

Zang highlighted the critical importance of backwardation. This is a rare and jarring market condition where the price for immediate physical delivery exceeds the price of futures contracts.

In simple terms, people are willing to pay more right now for the actual metal than they are willing to pay for a promise of delivery months down the line.

“Backwardation is a clear signal that distrust in the paper system is peaking,” Zang explains. “Paper gold and silver contracts can be manipulated and created in unlimited quantities without corresponding physical backing.

 The market is waking up to the reality that these contracts are simply promises, not actual assets.”

The implications are profound. As central banks repatriate their gold reserves and institutional players increasingly demand physical settlement, the illusion of unlimited inventory shatters, favoring those who hold the metal in their hand, not on a screen.

Why is this systemic distrust manifesting now? Zang points directly to the elephant in the room: ballooning global debt.

In a monetary reset scenario—where currencies must be revalued against a stable, foundational asset like gold—the true debt load must be accounted for.

 According to Zang’s analysis, when the massive weight of global indebtedness is properly measured against gold’s fundamental value, the asset’s price must adjust dramatically.

Zang estimates that upon a true market reset or revaluation, gold’s necessary fundamental value could reach an astonishing $33,000 to $40,000 per ounce.

This isn’t hyperbole based on market speculation; it is an estimate derived from balancing the current financial liabilities of the world against the only true form of sound money.

While the numbers are staggering, Zang spent significant time focusing not just on the problem, but on practical solutions for individuals navigating this transition. This shift requires more than just financial diversification; it requires holistic preparedness.

The coming transition, Zang argues, will challenge essential services. Her advice extends far beyond the financial portfolio:

“Sound money alone is not enough,” Zang cautioned. “We must build local communities for mutual support around the essentials of life: food, water, shelter, and energy. We need to be prepared with barterable goods and a network of people who can rely on each other.”

Taking control of one’s financial future in a transitioning economy means understanding true asset values, avoiding reliance on manipulated markets, and building a foundation of resilience that extends to your physical community.

Lynette Zang’s insights are a powerful reminder that while central banks and politicians wrestle with debt ceilings and inflation targets, the market—signaled by backwardation and the demand for physical assets—is already choosing sides.

The systemic shift is favoring physical metals over paper promises. If Zang’s estimates even approach reality, the time to secure your position in sound money is now.

*Ready to dive deeper into the mechanics of the monetary system reset? 

Watch the full insightful interview from VRIC Media with Darrell Thomas and Lynette Zang for comprehensive analysis and details on how to navigate this crucial transition.

https://youtu.be/lwB_-cWoao0