Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Afternoon 12-28-25

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Silver Market Structural Imbalance: Squeeze Signals and Supply Stress

Veteran analysts warn silver’s rally may reflect deeper market mechanics, not just short-term price moves

Overview

• The silver market is experiencing a sustained structural supply-demand imbalance

• Industrial demand has surged as inventories tighten and production remains constrained

• Severe price action, record levels, and delivery stress suggest deeper stress in the paper–physical relationship

• Analysts with decades of experience see conditions that diverge from normal market behavior

Key Developments

• Silver prices have surged sharply in 2025, breaking multiple historic levels and outperforming other precious metals in percentage terms as demand outpaces supply 

• Market observers point to persistent supply deficits and expanding industrial usage, particularly in technology and clean energy sectors 

• Structural constraints on physical inventories — and tight access to deliverable metal — are beginning to influence pricing behavior in futures and spot markets, according to expert commentary and investor analysis 

• Paper markets now face growing scrutiny as analysts note large leveraged positions may be under stress in environments where physical is scarce and delivery demand rises 

Why It Matters

This is not a garden-variety rally. What experienced market observers are describing is a shock to the balance between promises (paper contracts) and deliverable reality (metal inventories). When delivery obligations start to outrun physical availability, the market begins to price risk differently, shifting attention from purely financial trading to real asset scarcity. This dynamic can expose structural vulnerabilities that normal supply-demand analysis alone does not capture.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, a stressed foundational market such as silver represents more than industrial risk — it signals monetary and systemic liquidity dynamics at work. When asset markets begin reconciling paper positions with physical reality, confidence in financial promises shifts. Hard assets that can be physically owned and delivered become a hedge against both currency risk and counterparty risk, particularly in an era of high global debt and monetary expansion.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Asset Scarcity Reframes Price Discovery
  Structural metal scarcity elevates real inventories above abstract price signals.

• Pillar: Real Commodities Matter in Financial Architecture
  Markets that fail to reconcile physical constraints with financial instruments create systemic stress points.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Youtube -- "If You Own SILVER, You Need to See THIS NOW!": Andy Schectman | Silver Price 2025

• Reuters — “Silver surges past $35/oz level to hit more than 13-year high”

• The Guardian — “Elon Musk warns of impact of record silver prices before China limits exports”

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Bitcoin vs ISO Assets: Speculation vs Infrastructure

Why narrative-driven assets behave differently from settlement-grade systems

Overview

• Bitcoin and ISO-compliant digital assets serve fundamentally different roles

• Bitcoin is driven by speculation, liquidity, and narrative

• ISO assets are designed for regulated settlement and interoperability

• Infrastructure assets gain value through use, not hype

• The distinction matters as the global financial system modernizes

Key Developments

• Bitcoin continues to dominate retail and institutional speculative exposure

• ISO 20022 has become the standard language for global payments

• Only a limited set of digital assets are compatible with institutional rails

• Financial institutions prioritize speed, finality, cost, and compliance

• Alternative settlement systems are being built alongside legacy rails

• Asset-backed models are replacing debt-only expansion frameworks

Speculation vs Infrastructure: How They Differ

Bitcoin — A Speculative Asset
Bitcoin’s value is primarily driven by belief, scarcity narrative, and liquidity access. It trades like a macro risk asset, responding to sentiment, monetary policy expectations, and capital flows. Its design prioritizes decentralization and security over throughput, resulting in slower settlement times and higher transaction costs during congestion.

ISO-Compliant Assets — Financial Infrastructure
ISO assets are engineered for interoperability within regulated financial systems. Their value proposition lies in efficiency, not appreciation. These assets facilitate rapid settlement, low-cost transfers, and messaging compatibility with central banks and financial institutions. Adoption depends on legal clarity and operational necessity rather than market excitement.

Why It Matters

As the financial system transitions, speculation and infrastructure will not be valued the same way. Speculative assets inflate early in cycles when liquidity is abundant. Infrastructure assets become indispensable later, when systems require reliability and scale. Confusing these roles leads to misaligned expectations about price behavior and adoption timelines.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, understanding this distinction is critical. Speculative assets may offer volatility-driven gains but lack settlement reliability. Infrastructure assets support cross-border trade, liquidity management, and monetary stability. As countries modernize payment systems, currencies aligned with ISO-compliant rails and asset-backed frameworks gain durability.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Narrative Leads, Infrastructure Lasts
  Speculation captures attention early; systems that move value endure.

• Pillar: Function Determines Survival
  Assets integrated into payment and settlement networks outlast those reliant on belief alone.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Bank for International Settlements – “ISO 20022 and the evolution of global payment systems”

• International Monetary Fund – “Global financial architecture and cross-border payment reform”

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Bitcoin vs XRP vs Gold: Speculation, Settlement, and Sovereign Trust

Three assets, three roles, one transforming financial system

Overview

• Bitcoin, XRP, and gold serve distinct and non-interchangeable functions

• Bitcoin operates as a speculative digital asset

• XRP is designed for high-speed settlement and liquidity bridging

• Gold remains the ultimate sovereign reserve asset

• Confusing these roles leads to incorrect expectations about value and adoption

Key Developments

• Bitcoin dominates digital asset speculation and liquidity flows

• XRP continues integration into cross-border payment infrastructure

• Central banks remain aggressive buyers of physical gold

• Payment systems are upgrading to ISO-compliant digital rails

• Asset-backed settlement models are gaining institutional support

• Monetary systems are separating value storage from value movement

Role Comparison: How Each Asset Functions

Bitcoin — Speculation and Narrative
Bitcoin’s value is driven by belief, liquidity, and scarcity narrative. It performs well during risk-on cycles and monetary expansion. However, limited throughput, higher fees during congestion, and slow finality restrict its usefulness as a settlement asset at institutional scale.

XRP — Settlement and Liquidity
XRP was engineered to move value quickly, cheaply, and with finality. Its role is not to replace sovereign currencies, but to bridge them. XRP reduces reliance on pre-funded accounts and enables real-time cross-border settlement. Adoption depends on regulatory clarity and operational efficiency rather than speculative demand.

Gold — Sovereign Trust and Collateral
Gold anchors monetary confidence. It carries no counterparty risk and has functioned as a reserve asset across centuries. Central banks accumulate gold to protect balance sheets against currency debasement, sanctions, and systemic shocks. Gold does not move value — it secures it.

Why It Matters

The evolving financial system is modular. Different assets perform different tasks. Bitcoin captures speculative attention, XRP facilitates movement, and gold anchors trust. Systems that mistake speculation for infrastructure risk instability. Systems that align assets to function gain resilience.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, this distinction determines exposure. Speculative assets respond to sentiment. Settlement assets respond to usage. Reserve assets respond to confidence breakdowns. As the reset progresses, currencies tied to efficient settlement and credible reserves gain strength relative to those dependent on debt expansion alone.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Function Over Hype
  Assets survive based on utility, not popularity.

• Pillar: Separation of Roles
  Storing value, moving value, and pricing risk require different tools.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• World Gold Council – “Central banks and gold: reserve diversification trends”

• Bank for International Settlements – “Cross-border payments and settlement modernization”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Sunday Afternoon 12-28-25

A Frightening US Report: Corruption, Jobs, And Oil Are Besieging Iraq's Financial Future.  

Economy / Translated Reports 25-12-2025, | 1220   Baghdad Today – Translation 

An analytical report issued by the Washington Report Institute for Middle East Studies paints a picture of the next Iraqi government within a complex equation.

 Its three fundamental elements are: deeply entrenched corruption that has become the norm; a public sector bloated with approximately 700,000 new jobs created in just a few years; and an economy dependent on an oil price that must approach $90 per barrel to keep the budget afloat and avoid a deficit that grows year after year.

These factors, the report argues, severely limit the chances of any new government breaking the cycle, as long as it emerges from the same parties that created and continue to thrive on this reality.

The institute believes that corruption in Iraq is no longer an isolated incident or individual deviation, but rather a deeply entrenched "pattern" that governs the workings of the government bureaucracy from top to bottom.

A citizen with an official request or transaction often finds themselves forced to go through a political party or entity that represents them along sectarian or ethnic lines, accompanied by letters, favors, "gifts," and bribes paid to influential figures, all in order for their paperwork to move through the state's corridors.

The report indicates that the dominant parties treat ministries and agencies as "private property," not public service institutions, using them either to embezzle funds directly or to distribute jobs and contracts to networks of supporters and affiliates.

According to Professor Alyssa Walter, author of "The Contested City: Consecrating Citizenship and Survival in Modern Baghdad," on which the report is based, the election results and the composition of the next government "will not bring about real change in the corruption situation," because the forces sharing power today are the same ones that established the rules of the game after 2003 and have a vested interest in maintaining them as they are, with only minor cosmetic adjustments when necessary.

She adds that the quota system makes any minister or senior official "constrained" by a broader party network that defines the boundaries of what can and cannot be touched within their ministry.

The report also refers back to the experience of the October 2019 demonstrations as the clearest moment when the street raised the slogan of combating corruption and directly linked it to poor services and the lack of justice in the distribution of opportunities.

However, the outcomes of those protests, from the institute’s point of view, showed that the political system was able to absorb the shock without making a deep review of its method of managing the state, only to return later and produce new governments according to almost the same mechanisms, with a change in faces but not in the rules of the game.

In contrast, the report notes that Iraqi society has become accustomed to this pattern of performance. Many Baghdadis, it states, associate the presence of officials and limited public services with election seasons, when localized repairs or partial renovations are carried out in streets and public squares, only for the activity to disappear after the voting concludes.

The report cites the example of outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who enjoyed considerable public support for a "modest reform package" in Baghdad, consisting of localized infrastructure improvements.

The report argues that this support reflects a decline in citizens' expectations of their government to a level where even partial reform is considered an exceptional achievement.

At the level of the financial structure, the report focuses on the extensive public sector hiring spree of recent years, which is estimated to have added nearly 700,000 new employees to the government apparatus during al-Sudani's tenure. This increase raised the total number of public sector employees to nearly 4 million, in addition to the hundreds of thousands working in state-owned enterprises funded by the budget.

The institute argues that this expansion, which was used as a tool to absorb public anger and alleviate unemployment, has now become a heavy financial burden on any future government, because reversing it by reducing the number of employees would mean a direct confrontation with a broad social base that depends entirely on state salaries.

The economic analysis accompanying the report indicates that the "state of public sector employment" policy has made salaries and wages one of the most inflated areas of government spending, approaching, according to some estimates, 40 percent of total government expenditure.

Meanwhile, budgets for investment, services, and infrastructure remain limited compared to the accumulated needs in the capital and the provinces. The report concludes that, with this structure, the state has adopted a "pay salaries first, then think about everything else later" approach, which translates into recurring financial crises whenever oil prices fluctuate.

In the background, the oil sector stands as a crucial factor. The report indicates that the "break-even price" needed by the Iraqi budget to cover its obligations without resorting to borrowing is currently approaching $90 per barrel, due to the inflated wage bill, subsidies, and increasing current expenditures, coupled with limited non-oil revenues.

Given the global trend of price volatility and the potential for further declines, the report warns that any prolonged period of low prices will push the budget directly toward a deeper deficit, in the absence of fundamental reforms to reduce dependence on oil as the almost sole source of state funding.

Despite this bleak picture, the Washington Report quotes researchers from academic initiatives focused on the Middle East as saying that Iraq still retains a significant advantage in the region: the continued peaceful transfer of power, based in part on election results, unlike many other Arab states that remain trapped in closed systems of governance.

However, these researchers also warn that this advantage could gradually lose its value if elections continue to reproduce the same system without changes to the rules governing political financing, oversight of public funds, and the mechanisms for selecting governments.

The report concludes that the incoming government will face a triple burden: entrenched corruption that provides parties with enormous resources and makes it difficult to dismantle patronage networks; a bloated public sector that consumes the lion's share of the budget and hinders any restructuring efforts; and near-total dependence on oil prices in an unpredictable global market.

Between these three pillars, the new government's ability to act will depend on the willingness of political forces to accept unpopular decisions, such as controlling appointments and curbing waste, in exchange for forging a different path toward building a service-oriented state with functioning institutions, not just a state focused on salaries.

The question that the report leaves open is whether the forces that have benefited for years from this financial-political model are actually capable of dismantling it, or whether future governments will simply manage the crisis and postpone the explosion, waiting for a new oil cycle, or new protests, that will raise the same questions from scratch.

Source: Baghdad Today + Washington Report   https://baghdadtoday.news/289807-.html

Above Ministries And Governorates

The economic offices of political parties have infiltrated Iraq, creating a shadow state that manages contracts and bankrupts contractors.

Economy / Special Files 23-12-2025, | 1199  Baghdad Today – Baghdad   An appeal received by "Baghdad Today" from a group of veteran contractors in Basra paints a stark picture of the reality of the contracting market in Iraq: Companies that are properly registered, pay taxes and insurance, and have a proven track record, are now without projects. Even small contracts are being snatched from them and awarded to new companies affiliated with political parties or supported by their "economic offices."

This firsthand account from Basra aligns with what research and media reports have observed: that the parties' "economic offices" have become the mandatory gateway to obtaining government contracts and investments in most governorates, particularly in the southern cities rich in oil and service projects.

Economic offices or a parallel shadow state?

Recent press reports and research indicate that "economic offices" are no longer merely organizational structures within political parties, but have transformed into networks of financial influence that manage a significant portion of state resources by controlling contracts, projects, and investments, particularly in the southern provinces.

Sources within the Federal Integrity Commission previously reported the widespread influence of economic offices affiliated with political parties and armed factions over all economic resources in the southern provinces, and that hundreds of complaints have been filed regarding what contractors and businesspeople describe as "extortion" and "organized acquisition" of contracts.

In this context, some politicians and former parliamentarians go even further, describing these offices as “outlets for stealing public money” and “offices for looting and plundering the people’s money,” and accusing them of destroying Iraqi projects by pushing for fictitious contracts or work that is carried out formally on paper and has no real existence on the ground.

How is the deal structured? Fixed percentages and front companies.

Information circulating in economic and political circles points to a fairly consistent pattern in the work of many of these offices: the party controls a ministry, governorate, or agency, and through it, an unofficial "committee" or "economic office" is formed.

This office reviews contracts, tenders, and investments, imposing its conditions on competing companies. Previous testimonies from officials have spoken of percentages ranging from 5% to 10% of the value of any contract being deducted for the benefit of the office or the political entity behind it, in exchange for facilitating the awarding of the contract or not obstructing it.

In practice, this mechanism translates into the emergence of new "front" companies, registered under the names of individuals whose public affiliation with the party is not apparent, but who are, in reality, part of its economic system.

 These companies obtain large or medium-sized contracts, then sometimes subcontract parts of the work to other contractors, while retaining a substantial profit margin that goes to the party office, not based on the skill of the contractors or the quality of the infrastructure.

Basra as a case study: Yesterday's contractors are jobless today

The appeal received by Baghdad Today from a group of veteran contractors in Basra perfectly reflects this distorted equation. The contractors explain that they own companies registered for many years, paying taxes, social security contributions, pension funds, and health insurance for their employees, yet today they have no projects. Some have already been forced to sell their companies, and others are "on the way out," as they say.

The problem, they explain, is not the size of their projects—mostly small or medium-sized enterprises—but rather that these same projects are being taken from them and awarded to other companies "recommended" by economic offices or influential figures.

Contractors are appealing directly to the Governor of Basra, requesting that a portion of local projects be allocated to their companies, which they describe as "established, committed," and experienced in execution, instead of being left to wither away in an environment of unfair competition.

Some say that, despite accepting small projects or limited rehabilitation work, they are surprised to find that "political influence" extends even to this level, imposing specific names or new companies with no history in the contracting market.

This appeal coincides with previous statements by the head of the Basra Contractors Union, who spoke about large financial dues owed by the central government to companies and contractors, estimated at more than one trillion dinars in Basra alone, and about 30 trillion dinars at the level of Iraq, which adds another layer of pressure on contractors who are not getting new projects, nor their old dues at the same time.

Projects built only to collapse... a cycle of profit built on the ruins of service.

One of the most serious warnings issued by experts on administrative corruption in Iraq is that many companies linked to political parties or economic offices are not built on the principles of quality and sustainability, but rather on the principle of "profit-driven cycles.

" Work is often carried out with substandard specifications, using inferior materials, or with inflated costs on paper, making the project prone to rapid deterioration and creating, after a few years, a justification for a new project under the guise of "rehabilitation," "comprehensive maintenance," or "reconstruction."

Reports from economic offices indicate that the adoption of fictitious or incompletely implemented projects was one of the reasons for "the destruction of all Iraqi projects," according to some former MPs, because the project is originally created in the context of a deal, not in the context of service planning, and then recycled time and again for the benefit of the same corruption networks.

In such an environment, reputable companies – those that try to adhere to technical specifications – are in a vulnerable position. If they try to do the work properly, their profits will weaken and they will be unable to pay royalties or keep up with the "economic office's conditions." If they succumb to the logic of manipulating specifications, they will lose their professional reputation and become part of the very game they complain about.

A besieged private sector... and an economy run outside the rules of the market

Recent economic research on the business environment in Iraq describes the situation as small and medium-sized enterprises “being forced to operate within an economic system dominated by powerful and wealthy parties,” and that they do not get equal opportunities in contracts and investment unless they enter into arrangements with controlling political entities.

This infiltration creates a layer of "parallel economy," where economic offices become funding centers for political parties and their election campaigns, as numerous reports indicate, while traditional contractors become the weakest link: no effective legal protection, no real competitive environment, and no transparency in how contracts are awarded. In a city like Basra, which is considered the richest province in Iraq in terms of oil resources and strategic projects, the paradox becomes even more stark: a huge economy operates in the province, yet a large segment of its long-established contractors complain about the lack of projects and the market becoming a "monopoly" for companies linked to influential figures.

To where?

The intertwined data – from the encroachment of economic offices, their acquisition of contracts, the emergence of inexperienced front companies, the accumulation of contractors’ dues, and the appeals of old contractors in Basra – indicate that the problem is no longer just individual complaints, but a structural imbalance in the state’s relationship with the contracting and investment market.

Without restoring the principle of fair competition, imposing genuine transparency on government contracts, and restricting the influence of the economic offices of political parties within ministries and governorates, the real private sector will remain besieged, and public money will continue to finance a parallel party economy, while projects collapse or are rebuilt every few years with the same short-term profit logic.

The appeal of Basra contractors, as they demand that the governor reopen the door to work for them, is not merely a local request; it is a warning that the “office economy” has begun to devour what remains of the “contractors’ economy” in Iraq, and that addressing this issue is no longer an administrative luxury, but rather a condition for any serious talk of real development in a country whose resources have been consumed in the same cycles: a project is granted, implemented poorly, collapses, and then rebuilt under new names, while the citizen remains the first and last loser.  Report by: Baghdad Today's Economic Affairs Editor https://baghdadtoday.news/289593-.html   

For current and reliable Iraqi news please visit:  https://www.bondladyscorner.com

“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 12-28-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  From "nothing" to billionaires... What are the secrets of the phenomenon of "exorbitant and rapid wealth" in Iraq?

Hussein Omran, a researcher in strategic, political, and regional security affairs, highlighted the phenomenon of "exorbitant and rapid wealth accumulation" that has spread in Iraq In recent years, he described it as a product of the "shadow economy" and not the result of investment acumen or genuine entrepreneurship.

Imran noted in a post that I followed Alsumaria News until the scene The Iraqi has become It is teeming with figures "with no commercial or industrial history" who, in record time, became billionaires.

The researcher attributed this shift to two main, almost guaranteed paths to wealth beyond oversight:

The first path: the dollar "machine" and currency platform: Imran argued that manipulating the price difference between the official and parallel markets, fictitious invoices, and transfers made through front companies and banks lacking genuine oversight, transformed the dollar into a means of exorbitant profit with no risk or added value to the economy, in addition to serving as a cover for money laundering operations.

The second path: oil smuggling and the regional shadow market: The researcher explained that regional crises, particularly those related to Iran, created a massive parallel oil market. He emphasized that Iraq It has become a "corridor and outlet" through complex land and sea routes, where oil is sold under various guises via a system that includes tankers, intermediaries, and formal and informal facilities, making "proximity to oil" the shortest path to wealth.

 Imran warned of the disastrous consequences of this model , emphasizing that it neither builds a state nor creates jobs, but rather produces a "parasitic elite" linked to or protected by politics, which fights any attempt at reform because it threatens its source of profit.

Imran described this situation as "Collapse The "quiet" collapse, which doesn't happen with a resounding explosion, but rather seeps into the structure of society when an entire generation becomes convinced that "work and production" stupidity

The researcher concluded his presentation with a question that sparked widespread discussion: "Do you know anyone who had nothing and is now a billionaire?", highlighting the clarity of the phenomenon and the inability of natural economic logic to explain it.  link

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Tishwash:  The Iraqi parliament publishes the agenda for Monday's session.

 The Iraqi parliament is scheduled to hold its first session of its sixth term on Monday at 12 noon, which includes two items on its agenda.

The first paragraph includes: the swearing-in of the new members of the House of Representatives, and the other includes: the election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and his two deputies, according to a statement issued by the Parliament’s Media Department.

In the past few days, the Shiite, Sunni, and Kurdish political forces and parties that won the elections have intensified their discussions in order to decide on the three top leadership positions: Speaker of Parliament, President of the Republic, and Prime Minister.

After the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in the spring of 2003 at the hands of American forces and their allies, the major political forces of the Shiites, Kurds, and Sunnis adopted a quota system in distributing positions for the three presidencies: the Prime Minister’s office, the Republic, and Parliament.

Last Saturday, the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, confirmed that the first session of the new House of Representatives, scheduled for December 29, 2025, must decide on the appointment of the Speaker of the House and his two deputies, and it is not constitutionally or legally permissible to postpone or extend it.  link

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Tishwash:  "Threaten them with their money": Savaya receives advice on the weaknesses of Iraqi politicians

The Middle East Monitor website offered advice to the US Special Envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, that if he wants to succeed in his Iraqi mission and survive what the report called the "theater of illusions" represented by Baghdad, he should scrutinize who is making money. 

After the London-based website pointed out that Savaya came to his position as a reward for his loyalty, and not through hardening his resolve through Middle Eastern events and calculations, it noted that he comes to the den of wolves armed with a smile and an outstretched hand, but his experience is shallow and his mandate is to dismantle the Popular Mobilization Forces and cut the strong bond of loyalty that connects Baghdad to Tehran, in order to pull Iraq back into the sunlight from the darkness of Iran.

The report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, said that Savaya will walk through a maze of deception, where every door in front of him is a trap. It added that the leaders he will deal with have overcome dictatorships, invasions, coups, sanctions, revolutions, and wars, and buried their enemies. They speak cunningly and will mislead him by drowning him in unimportant details. It noted that they are skilled at camouflage and that their civility is merely a sword covered in silk, and that he will have to identify the twin forces behind their actions in order to understand them. 

The report continued, saying: “These are not patriots, but rather a coterie of greed. They do not worship ideology, but rather power. They do not cling to faith, but rather to wealth. They are not ministers and parliamentarians, but rather leaders of a league wearing government clothes. They lead militia groups, order kidnappings, and silence journalists.” It added that they “have been looting Iraq since 2003, and they feed on a wounded lion like hyenas.”

The report said that, like all criminals, they "made one major mistake: they left a financial trail." 

The report explained that their wealth is not in Baghdad, but rather their money is hidden in vaults in Switzerland, in Iranian banks, in shell companies, in offshore accounts, and in real estate in Europe, North America, and within the United States, noting that the “Panama Papers” scandal contributed to lifting the veil and to the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control tracking them. 

The report urged Savaya to use the weapon of "the power of fear" against these people because they fear poverty and bankruptcy, not troops and bombs, if he wanted his mission to succeed. 

The report outlined this proposed scenario, with the author addressing Savaya: “Sit before them, smile diplomatically, and present them with a document granting the United States government full legal authority to investigate, trace, and seize any asset, account, or investment in their names, the names of their children, or the names of those in their inner circle.”

He continued, “Tell them this document means nothing if they are truly innocent. Watch their hands tremble, watch their masks break, and those who are honest will sign. But the corrupt will stall, and they will erupt in anger at the sudden infringement upon their sovereignty over their ill-gotten gains.” 

He added, "These men are not motivated by dignity or belief. It is the fear of losing everything they have stolen that motivates them." 

The report stated that "money is only one of their weapons; their second weapon is deception. They are experts in smiles, hugs, and schemes. They are a group of promises and betrayals, and they practice dissimulation," noting that this does not represent theology or science, but rather "a sacred art of lying," and every handshake is worthless. 

The report continued, saying, "They will obstruct him, and stifle him with delays until he gets tired and defeated," adding that "we must remember that the Iraqi tragedy did not arise only in a state of chaos, but rather in the collaboration between cynical foreigners and opportunistic Iraqis, and between external power and internal treachery." 

The report argued that Savaya was not sent to deal with a democratic entity, but rather with a market where loyalty is a commodity, where alliances can be auctioned off, and where patriotism can be faked. It added that "if Savaya wants to dismantle the Popular Mobilization Forces, and if he wants to destroy Tehran's grip, then he must harness the one thing these men fear, which is money, not truth, not principles, not justice." 

The report concluded by addressing Savaya, saying, "Follow the money. Seize it. Threaten, use it, and only then will they bow down. Only then will they surrender. Only then will the empire of thieves tremble." It continued, "Follow the money, and never stop until their world collapses."

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Morning 12-28-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

The Architecture of the New Global Financial System Is Already Visible

Gold-backed value, digital rails, and ISO-compliant assets form the backbone

Overview

• Central banks are accelerating gold accumulation as neutral monetary collateral

• The next system is shaping up as asset-backed, digital, and interoperable

• ISO 20022 compliance has become the baseline requirement for participation

• A limited group of digital assets are positioned for institutional use

• Speed, finality, scalability, and compliance now outweigh ideology

Key Developments

• Central banks have shifted from fiat expansion to reserve hardening

• Gold is increasingly treated as balance-sheet insurance rather than a legacy asset

• ISO 20022 messaging is live across major payment and settlement systems

• BRICS introduced the Unit, a basket-backed settlement instrument for wholesale trade

• Countries are preparing sovereign digital currencies backed by domestic assets

• Interoperability between national systems is now the primary challenge

Special Focus: Key Watched Technologies and Assets

ISO 20022 Digital Assets
Only a small number of digital assets meet institutional requirements for messaging compatibility, regulatory oversight, and throughput. These assets are designed to function inside financial infrastructure, not outside it.

XRP as a Bridge Asset
XRP was designed to provide on-demand liquidity between currencies without requiring pre-funded accounts. Its ability to move value in seconds at negligible cost addresses the core inefficiencies of correspondent banking. Scalability, speed, and finality position XRP as connective infrastructure rather than a speculative store of value.

Bitcoin’s Structural Limitations
Bitcoin demonstrated that digital scarcity is possible, but it was not designed for modern settlement. Long confirmation times, high fees during congestion, and limited throughput restrict its usefulness for institutional-scale payments. Bitcoin functions as a speculative asset, not financial plumbing.

BRICS Unit and Multipolar Settlement
The BRICS Unit reflects a broader move toward collateral-backed settlement instruments that reduce reliance on any single national currency. It signals a shift from reserve dominance to asset-based trust.

Why It Matters

The global financial system is not collapsing — it is being rewired. Nations are preserving sovereignty while upgrading rails. Value is being anchored to assets, while movement of value is being digitized. This separation of what backs money from how money moves is the defining feature of the transition now underway.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, the reset changes what determines credibility. Currencies tied to real assets, efficient settlement, and compliant infrastructure gain durability. Those dependent on debt expansion, slow rails, and political leverage face repricing risk. Watching infrastructure readiness now matters more than watching headlines.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Assets Back Value, Networks Move It
  Gold and national resources anchor trust, while digital rails provide speed and scale.

• Pillar: Interoperability Over Dominance
  The future system favors connection between currencies, not replacement of them.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Bank for International Settlements – “ISO 20022 and the future of global payments”

• World Gold Council – “Central banks and gold: reserve diversification trends”

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Silver vs Gold: Same Monetary Family, Very Different Market Mechanics

Why silver behaves like a leveraged monetary metal while gold anchors stability

Overview

• Gold and silver both function as monetary metals, but their market structures differ sharply

• Gold trades primarily as a reserve asset, while silver straddles monetary and industrial demand

• Silver’s smaller market size makes it more sensitive to leverage and liquidity stress

• Divergence between the two often signals shifts in risk, inflation expectations, and liquidity

Key Developments

• Central banks overwhelmingly accumulate gold, not silver, for reserves

• Silver demand is split between industrial use and investment, tightening supply cycles

• Paper-to-physical ratios are significantly higher in silver markets

• Silver inventories are thinner relative to annual demand

• Gold markets are deeper and more liquid, reducing volatility

• Silver reacts faster — and more violently — during leverage unwinds

Market Mechanics: Why They Behave Differently

Gold
Gold functions as a monetary anchor. Central banks hold it, sovereigns settle with it, and it carries minimal industrial dependency. Its futures and OTC markets are large and liquid, allowing stress to dissipate more slowly. Gold moves when confidence shifts — but rarely gaps without cause.

Silver
Silver behaves like a pressure valve. Its dual role creates constant tension between industrial consumption and monetary demand. Because the silver market is much smaller, leveraged positions dominate price discovery during stress. When liquidity tightens or physical supply is constrained, silver reprices rapidly.

Why It Matters

Silver often moves after gold signals a trend — but moves faster and farther once constraints appear. This is not speculation; it is structure. When markets begin repricing monetary risk, gold establishes credibility while silver exposes fragility. The relationship acts as an early warning system for leverage, inflation, and settlement stress.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, the gold–silver relationship reveals confidence versus pressure. Gold reflects trust erosion in fiat systems, while silver reflects stress inside them. When silver outperforms sharply, it suggests leverage is unwinding and liquidity is thinning — conditions that often precede currency instability or repricing

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Gold Anchors, Silver Signals
  Gold stabilizes confidence; silver exposes structural strain.

• Pillar: Liquidity Determines Volatility
  Smaller, leveraged markets reprice faster when systems are stressed.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• World Gold Council — “Gold Demand Trends and Central Bank Reserves”

• Silver Institute — “World Silver Survey: Supply, Demand, and Market Structure”

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Ukraine Under Fire Ahead of Critical Zelenskiy–Trump Summit

Mass missile and drone strikes intensify pressure as peace talks approach

Overview

• Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Kyiv and other regions

• The attack came just ahead of a high-stakes meeting between President Zelenskiy and President Trump

• Hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles targeted civilian and energy infrastructure

• The timing signals an attempt to shape negotiations through escalation

Key Developments

• Ukraine reported approximately 500 drones and 40 missiles launched overnight

• Air raid alerts lasted nearly ten hours in Kyiv

• At least one fatality and multiple injuries were confirmed, including children

• Energy facilities were struck, leaving large portions of Kyiv without heat and power

• Damage was reported across seven districts, including residential high-rises

• Polish airspace disruptions triggered heightened regional military readiness

• Peace discussions center on territorial control, security guarantees, and economic zones

• A draft 20-point peace framework is nearing completion but remains unresolved

Why It Matters

This escalation underscores how military pressure is being used as leverage at the negotiating table. Energy infrastructure targeting highlights the weaponization of winter hardship, while the timing ahead of diplomatic talks suggests an effort to influence terms before concessions are finalized. The conflict remains a major destabilizing force for Europe and global markets.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, renewed escalation increases geopolitical risk premiums across Europe. Energy disruption, reconstruction costs, and prolonged uncertainty strain fiscal balances and influence currency valuation. Wars that drag into negotiation phases often trigger currency realignment, reserve shifts, and debt restructuring, all critical signals for those watching the global reset.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: War Accelerates Financial Fragmentation
  Prolonged conflict deepens the divide between geopolitical blocs and settlement systems.

• Pillar: Energy Security Equals Currency Stability
  Targeted infrastructure attacks directly impact inflation, sovereign budgets, and monetary credibility.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — “Russia launches massive air attack on Kyiv ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump talks”

• Modern Diplomacy — “Ukraine Under Fire Ahead of Critical Zelenskiy-Trump Summit”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Sunday Morning 12-28-25

Idle Wealth, Not Imminent Bankruptcy: A Financial Expert Refutes 2030 Scenarios And Reveals To Iraq Observer The Strengths Of The Iraqi Economy.
 
December 20, 2025  Baghdad/Iraq Observer   Parliamentary warnings that  Iraq could face total bankruptcy by 2030 if current spending mechanisms continue   have sparked a wave of controversy in economic circles,  amid questions about the   true state of the country’s finances and its  actual ability to overcome upcoming challenges.

In response to these statements, Mustafa Hantoush, who is concerned with financial and banking affairs,   confirmed that Iraq is considered one of the very rich countries, stressing that    talk of bankruptcy is not based on realistic data  as much as it is related to financial mismanagement.
 
Hantoush explained to Iraq Observer that “the Iraqi government, as a central government,  owns  more than two-thirds of the country’s land, in addition to  factories,  plants, and  extensive real estate assets owned by the state, as well as long-term contracts with millions of citizens,  which constitutes a large economic base that has  not yet been optimally invested.”

He added that   “Iraq does not rely solely on its visible resources,  but also possesses enormous underground wealth,  including oil, gas, and rare minerals,” stressing that “these capabilities make the country a nation capable of rapid recovery  if it has an efficient financial administration that    invests revenues correctly and    seriously combats corruption.

” Hantoush pointed out that  “economic studies confirm that Iraq,  which has an area of ​​about 430,000 square kilometers,    has a high percentage of land suitable for development, as    about 80% of its area is usable,    while only about 8% of it has been invested in the fields of    housing,  agriculture and  industry,   which opens the door to broad development opportunities.”
 
According to experts,  these data reflect that the real challenge facing Iraq    does not lie in the  scarcity of resources or the  risk of bankruptcy, but rather in how to manage and invest wealth,  in a way that transforms great potential into development projects that guarantee a   decent life and   economic stability for future generations.      
https://observeriraq.net/ثروات-معطلة-لا-إفلاس-وشيك-خبير-مالي-يف/    

The Numbers Don't Lie: $340,000 Is The Share Of Every Iraqi In The Wealth Among The Resource Giants... Where Is It?
 
Baghdad Today – Baghdad   Visual Capitalist's global ranking of countries with the most natural resources,
based on per capita wealth, places Iraq sixth on the list of "resource giants."
 
According to the data, Iraq's per capita wealth is approximately $340,000,with an estimated value of its natural resources at around $16 trillion, and a population of approximately 47 million.
 
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This classification doesn't reflect actual income earned by citizens,nor readily available funds in the treasury, but rather the "estimated value" of natural resources relative to the population.
 
In other words, it measures the potential of the country: its underground and above-ground wealth, and how each individual's share would appear if this value were theoretically distributed among the population.

Therefore, a high figure can simultaneously be an  "economic promise" and a  "painful question": why doesn't this abundance translate into  a more stable life,  stronger services, and  wider job opportunities?
 
In the rankings,
Saudi Arabia topped the list with an individual share of nearly $984,000, followed by
Canada with $822,000, then
Australia with $727,000.
Russia came in fourth,
Venezuela fifth,
Iraq sixth,
Iran seventh, the
United States eighth,
Brazil ninth, and
China tenth.
 
The point here is that Iraq, relative to its population, is among a group of countries with very large "natural resources,"so much so that a difference of one or two places in this type of ranking is usually linked to two crucial variables: the  size of the estimated resources and the  size of the population.
 
But transforming “resource wealth” into “societal wealth” doesn’t happen automatically.
 
The difference between a  resource-rich country and a  truly wealthy one is made by  management,   governance, and the  ability to build an economy that operates outside of price fluctuations.
 
Natural wealth may provide a state with financing capacity,  but it alone does not guarantee sustainable development   if revenues remain dependent on a single commodity, or  if returns are eroded by  waste, poor planning, and sluggish productive investment.
 
This is why Iraq appears in such tables as a country with great potential,  while the most important question remains internal:  how much of this potential is being channeled  into  infrastructure,  industry,   agriculture,  education, healthcare, and  job creation?
 
While the ranking highlights the “individual share” as a shocking indicator,   a more realistic interpretation comes from a different angle:
 
Iraq possesses a resource base that offers a rare opportunity to restructure its economy  if it is treated as a lever for building non-rentier sectors, rather than as a permanent guarantee. In other words,
 
the message conveyed by the figure is not so much boasting as it is a warning: possessing wealth is not enough, because   what matters most is “how it is managed” and  how it is transformed   from perceived value into real production, and   from quick profits into long-term assets.
 
For the average citizen, the meaning of this ranking is simple and straightforward: 
a country that appears in this position  theoretically possesses the capacity to  finance major projects,    improve services, and   create jobs  if revenues are channeled along a clear path, and to  build financial resilience   that can absorb market shocks when prices fall.

Conversely, a persistent gap between the  "value of resources" and the "reality of living"   means that    wealth remains in the realm of potential, and the   economy remains vulnerable to external fluctuations,   no matter how impressive the figures may appear on paper. In conclusion,
 
Iraq’s ranking in this global classification reopens an old question in a new form:
 
When a country is in the club of “resource giants,”   why does the social return seem less than the numbers suggest?
 
The answer is not in the resources themselves,  but in the path that transforms them    from raw wealth   into a state capable of investment, and  from short-term returns   to development that is measured by what people experience daily.     https://baghdadtoday.news/288949-340.html    

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MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Imminent Exchange Rate Integration

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Imminent Exchange Rate Integration

12-27-2025

The Crew:  Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man

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Be sure to listen to full video for all the news……..

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

The Biggest Credit Bubble in History

The Biggest Credit Bubble in History

WTFinance:  12-27-2025

The global financial landscape is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and according to Alasdair Macleod, a renowned expert in the field, the next few years will be marked by unprecedented turmoil.

 In a recent episode of the WTFinance Podcast, host Anthony Fatseas sat down with Macleod to dissect the impending economic crisis that is expected to unfold in 2026 and beyond.

The discussion was both insightful and sobering, painting a picture of a world on the brink of a major financial reckoning.

At the heart of Macleod’s analysis is the looming collapse of the equity markets, triggered by the bursting of the tech and credit bubbles.

As banks and foreign investors scramble to protect their assets, massive sell-offs will ensue, resulting in a sharp market crash.

This is not just a forecast; it’s a scenario that Macleod believes is inevitable given the current state of the global economy. The fragility of the US dollar, coupled with the broader global economic repercussions, will only exacerbate the situation.

One of the most striking aspects of Macleod’s argument is the disconnect between official inflation metrics and the underlying economic reality.

Despite what the numbers may suggest, inflation is set to surge dramatically due to monetary mismanagement and the declining purchasing power of fiat currencies. This is a theme that Macleod has been warning about for some time, and it’s an issue that investors would do well to take seriously.

The banking system, too, is facing significant challenges.

Despite ample liquidity, banks are reluctant to lend due to rising credit risks and economic stagnation. The US Treasury is struggling to issue long-term debt, a clear signal that investors are growing increasingly concerned about the sustainability of US fiscal policy.

Furthermore, Macleod highlights that quantitative easing (QE) is being used primarily to support US Treasury funding and prop up asset prices, rather than stimulate real economic growth. This is a worrying trend that suggests the global economy is being propped up by artificial means.

Geopolitically, the landscape is also shifting. China is strategically distancing itself from the weakening US dollar by accumulating gold reserves and promoting the yuan for international trade among BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization members.

Meanwhile, Europe and the UK are facing economic and political instability, exacerbated by poor governance and misguided policies. Macleod foresees a profound global currency crisis as fiat currencies like the dollar, euro, and sterling collapse, driving a surge in gold and commodity prices.

So, what does this mean for investors? Macleod’s message is clear: the current economic and monetary paradigm is unsustainable, and the eventual breakdown of the fiat currency system is unavoidable.

 As such, he urges investors to understand the difference between real money (gold) and credit, recommending a shift toward commodities and precious metals as safer stores of value.

In conclusion, the insights shared by Alasdair Macleod in the WTFinance Podcast are a wake-up call for investors and policymakers alike.

The global economy is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and it’s essential that we prepare for the challenges ahead.

By understanding the underlying trends and taking a proactive approach to managing our assets, we can navigate the turbulent financial landscape that lies ahead.

For those looking to stay ahead of the curve, watching the full video from WTFinance is a must. Macleod’s analysis is both nuanced and thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on the global economic landscape. As we move into 2026 and beyond, his warnings should not be taken lightly.

https://youtu.be/MlKoUz_Cg8A

Ariel: Potential Controlled Revaluation for the Iraqi Dinar (and more)

Ariel: Potential Controlled Revaluation for the Iraqi Dinar

12-27-2025

Ariel  @Prolotario1

What is the one thing Donald Trump stated is the reason foreign countries like Iraq could not trade with the US? The artificial value of the fiat dollar was to high right?

Guess what the silver squeeze is doing to help alleviate that problem?

He has historically criticized the artificial valuation of the fiat dollar, arguing it disadvantages U.S. trade partners like Iraq by maintaining an overvalued currency that hampers competitive exports.

For Iraq, this dynamic creates a dual opportunity: first, by devaluing the dollar relative to the IQD, it enhances Iraq’s export competitiveness; second, it aligns with the Central Bank of Iraq’s (CBI) gradual currency stabilization efforts, potentially facilitating a controlled revaluation.

So please expect some major news going into the new year. Especially with the new leadership in Iraq.

SantaSurfing:  “IT IS OFFICIALLY OVER” THE MOMENT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! SILVER SQUEEZE IS HAPPENING! DOLLAR IS LOSING VALUE! SILVER SHORTAGE = BANKS FAILURE! WE’RE GETTING THAT CLOSE! HOLD!!! HOLD!!! (Not financial advice) THIS IS SPOT ON!

ASIAN GUY RECENT UPDATE 12/26/2025!

IT'S OVER: Banks Tap Fed for $17 BILLION as Silver Shorts Implode

Currency Archive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b5suA_yI-0&feature=youtu.be

Source(s):  https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2004729097063170425

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/26/ariel-prolotario1-potential-controlled-revaluation-for-the-iraqi-dinar/

Ariel : Iraqi Dinar Update, Mark Savaya Action Oriented Mindset

12-27-2025

Iraqi Dinar Update: Where We Are (Mark Savaya) Action Oriented Mindset

Mark Savaya’s presence in Iraq as this get-it-done businessman elevates the stakes tremendously, injecting the momentum needed to activate a system that’s been poised and waiting for far too long.

Dinar enthusiasts, who’ve weathered skepticism and setbacks for over twenty years, might soon toast to his influence in hastening the revaluation that’s whispered about in hushed tones.

Unreleased details from confidential briefs suggest he’s advocating for accelerated U.S.-Iraq trade pacts that indirectly fortify the dinar’s global standing, bypassing traditional hurdles.

I must stress the power here: his aversion to empty rhetoric means swift, impactful decisions that honor Iraq’s preparedness and reward the faithful.

In Other News

The silver squeeze accelerates a global shift away from dollar-centric trade, directly benefiting Iraq’s export-driven economy. As silver shortages strain banks and erode confidence in fiat currencies, nations like Iraq, with substantial gold and silver reserves, gain bargaining power in bilateral trade agreements.

Iraq’s central bank holds 150 tons of gold (Q3 2025), and its silver stockpiles, quietly amassed since 2023, position it to anchor the dinar to precious metals.

This reduces reliance on dollar-based oil transactions, which previously forced Iraq to accept inflated exchange rates.

 Trump’s tariff policies, raising average rates to 17% (Yale Budget Lab, 2025), incentivize Iraq to pivot toward non-dollar partners like China and the UAE, who increasingly settle in gold-backed yuan or dinar.

The squeeze’s pressure on the dollar down 8% according to reports against major currencies since January 2025 levels the trade playing field, enabling Iraq to demand fairer terms. This sets the stage for a dinar revaluation.

Do You All See Where We Are Headed?

Iraq’s strategic accumulation of silver, unreported in mainstream financial outlets, acts as a hedge against dollar volatility triggered by the squeeze.

Unlike gold, silver’s industrial demand (solar, electronics) ensures liquidity, allowing Iraq to collateralize its currency without depleting oil revenues.

The Central Bank of Iraq has secured 2,500 tons of silver through discreet deals with BRICS-aligned suppliers since 2024, positioning the dinar for a metal-backed revaluation.

This move counters the dollar’s artificial strength, which Trump’s team, including Stephen Miran, critiques as a driver of persistent U.S. trade deficits.

As silver shortages disrupt Western banking COMEX inventories dropped 20% in 2025 Iraq’s reserves insulate it from global financial shocks.

 This stability attracts Forex traders, who anticipate a dinar surge as Iraq announces its new exchange rate in Q1/Q2 2026. The squeeze thus empowers Iraq to dictate its currency’s value, unshackled from U.S. monetary policy.

You are probably hearing that for the 1st time. Yes, Iraq was hoarding silver to.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Afternoon 12-27-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Where the World Stands in the Shift to a New Global Financial System

Some nations are structurally ready — others remain stalled by politics, debt, and compliance gaps

Overview

• The transition to a new global financial system is uneven and non-simultaneous

• Readiness depends on payment rails, legal frameworks, reserves, and sovereignty

• Many countries have completed technical upgrades but lack political or monetary alignment

• A small group is structurally prepared, while others remain constrained by sanctions, debt, or instability

Key Developments

• Global payment infrastructure modernization is largely complete in major economies

• ISO 20022 messaging standards are operational across most central banking systems

• Alternative settlement arrangements are expanding outside Western rails

• Gold accumulation and reserve diversification continue among non-aligned states

• Sanctions, capital controls, and debt overhangs remain the primary blockers

Readiness Snapshot: Who Is Ready — and Who Is Not

Countries Considered Structurally Ready

• China

• Russia

• Saudi Arabia

• United Arab Emirates

• Singapore

These nations have functioning payment rails, sufficient reserves, legal authority, and geopolitical leverage to operate within a multipolar system.

Countries Partially Ready (Technical Progress, Political Constraints)

• Brazil

• India

• South Africa

• Indonesia

• Egypt

They possess upgraded systems but remain cautious due to trade exposure, dollar reliance, or internal policy divisions.

Countries Not Yet Ready

• Many highly indebted Western economies

• Fragile states reliant on IMF programs

• Sanction-dependent or politically unstable nations

These lack either monetary sovereignty or legal freedom to reposition.

Special Focus: Key Watched Nations

Iraq
Iraq is often viewed as technically ready but politically constrained. Banking reforms, digital payment adoption, and central bank controls have improved significantly. However, unresolved issues around governance, corruption perception, and external influence continue to delay full monetary normalization. Iraq appears positioned for post-stability activation, not preemptive transition.

Vietnam
Vietnam is quietly one of the most prepared emerging economies. It has strong manufacturing integration, growing reserves, disciplined monetary policy, and expanding digital payments. Vietnam’s caution is strategic — not structural. It is ready but waiting, aligned with trade stability rather than currency disruption.

Venezuela
Venezuela remains resource-rich but systemically blocked. Sanctions, capital controls, and institutional erosion prevent financial reintegration. While oil reserves provide leverage, the banking system and currency credibility are not yet restored. Venezuela requires external political resolution before monetary reset participation.

Iran
Iran operates largely outside the Western financial system already. It has alternative trade channels, energy leverage, and regional settlement mechanisms. However, sanctions isolate capital inflows and restrict normalization. Iran is functionally adapted but not globally integrated, limiting its role in early-stage system activation.

United States

The United States remains the anchor of the existing financial system, yet it is also the most constrained by its own scale. Technically, the U.S. is fully modernized: payment rails are upgraded, settlement systems are compliant, and regulatory reach is unmatched. However, record sovereign debt, persistent deficits, and political gridlock limit monetary flexibility.

The U.S. position is not about readiness — it is about control of transition. As issuer of the world’s primary reserve currency, the United States must manage change without triggering loss of confidence. This makes the U.S. structurally prepared but strategically cautious, favoring gradual adaptation over overt reset actions.

European Union

The European Union is highly advanced technically but fragmented politically. Payment infrastructure, digital banking, and regulatory harmonization are largely complete. However, uneven debt levels among member states, divergent economic conditions, and reliance on consensus decision-making slow decisive action.

The EU’s challenge is cohesion. While core economies are prepared, weaker members constrain policy options. This makes the EU operationally ready but institutionally limited. The bloc is more likely to follow a coordinated global shift than lead one, prioritizing stability and compliance over speed.

Why It Matters

The global financial reset is not a single event — it is a phased transition. Technical readiness alone is insufficient. Countries must align law, liquidity, legitimacy, and leadership. This explains why some nations appear “ready” for years without visible change, while others move rapidly once political barriers lift.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, readiness determines timing and credibility. Currencies tied to nations with completed infrastructure and sovereign control are positioned differently than those burdened by sanctions or debt. Watching who can move matters more than watching who talks. The reset rewards preparation — not speculation.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Infrastructure First, Value Second
  Systems must function before currencies can reprice.

• Pillar: Sovereignty Over Speed
  Nations will not move until legal, political, and monetary control is secured.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Bank for International Settlements — “Central bank payment system modernization and ISO 20022 adoption”

• International Monetary Fund — “Global Financial Stability Report: Fragmentation and Financial Architecture”

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Forced Deleveraging in the Silver Market Signals Structural Stress

Rising prices expose leverage, liquidity limits, and paper–physical imbalance

Overview

• Silver markets are experiencing forced deleveraging, not orderly normalization

• A sharp price rally has stressed institutions with large paper short exposure

• Liquidity assumptions are being tested as physical availability tightens

• The disconnect between paper contracts and deliverable metal is widening

Key Developments

• Analysts observing delivery data and positioning behavior report stress among major commercial participants

• Rising silver prices are increasing margin requirements, locking up capital

• Physical silver supply available for lease or delivery is tightening

• Concentrated short positioning has reduced flexibility for large participants

• Covering pressure accelerates price movement when liquidity thins

• Market structure — not intent — is driving squeeze-like conditions

Why It Matters

This is a classic leverage unwind. When paper obligations grow faster than physical supply, markets are forced to reconcile promises with reality. Price discovery shifts away from contracts toward tangible assets, often abruptly. This process exposes structural fragilities embedded in derivative-heavy markets and reveals where liquidity assumptions fail under stress.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, forced deleveraging in precious metals is a warning signal. When confidence in paper markets weakens, capital migrates toward physical assets and hard collateral. This dynamic often precedes currency repricing, especially in debt-heavy systems. Silver’s stress mirrors broader concerns about leverage, settlement integrity, and real value versus nominal claims.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Physical Assets Reassert Price Authority
  When leverage unwinds, tangible supply becomes the final arbiter of value.

• Pillar: Paper Liquidity Has Limits
  Markets dependent on perpetual rollover face instability when delivery matters.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Commodity Futures Trading Commission — “Commitments of Traders Report Methodology and Market Concentration”

• World Silver Survey — Silver Institute — “Physical Supply, Investment Demand, and Market Balance”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Afternoon 12-27-25

An Economist Explains Why Gold Prices Continue To Rise

Time: 2025/12/27 Readings: 135 times   {Economic: Al-Furat News} Economic expert Bassem Jamil Antoine explained on Saturday that gold prices continue to rise and do not decrease easily, pointing to several factors affecting the market.

Antoine told Al-Furat News Agency that “the current rise in gold prices will continue due to the continued presence of speculators, the scarcity of gold, and its connection to political issues, most notably the European conflict, in addition to the continued Chinese demand for gold,” noting that “a drop in prices is not expected.”

He added that “metals in general have started to rise, including silver and platinum, as a result of low production and lack of work, noting that wars lead to epidemics and recessions, which makes gold continue to be a safe haven.” LINK

The Dollar Is Declining As The Stock Exchanges In Baghdad And Erbil Close.

Stock Exchange  The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar declined in Baghdad and Erbil on Saturday, as the stock exchange closed at the start of the week.

Baghdad, the selling price was 143,500 dinars per 100 US dollars  and the buying price was 142,500 dinars per 100 US dollars.

Erbil Selling price: 142,350 dinars per 100 dollars   Buying price: 142,200 dinars per 100 dollars.
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=63892

Sudani Affirms Iraq's Continued Cooperation With The United Nations, Coinciding With The End Of UNAMI's Mission.

Time: 2025/12/27 12:11:32 Readings: 105 times   {Political: Al-Furat News} Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed on Saturday the continuation of the relationship between Iraq and the United Nations and bilateral cooperation programs, on the occasion of the end of the duties of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mohammed Al-Hassan, and the termination of the work of the UNAMI mission in Iraq.

The Sudanese media office stated in a statement received by Al-Furat News that “the latter received the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mohammed Al-Hassan, on the occasion of the end of his duties in Iraq, and the termination of the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq/UNAMI,” expressing his thanks to Al-Hassan and to all those who worked in the mission, for the assistance they provided to Iraq in various fields throughout its work, from the fall of the dictatorial regime until today.”

The Prime Minister affirmed "the continuation of the relationship between Iraq and the international organization, and the bilateral programs on which cooperation is taking place, and that ending the work of the UNAMI mission means that the Iraqi state institutions have been able to provide the best levels of performance in the field of implementing their constitutional and legal tasks, in a step that enhances national sovereignty."

For his part, Al-Hassan praised what has been achieved in Iraq during the past years of the government’s work, and the important steps that contributed to reaching this day, noting the keenness to continue working with Iraq in various programs.   LINK

Among Them Is Iraq... 6 Arab Countries Top The List Of The Largest Renewable Energy Deals For 2025

Saturday, December 27, 2025 13:12 | Economy Number of views: 20   Baghdad / NINA / The year 2025 witnessed the emergence of several major deals in the clean energy sector, reshaping the global investment landscape amidst growing competition among Middle Eastern economies.

Arab countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, along with Egypt, Oman, and Bahrain, recorded a remarkable surge in solar, wind, and energy storage projects throughout the year, accompanied by a significant increase in foreign direct investment.

According to the "Energy" platform, by the end of the year, Gulf dominance in the list of the largest renewable energy deals in 2025 was solidified, following Riyadh and Abu Dhabi's success in concluding significant agreements spanning from Central Asia to Europe and the Middle East. This raised expectations for even larger projects in 2026.

The largest renewable energy deals in 2025 were as follows:

Saudi Arabia:  4 deals for wind, solar, and energy storage;
UAE:  3 deals for project development and acquisitions;
Egypt:  projects to establish a solar power plant and a solar panel manufacturing facility.
Oman:  13 deals in one conference.
Bahrain:  The world's largest rooftop solar power plant.
Iraq:  A giant solar energy project. /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1268735

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“Tidbits From TNT” Saturday 12-27-2025

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Tishwash:  CBI Says China and India Account for Half of Iraq's Foreign Trade

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) announced on Thursday that trade with China and India now accounts for approximately 50 percent of the country’s total foreign trade.

In a statement, the CBI said Iraq’s trade volume with China reached $58.035 billion last year, while trade with India amounted to $31.102 billion.

Türkiye was also among Iraq’s key trading partners, with bilateral trade valued at $20.786 billion. The United States followed with $8.952 billion, while trade with South Korea stood at $7.661 billion and the United Arab Emirates at $5.307 billion.

Greece recorded trade worth $4.599 billion with Iraq, while Saudi Arabia ranked next with $2.771 billion.

The figures highlight Iraq’s growing economic ties with Asian markets, particularly China and India, which together dominate the country’s external trade.  link

Tishwash:  Uzbekistan and Iraq Discuss Expanding Trade and Economic Cooperation

 During a working visit to the Republic of Iraq, Shohruh Gulamov, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade (MIIT) of Uzbekistan, held a series of bilateral meetings with the heads of key state bodies and business structures of Iraq and took part in the Uzbekistan–Iraq Business Forum in Baghdad.

In talks with Juma Al-Bahadli, Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources; Ghassan Hamid, Deputy Minister of Trade for Economic Affairs; Salar Muhammad Amin, Deputy Chairman of the National Investment Commission; Adil Al-Aqqab, Head of the Iraqi Industrialists’ Union; and Ibrahim Al-Baghdadi, Chairman of the Economic Council of Iraq, the sides discussed ways to expand trade and economic cooperation.

The discussions covered measures to remove trade and regulatory barriers, optimise tariffs on priority Uzbek goods, speed up certification procedures, and develop logistics based on regional transport hubs.

Particular focus was given to prospects for increasing the export of construction materials, textiles, carpets, food products and jewellery, as well as enabling Uzbek companies to enter the Iraqi market.

Speaking at the business forum, organised with the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Iraq and the Economic Council of Iraq, Shohruh Gulamov emphasised that trade is a priority for deepening economic partnership and highlighted the significant untapped potential of bilateral trade.

Cooperation opportunities in industry and mineral resources were also discussed, including the establishment of joint ventures, raw material processing, supplies of refined metals, and engineering services and equipment.

The forum brought together more than 150 representatives of Iraqi state bodies and businesses, as well as 25 leading Uzbek companies from the food, textile, pharmaceutical, electrical engineering, furniture and construction materials sectors. Participants were familiarised with Uzbekistan’s investment climate and export potential, while B2B meetings and an exhibition of Uzbek products were held on the sidelines.

Following the visit, the Iraqi side was invited to consider holding the first meeting of the Uzbekistan–Iraq Joint Economic Committee and the next business forum in Uzbekistan.  link

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Tishwash:  In a first-of-its-kind move, customs announces the success of the first fully integrated international crossing.

The General Authority of Customs announced today, Thursday, that it received transit trucks subject to the International Transport System (TIR) ​​carried on roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ships at the port of Umm Qasr, in a step that is the first of its kind within the transit routes that pass through Iraqi territory.

The authority stated in a statement followed by “Iraq Observer”, that “the operation comes within the efforts to activate the international TIR agreement and enhance Iraq’s capabilities in managing multimodal transport operations, in line with the state’s plans to develop the transit sector and expand regional and international trade routes.”

The authority added in its statement that “after completing the necessary customs procedures, the trucks continued their overland journey towards Turkey and Syria, coming from the ports of the United Arab Emirates, in an indication of the readiness of the infrastructure of Iraqi ports and their ability to receive and operate advanced logistical transport patterns.”

The authority confirmed that the integration of the RORO transport mechanism with the TIR system achieves a number of operational and economic benefits, including accelerating transit movement, reducing handling time, lowering costs for transport and trading companies, as well as raising the levels of efficiency and safety in the transport of goods.

She pointed out that “this type of operation contributes to maximizing revenues, stimulating the national economy, and revitalizing transit traffic through Iraq.”  link

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