Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Morning 1-1-26
End Of The UN Mission In Iraq
December 31, 2025 Baghdad (AFP) – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will end its 22-year mission on Wednesday evening in a country that has become relatively stable and is working to recover from decades of conflict.
This comes at the request of Baghdad, and last year the UN Security Council extended the mandate of the mission, which was in Iraq to provide support and advice during the political transition that followed the 2003 US invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein’s regime, for a final period until December 31, 2025.
End Of The UN Mission In Iraq
December 31, 2025 Baghdad (AFP) – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will end its 22-year mission on Wednesday evening in a country that has become relatively stable and is working to recover from decades of conflict.
This comes at the request of Baghdad, and last year the UN Security Council extended the mandate of the mission, which was in Iraq to provide support and advice during the political transition that followed the 2003 US invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein’s regime, for a final period until December 31, 2025.
On Tuesday evening, the caretaker government authorized Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein to “sign a draft memorandum of understanding for the mission closure plan (…) and transitional security needs, regarding the handover of the compound occupied by the mission in Baghdad and related matters,” according to an official statement.
The support provided by the mission to the Iraqi authorities extended to the areas of political dialogue and national reconciliation, and it helped in organizing elections and supported security sector reform.
Shortly after the mission was established, the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad was attacked by a truck bomb on August 19, 2003, killing the first United Nations Special Representative to Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello, along with 21 other people.
In recent years, as Iraq has regained some stability, the Iraqi authorities have concluded that there are no longer any justifications for the continued presence of a UN political mission in the country.
A former Iraqi government official confirmed to AFP that ending the mission confirms “that Iraq today is not the same as it was in 2003 or 2013.”
The official, who cooperated closely with the UN mission, particularly during the Islamic State's control of large areas of the country (2014-2017), said the timing of ending the mission was in line with "the radical shift from wars, dictatorship, sanctions and terrorism."
From Baghdad, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres affirmed on December 13 that “the United Nations will continue to support the Iraqi people on their path towards peace, sustainable development and human rights,” through the various UN agencies and programs operating in Iraq. LINK
Customs Authority: Revenues Exceed 2.5 Trillion Dinars During The Current Year
Money and Business Economy News – Baghdad The General Authority of Customs announced that its revenues during the year 2025 exceeded 2.5 trillion dinars, an indicator that reflects the high performance of the Authority and its ability to effectively manage the transit system and customs operations, and to enhance the contribution of non-oil revenues to the state’s general budget.
The head of the Customs Authority, Dr. Thamer Qasim Dawood, told Al-Sabah, as reported by Al-Eqtisad News, that the authority achieved revenues exceeding 2 trillion and 530 billion dinars during the current year.
He added that the Authority has succeeded in implementing modern and advanced transit systems, most notably the operation of receiving transit trucks via (RORO) ships within the customs TIR system, in a step that is the first of its kind in Iraq, and aims to integrate land and sea transport within a single system in accordance with modern international standards.
He explained that operating these ships contributes to accelerating the movement of shipments and ensuring their smooth passage, through simplifying technical and administrative customs procedures, and using electronic locks to track the path of goods from entering Iraqi territory until they leave towards the destination country, in continuous coordination with the competent authorities.
Dr. Qasim emphasized that this achievement aligns with the government's vision to enhance Iraq's position as a regional trade corridor, leveraging its strategic geographical location that connects it to neighboring countries and provides opportunities to maximize non-oil revenues.
He added that the Authority has fully coordinated with the Ministry of Transport, the Ports Authority, the Border Ports Authority, and land and sea transport companies, in addition to cooperating with the International Road Transport Union (IRU), through joint working rooms and organized data exchange, to ensure the implementation of operations without any obstacles.
He explained that operating this type of multimodal transport contributes to creating direct and indirect job opportunities, increasing Iraq’s attractiveness to local and international investments, as well as revitalizing the commercial and service sectors related to transport and trade.
The head of the authority indicated that it has adopted future plans to expand (RORO) lines and link them to additional border crossings, as well as developing infrastructure and improving customs procedures in all centers, which will contribute to enhancing non-oil revenues and stimulating international transit traffic.
Regarding the challenges, Dr. Qasim stressed that the most prominent of them was the novelty of the experience and the multiplicity of participating entities. However, the Authority succeeded in overcoming them through prior planning, building specialized technical teams, continuous field coordination, and benefiting from international expertise in cooperation with the International Road Transport Union, which contributed to the success of the process and the achievement of its goals.
The head of the authority concluded his statement by saying: “The General Authority of Customs is working to provide a sophisticated and secure customs environment that ensures the smooth flow of goods and supports the national economy, and affirms Iraq’s commitment to strengthening its role as a reliable regional trade corridor, which benefits investors and companies and enhances the state’s public revenues.” https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64038
Reconstruction And Development Praises The Government And Announces The Beginning Of A New Chapter For Iraq After The End Of UNAMI's Mission
Political | 01:45 - 31/12/2025 Mawazin News – Baghdad Iraq is witnessing a pivotal historical moment today with the announcement of the end of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) mission. The Iraqi people are regaining their full right to national decision-making, and sovereignty is returning to its rightful place after twenty-two years of restrictions and foreign interference.
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition expressed its appreciation and pride in the Iraqi government, headed by Mr. Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, commending what it described as the national efforts exerted by the government until the very last day of UNAMI's mandate.
These efforts, the coalition stated, were aimed at preserving the interests of the Iraqi people, safeguarding national sovereignty , and leading the country towards a new phase based on independence and self-reliance.
The coalition also praised the role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of UNAMI, Mr. Mohammed al-Hassan, noting his pivotal contribution to supporting Iraq during the transitional phase and facilitating dialogue among national parties. This contributed to consolidating stability and strengthening the foundations of state institutions.
The coalition affirmed that the end of UNAMI's mission represents the culmination of national sovereignty and the beginning of a new chapter in Iraq's journey, opening broad horizons for comprehensive development, sustainable economic growth, and the building of balanced international relations based on supreme national interests.
It clarified that this step reflects Iraq's transition from crisis management to Long-term development planning, relying on self-reliance and efforts while benefiting from the United Nations' expertise in the fields of development and institutional capacity building.
In this context, the coalition appreciated the constructive efforts of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the work of the UNAMI mission since its establishment in 2003, which constituted an important pillar in supporting Iraq to achieve stability and build its national institutions.
The coalition concluded its statement by emphasizing that this historic day heralds the beginning of a new phase in which the future of Iraq is shaped by the will of its people and in which the people's right to determine their destiny freely and with full sovereignty is preserved, with a commitment to protecting the independence of national decision-making and consolidating the foundations of a modern and prosperous state. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=272128
Gold Prices In Baghdad And Erbil Markets Have Fallen Again.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 2:27 PM | Economy Number of views: 190 Baghdad ( NINA ) – Gold prices, both foreign and Iraqi, fell on Wednesday in local markets in Baghdad and Erbil for the second consecutive day.
The wholesale price of 21-karat gold (Gulf, Turkish, and European) in Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street markets this morning was 875,000 Iraqi dinars per mithqal (approximately 4.5 grams), with a buying price of 871,000 dinars. Yesterday, Tuesday, prices
were 883,000 dinars per mithqal. The selling price of 21-karat Iraqi gold was 845,000 dinars per mithqal, with a buying price of 841,000 dinars.
In jewelry shops, the selling price of 21-karat Gulf gold ranged between 875,000 and 885,000 dinars per mithqal, while the selling price of Iraqi gold ranged between 845,000 and 855,000 dinars per mithqal.
Gold prices in Erbil also saw a decrease, with 22-karat gold selling for 916,000 dinars, 21-karat for 875,000 dinars, and 18-karat for 750,000 dinars. /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1269493
Iraqi Oil Exports To America Declined During The Week.
Energy Economy News – Baghdad The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Wednesday that Iraqi oil exports to the United States decreased last week.
The administration said in a statistic seen by “Al-Eqtisad News” that “the average US imports of crude oil during the past week from ten major countries amounted to an average of 5.414 million barrels per day, a decrease of 261 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, which amounted to an average of 5.675 million barrels per day.”
She added that "Iraq's oil exports to America averaged 181,000 barrels per day, down by 125,000 barrels per day from the previous week, which averaged 306,000 barrels."
The administration also noted that "most of America's oil revenues last week came from Canada at a rate of 3.975 million barrels per day, followed by Saudi Arabia at 310,000 barrels per day, Mexico at an average of 254,000 barrels, and Libya at a rate of 175,000 barrels per day."
According to the table, "US crude oil imports averaged 171,000 barrels per day from Venezuela, 137,000 barrels per day from Ecuador, 122,000 barrels per day from Colombia, 50,000 barrels per day from Brazil, and 37,000 barrels per day from Nigeria."
The United States imports most of its crude oil and refined products from these ten major countries. Its daily oil consumption is approximately 20 million barrels, making it the world's largest oil consumer. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64041
Dollar Prices Rise In Baghdad And Erbil
Stock Exchange The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar rose on Wednesday evening in the markets of Baghdad and Erbil, coinciding with the closure of the stock exchange on New Year's Eve.
The dollar prices recorded an increase in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges, reaching 144,700 dinars for every 100 dollars, after it had recorded 144,250 dinars this morning.
Regarding currency exchange shops in the local markets of Baghdad, prices have risen significantly; the selling price reached 145,250 dinars, while the buying price reached 144,250 dinars for every 100 dollars.
In Erbil, prices also rose, with the selling price reaching 143,550 dinars and the buying price reaching 143,450 dinars for every 100 dollars. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64054
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Russia’s New Goal: Carve “Buffer Zones” Deep Into Ukraine
Territorial expansion reframed as defensive security
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Russia’s New Goal: Carve “Buffer Zones” Deep Into Ukraine
Territorial expansion reframed as defensive security
Overview
Russia is formalizing territorial expansion under the justification of border security.
“Buffer zones” are being carved into Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions, far beyond earlier front lines.
The strategy signals long-term occupation, not temporary military pressure.
Moscow appears to be reshaping negotiation baselines ahead of any peace talks.
This marks a strategic escalation, not a defensive pause.
Key Developments
Russia’s top military commander, General Valery Gerasimov, ordered forces to continue expanding buffer zones during a visit to the “North” military grouping.
The directive is explicitly framed as protecting Russian border regions such as Kursk and Belgorod.
Russian officials claim approximately 950 square kilometers and 32 settlements have been seized, though figures remain unverified.
President Vladimir Putin publicly endorsed the buffer zone concept, calling it “very important” after Ukraine’s August 2024 incursion into Kursk.
The operations extend the conflict well beyond the Donbas, opening sustained pressure along Ukraine’s northern frontier.
Why It Matters
This move institutionalizes territorial conquest by recasting offensive action as defensive necessity.
By embedding occupation within a “security” framework, Moscow creates facts on the ground that can later be presented as non-negotiable conditions in peace talks. The buffer zone narrative also seeks to normalize expansion for domestic audiences while blunting international criticism by linking actions to retaliation and border protection.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Expanded conflict zones introduce heightened geopolitical risk premiums, especially across Eastern Europe.
Prolonged instability affects energy routes, grain exports, and regional trade corridors.
Sustained military escalation increases pressure on sovereign budgets, debt issuance, and reserve deployment.
Currency volatility tends to rise when conflicts shift from limited theaters to permanent territorial control.
For currency holders, buffer zones represent long-term fragmentation, not short-term shocks.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Territorial Control Precedes Political Settlement
Military realities are shaping diplomatic outcomes before negotiations begin.Pillar: Security Narratives Justify Structural Change
Redrawing borders under “defense” alters trade, finance, and settlement flows.
As conflicts harden into permanent lines, global realignment accelerates quietly through risk repricing and regional decoupling.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
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Reuters – “Russia pushes deeper into northern Ukraine, citing border security”
Modern Diplomacy – “Russia’s New Goal: Carve ‘Buffer Zones’ Deep Into Ukraine”
Institute for the Study of War – “Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment”
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Why Zaporizhzhia Power Plant Could Derail Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Europe’s largest nuclear facility becomes a geopolitical fault line in stalled negotiations
Overview
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has regained a secondary external power line, temporarily improving safety conditions
The facility remains under Russian control, despite international recognition of Ukrainian sovereignty
ZNPP ownership and operation are unresolved in U.S.-brokered peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow
Control of nuclear energy infrastructure is now intertwined with territorial, economic, and security demands
Key Developments
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed repairs to a backup power line supplying the ZNPP, reducing immediate shutdown risk
Ukraine’s energy ministry said the repairs stabilize off-site power if the primary Dniprovska line is damaged
The six-reactor facility remains in cold shutdown, though it still requires constant electricity to maintain safety systems
Russia continues to assert operational authority through Rosatom, claiming it is the only party capable of safely managing the plant
Ukraine has proposed partial electricity allocation, with the United States previously floated as a supervisory manager
Repeated power losses since 2022 have raised alarm among international nuclear safety experts
Why It Matters
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is not just an energy facility — it is leverage.
Nuclear infrastructure represents economic output, political legitimacy, and strategic control. In a peace process already strained by territorial disputes, the ZNPP introduces a non-negotiable risk factor: nuclear safety.
Any agreement that leaves ambiguous control over Europe’s largest nuclear plant carries catastrophic downside risk. As long as the plant’s status remains unresolved, confidence in a durable peace remains fragile.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Energy insecurity feeds inflation, undermining currency stability across Europe
Nuclear risk premiums elevate capital flight and insurance costs
Infrastructure control disputes weaken confidence in post-war reconstruction financing
Settlement trust erodes when sovereign assets remain contested
For currency holders, energy assets are balance-sheet anchors. When those anchors are politically disputed, monetary credibility suffers.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Energy Infrastructure Equals Monetary Stability
Who controls power controls productivity — and confidence.
Pillar: Unresolved Sovereign Assets Delay Systemic Transitions
No reset can finalize while core assets remain contested.
Pillar: Safety Risk Overrides Diplomatic Optics
Nuclear facilities impose hard limits on compromise.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
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Newsweek – “Why Zaporizhzhia Power Plant Could Nuke Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks”
Reuters – “IAEA warns repeatedly of safety risks at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant”
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Asia in 2026: Conflict Continues to Dominate
U.S.–China rivalry and regional flashpoints signal prolonged instability
Overview
Asia enters 2026 under the shadow of unresolved conflicts rather than renewed stability.
The U.S.–China rivalry remains the dominant strategic force, shaping security, trade, and diplomacy.
The Thailand–Cambodia conflict has emerged as a regional pressure point, reflecting great-power competition.
ASEAN cohesion remains strained, limiting effective conflict resolution.
Prolonged instability risks spillover into global economic and financial systems.
Key Developments
The United States formally identified China as its foremost strategic competitor, reinforcing the Indo-Pacific as a primary theater of confrontation.
Washington continues to apply pressure on Beijing to limit China’s ability to project power beyond Asia, including support for Russia.
Concerns over Taiwan remain elevated, with analysts warning of potential Chinese military action.
The Thailand–Cambodia dispute escalated in late 2025, resulting in temporary ceasefires that failed to produce durable agreements.
Economic losses from regional instability already total billions of dollars, undermining growth across Southeast Asia.
China is expanding its influence through infrastructure and Belt and Road projects, while the U.S. deepens engagement with key partners.
Why It Matters
Asia is no longer a backdrop to global power competition — it is one of its primary engines.
When regional disputes align with great-power rivalry, local conflicts take on global significance. The persistence of unresolved tensions in 2026 suggests a shift from episodic crises to structural instability, where economic growth, trade routes, and political alignment are increasingly subordinated to security concerns.
This environment raises the risk of miscalculation and escalation in a region central to global manufacturing and supply chains.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For currency holders, sustained instability in Asia carries systemic implications:
Trade disruption affects export-driven economies, pressuring regional currencies.
Capital flows become more selective, favoring perceived safe havens.
Defense spending and supply-chain reshoring strain fiscal balances.
Currency volatility increases when geopolitical risk becomes persistent rather than episodic.
In financial terms, prolonged conflict environments reprice risk over time, not overnight.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Multipolar Competition Is Structural
Power rivalry now defines global alignment.Pillar: Regional Conflicts Accelerate Fragmentation
Trade, finance, and settlement increasingly split along bloc lines.
As Asia’s stability erodes, global realignment accelerates quietly through trade rerouting, reserve diversification, and financial decoupling.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
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Modern Diplomacy – “Asia in 2026: Conflict Continues to Dominate”
Reuters – “Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills”
Council on Foreign Relations – Asia and the Indo-Pacific Strategic Outlook
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VND Summary 2025 and 2026 Expectations
VND Summary 2025 and 2026 Expectations
Edu Matrix: 12-31-2025
As we approach 2025, investors are keenly watching the Vietnamese Dong (VND) to gauge its potential for growth and stability. In a recent video from Edu Matrix, Sandy Ingram provides a comprehensive overview of the VND’s outlook, sharing insights into her unique investment strategies and the factors influencing the currency’s performance.
Here, we’ll delve into the key takeaways from the video and explore the opportunities and challenges facing VND investors.
VND Summary 2025 and 2026 Expectations
Edu Matrix: 12-31-2025
As we approach 2025, investors are keenly watching the Vietnamese Dong (VND) to gauge its potential for growth and stability. In a recent video from Edu Matrix, Sandy Ingram provides a comprehensive overview of the VND’s outlook, sharing insights into her unique investment strategies and the factors influencing the currency’s performance.
Here, we’ll delve into the key takeaways from the video and explore the opportunities and challenges facing VND investors.
Sandy Ingram begins by sharing her personal approach to investing, which involves purchasing foreign currencies during her travels. This strategy not only makes her travel expenses tax-deductible but also allows her to benefit from fluctuations in currency values against the US dollar.
While this may not be a conventional investment strategy, it highlights the potential for creative approaches to managing investments.
The video also touches on the channel’s investments in micro real estate loans, gold, and silver. These investments have provided steady returns and low default rates, underscoring the importance of diversification in a robust investment portfolio.
The core of the video focuses on the VND’s depreciation against the US dollar in 2025. This trend is driven by factors common to emerging markets, including interest rate differentials, global risk sentiment, and trade investment flows.
While the depreciation may seem concerning, Vietnam’s fundamentals remain solid, driven by its strong manufacturing sector, ambitious public investment plans, and steady foreign currency inflows.
The State Bank of Vietnam plays a crucial role in managing the VND’s volatility by maintaining a trading band. This approach helps to moderate fluctuations and ensure stability in the currency markets.
Looking ahead, a stronger VND is expected to emerge gradually, driven by factors such as lower US interest rates, a healthy external balance, and improved financial stability. While a sudden appreciation is unlikely, a gradual strengthening of the VND is anticipated.
For investors, the video concludes with a pragmatic recommendation: holding the VND is a viable strategy, as near-term fluctuations are likely, but long-term prospects remain positive. As with any investment, it’s essential to maintain a nuanced understanding of the market and be prepared for potential fluctuations.
The Vietnamese Dong’s investment outlook for 2025 and beyond is characterized by both challenges and opportunities. While the currency’s depreciation against the US dollar is a concern, Vietnam’s strong fundamentals and steady foreign currency inflows provide a solid foundation for long-term growth.
By understanding the factors influencing the VND’s performance and maintaining a diversified investment portfolio, investors can navigate the complexities of this emerging market.
For further insights and information, be sure to watch the full video from Edu Matrix. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, staying informed about the VND’s outlook can help you make more informed investment decisions.
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CLARITY Act Advances — But Does It Gate the Global Reset?
Crypto regulation moves forward as markets wait — and misunderstand — the timeline
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CLARITY Act Advances — But Does It Gate the Global Reset?
Crypto regulation moves forward as markets wait — and misunderstand — the timeline
Overview
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has set January 15 as the markup date for the CLARITY Act.
Bipartisan agreement is not yet confirmed, though negotiations appear to have narrowed.
Crypto markets are betting the bill becomes law in the first half of the year, with April–May emerging as the realistic window.
The CLARITY Act defines key digital asset and stablecoin parameters, increasing speculation it is required before broader financial restructuring.
It is not a prerequisite for a global reset, but it is a synchronization milestone.
Key Developments
Markup scheduled for January 15 signals the bill is moving procedurally after months of delay.
Prior negotiations stalled over stablecoin yield limits, token classification, illicit finance controls, and ethics provisions.
Bipartisan support remains essential to avoid delays similar to those faced by the GENIUS Act.
Market odds currently price a 42% chance of passage before April and 69% before May.
If passed, CLARITY would become the second major U.S. crypto framework law, expanding beyond the GENIUS Act.
Why It Matters
Regulatory clarity is not transformation — it is codification.
The CLARITY Act does not create new monetary systems; it legally defines how existing digital rails may operate inside the U.S. framework. Its importance lies in removing ambiguity for institutions, custodians, and issuers — not in triggering a reset event.
Delays are frustrating, but they reflect a deeper truth: the reset is structural, not legislative. Laws follow infrastructure, not the other way around.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For currency holders, the CLARITY Act matters because it formalizes how digital dollars and stablecoins are recognized, governed, and constrained within U.S. law.
However:
Global settlement rails already exist
Cross-border liquidity mechanisms are already operational
Stablecoins already function internationally, regardless of U.S. statute
Currencies anchored to diversified reserves, interoperable rails, and trade access do not wait on U.S. legislative timing. The bill provides regulatory comfort, not monetary permission.
In reset terms: access beats authorization.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Law Codifies — It Does Not Create
The reset is underway; legislation catches up later.Pillar: Stablecoins Are Rails, Not Currency
Defining them does not delay value realignment.Pillar: Timing Frustration Is Structural Stress
Transitional systems always feel “late” from inside the shift.
The CLARITY Act does not have to pass for a reset to occur. It simply aligns U.S. law with a system that is already evolving globally.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
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Why Stablecoin Laws Don’t Trigger Resets
Regulation follows infrastructure — not the other way around
Overview
Stablecoin legislation is often mistaken as a reset trigger, but it is not.
Laws like CLARITY and GENIUS define rails, not value.
Stablecoins already operate globally without U.S. statutory permission.
Monetary resets are structural events, not legislative announcements.
Regulatory clarity provides comfort — not ignition.
Key Developments
Stablecoins are defined in law as payment instruments, not sovereign currency replacements.
Global settlement using tokenized value already exists, regardless of U.S. bills.
Central banks and institutions have already integrated digital rails into back-end systems.
Legislative delays reflect political timing, not monetary readiness.
Markets consistently misprice laws as triggers due to visibility bias.
Why It Matters
Stablecoin laws are about control and compliance, not transformation.
They clarify:
Who may issue
How reserves are held
Which regulators oversee activity
They do not:
Revalue currencies
Activate new money
Change purchasing power
Trigger systemic resets
History shows that money systems shift first — laws are written afterward to legitimize what already works.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For currency holders, believing legislation triggers resets creates false timelines and unnecessary frustration.
Currencies reset when:
Settlement trust shifts
Trade access changes
Liquidity pathways realign
None of those require U.S. Congressional approval.
Stablecoin laws simply ensure domestic alignment with global reality. They do not delay — nor enable — currency value changes.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Infrastructure Precedes Regulation
Systems run before they are regulated.Pillar: Rails Are Not Value
Stablecoins move money; they do not redefine it.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
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CoinGape – “CLARITY Act Set to Advance as Senate Picks January 15 for Crypto Bill Markup”
International Monetary Fund – Digital Money and Cross-Border Payments
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What Must Be in Place for a Currency Reset — and What Is Just Cosmetic
Separating structural readiness from surface noise
Overview
Not everything labeled “important” is essential to a currency reset.
Structural resets occur when settlement, liquidity, and trust align.
Many high-profile events are cosmetic confirmations, not requirements.
Understanding the difference prevents timeline fatigue.
The reset is about access and interoperability, not headlines.
Key Developments
Global payment rails are already interoperable (ISO-based messaging, real-time settlement).
Bilateral and multilateral trade settlement frameworks are active outside dollar dependency.
Reserve diversification is ongoing, including gold and commodity backing.
Liquidity windows are pre-positioned, not announced.
Legal frameworks are catching up, not leading.
What Actually Must Be in Place (Structural)
Functional settlement rails across borders
Liquidity availability at sovereign and institutional levels
Trade access and counterpart trust
Reserve credibility (diversified, auditable assets)
Operational readiness inside banks and treasuries
These are already in motion or complete.
What Is Cosmetic (Not Required)
❌ Stablecoin bills passing
❌ Public announcements
❌ Media timelines
❌ Political consensus
❌ Retail-facing explanations
These follow the shift — they do not cause it.
Why It Matters
Confusing cosmetic milestones with structural readiness creates false delays.
Resets feel late because they are quiet by design. When systems change loudly, it is usually because they already have.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For holders, the danger is waiting for permission that is not required.
Currencies reprice when:
Access changes
Settlement routes shift
Trust migrates
Those dynamics are invisible until they are irreversible.
In reset terms: by the time it’s explained, it’s done.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Access Is the Trigger
Not laws. Not headlines.Pillar: Silence Signals Readiness
Loud systems are unfinished ones.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
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Bank for International Settlements – Cross-Border Payments Roadmap
International Monetary Fund – Reserve Diversification Reports
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Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divide
December meeting exposes fault lines over inflation, jobs, and 2026 rate cuts
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Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divide
December meeting exposes fault lines over inflation, jobs, and 2026 rate cuts
Overview
Federal Reserve officials are split on whether inflation or unemployment now poses the greater risk.
December 2025 meeting minutes reveal disagreement over the timing and scale of rate cuts in 2026.
Some policymakers warned that inflation progress may have stalled.
Others argued that rising unemployment and economic slowing deserve greater attention.
The divide raises uncertainty about the Fed’s policy path moving forward.
Key Developments
A faction favored holding rates steady, citing concern that inflation is not yet sustainably moving toward the 2% target.
Another group emphasized labor market risks, warning that delayed easing could worsen job losses.
Data dependency was repeatedly emphasized, reflecting uncertainty in economic signals.
No consensus emerged on when rate cuts should begin in 2026.
Market participants are now reassessing expectations for the pace and depth of future easing.
Why It Matters
Central bank unity is a stabilizing force. Division introduces ambiguity into forward guidance, which markets rely on for pricing risk.
The December minutes show a Federal Reserve navigating competing mandates under tightening constraints. When inflation and employment signals diverge, policy decisions become less predictable — increasing volatility across rates, equities, and currencies.
This is not indecision; it is a reflection of a system under structural strain.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For foreign currency holders, Fed clarity directly impacts global exchange rates.
A divided Fed complicates interest rate differentials, capital flows, and carry trades. When markets cannot confidently price U.S. monetary policy, FX volatility rises, particularly for currencies linked to dollar funding, trade settlement, and emerging-market debt.
In reset terms, policy uncertainty accelerates repricing.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Policy Credibility Requires Cohesion
Fragmented guidance weakens confidence.Pillar: Data Ambiguity Drives Volatility
When signals conflict, markets reprice faster.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
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New York Times – “Federal Reserve Officials Were Divided Over Inflation and Jobs, Minutes Show”
CNBC – “Fed minutes show officials were in tight split over December rate cut”
Charles Schwab – “Rate Debate: Fed Minutes Today Provide Inside Look”
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Chinese Oil Tankers Challenge U.S. Blockade off Venezuela
Maritime standoff escalates as China-backed shipments test U.S. enforcement
Overview
Chinese-flagged oil tankers are continuing Venezuela-linked voyages despite a U.S.-declared maritime blockade.
Two unsanctioned VLCCs, Thousand Sunny and Xing Ye, are operating near Venezuelan waters.
The U.S. is escalating tanker seizures and naval pressure to restrict Caracas’ oil revenues.
China and Russia have openly criticized U.S. actions, raising concerns of broader geopolitical confrontation.
Venezuela has begun escorting oil shipments while cutting production as storage fills.
Key Developments
The Thousand Sunny is en route to Venezuela’s Jose Terminal after sailing around the Cape of Good Hope, maintaining course despite the blockade announcement.
The Xing Ye is slow-steaming off French Guiana, awaiting loading at the Jose Terminal, with ownership and destination undisclosed.
U.S. authorities seized multiple tankers, including Centuries and Skipper, while pursuing Bella 1 under a judicial seizure order.
China has opposed the seizures, backing Venezuela during an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting.
PDVSA has begun shutting oil wells in the Orinoco Belt, aiming to cut output by at least 25% as exports are squeezed.
Chevron continues exporting Venezuelan crude under a special U.S. license, highlighting selective enforcement.
Why It Matters
Energy blockades are not just economic tools — they are geopolitical force multipliers. The presence of Chinese-flagged tankers operating near Venezuela tests the limits of U.S. maritime enforcement and exposes fractures in global energy governance.
As sanctions and seizures intensify, oil trade increasingly shifts from commercial rules to power-based navigation, raising risks of escalation, miscalculation, and retaliation.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For currency holders, this standoff underscores how energy flows anchor monetary stability.
Disrupted oil exports weaken reserve inflows, stress balance sheets, and accelerate currency depreciation for producer nations. At the same time, buyers willing to bypass sanctions gain strategic pricing and settlement leverage, reshaping trade flows away from traditional dollar-dominated channels.
In reset terms, energy access increasingly determines currency resilience.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Energy Control Equals Monetary Power
Disrupted exports destabilize currencies.Pillar: Sanctions Accelerate Fragmentation
Parallel trade routes emerge under pressure.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources
Newsweek – “Chinese Oil Tankers Challenge U.S. Blockade off Venezuela”
Bloomberg – “Venezuela Cuts Oil Output as U.S. Blockade Squeezes Exports”
New York Times – “U.S. Escalates Pressure on Venezuela’s Oil Exports”
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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱
If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.
What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.
For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.
That is not your failure.
Our mission here is different: • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus
Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process
Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.
You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.
Protect your identity. Organize your documents. Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.
You deserve truth — not timelines.
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12-30-2025
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Good Evening Dinar Recaps,
Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Dividend: Promise, Process, and Proof
What Americans have been told — and what must still happen
Good Evening Dinar Recaps,
Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Dividend: Promise, Process, and Proof
What Americans have been told — and what must still happen
Overview
President Donald Trump has publicly proposed $2,000 payments to Americans, described as “tariff dividends” funded by import tariffs.
No law has been passed authorizing the payments — meaning no checks are approved or scheduled.
The proposal would require Congressional legislation and Treasury implementation before any distribution could occur.
Public confusion has grown as social media claims outpace confirmed policy action.
Key Developments
Trump floated the $2,000 figure publicly in November 2025, framing it as a dividend from tariff revenue.
Administration officials later confirmed that Congressional approval would be required.
Mid-2026 has been mentioned as a possible timeline, but only if enabling legislation passes.
Eligibility has not been defined, beyond statements suggesting “high-income earners” may be excluded.
Economists and budget analysts question feasibility, citing insufficient tariff revenue without deficit funding.
Why It Matters
How Long It Can Take — The 5 Key Factors
1️⃣ It shows Trump is prioritizing direct relief
When he publicly explains what’s needed for the $2,000, it signals he wants money in people’s hands, not trapped in bureaucracy or corporate channels.
2️⃣ The obstacle is procedural — not financial
The holdup isn’t the funds — it’s Congressional voting rules. That puts the pressure on lawmakers, not the Treasury.
3️⃣ It reframes the debate around the Senate
By saying “just the vote,” Trump points to Senate cooperation — or obstruction — as the deciding factor, raising national attention on holdouts.
4️⃣ It reassures people that qualification is simple
His message suggests the $2,000 isn’t means-tested or complicated, easing fear and confusion among seniors and working families.
5️⃣ It confirms the $2,000 is part of the larger economic transition
Direct payments align with the broader shift toward a system built around the people — not big institutions — matching the momentum of debt relief, digital rails, and asset-backed stability.
🌱 Seeds of Wisdom Team 🌱
Newshounds News™ Exclusive.
Currency distributions are not announcements — they are legal, fiscal, and operational events.
Until legislation is passed, funding is appropriated, and Treasury systems are authorized, no payment exists.
This situation highlights a recurring pattern in modern finance: policy signaling often arrives long before legal execution. Markets, households, and currency holders must distinguish between intent, authority, and delivery.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For currency holders, this proposal illustrates how monetary expectations can move faster than monetary reality.
Countries with strong settlement access, legislative clarity, and reserve flexibility can implement stimulus cleanly. Those without legal cohesion or funding clarity risk confidence erosion, volatility, and repricing.
In reset terms, credibility is the currency — not promises.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Authority Before Liquidity
Money cannot move without legal authorization.Pillar: Confidence Is Built on Execution
Announcements without delivery weaken trust.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources
ABC News – “Trump is ‘committed’ to $2,000 tariff dividend payments, White House says”
PBS NewsHour – “Trump floats tariff dividends for Americans, but experts question the math”
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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱
If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.
What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.
For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.
That is not your failure.
Our mission here is different: • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus
Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process
Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.
You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.
Protect your identity. Organize your documents. Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.
You deserve truth — not timelines.
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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Evening 12-30-25
The Iraqi Market Saw Its Name Traded At More Than 57 Billion Dinars In A Week.
Stock Exchange Economy News – Baghdad The Iraq Stock Exchange announced on Tuesday that shares worth more than 57 billion dinars were traded during the past week.
The market said in a report that "the number of companies whose shares were traded during the past week reached 69 joint-stock companies, while the shares of 25 companies were not traded due to the failure of purchase orders to match sale orders, while 10 companies continued to be suspended due to failure to provide disclosure, out of 104 companies listed on the market."
The Iraqi Market Saw Its Name Traded At More Than 57 Billion Dinars In A Week.
Stock Exchange Economy News – Baghdad The Iraq Stock Exchange announced on Tuesday that shares worth more than 57 billion dinars were traded during the past week.
The market said in a report that "the number of companies whose shares were traded during the past week reached 69 joint-stock companies, while the shares of 25 companies were not traded due to the failure of purchase orders to match sale orders, while 10 companies continued to be suspended due to failure to provide disclosure, out of 104 companies listed on the market."
The report added that "the number of shares traded reached 47 billion, 694 million, and 841 thousand shares, an increase of 1075% compared to the previous week, with a financial value of 57 billion, 617 million, and 84 thousand dinars, an increase of 1240% compared to the previous week, through the execution of 4278 transactions."
He noted that "the ISX60 index closed at 988.42 points, recording an increase of 1.95% compared to its closing in the previous session."
The report explained that “the number of shares purchased by non-Iraqi investors last week amounted to 2 billion shares with a financial value of 1 billion dinars through the execution of 71 transactions, while the number of shares sold by them amounted to 53 million shares with a financial value of 240 million dinars through the execution of 35 transactions.”
It is worth noting that the Iraq Stock Exchange holds five trading sessions weekly from Sunday to Thursday, and includes 104 Iraqi joint-stock companies representing the banking, communications, industry, agriculture, insurance, financial investment, tourism, hotels and services sectors. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64016
Al-Halbousi: We Are Proceeding With Fulfilling The Constitutional Requirements And Forming A Government That Will Assume Responsibility For Managing The State And Overcoming The Crises
Political | 07:23 - 30/12/2025 Mawazin News – Baghdad The head of the Progress Party, Mohammed al-Halbousi, affirmed on Tuesday the commitment to fulfilling constitutional requirements and forming a government capable of managing the state and overcoming crises.
Speaking to several media outlets from inside the parliament building, al-Halbousi stated that political forces are proceeding with completing constitutional obligations and forming a government able to shoulder the responsibility of governing the country and navigating the crises.
He added that the Iraqi judiciary serves as a safeguard for the political process from a constitutional standpoint, given its role in establishing the legal framework and providing counsel to political forces in accordance with the law and the constitution. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=272124
Gold Rebounds After A Two-Week Decline, And Silver Also Recovers
Economy | 30/12/2025 Mawazin News – Baghdad Gold prices rose on Tuesday, recovering from a two-week low hit in Monday's session, following a year-end profit-taking wave that had led to a broad decline in precious metals prices.
Spot gold climbed 1% to $4,374.83 an ounce, after reaching a record high of $4,549.71 last Friday. On Monday, it fell to its lowest level since December 17, 2025, marking its biggest daily loss since October 21 of the same year.
U.S. gold futures for February delivery also rose, gaining 0.8% to $4,377.80 an ounce. The yellow metal performed strongly during 2025, rising by about 66% so far.
This rise was supported by interest rate cuts, market expectations of further monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve, geopolitical tensions, strong demand from central banks, and increased holdings in exchange-traded funds.
Traders expect the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at least twice during the next year, as non-yielding assets, such as gold, tend to perform better in a low interest rate environment.
In other metals, silver rose 3% in spot trading to $74.41 an ounce, after recently hitting an all-time high of $83.62. Yesterday, it suffered its biggest daily loss since August 11, 2020.
Silver has risen about 154% since the beginning of the year, outperforming gold, driven by its inclusion on the list of critical metals in the United States, along with supply shortages, declining inventories, and rising industrial and investment demand.
Kelvin Wong, senior market analyst at OANDA, said that the long-term rise for both gold and silver is likely to continue, predicting that prices will reach $5,010 an ounce for gold and $90.90 an ounce for silver within the next six months.
Platinum also rose in spot trading by 1.1% to $2,132.86 an ounce, after recording its biggest daily drop in history yesterday following a record high of $2,478.50. Palladium also rose by 1.1% to $1,634.29 an ounce, after having lost 16% of its value during yesterday's session. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=272111
The Dollar's Value Fell In Local Markets As The Stock Exchange Closed
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 18:13 | Economy Number of views: 179 Baghdad/ NINA / The exchange rate of the US dollar fell in Baghdad and Erbil on Tuesday evening, coinciding with the closure of the stock exchanges.
The dollar was trading at 143,900 Iraqi dinars per 100 US dollars in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges, down from 144,250 dinars per 100 US dollars earlier in the day.
Exchange rates at local currency exchange shops in Baghdad also declined, with the selling price reaching 144,500 dinars per 100 US dollars and the buying price at 143,500 dinars per 100 US dollars.
In Erbil, the dollar also fell, with the selling price reaching 143,050 dinars per 100 US dollars and the buying price at 143,000 dinars per 100 US dollars. /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1269320
Saleh's appearance: The Revenue Improvement Is Temporary, And The Solution Lies In Diversifying The Economy And Boosting Productive Spending.
Time: 2025/12/30 Reading: 30 times {Economic: Al-Furat News} Economic expert Mazhar Muhammad Saleh confirmed on Tuesday that the efficiency achieved in managing public liquidity, fulfilling basic obligations, and controlling deficit levels when revenues improve and work to maximize them, is a periodic improvement, not a structural one, due to its direct link to the price cycle of the basic resource, namely oil.
Saleh explained in his interview with Al-Furat News Agency that "this reality constantly calls for a move towards financial strengthening as a preventive option, which is based in essence on examining public spending, analyzing the structure of expenditures, and raising their efficiency to the highest possible level, before thinking about resorting to financing through borrowing."
He explained that “the steps taken to diversify the sources of national income cannot bear fruit through isolated or circumstantial financial measures, but rather require a comprehensive strategy based on an investment budget guided by results and economic impact, not by being satisfied with the logic of allocations, and the transformation from a spending state to a production state, in which public resources are employed to generate sustainable added value, in addition to linking the financial policy with a clear industrial and commercial policy, capable of stimulating the productive sectors and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy.”
He concluded by saying that "the general budget will remain, otherwise, hostage to the cycle of a single resource, no matter how much its management tools improve in the short term, and no matter how high the level of situational financial discipline." LINK
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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 12-30-25
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
Small Island Could Disrupt China’s Rare Earths Supremacy
Japan tests seabed mining to reduce dependence on Chinese minerals
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
Small Island Could Disrupt China’s Rare Earths Supremacy
Japan tests seabed mining to reduce dependence on Chinese minerals
Overview
Japan is preparing to test deep-sea mud near Minamitorishima for rare earth extraction.
Rare earths are essential for EVs, microchips, fighter jets, and advanced radar systems.
China dominates roughly two-thirds of global rare-earth output and has used export restrictions as geopolitical leverage.
The U.S. and Pacific allies are working to diversify supply chains, but progress is expected to take years.
Key Developments
Mining trial scheduled for January 11–February 14, 2026, targeting 350 metric tons of rare-earth-rich mud per day from ~6,000 meters depth.
Seawater separation and continuous environmental assessments will occur on Minamitorishima before transport to Japan’s mainland for refining.
The Japanese government has invested ~40 billion yen ($256 million) since 2018 for seabed mining initiatives.
Chinese navy ships were observed near Minamitorishima, highlighting geopolitical tensions.
If successful, full-scale mining could begin as early as February 2027.
Japan-U.S. agreement on critical minerals extraction and stockpiling strengthens allied supply chain cooperation, though financial details remain unspecified.
Why It Matters
Rare earths are now a strategic resource underpinning technology, military systems, and industrial capacity. Japan’s efforts to secure domestic sources reduce vulnerability to Chinese export controls and strengthen regional supply chain resilience. This initiative signals how control of critical minerals is becoming a decisive factor in global influence, mirroring the leverage once held by oil-producing nations.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Foreign currency holders must pay close attention to rare earth and critical mineral supply chains because these resources are now central to economic resilience and currency stability. Rare earths are indispensable to high-tech industries, including EVs, renewable energy, semiconductors, and defense systems, making them a foundation of global demand.
Because China dominates global refining and processing, any disruptions, export restrictions, or geopolitical leverage can impact global trade balances, inflation expectations, and industrial output, directly affecting currency valuations worldwide.
For holders of foreign currencies, sudden supply shifts can increase market volatility and risk premia, especially for countries heavily dependent on imported minerals. As Japan and the U.S. diversify supply and invest in alternative sources, currencies tied to strategic mineral exporters may fluctuate in value, making awareness of these developments crucial for hedging, reserves management, and long-term risk planning.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Resource Sovereignty Strengthens Currency Leverage
Nations with domestic control over critical minerals gain influence over trade flows, technological standards, and economic resilience.
Pillar: Critical Minerals as Strategic Infrastructure
Seabed mining and diversification efforts embed rare earths into national industrial and financial planning, shaping future multipolar trade and currency systems.
This is not just environmental policy — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources
Newsweek – “Small Island Could Disrupt China’s Rare Earths Supremacy”
China Briefing – China’s Rare Earth Elements: What Businesses Need to Know
American Geosciences Institute – What are Rare Earth Elements and Why Are They Important?
CSIS – China’s New Rare Earth and Magnet Restrictions Threaten U.S. Defense Supply Chains
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Commodities Signal Stress as Policy Distorts Price Discovery
Tariffs, rate expectations, and geopolitical risk drive uneven repricing
Overview
Commodity markets experienced heightened volatility as policy uncertainty disrupted pricing signals
Energy, metals, and agricultural commodities reacted unevenly to shifting trade and monetary expectations
Tariff policies and geopolitical tensions continued to distort supply chains and settlement assumptions
Investors increasingly treated commodities as policy hedges rather than pure demand assets
Key Developments
Precious metals retreated sharply from record highs as exchanges raised margin requirements
Energy prices remained volatile amid geopolitical uncertainty and uneven demand expectations
Industrial metals reflected slowing growth signals while supply constraints persisted
Tariff policies and trade restrictions continued to influence commodity flows and pricing
Market participants reduced leverage, amplifying short-term price swings across contracts
Why It Matters
Commodity volatility is signaling policy interference, not demand collapse. When pricing is driven by tariffs, sanctions, and margin adjustments rather than fundamentals alone, markets become less efficient and more reactive.
This environment favors physical control, balance-sheet strength, and strategic reserves. Commodities are increasingly treated as monetary and geopolitical instruments, not just inputs to growth.
Volatility reflects stress in settlement assumptions — a hallmark of systems in transition.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For foreign currency holders, commodity volatility directly impacts inflation expectations, trade balances, and reserve strategy. Sudden price swings complicate fiscal planning and weaken currencies dependent on commodity imports.
Conversely, nations with energy security, domestic resource backing, or diversified reserve assets gain resilience. In reset terms, commodities are reasserting their role in currency credibility, not just economic output.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Policy Distorts Price Discovery
Intervention-driven markets reprice faster and less predictably.
Pillar: Resources Anchor Monetary Confidence
Control of commodities strengthens currency durability during transition.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources
Reuters — “Commodities buffeted by policy shifts as markets look toward 2026”
Reuters — “Precious metals slide after margin hikes trigger profit-taking”
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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱
If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.
What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.
For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.
That is not your failure.
Our mission here is different: • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus
Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process
Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.
You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.
Protect your identity. Organize your documents. Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.
You deserve truth — not timelines.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News
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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Afternoon 12-30-25
Experts: Automation And Fair Tax Collection Are Key To Economic Reform
Baghdad: Shukran Al-Fatlawi Economic experts have praised the Ministerial Council for the Economy's call to enhance electricity collection, review current tariffs, and adopt automation across all government sectors. These experts believe this approach represents a reform path that encourages more efficient consumption. They also described automated bill collection as the cornerstone of any genuine reform, whether in the electricity sector or other sectors, due to its potential for transparency, reduced corruption, and less waste of public funds.
Experts: Automation And Fair Tax Collection Are Key To Economic Reform
Baghdad: Shukran Al-Fatlawi Economic experts have praised the Ministerial Council for the Economy's call to enhance electricity collection, review current tariffs, and adopt automation across all government sectors. These experts believe this approach represents a reform path that encourages more efficient consumption. They also described automated bill collection as the cornerstone of any genuine reform, whether in the electricity sector or other sectors, due to its potential for transparency, reduced corruption, and less waste of public funds.
Economic researcher and academic Dr. Kazem Eidan considered electricity billing to be a social, regulatory, and reformative responsibility that reduces waste, as well as establishing the principle of fairness in the distribution of burdens, to create a state of balance to ensure the continuity of service and improve quality.
Sustainability And Fairness
Eidan added, in an interview with Al-Sabah, that strengthening tax collection, reviewing the current tariff, and adopting automation in all sectors is an interconnected reform path, and none of its elements can be separated from the other, if the services sector is to be sustainable and fair.
It is noted that the Ministerial Council for the Economy called for strengthening electricity collection, reviewing the current tariff, and adopting automation in all government sectors.
Reducing Waste
Eidan continued, saying that the current tariff does not encourage rationalizing consumption, but rather contributes to perpetuating waste. He pointed out the need to adopt the principle of fairness in collection, meaning protecting those with limited income with a tariff that differs from factory and project owners, in a way that ensures that costs are accurately calculated and made closer to reality. He noted that this requires more awareness campaigns about the importance of collection in improving electricity and ensuring sustainability.
The spokesperson stressed the need to avoid imposing financial burdens on citizens without any tangible return, noting that reform requires fairness and transparency, especially for those with limited income, in order to create a state of balance.
Global Procedure
For her part, economic researcher Suhad al-Shammari explained that government taxation is a standard practice in all countries worldwide, based on the services the state provides to its citizens. She pointed out that attempts by some to abolish government taxes and the entire tax collection system do not serve the country's best interests. Speaking to Al-Sabah newspaper, al-Shammari stated that electricity billing is one of the most important sources of budget revenue, expressing her regret that it has not been fully understood and its implications have not been clarified. She emphasized the need to explain the role of electricity billing in bolstering budget funds and increasing revenues to serve the public good.
Dual Payment Mechanism
Al-Shammari stressed the need to eliminate the dual payment system for electricity, which relies on both government-provided power and private generators, to ease the burden on ordinary citizens. She also emphasized the importance of different payment mechanisms for the industrial and public sectors.
It's worth noting that the Ministry of Electricity recently announced that 58% of the supplied power is uncontrolled and uncollected. Ministry spokesperson Ahmed Moussa stated that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'a al-Sudani and Minister of Electricity Ziad Ali Fadhil are holding ongoing meetings to oversee the electricity sector's preparedness for peak demand periods, both winter and summer.
He explained that these meetings focus on load balancing, addressing the needs of load centers and central and peripheral areas, and resolving bottlenecks in the electricity grid. All of these issues are under continuous review by the Prime Minister, the Minister of Electricity, and ministry staff.
Controlling Losses
He added that "the Prime Minister focused in his continuous meetings on the issue of collecting electricity fees, controlling loads, and regulating violations on distribution networks in agricultural and informal areas in a systematic manner, while reviewing electricity supply hours and energy returns, whether produced, consumed, or distributed," explaining that "the volume of losses in electrical energy is large, and the ministry bears large sums for its production and transmission," noting that "the Prime Minister stressed the need to take measures to limit these losses."https://alsabaah.iq/125680-.html
Graff Gas: A Giant Global Reserve
Walid Khalid Al-Zaidi It is impossible for those in charge of the oil and energy sector to remain detached from the optimal investment of all elements of the national economy, especially in utilizing free gas fields or associated gas from crude oil extraction operations.
This is because our country's energy resources have created a genuine need for this vital strategic element, which the world is currently vying for. For decades, and until recently, this national wealth was unjustifiably neglected in various regions of Iraq's vast and resource-rich land.
The realities of contemporary global crises have demonstrated the importance of exploiting this resource as a national imperative that must be fully utilized through promising plans.
Gas fields are spread across wide areas with varying reserve capacities, including fields in southern Iraq such as the Al-Gharraf oil field, which contains enormous gas reserves. This makes it a crucial starting point for a comprehensive national oil industry, which will positively impact the electricity sector. Furthermore, it is a vital element in Iraq's economic strategy and overall development.
This field possesses exceptional potential that can contribute to boosting national gas production, which is relied upon as fuel to operate various production units and power plants in Iraq.
The Ministry of Oil’s programs for investing in gas and relying on it as fuel for industrial projects are clear, but there are promising opportunities to enhance them, improve their reality, remove all obstacles to their growth, and make them an economy in their own right and an important complement to oil production, and to enter into giant projects with strategic dimensions that would put Iraq at the forefront of the growing international economy map in the foreseeable future, not the distant future.
The economic challenges that Iraq has witnessed over the past two decades have led the government, represented by the Ministry of Oil, to seek to develop the Al-Gharraf field and increase its production to achieve economic stability and energy self-sufficiency by exploiting the associated gas in this field, which was first discovered in (1984) through oil exploration in southern Iraq, specifically northwest of Al-Rifai district in Dhi Qar Governorate, at a distance of (5) kilometers.
It contains huge quantities of associated gas, which has been estimated by experts from giant international companies specializing in the field of gas at approximately (50) trillion cubic feet. If plans to access this quantity are strengthened, it will contribute an important role in covering a large part of the needs of the country's power plants and could save huge sums of money allocated as funds to purchase gas from foreign sources.
Therefore, it has become necessary to expedite the timetables set for the implementation of the project works or at least adhere to them and fully exploit the field and not be satisfied with a modest percentage of work, as well as using horizontal drilling techniques to increase production and develop associated gas processing plants.
It is among the most important projects that the Ministry of Oil announced could be operational at the beginning of the year (2027) as a giant investment project after it entered an advanced and direct implementation stage with the actual installation and installation of specialized equipment as a strategic achievement of the highest priority in the national economy.
It will be invested within the approved designs and enhance fuel supplies to the national grid and stabilize the energy system in all regions of Iraq. https://alsabaah.iq/125761-.html
Intensifying Efforts To Raise Iraq's Credit Rating
Economic 2025/12/30 Baghdad: Hussein Thaghab The government has intensified its efforts to achieve the highest international credit rating, given the importance of this step in gaining the confidence of international investors, facilitating the attraction of foreign investments, reducing borrowing costs, and enhancing confidence in the national economy.
The process of raising the credit rating contributes to supporting structural reforms and enhancing the ability to obtain financing from international institutions. It is an important indicator of the state’s ability to meet its obligations, which encourages sustainable economic development.
A few days ago, Fitch Ratings confirmed in its latest report that it had maintained Iraq’s sovereign rating at “B-” with a stable outlook, reflecting international confidence in the Iraqi economy’s ability to maintain its financial and credit stability despite current global and regional challenges.
In this regard, economic expert Alaa Fahd believes that the country needs investment, especially foreign investment, at the present stage, to carry out infrastructure projects and major projects, stressing the need to create a suitable environment for investment, whether legal, legislative, economic, or financial, by providing financial and banking facilities.
Government Efforts
In an interview with Al-Sabah, Fahd expressed his hope that investment contracts would be free from corruption, as this would raise Iraq’s credit rating. He noted that the country is currently rated B- according to the latest report from the international credit rating agency Fitch, which confirmed that Iraq is a “stable environment.”
He explained that stability paves the way for a higher rating by creating a conducive financial environment, combating corruption, and establishing a suitable legislative framework to support investments. He emphasized that the steps taken by the government and the Central Bank, in cooperation with international financial institutions, to attract investment, particularly in sectors that generate profits and economic savings, such as the Development Road, the Faw Port, and also investment in the oil sector and manufacturing industries, as well as investment in the housing sector, economic cities, smart cities, and the banking sector, have contributed to achieving this rating.
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Ways Of Cooperation
The spokesperson added that many countries have greatly benefited from foreign investment, emphasizing the importance of providing government support and finding avenues for cooperation to ensure investment becomes a driving force in Iraq, as many other countries have achieved, making the country an attractive investment environment by eliminating bureaucracy.
In this context, Dr. Maitham Adham Al-Zubaidi, Vice President of the Competition and Monopoly Council, stated that attracting investment to Iraq requires addressing the structural factors that influence investor decisions, primarily reforming the banking system, ensuring exchange rate stability, and establishing clear monetary policy. He pointed out that these factors play a crucial role in building confidence and providing a predictable financial environment.
Al-Zubaidi told Al-Sabah that reform remains incomplete unless it is complemented by strengthening governance and transparency, especially in the Iraq Stock Exchange, by protecting shareholders’ rights, ensuring disclosure, and transforming the market into a real tool for financing companies and not just a limited trading platform with an economic concentration in the banking sector to the exclusion of other sectors.
He pointed out that simplifying administrative procedures is a necessity of no less importance, as the multiplicity of granting bodies and licensing committees and the conflict of classifications of economic activities constitute a burden on the investor.
Pivotal Steps
He added that unifying activity classification systems among licensing and business registration bodies and regulatory authorities, such as the ISIC4 system, is a pivotal step toward reducing overlaps, preventing conflicting interpretations, and building a unified government economic data portal accessible to the public.
This portal will accurately serve investors and feasibility study makers. He emphasized that infrastructure, particularly in communications and transportation networks, forms the foundation upon which any economic activity rests, and its development requires liberalizing competition and preventing monopolies, along with effective regulation that ensures a level playing field.
By linking these three paths within a clear governance framework, Iraq can transition from an economy that repels investment to one that is attractive and sustainable. https://alsabaah.iq/125760-.html
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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday 12-30-2025
TNT:
Cutebwoy: The Iraqi Parliament elects Haibet Al-Halbousi as the speaker
Today, INA - BAGHDAD
The Iraqi Parliament elected Haibet Al-Halbousi as its Speaker for the sixth session on Monday.
The Parliament's Media Office stated in a press release received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA that "Parliament elected Haibet Al-Halbousi as its Speaker for its sixth session."
The statement added that "MP Haibet Al-Halbousi received 208 votes, while MP Salim Al-Issawi received 66 votes, and MP Amer Abdul-Jabbar received 9 votes. There were 26 invalid ballots.
TNT:
Cutebwoy: The Iraqi Parliament elects Haibet Al-Halbousi as the speaker
Today, INA - BAGHDAD
The Iraqi Parliament elected Haibet Al-Halbousi as its Speaker for the sixth session on Monday.
The Parliament's Media Office stated in a press release received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA that "Parliament elected Haibet Al-Halbousi as its Speaker for its sixth session."
The statement added that "MP Haibet Al-Halbousi received 208 votes, while MP Salim Al-Issawi received 66 votes, and MP Amer Abdul-Jabbar received 9 votes. There were 26 invalid ballots.
Tishwash: Iraq ranks 29th globally and third in the Arab world among the banks with the best reserves.
Iraq ranked 29th globally out of 50 countries, and third in the Arab world, among the best central banks in terms of hard currency reserves, according to Visual Capitalist, a website specializing in markets, technology, energy and the global economy.
The website stated in a report seen by Shafaq News Agency that the central bank's reserves serve as the state's financial shield, as they consist of foreign currencies, gold, and other liquid assets, and play a pivotal role in stabilizing currencies and overcoming financial crises, noting that the size of these reserves determines the extent of the economies' resilience in the face of shocks and their impact on global markets.
According to the report, Iraq ranked 29th globally in terms of the largest reserves of foreign currency and gold, with a total of $100.691 billion.
Globally, China topped the list with reserves of $3.456 trillion, followed by Japan in second place with $1.231 trillion, then the United States in third place with $910.037 billion, Switzerland in fourth place with $909.366 billion, followed by India in fifth place with $643.043 billion, and then Russia in sixth place with $597.217 billion.
In the Arab world, Saudi Arabia ranked first with reserves of $463.870 billion, followed by the UAE in second place with $237.931 billion, then Iraq in third place, Libya in fourth place with $92.894 billion, Algeria in fifth place with $83 billion, Qatar in sixth place with $53.987 billion, Kuwait in seventh place with $50.728 billion, while Egypt ranked eighth with $44.921 billion. link
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Tishwash: Iranian central bank governor resigns amid currency devaluation
Iran's semi-official news agency Nour News quoted an official in the Iranian president's office on Monday as saying that Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin had resigned from his post.
The official added that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is considering Farzin's resignation request.
Iranian traders and shop owners staged protests for the second day in a row on Monday due to the national currency's plunge to a new record low against the US dollar. link
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Tishwash: Angry protests erupt in central Tehran, with slogans "going beyond the economy".
The Iranian capital, Tehran, witnessed widespread local protests against the sharp and unprecedented decline in the value of the local currency, as the exchange rate of the US dollar exceeded the 1.4 million Iranian rial mark (140,000 tomans).
Iranian media outlets, as reported by Kalemeh News, stated that the increasing pressure on the economic situation of businessmen and traders led to the outbreak of two protests in the heart of the capital, Tehran, specifically in the Shahchar shopping center and Lalehzar Street, where the demands focused on denouncing the sharp fluctuations in the exchange rate and its devastating impact on wholesale and retail prices.
According to the Fars News Agency, which is close to the authorities, the number of protesters reached about 200 people, but it indicated that there were small groups that infiltrated the merchants and chanted slogans that the agency described as going beyond economic demands, in an indication that the chants had turned towards a political direction.
The agency linked these moves to calls by Maryam Rajavi, leader of the opposition group Mujahedin-e Khalq, accusing the organization, which it described as having ties to the United States and Israel, of trying to exploit the economic situation to shake social stability and destabilize the political system in the country, amid the continued suffering of the Iranian economy from the weight of international sanctions. link
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