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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Afternoon 1-1-26

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Market Risk Signals Flash Red as 2026 Begins

Peak optimism masks structural fragility across bonds, credit, and valuations

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Market Risk Signals Flash Red as 2026 Begins

Peak optimism masks structural fragility across bonds, credit, and valuations

Overview

Global markets enter 2026 with elevated optimism but growing structural risk.
Bond market instability is resurfacing, driven by sticky inflation and fiscal strain.
Equity valuations — especially in AI and tech — are increasingly detached from fundamentals.
Cash levels among investors are historically low, reducing shock absorption.
Risk concentration is rising just as macro uncertainty widens.

Key Developments

Fund managers and strategists warn of multiple converging risks, including bond volatility, credit stress, and valuation excesses.
Government debt issuance remains elevated, placing upward pressure on yields.
Inflation progress has stalled, complicating central-bank rate paths.
Consumer credit stress is rising, particularly in lower-income segments.
Markets remain priced for soft landings, leaving little margin for error.
Geopolitical and trade risks remain underpriced relative to historical cycles.

Why It Matters

Markets are not fragile because prices are falling — they are fragile because confidence is high while buffers are thin.

Periods of peak optimism combined with leverage, low cash, and bond instability historically precede repricing events. When bonds fail to act as stabilizers, risk spills rapidly across equities, currencies, and credit.

This environment does not require a shock — it only requires disappointment.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Bond volatility directly impacts currency stability, especially in debt-heavy nations.
Rising yields weaken fiscal flexibility, pressuring sovereign credibility.
Risk-off events strengthen settlement-safe currencies, while peripheral currencies reprice sharply.
Capital flows become disorderly when confidence shifts quickly.

For currency holders, bond stress is the transmission mechanism — not equities.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Bonds Are the System’s Load-Bearing Wall
When bonds wobble, everything else follows.

Pillar: Valuation Excess Signals Transition Phases
Overconfidence often marks inflection points.

Pillar: Liquidity Is Being Quietly Withdrawn
Reset dynamics accelerate when buffers vanish.

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

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Alternative Payment Rails Advance as Dollar Stress Quietly Builds

Trade settlement diversification accelerates beneath the surface

Overview

Global trade and payment systems are quietly diversifying away from dollar-only settlement.
Alternative rails are expanding, including regional payment systems, bilateral currency arrangements, and asset-backed mechanisms.
This shift is evolutionary, not revolutionary, occurring below headline levels.
Central banks and sovereigns are prioritizing access, redundancy, and resilience over ideology.
The process is gradually reshaping global liquidity flows.

Key Developments

Cross-border payment systems outside traditional Western rails continue to expand, particularly across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of the Global South.
Bilateral trade settlement in local currencies is increasing, reducing FX exposure and sanctions vulnerability.
Gold, commodities, and energy contracts are increasingly referenced as settlement anchors, even when transactions remain fiat-denominated.
Financial hubs outside the U.S. and Europe are strengthening clearing, custody, and settlement infrastructure.
Central banks are prioritizing interoperability, not speed, as they modernize payment frameworks.
Payment redundancy is now treated as a national security issue, not a fintech trend.

Why It Matters

The global reset does not begin with a currency collapse — it begins with optionality.

When nations can trade, settle, and store value outside a single system, leverage shifts. This does not eliminate the dollar’s role, but it ends exclusivity. Over time, liquidity fragments, pricing power diffuses, and financial influence becomes conditional rather than absolute.

This phase is quiet by design. Systems are being built before they are needed.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Settlement access increasingly matters as much as reserve size.
Currencies supported by diversified trade rails retain stability during stress.
Sanctions-exposed or single-rail currencies face amplified repricing risk.
Liquidity can reroute faster than capital, changing FX dynamics without warning.

For currency holders, the key question is no longer what backs the currency —
it is where and how it can settle.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Access Replaces Dominance
Power flows to those with multiple settlement options.

Pillar: Fragmentation Is Functional, Not Chaotic
Parallel systems reduce shock concentration.

Pillar: Infrastructure Precedes Repricing
The reset happens after the rails are ready.

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

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Global Debt and Bond Market Stress: The True Reset Trigger

Why sovereign debt — not currencies — is the system’s breaking point

Overview

Global debt levels are at historic highs, spanning sovereign, corporate, and household balance sheets.
Bond markets are showing renewed stress, with volatility returning to long-dated government debt.
Higher-for-longer interest rates are colliding with record refinancing needs.
Central banks are constrained, unable to fully rescue markets without reigniting inflation.
Bond instability represents the most credible trigger for systemic repricing.

Key Developments

Governments face massive rollover risk, with trillions in debt maturing over the next two years.
Rising yields are increasing debt-service costs, squeezing fiscal space.
Bond markets are no longer acting as shock absorbers, amplifying volatility instead.
Foreign demand for sovereign debt is weakening, particularly where fiscal discipline is questioned.
Central banks are reducing balance sheets, removing a major source of artificial demand.
Credit rating agencies have issued warnings over debt sustainability trajectories.

Why It Matters

Debt is the foundation of the modern financial system — and bonds are its plumbing.

When confidence in sovereign debt weakens, everything reprices: currencies, equities, credit, and real assets. Unlike banking crises, which can be contained with liquidity, debt crises are credibility crises. They cannot be solved quickly without consequences.

This is why systemic resets historically follow bond market stress, not stock market crashes.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For currency holders, debt stress creates asymmetric risk:

Debt-heavy currencies weaken first, regardless of reserve status.
Rising yields can signal strength — or distress, depending on context.
Capital flight accelerates when fiscal paths appear unsustainable.
Settlement confidence erodes when governments rely on monetization.

In reset terms, a currency’s debt backing matters more than its headline strength.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Debt Sustainability Defines Monetary Credibility
Currencies fail when debt cannot be serviced.

Pillar: Bond Markets Trigger Repricing Cycles
They move slower — then all at once.

Pillar: Central Banks Are No Longer Omnipotent
Inflation has capped their rescue capacity.

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

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Central Banks Boxed In: Inflation vs Recession vs Credibility
Monetary authority constraints reveal systemic pressure points ahead of broader resets

Overview

Central banks around the world — including the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan — are visibly struggling to balance inflation control, economic growth, and policy credibility. Recent policy debates show heightened internal divisions and persistent inflation above targets, even amid calls for rate cuts and economic stimulus.
This squeeze reflects a broader global trend: slower growth prospects combined with entrenched inflation expectations constrain monetary policy effectiveness and heighten uncertainty.

Key Developments

Fed policy fissures: Minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting reveal deep disagreements among policymakers on whether to prioritize inflation control or support a weakening labor market. Several officials opposed recent rate cuts, arguing persistent inflation risk undermines policy credibility.
BOJ recalibration: The Bank of Japan’s policy committee debated further rate hikes even after a recent increase — underscoring the challenge of containing inflation that has remained above target despite decades of ultra‑loose policy, highlighting global central banks’ credibility dilemma.
Global economic slowing: Broader economic analysis shows global growth weakening amid supply shocks, geopolitical tensions, and policy uncertainty, making it harder for central banks to steer economies without risking recession or further credibility erosion.

Why It Matters
Central banks sit at the apex of the financial system: they set interest rates, manage liquidity, backstop bond markets, and anchor expectations. In normal times, they can respond to shocks by adjusting policy rates, expanding balance sheets, or guiding expectations — tools that support market confidence and economic stability. But when inflation remains persistent while economic growth falters, policymakers face a stark trade‑off: attempt rate cuts and risk inflation expectations becoming unanchored, or keep policy restrictive and risk recession.

This dynamic boxes in central banks:

Rate cuts become fraught: Cuts risk fueling inflation expectations that are already above target, undermining long‑term credibility.
Credibility at stake: When markets perceive central banks as uncertain or inconsistent, forward guidance loses its power and markets begin to price outcomes based on fiscal math and shock risks rather than policy signals.
Policy signaling fractures: Internal disagreements at major central banks reflect deeper tensions between inflation control and growth support, reducing confidence in monetary authority direction.

This constraint is not merely technical — it signals a shift in how monetary policy interacts with broader economic reality. When central banks can no longer act with clear authority and predictable outcomes, the system loses one of its key stabilizing pillars.

Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1 — Monetary Constraint as Systemic Trigger: The inability of central banks to freely use their full set of tools without risking credibility or sparking inflation expectations undermines the traditional crisis‑response framework, forcing economic actors to rely more on fiscal policy, private risk assessments, and structural adjustments.

Pillar 2 — Credibility Erosion Alters Expectations Frameworks: As confidence in central bank commitments weakens — especially around inflation targets and forward guidance — expectations shift, potentially making inflation more backward‑looking and less responsive to policy signaling. This dynamic changes market behavior, investment decisions, and long‑term pricing structures.

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

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Afternoon 1-1-26

Trump's Envoy: We Are Working With The Government To Secure A Bright Future For Iraq And The Iraqi People.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, 9:52 AM | PoliticsNumber of views: 694 Baghdad / NINA / Mark Savaya, US President Donald Trump's envoy to Iraq, addressed a message to the Iraqi people on the occasion of the arrival of 2026, offering his congratulations and wishes for peace, unity, and renewed hope.

Trump's Envoy: We Are Working With The Government To Secure A Bright Future For Iraq And The Iraqi People.

In his message, published in both English and Arabic on his X account, Savaya said, "To the people of Iraq, as we welcome the year 2026, I extend to you my sincerest wishes for peace, unity, and renewed hope. Your strength and resilience are an inspiration to the world." He added that "the new year will bring better opportunities, stability, and a brighter future for all Iraqis."

Savaya affirmed that "work will continue with the government of the Republic of Iraq within the framework of the Iraqi constitution and law to secure a bright future for Iraq and the Iraqi people," expressing his hope that "2026 will be the year of the end" of what he described as "instability, the plundering of the country's resources, and the weakness of services." /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1269583

The United Nations Affirms A Strong Partnership With Iraq To Support National Development Priorities

Local | 05:29 - 01/01/2026 Mawazin News – Baghdad
The United Nations team affirmed on Thursday its strong and robust partnership with the Iraqi government to support national development priorities.

A UN statement, received by Mawazin News Agency, indicated that with the conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), the UN team in Iraq continues its work under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator.

The statement added that the UN team works in close partnership with the Iraqi government to support national development priorities through the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Document (2025–2029), signed on December 25, 2025.

It noted that this transition represents a clear step towards achieving long-term, sustainable development led by national leadership and based on stronger institutions and effective partnerships.

The statement concluded by emphasizing that, from supporting economic diversification, climate action, and water resource management to strengthening social protection, governance, and sustainable solutions, the United Nations continues its role as a trusted and committed partner in supporting the Iraqi government.
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=272130

Iraq Exported More Than 70 Million Barrels Of Oil To The US In 10 Months.

Money and Business Economy News — Baghdad The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Thursday that Iraq's exports of crude oil and petroleum products to the United States amounted to more than 73 million barrels during the first 10 months of 2025.

A table from the administration showed that "Iraq exported 73 million and 449 thousand barrels of oil and its derivatives during the 10 months from January to September of last year."

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that Iraq's crude oil exports to the United States during the first ten months of last year showed varying figures, with exports in January reaching 7,136,000 barrels, February 5,427,000 barrels, March 7,040,000 barrels, April 6,951,000 barrels, May 7,114,000 barrels, June 8,262,000 barrels, July 9,528,000 barrels, August 10,234,000 barrels, September 6,285,000 barrels, and October 5,472,000 barrels.

According to the data, August was the highest in terms of the volume of Iraqi oil exports to America, while February was the lowest during the aforementioned period.

According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Iraq's exports to the United States are concentrated on crude oil, particularly heavy crude, with limited or no exports of refined petroleum products.
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64082

Oil Records Its Biggest Annual Decline Since 2020... Down 20% In 2025

Energy Economy News — Follow-up Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday, settling down on an annual loss of nearly 20%, as expectations grew of a supply glut in a year marked by wars, high tariffs, increased OPEC+ production, and sanctions on Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. Brent crude futures recorded a decline of nearly 19% in 2025, the largest annual percentage drop since 2020 and the third consecutive year of losses, marking their longest losing streak to date.

Venezuela shuts down oil wells in the Orinoco Belt due to escalating US sanctions.

US West Texas Intermediate crude oil recorded an annual decline of 20%.

On the last trading day of 2025, Brent crude fell 48 cents, or 0.8%, to settle at $60.85 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 53 cents, or 0.9%, to $57.42.

Jason Ying, a commodities analyst at BNP Paribas, predicted that Brent crude would fall to $55 a barrel in the first quarter of 2026 before recovering to $60 for the rest of the year, as supply growth is expected to return to normal and demand remains steady.

US Shale Oil Producers Hedge

He said, "We believe that US shale oil producers have managed to hedge at high levels... so supplies coming from shale oil producers will be more stable and less affected by price movements."

Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed that U.S. crude inventories fell last week, but distillate and gasoline stocks grew more than expected.

John Kilduff, a partner at Again Capital Markets, said, "The EIA report offered modest support regarding the decline in crude oil inventories, but the internal aspects of the report were not so good, and January and February are likely to be difficult months as the holidays pass."

US Crude Oil Inventories Decline

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that crude oil inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels to 422.9 million barrels in the week ending December 26, compared with analysts' expectations in a Reuters poll of a drop of 867,000 barrels.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that U.S. gasoline inventories rose by 5.8 million barrels during the week to 234.3 million barrels, compared to analysts' expectations of a 1.9 million barrel increase. Distillate fuel inventories, including diesel and heating oil, rose by 5 million barrels to 123.7 million barrels, versus expectations of a 2.2 million barrel increase.

The latest data from the Energy Information Administration indicated that U.S. oil production hit a record high in October.

Oil markets got off to a strong start in 2025 when former US President Joe Biden ended his term by imposing tougher sanctions on Russia, disrupting supplies to China and India, the biggest buyers of Russian crude.

The Conflict Between Russia And Ukraine

The war in Ukraine intensified when drones launched by Kyiv damaged Russia's energy infrastructure and disrupted Kazakhstan's oil exports.

The 12-day Iran-Israel conflict in June increased threats to supplies by disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key seaborne oil route in the world, leading to higher oil prices.

Blockade On Venezuelan Oil Exports

US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade on Venezuelan oil exports and threatened to launch another strike against Iran.

But prices fell after the OPEC+ alliance, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, accelerated its production increase this year, and amid growing concerns about the impact of US tariffs on global economic growth and fuel demand.

Oil Price Forecasts For 2026

Most analysts expect supply to exceed demand in 2026, by a margin of between 3.84 million barrels per day according to the International Energy Agency, and 2 million barrels per day according to Goldman Sachs.

Morgan Stanley analyst Martin Rats said: "If the price falls really big, I imagine we'll see some cuts (from OPEC+)... but maybe the price should fall further from now on - perhaps to the $50 mark."

https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64067

The Price Of An Ounce Of Gold Fell By $18 After An Exceptional Year Of Strong Gains

Thursday, January 1, 2026, | Economy Number of views: 409 Baghdad/ NINA / The price of an ounce of gold fell by approximately $18.67 as global markets closed on Wednesday evening, settling at $4,322.

This decline is primarily attributed to profit-taking by investors following the significant rise in gold prices last week, which led to the price drop in recent days.

Despite this decrease, the precious metal recorded its strongest annual increase in over four decades, rising by 64.60% during 2025.

On January 2, 2025, the first day of the year in which global markets opened, the price of an ounce of gold was $2,624, meaning that gold rose by $1,698 during the year.

The main reason for this increase began in late April following US President Donald Trump's decisions to impose global tariffs, and this upward trend continued until the end of the year.

Ongoing global tensions, interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, large-scale gold purchases by central banks, and increased investment in gold-backed investment funds all contributed to this rise.

The minutes of the Federal Reserve's September meeting indicated that a majority of officials supported further interest rate cuts if inflation continued to decline, although opinions remained divided on the timing and magnitude of such a reduction.

Politically and in terms of security, gold continued to serve as a safe haven for investors amid uncertainty surrounding the fate of the Russia-Ukraine peace agreement, renewed tensions in the Middle East, and escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela. /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1269586

An Expert Explains The Reasons For Deflation Despite Low Inflation Rates.

Time: 2026/01/01 18:14:34 Reading: 120 times {Economic: Al-Furat News} Economic expert Salah Nouri confirmed on Thursday that the relationship between the decrease in the inflation rate and economic recovery depends mainly on consumer behavior and the purchasing power of the currency, noting that citizens’ expectations of further price decreases may sometimes lead to a temporary state of stagnation.

Nouri told Al-Furat News Agency, in a copy of which he said, “In normal circumstances, the relationship between a decrease in the inflation rate leads to an economic recovery, as it represents an increase in the purchasing power of the local currency and a decrease in the prices of basic commodities,” explaining that “this decrease pushes citizens towards spending, which enhances market activity and achieves recovery.”

He added that "the tendency to buy goods depends primarily on consumer behavior," explaining that "there are rare cases where a decrease in the inflation rate coincides with an economic recession."

Nouri continued, "Some economists attribute this situation to the consumer's desire and expectation of further price reductions, which reduces market demand compared to supply," stressing that "this behavior leads to economic contraction (recession), a situation considered temporary." LINK

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Cutebwoy: : Rashid Congratulates on the New Year: We Hope It Will Be Full of National Achievements

Today, 19:31 Baghdad - INA

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid expressed his hope on Wednesday that the new year would be full of national achievements.

In a post on the (X) platform, which was monitored by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Rashid said, "On the occasion of the new year, we extend our sincerest congratulations to the people of our nation," wishing everyone "more security, stability, and progress."

TNT:

Cutebwoy: : Rashid Congratulates on the New Year: We Hope It Will Be Full of National Achievements

Today, 19:31 Baghdad - INA

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid expressed his hope on Wednesday that the new year would be full of national achievements.

He added, "We hope that this year will be full of national achievements, progress on the path of construction and reform, strengthening the rule of law, and fulfilling our people's aspirations for a dignified and secure life, one of peace and prosperity." He concluded with, "Happy New Year to all Iraqis

Tishwash: Deputy: Approval of the 2025 and 2026 budgets after the formation of the new government

Deputy Speaker Mazr al-Karwi stated on Thursday that the 2025 general budget will be discussed after completing the nomination and election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

According to al-Karwi in a statement: “After the completion of the vote on the Speaker of the Council of Representatives [Majlis al-Nuwwab], the second stage of constitutional entitlements will begin. These include the election of the President of the Republic, and then assigning the task to the largest parliamentary bloc to form the government, followed by voting on it.”

“The budget for the past or current year cannot be approved until after the government is fully formed. If the budget is sent by the current government,” he said, adding that “the Council of Representatives will conduct a different reading of the nature of the country's financial situation.

Its official oil prices have a direct impact on the budget, which means that more than 90% of its revenue relies on the sale of crude oil,” he said.“Iraq's finances need to be re-examined in terms of text and figures, which puts pressure on foreign expenditures and does not exempt them from it,” he added, referring to “the difficult nature of the stage and the permanent financial challenges.” link

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LouNDebNC: Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa rolled out the country’s new currency at a ceremony in Damascus on Monday.

The redesigned banknotes have been redenominated, which means they have fewer zeroes in the amounts, and they no longer bear the visage of deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad, memorably condemned as a “gas-killing animal” by President Donald Trump in 2018.

Sharaa noted during the ceremony that changing the denominations on the Syrian pound was an accounting convenience and did not materially change their value or reverse the high inflation suffered during the long Syrian civil war.

“Changing the zeros and removing two zeros from the old currency to the new currency does not mean improving the economy, but rather it is easier to deal with the currency,” he said.

“Improving the economy depends on increasing production rates and reducing unemployment rates in Syria, and one of the basics of achieving economic growth is improving the banking situation because banks are like arteries for the economy,” he added.

The new notes are available in denominations ranging from 10 to 500 pounds, while the old bills ran from 1,000 to 50,000 pounds. The new ten-pound note buys roughly the same amount of goods as the old 1000-pound note.

The new bills are quite colorful compared to the drab old bills, and they replace images of the brutal Assad dynasty with some plants native to Syria, including roses, wheat, olives, oranges, and mulberries – a fruit prized in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Sharaa said the new designs symbolize “the end of a previous, unlamented phase and the beginning of a new phase that the Syrian people, and the peoples of the region who are hopeful about the modern Syrian reality, aspire to.”

“The new currency design is an expression of the new national identity and a move away from the veneration of individuals,” he said.

Some Syrian online commentators were not thrilled with the new design, feeling that the cheerful bright colors and crop displays did not accurately reflect Syria’s long history, or the grim realities of the civil war.

“Syria is not just a few trees and crops. It’s about civilizations and history and cultures,” one critic wrote on Instagram.

“Honestly, whoever designed the new Syrian currency should have their hands broken. It’s like they went to a vegetable market and said: this one’s for the five, this one’s for the 10 and this one’s for the 100,” said an even more trenchant critic of the new bills.

“Not a fan of the new Syria banknotes. Even Assad put the Umayyad Mosque on his currency. Come on, guys,” grumbled a third.

The Umayyad Mosque is a historic structure in Damascus. It was a Christian basilica before it was converted into a mosque centuries ago, and some believe that John the Baptist (or at least part of him) is interred there.

Sharaa said one objective of the currency relaunch is to make Syria less dependent on foreign currency and restore their trust in the pound. The Syrian pound was trading at about 50 to the U.S. dollar when the civil war began in 2011 – and about 11,000 to the dollar when it ended with Assad’s ouster in December 2024. Syria’s currency lost so much of its value that citizens grew accustomed to lugging heavy bags of cash around to make even the smallest market purchases.

Sharaa and Syrian central bank governor Abdulkader Husrieh asked the public to be patient during the currency transition.

“Everyone who has old currency will have it replaced with the new one, so there is no need to insist on changing it because that may harm the exchange rate of the Syrian pound. We need a calm approach to currency replacement, and the central bank has made it clear that this will be done according to a specific timetable,” Sharaa said.

Husriyeh said the exchange was expected to take about 90 days, with extensions possible if needed.

“This will help stabilize prices, and we confirm that pricing during this phase will be in both the old and new currencies. There will be a media campaign to accompany the currency change and explain the details in the coming days,” he said.

Possibly for security reasons, Husriyeh declined to answer questions from reporters about where the new bills would be printed. Before the fall of the Assad regime, Syria’s currency was printed in Russia.

Tishwash: We exchange an orange for a hundred olives... The new Syrian currency is a "basket of vegetables," citrus fruits, and grains.

Social media platforms in Syria have become a stage for biting satire following the official announcement of the new Syrian currency designs, which replace historical symbols with images of agricultural crops, prompting Syrians to dub it a "cash shopping basket."

The currency, described as "paper money," features an olive and an orange, and its price list includes denominations bearing images of oranges, olives, grains, and the Damask rose.

Syrians joked that the government had linked the value of each denomination to the type of "dish" or crop, with one commentator saying: "Now we can exchange an orange for a hundred olives," referring to the absence of real monetary value in the face of exorbitant prices. link

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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

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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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Evening 12-31-25

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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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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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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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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

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.

https://youtu.be/_jYBDh7lYlY

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 12-31-25

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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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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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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 12-31-25

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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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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.

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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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MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-IQD Revaluation-Global Financial Integration

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-IQD Revaluation-Global Financial Integration

12-30-2025

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

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12-30-2025

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 12-30-25

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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.

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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
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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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