Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 4-14-26

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Energy Market Breakdown: Global Supply Shock Forces Policy Coordination

Governments and global institutions warn that energy restrictions could deepen inflation and accelerate economic instability

OVERVIEW (KEY POINTS)

Global institutions including the IMF, World Bank, and International Energy Agency (IEA) are warning that the world is facing one of the most severe energy shocks in modern history. Supply disruptions tied to geopolitical conflict are now affecting global trade, inflation, and economic growth.

This situation is unfolding due to damage to energy infrastructure, shipping disruptions, and rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in critical oil transit routes. These disruptions are limiting supply at a time when demand remains structurally high.

Governments are responding by considering export controls and supply hoarding, actions that could further destabilize markets and worsen shortages. Global institutions are urging coordination to avoid escalating the crisis.

The broader implication is significant: energy is once again becoming a primary driver of global financial conditions, increasing the risk of inflation shocks and systemic instability.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Global Institutions Warn Against Energy Hoarding

Major institutions are calling for coordinated action.

• IMF, World Bank, and IEA urge free flow of energy supplies

• Warn that restrictions could intensify global shortages

2. Energy Infrastructure Damage Disrupts Supply

Conflict has directly impacted production capacity.

• Over 80 oil and gas facilities damaged

• Key supply routes facing continued disruption

3. Oil Prices Surge Amid Supply Constraints

Markets are reacting to reduced supply availability.

• Oil prices pushed above $100 per barrel

• Driving renewed global inflation pressure

4. Strategic Reserves Being Deployed

Emergency measures are already underway.

• IEA has released hundreds of millions of barrels

• Indicates severity of supply imbalance

WHY IT MATTERS

Energy is a foundational input across all sectors, meaning disruptions have broad economic consequences. Rising energy costs feed directly into inflation, production costs, and consumer prices.

Markets are reacting quickly, with increased volatility in commodities, equities, and bonds. This creates uncertainty in pricing and investment decisions, impacting global capital allocation.

For policymakers, the situation limits flexibility. Efforts to control inflation may conflict with the need to support economic growth, creating policy tension.

At the global level, this reinforces the role of energy as a geopolitical and financial lever, increasing fragmentation across regions.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Energy-importing countries may see currency weakening

• Purchasing power declines as fuel costs rise

• Capital flows may favor energy-exporting nations

• Exchange rates may shift based on energy access rather than policy

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Energy-Driven Inflation Regime

Persistent energy disruptions are reinforcing an environment where inflation is driven by supply shocks, not demand. This challenges traditional monetary frameworks and increases systemic instability.

• Pillar 2: Resource-Based Economic Realignment

Control over energy resources is becoming a central determinant of economic strength. This accelerates a shift toward a more resource-influenced global financial structure, reducing reliance on purely monetary dominance.

CONCLUSION

The current energy shock is not an isolated event—it represents a structural disruption to global supply systems. The scale of the impact is forcing coordination among major institutions, signaling the seriousness of the situation.

As energy continues to drive inflation and economic outcomes, the global system is becoming more reactive and less predictable. This increases the likelihood of policy missteps and financial instability.

The combination of supply disruption, rising costs, and geopolitical tension creates a powerful catalyst for systemic change.

Energy is no longer just an economic input—it is a defining force shaping the future of the global financial system.

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SOURCES

• Reuters — "IMF, World Bank, IEA urge countries to stop hoarding energy supplies"

• Reuters — "IMF cuts growth outlook, warns potential global recession if Iran war worsens"

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Emerging Market Stress: IMF Downgrades Signal Rising Global Fragility

Falling growth forecasts and rising energy costs are exposing vulnerabilities across developing economies and global capital flows

OVERVIEW (KEY POINTS)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded growth forecasts for emerging markets, highlighting how energy shocks and geopolitical conflict are now directly weakening global economic stability. Developing economies are being hit hardest due to their reliance on imported energy and external financing.

This is happening now because rising oil prices, disrupted trade routes, and capital flow instability are converging at once. The ongoing conflict has amplified existing vulnerabilities, particularly in nations already carrying high debt burdens and fragile currencies.

Countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa are at the center of this shift, with growth projections falling sharply and risk exposure increasing. Investors are becoming more cautious, leading to tighter financial conditions globally.

The broader implication is clear: stress in emerging markets often acts as an early warning system for deeper systemic shifts, making this a critical signal for a potential global financial reset environment.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. IMF Cuts Emerging Market Growth Forecasts

The IMF reduced growth projections for developing economies.

• Growth lowered to 3.9% from 4.2%

• Reflects rising energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty

2. Energy Shock Disproportionately Hits Vulnerable Nations

Emerging economies are absorbing the brunt of rising energy prices.

• Oil and food costs are driving inflation and trade imbalances

• Import-dependent nations face currency depreciation risks

3. Capital Flow Instability Increasing

Investor behavior is shifting rapidly.

• Heightened uncertainty is triggering risk-off sentiment

• Leads to capital outflows and tighter financing conditions

4. Regional Growth Divergence Expands

Not all economies are impacted equally.

• Some economies (like India) remain relatively resilient

• Others face sharp contractions and negative growth outlooks

WHY IT MATTERS

This development highlights a growing imbalance in the global economy, where weaker nations face disproportionate pressure. That imbalance increases the likelihood of financial instability spreading across regions.

Markets are particularly sensitive to emerging market stress because it often leads to currency volatility, debt crises, and contagion effects. These risks can quickly spill into developed markets.

For policymakers, this creates a difficult environment. Supporting growth may require increased borrowing, while tightening policy to control inflation risks worsening economic contraction.

At the system level, these pressures contribute to fragmentation in global finance, reducing cohesion and increasing the likelihood of structural change.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Emerging market currencies may weaken significantly under pressure

• Purchasing power could decline due to imported inflation

• Capital may flow toward stronger currencies, increasing divergence

• Exchange rate volatility is likely to rise, reducing predictability

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Emerging Market Debt Pressure

As growth slows and borrowing costs rise, debt sustainability becomes a major concern. This increases the likelihood of restructuring, external support, or systemic financial adjustments.

• Pillar 2: Currency Realignment Pressure

Diverging economic performance is accelerating currency fragmentation, where weaker economies experience depreciation while stronger ones consolidate influence. This dynamic supports a shift toward a multi-polar currency system.

CONCLUSION

The IMF’s downgrade is more than a routine adjustment—it is a signal of mounting systemic stress. Emerging markets are once again at the center of global financial risk, with multiple pressures converging simultaneously.

These conditions increase the likelihood of capital instability, currency volatility, and debt challenges, all of which have historically played key roles in broader financial transitions.

As these pressures build, the global system is becoming less stable and more fragmented, setting the stage for deeper structural shifts.

When emerging markets weaken at scale, the entire global financial system begins to feel the strain.

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SOURCES

• Reuters — "IMF cuts emerging economies' growth estimate as war darkens outlook"

• IMF — "World Economic Outlook, April 2026"

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Inflation Just TRIPLED as the Reset Accelerates

Inflation Just TRIPLED as the Reset Accelerates

Taylor Kenny:  4-14-2026

Consumer sentiment is at crisis levels and the Fed is trapped. The reset is already underway. The question is whether you’ll see it before it’s too late.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Consumer Sentiment Crashes

00:28 The Dollar Reset Begins

00:58 Why Gold and Silver Aren’t Soaring

02:23 What’s Really Holding Gold Back

03:49 Paper Gold vs Physical Gold

04:17 Why China Is Buying Gold

04:46 The 4 Stages of Currency Collapse

06:12 The Global Move Away From the Dollar

07:09 Japan’s Bond Market Warning

09:01 The Debt Doom Loop

09:30 How to Protect Your Wealth

09:58 Surviving the Reset Webinar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_FMB3R6u4Q

Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Tuesday Afternoon 4-14-26

Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Tuesday Afternoon 4-14-26

Iraq Lifts Basrah Medium Nearly $2 For Asia As Oil Hits $119

2026-04-14 Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq on Tuesday raised the official selling price of Basrah Medium crude bound for Asia, its largest market accounting for about 70% of exports, by around $1.70 per barrel, as global oil prices surge.

Oil markets have risen amid the US-Israeli war on Iran and disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following Tehran’s closure of the waterway, tightening global supply and pushing prices higher. Basrah Medium itself was trading near $119 per barrel.

OPEC data showed the crude’s average price jumped to $117.62 per barrel in March 2026 from $66.77 in February, an increase of $50.85 in a single month. The average price has reached $82.70 per barrel so far in 2026, compared with $75.88 in 2025, indicating a sustained upward trend in Iraqi crude prices.

OPEC’s reference basket also rose to about $107 per barrel in March from $67.19 in February, with Iraqi crude ranking among the higher-priced grades alongside Kuwait and Iran.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-lifts-Basrah-Medium-nearly-2-for-Asia-as-oil-hits-119

Dollar eases at Tuesday's close in Baghdad and Erbil

2026-04-14 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar fell against the Iraqi dinar at Tuesday's closing in Baghdad and Erbil, according to Shafaq News correspondent.

At Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges in Baghdad, the dollar closed at 153,500 IQD per $100, down from 153,700 IQD recorded at the morning session.

In local exchange shops across Baghdad, the selling price reached 154,000 IQD per $100, while the buying price stood at 153,000 IQD.

In Erbil, the dollar also declined, with a selling price of 153,550 IQD per $100 and a buying price of 153,400 IQD per $100.   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-eases-at-Tuesday-s-close-in-Baghdad-and-Erbilb

Syrian-Iraqi Understanding On Energy And Trade

2026-04-14 Shafaq News- Washington   Syria and Iraq have reached a set of new economic understandings, with plans to advance energy cooperation and facilitate bilateral trade, Syria’s Finance Minister Yisr Barnieh said on Tuesday, describing the communication with the Iraqi government as continuous and constructive.

Speaking to Shafaq News on the sidelines of the World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, Barnieh added that developments in this “vital issue” are expected soon. He said Syria’s new government is prioritizing the removal of obstacles to trade and investment, stressing official efforts to strengthen ties between business sectors in both countries and restore economic relations to a strategic level.

On international engagements in Washington, Barnieh pointed to progress at the World Bank, where an agreement was reached on a “special annex” to support Syria’s financial sector and reform its financial institutions. The initiative aims to build human capacity, enhance sustainability, and advance digital transformation across Syria’s financial system.

He also confirmed efforts to establish a global “knowledge center” to help Syrian investors form effective partnerships between the public and private sectors.

Earlier, Central Bank of Syria Governor Abdul Qader Hasriya told Shafaq News that steps are underway to enhance financial cooperation with Baghdad, clarifying that ongoing communication with the Central Bank of Iraq includes plans to organize joint economic activities aimed at strengthening banking ties between the two countries.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Syrian-Iraqi-understanding-on-energy-and-trade

Iraq Taps Najaf ‘White Gold’ To Unlock Billion-Dollar Mining Potential

2026-04-14 Shafaq News- Najaf   Iraq is positioning Najaf as a key mining investment hub, highlighting high-purity silica sand –known as “white gold”– as a strategic resource, the Iraqi Geological Survey said on Tuesday.

Silica reserves in Iraq are estimated at around 350 million tons, with projections reaching up to 1 billion tons across Najaf and Al-Anbar, according to official and expert assessments. The resource is critical for solar panels, semiconductors, and fiber optics, placing Iraq within global supply chains for clean energy and advanced technology.

The Geological Survey revealed that it is expanding mining investment under existing laws to support industrial development and diversify revenues, citing Najaf’s geological and industrial potential. The province also holds deposits of limestone used in cement and construction, as well as quartz and industrial sands used in glass and ceramics.

The sector could generate billions of dollars and create more than 10,000 jobs, it added, as the global silica market is projected to reach $85.86 billion by 2033.Iraq also holds major reserves of other minerals, including sulfur, phosphate, and limestone.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-taps-Najaf-white-gold-to-unlock-billion-dollar-mining-potential

US Offers A $10 Million Reward For Information On Kataib Hezbollah’s Al-Hamidawi

2026-04-14 Shafaq News- Washington   The United States Department of State announced on Tuesday a reward of up to $10 million for information on Ahmad al-Hamidawi, the leader of Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah.

In a statement, the State Department’s Rewards for Justice program accused Al-hamidawi of directing attacks against US diplomatic facilities in March 2026, adding that the group has, over several years, repeatedly targeted US personnel and facilities in Iraq using improvised explosive devices, rockets, and drone systems, and has been involved in the abduction of US citizens and the killing of Iraqi civilians.

According to the program, Al-Hamidawi received political, military, and intelligence training from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and he currently serves as secretary-general of Kataib Hezbollah and is a member of its “Shura Council” (The group of decision makers in the Kataib).

The statement noted that al-Hamidawi has played a central role in planning attacks against US and Iraqi security forces since 2007, and that he continues to incite violence through public protests and attacks targeting the US embassy in Iraq.

Earlier on February 26, 2020, the US State Department designated Al-Hamidawi as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order 13224, as amended. The designation led to the freezing of any assets he holds in the United States or under the control of US persons, and prohibits US individuals from engaging in transactions with him.

Kataib Hezbollah was designated as a foreign terrorist organization on June 24, 2009, under Section 219 of the US Immigration and Nationality Act. The designation bars US citizens from providing material support to the group and freezes its assets under US jurisdiction.

The statement also added that Kataib Hezbollah members have received training, weapons, and other support from Iran’s Quds Force and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, both of which are also designated by the United States as foreign terrorist organizations.

It further said the group operates closely with the IRGC’s Quds Force and follows directives from Iran’s Supreme Leader. “Kataib Hezbollah has carried out attacks aimed at expelling US and coalition forces from Iraq and promoting Iranian influence in the region,” the statement added.

The program also referred to a December 27, 2019, rocket attack by the group on an Iraqi military base near Kirkuk that killed a US civilian contractor, Nawres Hamid, and wounded several US and Iraqi personnel. It added that between December 27, 2019, and January 1, 2020, Kataib Hezbollah led protests outside the US embassy in Baghdad, during which demonstrators attempted to breach the compound.

Read more: Iraq’s Islamic Resistance after Ali Khamenei: loyalty, fragmentation, and the test of Mojtaba’s leadership

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Security/US-offers-a-10-million-reward-for-information-on-Kataib-Hezbollah-s-Al-Hamidawi

The $13,000 Apartments the Government Won't Let You Buy

The $13,000 Apartments the Government Won't Let You Buy

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black/Sovereign Man)  April 14, 2026

On May 20, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law, and it essentially said: here's 160 acres of land. It's yours. For free. All you have to do is live on it and improve it.  And between 1862 and 1934, the federal government distributed 270 million acres under the program — roughly 10% of all the land in the United States.

Even as far back as the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers understood that property ownership made people more engaged, more productive citizens. Ownership meant that you had a vested financial interest in your community... and your country.

Over time, that idea fused with the concept of "the American Dream". And for decades that dream was a reality for millions of people.

After World War II, for example, America underwent a massive construction boom. Between  postwar prosperity, the GI Bill, and the arrival of the modern 30-year fixed mortgage,  home ownership surged from about 44% in 1940 to 62% by 1960.

More importantly, housing was affordable.

In 1950, median family income was about $3,000, yet the median home cost roughly $7,350. That’s just ~2.5 times median household income. Plus, with prevailing mortgage rates back then 4.5%, the monthly payments were trivial.

Because of that, families across America could easily make ends meet on a single income.

Today the median home sells for about $412,000. Median household income is roughly $83,700. That puts housing at 5x household income— double what it was in the 1950s.

More importantly, at today's mortgage rate of roughly 6.4%, the monthly payment on a median home (assuming a 20% down payment) consumes roughly 30% of household income.

The down payment is also so high these days that buying a home is nearly impossible, especially for young people or low-income workers. Even in dual-income households, homeownership is increasingly out of reach.

As we discussed on Friday, America’s housing problems go far beyond the ‘greedy’ Wall Street investors that are getting most of the blame for rising home prices.

Construction materials cost 40% more than they did five years ago, courtesy of the Federal Reserve printing trillions during the pandemic and igniting inflation.

Plus the regulatory permitting maze adds enormous costs. In Fremont, California, development fees alone run $157,000 per home before a single nail is hammered. And that doesn’t even include additional permitting costs and utility connection fees.

The government used to give away 160 acres for free. Now local governments charge six figures for permission to build.

Go figure that California, with its endless lip service about affordable housing, is also the epicenter of American homelessness.

But it turns out there's a ready-made solution staring policymakers in the face.

The office property market is a complete bloodbath right now. Between the sluggish economy, AI reducing demand for workers, and the lingering work-from-home paradigm, the prices of office properties across the country have tanked.

More than 200 distressed office buildings changed hands across the country in 2025, with average sale prices down 37% from 2019. In Manhattan, a 920,000-square-foot tower sold for $8.5 million, down from $332.5 million. That’s a 97% decline!

Then there’s 401 South State Street in Chicago, a 485,000-square-foot office building that sold last October for $4.2 million, down from $68.1 million in 2016. That’s less than $9 per square foot.

Housing in Chicago isn’t cheap. So just imagine you’re young, fresh out of college, and staring at the prospect of paying $1,200 per month to live in a cramped apartment with three roommates.

Instead, you could pay about $13,000 for 1,500 square feet worth of space in the 401 South State Street office building that would be yours to own.

Yes, duh, it’s an office building. So it wouldn’t have the conveniences of a traditional home— like private bathrooms and kitchens. But for $13 grand?!!? Who cares. You'd have your own private space, a roof over your head, and a door that locks.

Frankly, that's not so different from military barracks and university dorms. Americans manage just fine with communal facilities when the price is right.

That's the beauty of capitalism. Such living accommodations aren’t for everyone. But at a low enough price, a LOT of people would happily trade convenience for affordability. Shower at the gym. Eat at the fast-casual spot around the corner. Live with walking distance to work downtown.

Most 20-somethings might think that’s pretty cool— especially compared to the alternative of paying out the nose for rent and never managing to save enough money to buy a house.

Same logic for a family of six crammed into a two-bedroom public housing unit in decrepit conditions; they could have a few thousand square feet to themselves.

Here’s another scenario. Let’s say a family in Topeka, Kansas locked in a 2% mortgage during the pandemic. Dad got laid off and can't find another job locally. But they don’t want to sell the house to move across country, uproot the kids, and buy a new house somewhere else at a 6% rate. So they're stuck.

Instead, Dad buys 1,000 square feet in one of these bankrupt office buildings for less than $10k. His family stays home, he commutes to his new job in a new city, and flies home on the weekends to see his kids. They make it work... which they wouldn’t be able to afford with hotels or an AirBnb.

This would be a genuine ‘starter home’— a place where someone could actually save money and build toward a proper mortgage, instead of hemorrhaging rent to Blackrock every month while still falling behind.

But the government won't allow it.

Zoning codes, building regulations, occupancy requirements— a labyrinth of rules that forbid you from such options.

Let grown adults decide for themselves. That's how capitalism is supposed to work.

Nobody would pay $400,000 for a unit with no bathroom. But $13,000? For a lot of Americans, that's not a sacrifice— it's an opportunity.

The same politicians who claim to care about the poor, the homeless, and young people priced out of the American Dream have the obvious solution sitting right in front of them.

But they won't take it, because that would mean getting out of the way.

To your freedom,   James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC 

PS — Another way to opt out of America's housing affordability disaster is to look elsewhere.

There are plenty of countries where you can buy a beautiful home in a major city for a fraction of what a starter unit costs in the US, and several of those purchases also qualify you for residency or eventual citizenship. So you're not just buying a home, you're buying optionality. We cover the best programs, exact thresholds, and on-the-ground intelligence in Plan B Confidential. 

https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/the-13000-apartments-the-government-wont-let-you-buy-155002/?inf_contact_key=be1b45181a64d92a5aa6bded0feed2af75c74c6d80b7c7d7ab87b128387eaee0

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 4-14-26

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Treasury Stress, Dollar Pressure, and Energy Shock Converge Into Global Financial Strain

Rising yields, weakening currency dominance, and persistent energy disruption point to a system under increasing structural pressure

Overview

The latest developments show a global system facing simultaneous pressure across debt markets, currencies, and energy flows. U.S. Treasury yields are climbing, the dollar is facing continued diversification pressure, and energy disruptions remain unresolved.

Together, these forces are tightening global financial conditions and exposing underlying vulnerabilities in liquidity, debt sustainability, and monetary dominance—all key components of a potential global financial reset.

Key Developments

1. U.S. Treasury Yields Climb, Tightening Global Financial Conditions
Government bond yields are rising as markets adjust to persistent inflation and elevated risk.

• Higher yields increase borrowing costs across governments and corporations

• Investors demanding greater return amid uncertainty and inflation pressure

• Debt servicing becoming more expensive globally

Why it matters: The global system is built on low-cost debt—rising yields strain that foundation and accelerate financial tightening.

2. Dollar Faces Ongoing Diversification Pressure
Recent data confirms the U.S. dollar continues to lose relative share in global reserves and transactions.

• Central banks increasing allocation to gold and alternative currencies

• Gradual shift toward multi-currency trade systems

• Reduced reliance on single reserve dominance

Why it matters: The dollar’s strength depends on global trust and usage—any erosion signals a long-term structural shift.

3. Energy Disruptions Continue to Drive Inflation Risk
Despite ceasefire signals, energy markets remain fragile and supply-constrained.

• Oil prices holding elevated levels amid ongoing uncertainty

• Shipping and logistics disruptions limiting true supply recovery

• Energy costs feeding into global inflation pressures

Why it matters: Energy remains the core input of the global economy, and sustained disruption impacts every sector simultaneously.

4. Global Growth Faces Increasing Downside Risk
Economic outlooks are weakening as multiple pressures converge.

• Higher borrowing costs reducing investment and expansion

• Energy-driven inflation lowering consumer demand

• Institutions warning of slower global growth trajectories

Why it matters: Slowing growth combined with high inflation creates stagflation-like conditions, one of the most challenging environments for markets.

Why It Matters

These developments are not isolated—they are reinforcing each other:

• Rising yields increase financial strain

• Currency shifts reflect changing global trust dynamics

• Energy shocks sustain inflation pressure

• Growth slows under combined weight of these forces

This alignment signals a transition from a stable, liquidity-driven system to one experiencing structural tightening and fragmentation.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Currency volatility may increase as global power balances shift

• Higher inflation can erode purchasing power across regions

• Diversification trends may create new opportunities in alternative assets

• Debt stress may trigger sudden revaluations in weaker economies

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Debt System Under Pressure

Rising yields and borrowing costs challenge the sustainability of high global debt levels.

• Pillar 2: Currency System Evolution

Diversification away from the dollar reflects movement toward a multi-polar monetary system.

Closing Perspective

The global system is no longer operating under easy conditions—it is tightening from multiple directions at once.

When debt becomes more expensive, currencies begin to shift, and energy remains unstable, the result is not temporary disruption—it is structural change.

This is not just market movement — it’s the financial system adjusting to a new reality.

Seeds of Wisdom Team

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Sources

• Oil prices remain elevated as supply concerns persist after ceasefire – Reuters

• IMF data shows continued decline in U.S. dollar share of global reserves – Reuters

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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 Morning 4-14-26

Parliamentary Proposal To Establish A Fund To Finance The Appointment Of Healthcare Personnel

Money and Business   Economy News — Baghdad

The Parliamentary Health Committee revealed the adoption of a proposal to establish a special fund to finance the appointment of health and medical professionals, relying on non-oil sources, with the aim of addressing the shortage of staff and improving the level of medical services.

Committee member Ghaith Shabaa said in a press statement that the most prominent sources of funding for the fund include imposing health insurance on those coming to Iraq, and obligating investment projects and major contracting projects to provide health personnel to supervise their workers, provided that the percentages of these personnel are determined within the controls of the Investment Authority and the relevant authorities.

He added that one of the proposals is to address the shortage of health units within private schools, by imposing specific ratios of medical staff according to the number of students, with the experiment later being generalized to private universities, to ensure the provision of health care within educational institutions.

He added that the proposal also includes increasing taxes on products harmful to health such as cigarettes and alcoholic beverages, which will contribute to reducing consumption and providing additional revenues, noting that the study has been completed and submitted to the relevant authorities pending its legislation and implementation.

https://www.economy-news.net/content.php?id=67886

Oil Dips On Signs Of US-Iran Dialogue Despite Hormuz Tensions

2026-04-14  Shafaq News   Oil prices fell in ​early Asian trade on Tuesday as signs of potential U.S.-Iran dialogue to end their war reduced ‌concerns about supply risks stemming from the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent futures declined by $1.86, or 1.87%, to $97.50, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $2.25, or 2.27%, to $96.83 by 0003 GMT.

Both benchmarks had risen in the previous session, with Brent ​climbing more than 4% and WTI nearly 3%, after the U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports.

The U.S. ​military said on Monday that its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would extend ⁠east to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, while ship-tracking data showed two ships turned around in ​the strait as the blockade went into effect.

Iran, in response, threatened to target ports in Gulf-bordering nations following the ​collapse of weekend talks in Islamabad aimed at resolving the crisis.

"Despite the breakdown of peace talks in Pakistan over the weekend, Trump has managed to take some steam out of the oil price again dangling carrot of a possible deal," said Tim​Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade.

Sources familiar with the negotiations said dialogue between Iran and the U.S. was ​still alive, while Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions. Trump said on Monday that Iran "wants to ‌make a ⁠deal".

ANZ analysts estimate that about 10 million barrels per day of crude supply have been effectively removed from the market, adding that a prolonged U.S. blockade could curb an additional 3 million to 4 million bpd of crude shipments.

"The oil market no longer needs a worst-case escalation to justify higher pricing levels. Tight balances alone are sufficient ​to sustain the price of ​Brent near or above ⁠recent threshold levels," ANZ said in a client note.

NATO allies, including Britain and France, refrained from joining the blockade, advocating instead for reopening the vital waterway.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris ​Wright suggested oil prices could peak in "the next few weeks" once shipping resumes through the ​Strait of ⁠Hormuz.

The International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the International Energy Agency urged countries to avoid hoarding energy supplies or imposing export curbs amid what they described as the most significant shock ever to the global energy market.

IEA chief Fatih ⁠Birol said on​Monday that while further strategic oil releases might not yet be ​necessary, the agency remains prepared to act if needed.

Meanwhile, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries scaled back its second-quarter global demand forecast by ​500,000 bpd in its latest monthly report.    (REUTERS)

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-dips-on-signs-of-US-Iran-dialogue-despite-Hormuz-tensions

Basrah Crudes Rise Despite Global Losses

2026-04-14 Shafaq News- Basrah   Iraq’s Basrah crude climbed more than 2% on Tuesday, amid a decline in global oil markets.   Basrah Heavy crude rose by $2.48, or 2.16%, to $117.45 per barrel, while Basrah Medium crude gained by $2.48, or 2.12%, to settle at $119.55 per barrel.

Brent futures slipped 76 cents, or 0.8%, to $98.57 by 0601 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.63, or 1.65%, to stand at $97.45.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Basrah-crudes-rise-despite-global-losses

Dollar slips in Baghdad and Erbil

2026-04-14 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar opened Tuesday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars.   According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 153,700 dinars per 100 dollars, down from the previous session’s 154,150 dinars.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 154,250 dinars and bought it at 153,250 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 154,000 dinars and buying prices at 153,900 dinars.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-slips-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-4

Gold Prices Rise In Baghdad And Erbil Markets

2026-04-  Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil  On Tuesday, gold prices hovered around 1.03 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency.

Gold prices on Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 1,033,000 IQD per mithqal (equivalent to five grams) for 21-carat gold, including Gulf, Turkish, and European varieties, with a buying price of 1,029,000 IQD. The same gold had sold for 1,025,000 IQD on Monday.

The selling price for 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 1,003,000 IQD, with a buying price of 999,000 IQD.

In jewelry stores, the selling price per mithqal of 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 1,035,000 and 1,045,000 IQD, while Iraqi gold sold for between 1,005,000 and 1,015,000 IQD.

In Erbil, 22-carat gold was sold at 1,090,000 IQD per mithqal, 21-carat gold at 1,040,000 IQD, and 18-carat gold at 890,000 IQD.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-rise-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-9-1

Iraq, Syria Plan “Financial Sector Day” To Bolster Cooperation

2026-04-14 Shafaq News- Washington  Damascus is moving to deepen financial cooperation with Baghdad, including plans for a joint banking event, Syrian Central Bank Governor Abdul Qader al-Hasriya revealed on Tuesday.

In remarks to Shafaq News, al-Hasriya confirmed direct coordination between the Central Bank of Syria and the Central Bank of Iraq to organize a “Syrian-Iraqi Financial Sector Day,” to be held under the joint sponsorship of both institutions.

Syrian officials, he added, are also considering an official visit to Baghdad to further develop ties.

Beyond finance, Iraq and Syria have maintained cooperation across academia, private-sector partnerships, and official discussions on energy and water management. Iraq has recently begun overland fuel oil exports to Syria, a step the Iraqi Oil Ministry said will support the national economy and boost state revenues.

For Shafaq News, Mostafa Hashem, Washington, DC.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-Syria-plan-Financial-Sector-Day-to-bolster-cooperation

ICSC Produces +600K Tons In February, With Key Plants Posting Double-Digit Growth

2026-04-14 Shafaq News- Baghdad   The Iraqi Cement State Company (ICSC), affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, announced Tuesday a strong production and marketing performance in February, driven by sustained and stable operations across its facilities.

Director General Awad Kazem Abd al-Amir said the company's plants produced more than 676,000 tons of cement across various grades during the month, while marketed quantities reached more than 664,000 tons, meeting local market demand and reinforcing the presence of Iraqi-produced cement.

Abd al-Amir noted that several plants recorded notable growth compared to 2025, with the Kubaisa cement plant leading at 37%, followed by the Qaim plant at 17% and the Sinjar plant at 14%. The Kubaisa plant, which produced more than 1.7 million tonnes in 2025 and is approaching its planned annual capacity of 1.8 million tonnes, was among the company's strongest performers.

The February results reflect the efforts of plant administrations and technical, engineering, and administrative staff, Abd al-Amir said, adding that the company is continuing to develop plant performance and expand production capacity in support of the national industry's role in achieving self-sufficiency.

The figures come against the backdrop of a domestic cement market estimated at around 25 million tonnes per year, driven by housing projects, oil-field infrastructure, and ongoing reconstruction needs across the country.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/ICSC-produces-600K-tons-in-February-with-key-plants-posting-double-digit-growth

Some “Iraq News” Posted by Tishwash at TNT 4-14-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  AFP: Maliki's chances of returning to the premiership are dwindling

Nouri al-Maliki's chances of returning to the post of Prime Minister in Baghdad have declined, political sources told AFP on Monday, as political parties began searching for an alternative candidate following the war in the Middle East, from which Iraq has not been spared the repercussions.

The “Coordination Framework” announced in January the nomination of Maliki to succeed Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, following the elections held in the country. However, Washington threatened to halt support for Baghdad if Maliki returned, causing confusion in Iraqi political circles.

Adding to the complications was the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, which affected Iraq, which has been striving for years to achieve a balance in its relations with the two influential powers, Washington and Tehran.

A source close to Maliki told AFP on Monday that it would be “difficult” for him to assume the post of prime minister in the next phase.

 Other sources also confirmed his declining chances. link

Tishwash:  Maliki sets conditions to obstruct Sudani's second term... and the Popular Mobilization Forces enter the fray.

 An informed source revealed on Monday that Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, informed the leaders of the Coordination Framework of his readiness to withdraw his candidacy for the position of Prime Minister, in exchange for not nominating and renewing the term of the current Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, for a second term.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that "Maliki also stipulated that no figure who had previously held the position of Prime Minister in previous governments should be assigned," referring to the leader of the Victory Coalition, Haider al-Abadi.

He added that "several names have been put forward for the position, but no candidate has been decided yet," indicating that "the meeting of the coordination framework, scheduled for today, will discuss al-Maliki's conditions and look into alternative names."

The source indicated that "leaders in the Popular Mobilization Forces will have a role in choosing the candidate for prime minister," noting that "today's meeting may not resolve the issue, with the possibility of postponing the selection of the candidate to a later meeting."

The Reconstruction and Development Coalition confirmed on Monday that its leader, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, could be tasked with forming the new government within 48 hours, and indicated that he has broad support within the coordination framework and from other political forces.

The framework is preparing to hold a meeting this Monday evening to discuss nine candidates, amid the introduction of alternative names, including a consensus candidate, after the largest bloc called for naming its candidate in accordance with Article 76 of the Constitution, in light of political and security complications that may delay the resolution of the issue.  link

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Tishwash:  The return of the vice presidents: A compromise proposal to appease Maliki and Halbousi

Various political sources revealed on Monday a governmental and political movement to reactivate the position of the two vice presidents of the republic, with a proposal to assign the two positions to Nouri al-Maliki and Mohammed al-Halbousi as part of settlements aimed at achieving political balance.

A source told Shafaq News Agency that "the political forces within the State Administration Coalition are studying a mechanism to reactivate the two positions, assigning one of the seats to Maliki and the other to Halbousi," noting that "the position may be acceptable to both figures."

In contrast, MP Firas Al-Muslawi, spokesman for the Reconstruction and Development bloc, told Shafaq News Agency that “activating the two vice-presidential positions is open for discussion within the political understandings and is subject to consensus,” indicating that “Al-Maliki had previously rejected the position, and it is unlikely that he will accept it even if it is activated, with the possibility of a decision being issued soon on this matter being ruled out.”

Regarding the meeting of the Coordination Framework, Al-Muslawi indicated that "the leaders of the Shiite House will hold their periodic meeting today to decide on the mechanism for choosing the Prime Minister," considering that Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani is "the most likely to be elected for a second term, with the support of the majority of the Framework’s components, especially since the Reconstruction and Development bloc has 51 seats."

But another political source explained that “Al-Sudani received messages from conservative Shiite leaders, advising against relying on the results of the presidential election session, because the numbers are not fixed and the previous scenario may not be repeated.”

Parliament Speaker Hebat al-Halbousi had called on President Nizar Amidi, after he took the constitutional oath on Saturday (April 11), to consult with the political blocs to name the vice presidents of the republic in accordance with Article 75 of the constitution.

In 2016, Haider al-Abadi’s government abolished the positions of vice presidents as part of a package of reforms, before the Supreme Federal Court later ruled the abolition unconstitutional, stressing that the position was a constitutional duty.  link

Tishwash:  Government advisor: Proposal to build a land logistics system linked to regional ports

 The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Monday that closing the Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy markets, while noting that there is a proposal to develop logistical routes in cooperation with neighboring countries that are less expensive.

 Saleh told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The repercussions of closing the Strait of Hormuz depend primarily on the duration of the ongoing conflict in the region, and whether it is short-term or extends for years, given the direct impact this would have on energy markets and the global economy.”

He explained that "a long-term shutdown scenario is radically different from short wars, as it will have profound effects on global energy markets and reinforce the position of oil as a strategic commodity with crucial political and economic dimensions."

He pointed out that “the continuation of the war for years may turn the Gulf into something resembling a sea that is almost closed to global trade, which will push the countries bordering it, including Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Iran, to reshape their trade relations, especially with regard to oil export outlets and trade exchange,” noting that “the cost of the conflict will rise to significant levels for the Gulf states, which will bear direct and indirect economic consequences, which necessitates a reconsideration of economic geography and a search for alternative trade outlets, as well as the possibility of adapting to a scenario of partial or temporary dispensing with the Strait of Hormuz.”

He explained that “Iraq’s options remain relatively limited, as it relies mainly on land routes to neighboring countries overlooking the seas, such as Turkey, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon, in addition to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Despite the high cost of alternatives in the short term, the necessity dictates building an integrated land logistics system linked to regional ports.”

He noted "a growing trend towards developing logistical routes, both old and new, in cooperation with neighboring countries that are less expensive, in order to ensure the continued marketing of Iraqi oil and trade."

He added, "The (Development Road) project represents a fundamental pillar in this approach, as it is based on linking regional economic interests with transport and trade networks that enhance stability and reduce dependence on sensitive and more costly maritime routes."

He pointed out that "the decisive factor in the long term remains the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring that it remains a free passage for global trade, in accordance with the principles of freedom of navigation and the rights of states."

He added that “keeping the strait open is strategically integrated with the (Development Road) project, and contributes to creating a less costly economic environment, and enhances the geo-economic interdependence between the countries of the North and the South, enabling Iraq to become a major axis in this interdependence, by moving from the concept of (shared loss) to (shared profit)  link

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Tishwash:  The Central Bank of Iraq: Our reserves cover approximately 13 months of imports.

 The Central Bank of Iraq affirmed the strength of its foreign reserves and its ability to maintain monetary and financial stability, noting that these reserves cover about 12 months of imports, providing a large margin of safety to face economic challenges.

The bank stated in a statement that its board of directors held an extraordinary session to follow up on economic and financial developments, during which a comprehensive assessment was made of macroeconomic indicators, liquidity levels, and the performance of the banking sector, in addition to studying the potential risks resulting from regional and international changes.

He explained that the council discussed a number of economic scenarios for the coming period, focusing on enhancing the flexibility of monetary policy and ensuring the sustainability of financial stability, stressing that the bank has the tools to deal with various developments.

The statement indicated that the current foreign reserves are comfortable and secure, and support the bank's ability to manage monetary policy effectively, as well as enhance confidence in the country's financial system.

He also stressed the importance of ensuring that salaries and basic expenses are secured during the coming months, which will contribute to supporting living standards and the continuation of normal economic activity.

He explained that the bank continues to support the liquidity of banks to ensure the smooth flow of daily banking operations, enabling them to meet the needs of citizens and the private sector, in addition to confirming the continued smooth flow of external transfers to cover import operations and international payments.

The Central Bank of Iraq concluded its statement by affirming its readiness to take appropriate measures at the right time to maintain market stability and enhance confidence in the banking sector. link

Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Monday Evening 4-13-26

The Iraqi Banking Sector Is At A Crossroads… Either Reform Or Forced Merger

April 13, 2026Last updated: April 13, 2026

The Iraqi banking sector stands at a pivotal moment in 2026 that could completely reshape its landscape, amid mounting internal pressures and escalating external challenges related to international compliance, the flow of the dollar, and its relationship with the global financial system. Between talk of structural reforms and more stringent options that may include mergers or closures, the banking landscape in Iraq appears poised for profound changes that extend beyond the purely technical to encompass broader economic and political dimensions.

Iraq has more than 75 banks, including government, private, and foreign institutions, but actual activity is concentrated in a limited number of them. Government banks hold the largest share of deposits and transactions related to government salaries and public spending. In contrast, private banks face increasing challenges related to liquidity, compliance, and foreign exchange requirements, especially after the tightening of controls on dollar transactions in recent years.

Financial sources indicate that the Central Bank of Iraq is considering several avenues for restructuring the sector, ranging from tightening solvency and compliance standards and mandating mergers between small and weak banks, to potentially revoking the licenses of institutions unable to adapt to the new standards. These steps, if implemented, would effectively mean a shift from a phase of "gradual reform" to a more profound restructuring that may be imposed by the realities on the ground.

The exchange rate remains at the heart of this equation. The gap that has emerged between the official and parallel market rates in recent years has presented monetary policy with a significant challenge, especially given the Iraqi economy's near-total dependence on dollar-denominated oil revenues. Any disruption to the flow of hard currency or to the external transfer mechanism is immediately reflected in imports, prices, and market confidence.

The future of the foreign currency auction window remains one of the most sensitive issues. This mechanism, which for years served as a primary tool for supplying the market with dollars, is now subject to rigorous scrutiny, amid discussions about restructuring it to align with international standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Restructuring this window effectively means changing the way private banks, money transfer networks, and foreign trade operate.

The biggest challenge is not limited to regulatory aspects, but extends to a crisis of confidence. A large segment of the Iraqi population still prefers to keep cash outside the banking system, due to past experiences, withdrawal restrictions, and weak digital services. Unofficial estimates indicate that a significant portion of the circulating cash does not pass through banking channels, limiting the central bank's ability to manage liquidity effectively.

In the background, integration with the global financial system stands out as a crucial test. Fully reintegrating Iraqi banks into international banking networks requires rigorous transparency standards, modernized compliance systems, and a rebuilding of trust with global financial institutions. Without this, the sector will remain vulnerable to restrictions, sanctions, or partial isolation.

Based on these facts, Iraq appears to face only two options: either to proceed with gradual reforms that calmly restructure the sector and gradually restore confidence, or to confront a scenario of mergers and coercive measures imposed by financial and regulatory pressures. In either case, this year could represent a turning point in the history of the Iraqi banking system, where the question is no longer whether change will occur, but how, when, and at what cost.

https://mustaqila.com/القطاع-المصرفي-العراقي-عند-مفترق-طرق/

Iraq Has Fallen Out Of The Economic Equation... Huge Reserves With No Trace, And The Dinar Faces Ongoing Challenges

Baghdad Today – Baghdad  Economic expert Duraid Al-Anzi confirmed on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) that Iraq’s gold reserves do not play a direct role in improving the performance of the local economy, noting that they are effectively isolated within the management of the Central Bank and are used primarily to enhance its international standing.

Al-Anzi explained in a statement to “Baghdad Today” that Iraq possesses one of the most prominent gold reserves in the Arab world, and occupies advanced positions compared to a number of countries, but this has not been reflected in its credit rating, which is still within the (B) category, reflecting a clear gap between the size of the reserve and the overall economic performance.

He explained that owning gold gives the Central Bank of Iraq financial strength, and may indirectly support the dinar within the local market, but it has not succeeded in strengthening the position of the Iraqi currency globally, as the dinar is still among the weakest currencies, and the effect of the reserve is limited to achieving limited internal stability.

He pointed out that the relationship between the government and the central bank is governed by a strict legal framework that prevents the use of reserves, whether gold or cash, to finance the deficit or support the budget, except in exceptional cases that require special legislation, such as severe crises related to the cessation of oil revenues.

He added that the dollar reserve, which exceeds $100 billion and is deposited with international financial institutions, is subject to strict restrictions and controls, and cannot be used freely to address internal crises, which reduces the government's ability to rely on it as a direct solution.

He stressed that addressing the financial crises in Iraq cannot rely on cash or gold reserves, but requires activating internal revenues such as taxes, customs and fees, in addition to combating corruption and reducing financial waste, noting that there are internal files that can contribute to solving the crisis within a short period if they are managed seriously.

Al-Anzi cited the experiences of countries such as Lebanon, Turkey and Iran, which have large gold reserves, but at the same time suffer from severe monetary crises, which confirms that gold does not represent a direct solution to economic crises.

He added that the impact of Iraq’s gold reserves remains symbolic and indirect, and cannot be relied upon as a tool to address financial or monetary crises, considering that employing it in this way is not in line with sound economic principles.

The economies of countries, including Iraq, rely on a mix of financial and monetary tools to achieve stability. Gold reserves are one element of financial strength, but they are often used as currency cover or to boost international confidence, rather than as a direct tool for addressing crises.

Given the Iraqi economy's heavy reliance on oil revenues, challenges remain in diversifying income sources and strengthening non-oil sectors, meaning any decline in oil prices or revenues will directly impact financial stability.  https://baghdadtoday.news/296735-.html

The Reconstruction And Development Coalition: There Is A Possibility That Al-Sudani Will Be Tasked With Forming The New Government Within The Next 48 Hours

Baghdad – One News     4/13/2026   The Reconstruction and Development Coalition confirmed the possibility of assigning its leader, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the task of forming the new Iraqi government within the next 48 hours.

 A leader in the coalition said that the Reconstruction and Development bloc is strongly putting forward the coalition’s leader, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, as a candidate to form the next Iraqi government. Al-Sudani currently has a very large majority within the coordination framework, as there are more than 9 leaders of the framework who support al-Sudani and his renewal for a second term.

 He indicated that at the national level, outside the coordination framework of other Iraqi political parties, there is support from a majority of those parties for Al-Sudani to be tasked with forming the new government.

 He added that the Sudanese candidate is the best option in light of the challenges facing Iraq, which needs to form a government with broad political support capable of overcoming all the crises the country is going through.

https://1news-iq.net/ائتلاف-الإعمار-والتنمية-هناك-إمكانية/

Iraq’s Premiership: Al-Maliki Signals Willingness To Drop In Exchange For Blocking Al-Sudani

2026-04-13 Shafaq News- Baghdad    Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, has told Coordination Framework leaders he is willing to withdraw his candidacy for prime minister on the condition that incumbent PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is not nominated for a second term, a source told Shafaq News Monday.

Read more: Iraq Government Formation: The Constitution that cannot enforce its own deadlines

Al-Maliki also stipulated that no figure who previously served as prime minister be nominated, a condition, the source pointed out, understood by other figures, to target Haider al-Abadi, leader of the al-Nasr Coalition, who previously served as prime minister from 2014 to 2018 during the war against ISIS. 

According to the source, several names are under consideration for the post, though no candidate has been finalized, and today’s Coordination Framework meeting is expected to discuss al-Maliki's conditions and examine alternative candidates. 

The source noted that PMF (Popular Mobilization Forces) leadership is expected to play a role in determining the final nominee, and that the meeting may not produce a conclusive decision, with a final choice potentially deferred to a subsequent session.

Read more: Nouri Al-Maliki’s return rekindles Iraq’s divisions as Iran and the US pull apart

The Reconstruction and Development Coalition (Al-Ima'ar wal-Tanmiya) confirmed Monday it is strongly pushing its leader, al-Sudani, as its candidate to form the next Iraqi government, with a decision potentially expected within 48 hours.

The Coordination Framework, which holds the largest bloc in parliament, was formally tasked by the Speaker of the Council of Representatives on April 11 to nominate a prime ministerial candidate within 15 days. Once a candidate is approved, the designated premier has 30 days to present a cabinet and secure a parliamentary confidence vote, in accordance with Article 76 of the Iraqi constitution. Read more: Al-Maliki sounds different this time — the world is not convinced yet

https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-s-premiership-Al-Maliki-signals-willingness-to-drop-in-exchange-for-blocking-al-Sudani

Central Banks Are Hoarding Gold. Governments are Starting to Hoard People.

Central Banks Are Hoarding Gold. Governments are Starting to Hoard People.

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man   April 13, 2026

A few months sago, the German government quietly passed a law requiring men between the ages of 17 and 45 to obtain permission before leaving the country for more than three months.  It wasn't announced in a press conference. It wasn't debated on the front page of any newspaper. It was buried in a routine update to the country's military service law, tucked in alongside provisions about registration systems and NATO readiness targets.

Nobody noticed for months— until a local newspaper flagged it last week.

The defense ministry is currently "drafting specific regulations for granting exemptions from the requirement for approval."

Translation: the law is already on the books, and they'll tell you what it means later.

But don’t worry— a defense ministry spokesperson stressed that military service remains "voluntary."

Germany isn't at war. This isn't martial law. It’s preparing for a changing world. And they’re not alone.

The US is also making its own updates. Starting in December, eligible men will automatically be registered for the military draft. Instead of relying on 18-year olds to fill out Selective Service forms on their own, the government will simply pull from federal databases and register on your behalf. 

Congress also appears to be working on making it harder for Americans to take their money and leave.

On March 26, Senator Elizabeth Warren reintroduced the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act, backed by more than 45 lawmakers. The bill proposes a 2% annual tax on net worth above $50 million, an additional 1% surtax on billionaires, and a 40% exit tax on wealthy Americans who try to renounce their citizenship to escape it.

It also includes aggressive new enforcement provisions: third-party reporting on hard-to-value assets, formulaic IRS valuation rules for private businesses and real estate, and a 30% minimum audit rate on everyone the bill covers.

The most productive people in America will be forced to waste countless hours on compliance, instead of working to create prosperity.

That isn't just a tax. It's a framework for tracking private wealth— and penalizing anyone who tries to opt out and take it somewhere else.

Governments don't build this kind of infrastructure unless they think they might use it. Germany is making sure it can stop fighting-age men from leaving. The United States is making sure it is ready to press people into service.

And it is building a stronger fence around the most productive tax cattle so it can milk them for all they’re worth.

Governments are clearly planning for a period of conflict.

One other sign is that they are securing physical, real asset reserves.

For the last two years, the world's central banks have been buying physical gold faster than at any point in modern history.

At the same time, they have been quietly selling US Treasuries. And the old dynamic has inverted: the kinds of global shocks that used to send investors stampeding into Treasuries as the world's safe haven are now sending them the other way.

Take the Iran war as an example: normally when there’s a major conflict, foreign countries BUY lots of US government bonds as a safe haven. But since late February, foreign central banks have SOLD over $80 billion worth of US Treasury securities.

This reduction in foreign demand for US government bonds is also a key reason why interest rates have risen— from 3.97% before the war started, to 4.33% today.

But this isn’t a sudden change of heart. Foreign governments and central banks have been losing faith in the US for years.

For decades after World War II, countries around the world relied on an America-dominated framework regarding trade, capital, and energy.

This postwar system required trust in the United States, trust that the rules would be stable, and trust that agreements would be honored.

But that trust is vanishing quickly.

The humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan. Routine weaponization of the US dollar for political goals. Budget deficits spiraling and a $39 trillion national debt. A government that shuts down every time it tries to pass a budget. 

From a foreign government official's perspective, physical gold sitting in a vault is a much safer bet than loaning money to the US Treasury.

Near-record gold prices and surging interest rates in the Treasury market are the surest signs yet that the postwar era of seamless global cooperation is unwinding... and inverting.

In a cooperative world, foreign nations are willing to depend on others. In a fragmented, conflict-prone world, governments secure resources. They secure their supply chains. They secure their energy. They secure their financial reserves.

And eventually... inevitably... they secure their people — the livestock can't be allowed to wander off the farm before it's time to milk them for taxes or march them off to war.

For now, capital can still flow somewhat freely. You can still apply for legal residency in another country. You can still hold gold overseas in a stable, neutral jurisdiction.

The window is still open to create a Plan B so you can have the options to come at whatever happens from a position of strength.  And if you’re not sure how to get started, I would really encourage you to check out our publication Plan B Confidential. 

To your freedom,  James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/central-banks-are-hoarding-gold-governments-are-starting-to-hoard-people-154995/?inf_contact_key=e56cd40486775f074fe074f27c7c57e0837ca8eedd5950759fe76410ed6224c9

Devalued Overnight: The Biggest Reset is NOW

Devalued Overnight: The Biggest Reset is NOW

Dalio Mindset:  4-12-2026

Goldman Sachs, UBS, and JPMorgan all published research within 48 hours pointing to the same structural shift — and almost none of it reached retail investors.

This video breaks down what they actually wrote: the stagflation risk, the dollar trajectory, the Federal Reserve's fiscal trap, and why China's insurance company gold allocation program is one of the most underreported stories in global finance.

The reset is already underway.

Across history, major financial resets have often happened suddenly — catching most people unprepared.

Today, rising debt, inflation, and global economic shifts are creating the same conditions again.

In this video, we break down:

What “currency devaluation” really means

Why financial resets happen suddenly

The warning signs most people ignore

How inflation silently erodes your wealth

 What you can do to protect your money

This is not just theory — it’s a pattern repeating itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_O2xl9nvXg