You Weren't Crazy 17 Years Ago. You Were Early
You Weren't Crazy 17 Years Ago. You Were Early
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) June 19, 2026
20 years ago, if you recognized how deep America's problems were, it was easy to feel like you were the crazy one.
Banks were handing out mortgages to people who plainly couldn't afford them. Wall Street bundled those mortgages by the millions and sold them on as some of the safest investments around. And the whole structure rested on the assumption that home prices would never fall, so a bank could simply sell the home for more in case of a default.
Saturday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 6-20-2026
TNT:
Tishwash: Algerian: The government will be forced to change the exchange rate after the country's economic downturn.
Information/Baghdad...
The head of the political body of the National Tribal Movement, Abdul Rahman al-Jazaeri, confirmed that the government will be forced to change the dollar exchange rate in local markets after the economic downturn the country has witnessed as a result of the war in the region.
Al-Jazaeri told Al-Maalouma, "The Prime Minister's move to increase the value of the dollar in local markets at the expense of the Iraqi dinar is possible and not unlikely given the conditions and developments in the region and their repercussions on Iraq."
MilitiaMan & CREW IRAQ DINAR UPDATE-"ASYCUDA Final Stages + Post-Ashura Cabinet Push: Momentum Accelerating"
MilitiaMan & CREW IRAQ DINAR UPDATE-"ASYCUDA Final Stages + Post-Ashura Cabinet Push: Momentum Accelerating"
8-19-2026
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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Evening 6-19-26
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CLARITY Act Gains Momentum as U.S. Senate Schedules Last-Minute Meetings
Senate leaders are accelerating negotiations on landmark cryptocurrency legislation as lawmakers work toward establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets before Congress breaks for its August recess.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Morning 6-20-26
Iraq Was The Fifth Largest Buyer Of Homes In Türkiye During May
Money and Business Economy News – Baghdad Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, released on Saturday, showed that Iraq ranked fifth among nationalities that bought the most homes in Turkey during May 2026, at a time when real estate sales to foreigners recorded a significant annual decline.
The agency stated in its monthly report that total home sales to foreigners amounted to 1,387 homes during May, a decrease of 27% compared to the same month in 2025, representing about 1.5% of total home sales in the country.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Morning 6-20-26
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ASEAN Pushes Deeper Rare Earth Cooperation to Strengthen Global Supply Chains
ASEAN is seeking to deepen cooperation on rare earth elements (REEs) as global demand for critical minerals accelerates. By strengthening regional collaboration, Southeast Asian nations hope to reduce dependence on outside powers, expand domestic processing industries, and secure a stronger position in the global supply chain.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Afternoon 6-19-26
Al-Mustaqilla Reveals The Reason For Al-Alaq's Dismissal: Exchange Rate Disputes Behind The Decision
June 18, 2026Last updated: June 18, 2026 Al-Mustaqilla - A source revealed to Al-Mustaqilla that the decision to dismiss the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, came as a result of a direct dispute over the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar, after he refused in recent days to proceed with any amendment to the exchange rate against the dollar.
6 Trends That Affect the U.S. Economy
6 Trends That Affect the U.S. Economy
Understanding these trends can help you protect your financial future
By Kimberly Amadeo Updated on July 12, 2021
In just a few short months, the COVID-19 pademic decimated the U.S. economy in what was a largely unforeseen crisis—one that will affect the economy for years. Five other trends listed below will continue to affect the U.S., too, because larger forces are at play.
Understanding these six trends could help you can protect your financial future.
“CBI News and More” Posted by Tishwash at TNT 6-19-2026
TNT:
Tishwash:Al-Zaydi begins removing officials after Barrak's visit... Al-Alaq is out of the Central Bank, according to the framework.
The Iraqi News Agency and the media outlets affiliated with the Coordination Framework leadership continue to broadcast surprising and rapid news regarding the replacement of officials at the top of the pyramid, by orders issued by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
Minutes after the official news agency reported an order to replace the head of national security, known as Abu Ali al-Basri, who was the head of the infamous Falcons Cell during Nouri al-Maliki's time, media outlets representing the main parties in the Coordination Framework rushed to report the dismissal of the head of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali al-Alaq, and his replacement by Nizar Nasser, who was the head of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Office of the Central Bank.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning 6-19-26
Wall Street Journal: Pentagon Seeks $80 Billion In Additional Funding To Cover The Cost Of A War With Iran
Money and Business Economy News - Follow-up The Wall Street Journal, citing informed sources, reported that U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers in telephone calls this week that the Defense Department needs $80 billion to cover the costs of a war with Iran, in addition to other non-war-related expenses.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Morning 6-19-26
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US-Iran Peace Talks Delayed as Fragile Ceasefire Faces New Test
Negotiations scheduled in Switzerland have been postponed, highlighting lingering mistrust between Washington and Tehran as both sides attempt to transform a temporary ceasefire into a lasting peace agreement.