Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Wednesday Evening 8-12-26
"My Account" project: Countdown begins for the complete abolition of "cash salaries" in Kurdistan by the end of this month
Erbil (Kurdistan24) - The Kurdistan Regional Government's "My Account" (Hizami Man) financial project team has issued a decisive notice to public sector employees and retirees, announcing that they have only 20 days left to receive their bank cards before cash payments are completely and finally stopped as of August 31, 2026.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Morning 8-13-26
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BRICS Moves From Talk to Financial Infrastructure: Iran Eyes Development Bank as Members Explore Linked Payment Systems
August 13, 2026 — Two developments this week point to a potentially important evolution inside BRICS: Iran says it will soon join the New Development Bank, while members are discussing ways to connect their fast-payment systems and central bank digital currencies.
The Tax Collector Now Gets a Cut of What He Finds
The Tax Collector Now Gets a Cut of What He Finds
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) August 11, 2026
Arguably the most famous man on the planet throughout the 1700s was the famed writer Francois-Marie Arouet, known to history as Voltaire. He wasn't just a celebrity writer and philosopher, however; Voltaire was also a wealthy capitalist and nobleman who almost single-handedly turned the impoverished region of Ferney into a highly productive watchmaking hub.
Thursday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 8-13-2026
TNT:
Tishwash: Al-Zaidi to CENTCOM commander: By October, Iraq will be free of any foreign military presence.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed on Wednesday evening to US Central Command chief Charles Brad Cooper that Iraq will be free of any foreign military presence on October 1st.
Al-Zaydi’s media office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that during his meeting with the CENTCOM commander, he emphasized the commitment to the agreed-upon timelines, which stipulate that September 30th will be a fixed and final date for ending the international coalition’s military mission in Iraq and completing the departure of its forces.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Evening 8-12-26
Saladin Gas Field Targets 300M Cubic Feet Daily
2026-08-11 Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq plans to raise gas production from the Ajeel field in Saladin province to around 300 million standard cubic feet per day, the Oil Ministry stated on Tuesday.
Deputy Oil Minister for Gas Affairs Izzat Saber Ismail said the projected output would strengthen the national gas system and could also support production of liquefied petroleum gas and condensates.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Evening 8-12-26
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U.S.–Iran Conflict Update: Ceasefire Talks Stall as Strait of Hormuz Remains at the Center of the Crisis
August 12, 2026 — The latest developments suggest the U.S.–Iran conflict remains unresolved, with diplomacy stalled and control of the Strait of Hormuz continuing to drive the confrontation.
Japan Just Forced the US into an Impossible Choice
Japan Just Forced the US into an Impossible Choice
Taylor Kenny: 8-11-2026
Japan’s currency crisis may be exposing a much bigger problem for the U.S. The largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries—faces mounting pressure at the same time America is approaching $40 trillion in debt. So what happens if Japan needs cash and starts selling Treasuries?
The global financial system is currently experiencing subtle yet profound shifts that could redefine wealth preservation for years to come.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 8-12-26
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Cooling Inflation, Rising Debt Costs: The Fed Faces a New Policy Dilemma
U.S. inflation is easing toward the Federal Reserve’s target while record government interest costs increasingly complicate the path for monetary and fiscal policy.
Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Tuesday Evening 8-11-26
Five Years With Half Pay, And Six Months Without Pay... Parliament Paves The Way For Granting Iraqi Employees A "Long Leave"
latest news Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Baghdad - One News - 8/11/2026 The Iraqi parliament is paving the way for the approval of a new option for state employees, allowing them to obtain a long leave of five years or more in exchange for receiving half of the nominal salary, in addition to a six-month leave without pay.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 8-12-26
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U.S. Treasury Market Pressure: Rising Bond Yields Test the Foundation of Global Finance
Higher U.S. borrowing costs are putting renewed pressure on the world’s benchmark bond market, raising questions about debt sustainability, monetary policy and the future structure of global capital flows.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 8-11-26
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BRICS Payment Networks: A New Cross-Border Financial Architecture Takes Shape
BRICS nations are moving toward greater payment-system connectivity while China expands the international role of the yuan, signaling a gradual shift toward a more multipolar financial infrastructure.