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GLOBAL CAPITAL FLOWS SHIFT: NORWAY QUESTIONS TREASURY HOLDINGS AS CHINESE BANKS BUY U.S. DEBT

The world's major pools of capital are taking increasingly different positions in U.S. government debt, revealing a deeper change in how investors balance safety, yield, currency exposure and diversification.

OVERVIEW

• Norway Reassesses Treasuries: Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund is proposing to reduce its U.S. Treasury holdings by nearly $80 billion, while shifting toward other U.S. dollar assets.

• China Moves the Other Way: Chinese commercial banks have been buying U.S. Treasuries after raising interest rates on dollar deposits, seeking higher returns while helping limit upward pressure on the yuan.

• Capital Allocation Is Changing: These opposing moves suggest the important question is no longer simply whether global investors want dollars—but which dollar assets they want to own and at what return.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Norway Is Reducing Direct Exposure to U.S. Government Debt

Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, has proposed reducing the government-bond weighting in its benchmark from 70% to 50%.

U.S. Treasuries would experience the largest reduction.

Reuters estimates that the change could eventually reduce the fund's Treasury holdings by approximately $80 billion, from about $215 billion currently.

This is significant because Norway's fund is one of the world's largest institutional investors and its portfolio decisions can influence global capital flows.

However, the move should not be interpreted as Norway abandoning the U.S. dollar.

2. Norway Is Changing the Mix—Not Walking Away From the Dollar

The proposed strategy would shift part of the fund's exposure from U.S. government bonds toward U.S. mortgage-backed securities and other government-related debt.

The fund's overall dollar exposure would decline only slightly, from approximately 52.9% to 52.5%.

That distinction matters.

The development is less about a wholesale move away from the dollar and more about investors asking whether Treasuries provide enough return for the risks and opportunity costs involved.

In other words, the global capital question is becoming more sophisticated:

Will investors continue holding U.S. assets—but demand different forms of exposure and higher compensation?

3. Chinese Banks Are Increasing Treasury Purchases

At almost the same time, Chinese commercial banks have been moving in the opposite direction.

Reuters reports that Chinese banks have been buying U.S. Treasuries after increasing the interest rates they offer on dollar deposits.

Some banks have offered dollar-deposit rates above 3%, with certain smaller banks and foreign lenders offering rates approaching 4%.

The banks can then invest those dollars in higher-yielding U.S. Treasury securities.

This represents a notable shift because Chinese government bond yields have remained comparatively low, making Treasuries more attractive from a return perspective.

4. China's Dollar Liquidity Is Growing

China's foreign-exchange deposits reached approximately $1.18 trillion at the end of July, up 17.9% from a year earlier, according to data cited by Reuters.

That provides Chinese banks with a larger pool of dollar liquidity that can potentially be deployed into U.S. assets.

At the same time, the purchases may help moderate the yuan's appreciation by encouraging Chinese depositors to retain dollars rather than convert them into yuan.

This creates an unusual dynamic:

Chinese banks can simultaneously increase Treasury demand while China's overall reported Treasury holdings continue to decline.

Reuters notes that China's Treasury holdings through U.S. custodians fell to $633.4 billion in June, the lowest level since 2008, although custody arrangements can make the true ultimate ownership difficult to measure.

5. The Real Story Is the Repricing of Capital

Taken together, Norway and China demonstrate that the Treasury story is not simply foreign investors buying or selling U.S. debt.

The deeper issue is how global investors are allocating capital among competing assets.

Norway is seeking greater diversification and exposure to different risk premiums.

Chinese banks are seeking higher returns for dollar liquidity.

Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields have risen substantially as investors demand greater compensation amid concerns about inflation, government borrowing and the broader supply of debt.

The result could be a gradual restructuring of global capital flows—even while the dollar remains deeply embedded in the international financial system.

WHY IT MATTERS

• Economy

The United States relies heavily on domestic and foreign investors to finance its enormous government debt.

Changes in investor preferences can influence the yields Washington must offer to attract capital.

• Markets

Treasury yields are a foundation for pricing other financial assets.

If major investors increasingly differentiate between U.S. government debt, mortgage-backed securities, corporate debt and other dollar assets, capital could be redistributed throughout the financial system.

• Policy

The Treasury and Federal Reserve face a difficult environment in which government borrowing needs, inflation, interest rates and investor demand increasingly interact.

A lower Treasury demand from one major investor does not automatically create a crisis—but repeated shifts by large institutions could become increasingly important.

• Global System

The dollar's future is not determined solely by whether foreign investors hold dollars.

It also depends on what they hold, why they hold it and what return they require.

That is a much more important distinction when evaluating changes in the global financial architecture.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Dollar demand: Chinese banks increasing Treasury purchases can support demand for dollar assets, while Norway's proposed shift shows that some investors are becoming more selective about U.S. government debt.

• Exchange rates: Changes in international capital allocation can influence the dollar and other currencies, particularly when large institutions rebalance portfolios.

• Currency diversification: The important signal is not necessarily a move away from the dollar, but a potential move toward greater diversification among currencies and asset types.

• Purchasing power: Currency movements influence the cost of imported energy, commodities and other internationally traded goods.

• Watch the capital flows: Foreign currency holders should watch Treasury yields, the dollar, foreign Treasury holdings and central-bank/institutional portfolio changes for evidence of longer-term shifts.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Assets

The global financial system may be entering a period in which investors increasingly distinguish between safe assets, high-yielding assets and politically or structurally exposed assets.

Norway's proposed move illustrates this perfectly: the fund is not leaving U.S. assets—it is considering moving from direct Treasury exposure toward other dollar-denominated securities offering different risk and return characteristics.

• Pillar 2: Debt

The U.S. Treasury market remains the world's largest government-debt market, but its financing cost depends on continuous investor demand.

If major investors become more selective about holding government debt, the United States may need to offer higher yields to attract capital.

That could increase the cost of servicing America's already enormous debt burden and transmit higher borrowing costs throughout global markets.

CONCLUSION

The most important development is not that Norway is selling Treasuries or that Chinese banks are buying them.

It is that two enormous pools of capital are responding differently to the same financial environment.

Norway is seeking greater diversification and better risk-adjusted returns. Chinese banks are seeking higher returns on growing dollar liquidity.

That suggests the global capital system is becoming more selective—not necessarily less dollar-based.

For foreign currency holders, the distinction is critical. A changing global financial system does not have to begin with the dollar disappearing. It can begin with investors changing what they are willing to own, what they demand in return and where they believe capital is best protected.

The next phase of global financial restructuring may therefore be less about abandoning the dollar—and more about repricing the assets built around it.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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SOURCES

• https://www.reuters.com/business/norways-2-trillion-sovereign-fund-proposes-deep-cuts-us-treasury-holdings-2026-09-04/

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-banks-buy-treasuries-boost-dollar-deposits-sources-say-2026-09-04/

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Sat. Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 9-5-2026

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Tishwash:  The Central Bank reassures depositors and confirms the protection of their funds.

The Central Bank of Iraq affirmed on Saturday that all depositors' funds in licensed banks are protected, while also stating that the Iraqi banking system possesses sufficient liquidity to efficiently manage its operations.

In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the bank clarified that "the Central Bank of Iraq's exercise of its powers to directly appoint supervisory or trusteeship committees to a licensed bank does not signify the bank's bankruptcy, as has been circulated on some social media platforms. Rather, these are precautionary and legal supervisory measures to ensure the bank's safety and the overall stability of its operations, and to protect depositors' rights in particular."

The statement added that "the Central Bank of Iraq applies the best international banking standards to the banking sector to guarantee its safety, compliance, and the provision of optimal financial services without compromising the rights of its depositors."

It further explained that "all licensed banks participate in the Deposit Guarantee Corporation, which is a cornerstone of banking stability, through its role in compensating depositors should a bank fail to meet its obligations in accordance with applicable laws."

The bank noted that "depositors' funds are protected under applicable laws, regulations, and instructions, and the Central Bank of Iraq is closely monitoring banking procedures, particularly those related to ensuring depositors' access to their funds at any time without delay."

The bank also affirmed that "the Iraqi banking system possesses sufficient liquidity to manage its operations efficiently and under any potential pressures; the ratio of liquid assets to short-term liabilities exceeds 60%." link

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Tishwash:  The Central Bank reassures bank depositors

Affirming its pivotal role in protecting the financial system and ensuring a sound banking sector based on competitiveness and the provision of the best traditional and digital financial services, the Central Bank of Iraq wishes to inform and reassure the public of the following facts:

1. The Central Bank of Iraq's exercise of its powers to appoint supervisory or trusteeship committees to banks licensed directly by the Central Bank does not imply the bank's bankruptcy, as has been circulated in some media outlets. Rather, it is a legal and precautionary supervisory measure to ensure the bank's overall soundness and operational stability, and to protect depositors' rights in particular.

2. The Central Bank of Iraq applies the best international banking standards to the banking sector to ensure its safety, compliance, and the provision of optimal financial services without compromising the rights of its depositors.

3. All licensed banks participate in the Deposit Guarantee Corporation, which is a cornerstone of banking stability, through its function of compensating depositors in the event of a bank's inability to meet its obligations in accordance with applicable laws.

4. Depositors' funds are protected under applicable laws, regulations, and instructions. The Central Bank of Iraq pays close attention to monitoring banks' procedures, particularly those related to ensuring depositors' access to their funds at any time without delay.
5- The Iraqi banking system has sufficient liquidity to manage its operations efficiently and under any potential pressures; the ratio of liquid assets to short-term liabilities is more than (60%).

 Baghdad - Media Office, 
September 5, 2026  link

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Tishwash:  Removing zeros from the dinar: Parliamentary Finance Committee sets conditions for proceeding with this matter.

Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Amer Rahim, confirmed on Saturday that voting on a bill to remove zeros from the local currency requires extensive discussions and the enactment of a package of laws within the Parliament. He indicated that raising this issue at the present time is premature.

Rahim told Al-Maalouma, "The step of removing zeros from the currency cannot be decided hastily; rather, it requires a series of lengthy and in-depth discussions within Parliament." He explained that "the process is closely linked to the economic reality and requires amending and enacting several supporting financial laws and regulations to ensure market stability."

He added, "Raising the discussion about this topic at this stage is premature, given the financial challenges that require first providing a comprehensive economic and banking environment before embarking on any structural change to the currency." He pointed out that "any measure of this kind without careful and prior study may negatively impact the purchasing power of citizens."

Rahim stressed "the need to focus currently on supporting the stability of the national currency and implementing banking reforms, while leaving the issue of removing zeros until economic conditions are more favorable and full legislative support is available within the House of Representatives."  link

Tishwash: Washington's messages reach Baghdad... American reservations haunt the draft law on the Popular Mobilization Forces.

Revealed by the newspaper "An-Nahar"LebaneseThe American side reported Baghdad Over the past few days, there have been clear reservations about re-tendering bill Popular Mobilization ForcesIn its previous form, while it requested Washington Explicit guarantees that all Popular Mobilization Forces formations will be subject to the authority of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and that no parallel structures or authorities will be allowed to exist alongside the security institutions.

And the law entered Popular Mobilization Forces A new political round in Iraq More than a year after its passage was thwarted in House of RepresentativesThis comes at a time when the attempt to regulate the situation of the Popular Mobilization Forces intersects with a broader governmental approach to restricting weapons to the state and readjusting the relationship between armed formations and official security institutions.

The House of Representatives had completed the first and second readings of the bill during 2025, before the process stalled at the voting stage due to political disagreements, American objections, and reservations from Sunni and Kurdish forces. The American objection at the time focused on articles that it considered...Washington This could grant armed factions greater space within the formal system, and affect the nature of the security partnership with Baghdad

The issue was revived in 2026 after the Speaker of Parliament addressed the government regarding the submission of the draft law, while confirming prime minister Ali Al-Zaidi His government is proceeding with submitting the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law to parliament, based on the premise that the PMF is part of the armed forces.

This coincides with the drafting of a law restricting weapons to the state, placing the government in a complex dilemma. Legally reorganizing the PMF must proceed in parallel with reducing any space for weapons and security decisions outside the official command, especially since the PMF already enjoys legal cover since the enactment of the PMF Law.Popular Mobilization ForcesLaw No. 40 of 2016 links the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, according to the newspaper.

The newspaper adds that for this reason, the dispute is not so much about the legitimacy of the PMF's existence as it is about its internal structure, its chain of command, its funding and command mechanisms, and the boundaries of the relationship between the official institution and the factions that maintain their own political, ideological, and organizational identities.

Washington is setting its conditions.

In this context, an Iraqi government source revealed to the newspaper that the American side had informed Baghdad in recent days of clear reservations about reintroducing the draft law in its previous form, considering that any legislation granting the factions additional influence could directly conflict with the process of disarming the militias.

According to the source, Washington requested explicit guarantees that all PMF formations would be subject to the authority of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and that no parallel structures or powers would be allowed to exist alongside the security institutions. American concerns also focus on the articles that might grant some leaders greater independence in decision-making, funding, or command structure, thus reinforcing the separation between the official form of the PMF and the actual reality of some factions within it.

Washington is also sensitive to the timing of the reintroduction of the law, given Baghdad's ongoing efforts to restrict weapons and end all armed activity outside official institutions. According to the same source, the American message warned that passing a version of the law that contradicts security sector reform could have repercussions on security, military, economic, and financial cooperation between the two countries.

Meanwhile, [the text abruptly ends here ].Iraqi governmentThe review of several articles of the draft law aims to preserve the legal framework of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and the rights of its members, without granting factions additional space outside the official command structure. The source believes that the coming days will determine whether Baghdad can reach a formula that combines establishing the PMF as an official institution with fulfilling its obligations regarding weapons.

The institution is one thing, and the factions are another.

The newspaper indicated that the main obstacle lies in the fact that legalizing the PMF has not practically led to the complete unification of its constituent formations. Since 2016, most factions have retained their names, structures, bases, and political and ideological affiliations, in addition to their presence in different areas of influence.

This reality, according to the newspaper, has left the transition from a multi-factional structure to a unified military institution incomplete, and has transformed issues of leadership, funding, and the chain of command into the core of the debate surrounding any new legislation.

The expert in strategic affairs, Major General Ahmed Al-Dulaimi The essence of the American observations lies precisely in this point: the necessity of subjecting all formations to the decision of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and to a single military chain of command.

The problem, according to...Al-Dulaimi This becomes apparent when certain factions retain the ability to make unilateral decisions or exert their own influence, placing the state in confrontation with armed power centers that do not always operate within the same official framework.

Hence, the value of the law becomes tied to its ability to regulate powers, leadership, funding, and command mechanisms, and to prevent duplication of decision-making, while clearly distinguishing between the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) as an official institution and the factions that may adopt independent positions or decisions.

If legislation fails to address this gap, it may transform from a tool for regulating the institution into a legal cover that legitimizes the existing reality rather than changing it.

Weapons determine the fate of the law, and this equation becomes increasingly weighty as we approach 30 September The date related to the weapons inventory and the completion of the mission International coalition This makes the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law part of a broader debate about the shape of Iraq's security state and the future of its relationship with Washington.

The newspaper explained that the law's success will depend not so much on its passage through parliament, but rather on its ability to effectively unify security decision-making within the institution and prevent the continued existence of independent power centers operating under an official umbrella.

Ultimately, the issue remains tied to the broader question facing Baghdad today: Will the new legislation lead to a more tightly integrated PMF into state institutions, or will it solidify the existing fragmentation within the organization under a more robust legal framework?  link

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Morning 9-5-26

The Central Bank reassures depositors: No bank failures... and liquidity exceeds 60%

  Baghdad Today - Baghdad   The Central Bank of Iraq reassured depositors on Saturday (September 5, 2026) about the safety of the banking sector, stressing that “imposing supervisory or guardianship committees on a licensed bank does not mean its bankruptcy, but rather comes within the framework of precautionary and legal supervisory measures aimed at protecting the rights of depositors and ensuring the stability of banking operations.”

The bank stated in a statement received by "Baghdad Today" that "all licensed banks participate in the Deposit Guarantee Company, which is responsible for compensating depositors in the event that the bank fails to meet its obligations, in accordance with applicable laws."

He added that "depositors' funds are protected under laws, regulations and instructions," stressing the need to follow up on bank procedures, particularly those related to ensuring depositors' access to their funds without delay.

He pointed out that "the Iraqi banking system has sufficient liquidity to enable it to manage its operations efficiently in the face of potential pressures," indicating that "the ratio of liquid assets to short-term liabilities exceeds 60%."

It also emphasized the application of the best international banking standards to the banking sector, ensuring its safety and compliance and providing competitive traditional and digital financial services, without compromising the rights of depositors.

https://baghdadtoday.news/305588-60.html

The Government Faces Two Tests: Autonomy And The Economy. Will It Succeed In Overcoming The Political And Administrative Turmoil?

Today 15:34   Information / Special..  Political analyst Majashaa Al-Tamimi confirmed on Saturday that the ambiguous scene in Iraq reflects a structural and chronic governance crisis, which is mainly due to the sectarian and partisan quota system that prioritizes narrow interests over the national interest. 

Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma that "the absence of sovereign decision-making in Iraq has led to weak administrations that lack strategic vision and rely heavily on a rentier economy based on oil."

Al-Tamimi added that “talking about restricting weapons cannot take place in light of Iraq’s lack of full autonomy and the absence of a serious political will capable of putting an end to foreign interference in all its forms,” stressing that “establishing the authority of the state requires first and foremost an independent sovereign decision and a clear political will.”

He pointed out that "combating corruption and economic reform require moving from patchwork solutions to comprehensive institutional reforms, through automating administration, diversifying sources of income, and strengthening the independence of the judiciary and activating its role in combating corruption."

He continued, "Iraq's future remains suspended between the continuation of the political and administrative chaos and the emergence of a genuine reformist will be capable of transcending the conflicts of power-sharing and spoils and placing the national interest at the forefront of priorities." (End of page 25)

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Employee Salaries: Between The Embers Of Economic Skepticism And The Cool Reassurances

Today 13:42 Information/Report...  The issue of employee and retiree salaries has returned to the forefront of the Iraqi economic scene, amidst a clear discrepancy between official and parliamentary assurances regarding the availability of the necessary liquidity to secure monthly payments, and warnings against the state's continued reliance on short-term solutions without a comprehensive economic vision to address chronic financial imbalances.

The salary issue holds exceptional importance in Iraq, given its direct impact on millions of employees, retirees, and their families, as well as its repercussions on market activity, consumption, and economic activity in general. This makes any discussion of potential difficulties in funding salaries a matter of widespread concern among the Iraqi public.

Despite the recurring concerns about the state's ability to continue paying salaries, the Parliamentary Finance Committee asserts that the current financial situation does not warrant alarm, and that the relevant government agencies are committed to providing the necessary funds for timely disbursement.

In this context, Jamal Kojar, a member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, emphasized that the Prime Minister's office and the Ministry of Finance bear direct responsibility for managing the salary file, indicating that official bodies have confirmed their commitment to securing the necessary funds and that there are no obstacles preventing their disbursement.

Kujer told Al-Maalomah News Agency that "the relevant official bodies, foremost among them the Prime Minister's office and the Ministry of Finance, have affirmed their commitment to securing the funds for salaries without any obstacles."

He added that "the country's financial resources have begun to recover significantly, particularly oil revenues, which have recorded better levels compared to previous months," indicating, according to the available data, the government's financial capacity to continue meeting its monthly obligations.

Despite these assurances, concerns about the future of financial stability persist, especially given the Iraqi economy's continued heavy reliance on oil revenues, making it more vulnerable to fluctuations in crude oil prices and global market movements.

Critics of economic policies argue that the continued focus on securing salaries and operational spending does not constitute a genuine solution to the financial problem, but rather postpones crises to later stages, unless this is accompanied by reforms capable of diversifying income sources and increasing the contribution of productive sectors to the national economy.

In this context, MP Abdul Hamza al-Khafaji asserted that the government lacks clear economic solutions to address the financial crises, indicating that its primary focus is on securing employee salaries.

Al-Khafaji told the Al-Maalomah news agency, “The government has no economic solutions beyond securing employee salaries,” explaining that “the Iraqi economy needs a comprehensive vision that goes beyond addressing monthly obligations.”

He pointed out that "relying on oil as the main source of revenue makes the economy vulnerable to fluctuations and crises," calling for the development of concrete plans to diversify income sources and strengthen productive sectors.

Salaries: Between Social Entitlement and Financial Management

Ensuring salaries is a fundamental obligation for the state, but its continued prominence on the list of financial priorities raises questions about the economy's ability to transition from managing monthly obligations to building a more sustainable financial base.

An economy dependent on a single primary resource remains vulnerable to external influences not entirely under government control, most notably fluctuations in oil prices, export volumes, and revenues. This makes financial stability highly dependent on the performance of the oil sector.

Therefore, ensuring regular salary payments does not necessarily guarantee overcoming the economic crisis, but rather reflects the state's ability to meet its basic obligations in the short term. A genuine solution lies in broader reforms encompassing revenues, expenditures, public administration, and productive sectors.

Given these circumstances, calls are growing from both parliamentary and economic circles to reduce dependence on oil by revitalizing the industrial, agricultural, and investment sectors, supporting the private sector, and increasing non-oil revenues.

Al-Khafaji emphasized that addressing the financial crisis requires “economic and administrative reforms, reducing waste and corruption, and improving the management of public resources.” He stressed that "securing salaries should be part of a comprehensive economic plan, not the sole solution to the financial problems."

He also emphasized the need to adopt economic policies capable of creating job opportunities, stimulating the private sector, and increasing non-oil revenues, calling on the government to provide sustainable solutions that guarantee the country's financial and economic stability.
Immediate stability or a sustainable solution?

While assurances regarding the availability of liquidity seem capable of calming concerns about salaries in the short term, the broader debate extends beyond the issue of disbursing monthly payments to the future of public finances and their ability to withstand any potential revenue shocks.

This debate presents the government with a dual dilemma: maintaining the regularity of salaries as a social and economic priority, while simultaneously transitioning to long-term policies that reduce the fragility of public finances and provide the Iraqi economy with more diversified and stable sources of income.

Thus, the salary file remains secure according to current parliamentary and official assurances. However, ensuring its long-term sustainability depends on the state's ability to address the root causes of economic imbalances and transition from managing the financial crisis month by month to building an economy capable of with outstanding oil price fluctuations and achieving sustainable financial stability. End/25

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KHARG ISLAND ATTACK RAISES NEW OIL-SHOCK RISK: MIDDLE EAST ENERGY DISRUPTION COULD REPRICE GLOBAL DEBT AND CURRENCIES

An oil tanker was reportedly struck near Iran’s critical Kharg Island export hub, adding a new layer of energy-supply risk to a global economy already dealing with elevated oil prices, inflation pressure and higher borrowing costs.

OVERVIEW

• Energy Risk: An Iranian oil tanker was reportedly hit by four U.S. missiles near Kharg Island, according to Iranian media, with the crew evacuated and no casualties reported. The incident had not been officially confirmed by Iranian authorities or U.S. Central Command when Reuters reported it.

• Critical Export Hub: Kharg Island has historically handled about 90% of Iran’s crude exports, making any disruption there potentially significant for an already-constrained regional oil market.

• Financial Transmission: A prolonged energy disruption can move beyond oil markets into inflation, interest rates, bond yields, currencies and global borrowing costs.

• KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. A New Threat Emerges Near Iran’s Main Oil Export Hub

An Iranian tanker near Kharg Island was reportedly struck by four U.S. missiles on September 5, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency and reporting cited by Reuters.

The tanker reportedly suffered no casualties, while its crew was evacuated. The reported strike had not received immediate official confirmation from either Tehran or U.S. Central Command, making verification important as the situation develops.

The significance lies not only in the vessel itself, but in where the incident occurred.

2. Kharg Island Is a Critical Point in Iran’s Oil System

Kharg Island is Iran’s principal crude-oil export terminal and has historically handled approximately 90% of the country's crude exports.

Operations have already been severely disrupted by the U.S. oil-export blockade and the continuing conflict surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

That means another disruption could further restrict Iran's ability to move crude into international markets.

For global markets, the question is therefore not simply how much Iranian oil is lost—but how much additional uncertainty is introduced into an already disrupted regional supply chain.

3. Oil Is Already Creating an Inflation Problem

The latest Kharg Island development comes as Middle East tensions have already pushed crude prices above $90 a barrel.

Reuters reported that the ongoing conflict has also driven U.S. gasoline prices to a record-high Labor Day weekend average of approximately $4.03 per gallon. Higher crude prices, limited refinery capacity and reduced inventories are contributing to the pressure on consumers.

That creates a difficult policy environment.

Higher energy prices can push inflation higher just as central banks are trying to determine whether economic conditions justify lower interest rates.

4. The Energy Shock Can Become a Bond-Market Shock

Oil does not operate independently from the financial system.

A sustained increase in energy prices can raise inflation expectations. Higher inflation expectations can make central banks more cautious about cutting rates and can encourage bond investors to demand greater yields.

That creates a potential chain reaction:

Energy disruption → higher oil prices → inflation pressure → higher-for-longer rates → higher bond yields → higher government borrowing costs.

That transmission mechanism is particularly important now because global debt levels are already elevated and long-term Treasury yields have been under pressure.

5. Currency Markets Could Feel the Next Wave

Energy shocks can also produce major changes in international capital flows.

Oil-importing countries may face larger trade deficits and increased demand for dollars to purchase energy. Countries with weaker currencies can experience additional pressure if energy imports become substantially more expensive.

At the same time, investors may move toward currencies and assets perceived as safer during periods of geopolitical stress.

For foreign currency holders, this means the consequences of the Kharg Island development could eventually appear far beyond the Middle East.

WHY IT MATTERS

• Economy

Higher energy costs act like a tax on households and businesses.

Consumers have less money available for discretionary spending, while transportation, manufacturing and other energy-intensive industries face higher costs.

• Markets

Oil, bonds, equities and currencies can become increasingly interconnected when geopolitical risk threatens energy supplies.

The longer the disruption persists, the greater the possibility that markets begin pricing persistent inflation rather than a temporary oil spike.

• Policy

Central banks face a difficult tradeoff.

If energy prices push inflation higher, policymakers may have less room to cut interest rates—even if higher borrowing costs are already weighing on economic activity.

• Global System

The Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island demonstrate how a relatively concentrated energy infrastructure can have consequences across the global financial system.

The issue is no longer simply how much oil is available.

It is increasingly about whether that oil can move reliably through the global trading system.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Oil-importing currencies: Countries dependent on imported energy can face additional pressure on their trade balances and currencies.

• Dollar demand: Energy-market disruptions can increase demand for dollars because much international oil trade is dollar-denominated.

• Purchasing power: Higher fuel and transportation costs can reduce the purchasing power of currencies when inflation rises.

• Capital flows: Geopolitical uncertainty can redirect international capital toward perceived safe-haven assets and away from vulnerable emerging markets.

• Currency volatility: If oil remains elevated, differences between energy exporters and importers could become increasingly important to exchange-rate performance.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Energy

The Kharg Island development reinforces how energy infrastructure has become a strategic financial asset.

Control over oil exports, shipping routes and energy supply chains can influence inflation, trade balances, currencies and national fiscal conditions.

The global financial system cannot be separated from the physical energy system that supports it.

• Pillar 2: Debt

An energy shock becomes a debt problem when higher inflation prevents interest rates from falling as quickly as markets expect.

If governments must refinance large debt loads at higher yields, energy-driven inflation can increase the cost of maintaining already elevated debt burdens.

That creates another pressure point in the global financial system.

CONCLUSION

The reported strike near Kharg Island is significant because it places one of Iran’s most important oil-export locations back at the center of the global energy-risk equation.

The immediate question is whether the incident remains isolated or becomes part of a broader escalation affecting Iran's ability to export crude and the region's ability to move energy safely.

The larger financial question is what happens if elevated oil prices persist while governments are already carrying historically large debt loads.

Energy disruption can become inflation. Inflation can become higher interest rates. Higher rates can become higher debt costs. And higher debt costs can ultimately reshape global capital and currency flows.

This is why the Kharg Island development matters beyond the battlefield: the next financial repricing may come not from a central-bank announcement, but from the interaction between energy supply, inflation, debt and global capital.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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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.

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Rob Cunningham: A New Monetary Era is here

Rob Cunningham: A New Monetary Era is here

9-4-2026

RIPPLE: THE CONNECTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMABLE GLOBAL FINANCE

A new monetary era has taken form.

The G20 is advancing financial modernization, digital assets, ISO 20022 harmonization, longer payment-system operating hours and better cross-border payments.

DTCC is bringing tokenization into production across an infrastructure responsible for more than $114 trillion in assets.

Ripple Prime now extends Ripple directly into institutional brokerage, clearing, financing and fixed-income markets.

These forces converge around one requirement:

Capital must become programmable, interoperable, liquid and globally mobile.

Ripple built for this moment.

ONE COMPANY. SEVEN INSTITUTIONAL CAPABILITIES.

1 Ripple Prime — Brokerage • Clearing • Financing
2 Ripple Custody — Institutional Asset Control
3 RLUSD — Stable Settlement Liquidity
4 XRP — Neutral Bridge Liquidity
5 XRPL — Issuance • Exchange • Ledgering
6 Ripple Payments — Global Value Movement
7 Ripple Treasury — Enterprise Cash & Liquidity Management

Together they create one connected economic loop:

ORIGINATE → TOKENIZE → CUSTODY → FINANCE → TRADE → COLLATERALIZE → CONVERT → SETTLE → RECONCILE

That integration is Ripple’s competitive advantage.

Ripple does not merely provide another payment rail, stablecoin, blockchain, custody platform or prime broker.

Ripple connects the entire institutional value chain.

$114 TRILLION BECOMES MORE PRODUCTIVE

Tokenization changes what assets can do.

AI changes how frequently they can do it.

As markets move toward continuous trading, collateral optimization, liquidity sourcing and settlement, the same capital can work harder:

50× turnover → $5.7 quadrillion annually
60× turnover → $6.84 quadrillion annually
70× turnover → $7.98 quadrillion annually

The transformation is not simply more money.

It is more utility from every dollar of existing value.

More velocity.
More liquidity.
More collateral mobility.
More transactions.
More settlement.
More interoperability.

RIPPLE NEEDS A FRACTION TO BUILD AN EMPIRE

At $6–$8 quadrillion of modeled annual institutional flow:

0.01% connected → $600–$800 billion
0.10% → $6–$8 trillion
0.50% → $30–$40 trillion
1.00% → $60–$80 trillion

Every additional institutional connection can strengthen the utility of Ripple Prime, Custody, RLUSD, XRP, XRPL, Payments and Treasury.

Each product strengthens the others.

Each new customer expands the network.

Each new asset creates another potential liquidity relationship.

Each new market creates another pathway through the stack.

2026–2031: THE RIPPLE MOMENT

The financial system is becoming programmable.

• Securities become programmable.
• Cash becomes programmable.
• Collateral becomes programmable.
• Treasury becomes programmable.
• Liquidity becomes programmable.
• Markets become continuous.

Ripple sits at their intersection.

The opportunity is no longer simply moving money across borders.

It is connecting assets, institutions, currencies, liquidity and ledgers across borders and markets.

That is the 5-year Ripple future:

ONE CONNECTED STACK.
ONE GLOBAL VALUE NETWORK.
INSTITUTIONAL FINANCE, MADE PROGRAMMABLE.

The world is building the new financial system.

@Ripple is built to connect it all.

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History Makes a STRONG Case For A Dinar Revaluation

History Makes a STRONG Case For A Dinar Revaluation

The Dinar Den:  9-3-2026

Global monetary systems are rarely static, continuously evolving through cycles of restructuring, technological innovation, and geopolitical readjustments.

Among the most discussed topics in modern currency analysis is the long-term trajectory of the Iraqi dinar and the broader economic framework supporting its potential revaluation. Rather than viewing currency shifts as isolated financial events, expert analyses suggest that significant monetary adjustments are part of a larger historical continuum.

By examining historical precedents, modern banking standards, and digital infrastructure rollouts, macroeconomists and currency observers gain a clearer perspective on how post-conflict nations rebuild their fiscal sovereignty and integrate into the international financial ecosystem.

Looking back at twentieth-century economic history provides essential context for understanding modern monetary resets. Countries like post-war Germany, Japan, and South Korea underwent extensive financial and structural overhauls following severe geopolitical disruptions.

In each instance, international stabilization programs, backed by major economic powers and multilateral institutions, helped transition shattered local currencies into stable mediums of exchange. These historical precedents demonstrate that rebuilding national balance sheets often involves severe currency devaluations followed by multi-phase stabilization strategies, institutional reforms, reserve accumulation, and eventual revaluation to reflect real economic value.

In the case of Iraq, the post-2003 financial architecture was heavily shaped by direct international and United States institutional involvement. The initial focus centered on stabilizing the domestic market, establishing a new sovereign currency framework, and controlling hyperinflation through regular currency auctions. Over the past two decades, this relationship has evolved from immediate post-conflict stabilization toward long-term modernization.

Integrating Iraq’s banking system into the global swift network and standardizing international correspondent banking relations have established a foundation where the foreign exchange environment can gradually shift away from strict capital controls toward broader market-oriented flexibility.

A notable aspect of Iraq’s contemporary economic strategy is its aggressive push toward monetary digitization and electronic banking solutions. While many developed nations are still deliberating the domestic deployment of Central Bank Digital Currencies, developing markets often serve as efficient testing environments for rapid digital transformation.

 Iraq’s central bank has prioritized financial inclusion, point-of-sale terminal adoption, and core banking technology modernization. This accelerated push toward a cashless framework reduces the reliance on paper physical currency, minimizes informal market leakages, and establishes the precise tracking mechanisms necessary for a controlled currency adjustment.

Behind these domestic reforms lies a strict adherence to global regulatory standards, specifically those governed by the International Monetary Fund and international banking guidelines like Basel III.

Under the Basel III capital adequacy framework, sovereign central banks have renewed their focus on physical gold reserves, reclassifying unencumbered gold as a primary reserve asset.

Iraq’s deliberate accumulation of sovereign gold reserves serves a dual purpose: it fortifies the nation’s balance sheet against inflationary pressures and aligns its banking sector with top-tier international settlement standards, signaling to global markets that its currency is increasingly backed by verifiable wealth.

Despite optimistic analyses regarding monetary adjustments, economic restructurings of this scale are inherently gradual processes. Complex monetary coordination involves balancing exchange rate mechanisms, managed floats, cash turn-in periods, and regional political dynamics, meaning timeline estimates must be met with analytical patience. Sovereign nations prioritize systemic stability over rapid market shifts, ensuring that domestic industries and fiscal policy can sustain new currency values.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 9-4-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

GLOBAL INVESTORS MOVE $46 BILLION INTO CASH: JOBS SHOCK REIGNITES RATE RISKS AND REPRICES GLOBAL CAPITAL

Global investors are moving billions toward money-market funds and shorter-duration assets as a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report, elevated oil prices and bond-market stress increase the risk that interest rates will remain higher for longer.

OVERVIEW

• $46.1 Billion Into Money Funds: Global money-market funds attracted $46.1 billion in net inflows through September 2, the largest weekly inflow since early August, as investors became more cautious amid bond-market and geopolitical stress.

• Jobs Shock Changes the Fed Equation: U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, nearly three times the expected gain, while unemployment remained at 4.1%, putting a September Fed rate hike firmly back on the table.

• Capital Is Being Repositioned: Higher Treasury yields and uncertainty over inflation and interest rates are encouraging investors to favor liquidity and shorter-term assets, creating another measurable shift in global capital allocation.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. $46.1 Billion Moves Toward Cash

Global money-market funds recorded $46.1 billion in net inflows during the week ending September 2.

Reuters reported that this was the largest weekly inflow since August 5, reflecting investor caution as global bonds sold off and U.S.-Iran tensions increased.

Money-market funds provide investors with liquidity and relatively short-duration exposure. The movement therefore offers a measurable indication that investors were becoming more defensive.

The significance is not simply the amount of money involved.

It is where investors chose to put it.

2. Investors Are Reducing Long-Duration Exposure

Bond-fund inflows slowed to approximately $10 billion, their lowest level in five weeks, while short-term bond funds experienced their strongest inflows since July.

At the same time, government and corporate bond funds experienced outflows.

This suggests that investors are not necessarily abandoning fixed income altogether.

Instead, they are becoming more cautious about locking money into longer-term securities while the direction of inflation and interest rates remains uncertain.

That distinction is important.

3. The U.S. Jobs Report Delivered a Major Surprise

Today's employment report changed the financial picture again.

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, far above the approximately 56,000 jobs economists had expected.

The unemployment rate remained at 4.1%, while labor-force participation increased to 61.6% from 61.4% in July.

The report indicates that the U.S. labor market was considerably stronger than investors had anticipated.

That matters because a resilient labor market gives the Federal Reserve less reason to quickly ease monetary policy if inflation remains elevated.

4. Rate-Hike Expectations Returned

The stronger jobs data immediately changed expectations for the Federal Reserve's September meeting.

Reuters reported that markets increased the probability of a September rate hike to approximately 61%, reversing some of the easing in expectations that followed Fed Governor Christopher Waller's comments on Thursday.

That creates a significant shift from just one day earlier.

Yesterday: markets were becoming more confident that the Fed could hold rates.

Today: stronger employment data have put another rate increase firmly back into consideration.

The next major test will be the upcoming inflation data, which will help determine whether the Fed can justify another increase.

5. Treasury Yields Rose as the Cost of Money Was Repriced

The jobs report immediately pushed Treasury yields higher.

Reuters reported that the 10-year Treasury yield moved toward 4.80%, while the stronger employment data reinforced expectations for potentially tighter monetary policy.

This is significant because the Treasury market is already dealing with several pressures:

Large U.S. deficits + heavy Treasury issuance + elevated inflation risks + higher oil prices + changing Fed expectations.

Today's jobs report adds another factor:

A stronger economy may allow interest rates to remain higher for longer.

6. Oil Adds Another Inflationary Pressure

The employment shock is occurring against a backdrop of elevated energy prices.

Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions have pushed Brent crude toward $100 per barrel, increasing the possibility that higher energy costs could slow the progress of disinflation.

This creates a difficult environment for the Federal Reserve.

A strong labor market argues against rapid monetary easing, while higher energy prices create another potential source of inflation.

For investors, that combination makes liquidity and shorter-duration investments more attractive.

WHY IT MATTERS

• Economy

Higher interest rates increase financing costs for households, businesses and governments.

A stronger labor market could support economic activity, but sustained high borrowing costs can eventually weigh on investment and consumption.

• Markets

The movement of $46.1 billion into money-market funds shows that investors are actively repositioning capital.

Today's jobs report adds another reason for that caution by increasing uncertainty about the future path of interest rates.

• Policy

The Federal Reserve now faces a difficult combination of stronger employment, elevated oil prices and persistent inflation risk.

The September policy decision will depend heavily on whether upcoming inflation data confirm or contradict today's employment signal.

• Global System

U.S. interest rates influence borrowing costs and capital flows around the world.

When investors can earn attractive returns from relatively liquid dollar assets, capital can move toward the United States and away from riskier or lower-yielding markets.

That can place additional pressure on emerging-market currencies, sovereign debt and global liquidity.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Dollar strength: Higher U.S. rates can increase demand for dollar-denominated assets and support the dollar relative to some other currencies.

• Exchange rates: A change in Fed expectations can produce rapid currency movements.

• Capital flows: The $46.1 billion money-market inflow demonstrates that global investors are actively changing their allocation toward liquidity.

• Emerging-market currencies: Higher U.S. yields can make it more expensive for emerging economies to attract and retain foreign capital.

• Purchasing power: Higher oil prices combined with currency movements can increase the cost of imported energy and other internationally traded goods.

For foreign-currency holders, the important signal is not one day's dollar movement.

It is whether higher U.S. yields begin creating a sustained change in global capital allocation.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Assets

The movement of $46.1 billion into money-market funds is evidence that investors are reassessing duration and liquidity.

If the market increasingly expects higher rates to persist, capital may continue moving away from long-duration assets and toward cash, short-term securities and other liquid instruments.

That represents a change in how global capital is being positioned.

• Pillar 2: Debt

Higher interest rates create greater pressure on highly indebted governments, companies and households.

The issue is particularly important for governments because every refinancing cycle can occur at a different—and potentially higher—cost.

Today's jobs report therefore matters beyond employment.

A stronger economy can give the Fed more room to keep rates elevated, while higher rates increase the cost of financing an already heavily indebted global system.

CONCLUSION

The $46.1 billion flow into global money-market funds was already an important signal that investors were becoming more cautious.

Today's employment report gives that capital movement a new context.

• The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs—nearly three times expectations—while unemployment remained at 4.1%, forcing markets to reconsider the possibility of another Federal Reserve rate increase.

• At the same time, Treasury yields moved higher and oil remained elevated because of the continuing conflict surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

• The result is a financial system facing stronger-than-expected U.S. employment, elevated energy prices, higher Treasury yields and investors actively shifting toward liquidity.

• That combination matters because the global financial system is highly sensitive to the price of money.

For foreign currency holders, the next phase may be determined less by whether the Fed cuts or raises rates at one particular meeting and more by whether higher U.S. yields begin producing a sustained redistribution of global capital.

When investors move billions toward liquidity while the cost of money rises, the movement of capital itself becomes a signal that the global financial system is repricing risk, return and duration.

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• Reuters — “US nonfarm payrolls surge in August; unemployment rate steady at 4.1%”

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MilitiaMan & Crew: Iraq's Quiet Build: Why everyone is watching the new cabinet

MilitiaMan & Crew: Iraq's Quiet Build: Why everyone is watching the new cabinet

9-4-2026

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No drama. No intrigue. No songs and dances. Just straight, factual news that I read and interpret to the best of my ability after being an avid Dinar investor and insanely obsessed Dinarian for over 15 years.

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Friday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 9-4-2026

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Tishwash:  Asiabi launches Mastercard card program and connects its customers in Iraq to payments around the world

Asiabee offers virtual Mastercard, Platinum and World cards directly linked to the Asiabee wallet, enabling secure local and international payments through a single integrated digital experience.

AsiaBee today announced the launch of its own Mastercard card program, a move that expands the payment options available to its customers in Iraq Asiabi's wallet is linked to Mastercard's verified global network.

The new cards are issued under a license from Mastercard International Incorporated and with the approval ofCentral Bank of IraqIt is directly linked to the Asiabee wallet and is fully managed through the Asiabee app, giving customers a simple and secure way to make payments locally and internationally.

AsiaBee offers three card products: the Virtual Mastercard, the Platinum Mastercard, and the World Mastercard, providing customers with options designed to meet various payment needs and lifestyles.

As part of the launch campaign, Asiabi is exempting its customers for a limited time from the usual issuance fee of 35,000 Iraqi dinars for the actual Platinum card.

 AsiaBee Mastercard cards can be used for payments in stores, online, and at ATMs wherever Mastercard is accepted. The cards also support multi-currency transactions internationally, giving customers greater flexibility when shopping online, traveling, or making payments outside of Iraq.

The card allocation process is managed through Asiabee's internal allocation center, allowing the company to maintain direct control over card security, production quality, and issuance speed.

The cards are designed to meet a wide range of everyday needs, including local purchases, international travel, online shopping, digital services, and online gaming. Customers can manage their entire card experience through the Asiabee app, from ordering and activating the card, to transferring funds between the wallet and the card, tracking transactions in real time, and managing card controls.

Zarang Farooq, Managing Director of Asiabi, said : “This day marks a significant milestone for Asiabi and our customers. Our goal is very simple: to give our customers in Iraq an easier and more secure way to connect their everyday payments to the rest of the world with the lowest fees. By linking Asiabi Wallet and Mastercard into a single experience, customers can manage their money locally and use it internationally through a platform they know and trust.”

This launch represents a new step in Asiabee's strategy to expand access to modern digital payment services in Iraq and connect the country's growing digital economy to the global payments infrastructure.

Asiabee is an Iraqi non-banking financial services company and digital payment solutions provider, headquartered in [location missing].SulaymaniyahOperating throughout Iraq, Asiapi was founded in 2015 and was among the first companies in Iraq to receive a license from the Central Bank of Iraq to provide digital payment services.

Today, Asiapi offers a comprehensive digital payment system that is fast, easy, and secure, serving individuals and businesses through dedicated customer and business applications. Its services include digital wallets, international money transfers via MoneyGram, bill payments, mobile top-ups, e-voucher purchases, payroll processing, and online and in-store merchant payment solutions.

Asiapi also offers Mastercard payment products, supported by its in-house card allocation center and licensed by Mastercard and the Central Bank of Iraq, providing customers with secure and convenient card payment solutions that are supported both locally and globally.  link

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Tishwash:  The Central Bank promotes a culture of compliance among exchange companies in southern Iraq.

The Central Bank of Iraq, through its branch in Basra, held a specialized training course to promote a culture of compliance and combat money laundering and terrorist financing, with broad and active participation from exchange companies operating in the southern governorates of Iraq.

The session addressed the outputs of the national assessment report and the results of the mutual assessment report on money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the Republic of Iraq, in addition to the responsibilities and supervisory procedures incumbent upon non-bank financial institutions, foremost among them exchange companies.

The session emphasized the importance of raising awareness of financial risks and strengthening compliance procedures, which contributes to protecting financial institutions and supporting the safety and stability of the Iraqi financial sector, especially in light of the role played by exchange companies in the movement of cash and financial transactions in the southern governorates.

The session witnessed broad interaction and participation from exchange companies, reflecting the sector’s interest in developing institutional performance, keeping pace with regulatory requirements, and understanding the implications of national and international assessment results on daily work procedures.

This step comes as part of the Central Bank of Iraq's efforts to promote education, training and capacity building, along with supervision and regulation, with the aim of preventing risks and promoting sound practices in non-bank financial institutions.

Organizing these training programs in the Basra branch is an important step to expand awareness and compliance in the southern governorates, and to enhance direct communication between the Central Bank and the entities under its supervision, in order to support the development of the financial sector and raise the efficiency of its employees.  link

Tishwash:  Faisal I Dinar for 150 million... Auction of old coins has been ongoing in Baghdad since 1952

Every Saturday morning, seasoned collectors gather at the Iraqi Philatelic and Numismatic Society building to attend an auction where enthusiasts display coins that have not lost their value despite 70 years having passed since their cancellation. Deals are made for rare specimens. Jawad Kazem, the society's secretary, says that collectors prefer the money of the royal era, whether paper or metal. The price of the 100 dinar note that contains the image of Faisal I reached 150 million Iraqi dinars. One of them reveals in an interview with 964 Network that interest has reached the small denominations, until a 100 fils note issued in 1955 was sold for one million dinars.

Demand for the king's money

“The idea behind the auction is to serve stamp and coin collectors, where different stamps and coins are displayed and exchanged,” said Jawad Kazem, secretary of the Iraqi Philatelic and Numismatic Society, in an interview with 964 Network . He explained that the auction opens every Saturday morning at the Society’s headquarters in the auction hall.

Regarding the history of the auction, Jawad says, “The auction appeared in 1952, one year after the establishment of the association, and enthusiasts quickly showed interest in conducting exchange and purchase transactions. Since then, the auction has been active, frequented by enthusiasts coming from Baghdad and the provinces.”

Jawad describes the auction as “a cultural and social meeting place for enthusiasts and collectors of stamps and coins, and it has also become a center for buying and selling the rarest coins.”

Regarding the rarest coins on display, Jawad explains that “the royal paper currency is the rarest, followed by the metal currency. The association has displayed rare items for coin collectors and they have been sold.”

100 dinars is equivalent to 150 million.

Ahmed Kamel, a member of the association’s administrative board, speaks of a huge difference in the prices of the royal currency compared to the republic, due to the short lifespan of the royal era, which arouses the curiosity of enthusiasts and drives them to acquire and learn about it.

Kamel says about prices that the price of “the 100 Royal Dinar note, which includes a picture of Faisal I, starts from 150 million dinars and above, and the prices of some currencies increase if they were issued on important dates, such as the currency of Faisal II that was issued in 1949, or such as the quarter dinar note that was also issued by the Central Bank of Iraq during the reign of Faisal II.”

Regarding methods of detecting forgery, Kamel says, “There are several points that can be relied upon to uncover the tricks of forgers, such as checking the watermark and the type of paper, and I believe it is difficult to forge.”

100 fils equals one million dinars

Abu Ramzi speaks at length about the prices of small denominations, especially coins, and says, “A coin of the 100 fils denomination was sold for 200,000 dinars, while the same denomination, but issued in 1955, was sold for about one million Iraqi dinars.”  link

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Tishwash:  Small banknote shortage causes daily disruption in Kirkuk markets

Merchants and residents in Kirkuk, northern Iraq, are increasingly struggling to obtain 250-dinar ($0.19), 500-dinar ($0.38) and 1,000-dinar ($0.76) banknotes, with traders reporting shortages of small denominations and growing difficulties using worn or damaged notes in daily transactions.

Abbas Ahmed, a shopkeeper in Kirkuk’s Doctors Street market, told Shafaq News that obtaining the three denominations has become increasingly difficult. “When customers pay with larger notes, some shops ask them to buy another item rather than give them their change.”

Some small-denomination notes reaching shops are also torn, dirty or heavily worn, making merchants and customers reluctant to accept them.

Samer Abdullah, a currency exchanger on Republic Street, noted a sharp increase in demand for small denominations, while supplies remain inconsistent.

Residents and merchants often turn to exchange shops for smaller notes, but the quantities available fluctuate. Some notes brought in for exchange are already damaged and need to be replaced rather than returned to circulation.

Small-denomination notes change hands more frequently than larger ones, making them more vulnerable to wear and tear, Abdullah explained.

Describing the shortage as a daily problem, Hamza al-Jubouri, a wholesaler in Kirkuk’s Citadel Market, told Shafaq News that small amounts of change are often needed in wholesale and retail transactions, leaving merchants with limited options when the required denominations are unavailable.

Some traders hold on to 250-dinar, 500-dinar, and 1,000-dinar notes rather than spend them, fearing they will be unable to replace them later. This further reduces the number of these notes circulating in the market.

Shafaq News’ review of currency issuance data shows that the number of 1,000-dinar notes rose from 718 million in 2022 to 775 million in 2026. The number of 250-dinar notes increased from 795 million to 818 million, while 500-dinar notes fell slightly from 147 million to 145.4 million.

Together, the three denominations accounted for about 1.738 billion notes in 2026, compared with roughly 1.660 billion in 2022, an increase of about 78.4 million notes.

The figures do not indicate how many of those notes are physically available in shops or remain in good enough condition for daily use. They reflect issuance data rather than the number of notes actually circulating or the proportion that has become damaged.

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) continues to list 250-dinar, 500-dinar and 1,000-dinar notes among the country’s officially circulating denominations. It has also stated that older notes remain legal tender alongside newer issues.

In an interview with Shafaq News, Economist Ali Khalil said the availability of small denominations should be measured not only by the number of notes issued but also by the number that remain fit for circulation.

Frequent handling makes small-denomination notes particularly vulnerable to damage, meaning some of the issued supply may have been removed from circulation or require replacement.

Khalil pointed out that the existence of more than one billion notes across the three denominations does not necessarily indicate a surplus in the market. “Damaged notes may no longer be usable even if they remain part of the official issuance figures.”

He called for stronger mechanisms to replace damaged notes, ensure a steady supply of new notes and monitor the movement of cash through banks, exchange shops and merchants.

The CBI has procedures for handling damaged banknotes, including criteria for their replacement depending on the type and extent of damage. An electronic service is also available through the Ur platform to submit requests for the replacement of damaged banknotes.

In 2020, the central bank reinstated penalties related to shortages of 1,000-dinar, 500-dinar, and 250-dinar notes, effective Oct. 1 of that year, under rules governing the circulation and replacement of banknotes and their counting and sorting.

Office worker Suhad Ibrahim told Shafaq News that consumers are among those most affected because they have little control over the availability of small denominations when making everyday purchases.

Customers who pay more than the price of an item sometimes do not receive their full change or are asked to buy another item to avoid losing the remaining amount.

The shortage is particularly noticeable in shops, markets and public transportation, where small cash payments are common.

Despite their low face value, 250-dinar, 500-dinar and 1,000-dinar notes remain an important part of Iraq’s cash-based economy. While official figures show an increase in the number of 250-dinar and 1,000-dinar notes since 2022 and a slight decline in 500-dinar notes, merchants in Kirkuk continue to report difficulty obtaining small denominations in usable condition.  link

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning 9-4-26

The Budget Comes First... Parliament Pledges To Cooperate With The Government To Approve It Quickly, And The Parliamentary Finance Committee Reveals To NINA The Size Of Iraq's Debt

Baghdad / NINA / The Parliamentary Finance Committee has tallied Iraq's external and internal debts, while affirming that the Parliament will cooperate with the government to pass the general budget law as quickly as possible.

Committee member, MP Ahmed Hama Rashid, stated to the National Iraqi News Agency ( NINA ) that "the Financial Management Law stipulates that the general budget be submitted by the government to Parliament annually by mid-October," noting that "the general budget law in each parliamentary session reflects the government's vision, and Parliament's role is limited to oversight and ratification."

He added that "Parliament will cooperate with the government to pass the general budget law as quickly as possible," explaining that "the program-based budget does not require much time for approval, and Parliament can pass it in less than two months."

Regarding the debt issue and spending limits, the Finance Committee member emphasized that "Iraq needs to diversify its revenue sources, while austerity and cost-cutting measures require a bold step from the government."

He added, "The value of Iraq's outstanding external debt has reached $10 billion, and internal debt has exceeded 90 trillion dinars, in addition to accumulated debts from the era of the former regime amounting to another $41 billion, most of which are debts to Gulf countries, some in cash and others in logistical support." /End 5

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Positive Understandings Reached Between Erbil And Baghdad Regarding The 2027 Budget And The Resolution Of The Contract Employees Issue

Erbil (Kurdistan 24) - The finance committees from Erbil and Baghdad held a joint meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, chaired by the Federal Minister of Finance, Faleh al-Sari, to discuss the Kurdistan Region’s share in the draft federal general budget law for 2027.

The meeting, which lasted for about three hours, witnessed "positive and constructive" discussions that resulted in pledges from the Federal Ministry of Finance to resolve the issue of teachers and employees on contracts throughout Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, by converting them to permanent staff within the draft budget law for next year.

A member of the negotiating delegation told Kurdistan 24 that the new draft budget will also include a clause related to "job promotions" for employees, stressing that employees of the Kurdistan Region will be included in this decision, just like their counterparts in the rest of the federal institutions.

The relevant authorities are scheduled to begin drafting the budget bill next Saturday, with the aim of completing it by September 15th for submission to the Federal Cabinet. The Cabinet will then have one month to review and approve the bill before sending it to the Federal Parliament in October for the necessary legislative procedures.

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Oil Heads For Sharp Weekly Gain On US-Iran Tensions

2026-09-04 Shafaq News   Oil prices rose on Friday, heading for their steepest weekly gain since mid-July, as rising tension and renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities heightened ​concerns over Middle East supply risks.

Brent crude futures rose 54 cents, or ‌0.6%, to $96.06 a barrel by 0100 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 80 cents, or 0.9%, to $92.10.

On a weekly basis, Brent rose 7.6% and WTI was 10.4% higher, set ​for the highest gains since the week ended July 20.

U.S. attacks this ​week that killed and wounded dozens, including Iranian civilians, marked the ⁠fiercest clashes between the two countries since July. The war, which began with U.S.-Israeli ​strikes in late February, is now in its seventh month.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz renewed ​warnings that Israel would "cripple" Iran's military and civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities.

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ANZ analysts raised their Brent crude forecast on Friday to $95 a barrel in the short term, with upside risk if the ​Middle East conflict intensifies.

"The market is entering a delicate adaptation phase. Elevated inventories helped ​absorb the initial supply crisis, but the challenge is now to keep the market balanced as ‌those ⁠buffers diminish," the analysts said.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday that Washington does not plan to hold talks with Iran unless Tehran stops attacking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Capping oil's advance, however, Russian President Vladimir Putin said there ​remained a path to ​a deal to ⁠end the war in Ukraine, adding that both the U.S. and China were prepared to support a peace settlement.

Meanwhile, Iran expanded its list ​of vessels it deems non-compliant and subject to fines, confiscation or ​detention if ⁠they attempt to transit the strait. Iraqi ships remain among the few vessels Tehran has cleared to pass through Hormuz.

Iraq increased its oil exports to around 2.34 million barrels ⁠per ​day in August from about 1.35 million bpd in ​July, two Iraqi energy officials said on Wednesday, with September exports also expected to increase as heavy discounts ​and Iranian approvals for Iraqi tankers encouraged buyers.   (REUTERS)

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Gold Holds Steady Ahead Of US Payrolls Data

2026-09-04 Shafaq News Gold prices were steady on Friday and poised for a modest weekly gain, as ‌traders' attention turned to key U.S. payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.

Spot gold held its ground at $4,469.26 per ounce, as of 0633 GMT. Prices jumped 2% on Thursday as traders scaled back expectations for a September rate hike after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he would support leaving rates ⁠unchanged if data continued to show inflation pressures moderating.

U.S. gold futures for December delivery fell 0.5% to $4,515.70.

Traders are pricing in an about 50% chance of a Fed rate hike later this month, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.

The U.S. nonfarm payrolls report is due at 1230 GMT.

"Weak figures and a rise in unemployment could weaken the case for a rate hike. In this case, gold could recover. However, the metal could remain exposed to changing sentiment, with inflation data releases coming next week," said Ross Maxwell, global ‌strategy ⁠operations lead, VT Markets.

"The market continues to benefit from central bank demand, which could limit the extent of any decline."

Though gold is often viewed as an inflation hedge, elevated interest rates tend to weigh on the non-yielding asset.

Data on Thursday showed the number of Americans filing claims for unemployment ⁠benefits rose marginally last week amid low layoffs, pointing to stable labour market conditions.

Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the fighting between Washington and Tehran was not a war and declined to provide ⁠a timeline for when the conflict would be over, underscoring the challenge the Trump administration faces as the hostilities enter their seventh month and mid-term elections loom.

Among other ⁠metals, spot silver fell 0.5% to $66.59 per ounce. Platinum lost 1.2% to $1,803.53 and palladium declined nearly 1.3% to $1,403.03, with both metals on track for slight weekly declines.    (REUTERS)

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