“Tidbits From TNT” Friday Morning 4-18-2025
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Tishwash: In a meeting with Al-Sudani, Oman offers a digital partnership to Iraq.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received today, Thursday, the Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Saeed bin Hamoud al-Maawali.
According to a statement from his office, a copy of which was received by {Euphrates News}, Al-Sudani welcomed the Omani minister and sent his greetings to the Sultan of Oman.
Al-Sudani pointed out that "the level of development, employment, and investment in Iraq, including the telecommunications sector, has advanced and improved, thanks to the political, security, and social stability the country is witnessing, as well as the economic renaissance," stressing that "the many commonalities between Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman provide an opportunity to develop economic and investment cooperation between the two countries."
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Tishwash: In a meeting with Al-Sudani, Oman offers a digital partnership to Iraq.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received today, Thursday, the Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Saeed bin Hamoud al-Maawali.
According to a statement from his office, a copy of which was received by {Euphrates News}, Al-Sudani welcomed the Omani minister and sent his greetings to the Sultan of Oman.
Al-Sudani pointed out that "the level of development, employment, and investment in Iraq, including the telecommunications sector, has advanced and improved, thanks to the political, security, and social stability the country is witnessing, as well as the economic renaissance," stressing that "the many commonalities between Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman provide an opportunity to develop economic and investment cooperation between the two countries."
For his part, Al-Maawali praised Iraq's achievements on various fronts, reviewing "the results of his discussions in Baghdad," and affirming "the readiness of his country's public and private sectors to cooperate with Iraq in the field of the digital economy and digital government."
Al-Maawali also expressed his country's "readiness to cooperate in the ports and airports sectors by investing in projects related to various Iraqi airports." link
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Tishwash: What are the consequences of basing the budget on an oil price of $55?
Economic analyst Abdul Rahman al-Mashhadani warned on Thursday of the repercussions of basing the oil price at $55 per barrel on the general budget law. He noted that this measure will lead to a financial deficit exceeding 80 trillion dinars, threatening a stifling economic crisis in the country.
Al-Mashhadani told Al-Maalouma, “Adopting a price of $55 per barrel in the budget is unrealistic in light of the ongoing fluctuations in global markets, and could result in a huge financial deficit that would exacerbate Iraq’s economic and financial crises.”
He added, “Some experts believe that reducing the price of oil to $55 per barrel could increase the fiscal deficit, reflecting the inaccuracy of this budgeting mechanism.” He emphasized that "continuing this approach could lead Iraq to a real economic catastrophe."
Al-Mashhadani pointed out that "the only solution lies in the government's deliberate reduction of operating and investment expenditures and its efforts to diversify sources of income instead of relying entirely on oil revenues." He called for "the development of a comprehensive economic reform plan that relies on the private sector, agriculture, industry, and tourism as alternative and sustainable sources."
A number of experts suggested that calculating the price of a barrel of oil at $55 is the most appropriate option to address the current financial crisis, given the realism it provides in the estimates and the avoidance of falling into a larger budget deficit. link
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Tishwash: A budget hanging on an oil thread.. The cost per barrel reveals the depth of the rift between Baghdad and Erbil.
Member of the Oil and Gas Committee, MP Ali Shaddad, confirmed today, Friday (April 18, 2025), that Article (12) of the Triennial Budget Law represents one of the most prominent reasons for the delay in sending the 2025 budget tables to the House of Representatives, explaining that it sparked a sharp dispute between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Shaddad's media office said in a statement received by "Baghdad Today", that "the budget schedules for the year 2025, which the government is supposed to send to the House of Representatives for approval, may be delayed due to the lack of agreement on Article (12) of the Triennial Budget Law, in addition to the decline in oil prices."
He added that "the decline in oil prices will contribute to the exacerbation of the financial deficit in the budget," indicating that "the latter was built on the basis of an estimated price per barrel of (70) dollars, which is no longer realistic in light of the decline in prices, in addition to the accumulated deficit from the past two years."
Shaddad continued, "The government is concerned about the financial obligations that may be imposed by the budget schedules," noting that "the latter has announced on more than one occasion that it is suffering from a severe shortage of financial liquidity."
He stressed that "this shortage will not affect the salaries of employees and retirees, but it may lead to delays in the disbursement of certain financial dues, such as bonuses and promotions, as well as delays in the release of governorate budgets." link
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MilitiaMan & Crew: Iraq Dinar-Prime Minister of the Region to Al-Sudani to Activate Article 140 - Resolving Article 140
MilitiaMan & Crew: Iraq Dinar-Prime Minister of the Region to Al-Sudani to Activate Article 140 - Resolving Article 140
4-17-2025
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MilitiaMan & Crew: Iraq Dinar-Prime Minister of the Region to Al-Sudani to Activate Article 140 - Resolving Article 140
4-17-2025
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Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Thursday Afternoon 4-17-25
Parliament's Finance Committee Expects The 2025 Budget To Be Unavailable At This Time: Its Deficit Will Reach 60 Trillion Dinars.
Local | 10:09 - 04/17/2025 Mawazine News – Baghdad Parliament's Finance Committee said on Thursday that it is unlikely that the 2025 budget will be submitted at the present time, while it expected its deficit to be 60 trillion dinars.
Committee member Jamal Koujar said, according to the official newspaper: "We expect that the current year's general budget tables will not reach parliament at the present time, due to the decline in oil prices, as it was based on a price of $70 per barrel."
Parliament's Finance Committee Expects The 2025 Budget To Be Unavailable At This Time: Its Deficit Will Reach 60 Trillion Dinars.
Local | 10:09 - 04/17/2025 Mawazine News – Baghdad Parliament's Finance Committee said on Thursday that it is unlikely that the 2025 budget will be submitted at the present time, while it expected its deficit to be 60 trillion dinars.
Committee member Jamal Koujar said, according to the official newspaper: "We expect that the current year's general budget tables will not reach parliament at the present time, due to the decline in oil prices, as it was based on a price of $70 per barrel."
He stressed that "if the old price is adopted, the deficit will be around 60 trillion dinars, in addition to an actual deficit accumulated from the past two years." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=260794
Iraq And The United States Of America Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations In Various Fields
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:21 PM | Politics Number of readings: 16 Baghdad / NINA / The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Bilateral Relations, Mohammed Hussein Mohammed Bahr Al-Uloom, received at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad the Deputy Chief of the US Mission to Iraq, Elizabeth Trudeau, and her accompanying delegation.
A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that during the meeting, ways to enhance bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States in various fields of common interest were discussed.
Bahr Al-Uloom stressed Iraq's keenness to develop frameworks for bilateral cooperation, especially in the fields of energy, electricity, economy, education, health, technology transfer, and capacity building.
He pointed to the importance of the meetings of the Higher Coordination Committee emanating from the Strategic Framework Agreement, calling for expediting their convening and activating new cooperation mechanisms that embody mutual interests and the progress Iraq is witnessing in the security, economic, and development fields.
The two sides also discussed the importance of exchanging official visits between the two countries, given their role in strengthening ties of cooperation, in addition to discussing the ongoing preparations for a number of upcoming visits.
Trudeau expressed the United States' readiness to enhance bilateral cooperation, affirming her government's commitment to supporting the Iraqi government's efforts, and praising Iraq's active role in consolidating stability in the region. /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1198429
Reconstruction: World Bank Financing Of Projects Will Create Jobs And Support The Private Sector
Reconstruction and construction Economy News – Baghdad The Ministry of Construction and Housing confirmed on Thursday that the World Bank's facilities will contribute to improving public services in remote and deprived areas, while explaining that the World Bank's financing of projects will create job opportunities and support the private sector.
“The World Bank’s provision of project financing facilities will contribute to expanding the scope of reconstruction with infrastructure services, such as the construction and rehabilitation of water purification plants and sewage treatment plants, as well as road projects, especially in areas that have not been previously implemented and that need these services,” said ministry spokesman Nabil Al-Saffar in an interview followed by “Al-Eqtisad News.”
He pointed out that “they contribute to improving public services, especially in remote and deprived areas or those affected by wars and terrorist operations.”
He added, "These projects contribute to creating job opportunities and supporting the private sector by providing financing and supporting economic reforms in the country." He noted that "an agreement was previously concluded between the Iraqi government and the World Bank for Reconstruction and Development in 2015 to reconstruct areas affected by terrorist operations."
He explained that, "according to this agreement, 20 projects were completed, distributed among 20 districts and sub-districts within three governorates (Salah al-Din, Diyala, and Anbar), including the rehabilitation of water and sewage stations, with the number of beneficiaries reaching approximately 3 million people, in addition to a number of projects to equip specialized equipment for the municipal, water, and sewage sectors." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=54542
Oman Offers Iraq Cooperation In Ports And Airports Through Investment.
Buratha News Agency1442025-04-17 Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Said bin Hamoud al-Maawali on Thursday, with the latter offering cooperation in the ports and airports sectors through investment.
A statement from his office stated that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received today, Thursday, the Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Said bin Hamoud al-Maawali."
According to the statement, Al-Sudani expressed his "welcome to the Omani minister, sending his greetings to the Sultan of Oman," noting "the progress and advancement of the level of development, the labor sector, and investments in Iraq, including the communications sector, thanks to the political, security, and social stability and economic renaissance the country is witnessing."
The Prime Minister stressed that "the many commonalities between Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman provide an opportunity to develop economic and investment cooperation between the two countries."
For his part, Al-Maawali praised "what has been achieved in Iraq on various fronts and reviewed the results of his discussions in Baghdad, affirming the readiness of his country's public and private sectors to cooperate with Iraq in the field of the digital economy and digital government. He also expressed his country's willingness to cooperate in the ports and airports sectors by investing in projects related to various Iraqi airports." https://burathanews.com/arabic/news/458947
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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Evening 4-17-25
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OKX GOES LIVE IN THE US AFTER SETTING UP NEW HEADQUARTERS IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
The world’s sixth-largest crypto exchange by daily trading volume is now accessible to the American market.
In a statement, OKX says that it is accelerating its expansion in the US with the official launch of its centralized exchange and web3 wallet in the country.
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OKX GOES LIVE IN THE US AFTER SETTING UP NEW HEADQUARTERS IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
The world’s sixth-largest crypto exchange by daily trading volume is now accessible to the American market.
In a statement, OKX says that it is accelerating its expansion in the US with the official launch of its centralized exchange and web3 wallet in the country.
The move enables existing OKcoin customers to migrate to the OKX platform, though new user registration won’t be available until later this year.
The Seychelles-based firm says the measured rollout will help ensure a secure onboarding process for customers.
OKX has also set up its headquarters in San Jose, California, and appointed former Barclays Investment Bank director Roshan Robert as the new US CEO as part of its US strategy.
Says Robert,
“This expansion in the United States is not only the expansion of the business map, but also a solemn commitment to ‘responsible growth’. In the face of the evolving regulatory environment, we are working closely with regulators and policymakers to ensure sound operation on a transparent and compliant basis.”
The exchange says it positions itself at the heart of Silicon Valley’s innovation system by setting up the new California headquarters.
“This strategic move strengthens OKX’s regional operations, enabling it to recruit top-tier talent, foster cutting-edge product development, and expand its presence in the world’s largest financial market.”
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BRICS EXPANSION: 44 COUNTRIES READY TO JOIN ALLIANCE IN 2025
BRICS expansion could be a major topic of discussion as the total number of countries expressing interest in joining the alliance is growing in 2025. The 17th summit is scheduled to be held on July 7 and 8 in Brazil’s Rio De Janeiro. The 10-member bloc will decide the future of the alliance, and all decisions will be based on consensus.
A BRICS expansion in 2025 could also accelerate de-dollarization as more countries look to end reliance on the US dollar. Apart from the sanctions, Trump’s recent tariffs are also making emerging economies distrust the White House policies.
44 Countries Show Interest to Join BRICS as Expansion Talks Grow in 2025
Vietnam is the 44th country that has expressed interest in joining the alliance this month. China, Russia, and Iran are looking at BRICS expansion in 2025 while the other members are stepping back.
Russia and Iran are reeling under US sanctions making their economies remain under pressure and lose business deals.
Out of the 44 countries, 23 nations have formally submitted their applications while 21 have informally expressed interest to join.
On the other hand, China wants to use the bloc as a stepping stone to dismantle the US dollar’s dominance.
Therefore, BRICS expansion in 2025 will only help China, Russia, and Iran as more countries will join the de-dollarization bandwagon. The decision to add more countries will be decided in the upcoming summit in Rio De Janeiro.
“Vietnam consistently pursues its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance and multilateralization and diversification of international relations, and being a trusted friend and responsible member of the international community,” said Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson about the country’s interest in being a part of the BRICS expansion in 2025.
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Evening News with MarkZ, joined by Dr. Scott Young. 04/17/2025
Evening News with MarkZ, joined by Dr. Scott Young. 04/17/2025
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Evening News with MarkZ, joined by Dr. Scott Young. 04/17/2025
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MZ: I am back up and running with power, A.C. ect……and internet issues on the island are all squared away.
Member: Mark, is this month is still in play ?
MZ: April is still very much in play according to the bond side and the banking side.
MZ: “ Spending priorities in the 2025 budget : Maintained salaries and projects following in the footsteps of the government curriculum” Saleh is Sudani’s economic advisor. He is the one to listen to about Iraq’s economy. He says they have the mechanism and rate will not be an issue. The mechanism is in the budget to change the rate if necessary….and they are already calling for that.
MZ: We know they have a big meeting on Saturday…the Erbil delegation is already arriving in Baghdad. “ Iraq officially reassures energy companies in the Kurdistan region and pledges to pay their dues” . This is a big one and they want the oil companies to start pumping oil and exporting again. Guaranteeing to send salary payments to Erbil. This has been a sticking point in agreements.
MZ: I think this one will get us off “stuck”. Very interesting timing
MZ: “ This one just dropped. “Zimbabwe lifts exchange rate controls” in Iraq they have a fixed rate. But in Zimbabwe the rate floats and they let the market decide it and backed it with gold…but this had created a black market. By lifting the exchange rate controls…. doing this ends the black market . I’m pointing this out because it is exactly what Kuwait did when they revalued. And Iraq is talking about doing the same thing.
MZ: Tied to a basket of currencies and tied to assets and let the markets decide. To me this shows that Zimbabwe is preparing for a rest.
Member: They found a ton of lithium in the ground yesterday in Zimbawai !! I believe they finally feel good about their position with their money !??
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Member: All the dinar sites will let you know…Mark, TNT, Frank, Bruce and all intel providers will let us know…..it will be everywhere.
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Economist’s “News and Views” 4-17-2025
BREAKING: Shanghai Premium Signals MASSIVE Silver Transfer From West To East! - Andy Schectman
Financial Wisdom: 4-17-2025
In this latest interview, Andy Schectman discusses how silver premiums are surging dramatically in China (currently 7.2% higher than London prices) while explaining how global physical demand, limited supply, and strategic accumulation by central banks are creating unprecedented pressure that will likely drive both silver prices and premiums much higher.
0:00 - Shanghai vs. London: Silver and Gold Price Premiums
BREAKING: Shanghai Premium Signals MASSIVE Silver Transfer From West To East! - Andy Schectman
Financial Wisdom: 4-17-2025
In this latest interview, Andy Schectman discusses how silver premiums are surging dramatically in China (currently 7.2% higher than London prices) while explaining how global physical demand, limited supply, and strategic accumulation by central banks are creating unprecedented pressure that will likely drive both silver prices and premiums much higher.
0:00 - Shanghai vs. London: Silver and Gold Price Premiums
0:35 - The Role of Arbitrage and Supply Dynamics
1:00 - Central Banks' Gold Accumulation Trends Since 2017
1:38 - A New Settlement Currency Backed by Gold
2:09 - Puzzle Pieces Indicating Higher Gold Prices
3:06 - Future Gold Price Projections by Analysts
3:42 - Massive Silver Deliveries and LBMA Delays
5:10 - Silver and Gold Premium Trends and Arbitrage
6:00 - US Mint Allocations and Silver Eagle Shortages
7:08 - Premium Collapses and Recovery in Gold and Silver Coins
9:17 - Supply-Demand Dynamics in Gold and Silver Premiums
10:00 - Expectations for Premium Increases by Summer
10:19 - Gold-Silver Correlation and Suppressed Silver Prices
11:35 - Strategic Stockpiling of Silver by Nations
12:33 - Silver’s Role in Military and High-Tech Applications
13:08 - Silver's Outperformance Potential and Market Dynamics
13:54 - Technical Analysis: Silver’s Cup and Handle Formation
14:04 - Challenges in Holding Down Silver Prices
$300 Trillion 'Debt Crisis' Is Here: It's Over For Dollar | Matt Piepenburg
David Lin: 4-17-2025
Matthew Piepenburg, Partner of Von Greyerz AG, discusses the the debt crisis the country is facing and the future of the U.S. dollar.
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Move Away From U.S. Assets
4:45 - Debt Crisis
11:52 - Consequences Of Debt
19:35 - U.S. Dollar
24:47 - Safe Haven Assets
30:40 - Inflation
34:17 - 2008 Comparisons
37:50 - Trade War
42:54 - Multipolar World
47:35 - Market Outlook
49:45 - Gold
52:51 - Bitcoin
GAME OVER: BRICS+ Dethrones the West as its Grain Exchange Undermines US Trade Dominance Globally
Lena Petrova: 4-17-2025
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Afternoon 4-17-25
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TRUMP SLAMS POWELL OVER RATE CUTS: ‘TOO LATE AND WRONG!’ CALLS FOR FED CHAIR’S REMOVAL
U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, saying he’s “always too late and wrong” for not cutting interest rates. Trump believes the Fed should have acted way sooner to support the economy.
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TRUMP SLAMS POWELL OVER RATE CUTS: ‘TOO LATE AND WRONG!’ CALLS FOR FED CHAIR’S REMOVAL
U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, saying he’s “always too late and wrong” for not cutting interest rates. Trump believes the Fed should have acted way sooner to support the economy.
He notes that the European Central Bank might have already cut rates multiple times while Powell has been slow to act. Trump also mentioned in his post that oil prices and groceries, including eggs, have gone down and the US is benefitting from tariffs.
Trump Calls For Powell’s Termination
He notes that Powell should have acted sooner but he still needs to reduce the rates now. He also expressed frustration over Powell’s leadership, calling for his removal. “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” he said.
In his Wednesday speech, Powell stated that the Fed would wait for more economic data before adjusting the interest rates. He also warned that the tariff policies could further push jobs off the track. Besides, he also added that the recent market volatility is a natural reaction to the administration’s shifting trade policies, and that is not something that the Fed requires to intervene.
“For the time being, we are well positioned to wait for greater clarity before considering any adjustments to our policy stance,” Powell said in his speech to the Economic Club of Chicago.
Powell’s Remarks Add to The Tensions
Powell said that the US tariffs could raise inflation and the public would end up paying for it. Trump also called Powell’s report ‘a complete mess’ and warned that Trump’s extensive tariffs on trade partners could force the Fed to make a difficult choice between tackling inflation and rising unemployment.
Notably, these remarks further escalates the tensions between the White House and the Fed amidst a politically charged economic period.
Trump’s sweeping and unpredictable tariff policies have left the investors and trade partners unsettled and worrying over its potential impact on international trade. While Trump has urged Powell to cut rates, the Central Bank has held the interest rates steady at 4.25 to 4.5% since the start of the year.
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CHINA IMPORTS RECORD AMOUNTS OF CANADIAN OIL, CUTS US PURCHASES
China has begun importing record amounts of Canadian crude oil while slashing purchases of US oil by roughly 90% amid a growing trade war. A pipeline expansion in Western Canada has presented China and other East Asian oil importers with expanded access to the vast crude reserves in Alberta’s oilsands region. The deal resumes China’s oil imports while allowing the country to avoid making a new oil deal with the USA.
According to data from Vortexa Ltd., Chinese crude imports from the port at the pipeline terminus near Vancouver surged to 7.3 million barrels in March. On the flip side, Chinese imports of US oil have collapsed to 3 million barrels a month from a peak of 29 million in June.
“Given the trade war, it’s unlikely for China to import more US oil,” Wenran Jiang, president of the Canada-China Energy & Environment Forum, told Bloomberg. “They are not going to bank on Russian alone or Middle Eastern alone. Anything from Canada will be welcome news.”
Just yesterday, oil futures turned higher after Chinese officials signaled that they might be willing to engage with the U.S. However, those talks appeared to have reversed, as now the BRICS founder is working with Canada, another victim of US tariffs. China likely isn’t going for oil from the Middle East due to oil from Alberta being inexpensive compared to the Middle East.
While the oil price surge from China-US trade news gave a bit of relief, there are still significant challenges that remain in the market. The International Energy Agency just recently slashed its global oil consumption forecast, basically saying that supply additions will probably exceed demand. And those surprisingly large output increases that OPEC and its allies announced further complicate this whole situation. The trade war is streaming into the oil industry, causing countries like China to look for new options.
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Preparing For The Escalation That’s Likely To Come
Preparing For The Escalation That’s Likely To Come
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black) April 17, 2025
There’s rumors floating around alleging that top secret plans from the Chinese Communist Party have been leaked, indicating that China’s President Xi Jinping views this conflict with the US as the opening to a complete and total war.
Personally I’m skeptical if these leaked documents exist, and if they are legitimate. I don't think anyone has any way to know.
Preparing For The Escalation That’s Likely To Come
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black) April 17, 2025
There’s rumors floating around alleging that top secret plans from the Chinese Communist Party have been leaked, indicating that China’s President Xi Jinping views this conflict with the US as the opening to a complete and total war.
Personally I’m skeptical if these leaked documents exist, and if they are legitimate. I don't think anyone has any way to know.
But I will reiterate my view that, while I don’t believe war is imminent or certain, it’s clear that the US and China are closer to conflict now than they have been since at least the 1960s when China participated in the Vietnam War.
It’s not hard to understand why. The two largest economic powers in the world are deliberately trying to hurt one another. And history is full of examples of economic wars which escalate into much larger conflict.
We can certainly hope that cooler heads prevail. But as we used to say in the military, hope is not a course of action... and it’s imperative to acknowledge that this major risk exists.
How might things escalate?
First on the list is the very real and immediate risk of a cyberattack from China.
In fact that’s already happening.
Remember SolarWinds— the massive cyberattack in 2020 where state-sponsored foreign hackers compromised a widely used IT management platform to infiltrate US government agencies and major corporations?
That single attack gave the CCP access to countless US networks.
More recently, a top Chinese official admitted Beijing’s responsibility for the Volt Typhoon cyberattacks targeting US infrastructure, in a closed-door December 2024 meeting.
In 2015, Chinese hackers breached the US Office of Personnel Management and stole sensitive data on over 22 million federal employees, including security clearance files and fingerprints. They were inside the systems for months before they were detected.
And just this week, major US banks including JPMorgan raised the alarm after discovering the email system of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)— a US banking regulator— had been hacked, potentially to steal credentials that gain further access to systems and information.
It doesn’t really matter which of these can be directly linked to the CCP. Russian hackers, North Korean infiltrators, Chinese non-state entities— they are all in it together.
And the fact that China seems to leave everything intact after their attacks, without damaging or disrupting systems, is actually the scariest part.
We’re talking sleeper viruses. Malware that’s already inside the system.
And the target? Some of the most critical infrastructure in the country. The power grid. Water systems. Financial institutions. These aren’t exactly hardened digital fortresses. In fact, many of these systems are laughably insecure.
The US energy sector in particular still operates on shockingly low-tech infrastructure with outdated code. Same story with large parts of our financial system.
I’ve written before about how SWIFT—the nerve center of global financial transfers—was recently running outdated Windows (version 7!!) operating systems.
Bottom line, Chinese hackers and malware are embedded in vulnerable US systems. They have access. They have credentials. Let’s not be naive about this.
Imagine waking up one morning and your bank app doesn’t load. Your credit card doesn’t work. You can’t send a wire, can’t make payroll, can’t even pay your rent. Maybe you don’t even have electricity, or clean running water.
A Plan B for this scenario has never been more important.
The first step is easy— buy a secure home safe, and keep enough cash on hand to pay for a month or two of necessities.
Add some precious metals which allow you to maintain physical custody of some savings, with no third party in between you and your money. Have gold and silver coins and bars in a variety of weights so you could spend them in an emergency.
Holding some cryptocurrency isn’t a bad idea either— offline, on a hardware wallet that can also go in the safe. Again, this takes some of your savings out of the vulnerable financial system, and allows you to maintain physical custody of your funds.
Here’s another key point aside from money: China manufactures over 40% of the world's active pharmaceutical ingredients— the chemical compounds which make up drugs— and up to 95% of particular compounds, such as crucial ingredients in the antibiotic penicillin.
So even if the final product isn't labeled "Made in China," the underlying ingredients may still originate from Chinese manufacturers.
That’s a significant role in the global pharma supply chain that could cause massive disruptions if they chose to weaponize it.
So if you take regular medication, make sure to keep extra on hand.
Having a power generator is another good backup plan, whether it runs on propane or gasoline, or solar panels and batteries. The same goes for extra water storage.
Again, I’m not saying that there’s some imminent danger. But we shouldn’t ignore the risk. And the point is that there’s no downside to taking sensible precautions.
That’s the basic premise of a Plan B: identify the biggest threats against your safety and prosperity, and take reasonable steps now that give you confidence in the face of uncertainty.
These are all fairly easy steps to take that give us options to respond to whatever happens, since none of us know exactly how any of this will play out.
Soon, we’ll discuss additional Plan B strategies that give you even more dexterity in the event of prolonged system disruptions, and equally disruptive potential emergency responses from the US government.
To your freedom, James Hickman Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC
Late Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 04/17/2025
Late Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 04/17/2025
Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
MZ: Hello and sorry about the late start due to power outage in PR. It was an island wide issue and nothing I could do.
MZ: This internet and power outage stopped me from reaching out to contacts….Maybe I will have more news tonight.
Late Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 04/17/2025
Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
MZ: Hello and sorry about the late start due to power outage in PR. It was an island wide issue and nothing I could do.
MZ: This internet and power outage stopped me from reaching out to contacts….Maybe I will have more news tonight.
MZ: From the bond side I hear they are moving forward and PAYING. But it seems to be moving at a snails pace. Perhaps they are testing for a “shotgun start”. I’m still trying to piece this together….but there is still continued movement. I just want it to go faster….that’s all.
MZ: I did have a number of people trying to find out how they are going to be contacted for Prosperity Packages. Let’s say their parents had one and they had passed away?
MZ: A number of years ago somebody from the Omega PP told me that every few years they pay for some private investigators to update contact info, inheritances ect……they do this very quietly in the background.
MZ: Also if you have a PP….and have not been contacted…..when this thing goes and you make your exchange appointment –you should ask about your PP.
Member: What is a Prosperity Package?
MZ: Be sure to ask that of Mr. C tomorrow.
MZ: “ Is the 2025 budget facing financial disaster?” they are very worried about the price of oil per barrel. Sudani says the price in the budget is set to $65 so it’s not a big concern . But bankers and economists are saying because of this…it’s time to revalue so they can fix these issues.
MZ: Now other government officials are also saying that perhaps it is time to “revalue”
MZ: “At a cost that exceeded a billion dollars, Iraq revives a plant destroyed by Isis:” This is in the Basra area and is a fertilizer plant that typically created 600,000 tons annually for agriculture….Iraq historically was the bread basket of the middle east and moving back to that direction in order to produce more non-oil revenues to justify the value of their currency. They do not want to rely only on oil.
MZ: “ Iraqi government banks suspend loans and advances” Could the banks be holding onto their money because of an imminent value change???. I think that is exactly what is going on .
MZ: Dr. Scott Young will be joining us tonight. …and hope there is more news….See you all then.
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“Bits and Pieces” in Dinarland Thursday 4-17-2025
Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.
RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Thurs. 17 April 2025
Compiled Thurs. 17 April 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington
Global Currency Reset: (rumors)
Wed. 16 April 2025 Wolverine: Trump’s Executive Order has confirmed that GESARA mandates are (allegedly) now in effect: Exchange Centers have(allegedly) activated, Biometric Confidentiality Agreements in place; Quantum Access Cards (allegedly) distributed; Military Courts(allegedly) in progress; Digital Gold Wallets ready and the Starlink controlled Global transition was (allegedly) in full progress. God bless you all Wolverine
Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.
RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Thurs. 17 April 2025
Compiled Thurs. 17 April 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington
Global Currency Reset: (rumors)
Wed. 16 April 2025 Wolverine: Trump’s Executive Order has confirmed that GESARA mandates are (allegedly) now in effect: Exchange Centers have(allegedly) activated, Biometric Confidentiality Agreements in place; Quantum Access Cards (allegedly) distributed; Military Courts(allegedly) in progress; Digital Gold Wallets ready and the Starlink controlled Global transition was (allegedly) in full progress. God bless you all Wolverine
Wed. 16 April 2025 BOMBSHELL: GESARA Is LIVE — Trump’s Executive Order Has Triggered the Final Phase! …SGAnonQ on Telegram
Global Debt Cancellation Has Quietly Begun: Alliance operatives confirm: nations across Southeast Asia and the Balkans are (allegedly) undergoing total sovereign debt erasure under biometric NDAs. The IMF and BIS are (allegedly) DONE. These aren’t paper contracts — these are quantum-enforced. Break them, and you’re locked out of the system forever. This is war — financial, digital, and absolute.
Redemption Centers Are(allegedly) LIVE: Secure locations in Reno, Zurich, and Shanghai are(allegedly) issuing Quantum Access Cards — but only to those who(allegedly) pass retina, voice, and DNA verification. Gold-backed wallets are (allegedly) already loaded. Funds are real, visible, but untouchable until full global sync. The Cabal is (allegedly) locked out. The people are locking in.
The Collapse of Fiat Is GUARANTEED: Asset-backed currencies are (allegedly) quantum-synchronized, AI-guarded, and now in sandbox rollout across Brazil, Vietnam, and beyond. The dollar, the euro, the yuan? Dead men walking.
GESARA Is NOT a Theory. It’s HAPPENING: Trump’s Alliance is executing it step by step. Iceland, Hungary, Brazil — already onboard. The restored U.S. Republic is next. The system is cleansing itself. The storm is (allegedly) in motion.
Read full post here: https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/04/17/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-april-17-2025/
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MarkZ Thursday Morning
04/17/2025
Internet outage will have this morning’s podcast starting late. I do not know what time yet but hope to have it up and running soon.
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Courtesy of Dinar Guru: https://www.dinarguru.com/
Militia Man My view, parliament will never get anything until after the fact. Once they expose that exchange rate parliament will finally get [the budget schedules]...The central bank is separate from the government. That's my opinion.
Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY:TV showing Sudani is meeting with the US Congressman today. They're saying they are pleased and happy with Iraq government and what we have accomplished. FRANK: Then that means he's happy with the monetary reform and with the new exchange rate and with the banking structure of Iraq which includes the new exchange rate. That has to be what he's talking about because if he's pleased and happy with 1310 then I find that American representative to be stupid LOL!
Wall Street PANICS: Bond Market Collapses as Money Floods Gold [2025]
Daniela Cambone: 4-17-2025
“The secular bull market in bonds, which was in place from 1982 until 2020. That is over,” says Jordan Roy-Byrne, editor and publisher of TheDailyGold.com.
In an interview with Daniela Cambone, he explains that capital is flowing from the bond market into gold. He emphasizes that gold has recently broken out against the traditional 60/40 portfolio (60% stocks, 40% bonds), signaling a major shift in asset preference.
“This is a big sea change compared to the last few years, more money is now going to move out of conventional assets and into gold.”
Roy-Byrne also notes that before gold reaches a new high of $4,000 or more, it could experience a 10% to 12% pullback at some point this year.
Watch the video now to learn how to capitalize on this “once-in-a-lifetime” gold opportunity.
Key Topics:
-The gold and silver bull market has just begun.
-Market corrections are expected in the gold price.
-Retail investors have not yet entered the gold market.
-The significance of gold breaking out against the 60/40 portfolio.
-Bonds are in a bear market. -“A big sea change” is coming to the bond market.
-Gold could experience a 10% to 12% pullback before reaching $4,000 or higher.
-Gold miners are positioned to benefit from rising gold prices.
The Plan to Destroy Dollar and Reset System: Andy Schectman
The Plan to Destroy Dollar and Reset System
Liberty and Finance: 4-16-2025
While the stock market grabs headlines, a silent revolution is happening in the precious metals market. According to Andy Schectman of Miles Franklin, precious metals are quietly surging, with gold potentially hitting a historic high of around $3,300 per ounce.
Yet, this significant milestone is being largely ignored by the mainstream financial media. In a recent interview with Liberty and Finance, Schectman delves into the reasons behind this “stealth rally” and what it might signify for the future of the U.S. dollar.
The Plan to Destroy Dollar and Reset System
Liberty and Finance: 4-16-2025
While the stock market grabs headlines, a silent revolution is happening in the precious metals market. According to Andy Schectman of Miles Franklin, precious metals are quietly surging, with gold potentially hitting a historic high of around $3,300 per ounce.
Yet, this significant milestone is being largely ignored by the mainstream financial media. In a recent interview with Liberty and Finance, Schectman delves into the reasons behind this “stealth rally” and what it might signify for the future of the U.S. dollar.
Schectman argues that the lack of media attention is no accident.
He suggests the U.S. government might be strategically downplaying gold’s rise to pave the way for a drastic devaluation of the dollar, a move that could alleviate the crippling weight of the country’s massive debt.
But who is driving this surge in precious metals? Schectman believes it’s not the average investor. Instead, he points to the “big boys” – central banks, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds – as the primary forces behind the gold market’s upward trajectory.
These institutional investors, with their vast resources and deep understanding of global finance, are strategically positioning themselves for what they foresee as imminent financial instability.
For those looking to protect their wealth and potentially profit from the coming changes, Schectman highlights silver as a particularly compelling opportunity.
He positions silver as the most undervalued asset class, currently trading at a historically depressed price relative to gold. Investing in silver, he suggests, is a strategic hedge against systemic financial risk and a calculated bet on an eventual correction of the gold-to-silver ratio.
Schectman argues that silver’s undervaluation represents a significant opportunity for investors. He believes that as gold continues its upward trajectory, silver will inevitably follow.
This is due to its industrial uses, which make it a more versatile commodity than gold, as well as its historical role as a monetary metal.
The implications of Schectman’s analysis are significant. If the U.S. government is indeed considering a dollar devaluation, it could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. Inflation could skyrocket, eroding the purchasing power of ordinary citizens. Assets denominated in dollars could lose value, while those in alternative currencies or precious metals could see significant gains.
Schectman’s message is a stark warning, but also an opportunity. He encourages investors to take a proactive approach to protecting their wealth by considering precious metals, particularly silver, as a hedge against potential financial turmoil.
While the main stream media may be silent on this shift, the smart money is already making its move. It’s time for individual investors to pay attention to the quiet revolution happening in the precious metals market and consider their own strategies for navigating the uncertain financial landscape ahead.