Gold’s “Day” On Its Way

Gold’s “Day” On Its Way

The Final Wake Up Call By Pete B Meyer Friday 4-18-25

No time left

The global monetary manipulators at the Fed, the central banks, the IMF and the World Bank are playing for time. They need time to achieve long-term fiscal reform. They need time to create the global currency SDRs to be accepted by the market.

They also need time to facilitate the purchase of gold. The problem is that there is no time. A run on gold has already begun before everything is in place and everyone has what they need.

The collapse of confidence in the dollar has begun before the SDR is ready to take its place. The insolvency of the Fed and the central banks is just around the corner. The dollar’s momentum is running out and the red light is flashing.

• The potential destabilising factor is that the amount of gold subject to paper contracts is over a thousand times the amount of physical gold backing those contracts.

If large numbers of holders demand physical delivery, the paper market will crash. And as other holders realise that they are running out of physical gold and cannot redeem their contract for bullion, the slide will escalate into an avalanche, a de facto bank run on the gold warehouses that support the exchanges and ETFs.

A similar dynamic began in October 2012, when the spot price of gold peaked at around $1,900/ounce. From there, gold fell to $1,200/ounce over the next six months.

Far from scaring off buyers, the gold crash made gold look cheap to millions of individual buyers around the world. They queued up at the banks, which quickly ran out of supply.

Buyers of standard 400 ounce and 1 kilo bars found there were no sellers; they had to wait almost thirty days for new bars to be produced by the refineries that were working around the clock to keep up with gold demand.

Massive conversions took place in the gold FTFs, not because all investors were bearish on gold, but because some wanted to get billions out of storage before running out of gold.

Backwardation

Gold futures went into backwardation, a highly unusual condition in which gold for spot delivery is more expensive than gold for forward delivery; the reverse is usually true because the forward seller has to pay for storage and insurance. This was another sign of acute physical scarcity and high demand for immediate access to physical gold.

When a gold buying panic breaks out, there is no single gold window to close. Instead, a multitude of contractual clauses, in fine print rarely read by gold buyers, would kick in.

• Gold futures exchanges have the ability to convert contracts to cash settlement only and close physical delivery channels. Bullion banks can also settle gold futures for cash and deny buyers the ability to convert to allocated gold.

As a result of the force majeure clauses in the contracts, to be used by banks that have sold more gold than they have in stock, investors will receive a cash settlement up to the contract termination date, but no more. Investors would get some cash, but no gold bars, and would miss out on the price spike that was sure to follow.

Physical gold was already in short supply and high demand in early 2014, and there was no price spike as a result of the manipulation.

Looming disaster

Central banks were still able to suppress the price of gold. But the alarm has been sounded. The ability of central banks to suppress the price of gold has been challenged, while a new demand for gold from paper buyers has emerged.

The entire international monetary system is stumbling on a rope of physical demand for gold. As the price of gold oscillates between the forces of physical demand and central bank manipulation, another greater catastrophe is looming: the Federal Reserve is on the brink of insolvency, if not already over the brink.

This is the conclusion of expert Fed critic Frederic S. Mishkin, one of the world’s most eminent monetary economists and mentor to Ben Bernanke and other Fed governors and economists.

As such, the central bank will have little choice and will be forced to buy up government debt and monetise it, ultimately leading to a rise in inflation.

Mishkin points to another collapse in the making, separate from debt monetisation and inflation. When the Fed buys longer-term debt with newly printed money, its balance sheet suffers large mark-to-market losses as interest rates rise.

The Fed does not disclose these losses until it actually sells the bonds as part of an exit strategy, although independent analysts can estimate the size of these losses based on publicly available information.

Debt monetisation leaves central bankers with a bad choice.

• If the country slips into deflation, the debt-to-GDP ratio will deteriorate because there is insufficient nominal growth.

• If the country slips into inflation, the debt-to-GDP ratio will deteriorate because of higher interest rates on the country’s debt.

• If the central bank fights inflation by selling assets, it will incur losses on bond sales and its insolvency will be exposed.

This insolvency could undermine confidence and in itself lead to higher interest rates.

The central bank’s losses will also worsen the debt-to-GDP ratio, as the Fed will no longer be able to transfer its profits to the Treasury, increasing the deficit.

There seems to be no way out of this sovereign debt crisis for the US or any other country; all roads are blocked.

The Fed avoided some pain in 2009 with its monetary stimulus and market manipulation, but the real pain was saved for another day.

That day has now arrived.

The proof is in: a monetary system based on credit rather than bullion isn’t as good an idea as it may have looked in the first place.

A credit system cannot last in the modern world because as the volume of credit increases, the creditworthiness of the issuers decreases. The more they borrow, the less able they are to repay.

The price of gold is rising. The only scenario that could stop it rising would be if the world achieved real economic growth and stability.

Which is not on the cards for the foreseeable future!

And with only 1% of people owning any kind of bullion, there will be plenty of customers for gold and silver.

Any major black swan event could cause gold prices to rise much sooner.

• The truth is that another Lehman-type crisis could be just around the corner, while a change of course won’t be in the cards until it’s too late.

In other words, a rally in precious metals could come sooner rather than later.

https://finalwakeupcall.info/en/2025/04/18/golds-day-on-its-way-2/

Economist’s “News and Views” 4-18-2025

Trump’s Plan to Fire Powell & Launch a New Global Economy

Daniela Cambone:  4-18-2025

"The bond market will start to get really, really concerned... credit market just seized up overnight," says Peter Grandich, publisher of PeterGrandich.com.

Ahead of Easter Day, he sits down with Daniela Cambone to unpack growing risks in the financial system—and why even the Fed may be powerless to stop what’s coming.

 Grandich points to a recent moment of overnight panic that shook the bond market and triggered a sudden credit market seizure. "We saw one day the stock market cave, the dollar cave, the bond cave, and gold go up a lot," he says.

Typically, when stocks fall, investors flock to bonds or the U.S. dollar as safe havens. But in this rare and alarming scenario, Grandich explains, everything fell—except for gold, underscoring a deep loss of confidence in the entire financial system.

Watch the full interview to learn why there's no better time than now to invest in gold.

Key Topics:

-Peter Grandich stresses the Fed’s shifting dynamic with Trump.

 -Gold is surging on unprecedented physical demand

. -Markets now move more on algorithms than individual investors.

-Deep U.S. political and social divides are clouding the economic outlook.

-Talk of a global reset grows as nations eye alternatives to the dollar.

 -Equity markets face rising correction risks.

-The Fed’s influence is fading compared to years past.

 -Easter symbolizes renewal and hope.

Chapters:

00:00 Trump against Powell

4:28 BRICS

 5:39 Fed saving the market

8:00 Who will replace Powell?

10:56 Gold price

 14:26 Equity market

 18:40 Financial system reset

20:41 Troublesome time

 23:34 Peter’s message

 27:35 Sense of hope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OXpqydylTA

Watch for the Fed to Bail Out the Bond Market Soon

Heresy Financial:  4-18-2025

TIMECODES

 00:00 It’s Not About Stocks Anymore

00:21 Jamie Dimon Warns of a Meltdown

00:45 What “Kerfuffle” Really Means

01:13 Signs of a Coming Liquidity Crisis

 01:59 Treasury Yields Are Spiking Fast

02:15 Repo Market Flashbacks to 2019

 02:55 Hidden Risks Are Building Again

 03:36 Banks Want Rule Changes Now

 04:05 The Fed Might Have to Bail Them Out

 05:07 We’ve Seen This Playbook Before

 05:59 Trump, Powell, and the 10-Year Yield

07:17 Why the Bond Market Matters More

08:00 The Bear Market Clock Is Ticking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QR8HkuRoog

8 Banks Just Leveraged Paper Against 4 Billion Ounces of Silver—It’s A Suicide Pact | Andy Schectman

Two Dollars investing:  4-18-2025

8 Banks Just Leveraged Paper Against 4 Billion Ounces of Silver—It’s A Suicide Pact | Andy Schectman

The silver market is on the edge of catastrophe — and it’s not by accident. Just 8 Western banks have quietly built a paper position shorting over 4 billion ounces of silver — a volume so extreme it equals nearly 4 years of global mine supply.

Andy Schectman exposes how this dangerous leverage is not only unsustainable… it’s a suicide pact waiting to detonate.

Meanwhile, nations like China, Russia, and India are draining physical supply directly from miners — bypassing the manipulated markets entirely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVql4ynfK5I

Coffee with MarkZ and Mr. Cottrell. 04/18/2025

Coffee with MarkZ and Mr. Cottrell. 04/18/2025

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

Member: Happy Good Friday and Easter 3 day weekend!!!

Member: Passover blessings to all

Member: Rumor is the RV will start tonight….would be nice if it did.

MZ: Lots of rumors out there it’s about to start or has already started. I can tell you confidently that they are not yet exchanging in Iraq. But they are very hopeful things will kick off shortly. A number of them are hopeful for this weekend. But it hasn’t happened yet.

MZ: Wealth management and redemption center banks were told they were on call this weekend but not scheduled to work.

MZ:  I do not have any updates on CMKX, PP’s or farm claims. There is silence on that front but it could be a good thing. If they told us they were going to do it- it would not be a surprise.  

MZ: “Parliamentary foreign ministry holding the Arab summit in Baghdad holds special importance for Iraq”  We are hearing  from bankers and folks in Iraq that one of the agreements to hold that summit was a revalued currency. This summit is for the entire Arab region and will be held next month in Iraq. Let us hope they keep the promises that they made. They need to get busy in the next few weeks if they are to have a new rate.

MZ: “Under Secretary of state for bilateral relations receives deputy chief of missions of the United States in Baghdad”  They are talking about stability between the US and Iraq.

MZ: “Training course on trade in services concludes in Geneva for WTO acceding governments”  They are telling us Iraq is acceding. They have done everything necessary to do this ….and the Arab summit is coming and this is popping back up into the news….and Monday there were articles calling for the revaluation of the Iraqi dinar.

MZ: Lots of positive things happening.  

MZ: “Libyans grapple with fresh currency devaluation”  They have lost about 30% this year. Years ago Gaddafi was working on a gold backed Libyan dinar. There is now a big movement in the Arab world for all to go to a gold backed dinar or currency for all the countries in the region to have a standard of exchange. . This is historic.

Member: Happy and blessed Easter to all here;

Member: Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend full of fun and family…..God bless

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News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 4-18-2025

Gold Telegraph: The Countdown is on

4-17-2025

BREAKING NEWS: EUROPE’S FINANCIAL WATCHDOGS QUESTION US TREASURIES SAFE HAVEN STATUS

You don’t say?

“The striking assessment at a closed-door meeting hints at some of the nervousness about Treasuries…”

Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-17/europe-s-financial-watchdogs-question-treasuries-haven-status

India is considering gold and silver imports from the United States to bridge the trade deficit. India has brought HOME 214 tonnes of gold since September 2022, which was stored in other countries. India is bringing its gold home and is now eyeing America’s gold.

Follow the trail.

The United States President has reportedly privately discussed firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for months. The battle rages on.

The countdown is on: Jerome Powell’s next professional pivot is to Wall Street. Ask Richard Clarida, Janet Yellen or Ben Bernanke. Nothing ever changes.

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. BOND GIANT PIMCO WARNS U.S. DOLLAR’S RESERVE CURRENCY STATUS IS NOT GUARANTEED

The world is starting to become awake.

“If global capital flows into U.S. assets dwindle, it could point toward a more multipolar world with a diminished reliance on a singular reserve currency…”

Source: https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/pimco-bearish-dollar-treasuries-us-safe-haven-status-wavers-2025-04-17/

Source(s):
https://x.com/GoldTelegraph_/status/1912866684051902531

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/04/17/gold-telegraph-the-countdown-is-on/

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Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY: Sammy wants to talk to you.  The reason you don't see the budget is the same reason you don't see the back pay paid out or the oil not restarted because it's all related to the budget tables and a rate.  FRANk:  I agree 100%...I agree with you Mr. Sammy because if you sit back and look at the whole picture of the monetary reform there's only one thing missing - a new exchange rate that makes everything work.  That makes everything make sense because nothing is logical at 1310.  

Militia Man  If you guys see the theme of coordination, cooperation, you see mechanisms...transparency...If you follow through that you can see the stepping stones.  If you want to get down to the ocean front and you're up on the cliff you got to go go down all those stepping stones.  To get off that cliff, Iraq has been doing that.  They're down to, I think, the last stepping stone to put their feet in the sand and get a cool swim in the water.  I think it's going to be a big swim. 

Iraq "Breaking News" CBI Three Announcements

Edu Matrix:  4-17-2025

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) is making bold moves to modernize its financial system! In this video, we break down the latest updates, including the CBI’s successful transition to using international correspondent banks for foreign transfers and adding new currencies like the Jordanian Dinar and Saudi Riyal for trade.

 Iraqi banks can now use the Euro to fund trade with Turkey — a significant shift from previous restrictions. But that’s not all — Iraq has also introduced direct debit card-to-card transfers, with monthly limits up to 2 million dinars.

These changes are designed to boost international trade, strengthen the role of Iraqi banks in global markets, and make digital payments easier and more secure for citizens.

Discover how these developments could impact Iraq’s economy, investment potential, and the future of the Iraqi Dinar (IQD).

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

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Friday Morning 4-18-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

ARIZONA LEADS CRYPTO RESERVE LEGISLATION RACE AS SB 1373 PASSES HOUSE COMMITTEE

▪️The Arizona Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Bill passed the House committee on Thursday.

▪️The bill, which calls for the creation of a strategic reserve, now awaits a final reading and full floor vote before reaching the governor’s desk for approval.

Arizona's Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Bill, or "SB 1373," passed the House committee on Thursday. It now awaits a third reading and a full floor vote before reaching the governor's desk for final approval.

The SB 1373 bill proposes the creation of a digital assets strategic reserve fund, which would consist of funds appropriated by the legislature and crypto assets seized by authorities.

The bill notes that the state treasurer would be allowed to deposit seized crypto into the fund via a qualified custody solution or a state-registered exchange-traded product, and that the treasurer may loan digital assets from the fund for additional returns.

"The state treasurer may not invest more than ten percent of the total amount of monies deposited in the fund in any given fiscal year," the bill says.

According to SB 1373, the term "digital assets" include virtual currency, virtual coin, and cryptocurrencies, which encompass bitcoin, stablecoins, non-fungible tokens, and other blockchain-based assets that carry economic or access rights.

A separate bill — the Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (SB 1025) — also passed the House on April 1. If enacted, SB 1025 would allow state funds to invest up to 10% in "virtual currency holdings."

However, Arizona's crypto reserve bills may face a significant roadblock in the legislative progress as Governor Katie Hobbs vowed to veto all bills until the legislature passes a disability funding measure.

Several other U.S. states are currently advancing crypto-related legislation. According to data from bitcoin legislation researcher Bitcoin Laws, Arizona has made the furthest progress in passing the digital asset reserve legislation, followed by Texas and New Hampshire.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  The Block

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RUSSIA MULLS LOCAL STABLECOIN ISSUANCE TO CIRCUMVENT SANCTIONS

A Deputy Director at the Russian Finance Ministry, Osman Kabaloev, has floated the idea of Russia launching a stablecoin to help with import and export payments. Over the last three years, Russia has tried numerous routes to circumvent sanctions given its access to Swift for cross border payments is blocked.

A current popular route is the use of stablecoins, and Tether in particular. However, in early March, Tether froze $28.5 million in funds belonging to sanctioned Russian crypto exchange Garantex, causing it to suspend services.

“That blocking that recently happened… makes us think that we need to look at creating internal instruments like USDT, possibly tied to other currencies, like they do in the Emirates – a stablecoin for the dirham – and in many other countries,” Kabaloev said at a conference of the Association of Russian Banks, according to Reuters. He was referring to the recent launch of the AE Coin, a dirham stablecoin authorized by the Central Bank of the UAE. Notably, the dirham is pegged to the dollar.

This isn’t the first report about Russian stablecoins. Last August there were reports of plans to issue a stablecoin in the Chinese yuan as well as a BRICS basket. It’s unclear whether China’s government would support a yuan stablecoin or would prefer the use of its CBDC.

The yuan is relevant because a significant proportion of Russia’s cross border payments have now shifted to the Chinese currency.

Tokenization & crypto for cross border payments

Russia already has two experimental programs that can be used for cross border payments. It has digital financial asset (DFA) issuance, its regulated tokenization regime that was launched before the Ukraine invasion. This supports assets such as tokenized gold or oil, and Iran said it was working with Russia on using tokenized assets for payments.

DFAs were originally intended for domestic investments, but a year ago Russia passed a law allowing DFAs to be used for cross border payments. Around the same time, local ratings agency ACRA highlighted frictions for foreign DFA holders because they’d have to onboard with Russian banks.

Russia’s central bank is not a big fan of cryptocurrencies, and initially resisted their use for cross border payments. However, late last year a new experimental program was launched to support the use of cryptocurrencies for imports and exports.

Mr Kabav also mentioned proposals the Central Bank subloemitted for crypto trading.

On the payments front he said, “Pilot transactions were conducted at the end of December, and now the mechanism is gaining momentum. Therefore, we hope that we will only strengthen and expand this area.”

At the same time Russia is working on a digital ruble central bank digital currency (CBDC), and there’s been much talk of a BRICS Bridge. That’s a planned cross border CBDC payment system for local currency payments amongst the ten BRICS member states.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  Ledger Insights

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RUSSIAN SENATOR ANTICIPATES CREATION OF BRICS+, DOZENS OF NATIONS POTENTIALLY INVOLVED

Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev revealed that several countries are set to join the BRICS+ initiative, aiming to include the maximum number of participants. The Russian senator emphasized that this geopolitical group would facilitate direct interaction with dozens of countries outside the bloc.

Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev revealed that several countries are set to join the BRICS+ initiative, aiming to include the maximum number of participants. The Russian senator emphasized that this geopolitical group would facilitate direct interaction with dozens of countries outside the bloc.

Russian Senator Reveals Future Creation of BRICS+ Geopolitical Group

The BRICS alternative bloc, composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, is now seeking to expand its reach and influence to other countries through BRICS+.

Konstantin Kosachev, a Russian Senator of the Federation Council, said the bloc will deploy this new initiative to put dozens of allied countries in direct contact with the organization.

Kosachev stated:

This will not be a closed association for BRICS countries and partners, but rather a broader platform aimed at including the maximum number of participants.

The Russian Senator noted that several nations, including China, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Brazil, the current president of BRICS, had expressed their support for the BRICS+ initiative. “Several other countries are still considering their positions, but in this case, as within the entire association, we do not impose our will or attempt to enforce a single discipline,” he clarified.

The idea would be discussed during the next Parliamentary Forum in June, where representatives of the member states and allied nations will be present. “We hope to reach some decisions to formalize this initiative on the platform of the Inter-Parliamentary Union during the autumn assembly,” Kosachev concluded.

The news hints at a new level of cooperation between the BRICS bloc and its allies centered in the BRICS+ initiative, which could be used to coordinate binding economic and governance policies seeking to strengthen the group’s position in the face of the current financial turmoil and market uncertainty.

Per Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statements, these measures could include adopting a common payment system, which will also be available for countries outside the group.

@ Newshounds News™
Source: Bitcoin News

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Robert Kiyosaki’s Top 4 Tips To Save Retirees From Financial Disaster

Robert Kiyosaki’s Top 4 Tips To Save Retirees From Financial Disaster

Jennifer Taylor  Thu, April 17, 2025   GOBankingRates

We all know that retirement involves a major financial shift in a person’s life. If you’re planning to leave the workforce in the near future, Robert Kiyosaki — founder of the famous “Rich Dad” franchise — has plenty of advice that might differ from the traditional guidance you’ve been given.

Going into retirement fully informed by money experts like him can help you avoid financial disaster. Here are four of Kiyosaki’s top tips to help you enjoy a financially sound retirement.

Don’t Expect Your 401(k) To Last

Generally speaking, if you worked hard to put money aside in your 401(k) throughout your career, you may assume it will last through retirement. However, Kiyosaki is adamant that this isn’t the case.

In a September 2024 post on X, he shared a story about having dinner with a baby boomer friend who said many of his peers are coming out of retirement because inflation has depleted much of their 401(k).

“Printing fake money causes assets such as gold, silver, and Bitcoin to rise in price,” he posted. “Printing fake money also causes food, fuel and fun to go up in price too.”

He said printing money might make the Feds richer, but it causes the poor and middle class to lose money.

“That’s why boomers are coming out of retirement,” he posted. “Their nest is filled with fake assets and fake money.”

Kiyosaki has long been a vocal critic of 401(k) plans.

On his “Rich Dad” website, he has covered the shift from defined benefit plans to defined contribution plans, which took place around the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act. He noted that defined benefit plans provided employees with a set amount of income, but in the post-ERISA shift, the responsibility for retirement income has fallen on employees.

This, he noted, has left people with no financial education in charge of investing their retirement funds. While they can work with a financial planner, he indicated this might not necessarily be in their best interest.

Consider Alternative Investments

TO READ MORE:  https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/robert-kiyosaki-top-4-tips-220017518.html

“Tidbits From TNT” Friday Morning 4-18-2025

TNT:

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

The Crew:  Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man

Be sure to listen to full video for all the news……..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56ILrDUai7k

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."

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.

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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Member: Good Evening Mark Z, Dr. Scott & Everyone !

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 !??

Member: Where do we register to get the notification for the RV ?

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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