It’s Like Buying Gold For $1,000 An Ounce

It’s Like Buying Gold For $1,000 An Ounce

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  September 25, 2025

Gold just hit another all-time high this week, briefly touching $3,800 per ounce... which means it has more than doubled in the last two years.

When any asset continues hitting all-time highs, most people who haven’t bought it yet naturally believe that they missed out... or that they should wait for a pullback.

Of course, many people believed that when gold hit $2,400 in spring of 2024... and then $2,800 early this year... and $3,400 in April.

As gold has continued its rise, however, we continued to suggest that this is still early days... and that the gold price could continue to surge much, much higher.

It’s not hard to understand why.

Foreign governments and central banks around the world are rapidly losing confidence in the US government... and by extension, in the US dollar.

The national debt is $37.5 trillion and rising. Deficits total $2 trillion each year, and there seems to be no appetite to cut spending. Worst of all, Congress can’t even manage to pass a budget... risking yet another government shutdown at the end of this month.

If that weren’t bad enough, the US federal government has also gotten in the habit of freezing assets of any foreign country that it doesn’t like.

At the moment, those same foreign governments (and foreign central banks) hold trillions worth of US dollar assets. So naturally any sensible foreign official is thinking about diversifying away from the US, and from the US dollar.

Unfortunately there simply aren’t too many options. No one trusts the Chinese Communist Party, so the yuan is out. Europe is its own economic basket case, so euro-denominated assets and European government bonds are not much better.

Out of the universe of options available, gold is one of the few assets that can solve this problem for foreign governments and central banks.

Gold isn’t controlled by any single government. No one can freeze them out of their gold or confiscate their holdings. Gold will hold its value against inflation. And the gold market is large enough that sovereign nations can purchase hundreds of billions of dollars worth.

This is why gold is at an all-time high: foreign governments and central banks have been buying it by the metric ton. And that extreme gold demand has pushed prices higher and higher.

We have been talking about this for 2+ years, since gold was below $2,000. And throughout gold’s rise, we kept saying that this trend will continue, i.e. foreign governments and central banks will buy more.

We still believe this is true, especially if you have a longer-term view over the next few years.

But we also presented an alternative to gold.

We wrote that the main demand driver for gold was from central banks. But central banks only buy physical gold. They do not buy gold stocks.

And we pointed out that while gold was at all time highs, the share prices of companies producing the gold were ridiculously low.

In January, for example, one gold company we follow was trading at roughly 1x forward earnings.

And we practically screamed from the rooftops that this opportunity would not last— people would realize how undervalued these businesses were, while their revenue was literally denominated in gold at all time high prices.

Well, the gold companies’ earnings reports starting rolling in this year, and the market saw just how much money these companies were making.

Investors finally woke up. And by April, that same gold company had doubled its January share price— but was still only trading at about 2x earnings.

Gold kept ripping higher, and so did this company’s profits— after all, the cost to mine gold didn’t increase, and this company was still pulling it out of the ground for about $1,000 an ounce.

So its profit margin went from $800 per ounce two years ago, to over $2,500 per ounce today.

Production costs have been flat. But their revenue per ounce has soared, up 50% this year alone.

Now, it’s share price has doubled again— 4x higher than in January.

And next month it will release Q3 results, a period it could sell gold as high as $3,700 per ounce. Its profits could be simply ridiculous.

Here’s the crazy part: even though the share price has quadrupled this year, the company is making so much money that it is STILL only trading for 2x earnings.

Which is why we think, despite already multiplying by four this year, the share price is poised for even higher growth once Q3 earnings are released in a few weeks.

In other words, gold companies are STILL cheap compared to gold, and offer leverage beyond physical gold.

If you own shares in a company that can produce gold at $1,000 per ounce, in a way its like buying gold at $1,000 per ounce. And that’s a pretty fantastic deal these days.

Right now it’s still possible to buy into these gold companies at cheap valuations, delivering gains that could far outpace gold.

So we really want to encourage you to check out our premium investment research— it’s called The 4th Pillar, where we feature these undervalued gold companies... along with other real asset businesses ranging from silver to platinum to oil to industrial metals to agriculture.

Many of our picks are up 2-4x just this year alone, and based on our analysis, we think there’s scope for them to go much higher over the next few months based on Q3 earnings (which will be released in a few weeks).

We’re offering a limited time promotional discount to The 4th Pillar, along with our iron-clad money back guarantee. So definitely take a few minutes to learn more about it and consider joining.

To your freedom,  James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

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Evening News with MarkZ , Med Beds!?! with Jonothan Otto, and Dr. Scott Young. 09/25/2025

Evening News with MarkZ , Med Beds!?! with Jonothan Otto, and Dr. Scott Young. 09/25/2025

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Debt Fiat System Is In Collapse As Gold Races Higher | Francis Hunt

Debt Fiat System Is In Collapse As Gold Races Higher | Francis Hunt

Liberty and Finance:  9-24-2025

Francis Hunt joins Liberty and Finance to share his latest outlook on gold and silver.

He explains that while both metals remain in a powerful long-term bull market, traders should expect a short-term pause after gold hit his key target near $3,769 and silver broke through the crucial $44 level.

Hunt highlights a massive cup-and-handle breakout in silver, projecting a long-term target of $330, though near-term pullbacks are possible.

He also warns that the global financial system is collapsing under debt and fiat debasement, with the dollar showing signs of temporary strength.

 Ultimately, he stresses stacking physical metals while being prepared for a darker reset involving CBDCs and loss of freedoms.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

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1:18 Gold & DXY

10:00 Silver

15:45 Debt crisis

25:00 Government control over currency

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Afternoon 9-25-25

Prime Minister's Advisor: Slight Increases In The Exchange Rate And Positive Economic Indicators

Time: 2025/09/25 14:49:08 Read: 480 times  {Economic: Al Furat News} The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed that the "minor" increases in the exchange rate in the parallel currency market have had no real impact, noting that these increases are "temporary."

Saleh told Al Furat News Agency that the annual inflation rate remains below 3%, which he considered "a remarkable success for economic policy over the past three years."

He added that this policy was accompanied by "a decrease in unemployment to approximately 13%," in addition to the launch of "extensive construction projects" that contributed to achieving economic growth consistent with the 2024-2028 National Development Plan, which targets real GDP growth of more than 4%.

He explained that economic policy is proceeding on its three axes (monetary, fiscal, and commercial) to confront any inflationary pressures, stressing that annual inflation rates in Iraq have fluctuated "below 3%" for the third consecutive year, demonstrating the success of economic policy in achieving stability, particularly monetary policy, which considers price stability and maintaining the purchasing power of the dinar as its primary objective.   LINK

New Rise In Dollar Prices In Baghdad

Economy | 09/25/2025   Mawazine News – Baghdad   The US dollar exchange rate rose on Thursday morning in Baghdad markets and in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region.

The dollar price rose on the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges to 141,950 Iraqi dinars for every $100, while yesterday, Wednesday, the price was recorded at 141,450 Iraqi dinars for every $100.
Selling prices also rose in exchange shops in local markets in Baghdad, where the selling price reached 143,000 Iraqi dinars for every $100, and the buying price reached 141,000 dinars for every $100. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267363

Prime Minister: A Historic Agreement Has Been Reached To Export Oil From The Region's Fields Through The Iraq-Turkey Pipeline

Thursday, September 25, 2025, | Economics Number of readings: 132 Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced reaching a historic agreement to export the region's oil fields through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline.

Al-Sudani said in a post on the X platform: Today we reached a historic agreement under which the Federal Ministry of Oil will receive the crude oil produced from the fields located in the Kurdistan Region and export it through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline.

He added, "This ensures the equitable distribution of wealth, diversifies export outlets, and encourages investment, and it is an achievement we have waited for 18 years." /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1253729

After Rising Levels, Oil Prices Record Weekly Losses.

Economy |  09/25/2025   Mawazine News - Follow-up:  Oil prices fell as investors booked profits after hitting a seven-week high in the previous session on a surprise drop in weekly US crude inventories and concerns that Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure could disrupt supplies.

Brent crude futures fell 18 cents, or 0.26%, to $69.13 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 20 cents, or 0.31%, to $64.79 a barrel.  Both contracts rose 2.5% in the previous session.

Prices received support after US crude oil inventories unexpectedly fell by 607,000 barrels in the week ending September 19, the Energy Information Administration announced on Wednesday. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267359

Al-Sudani: The Financial And Economic Achievements And Reforms Achieved Are The Result Of The Distinguished Efforts Of Employees

Thursday, September 25, 2025, | Economics Number of reads: 267  Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed that the financial and economic achievements and reforms achieved are the result of the distinguished efforts of employees.

The Prime Minister said during his patronage of the National Job Day ceremony, which was adopted by the government at the level of all Iraqi governorates, and witnessed the honoring of distinguished employees with stories of sacrifice, creativity and success.

The Prime Minister said that without the sacrifices of the martyrs, their families and the wounded, we would not have reached this level of security and stability that enabled the state to carry out its duties in the areas of reconstruction, development and service provision. He

pointed out that there are thousands of stories that speak of employees' giving, dedication and service to the homeland.

Al-Sudani stressed the government's keenness to celebrate this day, evaluate and meet the elites whose performance was characterized by giving, diligence, dedication and duty, an approach that has been ongoing for 3 years, explaining that the Iraqi employee is committed to a system of values ​​and ethics, and that without the sacrifices of the martyrs, their families and the wounded, we would not have reached this level of security and stability that enabled the state to carry out its duties in the areas of reconstruction, development and service provision.

Al-Sudani pointed out that there are thousands of stories that speak of employees' giving, dedication, and service to the country, and that these stories must be taught to our children. Today's honoring is a recognition of what they offer and a message that someone is evaluating, monitoring, and diagnosing.

He explained that the presence of a group of distinguished employees with us today does not negate the distinction of others, but rather is a matter of competition to provide the best services and performance, each according to his specialization and duties, in fulfilling his role and duty, which is religious, national, and moral.

He explained that there are those who deliberately raise and generalize negatives in light of the current circumstances, and try to distort the image of the employee by raising a negative phenomenon or implicating a weak-willed person in financial or administrative suspicions, stressing the government's addressing all sources of shortcomings as part of the government's priorities in combating financial and administrative corruption.

He explained that the achievements made throughout Iraq, and the financial, administrative, and economic reforms, are the result of the efforts of employees who represent a pillar in implementing the government program.

He continued that one of the most important basic factors in restoring trust with citizens is the performance of employees.

He pointed out that the citizen is able to assess any defect in job performance and evaluate his position on the elections based on the services provided.

He said: We have achieved a qualitative shift in terms of equality between private sector workers and the government sector to absorb the largest number of graduates to work in the private sector.

He added that economic reform cannot be achieved without financial and banking reform, and Iraq has achieved an important accomplishment that has made it trusted by financial institutions.

He stressed that international banks have taken the initiative to enter the Iraqi banking sector, and we have established relationships with all international financial institutions.

He continued that state institutions and the civil service sector are concerned with the success of the private sector experience, which contributes to creating a new work reality and job opportunities.

He stressed the importance of reform and supporting the private sector as a partner in solving problems in services, housing, agriculture and other fields.

Al-Sudani said that the government has achieved clear performance figures in implementing the priorities of its government program, through the best elite of employees.  He explained that the achievements made are much greater than what some are trying to downplay. /End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1253701

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Afternoon 9-25-25

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Pakistan and Vietnam Push Toward Preferential Trade Agreement

Islamabad and Hanoi are strengthening ties with a planned Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) that could lift bilateral trade from under $1 billion to a $5 billion target.

Deepening Bilateral Relations
Pakistan and Vietnam have shared friendly diplomatic and trade ties since 1972, but relations have accelerated since the 2000s under Pakistan’s Vision East Asia strategy.

• Pakistan reopened its embassy in Hanoi in 2000; Vietnam followed with embassies and trade offices in Pakistan by 2005.

• Leaders from both nations have exchanged visits, underscoring growing political and economic alignment.

• Today, both countries are focused on expanding trade, investment, and security cooperation.

Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Anh Tuan recently emphasized at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry:

“Vietnam has the strong will to expand bilateral trade and ensure all possible support.”

Trade Potential and Strategic Leverage
Bilateral trade stood at $850 million in 2024 and is expected to cross $1 billion this year. But with the PTA, both sides aim for $5 billion in trade flows — a massive leap.

• Pakistan’s exports: textiles, raw cotton, pharmaceuticals, leather, corn, and agricultural goods.

• Vietnam’s exports: electronics, man-made filaments, coffee, tea, and spices.

• Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is pushing to attract foreign investors, while Vietnam is inviting Pakistani capital in manufacturing and technology.

Trump’s tariffs have reshaped global trade, and both Pakistan and Vietnam are leveraging U.S. protectionism to diversify partners and strengthen their resilience.

Mutual Advantages and Shared Growth
The PTA will help both nations address structural economic challenges while building synergies.

• Pakistan brings low-cost labor, natural resources, and a growing export base.

• Vietnam offers industrial expertise, rapid manufacturing, and global market access.

• Cooperation ensures mutual gains while reducing over-reliance on Western markets.

This expansion is framed not as an alliance against others, but as a peaceful strategy to raise living standards, reduce poverty, and stabilize regional economies.

Why This Matters
The Pakistan–Vietnam PTA reflects the larger multipolar trend in global trade, where nations are building parallel economic frameworks outside U.S.-dominated supply chains.

• For Pakistan, this is part of its “Vision East Asia” pivot — deepening links with ASEAN economies.

• For Vietnam, the PTA represents diversification after U.S. tariffs destabilized export routes.

• Together, both countries are embedding themselves into a BRICS–ASEAN economic corridor, connecting South Asia and Southeast Asia in ways that bypass traditional Western-controlled trade hubs.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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BRICS Startup Summit Links Russia and China for Global Growth

The Moscow summit from October 1–2 connects BRICS startups with over 600 investors, strengthening cross-border tech and financial networks between Russia and China.

Chinese Market Access for Russian Startups
Russia’s startups are gaining direct entry into China’s vast technology and investment markets, with AI and robotics emerging as key focus areas.

• China is offering over $20 billion in subsidies for robotics and AI in 2024.

• Russian startups can now tap into these funds and scale across one of the world’s largest consumer markets.

• China consistently ranks third globally for venture capital, alongside the U.S. and U.K.

As Sberbank’s Alexander Vedyakhin explained:

“China is undoubtedly a very attractive market for startups, bringing them unique opportunities for scaling and developing tech businesses.”

Venture Capital Recovery Boosts BRICS
The global VC market has stabilized after pandemic shocks, creating a more supportive environment for BRICS startups.

• VC funding peaked at $643 billion in 2021, halved in 2023, but recovered to $330 billion in 2024.

• Early 2025 showed 25% year-on-year growth, with AI as the dominant investment category.

• Nearly one-third of all VC funding in 2024 flowed into AI startups, with sectoral investment up 80%.

This trend reinforces BRICS’ focus on tech multipolarity, where capital flows matter as much as deal volumes.

AI and Innovation Lead the Agenda
The Moscow summit places generative AI at the center, aligning Russian innovation with China’s state-backed industrial strategy.

• Over 150 speakers and a dedicated tech exhibition highlight both startup and corporate solutions.

• AI-focused startups will receive pilot project proposals and cross-border investment offers.

• Sberbank’s Sber500 accelerator program already reflects this pivot: 13% of its startups chose China for overseas expansion.

Vedyakhin summed up the momentum:

“Our agenda includes tangible mechanisms — startups will receive pilot project proposals and investment offers; corporations and investors will connect with promising projects.”

Why This Matters
This summit is about more than startup growth — it is BRICS building an alternative tech-finance axis outside of Western capital markets.

• By combining Russia’s innovation base with China’s capital and subsidies, BRICS strengthens its position in both technology and finance.

• Venture capital recovery and state-backed AI funding mean BRICS can divert global capital flows into their own innovation ecosystems.

• The event highlights the multipolar shift, where startups and financial networks are no longer dependent on Silicon Valley or Western venture firms.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Clare:  The President of the Republic meets his American counterpart on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

9/24/2025 Baghdad –

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid met with his US counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

The Presidency's media department said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York."  LINK

Clare:  The President of the Republic receives an invitation to visit Vietnam.

9/24/2025  Baghdad – 

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received an official invitation from President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Luong Quong to visit Vietnam.

The media office of the President of the Republic stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received at his residence in New York, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Luong Quong."

According to the statement, the President of the Republic stressed "the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, and expanding the scope of cooperation in various fields, especially agriculture, in a way that achieves the mutual interests of the two friendly peoples," pointing to "the historical relations between Iraq and Vietnam and the importance of investing in them to achieve the aspirations of the two countries for development and progress."

The President added, "The world is witnessing complex situations that require coordination and joint action to achieve international peace and security."

For his part, the Vietnamese President extended an invitation to the President of the Republic to visit Vietnam, and the President expressed his appreciation for this generous invitation.

President Leung also expressed his country's aspiration to strengthen joint cooperation with Iraq in various fields, and the need for international action to end wars and conflicts and build cooperative relations that serve the peoples of the world.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Qubad Talabani, National Security Advisor, Qasim al-Araji, Chief of Staff of the Presidency, Kamil al-Dulaimi, and from the Vietnamese side, Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Hong Dinh, in addition to a number of Iraqi and Vietnamese officials.  LINK

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Clare:  On behalf of the Group of 77 and China, the Iraqi president calls for reforming the global financial system.

9/24/2025

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid called on Wednesday evening for enhanced cooperation between multilateral institutions and all countries, in a spirit of solidarity and inclusiveness, to implement the 2030 Agenda and build a more just and resilient international financial system.

This came during his participation in the first bilateral summit on a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient global economy: implementing commitments related to financing the Sustainable Development Goals.

Rashid delivered a speech on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, currently chaired by Iraq, as part of his participation in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held in New York.

The Presidency of the Republic stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that Rashid indicated in his speech that this summit is an important platform for promoting democracy in global economic governance and accelerating the implementation of commitments related to development financing.

Rashid highlighted the G77's assertion that global economic governance remains limited in its influence, with developing countries bearing the brunt of debt pressures, capital outflows, and declining aid flows.

He also stressed the need for this summit to galvanize collective will to ensure the mobilization of resources and their allocation towards achieving sustainable development.

The President concluded his speech by calling on the group to strengthen cooperation between multilateral institutions and all countries, in a spirit of solidarity and inclusiveness, to implement the 2030 Agenda and build a more just and resilient international financial system.  LINK

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Walkingstick  Capitalization is what Iraq is seeking.  It's going down against the dollar.  That is the goal in order to add purchasing power to the Iraqi dinar.  Remember when the time comes for a new exchange rate it's a simple flip of the switch because it is now digital. 

Frank26   Question  "Once the three zeros are dropped will their currency be at $1.14?"  It would be at a dollar but there's talk it may come out at the float just a little over a dollar because they're not going to be pegged to the American dollar.

Militia Man  Interconnectivity...I believe it's going to be digitally done and I think it's going to be done with new technologies.  I also think it's going to be done with a new exchange rate...fundamentally supported by a real effective exchange rate that's based off real fundamentals of the country.

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The IQD is NOT the First Revalue Currency w Overnight Expectations

Edu Matrix:  9-25-2025

*What History Teaches Us About Currency Revaluation*

Have you ever wondered if the Iraqi dinar (IQD) could one day revalue?

History has shown us that currencies can change overnight — but only under the right conditions.

In this video, we explore the most famous examples of currency revaluations and resets, and what they teach us about the future of the IQD.

*Here’s what we cover:*

The Kuwait dinar revaluation after the Gulf War  

Germany’s Deutsche Mark reset after World War II  

Zimbabwe’s currency collapse and what went wrong

China’s gradual revaluation of the yuan  

What these lessons mean for Iraq and IQD investors today

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Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 09/25/2025

Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 09/25/2025

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: GM Patriots. Our world is about to be rocked Hugely!

Member: Just wish this ride would end soon……sigh

MZ: It is approaching its conclusion….then it’s a new beginning…it will be up to us to see what we make of it.

Member: The end is only the beginning.

Member: Thursday would be a good day to do it since Friday is the weekend in Iraq

Member: Do you think their goal is to get this done before this next quarter or they don’t care about that

MZ: I believe so…I think they are making a push and under pressure right now. Between the crazy amount of misinformation and the chatter on the bond side. To me it feels like its very close.

MZ: Most of my bond folks still say September is the “GO” . If so they have a lot of work to do and a short time to get there.

Member: Mark, it seems that if they are still saying September, we’re looking more and more at shotgun starts!!

MZ: I have one bond contact with another appointment today. If I get any details I will share it.

Member: Is there a chance we could go before or with the bonds?

MZ: We should be going very close to when the bonds payout. Within a few hours or days.

Member: Any idea what the dong rate is going to be?

MZ: I think it will be in the low $2 range. Some of my sources thinks it will be in the low $3 range.

MZ: In Iraq “Hussein: About $25 billion in Iraq’s losses from the suspension of Kurdistan’s oil exports” They are talking about how much money they have lost and the agreements for exporting. When they restart- they will suddenly be making a lot more…and its still expected to start flowing this week

MZ: The news I got from Iraq is Baghdad is still waiting on one company to sign off and as soon as it is done- Baghdad is prepared. There were about 9 different companies to sign off….they are waiting for the last one which is expected today.  It could have already happened.

MZ: “The director of SOMO: The Kurdistan oil export agreement will ensure the implementation of the budget law and its amendments”  Including HCL and others….which should be implemented as soon as oil starts flowing.

Member: The KRG said that a cash sum of 120 billion dinars has been deposited into the bank account of the federal Ministry of Finance after Baghdad decided on Tuesday to disburse July's salary for employees

Member: F 26 said last night Iraq dropped a zero off the exchange rate quite sometime ago ...is that apart of the IMF article from last year stating the dinar would be traded intra country till 9/25/25

Member: White House: Preparing government agencies for mass firings possibly by Government shutdown Tuesday

MZ: “ Whitehouse orders agencies to prepare mass layoff plans in event of shutdown”  This could happen on Oct. 1st. After we reset- we have to have a sound government that can pay its own bills or we will be right back where we started from. Possibly cleaning it up for Nesara/Gesara??

Member: Mark, I received a text message telling me online banking and Zelle payments would be closed from 09/ 26 thru 009/28.

MZ: There are lots of banks doing sudden updates.

Member: Not just banks. All the gas stations around here updated their card machines. Somethings in the wind.

Member: FYI-since Sept 9th per US debt clock the millionaires have gone up over 25,000

Member: My guess is government shutdown, EOB msg. This is cover and we go to the bank. Government reopens with reset.

Member: The new US fiscal year and the 4th quarter starts in 5 days…..get er’ done.

Member: Fasten your seat belts and put your tray in the upright position.

Member: I want a big payout for my role as an extra in this movie.  Lol

Member: Thanks Mark and Mods…..everyone have a great day

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MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Global Investment-A Ground Swell of Capital

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Global Investment-A Ground Swell of Capital

9-25-2025

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Avoid These 4 Common Mistakes When You Get Rich Overnight

Avoid These 4 Common Mistakes When You Get Rich Overnight

September 4, 2025   by  Laura Bogart  GoBankingRates

You’re about to score a financial touchdown. Maybe you’ve crushed it at work and landed a sweet promotion. Perhaps you’ve won a lottery or stumbled into a side hustle that suddenly pays off. As you near the end zone, heart pounding, head full of dreams, you can’t afford (literally) to fumble. Whether you’re blindsided by unexpected taxes or tripped up by bad financial advice, you have a lot to lose if you drop the ball.  

If there’s one thing Brandon Copeland, former NFL linebacker turned financial expert, knows, it’s how not to fumble good fortune — whether that’s a game-changing play or a sudden influx of cash. As founder of Copeland Media and Athletes.org, and the author of “Your Money Playbook,” Copeland now dedicates his time to making financial education more accessible for everyone, from high earners to those just trying to get a handle on their first paycheck. 

His financial expertise, shaped both by personal experience and by watching fellow NFL players navigate big contracts, has taught him what to do — and, crucially, what not to do — when you come into some money. As part of GOBankingRates’ Top 100 Money Experts series, he answers Question #16: Why do so many people fumble a windfall, and what moves should I make if it ever happens to me?

1. Not Taking the Time To Learn About Money  

When Copeland is outside tossing the pigskin with his five-year-old son, the little guy doesn’t catch it every time. And despite being a force on the field himself, Copeland doesn’t expect his son to be perfect — after all, he’s still learning. He sees a clear parallel to how most of us approach money.

“Most things in life take practice, and unfortunately when it comes to money, many of us never had the chance to learn or practice those skills,” he said. “We just start earning it. So, it’s not absurd to think, ‘Hey, I’m not going to be perfect at this.'” 

To Copeland, a windfall doesn’t just reveal your financial blind spots — it magnifies them. That’s why he’s so passionate about financial education, both in the classroom and through his foundation.

“My goal is to help a younger version of myself,” he said. “I think of the problems I had growing up, where I wanted money, but nobody taught me about it. I was blessed to have a high school football coach who ran a hedge fund and invited me to intern with him.”  

That mentorship gave Copeland his first real playbook for success in life — and in finance. It’s one he would carry into teaching financial literacy at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as the nonprofit he started with his wife, Beyond the Basics.

2. Giving in to the Urge To Splurge  

“Treat yourself” has become a cultural mantra — and sometimes it’s well-deserved. But Copeland warns that reacting too quickly to a windfall can be a fast way to lose it.

Once the money comes in, it’s only natural to think about all those fancy shiny things you’ve always wanted or to want to buy your family truly spectacular gifts, like that house for your mom or that new car for your cousin. 

“But you should figure out how this windfall can become a life-changing event — forever — before you start to spend,” he said.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Morning 9-25-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

China’s Expanding Global Role: From Gold Custodian to Diplomatic Arbiter

As the West falters, Beijing seizes opportunities across finance, diplomacy, trade, and military presence—recasting the global balance of power.

China and Palestine: A Diplomatic Counterweight
China has seized on growing discontent with Israel’s war on Gaza to amplify its call for a two-state solution. By supporting recognition of Palestinian statehood, Beijing positions itself as a responsible mediator, contrasting itself with Washington’s veto power at the UN.

This alignment with global frustration over U.S. inaction underscores China’s ability to leverage soft power when Western credibility erodes.

China’s Gold Ambitions: Custodian of Reserves
The People’s Bank of China is moving to store foreign sovereign gold reserves within its borders, a clear attempt to weaken reliance on Western financial centers. With one of the world’s largest stockpiles already, China’s pitch to “friendlier nations” signals both a hedge against the dollar and a way to anchor trust in the yuan. Gold accumulation becomes not just economic policy, but a geopolitical tool.

Naval Diplomacy in the Pacific
Beijing’s hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, has been deployed across the Pacific islands, offering humanitarian aid while also projecting China’s growing military reach. This mirrors U.S. naval missions, turning small Pacific nations into strategic stages for influence. Where Washington emphasizes deterrence, Beijing presents a softer face—but the outcome is the same: embedded presence in contested waters.

Repairing Trade With Canada
Even as Washington pressures allies to maintain a hard line on China, Canada and Beijing are quietly working to resolve tariff disputes. Constructive talks on agriculture, EVs, and steel show how economic pragmatism can override U.S. strategic demands. If Canada restores canola exports and deepens ties, it could embolden other U.S. allies to carve out independent policies with China.

Why This Matters
These stories form a coherent picture: China is not simply reacting to Western power, but actively building an alternative system across multiple domains—financial (gold), diplomatic (Palestine), military (Pacific), and trade (Canada). Each move chips away at U.S. dominance and invites others to hedge against Western control.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Source: Modern Diplomacy, Daily Hodl, Newsweek, Modern Diplomacy, Reuters

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India Emerges as Crypto Powerhouse: Scale, Security, and the Future of Finance

India dominates global crypto volumes while tightening cybersecurity rules — positioning itself as both a leader in adoption and a standard-setter for digital finance.

India Leads in Crypto Adoption
According to the 2025 Chainalysis Geography of Cryptocurrency Report, India is now the undisputed leader in global crypto adoption. Ranked number one across multiple indices, India has become the top on-chain transaction market in Asia-Pacific — outpacing not just regional neighbors but also North America in several metrics.

Monthly transaction volumes in APAC surged from $81 billion in mid-2022 to over $244 billion by late 2024, with India capturing the lion’s share. Alongside India, Japan’s rapid growth in stablecoins and XRP trading reflects how Asia is reshaping the center of crypto gravity.

India’s crypto ecosystem is no longer just fast-growing — it’s complex, diverse, and central to global flows.

Cybersecurity Crackdown: Building Trust Through Compliance
But India isn’t only scaling volumes. Facing a wave of cyber frauds, New Delhi has mandated that all digital asset exchanges undergo strict cybersecurity audits conducted by government-approved firms.

Without certification, exchanges cannot register with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) — making the audits a prerequisite for legal operation. International players like Coinbase, Binance, and KuCoin have already complied, with some paying hefty fines to remain in the Indian market.

Though compliance costs will rise, the mandate is expected to enhance institutional confidence, protect retail investors, and bring Indian platforms in line with global best practices. The reforms underscore India’s ambition to match its scale in crypto adoption with credibility and resilience.

Global Implications
India’s dual strategy — mass adoption paired with regulatory hardening — shows how emerging economies can leapfrog into leadership positions in digital finance. By combining scale with structure, India is not just participating in crypto’s rise but shaping the standards by which global digital assets will operate.

This positions India as a potential anchor in the post-dollar financial system, aligning with the broader shift where BRICS nations and other emerging markets are rewriting the rules of trade, payments, and currency flows.

Why This Matters
India’s rise demonstrates how financial power is no longer confined to Wall Street or Western banks. From on-chain transaction dominance to mandatory cybersecurity frameworks, India is asserting itself as both a crypto giant and a regulator of consequence.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Source: Bitcoin.com, Coingeek

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Australia Moves to Rein in Crypto Exchanges with New Licensing Laws

Canberra’s proposed legislation signals a decisive shift in how digital assets will be regulated, bringing crypto under the same framework as traditional financial services.

New Regulatory Framework
Australia has released draft legislation that would require crypto exchanges and custody providers to hold an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), aligning them with the broader financial services sector.

• Two new categories of financial products would be created: Digital Asset Platforms (DAPs) and Tokenized Custody Platforms (TCPs).

• These platforms would fall under the Corporations Act 2001, extending the same obligations that already apply to portfolio operators and other intermediaries.

• Oversight would shift to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), centralizing authority over licensing and compliance.

Why Now?
Failures of global and domestic crypto platforms have exposed consumers to major losses, particularly where client assets were pooled without adequate safeguards. Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino described the draft as “the cornerstone of our digital asset roadmap,” aimed at both legitimizing responsible operators and shutting out bad actors.

Key Features of the Draft Law

• Consumer Protection: Standards for custody, settlement, wrapped tokens, staking, and token infrastructure.

• Exemptions: “Low-risk” platforms holding less than AU$5,000 (~$3,300) per customer and facilitating under AU$10 million (~$6.6 million) annually will be exempt.

• Penalties: Breaches could trigger fines of up to AU$16.5 million ($10.8 million), or 10% of annual turnover.

• Stablecoins: In parallel, ASIC announced exemptions for licensed intermediaries distributing stablecoins, avoiding regulatory bottlenecks in this critical area.

Industry Response
Australia’s largest exchanges, including Swyftx, Kraken, OKX, and Crypto.com, broadly welcomed the proposal. Leaders stressed the importance of high standards and regulatory clarity, while warning against a “one-size-fits-all” approach that could disadvantage smaller innovators.

Jason Titman, CEO of Swyftx, said: “I don’t think our industry should be frightened of high standards… this looks like the government is balancing consumer protections and innovation in a sensible way.”

Geopolitical & Financial Implications
Australia’s move places it among jurisdictions — including Japan, the EU, and Brazil — advancing regulated, asset-backed digital finance. This isn’t just domestic reform: it positions Australia within the emerging global reset toward digital and tokenized financial infrastructure.

By binding crypto platforms to the same standards as banks and financial institutions, Australia reinforces the broader trend of transitioning to regulated, asset-backed systems that could form the backbone of a global currency reset.

Why This Matters
Australia’s digital asset law reflects a larger global alignment: nations are steadily integrating crypto into regulated financial systems as part of preparing for a shift toward tokenized, asset-backed currencies.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources:  Cointelegraph, The Block

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Morning 9-25-25

Baghdad Awaits The Most Prominent Economic Event: The "Iraq Investment Forum", Promising Opportunities And Development Goals.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025, | Economics Number of readings: 140  Baghdad / NINA / The capital, Baghdad, is preparing to host the most prominent economic event (Iraq Investment Forum) on Saturday and Sunday, under the patronage of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, under the slogan (Invest in Mesopotamia), which is organized by the Iraqi Economic Council in partnership with the National Investment Commission, under the direct supervision of the Prime Minister's Office.

The forum, which has been postponed more than once due to the circumstances and events that the region has gone through, will witness the participation of major Arab and foreign companies, with a distinguished presence of relevant institutions and organizations, as it represents an important event to showcase ready investment opportunities for various economic sectors provided by the National Investment Commission, a number of ministries and investment agencies in the governorates and the private sector.

The forum's agenda also includes main axes and direct dialogue sessions to shed light on the measures supporting the investment environment and promising projects, and the role that Iraq plays regionally and globally in the energy, industry, agriculture, trade and transportation files.

The forum will also include a presentation on the Strategic Development Road project and its developmental and economic objectives, and the sustainable investment and development opportunities it includes,

as well as the announcement of the second phase of new city projects, which will provide more than (150) thousand housing units in integrated residential cities in several Iraqi governorates,

 in addition to presenting more than (160) investment opportunities in various sectors, including "oil and gas, energy, renewable energy, health, pharmaceutical industries, food and manufacturing industries, transportation, heavy and medium industries, tourism, hotels, entertainment, higher education, scientific research, housing and real estate development, the agricultural sector and animal production, the industrial cities sector and free zones." https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1253556

The Dollar Changes Its Compass. The Dollar Rises After A Series Of Declines In Baghdad.

Stock Exchange  The dollar exchange rate continued its rise against the Iraqi dinar from yesterday evening until today, following a series of declines recorded over the past few days.

Baghdad
Selling price: 143,000 dinars for $100
Buying price: 141,000 dinars for $100

Erbil
Selling price: 141,500 dinars per $100
Buying price: 141,400 dinars per $100

https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60329

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