The End of Fiat, Stablecoins, and the Gold Reckoning: Lynette Zang

The End of Fiat, Stablecoins, and the Gold Reckoning: Lynette Zang

Kitco News:  10-9-2025

In a powerful, cut-down version of the interview, Zang dismantles the official economic narrative, arguing that central banks are rapidly losing control of the very data they rely upon.

 The discussion reveals a profound credibility gap that, according to Zang, signals the inevitable end of the current monetary system and the beginning of a radically different financial era.

If you are basing your financial security on official GDP reports and manipulated CPI numbers, consider this your urgent wake-up call.

The most immediate danger identified in the conversation is the alarming gap between the official economic narrative and the reality experienced by the average consumer.

We are continually bombarded with positive headlines—a “dovish” Federal Reserve, stable housing price narratives, and low unemployment figures. Yet, the underlying truth is that consumers are deeply stressed, and the U.S. Treasury market remains acutely fragile.

Zang points to a troubling trend: Economic data is becoming systematically unreliable. Data revisions are increasingly necessary, transparency is declining, and the political manipulation of statistics is evident.

When central banks cannot trust their own metrics, and the public is left bearing the risks of an artificially propped market, trust collapses.

This credibility gap is not just an inconvenience; it’s a death signal for the existing system.

The core thesis is simple: You cannot navigate an unstable economy with dysfunctional, politically motivated data. We are truly “flying blind.”

While much of the market focuses on traditional inflation drivers, Zang highlights a surprising new catalyst for monetary collapse: Stablecoins.

Stablecoins, digital assets pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, are often viewed benignly. However, Zang argues that their proliferation could dramatically accelerate a wave of hyperinflation and act as the transitional mechanism during the shift to a new global system.

This threat arises from the systemic fragility of the underlying assets—often U.S. Treasuries—that back these tokens. As systemic risk in the traditional banking sector and Treasury market increases, a run on stablecoins could quickly transmit and amplify volatility throughout the entire monetary structure, potentially leading to rapid creation and devaluation of digital money during a crisis point.

The shift toward central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and digital assets represents a profound monetary transition. Zang warns that those holding traditional fiat assets could face devastating losses as this transition accelerates, pushed forward by digital catalysts like stablecoins.

In an environment of extreme systemic fragility, attention inevitably turns to safe-haven assets. Zang’s analysis dedicates significant focus to the discrepancy between the official gold market and physical reality.

The official spot price of gold is believed to be heavily distorted by the dominance of paper trading (futures and derivatives) over genuine physical holdings. This artificial suppression keeps prices lower than what the real-world demand for physical metal would dictate.

The movement toward physical gold and silver is the market’s definitive statement about the future of the global monetary system. When demand shifts from easily manipulated paper claims to tangible metal, the exposure of gold’s real, undervalued price becomes a looming trigger that will shake market confidence to its core.

Why do smart investors and the public continue to cling to a system showing clear, systemic failure?

Zang addresses the dangerous psychological crutch of “hopeium”— the irrational hope that regulators and central authorities will somehow successfully engineer a soft landing or successfully fix the underlying flaws.

Human tendency is often to avoid painful action until it is too late. Clinging to flawed fiat money systems, despite clear evidence of their imminent failure, is a critical error that perpetuates risky behavior.

When the market reset arrives, those relying on hope and paper promises will bear the brunt of the financial devastation.

The time to transition liquid wealth into tangible, enduring assets—primarily physical gold and silver—is now, before the credibility gap explodes into a full-scale liquidity crisis.

Want to understand the full implications of data manipulation, stablecoin risk, and how to position yourself for the inevitable financial reset?

Watch the full Kitco News interview with Lynette Zang for further insights and information.

https://youtu.be/g7smAzCYd1E

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Afternoon 10-9-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

IMF Chief Declares “Uncertainty Is the New Normal”

In the face of persistent volatility, global resilience is being tested—and the era of stable certainty may be over.

Headline Warning

• IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated at the Milken Institute that “uncertainty is the new normal,” signaling elevated risks across global markets and economies.

• Despite ongoing challenges, she noted the global economy has held up “better than feared,” projecting ~3% growth in 2025. 

• Georgieva warned that current market valuations resemble pre-dotcom bubble levels and cautioned that a sharp correction could expose deeper fragilities. 

Underlying Risks Highlighted

• Tariff tailwinds & policy spillovers: She warned that trade tensions, especially U.S. tariffs, are yet to fully unfold and could trigger inflation or financial stress. 

• Gold demand as a signal: Soaring gold prices—already above $4,000/oz—serve as an early warning of investors fleeing safer assets. 

• Debt overload and tight policy windows: Public debt nearing critical thresholds in many nations means less room to maneuver when shocks hit. 

• Vulnerability of emerging economies: Smaller states face amplified risk in such environments, as capital flight, FX volatility, and debt stress can cascade quickly. 

Connection to Global Financial Restructuring

• Normalization of volatility: The IMF’s tone shift legitimizes the idea that structural instability is now baked in, not an aberration.

• Reserve & capital rethinking: In conditions of uncertainty, nations will prefer asset-backed, less dollar-centric instruments (i.e. gold, sovereign alternatives).

• Blocs & parallel systems gain appeal: Traditional centralized institutions may be bypassed more aggressively in favor of regional or sovereign networks.

• Stress test on financial dominance: If confidence in Western institutions falters, the legitimacy of alternative architectures strengthens.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Georgieva’s declaration is more than cautionary — it’s a herald of a new era.
As uncertainty becomes constant, actors—states, funds, and financial institutions—must reposition toward resilience, autonomy, and strategic flexibility.
The global economy is no longer about stability; it’s about managing disruption.

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

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:
• Reuters – IMF chief says global economy doing ‘better than feared,’ risks remain Reuters
• The Guardian – IMF chief warns ‘uncertainty is the new normal’ The Guardian
• AP News – IMF chief warns of economic uncertainty, offers advice “buckle up” AP News
• Xinhua – IMF warns global economic uncertainty to persist Xinhua News

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Bank of England Warns of Sharp Market Correction Risks

As AI valuations soar and central bank credibility wobbles, the UK warns that markets may be on the brink of a storm.

Core Warning

• The Bank of England (BoE) cautions that a “sharp correction” could occur if sentiment sours toward AI valuations or the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve. 

• The BoE’s Financial Policy Committee underscored that U.S. equity valuations, especially in AI-focused stocks, mirror levels last seen during the dotcom bubble. 

• The concentration risk is stark: five firms now account for ~30% of the S&P 500’s value, intensifying vulnerability to shifts in AI optimism. 

• Because UK and U.S. bond yields are correlated, a weakening U.S. bond market may increase U.K. borrowing costs. 

Contributing Tensions

• AI bubble risk: The overvaluation in tech — driven by AI hype — raises the possibility of abrupt reversal. 

• Fed credibility under scrutiny: Any perceived politicization or interference in the U.S. central bank could shake confidence across global markets. 

• Fragile macro linkages: High debt loads, inflationary pressures, and fragile corporate balance sheets increase systemic sensitivity. 

• Spillover danger: A crash in U.S. markets reverberates globally; emerging markets will feel amplified impact.

Link to Global Restructuring

• Fragile central legitimacy: If central bank independence is questioned, the entire edifice of credibility beneath fiat systems weakens.

• AI as a systemic catalyst: Tech bubbles now threaten macro stability — meaning future financial systems must embed circuit breakers and structural dampeners.

• Acceleration of alternative rails: When faith in old systems is shaken, capital gravitates toward safe alternatives — gold, decentralized networks, regional systems.

• Recalibrated risk patterns: Volatility becomes a core dimension of finance strategy, not an anomaly to be avoided.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

The BoE’s warning is a red flag: markets resting on AI-driven narratives may lack real foundations.
As risk mounts, institutions and nations must brace for rupture — not just correction.
The era where momentum alone propels markets is ending; structural resilience and alternative systems become the new edge.

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

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:
• Reuters – Bank of England warns of ‘sharp correction’ if mood sours on AI or Fed freedom Reuters
• Reuters – BoE’s financial policy committee update warning on market vulnerabilities Reuters
• The Guardian – BoE warns of AI bubble risk The Guardian
• Semafor – BoE warns of potential AI bubble Semafor

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Podcast: Even at $4,000 Gold the Miners Are Ridiculously Cheap

Podcast: Even at $4,000 Gold the Miners Are Ridiculously Cheap

Notes From ther Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  October 8, 2025

Yesterday we wrote that with gold topping $4,000, it’s time to step back and look at the big picture—and the fundamentals haven’t changed.

Foreign governments and central banks hold about $10 trillion in US denominated reserves. But for years they’ve been trading this paper for gold— because it is their only realistic alternative.

Why are they searching for an alternative? Because they are losing confidence in the US government.

The debt, the political dysfunction, the weaponization of the dollar— these all make them less excited about loaning money to the US government.

And their steady buying of gold is what pushed it to these levels.

Those catalysts have not gone away, and if anything, are stronger than ever.

When a few hundred billion in demand can double the price of gold, imagine what happens if even a small portion of the remaining trillions rotate into gold.

Does 5% of dollar reserves shifting into gold translate to $10,000 gold? 20% re-allocation to $20,000 per ounce?

We don’t know exactly, but these numbers are not fantastical. There’s still enormous room for upside.

In the short term, of course, we can see plenty of noise.

Markets respond to headlines—like the new prime minister of Japan openly calling for more money-printing. Any environment like that naturally drives gold higher.

But at the same time, we’re seeing signals that a correction could be near—a stampede of new individual investors, record inflows into large gold ETFs, and a drop off in jewelry sales.

There are some classic signs of a short-term top.

But we don’t focus on short term trading. We always look at the long term big picture. And the long-term trend remains solidly intact.

So does the most important story of all right now: the much ignored mining sector.

Even after a massive run, many gold miners are still deeply undervalued relative to the long-term intrinsic value of their businesses.

One company featured in our premium investment research is up 5x in the past year. Yet even if gold fell back to $3,000, it would still be turning enough profit to trade at just four times earnings.

It’s debt-free. It pays a dividend. And it offers massive downside protection.

So while no one has a crystal ball—and we can’t tell you what happens tomorrow—the reality is that the mining, drilling, and service companies behind this bull market remain absurdly cheap.

That’s an opportunity to take seriously.

We dug into all of this in our latest podcast which you can listen to here.

For the audio-only version, check out our online post here.

Finally, you can find the podcast transcript for your convenience, here.

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

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Gold Breaks $4000 - Is The Dollar Collapsing? | Mario Innecco

Gold Breaks $4000 - Is The Dollar Collapsing? | Mario Innecco

Liberty and Finance: 10-8-2025

Mario Innecco speaks about gold breaking above $4,000 and silver nearing $50, signaling deeper issues within the global financial system.

Innecco warns that such price surges often precede major economic or geopolitical crises, comparing today’s environment to 1980, 2008, and 2011 when precious metals spiked before turmoil.

 He suggests gold may be anticipating hidden credit stress, inflation, or war, as physical demand from central banks and investors drains available supply and pushes lease rates higher.

Despite record prices, Innecco cautions against selling physical holdings, arguing that gold and silver serve as essential insurance against fiat currency collapse.

 He predicts silver could soar well beyond $50 once resistance breaks, as institutional and retail investors rush into tangible assets amid fading confidence in the financial system.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

 0:00 Intro

1:22 Gold update

 6:20 Currency crisis

10:00 Silver update

20:00 Retail involvement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qpTkIW_xQ0

Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 10/09/2025

Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 10/09/2025

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: Good morning everyone and Mark and mods!!

Member: What's the news on your bonds contacts? I am down to two fingernails, the rest are lodged in the cliff we have all been hanging on to!!!

MZ: I had the one bond contact who had an appointment yesterday and has a follow-up appointment today. They said yesterday’s meeting went great.

MZ: My other bond contact would not comment on how their meeting went, but let me know that the treasury is chasing serial numbers and due diligence on some new intakes …there are some other countries and treasuries competing on some of these…..and he said things are going exceptionally well.

MZ: So they are doing due diligence on that one group and they say they are expected to go within the week with their full funding.

Member: Which bonds are you talking about?

MZ: Some of the historic bonds are American…Some are international. There are yellow dragon bonds and others from China…there are some from Mexico, Germany and other bonds that helped rebuild countries after wars.

Member: there are also railroad bonds….and many others.

Member: Shouldn’t CMKX be going if bonds are being paid?

MZ: We assume they are being paid…..if so CMKX/CMKM would go right before we go to the banks. Within minutes or hours.

Member: I wonder if Sudani is waiting to pull the trigger in Iraq on the dinar right before the election?

Member: Mark did you see this? Barzani: : "tripartite agreement would be the starting point for agreeing to. the oil and gas law."

MZ: “ Governor of the Central Bank: We have received 80 applications for the establishment of digital banks”  this is one of the final stages in their “white paper” reforms

MZ: “The International Development Bank (IDB) sponsors the FAO port summit”  they are building that “International trade” . the world is spending a fortune in Iraq right now. This amount of capital would not be going there if these organizations and countries were not confident that they would make money on it.

Member: Is it possible that Iraq and Vietnam revalued internally and holding off public announcement?

MZ: From ZeroHedge news: “Gold tops $4000 for the first time and how Goldman is trading the melt-up from here”   This is fiat destruction…..and the domino in a global reset. This is a milestone moment. They are resetting the global financial system…and its right before our eyes…..

Member: Is gold at 4,000 and silver at 50.00 an rv marker?

Member: If it is- we are there.

MZ: They are all talking about a “reset” in main stream news now.

Member: As Gold Goes Up, The Fiat Goes Down: It's Called Revaluation

MZ: “ IRS to furlough 34,000 employees as government shutdown halts Treasury operations” This is about 46% of their staff. Most IRS operations are now closed.  

Member: The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) has secured SEC approval to operate as a national exchange

Member: Friend of mine in a Vnd group's leader headed back to talk with the Elders again and is saying toward the end of Oct.

Member: I feel like I’m at the movies, out of popcorn and having to go to the bathroom but the movie is so good you just can’t leave. Lol

Member: Thanks Mark and mods….hope everyone has a great day today

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News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 10-9-2025

Gold Telegraph: Conversation #11 with Judy Shelton

10-9-2025

“The message of gold going up is that people are expressing discomfort with the way governments try to manage the economy and manage the world…”

In this episode, Dr. Judy Shelton joins me once again to explain how restoring integrity to money through gold-linked bonds and honest monetary policy could reshape the global financial system and return power to the people.

She also warns that the United States must move before China to lead the next era of monetary reform.

I hope you enjoy this discussion, and thank you, @judyshel, for joining me.

TIMESTAMPS

(1:19) Restoring integrity to money

(4:09) Lessons from the classical gold standard and Bretton Woods

(6:34) Explaining the Treasury Trust Bond

(12:27) How it could transform global demand for U.S. debt

(14:27) Auditing America’s gold reserves

(23:43) Reforming the Federal Reserve and IMF to restore accountability

(35:02) Making monetary policy boring again

(39:22) Considering a potential Federal Reserve nomination?

(47:50) Are we on the edge of another global monetary reset?

(55:05) Shifting monetary power from central banks to the people

(57:20) New stablecoin legislation

(1:02:22) Exploring the “Solidus”… a stablecoin backed by gold-convertible treasuries

(1:09:44) China’s hidden gold reserves and the risk

(1:12:08) Defining success over the next 10 years

(1:14:45) What gold’s powerful move is telling us about the future of the global monetary system

https://twitter.com/i/status/1975631687519510549

Source(s):   https://x.com/GoldTelegraph_/status/1975628037359325363

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/09/gold-telegraph-conversation-11-with-judy-shelton/

Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY: Sudani says the banking reforms have become a model of commitment and trust...Every time we see him, we do feel better.  The confidence in him is growing I will admit. Because he's telling us every day he's going to keep his promise... FRANK:  Sudani is not holding back...He comes straight out and he tells you as much as he can about the monetary reform without giving you the date or the rate.  He tells you the monetary reform of Iraqi banks is about to give you your purchasing power...by lifting of the zeros from your exchange rate.

Mnt Goat  ...This is a critical time and could result in a reinstatement if all goes well.  All the evidence shows us this is now inevitable, but when?  Yes, that is the questions we all want to know... 

 Militia Man  When Iraq changed the value from 1450 to 1310, they just popped out and said, boom it's done, no warning, they just did it effective immediately.  They do it when they are going to do it.  So, that's why we are watching how far Iraq is, do they have all of their systems in place, electronic payments, cross border payments...it's very complex. 

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Gold Surges Past $4000, Silver Nearly Touches $50 | Chris Vermeulen

Liberty and Finance:  10-8-2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0EsbT1A9tU

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Morning 10-9-25

US Investments In Iraq: The Return Of The "Whales" Through Oil And A "Conditional" Partnership

Economy / Politics / Special Files Yesterday, 7:30 PM | 608   New test  Baghdad Today – Baghdad   
Since the fall of the former regime in 2003, the    United States has been one of the most prominent economic players in Iraq through        reconstruction and    energy.   Over the past two decades, the American presence has alternated between periods of    openness and    control   over key economic levers, and    periods of contraction and    gradual withdrawal        in favor of Asian partners,      most notably China.

US investments in Iraq during this period are    estimated at tens of billions of dollars,        concentrated in the
   oil,      gas,    electricity,      finance, and  infrastructure sectors.
 
However, only a third of the announced projects     have actually been implemented,        according to reports from the       World Bank and the    US State Department.
 
The US State Department's 2024 Iraq Investment Climate Report notes that  the country "remains a high-risk environment for foreign investment due to    bureaucracy,    corruption,    weak enforcement of commercial laws, and a    lack of transparency in public contracts."
 
Exxon Mobil
 
ExxonMobil is the most prominent example of the  fluctuating relationship between  American investors and  Iraq.
 
In 2009, the company entered the market    with a major contract to develop the West Qurna 1 field,   one of the largest fields in Basra.

However, it later faced a series of disputes with the Ministry of Oil over    contract terms and
    cost-recovery mechanisms.
 
After recovering its investments,    it officially announced its withdrawal in 2023,
    selling its 22.7% stake to the Basra Oil Company        for approximately $350 million.
 
However, the story did not end there.
 
In October 2025, Bloomberg and Reuters reported that the    company had returned to negotiations with the Iraqi government        regarding the Majnoon field in Basra,     under a more generous agreement of principles that included          developing oil export infrastructure and      sharing profits from external marketing. In this context,
 
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani    sponsored the signing ceremony of the HOA between the
        Ministry of Oil and the  American company ExxonMobil,    in the presence of the       company's Vice President, Peter Larden, and the    US Chargé d'Affaires in Baghdad. Al-Sudani affirmed that
 
the agreement is "an important step for the  future of the oil sector in Iraq and the  development of economic relations with the United States," emphasizing   "the commitment to  attracting global investments and  modernizing the infrastructure of the oil industry."
 
Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi noted in his analysis that "ExxonMobil's return     after selling its previous stake in West Qurna for $350 million    raises questions about the    nature of the new contracts and      their generosity,"
 
wondering whether this return "represents a    long-term investment opening or merely a    temporary deal
   that reproduces the previous withdrawal scenario after     profits were realized and    expenses were recovered."

General Electric
 
In contrast, General Electric (GE)    has maintained a strong field presence in Iraq,    implementing project packages 
 worth more than $1.2 billion between 2020 and 2023,   including the supply and maintenance of generating units in   Basra, Hillah, and Bazian.
 
Despite the technical achievement,    financing and    payment issues   delayed some contracts,   prompting the company       to renegotiate sovereign guarantees with the Iraqi government to     secure its dues and      continue its operational commitments.
 
World Bank documents also indicate that    international financing institutions have        financed electricity projects worth $2.5 billion since 2005     with American companies participating in these projects        as part of     reconstruction programs and the     improvement of transmission and distribution networks.
 
Financial Sector
 
Despite repeated talk of US banks' intention to enter the Iraqi market,    actual presence         has been limited to a handful of representative offices such as Citigroup.
 
This caution is linked to the US Treasury Department's    2023 actions against Iraqi banks accused of        poor financial compliance,      making dollar transfers more        complex and         costly.

 In contrast, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the    US-coordinated arm of the World Bank,   has continued to provide     direct and indirect financing      exceeding $2.5 billion to support the Iraqi private sector since 2005,   including projects in    finance   agriculture, and    food production.

An Investment-Repellent Environment
 
Economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi, in his analyses published on his   official pages and   statements to the media, agrees that the   investment environment in Iraq remains repulsive to foreign and local capital,     due to the absence of         legal and financial guarantees and the    overlap of political and economic interests.

Al-Marsoumi stated, "The Iraqi environment is repulsive to investment,    whether        international or        local," explaining that      "security conditions,      administrative corruption, and the       absence of fair competition    deter investors from entering into long-term projects."
 
In another statement, he noted that "foreign investment still faces serious challenges    related to    lagging infrastructure,        complex bureaucratic procedures, and the    proliferation of uncontrolled weapons,     which makes any investment project vulnerable to    political and   security fluctuations." In a separate analysis,

Al-Marsoumi noted that major oil contracts are being exploited politically    inside and    outside Iraq, explaining that 
some projects are used as indicators of    international influence  rather than genuine economic projects. He emphasized that the absence of a unified economic vision    has transformed Iraq into a market for political projects    rather than a productive environment attractive to capital,    calling for    radical legislative reform and the     unification of administrative authorities between the       center and the      provinces.
 

The results of the past two decades show that    American investment in Iraq has not disappeared,    but has changed in form and content. Whereas it was based on direct control,    it now relies on        conditional partnerships,        selective funding, and        partial projects.
 
In oil, Washington seeks to regain its foothold through the Majnoon field;  in electricity, General Electric continues its presence despite obstacles; andin finance, American companies maintain a measured presence    subject to strict scrutiny by the Treasury.
 
The crux of the problem, as Nabil Al-Marsoumi describes it, is that "investment in Iraq is not measured by the size of contracts,    but rather by the state's sincerity in     protecting public funds and    implementing transparency for all."      
https://baghdadtoday.news/284812-.html   

Economist: Iraq Has The Capacity To Export Petroleum Products By 2026.
 
    October 7, 11:19 AMInformation/Baghdad… Economic expert Ali Al-Furaiji confirmed on Tuesday that
 Iraq has the necessary capabilities to export petroleum products, particularly     gasoline and     kerosene,        during the coming year,     provided that it achieves self-sufficiency in these products        during the current year.
 
Al-Furaiji told Al-Maalouma News Agency, "Current data indicates that the     Basra and Kirkuk projects are entering stable service,        which will enable Iraq to achieve self-sufficiency in gasoline     in the near future." 

He added, "Iraq has been able to achieve self-sufficiency in    kerosene and    diesel fuel since 2024,        with a real possibility of achieving an export surplus in 2026,    provided that the new units continue to operate stably,      especially the catalytic cracking (FCC) unit,     and that the     hydrogen and      energy supplies needed for the hydrogenation units 
  are guaranteed."

He pointed out that "achieving this goal requires effective management of    distribution and    blending operations       to ensure that products    comply with international specifications, in addition to     strengthening     financial and      pricing governance    to prevent a return to unjustified imports," indicating that
 
"success in the new refining plans requires    strict technical and    financial management        that transforms self-sufficiency    into a starting point for an export surplus after 2026."  End 25N    
  
https://almaalomah.me/news/112242/economy/اقتصادي:-العراق-يمتلك-القدرة-على-تصدير-المشتقات-النفطية-في-2    

 For current and reliable Iraqi news please visit:  https://www.bondladyscorner.com

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Morning 10-9-25

Good morning Dinar Recaps,

Israel & Hamas Agree to Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

After years of conflict, a U.S.-brokered first phase of peace raises as many questions as hopes.

The Breakthrough Moment

• Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage exchange under a 20-point peace plan mediated by former President Trump. 

• The deal includes:
   • An immediate halt to hostilities 
   • Partial Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza 
   • Release of hostages held by Hamas, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel 

• Reuters reports that Hamas has handed over a list of Israelis and Palestinians as part of the swap deal. 

• Initial reactions: widespread relief among civilians, cautious optimism from international actors, but unresolved tensions over implementation. 

Fragile Peace vs. Structural Fault Lines

• Trust & Verification Issues: As with past ceasefires, failure to comply (e.g. disarmament, troop movements) could unravel the agreement.

• Governance & Security Vacuum: Who governs Gaza post-withdrawal? How will Hamas be held in check?

• Humanitarian Access & Reconstruction: Ceasefire opens an entry point for aid, but rebuilding requires sustained security and capital flows.

• Regional Spillover: Neighboring countries (Iran, Lebanon, Egypt) and alliances may recalibrate based on how power balances shift.

How This Connects to Global Restructuring

• Strategic Realignment: This deal isn’t just about peace in Gaza — it reorders regional alignments. States will reassess their dependency on the U.S., Israel, or Gulf actors.

• Financial & Humanitarian Levers: Post-ceasefire reconstruction will require large-scale financing. Nations pushing de-dollarization or alternative systems will seek influence in that funding.

• Narrative of Sovereignty: Governance of Gaza becomes a symbolic battleground over who sets rules — local actors or external powers.

• Precedent for Conflict Zones: If peace holds, this becomes a model for resolving deep-seated conflicts through mediated frameworks rather than military dominance.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

This ceasefire agreement is more than a pause in fighting. It represents a moment of potential realignment — in power, capital, and legitimacy.
If successfully implemented, it could shift how regional states fund, govern, and align their interests in the Middle East and beyond.
But failure risks reigniting conflict and reinforcing the old order.

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

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Sources & Further Reading
• Reuters – Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Trump’s Gaza ceasefire & hostage deal Reuters
• Reuters – Joy in Israel, Gaza after ceasefire announced Reuters
• The Guardian – Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of ceasefire deal The Guardian
• Time – Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of Trump’s peace plan TIME
• AP News – Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement AP News
• Al Jazeera – World reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal

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Finance as Battlefield: How War Transformed Global Money

Conflict no longer just forces armies to march — it sends capital, credit, and reserves to the front lines.

The New Frontline: Banking, Sanctions & Reserve Seizures

• In 2022, over $300 billion of Russia’s central bank reserves were frozen under Western sanctions — arguably the largest financial seizure in modern history.

• That same year, more than 11,000 sanctions measures were imposed globally, weaponizing finance at scale. 

• Beyond Russia, modern conflicts use SWIFT bans, asset freezes, payment system exclusions, and currency collapses as tools of economic coercion. 

What’s Being Financed — and How

• Gold & Digital Assets: In conflict zones, gold serves as a “neutral” reserve; crypto-donations to Ukraine exceeded $200 million. 

• War Finance 2.0: Traditional tools like war bonds and taxes are augmented by sanctions regimes, trade restrictions, and digital flows. 

• Weaponized Trade & Capital Flows: Sanctions often provoke counter-sanctions, capital flight, and financial fragmentation. 

• Financing the Conflict Internally: In crises like Sudan, rising gold prices have fueled smuggling and conflict financing to underwrite military operations (recent FT reporting). 

Structural Shifts: The Rules of Money Reordered

• The dollar’s dominance is under direct assault: its share in global reserves has dropped toward ~60%. 

• Over 130 countries are exploring or piloting CBDCs, partly as a response to financial weaponization. 

• Research shows that sanction risk, network effects, and capital flight trigger migration toward alternative payment rails (CIPS, regional systems). 

• The U.S. has long used chokepoints (SWIFT, dollar clearing, tech embargoes) as a coercive overlay on globalization. 

Risks, Inequities & Unintended Blowback

• Collateral damage to civilians: Sanctions can destabilize health systems, supply chains, and aid flows. 

• Liquidity shortages: States under sanction or conflict often struggle to access foreign capital or U.S. dollar funding lines.

• Fragmentation over coordination: As each bloc builds its own rails, interoperability and cross-border liquidity become harder.

• Trust decay: Confidence in the “universal” rules of finance erodes when capital is weaponized unpredictably.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Finance is no longer passive infrastructure — it is now a strategic theater of war.
Nations are being forced to design economic systems that survive conflict, sanctions, and fragmentation.
The era ahead will reward those who control credit rails, reserve strategy, and payment sovereignty, not just military might.
We stand at the threshold of a new global monetary architecture — built not on fiat dominance but on resilience, assets, and alternative networks.

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

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Sources & Further Reading
• Finance at War: How Conflict Redefines the Global Economy — Modern Diplomacy Modern Diplomacy
• War Finance in the 21st Century — IGCC blog / Oxford geoeconomics series IGCC
• The Financial March to War — Harold James, Project Syndicate Project Syndicate
• The Weaponized World Economy — Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs
• Weaponizing Financial & Trade Flows — International Banker International Banker
• Geopolitical Tensions & Financial Networks: Strategic Shifts Toward Alternatives — arXiv arXiv
• Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare — Edward Fishman (book context) Wikipedia+1
• Record Prices Fuel Conflict Gold Finance — FT report on Sudan Financial Times

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“Tidbits From TNT” Thursday Morning 10-9-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  The International Development Bank sponsors the Faw Port Summit.

The International Development Bank announced its strategic sponsorship of the Faw Port Summit, stressing that this participation aligns with its vision to support Iraq's efforts to transform into a leading regional logistics and trade hub.

The bank explained in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "its active presence on the regional and international scene is consolidated by the opening of its branch in the United Arab Emirates, in addition to the Umm Qasr Port branch, as well as its network of branches spread across all Iraqi governorates, which reflects its commitment to providing innovative banking solutions that contribute to enabling investment in strategic infrastructure projects and achieving sustainable economic returns."

The bank affirmed that "its sponsorship of this important international event represents a practical step towards consolidating its role as a trusted financial partner, putting its banking expertise at the service of major national projects, most notably the Grand Faw Port Project, which represents a fundamental pillar in the future of the Iraqi economy."  link

Tishwash:  The Prime Minister chairs a meeting to follow up on mechanisms to support banks in implementing infrastructure and development projects.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Wednesday to follow up on mechanisms to support banks in implementing infrastructure and development projects.

The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting today, Wednesday, dedicated to discussing and following up on mechanisms for investing banking facilities in supporting the completion of infrastructure projects and development projects being implemented throughout Iraq."

He added, "During the meeting, the progress made in reforming the banking system was discussed, making it one of the tools for supporting development and expanding banking activities within the context and controls of globally recognized banking practices."

He added, "The meeting discussed optimal investment of Iraqi assets through banking facilities for strategic investment projects and basic infrastructure projects, particularly those related to energy, such as oil, gas, and electricity projects."  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani on the oil agreement with Erbil: An achievement that represents an important milestone for Iraq

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani considered the oil agreement between Baghdad and Erbil on Wednesday an achievement that represents an important milestone for Iraq and all Iraqis.

His office stated in a statement it received:IQ), that "the Sudanese met, today, Wednesday, with representatives of the company HKN American Energy welcomed the investment partnership of the company HKN In Iraq, he considered it a positive indicator that reflects growing confidence in the country's investment environment.

Al-Sudani pointed out that "this step comes as an extension of agreements recently concluded with American companies in various sectors, which contributes to strengthening bilateral economic relations between Iraq and the United States."

He expressed his "appreciation for the role of the company." HKN In completing the recent agreement to export oil from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and facilitating the reopening of the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, as an important station in developing the energy sector, enhancing sovereignty and fair management of wealth, ensuring that the Iraqi people benefit from their national resources," stressing that "this achievement represents an important milestone for Iraq and for all Iraqis."  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani and Barzani agree on a US-sponsored financial deal. Iraq is losing its wealth to Erbil.

Recent amendments to the Iraqi budget have sparked widespread controversy over the granting of illegitimate financial privileges to the Kurdistan Region, amid accusations by MPs and government opponents of foreign influence over the country's financial policies.

Amid ongoing disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region over the distribution of financial resources, the budget amendment has intensified criticism, with Kurdish officials accused of exploiting public funds for personal political gain.

Political deal or constitutional amendment?

Independent MP Yasser al-Husseini criticized the passage of the budget amendment, describing it as “serving foreign agendas at the expense of national autonomy.” He added that the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) tends to prioritize its partisan and personal interests over the fair distribution of funds among citizens in the region.

Al-Husseini told Al-Maalouma, “Talk about autonomy and adherence to the constitution is unrealistic in light of the weakness of state institutions and the efforts of some parties to please the US at the expense of the interests of the Iraqi people.”

He stressed that "the continuation of these policies confirms that some forces continue to prioritize foreign interests over national autonomy, which requires a firm national stance to preserve Iraq's wealth and prevent its exploitation to serve non-Iraqi agendas."

Financial Flexibility Raises Concerns

In turn, economic researcher Abdul Salam Hassan Hussein pointed out that the budget was designed with great flexibility, allowing the region to dispose of oil revenues without clear restrictions. This opens the way for the funds to be used to pay off debts rather than develop the local economy.

Hussein added to Al-Maalouma, “The constitutional laws are clear, but political pressures allow for circumventing difficult provisions and passing decisions without strict adherence to the constitution.”

Persistence of Old Crises

Observers point out that the financial relationship between Baghdad and Erbil suffers from a lack of oversight and transparency. The region has continued to manage the oil fields and deduct funds for more than two decades without any real change, which increases fears of a recurrence of political deals that ignore the interests of the Iraqi people.   link

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Gold Tops $4K as World Prepares to Go off Dollar Standard

Gold Tops $4K as World Prepares to Go off Dollar Standard

Peter Schiff:  10-8-2025

The financial world recently crossed a staggering, unprecedented milestone: gold surged past $4,000 per ounce.

While mainstream financial media often tries to rationalize such movements away as temporary volatility or irrational exuberance, economist and outspoken investment strategist Peter Schiff argues that this surge is the clearest, most urgent warning signal yet—a screaming indicator that the global financial system, founded upon the U.S. dollar, is on the brink of profound collapse.

In a recent video, Schiff didn’t just celebrate the price jump; he dissected its implications, drawing striking parallels to historical crises and laying out a grim forecast for the dollar and U.S. sovereign debt.

For Peter Schiff, gold is not merely a commodity; it is the ultimate forward-looking indicator of economic health.

The move past $4,000 is not random; it signals accelerating fear over the future purchasing power of fiat currencies, especially the U.S. dollar.

Schiff anchors his argument in history, specifically comparing today’s situation to the 1970s. When the U.S. abandoned the gold standard, the dollar experienced a massive devaluation, leading to crippling stagflation.

 The current crisis, he argues, is a sequel—but potentially far more severe—as the world actively moves away from the U.S. dollar standard.

Schiff critiques commentators who dismiss gold’s rise, reminding us that truly significant financial crises are often heralded by seemingly isolated market events.

 Just as the rising default rates on subprime mortgages were the quiet harbinger of the 2008 financial crisis, the explosive rise in gold prices is signaling a sovereign debt and inflation crisis that the Federal Reserve and Washington are actively ignoring.

Why is the dollar’s reserve status eroding now? Schiff points to three critical factors that have converged to accelerate the move away from the greenback:

The bedrock of the dollar’s global status has been fundamentally undermined by the massive, unsustainable debt carried by the U.S. government. Irresponsible fiscal policies—unfunded spending, endless deficits, and ballooning national debt—have signaled to the world that the U.S. has no intention of paying down its liabilities or maintaining the strength of its currency.

Schiff argues that the Federal Reserve has lost credibility by prioritizing political stability over fiscal prudence. Years of loose monetary policy, followed by policy shifts that have failed to tame inflation effectively, have left investors skeptical of the Fed’s ability to navigate the complex economic landscape without resorting to the inflationary tactic of printing more money.

Perhaps the most significant recent catalyst is the weaponization of the dollar through geopolitical sanctions, notably those levied against Russia.

 By freezing dollar-denominated assets, the U.S. government inadvertently provided the final push needed for nations like China, the BRICS alliance, and others to actively seek alternatives to the dollar for trade and reserves. This collective push for de-dollarization is rapidly diminishing the demand for U.S. assets.

Schiff’s prediction is stark: the unprecedented surge in gold prices foreshadows a looming dollar collapse accompanied by hyperinflation.

Schiff believes the Fed will ultimately choose the latter, resulting in a severe devaluation crisis where goods and services become exponentially more expensive, even as the official economy plunges into deep distress.

If the gold market is truly signaling the end of the dollar era, preparation is paramount. Peter Schiff is adamant that traditional defensive strategies will fail because the U.S. bond market will be the primary victim of rising rates and collapsing currency value.

Gold and silver are essential portfolio anchors. They are real money that retains value during periods of monetary debasement and inflation. As the dollar plummets, these assets represent protected purchasing power.

Avoid reliance on U.S. stocks and bonds. Schiff recommends acquiring foreign dividend-paying stocks that generate income in currencies less exposed to the U.S. debt crisis, allowing investors to move their capital out of the collapsing dollar orbit.

Schiff stresses that U.S. bonds (Treasuries) will suffer the most significant damage. As rates eventually rise or inflation spirals out of control, the value of fixed-income U.S. debt will be decimated.

The move to $4,000 gold is a marker of historic significance, according to Peter Schiff. It is a financial verdict on decades of fiscal negligence and a clear call to action for investors to prepare for a financial upheaval that will redefine global monetary stability.

For a deeper dive into Peter Schiff’s arguments and his full analysis of the pending economic turmoil, please watch the full video and explore resources on his Shift Gold platform.

https://youtu.be/NxBzjro87-U

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Afternoon 10-8-25

 Al-Sudani Confirms Significant Progress In Implementing Compliance And Anti-Money Laundering Standards.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025,  Economics Number of readings: 327  Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani confirmed that significant progress has been made in implementing compliance and anti-money laundering standards. 

A statement by his media office stated that Al-Sudani received, on Tuesday, a delegation from the international auditing and financial consulting company KPMG, where the progress of the company's cooperation with the Iraqi banking sector was reviewed, as part of the government's efforts to enhance the transparency of this sector's work and sustainably improve Iraq's financial reputation.

Al-Sudani pointed out that the banking reform in Iraq has become a model of commitment and trust, and appreciated the role played by financial auditing companies in consolidating governance and professionalism in this sector, stressing that the government looks forward to a strategic partnership with these companies, on the path to enhancing the credibility of Iraqi state institutions before the international financial and economic community.

The Prime Minister explained, according to the statement, that Iraq is proceeding with implementing the government's financial and banking reform program plans, which has contributed to improving the financial rating, raising the confidence of international partners in Iraqi banks, and achieving significant progress in applying compliance and anti-money laundering standards, and the transition to modern electronic reporting.

Al-Sudani pointed out the importance of benefiting from the company's expertise in structuring government companies and raising their operational efficiency, public debt management issues, and specialized technical and legal consultations in drafting contracts for major strategic projects.

He stressed the government's support for the steps of the Central Bank of Iraq and the Trade Bank of Iraq in continuing technical coordination with KPMG to ensure the rapid completion of audit tasks, adherence to international standards, and the timetable for issuing the final accounts of banks, stressing that the government considers transparency and financial accountability a fundamental pillar in building a modern national economy. /End
https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1255737

World Gold: Iraq Has Not Been Updated Since January

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad  The World Gold Council announced on Tuesday that Iraq has not updated its gold reserves data since January 2025.

In its latest statistics for October, reviewed by Al-Eqtisad News, the council stated that "Iraq has not updated its data on its gold reserves and has not announced any purchase or sale since last January, and therefore reserves have remained unchanged." It indicated that it "maintained its 29th place globally out of the 100 countries with the largest reserves of the precious metal."

He added, "Iraq's gold reserves amount to 162.7 tons, equivalent to 17.4% of its other foreign currency reserves, ranking fourth in the Arab world after Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Algeria in terms of gold reserves."

The Council noted that "the United States of America tops the list of the world's largest gold holders, with 8,133,000 tons, followed by Germany with 3,350,000 tons, then Italy with 2,451,000 tons, while Trinidad and Tobago and Iceland came in last with two tons each."

The UK-based World Gold Council has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the factors influencing the gold market and includes the world's largest and most modern gold mining companies as members.
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60892

Gold Exceeds $4,000 For The First Time In Its History

Economy | 08:13 - 08/10/2025  Mawazine News - Follow-up  The price of gold surpassed $4,000 an ounce on Wednesday morning for the first time in the precious metal's history, as investors flocked to the safe haven amid concerns over several issues, including the US government shutdown and the political crisis in France.

Gold also received support from investors seeking a safe haven amid rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty, along with expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Spot gold rose 0.3 percent to $3,997.09 per ounce by 0202 GMT, after hitting an all-time high of $4,000.96. US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.4 percent to $4,020 per ounce, according to Reuters data.

Gold is often considered a store of value in times of uncertainty. Spot gold has risen 52% since the beginning of the year, following a 27% rise in 2024.

"There's so much confidence in this trade now that the market will be waiting for the next big number, 5,000, with the Fed likely to continue cutting interest rates," said Tai Wong, an independent metals  trader.

 "There will be some bumps in the road, such as a permanent truce in the Middle East or Ukraine, but the fundamental drivers of trade – massive and growing debt, reserve diversification, and a weaker dollar – are unlikely to change in the medium term."

A combination of factors, including increased central bank buying, renewed interest in gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a weaker dollar, and strong retail demand, have fueled the yellow metal's rally.

The US government shutdown entered its seventh day on Tuesday, delaying the release of key economic indicators, forcing investors to rely on secondary non-government data to predict the timing and extent of interest rate cuts.
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267999

Global Oil Prices Rise After Oversupply Fears Are Alleviated.

Economy | 08/10/2025   Mawazine News - Follow-up  Oil prices rose in early trading on Wednesday as markets began to shake off concerns about a supply glut for now after absorbing OPEC+'s decision to modestly increase production in November.

Brent crude futures rose 40 cents, or 0.6%, to $65.85 a barrel by 00:45 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 44 cents, or 0.7%, to $62.17.

Both benchmarks settled largely flat in the previous session as investors assessed signs of a supply glut against lower-than-expected production increases from OPEC+, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=268001

Again. The Exchange Rate Rose In Baghdad.

Economy | 10:35 - 08/10/2025   Mawazine News - Baghdad -  The exchange rate of the US dollar rose against the Iraqi dinar, Wednesday morning, in the markets of the capital, Baghdad.

The dollar price rose slightly in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges in Baghdad, recording 141,600 dinars for every $100, compared to yesterday's prices of 141,550 dinars on Tuesday.

The selling price in exchange shops in the local markets in Baghdad reached 142,500 dinars for every $100, and the purchase price reached 140,500 dinars.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=268013

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