Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Evening 12-11-25

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China Signals Trade Pushback as Tariff Disputes Intensify

Beijing warns against protectionist tariffs amid record $1 trillion trade surplus, raising global supply chain concerns

Overview

• China’s exports surged in 2025, producing a record $1 trillion trade surplus.

• The Chinese Premier publicly urged trading partners to resist protectionist tariffs from the U.S. and EU.

• Persistent disputes may fracture global supply chains and accelerate regional trade blocs.

• Analysts warn that continued tariff escalation could reshape global commerce and investor strategies.

Key Developments

Record-breaking trade surplus
China’s trade surplus reached $1 trillion in 2025, highlighting the scale of its export-driven economy and prompting concern among trading partners.

Official warning on tariffs
The Chinese Premier stressed that protectionist measures risk destabilizing global economic governance, signaling a potential policy clash with Western powers.

Market and supply chain implications
Businesses and investors are assessing disruption risks to manufacturing hubs, rising input costs, and accelerated supply chain diversification toward alternative regions.

International oversight and commentary
The International Monetary Fund cautioned China to rebalance toward domestic consumption to reduce reliance on exports and prevent further trade friction globally. 

Why It Matters

Heightened trade tensions between China and Western economies are a structural driver of economic fragmentation, influencing global supply chains, investment flows, and diplomatic alignments, while encouraging alternative regional blocs.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Fragmentation of Trade Networks
Rising tariffs push economies toward regionalization and political alignment, reducing reliance on globalized supply chains.

Pillar 2: Multipolar Economic Realignment
China’s resistance to Western tariff pressure underscores a shift toward a multipolar global economy, challenging U.S.-led trade norms and creating new geopolitical balances.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “China’s Li says tariff consequences increasingly evident as trade surplus grows”

• Associated Press – “IMF urges China to address economic imbalances as trade surplus hits $1 trillion”

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Central Bank Uncertainty Drives Safe-Haven Demand

Investors seek gold, high-quality bonds, and currency buffers amid unclear monetary policy

Overview

• Heightened uncertainty about central bank interest rate decisions is influencing investor behavior globally.

• Demand for safe-haven assets like gold, government bonds, and select currencies is rising.

• Volatility in equity and currency markets reflects growing concerns over policy shifts and inflation expectations.

• Financial institutions and traders are adjusting portfolios to hedge against potential market disruptions.

Key Developments

Investors flock to safe-haven assets
Markets are witnessing increased buying of gold and high-quality sovereign bonds as investors respond to ambiguous signals from central banks.

Monetary policy ambiguity
Uncertainty over Federal Reserve rate guidance and potential European Central Bank adjustments is creating volatility in global equity and currency markets.

Impact on global markets
Rising safe-haven demand is affecting commodity prices, FX flows, and bond yields, highlighting the interconnected nature of monetary policy and investor behavior.

Portfolio strategy shifts
Traders and institutional investors are hedging risk with diversified positions, including gold ETFs, U.S. Treasuries, and other low-risk assets to safeguard against potential market shocks.

Why It Matters

Central bank policy uncertainty can amplify market volatility, impact funding costs, and influence cross-border capital flows. Safe-haven trends often signal broader economic caution and can reshape investor priorities and global asset allocations.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Asset Reallocation
Increased safe-haven demand signals a reallocation of global capital toward low-risk and strategic assets, potentially reducing liquidity for riskier emerging markets.

Pillar 2: Monetary Policy Influence on Global Finance
Central bank decisions directly shape interest rates, currency strength, and investor confidence, underscoring the critical role of monetary policy in the evolving global financial architecture.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Morningstar – “European Midday Briefing: Stocks Decline as Focus Turns to Federal Reserve Policy”

• SWP – “Gold’s Stability Tested: Central Bank Buying and Policy Expectations Drive Weekly Moves”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Evening 12-11-25

Cardinal Sako: Iraqis Are Waiting For The Birth Of A New Iraq

Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 | Politics Number of views: 340  Kirkuk / NINA / Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako stated that Iraq is a country of immense importance, not only because of its geographical location, its historical identity, its civilizations, and its wealth, but also because of the vitality of its people, their ethnic and religious diversity, and the radical thinking and creativity of its sons and daughters.

He added: After the fall of the previous regime in 2003, Iraqis aspired to a new, safe, stable, democratic, and sovereign Iraq, with a civil system that ensures equality for all citizens and places their interests above all other considerations.

However, what transpired was a system of sectarian power-sharing and tribal sheikhdoms, which paved the way for the bitter experience of ISIS, legalized corruption, spread bribery, and established militias that, over time, became more powerful than the state, driving Iraqis, especially the elite, to emigrate!

In a message, Sako stated that today, after 22 years of experience and the recent parliamentary elections, as we prepare to welcome the new year of 2026, shouldn't we seriously revisit the essence of the change that occurred in 2003 and its objectives?

This should be a courageous step towards correction and reconciliation. He emphasized that crises are not resolved by force, but rather by embracing contemporary culture—a more rational and realistic culture that prioritizes service, social, cultural, legal, and economic institutions, similar to those in developed countries—through dialogue, understanding, and the search for common ground.

He pointed to the importance of respecting the rule of law and implementing the concept of citizenship. Therefore, the current constitution should be amended to protect the rights and freedoms of all citizens as true and equal partners in the nation.

 He stressed the need to confine weapons to the state and make this a priority for the next government, as armed factions do not build a state. He also called for rejecting unilateralism, preoccupation with private interests, and the struggle for power and "representation."

Finally, he emphasized the need for a strong and developed economy through concrete steps, serious monitoring of corruption, and the recovery of stolen funds for the state treasury.

He stressed that delaying the formation of the government does not serve the country, therefore it is imperative to expedite the formation of a new government that reflects the aspirations of the Iraqi people—a government that is sovereign and decisive, capable of restoring Iraq's well-being and prestige, a government that strives to implement justice, equality, and integrity, and to address failures and crises and provide services through actions, not promises. /End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1266256

Prime Minister's Advisor: The Development Path Is Entering The Implementation Phase

Reconstruction and building   Economy News – Baghdad  With the final designs completed (100%), the Development Road project enters a crucial phase that paves the way for its transformation from a strategic plan to an executive reality.

Nasser Al-Asadi, the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Transportation and Development Affairs, confirmed in an interview with Al-Sabah, which was followed by Al-Eqtisad News, that the project has officially moved to the marketing and international investment attraction phase, explaining that the completed designs are currently undergoing technical review before being launched.

The Development Road is the largest economic project in the history of modern Iraq, as it aims to create a land-rail corridor extending from the Grand Faw Port to the Turkish border, passing through a number of governorates.

Al-Asadi revealed that Iraq has received investment offers from several countries, including Turkey, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman, with growing interest from the Gulf states. He explained that the final route, agreed upon between Baghdad and Erbil, will pass through Dohuk and reach Fishkhabur, as it is the least expensive and easiest to construct, according to studies by an international consultant.

The project aims to reduce trade time between Asia and Europe to 15 days. Al-Asadi also indicated that the expected revenues, whether from current or future investments, are estimated at billions of dollars, with financial and economic studies to be announced soon. He emphasized that the project will provide numerous job opportunities and form a cornerstone for strengthening the national economy.   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=63284

Launch Of The "Ameen" Digital Platform To Combat Cybercrime And Extortion In Iraq

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   The National Security Service announced on Thursday the launch of a new digital platform called "Amin" aimed at combating cybercrimes and the increasing cases of extortion within Iraqi society.

The agency's spokesman, Arshad al-Hakim, said at a press conference that "with the expansion of the communication environment and the growth of cyber threats, the agency realized that the confrontation is not only in the field, but also includes content and blackmail."

The governor added that the new application was developed in response to citizens' requests for protection against blackmail, explaining that the "Amin" platform allows for direct and secure handling of blackmail-related images and videos, without the need for complex procedures. The application also provides users with immediate notification when necessary.
The spokesperson noted that the registration and operation mechanism was designed by the Electronic Operations Unit within the National Security Service, to ensure speed and efficiency in dealing with emergencies and to protect citizens’ digital rights.

The launch of the “Ameen” platform comes as part of the agency’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity and protect society from growing digital crimes, which contributes to raising the level of trust between citizens and security agencies.
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=63300

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The Real Reason the Fed Just Ended QT

The Real Reason the Fed Just Ended QT

Heresy Financial:  12-11-2025

The Federal Reserve has officially ended its period of quantitative tightening (QT) as of December 1, 2025, marking a significant shift in monetary policy. QT, which involved shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet by allowing assets to mature without reinvestment, has given way to a more nuanced approach.

But what does this mean for the economy, and what’s driving the Fed’s decision?

The end of QT doesn’t signal an impending financial or liquidity crisis, as some market observers have suggested. Rather, it’s a deliberate move to stabilize the Fed’s balance sheet, similar to the period between 2015 and 2017. The Fed’s reverse repo facility hitting zero and occasional taps on the repo facility by banks are simply a reflection of normal operational liquidity management.

The Fed has established standing repo facilities to prevent acute liquidity crises by supplying banks with unlimited overnight liquidity. This means that the banking system is well-equipped to handle liquidity needs, and the risk of a crisis is low.

The Fed’s approach to ending QT is multifaceted. While it’s continuing to wind down its mortgage-backed securities (MBS) holdings, it is rolling over maturing Treasury securities by reinvesting repayments into new Treasury bills. This dual strategy effectively injects liquidity into the government borrowing market, making it easier and cheaper for the government to borrow.

The overall balance sheet will remain stable, but with a shift in liquidity distribution between sectors. The Fed is withdrawing liquidity from the mortgage market while supporting government borrowing. This has significant implications for the economy and financial markets.

The underlying driver of the Fed’s policies is the government’s insatiable appetite for debt financing. The Federal Reserve Reform Act of 1977 mandates the Fed to maintain monetary growth commensurate with the economy’s long-run productive capacity, effectively ensuring continuous expansion of the money supply.

The Fed’s triple mandate – maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates – serves the government’s fiscal needs by maximizing the tax base, maintaining inflation to reduce real debt burdens, and keeping borrowing costs manageable. This framework explains why QT is ending, MBS holdings are still being wound down, Treasury bill purchases continue, bank deregulation is underway, and interest rate cuts are imminent.

Looking ahead, short-term interest rates are expected to decline significantly in 2026, driven by leadership changes at the Fed and political pressures to ease monetary policy. Jerome Powell’s term ends in 2026, and new leadership is pushing for deregulation of banks to allow them to effectively perform QE by buying unlimited Treasuries, bypassing Fed balance sheet expansion.

Meanwhile, long-term Treasury yields are rising despite falling short-term rates, causing a steepening yield curve. This reflects market expectations of future inflation driven by the government’s need to borrow and spend using newly created money.

The end of QT marks a significant shift in monetary policy, driven by the government’s need for debt financing and the Fed’s mandate to support the economy. While fears of deflation and default may be misplaced, the implications for real purchasing power and quality of life are complex.

As the Fed continues to navigate the complexities of monetary policy, one thing is clear: the money supply will continue to expand, supporting rising asset prices and reducing defaults. But what does this mean for the average investor and consumer?

Stay tuned for further insights and analysis.

https://youtu.be/58vA8WGCYEE

Some “Iraq News” Posted by Clare at KTFA 12-11-2025

KTFA:

Clare: American company Starlink expresses its readiness to operate satellite internet service in Iraq.

12/11/2025- Baghdad

SpaceX (Starlink), the American company specializing in networking, information and communications technology, announced on Thursday its readiness to launch satellite internet service in Iraq within a short period.

This came during a meeting between outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and a delegation from the company, in the presence of the US Chargé d'Affaires to Iraq, Joshua Harris.

According to a statement issued by the Sudanese office, the meeting discussed the final stages of granting satellite internet licenses, including to SpaceX, and enhancing cooperation in the field of communications and the services provided by the company and its coverage areas.

The statement quoted Al-Sudani as saying that Iraq has made an important leap in attracting various international companies and securing all their requirements and needs, including satellite internet systems, to sustain their work and activities.

He emphasized the government’s interest and keenness to keep pace with the development of the world of communications and information technology, and the digital transformation through cooperation with SpaceX and its entry into the Iraqi market, which today includes many promising investment opportunities.

For its part, the SpaceX Starlink delegation expressed their keenness and interest in working, providing services and cooperation in the information technology sector, stressing that their company is ready to operate and work to provide satellite internet service within a short period, after officially obtaining a license to operate in Iraq.   LINK

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Clare: Cardinal Sako: Iraqis are waiting for the birth of a new Iraq

12/11/2025

Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako stated that Iraq is a country of immense importance, not only because of its geographical location, its historical identity, its civilizations, and its wealth, but also because of the vitality of its people, their ethnic and religious diversity, and the radical thinking and creativity of its sons and daughters.

He added: After the fall of the previous regime in 2003, Iraqis aspired to a new, safe, stable, democratic, and sovereign Iraq, with a civil system that ensures equality for all citizens and places their interests above all other considerations.

 However, what transpired was a system of sectarian power-sharing and tribal sheikhdoms, which paved the way for the bitter experience of ISIS, legalized corruption, spread bribery, and established militias that, over time, became more powerful than the state, driving Iraqis, especially the elite, to emigrate!

In a message, Sako stated that today, after 22 years of experience and the recent parliamentary elections, as we prepare to welcome the new year of 2026, shouldn't we seriously revisit the essence of the change that occurred in 2003 and its objectives? This should be a courageous step towards correction and reconciliation.

 He emphasized that crises are not resolved by force, but rather by embracing contemporary culture—a more rational and realistic culture that prioritizes service, social, cultural, legal, and economic institutions, similar to those in developed countries—through dialogue, understanding, and the search for common ground.

He pointed to the importance of respecting the rule of law and implementing the concept of citizenship. Therefore, the current constitution should be amended to protect the rights and freedoms of all citizens as true and equal partners in the nation. He stressed the need to confine weapons to the state and make this a priority for the next government, as armed factions do not build a state. He also called for rejecting unilateralism, preoccupation with private interests, and the struggle for power and "representation." Finally, he emphasized the need for a strong and developed economy through concrete steps, serious monitoring of corruption, and the recovery of stolen funds for the state treasury.

He stressed that delaying the formation of the government does not serve the country, therefore it is imperative to expedite the formation of a new government that reflects the aspirations of the Iraqi people—a government that is sovereign and decisive, capable of restoring Iraq's well-being and prestige, a government that strives to implement justice, equality, and integrity, and to address failures and crises and provide services through actions, not promises.   LINK

Clare: Starting in 2026… the Ministry of Finance will suspend appointments, bonuses, and promotions pending the federal budget.

12/11/2024

The Iraqi Ministry of Finance issued an official directive to all ministries, non-ministerial entities, and governorates, stressing the strict adherence to the spending powers specified in the Federal General Budget Law for the year 2021, and preventing the creation of any new financial obligations outside the approved allocations.

The ministry stated in a document that the powers based on the provisions of Article (13/Second) of the Financial Management Law No. 6 of 2019 confirm the necessity of adopting spending in accordance with the financial ceilings contained in the budget without exceeding them, noting that the allocations were confirmed according to national and international reports without any amendment to the operational or investment budget chapters.

The government directive included a number of restrictions, most notably:
• Prohibiting transfers between chapters and sections of the operational or investment budget.
• Banning new contracts outside of approved financial allocations.
• Prohibiting funding for investment projects not included in the 2021 budget.
• Requiring ministries to submit a detailed monthly report on actual spending and remaining allocations.

The ministry stressed that any government entity that enters into contracts or commits to funding outside of the allocated funds will bear full legal responsibility, in accordance with the applicable Financial Management and Public Budget Law.

According to experts, this tightening comes within the framework of the government's attempts to impose fiscal discipline and prevent inflation of expenditures, especially with the continued economic pressures facing the country.   LINK

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Clare: The Securities Authority affirms its commitment to enhancing the investment environment in line with international standards.

12/11/2025  Baghdad (INA) 

The Securities Authority announced on Thursday the importance of strengthening frameworks for joint cooperation with the Union of Arab Securities Authorities, while pointing to the importance of enhancing the investment environment in accordance with the best international standards.

A statement issued by the commission and received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) stated that "the Iraqi Securities Commission and the Iraq Stock Exchange received the Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Securities Authorities, Jalil Tarif, on an official visit during which he affirmed the Union's keenness to enhance joint cooperation with the two parties in a way that serves the development of the securities sector in Iraq and the Arab region."

He explained that “during the meeting, ways to develop cooperation in the areas of regulation, supervision and capacity building were discussed, in addition to strengthening the legislative and regulatory environment that supports the capital market. Joint training programs were also discussed, through which the Federation seeks to raise the efficiency of employees and enhance their skills in supervision, control and regulation of markets.”

The head of the Iraqi Securities Commission, Faisal Al-Haimas, affirmed that "this visit represents an important opportunity to strengthen the frameworks of joint cooperation with the Union of Arab Securities Authorities," noting "the Commission's keenness to expand the horizons of partnership in a way that contributes to raising the efficiency of regulatory performance and enhancing the investment environment in Iraq in accordance with the best international standards."

For his part, Secretary-General Jalil Tarif explained that "the Union is ready to support the Authority and the market in all areas of cooperation, including training, exchange of experiences, and learning about the best regional and international practices, in order to enhance the efficiency of the market's performance and maintain the protection of investors."

The Iraqi Securities Commission and the Iraq Stock Exchange appreciated the visit of Secretary-General Jalil Tarif, stressing that “this cooperation represents a fundamental pillar in developing the Iraqi capital market and enhancing its role at the regional and Arab levels, in a way that achieves the Commission’s goals of improving governance, transparency and regulatory efficiency.”  LINK

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Afternoon 12-11-25

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Tariff Tensions Surge as China Warns Against Protectionism

Beijing pushes back on tariff escalation amid record trade surplus, deepening global trade friction risks

Overview

• China’s exports and trade surplus reached unprecedented levels in 2025.

• The nation’s leadership publicly challenged rising tariff pressures from the U.S. and EU.

• Global supply chains face heightened uncertainty due to intensifying trade disputes.

• Analysts warn that protectionist moves risk fragmentation of global commerce.

Key Developments

China reports record trade surplus
China’s trade surplus surpassed the $1 trillion mark in 2025, raising concerns among global partners about imbalanced trade and economic competitiveness.

Beijing pushes back on tariff rhetoric
China’s Premier urged trading partners to avoid protectionist tariffs, stressing the importance of stable global trade governance for sustainable economic growth.

Market and supply chain implications emerge
Investors and businesses are monitoring the fallout, as tariff tensions could disrupt manufacturing hubs, increase costs, and accelerate supply chain diversification toward alternative regions.

International bodies weigh in
The IMF urged China to rebalance toward domestic consumption, warning that continued export-dependence may intensify global trade tensions.

Why It Matters

Tariff escalation between China, the U.S., and Europe is becoming a structural driver of global economic fragmentation — altering supply chains, investment flows, and diplomatic alignment as the world reorganizes into competing trade blocs.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Fragmentation of Trade Networks
Reinforced tariff barriers speed the shift away from globalization toward regional, politically aligned supply chains.

Pillar 2: Realignment of Economic Power
China’s defense of its trade position highlights the accelerating multipolar restructuring of global economic governance.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “China’s Li says tariff consequences increasingly evident as trade surplus grows”

• Associated Press – “IMF urges China to address economic imbalances as trade surplus hits $1 trillion”

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U.S. Explores C5 Bloc Including BRICS Members

Trump administration considers creating an alternative to G7 with BRICS integration

Overview

• The U.S. is reportedly exploring a new alliance called C5 that could include BRICS founding members alongside the U.S. and Japan.

• C5 would stand for “Core 5” and aims to challenge the traditional G7 framework.

• Discussions signal potential closer U.S. engagement with BRICS countries, aligning with strategic economic and tech interests.

• The initiative remains conceptual and evolving, with no formal agreements finalized.

Key Developments

Concept of C5 emerges
The idea was floated by former President Trump to create a five-nation bloc including the U.S., China, Russia, India, and Japan, potentially as a G7 alternative.

Strategic and technological alignment
C5 could facilitate deals like the recent Nvidia AI H200 chip sale to China, which benefits U.S. firms while advancing China’s tech capabilities, reflecting the strategic dimensions of the initiative.

Political signaling
Trump’s statements emphasize that traditional institutions like the G7 or UN Security Council may no longer fit current global dynamics, highlighting the potential need for new multipolar forums.

Ongoing uncertainty
No formal discussions have confirmed the exact members or structure. Russian President Putin has indicated no intention to rejoin the G7, making the C5 concept largely exploratory.

Why It Matters

C5 discussions underscore the evolving geopolitical landscape where emerging powers (BRICS) and the U.S. may collaborate in new frameworks, challenging existing Western-led institutions and potentially reshaping international economic and diplomatic alignments.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Multipolar Alliance Development
Emerging alliances like C5 could redefine economic and strategic partnerships, creating alternative centers of influence outside traditional Western blocs.

Pillar 2: Technology and Trade Leverage
Closer U.S.–BRICS engagement in tech deals and resource access strengthens competitive leverage and influences global industrial dynamics.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Source

• Watcher.Guru – “US Explores Creating an Alternative to G7 by Including BRICS Members”

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U.S.-Backed Peace Deal Opens DRC Mineral Access Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

Trump-era diplomacy seeks strategic mineral access, but fighting and sanctions questions persist

Overview

• The U.S.-brokered peace agreement aimed to stabilize eastern DR Congo and provide preferential access for U.S. companies to strategic minerals like cobalt, copper, and tin.

• These minerals are critical for EVs, batteries, and tech supply chains, making access geopolitically significant.

• Despite the deal, rebels have resumed fighting, creating uncertainty around implementation.

• DRC officials suggest sanctions may be needed to salvage the agreement, underscoring risks to both stability and resource access.

Key Developments

Peace deal brokered by U.S. administration
The agreement intended to end hostilities between the Congolese government and armed rebel groups, particularly M23, while securing resource access for strategic industries.

Strategic minerals access
The deal specifically enables U.S. companies to obtain minerals essential for electric vehicles, battery technology, and high-tech manufacturing, positioning the U.S. for a strategic advantage in global supply chains.

Ongoing conflict threatens implementation
Despite the agreement, recent reports confirm rebels capturing territory and renewed clashes, raising questions about the deal’s durability and enforcement on the ground.

Sanctions discussed as a tool
The Congolese foreign minister has indicated that additional sanctions may be necessary to enforce compliance and restore credibility to the peace process, signaling that the agreement remains precarious. 

Why It Matters

Access to strategic minerals from DR Congo has global implications for technology supply chains, energy transition, and geopolitical leverage. Even partial implementation strengthens U.S. influence, while ongoing conflict introduces risk that could disrupt markets and delay resource availability.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Strategic Resource Realignment
Control over cobalt, copper, and tin enables the U.S. to secure critical supply chains independent of traditional competitors, reinforcing a shift in global industrial power.

Pillar 2: Conflict-Driven Market Volatility
Uncertainty around peace enforcement and rebel activity can impact commodity markets, supply contracts, and investor confidence, accelerating regional and global realignment in energy and tech sectors.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Financial Times – “DR Congo peace deal gives U.S. preferential access to strategic minerals”

• Reuters – “Congo’s top diplomat says sanctions needed to salvage Trump’s peace push”

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Inflation Tops Retirement Worries for Americans

Inflation Tops Retirement Worries for Americans, but Financial Advisors Disagree

Gabrielle Olya   Mon, December 8, 2025   GOBankingRates

Planning for retirement means preparing for risks that could derail your financial security — but Americans and financial advisors don’t agree on what those risks are. A new report from the Alliance for Lifetime Income reveals a surprising disconnect that may be putting long-term security in jeopardy.

According to average Americans and their advisors, here’s a look at the biggest retirement risks.

Why Americans Fear Inflation Most

According to the report, consumers’ No. 1 concern when it comes to retirement is inflation, with 63% seeing this as a retirement risk. However, advisors don’t list inflation as a top risk at all. Instead, they see the biggest retirement risks as outliving savings (56%) and market volatility (51%).

“Despite the obvious disconnect, both are right for different reasons,” said Cyrus Bamji, chief strategy and communications officer at the Alliance for Lifetime Income. “Consumers and advisors emphasize different risks because they feel, experience and understand them from different perspectives.”

Bamji noted that consumers feel inflation directly in their day-to-day lives and expenses, so to them, higher prices become the most immediate and tangible threat.

“It’s emotionally charged, and we’ve been living through it for almost four years now,” he said. “Unfortunately, research shows that most people underestimate how long they’ll live, which makes inflation feel like the dominant, immediate worry rather than a long-term planning issue.”

What Advisors See as the Real Retirement Risks

TO READ MORE:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/inflation-tops-retirement-worries-americans-161207155.html

This will Bring Down the Entire Financial System

This will Bring Down the Entire Financial System

Daniela Cambone:  12-10-2025

The United States is on the brink of a deep economic crisis, far worse than what is publicly acknowledged. This is according to Mitch Vexler, a commercial real estate developer and president of Mockingbird Properties, in a recent interview with Daniela Cambone of ITM Trading.

Vexler’s warning is based on his identification of 50 critical issues that are currently plaguing the American economy, including a looming $2 trillion commercial real estate maturity wall, massive impaired bank loans, and fraudulent school district bonds.

At the heart of the crisis is the widespread use of property tax systems through manipulated appraisals and school district bonds.

Vexler describes these bonds as a “second mortgage” that strips homeowners’ equity, leaving them vulnerable to financial shocks. The situation is further exacerbated by exploding property taxes, which are pushing homeowners to the edge.

Vexler warns of a credit crisis and potential depression worse than the one experienced in 2007-2008, driven by systemic fraud and institutional failures.

He points to the recent actions of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who launched a probe into nearly 1,000 cities’ finances under transparency laws, as a potential starting point for exposing the fraud. However, Vexler emphasizes that this is not a solution in itself and that structural reform is needed to address the crisis.

One potential solution, according to Vexler, is to repeal property taxes in favor of uniform state sales taxes.

This would help restore fairness and transparency to the tax system, which is currently riddled with corruption. Vexler also critiques the Federal Reserve’s role in perpetuating economic instability and the loss of purchasing power of the U.S. dollar.

The crisis is not limited to the United States, with global economic concerns such as the BRICS countries piloting gold-backed currencies and central banks accumulating gold.

Vexler underscores that real money must be backed by tangible assets, warning against speculative cryptocurrencies. He also links these financial pressures to sociopolitical instability, including potential food shortages, farmer bankruptcies, and civil unrest in North America and Europe.

Despite the grim outlook, Vexler encourages citizens to become active at the local level, demanding transparency and accountability from school districts and officials to prevent further systemic collapse.

He calls for criminal accountability for those involved in fraud and urges a hybrid solution involving federal and state cooperation to address the $5.1 trillion school bond fraud crisis.

Ultimately, Vexler stresses that the economic future depends on whether society chooses to confront these systemic issues or continues down the path toward a greater depression or worse. As he so aptly puts it, the choice is ours.

To learn more about the looming economic crisis and Vexler’s insights, watch the full video interview with ITM Trading. The conversation provides a detailed analysis of the current economic situation and offers a warning about the potential consequences of inaction.

https://youtu.be/uY5EpJl5fUo

Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 12/11/2025

Thursday Coffee with MarkZ. 12/11/2025

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 Mark, Mods and Members

Member: Is this our “December to Remember? “

MZ: I hope so…and I think this is our last December before the reset.

Member: So, What is holding us up?

MZ: On the bond side I do have somebody that just had a meeting today. I am hoping for an update soon. I hope to have a bond update before Dr. Scott and this evening podcast

Member: On truth social someone posted a Mr Pool post with a green light on it

Member: Today-silver on comex 62.77

Member: Musk's Starlink is meeting to activate in Iraq:  shafaq news

MZ: That will be a game changer in Iraq for communications.

MZ: “ The Iraq Embassy in Washington welcomes the US house of Representatives vote to repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.” To repeal the Iraq war laws. This strengthens the partnership between the 2 countries. Remember we are leaving when we are paid. And we are leaving.

MZ: “Iraq achieves a big leap in its oil exports to the US, surpassing Saudi Arabia” My opinion is the US is quietly topping off its Strategic Oil Reserve.

MZ: “Iraq’s financial authorities have stressed developing financial markets “ These are the reform policies that they are continuing to talk about. They said they would institute these to lift the purchasing power and reform their currency. They are going through their checklist right before our eyes.

MZ: Frank26 thinks it will be 1 to 1 in Iraq and a managed float outside Iraq. He is looking at First of January.

Member: I don’t think the checklist will be done until January. Glad that’s not far off.

MZ: A lot of people are on this same opinion. Could it still go before then? Absolutely.

Member: I think Jan 1 is the logical time to release the public RV/reset. But the private groups which are supposed to happen before the public may go at anytime. Fingers crossed.

Member: At least we are still in line…..Just wish the line was moving faster….sigh.

Member: May your lives be filled with the love of God, may He guide your way and may He show you His strength, peace, love, joy and grace, you are loved, Amen

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News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 12-11-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Thurs. 11 Dec. 2025

Compiled Thurs. 11 Dec. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset:

Wed. 10 Dec. 2025 Wolverine: “Things are definitely rolling! I received a call from a very valuable source. They said “We are ready to go!” I also received intel saying Level 4B release had been authorized. A message received said that this Christmas will truly be different.

A huge broker, Mark Garrett, me a few minutes ago that the people associated with the GCR and redemption of historic bonds are all under NDAs.

Skye received a phone call from a very big source, saying 90% of the notifications will be coming today. We will be going to Redemption Centers tomorrow.

 A huge whale from New York told me, “It’s done!” Everyone can go at the same time; early next week is the kickoff.

 I hope to be under NDA in a few hours and, if so, I will immediately do a celebration call.”

Wed. 10 Dec. 2025 Skye Prince: I’m so emotional right now. I just got confirmation of what I heard this morning, 100% confirmation. And it’s just, no words, I’m blown away.

Wed. 10 Dec. 2025 TNT Tony: Banks were told all hands on deck for Saturday. Everyone else says it’s still going.

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Financial Situation:

Wed. 10 Dec. 2025: BOOM!!! YOUR BITCOIN = CREDIT POWER – Top U.S. Banks Now Offering Credit Backed by Bitcoin, With 50–70% LTV and Competitive Interest Rates – amg-news.com – American Media Group

Wed. 10 Dec. 2025: BOOM: The Fed Bows to Trump Pressure — Slashes Interest Rates Again, Drops to 3.5%–3.75% as Economic War Heats Up — Third Cut Proves Trump and Bessent Were Right All Along – amg-news.com – American Media Group

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Walkingstick  Multi-currency exchanges rate is for a reason.  They know exactly what the repercussions will be.  They know exactly the numbers they need to release...[and] the laws for this monetary reform to succeed.  This has been well planned and thought out for many years.  When we taught it to you, we called it the revaluation of the Iraqi dinar.  It is now going to go into the reinstatement at 1 to 1 and they want to reach the reinstatement of $3.22 and a float... 

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY:  Sudani has just asked permission from the United Nations to be released from the sanctions...It is said that the United Nations will release Iraq from under their vision.  The United Nations is leaving Iraq.  They are going to release us from under their supervision of us.  They told us Iraq can be fully sovereign nation within 23 days...They said Iraq has met all international qualifications...The Iraqi government requested this for a more equal relationship with the United Nations and it was granted a return to normality...It's a pretty big milestone for us...  FRANK:  This really smells good...because 23 days from now is January 1, 2026.  [Post 1 of 2....stay tuned]

Frank26   Are they trying to tell you something?  IMO, I think they are trying to tell you, you will be completely sovereign on that day and that's why the United Nations is leaving because they're done and you are done...It is a major announcement about your monetary reform...You guys are about to have purchasing power IMO and your currency is about to play with the big boys across the border...They're not playing any games.  They're not using slight of hands.  Everything they're telling you is for one reason and one reason only.  Your currency is about to go into the international markets...You are now going to go 1 to 1 on par with the American dollar inside of your country...January 1, 2026 has been targeted!   [Post 2 of 2]

SILVER Price About to 'Enter a New Reality' - Triple Digits INCOMING

VRIC Media:  12-10-2025

Alasdair Macleod and Michael Oliver believe that silver's historic run is only just getting started, as years of price suppression has created a situation where the upward pressure can no longer be contained.

The duo argue that $60 is the tip of a massive iceberg that threatens to sink faith in fiat currencies and help usher in a new monetary reality, where precious metals reign supreme.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Morning 12-11-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Crypto among sectors ‘debanked’ by 9 major banks: US regulator

OCC finds major banks restricted services to crypto and other politically contentious industries between 2020–2023; probe may be referred to DOJ.

Overview

• OCC preliminary finding: Nine largest U.S. banks placed restrictions or escalated review requirements on customers in certain lawful industries — including cryptocurrency — between 2020 and 2023.

• Scope of industries affected: Restrictions also targeted oil & gas exploration, coal mining, firearms, private prisons, tobacco/e-cigarette manufacturers, and adult entertainment.

• Possible enforcement referral: The OCC said its investigation is ongoing and could be referred to the U.S. Justice Department.

Key Developments

• Banks examined: The OCC reviewed JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, Capital One, PNC Bank, TD Bank and BMO.

• Crypto-specific actions: Banks restricted services to issuers, exchanges, or administrators — often citing financial crime concerns as the rationale.

• Regulator response and rhetoric: Comptroller Jonathan Gould criticized debanking as an improper use of bank charter and market power, while commentators (Cato Institute, industry leaders) argue the report omits regulatory guidance that influenced banks’ behavior.

• Political context: The review follows an executive order directing a probe into whether banks cut customers off for political or religious reasons.

Why It Matters
Banking access is a foundational plumbing of the global economy. If large banks systematically constrain lawful businesses for reputational or political reasons, that rewires capital flows, concentrates power in alternative providers, and accelerates structural shifts in how value is cleared and settled — a dynamic that can feed broader geopolitical and financial realignments.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar — Financial Decentralization: Continued restrictions by major banks push affected industries (notably crypto) toward alternative financial rails and smaller institutions, reducing reliance on incumbent Western banking infrastructure.

• Pillar — Regulatory-Driven Fragmentation: When supervisory guidance and bank risk-management intersect with politics, market access fragments along regulatory lines — increasing the appeal of non-traditional or jurisdictionally diversified financial networks.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Cointelegraph – “Crypto among sectors ‘debanked’ by 9 major banks: US regulator”

• Reuters – “US bank regulator says large banks engaged in ‘debanking’ of disfavored industries”  

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Jakarta Claims World’s Largest Urban Title As Indonesia Joins BRICS

UN confirms Jakarta as the world’s largest urban area in 2025 just as Indonesia enters BRICS, reshaping regional and global economic dynamics.

Overview

• Jakarta surpasses Tokyo: UN reclassification places Jakarta at 42 million, making it the world’s largest urban area and elevating Southeast Asia’s demographic weight.

• BRICS timing boosts influence: Indonesia’s full BRICS membership aligns with its rising urban and economic profile, amplifying its strategic leverage.

• Digital economy surge: Jakarta’s rapid expansion reflects ASEAN’s tech-driven growth, with the city becoming a major hub for fintech, e-commerce, and startup innovation.

Key Developments

• New global ranking: Jakarta now leads Dhaka (36.6M) and Tokyo (33.4M), confirming long-observed local assessments of the city’s scale.

• Tech ecosystem dominance: With 2,400+ startups and 80% digital payment penetration, Jakarta acts as a frontline laboratory for digital transformation.

• Policy alignment underway: iDEA and the Indonesia Fintech Association plan strategic meetings during National Fintech Month 2025 to align frameworks with Jakarta’s expanding economic role.

• Urban pressures continue: Congestion, flooding, and future infrastructure demands—expected to grow with 10 million more residents by 2050—remain major challenges.

Why It Matters
Jakarta’s rise to the world’s largest urban area signals a new gravitational shift in global economic momentum—away from traditional hubs and toward emerging, tech-centered megacities. Paired with Indonesia’s entrance into BRICS, this demographic milestone strengthens the bloc’s influence and positions Southeast Asia as a central player in the evolving global order.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar — Demographic Power Shift: Indonesia’s massive urban concentration expands BRICS’ population footprint, tilting economic and geopolitical weight toward emerging markets.

• Pillar — Digital Infrastructure Realignment: Jakarta’s fintech and startup ecosystem deepens the bloc’s digital transformation agenda, advancing non-Western innovation hubs.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru – “Jakarta Claims World’s Largest Urban Title As Indonesia Joins BRICS”

• The Jakarta Post – “Greater Jakarta becomes world’s most populous megacity”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Morning 12-11-25

An Economist Says The Delay In The 2026 Budget Is Restricting Spending And Limiting Funding For Investment Projects.

Time: 10/12/2025 Readings: 75 times   {Economy: Al-Furat News} Economic expert, Salah Nouri, warned that the delay in approving the 2026 budget will restrict spending and limit funding for investment projects..

Nouri told Al-Furat News Agency that: “Law No. 6 of 2019 concerning financial management, in Chapter Three, Article 11, stipulates that the Council of Ministers must submit the draft federal general budget law to the House of Representatives before the middle of October of each year, which the Council of Ministers has exceeded for the current year with regard to the 2026 budget.”

He pointed out that “Article 13 of the law stipulates first that in the event that the approval of the general budget is delayed until December 31 of the year preceding the year in which the budget was prepared,” adding, “the Minister of Finance shall issue a circular authorizing the disbursement of 2/12 of the total actual expenditures for current expenses of the previous year after excluding non-recurring expenses, and this disbursement shall continue on a monthly basis until the budget is approved.”

Nouri added, “The second paragraph of the same article stipulates that spending from the total annual allocation for ongoing investment projects, whose allocations were included during the previous and subsequent years, shall be in accordance with the actual completion rates or actual preparation of each project. This means that the delay in the budget limits the government’s ability to fully finance the projects and restricts the movement of investment spending until the budget and its financial instructions are issued.”  LINK

Dollar Prices Recorded A Slight Increase In Baghdad

Economy | 10/12/2025   Mawazin News - Baghdad:
The price of the US dollar rose slightly this morning, Tuesday, in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges in Baghdad, reaching 143,000 Iraqi dinars per 100 US dollars, compared to 142,950 dinars yesterday, Tuesday.

In local currency exchange shops in Baghdad's markets, the selling price was 143,500 dinars per 100 US dollars, while the buying price was 142,500 dinars per 100 US dollars.    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271401

Gold Prices Rose Slightly In Global Markets

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 08:51 | Economy Number of views: 318   Baghdad / NINA / Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday as investors prepared to analyze Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's guidance on the day the central bank is expected to cut interest rates, while silver continued its record-breaking run above $60 an ounce.

Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,215.61 an ounce by 03:09 GMT, while U.S. gold futures for February delivery also rose 0.2% to $4,244.70 an ounce.

Spot silver climbed 0.6% to $61.06 an ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $61.46 earlier in the session.

This surge extended Tuesday's performance, which saw it surpass the $60 mark, driven by declining inventories and strong industrial demand.

Brian Lan, managing director of GoldSilver Central, said: “What we’re seeing in the spot gold market isn’t a big change; it’s still range-bound, and people are just looking at the Fed’s interest rate decision tonight and whether there will be any further news (regarding the path of monetary policy).”

The two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concludes with an interest rate decision at 7:00 PM GMT on Wednesday, followed by a press conference with Powell at 7:30 PM GMT. Investors are currently pricing in an 88.6% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut.

Kevin Hassett, the White House economic adviser and a leading candidate to head the Federal Reserve, said on Tuesday that there is “ample scope” for further rate cuts, but noted that rising inflation could alter those expectations.

Silver prices have been supported by declining global inventories, rising demand, expectations of Fed rate easing, and its recent inclusion on the list of vital U.S. metals.    Platinum fell 1.2% to $1,669.70, while palladium declined 0.2% to $1,503.26. [End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1266060

Basra Crude Oil Prices Fell By More Than 2% Despite Global Oil Market Stability.

Economy | 10/12/2025    Mawazin News - Baghdad:  Basra crude oil prices, both heavy and medium, declined despite the stability of global oil prices.   Basra Heavy crude fell by $1.62, or 2.69%, to $58.60, while Basra Medium crude dropped by $1.52, or 2.45%, to $60.45.  Oil prices stabilized after falling by about 1% in the previous session, as concerns about oversupply limited gains and investors awaited progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271395

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