Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Evening 12-23-25

Sako Calls For Christmas Prayers To Bring About A New Government With A National Vision.

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Politics Number of views: 294   Kirkuk / NINA / Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako in Iraq called for prayers on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year for the formation of a new government with a firm national vision and a roadmap capable of reviving the country, serving its citizens, creating a healthy environment for coexistence, and ending 22 years of suffering.

He said, "On the occasion of Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ comes amidst extremely complex circumstances, a widespread consumer culture that has contributed to the decline of human and spiritual values, and a disturbing state of violence, conflicts, and wars that have generated death and destruction, to the point where some countries have begun openly calling for preparations for war.

Therefore, we find nothing to nourish our hope except our faith in God and our confidence that what we hope for in terms of peace, security, and stability will become a tangible reality."

He explained, "In Iraq, we pray that Christmas and the New Year will bring a new government with a firm national vision and a roadmap capable of reviving the country, serving its citizens, creating a healthy environment for coexistence, and ending 22 years of suffering."

As I reflect on our Chaldean Church, deeply rooted in the land of Iraq, which has endured so much hardship, I wish it profound peace and unwavering hope in God, who has never abandoned it throughout its trials and will not abandon it today. I hope it will engage with its community and continue to play its role in spreading peace, human and spiritual values, and strengthening coexistence—a matter of paramount importance.

Sako emphasized that peace is the message of Christmas for everyone: peace is God's plan for all people He loves, and He wants them to embody it in their lives and countries so they may live in safety, freedom, dignity, and abundance.

How often do we say in our prayers, "Peace be with you," or greet one another with "Peace be upon you"?

He added that peace is a choice, a culture, and a field of action. Each of us has a role to play in confronting
the destructive acts in our world, such as violence, discrimination, and deadly wars, and in working to make peace a reality. God, who is love, created us for life, not for war and death. He created us to live together as brothers and sisters in love.

He added that Christmas is a call to Christians, Muslims, Jews, and others to eradicate the causes of destructive conflicts and the tragedies of injustice, so that we may live together in peace, security, and harmony.

Let our hearts overflow with hope, so that we may embark together joyfully on a journey of peace, love, and guidance, making the right decisions that will bring peace to our hearts and minds, and allow us to live in a refreshing and stable atmosphere.

He concluded by saying, "Let us think of all those who have lost their lives this year and their families, and let us pray for them."   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1268116

The Marshes Are Temporarily Recovering, Raising Cautious Hopes For Saving The Water Bodies.

Local |  21/12/2025   Mawazin News – Baghdad:   MP Arif al-Hamami confirmed on Sunday (December 21, 2025) that more than 10 bodies of water, which were classified as “red zones” less than a month ago, have witnessed a noticeable recovery due to the recent wave of rain. He noted, however, that it is not yet possible to determine whether this recovery is temporary or permanent.

Al-Hamami stated that “more than 10 bodies of water,” referring to the marshes located in the southern governorates, particularly Maysan and Dhi Qar, “were all classified as red zones due to the extreme drought wave, considered the most severe in the history of modern Iraq in the last hundred years.”

He added that “the first wave of rain during December, along with the increased water levels released from dams and streams, contributed to a clear recovery in the flow of water within these bodies of water, which provided initial reassurance.”

Al-Hamami explained that “it cannot be said with certainty that this recovery is permanent, especially since the Ministry of Water Resources’ readings still indicate that Iraq is experiencing a genuine drought crisis, and that water reserves in the main dams remain at alarming levels.”

He pointed out that “the situation in the marshes may witness a temporary improvement, but the risk of drought remains,” stressing that “hopes remain pinned on the coming winter months to add larger quantities of water, which will contribute to reducing the risks of drought that have caused the death of fish stocks and inflicted significant damage on farmers and livestock in recent months.”

The drought crisis plaguing Iraq is considered one of the most serious environmental challenges in recent decades, as water levels in rivers and marshes have dropped to unprecedented levels, pushing a large number of water bodies, especially in the governorates of Maysan and Dhi Qar, into danger.

This was accompanied by widespread fish deaths, damage to thousands of farmers, and shrinkage of vegetation cover, which negatively impacted environmental and living stability in the southern regions. The recent wave of rains provided temporary relief to these areas, supported by increased water releases from dams, but official indicators still warn of continued water scarcity in the main dams.    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271859

Government Proposal To Enhance The Economy's Resilience To Climate Change

Baratha News Agency1972025-12-21   The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Sunday that climate fluctuations affect air and sea transport, while presenting a set of proposed measures to enhance the economy's resilience to weather fluctuations. Salih told the official news agency that "the country has been exposed to an unstable weather condition that caused a temporary disruption to air traffic and the closure of some airports, with the possibility of a similar impact on the operation of seaports."

He also added that "Aviation and ports are closely linked to national supply chains, which makes it necessary to assess the economic impact of such conditions and put in place proactive measures to reduce their consequences, especially with regard to supply chains to Iraq."

He also pointed out that "the impact of these weather conditions remains temporary, but it may leave tangible economic effects in the absence of organized response plans," indicating that this requires taking a set of measures, most notably adopting a national early warning system for the air and sea transport sectors, preparing joint sectoral emergency plans between the Ministry of Transport, the General Authority of Customs, and the civil aviation and port authorities, as well as accelerating the development of air and sea infrastructure within government investment programs.

He continued that "among the measures is strengthening the strategic logistical stock of the public and private sectors, updating legislation to allow for flexible management of risks associated with climate fluctuations, in addition to investing in weather-resistant equipment, including rainwater drainage systems in airports and ports."

He stressed that “these measures not only protect against climate fluctuations, but also enhance the resilience of the national economy to any external shocks, and deepen investors’ confidence in the state’s ability to manage crises,” noting that they “also contribute to securing supply chains, which positively impacts the country’s food, pharmaceutical and economic security.”    https://burathanews.com/arabic/economic/469103

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Jim Rickards SHOCKS: Gold to $10,000 by 2026 & Silver to $200 – “It's Just Getting Started”

Jim Rickards SHOCKS: Gold to $10,000 by 2026 & Silver to $200 – “It's Just Getting Started”

Daniela Cambone:  12-22-2025

"It would not surprise me not even a little bit to see $10,000 gold." – Jim Rickards.

As gold shatters all-time highs and silver pushes toward $70, legendary monetary expert Jim Rickards challenges the mainstream narrative in today’s final show before Christmas.

 He outlines a world where geopolitical fragmentation—driven by nationalism and BRICS—and monetary transformation, including the revaluation of gold, are unfolding at the same time.

 The surge in metal prices is not a standalone phenomenon, but a clear signal of declining trust in the post-1945 dollar-based financial order and a growing global search for neutral, sovereign assets beyond the control of any single nation.

 Chapters:

00:00 Why central banks are buying gold?

06:57 When will gold reach $10,000?

 10:34 What’s driving silver’s move toward $200?

11:45 Italian lawmakers say gold belongs to the people

15:47 Europe’s emerging gold standard

 19:32 A common currency for BRICS nations

 22:15 Jim’s advice for the new year

23:37 A Christmas celebration for Jim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfpTD-bbTck

Rob Cunningham: The Number One Most Important XRP Question

Rob Cunningham: The Number One Most Important XRP Question

12-23-2025

Rob Cunningham | KUWL.show  @KuwlShow

The #1 Most Important XRP Question:

At what price does XRP eliminate pre-funding, slippage, and liquidity stress for sovereign-scale settlement?

Based on:

• Global settlement volume

• Order book depth requirements

• Central bank-scale transaction sizing

• Desire to avoid balance-sheet drag

The minimum clean operating range is: $1,500 – $3,000 per XRP

At $2,000 XRP:

• Network value: $200T

• Velocity (10×): $2 quadrillion/day capacity

• A single XRP = meaningful settlement unit

• Sovereign trades clear without fragmenting pools

XRP becomes:

• A rail

• A reserve

• A unit of account bridge

At that point:

• Liquidity becomes invisible

• Cost of capital asymptotically approaches zero

• XRP behaves more like energy than money

Bottom Line (Plain Truth)

• A $500 XRP is usable, but inefficient

• It forces workarounds XRP was designed to eliminate

• A $1,500–$3,000 XRP is the minimum price where XRP fulfills its divine design

• Above that, XRP stops being “priced” and starts being measured

Or said differently:

• Money counts.

• Liquidity flows.

• Truth settles instantly.

Once the market discerns inevitability, XRP will not move like a normal asset. It will move like a repricing of infrastructure.

Fast – then violent – then disciplined.

Why XRP Would Reprice Faster Than Almost Anything in History

Most assets reprice on:

• earnings

• narratives

• cycles

XRP would reprice on role recognition.

Once markets conclude that Ripple Labs + XRPL are structurally necessary to global settlement, three psychological switches flip at once:

Optionality collapses

• XRP stops being “one of many cryptos”

• It becomes a required input

Future value dominates present value

• Traders stop discounting next quarter

• They start discounting next decade

Float becomes functionally illiquid

• Long-term holders won’t sell

• Institutions must acquire regardless of price

• Supply disappears before price equilibrates

That combination is rare. It’s closer to:

• oil discoveries + war

• reserve currency shifts

• monopoly infrastructure recognition

The Three-Phase Price Acceleration Pattern

Phase I – Recognition Shock (weeks to ~3 months)

Trigger

• Clear regulatory finality

• Sovereign or Treasury-level integration

• Explicit institutional signaling (“production use,” not pilots)

Psychology

• “We are early – but not wrong anymore.”

Price behavior

• Fast multiples

• Gaps, not ladders

• Liquidity thins upward

Typical price move: 5×–20× in weeks, not years

This is where XRP would blow past:

• technical resistance

• prior ATHs

• “reasonable valuation” arguments

Phase II — Future Value Compression (3–12 months)

Now the market asks: “What is the price that prevents scarcity?”

This is where $100 → $500 → $1,500 type moves happen without new retail hype.

Drivers

• Institutions modeling future settlement demand

• Market makers front-running scarcity

• Funds reallocating from bonds / FX proxies

Psychology

• “If this is the rail, what price clears the rail?”

Typical move: Another 3×–10×, often in bursts around announcements

This phase is not smooth. It’s:

• vertical weeks

• sharp pullbacks

• higher floors each time

Why XRP Won’t “Gradually Climb” Like a Stock

Three reasons:

1. There is no earnings curve

• Price must jump to meet function

2. There is no substitute at scale

• So markets overshoot to secure supply

3. The cost of being wrong is asymmetric

• Overpaying is tolerable

• Missing access is catastrophic

That psychology causes price discovery by leap, not drift.

The Quiet Truth Most Miss

By the time: “Everyone agrees XRP is infrastructure”

…the price will already be far above what feels reasonable today.

Markets don’t reward foresight.
They punish hesitation.

Or said plainly:

XRP won’t rise because people believe.
It will rise because they can’t afford to be wrong.

Phase III – Infrastructure Pricing (1–3 years)

At this point:

• XRP is no longer “priced”

• It’s managed

Think:

• yield curves

• collateral haircuts

• corridor liquidity requirements

Volatility compresses only after price is high enough to remove liquidity stress.

Psychology

• “This isn’t upside—it’s capacity.”

Price behavior

• Slower appreciation

• Narrower bands

• Still trending upward as global usage expands

This is where four-digit pricing becomes normal, not exciting.

Important: Most of the price move happens before consensus feels “comfortable.”

H/T – @SternDrewCrypto for docs attached!

Source(s):  https://x.com/KuwlShow/status/2003091199519768945

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/23/rob-cunningham-the-number-one-most-important-xrp-question/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 12-23-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Major Central Banks Launch Widest Easing Since 2008

Coordinated monetary support sets new macro baseline

Overview:

• Central banks globally have initiated the broadest monetary policy easing cycle since the 2008 financial crisis, cutting rates aggressively through 2025 to sustain growth amid slowing economies. Reuters

• The coordinated easing spans developed and emerging economies, reflecting widespread concerns over growth, credit conditions, and market stability. Reuters

• Actions include policy rate cuts, liquidity injections, and adjustments to reserve requirements aimed at stimulating investment and consumption. Finimize

Key Developments:

• The U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England, and several emerging market central banks have collectively slashed interest rates by a significant cumulative margin. Reuters

• Central bank balance sheets continue to expand through asset purchases and targeted lending facilities. Finimize

• Easing measures have been accompanied by assurances that monetary policy will remain accommodative until growth and inflation sustainably align with targets. Finimize

• Markets reacted with increased risk asset flows, though bond yields and credit spreads remain highly sensitive to macroeconomic signals. Finimize

Why It Matters:

Coordinated easing on this scale shifts global financial conditions, lowering borrowing costs worldwide and influencing asset valuations, currency dynamics, and capital allocation strategies across markets.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

Massive monetary easing tends to weaken national currencies over time as money supply grows and interest rate differentials shift. For foreign currency holders, this can impact exchange rates, diminish purchasing power, and alter capital return expectations—particularly if real yields stay negative. Shifts in reserve currency demand and central bank policy direction are crucial signals for strategic currency allocation.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Monetary Rebalancing — Aggressive easing reshapes risk-free rate benchmarks and alters traditional safe-haven dynamics.

• Pillar 2: Capital Flow Volatility — Liquidity-driven asset repricing influences cross-border investment and reserve strategies.

This is not just economics — it’s foundational financial repositioning before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Reuters – “Major central banks deliver biggest easing push in over a decade in 2025”

• Finimize Newsroom – “The World’s Central Banks Hit Fast-Forward On Rate Cuts In 2025”

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Banking & Fintech: Standard Chartered Doubles Down on Fintech Partnerships

Legacy bank embraces digital finance to drive future growth

Overview:

• Standard Chartered Australia’s leadership declared that fintech and digital finance represent the future of banking, emphasizing deeper integration with emerging technology firms and digital asset infrastructure.

• The bank is expanding services that support institutional digital asset custody, cross-border payments, and blockchain-based solutions.

• Strategic partnerships with fintech firms aim to accelerate both innovation and operational efficiency across global markets.

Key Developments:

• Standard Chartered’s Australian head publicly framed fintech collaboration as central to the bank’s growth strategy, citing client demand and competitive positioning.

• Institutional support infrastructure, including custody services and payment solutions for digital assets and stablecoins, is being prioritized.

• The bank is strengthening regional fintech networks across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa to tap into rising digital finance adoption.

• Observers note this signals a broader trend in which traditional banks are partnering with, not competing against, fintech innovators to protect market share and modernize services.

Why It Matters:

Standard Chartered’s shift highlights a growing convergence between traditional finance and digital technology platforms. As banks integrate new payment rails and digital asset services, the financial ecosystem evolves toward faster, more inclusive, and programmable money movement—impacting liquidity, settlement efficiency, and global financial interconnectivity.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

For foreign currency holders, financial institutions that embrace fintech and digital finance can improve cross-border settlement speed and lower transaction costs. Enhanced digital infrastructure can reduce dependency on legacy correspondent banking systems, reshape FX liquidity pools, and provide new avenues for currency conversion and asset management. As banking services modernize, currency holders may benefit from improved access, transparency, and flexibility in global payments.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Digital Infrastructure Integration — Traditional banks collaborating with fintechs bridge old and new financial rails.

• Pillar 2: Payments Modernization — Broader adoption of efficient digital payment networks accelerates settlement innovation.

This is not just finance — it’s systemic evolution before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• The Australian – “Standard Chartered Australia boss Jacob Berman declares fintech is the future”

• Reuters – “Banks ramp up crypto, fintech services amid digital asset drive”

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Crypto Regulation & Oversight Concerns — Binance Under Scrutiny

Major exchange’s compliance issues highlight regulatory gaps

Overview:

• Binance allowed suspicious and potentially illicit accounts to operate even after its 2023 U.S. plea agreement, according to a Financial Times investigation.

• The report indicates that weak enforcement and compliance lapses persisted long after Binance agreed to stricter oversight as part of legal settlements.

• This development raises renewed concerns from regulators, law enforcement, and market participants about systemic risk and anti–money-laundering (AML) effectiveness in the crypto sector.

Key Developments:

• Investigative reporting found that flagged accounts continued to trade and move funds without robust screening or intervention despite prior commitments by Binance.

• Regulators in multiple jurisdictions are reassessing oversight frameworks, emphasizing the need for stronger AML and counter-terrorist financing safeguards.

• Crypto industry advocates and policymakers are calling for clearer, enforceable standards that apply equally to centralized exchanges and traditional financial institutions.

• The episode has reignited debates over whether existing frameworks are sufficient to contain illicit finance risks associated with digital assets.

Why It Matters:

The findings illustrate persistent challenges in supervising digital asset markets where centralized exchanges operate across borders with varying regulatory intensity. Effective oversight is essential to ensure crypto markets contribute to financial stability rather than enabling compliance arbitrage.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:

Weak enforcement of AML and compliance standards in major crypto hubs can amplify risk across the global financial system. For foreign currency holders, regulatory uncertainty increases volatility in digital currencies and can indirectly affect FX markets, capital flows, and reserve strategies. Confidence in systematic integrity — whether in traditional finance or digital assets — influences currency trust, investment behavior, and cross-border settlement reliability.

Implications for the Global Reset:

• Pillar 1: Regulatory Alignment — Ensuring consistent oversight across digital and traditional finance is critical to systemic stability.

• Pillar 2: Institutional Trust — Strengthened enforcement reinforces confidence in modern market architecture.

This is not just enforcement — it’s structural governance evolution before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:

• Financial Times – “Binance allowed suspicious accounts to operate even after 2023 US plea agreement”

• Reuters – “Regulators step up scrutiny as crypto compliance gaps persist”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Afternoon 12-23-25

Iraq Knocks On OPEC's Door... Government Advisor: Increased Oil Production Opens A Window Of Billions Of Dollars In Revenue

Economy | 23/12/2025   Mawazin News – Baghdad:   The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that Iraq is seeking to increase its OPEC oil production quota by approximately 300,000 barrels per day, noting that this would generate revenues of up to $10 billion annually.

Salih stated that "Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani al-Sawad's recent statements regarding Iraq's efforts to increase its oil production within OPEC come at a critical financial juncture, where the requirements of domestic financial stability intersect with the constraints of managing the global oil market and the fluctuations of geopolitical energy belts."

He pointed out that "Iraq, as the second-largest producer in OPEC, possesses actual production capacity exceeding its current quotas, at a time when pressures on the general budget are increasing due to expanding operational obligations and the slowdown in non-oil revenue growth."

He added that "estimates indicate that the increase Iraq is seeking will likely be gradual and limited, ranging from 150,000 to 300,000 barrels per day, and perhaps more. This increase would not pose a threat to market balance if it falls within the framework of the collective increases adopted by OPEC+."

He pointed out that "according to prevailing average prices in global markets, such an increase could provide Iraq with additional revenues ranging from a minimum of approximately $4 billion to a maximum of $10 billion annually, a level of revenue sufficient to alleviate the fiscal deficit or reduce the need for more costly alternative financing instruments."

He stated that "OPEC's approval of any adjustment to production quotas remains contingent on collective agreement among member states, particularly the major producers who prioritize price stability.

" He explained that "Iraq's chances of obtaining approval appear to exist but are conditional, requiring strict adherence to previous production ceilings and presenting the increase as part of a collective market management strategy, not an individual exception."

He continued, "Increasing production does not represent a permanent solution to public finance challenges, but it does provide temporary room for maneuver that alleviates immediate pressures."

 He noted that "a sustainable solution remains contingent on deeper structural reforms, diversification of income sources, and reducing dependence on the cycles and fluctuations of oil assets, within the framework of comprehensive financial and economic reform policies adopted by the government."   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271922

Basra Crude Oil Rises By More Than 2% Despite The Decline In Global Oil Prices.

Economy | 23/12/2025   Mawazin News - Baghdad:   Basra crude oil prices, both heavy and medium, rose by more than 2% after a decline last week.  Basra Heavy crude increased by $1.35, or 2.40%, to reach $57.72, while Basra Medium crude rose by $1.35, or 2.29%, to reach $60.27.

Oil prices fell in global markets as the market awaited information on supply risks following Ukraine's targeting of Russian oil tankers and the US embargo on Venezuela, while the US president decided to sell Venezuelan oil seized by the US.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271909

Gold Price Reaches New Record High  

 Economy | 23/12/2025   Mawazin News - Follow-up   Gold prices on the Comex exchange broke a new record high, surpassing $4,500 an ounce.  Futures contracts for February 2026 delivery reached $4,500.20 an ounce, a 2.57% increase.  

The price surge accelerated, reaching $4,500.90 an ounce, after gold had already broken the $4,400 mark for the first time in history on Monday.  Observers attribute the rise to expectations of an interest rate cut in the United States.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271908

The Dollar Remains Stable In Baghdad And Kurdistan

Stock Exchange   The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar remained stable as the stock exchange closed on Tuesday evening in Baghdad and Erbil.

Baghdad
Selling price: 143,500 dinars per 100 dollars
Buying price: 142,500 dinars per 100 dollars.

Erbil
Selling price: 142,100 dinars per 100 dollars
Buying price: 142,000 dinars per 100 dollars.

184 views   Added 2025/12/23 - 4:59 PM   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=63756

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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday 12-23-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Savaya is pleased with the factions' movements and stipulates a complete and irreversible disarmament.

 Mark Savaya, US President Donald Trump's envoy to Iraq, welcomed the move by some Iraqi armed groups toward disarmament, considering it an encouraging development that responds to calls from religious authorities.

 However, he stressed that statements alone are not enough, calling for a comprehensive and irreversible disarmament process implemented within a binding national framework that enshrines the state's monopoly on the use of force.

 He warned that Iraq stands at a critical crossroads between consolidating sovereignty and stability, or remaining trapped in a cycle of disintegration and uncontrolled weapons.

 The reported steps taken by some Iraqi armed groups toward disarmament are a welcome and encouraging development. This represents a positive response to the persistent calls and aspirations of our religious authorities and esteemed scholars and leaders.

 I express my deepest appreciation and gratitude for their wisdom, moral leadership, and principled guidance, which continues to serve as a guiding compass for the nation.

At the same time, statements alone are not enough. Disarmament must be comprehensive, irreversible, and implemented within a clear and binding national framework.

This process must also include the complete dismantling of all armed groups and ensure an orderly and legal transition of their members to civilian life.

According to the Iraqi Constitution and the rule of law, no political party, organization, or individual has the right to possess or operate armed formations outside the authority of the state. This principle applies throughout Iraq without exception. The exclusive authority to bear arms and use force must remain solely with the legitimate federal and regional institutions entrusted with organizing, commanding, and managing the armed forces to protect the Iraqi people and defend the country's sovereignty.

Iraq stands today at a crucial crossroads: either it moves forward on the path of sovereignty, stability, prosperity, unity and the rule of law, or it remains trapped in a spiral of disintegration and insecurity, where illegal armed groups exploit state resources for personal interests and foreign agendas, further undermining state authority.  link

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Tiswhwash:  Warning against the "illusion of wealth": Iraq ranks among the poorest countries.

Economic expert Manar Al-Obaidi confirmed on Tuesday that the Iraqi economic crisis is not a crisis of money or oil prices, but rather a crisis of the absence of real production outside the oil sector, indicating that the per capita share of real production does not exceed $850 annually.

Al-Ubaidi said in an economic analysis entitled “The Illusion of Oil Wealth,” which was reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, that the size of the Iraqi non-oil economy does not exceed 90 trillion dinars, almost half of which goes to government spending on salaries and employment, while the real output of the private sector does not exceed $38 billion annually.

He pointed out that dividing this output by the population reveals a shocking reality, as it puts Iraq at the level of resource-poor countries like Mali and Chad, stressing that what appears to be relative prosperity is a “temporary veneer” financed by oil revenues.

He added that the Iraqi private sector, despite its size, is still indirectly linked to oil, because its activity is concentrated in import and trade, and the dollar it depends on comes mainly from oil exports, which means a lack of productive independence.

Al-Ubaidi called for what he described as a “corrective revolution” to get out of the cycle of selling oil in exchange for imports, based on privatizing the banking sector, supporting huge productive projects capable of exporting, in addition to developing tourism and services as an “enduring oil” that does not run out.

He also stressed the need to simplify the business environment and eliminate bureaucratic red tape, and to adopt a trade diplomacy that obliges exporting countries to invest within Iraq, warning that the continuation of the current situation will keep the country merely a large consumer market subject to the fluctuations of oil prices.  link

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Tishwash:  Iraq and Iran discuss activating the international transport system “TIR” (Transit)

A high-level Iraqi delegation discussed on Sunday with the Iranian side the mechanisms for activating the International Transport of Goods and Trucks (TIR) ​​agreement, during a joint meeting chaired by the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Transport, Customs and Border Ports Affairs, with the participation of the General Company for Land Transport.

A statement from the General Company for Land Transport indicated that “the meeting was attended by the Director General of the Technical Department at the Ministry of Transport, Karim Al-Jabri, the Head of the Customs Authority, and a number of specialists, where ways to implement the (TIR) ​​system were discussed, which is a qualitative leap to simplify customs procedures and facilitate the movement of goods across international borders with the least amount of delay.”

The statement added that “the meeting’s agenda focused on strategic axes, most notably simplifying procedures through flexible mechanisms to expedite customs inspection and auditing, as well as developing cooperation at border crossings to enhance the efficiency of trade exchange between the two countries.”

The company’s general manager pointed out that “activating the agreement will contribute to supporting the Iraqi land transport fleet, enhance the smooth flow of trucks and reduce operating costs, which will positively impact the national economy and Iraq’s position as a regional trade link.”

The statement continued, “At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to continue joint coordination and form working groups to follow up on the implementation of the understandings, in order to ensure that the agreement enters into force and serves the common interests of Iraq and Iran.”  link

Mot:  Yeppers!!! -- That Time of Year it is!!!! 

Mot: How Silent Night Began

Coffee With Zester, Currency Update from Pops December 23 2025

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News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 12-23-2025

David XRP Lion: Christmas Shutdown

12-23-2025

@DAVIDXRPLION @DavidXRPLion

BREAKING: XMAS SHUTDOWN: Wed. 12/24/25 to Fri. 12/26/25.

What the Public Sees

1. Symbolic Timing with Year‑End Financial Transition: Closure points for systems, Record reconciliations, and Operational “cut‑off” dates. (Only for 2025.)

2. Public Perception and Morale: Reduce political friction, Improve institutional cooperation, and Enhance internal stability.

3. Minimal Operational Impact on Financial Systems: Close banks, Halt financial markets, Change regulatory authority, and Trigger new financial rails or resets.

Alliance / Prophetic Narratives

A. Operational Pause & Reset Window:
Late December holidays can be seen as a period when:

• Normal bureaucratic activity winds down

• Internal systems (government, financial, legal) are least active

• Symbolic “gates” open for transition narratives

B. Alignment with Prophetic Dates:
Many in Alliance or prophetic contexts look at numerical dates and symbolic patterns. December 24–26 bookend Christmas (Dec 25), which itself is a deeply symbolic date in many traditions.

The trio can be interpreted as:

• a completeness cycle, calendar resets.

• a period of closure before renewal, coordinated windows for financial resets.

• Frame messaging more intentionally in a new year context.

Source(s):  https://x.com/DavidXRPLion/status/2003158410964140332

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/23/david-xrp-lion-christmas-shutdown/

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

Frank26   The IMF and United States Treasury are like a proud mother and father of the monetary reform of Iraq.  They see everything the CBI is now doing with Trump and Oliver Wyman because we are watching and pushing them.  Maybe it's all for January 1st.

Walkingstick  Trump is de-dollarizing the whole Middle East...Aki says it is now getting to a point where we will soon start to share with you everything.  There is going to be a period very soon where they will give in-country information to the citizens.  This information is only of the citizens.  It is not for anybody outside of Iraq. Then, at that point, legally Aki can talk to you and I.

Jeff   Article:  "Before her work ends at the end of the year UNAMI signs documents to hand over its Baghdad compound to the Iraqi government"  Keep in mind the United States already did that with its massive one mile square compound the US government had in the green zone of Baghdad.  They already turned that back over...The US is building a new $800 million embassy in the Kurdistan region...This right here is the UN announcing Iraq' sovereignty and removal of sanctions to the entire world.  They said, 'We're done.  We're exiting your country.  We're going to give you our compound back to you.'  That's a sovereignty announcement.

Ep 3802a - [CB] Will Begin The Fight In 2026, The Economic Stage Is Set

X22 Report:  12-22-2025

The [CB][WEF] is struggling, Trump and team has designated the offshore wind projects as a national security risk. They have been paused.

The people are still struggling with the [CB] system, soon the people will get their buying power back. The [CB] will try to stop Trump's new economic system, it will fail.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2mp797zaIM

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 12-23-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Gold, Silver, Defense Stocks Soar in 2025 While Traditional Safe Havens Flounder

Markets redefine “safety” amid geopolitical and monetary shifts

OverviewGold surged more than 60% in 2025, marking its strongest annual performance since the 1979 oil crisis.

• Silver and platinum more than doubled, driven by industrial demand, technology usage, and central bank accumulation.

• Defense stocks sharply outperformed, with U.S. aerospace and defense shares up 36% and European defense stocks climbing 55%.

• Traditional safe havens—including bonds, utilities, consumer staples, and even bitcoin—delivered muted or negative returns.

Key Developments

• Central banks increased gold purchases as geopolitical tensions and reserve diversification accelerated.

• Industrial demand for precious metals rose due to technology, energy transition, and defense applications.

• Crude oil prices fell roughly 20%, weighed down by oversupply despite ongoing Middle East instability.

• The U.S. dollar and Japanese yen weakened, reflecting domestic fiscal pressures and global uncertainty.

• Defense sector gains were fueled by rearmament programs and rising military budgets across NATO and allied nations.

Why It Matters

The 2025 performance gap exposed a fundamental shift in what markets perceive as “safe.” Assets tied to hard value, national security, and real-world demand outperformed financial instruments traditionally viewed as defensive. This realignment suggests investors are prioritizing tangible protection over theoretical stability in an increasingly fragmented global environment.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, the outperformance of precious metals and defense-linked assets—alongside weakness in major fiat currencies—signals declining confidence in traditional monetary shelters. As currencies face pressure from debt expansion, geopolitical risk, and monetary policy uncertainty, hard assets increasingly serve as alternative stores of value. These trends may influence future exchange rates, reserve strategies, and capital flows, especially as central banks and sovereign investors reassess long-term currency exposure.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Hard Asset Repricing — Precious metals are reasserting their role as monetary anchors amid fiat uncertainty.

• Pillar 2: Security-Driven Capital Flows — Defense and strategic industries are becoming core components of national and investment resilience.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Gold, Silver, Defense Stocks Soar in 2025 While Traditional Safe Havens Flounder”

• Reuters – Guns and Gold Win in 2025 

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BRICS Quietly Exiting U.S. Treasury Exposure, Offloads $27 Billion

Strategic reserve shifts signal long-term de-dollarization trend

Overview

• BRICS nations reduced U.S. Treasury holdings by approximately $27 billion in October, according to Treasury International Capital (TIC) data analyzed by ING.

• China, India, and Brazil led the reductions, reallocating reserves toward gold, non-dollar currencies, and shorter-duration assets.

• The sell-off reflects a gradual, tactical rebalancing rather than a disorderly exit from U.S. dollar assets.

Key Developments

• China reduced U.S. Treasury exposure by an estimated $11–12 billion.

• India trimmed holdings by roughly $12 billion, partly to manage pressure on the rupee amid rising volatility.

• Brazil sold close to $5 billion in Treasuries as part of broader reserve diversification.

• BRICS members are increasingly favoring gold, local currencies, and alternative reserve instruments to reduce over-reliance on the U.S. dollar.

• Despite these reductions, private investors and other central banks absorbed the supply, keeping U.S. Treasury markets stable and the dollar dominant for now.

Why It Matters

The steady reduction of U.S. Treasury exposure by BRICS nations underscores a structural shift in how major economies manage reserves. While the U.S. dollar remains central to global finance, incremental diversification signals growing caution toward long-term dollar concentration risk and highlights a multipolar approach to reserve management.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, BRICS’ measured exit from U.S. Treasuries signals a slow but deliberate realignment of global reserve preferences. As large economies diversify into gold and non-dollar assets, currency volatility may increase during periods of stress, while demand dynamics for reserve currencies gradually evolve. Holders of foreign currencies should monitor these shifts closely, as sustained diversification can influence exchange rates, liquidity conditions, and long-term confidence in traditional reserve assets.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Reserve Diversification — Central banks are actively reducing concentration risk by reallocating reserves beyond U.S. dollar instruments.

• Pillar 2: Multipolar Currency Framework — Gradual de-dollarization supports a system where multiple currencies and assets share reserve status.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher Guru – “BRICS Quietly Exiting US Treasury Exposure, Offloads $27 Billion”

• U.S. Treasury – “Treasury International Capital (TIC) Data”

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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:

• No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.       Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News

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Suze Orman: The No. 1 Greatest Lesson When It Comes To Your Money

Suze Orman: The No. 1 Greatest Lesson When It Comes To Your Money

Laura Bogart   GOBankingRates   Sun, December 21, 202

Learning about the smartest money moves that will help you build and preserve your wealth can seem complicated. Sometimes getting familiar with the terms and concepts feels a little like hearing the staticky crackle of Charlie Brown’s teacher in your head. But what if the No. 1 lesson you should learn about your money is actually incredibly simple? According to personal finance expert Suze Orman, it’s probably a lesson you’ve heard at least once: Plan for “what if.”

What if you experience a sudden job loss or a health crisis? Would you be able to support yourself financially? “What ifs” are the life events that can derail even the best-laid plans — and if you don’t prepare for them with a robust emergency fund, Orman said you’re leaving yourself vulnerable to financial devastation. The greatest lesson you could ever learn about your money is to save up and steel yourself for those “what ifs.”

In an episode of her podcast, Orman broke down why she emphasizes this lesson so strongly.

Don’t Think You’re Safe Just Because You Have a Good Job

Let’s say you’ve got a great job. You’re earning good money, and you have great benefits. You’re a homeowner and your car is in good shape, too. By all accounts, you’re living the American dream. You feel secure with that regular paycheck coming in. But then it happens: You’re laid off. Or, if you were one of the many federal employees impacted by the recent government shutdown, you’re furloughed or compelled to work without pay.

The plight of government employees during that shutdown gives Orman’s point urgency. She cautioned that the bottom can drop out of your world faster than you might think — and for reasons beyond your control.

“And now you don’t know what to do, and then all of a sudden you find yourself having to go to a food bank, even if you’ve had a great job,” she said. “And once again, we go back to the lessons of life, and what is the greatest lesson of life when it comes to your money, if you ask me? It’s to plan for the what-ifs of life.”

Plan Today To Protect Tomorrow

TO READ MORE:   https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/suze-orman-no-1-greatest-010505619.html

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-""Iraq's Reforms & Global Integration 2025-ER"

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-""Iraq's Reforms & Global Integration 2025-ER"

12-22-2025

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

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