News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 12-24-2025
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 Wed. 23 Dec. 2025
Compiled Wed. 24 Dec. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington
Judy Note: I’m going to take a break and celebrate the holidays with my family, so this will be my last update until after the holidays, or perhaps even further. We’ll wait and see what is needed in terms of broadcasting the Truth.
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 Wed. 23 Dec. 2025
Compiled Wed. 24 Dec. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington
Judy Note: I’m going to take a break and celebrate the holidays with my family, so this will be my last update until after the holidays, or perhaps even further. We’ll wait and see what is needed in terms of broadcasting the Truth.
One of the reasons I made this decision was that little news about the RV, EBS and Ten Days of Darkness was being let out. It needs to be a surprise for a lot of reasons. Although, we do know that the World will be (allegedly) changing over to the new financial system on Thurs. 1 Jan. 2026.
With the Global Currency Reset in place across the World, plus the Restored Republic announced, there would likely no longer be a need for my services as is. After all, for the past twelve years my daily update was known as “Restored Republic via a Global Currency Reset.”
Now I can say: “Mission Accomplished!”
On other matters, the Global Currency Reset has (allegedly) fully activated within the Quantum Financial System (QFS), with gold-backed currencies (allegedly) live and the greatest wealth transfer in history commencing imminently.
Trillions reclaimed from Cabal control flow to the people, with notifications, exchanges, and payouts ready to begin as redemption centers (allegedly) prepare for appointments. This divine redistribution ends engineered scarcity, restoring prosperity as promised in the scriptures.
NESARA/GESARA implementations bring complete debt forgiveness—erasing mortgages, loans, credit cards—while (allegedly) dissolving the old central banking system.
A new fair tax structure (allegedly) emerges, with restitution funds and abundance packages ushering in an era where homes, vehicles, and essentials are affordable for all under God’s bountiful grace.
Prepare your homes with supplies, remain calm in faith, and trust that victory over the Cabal is assured through heavenly justice.
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Tues. 23 Dec. 2025 The Big Call, Bruce:
A new window opened up: Tier4b can now go anytime from Tues. night 23 Dec. to Sun. 4 Jan. 2026
It did not go because there are 17 countries that were not yet asset-backed. They have until Sat. 27 Dec. 2025 to get asset-backed, or they cannot be part of the Global Financial System, nor be part of GESARA wealth distribution.
Redemption Centers and banks will have the new rates locked in on their screens by Fri. evening 26 Dec. 2025. That would make it a weekend start around Sat. 27 Dec. 2025.
At 5 pm EST Sun. 21 Dec. the Forex had the new rates on their back screens.
Read full post here: https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/24/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-december-24-2025/
Courtesy of Dinar Guru: https://www.dinarguru.com/
Militia Man I can't hammer it home enough. What we've been waiting for is actually taking place in a quiet mode. They've been doing systemic steps all the way along the way. They've been telling us in their own way, not in a way we want to hear, date and rate...
Jeff Article: "Iraq Central Bank Reduces Supply of Dinars" They're reducing the money supply to help them or position them to revalue the currency...Very critical step towards revaluing the currency.
Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] OMAR: The new currency mechanism was to roll out on December 1st and it didn't, all because the issue with the imports at the border still wasn't fixed with the ASYCUDA system. They asked for an extension and they got the extension to the end of December. IMPO we will see a rate along with import system fixed, expiring of 1310 all at the end of December. FRANK: The ASYCUDA is also looking for a new exchange rate in order for everything that it is doing, saying and implementing in order for it to work...The 29th to the 31st will determine what happens on the 1st of January.
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Trump’s Economic System Is Picking Up Speed, Trump Explains The Economic Path Forward
X22 Report: 12-24-2025
The world is moving away from wind and solar, coal demand is up, China was never going along with the green new scam.
Trump is moving carefully through the [CB] minefield economy. Gold is on the move.
Trump is moving the country out of the old system.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 12-24-25
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US Economy Surges at Fastest Pace in Two Years — Growth Beats Forecasts
Unexpected strength reshapes global economic expectations
Overview:
The U.S. economy grew at an annualized 4.3% rate in the third quarter of 2025, marking the fastest expansion in two years.
Growth was driven by strong consumer spending, robust exports, and increased government investment, exceeding economist forecasts.
Inflation remains slightly above target, complicating central bank policy decisions as labor market momentum weakens.
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US Economy Surges at Fastest Pace in Two Years — Growth Beats Forecasts
Unexpected strength reshapes global economic expectations
Overview:
The U.S. economy grew at an annualized 4.3% rate in the third quarter of 2025, marking the fastest expansion in two years.
Growth was driven by strong consumer spending, robust exports, and increased government investment, exceeding economist forecasts.
Inflation remains slightly above target, complicating central bank policy decisions as labor market momentum weakens.
Key Developments:
Consumer expenditure contributed a significant portion of the expansion, signaling enduring domestic demand.
Export growth and government outlays helped offset slower private investment.
Despite rapid GDP growth, consumer confidence hit a multi-year low, highlighting uneven sentiment across economic sectors.
Core inflation pressures persist, influencing expectations around future interest rate moves.
The slowdown in the labor market and government shutdown risks may temper growth in the quarter ahead. The Times
Why It Matters:
Stronger-than-expected U.S. growth influences global capital flows, currency markets, and risk pricing. As the world’s largest economy outperforms forecasts, investors recalibrate portfolios, interest rate expectations shift, and reserve managers reassess holdings tied to dollar-linked assets and global liquidity conditions.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:
For foreign currency holders, a resilient U.S. economy can reinforce demand for the dollar, strengthening its role as a reserve and settlement currency relative to others. However, persistent inflation above targets and labor market softness complicate monetary policy projections, potentially driving volatility in FX markets. Strong U.S. output also attracts capital flows, which can tighten external financing conditions for emerging market currencies and reshape reserve diversification strategies.
Implications for the Global Reset:
Pillar 1: Dollar Strength & Reserve Demand — U.S. economic outperformance supports the dollar’s centrality, affecting FX allocation decisions.
Pillar 2: Monetary Policy Divergence — Decisive growth with inflation risks may accelerate divergent policy paths, impacting global borrowing costs and capital flows.
This is not just GDP data — it’s a key input into how currency, capital, and confidence are recalibrated across the global financial system.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources:
The Times – “US economy expands at the fastest rate in two years”
The Guardian – “US economic growth surges to fastest rate in two years”
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Zelensky Signals Major Concession as Ukraine War Talks Advance
Territorial flexibility hints at potential breakthrough after years of stalemate
Overview:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated willingness to withdraw troops from parts of eastern Donetsk under proposed peace terms.
Options under discussion include demilitarized zones, potential free economic areas, or a freeze along current territorial lines.
The move marks one of the most significant shifts in Kyiv’s negotiating posture since the war began.
Key Developments:
Zelensky confirmed Ukraine is considering a demilitarized buffer zone monitored by international forces.
A proposal for free economic zones in contested regions aims to break the deadlock over sovereignty disputes.
Kyiv may submit any territorial agreement to a national referendum, underscoring domestic political sensitivity.
Negotiations include unresolved issues such as military size limits and control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
U.S.-backed talks intensified following renewed diplomatic engagement under President Trump’s second term.
Why It Matters:
Territorial disputes have been the primary obstacle preventing a negotiated end to Europe’s largest land war in decades. Zelensky’s willingness to explore compromise suggests momentum toward a ceasefire framework, even as constitutional, security, and sovereignty hurdles remain unresolved.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:
Any credible move toward peace reduces regional currency volatility, stabilizes Eastern European financial markets, and lowers geopolitical risk premiums embedded in foreign exchange pricing. A reduction in war-related uncertainty could strengthen regional currencies, impact capital flows, and influence reserve positioning tied to European and dollar-based assets.
Implications for the Global Reset:
Pillar 1: Conflict-to-Capital Transition — De-escalation opens pathways for reconstruction finance, debt restructuring, and renewed trade corridors.
Pillar 2: Geopolitical Risk Repricing — Markets recalibrate currency, bond, and commodity risk once prolonged conflict enters a resolution phase.
This is not just diplomacy — it’s geopolitical risk being repriced across the global financial system.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources:
Newsweek – “Zelensky Makes Major Concession to End Ukraine War”
Associated Press – “Zelensky floats demilitarized zones, economic areas in Ukraine peace talks”
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Pentagon Warns China’s Military Rise Leaves U.S. Homeland Vulnerable
Defense report reframes global security and financial risk calculus
Overview:
The U.S. Defense Department released a new assessment warning that China’s expanding military power increasingly threatens U.S. homeland security.
China has nearly tripled its nuclear arsenal since 2020 and is rapidly modernizing conventional forces.
The Pentagon identifies China as the United States’ primary long-term “pacing challenge.”
Key Developments:
China is leveraging its manufacturing scale to outproduce the U.S. in warships, missiles, and advanced weapons systems.
The report highlights progress toward China’s stated goal of being capable of taking Taiwan by force by 2027.
Cyber risks remain elevated following revelations that state-sponsored Chinese hackers penetrated U.S. critical infrastructure systems, including energy and communications.
Beijing is consolidating military control around the first island chain, strengthening its regional dominance while developing long-range strike capabilities exceeding 2,300 miles.
Despite the warnings, U.S.-China military communications have improved under renewed diplomatic engagement.
Why It Matters:
This assessment underscores a fundamental shift in global power dynamics. China’s accelerating military capabilities elevate geopolitical risk across the Indo-Pacific, forcing the U.S. and its allies to reassess defense posture, alliance structures, and deterrence strategies in an increasingly multipolar world.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:
Rising U.S.–China tensions directly influence currency stability, capital flows, and reserve management. Heightened military risk premiums can strengthen safe-haven demand for gold and select currencies while increasing volatility in Asian and emerging-market FX. Any escalation around Taiwan would also disrupt semiconductor supply chains, impacting trade balances and currency valuations worldwide.
Implications for the Global Reset:
Pillar 1: Security-Driven Capital Flows — Military risk increasingly dictates investment allocation, reserve diversification, and asset hedging.
Pillar 2: Multipolar Power Realignment — Strategic competition accelerates fragmentation of financial, technological, and defense systems into competing blocs.
This is not just a defense warning — it’s a recalibration of global risk across finance, currency, and power structures.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources:
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How Much Gold Did BRICS Buy in 2025? Total Reserves Revealed
Record accumulation signals accelerating shift in global reserve strategy
Overview:
BRICS nations purchased approximately 663 metric tonnes of gold in the first nine months of 2025, valued near $91 billion.
Combined BRICS gold reserves now total 6,026 tonnes, reflecting sustained accumulation despite record prices.
The buying surge aligns with de-dollarization efforts and the launch of a gold-linked BRICS settlement unit.
Key Developments:
Central bank gold purchases rose 41% year-over-year in Q2 2025, reaching 166 tonnes in a single quarter.
Russia now holds roughly 2,336 tonnes, China 2,298 tonnes, and India 880 tonnes in official reserves.
Brazil resumed gold purchases for the first time since 2021, lifting reserves from 129.7 to 145.1 tonnes.
BRICS introduced a gold-backed settlement unit in November 2025, pegged partially to gold and partially to member currencies to facilitate cross-border trade.
Why It Matters:
Gold is no longer functioning solely as a passive reserve asset. For BRICS nations, it is becoming an active monetary anchor, reinforcing trade settlement credibility, insulating reserves from sanctions risk, and reducing exposure to dollar-centric financial systems.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:
Foreign currency holders should note that sustained BRICS gold accumulation alters global reserve composition and currency demand dynamics. As gold’s share of reserves rises and the dollar’s share declines, currency valuations tied heavily to dollar liquidity may face increased volatility. Gold-anchored settlement mechanisms can also reduce reliance on FX conversions, reshaping demand for reserve currencies over time.
Implications for the Global Reset:
Pillar 1: Reserve Realignment — Central banks are shifting from dollar-heavy reserves toward hard assets to preserve sovereignty and stability.
Pillar 2: Trade Settlement Transformation — Gold-linked instruments signal movement away from fiat-only settlement toward asset-backed frameworks.
This is not just gold accumulation — it’s monetary system restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources:
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About Seeds of Wisdom
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.
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Financial Experts Warn Future Winner Of The $1.7 Billion Powerball
Financial Experts Warn Future Winner Of The $1.7 Billion Powerball: Don’t Make These Common Money Mistakes
Ashley Lutz Fortune Updated Tue, December 23, 2025
Powerball’s $1.7 billion jackpot may create a new ultrarich winner, but financial planners say what happens after the drawing can matter more than the winning numbers. They describe a consistent set of mistakes that can quietly turn a once‑in‑a‑lifetime windfall into a long, public mess.
Financial Experts Warn Future Winner Of The $1.7 Billion Powerball: Don’t Make These Common Money Mistakes
Ashley Lutz Fortune Updated Tue, December 23, 2025
Powerball’s $1.7 billion jackpot may create a new ultrarich winner, but financial planners say what happens after the drawing can matter more than the winning numbers. They describe a consistent set of mistakes that can quietly turn a once‑in‑a‑lifetime windfall into a long, public mess.
Rushing big decisions
Many experts warn that acting too quickly—quitting a job, claiming the prize immediately, or committing to big purchases—is one of the most damaging errors. Articles in outlets including CNBC, NerdWallet, and USA Today emphasize slowing down, taking time to process the shock, and making no irreversible decisions until a plan is in place.
A related misstep is choosing between the lump sum and annuity on instinct instead of analysis, even though that decision locks in tax timing, investment options, and how long the money is likely to last. Financial writers note that many winners default to the lump sum without modeling scenarios with professionals and understanding that, after taxes, the headline $1.7 billion quickly shrinks.
Going public and losing privacy
Coverage in CNBC highlights that bragging about your win on social media or talking openly about it can invite lawsuits, scams, and constant money requests. Advisors repeatedly stress “keep it quiet” and, where allowed, explore ways to claim through a trust or remain anonymous to avoid becoming a target.
Experts also point out that winners often underestimate the emotional toll of overnight fame, which can strain marriages, friendships, and even personal safety if boundaries are not set early.
Skipping a professional team
A recurring theme across NerdWallet, Business Insider, and other outlets is that trying to DIY a nine‑ or 10‑figure fortune is a costly mistake. Financial planners urge winners to assemble a small, vetted team—typically an attorney, a tax professional, and a fiduciary advisor with experience in sudden wealth—before claiming the prize.
TO READ MORE: https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/financial-experts-warn-future-winner-175214867.html
MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Quiet Revolution-Guardian of Integration
MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Quiet Revolution-Guardian of Integration
12-23-2025
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12-23-2025
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What Frank’s suit color’s mean…. FRANKS SUIT COLORS FOR CC'S..... WHITE = NEW INFO…. SILVER = INTEL FROZEN…. RED= HIGH ALERT… PURPLE=GUEST WITH US…. BLUE = AIR FORCE…. BLACK = GROUND/FF’S…. GREEN= MR OR FAB 4 ... GOLD = CHANGE… ORANGE=IMPLEMENTATION
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 12-23-25
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Switzerland Faces Strategic and Diplomatic Inflection Point
Neutral financial hub confronts shifting global alignments
Overview:
Switzerland—long regarded as a bastion of neutrality and financial stability—is experiencing political and economic pressures that challenge its traditional global role.
Debates have intensified over the country’s position on international sanctions, banking confidentiality, and financial regulation, raising questions about its long‑standing diplomatic and financial posture.
This introspection comes as global capitals reassess alliances, regulatory standards, and strategic partnerships amid rising geopolitical tension.
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Switzerland Faces Strategic and Diplomatic Inflection Point
Neutral financial hub confronts shifting global alignments
Overview:
Switzerland—long regarded as a bastion of neutrality and financial stability—is experiencing political and economic pressures that challenge its traditional global role.
Debates have intensified over the country’s position on international sanctions, banking confidentiality, and financial regulation, raising questions about its long‑standing diplomatic and financial posture.
This introspection comes as global capitals reassess alliances, regulatory standards, and strategic partnerships amid rising geopolitical tension.
Key Developments:
Commentary from major financial outlets highlights Switzerland’s struggle to balance neutrality with evolving global expectations on transparency, sanctions enforcement, and regulatory cooperation.
Pressure from the U.S., EU, and other blocs has pushed Swiss regulators to adapt compliance practices previously protected under strict privacy norms.
Internally, political factions are divided over how actively Switzerland should engage in geopolitical issues versus preserving its historical stance of impartiality.
Changes in policy could affect the Swiss financial sector’s appeal to global investors and alter capital flows that have historically favored Swiss banking and wealth services.
Why It Matters:
Switzerland’s financial sector has been a cornerstone of global liquidity, cross‑border capital flows, and conservative banking practices. Any strategic realignment in policy or diplomatic posture has implications for how wealth is stored, moved, and regulated internationally.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:
As Switzerland potentially recalibrates its neutrality and financial policies, foreign currency holders may face shifts in capital movement environments previously viewed as safe and discreet. Changes in regulatory cooperation or sanctions alignment could impact liquidity, settlement routes, and the perceived stability of Swiss‑linked currency and financial services. This signals a broader trend where diplomatic shifts increasingly shape financial landscapes and reserve preferences.
Implications for the Global Reset:
Pillar 1: Financial Transparency Reform — Swiss policy shifts reflect global demands for greater compliance and alignment.
Pillar 2: Diplomatic‑Financial Integration — Financial hubs are now influenced by geopolitical strategy as much as economic pragmatism.
This is not just geopolitics — it’s financial architecture evolution before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources:
Financial Times – “Is Switzerland losing its place in the world?”
Reuters – “Switzerland weighs sanctions stance amid global pressure”
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Part 1: Copper Hits $12,000 for First Time as Tariff Trade Upends Market
Historic surge highlights supply risks and geopolitical trade impacts
Overview:
Copper prices climbed above $12,000 per ton for the first time ever, driven by severe global supply disruptions and trade distortions tied to tariff dynamics. Bloomberg
Prices on the London Metal Exchange rose as much as 2% to $12,159.50 a ton, extending a rally that has lifted copper by more than a third this year. Bloomberg
The rally is linked to mine outages, tariff‑related trade flows, and traders front‑running potential additional U.S. import duties, tightening global availability. FastBull
Key Developments:
Severe mine outages across key producing regions have tightened refined supply, adding to upward price pressure. FastBull
Dislocations from tariff signals have shifted copper export flows, with traders moving metal into the U.S. ahead of possible duties, exacerbating shortages elsewhere. FastBull
Analysts and major banks have forecast continued strength in copper markets given structural deficits, industrial demand, and tightening availability. FastBull
Why It Matters:
Copper’s historic breakout beyond $12,000 reflects deeper pressures in global trade and supply chains. As a foundational industrial metal — essential for infrastructure, energy systems, and technology production — copper’s price dynamics can influence broader commodity markets, manufacturing costs, and investment flows tied to the global industrial cycle.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:
For foreign currency holders, a dramatic surge in copper prices can signal inflationary pressures, real resource scarcity, and shifts in terms of trade for commodity‑producing nations. Strong commodity prices often influence emerging‑market currency strength, reserve diversification strategies, and capital allocation — particularly for countries reliant on metal exports. Higher copper prices can also affect currency valuations relative to the U.S. dollar, adding another layer to global FX and reserve dynamics in the context of trade policy uncertainty.
Implications for the Global Reset:
Pillar 1: Commodity‑Driven Valuation Realignment — Strategic industrial metals become new benchmarks for national economic resilience.
Pillar 2: Trade Policy as Market Disruptor — Tariff signals and supply disruptions reshape global trade routes and resource allocation.
This is not just price movement — it’s tectonic supply and policy impact before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources:
Bloomberg – “Copper Hits $12,000 for First Time as Tariff Trade Upends Market”
Yahoo Finance – “Copper Hits $12,000 for First Time as Tariff Trade Upends Market”
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Part 2: Copper Soars as Energy Transition & Geopolitics Reshape Industrial Metals
Strategic resource becomes center of global economic recalibration
Overview:
Copper prices remain elevated, fueled by renewable energy projects, electrification, and industrial demand.
Geopolitical disruptions, including tariffs and supply bottlenecks, tighten availability and highlight copper’s strategic importance.
Analysts view copper as a barometer for industrial and geopolitical stability, connecting commodities to economic reset dynamics.
Key Developments:
Energy transition projects are consuming unprecedented copper volumes.
Tariff-driven trade shifts displace supply, forcing preemptive stockpiling.
Industrialized and emerging economies reassess strategic copper reserves.
Copper increasingly serves as a hedge against supply shocks and geopolitical risk.
Why It Matters:
Copper is now a strategic asset influencing trade, energy policy, and reserve decisions, with supply and price fluctuations affecting industrial planning, inflation, and financial stability.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:
Foreign currency holders must account for copper volatility when assessing FX exposure, inflation hedges, and reserve allocations. Exporting nations may see strengthened currencies and trade balances, while import-dependent countries may face currency pressure, highlighting copper’s direct influence on cross-border financial stability.
Implications for the Global Reset:
Pillar 1: Strategic Resource Realignment — Copper serves as industrial and financial leverage in global planning.
Pillar 2: Geopolitical & Trade Sensitivity — Supply and tariff disruptions reshape currency, reserves, and investments.
This is not just commodity volatility — it’s systemic industrial and financial restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources:
Bloomberg – “Copper Hits $12,000 for First Time as Tariff Trade Upends Market”
Reuters – “Global Copper Market Tightens Amid Energy Transition and Trade Tensions”
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From Treasuries to Gold: BRICS Accelerate Settlement Currency Shift
Reserve diversification moves from strategy to structure
Overview
BRICS nations are accelerating a shift away from U.S. Treasury exposure while simultaneously increasing gold reserves and expanding non-dollar trade settlement mechanisms.
Central bank gold purchases by BRICS members remain near record levels, reinforcing gold’s role as a neutral reserve anchor.
The transition reflects a broader effort to reduce exposure to dollar-centric settlement risk without triggering market disruption.
Key Developments
BRICS central banks have steadily increased gold accumulation as U.S. Treasury holdings decline, signaling a preference for asset-backed reserve stability.
Bilateral and regional trade agreements increasingly rely on local currencies rather than dollar settlement, particularly between China, Russia, India, and energy exporters.
Gold is being positioned as a confidence asset—supporting trade credibility where direct dollar usage is reduced.
These moves align with longer-term initiatives to modernize cross-border payment rails and settlement frameworks outside traditional Western systems.
Why It Matters
The combination of Treasury reductions, gold accumulation, and alternative settlement currencies signals a coordinated evolution in reserve and payment architecture. Rather than abandoning the dollar outright, BRICS nations are building parallel systems designed to function during periods of sanctions risk, liquidity acknowledgment, or geopolitical stress.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For foreign currency holders, the growing linkage between gold reserves and non-dollar settlement frameworks alters how currency strength and credibility are assessed. As gold increasingly underpins confidence in bilateral trade arrangements, currencies associated with commodity production or strong reserve backing may gain relative stability.
At the same time, reduced reliance on dollar settlement could introduce new exchange-rate dynamics, making diversification and awareness of settlement trends critical for preserving value.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1: Gold as Neutral Collateral — Gold is re-seen as a trust asset supporting trade and reserve confidence without political alignment.
Pillar 2: Settlement Multipolarity — Trade increasingly clears through multiple currencies, reducing single-system dependency.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources
Reuters – Central banks on track for massive gold purchases (global shift to gold reserves)
Reuters – Gold’s rise in central bank reserves appears unstoppable
Bank for International Settlements – “Annual Economic Report: Cross-Border Payments”
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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.
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.
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
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?
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!
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
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.
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.
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