Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Afternoon 1-1-26

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Market Risk Signals Flash Red as 2026 Begins

Peak optimism masks structural fragility across bonds, credit, and valuations

Overview

• Global markets enter 2026 with elevated optimism but growing structural risk.

• Bond market instability is resurfacing, driven by sticky inflation and fiscal strain.

• Equity valuations — especially in AI and tech — are increasingly detached from fundamentals.

• Cash levels among investors are historically low, reducing shock absorption.

• Risk concentration is rising just as macro uncertainty widens.

Key Developments

• Fund managers and strategists warn of multiple converging risks, including bond volatility, credit stress, and valuation excesses.

• Government debt issuance remains elevated, placing upward pressure on yields.

• Inflation progress has stalled, complicating central-bank rate paths.

• Consumer credit stress is rising, particularly in lower-income segments.

• Markets remain priced for soft landings, leaving little margin for error.

• Geopolitical and trade risks remain underpriced relative to historical cycles.

Why It Matters

Markets are not fragile because prices are falling — they are fragile because confidence is high while buffers are thin.

Periods of peak optimism combined with leverage, low cash, and bond instability historically precede repricing events. When bonds fail to act as stabilizers, risk spills rapidly across equities, currencies, and credit.

This environment does not require a shock — it only requires disappointment.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Bond volatility directly impacts currency stability, especially in debt-heavy nations.

• Rising yields weaken fiscal flexibility, pressuring sovereign credibility.

• Risk-off events strengthen settlement-safe currencies, while peripheral currencies reprice sharply.

• Capital flows become disorderly when confidence shifts quickly.

For currency holders, bond stress is the transmission mechanism — not equities.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Bonds Are the System’s Load-Bearing Wall
When bonds wobble, everything else follows.

Pillar: Valuation Excess Signals Transition Phases
Overconfidence often marks inflection points.

Pillar: Liquidity Is Being Quietly Withdrawn
Reset dynamics accelerate when buffers vanish.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Global markets face rising risks in 2026 as bond volatility returns”

• Bank for International Settlements – Annual Economic Report: Global Financial Fragility

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Alternative Payment Rails Advance as Dollar Stress Quietly Builds

Trade settlement diversification accelerates beneath the surface

Overview

• Global trade and payment systems are quietly diversifying away from dollar-only settlement.

• Alternative rails are expanding, including regional payment systems, bilateral currency arrangements, and asset-backed mechanisms.

• This shift is evolutionary, not revolutionary, occurring below headline levels.

• Central banks and sovereigns are prioritizing access, redundancy, and resilience over ideology.

• The process is gradually reshaping global liquidity flows.

Key Developments

• Cross-border payment systems outside traditional Western rails continue to expand, particularly across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of the Global South.

• Bilateral trade settlement in local currencies is increasing, reducing FX exposure and sanctions vulnerability.

• Gold, commodities, and energy contracts are increasingly referenced as settlement anchors, even when transactions remain fiat-denominated.

• Financial hubs outside the U.S. and Europe are strengthening clearing, custody, and settlement infrastructure.

• Central banks are prioritizing interoperability, not speed, as they modernize payment frameworks.

• Payment redundancy is now treated as a national security issue, not a fintech trend.

Why It Matters

The global reset does not begin with a currency collapse — it begins with optionality.

When nations can trade, settle, and store value outside a single system, leverage shifts. This does not eliminate the dollar’s role, but it ends exclusivity. Over time, liquidity fragments, pricing power diffuses, and financial influence becomes conditional rather than absolute.

This phase is quiet by design. Systems are being built before they are needed.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Settlement access increasingly matters as much as reserve size.

• Currencies supported by diversified trade rails retain stability during stress.

• Sanctions-exposed or single-rail currencies face amplified repricing risk.

• Liquidity can reroute faster than capital, changing FX dynamics without warning.

For currency holders, the key question is no longer what backs the currency —
it is where and how it can settle.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Access Replaces Dominance
Power flows to those with multiple settlement options.

Pillar: Fragmentation Is Functional, Not Chaotic
Parallel systems reduce shock concentration.

Pillar: Infrastructure Precedes Repricing
The reset happens after the rails are ready.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Countries expand use of local currencies in trade as dollar risks rise”

• Bank for International Settlements Bulletin – “Enhancing cross-border payments: state of play and way forward”
  
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Global Debt and Bond Market Stress: The True Reset Trigger

Why sovereign debt — not currencies — is the system’s breaking point

Overview

• Global debt levels are at historic highs, spanning sovereign, corporate, and household balance sheets.

• Bond markets are showing renewed stress, with volatility returning to long-dated government debt.

• Higher-for-longer interest rates are colliding with record refinancing needs.

• Central banks are constrained, unable to fully rescue markets without reigniting inflation.

• Bond instability represents the most credible trigger for systemic repricing.

Key Developments

• Governments face massive rollover risk, with trillions in debt maturing over the next two years.

• Rising yields are increasing debt-service costs, squeezing fiscal space.

• Bond markets are no longer acting as shock absorbers, amplifying volatility instead.

• Foreign demand for sovereign debt is weakening, particularly where fiscal discipline is questioned.

• Central banks are reducing balance sheets, removing a major source of artificial demand.

• Credit rating agencies have issued warnings over debt sustainability trajectories.

Why It Matters

Debt is the foundation of the modern financial system — and bonds are its plumbing.

When confidence in sovereign debt weakens, everything reprices: currencies, equities, credit, and real assets. Unlike banking crises, which can be contained with liquidity, debt crises are credibility crises. They cannot be solved quickly without consequences.

This is why systemic resets historically follow bond market stress, not stock market crashes.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For currency holders, debt stress creates asymmetric risk:

• Debt-heavy currencies weaken first, regardless of reserve status.

• Rising yields can signal strength — or distress, depending on context.

• Capital flight accelerates when fiscal paths appear unsustainable.

• Settlement confidence erodes when governments rely on monetization.

In reset terms, a currency’s debt backing matters more than its headline strength.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Debt Sustainability Defines Monetary Credibility
Currencies fail when debt cannot be serviced.

Pillar: Bond Markets Trigger Repricing Cycles
They move slower — then all at once.

Pillar: Central Banks Are No Longer Omnipotent
Inflation has capped their rescue capacity.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Bank for International Settlements – Annual Economic Report: Global Debt and Financial Stability

• Reuters – “Rising debt and bond market volatility test governments in 2026”

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Central Banks Boxed In: Inflation vs Recession vs Credibility
Monetary authority constraints reveal systemic pressure points ahead of broader resets

Overview

• Central banks around the world — including the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan — are visibly struggling to balance inflation control, economic growth, and policy credibility. Recent policy debates show heightened internal divisions and persistent inflation above targets, even amid calls for rate cuts and economic stimulus. 

• This squeeze reflects a broader global trend: slower growth prospects combined with entrenched inflation expectations constrain monetary policy effectiveness and heighten uncertainty. 

Key Developments

• Fed policy fissures: Minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting reveal deep disagreements among policymakers on whether to prioritize inflation control or support a weakening labor market. Several officials opposed recent rate cuts, arguing persistent inflation risk undermines policy credibility.

• BOJ recalibration: The Bank of Japan’s policy committee debated further rate hikes even after a recent increase — underscoring the challenge of containing inflation that has remained above target despite decades of ultra‑loose policy, highlighting global central banks’ credibility dilemma. 

• Global economic slowing: Broader economic analysis shows global growth weakening amid supply shocks, geopolitical tensions, and policy uncertainty, making it harder for central banks to steer economies without risking recession or further credibility erosion.

Why It Matters
Central banks sit at the apex of the financial system: they set interest rates, manage liquidity, backstop bond markets, and anchor expectations. In normal times, they can respond to shocks by adjusting policy rates, expanding balance sheets, or guiding expectations — tools that support market confidence and economic stability. But when inflation remains persistent while economic growth falters, policymakers face a stark trade‑off: attempt rate cuts and risk inflation expectations becoming unanchored, or keep policy restrictive and risk recession.

This dynamic boxes in central banks:

• Rate cuts become fraught: Cuts risk fueling inflation expectations that are already above target, undermining long‑term credibility. 

• Credibility at stake: When markets perceive central banks as uncertain or inconsistent, forward guidance loses its power and markets begin to price outcomes based on fiscal math and shock risks rather than policy signals. 

• Policy signaling fractures: Internal disagreements at major central banks reflect deeper tensions between inflation control and growth support, reducing confidence in monetary authority direction. 

This constraint is not merely technical — it signals a shift in how monetary policy interacts with broader economic reality. When central banks can no longer act with clear authority and predictable outcomes, the system loses one of its key stabilizing pillars.

Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1 — Monetary Constraint as Systemic Trigger: The inability of central banks to freely use their full set of tools without risking credibility or sparking inflation expectations undermines the traditional crisis‑response framework, forcing economic actors to rely more on fiscal policy, private risk assessments, and structural adjustments.

Pillar 2 — Credibility Erosion Alters Expectations Frameworks: As confidence in central bank commitments weakens — especially around inflation targets and forward guidance — expectations shift, potentially making inflation more backward‑looking and less responsive to policy signaling. This dynamic changes market behavior, investment decisions, and long‑term pricing structures.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters coverage of U.S. Fed policy divisions and internal debates at the Bank of Japan (Dec 2025).

• EY global economic outlook highlighting slowing growth and policy uncertainty.

• Federal Reserve credibility dynamics and inflation expectations research.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Afternoon 1-1-26

Trump's Envoy: We Are Working With The Government To Secure A Bright Future For Iraq And The Iraqi People.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, 9:52 AM | PoliticsNumber of views: 694   Baghdad / NINA / Mark Savaya, US President Donald Trump's envoy to Iraq, addressed a message to the Iraqi people on the occasion of the arrival of 2026, offering his congratulations and wishes for peace, unity, and renewed hope.

In his message, published in both English and Arabic on his X account, Savaya said, "To the people of Iraq, as we welcome the year 2026, I extend to you my sincerest wishes for peace, unity, and renewed hope. Your strength and resilience are an inspiration to the world." He added that "the new year will bring better opportunities, stability, and a brighter future for all Iraqis."

Savaya affirmed that "work will continue with the government of the Republic of Iraq within the framework of the Iraqi constitution and law to secure a bright future for Iraq and the Iraqi people," expressing his hope that "2026 will be the year of the end" of what he described as "instability, the plundering of the country's resources, and the weakness of services." /End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1269583

The United Nations Affirms A Strong Partnership With Iraq To Support National Development Priorities

Local | 05:29 - 01/01/2026   Mawazin News – Baghdad  
The United Nations team affirmed on Thursday its strong and robust partnership with the Iraqi government to support national development priorities.

A UN statement, received by Mawazin News Agency, indicated that with the conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), the UN team in Iraq continues its work under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator.

The statement added that the UN team works in close partnership with the Iraqi government to support national development priorities through the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Document (2025–2029), signed on December 25, 2025.

It noted that this transition represents a clear step towards achieving long-term, sustainable development led by national leadership and based on stronger institutions and effective partnerships.

The statement concluded by emphasizing that, from supporting economic diversification, climate action, and water resource management to strengthening social protection, governance, and sustainable solutions, the United Nations continues its role as a trusted and committed partner in supporting the Iraqi government.
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=272130

Iraq Exported More Than 70 Million Barrels Of Oil To The US In 10 Months.

Money and Business   Economy News — Baghdad   The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Thursday that Iraq's exports of crude oil and petroleum products to the United States amounted to more than 73 million barrels during the first 10 months of 2025.

A table from the administration showed that "Iraq exported 73 million and 449 thousand barrels of oil and its derivatives during the 10 months from January to September of last year."

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that Iraq's crude oil exports to the United States during the first ten months of last year showed varying figures, with exports in January reaching 7,136,000 barrels, February 5,427,000 barrels, March 7,040,000 barrels, April 6,951,000 barrels, May 7,114,000 barrels, June 8,262,000 barrels, July 9,528,000 barrels, August 10,234,000 barrels, September 6,285,000 barrels, and October 5,472,000 barrels.

According to the data, August was the highest in terms of the volume of Iraqi oil exports to America, while February was the lowest during the aforementioned period.

According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Iraq's exports to the United States are concentrated on crude oil, particularly heavy crude, with limited or no exports of refined petroleum products.
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64082

Oil Records Its Biggest Annual Decline Since 2020... Down 20% In 2025

Energy    Economy News — Follow-up   Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday, settling down on an annual loss of nearly 20%, as expectations grew of a supply glut in a year marked by wars, high tariffs, increased OPEC+ production, and sanctions on Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. Brent crude futures recorded a decline of nearly 19% in 2025, the largest annual percentage drop since 2020 and the third consecutive year of losses, marking their longest losing streak to date.

Venezuela shuts down oil wells in the Orinoco Belt due to escalating US sanctions.

US West Texas Intermediate crude oil recorded an annual decline of 20%.

On the last trading day of 2025, Brent crude fell 48 cents, or 0.8%, to settle at $60.85 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 53 cents, or 0.9%, to $57.42.

Jason Ying, a commodities analyst at BNP Paribas, predicted that Brent crude would fall to $55 a barrel in the first quarter of 2026 before recovering to $60 for the rest of the year, as supply growth is expected to return to normal and demand remains steady.

US Shale Oil Producers Hedge

He said, "We believe that US shale oil producers have managed to hedge at high levels... so supplies coming from shale oil producers will be more stable and less affected by price movements."

Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed that U.S. crude inventories fell last week, but distillate and gasoline stocks grew more than expected.

John Kilduff, a partner at Again Capital Markets, said, "The EIA report offered modest support regarding the decline in crude oil inventories, but the internal aspects of the report were not so good, and January and February are likely to be difficult months as the holidays pass."

US Crude Oil Inventories Decline

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that crude oil inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels to 422.9 million barrels in the week ending December 26, compared with analysts' expectations in a Reuters poll of a drop of 867,000 barrels.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that U.S. gasoline inventories rose by 5.8 million barrels during the week to 234.3 million barrels, compared to analysts' expectations of a 1.9 million barrel increase. Distillate fuel inventories, including diesel and heating oil, rose by 5 million barrels to 123.7 million barrels, versus expectations of a 2.2 million barrel increase.

The latest data from the Energy Information Administration indicated that U.S. oil production hit a record high in October.

Oil markets got off to a strong start in 2025 when former US President Joe Biden ended his term by imposing tougher sanctions on Russia, disrupting supplies to China and India, the biggest buyers of Russian crude.

The Conflict Between Russia And Ukraine

The war in Ukraine intensified when drones launched by Kyiv damaged Russia's energy infrastructure and disrupted Kazakhstan's oil exports.

The 12-day Iran-Israel conflict in June increased threats to supplies by disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key seaborne oil route in the world, leading to higher oil prices.

Blockade On Venezuelan Oil Exports

US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade on Venezuelan oil exports and threatened to launch another strike against Iran.

But prices fell after the OPEC+ alliance, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, accelerated its production increase this year, and amid growing concerns about the impact of US tariffs on global economic growth and fuel demand.

Oil Price Forecasts For 2026

Most analysts expect supply to exceed demand in 2026, by a margin of between 3.84 million barrels per day according to the International Energy Agency, and 2 million barrels per day according to Goldman Sachs.

Morgan Stanley analyst Martin Rats said: "If the price falls really big, I imagine we'll see some cuts (from OPEC+)... but maybe the price should fall further from now on - perhaps to the $50 mark."

https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64067

The Price Of An Ounce Of Gold Fell By $18 After An Exceptional Year Of Strong Gains

Thursday, January 1, 2026, | Economy Number of views: 409  Baghdad/ NINA / The price of an ounce of gold fell by approximately $18.67 as global markets closed on Wednesday evening, settling at $4,322.

This decline is primarily attributed to profit-taking by investors following the significant rise in gold prices last week, which led to the price drop in recent days.

Despite this decrease, the precious metal recorded its strongest annual increase in over four decades, rising by 64.60% during 2025.

On January 2, 2025, the first day of the year in which global markets opened, the price of an ounce of gold was $2,624, meaning that gold rose by $1,698 during the year.

The main reason for this increase began in late April following US President Donald Trump's decisions to impose global tariffs, and this upward trend continued until the end of the year.

Ongoing global tensions, interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, large-scale gold purchases by central banks, and increased investment in gold-backed investment funds all contributed to this rise.

The minutes of the Federal Reserve's September meeting indicated that a majority of officials supported further interest rate cuts if inflation continued to decline, although opinions remained divided on the timing and magnitude of such a reduction.

Politically and in terms of security, gold continued to serve as a safe haven for investors amid uncertainty surrounding the fate of the Russia-Ukraine peace agreement, renewed tensions in the Middle East, and escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela. /End    https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1269586

An Expert Explains The Reasons For Deflation Despite Low Inflation Rates.

Time: 2026/01/01 18:14:34 Reading: 120 times    {Economic: Al-Furat News} Economic expert Salah Nouri confirmed on Thursday that the relationship between the decrease in the inflation rate and economic recovery depends mainly on consumer behavior and the purchasing power of the currency, noting that citizens’ expectations of further price decreases may sometimes lead to a temporary state of stagnation.

Nouri told Al-Furat News Agency, in a copy of which he said, “In normal circumstances, the relationship between a decrease in the inflation rate leads to an economic recovery, as it represents an increase in the purchasing power of the local currency and a decrease in the prices of basic commodities,” explaining that “this decrease pushes citizens towards spending, which enhances market activity and achieves recovery.”

He added that "the tendency to buy goods depends primarily on consumer behavior," explaining that "there are rare cases where a decrease in the inflation rate coincides with an economic recession."

Nouri continued, "Some economists attribute this situation to the consumer's desire and expectation of further price reductions, which reduces market demand compared to supply," stressing that "this behavior leads to economic contraction (recession), a situation considered temporary."   LINK

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News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 1-1-2026

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. 31 Dec. 2025

Compiled Wed. 31 Dec. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: The greatest wealth transfer in human history – full activation of the gold/asset-backed Quantum Financial System (QFS) – was (allegedly) set to publicly launch on Thurs. 1 Jan. 2026. 

In planning for over twenty years, this Global Currency Revaluation from fiat to gold/asset-backed currencies was now (allegedly) irreversible, with over 200 nations fully integrated into the QFS. 

Prosperity funds were positioned for release, (allegedly) redirecting trillions from corrupt entities back to The People.

NESARA/GESARA protocols are(allegedly)  activating worldwide, bringing universal debt forgiveness that will erase mortgages, credit cards, loans, and unjust taxes imposed by the old cabal system. 

Tier 4B notifications and redemption appointments are expected imminently, potentially overnight into Wed. 31 December, allowing humanitarian groups and currency holders to access their blessed funds for projects that uplift communities and heal the planet.

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WORLDWIDE RESET OF SYSTEMS:

• At 9:00 AM EST on Sun. Dec 28, 2025 the go-code(allegedly)  posted to the board.

• At 23:11 Z**u on Mon. Dec 29, 2025 the Quantum Signal(allegedly)  fired from the Cheyenne Mountain complex.

• Once the EBS Master Switch is flipped, every TV, radio, and internet channel will consolidate to one secured frequency.

• On Sun. Dec 28, global bank servers entered “Cyber Review.” Within 48 hours they will(allegedly)  return online under QFS authority.

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World Economic Situation:

Tues. 30 Dec. 2025: TREASURY CONFIRMS MASSIVE TAX REFUNDS COMING IN 2026 …Ezra Cohen on Telegram

The U.S. Treasury has effectively admitted what millions of working Americans have felt for years but were never told out loud: they paid too much. In a rare and revealing statement, Scott Bessent confirmed that the first quarter of 2026 is shaping up to be an unprecedented refund year, driven by years of over-withholding that quietly drained paychecks across the country.

This was not framed as a political speech, but as a technical observation from inside the system. The implication is explosive. Truck drivers, nurses, veterans, small business owners, and salaried workers carried a tax burden heavier than required, while inflation surged and wages lagged. The system benefited from that silence. The people absorbed the cost.

According to Treasury projections, 2026 will combine several forces at once: historically large tax refunds, record tariff revenue approaching two hundred billion dollars, inflation cooling toward the low single digits, and GDP growth accelerating. The groundwork was laid in 2025. The financial release valve opens in 2026. That is not a slogan. That is arithmetic.

Tax withholding has long functioned as a quiet extraction mechanism. Most people never adjusted it, and the system counted on that. Overcollection funded programs, agendas, and spending priorities without transparency or consent. What makes this moment different is not the refunds themselves, but the admission that the overpayment was real and widespread.

When a Treasury Secretary uses the phrase “gigantic refund year,” it signals more than routine reconciliation. Tens of millions of Americans are likely to receive larger-than-expected refunds. The Treasury will feel the cash outflow. And the carefully maintained narrative of fiscal balance will c***k under scrutiny.

This also places 2026 squarely into political territory. Whoever attempts to claim credit, the underlying truth remains unchanged. Working Americans were overtaxed. They were not warned. And now a correction is coming, financial first, political second.

This is not about tax software or paperwork. It is about a system that knew most people would never touch their withholding, quietly benefited from that inertia, and offered no clarity until now. By acknowledging the scale of the refunds ahead, the curtain has been pulled back just enough to expose how long the imbalance lasted.

The message is simple and unavoidable. You paid more than you should have. The system kept it. And in 2026, it will have to give a large part of it back. Hold onto your records. The numbers are finally catching up to the truth.

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Jeff   Iraq is extremely close to getting back on the international world stage along with their sovereignty.  We are right at the cusp of the rate change...Both the US and UN are exiting Iraq right now, by the end of this year so they will have their full sovereignty.  That's critical in this.

Jeff    When they remove the zeros from the currency...the two currencies will coexist...at the same dollar value...So a 1,000 dinar note becomes a 1 dinar note.  So today whatever a 1,000 dinar note can buy, after a 1 dinar note will buy...Let's say 1 dinar equals $3.  The two currencies will coexist for a short period of time...1,000 X $3.00 = $3,000 and 1 dinar will equal $3.00...The two currencies will coexist at the same value.  It's that simple.  

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   OMAR:  There is chatter that once the 2026 budget is confirmed, they will introduce a new exchange rate for the dinar.  The Central Bank of Iraq is in the loop on this.  It's all part of their broader economic reform plan to bring more stability to the markets.  FRANK:  When they open up that budget of '26 it won't be at 1310.

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CHARLIE WARD DAILY NEWS WITH CHARLIE WARD & DREW DEMI 1ST JANUARY 2026.

1-1-2026

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“Tidbits From TNT” 1-1-2026

TNT:

Cutebwoy:  :  Rashid Congratulates on the New Year: We Hope It Will Be Full of National Achievements

Today, 19:31  Baghdad - INA

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid expressed his hope on Wednesday that the new year would be full of national achievements.

In a post on the (X) platform, which was monitored by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Rashid said, "On the occasion of the new year, we extend our sincerest congratulations to the people of our nation," wishing everyone "more security, stability, and progress."

He added, "We hope that this year will be full of national achievements, progress on the path of construction and reform, strengthening the rule of law, and fulfilling our people's aspirations for a dignified and secure life, one of peace and prosperity." He concluded with, "Happy New Year to all Iraqis

Tishwash:  Deputy: Approval of the 2025 and 2026 budgets after the formation of the new government

Deputy Speaker Mazr al-Karwi stated on Thursday that the 2025 general budget will be discussed after completing the nomination and election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

According to al-Karwi in a statement: “After the completion of the vote on the Speaker of the Council of Representatives [Majlis al-Nuwwab], the second stage of constitutional entitlements will begin. These include the election of the President of the Republic, and then assigning the task to the largest parliamentary bloc to form the government, followed by voting on it.”

“The budget for the past or current year cannot be approved until after the government is fully formed. If the budget is sent by the current government,” he said, adding that “the Council of Representatives will conduct a different reading of the nature of the country's financial situation.

Its official oil prices have a direct impact on the budget, which means that more than 90% of its revenue relies on the sale of crude oil,” he said.“Iraq's finances need to be re-examined in terms of text and figures, which puts pressure on foreign expenditures and does not exempt them from it,” he added, referring to “the difficult nature of the stage and the permanent financial challenges.” link

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LouNDebNC: Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa rolled out the country’s new currency at a ceremony in Damascus on Monday.

The redesigned banknotes have been redenominated, which means they have fewer zeroes in the amounts, and they no longer bear the visage of deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad, memorably condemned as a “gas-killing animal” by President Donald Trump in 2018.

Sharaa noted during the ceremony that changing the denominations on the Syrian pound was an accounting convenience and did not materially change their value or reverse the high inflation suffered during the long Syrian civil war.

“Changing the zeros and removing two zeros from the old currency to the new currency does not mean improving the economy, but rather it is easier to deal with the currency,” he said.

“Improving the economy depends on increasing production rates and reducing unemployment rates in Syria, and one of the basics of achieving economic growth is improving the banking situation because banks are like arteries for the economy,” he added.

The new notes are available in denominations ranging from 10 to 500 pounds, while the old bills ran from 1,000 to 50,000 pounds. The new ten-pound note buys roughly the same amount of goods as the old 1000-pound note.

The new bills are quite colorful compared to the drab old bills, and they replace images of the brutal Assad dynasty with some plants native to Syria, including roses, wheat, olives, oranges, and mulberries – a fruit prized in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Sharaa said the new designs symbolize “the end of a previous, unlamented phase and the beginning of a new phase that the Syrian people, and the peoples of the region who are hopeful about the modern Syrian reality, aspire to.”

“The new currency design is an expression of the new national identity and a move away from the veneration of individuals,” he said.

Some Syrian online commentators were not thrilled with the new design, feeling that the cheerful bright colors and crop displays did not accurately reflect Syria’s long history, or the grim realities of the civil war.

“Syria is not just a few trees and crops. It’s about civilizations and history and cultures,” one critic wrote on Instagram.

“Honestly, whoever designed the new Syrian currency should have their hands broken. It’s like they went to a vegetable market and said: this one’s for the five, this one’s for the 10 and this one’s for the 100,” said an even more trenchant critic of the new bills.

“Not a fan of the new Syria banknotes. Even Assad put the Umayyad Mosque on his currency. Come on, guys,” grumbled a third.

The Umayyad Mosque is a historic structure in Damascus. It was a Christian basilica before it was converted into a mosque centuries ago, and some believe that John the Baptist (or at least part of him) is interred there.

Sharaa said one objective of the currency relaunch is to make Syria less dependent on foreign currency and restore their trust in the pound. The Syrian pound was trading at about 50 to the U.S. dollar when the civil war began in 2011 – and about 11,000 to the dollar when it ended with Assad’s ouster in December 2024. Syria’s currency lost so much of its value that citizens grew accustomed to lugging heavy bags of cash around to make even the smallest market purchases.

Sharaa and Syrian central bank governor Abdulkader Husrieh asked the public to be patient during the currency transition.

“Everyone who has old currency will have it replaced with the new one, so there is no need to insist on changing it because that may harm the exchange rate of the Syrian pound. We need a calm approach to currency replacement, and the central bank has made it clear that this will be done according to a specific timetable,” Sharaa said.

Husriyeh said the exchange was expected to take about 90 days, with extensions possible if needed.

“This will help stabilize prices, and we confirm that pricing during this phase will be in both the old and new currencies. There will be a media campaign to accompany the currency change and explain the details in the coming days,” he said.

Possibly for security reasons, Husriyeh declined to answer questions from reporters about where the new bills would be printed. Before the fall of the Assad regime, Syria’s currency was printed in Russia.

Tishwash:  We exchange an orange for a hundred olives... The new Syrian currency is a "basket of vegetables," citrus fruits, and grains.

Social media platforms in Syria have become a stage for biting satire following the official announcement of the new Syrian currency designs, which replace historical symbols with images of agricultural crops, prompting Syrians to dub it a "cash shopping basket."

The currency, described as "paper money," features an olive and an orange, and its price list includes denominations bearing images of oranges, olives, grains, and the Damask rose.

 Syrians joked that the government had linked the value of each denomination to the type of "dish" or crop, with one commentator saying: "Now we can exchange an orange for a hundred olives," referring to the absence of real monetary value in the face of exorbitant prices. link

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End Of The UN Mission In Iraq

December 31, 2025   Baghdad (AFP) – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will end its 22-year mission on Wednesday evening in a country that has become relatively stable and is working to recover from decades of conflict.

This comes at the request of Baghdad, and last year the UN Security Council extended the mandate of the mission, which was in Iraq to provide support and advice during the political transition that followed the 2003 US invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein’s regime, for a final period until December 31, 2025.

On Tuesday evening, the caretaker government authorized Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein to “sign a draft memorandum of understanding for the mission closure plan (…) and transitional security needs, regarding the handover of the compound occupied by the mission in Baghdad and related matters,” according to an official statement.

The support provided by the mission to the Iraqi authorities extended to the areas of political dialogue and national reconciliation, and it helped in organizing elections and supported security sector reform.

Shortly after the mission was established, the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad was attacked by a truck bomb on August 19, 2003, killing the first United Nations Special Representative to Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello, along with 21 other people.

In recent years, as Iraq has regained some stability, the Iraqi authorities have concluded that there are no longer any justifications for the continued presence of a UN political mission in the country.

A former Iraqi government official confirmed to AFP that ending the mission confirms “that Iraq today is not the same as it was in 2003 or 2013.”

The official, who cooperated closely with the UN mission, particularly during the Islamic State's control of large areas of the country (2014-2017), said the timing of ending the mission was in line with "the radical shift from wars, dictatorship, sanctions and terrorism."

From Baghdad, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres affirmed on December 13 that “the United Nations will continue to support the Iraqi people on their path towards peace, sustainable development and human rights,” through the various UN agencies and programs operating in Iraq.   LINK

Customs Authority: Revenues Exceed 2.5 Trillion Dinars During The Current Year

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   The General Authority of Customs announced that its revenues during the year 2025 exceeded 2.5 trillion dinars, an indicator that reflects the high performance of the Authority and its ability to effectively manage the transit system and customs operations, and to enhance the contribution of non-oil revenues to the state’s general budget.

The head of the Customs Authority, Dr. Thamer Qasim Dawood, told Al-Sabah, as reported by Al-Eqtisad News, that the authority achieved revenues exceeding 2 trillion and 530 billion dinars during the current year.

He added that the Authority has succeeded in implementing modern and advanced transit systems, most notably the operation of receiving transit trucks via (RORO) ships within the customs TIR system, in a step that is the first of its kind in Iraq, and aims to integrate land and sea transport within a single system in accordance with modern international standards.

He explained that operating these ships contributes to accelerating the movement of shipments and ensuring their smooth passage, through simplifying technical and administrative customs procedures, and using electronic locks to track the path of goods from entering Iraqi territory until they leave towards the destination country, in continuous coordination with the competent authorities.

Dr. Qasim emphasized that this achievement aligns with the government's vision to enhance Iraq's position as a regional trade corridor, leveraging its strategic geographical location that connects it to neighboring countries and provides opportunities to maximize non-oil revenues.

He added that the Authority has fully coordinated with the Ministry of Transport, the Ports Authority, the Border Ports Authority, and land and sea transport companies, in addition to cooperating with the International Road Transport Union (IRU), through joint working rooms and organized data exchange, to ensure the implementation of operations without any obstacles.

He explained that operating this type of multimodal transport contributes to creating direct and indirect job opportunities, increasing Iraq’s attractiveness to local and international investments, as well as revitalizing the commercial and service sectors related to transport and trade.

The head of the authority indicated that it has adopted future plans to expand (RORO) lines and link them to additional border crossings, as well as developing infrastructure and improving customs procedures in all centers, which will contribute to enhancing non-oil revenues and stimulating international transit traffic.

Regarding the challenges, Dr. Qasim stressed that the most prominent of them was the novelty of the experience and the multiplicity of participating entities. However, the Authority succeeded in overcoming them through prior planning, building specialized technical teams, continuous field coordination, and benefiting from international expertise in cooperation with the International Road Transport Union, which contributed to the success of the process and the achievement of its goals.

The head of the authority concluded his statement by saying: “The General Authority of Customs is working to provide a sophisticated and secure customs environment that ensures the smooth flow of goods and supports the national economy, and affirms Iraq’s commitment to strengthening its role as a reliable regional trade corridor, which benefits investors and companies and enhances the state’s public revenues.” https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64038

 Reconstruction And Development Praises The Government And Announces The Beginning Of A New Chapter For Iraq After The End Of UNAMI's Mission

Political | 01:45 - 31/12/2025   Mawazin News – Baghdad   Iraq is witnessing a pivotal historical moment today with the announcement of the end of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) mission. The Iraqi people are regaining their full right to national decision-making, and sovereignty is returning to its rightful place after twenty-two years of restrictions and foreign interference.

The Reconstruction and Development Coalition expressed its appreciation and pride in the Iraqi government, headed by Mr. Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, commending what it described as the national efforts exerted by the government until the very last day of UNAMI's mandate.

These efforts, the coalition stated, were aimed at preserving the interests of the Iraqi people, safeguarding national sovereignty , and leading the country towards a new phase based on independence and self-reliance.

 The coalition also praised the role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of UNAMI, Mr. Mohammed al-Hassan, noting his pivotal contribution to supporting Iraq during the transitional phase and facilitating dialogue among national parties. This contributed to consolidating stability and strengthening the foundations of state institutions.

The coalition affirmed that the end of UNAMI's mission represents the culmination of national sovereignty and the beginning of a new chapter in Iraq's journey, opening broad horizons for comprehensive development, sustainable economic growth, and the building of balanced international relations based on supreme national interests.

It clarified that this step reflects Iraq's transition from crisis management to Long-term development planning, relying on self-reliance and efforts while benefiting from the United Nations' expertise in the fields of development and institutional capacity building.

In this context, the coalition appreciated the constructive efforts of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the work of the UNAMI mission since its establishment in 2003, which constituted an important pillar in supporting Iraq to achieve stability and build its national institutions.

The coalition concluded its statement by emphasizing that this historic day heralds the beginning of a new phase in which the future of Iraq is shaped by the will of its people and in which the people's right to determine their destiny freely and with full sovereignty is preserved, with a commitment to protecting the independence of national decision-making and consolidating the foundations of a modern and prosperous state. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=272128

Gold Prices In Baghdad And Erbil Markets Have Fallen Again.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 2:27 PM | Economy Number of views: 190   Baghdad ( NINA ) – Gold prices, both foreign and Iraqi, fell on Wednesday in local markets in Baghdad and Erbil for the second consecutive day.

The wholesale price of 21-karat gold (Gulf, Turkish, and European) in Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street markets this morning was 875,000 Iraqi dinars per mithqal (approximately 4.5 grams), with a buying price of 871,000 dinars. Yesterday, Tuesday, prices

were 883,000 dinars per mithqal. The selling price of 21-karat Iraqi gold was 845,000 dinars per mithqal, with a buying price of 841,000 dinars.

In jewelry shops, the selling price of 21-karat Gulf gold ranged between 875,000 and 885,000 dinars per mithqal, while the selling price of Iraqi gold ranged between 845,000 and 855,000 dinars per mithqal.

Gold prices in Erbil also saw a decrease, with 22-karat gold selling for 916,000 dinars, 21-karat for 875,000 dinars, and 18-karat for 750,000 dinars. /End  https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1269493

Iraqi Oil Exports To America Declined During The Week.

Energy  Economy News – Baghdad   The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Wednesday that Iraqi oil exports to the United States decreased last week.

The administration said in a statistic seen by “Al-Eqtisad News” that “the average US imports of crude oil during the past week from ten major countries amounted to an average of 5.414 million barrels per day, a decrease of 261 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, which amounted to an average of 5.675 million barrels per day.”

She added that "Iraq's oil exports to America averaged 181,000 barrels per day, down by 125,000 barrels per day from the previous week, which averaged 306,000 barrels."

The administration also noted that "most of America's oil revenues last week came from Canada at a rate of 3.975 million barrels per day, followed by Saudi Arabia at 310,000 barrels per day, Mexico at an average of 254,000 barrels, and Libya at a rate of 175,000 barrels per day."

According to the table, "US crude oil imports averaged 171,000 barrels per day from Venezuela, 137,000 barrels per day from Ecuador, 122,000 barrels per day from Colombia, 50,000 barrels per day from Brazil, and 37,000 barrels per day from Nigeria."

The United States imports most of its crude oil and refined products from these ten major countries. Its daily oil consumption is approximately 20 million barrels, making it the world's largest oil consumer. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64041

Dollar Prices Rise In Baghdad And Erbil

Stock Exchange   The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar rose on Wednesday evening in the markets of Baghdad and Erbil, coinciding with the closure of the stock exchange on New Year's Eve.

The dollar prices recorded an increase in the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges, reaching 144,700 dinars for every 100 dollars, after it had recorded 144,250 dinars this morning.

Regarding currency exchange shops in the local markets of Baghdad, prices have risen significantly; the selling price reached 145,250 dinars, while the buying price reached 144,250 dinars for every 100 dollars.

In Erbil, prices also rose, with the selling price reaching 143,550 dinars and the buying price reaching 143,450 dinars for every 100 dollars.      https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64054

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Russia’s New Goal: Carve “Buffer Zones” Deep Into Ukraine

Territorial expansion reframed as defensive security

Overview

• Russia is formalizing territorial expansion under the justification of border security.

• “Buffer zones” are being carved into Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions, far beyond earlier front lines.

• The strategy signals long-term occupation, not temporary military pressure.

• Moscow appears to be reshaping negotiation baselines ahead of any peace talks.

• This marks a strategic escalation, not a defensive pause.

Key Developments

• Russia’s top military commander, General Valery Gerasimov, ordered forces to continue expanding buffer zones during a visit to the “North” military grouping.

• The directive is explicitly framed as protecting Russian border regions such as Kursk and Belgorod.

• Russian officials claim approximately 950 square kilometers and 32 settlements have been seized, though figures remain unverified.

• President Vladimir Putin publicly endorsed the buffer zone concept, calling it “very important” after Ukraine’s August 2024 incursion into Kursk.

• The operations extend the conflict well beyond the Donbas, opening sustained pressure along Ukraine’s northern frontier.

Why It Matters

This move institutionalizes territorial conquest by recasting offensive action as defensive necessity.

By embedding occupation within a “security” framework, Moscow creates facts on the ground that can later be presented as non-negotiable conditions in peace talks. The buffer zone narrative also seeks to normalize expansion for domestic audiences while blunting international criticism by linking actions to retaliation and border protection.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Expanded conflict zones introduce heightened geopolitical risk premiums, especially across Eastern Europe.

• Prolonged instability affects energy routes, grain exports, and regional trade corridors.

• Sustained military escalation increases pressure on sovereign budgets, debt issuance, and reserve deployment.

• Currency volatility tends to rise when conflicts shift from limited theaters to permanent territorial control.

For currency holders, buffer zones represent long-term fragmentation, not short-term shocks.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Territorial Control Precedes Political Settlement
  Military realities are shaping diplomatic outcomes before negotiations begin.

• Pillar: Security Narratives Justify Structural Change
  Redrawing borders under “defense” alters trade, finance, and settlement flows.

As conflicts harden into permanent lines, global realignment accelerates quietly through risk repricing and regional decoupling.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “Russia pushes deeper into northern Ukraine, citing border security”

• Modern Diplomacy – “Russia’s New Goal: Carve ‘Buffer Zones’ Deep Into Ukraine”

• Institute for the Study of War – “Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment”

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Why Zaporizhzhia Power Plant Could Derail Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Europe’s largest nuclear facility becomes a geopolitical fault line in stalled negotiations

Overview

• The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has regained a secondary external power line, temporarily improving safety conditions

• The facility remains under Russian control, despite international recognition of Ukrainian sovereignty

• ZNPP ownership and operation are unresolved in U.S.-brokered peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow

• Control of nuclear energy infrastructure is now intertwined with territorial, economic, and security demands

Key Developments

• The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed repairs to a backup power line supplying the ZNPP, reducing immediate shutdown risk

• Ukraine’s energy ministry said the repairs stabilize off-site power if the primary Dniprovska line is damaged

• The six-reactor facility remains in cold shutdown, though it still requires constant electricity to maintain safety systems

• Russia continues to assert operational authority through Rosatom, claiming it is the only party capable of safely managing the plant

• Ukraine has proposed partial electricity allocation, with the United States previously floated as a supervisory manager

• Repeated power losses since 2022 have raised alarm among international nuclear safety experts

Why It Matters

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is not just an energy facility — it is leverage.

Nuclear infrastructure represents economic output, political legitimacy, and strategic control. In a peace process already strained by territorial disputes, the ZNPP introduces a non-negotiable risk factor: nuclear safety.

Any agreement that leaves ambiguous control over Europe’s largest nuclear plant carries catastrophic downside risk. As long as the plant’s status remains unresolved, confidence in a durable peace remains fragile.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• Energy insecurity feeds inflation, undermining currency stability across Europe

• Nuclear risk premiums elevate capital flight and insurance costs

• Infrastructure control disputes weaken confidence in post-war reconstruction financing

• Settlement trust erodes when sovereign assets remain contested

For currency holders, energy assets are balance-sheet anchors. When those anchors are politically disputed, monetary credibility suffers.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Energy Infrastructure Equals Monetary Stability
Who controls power controls productivity — and confidence.

Pillar: Unresolved Sovereign Assets Delay Systemic Transitions
No reset can finalize while core assets remain contested.

Pillar: Safety Risk Overrides Diplomatic Optics
Nuclear facilities impose hard limits on compromise.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Newsweek – “Why Zaporizhzhia Power Plant Could Nuke Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks”

• Reuters – “IAEA warns repeatedly of safety risks at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant”

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Asia in 2026: Conflict Continues to Dominate

U.S.–China rivalry and regional flashpoints signal prolonged instability

Overview

• Asia enters 2026 under the shadow of unresolved conflicts rather than renewed stability.

• The U.S.–China rivalry remains the dominant strategic force, shaping security, trade, and diplomacy.

• The Thailand–Cambodia conflict has emerged as a regional pressure point, reflecting great-power competition.

• ASEAN cohesion remains strained, limiting effective conflict resolution.

• Prolonged instability risks spillover into global economic and financial systems.

Key Developments

• The United States formally identified China as its foremost strategic competitor, reinforcing the Indo-Pacific as a primary theater of confrontation.

• Washington continues to apply pressure on Beijing to limit China’s ability to project power beyond Asia, including support for Russia.

• Concerns over Taiwan remain elevated, with analysts warning of potential Chinese military action.

• The Thailand–Cambodia dispute escalated in late 2025, resulting in temporary ceasefires that failed to produce durable agreements.

• Economic losses from regional instability already total billions of dollars, undermining growth across Southeast Asia.

• China is expanding its influence through infrastructure and Belt and Road projects, while the U.S. deepens engagement with key partners.

Why It Matters

Asia is no longer a backdrop to global power competition — it is one of its primary engines.

When regional disputes align with great-power rivalry, local conflicts take on global significance. The persistence of unresolved tensions in 2026 suggests a shift from episodic crises to structural instability, where economic growth, trade routes, and political alignment are increasingly subordinated to security concerns.

This environment raises the risk of miscalculation and escalation in a region central to global manufacturing and supply chains.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For currency holders, sustained instability in Asia carries systemic implications:

• Trade disruption affects export-driven economies, pressuring regional currencies.

• Capital flows become more selective, favoring perceived safe havens.

• Defense spending and supply-chain reshoring strain fiscal balances.

• Currency volatility increases when geopolitical risk becomes persistent rather than episodic.

In financial terms, prolonged conflict environments reprice risk over time, not overnight.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Multipolar Competition Is Structural
  Power rivalry now defines global alignment.

• Pillar: Regional Conflicts Accelerate Fragmentation
  Trade, finance, and settlement increasingly split along bloc lines.

As Asia’s stability erodes, global realignment accelerates quietly through trade rerouting, reserve diversification, and financial decoupling.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Asia in 2026: Conflict Continues to Dominate”

• Reuters – “Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills”

• Council on Foreign Relations – Asia and the Indo-Pacific Strategic Outlook

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Mathematical Analysis of a Global Monetary Reset

Mathematical Analysis of a Global Monetary Reset

12-30-2025

Gold at $10,000: Mathematical Analysis of Global Monetary Reset

BY MUFLIH HIDAYAT ON DECEMBER 30, 2025

How Currency System Mathematics Drive Gold Toward $10,000 Valuations

Modern monetary architecture rests on mathematical relationships that most investors never examine. When currency supplies expand beyond the backing capacity of underlying reserves, historical precedent suggests systematic adjustments become inevitable.

The arithmetic supporting potential gold at $10,000 scenarios emerges from fundamental imbalances between outstanding monetary obligations and precious metals held in official reserves.

Furthermore, understanding these dynamics becomes crucial as gold record highs continue to challenge traditional market expectations.

The Federal Reserve’s Hidden Gold Connection

Despite widespread belief that the dollar operates without commodity backing, Federal Reserve balance sheets reveal approximately $11.2 billion in gold certificates serving as collateral against $2.35 trillion in circulating Federal Reserve notes. This creates a backing ratio of roughly 0.48%at the statutory gold price of $42.22 per ounce.

The U.S. Treasury maintains 261.5 million ounces of gold across Fort Knox, West Point, Denver, and San Francisco facilities.

 Under current accounting, this massive reserve provides less than half a penny of gold backing per dollar in circulation. This mathematical disconnect between official pricing and currency obligations creates structural pressure that has historically resolved through revaluation events.

Currency Coverage Requirements Under Full Backing Systems

Mathematical analysis reveals that achieving 100% gold backing for current Federal Reserve note circulation would require gold pricing near $8,993 per ounce.

This calculation emerges from dividing total currency outstanding by existing Treasury gold reserves, creating a pure arithmetic relationship independent of market speculation.

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VND Summary 2025 and 2026 Expectations

VND Summary 2025 and 2026 Expectations

Edu Matrix: 12-31-2025

As we approach 2025, investors are keenly watching the Vietnamese Dong (VND) to gauge its potential for growth and stability. In a recent video from Edu Matrix, Sandy Ingram provides a comprehensive overview of the VND’s outlook, sharing insights into her unique investment strategies and the factors influencing the currency’s performance.

 Here, we’ll delve into the key takeaways from the video and explore the opportunities and challenges facing VND investors.

Sandy Ingram begins by sharing her personal approach to investing, which involves purchasing foreign currencies during her travels. This strategy not only makes her travel expenses tax-deductible but also allows her to benefit from fluctuations in currency values against the US dollar.

While this may not be a conventional investment strategy, it highlights the potential for creative approaches to managing investments.

The video also touches on the channel’s investments in micro real estate loans, gold, and silver. These investments have provided steady returns and low default rates, underscoring the importance of diversification in a robust investment portfolio.

The core of the video focuses on the VND’s depreciation against the US dollar in 2025. This trend is driven by factors common to emerging markets, including interest rate differentials, global risk sentiment, and trade investment flows.

While the depreciation may seem concerning, Vietnam’s fundamentals remain solid, driven by its strong manufacturing sector, ambitious public investment plans, and steady foreign currency inflows.

The State Bank of Vietnam plays a crucial role in managing the VND’s volatility by maintaining a trading band. This approach helps to moderate fluctuations and ensure stability in the currency markets.

Looking ahead, a stronger VND is expected to emerge gradually, driven by factors such as lower US interest rates, a healthy external balance, and improved financial stability. While a sudden appreciation is unlikely, a gradual strengthening of the VND is anticipated.

For investors, the video concludes with a pragmatic recommendation: holding the VND is a viable strategy, as near-term fluctuations are likely, but long-term prospects remain positive. As with any investment, it’s essential to maintain a nuanced understanding of the market and be prepared for potential fluctuations.

The Vietnamese Dong’s investment outlook for 2025 and beyond is characterized by both challenges and opportunities. While the currency’s depreciation against the US dollar is a concern, Vietnam’s strong fundamentals and steady foreign currency inflows provide a solid foundation for long-term growth.

 By understanding the factors influencing the VND’s performance and maintaining a diversified investment portfolio, investors can navigate the complexities of this emerging market.

For further insights and information, be sure to watch the full video from Edu Matrix. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, staying informed about the VND’s outlook can help you make more informed investment decisions.

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Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 12-30-25

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 12-30-25

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Welcome everybody to the big call, it is Tuesday, December 30th  and you're listening to the big call.  And thanks everybody for listening. And what's interesting about tonight and Bob, I don't know that you remember this or not, but today marks the first call of the 15th year of the big call.

We completed 14 years couple of days ago, on the 28th and today marks the first call in the 15th year of the big call. Did I ever think we go 15 years or get in? No, but here we are. We're still standing, and Bob and I are here tonight because Sue is under the weather the last couple of days and she's sporting a fever, and we're believing for her to be completely healed, and she'll be back on her feet   And, and now we have new year's to look forward to in a couple of days. So, let's pray the call in and we'll take it from there

We got some good intel today. I wasn't really sure how it was going to line up for us before New Year's Eve tomorrow, New Year's Eve, last day of the year. We had heard that there's a possibility that we could get notified even today or tomorrow. I kind of wrote that off in my mind, because I think it's more likely that it happens either on New Year's Day or maybe the day after, which would be Friday, which is only three days away.

So let me tell you how this Intel is lining up.

First of all, redemption centers, and that's where we primarily focus on -  redemption center screens have placeholders for 25 currencies and their rates

But the placeholders know they're indicating which currencies don't have that information, but we do have knowledge that the placeholder for   for Venezuela, Venezuelan bolivar is there.

So they're anticipating Venezuela being able to come to the party, so to speak, and be part of the exchange process we've heard forever with the idea, first basket, second basket, third basket.

In the last couple of years, I’ve been told there's only one basket, the basket, the basket of currencies , and we have heard that that basket could be 28 currencies -  we've heard 31 so it's going to vacillate that range of 25 to 31 somewhere in that range, they'll settle in on the number of currencies in the first  and possibly only basket. Okay.

The other question mark, of course, right now is Iran. There is a spot for the Iranian Rial. And if you guys saw a couple of days ago, the value of the Rial just went to went to nothing, almost it was dropped precipitously. And that's not good for Iran, not good for the people. And I would not be surprised to see regime change there in Iran from the people. I wouldn't be surprised to see it also in Venezuela, and let the proper elected woman be the president or prime minister. I think it's president of it that should happen too.

Now, some of these things that are happening politically, for example, the war between Russia and Ukraine is, I believe, about to come to an end with a solution to a peace. And I think the same thing also true for Israel and Hamas and these things - obviously President Trump met on yesterday, made phone calls yesterday, and I think, I think they are about to conclude with peace taking place, because we need peace throughout the world for GESARA be in effect. We have heard that GESARA was launched five or six days ago.

G, E, S, A, R, A, for the global economic can't remember what the S is and Recovery Act, well, economic security. Thank you, Lord, global economic security and Recovery Act. That's GESARA

I'm believing that they are going to reach peace in for GESARA to be fully enacted after the first 2026, first of January

Same with NESARA, that's our agreement, national economic freedom, reformation Act, or Reform Act, not reformation and reform act. And this is something that is also to have been very recently activated, like a day or two ago. And I don't know if it, if it was in the center see it, but I believe things are moving in that direction for us

All right, so what is actually happening on the ground? Okay, redemption centers had received their USTN currency about six weeks ago, redemptions have delivered the new folding money, our new US dollar, which United States Treasury note. Okay, they got it.

Banks have received a couple of tranches of these, but they just received another one in the last two days, and they the deliveries are happening, and have the country for these banks to receive the money. Okay, so now banks have it in abundance  and so do redemption centers for us. They're using redemption centers.

So I want to get that point across.  that's good and it seems over the last minute, but it probably isn't. I'm sure the whole thing is based on a timeline, but it's set up to achieve results. All right, let's go back and see what else we know we do know. We did get this. The Vietnamese Dong is doing very well. They have it at a very good rate, and it's excellent rates. And what I'm being told about these currencies, the Dong, the dinar, the rupiah, all of these will eventually be on par with the USN dollar, our new dollar, the USN

What does it mean on par? It means the same value. So let's say the dinar is way over 20  or $20 and then let's say it will come back down and down in value to be even with one on one, with our dollar, one dinar equals $1 that's what it will go to after this redemption center process, after the exchange take place, you gotta understand, not now later, after the exchange centers are closed and the banks are slowing down on doing currency, same thing is going to be true in the dong.

My point is set your appointment and go ahead and go and take these currencies with you. Don't hold them thinking, Well, maybe if it's at this it'll be worth more in a week. We weren't sure if that was going to be the case. What we're hearing today is no The likelihood is rates will drop. After the initial week or two of exchanges, rates will begin to drop, and eventually they will get to be on par with our new dollar, our USN, and remember, they're going to be trying. to limit us to about $3000 USTN currency at the redemption centers, and we go in

They don’t want us walking out there with tons of new USTN and becoming a target. Okay, so just keep that in mind. There is really no reason to really take that much cash anyway. You just need to if you want it. You don't want any. You don't force it on. You have your credit / debit card at Wells Fargo that you'll be able to sell on day one. Load it in from your quantum account. You'll load in what you think you'll need for first 60 to ninety days, and then go from there

All right, so let's go back to where we were on Intel. We're in good shape. You guys know today, the dinar is contract rate Pres Trump set up in his first term and I believe Iraq will honor hat contract rate which is extremely high  and I can't tell you what it is, but you won't be disappointed at all.

So remember, whether you have Zim doesn't matter if you have projects, it should help you get the contract rates. And you'll, you'll ask me if they, if you have dinar and they offer it to you, you've got it. If they don't offer you, ask for the contract rates.

Simple as that, just ask politely for the contract rate, and they should give it to you. All right, that's pretty good, really good - And the dong does not have a contract rate, but the rate is quite good, and all of the currencies  that are coming in should be a very strong rate, and higher than probably  should be.for a short period of time

Everybody had the faith to believe in this exchange and the redemption of Zim. Don't forget that

The Zim is being handled  like a bearer bond, if I remember right on the on the front 100 trillion dollar  Zimbabwe note, it does say to the bearer of what a bear bond says,  who ever has it - you know you're the bearer of it when you bring it in for your redemption  of that bond like currency - you'll get, you'll get the beyond par with the dollar,

 Let's see what else.  The timing for this. What is our timing?

We were in a window that could go to tomorrow to get notifications, and it is a possibility. In fact, redemption servers are going in tomorrow, half a day, and then they're going to see what happens. Because, see it comes in, are they going to be going in on New Year's Day? They don’t know, and we don't know yet,  I personally doubt it  but anything is possible.

What about banks? We don't open until one o'clock tomorrow in most areas now half a day tomorrow, and then banks are closed on New Years day. So we know my gut is and I don't have proof of it, my gut is they will close for New Years day -  a redemption centers will close, and our redemption center leaders are going in for half a day tomorrow on New Year's Eve day.

Now what does that mean for us? That means that we are likely in play for notifications  on Friday. We've been told by some people in Wells Fargo that looking for a weekend kickoff this weekend, includes Friday and Saturday, and if we do get numbers Friday might start exchanges  Friday  And all, we could set appointments  we could very easily start on Saturday,

 if we do get started Friday  or Saturday - more than likely, there will be some people that work on Sunday, and we would go right through the weekend, or have the ability to go right through the weekend. Obviously, you don't have to go in on a Sunday if you don't want that's really where we are in terms of our timing.

Everything could start after the first - I don't know that we would get notified on New Year's Day. The only reason I'm unsure of it is because we need, if you got your email to say on Thursday and you all set your appointment, we have people in the call centers? Do we have people in the redemption centers that’s where  the question is?

They could do that people in both call and redemption   centers to take our calls, set up our appointments, but I personally doubt that that'sgoing to happen

Realize they close for Christmas Eve. The Redemptionn Centers did , they closed for Christmas day, and I'm almost surprised, going in for half a day tomorrow, but they are but I doubt they are going in on new years day  Thursday

So what does that mean, for the big call person Thursday night, it means we're probably not going to have a call in two days, Thursday night - right now, I think I might Have one. I think we're going to take off New Year's day, night,  back in on Tuesday.

Now we could have numbers   and be rocking and rolling before our next call Tuesday. So I'm going to say anything  can happen- it’s possible it's conceivable, we could  record  a celebration call – put that out before Tuesday  or we could do it on Tuesday if we ger numbers Friday,  and start Friday or Saturday.

Main thing is for you guys to watch two things. First of all, watch your email, because  you wil get an email from Wells Fargo , and if they don't have your email, we're kind of the catch all. If you registered, , we've got your email, and we'll be sending that out. With the toll free number

And 800 we're assuming it's an 800 number, 800 number on the big call universe.com website. So you have it on the website, an email from us  and those of you that have currency  they have email and Wells will be delivering those emails.  Just follow the instructions that you get email that Wells Fargo set out

 I think we're looking to a really, beautiful start for the new year   - I think we're looking to initiate NESARA and GESARA and to talk more About  what to expect in the first 10 days of January.

I got word today we're looking to receive those  $2000 tarriff dividend deposits  as direct deposits into our accounts

I believe that starts somewhere in any of 28 years and older, and then so that would be the first 10

days of January to the $2000 tarriff dividend  to hit. The other thing for is the doge should be happening in January  - the R and R should be happening.

A couple days ago they had not decided whether that was to be said a direct deposit, or how that was going to be done. I think the amounts, are varied all over the place -  we've heard different numbers, so we're not going to put those out, but I think they will come by direct deposit.

Some people - they don't have a bank account. I don't know. We'll see what happens. But and people you know, will our R and R be at the redemption center for our quantum accounts when we get there, I don't know we've heard it will do it that much. We'll get it. When everybody else gets it

Maybe we'll get it early at the redemption center, but Social Security increases, yes, they are set up for January . It'll be nice. That is that. Is that, and if you have dollar then, is sort of the small amounts, but a lot of people it's going to be significant  for a lot of people

Not everybody has currency as you know and its going to make a big difference in their lives  

So that takes care of the questions that most of us have about those things and I believe we are looking  forward to these things happening in the first seven to 10 days of January.

And I you know, when is the USN going to be announced  -- if we are going in for exchanges Friday or Saturday? And it's there for us to take out.

Could that be something that would be announced on first of  January,  our new USN our new US currency at the redemption  center for us

It will not surprise me if  Trump and or Scott Bessent  made an announcement about that, President Trump already has a replacement in mind for the for the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell. And I don't know when he's going to exit but he's got in form of Kevin - Kevin Hassett is supposedly an excellent money guy, and he's going to be President Trump's choice for that position.

Hope he gets in there like prontisimo, and it would make a big difference for everybody when they're dropping interest rates to where they should be. And you know, guys, I really think next year 2026 – 2 days away – is going to be the start of  Debt Jubilee  and, you know, we've heard this part of NESARA. And I don't know how quickly everything's going to come out. It's just too hard to say

We've heard it'll all be out by July 4. You know, we've heard this and that and the others, med beds are ready for us. Guys. They're be ready starting the second of January. That would be, what that would be, Friday, will any of us go in that soon? And then soon, I don't know, because we have to get to the exchange and tell them, hey, I'm a Zim holder  as you can see, and I also have dire need and blah, blah, blah, they'll enter the keystrokes in their computer so that you're at the top of the list, to go into the med bed and we've got, you know, people like we were praying for tonight, that need to get in there, and what I can say is let them know when you go in there, that what your need is there are giving favor to Zim holders  because they want us that are zim holders  to live a long, long time so we can see our projects to completion.

That's why they're looking to get us out there another 300 years.  Or more Possible. We can live it one more time, but we'll see what happens.

I really am. I'm looking forward to the med bed more than I am the money exchanges, but that's just term one day. But that is more important to me. My health is more important than the money.

you guys, let's do this. Let's pray the call out and want to thank before we do. Let me thank everybody.

All right. Everybody, have a wonderful and safe New Year's. All right, and we'll talk to you Tuesday, but keep an eye on your emails.

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