Coffee with MarkZ. Joined by Mr. Cottrell 01/02/2026

Coffee with MarkZ. Joined by Mr. Cottrell 01/02/2026

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: TGIF and Welcome to a new Year……..

Member: Greetings going into 2026. Happy New Years to ALL

Member: so I'm guessing Iraq is still using their 1310 rate and not international?

Member: I had really been hopeful they would actually do it for Jan 1……sigh

MZ: Its all good and lots of things are happening. It’s going to be an epic year.

Member: Hopefully It’s going to be an epic weekend!!!

Member: Mark, we need to see all of the accomplishments that have put us this close to the RV. That will keep everyone connected and more confident that it will happen soon.

MZ: I will try to do that over the next few days.

Member: Mark with Iraq it seems they r moving but no fan fair… do u think they will just switch very quietly and we see it days later?

MZ:  That is exactly what I believe it will appear like to the rest of the world. They are going to try to keep this as quiet as they can.  It will appear differently to us….we are more plugged in and banks will want us to come in so they have liquidity

MZ:  There is so much focus on Iran right now.

Member: Could Iraq use the instability in Iran to no do the RV…..they always seem to have an excuse not to flip the switch

MZ: I have a theory that this is why we are not already in the bank today. Maybe they are delaying for a very short time because it appears Iran may be ready to go with it. (RV?) Maybe Venezuela as well???  Just a theory

MZ: “Trump threatens intervention in Iran to protect the protestors”  the government has started shooting into the protests.

Member: The Iranians are chanting for the Prince. And carrying the flag with the sun and lion.

Member: I wonder- Are the Iraqi citizens getting tired of waiting on their RV? After all, they were promised an increase in their purchasing power.

MZ: “ Iraqi dinar Strengthens at year end amid reduced market activity and holiday calm”

MZ: No bond updates which is really odd. I had expected something but all I am hearing is silence.

Member: Silence on Bonds could be a good sign.

MZ: It could be a good sign but I would feel better if we knew.

Member: As per other podcasters- the QFS is in progress.....

Member: The rumor is many countries released new currency on Jan 1.

Member: My PNC bank said they are no longer selling Vietnamese Dong....called Chase bank & they said the same thing

Member: Just found out my bank (CU) started dealing with foreign currency. Just had to buy me a little more IQD. Excited.

Member: When Dinar recaps sends us 800 # will it be in a separate email from their normal email they send us everyday ?

Member: They stated a while ago…..they would have fireworks and the announcement on their front page…….they might send a special email out to their group……guess we wait and see.

Member: Thanks Mark and Mr. C. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Stay warm

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Morning 1-2-26

Trade Fragmentation: The Downstream Consequence of Systemic Stress
How fractured commerce and payment systems reveal deeper global economic realignments

Overview

• Global trade networks are increasingly splitting into regional and strategic blocs as geopolitical tensions, sanctions regimes, and financial fragmentation intensify.

• Trade fragmentation is not the initial trigger of systemic crisis — it is a downstream consequence of deeper monetary and financial stress.

• As payment system access becomes weaponized and currency volatility rises, nations are realigning trade corridors based on trust, interoperability, and financial access rather than comparative advantage.

Key Developments

• Sanctions and counter-sanctions have constrained access to traditional trade settlement systems, prompting several nations to explore alternative payment rails and bilateral settlement arrangements.

• Major economies and trading blocs are increasingly negotiating currency swap lines, local currency trade agreements, and digital payment linkages to bypass dominance by any single system.

• Supply chains are being reshaped — not just for efficiency, but for redundancy and security, with firms and governments diversifying sourcing to reduce exposure to any one currency or financial network.

• Emerging markets with limited access to major payment systems face higher financing costs, greater FX volatility, and reduced foreign demand for sovereign debt — accelerating trade realignment.

• Regional trade groupings — both economic and geopolitical — are prioritizing internal trade facilitation over integration with traditional global chains, reflecting trust over optimal economic logic.

Why It Matters
Trade fragmentation is significant because it reveals a shift in the underlying architecture of global commerce. Traditional trade theory assumes frictionless movement of goods and capital underpinned by trusted settlement systems and credible currencies. But as financial stress rises and central banks’ policy space narrows, trade is no longer just about comparative advantage — it’s about access and survivability.

When settlement systems become perceived as weaponizable, and when financing costs vary sharply across currency regimes, countries begin to reroute trade flows based on financial trustworthiness and system access. This isn’t a temporary distortion — it is a structural change in how cross-border commerce operates.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For foreign currency holders, trade fragmentation introduces complex new dynamics:

• Settlement Access Becomes a Currency Driver: Access to major payment networks becomes as important as reserve status in determining currency demand.

• Regional Bloc Currencies Strengthen Internally: Currencies within tightly integrated trade blocs may gain relative stability even if they lack traditional reserve status.

• FX Volatility Increases Along New Trade Routes: As trade flows reroute, demand and liquidity for certain currencies can surge or collapse based on access rather than economic fundamentals.

• Hedging Costs and Financial Risk Rise: Fragmented trade pathways elevate hedging costs and complicate risk management for multinational enterprises and investors.

• Reserve Strategy Shifts: Portfolio and reserve allocations begin to tilt toward currencies that facilitate diversified trade network access, not just those with high liquidity.

Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1 — Fragmentation Reflects Deeper Financial Stress:
Trade fragmentation is not causal — it is a structural signal that financial and monetary stress has exceeded thresholds where traditional settlement systems can function smoothly.

Pillar 2 — Systemic Realignment Around Trust and Access:
New trade corridors, settlement mechanisms, and financial interoperability standards are emerging based on trust networks and risk exposure, not purely import/export balances.

Pillar 3 — Currency Utility Reprices with Trade Role:
As trade networks reorganize, currency utility increasingly depends on system access and settlement integration, altering long-term valuation models.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — Global trade fragmentation and output losses warning

• Reuters — WTO sees signs of fragmented trade (but no de-globalization)

• Federal Reserve — Note on understanding trade fragmentation

• World Bank — Trade policy and fragmentation visualization tools

• IMF Blog — Confronting fragmentation where it matters most

• World Economic Forum — Mitigating impacts of global financial system fragmentation

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Maduro Signals Willingness for Talks With U.S., Offers Cooperation on Oil and Drugs

Venezuela shifts tone as sanctions pressure and energy geopolitics converge

Overview

• Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro signaled openness to renewed dialogue with the United States, proposing cooperation on drug trafficking and offering U.S. companies access to Venezuela’s oil sector

• The remarks mark a notable shift from months of hostile rhetoric and confrontation

• Maduro framed Venezuela as a “brother country” to the U.S., emphasizing willingness to engage President Donald Trump directly

• The outreach comes amid heightened U.S. military activity in the Caribbean and ongoing sanctions pressure

• Energy access and geopolitical stability are central to the subtext of the overture

Key Developments

• Maduro referenced a prior conversation in which Trump addressed him as “Mr. President,” portraying it as recognition of his authority

• The interview aired on state television and was staged in militarized areas of Caracas, projecting strength and control

• Maduro offered cooperation on drug trafficking and openness to U.S. oil companies, including expanded access to Venezuela’s reserves

• U.S. officials have accused Maduro of leading a “narco-state,” a charge Caracas denies

• Chevron and other U.S. firms already maintain limited operations under sanctions exemptions

Why It Matters

Maduro’s conciliatory tone reflects mounting economic pressure and a search for legitimacy amid years of sanctions, inflation, and capital flight. For Washington, any engagement carries implications for energy security, regional stability, and sanctions enforcement.

This is not merely diplomatic theater. Energy access, sanctions relief, and political recognition are deeply intertwined, especially as global oil markets remain sensitive to supply disruptions and geopolitical shocks.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, Venezuela’s outreach highlights several critical dynamics:

• Sanctions relief directly impacts currency stabilization prospects

• Energy access influences hard-currency inflows and balance-of-payments pressure

• Political recognition can unlock settlement channels and foreign investment

• Currencies under sanctions reprice rapidly when access conditions change

In reset terms, currency value increasingly depends on access, legitimacy, and settlement pathways — not just reserves.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Energy Access Shapes Monetary Breathing Room
  Oil revenue remains a decisive lever for sanctioned states.

• Pillar: Sanctions Are Negotiation Tools, Not Permanent States
  Reset dynamics favor conditional reintegration over isolation.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Maduro Signals Willingness for Talks With U.S., Offers Cooperation on Oil and Drugs”

• Reuters – “Maduro signals openness to U.S. talks as sanctions and oil loom”

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Trump Threatens Action Over Deadly Protests in Iran

Inflation-driven unrest collides with geopolitical escalation risks

Overview

• U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington could intervene if Iranian security forces fire on protesters

• Nationwide protests over soaring inflation and currency collapse have entered their fourth day

• Several deaths have been reported, marking Iran’s most serious unrest in three years

• Trump’s comments follow recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities

• The situation raises the risk of escalation between Washington and Tehran

Key Developments

• Trump stated the United States was “locked and loaded” in response to reported violence against protesters

• Demonstrations erupted across multiple regions, driven by inflation, unemployment, and economic hardship

• Iranian officials condemned Trump’s remarks as foreign interference

• Security forces reportedly used force against demonstrators, prompting international concern

• President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged government failures, while warning unrest would not be tolerated

Why It Matters

Iran’s unrest represents a convergence of economic collapse and geopolitical pressure. Inflation above 36%, a rapidly weakening rial, and years of sanctions have eroded public trust. Trump’s warning injects an external escalation risk into what is already a fragile domestic crisis.

This moment is especially volatile because economic legitimacy, internal stability, and external deterrence are all under strain simultaneously. Any miscalculation could rapidly widen the conflict beyond Iran’s borders.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, Iran’s situation highlights critical reset dynamics:

• Currency collapse accelerates social unrest and political instability

• Sanctions and isolation magnify FX volatility and settlement risk

• Escalation risk drives capital flight and safe-haven demand

• Access to global payment systems matters more than nominal reserves

In reset terms, currency credibility fails first at home — then abroad.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Currency Failure Precedes Political Instability
  Inflation and FX collapse undermine state legitimacy.

• Pillar: Sanctions Amplify Internal Fracture Points
  Prolonged isolation accelerates systemic stress.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Trump Threatens Action Over Deadly Protests in Iran”

• Reuters – “Trump warns Iran as protests rage over inflation and currency collapse”

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News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 1-2-2025

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Frank26:  "TARIFFS WORKING ON GLOBAL CURRENCIES"....F26

Major Currency and Financial Resets That Took Effect on January 1

January 1 is ideal for currency resets because it aligns with the start of the fiscal year, offering clarity, a fresh beginning, and minimal disruption to economic activities.

12/31/2025

January 1 has repeatedly served as a symbolic and practical launch date for some of the world’s most consequential currency reforms, redenominations and financial resets, as governments sought clean accounting transitions, psychological breaks from crisis, and alignment with fiscal calendars.

Economists say the date is favored because it coincides with new budgets, accounting years and tax cycles, reducing operational disruption while signaling a “new start” to markets and citizens.

The Euro: Europe’s Historic Monetary Reset (1999–2002)

Jan. 1, 1999: The euro was launched as a virtual currency for accounting and financial markets, replacing national currencies in 11 EU states.

Jan. 1, 2002: Euro banknotes and coins entered circulation, permanently ending the franc, mark, lira and others.

Impact: One of the largest financial resets in history, affecting over 300 million people and reshaping global reserve currency dynamics.

Sources: European Central Bank, Reuters, IMF.

Turkey: Lira Redenomination After Hyperinflation (2005)

Jan. 1, 2005: Turkey removed six zeros from its currency.

1,000,000 old lira = 1 new lira (TRY).

Context: Years of inflation had rendered prices unmanageable. The reset followed IMF-backed reforms and restored confidence.

Sources: Turkish Central Bank, IMF, Reuters.

Russia: Post-Soviet Ruble Reform (1998)

Jan. 1, 1998: Russia cut three zeros from the ruble.

1,000 old rubles = 1 new ruble.

Context: Designed to stabilize the economy after post-Soviet collapse and before the 1998 financial crisis.

Sources: Russian Central Bank, World Bank.

Brazil: Real Plan Consolidation (1994)

Jan. 1, 1994: Brazil introduced the real (BRL), ending decades of hyperinflation.

Replaced multiple failed currencies.

Context: One of the most successful inflation-control programs in emerging markets.

Sources: Banco Central do Brasil, IMF.

Poland: Zloty Redenomination (1995)

Jan. 1, 1995: Poland removed four zeros from the zloty.

10,000 old zloty = 1 new zloty.

Context: Part of post-communist economic transition and EU accession path.

Sources: National Bank of Poland, ECB.

Romania: Leu Redenomination (2005)

Jan. 1, 2005: Romania cut four zeros from the leu.

10,000 old lei = 1 new leu (RON).

Context: Aimed at simplifying transactions ahead of EU membership.

Sources: Romanian Central Bank, Reuters.

Argentina: Peso Convertibility Reset (1992)

Jan. 1, 1992: Argentina introduced a new peso, pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar.

10,000 australes = 1 peso.

Context: Temporarily curbed inflation but later collapsed in the 2001 crisis.

Sources: IMF, World Bank.

Zimbabwe: Dollarization Reset (2009)

Jan. 1, 2009: Zimbabwe effectively abandoned its currency, allowing foreign currencies for transactions after hyperinflation.

Context: One of history’s most extreme monetary collapses.

Sources: IMF, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

Why January 1?

Economists identify four key reasons:

Fiscal year alignment

Accounting clarity

Public psychology of renewal

Lower transactional disruption

“Currency resets are as much about confidence as arithmetic,” IMF economists note. “January 1 provides a psychological reset alongside a technical one.”

Current Context

Several countries, including Syria, have chosen January 1 for planned redenominations or currency transitions, continuing a long-standing global pattern of using the date to mark economic turning points.   LINK

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Frank26  The float like this <snap>.  The float and the REER like, boom!

Frank26   Preparation is being made for a new exchange rate.  When is it coming?  God only knows.  But it's in the works because as of today 1310 does not exist anymore.  Now, that's what they said to everyone.  They have the articles to prove it.

Militia Man  Reforms like deleting the 3 zeros simplify transactions preparing for a real effective exchange rate adjustment based on reserves and growth...Growth is part of the non-oil resources...These developments indicate readiness for a managed revaluation of the dinar to reflect fundamentals.  That's what a REER is about. It's about fundamentals such as...$16 trillion worth of natural resources, historic low inflation, political soothness, which we've just witnessed [with the election]...

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China Has Changed the SILVER Game From Paper to PHYSICAL - 'Watch Shanghai': Francis Hunt

Commodity Culture: 1-1-2026

Francis Hunt thinks there's a fundamental shift underway in the global silver market and the spread in price between West and East is painting a picture of physical metal replacing paper contracts as the strategic value of silver becomes more apparent.

Francis breaks out the charts to dive into Shanghai's impact on the silver market, why he thinks a $1000 price is possible, and why the gold-silver ratio could be headed to single digits ahead.

00:00 Introduction

01:14 Silver's Incredible Run

08:34 Silver Spread in Shanghai

16:32 Geopolitical Outlook for Silver

23:09 Is the Broad Market in a Bubble?

36:27 Preparing For What's to Come

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPTSdH6QU5M

Most Millionaires Don't Consider Themselves Wealthy. So What Does It Really Mean To Be Rich?

Most Millionaires Don't Consider Themselves Wealthy. So What Does It Really Mean To Be Rich?

Ivana Pino · Senior Writer  Updated December 18, 2025   Yahoo Personal Finance

A new Schwab survey finds that only a third of America’s millionaires feel wealthy.  By most traditional measures, having a net worth of $1 million should put someone firmly in the “wealthy” category. Yet a growing number of millionaires don’t see it that way.  Just one third (36%) of the nation’s wealthiest citizens — those with at least $1 million in investable assets — consider themselves wealthy, according to Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning and Progress study.

Further, nearly half (49%) of American millionaires say their financial planning needs improvement, citing the possibility of outliving their savings, the impact of taxes in retirement, and potential long-term care needs as their top financial concerns.

This gap may be surprising, but it highlights how rising costs, longer lifespans, and shifting expectations have redefined what it means to feel rich in modern America.

Why $1 million doesn’t feel like a lot of money anymore

One reason most millionaires don’t consider themselves wealthy is because our definition of wealth has changed over time.

“Being a millionaire used to mean you had done really well and ‘made it,’” said Tom Mathews, CFEd, CPA, and author of "How Money Works." “Today, it really just means you’ve crossed an outdated line.”

Mathews explained the problem isn’t necessarily that people have less money today, but rather, they have less certainty and control around their finances. “Things like inflation, rising taxes, market volatility, and the escalating cost of housing, healthcare, and education have changed what financial security feels like,” he said. “A million dollars on paper doesn’t stretch the way it used to, especially when most of that net worth is tied up in illiquid assets like homes, retirement accounts, or businesses.”

There’s also the issue of longevity. With people living longer, a seven-figure portfolio may not seem substantial when it’s expected to fund decades of living expenses and rising medical costs.

In other words, Mathews said, many people might look wealthy on paper, but that doesn’t mean they feel financially secure.

What does it mean to be rich today?

If millionaires don’t necessarily feel wealthy, what does it take to feel rich in today’s economy?

According to Charles Schwab’s 2025 Modern Wealth Survey, Americans need an average net worth of $839,000 to be financially comfortable, and $2.3 million to feel wealthy.

TO READ MORE:  https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/banking/article/how-many-millionaires-in-america-205846046.html

Even Millionaires Don't Feel Wealthy These Days

Even Millionaires Don't Feel Wealthy These Days

Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY   December 3, 2025

A million dollars is not what it used to be.

Only 36% of American millionaires consider themselves wealthy in 2025, according to new research from Northwestern Mutual.  The finding comes from the 2025 Planning & Progress Study, updated in early November. It draws on a Harris Poll survey of 4,626 Americans, including 969 people with household investable assets greater than $1 million.

Even the wealthiest Americans worry about money, the study found. They fret about having enough of it, deciding how to spend it and whether to pass it on to heirs.  If $1 million isn’t enough, then how much money does it take to feel wealthy?

“There’s no definitive number,” said Mark Mascarenhas, a private wealth adviser with Northwestern Mutual’s Haven Wealth Advisors.

Many millionaires don't consider themselves wealthy

Feeling wealthy has a lot to do with context and perspective, he said.

A million dollars might go a long way in West Virginia or rural Kansas. In New York or Los Angeles, it might not feel like nearly enough.

A millionaire who hangs out with other millionaires is bound to make unflattering comparisons to wealthier friends.

“All of my clients who are millionaires do not consider themselves wealthy, not by a long shot,” Liz Windisch, a certified financial planner in Denver.

“People with that much money inevitably spend time with other people who are millionaires, and who have even more money than they do and – just like the rest of us – compare themselves to others who have more,” she said.

Nearly half of U.S. millionaires say their financial planning “needs improvement,” Northwestern Mutual found. Only 53% said they expect to leave an inheritance or charitable gift.

“It’s not that they don’t want to leave an inheritance. It’s just that they’re worried about funding their own retirement,” Mascarenhas said.

The top retirement concern for millionaires, the study found, is the prospect of outliving their savings.

The Rise Of Everyday Millionaires

The United States is home to nearly 24 million millionaires, the largest number of any nation in U.S. dollar terms, according to the UBS Global Wealth Report.

TO READ MORE:  https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/banking/article/what-is-considered-wealthy-175033814.html

“Tidbits From TNT” Friday Morning 1-2-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Hassan Ali Al-Daghari: Expanding banking services is the focus of the next phase.

Financial expert Hassan Ali Al-Daghari stressed that expanding banking services is an urgent need for the Iraqi economy at the present stage, in light of growing commercial activity and increasing demands of the local market.

Al-Daghari said that Iraqi banks have begun to take clear steps towards developing their financial tools and expanding the scope of their services in line with the ongoing economic transformations.

Al-Daghari explained that expanding modern banking services, such as electronic payment, facilitating account opening procedures, and expanding the branch network, contributes to enhancing citizens' confidence in the banking sector and encourages official transactions instead of relying on cash.

He pointed out that this expansion not only benefits banks, but also supports market activity and provides a better environment for investment.  link

Tishwash:  Trump's envoy begins 2026 with a strong message to those who "wrought havoc in Iraq": Your time is up. He outlined a list of 18 objectives.

Mark Savaya, US President Donald Trump’s envoy to Iraq, sent a congratulatory message to the Iraqi people on the occasion of welcoming the year 2026, in which he expressed his wishes for peace, unity and renewed hope.

In his message, which he published in Arabic and English via his account on the X platform, 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,” adding that “the new year will bring better opportunities, stability, and a brighter future for all Iraqis.”

The US envoy affirmed that work will continue with the government of the Republic of Iraq within the framework of the Iraqi constitution and law, in order to secure a bright future for Iraq and its people, expressing his hope that 2026 will be the year of the end of instability, the plundering of the country’s wealth, poor services, uncontrolled weapons, smuggling, unemployment, militias, money laundering, corruption, poverty, foreign interference, and all other manifestations of injustice and circumvention of the law.

He added that this message is directed “to those who have spread corruption in the land of Iraq,” stressing that “your time is over and the time of Iraq and the Iraqis has begun,” and emphasizing that Iraq will remain a flag raised high and a source of pride for all its people.

Savaya concluded his message by saying, “We are still at the beginning  link

Tishwash:  Sudani congratulates Halbousi and his deputies: Political stability depends on prioritizing Iraq's interests.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed on Wednesday the need to work towards achieving the country's higher interests.

A statement from his office, received by (Al-Mada), said that “Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with the new Speaker of Parliament, Hebat Hamad Al-Halbousi.”

Al-Sudani congratulated Al-Halbousi and his two deputies, Adnan Faihan Al-Dulaimi and Farhad Amin Atroushi, on their election and gaining the confidence of the representatives, praising this step that enhances the political stability of our democratic system.

He also pointed out the need to work towards achieving the country's higher interests.

The Prime Minister stressed "the need to complete the remaining constitutional requirements in order to continue providing public services to citizens in various fields."  link

Mot: Goal fir da New Year and am working on it Already!!!

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Bill Holter: Failure To Deliver for Silver 'Imminent' & Gold Re-Monetization

Bill Holter: Failure To Deliver for Silver 'Imminent' & Gold Re-Monetization

Palisades Gold Radio: 1-1-2026

Stijn Schmitz welcomes Bill Holter to the show. Bill is a Precious Metals Expert and Broker. In this in-depth discussion about the precious metals market, Holter provides a comprehensive overview of the current dynamics driving silver and gold prices, highlighting a significant structural shift in the global metals market.

 Holter emphasizes a substantial supply and demand deficit in silver, estimated at 300-400 million ounces, driven by increasing industrial applications such as AI technology and electric vehicle batteries.

He notes that physical metal exchanges like Shanghai are experiencing significant premiums over paper markets, indicating a fundamental change in metals trading.

This phenomenon, known as backwardation, suggests investors are increasingly prioritizing physical metal ownership over paper contracts.

 Bill predicts a potential transformation in global currency systems, suggesting that the US dollar is declining while BRICS nations are developing a potentially gold-backed settlement currency.

 Holter believes this shift could dramatically impact global financial markets, with gold and silver emerging as the only truly trustworthy currencies.

Institutional buying is currently driving the precious metals market, with family offices, hedge funds, and even sovereign nations like Russia purchasing significant quantities. Holter sees this as a critical moment for metals, potentially leading to a delivery failure in silver markets that could trigger massive price increases.

 For individual investors, Holter recommends starting with silver, particularly "junk silver" coins minted before 1965, which offer the most practical and recognizable form of silver ownership.

 He stresses that it's not too late to enter the market, warning that current financial systems are fundamentally unstable and that precious metals represent a critical hedge against potential economic collapse.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:00 - 2025 Precious Metals Review

00:01:41 - Structural Supply Deficit

 00:02:29 - Industrial Demand & Vaults

00:03:21 - Backwardation and Premiums

00:06:04 - Historical Interventions

00:07:17 - Gold vs Silver Differences

00:09:30 - BRICS Remonetization Outlook

00:11:42 - Failure to Deliver Risks

 00:13:58 - Institutional Buying Trends

00:14:56 - Retail Flows and Junk Silver

 00:20:10 - Silver Going Mainstream

00:21:48 - Investment Advice for Beginners

00:23:17 - Fiat Collapse and Great Taking

00:26:03 - Concluding Thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xImd8wyyDWM

Silver Is Breaking the System – This Isn’t a Bubble | Vince Lanci

Silver Is Breaking the System – This Isn’t a Bubble | Vince Lanci

Soar financially:  12-31-2025

Silver has gone parabolic, swinging violently as global supply chains fracture.

Vince Lanci explains why this is not a speculative bubble, how China is being cut off from silver supply, why banks are repositioning, and what this means for silver prices over the next few months.

We also discuss the BRICS “Unit,” critical minerals, and the growing divide in global trade.

Time Stamps (AI Generated)

00:00 Silver Price Goes Parabolic

01:36 Is This a Bubble?

02:28 Physical Demand Takes Over

03:15 China’s Silver Problem

05:29 Geopolitics & Supply Chains

07:25 Is This a Silver Short Squeeze?

10:30 Are Banks Really in Trouble?

13:58 JPMorgan Turns Net Long

16:08 Silver as a Strategic Asset

18:19 Short-Term Silver Outlook

 21:23 What Breaks This Standoff?

24:05 The BRICS “Unit” Explained

30:24 Can the Dollar Be Challenged?

32:01 Final Take on Silver & Trade

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfB8NCRDq4g

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
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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
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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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