Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Afternoon 1-5-26

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Global Markets, Geopolitics, and Commodities Lead Early 2026 Moves
Dollar strengthens, commodity prices climb, and geopolitical tensions keep markets on edge

Overview

• Global financial markets opened 2026 with cautious optimism as equities climbed and the U.S. dollar strengthened.

• Commodity prices surged, including gold, silver, copper, and platinum, as investors sought safe-haven assets.

• Trade balances shifted, with South Africa reporting its largest trade surplus in over three years.

• Geopolitical tensions continue, with global leadership signaling further action in Venezuela.

• Crypto markets saw renewed demand alongside traditional risk-on assets.

Key Developments

• Global markets rose early in the year, with Asian indexes leading gains and U.S. futures higher, suggesting continued momentum from last year’s rally.

• Gold futures climbed above $4,400, with silver and copper also posting significant gains, signaling elevated demand for hard assets as geopolitical risk persists.

• The U.S. dollar index reached a two-week high, reflecting safe-haven inflows and renewed confidence in U.S. monetary stability.

• South Africa’s trade surplus hit its highest level in 44 months, driven by reduced imports and persistent export resilience — a notable macro indicator for emerging markets.

• Bitcoin and broader cryptocurrency markets saw upticks in demand, complementing gains in traditional commodities as diversified risk positioning increased.

• Geopolitical flashpoints remain active — including looming international discussions on Venezuela’s recent leadership crisis. 

Why It Matters

The first major market moves of 2026 highlight a complex intersection of economic confidence and geopolitical risk. Stronger equities and a firmer dollar suggest investors are not abandoning risk assets, but commodity rallies and safe-haven flows illustrate that uncertainty remains baked into market pricing.

Surging metals — especially precious metals — reflect flight to security and hedge positioning as global leadership tensions and trade imbalances persist. Meanwhile, crypto demand alongside traditional assets suggests that investors are broadening their reserve and risk strategies, not merely reacting to short-term signals.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, these developments underline the ongoing importance of currency diversification and risk hedging. A stronger dollar alongside soaring commodity prices and trade imbalances points to a bifurcated landscape where reserve currencies must be balanced against real-asset exposure and alternative markets.

Rising gold and industrial metals prices often indicate inflationary pressures and geopolitical premiums, which can erode late-cycle currency values if unhedged. Elevated demand for cryptocurrencies — alongside traditional markets — signals that holders are widening their portfolio frameworks to include digital and non-sovereign reserves.

In this environment, currency holders are likely to reassess exposure to single reserve assets, weighing commodity correlations, FX stability, and geopolitical risk premiums more heavily than in prior stable cycles.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: Multipolar Risk Pricing in Early 2026
Market movements reflect an intersection of geopolitical friction, commodity repricing, and diversified investor risk frameworks — underscoring the shift toward multipolar financial dynamics.

Pillar: Hard Assets in Reserve Strategy
Gold and industrial metals gains point to a structural hedging trend, reinforcing why traditional reserve currencies can no longer be the sole anchor in global allocation strategies.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters, “Global market and economic news — January 5, 2026”  

• Business Tech Africa, “Breaking News Today — Jan 5, 2026 — Commodities, Trade, Dollar Movement” 

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BRICS 2026: Trade, AI, and the Quiet Shift Away From the Dollar
India’s presidency advances financial cooperation and alternative systems

Overview

• BRICS 2026 is centered on financial cooperation, technology governance, and reduced reliance on the U.S. dollar

• India assumes the BRICS presidency, promoting the theme “Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability”

• The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled for New Delhi in August or September 2026

• Member nations are moving from planning to deployment of local currency trade and alternative payment systems

Key Developments

• India’s leadership emphasizes continuity with its G20 focus on the Global South and people-centric development

• BRICS local currency trade is expanding, reducing dependence on dollar-based settlement

• The bloc is advancing alternative payment infrastructure, including cross-border systems that bypass traditional dollar rails

• CBDC interoperability between the digital ruble, yuan, and rupee is targeted for 2026–2027

• The New Development Bank plans for one-third of its lending to be denominated in local currencies by 2026

• BRICS Pay has already significantly reduced USD usage in intra-bloc trade

• Member nations are shedding U.S. Treasuries and increasing gold accumulation, with BRICS countries now controlling a substantial share of global gold production

Why It Matters

BRICS is no longer debating alternatives—it is deploying them. The shift toward local currency settlement, digital rails, and institutional coordination marks a structural change in how trade and development finance are conducted outside Western-dominated systems.

India’s presidency signals a measured but deliberate approach: maintaining global stability while reducing exposure to dollar weaponization. The emphasis on resilience and innovation reflects lessons learned from sanctions, supply-chain shocks, and monetary tightening cycles.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, BRICS 2026 highlights an accelerating move toward currency diversification and settlement optionality. As more trade is conducted in national currencies, demand dynamics for traditional reserve currencies face gradual but persistent pressure.

The expansion of non-dollar payment systems and CBDC interoperability introduces parallel liquidity pools that reduce forced dollar usage in cross-border trade. While the dollar remains dominant, these developments add long-term valuation and reserve allocation implications for central banks and institutional holders.

Increased gold accumulation and reduced Treasury exposure further signal a shift toward hard-asset anchoring and balance-sheet insulation, reinforcing the broader move toward a multipolar monetary landscape.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar: De-Dollarization Through Infrastructure, Not Rhetoric
BRICS is advancing practical systems—payment rails, CBDCs, and development lending—that quietly reduce dollar dependence without formal replacement declarations.

Pillar: Technology Governance as Monetary Power
By shaping AI governance and digital standards, BRICS nations are asserting influence over the next phase of economic coordination, linking technology sovereignty with financial autonomy.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher Guru – “BRICS 2026 Theme Focuses on Trade, AI, Innovation & Less US Dollar Use”

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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

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

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

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

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:  • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

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

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

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

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

You deserve truth — not timelines.

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Why A Desperate America May Soon Annex Its 51st State

Why A Desperate America May Soon Annex Its 51st State

Notes From The Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  December 22, 2025

Today we’re continuing our look back at past articles that foresaw today’s headlines years in advance. Last week, we highlighted three early pieces tracing the decline of US credibility—its unsustainable debt path, the erosion of reserve currency privilege, and the rising global demand for real assets like gold.

Today we look back at this podcast I recorded on March 31, 2023. I laid out a theory that Venezuela—sitting on the world’s largest oil reserves—might one day be absorbed into the US sphere of influence, not through war, but through corporate proxies.

Drawing parallels to the East India Company and the US-backed creation of Panama, the idea was that a private entity could step in amid Venezuela’s chaos, secure its oil, and quietly serve American strategic interests.

Now, with tensions escalating, the threat of an invasion could be the method of securing this kind of control. Maduro has discussed terms for stepping down, and recently US authorities seized a Venezuelan oil tanker.

And Venezuela’s opposition leader, María Corina Machado, is now openly pitching the country’s energy sector as “a $1.7 trillion opportunity,” promising, “We will open all [oil], upstream, midstream, downstream, to all companies.”

It felt like the right time to revisit this episode.

At the center of Sovereign Man’s core ethos is the indisputable view that the United States is in decline.

 I take absolutely zero pleasure in writing that statement. But it’s incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to objectively appraise the bountiful evidence at hand and not reach the same conclusion.

 Consider the following:

 US government finances are appallingly bad. The national debt exceeds 100% of GDP, annual deficits run into the trillions of dollars with no end in sight, and major trust funds for Social Security and Medicare will soon run out of money.

 Political incompetence is mind-blowing; politicians fail to be able to even identify problems, let alone understand them, let alone reach compromises to solve them.

 Ditto for central bank incompetence. These people simply cannot understand how, by keeping interest rates at zero for nearly a decade and conjuring trillions of dollars out of thin air, they engineered record high inflation. And they also fail to understand how their actions to ‘fix’ inflation are causing widespread havoc in the economy and financial system.

 Social divisions across the country are extreme. Censorship and cancel culture prevail, and corporations now wag their fingers at their own customers to “be better”.

 The education system is in pitiful shape, with many politicians and school board officials turning classrooms into activist training camps.

 The population is terribly unhealthy. Obesity and drug addiction are epidemics. Plus there’s an obvious mental health crisis that drives far too many people to commit horrific acts of violence on innocent people, including children.

 National security is in decline. Military readiness is down, yet top officials seem more concerned about diversity and inclusion rather than the ability to prevail in war.

 The rule of law has been perverted, including for political purposes and self-aggrandizement. We just saw another example of this yesterday.

 Even the national fertility rate continues plummeting-- an indication of the rising cost of living and social apathy.

The Wall Street Journal recently published a series of polls indicating that most Americans doubt their children will have a better future; pessimism is strong.

 They also found that certain values which once defined American culture, including a sense of community, hard work, and civility, are no longer important to the majority of people.

 This is all happening at a time when adversaries are circling. And that includes China.

 Now, usually whenever I bring up China, there are always people who are quick to assert that China cannot possibly replace the US as the dominant superpower because they have just as many problems.

 And it’s true that China has a ton of problems. They have their own debt issues, financial system chaos, and economic problems. They have social challenges, a major demographic crisis, and even a serious issue with childhood obesity.

 But no civilization or empire throughout history has ever been problem-free.

Ancient Rome, even during its early republic days, had enormous problems.

 They had to deal with constant revolts, civil war, the genocidal dictatorship of Sulla, famine, war, plague, and more.

 Yet there’s an enormous difference between taking on challenges while you’re on the rise… versus succumbing to them while on the way down.

 Rome was able to deal with its challenges and continue its rise to become the dominant superpower. China may be able to do the same.

 The US finds itself in a precarious position where they have a mountain of compounding problems… and no ability to even slow them down, let alone solve them.

 I’ve written before about what I call the “Four Forces of Decline”, which I define as:

 1) Forces of History-- the inevitable, cyclical nature in the rise and fall of Empire. No empire, no civilization in human history has ever retained the top spot forever, and most tend to experience similar challenges on the way down.

 2) Forces of Society-- the vicious way in which a society eats itself from within, vanquishing the ability and inclination to solve complex problems.

 3) Forces of Economy-- the debilitating toll that enormous debts, deficits, and currency inflation take on a nation and its people.

 4) Forces of Energy-- when energy is cheap and abundant, prosperity reigns. When energy is expensive, prosperity wanes. The relationship couldn’t be more clear.

 Today’s podcast puts all of these together, with a particular focus on #4, Forces of Energy.

 Part of being the dominant superpower in our modern world means having access to abundant energy. Yet the US government has spent the last few years trying to destroy its energy (oil and gas) industry.

 They’ve been pretty successful. The President of the United States hardly misses an opportunity to bash oil companies. Politicians pass new rules and taxes to punish them. The media beats up on them. Investors have pulled funding for them.

 So it shouldn’t be a surprise that US oil production, while not in terminal decline, is failing to keep up with growing demand.

Shale oil is especially problematic given that most of the highest quality “tier 1” sites have already been drilled. Many are already in decline.

 This is a big deal. Shale oil is the reason why the US achieved near energy independence. With shale in decline, the US will be forced to import a LOT more energy (which, again, is critical for prosperity) from places where they have an increasingly adversarial relationship.

 Russian oil is obviously off the table. So is Iranian oil. Saudi Arabia is rapidly becoming cozy with China; in fact the Saudis are now publicly considering to sell their oil in Chinese currency, the renminbi.

 This is an enormous threat to the US. Saudi Arabia has been selling oil in dollars for decades; they’ve even had their currency, the riyal, pegged to the US dollar since 1986.

 This concept of selling oil in US dollars is known as the petrodollar, and it’s one of the key reasons why the US dollar is the global reserve currency.

 Anyone who wants to buy oil needs to own US dollars. And that pretty much includes every country on the planet. So foreigners are forced to stockpile dollars, and by extension, US government bonds… simply because they need dollars to buy oil.

 As a result the US government is able to get away with the fiscal equivalent of murder. They can run multi-trillion dollar deficits every year. They can wage expensive wars in foreign lands. They can go into debt to pay people to stay home and NOT work…

 … and they’ve always had a bunch of suckers overseas-- foreigners who have no choice but to buy US government bonds, simply because oil is priced in US dollars.

 But what if Saudi Arabia started selling oil in renminbi?

 Most likely a LOT of foreigners would dump at least some of their dollars and start holding renminbi as part of their official reserves.

 America’s biggest privilege and benefit-- its reserve currency-- would vanish, practically overnight.

 Suddenly the US government wouldn’t be able to run multi-trillion dollar deficits. It wouldn’t be able to go into debt to pay people to stay home and NOT work.

 They’d have to be like almost every other country-- act with some fiscal responsibility.

 Think about it-- if the President of Mexico shook hands with thin air, investors would be rightfully terrified and panic-sell Mexican government bonds. If South Korea ran a multi-trillion dollar deficit, its currency would probably plummet.

Back in September we saw the British pound and UK government bonds practically collapse… and the Prime Minister of one of the world’s largest democratically elected sovereign governments was forced to resign... simply because investors didn’t like her economic revival plan.

 These issues are all linked. If the US continues to demonstrate incompetence and weakness… if they continue to subvert and destroy the energy industry… and if Saudi Arabia starts selling oil in renminbi…

 … the consequences will be life-changing.

 This is one of the biggest stories of our lives. It’s easy to miss because it’s playing out over a period of years. It gets lost in the day-to-day noise and the crisis du jour.

 But rest assured this is happening in front of our very eyes; it’s a slow motion crash that’s already started.

 The outcome isn’t inevitable yet. But nothing about these people’s actions demonstrate that they have the slightest clue what’s going on.

 Join me in today’s podcast as we dive further into this… and I outline my “51st state” theory-- a ‘solution’ that I wouldn’t be surprised to see in the near future.

 To your freedom,  James Hickman Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

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https://www.schiffsovereign.com/podcast/why-a-desperate-america-may-soon-annex-its-51st-state-146633/

$9 Trillion 2026 Debt Wall Exposes US Buyer Crisis

$9 Trillion 2026 Debt Wall Exposes US Buyer Crisis

Taylor Kenny: 1-4-2025

The United States is on the cusp of a significant financial challenge: a “debt wall” that is set to mature in 2026. At that time, approximately $9 trillion, or about one-quarter of the total US debt, will need to be refinanced at much higher interest rates than when it was initially issued.

This refinancing challenge poses a substantial threat not only to the federal budget but also to the everyday American, potentially leading to higher inflation, increased taxes, and slower economic growth.

The current national debt crisis is multifaceted. The US previously issued a significant portion of its debt when interest rates were near zero, a product of the monetary policies implemented during the early stages of the CoviD-19 pandemic to stimulate the economy.

Now, as these debts mature and are refinanced at significantly higher interest rates, the cost of servicing this debt is skyrocketing. Projections indicate that rising interest costs could soon surpass spending on critical areas such as defense, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, placing an unprecedented strain on the federal budget.

The problem is further complicated by a shift in global financial dynamics. Foreign central banks, once significant buyers of US Treasury bonds, have been reducing their holdings of US assets since 2001.

 Instead, they are increasingly turning to gold as a safer asset, devoid of counterparty risk.

Geopolitical tensions, such as the freezing of Russian assets by the US, have accelerated this trend, eroding trust in the dollar’s reliability as a global reserve currency. As foreign demand for US debt wanes, the US government faces growing pressure to offer higher yields to attract investors, thereby increasing the cost of debt servicing.

The Federal Reserve is caught in a difficult position. Continuing on its path of quantitative tightening is unsustainable due to the potential for destabilizing the financial system.

On the other hand, resuming quantitative easing (or “money printing”) to avoid a financial freeze could lead to severe currency devaluation and hyperinflation. Either scenario poses significant risks to the economy and the purchasing power of ordinary Americans.

In the face of such uncertainty, safeguarding personal finances becomes paramount. Historically, tangible assets such as physical gold and silver have served as reliable hedges against currency crises and inflation.

 These assets have intrinsic value and are not subject to the counterparty risks associated with fiat currencies or bonds.

For those looking to shield their wealth from the impending economic challenges, diversifying into physical gold and silver can be a prudent strategy. Educational resources and personalized consultations can provide valuable insights into navigating these complex financial markets.

The looming debt crisis and its far-reaching implications are not just abstract economic concerns; they have real-world consequences for everyday Americans. By understanding the challenges ahead and taking proactive steps to protect your financial well-being, you can better navigate the uncertain economic landscape.

In times of economic uncertainty, knowledge is power. Stay abreast of the latest developments and consider diversifying your assets to mitigate potential risks. By doing so, you can protect your wealth and ensure a more stable financial future, regardless of the challenges that lie ahead.

https://youtu.be/cSzoB5e-eEI

News, Rumors and Opinions Monday 1-5-2026

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 Mon. 5 Jan. 2026

Compiled Mon. 5 Jan. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Sun. 4 Jan. 1016 QFS RV/GCR Intel Update (Rumors)

High-level sources deep in the Alliance confirm: the Global Currency Reset has been (allegedly) fully activated, and the Revaluation is rolling out across the planet faster than the Deepstate could scramble their jets!

As of today, redemption centers were(allegedly)  on full Red Alert, staffed and ready for Tier 4B notifications to blast out any hour now.

Bonds were (allegedly) being hydrated with massive liquidity, historic bonds (allegedly) paid out in full on the Quantum Financial System – no more fiat chains (allegedly) holding us back!

Iraq has officially (allegedly) revalued the Dinar overnight, with screen rates skyrocketing past expectations, paving the way for Vietnam Dong, Zim, and all revaluing currencies to follow suit immediately.

The greatest wealth transfer in human history is(allegedly)  underway, ripping trillions from the cabal’s blood-soaked vaults and placing it directly into the hands of We the People.

Universal debt jubilee has (allegedly) kicked in – mortgages, credit cards, student loans vanishing as the QFS (allegedly) wipes the slate clean for humanity’s liberation.

Behind the scenes, White Hats have(allegedly)  neutralized remaining Deepstate holdouts; thousands more arrests executed silently this week alone, clearing the path for full NESARA/GESARA announcement any day.

Trump and the military Alliance are(allegedly)  in total command – the storm has arrived, and victory is ours!

Stay vigilant, pray without ceasing, and prepare your humanitarian projects because your 800# appointments are imminent. This isn’t rumor – it’s(allegedly)  happening RIGHT NOW. The cabal is finished, their Great Reset (allegedly) crushed under our God-given reset. Freedom rings louder than ever! Hold the line, family – we’re crossing the finish line together. The golden age dawns today!

God bless America, God bless the Alliance, and God bless every patriot standing strong.

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Quantum Financial System: THE QFS PROTOCOL AND TRUE OWNERSHIP …QFS on Telegram

Under the Quantum Financial System, every account (allegedly) exists outside the reach of banks, intermediaries, and political manipulation.

Ownership is absolute. Funds cannot be frozen, seized, or diluted.

Quantum encryption secures each wallet at the individual level, making corruption (allegedly) mathematically impossible.

The legacy banking system does not collapse loudly. It simply becomes irrelevant. THE ASSET BACKED ECONOMY EMERGES

Currencies are(allegedly)  realigning with tangible value such as gold, commodities, and productive output. Fiat systems built on debt expansion are(allegedly)  being reconciled into asset backed formats, restoring balance and trust. Inflation, artificial scarcity, and speculative distortions lose their power when money is once again anchored to reality. Trade becomes fair. Valuation becomes honest.

WHAT COMES NEXT

Illegitimate debt will be (allegedly) dissolved under GESARA reforms.

QFS wallets will (allegedly) unlock through biometric authentication, restoring direct access to personal wealth.

Global currency values will (allegedly) adjust to reflect true national resources and productivity.

Central banks will be (allegedly) phased out as sovereign treasuries reclaim issuance authority.

Legacy systems like SWIFT and coercive taxation structures will be (allegedly) rendered obsolete.

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THE DAWN OF A NEW GOLDEN AGE

As suppressed capital and resources are released, humanitarian projects, innovation, and infrastructure expansion accelerate worldwide. Education improves. Communities rebuild. Individuals regain freedom of choice and economic mobility. This is not redistribution through force, but restoration through correction.

This is not merely a financial reform. It is a civilization upgrade.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/05/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-january-5-2026/

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

Jeff   Iraq is transitioning to going international.  The movements they're making right now are not sensitive to the rate changing ...but very soon the rate change sensitive matters will be implemented requiring the rate to change...The rate is probably not going to change until after the government has been formed...They're given 90 days which would theoretically per the constitution give them until around March 14th.  Will it take that long?  

Frank26   You can't show the lower notes before you show the exchange rate.  

Frank26  Does [Venezuela's situation] affect our monetary reform with the Iraqi dinar?  Not directly but I'm not going to say that it's not tangible.  It is.  Why?  What do we seek for the monetary reform?  ...Security and stability.  We got it in Iraq.  But we also need it globally, especially those that are dealing with oil...In my strong opinion the people of Iraq...Iran... Venezuela... Columbia...Cuba and many other countries are praying for the United States of America to come and help them...The countries around the world have been given hope...It seems to me that Iran which is the problem for security and stability in Iraq is going to see the same thing...

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SILVER ALERT! The Massive 140% Silver Gains in 2025 Will be DWARFED by 2026 Silver Gains!

(Bix Weir) 1-4-2025

Last year was a GREAT year for SILVER but it didn't fix ANY of the problems that currently face the silver market.

For one...the World is finding out that there is much less silver available for investors and industrial users than was claimed by the Silver Institute & CPM Group! This alone will send silver to massive new highs in 2026 but that's not all.

The COMEX Silver short is STILL over 750M ounces with no resolution in sight!

New 2026 EV Battery technologies use 20X the amount of silver that the old battery tech used and price is NOT the issue in a $50K 2026 Electric Vehicle!

The 2050 Green Energy Mandates can only be achieved by implementing Industrial Solar Power Stations all around the world...and Governments have agreed to print the fiat money to pay for it!

My conclusion...load up on physical because 2026 Silver gains will be like 2025 on STEROIDS!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiozH5-3Z6U

“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 1-5-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Atrushi: The oil and gas law must be passed as soon as possible.

The second deputy speaker of the Iraqi parliament, Farhad Atrushi, indicated that so far more than 40 people have nominated themselves for the position of president of the republic, but the two parties, the Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union, do not have a candidate. He stressed that in order to solve the financial problems and implement federalism, the oil and gas law must be passed as soon as possible. At the same time, regarding the parliamentary committees, he said: The committees are formed temporarily.

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, during his participation in the "Today's Talk" program on Kurdistan24, Atroushi said: In Iraq, the parliament is the center of the political process and the center for making important decisions, so maintaining the position of Deputy Speaker of Parliament for the Kurds is very important.

He added: “Today the new parliament held its first session, during which I submitted a proposal that the parliament’s presidency should have special legislative authority for the next four years, in order to have clarity in the implementation of laws and the identification of important laws. They also welcomed the proposal.” He also said: “In the next session, we will decide on the general outlines of the parliament’s policy and form a special committee.”

He continued: “The oil and gas law must be issued in order to implement fiscal federalism, because a large part of Iraq’s revenues are provided through oil and gas, and without implementing the law and the constitution, no problem will ever be solved, and the constitution must be the arbiter.”

He added, "So far, more than 40 people have nominated themselves for the presidency, and we expect that number to increase tomorrow, but neither of the two main parties has yet put forward a candidate for the position." He also stressed that the Kurds must be united on the issue of the presidency and have a single position.

He went on to say: "Tomorrow we will form a committee to lay some foundations and monitor the distribution of parliamentary committees," and said: The distribution of parliamentary committees should be temporary only to carry out the work of parliament until the new government is formed. link

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Tishwash: The second session of the Iraqi parliament has been postponed until the seventh of this month.

The second deputy speaker of the Iraqi parliament, Farhad Atrushi, announced in a statement to Kurdistan24 on Saturday, January 3, 2026, that the second session of the Iraqi parliament has been postponed to January 7, 2026.

Previously, the session was scheduled to be held on Monday the 5th of the month. This date coincided with the end of the nomination period for the position of President of the Republic of Iraq.

In meetings held on December 29 and 30, 2025, the Iraqi Parliament elected its new leadership for the sixth legislative session. The process concluded with the election of Hebat al-Halbousi as Speaker of Parliament, Adnan Faihan as First Deputy Speaker, and Farhad Atrushi as Second Deputy Speaker.

According to Article 72 of the Constitution, after the election of the Iraqi Parliament's leadership, Parliament has 30 days to elect a new President of the Republic. Following his election, the new President tasks the nominee of the largest parliamentary bloc, which, according to political convention, is the Shia bloc, with forming the new federal government.

This position, which according to political custom has become the prerogative of the Kurds, represents the sovereignty of the country and safeguards the constitution and the territorial integrity of Iraq. The presidential term is four years and may only be renewed once.  

This announcement was preceded by an initiative from President Masoud Barzani, in which he called on the Kurdish forces to unite and avoid fragmentation in order to guarantee the Kurds' rights to this entitlement.  link

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Tishwash: US-based Chevron visits Sudan and plans to maximize oil revenues

Expanding refining and processing capacities

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met on Sunday (January 4, 2026) with Joe Kuo, Vice President of the American energy company Chevron. The two sides discussed steps to remove obstacles and adapt contracts to align with the government’s development goals in order to maximize oil production returns and expand refining and processing capabilities.

The Sudanese office stated in a statement, a copy of which was received by 964 Network, that “the Prime Minister received the Vice President of the American energy company Chevron, Joe Cook, and the meeting witnessed discussions on the company’s work and the opportunities for cooperation available in the oil and energy sectors with the Ministry of Oil, and ways to enhance investments and create an attractive environment.”

According to the statement, the meeting included an exchange of views on the best steps to remove obstacles and adapt contracts to align with the government's development goals in order to maximize oil production returns and expand refining and processing capacities.

According to the statement, Al-Sudani directed that discussions continue between the Ministry of Oil and the company in order to find the best investment opportunities for the national oil sector and to optimize the investment of oil wealth.  link

Mot: and YOU Thinks YOU Has Snow!!!! 

Mot: . I'm Wounded Too Tight I Thinks!!!! 

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Morning 1-5-26

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Venezuela: Law, Power, and the Price of Selective Justice

Maduro’s removal raises questions about sovereignty, precedent, and global order

Overview

• The reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro marks a dramatic escalation in U.S.–Venezuela relations

• Washington frames the action as law enforcement, while critics warn it resembles unilateral intervention

• The move reopens long-standing debates over international law, sovereignty, and selective accountability

Key Developments

• Maduro was reportedly removed from Venezuela following U.S.-led action justified by criminal indictments

• Legal experts argue the operation blurs the line between extradition, enforcement, and coercive regime change

• The situation revives regional memories of Cold War-era interventions across Latin America

• Questions are emerging over who controls Venezuela’s transition, institutions, and energy assets

• Analysts warn that leadership removal without a domestic transition framework risks prolonged instability

Why It Matters

The situation unfolding in Venezuela goes far beyond the fate of one leader. It challenges the credibility of international law itself. When legal norms appear to be applied selectively—strictly enforced against adversaries while ignored by powerful states—the rules-based system weakens. For Latin America, where external intervention has historically destabilized institutions, the precedent raises alarms about sovereignty, legitimacy, and long-term governance.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, Venezuela’s unfolding situation is a real-time stress test of sovereign risk, rule consistency, and reserve credibility. When a sitting head of state is removed through external legal action, it signals that political power can override monetary and legal norms, increasing uncertainty for any currency tied to geopolitically exposed nations.

Currency markets price trust and predictability above all else. Selective enforcement of international law undermines that trust, encouraging central banks and large holders to diversify away from currencies linked to interventionist policy. This accelerates demand for hard assets, alternative settlement mechanisms, and non-Western trade corridors, particularly among emerging markets watching the precedent closely.

Venezuela also highlights how energy assets and currency stability are increasingly intertwined. Sudden leadership change without a clear domestic transition framework raises the risk of asset seizures, contract renegotiations, and payment disruptions—factors that directly impact FX reserves, petrodollar flows, and long-term valuation models.

In short, this is not just a regional political shock. It reinforces why foreign currency holders globally are reassessing counterparty risk, legal neutrality, and the durability of the existing reserve system—key drivers behind the accelerating shift toward a multipolar monetary order.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Selective Law Undermines Global Trust

• When enforcement depends on power rather than consistency, confidence in global systems erodes, accelerating fragmentation away from Western-led frameworks.

• Pillar: Energy Security Over Governance  

• Rapid moves toward securing Venezuela’s oil assets risk prioritizing extraction over institutional rebuilding, reinforcing the global shift toward resource-driven geopolitics.

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

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “Venezuela: Law, Power and the Price of Selective Justice”

• Reuters – “Analysis: Venezuela crisis revives debate over U.S. intervention and international law”

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China Intensifies Cyberattacks on Taiwan
Hybrid warfare escalates as digital pressure targets critical systems

Overview

• Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan surged in 2025, averaging 2.63 million incidents per day, according to Taiwan’s National Security Bureau

• The attacks reflect a 6% increase year-over-year and are more than double 2023 levels

• Critical infrastructure sectors — including hospitals, emergency services, banks, energy grids, and telecommunications — were repeatedly targeted

• Cyber activity often coincided with Chinese military drills, signaling coordinated pressure tactics

Key Developments

• Taiwan’s National Security Bureau reports persistent, high-volume cyber intrusions across government and civilian networks

• Healthcare systems and emergency services were targeted, raising public safety and confidence concerns

• Banking, energy, and telecommunications networks faced repeated disruption attempts

• Science parks and semiconductor firms were singled out, heightening global supply-chain risk

• Taipei characterizes the campaign as “hybrid warfare”, combining cyber operations, military pressure, and disinformation

Why It Matters

The escalation underscores how cyberwarfare has become a frontline instrument in cross-strait tensions. By targeting essential services and daily life, Beijing signals its ability to disrupt Taiwan without conventional conflict, testing resilience while maintaining strategic ambiguity.

Taiwan’s role as a cornerstone of global semiconductor supply chains means the consequences extend far beyond the region. Even limited disruption introduces systemic risk to technology markets, defense systems, and global economic stability, particularly amid intensifying U.S.–China rivalry.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, sustained cyber pressure on Taiwan represents a non-kinetic threat to monetary stability. Attacks on banks, payment systems, energy grids, and telecommunications undermine confidence in settlement continuity, trade execution, and reserve reliability.

Taiwan anchors high-value global manufacturing and trade flows, many settled in major reserve currencies. Persistent cyber risk forces markets to price in transaction delays, data integrity concerns, and operational disruptions, which can ripple through FX markets and reserve allocation strategies.

More broadly, this escalation reinforces why central banks, sovereign funds, and institutional holders are reassessing currency concentration and counterparty exposure. As cyberwarfare becomes normalized, currencies linked to digitally intensive economies face new vulnerability premiums, accelerating diversification toward hard assets, regional settlement systems, and alternative payment rails.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Cyber Pressure as Financial Leverage

• The use of cyberattacks to disrupt infrastructure highlights how digital warfare is now a tool of economic and financial coercion, influencing markets without open conflict.

• Pillar: Supply Chains as Strategic Battlegrounds

• Targeting Taiwan’s technology ecosystem reinforces the shift toward securitizing trade, restructuring supply chains, and reducing single-point dependencies in the global system.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy – “China Intensifies Cyberattacks on Taiwan”

• Reuters – “Taiwan says Chinese cyberattacks surge alongside military pressure”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Morning 1-5-26

A Financial Expert Calls For Stricter Oversight Of Banks In Iraq.
 
Information / Baghdad... On Wednesday, financial and banking expert Abdul Aziz Hassoun called on the   Central Bank of Iraq to take   strict measures and    oversight    to regulate the work of banks, in order    to ensure the protection of citizens' rights, noting that the banking system in Iraq operates within an unstable environment   that has prevented it from performing its normal functions.

Hassoun told Al-Maalomah News Agency that "the security, economic and social conditions   are major factors for instability in the banking sector,      which negatively affects citizens' confidence and      pushes them to refrain from depositing,     especially in government banks,    which leads to a   shortage of cash liquidity and   disrupts economic activities in the country." 

He added that "a large number of banks have begun to engage in activities   that do not fall under the category of real banking,   exploiting the state of turmoil to achieve private gains      at the expense of the banking policy set by the Central Bank." 

He explained that "the Central Bank is required today to   implement strict procedures and   activate serious oversight of banks' operations, with the aim of      securing citizens' rights and   strengthening confidence in the banking system," noting that "directing financial revenues solely towards imports is one of the main reasons for the decline and stagnation of banking performance in Iraq."  https://almaalomah.me/news/118928/economy/خبير-مالي-يدعو-إلى-رقابة-مشددة-على-المصارف-في-العراق    

Economic: The Shift Towards An Electronic Payment System Provides The State With Financial Liquidity.
 
Information/Baghdad...  Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim found that the shift in transactions within state departments   to an electronic system for      paying fees and      collecting taxes         will provide the state with significant liquidity.  Abdul Karim told Al-Maalomah,  “Iraq is still young in its transition towards electronic payment systems, while European countries and even neighboring countries have preceded Iraq  by many years in the transition towards electronic payment.” 

He added that  "there is a lack of acceptance of the electronic system,as the people are not used to such systems,   despite their great benefit and the fact that   they protect citizens from financial theft and   ensure easy purchasing without the burden of carrying and protecting money." 
 
He explained that  "the primary goal of   transitioning to an electronic payment system and   expanding this experience across various government departments is to   ensure the availability of cash for the state, in addition to  guaranteeing that it does not bear additional burdens related to printing currency.
 
Therefore, it is a positive step, provided there is proper public awareness and acceptance of it in Iraq." (End of quote, 25)    
  
https://almaalomah.me/news/117207/economy/اقتصادي:-التحول-نحو-نظام-الدفع-الالكتروني-يوفر-للدولة-سيولة    
  

Prevailing Economic System
 
Economic    Yasser Al-Mutawalli  We are addressing a very important topic,  resulting from the outputs of the liberal economic system supported by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, a system based on the theory of the trickle-down effect of growth.
 
This theory is based on stimulating investment, whether internal or external,
which results in growth.
 
Growth is defined as meeting a country’s needs for services and goods, and investment is what provides these needs.
 
This theory, adopted by the IMF and the World Bank,suggests that the process of stimulating investment is summarized in  tax exemptions on profits and wages, which encourages investors to increase production and generate profits, and thus create large and wide job opportunities, thereby  achieving sustainable growth and reaching its goals, which mean  achieving well-being and more services and goods    that meet the needs and desires of society.
 
This theory seems comfortable and satisfying when the fruits of growth fall on the citizen, but over time a group of economic experts discover that this theory cannot be applied as the  profits of companies grow as  institutions expand in size    to become monopolies… The question is how?
 
The goal of investing and producing companies is to generate profits, and this goal can be achieved in two different ways.
 
The first, and most important, is for these companies to expand their investments,  whether in factories or farms,  as net investments that contribute to growth and its fruits.
 
The second way is to reduce costs to achieve maximum profits by reducing production.
 
Large companies in this case become monopolistic through saving,   which means that surplus funds leave the income cycle, thus reducing wages.
 
This necessitates providing additional incentives to encourage them to invest domestically.
 
The second way has appealed to companies because of its ease,  thus obscuring the true purpose of growth.
 
But over time, and given the freedom of companies to move their money,   they began planning to invest outside the country in the space of globalization to obtain incentives to achieve more profits,  through the  thirst of those countries for foreign investments and  obtaining    cheap labor and   a market that accepts production,  which pushes them not to expand in domestic investments.
 
Herein lies the problem of the occurrence of people’s disturbances due to the  lack of job opportunities and high prices, and the  occurrence of stagflation and weak growth,  despite the incentives that companies obtained from tax exemptions on their   profits and other privileges within the framework of the  philosophy of supply-side economics.
 
This is the origin of the prevailing and globally promoted economic system, which makes addressing the causes of  declining growth and  rising unemployment    a path inextricably linked to advocating for the liberal growth model.

Therefore,  most developing countries resort to attracting foreign investment to capitalize on its potential to achieve growth that provides societal well-being by supplying the necessary goods and services and creating job opportunities.
 
Here, experts advise the importance of taking the necessary measures when working to attract foreign investments, to contribute to the targeted growth, provided that a balance is achieved between investment incentives such as exemptions on profits and the freedom of movement of company capital, by not allowing monopolies, in order to benefit from the theory of reaping the fruits of falling growth leaves.
 
This balance can be achieved through competitiveness, adopting a system of multiple companies for a single activity, and making the partnerships required to achieve this goal.      https://alsabaah.iq/125222-.html    
  

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MilitiaMan And Crew: Bottom of FormIQD News Update-"Iraq Dinar: Exchange Rate Reforms 2026"

MilitiaMan And Crew: Bottom of FormIQD News Update-"Iraq Dinar: Exchange Rate Reforms 2026"

1-4-2025

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FRANK26….1-4-26…..THE ENEMY OF THE MR

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Paul Gold Eagle: The Door is Opening for NESARA-GESARA

Paul Gold Eagle: The Door is Opening for NESARA-GESARA

1-4-2025

Paul White Gold Eagle @PaulGoldEagle

NESARA • GESARA — GET READY. IT’S HERE.

This is not another promise pushed into the future. It’s a transition point. A moment humanity has been pushed toward through pressure, exposure, and exhaustion of the old systems. What was built on debt, secrecy, and control has reached its limit.

NESARA and GESARA represent the correction, not chaos, but balance restored after decades of imbalance.

For years, people felt something was wrong even if they couldn’t name it. Work without freedom. Money without value. Rules without justice. That discomfort was awareness growing.

Now the structures that depended on silence are cracking, and new frameworks are quietly moving into place.

NESARA and GESARA are not about instant miracles or overnight noise. They are about ending financial slavery, restoring fair exchange, and returning dignity to everyday life.

Debt forgiveness, transparency, and asset-backed value are not rewards, they are necessities for a system that actually serves people instead of trapping them.

This is why resistance has been loud. This is why confusion has been constant. Old power never leaves politely. But delay does not mean denial. It means preparation. And preparation is nearly complete.

Getting ready now is not about panic buying or chasing rumors. It’s about mindset. About responsibility. About understanding that freedom comes with accountability. A reset without integrity solves nothing.

Stay calm. Stay grounded. Stay discerning.
What’s arriving doesn’t need belief to function, it needs people ready to live differently.

NESARA • GESARA
The door is opening.

Source(s):  https://x.com/PaulGoldEagle/status/2007650107853041854

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/03/paul-gold-eagle-the-door-is-opening-for-nesara-gesara/

UBS Shocking Warning, European Bank on the Verge of Collapse

UBS Shocking Warning, European Bank on the Verge of Collapse

Steven Van Metre:   1-4-2025Top of Form

A recent analysis by UBS has sent shockwaves through the financial world, revealing that Deutsche Bank, one of the globe’s largest banks, has a staggering 30% of its portfolio tied to high-risk, unregulated private credit loans.

This is a far cry from the 8% average seen in Europe’s other major banks, and it’s a red flag that can’t be ignored. As we edge closer to a potential global financial crisis, it’s essential to understand the warning signs and take proactive steps to protect and grow your wealth.

The situation is dire. A global manufacturing slowdown, unseen since the 2008 financial crisis, is wreaking havoc on key economies, including France, Germany, the UK, Canada, and the US.

As manufacturing demand contracts, companies are left with rising inventories financed by private credit, leading to increasing delinquencies. This, in turn, forces banks to tighten lending standards, creating a vicious cycle of defaults, layoffs, and economic downturn.

Deutsche Bank’s exposure to private credit loans is a ticking time bomb. With over 30% of its portfolio at risk, the bank’s fragility could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. If Deutsche Bank were to fail, it could trigger a catastrophic collapse of the financial system, echoing the 2008 crisis.

While the impending crisis is unsettling, it also presents opportunities for savvy investors. Diversification is key.

It’s time to rethink your portfolio and shift away from tech and cyclical stocks into more defensive sectors like utilities and healthcare. These industries tend to be more resilient during economic downturns, providing a safer haven for your investments.

For high-risk tolerant investors, tactical short positions in big tech could be profitable as the AI bubble bursts. However, it’s crucial to exercise caution and avoid jumping into gold or silver prematurely.

 A more prudent approach would be to hold a significant portion of your portfolio in cash or liquid instruments like short-term treasuries, monitoring interest rate trends as rates are expected to fall amid the credit bust.

To navigate this treacherous landscape, you’ll need a reliable trading system that can capitalize on market moves before machine-driven buying or selling occurs. A well-designed trading system can provide you with daily optimized trade alerts, risk management tools, and market insights to make informed decisions.

The writing is on the wall: a global financial crisis is on the horizon, triggered by the fragility of some of the world’s largest banks, particularly Deutsche Bank.

While the situation is dire, it’s not without opportunities. By diversifying your portfolio, staying informed, and leveraging the right tools, you can weather the storm and come out stronger on the other side.

https://youtu.be/DE-9T7MvjHM