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News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 1-30-2026

KTFA:

Clare: Saturday is the decisive day... The Democratic Party presents its final proposals to decide the presidency.

1/30/2026

Wafaa Muhammad Karim, a leader in the Kurdistan Democratic Party, revealed today, Friday, that his party has submitted a number of proposals to the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan regarding the position of President of the Republic.

Karim explained in a statement to Al-Furat News Agency that "the proposals include granting the Patriotic Union the position of second deputy speaker of parliament and a sovereign ministry, in addition to some positions in the Kurdistan Regional Government, in exchange for giving up the position of president of the republic."

KTFA:

Clare: Saturday is the decisive day... The Democratic Party presents its final proposals to decide the presidency.

1/30/2026

He pointed to "another proposal that includes activating the regional parliament in one session, stressing that these proposals will mature tomorrow, Saturday, to reach a final decision."

He stressed that "until now there is no agreement on a compromise candidate between the two sides, noting that both parties are still holding on to their respective candidates for the presidency."

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Clare: Trump's envoy to Iraq responds to rumors of his dismissal: They are fueled by militia networks.

1/30/2026

Mark Savaya, the US president’s special envoy to Iraq, strongly denied rumors of his dismissal, according to a report published Friday by Amberin Zaman, senior correspondent for the US website “Al-Monitor”.

Zaman quoted Savaya in a post on the “X-Twitter” platform (formerly) as saying, “There is a circulation of misinformation, and it appears to be driven by Iranian-backed militia networks.”

Last October, US President Donald Trump decided to appoint Mark Savaya as special envoy to Iraq.

Mark Savaya is the third US envoy to Iraq since Paul Bremer in 2003, and after Brett McGurk, during the war against ISIS in 2014.

Savaya stirred controversy through his writings, in which he explicitly called for ending the issue of armed factions and preventing them from participating in the government, as well as issuing warnings to Iraq and cautioning against a return to a "cycle of complexity".

It is worth noting that Savaya, an American businessman of Iraqi (Chaldean/Assyrian) origin from Michigan, has risen to prominence in recent years through his support for Trump's election campaign and his activities within Middle Eastern communities in the United States.

He had not held previous diplomatic posts, which made his appointment surprising in political circles, but he received confirmation from Trump that he "has a deep understanding of Iraq and influential contacts in the region." LINK

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Militia Man The central bank is completely separate, was and always has been. Every time they have a new prime minister, they still have a central bank governor that gets nominated….An exchange rate change can happen because of that independence.

Jeff They told us two weekends ago that Savaya would be working with the US Treasury regarding OFAC. There’s no way they could tell you they’re about to lift the OFAC sanctions off of Iraq. They have to do it secretly…They’re saying, ‘Oh, we’re going to audit and review Iraq just to make sure there’s no corruption.’ No, the reason they’re auditing them is to make sure they’re complaint so they can lift the OFAC sanctions because Iraq is about to go international when they form the government. That’s what’s going on.

Jeff The way you know the rate is going to change is if you saw Iraq approving...the remaining 150 laws, which includes the '26 budget, the oil and gas law, article 140, if you saw them working on all that you could tell yourself the rate's not going to change because they're getting all that done without a rate change. But the fact that they can't do 150+ laws including the '26 budget or the HCL...banking and tax reforms or any other reforms lets you know they're waiting for the rate to change to implement those items...

Oliver Nailed $100 Silver – Now Calls For $300-$500

Liberty and Finance: 1-29-2026

Michael Oliver argues that silver’s recent surge is not a conventional bull market but a structural breakout, where decades of range bound pricing are giving way to a new valuation regime driven by monetary decay and relative underpricing to gold.

Using historical analogies like copper and lead, he explains how commodities can abruptly escape long held price ceilings and reprice rapidly once old constraints no longer hold, often accomplishing years of adjustment in a matter of quarters.

From a relative value standpoint, silver remains cheap versus gold despite its gains, suggesting further upside as that historical relationship normalizes alongside continued strength in gold itself.

Beneath the metals rally, Oliver identifies the more dangerous fault line in global government bond markets, where persistent high yields and central bank intervention signal a looming confidence crisis that could force aggressive money creation.

In this framework, silver, gold, and broader commodities represent real assets moving to a higher economic reality, while paper assets face rising systemic risk as the bond market strains under unsustainable debt dynamics.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:00 Silver update

17:00 Pullbacks

19:15 Commodities

22:11 Momentum Structural Analysis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI7b_swoGPo

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Morning 1-30-26

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Commodity Shockwaves Signal Structural Stress in Global Markets

Oil, metals, crypto, and geopolitics collide as reset pressures intensify

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Commodity Shockwaves Signal Structural Stress in Global Markets

Oil, metals, crypto, and geopolitics collide as reset pressures intensify

Overview

Global markets experienced sharp cross‑asset volatility as geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran triggered rapid repricing across oil, metals, crypto, and risk assets. These synchronized moves point to deeper structural stress rather than a routine market correction.

Key Developments

Oil Surge on Iran Risk — Brent crude climbed above $70 per barrel as traders priced in heightened Middle East conflict risk and potential supply disruption.
Industrial Metals Signal Structural Demand — Copper pushed to record highs above $14,000 per tonne, reinforcing its role as a bellwether for infrastructure and monetary hedging demand.
Precious Metals Whipsaw — Gold and silver pulled back from record levels as volatility spiked, reflecting repositioning rather than a reversal of the broader debasement trend.
Crypto & Risk Assets Slide — Bitcoin and high‑beta assets fell sharply, highlighting tightening liquidity and risk‑off sentiment during geopolitical stress.

Why It Matters

Cross‑asset volatility occurring simultaneously across commodities, FX, and crypto is historically associated with monetary regime transitions. Markets are increasingly responding to geopolitical triggers as systemic threats rather than isolated events.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For holders waiting on currency revaluations, commodity price instability reinforces the shift toward hard‑asset backing and alternative settlement mechanisms. Rising metals and energy prices historically precede changes in reserve composition.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Confidence Erosion in Fiat Systems — Energy and metal surges expose inflationary pressure beneath surface stability.

Pillar 2: Commodities as Monetary Anchors — Industrial and precious metals are increasingly acting as parallel stores of value.

This is not just market volatility — it’s stress testing the existing monetary order before realignment.

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Dollar Slides to Four‑Year Low as Confidence Fractures

Currency weakness accelerates global diversification away from U.S. dominance

Overview

The U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level in four years, extending a sustained decline driven by policy uncertainty, fiscal concerns, and shifting global reserve strategies.

Key Developments

Dollar Index Breakdown — The dollar weakened sharply against major currencies, including the euro and Swiss franc.
Policy Signaling from Washington — President Trump dismissed concerns over the dollar’s decline, reinforcing perceptions of tolerance for depreciation.
Reserve Diversification Accelerates — Central banks continued reallocating toward gold and non‑dollar assets amid uncertainty.
Safe‑Haven Realignment — Traditional dollar safety flows weakened as alternative stores of value gained traction.

Why It Matters

A falling dollar undermines its role as the unquestioned reserve currency. Sustained depreciation incentivizes bilateral trade settlements, commodity‑linked currencies, and parallel financial systems.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Dollar weakness historically precedes revaluation cycles in select foreign currencies and commodities. This environment supports expectations of asset repricing during a reset phase.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Reserve Currency Transition — Confidence erosion drives diversification away from dollar‑centric reserves.

Pillar 2: Multipolar Currency Architecture — Trade and settlement systems increasingly bypass dollar dependence.

The dollar’s decline is no longer cyclical — it is structural.

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Europe Moves Toward Financial Sovereignty as U.S. Focus Shifts

Independent payment systems emerge as reset infrastructure

Overview

European Central Bank officials publicly strengthened the case for autonomous European payment infrastructure, citing rising geopolitical risk and overreliance on U.S.‑controlled financial systems.

Key Developments

ECB Endorses Payments Independence — Executive Board member Piero Cipollone highlighted vulnerabilities in existing global payment networks.
Digital Euro Momentum — Independent settlement rails and a digital euro were framed as strategic necessities.
Reduced Reliance on U.S. Systems — Concerns over sanctions, weaponization of finance, and geopolitical fragmentation drive urgency.
Strategic Autonomy Priority — Payments infrastructure is now viewed as core national security.

Why It Matters

Control of payment systems equals control of economic sovereignty. Europe’s pivot signals a global shift away from centralized, U.S.‑centric financial plumbing.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Independent payment rails increase the probability of new valuation mechanisms for currencies outside the dollar system, supporting reset‑driven repricing scenarios.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Infrastructure Decentralization — Payment systems fragment into regional blocs.

Pillar 2: Digital & Alternative Settlement — Currency competition expands beyond FX into system architecture.

The reset is no longer theoretical — it is being built in real time.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning 1-30-26

Monetary And Financial Measures To Control The Market And Protect The Iraqi Dinar

Baghdad: Shukran Al-Fatlawi Saja Al-Gharawi

As part of the government’s efforts to regulate the market and enhance monetary stability, the relevant financial institutions continue to implement a package of integrated policies aimed at protecting the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar and reducing the impact of emerging changes on the national economy, especially with regard to the price gap between the official and unofficial markets for foreign currencies.

For the past two days, Iraqi markets have witnessed fluctuations in the exchange rate of the US dollar, which has exceeded 150,000 dinars.

Monetary And Financial Measures To Control The Market And Protect The Iraqi Dinar

Baghdad: Shukran Al-Fatlawi Saja Al-Gharawi

For the past two days, Iraqi markets have witnessed fluctuations in the exchange rate of the US dollar, which has exceeded 150,000 dinars.

Jassim Al-Aradi, a member of the Baghdad Economic Forum, said that the recent increases in exchange rates within the local markets came as a result of the overlap of a group of factors, most notably the application of the “Askoda” system, which prompted some traders to look for quick alternatives to secure the requirements of their foreign trade.

Procedural Paths

He added to “Al-Sabah” that some traders turned to the parallel market to obtain dollars, due to the delays or procedural paths that accompanied the first stages of implementing the system, which led to an increase in the unregulated demand for foreign currency, and directly affected the movement of the market and price levels.

Real Demand

Al-Aradi stated that the Central Bank of Iraq continues to play its role in meeting the real demand for dollars for foreign trade purposes, through official channels, and in accordance with compliance controls and international standards.

He pointed out that addressing these increases requires giving the market a period of time.

Sufficient to adapt to the new mechanisms, along with simplifying procedures and intensifying coordination between the concerned parties, which contributes to reducing recourse to the parallel market, restoring balance to the exchange market, and maintaining the stability of the dinar and the confidence of dealers in the adopted monetary policies.

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Dr. Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, told Al-Sabah: “Reducing the gap between the official exchange rate in the organized market and its counterpart in the unorganized market is not a single monetary decision, but rather a conscious coordination between fiscal and monetary policy, supported by financial reforms that contribute to strengthening confidence and reducing risks.”

Economic Behavior

Saleh pointed out that this coordination aims to redirect economic behavior from hedging and speculation to stability, through the continuation of financial and trade policies and in full cooperation with the Central Bank of Iraq, in a way that enhances monetary stability and preserves the purchasing power of the citizen.

He stressed that controlling public spending and directing it towards development priorities, along with regulating the demand for foreign currency through official banking channels, represent two fundamental pillars in reducing the artificial pressures on the parallel market and narrowing the gap between the official and parallel prices, in line with the objectives of monetary stability stipulated in the Central Bank of Iraq Law No. (56) of 2004.

Boosting Confidence In The Dinar

Saleh explained that the monetary authorities' continued adoption of a policy to defend the exchange rate, supported by strong foreign reserves, in conjunction with liquidity management and bolstering confidence in the national currency, has contributed to maintaining stable prices for basic commodities and citizens' living standards within safe inflation ranges.

He pointed out that these measures are part of a broader reform path aimed at enhancing the transparency of public finances, improving compliance with the global financial system, and supporting the resilience of the banking sector, thereby consolidating economic stability and strengthening the confidence of citizens and stakeholders in the national economy.

Market Regulation

For his part, economist Ziad al-Hashemi told Al-Sabah that regulatory and control measures in local markets directly contribute to reducing speculation, which in turn reduces artificial demand for dollars in the parallel market, even if it doesn't eliminate it entirely. Al-Hashemi explained that factors contributing to high exchange rates remain, especially with the implementation of new systems such as the unified customs system (ASYCUDA), which was accompanied by uncontrolled demand for dollars, leading to additional pressure on the exchange rate in the recent period.

Cash Reserve

For his part, Dr. Sadiq Al-Rikabi, Director of Economic Research at the Global Center for Development Studies in the United Kingdom, pointed out that the Central Bank of Iraq's reserves represent the first line of defense for the dinar. He explained that the reserves' ability to meet the demand for dollars during any significant increases contributes to strengthening public and commercial confidence in the national currency.

Al-Rikabi also addressed the issue of inflation, clarifying that the rise in prices is not related to monetary inflation, but rather to structural inflation stemming from Iraq's heavy reliance on imports to meet its needs. This creates a continuous demand for dollars and affects the exchange rate. https://alsabaah.iq/127173-.html

Economists: Lower Inflation Rates Reflect A State Of Stability

Baghdad: Al-Sabah Economists described the decline in inflation rates as a positive sign reflecting a state of relative stability in local markets. These indicators come at a time when many countries are facing inflationary pressures resulting from geopolitical tensions and rising energy and transportation costs, giving the Iraqi experience special importance in understanding the current economic landscape.

Economic expert Dr. Salwan al-Hashemi stated that the current decline in inflation rates in Iraq indicates a period of relative economic stability, particularly given the challenging economic conditions facing the region and the world. He noted that geopolitical fluctuations and rising global transportation and energy costs often impact local markets, but recent indicators suggest the Iraqi market's ability to absorb some of these pressures.

Trade Finance

Al-Nouri added that this decrease is largely due to the stability of foreign trade financing at the official exchange rate, which contributed to reducing the waves of unjustified increases in commodity prices, especially imported ones, indicating that monetary and regulatory measures helped to control market activity and limit speculation that was a direct burden on the purchasing power of the citizen.

Local Products

For his part, economist Ahmed Mukallaf confirmed that the abundance of supply in local markets, whether of imported goods or local products, contributed to creating a state of balance between supply and demand, and indicated that this balance helped to curb inflation, despite the continued challenges related to operational costs, fees and taxes imposed on commercial activity.

Makhlef pointed out that maintaining low inflation rates requires continued monetary stability and boosting domestic production, along with diversifying income sources and reducing reliance on imports, and that these steps represent the real guarantee for the sustainability of price stability.

Food Department

At a time when the Ministry of Planning announced a decrease in the annual inflation rate by (1.2 percent) during December of 2025, compared to the same period of 2024. The Ministry explained that the food sector recorded a decrease in its prices by (0.7 percent) during the same month, in a positive indicator related to basic commodities.

Inflation Rate

Ministry spokesperson Abdul Zahra al-Hindawi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the inflation rate in December 2025 remained stable, showing no increase or decrease compared to the preceding month of November. He added that the core inflation rate decreased by 0.4 percent, noting that seven sectors experienced slight price increases, while three sectors saw price decreases, and two sectors maintained the same price levels as the previous month. https://alsabaah.iq/126932-.html

Expert: Salary Payments Delayed Due To Cash Liquidity Crisis... And This Is The Reason For The Dollar's Rise

Time: 2026/01/29 Readings: 375 times {Economic: Al-Furat News} Economic expert, Jalil Al-Lami, confirmed that the delay in paying employee salaries is due to a cash liquidity crisis, while he attributed the reason for the rise in the dollar exchange rate to the law of supply and demand and the increase in speculation in the parallel market.

Al-Lami told Al-Furat News Agency that "the delay in employee salaries is technical due to poor management of transfers between the Ministry of Finance and the banks, in addition to problems with the electronic file and the existence of a liquidity crisis for the Iraqi dinar, which greatly affected the disbursement of salaries, and I believe that the crisis has been overcome after the Ministry of Finance's statement."

He added that "the dollar is subject to the law of supply and demand, and the rise in its prices is due to speculators and demand from small traders in the parallel market to cover their needs. Information also indicates a decline in the value of the dollar globally, which is met with a rise in the prices of goods and services, which has increased the demand for the currency in Iraq."

Al-Lami stressed "the need for the government to work through market and bank monitoring committees to ensure the stability of exchange rates, and for there to be transparency in dealings between the Iraqi bank and importing merchants, especially with the approach of the month of Ramadan."

He explained that "there is a direct relationship between gold and oil on one hand and the dollar on the other, as demand for oil from China has increased from two million barrels per day to three million barrels per day, at a time when OPEC has decided to reduce production by about one million two hundred thousand barrels per day. In addition, most global oil traders are working to raise prices to control the volatility in the markets."

Al-Lami concluded by saying, "The rise in oil prices is yielding positive results for the Iraqi economy and contributing to covering employee salaries."

Global oil prices recorded a significant jump in trading on Thursday, achieving gains of more than 4.3%, pushing Brent crude above the $70 per barrel mark, recording $70.33. Wafaa Al-Fatlaw LINK

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“Tidbits From TNT” Friday Morning 1-30-2026

TNT:

Tishwash: Ministry of Planning: The World Bank is proceeding with opening a dedicated office in Baghdad.

The Ministry of Planning confirmed that the World Bank is proceeding with opening a special office in Baghdad, in a move that reflects the bank's support for the Iraqi government, noting that Iraq has taken excellent steps in terms of reforms, while the bank expressed its readiness to provide greater support in areas of joint cooperation.

A statement from the ministry, a copy of which was received by Al-Furat News, stated that: “This came during a joint meeting with the World Bank team to discuss new projects in the current year’s budget 2026, within the framework of strengthening joint development cooperation between the two sides, in the presence of the World Bank’s Regional Director for the Middle East, Jean-Christophe Carré.”

TNT:

Tishwash: Ministry of Planning: The World Bank is proceeding with opening a dedicated office in Baghdad.

Undersecretary for Technical Affairs Maher Hammad Johan said, “This meeting is an important step to frame the future relationship, whether at the level of the government or sectoral institutions, with the World Bank,” explaining that “the new projects were prepared in coordination with the various government institutions and ministries, especially the Ministry of Finance, in addition to the Prime Minister’s Office.”

He added, "The meeting was fruitful, during which the extent to which the Iraqi government can prepare its commitments to move forward under the umbrella of joint work with the World Bank was discussed, as well as which sectors will be targeted and the time limits for those projects." He explained that "higher authorities will be addressed regarding what the World Bank will provide in order to benefit from it in organizing priorities before proceeding with the new budget law."

Johan noted that "the World Bank is proceeding with opening a special office in Baghdad, which confirms the bank's support for the government, given that Iraq has taken excellent steps, and that they are ready to provide greater support in the field of joint cooperation with Iraq." link

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Tishwash: International Finance Corporation: Central Bank of Iraq measures are leading banks to finance development projects

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) confirmed on Thursday that the Central Bank's measures are leading banks to finance development projects, while calling for the creation of a market for syndicated bank loans in Iraq.

Bilal Al-Saghir, the resident representative of the International Finance Corporation, said during his participation in the (Iraq Development Platform), which was attended by a correspondent from the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The measures taken by the Central Bank of Iraq are leading the banking system to carry out the process of financing development projects, including energy projects of all kinds, but there are a set of limitations that frame the work of local banks operating in Iraq.”

He added that "there are two main links, the first is the financing of energy projects, which is a large-scale financing process, and therefore may conflict with the rules of credit concentration. The second link is the required financing periods, which exceed the ability of any bank to provide them, as the financing operations exceed 10 years and more, and therefore this conflicts with the scale of bank maturities."

He added that "the banking system has a major role in financing energy projects," calling for "the creation of a market for syndicated bank loans to combine their capabilities to provide the required financing amounts and terms."

He continued: "The other aspect relates to activating the capital sector in Iraq," referring to "green, regular, or blue bond operations, or green and blue sukuk, meaning the capital market."

He explained that "international financing institutions provide ample room for partnership with local banking institutions to provide financing operations in the required sizes because they are not bound by the controls imposed on banks."

He called for "a full partnership between the Iraqi banking sector and international financing institutions to participate in providing the required financing, which is of large volumes," noting that "the call for participation between local institutions and the relevant international financial institutions comes to provide the required financing, as our need to implement energy projects of all kinds is an urgent need." link

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Tishwash: The Iraqi economy: US pressure and a liquidity crisis threaten financial stability.

Worrying indicators show the fragility of the Iraqi economy, with escalating external pressures and fluctuating oil prices, in parallel with an internal liquidity crisis that has begun to affect salaries and markets.

At a time when Iraq faces complex political and economic challenges, alarming indicators of a fragile financial situation are mounting, amidst ongoing US pressure, sharp fluctuations in oil prices, and a domestic liquidity crisis that is beginning to directly impact the lives of citizens and local markets. These factors combined are putting the Iraqi economy to a difficult test and raising serious questions about the government's ability to contain the repercussions and maintain economic stability in the coming period.

In this context, economist Bassem Anton stressed that Iraq is subjected to multi-dimensional pressures, in which political and economic considerations are intertwined, noting that these pressures are used to achieve gains related to sensitive regional issues, most notably the Palestinian issue, the Iranian file, and the power struggles in the region.

Anton explained that the United States adopts an approach of pressure, threats, and then gradual retreat as part of managing its political interests, indicating that Iraq is still unable to draw clear paths to deal with these pressures in a way that protects its economy.

He added that a drop in oil prices to levels that could reach $45 a barrel, in the event that the markets are flooded with Venezuelan oil, will directly affect the Iraqi economy, noting that the general budget depends on oil revenues by nearly 90%, which means a possible deficit in the implementation of projects, disruption of reconstruction plans, and exacerbation of service problems.

Employee salaries

In parallel, economist Mustafa Al-Faraj warned that the continued delay in paying the salaries of employees and retirees is a dangerous indicator of a severe liquidity crisis that could lead to a gradual paralysis of local markets.

Al-Faraj explained that more than 60% of consumer activity in Iraq depends on a fixed monthly income, stressing that any delay in salaries immediately affects purchasing power and leads to a recession that begins with non-essential goods before extending to food items.

He pointed out that the repercussions of the crisis are not limited to citizens , but also put pressure on traders and small business owners, and lead to a slowdown in the cash cycle, which negatively affects tax revenues and commercial activity in general.

Al-Faraj linked the salary delay crisis to the increasing financial deficit, explaining that internal debts exceeded 80 trillion dinars, and warning of a monthly liquidity crisis if the structural imbalance in public finances is not addressed.

He stressed that the solution lies in real reforms that include reducing unnecessary expenditures, reviewing the salaries and allowances of senior officials, and controlling public spending, in order to ensure the sustainability of salaries and market stability.

Between external pressures controlling oil prices and an internal liquidity crisis threatening the regularity of salary payments, the Iraqi economy faces complex challenges that require bold decisions and urgent reforms. Continued over-reliance on oil and the postponement of financial solutions portend deeper repercussions that could affect economic and social stability, compelling the government to act swiftly to avert a recession that will be difficult to contain in the future. link

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MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Iraq Dinar: REER Adjustment Momentum 2026

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Iraq Dinar: REER Adjustment Momentum 2026

1-29-2026

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Thursday Evening 1-29-26

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Senate Reaches Bipartisan Spending Deal to Avert Government Shutdown

Lawmakers agree to split contentious funding and keep government open ahead of deadline

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

Senate Reaches Bipartisan Spending Deal to Avert Government Shutdown

Lawmakers agree to split contentious funding and keep government open ahead of deadline

Overview (Key Points)

U.S. Senate leaders and the White House have reached a bipartisan deal to avoid a partial government shutdown as the funding deadline approached.
The compromise splits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding from the broader federal spending package and provides a short-term continuing resolution to keep DHS funded at current levels for two weeks.
The agreement allows remaining appropriations bills covering other government operations to move forward while negotiations continue over immigration policy reforms tied to DHS.

Key Developments

Bipartisan Temporary Funding Deal:
Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to separate DHS funding from a larger set of six spending bills — funding the rest of the government through September while extending DHS spending short-term.

Short-Term Continuing Resolution:
Under the compromise, the Senate will pass a two-week continuing resolution for DHS at current funding levels, buying time for negotiations on contentious immigration enforcement issues with Democratic input.

Avoiding Shutdown at the Deadline:
With the original funding deadline looming, the deal significantly reduces near-term shutdown risk, though debate over DHS policy and immigration enforcement continues to complicate broader fiscal negotiations.

Why It Matters

A government shutdown — even a partial one — can disrupt federal services, affect economic data reporting, and weigh on markets sensitive to political risk. The Senate’s ability to forge a temporary funding agreement underscores congressional recognition of economic fragility, even amid deep partisan divides.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders focused on global economic stability:

Averted shutdowns lessen acute political risk premiums, which can influence USD demand and safe-haven flows.
Stability in U.S. federal operations contributes to calmer risk sentiment in global markets.
Continued budget gridlock paired with compromise reveals systemic stress points, relevant for long-term currency and reserve policy analysis.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 — Institutional Credibility Preserved (For Now):
Avoiding a shutdown supports confidence in governance continuity, even as structural disagreements remain.

Pillar 2 — Political Fragmentation Is Still a Factor:
The compromise highlights how U.S. domestic politics can impact broader financial confidence, a dynamic that influences reserve currency positioning and diversification strategies.

This was not full resolution — but it was a strategic pause.

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AP News — “The Latest: Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Security”

The Guardian — “Senate Democrats reportedly reach deal to avert partial government shutdown”

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FBI Executes Court-Authorized Raid on Georgia Election Center

Federal search at Fulton County facility tied to 2020 election records reignites political conflict

Overview (Key Points)

Federal agents with the FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operations Center in Union City, Georgia, on January 28, 2026.
The warrant sought records and materials related to the 2020 presidential election, including ballots, tabulator tapes, ballot images, and voter rolls.
The action occurred amid ongoing claims of election fraud by former President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly alleged without evidence that the 2020 results were invalid.
Local officials and election leaders responded with alarm, alleging concerns over transparency and the security of archived election materials.

Key Developments

Court-Authorized Search in Union City:
FBI agents conducted the raid under a warrant signed by a magistrate judge in Atlanta. The operation focused on records tied to the 2020 election, including physical ballots stored at the Fulton County elections facility.

Seizure of Ballots and Election Documents:
Boxes containing ballots, tabulator tapes, electronic ballot images, and voter rolls were seen being loaded into trucks by FBI personnel. County leaders raised questions about custody, destination, and future handling of these materials.

Political Context and Reaction:
The raid follows years of legal and political disputes over the 2020 election. Despite multiple audits and recounts affirming Georgia’s results, ongoing rhetoric from national leaders and federal actions have kept the issue in the spotlight.

Local Officials Express Concern:
Fulton County Commissioners and election board officials criticized the raid, warning it could undermine public confidence in election integrity and raise logistical concerns about the seized archived records.

Why It Matters

This raid is notable for its scope and symbolism. The seizure of archived election materials — long after the 2020 contest — reflects persistent political divisions surrounding American elections. Major federal involvement in a local election facility fuels debate over federal authority, state sovereignty, and the integrity of democratic processes.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For observers focused on global political risk and institutional trust:

Events that shake confidence in democratic norms can ripple through financial markets, affecting risk sentiment and safe-haven flows (e.g., gold, dollar strength).
Perceptions of political instability or systemic fragmentation may influence currency valuations and reserve asset allocation.
Extended controversy around foundational democratic processes can weaken investor confidence in U.S. institutional stability relative to emerging markets.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 — Political Risk as Economic Signal:
When internal political conflict escalates, markets price in institutional uncertainty, which can accelerate shifts away from traditional reserve anchors.

Pillar 2 — Trust and Systemic Confidence:
Sustained debate over election legitimacy may contribute — over time — to diversification of store-of-value preferences and alternative settlement pathways among international actors.

This is not just a raid — it is a mirror on institutional robustness.

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Powell Holds Firm — Fed Explains Why Rates Stayed Steady

Fed Chair emphasizes economic strength and data dependency over political pressure

Overview (Key Points)

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell explained the decision not to lower interest rates at the January 28, 2026 FOMC meeting.
Powell cited solid economic growth, stabilizing labor market conditions, and still-elevated inflation as reasons to pause on cuts.
The Fed reaffirmed that policy is data-dependent and affirmed its independence from political demands, even amid calls for aggressive easing.

Key Developments

Economy On a Firm Footing:
Powell highlighted that the U.S. economy is expanding steadily, consumer activity remains healthy, and labor market data shows signs of stabilization — factors that collectively reduce the urgency for further rate cuts right now.

Inflation Still Above Target:
While inflation has eased from past highs, it remains above the Fed’s 2% target, which Powell noted as a key consideration in maintaining the current rate range rather than lowering costs.

Policy Appropriateness After Prior Cuts:
Powell emphasized that after 75 basis points of rate cuts across the last few meetings, the current stance of monetary policy is considered appropriate for now to balance both inflation and employment objectives.

Independence & Data-Driven Decision Making:
In press remarks, Powell underscored that monetary policy decisions are driven by economic data and outlooks — not external political pressures — preserving the Fed’s credibility and long-term goals.

Why It Matters

Powell’s address made clear that the Fed sees no immediate need to lower rates because economic fundamentals do not yet justify further easing. This is important for market expectations: keeping rates steady suggests the Fed believes it has room to be patient, even if inflation remains slightly elevated.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders watching global reset dynamics:

A steady U.S. monetary policy supports ongoing dollar confidence in the short term.
Patience on rate cuts can delay repricing pressure on global interest rates and reserve currencies.
Continued Federal Reserve independence and data focus reinforces the dollar’s role as a key global anchor — even amid broader multipolar currency shifts.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 — Monetary Stability Over Reaction:
Powell’s rationale signals a preference for patient policy over reactive moves to political pressure — preserving institutional credibility as system architecture evolves.

Pillar 2 — Data Dependency as Structural Anchor:
By tying rate decisions to inflation and employment data rather than external demands, the Fed reinforces rule-based policy, a contrast to geopolitical or politicized monetary shifts.

This is not avoidance — it is disciplined reserve management.

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U.S. Senate Advances Crypto Market Structure Bill Through Agriculture Committee

Critical regulatory step for digital assets sets up broader legislative fight

Overview (Key Points)

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12–11 to advance the crypto market structure bill, moving it one step closer to full Senate consideration.
The legislation assigns the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) primary authority over spot digital commodity markets, including Bitcoin.
Democrats on the committee opposed the bill citing lack of protections and bipartisan input.
The measure now must be reconciled with related legislation in the Senate Banking Committee before a full Senate vote.

Key Developments

Agriculture Committee Advances the Bill:
In a narrow 12–11 party-line vote, the Senate Agriculture Committee moved forward legislation to establish a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, giving the CFTC expanded authority over spot trading and digital commodity intermediaries.

Democratic Opposition Signals Divide:
Committee Democrats uniformly opposed the bill, arguing it lacks comprehensive safeguards and fails to address emerging risks in decentralized finance and investor protection.

Next Steps in Legislative Process:
After clearing the Agriculture Committee, the bill faces additional hurdles, including reconciliation with the Senate Banking Committee’s version addressing securities-related digital assets before a full Senate vote.

Why It Matters

This legislative advancement marks a major regulatory inflection point for the U.S. digital asset industry. Clear federal rules — especially around spot markets — have been a longstanding demand of institutional investors. Progress here could unlock greater capital inflows and broader adoption, while regulatory uncertainty has previously limited market participation.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For holders focused on global reset dynamics and monetary realignment:

Regulatory clarity in the U.S. strengthens institutional confidence in digital assets as alternative settlement and store-of-value systems.
A legal framework could accelerate crypto adoption as non-sovereign liquid assets, shifting parts of global finance outside traditional fiat channels.
The narrative that digital assets compete with legacy monetary infrastructure gains structural credibility when regulation reduces systemic risk.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 — Rule-Based Digital Integration:
Advancing market structure legislation embeds crypto into formal economic governance, signaling the maturation of parallel monetary infrastructure.

Pillar 2 — Institutional Expansion:
Federal regulatory frameworks are prerequisites for institutional trust flows, which are essential for any broad diversification away from centralized fiat systems.

This is not regulatory box-checking — it’s foundation-building for alternative settlement layers.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Evening 1-29-26

Liquidity Shortage Delays Iraqi Salaries: Experts Warn Of Prolonged Financial Strain

2026-01-29 Shafaq News Economic assessments differ over Iraq’s ability to overcome its current liquidity crisis, while concerns grow among public sector employees over delayed salary payments.

As of January 29, government salaries had not been disbursed, despite payments typically being issued between the 20th and 25th of each month, fueling frustration and anxiety among state employees. An informed source attributed the delay to a “shortage of cash,” despite the completion of payroll lists and funding procedures, citing limited liquidity in government banks as the main cause of the disruption.

Liquidity Shortage Delays Iraqi Salaries: Experts Warn Of Prolonged Financial Strain

2026-01-29 Shafaq News Economic assessments differ over Iraq’s ability to overcome its current liquidity crisis, while concerns grow among public sector employees over delayed salary payments.

According to an official document from the Finance Ministry, a directive issued by the minister instructs all departments and branches to maintain working hours during and beyond official times until salary distribution is completed. Meanwhile, the federal Finance Ministry announced that it has begun releasing salary funding for state institutions, ordering payments to be made in batches.

Economic analyst Nabil Al-Marsoumi warned of widening financial instability and the persistence of the salary crisis in the absence of a fully empowered government.

Speaking to Shafaq News, he cautioned that a potential US veto over the appointment of Nouri al-Maliki as the next prime minister could delay approval of the 2026 federal budget. “Iraq, in all cases, needs a new government to replace the caretaker cabinet,” he said, warning that continued delays would intensify economic and financial disruption.

Al-Marsoumi noted that failing to form a new government would leave the caretaker administration without legal authority to borrow from state banks, and that recent salary delays could continue in the coming months and may worsen.

On the possibility of resolving the financial crisis without a rise in oil prices, the analyst said, “There is no real hope.”

While prices are currently approaching $70 per barrel, he described the increase as temporary and tied to geopolitical tensions, predicting prices will fall once regional security conditions stabilize. He also stated that any potential boost in oil revenue would not reach Iraq for at least two months, increasing financial risks amid the absence of a fully authorized government.

Meanwhile, caretaker Prime Minister’s adviser Muthir Mohammed Saleh told Shafaq News that the government can legally resort to borrowing if the federal budget is not approved and a temporary liquidity shortage occurs, provided the borrowing is limited, short-term, and strictly allocated to essential spending.

“Such borrowing could be used to cover priority obligations, including salaries, pensions, and social welfare payments, under the Federal Financial Management Law No. 6 of 2019, in line with Article 29,” Saleh explained, stressing that borrowing in this context must remain domestic, short-term, and excluded from long-term commitments or new investment spending, with repayment to follow after budget approval.

“Ensuring the continuity of salary and pension payments is vital to economic and social stability and strengthens public confidence in fiscal and monetary policy,” Saleh noted, including that temporary financing tools such as treasury advances or limited domestic borrowing can be used as long as they do not evolve into permanent financial obligations.

Written and edited by Shafaq News staff.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Report/Liquidity-shortage-delays-Iraqi-salaries-Experts-warn-of-prolonged-financial-strain

Iraq Engages Washington And Tehran To Contain Rising Tensions

2026-01-29 Shafaq News– Baghdad Iraq is continuing dialogue with both the United States and Iran to prevent further escalation and shield the region from war, a senior Foreign Ministry official said on Thursday, as military signaling between Washington and Tehran intensifies.

Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Hisham Al-Alawi told Shafaq News that Iraq maintains strong relations with both the United States and Iran and is using those ties to reduce regional tensions, adding that during Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein's recent visit to Tehran, he stressed Baghdad’s interest in easing military escalation and addressing tensions between Washington and Tehran through dialogue.

“Any escalation would not affect Iraq alone but would have consequences across the region,” Al-Alawi warned, pointing to the impact of the June conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, which lasted 12 days, as an example of how quickly regional instability can spread.

He added that Iraq has a national interest in working with neighboring countries and the United States to strengthen regional stability and address outstanding issues, including Iran’s nuclear file and other disputes, through diplomatic means.

“Iraq, along with other countries, has contributed in recent months to averting a potential military strike on Iran.”

In December, caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani said in a televised interview with Al-Mayadeen TV that efforts were “ongoing” to host negotiations between the United States and Iran in Baghdad, but no steps toward such talks have been announced since then.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that US President Donald Trump had received full military briefings on possible offensive options against Iran, including a broad bombing campaign targeting Iranian regime facilities and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as well as strikes on “symbolic targets,” with the possibility of escalation if Iran does not halt its nuclear program.

Separate disclosures by Western sources cited by Reuters said Trump is also considering options to target Iranian leaders and officials linked to violence, while his aides assess strikes intended to have a lasting impact.

On the Iranian side, senior Iranian military, political, and diplomatic officials have said in recent statements that Tehran is prepared to confront the United States if necessary, stressing readiness to respond to any military action while warning of consequences for regional stability.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-engages-Washington-and-Tehran-to-contain-rising-tensions

Iraq Engages Washington And Tehran To Contain Rising Tensions

“Iraq, along with other countries, has contributed in recent months to averting a potential military strike on Iran.”

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-engages-Washington-and-Tehran-to-contain-rising-tensions

Expert: Salary Payments Delayed Due To Cash Liquidity Crisis... And This Is The Reason For The Dollar's Rise

Time: 2026/01/29 Readings: 255 times {Economic: Al-Furat News} Economic expert, Jalil Al-Lami, confirmed that the delay in paying employee salaries is due to a cash liquidity crisis, while he attributed the reason for the rise in the dollar exchange rate to the law of supply and demand and the increase in speculation in the parallel market.

Al-Lami concluded by saying, "The rise in oil prices is yielding positive results for the Iraqi economy and contributing to covering employee salaries."

Global oil prices recorded a significant jump in trading on Thursday, achieving gains of more than 4.3%, pushing Brent crude above the $70 per barrel mark, recording $70.33. Wafaa Al-Fatlawi LINK

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Bond Markets Are Breaking and Gold Is Telling You First | Matthew Piepenburg

Bond Markets Are Breaking and Gold Is Telling You First | Matthew Piepenburg

Kitco News: 1-28-2026

Gold has surged past $5,000 and silver is extending its move beyond $100, but Matthew Piepenburg says the real story is not metal prices.

It is the accelerating breakdown of trust across global bond and currency markets.

Bond Markets Are Breaking and Gold Is Telling You First | Matthew Piepenburg

Kitco News: 1-28-2026

Gold has surged past $5,000 and silver is extending its move beyond $100, but Matthew Piepenburg says the real story is not metal prices.

It is the accelerating breakdown of trust across global bond and currency markets.

Speaking with Kitco News at VRIC 2026 in Vancouver, Piepenburg, Partner at Von Greyerz, points to rising yields in Japan, the US, and Europe as a clear warning sign. “The bond market is the thing you have to understand,” he said. “Yields are the cost of debt.”

When yields rise even as central banks step in, Piepenburg argues it shows sovereign IOUs are being repriced and the so-called risk-free asset has become “return-free risk.”

Piepenburg says gold’s move is not speculative excess, but the logical outcome of decades of debt expansion and deliberate currency debasement.

“What should shock you is how bad fiat money has gotten,” he said. As governments rely on negative real rates to manage debt,

Piepenburg argues gold is being repositioned by central banks as a neutral settlement asset in global trade, not something you spend, but something you trust when paper systems falter. Recorded January 25, 2026.

00:13 – Market Volatility, Rising Yields, and Central Bank Stress

01:12 – Japanese Yen Surge and Global Bond Market Dysfunction

03:48 – Trust Breakdown in Sovereign Debt and Fiat Currencies

06:53 – Debt, Politics, and the Limits of Monetary Policy

13:30 – Gold as a Global Settlement and Collateral Asset

16:17 – The US Dollar’s Role in Global Trade and Reserve Systems

18:15 – COMEX, Paper Markets, and Physical Supply Constraints

19:31 – Gold and Silver Price Moves as Warning Signals

21:03 – Historical Parallels in Currency and Debt Crises

23:32 – East vs West Markets and Global Price Discovery

28:15 – Measuring Trust in Modern Financial Systems

32:21 – Wealth Preservation vs Speculation in Volatile Markets

34:28 – Final Thoughts on Gold, Trust, and Systemic Risk

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Iraq Ranks Among World’s Top Countries For Proven Natural Gas Reserves In 2025

2026-01-29 06:24 Shafaq News Iraq holds 125 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves, placing it 11th globally in 2025, according to the Energy Institute and the Statistical Review of World Energy.

The data, released on Thursday, showed that Russia topped the list with 1,321 trillion cubic feet, followed by Iran with 1,133 trillion, and Qatar in third place with 871 trillion cubic feet. Turkmenistan ranked fourth with 480 trillion, while the United States came fifth with 446 trillion cubic feet.

Iraq Ranks Among World’s Top Countries For Proven Natural Gas Reserves In 2025

China placed sixth with 297 trillion cubic feet, followed by Venezuela (221 trillion), Saudi Arabia (213 trillion), the United Arab Emirates (210 trillion), and Nigeria (193 trillion).

Iraq ranked 11th, ahead of Azerbaijan (88 trillion), Australia (84 trillion), Canada (83 trillion), and Algeria (81 trillion).

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-ranks-among-world-s-top-countries-for-proven-natural-gas-reserves-in-2025

Oil Hits Four-Month Peak Following US-Iran Tension

2026-01-29 Shafaq News Oil prices rose more than 1.5% in Asian trade, extending gains for a third day on Thursday, on increasing concerns the U.S. may carry out a military attack on key Middle Eastern producer Iran that could disrupt supply from the region.

Brent crude futures rose 99 cents, or 1.5%, to $69.39 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $1.06, or 1.7%, to $64.27 a barrel.

Both contracts have climbed about 5% since Monday and are at their highest since September 29.

Prices are rising as U.S. President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Iran to end its nuclear programme with threats of military strikes and as a U.S. naval group has arrived in the region. Iran is the fourth-largest producer among the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries with output of 3.2 million barrels per day.

Trump is considering options to attack Iranian security forces and leaders to inspire protests to potentially topple the current regime, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing U.S. sources familiar with the discussions.

"Despite the Fed holding rates steady and a mild rebound in the US Dollar Index, oil prices remained resilient as escalating US-Iran tensions continued to underpin the supply-risk narrative," said Phillip Nova's senior market analyst Priyanka Sachdeva.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday amid signs of a healthy U.S. economy. Lower interest rates typically make it cheaper for consumers to buy oil, encouraging demand and supporting prices.

"Prices also found support from weather-related production losses in parts of the US, alongside a surprise draw in US crude inventories, which temporarily eased concerns of excess supply," Sachdeva added.

An unexpected drop in crude stockpiles in the U.S., the world's biggest oil consumer, also supported prices.

U.S. crude inventories fell by 2.3 million barrels to 423.8 million barrels in the week ended January 23, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday, compared with analysts' expectations in a Reuters poll for a 1.8 million-barrel rise.

Some analysts were still forecasting higher prices for the next few months due to geopolitical risk premiums.

"The potential for Iran getting hit has escalated the geopolitical premium of oil prices by potentially $3 to $4 (per barrel)," analysts at Citi said in a note on Wednesday.

They added that further geopolitical escalation could push prices to as high as $72 a barrel for Brent.

(Reuters) https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-hits-four-month-peak-following-US-Iran-tension

Basrah Crudes Rise With A Global Surge

2026-01-29 Shafaq News– Basrah Basra crude prices recorded gains of around 3% on Thursday, moving along the broader trend in global oil markets.

Basra Heavy crude rose by $2.09, or 3.47%, to $62.25 per barrel, while Basra Medium crude increased by $2.09, or 3.34%, to settle at $64.70 per barrel.

In international markets, Brent crude futures rose 99 cents, or 1.5%, to $69.39 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) climbed $1.06, or 1.7%, to $64.27 a barrel.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Basrah-crudes-rise-with-a-global-surge-9-7

Gold Prices Rise In Baghdad And Erbil Markets

2026-01-29 Shafaq News– Baghdad/ Erbil On Thursday, gold prices hovered around 1.11 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, continuing their upward trend, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency.

Gold prices on Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 1,171,000 IQD per mithqal (equivalent to five grams) for 21-carat gold, including Gulf, Turkish, and European varieties, with a buying price of 1,167,000 IQD. The same gold had sold for 1,141,000 IQD on Wednesday.

The selling price for 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 1,141,000 IQD, with a buying price of 1,137,000 IQD.

In jewelry stores, the selling price per mithqal of 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 1,170,000 and 1,180,000 IQD, while Iraqi gold sold for between 1,140,000 and 1,150,000 IQD.

In Erbil, 22-carat gold was sold at 1,235,000 IQD per mithqal, 21-carat gold at 1,180,000 IQD, and 18-carat gold at 1,010,000 IQD. https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-rise-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-2

Gold Nears $5,600 Milestone

2026-01-29 Shafaq News Gold extended its blistering rally on Thursday to hit a record just shy of $5,600 an ounce, as investors sought safety amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties, while silver came within a whisker of breaching $120.

Spot gold shot up 2.6% to $5,538.69 an ounce by 0349 GMT, after hitting a record $5,591.61 earlier in the day.

"Growing U.S. debt and uncertainty created by signs that the global trade system is splintering into regional blocs as opposed to a U.S.-centric model (are leading investors to pile into gold)," said Marex analyst Edward Meir.

The yellow metal jumped past the $5,000 mark for the first time on Monday and has gained more than 10% so far this week, driven by a cocktail of factors including strong safe‑haven demand, firm central bank buying and a weaker dollar.

"Gold is no longer just a crisis hedge or an inflation hedge; it is increasingly viewed as a neutral, and a reliable store of value asset that also provides diversification across a wider range of macro regimes," OCBC analysts said in a note.

Gold has gained more than 27% this year following a 64% jump in 2025.

"Although the parabolic nature of the rally suggests a pullback is not far away, the underlying fundamentals are expected to remain supportive throughout 2026, positioning any dips as attractive buying opportunities," IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said.

In geopolitical news, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and strike a deal on nuclear weapons. He warned that any future U.S. attack would be far more severe than the one last year when Iranian nuclear sites were struck.

Tehran responded with a threat to strike back against the U.S., Israel and those who support them.

Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve decided to leave rates unchanged on Wednesday, as widely expected. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said inflation in December was likely still well above the central bank's 2% target.

On Thursday, the precious metal also drew support from crypto group’s plans to allocate 10%–15% of its investment portfolio to physical gold.

Meanwhile, with elevated gold prices, customers have been cramming into stores in Shanghai and Hong Kong that sell the precious metal, with some betting it could rise even further.

Elsewhere, spot silver was up 0.6% at $117.30 an ounce after hitting a record high of $119.34 earlier. Demand from investors looking for cheaper alternatives to gold, along with supply shortages and momentum buying, helped the white metal, which has jumped more than 60% so far this year.

"The silver market is forecast to deliver yet another deficit this year, but the real market tightness stems from the reduced availability of above-ground stocks," analysts at Standard Chartered said in a note.

Spot platinum rose 1.6% to $2,739.48 an ounce, after hitting a record high of $2,918.80 on Monday, while palladium fell 1.3% to $2,047.0. (Reuters) https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-nears-5-600-milestone

Dollar Opens Weak In Baghdad, Erbil

2026-01-29 Shafaq News– Baghdad/ Erbil The US dollar opened Thursday’s trading at a lower rate in Baghdad and Erbil, falling by 3,100 Iraqi dinars compared with the previous session.

According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad at 149,900 Iraqi dinars per 100 dollars, after closing at 153,000 dinars in the previous session at the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges.

Local exchange shops in the capital sold the dollar at 150,500 dinars per 100 dollars, while buying prices stood at 149,500 dinars.

In Erbil, the selling price reached 150,350 dinars for every 100 dollars, and the buying price was 150,100. https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-opens-weak-in-Baghdad-Erbil

The Dollar Falls After Trump's Remarks, Boosting The Euro, Yen, And Pound.

Money and Business Economy News — Follow-up The dollar faced a "confidence crisis" as it moved near four-year lows on Wednesday after President Donald Trump ignored its recent decline, triggering a sell-off of the U.S. currency and a rise in the yen, euro and pound sterling.

The euro broke above $1.20 for the first time since 2021 and then fell back slightly during the session to $1.2015, while the pound sterling approached its highest level since 2021, reaching $1.3823 in early Asian trading.

The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against six major currencies, stood at 95.964 after falling more than 1% in the previous session when it hit a four-year low of 95.566.

Trump said on Tuesday that the dollar was "fantastic" when asked if he thought it had fallen too low. Traders interpreted his comments as a signal to sell the currency aggressively.

Trump's comments were not entirely new, but they came at a time when the dollar was under pressure as traders braced for a possible coordinated intervention by U.S. and Japanese authorities to stabilize the yen.

Kyle Rodda, senior market analyst at Capital.com, said: "This shows a crisis of confidence in the US dollar and it appears that as long as the Trump administration sticks to its erratic trade, foreign and economic policies, this weakness may continue."

The dollar fell more than 9% in 2025 and started the new year on a downward trend, having already declined by about 2.3% in January amid Trump’s erratic approach to trade and international diplomacy, concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve (the US central bank), and massive increases in public spending that have worried investors.

"The weakness of the dollar is at odds with other strong fundamentals," said Roda. "The U.S. economy is still excellent, and the dollar should reflect that. But it isn't because of Trump's approach."

Investors will be focused on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision later today.

The Japanese yen received further support from dollar selling, reaching 152.60 against the US currency after rising more than 1% in the previous session. It is hovering near its highest level in three months due to talk of increased US and Japanese exchange rate scrutiny, which is often seen as a prelude to official intervention.

The Australian dollar rose to US$0.70225, its highest level since February 2023, amid widespread weakness in the US currency and after data showed consumer price inflation rose at a faster annual pace in the final quarter of last year, supporting expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise interest rates in the near term. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65060

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The Fed Has Only One Way Out — Gold Revaluation Is Coming | Matthew Piepenburg

The Fed Has Only One Way Out — Gold Revaluation Is Coming | Matthew Piepenburg

MacroEdge: 1-29-2026

In this eye-opening analysis, we break down why the Federal Reserve may have only one remaining structural option — a gold revaluation, and what that means for gold, silver, currencies, and investors everywhere.

Based on key insights from Bond Markets Are Breaking and Gold Is Telling You First… partner Matthew Piepenburg explains why record central bank gold buying, historic silver delivery demand, and rising systemic risk are far more than just market noise.

Piepenburg cuts through the headlines to show why gold prices aren’t simply rising — they’re signaling deep instability in global money, trust, and currency systems.

The Fed Has Only One Way Out — Gold Revaluation Is Coming | Matthew Piepenburg

MacroEdge: 1-29-2026

Piepenburg cuts through the headlines to show why gold prices aren’t simply rising — they’re signaling deep instability in global money, trust, and currency systems.

In the face of ballooning debt, weakening fiat currencies, and a less trusted dollar, rising gold isn’t a “bubble” — it’s a structural response.

This video covers:

Why the Fed’s traditional tools may be exhausted

What central bank gold buying really signifies

The implications of a possible U.S. gold revaluation

What this means for investors in gold and silver today

TIMESTAMPS (≈ 18 Minutes)

00:00 – Why gold is relevant again and the current market setup

01:50 – The Fed’s problem: debt, liquidity, and eroding tools

04:20 – What central banks are doing in gold — and why it matters

07:10 – Silver markets, delivery demand, and market signals

10:30 – The truth behind potential gold revaluation talk

12:45 – Why transparency and audits are still absent

15:10 – What investors should watch in gold and silver next

17:20 – Key takeaways and preparation mindset

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7dSKjzn4EY