Weekend Coffee with MarkZ. 01/31/2026
Weekend Coffee with MarkZ. 01/31/2026
Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
MZ: The weekend is here and what a crazy week it was, the first 45 minutes we spend with Matt and Lucas (CBD Guru’s) before diving into the news.
Member: Good Morning and Happy Weekend. Any good news Mark?
Weekend Coffee with MarkZ. 01/31/2026
Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
MZ: The weekend is here and what a crazy week it was, the first 45 minutes we spend with Matt and Lucas (CBD Guru’s) before diving into the news.
Member: Good Morning and Happy Weekend. Any good news Mark?
Member: Is this RV ever going to happen????
MZ: It is getting interesting. I have gotten rumors over the last 36 hours that Iranian officials are moving…fleeing with their families and stuff to Russia. Lots of interesting plane traffic occurring on that one…….like something is getting ready to occur.
MZ: In Iraq there are big meetings going on today. They will now vote tomorrow on the President. There are lots of behind the doors meetings going on right now. How will they handle the Maliki thing? …..Are there compromises they can make so the US will still be supportive?
MZ: Big meetings going on before tomorrows vote.
Member: Fingers crossed for Iraq to get ur done.
MZ: On the bond side -still very quiet , but over the last few days we had one tell us they expect very big things in the middle east this weekend …..perhaps that fits with some of the news out of Iraq.
MZ: The Silver war is heating up. Big things are cooking guys. In the banking world things have gotten crazy. In the monetary game of “chicken” between Metals, commodities and fiat……we have our first casualty
MZ: “Failed Bank Information for Metropolitan Capital Bank and Trust, Chicago, IL” Things got to much for them and their assets are getting moved. I think this is one of the ways the industry will try to hide things by rolling smaller banks into bigger banks. The bank got absorbed because it failed.
MZ: Banks are scrambling to get ahead of it before it gets worse.
Member: If smaller failed banks keep being rolled into bigger banks, will the fate of those bigger banks be similar to what is happening to UBS after swallowing Credit Suisse?
Member: I went to the bank and they told me with a wink and smile that my investment was a good idea.
MZ: “Gold becomes tax free legal tender in Florida this summer” With all the states who have been doing this over the last couple of years…..Is it a coincidence that states are passing legislation making gold and silver legal tender? It’s almost as if states are preparing for the collapse of the banking system.
Member: Now we need a gold and silver backed US federal dollar…hope its on its way.
MZ: I think new money is coming. I would think if you have a digital representation of gold and silver backed money…..I think that would count. I need to dive into the legislation to get clear on it.
Member: Dominos dropping… the dam can’t hold back the water much longer
Member: I wonder what will happen to the markets on Monday? blood bath or not?
Member: I think we are at the Boom Boom Boom Boom Week
Member: Thanks Mark and Zester. Everyone have a great weekend. Stay safe and warm
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News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday 1-31-2026
Gold Telegraph: New International Monetary System Anchored to Gold
1-31-2026
Gold Telegraph @GoldTelegraph
A while back, the brilliant Judy Shelton, one of the most respected monetary thinkers in the world… Told me that China may soon propose a new international monetary system anchored to gold. Something to follow closely now… @judyshel
Watch on X: https://twitter.com/i/status/2015113386653262326
Gold Telegraph: New International Monetary System Anchored to Gold
1-31-2026
Gold Telegraph @GoldTelegraph
A while back, the brilliant Judy Shelton, one of the most respected monetary thinkers in the world… Told me that China may soon propose a new international monetary system anchored to gold. Something to follow closely now… @judyshel
Watch on X: https://twitter.com/i/status/2015113386653262326
A former head of research of Germany’s central bank is calling for the return of Germany’s gold… billions in value, stored in United States vaults. Now the head of the European Taxpayers Association is making the same demand. Pay attention to this trend.
Trust is breaking down. When trust fails, nations don’t choose promises. They choose neutrality. That’s why gold has now overtaken U.S. Treasuries as the world’s primary reserve asset. I have been documenting this trend for years… It is starting to click with people around the world now.
China’s Zijin Gold buys Canada’s Allied Gold for C$5.5 billion in cash. China’s mining expansion marches on. Total scramble.
I have been consistent on this for years: My friend Judy Shelton is the right Federal Reserve Chair if the goal is to restore monetary integrity in the United States and make the dollar as good as gold. Let’s go… @judyshel
Over a year ago, my friend and legendary mining financier Pierre Lassonde told me the Shanghai Exchange would become a casino for hard assets. Absolute bullseye. Just look at what’s unfolding now.
BREAKING NEWS: JAPAN SAYS WILL COORDINATE WITH UNITED STATES ON FX IF NEEDED
Ok…
“U.S. participation in currency intervention is extremely rare…”
FEDERAL RESERVE POWELL: DON’T TAKE MUCH MACRO MESSAGE FROM PRECIOUS METALS
He should read the Gold Telegraph. The jokes write themselves.
“The entire global trading system until Richard Nixon took us off was tied to gold.”
– Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
Don’t fool yourself… The current United States government watches gold closely. Regardless what the Fed says.
Watch on X: https://twitter.com/i/status/2016708055501865406
UK minister says there are talks within government about introducing a universal basic income. Another prediction from 5 years ago:
BREAKING NEWS: THE LONDON METAL EXCHANGE DELAYED THE START OF TRADING DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES
Nothing to see here…
“The outage happened after days of intense volatility in metals markets…”
Source(s): https://x.com/GoldTelegraph_/status/2015113386653262326
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Frank26 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] FIREFLY: Television is showing the governor of the Central Bank of Iraq with the Iraqi National Media. They're signing a contract...They're doing this to endorse and strengthen the dinar with the citizens of our country with information...This blitz media campaign is the way to do it. He stated by doing this...will strengthen the dinar in our country which also will strengthen our dinar globally ...He saying this will also help stop the hoarding mattress money...and start bringing money into the banks...It was signed today. FRANK: This is massive...They're saying this is to enhance financial literacy. I'm going crazy over here. This is absolutely incredible news... FIREFLY: Any news pertaining to the dinar will officially come from this media site only from now on...
MarkZ [via PDK] I have a bond contact that would not give me an update on their bonds this week. But he said what they were told the Iranian issue would come to a head and a determination this weekend and it would be an enormous weekend in the middle east...And CURRENCIES should start next week. That is what they were told. Many bond holders also hold currencies. Let us hope it is accurate, but we have heard some very grandiose things in the past. I found it interesting that they would not comment on their bond side…. (I always said bonds would go before currency-right?) So for them to say it looks like they will be exchanging currencies next week…makes me hopeful.
Macgregor Bombshell: Gold Will Replace Dollar as Global Reserve – World Waking Up to Silver
Daniela Cambone: 1-30-2026
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor delivers a stark analysis of global power shifts, economic decay, and national security.
Following a lighthearted exchange about his title, Macgregor frames the charged atmosphere at the conference as a reaction to a world "waking up," citing silver's price surge and gold soaring from $2,500 to over $4,500 an ounce as symptoms of a deeper crisis.
Macgregor argues that the era of American invincibility is over, painting a picture of a bipolar financial world.
On one side is the fading Western, fiat-based system backed by "hopes and dreams," and on the other is the rising BRICS alliance, fueled by nations hoarding gold to escape U.S. dollar dominance.
He criticizes recent U.S. foreign policy, from sanctioning Russia and Venezuela to threatening allies over China deals, as a reckless strategy that drives the world away from Washington.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Morning 1-31-26
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
Warsh Nomination Sparks Market Volatility — Fed Independence in Focus
Trump’s pick for Fed chair sends ripples through markets and reserve currency sentiment
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
Warsh Nomination Sparks Market Volatility — Fed Independence in Focus
Trump’s pick for Fed chair sends ripples through markets and reserve currency sentiment
Overview
President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, setting off mixed market reactions and renewed discussion about U.S. monetary direction. Warsh’s nomination — coming amid broader economic uncertainty and a weak dollar environment — has implications for confidence in central bank independence and the global monetary hierarchy.
Key Developments
Trump Picks Warsh for Fed Leadership:
President Trump formally nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair, a move that lifts months of speculation and signals potential changes in monetary policy direction.
Uneasy Market Reaction:
Financial markets reacted with volatility — U.S. stock futures dipped, the U.S. dollar initially weakened then regained ground, and precious metals such as gold and silver saw significant price swings.
Political and Confirmation Risks:
Warsh’s nomination now faces Senate confirmation, with some lawmakers signaling conditional support and others raising concerns over Federal Reserve independence and ongoing investigations tied to the outgoing chair.
FX & Asset Impacts:
Early move reaction included a strengthening dollar and rising U.S. yields — suggesting traders view Warsh as less dovish than market expectations — while precious metals corrected sharply on the news.
Why It Matters
The Fed Chair controls the world’s most influential central bank, and leadership changes directly shape interest rate expectations, liquidity conditions, and global dollar sentiment. Warsh’s nomination during a period of structural currency competition makes this more than a U.S. domestic story — it’s a signal to global markets about Washington’s economic priorities.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Leadership bias toward higher rates or monetary discipline supports dollar strength in the near term.
Signs of political influence on central banking can weaken long-term dollar credibility in reserve portfolios.
Rapid repricing in metals and FX markets reflects sensitivity to U.S. policy changes that feed broader currency reallocation trends.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1 — Institutional Trust Under Test:
Warsh’s nomination raises questions about central bank independence — a foundational pillar of modern reserve confidence.
Pillar 2 — Reallocation Pressure:
Markets reassessing risk & reserves (FX, gold, commodities) may accelerate structural shifts in global finance.
This is more than a chair change — it’s a directional moment in monetary hierarchy.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources
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Central Bank Gold Pivot: A Structural Monetary Reset Signal
Major reserve managers accelerate gold accumulation as trust in fiat wanes
Overview
Central banks worldwide are dramatically increasing gold holdings, indicating a structural reassessment of reserve management. This shift — coming at a time of dollar weakness, geopolitical fragmentation, and rising geopolitical risk — aligns with deeper systemic realignment in global monetary frameworks.
Key Developments
Gold Accumulation Surpasses Treasuries:
Recent research shows central banks actively rebalancing reserves toward gold even as U.S. Treasury holdings shrink, signaling reduced reliance on dollar-denominated assets.
Persistent Multi-Country Buying:
Multiple central banks — including those in Poland, Kazakhstan, and Turkey — have increased gold reserves over extended periods, highlighting an ongoing strategic hedging trend rather than opportunistic buying.
Long-Term Reserve Shifts:
Institutional commentary underscores that gold’s share in official reserves is rising as the dollar’s influence recedes — potentially reversing decades of dollar dominance in reserve allocation.
Safe-Haven Demand Amid Risk:
With macro uncertainty high — including political pressure on leading central banks and inflation risk — gold is increasingly seen not just as a hedge but as a core reserve asset with systemic importance.
Why It Matters
A coordinated pivot by central banks toward gold — historically a foundation of monetary trust — points to growing skepticism about fiat supremacy and the durability of a dollar-centric system. This trend also reinforces narratives around de-dollarization and multipolar monetary architecture.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Rising gold holdings reduce exposure to dollar risk in official portfolios.
Commodity-anchored reserve strategies support alternative currency frameworks.
Gold’s enhanced role can precede recalibration of global liquidity and FX hierarchies.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1 — Reserve System Reconfiguration:
Central bank behavior is a leading indicator of shifts in global monetary order — and gold accumulation ahead of fiat confirms structural change.
Pillar 2 — Multipolar Monetary Stability:
Gold backing stabilizes confidence where fiat credibility is questioned, supporting a multi-anchor reserve architecture.
This is not a temporary hedge — it’s a strategic foundation for future monetary systems.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources
EBC Financial Group — “Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold: The Shift From Treasuries”
Khaleej Times — “Central banks’ gold rush signals reset in monetary policy”
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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.
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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Morning 1-31-26
Global Gold Buying Jumps, Iraq Adds Nearly 12 Tons
2026-01-31 Shafaq News– Baghdad The Central Bank of Iraq purchased 11.9 tons of gold in 2025, ranking the country eighth globally among the world’s largest central bank gold buyers, according to data released by the World Gold Council. According to the data, 95% of central banks expect global official gold reserves to grow over the next year, the most optimistic reading in the survey’s eight-year history. A record 43% of central banks plan to increase gold holdings, up from 29% in 2024, with none expecting reductions.
Global Gold Buying Jumps, Iraq Adds Nearly 12 Tons
2026-01-31 Shafaq News– Baghdad The Central Bank of Iraq purchased 11.9 tons of gold in 2025, ranking the country eighth globally among the world’s largest central bank gold buyers, according to data released by the World Gold Council. According to the data, 95% of central banks expect global official gold reserves to grow over the next year, the most optimistic reading in the survey’s eight-year history. A record 43% of central banks plan to increase gold holdings, up from 29% in 2024, with none expecting reductions.
Poland topped the list with gold purchases of 101.9 tons, followed by Kazakhstan with 56.9 tons, Brazil with 42.7 tons, Azerbaijan with 38.2 tons, and China with 26.7 tons. Turkiye ranked sixth with 26.6 tons, while the Czech Republic followed with 20.4 tons. Cambodia and Uzbekistan rounded out the top buyers, purchasing 7.9 tons and 7.7 tons respectively. https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Global-gold-buying-jumps-Iraq-adds-nearly-12-tons
Dollar Gains On Fed Chair Nomination Speculation
2026-01-30 Shafaq News The dollar rose on Friday, clawing back some of its slide on the week, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would soon announce his nominee to head the Federal Reserve while optimism grew for Washington to avert a government shutdown.
Trump said he intends to name his pick to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Friday, following news that former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh visited the White House. The Japanese yen fell, and cryptocurrencies tumbled.
The greenback recovered some of this week's losses after tension between Trump and Cuba, Iran, Venezuela, Greenland and Europe hit some investors' confidence in U.S. assets.
"The appointment of Warsh, if it's true, will be seen as someone who can, in a way, remain independent, and not someone seen as likely to be subservient to Trump's wishes," said Khoon Goh, head of Asia research for ANZ in Singapore.
"Any sensible market participant would not want to carry a big position into the weekend," he added. "So some of this could just be positioning lightening up. If you're short dollars, you've done well, take your chips off the table."
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, rose 0.4% to 96.55, trimming its weekly slide to 0.9%.
The euro dipped 0.4% to $1.1922, while the yen weakened 0.5% to 153.85 a dollar. Sterling slid 0.4% to $1.3751.
Bloomberg News said Warsh would get the nod to replace Powell at the Fed, while a person familiar with the matter told Reuters he met Trump at the White House on Thursday.
The dollar also received a lift after Republican and Democratic lawmakers hammered out a deal to stave off a looming government shutdown.
Escalating conflict abroad and unease over domestic immigration crackdowns have hammered the U.S. currency, driving the dollar index to a four-year low earlier this week.
Overnight, the White House said Trump signed an executive order for tariffs on countries that provide oil to Cuba, while he threatened new tariffs on Canada and said the United States was decertifying business jets made there.
With tension simmering in Iran, Trump said on Thursday he planned to speak with leaders in Tehran, even as the U.S. dispatched another warship to the Middle East and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the military would be ready to carry out whatever the president decided.
The dollar closed last week with its biggest fall since last April, driven in part by the Trump administration's tariff threats against European countries if they stood in the way of his ambition of buying Greenland.
The spat over Greenland was the start of wider geopolitical concerns that have dragged the currency broadly lower, said Westpac Group senior economist Mantas Vanagas.
"It's the fact that the 'Sell America" trade has resurfaced, and investors are questioning to what extent the United States is still a trustworthy partner for other economies," he added.
The dollar found some support after the Fed held interest rates steady on Wednesday against the backdrop of what Fed Chair Powell described as a solid economy and diminished risks to both inflation and employment.
The yen broke back above 154 to the dollar, but is still poised for its second straight weekly gain, as Japanese policymakers hinted at possible coordinated currency market intervention with the United States to defend the currency.
The yen fell to a near 18-month low last week as concerns about Japan's finances mounted before a snap election in which Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her opponents are campaigning on a plank of tax cuts.
The Australian dollar weakened 0.7% versus the greenback to $0.6997, and the kiwi lost 0.5% to $0.6046.
In cryptocurrencies, bitcoin tumbled 2.2% to $82,519.22, touching the weakest since November 21, while ether sank declined 3% to $2,732.04. (Reuters) https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-gains-on-Fed-chair-nomination-speculation
USD/IQD Exchange Rates Climbs In Baghdad, Erbil
2026-01-31 Shafaq News– Baghdad/ Erbil The US dollar opened Saturday’s trading at a higher rate in Baghdad and Erbil, gaining 500 Iraqi dinars compared with the previous session.
According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad at 150,400 Iraqi dinars per 100 dollars, up from 149,900 dinars recorded on Thursday at Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya central exchanges in Baghdad.
Local exchange shops in the capital sold the dollar at 151,000 dinars per 100 dollars, while buying prices stood at 150,000 dinars. In Erbil, the selling price reached 150,650 dinars for every 100 dollars, and the buying price was 150,300 dinars.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/USD-IQD-exchange-rates-climbs-in-Baghdad-Erbil
US Pressure On Iran Intensifies; Analysts Assess Strike Scenarios And Regional Risks
2026-01-31 Shafaq News– Washington Iran and much of the region are facing a period of heightened unease as Washington escalates its rhetoric under President Donald Trump, warning of possible strikes against Iran’s leadership and nuclear facilities. The external pressure coincides with weeks of unrest inside Iran, where protests have continued amid reports of widespread repression and a near-total internet shutdown, deepening international concern over Tehran’s handling of domestic dissent.
The tense atmosphere has been reinforced by the arrival of US naval and military assets in the Middle East, fueling speculation about an imminent military move. The buildup, analysts say, has raised expectations that Washington may opt for a limited strike as a way to break the political deadlock with Tehran and respond to the growing instability inside the country.
Frank Mesmar, a Republican Party member and Chair of the Advisory Council at the University of Maryland, told Shafaq News that the scale of the US military deployment suggests that action is approaching, arguing that President Trump has positioned himself in a way that leaves little room to step back without political cost, “the [US] administration has amassed a massive military force near Iran’s borders, making a strike increasingly likely.”
Mesmar outlined several possible outcomes if the United States proceeds with military action. One scenario would involve precise air and naval strikes against bases linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Basij paramilitary, missile launch and storage facilities, and what remains of Iran’s nuclear program. Such an operation, in his view, could accelerate the collapse of a system he described as already fragile, potentially opening the way —over time— to a genuine democratic transition.
He also pointed to a second scenario in which the regime survives but is forced to adjust its behavior, similar to what he described as a “Venezuelan model.” In this case, Iran would retain the structure of the Islamic Republic but would be compelled to reduce support for armed groups across the region, curb its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, and ease its crackdown on protests.
Mesmar stressed, however, that this outcome is unlikely, given that Iran’s leadership has resisted meaningful change for decades and appears incapable of altering its trajectory now.
The most probable scenario, according to Mesmar, is one in which the current system collapses but is replaced not by civilian rule, but by a military-led government. While repeated protest waves have steadily weakened the regime’s legitimacy, he noted that Iran still has a powerful and deeply rooted security apparatus with a vested interest in preserving the status quo. In the turmoil that could follow US strikes, power could ultimately shift to a strong military authority dominated by figures from the IRGC.
Despite the clear imbalance between US and Iranian conventional forces, Mesmar warned that Tehran retains the ability to respond forcefully. Iran’s missile and drone capabilities could be used against US bases spread along the Arab side of the Gulf, particularly in Bahrain and Qatar. “Tehran could also target critical infrastructure in countries it views as complicit in any US attack, including Israel or Jordan.”
Maritime security presents another major risk. Iran has long threatened to disrupt shipping in the Gulf, particularly by mining key waterways. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between Iran and Oman, remains a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. Around 20 percent of the world’s liquefied natural gas exports and between 20 and 25 percent of global oil and petroleum products pass through the strait each year; therefore, “Iran has repeatedly trained for rapid naval mine deployment, and any attempt to close or disrupt the passage would have immediate repercussions for global trade and oil prices.”
Beyond military retaliation, Mesmar highlighted the dangers of a power vacuum inside Iran. The collapse of central authority, he said, could lead to prolonged chaos, raising fears among neighboring states of civil conflict similar to that seen in Syria, Yemen, or Libya. Such instability could also inflame ethnic tensions, as Kurdish, Baluchi, and other minority groups seek to protect their communities amid nationwide disorder.
A similar assessment was offered by US-based Iranian-American political analyst Hassan Hashemian, who said Tehran has largely lost its room to maneuver in negotiations with Washington, arguing that the United States is now seeking sweeping concessions that go well beyond the nuclear file, including uranium enrichment, missile development, regional proxies, and Iran’s broader role in the Middle East.
Hashemian told Shafaq News that Washington also wants “guarantees related to the rights of the Iranian people,” particularly an end to the killing and repression of protesters and the restoration of internet access. Entering talks under such conditions, he said, would amount to full surrender—something the Iranian leadership is unwilling to accept.
Describing the Iranian system as suffering from a profound legitimacy crisis, he pointed out that “decades of violence and repression have alienated the population.” In his assessment, the regime no longer has a supportive public base and instead relies on security forces and allied militias abroad.
“If senior figures, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top IRGC commanders, were targeted in any attack, popular anger could quickly translate into mass action against state institutions.”
Hashemian also pointed to the European moves to classify the IRGC as a terrorist organization, saying such steps further isolate Tehran internationally and intensify pressure alongside US policy. He said this trend has effectively closed most diplomatic avenues, leaving the Iranian leadership with few options other than accepting both domestic and international demands.
Amid the mounting tension, Iranian officials have signaled a conditional openness to diplomacy. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking during a visit to Turkiye alongside his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, said Iran is prepared to return to negotiations with the United States if they are based on fairness and mutual respect. At the same time, he emphasized that Tehran would not bow to external pressure, adding that while Iran is ready for talks, it is also prepared for war.
The convergence of internal unrest, external military pressure, and a narrowing diplomatic path has pushed Iran into one of the most uncertain moments in its recent history. Whether the crisis leads to confrontation, forced compromise, or a deeper rupture with regional and global consequences remains unclear, but the risks of miscalculation continue to rise for all sides involved. For Shafaq News, Mostafa Hashem, Washington, D.C. https://www.shafaq.com/en/Report/US-pressure-on-Iran-intensifies-analysts-assess-strike-scenarios-and-regional-risks
Gold Prices Dip In Baghdad, Erbil
2026-01-31 Shafaq News– Baghdad/ Erbil Gold prices declined on Saturday in Baghdad and Erbil markets, reversing gains from the previous session, according to a survey by Shafaq News.
In Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street wholesale market, the selling price of 21-carat gold—including Gulf, Turkish, and European varieties—fell to 1,040,000 Iraqi dinars per mithqal (about five grams), with a buying price of 1,036,000 dinars, down from 1,171,000 dinars recorded last Thursday.
The selling price for 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 1,010,000 dinars per mithqal, while the buying price was 1,006,000 dinars.
In jewelry shops, the selling price of 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 1,040,000 and 1,050,000 dinars per mithqal, while 21-carat Iraqi gold sold for 1,010,000 to 1,020,000 dinars.
In Erbil, gold prices also edged lower, with 22-carat gold selling at 1,130,000 dinars per mithqal, 21-carat gold at 1,078,000 dinars, and 18-carat gold at 925,000 dinars.https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-dip-in-Baghdad-Erbil-0
Crude Slides But Heads For Biggest Monthly Gain In Years
2026-01-30 00:17 Shafaq News Oil prices slipped more than 1% on Friday from multi-month highs, though they are set for their most substantial gains in years, as the risk premium surged due to a potential U.S. attack on Iran that could disrupt supplies.
Brent crude futures fell 91 cents to $69.80 a barrel at 0332 GMT after rising 3.4% to close at its highest point since July 31 on Thursday. The March contract expires later on Friday. The more active April contract slid $1.07 to $68.52.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped $1.06 to $64.36 a barrel after gaining 3.4% to settle at its highest level since September 26 in the previous session.
Prices eased after last night's rally as anticipation of a possible attack on Iran and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has yet to materialise, said LSEG senior analyst Anh Pham.
Tensions have escalated due to a U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to make a deal on nuclear weapons or face an attack. Tehran responded by saying it would strike back hard.
The dollar rose on Friday, paring a weekly slide, after Trump said he would soon announce his nominee to head the Federal Reserve and on optimism that lawmakers in Washington would avoid a government shutdown.
Both oil benchmarks are set to record their first monthly gains in six months, with Brent up 14.7% to notch its biggest jump since January 2022. WTI is on track to rise 12% in January, its biggest monthly gain since July 2023.
The Trump administration is hosting senior defence and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia for separate talks on Iran this week in Washington, according to two people familiar with the matter. U.S. officials say Trump is reviewing his options but has not decided whether to strike Iran.
"Given elevated inflation and this year's midterm elections, we do not anticipate protracted oil supply disruptions," JPMorgan analysts led by Natasha Kaneva said in a note.
"If military action does occur, we expect it to be targeted, avoiding Iran’s oil production and export infrastructure."
Citi expects the U.S. and Israel to take restrained actions against Iran in the near-term, including oil tanker seizures; it cited a 70% probability for this outcome.
Disruptions in Kazakhstan, Russia and Venezuela affected a combined 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) of supply in January, JPMorgan analysts said, adding that the Arctic wave in the U.S. is estimated to reduce crude and condensate output by 340,000 bpd this month.
On Wednesday, Kazakhstan said it was restarting the huge Tengiz oilfield in stages, aiming to reach full production in a week after three unexplained electrical fires earlier this month impacted 7.2 million barrels of oil output.
Bad weather has hit Russian oil exports, while Venezuela was forced to cut production after U.S. forces ousted President Nicolas Maduro early this month.
The country's interim government on Thursday approved a sweeping reform of its main oil law. The Trump administration also broadly eased sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry on Thursday, actions that could raise Venezuela's oil and gas output and encourage investment.(Reuters) https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Crude-slides-but-heads-for-biggest-monthly-gain-in-years
“Tidbits From TNT” Saturday Morning 1-31-2026
TNT:
Tishwash: Parliament sets next Sunday as the date for the session to elect the President of the Republic
The media department of the House of Representatives announced today, Friday, that next Sunday has been set as the date for holding a session to elect the President of the Republic.
Agenda for Session No. 7, Sunday, February 1, 2026
Department of Affairs
Parliamentary Session
TNT:
Tishwash: Parliament sets next Sunday as the date for the session to elect the President of the Republic
The media department of the House of Representatives announced today, Friday, that next Sunday has been set as the date for holding a session to elect the President of the Republic.
Agenda for Session No. 7, Sunday, February 1, 2026
Department of Affairs
Parliamentary Session
Recitation of verses from the Holy Quran
First: Taking of the constitutional oath by some members of parliament.
Second: Election of the President of the Republic.
The session starts at eleven o'clock in the morning. link
Tishwash: An economic expert reveals a roadmap for freeing Iraqi funds from the grip of the US Federal Reserve.
On Friday, economist Nabil Al-Marousmi revealed several solutions and proposals to free Iraqi funds from the control of the US Federal Reserve.
Al-Marsoumi said in a post followed by “Al-Ahd News”: “The United States has effectively controlled Iraqi oil revenues since 2003 through its management via the Federal Reserve. The United Nations had provided legal protection for these funds under Resolution 1483, until it was terminated in 2011, following the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1956.”
He added that "the US president issued Executive Order 13303 to protect Iraqi funds, an order that remains in effect today despite some amendments." He explained that "the objectives of US protection of Iraqi funds are to safeguard them from compensation claims by companies and individuals, as well as to prevent the seizure of Iraqi assets in cases filed since the 1990s."
He emphasized that "despite the expiration of many of the legal reasons that necessitated this financial arrangement, Iraq remains subject to strict financial oversight by Washington, which differs from the usual procedures in the international banking system."
Al-Marsoumi pointed out that “most oil-producing countries deposit their money in the US Federal Reserve because oil is sold in dollars, but Iraq suffers from complete dependence on oil revenues without alternative resources,” explaining that “this means that the problem is not in depositing money with the US Federal Reserve, but rather in the restrictions imposed on the ability to dispose of it freely, unlike what other countries enjoy.”
He continued: “It is known that there are cases filed against Iraq by dozens or hundreds of companies that were harmed by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, and representatives of Iraq did not attend the court sessions at the time to defend or reduce the compensations, and therefore the courts issued default judgments for very high amounts.”
He noted that “linking the issue of protecting Iraqi funds from prosecution to America gives Washington great influence over Baghdad, and resolving the crisis requires a political decision, as happened with Greece and Argentina, by employing a reputable law firm that is given full powers, whose task will be to accurately inventory the cases filed against Iraq and how much money has been awarded in judgments.”
Al-Marsoumi concluded that “Iraq is unable to resort to the courts because the judgments have become final, so a deal can be reached with the beneficiaries to drop the lawsuits in exchange for giving them a percentage of the money, which is called buying the debts, and most likely they will accept because they will get money instead of waiting and possibly not getting anything.” link
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Tishwash: What financial challenges will the next government face?
Indicators are mounting that the financial situation in Iraq is becoming more complex, with the ongoing salary crisis and rising dollar exchange rates in local markets, amid the absence of a budget and the caretaker government's reliance on temporary solutions, which experts describe as incapable of containing the crisis or preventing its escalation during the current phase, thus placing the next government in front of these crises.
"Temporary solutions"
In this context, MP Haider Al-Rubaie stressed that “the government’s resorting to deducting from the salaries of employees, especially those with higher degrees, reflects a clear deadlock in financial solutions, noting that these measures cannot constitute a real solution to the crisis.”
Al-Rubaie said that “the government is facing a complex financial situation in the absence of a budget and the tight time frame, which pushes it to borrow or cut as emergency options, warning of the danger of continuing to rely on internal and external debts without a stable financial vision.”
He explained that "solving the salary crisis depends on forming a new government capable of addressing economic issues and developing realistic solutions that alleviate the burdens on citizens, noting that the upcoming challenges are not limited to salaries only, but also include accumulated debts and service crises such as water and rising prices."
Dollar and gold
In parallel, economist Duraid Al-Anzi points out that "the rise in the dollar exchange rate in Iraq is no longer only related to the measures of the Central Bank, but has become directly affected by the movement of gold and silver prices in global markets, which are witnessing a remarkable rise."
Al-Anzi explained that "the increasing demand for dollars in the local market is also due to smuggling and hoarding operations, as a result of the gap between the official price adopted in the budget, the central bank's selling price, and the market price, which encouraged citizens and traders to acquire dollars and turn them from a savings tool into a means of speculation."
He stressed that “the continuation of political tensions in the region and the absence of global economic stability prevent any real decrease in the price of the dollar, while at the same time criticizing the performance of the caretaker government and the lack of a clear vision in managing the exchange rate issue.”
Between the salary crisis and the rising dollar, the next government appears to be facing a difficult financial and economic test, requiring bold decisions that go beyond temporary solutions and set a reform path that balances protecting citizens' income and market stability, in a highly turbulent regional and international environment. link
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$500 Silver? This Short Squeeze Could Become a Systemic Risk | Willem Middelkoop & Michelle Makori
$500 Silver? This Short Squeeze Could Become a Systemic Risk | Willem Middelkoop & Michelle Makori
Miles Franklin Media: 1-30-2026
Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, sits down with Willem Middelkoop, Founder & CIO of the Commodity Discovery Fund, on The Real Story to unpack what he calls “Silver 2.0” – a potential structural break in the silver market.
Middelkoop warns that the current silver rally is not a typical cycle but an early-stage short squeeze, driven by physical shortages, institutional demand, and years of paper market suppression.
He argues that silver prices could ultimately reach $500 per ounce, while gold may be headed toward $10,000 to $20,000 in a broader monetary reset.
$500 Silver? This Short Squeeze Could Become a Systemic Risk | Willem Middelkoop & Michelle Makori
Miles Franklin Media: 1-30-2026
Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, sits down with Willem Middelkoop, Founder & CIO of the Commodity Discovery Fund, on The Real Story to unpack what he calls “Silver 2.0” – a potential structural break in the silver market.
Middelkoop warns that the current silver rally is not a typical cycle but an early-stage short squeeze, driven by physical shortages, institutional demand, and years of paper market suppression.
He argues that silver prices could ultimately reach $500 per ounce, while gold may be headed toward $10,000 to $20,000 in a broader monetary reset.
In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori:
Why silver’s physical supply is colliding with massive paper claims
How a silver short squeeze could create stress for banks and hedge funds
What “metal wars” mean for gold, silver, and critical commodities
Why central banks are quietly preparing for a global monetary reset
How gold price discovery is shifting from the West to Asia
00:00 Coming Up
01:28 Introduction
03:40 Silver 2.0 & Market Dynamics
07:58 The Big Reset: Historical Context & Future Predictions
13:01 Institutional Demand & Market Manipulation
25:21 Potential Repricing & Market Impact
27:02 The Perfect Storm for Commodities
29:08 Potential Financial System Ripple Effects
34:41 The Big Reset & Gold's Role
46:08 Geopolitical Tensions & Gold Repatriation
48:09 Future Gold Valuation & Global Impact
50:58 China's Role in Gold Pricing
52:03 Conclusion & Final Thoughts
Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 1-29-26
Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 1-29-26
Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps (INTEL ONLY)
Welcome everybody to the big call tonight it is Thursday, January 29th , and you're listening to the big call. thanks for tuning in, everybody. I'm excited because I've done some veterans retreat research tonight and I'm kind of excited I may discuss that a little bit in my segment
Okay, get into the Intel. let me address one thing that was on Tuesday night's call, and that was the concept of the Clarity Act. Now we have sources that say that it's done signed off. The government source is saying it's still in the Senate. So I can't tell you definitively that it is done, absolutely, but we're hearing from some of our Inside sources that it is.
Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 1-29-26
Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps (INTEL ONLY)
Welcome everybody to the big call tonight it is Thursday, January 29th , and you're listening to the big call. thanks for tuning in, everybody. I'm excited because I've done some veterans retreat research tonight and I'm kind of excited I may discuss that a little bit in my segment
Okay, get into the Intel. let me address one thing that was on Tuesday night's call, and that was the concept of the Clarity Act. Now we have sources that say that it's done signed off. The government source is saying it's still in the Senate. So I can't tell you definitively that it is done, absolutely, but we're hearing from some of our Inside sources that it is.
So I'm going to just let that one lay and say that's the one that deals with the crypto coins. We'll have a virtual wallet, or E wallet for those of you that want those crypto coins. If you do get into it, make sure you do really good research on it. We know the XRP is the one is backing our USN - our new dollar, and it's supposed to be gold backed.
So you know, to want to have those coins and an E wallet, have at it. Go for it, if that's what you want. Do your research. Though, I am not up to speed on it. I don't think I need it personally, because I'm into, you know, the other currencies that are exotic, that are about to re- value -- that's more important to me than that.
And I think people that want to take advantage of precious metals like gold and silver and platinum and palladium, that kind of thing, those, as you guys know, are going up, but there are times where they'll go up and then drop back and have a dip.
And sometimes they'll go up from there and then they didn't have another dip, just similar to what happens to stocks. But I know that silver is doing really well, and gold is, gosh, gold touched, I think 50, almost $5,400, an ounce today
Silver is was doing great also. So they're supposed to, according to some sources, it should hit over to $200 or so by the end of the year. I think that's very doable. So that's, I'm not promoting it. I'm just saying, look into it, research it. I think it sounds really interesting.
You know, precious metals are something that you have to figure out. Where are you going to keep them? You're going to put them? Are you going to pay somebody to barn and protect and store those precious metals? Or are you going to have plans to do that yourself?
Just something to keep in mind when it comes to owning, and I don't mean owning a certificate that says you have gold that I wouldn't do you want to buy gold? Buy the private, actual precious metal, and make sure it's real gold. Same thing for the silver. Make sure the purity is, you know, 999, if you can get it pure silver. And there's ways to test for that all right. Now, let's get out of that. Get into what we're hearing.
You guys remember that Tuesday night, the information that came in that day was talking about us getting notified over the weekend and maybe starting Monday or Tuesday. Well, we've had a slight movement in that that we heard this morning. We do have people with Wells Fargo that are getting emails from, also from HSBC. Never HSBC handling oversight of Canada and a lot of other areas around the world, whereas Wells Fargo is over the redemption centers in the United States.
Okay, so there's a slight difference in the way that's being handled, but the emails that our redemption center leaders are getting is telling them, is telling them that we should have notifications, not tonight, Wednesday or Thursday, rather, but next week, like the fourth and fifth, which is Wednesday, and then it changes maybe Thursday. So we're pushed to Wednesday, Thursday of next week, the fourth and fifth of February.
Now, could we get anything sooner? I can only tell you that the redemption center leaders were told to come in Tuesday morning, at 9:30 in the morning. Does that mean anything for us on Tuesday, or is it just a way for them to check to see what the rates are on screens to get the latest update? Maybe they've got another phone conference that day. We don't know.
We don't know. It doesn't necessarily mean anything's going to happen for us on Tuesday, but based on the information we've had from several sources today, it looks like we're going to get notified maybe Wednesday or Thursday, or get notified Wednesday and start exchanges Thursday. I think that's the most likely scenario of the fourth and fifth of February.
All right, so that is, that is good. And you know, guys believe me when I tell you I don't like it pushed any more than you guys do.
You got to know that, what happens when I get information, I try to vet it. I see how many sources are saying it. Who are the sources? What is, you know, where are they coming from on this, you know, but it's like one of our military sources told us, he said, Look, this thing is like a military operation. Just when you think it's ready to go, something changes, and it moves, it morphs, it changes. And it's like that, because look how many times I've had real solid Intel, and all of a sudden nothing -- crickets. And, you know, I keep telling my handler. I said, Look, all we need is for this to happen as the Intel comes in.
All we need is for it to go as Intel is saying it will. Well, looks like we're not going to make it in the month of January, not even this weekend, and maybe not even Monday or Tuesday, but more likely, Wednesday, Thursday.
I can't tell you why we're pushed exactly, but all I can say is that is the latest that I've had today, and it came from several sources this morning. So I'm going to go with that. That's what we have to do, right?
We have to stay positive. We have to have power thoughts like Sue brought out tonight, and we have to see ourselves as our future self, having made the phone call with the 800 number to the call center and set up an appointment to go in and do our exchanges and redemption of Zim, and at that time, when you go into the Reduction Center, that is when we'll let them know, yes, I am a Zim holder, as you can plainly see, you see all the Zim I have and and I have a dire need. Why is that important for the med beds? Because they want those of us who have projects, which is the vast majority of those listening to you know, Big Call U niverse is who I call you.
And so if you have those projects, you need to be around a while to see them to completion, even if you're just a founder of certain projects and you're not involved in the day to day, which is fine.
You can be a founder. There's nothing wrong with that at all. It's a good position to be in. But you want to see a certain amount of progress in your projects, and you want to see them go, come to completion.
Some might be complete in 50 years, maybe 100 150, 200 years, it might take a get everything done, although, to be honest, I really think that the technology is going to allow this to move pretty quickly. 2026, once we get started, could be a gang buster of a year for us, for everyone.
And of course, those of us who have been involved in the currencies, and especially Zim, have a distinct advantage over a lot of other people, but we do expect the DOGE and the R and R and those Tariff `` dividends to come out, but they're not going to be this month, in January, and hopefully they come out in February.
And I think our R and R is going to be either a direct deposit to our bank accounts, or maybe it's going to be in the quantum account when we go in to do our exchanges, I personally don't think it will be I think it will be a direct deposit. It'll be easier for them to do it. I much prefer it that way, to have it come in that way.
And so I would say I'm looking forward to that as well. It's not going to be as significant for us that have currency, especially Zim holders, because of the vast value in that any of those bearer bonds, it's really what they are for the Zim now, all I know is we have at least two currencies With rates that are solid on these redemption center screens.
We may get more. We're supposed to get new rates Sunday night, which will show up Monday at the redemption centers and at banks.
But the thing I believe is coming to my mind, the real thing we're looking for is to have Iraq finish what they're supposed to be doing, which is seating Prime Minister Sudani as prime minister by their parliament, and getting the influence of Maliki, oh, yeah, that's a blast from the past. Get his influence out of the picture and any Iranian influence in the banks removed.
That's what has to happen. And is that why we're pushed another week from this week? Yeah.
And what's going to happen in Iran might take a little while, but it should be happening pretty soon. Same thing with Cuba and who knows Columbia, same thing there, probably. But we know that we have a peace deal with Ukraine and Russia. Those guys will come to the table and sign it, sign off on it.
And I have not heard that that is done yet.
Supposedly, the agreement is done. The peace accord is done. But I don't know about signatures. So that's really everything I wanted to bring out tonight.
I don't know that there's anything else we need to know right now that we haven't talked about earlier, about putting your Email and signing up for email or an email newsletter to the site is big call universe com, just big call universe. com. Register yourself there. You will get an autoresponder email back, and then it asks you to confirm that you're that you want to be in. It's like a double opt in that Bob said, so that you click on a little, I think you said a blue that ops you in to receive it, and then open up these emails.
It's going to come from, going to come from boomers or see that, but that is what we're doing, what we've been doing. So you'll be registered on the site, and you'll be able to check when we get it posted. Big Call universe.com
All right, so listen, that's what I wanted to say. Thanks everybody for listening, and thank you Bob, so much for the CO hosts on the big call.
All right, so let's go ahead thank everybody again, and let's go ahead and pray the call out, and then we'll say good night and have a great weekend.
All right, everybody, let's go ahead, turn the recording off and we'll see you on Tuesday.
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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 1-30-26
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
US Dollar Value Is Falling: 3 Trends Driving the Decline
Dollar weakness accelerates as markets pivot to safe havens and investors question U.S. policy confidence
Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,
US Dollar Value Is Falling: 3 Trends Driving the Decline
Dollar weakness accelerates as markets pivot to safe havens and investors question U.S. policy confidence
Overview
The U.S. dollar has been sliding sharply, prompting global markets to shift toward safe-haven assets like gold and silver. From the U.S. Dollar Index hitting multi-year lows to rising expectations of interest-rate cuts and political uncertainty, three major trends are driving the currency’s fall — with implications for reserve diversification, capital flows, and structural monetary shifts.
Key Developments
1. Political Signals Undermine Confidence
President Donald Trump’s public comments downplaying the dollar’s weakness — including calling the currency “great” even as it sinks to its lowest level in four years — have spooked markets and exacerbated bearish momentum for the greenback. Analysts say the apparent indifference to the currency’s slide signals tolerance for a weaker dollar, encouraging investors to reduce exposure to dollar-based assets.
2. Interest-Rate Policy and Fed Pressure
Expectations of future interest-rate cuts — coupled with political pressure on the Federal Reserve — have weighed on the dollar. A weaker yield environment makes U.S. dollar-denominated assets less attractive, and markets are pricing in more accommodative policy even as the Fed holds rates steady.
3. Safe-Haven Assets Gaining Traction
As investor confidence in the dollar softens, demand for gold and silver has surged, with prices hitting record territory before recent pullbacks. Precious metals are benefiting from heightened risk sentiment and serve as alternative stores of value amid currency volatility.
Why It Matters
A sustained decline in the U.S. dollar — the world’s primary reserve currency — affects global trade, capital allocation, and relative currency valuations. Persistent weakness undermines the dollar’s safe-haven status and encourages diversification into commodities, other currencies, and alternative financial instruments.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For foreign currency holders watching the global reset narrative:
Dollar depreciation supports broader reserve diversification away from a single dominant currency.
Rising gold and silver prices reflect a shift toward real assets, often associated with monetary stress transitions.
Confidence erosion in U.S. monetary policy increases interest in alternative systems and regional currencies.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1 — Confidence Erosion in Fiat Anchors:
When the dollar — a foundational reserve asset — weakens persistently, it triggers reassessment of global reserve compositions.
Pillar 2 — Safe Haven Reallocation:
Flight toward gold and silver strengthens the case for commodity-anchored frameworks as part of a broader shift in monetary architecture.
This is not cyclical volatility — it’s structural repricing.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
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Reuters — “Dollar sinks to four-year low, Trump brushes off the decline”
The Guardian — “What is behind the extraordinary rise in investment into silver and gold?”
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End of the Monetary System? Ray Dalio’s Warning Aligns With BRICS Rise
Debt saturation, gold accumulation, and de-dollarization converge into a structural turning point
Overview
Warnings of a global monetary breakdown are no longer fringe speculation. Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio is intensifying his long-running “Big Cycle” alarm as U.S. national debt pushes past $38 trillion in 2026. His message is stark: governments face an unavoidable choice between monetizing debt or allowing systemic debt crises to unfold.
Dalio’s assessment now directly overlaps with accelerating BRICS de-dollarization, record central-bank gold accumulation, and the emergence of alternative settlement systems. Together, these developments point toward a gradual but fundamental restructuring of the global monetary order.
Key Developments
1. Dalio Warns of Monetary Order Breakdown
Speaking publicly, including at recent global forums, Dalio described the current phase as the breakdown of a decades-long monetary system built on expanding debt and currency debasement. According to Dalio, policymakers are boxed into a dilemma with generational consequences:
“We are now dealing with the breakdown of the monetary order, and we face a terrible choice: Do you print money or do you let a debt crisis happen?”
Dalio has repeatedly warned that unchecked borrowing acts like an “aggressive cancer” on the financial system, with interest payments now consuming an unprecedented share of government budgets.
2. BRICS Accelerates De-Dollarization
While Dalio outlines the theory, BRICS nations are executing the response. Russia and China now reportedly settle roughly 90% of their bilateral trade in national currencies, bypassing the U.S. dollar entirely.
In December 2025, BRICS launched “The Unit,” a gold-linked settlement pilot composed of 40% physical gold and 60% BRICS currencies. What was once planning has moved into implementation, signaling a structural shift rather than symbolic resistance.
India’s assumption of the BRICS presidency in 2026 further institutionalizes this trajectory, even as New Delhi maintains a more cautious public stance toward outright dollar replacement.
3. Gold Re-Emerges as Monetary Anchor
Central banks purchased over 1,100 tonnes of gold in 2025, continuing a multi-year trend away from dollar-denominated reserves. Dalio himself has recommended holding 10–15% of portfolios in gold, citing protection against currency devaluation.
BRICS nations collectively control more than 6,000 tonnes of gold reserves, reinforcing credibility for gold-linked settlement alternatives. Gold prices are now widely projected toward $6,000 per ounce, reflecting not just inflation hedging—but confidence erosion in fiat systems.
4. Dollar Dominance Fractures, Not Collapses
Despite these shifts, the dollar remains dominant in global transactions. However, its share of central-bank reserves has declined from 65.3% in 2016 to roughly 59% in recent data. This slow erosion aligns with Dalio’s “Big Cycle” thesis: reserve currencies don’t disappear overnight—they fade as confidence migrates elsewhere.
Why It Matters
Dalio’s warning is not about a sudden collapse—it’s about loss of trust over time. As debt expands faster than growth and currency supply rises faster than productivity, alternatives naturally gain traction.
The convergence of theory (Dalio), action (BRICS), and behavior (gold accumulation) suggests the global system is already adjusting beneath the surface.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For those anticipating currency revaluation during a global reset, this environment favors realignment rather than delay. Gold-linked settlement systems, reduced dollar exposure, and multipolar reserve strategies historically precede repricing events.
Currency holders are watching not rhetoric—but reserve flows, settlement mechanisms, and asset backing.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar 1: Debt Saturation Forces Change
The system can no longer expand debt indefinitely without undermining confidence.
Pillar 2: Gold Returns as Neutral Trust Asset
Gold is reclaiming its role as collateral, not speculation.
Pillar 3: Multipolar Monetary Architecture Emerges
BRICS initiatives signal a transition away from unilateral monetary control.
This is not the end of money — it is the end of unquestioned monetary dominance.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources
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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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Markets Repricing Now as Crisis Bigger than 2008 Unleashed
Markets Repricing Now as Crisis Bigger than 2008 Unleashed
David Lin: 1-30-2026
In a recent in-depth interview with David Lin, Peter Schiff, chief market strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management and founder of Shift Gold, sounded the alarm on an imminent and potentially catastrophic economic collapse.
According to Schiff, the crisis will be centered on the U.S. dollar and its sovereign debt, dwarfing the 2008 financial crisis in both scale and impact.
Markets Repricing Now as Crisis Bigger than 2008 Unleashed
David Lin: 1-30-2026
In a recent in-depth interview with David Lin, Peter Schiff, chief market strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management and founder of Shift Gold, sounded the alarm on an imminent and potentially catastrophic economic collapse.
According to Schiff, the crisis will be centered on the U.S. dollar and its sovereign debt, dwarfing the 2008 financial crisis in both scale and impact.
Schiff argues that the true bubble is not in gold or silver, as many might believe, but rather in the U.S. dollar, the U.S. bond market, and the broader U.S. economy.
As central banks and private investors increasingly shift away from the dollar and towards precious metals, seen as safe havens and stores of value amid rising inflation and fiscal irresponsibility, gold and silver prices are undergoing a significant repricing.
“The crisis will be predominantly American, with global repercussions benefiting other countries as the U.S. loses its economic dominance,” Schiff warns. This sentiment is echoed in his critique of U.S. fiscal policies and tariffs, which he believes have inflationary effects and represent a political failure to address growing debt and deficits.
The decline of the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency is driving a significant shift in the global monetary order.
This, in turn, will affect trade, production, and consumption patterns worldwide. As Schiff notes, the global economic landscape is on the cusp of a major transformation, one that will have far-reaching consequences for investors and economies alike.
In the face of this systemic breakdown, Schiff views gold and silver as the ultimate hedge. He dismisses Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as failed alternatives to gold, citing their lack of true correlation and value preservation.
As the crisis unfolds, Schiff predicts that gold and silver mining stocks, currently undervalued, are poised for significant gains.
Despite recent strong price rallies, most investors remain cautious about precious metals. Schiff advises investors to position themselves in foreign stocks, commodity-linked investments, and precious metals to benefit from the shifting global economic landscape. “The alarm bells are ringing, and it’s time for investors to protect their wealth accordingly,” he urges.
The interview also touched on recent developments in Japan’s bond market and potential repercussions for the U.S. Treasury market. Schiff’s personal investment strategy involves profiting from the decline of the U.S. economy while advocating for sound fiscal policies that he believes will not be implemented.
As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, it’s clear that the status quo is unsustainable. Schiff’s warning is a call to action for investors to recognize the signs of an impending economic collapse and to take steps to protect their wealth. By diversifying into precious metals, foreign stocks, and commodity-linked investments, investors can position themselves for success in a post-dollar-dominated world.
For further insights and information, watch the full video interview with Peter Schiff on David Lin’s channel. The conversation offers a nuanced and in-depth exploration of the coming economic collapse and the opportunities and challenges it will present.
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 01/30/2026
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 01/30/2026
Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
Member: Happy Friday everyone! hoping this will be a great weekend….. again...
Member: Who thinks the switch may be flipped in the next few days?
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 01/30/2026
Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
Member: Happy Friday everyone! hoping this will be a great weekend….. again...
Member: Who thinks the switch may be flipped in the next few days?
Member: Groundhog day is Monday…..Would sure be ironic for RV to happen then.
Member: Hey Mark, hoping you got an update on the bonds?
MZ: The news really is staying optimistic. I mentioned yesterday that a bond contact told me to expect some kind of settlement on the Iranian front over the weekend….they have tremendous expectations for next week. This is from both the bond side and the currency side.
MZ: This fits in with what my Minister of Finance contact in Iraq is saying. I don’t know why Iraqi contacts are so upbeat but, they are upbeat for this weekend .
MZ: They are saying in articles that Iraq will have a decision on their new President on Saturday. Next will be HCL and the Prime Minister.
MZ: Hoping we will move off “stuck” this weekend.
Member: Could we possibly see the RV this weekend?
MZ: I’m not ruling out this weekend.
Member: My contact told me that the Dinar is contracted at $5… said he sent 1.4 billion Dinar to the US Treasury in Reno
Member: I was at the credit union teller last week and a friend was next to me. I mentioned that I planned on having millions soon like him and he laughed. The teller said maybe it will be billions! Hmmmm
MZ: A member sent me a bank story……cannot share some parts but in a nutshell…they had a conversation at a bank and talked about rates. And this bank was very willing to set up an exchange apt. in about 30 days. And they would have access to funds right away. This fits with other bank conversations I have heard. We are following banks closely right now. For the love of God do not email me about this.
MZ: Banks are seeing more fluctuations in numbers…more changes in value…and almost all of them are saying its just a couple more weeks.
Member: Looks like new Federal Reserve head will be Kevin Warsh ?
MZ: From ZeroHedge: “Straight from central casting-President Trump confirms Kevin Warsh as next Fed Chair Nominee” He would be hard on inflation…and has “sound money” policies.…President Trump has changed his position on Warsh…….
Member: IMO-Judy Shelton, ultimately, would be best…She spoke yesterday about pegging gold and other assets to the market.
MZ: Maybe Warsh was brought in to be a “transition” character?
Member: I’m wondering-IF the Fed is supposed to go away, why put a new Chairman in place???
Member: The US has until midnight tonight to avert another government shutdown.
MZ: I do not think there will be a shutdown. President Trump and democrats say there will be short term Department of Homeland Security funding as negotiations continue. The deal still has to make it through the house and the senate…..but I do not think there will be a shutdown.
Member: Charlie Ward said we’re about to see the banks collapse and the stock market.
Member: Perth mint shut down silver sales!
Member: Rumor is Trump wants the RV finished before the 4th of July for the big 250 birthday?
Member: I’ve been saying this for some time, grab some more popcorn, the ride coming to a end.
Member: Like Mark says.. “you’re watching it all play out”
Member: I hope you all have a great weekend! And stay warm. It's cold in the south!
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