“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 2-9-2026

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Tishwash:  Parliamentary move to summon Al-Sudani and the Minister of Finance

Member of Parliament, Mohammed al-Khafaji, revealed on Sunday a parliamentary move to summon Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Finance Minister Taif Sami to Parliament to discuss the current financial crisis. 

Al-Khafaji told Al-Maalouma, “There is an urgent need to summon those concerned to understand the repercussions of the financial crisis the country is experiencing and to develop effective solutions.” 

He added, "The summons also aims to discuss the constitutional violations committed by the Cabinet, represented by making strategic decisions and signing contracts that exceed the powers of a caretaker government."

He pointed out that "the Constitution defines the government's duties at this stage, and any action outside this framework is a legal violation that necessitates accountability and parliamentary oversight."  link

Tishwash:   The Central Bank Governor visits the Iraqi House and renews his support for humanitarian initiatives.

His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, visited the Iraqi House, managed by Mr. Hisham Al-Dhahabi, a leading humanitarian institution dedicated to the care of orphans and the elderly, and providing social and developmental support to the most vulnerable groups in society.

During his visit, His Excellency was briefed on the services provided by the Iraqi House to children without guardians. The House takes them in from an early age, nurturing and caring for them, and providing them with academic and vocational training. It also secures employment opportunities for them in both the public and private sectors, contributing to their integration into society and their economic empowerment.

He noted that a number of the children from the House have successfully completed their university studies at prestigious colleges, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and engineering, a true testament to the success of the sustainable care model adopted by the Iraqi House for Innovation.

His Excellency commended the positive results achieved by this initiative and pledged sufficient support to meet the institution's essential needs, as well as those of the elderly care home currently under construction.

The visit included a tour of the facility, during which the governor met with the elderly residents and toured its various amenities, including children's play areas, restaurants, and small businesses run by the sons of Professor Hisham Al-Dhahabi. These businesses serve as practical models of self-reliance and skills development.

During the visit, Mr. Al-Alaq affirmed his full financial and moral support for this humanitarian institution, praising the efforts made in caring for vulnerable groups and emphasizing the importance of partnerships between official institutions and community initiatives in promoting social solidarity and achieving sustainable development.

Central Bank of Iraq, 
Media Office, 
February 7, 2026  link

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Tishwash: Baghdad merchants' strike paralyzes trade in protest against increased customs tariffs

On Sunday morning, Iraqis woke up to an unusual sight in the streets of the capital, Baghdad, as markets and shops appeared completely closed, in a general strike carried out by merchants in protest against a government decision to raise customs tariffs.

Major commercial areas such as Al-Shourja, Al-Rashid Street, Al-Karrada, Al-Rabeei, Al-Sina’a, and Jamila witnessed an almost complete closure of shops, while a number of merchants went out in demonstrations in the middle of Al-Shourja, demanding a reversal of the decision, which they described as “suffocating,” due to the sharp rise in commodity prices and the decline in citizens’ purchasing power that it caused.

Traders confirmed that the decision led to a major recession in the markets and increasing financial losses, which prompted them to escalate the strike, indicating their intention to continue the closure until the government responds to their demands to open a serious dialogue and review the customs tariff in a manner that is appropriate to the difficult economic conditions.

This strike comes days after warnings issued by traders about the consequences of implementing the decision, which prompted citizens yesterday, Saturday, to rush to the markets to buy food and consumer goods, fearing price increases or shortages in supply.

While some economic voices blame this decision for the accumulation of goods at ports and the disruption of trade, official sources maintain that the customs increase has generated significant revenue, a move aimed at bolstering the public treasury. However, as the crisis worsens, calls have grown louder to expand the strike to other governorates if immediate action is not taken.  link

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Morning 2-9-26

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Bank of England Holds Rates as Markets Reprice the Future

A narrow hold signals potential monetary policy pivot as inflation eases and growth slows

Overview

The Bank of England (BoE) voted narrowly to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, surprising some markets and underscoring shifting global monetary dynamics. The 5-4 decision reflects ongoing debate among policymakers about the balance between inflation control and economic growth, and has already influenced bond yields, currency valuations, and investor expectations across Europe and beyond.

Key Developments

• The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee held the policy rate steady, with a narrow majority favoring caution amid signs of slowing inflation and mixed growth data.

• Financial markets immediately repriced expectations of future rate cuts, driving down gilt yields and weakening sterling against major peers.

• Governor Andrew Bailey and other policymakers acknowledged downside risks to the UK economy, with inflation returning toward target and consumption softening.

• Investors interpreted the decision as a cue for possible rate reductions later in 2026, influencing global asset allocations.

Why It Matters

Central bank policy in major economies remains a cornerstone of global financial conditions. When the Bank of England — a key institution in the reserve currency and international financial system — signals potential easing, it affects global bond markets, cross-border capital flows, and risk appetite. Markets sometimes react more to expectations than actual rate changes, meaning policy signaling can be as impactful as action.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Interest rate outlooks shape currency values. Expectations of rate cuts can weaken a currency’s relative yield attractiveness, influencing demand and reserve allocations.
Reserve diversification weakens single-currency dominance, as investors and central banks hedge exposures by reallocating assets, including into alternative sovereign bonds, commodities, and non-traditional reserves.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Monetary Transition:
The BoE’s pause highlights how central banks increasingly navigate between inflation control and growth stimulus in a low-growth, high-debt world — a central theme of the evolving global monetary landscape.

Pillar 2 – Capital Reallocation:
Revised rate expectations accelerate shifts in global capital flows, influencing not only bond markets but also strategic reserve diversification practices that underpin longer-term rebalancing trends.

When major central banks hesitate, markets adjust — and those adjustments often become the policy of tomorrow.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — “Bank of England leaves rates unchanged after tight vote, sterling falls”

• Investing.com — “Bank of England governor speaks after close vote to hold rates”

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U.S. and EU Stockpile Critical Minerals for Strategic Security

Washington and Brussels move from market reliance to coordinated resource stockpiles in a new geoeconomic era

Overview

At the first U.S. Critical Minerals Ministerial, the United States and European Union outlined new efforts to stockpile essential minerals and coordinate allied supply chains for materials critical to clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and defense systems. The initiative underscores a deeper geoeconomic shift: nations are now treating strategic resources as foundational elements of national security — not mere market commodities. This shift affects global supply chains and alters the strategic landscape for technology, energy transition, and military preparedness.

Key Developments

• Officials from the U.S. and EU convened to discuss shared stockpiling, joint procurement, and supply diversification for critical minerals.

• The effort targets rare earth elements, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and other essential inputs that currently have concentrated production and processing footprints, particularly in China.

• Discussions included potential preferential trade frameworks among allied nations to ensure resource availability and resilience against supply disruptions.

• Ministers flagged the importance of strategic stockpiles in ensuring that allied industries — from semiconductors to clean energy infrastructure — can scale without over-dependence on single-source channels.

Why It Matters

Critical minerals are indispensable for the technologies powering the 21st-century economy. Their availability — and the resilience of the supply chains that deliver them — now sits at the intersection of industrial policy, national security, and global economic competition. By stockpiling and coordinating access with allies, the U.S. and EU are signalling a transition from laissez-faire global commodity markets toward managed, strategic resource alliances.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Access to and control of critical mineral resources can influence currency stability, capital flows, and trade balances. As nations move to secure key inputs through alliances and stockpiles, they may also expand reserve diversification and alternative settlement arrangements to reduce exposure to single-currency risk.
Reserve diversification weakens single-currency dominance, encouraging a more multipolar reserve asset landscape.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Strategic Resource Sovereignty:
Resource stockpiling and allied coordination represent a shift toward managed economic networks where strategic assets are prioritized over market cost-efficiency alone.

Pillar 2 – Geoeconomic Bloc Building:
By linking mineral security to alliance structures, the U.S. and EU are laying the groundwork for bloc-based economic systems that extend beyond traditional trade models — a hallmark of the evolving global reset.

Control of resources is emerging as a defining axis of geopolitical and economic power in the 21st century.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — “Sustainable switch: US and EU stockpile critical minerals”

• Reuters — “Italy, France and Germany to lead EU critical materials stockpiling plan — sources”

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BRICS Progress Surges As Membership And Influence Explode
The bloc expands rapidly, pushes de-dollarization, and strengthens gold-backed financial strategies.

Overview
BRICS continues to accelerate its influence in 2026, representing roughly 35–40% of global GDP and nearly half of the world’s population. Membership expansion, financial innovation, and strategic moves away from the US dollar have positioned the bloc as a growing counterweight to Western economic dominance.

Key Developments

• Membership Expansion & Partner Countries – The “partner country” category introduced at the 2024 Kazan Summit now includes nations like Belarus, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, and Vietnam, allowing engagement without full membership. Over 20 additional countries have expressed interest in joining.

• Financial Architecture & De-Dollarization – The BRICS Pay system, piloted in 2024, allows trade settlements in local currencies and bypasses SWIFT. Russia reports 90% of intra-bloc trade in national currencies. India maintains a cautious stance on fully replacing the dollar.

• The BRICS Unit – Launched in October 2025, this digital currency pilot is backed 40% by gold and 60% by member currencies, aiming to reduce dollar reliance in trade settlements.

• Institutional Development – The New Development Bank approved $39 billion for over 120 infrastructure and sustainable development projects. Ongoing initiatives cover AI regulation, global health, and climate finance.

• Gold Reserves – Combined BRICS gold holdings exceed 6,000 tonnes, with China at 2,298 tonnes and Russia at 2,336 tonnes, serving as a strategic hedge against currency volatility and sanctions risk.

Why It Matters
BRICS progress highlights a shift toward multipolar financial systems and greater resilience against Western-led monetary influence. Expansion, alternative payment systems, and gold-backed initiatives are tangible steps in reducing dollar dependency.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Reserve diversification and de-dollarization could accelerate, impacting holdings in US-dollar-denominated assets and creating opportunities in gold and local currencies within emerging markets.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1 – Multipolar Finance: BRICS Pay, the BRICS Unit, and national currency settlements expand alternatives to Western financial networks.

• Pillar 2 – Strategic Sovereignty: Membership expansion, gold accumulation, and infrastructure projects strengthen autonomy and resilience, challenging traditional Western economic dominance.

BRICS progress shows no signs of slowing. Despite internal differences and external pressures, the bloc is actively reshaping global financial architecture and trade patterns, signaling a fundamental shift accelerated by geopolitical tensions and sanctions.

From gold to digital currencies, BRICS is rewriting the rules of global finance.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru — "BRICS Progress Surges As Membership And Influence Explode"

• Business Standard — "BRICS 2026: Membership Expansion and Financial Innovation"

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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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5 Signs That Someone You Know Is ‘Fake Rich’

5 Signs That Someone You Know Is ‘Fake Rich’ (and why it’s killing their wealth). Could you be pretending, too?

Vishesh Raisinghani   Moneywise    Sat, February 7, 2026

Scroll through social media and it’s easy to think everyone is rich and only getting richer. Your favorite influencers are filming videos in luxury SUVs, your friends are on five-star resorts in Bali, and your uncle just made “a fortune” on a new cryptocurrency.

But much of this perceived wealth could be smoke and mirrors. In fact, some of these peers and influencers could be actively undermining real wealth by trying to maintain the façade.

1. Lots of luxury logos

A splashy logo isn’t an asset, but for someone desperate to appear rich it might as well be. From Balenciaga jackets and Chanel belts to Louis Vuitton monogrammed bags, online influencers and social climbers are often covered in conspicuous signals of wealth.

However, many of these mainstream brands are designed to appeal to middle-class buyers. Nearly half of global luxury sales are attributed to this middle-income group, according to Boston Consulting Group data cited by the Wall Street Journal (1).

Genuinely wealthy consumers have increasingly shifted toward lesser-known, exclusive, and niche brands — a movement referred to as “quiet luxury” (2).

Simply put, genuine wealth doesn’t need to announce itself. In fact, very wealthy individuals are often more likely to downplay their affluence. So if you’re tempted to overspend on a specific logo, it may be worth reconsidering.

Read More: The average net worth of Americans is a surprising $620,654. But it almost means nothing. Here’s the number that counts (and how to make it skyrocket)

2. Bragging on social media

There is so much conspicuous consumption and wealth flaunting on social media that it’s leaving many Americans feeling financially left behind.

Gen Z and millennial users are particularly susceptible to this phenomenon, often described as “money dysmorphia,” according to a 2024 Credit Karma report (3).

However, genuinely wealthy families tend to view social media as a potential data privacy and security risk, according to JP Morgan (4). Publicly flaunting wealth online can make individuals more attractive targets for cybercriminals, which is why many high-net-worth individuals choose to keep a low digital profile.

With that in mind, accounts that openly boast about their multiple millions and private jets are more likely promoting questionable products or services than reflecting genuine affluence. The best move is to scroll past.

3. Disproportionately expensive cars

A general rule of thumb is that expenses related to your vehicle shouldn’t exceed 20% of your monthly take-home pay, according to Patrick Roosenberg, senior director of automotive finance intelligence at J.D. Power (5).

To Continue and Read More:  https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/5-signs-someone-know-fake-120000122.html

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Gold & Silver Takedown Was No Accident (What Comes Next Is Bigger

Gold & Silver Takedown Was No Accident (What Comes Next Is Bigger

Taylor Kenny:  2-7-2026

After hitting record highs, both gold and silver just got violently crushed. The mainstream media blames "profit-taking," a Fed nomination, or just "normal volatility."

The truth is far more dangerous: what we just witnessed was a cascade of forced liquidations, margin calls, and blatant financial manipulation—all triggered by a deeper liquidity and credit crisis that's still unfolding.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Gold & Silver Collapse: What Just Happened?

00:57 – Forced Liquidations & Margin Calls Explained

03:10 – CME’s Role: Raising Margin Requirements

04:41 – Bank Manipulation: Coordinated Market Rigging?

06:05 – Physical Crisis & Paper Market Distortion

07:02 – The Brewing Private Credit Crisis

09:28 – BlackRock & the Derivatives Domino Effect

11:19 – Liquidity Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb

12:10 – Why Physical Gold & Silver Still Win

14:05 – Get Your Strategy in Place

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmmizDwOT-8

Massive Fed’s Gold Revaluation! If You Own Gold or Silver, Watch Now! Mario Innecco & Clive Thompson

Massive Fed’s Gold Revaluation! If You Own Gold or Silver, Watch Now! Mario Innecco & Clive Thompson

Money Sense:  2-7-2026

A massive speculative bet has emerged in the precious metals market, targeting a gold price of $15,000 by November 3rd.

While hitting this strike price seems extreme, the strategy likely focuses on "gamma" exposure—profiting from a sharp, sudden move higher, such as a jump from $5,000 to $6,500 in a matter of weeks.

If such a spike occurs, the value of these deep out-of-the-money options could double rapidly, allowing traders to exit with massive gains well before the maturity date. This suggests an anticipation of a drastic market event rather than a slow grind higher.

However, this is a high-risk "all-or-nothing" play; if gold consolidates or moves slowly, these contracts will expire worthless.

Mario Innecco, financial analyst and host of Maneco64, and Clive Thompson, a seasoned wealth manager, debate whether this trade signals an imminent currency revaluation event or merely a gamble on extreme volatility.

They analyze the potential for a systemic shock that could validate such aggressive positioning before the year ends.

A massive speculative anomaly has emerged in the COMEX gold options market, with traders pouring millions into deep out-of-the-money calls for December 2026. Open interest data shows over 8,300 contracts at the $15,000 strike and nearly 7,800 contracts at the $20,000 strike, representing a combined bet of approximately $23 million.

This aggressive positioning indicates that a large entity anticipates a catastrophic repricing or "revaluation" event that drives prices vertically over a short timeframe.

The mechanics of this trade rely on "gamma" exposure rather than the expectation that gold will actually hit $15,000 by November.

By holding these cheap contracts, the investor stands to profit immensely if volatility spikes and gold moves sharply to $6,500 or $7,000. Such a surge would cause the option premiums to double or triple, allowing a profitable exit well before expiration.

 However, this high-stakes strategy requires immediate and violent momentum; otherwise, these contracts will likely expire worthless.

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

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Ukraine Urges Acceleration of Peace Talks — Says Only Trump Can Broker Deal

Kyiv signals urgency for a negotiated end to the war, pointing to U.S. leverage and Trump’s deal-making influence as decisive factors  

Overview

Ukraine’s foreign minister has called for a speeded-up peace negotiation process with Russia, stating that only U.S. President Donald Trump has the influence necessary to broker a final agreement. Kyiv said that remaining sticking points in the four-year conflict must be resolved at the highest leadership level, and is pushing to capitalise on momentum in the U.S.-brokered talks before domestic and political factors in the United States make the window narrower.

Key Developments

• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that only a direct meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia, facilitated by President Trump, is likely to resolve the most sensitive issues in peace talks.

• Kyiv wants to accelerate negotiations and has agreed to attend a new round of talks in Miami next week as part of an effort to finalize a draft peace deal by March 2026.

• A prisoner swap involving 314 individuals took place during recent trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, marking progress on humanitarian issues even as substantive disagreements remain.

• Ukraine is seeking U.S.-led security guarantees to deter future aggression once a ceasefire enters force, and is resolute that any deal must not legitimize Russian territorial claims.

Why It Matters

The Ukraine-Russia conflict is one of the most consequential geopolitical crises of the 21st century, with impacts on European security, NATO cohesion, global energy markets, and economic sanctions regimes. Accelerating peace talks — especially with U.S. involvement — could reshape strategic alignments and alter the trajectory of Western defense and economic policies.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Prolonged conflict and uncertainty in Europe tend to increase demand for safe-haven assets such as the U.S. dollar and gold. If peace negotiations accelerate, risk sentiment could improve, potentially easing pressure on currencies tied to geopolitical volatility.
Reserve diversification weakens single-currency dominance as central banks and investors hedge against prolonged instability and currency risks.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Geopolitical Stability and Economic Confidence:
A credible push toward peace could support greater financial stability across global markets, lowering geopolitical risk premiums and encouraging investment flows.

Pillar 2 – Multipolar Strategic Diplomacy:
U.S. leadership in peace efforts, balanced with European and regional voices, illustrates how multilateral diplomacy shapes outcomes in major conflicts — a key element of a dynamic global order beyond unilateral approaches.

Only through high-level engagement and diplomatic momentum can a lasting resolution be realistic — not merely a pause in hostilities.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

Reuters — “Ukraine urges acceleration of peace talks, says only Trump can broker deal”

Reuters via Financial Express — “Ukraine urges acceleration of peace talks, says only Trump can broker deal”

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U.S. Proposes Critical Minerals Trade Bloc to Counter China’s Dominance

Washington moves to lock in strategic supply chains as resource control becomes the new economic battleground  

Overview

The United States has unveiled an initiative to create a preferential trade bloc focused on critical minerals with allied countries, a strategic move designed to reduce global dependence on China’s dominant position in essential industrial metals and rare earths. The proposal emerged from the recent Critical Minerals Ministerial hosted by the U.S., where government officials discussed coordinated trade, stockpiling, price supports, and supply-chain resilience for minerals critical to clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and defense technologies. This effort reflects a growing geopolitical pivot in which resource security is treated as a core component of economic and national strategy rather than a purely market-driven commodity space. (reuters.com)

Key Developments

• U.S. officials proposed formation of a critical minerals trade bloc that would coordinate among participating countries on pricing floors, joint purchasing frameworks, and shared industry standards to strengthen allied access to essential minerals and counter supply concentration.

• The initiative aims to address dependencies on Chinese production of rare earths, lithium, cobalt, and other inputs essential for semiconductors, batteries, renewable energy infrastructure, and defense applications.

• Participating nations at the ministerial engaged in discussions about strategic stockpiling, cooperative mining and processing ventures, and preferential trade arrangements that could reduce vulnerability to concentrated supply chains.

• The policy direction is part of a broader shift toward geoeconomic competition in which access to and control of key resources becomes a pillar of industrial policy and strategic autonomy.

Why It Matters

Critical minerals are foundational to emerging technologies and the energy transition. Control of these resources — and the supply chains that deliver them — increasingly shapes economic competitiveness, national security, and global industrial leadership. A coordinated trade bloc could reshape investment flows, manufacturing location decisions, and alliance structures, especially in sectors where supply bottlenecks have systemic implications.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Resource security initiatives influence capital allocation and currency dynamics. When strategic alliances form around critical inputs, demand for diversified reserves and alternative settlement mechanisms can increase as countries seek to reduce exposure to single-currency risk associated with dominant exporters and buyers.
Reserve diversification weakens single-currency dominance, supporting broader multipolar reserve strategies.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Strategic Resource Redistribution:
A critical minerals trade bloc represents a structural shift in how nations secure essential inputs, emphasizing collective strength over dependency on a single supplier or currency.

Pillar 2 – Industrial Sovereignty and Geoeconomics:
By integrating resource policy with trade alliances, participating states institutionalize a multipolar economic order in which access to critical inputs is central to both economic resilience and geopolitical stance.

As supply chains evolve and geopolitical competition intensifies, control over critical minerals may be as strategically decisive as control over capital flows or military assets.

Control over supply chains is now inseparable from control over economic destiny.  

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

Reuters — “US hosts countries for talks to weaken China’s grip on critical minerals”

Reuters — “Italy, France and Germany to lead EU critical materials stockpiling plan — sources”

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BRICS 2026 Sets Ambitious Agenda — Aiming for Multipolar Finance and Strategic Independence
India chairs the 18th summit, focusing on resilience, innovation, and cooperation for the bloc’s future.

Overview
The 18th BRICS summit, scheduled for 2026 in New Delhi under India’s chairmanship, will focus on strengthening economic influence, financial autonomy, and multilateral cooperation. The alliance has outlined a theme of “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability”, prioritizing welfare, multipolarity, and financial innovation.

Key Developments

• Local Currency Trade Expansion – BRICS members are planning to deepen the use of local currencies in trade and cross-border transactions, reducing dependency on the US dollar.

• Gold-Backed Financial Mechanism – Discussion of a potential gold-backed instrument could signal an alternative to conventional fiat currency reliance.

• Membership & Partnerships – Expansion strategies with new and partner countries will be debated to broaden the bloc’s influence.

• Multipolar Payment Systems – Efforts to integrate all major currencies in settlement systems aim to create a truly multipolar financial landscape.

• CBDC Integration – Linking central bank digital currencies among BRICS nations is a priority for enhanced trade settlement efficiency and reduced transaction friction.

Why It Matters
The BRICS 2026 agenda signals a more self-reliant bloc, aiming to balance the dominance of Western currencies while fostering internal cohesion. Moves toward gold-backed mechanisms and CBDC integration could reshape global financial flows and limit the US dollar’s hegemony.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Reserve diversification is likely to accelerate as BRICS nations push alternatives to the dollar, euro, and pound. Investors holding US-dollar-dominated assets may see increased volatility and slower adoption of dollar-denominated instruments in emerging markets.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1 – Multipolar Finance: BRICS’ push for local currencies and CBDCs strengthens multipolar currency networks, reducing reliance on traditional Western financial infrastructure.

• Pillar 2 – Strategic Independence: Gold-backed mechanisms and expansion strategies could shift trade patterns and global leverage away from existing Western-led systems.

The 2026 summit could mark a turning point in BRICS’ evolution, with India pushing the bloc toward greater autonomy and financial innovation. Policies may be ambitious, but execution remains the critical challenge.

Sources

• Watcher.Guru — "What Are the Main Goals of BRICS in 2026?"

• Business Standard — "India to Chair BRICS 2026, Focus on Financial Cooperation"

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Mark Cuban Responds To Elon Musk, Who Said 'Money Can't Buy Happiness.'

Mark Cuban Responds To Elon Musk, Who Said 'Money Can't Buy Happiness.' Tells Him Being Rich Only Makes You More Of What You Already Were

Adrian Volenik  Benzinga   Fri, February 6, 2026

World’s richest person Elon Musk set off a wave of reactions this week after posting a short but heavy message on X: “Whoever said ‘money can't buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about,” followed by a sad face emoji. Billionaire investor Mark Cuban quickly weighed in on the broader meaning behind it.

Coming from the world's richest person, the post quickly went viral, pulling in more than 90 million views and sparking a mix of concern, criticism, and reflection.

The timing only added to the intrigue. Musk recently crossed an unprecedented wealth milestone, and yet his post suggested that even extreme financial success hasn't translated into personal contentment. For many observers, the contrast was striking.

Cuban Says Money Doesn't Change You, It Amplifies You

“If you were happy when you were poor, you will be insanely happy if you get rich,” Cuban wrote, quoting Musk's post. “If you were miserable, you will stay miserable, just with a lot less financial stress.”

If you were happy when you were poor, you will be insanely happy if you get rich.

If you were miserable, you will stay miserable, just with a lot less financial stress https://t.co/E3WoNYudTb

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) February 5, 2026

Cuban's point was simple: money removes pressure, but it doesn't fix what's already broken.

Trending: It’s no wonder Jeff Bezos holds over $250 million in art — this alternative asset has outpaced the S&P 500 since 1995, delivering an average annual return of 11.4%. Here’s how everyday investors are getting started.

That perspective is notable given Cuban's long‑running respect for Musk as a builder and risk‑taker.  “What I respect most about you is that you go all in with your own money for your startups,” Cuban praised Musk last year for personally funding his companies. “Most people don't have the balls to do it.” Even with that admiration, Cuban hasn't hesitated to challenge Musk publicly when he disagrees.

Musk has not expanded on his original comment. Still, the reaction to it highlights a growing public fascination with the emotional cost of extreme success, especially when it comes from people who seem to have everything.

Musk Becomes The First Person Worth $800 Billion

To Continue and Read More:  https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/mark-cuban-responds-elon-musk-211720331.html

“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 2-8-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  International forum to support investment companies

 On the sidelines of the Baghdad International Fair, the capital, Baghdad, witnessed the launch of the International Business Forum, with the participation of representatives of government agencies, the banking sector and international institutions, along with leaders of the private sector, to discuss investment opportunities and facilities provided to foreign companies in Iraq. 

During the opening session, the head of the National Investment Commission, Haider Mohammed Makkiya, announced that the total volume of investments in Iraq had risen to $104 billion, distributed as $67 billion in foreign investments and $37 billion in local investments, an increase of $2 billion during the past four months, in an indicator that reflects the growing confidence of investors and the transition of the investment landscape to a more stable and mature stage.

Iraq's investment environment

Regarding the forum, the Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Dr. Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, said that the investment environment in Iraq still suffers from the existence of inactive and stagnant laws within the structure of the economy, indicating that they constitute a deterrent factor to investment and limit opportunities to attract foreign companies.

Saleh added, in an interview with Al-Sabah, that international organizations had previously presented their visions to address these problems according to clear legislative frameworks, noting that activating or amending just one law within the House of Representatives could make a real difference in the reality of economic performance.

He stressed that reforming these laws would transform Iraq into an attractive market for international companies possessing technology and capital, emphasizing the importance of the legislative role of the House of Representatives in creating a stable and stimulating environment. For investment and economic development.

Efforts behind success

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American-Arab Chamber of Commerce, David Hamoud, praised the great and concerted efforts that stood behind the success achieved by the Baghdad Fair, expressing his pride in being present at this economic event that is being held on land that carries a deep historical and cultural significance.

Hammoud explained to Al-Sabah that the Chamber's representation of the American private sector stems from the conviction that capital always seeks safe opportunities, stressing that security and the rule of law constitute The foundation of any successful investment.

He added that this participation contributes to conveying a new and positive image of Iraq after the transformations it has witnessed in the past period, noting that the United States includes states specializing in different economic fields.

He stressed that a growing number of American businessmen are showing a genuine desire to work within the Iraqi market, noting that the Chamber is working to connect these opportunities and achieve partnerships that serve the interests of both sides.

International standards

Meanwhile, the representative of the International Trade Centre, Devka Rajiv, saw that the reform process in Iraq is moving towards conformity with international standards in various economic sectors and joints, explaining that this trend forms an important basis for improving the business and investment environment.

Rajiv explained to Al-Sabah that Iraq has made significant and important progress towards joining the World Trade Organization, reflecting the seriousness of government institutions in modernizing economic and trade systems and aligning them with international requirements. She pointed out that the Investment Authority plays an active role in encouraging investment by reviewing existing laws and legislation and intervening to develop them in line with the needs of international companies and contributing to creating an attractive and stable environment for foreign investments.

Customs work automation

The Director General of the Iraqi General Authority of Customs, Dr. Thamer Qasim Dawood, pointed out that the adoption of automation in customs work has greatly contributed to serving investment companies operating in Iraq, by facilitating procedures and speeding up the completion of transactions, stressing that all border crossings have become fully automated, with the adoption of electronic systems in recording customs work.

Daoud told Al-Sabah: “The customs clearance and payment processes are carried out electronically according to modern systems, most notably the ASYCUDA system, which ensures transparency and accuracy. He stressed that the authority prevents any illegal exemptions in cooperation with the competent authorities.”

He added that approvals are issued within moments upon completion of the requirements, indicating that Iraqi law is among the best laws supporting the investment sector.

outskirts of major cities

In a related context, Dr. Mohamed Hassan El-Sayed, representative of the Ministry of Planning, said: The ministry is currently moving towards the outskirts of major cities to prepare areas designated for investments, indicating that this is a step aimed at attracting investors and relieving pressure on city centers.

In an interview with Al-Sabah, Mr. Al-Sayed pointed out that this approach comes within an integrated plan to create a suitable investment climate that achieves optimal use of available resources, explaining that the ministry encourages investment in the governorates by establishing economic and industrial cities in areas outside the cities, due to their role in supporting future economic projects.

He added that these cities will contribute to development and re-export, stressing that the main goal is to achieve integration between the public and private sectors.

International data

Meanwhile, the head of the International Chamber of Commerce branch in Iraq, Mohsen Al-Humaid, stated that the Chamber is working to encourage foreign companies to enter the Iraqi market, relying on three international factors that contribute to creating a safe and attractive investment environment. He explained that one of the most prominent of these factors is the International Arbitration Center, which guarantees the preservation of the rights of all working parties and enhances confidence in commercial and investment transactions. 

Al-Humaid told Al-Sabah: “The Chamber has a special platform for direct communication with international companies, which aims to facilitate partnerships and build effective cooperation channels between the Iraqi private sector and its international counterpart, in order to support investment and enhance the presence of foreign companies in Iraq.”

Banking development

In addition, the representative of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ahmed Dawar Salman, pointed out that the bank has achieved an important financial accomplishment by strengthening its relations with a number of international institutions and bodies, stressing that this has contributed to the development of banking work and raising the level of international confidence in the Iraqi financial sector.

Salman added to Al-Sabah that the procedures for financial transfers are witnessing greater smoothness in terms of safety and accuracy of transfer operations, which has encouraged global banks and international banks to express their desire to be present and work inside Iraq. He added that cases of delay in transfers are mostly due to a lack of some auditing requirements, as the Central Bank is keen to adhere to international standards to ensure transparency and financial stability.

Open visions

Meanwhile, economist Khalid al-Jabri considered the conference an opportunity for a meeting between official Iraqi economic and commercial channels (the Customs Authority, the Tax Authority, the Registrar of Companies, the Central Bank, and some banks) with the aim of highlighting the strength of the improvements made over the past three years in economic activity.

 Al-Jabri continued, in an interview with Al-Sabah, that the improvements are generally good, but added that there is still a long way to go to continue the necessary reforms.

He pointed out that the Iraqi economy suffers from a fragile structure and needs a set of legislations and amendments, explaining that the country changed its political system after 2003, but its administrative system did not change, which caused a clash between the democratic political system and the multiplicity of decision-making authorities from parliament to judiciary to central bank to monetary policy.

He added that open visions are incompatible with the totalitarian vision with which the administrative and economic laws were written before 2003, which left a fundamental distortion and negatively affected the economic movement and created a continuous clash between the Iraqi private sector, which operates with the market economy and its methodology, and the laws that operate with the central totalitarian system.

Openness to the world

Nidal Sharaan, representative of the Saudi pavilion, confirmed that the impression formed by the delegation confirms that Iraq has a genuine desire to open up to the world.

 He indicated that this approach could constitute a real starting point towards achieving sustainable economic development. 

He stated that participation in the Baghdad International Fair provided important opportunities for direct communication with relevant parties, revealing that several understandings were discussed with representatives of the Iraqi private sector, paving the way for future cooperation and building partnerships. It serves common interests.  link

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Tishwash:  Government advisor: All salaries and pensions are fully secured and the financial situation is stable.

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Friday that all salaries are secured and the financial situation is stable, while explaining that the delay in salaries is due to temporary procedures for disbursement mechanisms and financial timings.

According to the official agency, Saleh said that “any limited delay that may occur in the disbursement of salaries is not in itself a financial crisis, nor does it reflect a shortage of resources or a breach of obligations, but rather it is due to temporary organizational and procedural considerations related to disbursement mechanisms and the management of financial timings.”

He affirmed that “salaries, pensions, and social welfare allowances are fully secured within the approved financial framework,” noting that “regular disbursement is the general rule, with the possibility of limited time differences in some exceptional cases, without this affecting financial stability or the ability to meet entitlements.”

Saleh stressed that "the financial situation is stable, and liquidity management will continue in a way that ensures the sustainability of public spending and protects the incomes of employees, retirees and social welfare beneficiaries, while working to reduce any delays to the lowest possible level, within the priorities of spending in public finance."  link

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News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 2-8-2026

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Sun. 8 Feb. 2026

Compiled Sun. 8 Feb. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Restored Republic:

Situation Update as of Sat. 7 Feb. 2026:

Global Quantum Financial System (QFS) integration (allegedly) accelerates worldwide. Manipulations of Deepstate elites and exposure of massive corporate fraud are intensifying, with the Trump/Musk DOGE Audit revealing staggering financial scams including a $14.6 Billion Medical Scam, a $1 Trillion Federal Reserve Scam, and a $2.5 Trillion JP Morgan Bank Silver manipulation.

Tier 4B redemption processes(allegedly)  ramp up amid confirmed QFS activations.

The greatest wealth transfer in history —gold-backed currencies are (allegedly) live.

NESARA/GESARA reforms are (allegedly) enacting debt jubilee

Humanitarian projects are (allegedly) receiving funding.

Trust the plan; the old cabal system is(allegedly)  collapsing under the weight of truth and justice.

Global Currency Reset (GCR) / Revaluation (RV) Progress: The Global Quantum Financial System fully (allegedly) activated on Sun. 1 Feb. 2026 without public announcement, transitioning away from fiat control to asset-backed rainbow currencies. ISO-20022 compliant systems are now (allegedly) dominant in major financial hubs (Reno, Zurich, Hong Kong). Sovereign rates are (allegedly) displaying on secure screens, with 1:1 asset-backed parity enforced. Adjudicated settlements for Tier 4A are (allegedly) complete, paving the way for Tier 4B notifications.

RV/Tier 4B Intel: Redemption centers (military-protected) (allegedly) report increased activity in key zones. 800# release sequences are (allegedly) in final prep stages, with NDA 72–96 hour windows expected imminently for humanitarian & infrastructure project wallets. Med-bed allocation trusts are (allegedly) funded through Saint Germain World Trust tranches and Dragon Family bonds now redeemed. Off-ledger mirrored accounts have(allegedly)  moved on-ledger under quantum entanglement security locks.

NESARA/GESARA Mentions: Debt jubilee packets are (allegedly) uploaded and processing. Prosperity funds are(allegedly)  flowing to rebuild families and nations under God’s grace.

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Sat. 7 Feb. 2026 The financial system you were born into is officially dead. …Mr. Pool – final chapter on Telegram

On November 22, 2025, the old SWIFT MT messaging system was (allegedly) permanently taken offline. This was not a simple software update. This was the controlled demolition of the financial architecture that has enslaved the planet for over 50 years. Every single bank on Earth was forced to migrate to one unified standard: ISO 20022.

Why? Because the old system was designed to HIDE money. To move trillions through dark pools, offshore accounts, and shell corporations without a trace. ISO 20022 is the end of all of that. Every transaction now carries a full data package. Origin. Destination. Purpose. Beneficiary. Every single dollar, euro, and yuan is now tracked from source to settlement on an immutable ledger. This is not about banking efficiency. This is about TOTAL CONTROL OF THE GRID.

THE ASSETS OF THE NEW WORLD: The assets that will power this new grid have already been chosen:

• XRP: Bridge currency for real-time cross-border settlement. Ripple’s legal battles were a strategic delay to allow the infrastructure to be put in place.

• XLM: Peer-to-peer payments for the unbanked. Stellar’s partnerships with the IMF and World Bank were not a coincidence.

• QNT: The universal interoperability layer. Quant’s Overledger connects every blockchain to every legacy system.

• HBAR: Enterprise-grade distributed ledger. Hedera’s council includes Google, IBM, and Boeing. These are the architects.

• ALGO: Pure proof-of-stake. Chosen by multiple nations for CBDC development.

THE GEOPOLITICAL SHIFT: BRICS confirmed over 40 nations ready to integrate with their gold-backed settlement system. Gold is moving from West to East at unprecedented speed. Central banks are stockpiling physical gold, not dollars. This is the financial arm of a global military operation.

THE QUANTUM LEAP: The Quantum Financial System is the backend. The unhackable, satellite-based ledger that connects ISO 20022, blockchain settlement, and gold-backed verification into one transparent global network. TIER 4B is the final phase. The public exchange window.

The media calls it conspiracy. The bankers call it migration. The military calls it operational. We call it THE GREAT RESET.

You were not meant to find this information. But you did. The clock is not ticking. The clock has already stopped. The new one is running. The signal is live.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/02/08/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-february-8-2026/

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

Militia Man   I don't care what people are saying or seeing.  The central bank is separate from the government.  Just because Alaq is invited in to have questions, that's normal course of business.  It's informing where have you been, what are you doing, what are your plans to the context of what they need to know.  Alaq has the full control of making an  exchange rate adjustment.  The government has nothing to do with it.  He can do it anytime he wants...

Frank26   This coming Sunday is very pivotal for your success of [Iraq].  IMO we didn't come there for the last two months to twiddle our thumbs and pick our noses.  You see very well what has happened since we've arrived.  Some amazing accomplishments have been revealed in the last 2 to 3 weeks because of what we brought over and because of what we are doing at the CBI, let alone at the GOI by making sure Maliki doesn't even consider he has a chance to be prime minister.  The moment we arrived, the monetary reform started to become better defined...not only to the Iraqi citizens but to the rest of the international world...It is my prayer...for us that Sunday we see many things come together...This Sunday is Epic...

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The Fed’s Policy Trap & the Collapse of Fiat Money | Mark Thornton

Lynette Zang:  2-7-2026

The Federal Reserve is widely viewed as independent and in control — but that assumption is breaking down.

In this interview, economist Dr. Mark Thornton explains why the Fed is trapped by debt, deficits, and fragile bond markets, and why attempts at tightening have repeatedly failed.

 As confidence in fiat money erodes and global financial stress builds, the system may be approaching a critical breaking point.

Chapters:

00:00 – The Fed Isn’t Independent (And Never Was)

 01:24 – The Fed’s Real Mission: Wall Street & Government Debt

03:23 – The Quiet End of Quantitative Tightening

04:29 – Why the Fed Is Terrified of the Bond Market

 07:44 – They Never Truly Tightened After 2008

09:25 – COVID Money Printing Permanently Broke the System

12:47 – Japan’s Debt Disaster Is the World’s Warning

17:32 – Gold & Silver Are Exposing the Lie

 23:11 – You Can’t Fix a Debt Crisis With More Debt

29:41 – What Happens When the Dollar Hits Zero?

 39:14 – Retirement Accounts Could Be the Next Target

52:12 – Silver’s Breakout Signals Loss of Control

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgddkK7yxPM