Tuesday Coffee with MarkZ, 03/03/2026

Tuesday Coffee with MarkZ, 03/03/2026

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: Gooood morning Mark, Dr. Jay, mods and fellow RVers.

Member: Top of the morning, brother.... Do all signatories of the gold treaty have to be on board and ready for the revaluation to occur?

MZ: That’s a good question for Mr. C on Friday. My understanding is -if they already signed it then that is enough. Then they get dragged kicking and screaming…..or get left behind.

Member: Hey Mark in your opinion do you think the Venezuela Bolivar will go when the Dinar goes?

Member: Jennefer F says we won’t go until the war with Iran is over.

Member: Trump says the war could last 4-6 weeks……sigh

Member: Would this conflict be a good cover for us to go exchange?  All eyes are on the war.

MZ: Absolutely it would be a great cover. I am hearing that they are using the cover as we speak for historic bonds.

MZ: I believe this Iran conflict is forcing a conclusion to the RV. Hopefully getting them off “stuck”

Member: IMO Attacking Iran had 2 bonuses. It removes IRAN influence in Iraq. and raised oil prices to benefit Iraq to give them more comfort in an RV, you know, as far as revenue to back the RV

Member: Looks like Iraq is going to up their oil production by 300,000 barrels a day

MZ: Iraq is loving the price of oil going up. It is fixing their budget problems very quickly.

Member: When the heck will Iraq elect of president and prime minister ?? What’s the holdup ?? Theier elections were several months ago and still nothing!!!!

MZ: They need to seat a President, then a Prime Minister and then HCL….It could all happen within 3 days. The hold up is internal politics. There is a movement because of the paralysis pf Parliament to seat the government…to tweek the language which says what the largest bloc is. If they get this resolved things can happen quickly.

Member: In light of the craziness going on in Iraq, why can’t Vietnam take it’s place as the ‘keystone’ for the RV?

MZ: Ask that question of Mr. C on Friday

Member: I would feel more confident in our economy if we had a gold backed currency along with the RV. I would not like to take profit in fiat.

MZ: I would also feel more confident in our economy if we had gold backing.

Member: Notification from bank, Federal Reserve system currently experiencing delays, which will cause credit/debit/ACH transactions to be delayed.

Member: step by step. inch by inch. soon we will be where we want to be

Member: MarkZ thanks for what you do brother in keeping us informed and up to date on what’s been going on over the years!! Much appreciated!!!

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 3-3-26

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Operation Epic Fury: How US–Israeli Strikes on Iran Could Derail the Global Economy

Regime-change ambitions collide with energy shock risk, legal backlash, and rising Cold War fragmentation.

 Overview (Key Points)

• President Trump announces Operation Epic Fury
• Joint U.S.–Israeli strikes target Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure
• Oil markets face severe shock risk amid Hormuz instability
• UN emergency session convened following global backlash
• War scenario could penalize global growth and spike inflation

A coordinated U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran has triggered what analysts warn may become a major geoeconomic shock.

Announced by President Donald Trump on February 28 under the codename Operation Epic Fury, the strikes aim to dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, degrade military capabilities, and pressure political leadership in Tehran.

The broader consequences, however, may extend far beyond the battlefield.

Key Developments

1. Decapitation Strategy & Regime Risk

The operation reportedly targeted:

• Nuclear facilities

• Missile bases

• Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sites

• Senior leadership figures

The strategic intent appears aligned with weakening or removing Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iran retaliated with missile salvos and proxy activity across the region, including threats toward U.S. bases in Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, and Bahrain.

2. UN Backlash & Legal Storm

An emergency session of the United Nations Security Council was requested by France, with Russia and China demanding briefings.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire.

China and Russia characterized the strikes as violations of sovereignty and international law.

Global South nations expressed alarm at the precedent of regime-targeting military escalation.

3. It’s About Energy

Iran remains:

• OPEC’s fourth-largest crude producer (2023)
• World’s third-largest dry natural gas producer (2022)
• Holder of the third-largest oil reserves globally

Any disruption near the Strait of Hormuz — where roughly 20% of global oil flows — risks severe market volatility.

Analysts estimate:

• Oil could spike to $115–$140 per barrel
• Shipping insurance premiums could double or triple
• Strategic reserves may need partial release

Energy remains the hidden center of gravity.

4. Four-Week Escalation Scenario

President Trump suggested a potential “four-week process.”

Analysts model three phases:

• Phase 1: Shock – Precision strikes, missile suppression, psychological dominance.

• Phase 2: System Paralysis – Air defense destruction, command disruption, sanctions intensification.

• Phase 3: Political Outcome – Internal fracture or negotiated capitulation.

The risk: Military success, political stalemate, economic shock.

Why It Matters

This conflict unfolds amid already elevated:

• Geoeconomic fragmentation
• Sanctions blocs
• Supply-chain bifurcation
• Inflation sensitivity

A one-month war scenario could:

• Add 1–1.5 percentage points to global inflation
• Reduce Middle East GDP by 5–8%
• Cut global growth projections by 0.7%
• Trigger capital flight from emerging markets

Defense and energy sectors may surge — civilian economies may suffer.

Operation Epic Fury: Shockwaves Beyond the Battlefield.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Energy-driven inflation pressures:

• Delay central bank rate cuts
• Strengthen safe-haven flows
• Increase dollar volatility
• Pressure import-dependent economies

If oil spikes sharply, expect:

• Emerging market currency strain
• Increased hedging into commodities
• Greater BRICS discussion on non-dollar energy settlement

Energy, Escalation, and the Fragile Global Recovery.

Energy disruption reshapes currency stability.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Militarized Energy Economics
  Oil and gas reserves remain central to strategic realignment. Energy security is once again weaponized.

• Pillar 2: Legal Precedent & Multipolar Fracture
  Targeting sovereign leadership sets a dangerous global precedent, increasing bloc polarization.

• Pillar 3: Inflation Shock Meets Fragile Recovery
  Global growth is already fragile. A Gulf conflict amplifies systemic risk across finance and trade.

This escalation is not isolated.  It intersects Ukraine, Taiwan tensions, Middle East realignment — and a shifting global monetary architecture.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy — “How US-Israeli Iran Strikes Will Penalize Global Prospects”

• Reuters — “UN convenes emergency session after US-Israel strikes on Iran”

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BRICS in Crisis: A Member Struck — and the Bloc Stayed Silent

Iran reels from decapitation strike as BRICS faces its most serious credibility test yet.

Overview (Key Points)

• Coordinated US–Israeli strike reportedly kills Iran’s Supreme Leader
• IRGC retaliates across Israeli cities and U.S. Gulf bases
• Iran activates interim leadership council
• Russia condemns attack — BRICS offers no unified response
• Oil and emerging markets reprice amid escalating war risk

One of the most destabilizing geopolitical moments of 2026 has exposed a deeper fracture — not just in the Middle East, but within BRICS itself.

Following the reported killing of Ali Khamenei, a full member of BRICS has come under direct military assault. The response from the bloc? Silence.

No emergency summit.
No unified communique.
No coordinated diplomatic push.

The institutional vacuum is becoming as significant as the battlefield itself.

Key Developments

1. The Strike That Changed Everything

A coordinated US–Israeli operation eliminated Khamenei and several senior Iranian security officials, triggering immediate retaliation.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly launched:

• Missile strikes toward Israeli cities
• Attacks targeting 27 U.S. military facilities in the Gulf
• Expanded regional proxy operations

Iran quickly activated constitutional succession procedures. President Masoud Pezeshkian, alongside Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Eje’i and Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, formed an interim leadership council.

The Iranian Red Crescent cited more than 200 killed and hundreds injured — numbers still being revised upward.

2. Global Leaders React — BRICS Does Not

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation publicly, while Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz framed the strike as a decisive blow to the “axis of evil.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued the sharpest condemnation among BRICS members, calling the assassination a grave act and praising Khamenei’s role in strengthening Russian-Iranian ties.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas urged restraint.

But BRICS as an institution — now comprising 11 full members — has issued no collective statement.

For a bloc positioning itself as a counterweight to Western dominance, the silence is conspicuous.

3. India’s Awkward Presidency Moment

India, current BRICS chair, reportedly concluded significant defense agreements with Israel just hours before strikes hit Tehran.

That timing complicates internal bloc diplomacy.

BRICS now faces competing pressures:

• Strategic ties between India and Israel
• Russia’s security concerns
• China’s economic exposure to Iran
• Gulf members hedging risk

Consensus appears elusive.

4. Markets React to War Risk

Oil markets surged as escalation unfolded, particularly with instability near the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of global oil flows transit.

Emerging markets repriced rapidly:

• Energy stocks rallied
• Defense sectors outperformed
• Risk assets experienced extreme volatility
• Gulf insurance premiums climbed

The geopolitical shock is feeding directly into financial markets.

Why It Matters

This is more than a regional war.

It is a stress test for multipolar governance.

If BRICS cannot act collectively when one of its own members is struck:

• Its claim to geopolitical coordination weakens
• Its credibility in Global South leadership diminishes
• Its institutional cohesion faces scrutiny

Silence is not neutral — it is strategic paralysis.

When a Member Falls, Institutions Reveal Themselves.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Energy-driven instability:

• Raises inflation risks
• Delays global rate cuts
• Strengthens short-term safe havens
• Pressures import-dependent economies

If escalation persists:

• Emerging market capital outflows intensify
• Commodity currencies outperform
• De-dollarization conversations accelerate — but coordination gaps remain

Currency markets are sensitive to institutional credibility.

BRICS hesitation introduces new uncertainty.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Institutional Exposure
  This conflict forces a reckoning: Is BRICS a political bloc — or merely an economic dialogue platform?

• Pillar 2: Energy Shock & Strategic Fragmentation
  Oil volatility compounds already high geoeconomic fragmentation.

• Pillar 3: Alliance Realignment Pressure
  Member states must now choose between national interest and bloc solidarity.

Moments like this define organizations for decades.

BRICS has reached its first true wartime stress test — and the world is watching.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru — “BRICS in Crisis: Member Struck, But the Bloc Stayed Silent”

• Reuters — “Global leaders react as tensions escalate after Iran strike”

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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.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Morning 3-3-26

Airlines In The Region Are Losing Around $500 Million A Day

Money and Business    Economy News - Follow-up   WEGO Chief Business Officer Mamoun Humaidan said that daily losses for airlines are estimated at between $250 million and $500 million per day for companies that use the region's airports as a transit point.  He added that low-cost airlines are the most affected due to their lower profit margins.

Hamidan said that the aviation sector's problem has now branched out to include route changes and rising costs, and he expects IATA to intervene to solve the problem.

He noted that things were promising yesterday with the opening of some special flights to evacuate stranded travelers.

Meanwhile, travel company stocks suffered sharp losses yesterday, with their market value falling by $22.6 billion, amid escalating geopolitical concerns that have disrupted air travel globally.

Shares of U.S. airlines such as Delta Air Lines, United and American Airlines fell between 2% and 4%.

In Europe, shares of TUI fell by 10% and Lufthansa shares declined by 5.2%, while British Airways owner IAG lost about 5.5%.

Analysts from JPMorgan, Goodbody and Citigroup noted that Wizz Air is the most exposed in Europe due to its large presence in Israel.

On the other hand, Jefferies estimates that a 5% increase in fuel costs could reduce Delta and United's 2026 profits by between 5% and 10%, while American Airlines' profits could fall by about 35%.

The chaos in the global aviation sector worsened after airlines cancelled thousands of flights and changed the routes of others in the air, following the closure of large areas of airspace in the Middle East after military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel inside Iranian territory.

The widespread closure of airspace caused disruptions to extend to areas as far away as Brazil and Australia, as airlines were forced to cancel or divert flights that normally fly over the region. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=66312

Gas Price In Europe Surpasses $700 As Iran Blocks Strait Of Hormuz

Today, 12:52   INA-SOURCES   The price of gas on the exchange in Europe has surpassed $700 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since January 2023 amid statements by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (the elite unit of the Iranian Armed Forces) on blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from London’s ICE.

The price of April futures contracts at the TTF hub in the Netherlands has jumped to around $711 per 1,000 cubic meters, or 59.015 euro per MWh (based on the current exchange rate of euro to dollar, figures for ICE are presented in euros per MWh).

The price growth since the beginning of the day has exceeded 30%.

Earlier, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to burn any tanker attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced later that the Strait of Hormuz was still open for civil navigation.

Moreover, state-owned oil and gas company Qatar Energy has announced suspension of production of LNG and related products due to Iran’s air strikes. Qatar is the world’s third largest LNG exporter after the US and Australia. Its LNG production capacity is 77 mln tons per annum. The country has also announced plans to expand its LNG plants to 142 mln tons.

The United States and Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran on February 28. Major Iranian cities, including Tehran, were struck. The White House justified the attack by citing alleged missile and nuclear threats from Iran. At the same time, US leadership openly called on the Iranian population to rise up against their government and seize power.

As a result of the strikes, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and several other senior figures in the leadership of the Islamic Republic were killed. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a retaliatory operation, targeting sites in Israel. US military bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia were also hit.

SOURCE: TASS   https://ina.iq/en/economy/46018-gas-price-in-europe-surpasses-700-as-iran-blocks-strait-of-hormuz.html

Asian Stocks Extend Declines As Middle East Tensions Remain High

Today, 09:04   BAGHDAD-INA   Asian stocks fell for a second day, as an escalation in the Middle East conflict fueled investor concern about surging oil prices and inflationary pressures.

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index dropped as much as 2%, extending Monday's 1.7% loss in the wake of US and Israeli strikes on Iran and its subsequent retaliation on neighbors. South Korea led equity market losses Tuesday, reopening following a holiday, with the Kospi sliding as much as 4.1%.

“The broader big picture is that the investment question is not primarily about Iran itself — it is whether the conflict leads to a larger value-at-risk episode driven by correlation into other markets,” said Nick Ferres, chief investment officer of Vantage Point Asset Management in Singapore.   Some of the main moves in markets:

Stocks
• S&P 500 futures fell 0.7% as of 11:22 a.m. Tokyo time
• Japan's Topix fell 2.2%
• Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.4%
• Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.3%
• The Shanghai Composite fell 1%
• Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell 0.7%

Currencies
• The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index was little changed
• The euro was little changed at $1.1689
• The Japanese yen was little changed at 157.34 per dollar
• The offshore yuan rose 0.2% to 6.8842 per dollar
Cryptocurrencies
• Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $68,317.88
• Ether fell 2% to $2,002.23

SOURCE: NDTV    https://ina.iq/en/economy/46006-asian-stocks-extend-declines-as-middle-east-tensions-remain-high.html

Crude, Natural Gas Prices Jump On Iranian News

Today, 12:57   Oil prices rose higher on Monday March 2, though not as much as expected, and stocks took that a relief sign and cut early losses toward the end of trading.

The conflict over and around Iran and the Persian Gulf was still raging, with no end in sight. Iran seemed not to be interested in talking about terms, probably because it wasn’t clear who would be the leader of the Iranian government.

Israel’s Saturday attack on the headquarters of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, killed him and other top officials.

Prices of Brent crude, the global benchmark crude, and light sweet crude, the benchmark U.S. crude jumped when futures trading opened. Brent topped out at $82.37 a barrel but closed March 2 at $77.74 per barrel, up 6.7% on the day. Brent is still up nearly 28% on the year.

Light sweet crude finished at $71.23, up 6.3% on the day and up 17% year-to-date.

AAA’s daily gas survey put regular gas nationally at $2.997 on Monday, up more than a penny from Sunday and up about 5.6% this year.

The stock market fell like a rock at the open after futures plunged starting late on Sunday March 1. Prices moved steadily higher for much of the session and were actually ahead on the day.

But The Gains Dissipated After 3:30 P.M.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index was 3 points to 6,882. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 73 points to 48,905. But the Nasdaq Composite Index was up 81 points to 22,749.

The Strait Of Hormuz Is The Key

The oil price decline and stock recovery were predicated on hopes for a short bout of violence, followed by real talks and maybe a deal.

But all eyes watching the situation were focused on the Strait of Hormuz, the 22-mile wide body of water through which oil and natural gas tankers must pass to get to global markets. Iranian territory is the north side of the strait, and Iranian naval vessels have fired on at least four ships.

Global tracking images show big fleets of ships parked outside the strait in the Persian Gulf and in the Gulf of Oman. Reports suggested insurance companies were refusing to cover losses if tankers tried to pass through.

Qatar had shut down liquid natural gas production on Monday. The Persian Gulf nation is the world’s largest liquid natural-gas producer.

Several Issues Are Still Search For Solutions:

Who will take control of the Iranian government and be able to negotiate?

Do the Persian Gulf nations have enough ammunition to fend off Iranian drone and missile attacks?

Will the conflict last more than a month? The longer the shooting continues, energy supplies will tighten, and prices will rise.   https://ina.iq/en/economy/46019-crude-natural-gas-prices-jump-on-iranian-news.html

Saudi Arabia's Aramco Ras Tanura Refinery Hit By Drone Strike, Shuts Down; Brent Crude Rises 9%

INA-SOURCES   Saudi Arabia's Aramco, the state oil giant, shut down its Ras Tanura oil refinery on Monday following drone strikes in the facility, Reuters and Bloomberg report.

The reports of the closure sent Brent crude oil prices skyrocketing by 9.32%.

According to the Reuters report quoting an official, the Ras Tanura refinery of Aramco was shut as a precautionary measure. The situation was under control, the official said.

SOURCE: MINT https://ina.iq/en/economy/45928-saudi-arabias-aramco-ras-tanura-refinery-hit-by-drone-strike-shuts-down-brent-crude-rises-9.html  

LNG Tanker Dayrates Double To $200K In Less Than A Day - Bloomberg

Today, 09:08    INA-SOURCES   Shippers are demanding more than $200K/day for liquefied natural gas tankers in the Atlantic Basin, roughly double the amount obtained less than a day earlier, Bloomberg reported late Monday.

Those offer levels were at least triple the previous assessed price for an LNG tanker by shipping firm Spark Commodities, which came in at $61.5K/day earlier Monday - which was itself up ⁠43% from from the previous day.

The surge in vessel rates has followed Qatar's shutdown of LNG production as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran began to spill across the Middle East region.

Transacted shipping rates - actual deals to lease vessels - are not likely to soar unless production cuts are prolonged in places such as Qatar and the U.A.E., Precision LNG Consulting's Richard Pratt told Bloomberg.

https://ina.iq/en/economy/46007-lng-tanker-dayrates-double-to-200k-in-less-than-a-day-bloomberg.html

Oil Prices Surge 13% In First Trades After Start Of US-Iran Conflict

Yesterday, 10:04   INA-SOURCES   Oil prices jumped as much as 13 per cent as trading resumed amid a widening aerial conflict in the Middle East between Iran and the combined forces of the United States and Israel.

Brent crude, a key global benchmark for oil prices, surged as high as US$82.37 per barrel in early trade, the highest since January 2025. It pulled back a tad to trade at US$79.86 – still 9.5 per cent higher than the close on Feb 27 and up about 30 per cent since the start of 2026.

The US oil benchmark – West Texas Intermediate crude – rose 6.95 per cent to US$71.68 after touching US$75.33 earlier, the highest since June 2025.

Rallying crude prices represent the market’s concern about supplies coming through the Strait of Hormuz – a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean that handles a fifth of the world’s oil and large volumes of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Some 15 million barrels of crude oil and 290 million cubic m of LNG pass through the strait each day from the Middle East to mainly Asia and Europe.

Analysts said tanker traffic through the strait has largely halted, with a self-imposed pause since the conflict began on Feb 28 as insurers warned shipowners that they would cancel policies and raise coverage prices for the region.

It comes as Iran retaliates against US-Israeli air strikes with missile and drone attacks on Israel and Arab states across the Middle East that host American military facilities.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre has reported at least four incidents of vessels coming under attack from “unknown projectiles” since March 1 around Hormuz Strait.

While the Iranian authorities have said they do not intend to shut the waterway, ships in the area have reported hearing radio broadcasts stating that transit through Hormuz was banned.

Mr Max Layton, global head of commodities research at Citibank, said Brent is likely to trade in the US$80 to US$90 per barrel range over at least the coming week while the conflict is ongoing.

But in the case of a prolonged conflict, prices can surge to as high as US$120 a barrel, he added.

“Iran has not officially shut the Strait of Hormuz, but risk aversion from shippers is a real phenomenon. Transit volumes have already declined, with vessels parking outside the strait,” he said.

While constrained so far, attacks on the Omani tanker Skylight and on the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Abu Al Bukhoosh offshore platform highlight the risks towards oil asset targeting as well, Mr Layton said.

Meanwhile, OPEC+ – the oil exporters’ cartel that includes Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Russia – decided on March 1 to increase its crude oil production target by 206,000 barrels per day for April.

While the hike is 1½ times bigger than the 137,000-barrel increments made by the group in December, analysts said it is unlikely to calm markets in the immediate term.

Mr Jorge Leon, head of geopolitical analysis at research firm Rystad Energy, said markets are more concerned about whether barrels can move through Hormuz than with spare capacity on paper.

“If flows through the Gulf are constrained, additional production will provide limited immediate relief, making access to export routes far more important than headline output targets,” he said.

For Singapore, more expensive crude will result in higher prices of petrol for car owners.

Higher LNG prices will have an even wider impact, as the Republic produces the bulk of its electricity from natural gas.

While gas is pumped into Singapore mainly through pipelines from neighbouring countries, LNG has seen an increasing share in the mix, especially after the Republic made a long-term supply deal with Qatar – the Gulf state ranked as the world’s top LNG exporter.

Rystad estimates that based on 2025 trade flows, a complete closure of Hormuz and a breakdown of shipping in adjacent waters would see 97.7 million tonnes, or 363.8 million cubic m, per day of LNG from Qatar, the UAE and Oman removed from global markets.

This corresponds to 22 per cent of global LNG supply.

Mr Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, said energy prices will remain volatile even if alternative supplies offer some cushion.

“Speculative positioning in oil has been building for weeks amid expectations that conflict in Iran would eventually flare. When a crowded trade gets the headline it was waiting for, the first move is higher.

“The second move can be profit-taking. But in these nervy war-torn conditions, oil markets rarely travel in straight lines,” he said.

SOURCE: kathmandupost   https://ina.iq/en/economy/45925-oil-prices-surge-13-in-first-trades-after-start-of-us-iran-conflict-httpskathmandupostcomworld20260302oil-prices-surge-13-in-first-trades-after-start-of-us-iran-conflict.html

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3-2-2026

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FRANK26….3-2-26….BARTER

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FRANK26….3-2-26….BARTER

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Is AI the Setup for the Greatest Wealth Transfer?

Is AI the Setup for the Greatest Wealth Transfer?

Taylor Kenny:  3-1-2026

As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, a growing concern is emerging about the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our society, economy, and individual autonomy. A recent thought-provoking discussion among experts has shed light on a potentially dystopian future, where AI replaces a staggering 95% of current jobs, paving the way for a systemic shift from ownership to subscription-based access for virtually every commodity and service.

This radical transformation is not just about the way we live and work; it’s also intricately linked to a broader agenda that includes Universal Basic Income (UBI) and centralized control via digital currencies.

The implications are far-reaching, with the potential to concentrate wealth and power in the hands of a few behemoth corporations and financial entities, such as BlackRock.

To understand the magnitude of this shift, it’s essential to draw parallels with historical events. The Great Depression’s property tax hikes and the Roman “bread and circus” distractions serve as cautionary tales about how systemic control can be maintained through economic manipulation and social distractions.

The speakers in the discussion highlighted these examples to illustrate how governments and corporations might employ similar tactics to maintain control in an AI-driven world.

In this envisioned future, AI is not just a technological disruptor in the labor market; it’s a tool that can be exploited to control narratives, depress asset prices, and buy up assets cheaply before reinflating them under a new economic order supported by UBI.

The rise of AI-driven fake social media personas and the phenomenon of AI hiring humans to perform tasks it cannot complete itself are just a few examples of the increasing blurring of lines between human and machine activity.

Furthermore, concerns about bio-warfare facilitated by AI are emerging as part of the rapid AI arms race between global powers. The potential consequences are dire, and it’s crucial that we acknowledge the risks associated with this technological advancement.

Despite the bleak outlook, there is a glimmer of hope. The experts emphasize the importance of owning tangible assets like gold and silver as a form of financial security and resistance against total systemic control. In a world where subscription-based access becomes the norm, possessing physical assets can provide a safeguard against the whims of corporations and governments.

As we stand at the precipice of this AI-driven revolution, it’s essential that we take proactive steps to prepare for the changes that are fast approaching. Education and awareness are key to understanding the implications of this technological shift. By recognizing the potential risks and opportunities, we can make informed decisions about our financial security and individual autonomy.

Fear can be a motivator for sound decision-making, and it’s crucial that we don’t ignore the warning signs. By taking control of our financial futures and staying informed about the developments in the AI landscape, we can navigate the complexities of this emerging world.

For further insights and information, we recommend watching the full video from ITM Trading, where the experts delve deeper into the implications of an AI-driven future. By staying informed and taking proactive steps, we can ensure that we’re prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

In conclusion, the AI-driven future is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that requires careful consideration and proactive action. By understanding the potential risks and opportunities, we can navigate this emerging world with confidence and ensure that our individual autonomy and financial security are preserved.

https://youtu.be/8jlhU_1h0_8

“Gold is a Currency. It's been a Currency forever.”

“We’re Consuming More Than We Produce” Silver Warning | Randy Smallwood

Kitco News: 3-2-2026

Gold testing $5,400 is not a temporary surge; it reflects what Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Randy Smallwood describes as a structural shift in markets.

Speaking with Kitco News at PDAC 2026, amid escalating Middle East tensions and a sharp move higher in oil, Smallwood said precious metals are entering a new phase driven by fiscal imbalances, currency concerns, and renewed demand for hard assets.

“I do think 5,000 is a new base for gold,” Smallwood said. “Gold is a currency. It's been a currency forever.”

He argued that the long-held view of the US dollar as the primary reference currency is being reassessed as deficits widen and geopolitical risk intensifies.

Smallwood also pointed to silver’s multi-year supply imbalance, noting, “We're consuming more of it than what we're producing,” after peak silver production in 2017 and 2018.

His comments come after Wheaton closed a $4.3 billion transaction last week to double its silver exposure at Antamina, positioning the streaming company for what he sees as a sustained monetary and industrial shift.

Recorded March 02, 2026.

00:40 - CEO Transition and $4.3B Silver Deal

 02:32 - Gold Above $5,000 and Breakout Drivers

 03:54 - Energy Costs, Cost Curve, and Mining Margins

05:48 - $4.3B Antamina Silver Stream in Peru

07:58 - Wheaton’s Growth Engine and Streaming Model

10:21 - M&A Pressure and Mine Supply Constraints

11:43 - Managing Jurisdiction and Political Risk

13:23 - Silver Structural Deficit Since 2017

16:25 - Industrial Silver Demand and AI Growth

17:55 - Silver Volatility and Squeeze Narrative

19:15 - Wheaton’s 2030 Production Strategy

21:34 - $1M Future of Mining Innovation Challenge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJwE0arp1y8

Coin Shops Say They're Swimming In So Much Silver And Gold That They're Having To Limit Purchases

Coin Shops Say They're Swimming In So Much Silver And Gold That They're Having To Limit Purchases

Dominick Reuter   Business Insider   Updated Sun, February 8, 2026

• Spot prices for silver and gold are stabilizing after a rocky stretch of record gains and losses.

• The market volatility has caused headaches for local coin shops that typically buy precious metals.

• "If you do this wrong, you run out of capital really fast," one shop told Business Insider.

If January was a party in the precious metals market, February is the hangover.

The per-ounce price of gold topped $5,300 and silver reached nearly $120 at the end of January before tumbling sharply. The stretch of record gains and losses has since stabilized in the early days of February.

"These price moves have done a lot of damage all across the line," HSBC precious metals analyst James Steel told Business Insider.

One type of business bearing the brunt of volatility is local coin shops, where people often trade in gold and silver. High prices have led to a huge influx of people selling, but some shops tell Business Insider they're running out of their usual places to offload excess metals.

As the market was in its tailspin, Tim Heuer said the shop he manages, University Coin & Jewelry in Madison, Wisconsin, was still doing deals.

Heuer said a customer came in to sell some silver when the spot price was $98 an ounce and falling: "By the time I wrote his check, silver was already down $3.50 from the time he walked in the door."

The recent volatility is putting those businesses in an uncomfortable position, beyond quickly changing spot prices that erode profit margins.

Local coin shops play an essential role in the circulation of physical gold and silver by providing a reliable way for individuals to sell their bars, coins, or scrap metal.

If someone bought a gold bar last year from Costco and wants to turn it back into cash, a local coin shop is one of the first places they might go.

And while these shops do turn around and sell some of what they buy, most of the metal is sold to refineries to be melted and minted into new bars or coins.

Precious metals refineries are experiencing major backlogs

That flow has been interrupted in recent months as the run in gold and silver prices has encouraged more people to trade in their metals, leading to a backlog of raw materials at refineries.

Jarret Niesse, president of Precious Metal Refining Services in Chicago, said his company stopped buying scrap silver back in October, when the price crossed $50 per ounce, sparking a frenzy of people trading in old silverware, platters, and other tchotchkes that had been gathering dust.

And the market has only gotten wilder since then.

"This entire crazy silver move that has happened, we have been sitting on the sidelines," he said.

Refineries like Niesse's are one step in the process. Much of the product they melt down gets further refined by other mints and exported to Asian markets, where demand for bars and coins is higher. With so much gold and silver to process, those refineries have also stopped buying, thereby cutting into the cash flow of local coin shops.

To Continue an d Read More:  https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/coin-shops-theyre-swimming-much-105201247.html

News, Rumors and Opinions Monday 3-2-2026

Freedom Fighter: Pressure on Iran is also Pressure on Iraq

3-1-2026

Freedom Fighter   @FreedomFight12

ALERT: War & Currencies

Iran & Iraq (Dinar)

Most people are watching Iran in isolation, that’s a mistake.

Iran and Iraq are neighboring countries with deep connections through trade, banking channels, energy, political influence and heavy smuggling of USD & Iraq Dinar which has historically choked the value of the Iraqi Dinar.

Pressure on Iran is also pressure on Iraq.

War often creates ripple effects across neighboring economies and CURRENCIES.

Regional conflict has historically been a catalyst for monetary and financial shifts.

Watch the monetary layer — not just the headlines.

Everything is connected to everything.

Watch President Trump on X: https://twitter.com/i/status/2027651077865157033

When tension rises in the region, Iraq is never “on the sidelines.”

Iraq is one of the most strategically connected pieces on the board — economically and financially.

Noise creates fear.
Structure creates opportunity.

Pay attention to what’s moving underneath.

Pay attention:

Source(s): https://x.com/FreedomFight12/status/2027732793036259732

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/03/01/freedom-fighter-pressure-on-iran-is-also-pressure-on-iraq/

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Mnt Goat  ...in Iraq we are witnessing parts of the RESET that must take place prior to the reinstatement. We know the IMF is closely monitoring the economy and have told us they are satisfied in all the reform success. They have told us they are satisfied with the STABILITY of the economy. But along came the 2025 elections and so now we wait for the political STABILITY to catch up.  

Militia Man  Article: "Washington reassures Iraq will not be dragged into war"  It's coming from official resources here in the United States and in the Middle East.  Quote:   "US president says, 'I have a great understanding with Iraqi leadership...stressing that he gets along very well with Iraqi leaders.' "

Frank26   I think this [military action] is a good way to get ready for the float. Oh, that's terrible.  But it's exactly what it's doing...I don't find a lot of joy in what's going on.  I'm happy, yes because of our investment, but I'm extremely sad when I look at the loss of innocent lives...

Tension Built Up & Broke: Why Gold Exploded | Rick Rule

Liberty and finance: 3-2-2026

Rick Rule argues that the recent surge in gold reflects long building fiscal deterioration and declining fiat purchasing power rather than a short term crisis, and he believes the bull market in precious metals could continue for years.

He emphasizes that gold remains historically underowned and that even a sideways metals market could allow mining equities to revalue higher because analyst models assume lower price decks. Rule distinguishes between gold as savings and silver as speculation, noting he reduced physical silver exposure in favor of silver mining stocks while increasing gold holdings.

He rejects long term manipulation theories around COMEX, asserting that markets ultimately follow arithmetic and incentives.

Finally, he warns that long dated bonds face structural risk in an inflationary environment and encourages investors to focus on real assets such as precious metals, farmland, and resource equities.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

 0:00 Intro

1:30 Precious metals in 2025

8:10 Gold investing

22:25 Mining sector

26:35 Storage security

33:45 Borrowing against gold

35:45 Mortgage rates

42:45 India, China, & metals

 46:16 Gold manipulation?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a63yCDqS0x8

Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 03/02/2026

Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 03/02/2026

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

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

Member: Welcome to March

Member: Good Morning Mark, Mods and all! What is the word of the day?

MZ: The rumors that I am hearing from some bond sources is they did start processing some bonds boxes that came with historic art like boxes with golden guns , falcon art pieces, gold pieces ect…..The rumor is they started doing this over the weekend and will continue processing quietly this week. That is what I was told.

MZ: One of my sources swear they know someone running around with lots of money this weekend. They supposedly got 100% full access. If that is true…its almost time to start partying.

 Member: praying the war in Iran doesn’t affect the RV

Member: Is the Iran war slowing down or speeding up the RV?

MZ: I think it is speeding it up. I think that during this upheaval the RV may be released for us. That’s what I think

Member: I also think it be a good time to do it for Iraq with everything going on in the region!

Member: Last week I called Truist to see about getting appt with mgr as I have known her for a while. Teller said all bank mgrs in training.after short talk, I asked was I under NDA and he said YES.

Member: Mark is it true,,Intel Providers were being leaned on not to disclose information

MZ: That may be true but no one is leaning on me right now.

Member: Is it in the stars? 6 planets aligned on march 1st when did they start bombing … and we are about to have a blood moon total lunar eclipse on March 3rd… something big about to happen

Membr: Have a good day everyone…….stay positive and keep watching. Nothing, nothing, nothing…then Suddenly!

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