RATE HIKE SHOCK: This Triggers The 60% Market Crash | Todd "Bubba" Horwitz

RATE HIKE SHOCK: This Triggers The 60% Market Crash | Todd "Bubba" Horwitz

Liberty and Finance:  7-7-2026

Todd "Bubba" Horwitz explains why he believes gold and silver have already formed an important bottom and why long-term investors may want to start accumulating physical precious metals now.

He also breaks down the AI-fueled stock market surge and warns that rising interest rates could be the catalyst for a sharp correction in equities.

The conversation covers the Federal Reserve, inflation, and the housing market, along with why higher Treasury yields may ultimately strengthen the long-term case for gold.

Todd also shares the key economic signals he is watching in the weeks ahead and what could matter most as markets face growing uncertainty. This interview offers a timely look at the forces shaping precious metals, stocks, and the broader economy.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:00 Gold & silver bottom?

9:44 Kevin Warsh & rates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f6wN6nQYqY

Rob Cunningham: Gold, Silver, Mathematics, and XRP Share a Defining Characteristic

Rob Cunningham: Gold, Silver, Mathematics, and XRP Share a Defining Characteristic

7-8-2026

Honest Weights.
Honest Measures.
Honest Civilization.

Gold, silver, mathematics, and XRP share a defining characteristic: they carry no inherent counterparty risk. Their underlying properties exist independent of opinion or authority.

Truth is truth.

An ounce is an ounce.
A gram is a gram.
A mathematical equation is either correct or it is not.
A ledger entry either reconciles or it does not.

None of these require a king, president, regulator, banker, priest, gatekeeper, expert, or intermediary to determine their objective nature. They can be openly examined, independently verified, and measured according to consistent standards rather than personal preference, political power, or institutional influence.

When weights and measures are honest, trust grows naturally. Markets become more efficient. Cooperation becomes easier. Prosperity becomes more durable because participants share a common reference point grounded in transparent standards rather than subjective interpretation.

Throughout history, civilizations have depended upon honest weights and honest measures. Scripture likewise warns against dishonest weights and measures, describing them as an abomination because they undermine justice, commerce, and trust itself.

Honest money promotes confidence through integrity.

Dishonest weights and measures erode confidence through deception.

Civilizations flourish when truth is measurable, transparent, and equally accessible to all.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/KuwlShow/status/2074529146466623551

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/07/08/rob-cunningham-gold-silver-mathematics-and-xrp-share-a-defining-characteristic/

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 7-7-26

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 7-7-26 

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Welcome everybody. The big call tonight, it is Tuesday, July, yeah. Yeah. Thank you. July 7th , and you're listening to the big call. We've been talking about so many months, I had to see, figure out what month we're in, but I know that we're in July. So, welcome everybody to the call tonight. We're glad to have you here. Hope everybody had a safe and wonderful Fourth of July on our 250th year celebration here in the United States. Those of you in other countries, we hope that you enjoyed our fireworks displays all over the country.

Okay let’s get into where we are on Intel tonight, and I've told Sue I was going to be real and get real on the big call. First of all, let me say that when I get in information from certain sources, we do try to vet it. We try to compare if we can get confirmation on it from other sources. We try to confirm it, but this - you've heard this term a bunch of times - is like a moving target.

The information that I get at the time I get it appears to be good and real and trustworthy, but time and time again things have changed, something's come up, we get pushed and we get pushed, and there is no back wall. There was supposed to be a back wall of July 4th , it was supposed to be that, and I had heard they want this done by the end of June.

Forget the fourth of July, that would give us something to celebrate, right?

Well, we didn't make that last back wall of the fourth, today is the 7th , so we can forget about the term back wall, because it never seems to happen for us, so I apologize for any information I may have brought out that didn't happen, and I'm not happy about it. When I get stuff that really, really looks good and sounds good and makes sense, if any of this makes sense, you know. I go, oh man, that's great. That sounds good.

Finally, boom, boom, boom. Well, you know, I get disappointed, just like you guys do.

Just so you know, I've been on this ride, though, for a long time - 21 years invested, and I know it's happening. I know it's coming, but it just isn't here yet, is it? Have I lost faith? No.

Has my faith increased? Probably.

But I would like to say there are a couple of things that I've learned out there that we need to be aware of.

One is something that I wasn't aware of until I guess today, and that was there are scams out there that are telling people, hey, for I will help you set up your quantum account, I will help you, you know, set that up well. I can tell you our bank accounts that we currently have have been mirrored by the quantum financial system for a couple of years, and just recently, like in the last two or three weeks, those accounts have been live on the quantum financial system, so they have that already.

Now, what about our quantum account, as I call it, with the currencies that we exchange and the Zim that we redeem? What about those accounts?

Well, those accounts may have already been set up for us, so that when the R and R comes in for us, the restitution and reconciliation allowance, and our doge payments, should they come in through that vehicle

that is supposedly to be deposited already into our quantum accounts, and then when we exchange at the redemption center, and we redeem the Zim at the redemption center, those totals would also go into that quantum account, so it's already set up

Now. how do you activate the account?

That's where, by the way, this is relatively new. Last couple of weeks I've heard this.

We do have a username, but no password.

Username, the password essentially is your biometric fingerprint or thumbprint, so you won't have to remember a password.

Username biometric five digit in code, think of five digits for that, and then ideally a new unblemished email and password for the email.

All of that gets you into your quantum account.

Now, the quantum account is only used for two purposes: one, to move the funds from the exchanges and the Zim redemption into that account, and secondly, to move funds from your quantum account into your bank account, what I call primary bank account with Wells Fargo, and secondarily it can be used to move funds into one or two other banks that are tied to your quantum account card.

Quantum account card, remember, is made of not titanium, whatever it's made of. It's about three times thicker than a normal credit card savings, but it's not used as a credit card, it's only used to access your Quantum account, and you'll be able to do this after you learn how to do it with or without a help from a premier banker, you'll be able to do this on your own, is what I understand now.

The first few times I move some funds, I may want to make sure I'm doing it exactly right and can see it that way, but don't, if somebody sends you something or says here's a website to go to, we need your blah blah blah bank information, social security number, all that stuff, forget about it. That's a scam.

You don't need to do anything until you go to the redemption center. That's when you'll set up and activate, or activate your already set up quantum account.

Okay, so don't fall for anything, and somebody says, 'Oh, for only so many $100 I will help you set, you know, set that up. Nope, you don't need it, it's a scam. And I think you guys all know that.

I didn't even know about that, that was happening until today.

So I find out about it late, and I thought, I better bring it to you guys, make sure you guys aren't falling for that, and you young people, make sure your parents and grandparents don't fall for that, because they're the most likely ones to get suckered in on some kind of a scam, thinking the person that's calling them on the phone, or whatever, is trying to truly help them when they're really trying to screw them out of their money,

okay? And their identity, for that matter.

So let's be aware of that, you wise serpents and gentle as doves, all right. So the other thing I wanted to talk to you about was the holographic medical beds. By that I mean that there are some people out there that one person in particular tried to put out information that said, oh yeah, you need to pay so much to register to go into the medical beds, you have to pay so much to be registered, and that's that's all a lie. There is no registration required for the medical beds, none.

Okay, these are things that you need to be aware of. There is some person that keeps putting out incorrect information about $300 to register or to be trained for the medical beds, blah blah blah. No, this is overseen by our military.

We have plenty of med bed centers throughout the United States, huge number.
They are active for military use in some areas now, and they'll be active for us pretty soon.

I want everybody to realize, don't fall for that scam. Don't fall for it. The medical beds, the holographic medical beds that we know of, and I mean know intimately about.

There is no charge to use them. There is no registration of them. The only thing you will do if you're in dire need, and especially a zim holder, when you go in to the redemption center, you let them know, yes, I have a dire need, blah blah blah, and I'm a zim holder, and they will enter some key strokes that will allow you to be in the system to be notified of an availability for your appointment, and I've, we've been told after this goes, and it is a thing after this goes, and after we're in the redemption center for our appointment, that that will be entered, because they want to see who we are.

 They want to see the situation as they can evaluate, is this a real legitimate thing? Is this a good person? Is this a deep state, or you know, they'll determine that by how you language it, by how you deliver it, and then they'll, you'll be contacted for an appointment.

It's so important. I wish I could go into more depth on the holographic medical beds, but I've been told not to, and I know a lot about them.

I can't go there, but I'm going to say just do what I said about when you get into the redemption center. That's when you can mention your situation, and my understanding is everybody that goes to the med bed center will have an opportunity to list six people, but they know that they're referring to the med beds for whatever illness, whatever situation is six people, so that this is an appointment by referral.

They know that if you're a good person and you're going into the med bed and you've got six people, that they sort of will vet that out when they contact these people, and so on.

All right, so that's all I'm going to say about that tonight. So, don't be scammed by any person from whatever country down under that is looking for $300 to register you for the med beds. Forget about it. It's not true, it's not real, and it shouldn't be happening.

All right. right, all right. Let's talk about where we are.

I had one source that was a good source, still is, that is talking about if we don't get something tomorrow, which is Thursday.

Now, check that tomorrow's Wednesday, the eighth. We don't get something by Thursday, then we're looking at the weekend to be notified.

Then another source, extremely high source, is telling us if everything goes according to plan, and I believe that's through the weekend, and we will be exchanging very early next week.

Number one, we have to pray that everything does go according to plan through the weekend, and that very early next week for our exchanges would translate into Monday or Tuesday, I mean very early as Sunday, but we call that the weekend, so would Monday or Tuesday be in play for exchanges?

Yeah, that's what we're getting, and it's not a whole lot of intel at this point. We don't need a whole lot, we just need to know the when we know we know what the rates are in general, and we know that everything is lined up for us, and we know the med beds are ready, the medical beds are ready for us.

We just have to get started, and even though it's fast backwards to be doing it the way the military is doing it, they do have a reason for it, and I understand why, and I think I understand why the push past july 4 passed into this weekend. I think it's having to do with more pickups, not only globally, but certainly in this country, and I know roughly who's being picked up, and I know some numbers, and I think that that still has to be accomplished.

Now we're not going to get everybody, you know, in a week or two weeks or whatever, but there it's a continuous nonstop effort, continuous, and they're making headway, and we are winning. We're going to win. We've already won this.

We just don't know it, but I'm excited about where this is going.

Could it take us all the way to the 15th, it could be close, if my math is right. The 15th would be Wednesday of next week, and so I'm thinking early would be what, Monday the 13th, 14th, right?

Something like that, Monday, Tuesday would be 13/14, next week, so maybe that's when it is.

We do know that Iraq is sending a contingent to the United States to meet with President Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent, and others on the 15th of July, I think that's going to be really, really good time where the President and Scott and others will meet some of the new contingent from Iraq, some of their newly appointed and elected people, going to be a nice sized contingent, so that is good.

I don't think that means that we're waiting until then to go, but we'll have to see what it means.

I think it's a really good thing, and hopefully everything in the Strait of Hormuz is moving through, and we're watching that, of course. We're there, and hopefully the ceasefire will continue, and we understand that peace is coming together in Ukraine and Russia. They both, according to President Trump, they both want this war to end, so that's good news.

What's going on with Cuba? I don't know.

I just know that we have a presence there, and I know the Cuban people are hurting, and I hope that we can find a solution and an end to that regime and that the people themselves can overturn it and get away from communism and get into a republic, a republic like we have, only better, so let's celebrate the fact that we are in a new era that Sue mentioned, and remember this to be fully prepared for what's about to happen in your life, and as a good steward of the funds that are coming that you're going to be using for your projects, primarily job creation, that type of thing, restoring, that's what we want to do with Rebuild America.

Okay, we'll also send out an email to the people that registered on Big Call universe.com that wanted to receive the 800 number from us, so we'll do that in a blast email that'll go out to everybody who we have the email for to confirm this is the number that we've received the call. Okay, and you should be getting it by what they call SMS, which to me was Samsung Messaging Service, but it might be another term for that, but it was texting, you would get a text and or an email from Wells Fargo, so be aware of that, be aware of it, and make sure that it's the real McCoy,

and that's really what I wanted to cover tonight, so let's look forward to having a call Thursday night. We'll see if anything happens by then, or if we have a clearer definition of where we are, but everything I'm hearing is mostly pointing toward the weekend and exchanges to start early next week, so that's that's if everything goes according to plan. Well, we don't know everything that's in the plan. We know some of the things, but we don't know everything, so we have to pray, and that's what we're going to do now, that everything does go according to plan, and we get these notifications this weekend, and we can start exchanges very early next week.

So I want to thank Sue again for wonderful job, excellent on everything tonight, and Bob as well. Wonderful to get all of the health information that we need to know what we can do to take advantage of this sale.

So let us, let us pray to call out Well, everybody have a good night tonight, and we'll look forward to seeing you on Thursday nights. Alright God bless you all.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 7-8-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Trump Ends Iran Ceasefire Framework as Markets Brace for Oil Shock 

Renewed tensions in the Middle East are rippling through global markets after President Donald Trump declared the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding "over," sending oil prices higher and increasing concerns about inflation, monetary policy, and global growth.

Overview 

• President Trump announced that the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding has ended, reigniting uncertainty over Middle East stability.

• Oil prices surged more than 5%, while global stock markets declined as investors shifted toward safer assets.

• Investors are now watching Federal Reserve policy closely, as rising energy prices could complicate inflation and future interest-rate decisions.

Key Developments

1. Trump Declares Iran Agreement Over

President Trump announced that the memorandum of understanding that had provided the framework for ending hostilities with Iran was no longer in effect. The statement immediately increased geopolitical uncertainty and raised concerns about renewed conflict in the Gulf.

2. Oil Prices Jump on Supply Concerns

Brent crude oil climbed more than 5% as traders reacted to fears that renewed tensions could disrupt energy supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.

3. Global Markets Turn Risk-Off

Equity markets weakened while investors moved toward traditional safe-haven assets. Higher energy prices renewed concerns that inflation could remain elevated longer than previously expected.

4. Federal Reserve Outlook Becomes More Complicated

Markets are awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes for clues about future monetary policy. Rising oil prices could make it more difficult for policymakers to ease interest rates if inflation begins accelerating again.

5. IMF Warns Central Bank Communication Is Becoming More Important

Separately, the International Monetary Fund said it plans to engage with central banks regarding changes to monetary policy communication and forward guidance, emphasizing that clear communication becomes increasingly important during periods of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Why It Matters 

Geopolitical instability can rapidly affect energy prices, inflation, financial markets, and central bank policy. Today's developments demonstrate how closely global finance remains tied to events in the Middle East and why investors continue monitoring both geopolitical risks and monetary policy.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Foreign currency investors should watch oil prices and central bank decisions carefully. Rising energy costs can strengthen inflation, influence interest-rate policy, increase currency volatility, and affect capital flows across global financial markets.

Implications for the Global Reset 

• Pillar 1 – Debt

Higher oil prices may delay interest-rate reductions, increasing borrowing costs for governments, businesses, and consumers while adding pressure to already elevated sovereign debt levels.

• Pillar 5 – Energy

Renewed uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz highlights how energy security remains a critical driver of inflation, financial stability, and global economic growth.

This is not just about renewed Middle East tensions—it demonstrates how geopolitical events, energy markets, and central bank policy remain deeply interconnected in shaping the evolving global financial system.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources 

Reuters – Wall Street jittery and oil up as Trump says interim Iran deal "over"

• Reuters – IMF says hopes to engage on central banks' changes to forward guidance‍ ‍

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Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman. 07/08/2026

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MZ:  Tensions with Iran flare, Iraq benefits, NATO changes and Spain feels backlash. Andy joins us to talk about what implications the opening of the Hong Kong metals exchange brings.

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Hong Kong Just Launched a Gold System That Could REPRICE Gold

Hong Kong Just Launched a Gold System That Could REPRICE Gold

Taylor Kenny:  7-7-2026

Hong Kong just launched a new gold clearing and settlement system — and it could change the way gold and silver are priced around the world.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Hong Kong Launches a Gold System That Could Reprice Gold

00:59 The West’s Paper Gold Pricing Monopoly

01:27 How Rehypothecation Suppresses Gold and Silver Prices

02:56 Banks, Spoofing, and Overnight Price Raids

04:22 Currency Resets, Inflation, and the Dollar’s Decline

05:19 Central Banks Know What’s Coming

06:43 Gold Infrastructure and the Return to Real Money

07:41 BRICS, Gold Corridors, and Oil Settlement

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 7-8-2026

Ariel: Operation Sandman is Not a Theory

7-8-2026

Operation Sandman is not a theory, a rumor, or a vague financial reset fantasy. ‘

It is the active, multi-year special access program designed as the final economic decapitation strike against the fiat dollar system, the Federal Reserve’s debt-based stranglehold, and the entire Western central banking architecture that has funded every black project, every war, and every bloodline control grid for over a century.

This is the mechanism by which the old financial overlords are being forced into irrelevance while a new asset-backed, gold-and-commodity-weighted system is slammed into place. It is surgical, ruthless, and already in motion at levels that will make 2008 look like a dress rehearsal. You are watching a long play that has been in the works for years. And we are finally seeing what has long been foretold by many insiders.

We are heading towards a gold back economy. And Central Banks are preparing for it. This is why the audit of Fort Knox is so paramount. This will basically get the ball rolling on the whole debt based system.

As of right now, the operation has moved from planning into active execution.

Saudi Arabia has already begun accepting non-dollar payments for oil in key bilateral deals.

China and Russia have accelerated dedollarization through their expanded BRICS payment platforms and massive gold purchases.

Multiple nations are dumping U.S. Treasuries in calculated tranches to avoid immediate market panic while steadily draining liquidity.

U.S. internal White Hat factions within the Treasury and military are running interference to manage the collapse in a controlled manner protecting key infrastructure while letting the parasitic layers burn.

This will trigger massive wealth transfer. The middle class in dollar-dependent nations gets hammered first through inflation, bank runs, and asset devaluation.

Elites who are not positioned in the new system (physical assets, gold, sovereign-aligned cryptocurrencies, or BRICS instruments) will be wiped out.

Bloodline banking families tied to the old Federal Reserve system lose their primary lever of control. This is why you see frantic attempts to provoke new wars or distractions to delay or redirect the economic reckoning.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2074609867059266017

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/07/08/prolotario-operation-sandman-is-not-a-theory/

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Frank26  It is highly possible [PM Zaidi] will still be able to see Trump on the 15th but it depends on how quickly things are done that are demanded by Trump...Many things will be visible, will be shown to you, between now and whenever Z finally goes to see Trump.  I hope it's still the 15th...

Reset IntelligenceOn July 10, 3 days out, the ASYCUDA customs system goes mandatory at every border and the paper trail dies. Egypt closed its own currency gap the same way in 2016. In roughly 8 days, Prime Minister al-Zaidi flies to Washington with a delegation of Iraqi business owners, carrying an IMF-shaped 2027 budget and a fresh American energy deal.

Stephen   An interesting article came out on Saturday.  What it said was Iraqi citizens are now exchanging their US dollars for Iraqi dinar because the dinar is strengthening.  If you've been involved in this investment for many years like I have, this has never happened.  The Iraqi citizens always want US dollars, preferred over Iraqi dinar because the Iraq dinar never had as much value as the US dollar...The fact they are now exchanging their US dollars for Iraqi dinar is a very telling sign.  It means there is an organic and grassroots event happening in the country of Iraq.  To me it looks like it is a precursor to some type of other major significant event happening, that we are all hoping and waiting for.

REVEALED: China's SECRET PLAN for Gold Was JUST Leaked-Global Gold Backed Currency

Steven Van Metre:  7-7-2026

China has a secret plan for Gold—to move toward a fully gold-backed global currency—and the PBOC just executed their biggest buy since 2023.

In today's video, I reveal why China is intentionally crashing the price of Gold just so they can buy it all up on the cheap to back a new Yuan.

We are witnessing the final days of the dollar as the global reserve, and I have one specific chart that every gold bull needs to see before this shift hits your portfolio.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Morning 7-8-26

Oil Prices Pressure Iraq’s Foreign Reserves, Experts Warn

2026-07-07 19:36    Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq's foreign currency reserves have fallen 12 percent in two years and remain at risk of further decline if oil prices drop below $60 per barrel, according to experts who spoke to Shafaq News on Tuesday. The reserves stood at $97.8 billion in late April 2026, down from $111.7 billion at the end of 2023, driven by the government's heavy dependence on oil revenues rather than diversified income streams.

Political science professor Najm Abdul Tarish warned that if oil prices remain between $55 and $60 per barrel, while government spending stays elevated, Iraq's foreign reserves could come under pressure.

“Funds are unlikely to decline sharply in the near term but could gradually erode if oil income continues to fall without meaningful economic reforms,” he told Shafaq News, suggesting that protecting them requires diversifying the economy, increasing non-oil returns, and encouraging investment and domestic production rather than relying solely on oil, Tarish argued.

According to former CBI Director General Mahmoud Dagher, the impact of foreign currency reserves on ordinary Iraqis is indirect, and most felt when speculation drives up demand for US dollars or confidence in the market weakens.

He said rumors about the economy or Iraq's oil exports often prompt citizens and traders to buy dollars, increasing demand and pushing up exchange rates on the parallel market. Because Iraq relies heavily on imports, any rise in the dollar's value ultimately increases the cost of imported goods and weakens the purchasing power of the dinar.

Speaking to Shafaq News, expert Mohammed Al-Hassani noted that the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) does not use its holdings to finance the state budget. Instead, the funds are used to maintain monetary stability, support the Iraqi dinar's exchange rate, secure US dollars for imports, and strengthen investor confidence in the country's economy. He added that part of the reserves is invested in safe, highly liquid financial instruments held by international institutions to preserve their value and ensure they remain readily available when needed.

Despite the concerns, the Prime Minister's Financial Adviser, Mudhir Mohammed Saleh, told Shafaq News that the CBI's foreign currency reserves remain within safe levels under international standards, covering about 12 months of Iraq's imports compared with the global benchmark of three months. “The reserves give the Central Bank significant room to intervene in the foreign exchange market and support the dinar, while noting that exchange rate stability also depends on oil prices, government revenues, the efficiency of the banking sector, and confidence in the economy.

Read more: Iraqi experts divided on reviving the oil-reliant economy

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-prices-pressure-Iraq-s-foreign-reserves-experts-warn

Oil Jumps Nearly 2% After US Strikes On Iran

2026-07-07 23:42    Shafaq News  Oil prices climbed nearly 2% on ​Wednesday after the U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran and reimposed crude sales sanctions, raising fears their fragile ‌truce was unravelling and Middle East supplies could be disrupted again.

The U.S. airstrikes were in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday. The strait is a key waterway for the transport of Middle Eastern ​oil shipments to wider markets.

Brent crude futures gained $1.38, or 1.9%, to $75.54 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate ​crude climbed to $71.81 a barrel, up $1.37, or 1.9% at 0128 GMT.

Both benchmarks rose about 3% on ⁠Tuesday after the U.S. revoked the general licence authorising the sale of Iranian crude following the Iranian attacks.

"The current conflagration ​is a reminder to the market of how fragile passage through the Strait still is," said Saul Kavonic, head of research ​at MST Marquee.

"This presents a contrary indicator to the prevailing sentiment that the market could be flooded into oversupply, which may scare some of the record short positioning to cover," he said, adding that if tensions persist and traffic through the waterway remains below 50% of ​pre-war levels, the resulting supply constraints could support higher oil prices.

After the U.S. and Iran signed their truce agreement ​last month, oil prices tumbled back to pre-war levels and traders amassed large short positions in oil futures, or bets that prices would fall further.

Expectations ‌of ⁠a wave of pent-up Middle East supply coming onto the market caused the price declines.

Iran did not take responsibility for the vessel attacks but Qatar blamed Iran for them, including one on a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker, which reported being struck by a drone that caused a fire in its engine room.

A Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker, believed to be the supertanker Wedyan, was also ​damaged off Oman, maritime security ​sources said. The cause ⁠was not immediately clear.

The attacks renewed concerns about tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which carried cargoes equal to about one-fifth of global energy supply before the war began in February.

Iran ​is asserting its control of the Strait and has ordered ships to use a route ​closer to its ⁠coast rather than one nearer to Oman, which also borders the waterway. The U.S. insists the waterway must remain free to all as it was before the conflict started.

Since the war started, nations have drawn down their inventories to make up for ⁠the supply ​shortfall. U.S. crude oil inventories fell again last week, market sources said on Tuesday, ​citing data from the American Petroleum Institute. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected crude stockpiles to decline by about 2.4 million barrels in the week ended July ​3. 

(REUTERS) https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-jumps-nearly-2-after-US-strikes-on-Iran

Basrah Crudes Plunge Despite Global Futures Rally

2026-07-08 02:30    Shafaq News- Basrah   Iraq's Basrah crude led losses among OPEC grades on Wednesday, plunging more than 25%, even as major global benchmarks moved higher.

Basrah Heavy crude dropped to $45.37 per barrel, losing $15.39, or 25.33%, while Basrah Medium crude fell to $47.47 per barrel, down $10.39, or 17.96%.

Brent crude futures gained $1.92, or 2.6%, to $76.08 a barrel at 0400 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $1.82, or 2.6%, to $72.26 a barrel.

UAE's Murban crude advanced 3.39% to $71.31 per barrel, while Saudi Arabia's Arab Light crude tumbled 13.70% to $65.31, and Kuwait Export Blend dropped 13.13% to $69.01. OPEC's basket data showed a wider divergence between futures contracts and physical crude grades tied to pricing differentials across crude types.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Basrah-crudes-plunge-despite-global-futures-rally

EIA: Iraq's Crude Oil Exports To US Fall In June

2026-07-08 06:46 Shafaq News- Washington  Iraq's crude oil exports to the United States fell to 1.35 million barrels in June, down from 1.625 million barrels in May, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

EIA reported that Iraq exported an average of 107,000 barrels per day during the first week of June, exports fell to zero in the second week, recovered to an average of 71,000 barrels per day in the third week, and returned to zero in the fourth week.

The volatile pattern reflects ongoing disruptions to Iraqi crude shipments amid regional instability. Iraq ranked eighth globally among countries exporting crude to the United States in June, behind Canada, Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia.

Among Arab oil exporters to the US, Iraq held second place. Saudi Arabia led with 2.04 million barrels for the month, while Libya ranked third among Arab nations with 1.11 million barrels.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/EIA-Iraq-s-crude-oil-exports-to-US-fall-in-June

USD/IQD Exchange Rates Climbs In Baghdad, Erbil

2026-07-08 04:05    Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil    The US dollar rose in Baghdad and Erbil on Wednesday, trading around 153,500 Iraqi dinars per $100.

According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded at 153,650 dinars per $100 at Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya central exchanges, up from 153,000 dinars on Tuesday's trading.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 154,000 dinars and bought it at 153,000 dinars.

In Erbil, the dollar traded higher, with selling prices reaching 153,700 dinars per $100 and buying prices at 153,600 dinars.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/USD-IQD-exchange-rates-climbs-in-Baghdad-Erbil-7

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Trump Orders Halt to U.S. Trade With Spain at NATO Summit 

Growing tensions over NATO defense spending and Spain's position during the Iran conflict have escalated into a major trade dispute, raising new questions about alliance unity and transatlantic economic relations.

Overview 

• President Donald Trump announced he ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt U.S. trade with Spain following disagreements over NATO defense commitments.

• Spain has refused to adopt NATO's new 5% defense spending target and declined to support certain U.S. military operations during the Iran conflict.

• The dispute highlights growing divisions within NATO at a time when the alliance is attempting to strengthen collective security amid rising global geopolitical risks.

Key Developments

1. Trump Announces Trade Action Against Spain

President Trump stated during the NATO Summit in Ankara that he had instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to stop trade with Spain, calling the country a "terrible partner." The remarks marked one of the strongest public criticisms of a NATO ally during the summit.

2. Defense Spending Dispute Reaches New Level

Spain continues to reject NATO's new goal of spending 5% of GDP on defense and related security investments, maintaining that its existing military contributions adequately fulfill alliance obligations. Washington argues that all allies must increase spending to strengthen collective deterrence.

3. Iran Conflict Deepened Political Differences

Relations deteriorated further after Spain reportedly declined to allow U.S. forces to use certain Spanish military facilities and airspace during operations connected to the Iran conflict. The disagreement intensified longstanding debates over burden-sharing within the alliance.

4. Strategic Military Cooperation Faces New Questions

Despite the political dispute, Spain remains home to critical U.S. military installations, including Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base, both of which support NATO operations throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. No immediate military changes have been announced.

5. Markets Watch for Policy Follow-Through

While Trump's announcement immediately attracted global attention, investors are now watching whether formal trade restrictions will actually be implemented. Any significant disruption in U.S.-Spain trade could affect broader European economic sentiment and alliance cooperation.

Why It Matters

Trade disputes between major allies can influence global markets, supply chains, and geopolitical stability. If tensions between Washington and Madrid escalate further, the disagreement could extend beyond defense policy into broader economic and diplomatic relations across Europe.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Foreign currency investors closely monitor geopolitical tensions because they can influence currency values, trade flows, investor confidence, and central bank policy. Increased uncertainty among major Western allies may contribute to market volatility while reinforcing demand for safe-haven assets such as the U.S. dollar and gold.

Implications for the Global Reset 

• Pillar 2 – Trade

Growing trade tensions between the United States and Spain highlight how geopolitical disagreements can influence international commerce, supply chains, and cross-border investment.

• Pillar 5 – Energy

Spain's strategic military and geographic position within NATO affects broader European security and energy logistics, making alliance cooperation increasingly important for regional stability.

This is not just about a dispute between allies—it reflects how defense commitments, trade policy, and geopolitical strategy are becoming increasingly interconnected in shaping the future global economic and security landscape.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• Reuters – NATO Summit coverage and U.S.-Spain defense spending dispute

• Modern Diplomacy – Trump Orders Halt to US Trade With Spain at NATO Summit

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Wednesday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 7-8-2027

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Tishwash:  The World Bank commends Iraq's steps in modernizing its public budget preparation tools.

On Tuesday, Deputy Minister of Finance Ali Karim met with a World Bank delegation headed by Samer Mata to discuss modernizing public financial management.

The Ministry of Finance stated in a press release received by the Video News Agency that the meeting reviewed the Ministry's progress in transitioning from line-item budgeting to program and performance-based budgeting.

This included preparing implementation documents and templates, and identifying requirements for developing systems, schedules, and electronic displays in the Budget and Accounting Departments. These improvements aim to support digital transformation and enhance oversight, governance, and the efficiency of public spending.

The statement added that the Ministry emphasizes the importance of the technical support provided by the World Bank in this process. It also stressed the need to form a specialized national team from within the Ministry to oversee implementation, train spending units, and ensure a gradual and effective transition to program and performance-based budgeting.

For its part, the World Bank delegation commended the Ministry of Finance's steps in modernizing budget preparation tools and developing financial management systems. The delegation affirmed its readiness to provide the necessary technical expertise to support the project and establish more efficient and transparent modern financial practices.  link

Tishwash:  Parliamentary move to resolve the cabinet formation issue during upcoming sessions

 MP Abbas Al-Maliki stressed on Wednesday that the delay in completing the cabinet does not serve the political process, calling on political blocs to expedite the resolution of this issue and send the names of the remaining ministers to the House of Representatives for a vote.

Al-Maliki told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the delay in completing the cabinet does not serve the political process and affects the government’s work and the implementation of its program,” indicating that “the House of Representatives informed the political blocs of the need to reach an agreement and send the names of the remaining ministers in preparation for voting on them.”

He added that "political activity is still ongoing among political forces in order to reach understandings regarding the vacant ministries."

Al-Maliki indicated that "there is a move to resolve the issue of completing the cabinet during the upcoming sessions of the Council of Representatives, which will contribute to finalizing the government formation and closing this file." link

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Tishwash:  Visit to Washington: An economic gamble to boost investment

All eyes are on the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi to the American capital, Washington, amid expectations that it will be an important step in strengthening economic relations between Iraq and the United States, and opening new horizons for foreign investments, especially in vital sectors that are relied upon to diversify the national economy and reduce dependence on oil revenues.

The visit also represents an important milestone in the course of Iraqi-American relations, as it holds opportunities to enhance political, economic, and security cooperation, in addition to raising national and humanitarian issues of concern to the various components of the Iraqi people. This is confirmed by MP Khalid Sido, a member of the Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee, in an interview with Al-Sabah newspaper, where he indicated that Al-Zidi's anticipated visit to Washington represents an important opportunity to strengthen relations between Iraq and the United States, expressing his hope that its results will reflect positively on stability and economic development in Iraq.

Sido stressed the importance of the visit carrying a humanitarian message that confirms the state’s concern for all its components, emphasizing the need to address outstanding humanitarian issues.

He pointed out that the success of the visit should be measured by the gains it achieves for Iraq through the establishment of a genuine partnership based on respect for Iraqi sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs, while preserving the independence of national decision-making. Sido indicated that Iraq possesses an important geographical location and great wealth that qualifies it to be an economic and strategic center in the region, expressing his hope that the visit will contribute to supporting security and stability and opening up broader horizons for economic and investment cooperation, which will reflect positively on the citizens and the Iraqi economy.

Furthermore, economic experts believe that the success of the visit will not be measured solely by the number of agreements that may be signed, but rather by Iraq's ability to convey a clear message to American investors and decision-makers that the country now possesses a more receptive environment for investments, and that it is moving towards building long-term economic partnerships that achieve common interests.

Professor of International Economics, Dr. Nawwar Al-Saadi, affirms that the most prominent economic message that the Iraqi delegation should carry is that Iraq is no longer looking for relations based on aid, but rather seeks sustainable investment partnerships based on mutual benefit.

 Al-Saadi points out that Iraq has promising opportunities in the energy, gas, petrochemical, infrastructure, digital transformation, agriculture and manufacturing sectors, which are areas capable of generating rewarding returns for investors.

Al-Saadi adds to “Al-Sabah” that enhancing investor confidence requires providing clear messages regarding the continuation of economic reforms, improving the business environment, simplifying administrative procedures, enhancing governance and transparency, as well as protecting investments and continuing efforts to combat corruption, stressing that capital seeks first stability and legal guarantees before seeking profits.

The spokesperson added that it is also necessary to highlight Iraq’s orientations towards diversifying sources of income and expanding the role of the private sector, which would allow American companies the opportunity to enter as a partner in the development process, and not just as an implementer of projects. He pointed out that presenting a clear investment map supported by implementation mechanisms and legal guarantees will enhance the international community’s confidence in the Iraqi economy and open the door to quality investments that contribute to technology transfer, job creation, and economic growth.

For his part, economic researcher Ahmed Al-Ansari affirms that the Prime Minister’s visit to Washington represents an important opportunity to strengthen the economic partnership between Iraq and the United States, explaining that its success may contribute to attracting American and foreign investments to the energy, electricity, industry, infrastructure and technology sectors.

Al-Ansari adds that reaching economic understandings and agreements and sending reassuring messages to investors will enhance confidence in the Iraqi economy and encourage international companies to enter the local market, but he stressed at the same time that achieving these gains remains dependent on Iraq’s ability to improve the investment environment, consolidate stability, and accelerate economic and administrative reforms, in order to ensure that agreements are transformed into real productive projects that support economic diversification and provide new job opportunities.

Experts agree that the upcoming visit represents an opportunity to enhance Iraq’s economic standing regionally and internationally. However, its success requires following up on the implementation of any understandings and agreements that may result from it, and transforming them into tangible projects that contribute to achieving economic development, raise the level of confidence in the national economy, and support the government’s direction towards building a more diversified and stable economy.  link

Tishwash:  More than just protocol: Radical shifts drive Al-Zaidi's visit to Washington this month!

Introduction: Iraq stands at a new crossroads in the corridors of international diplomacy.

Visits by heads of state are often dismissed as routine protocol procedures filled with forced smiles, but Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaidi's visit to Washington in mid-July breaks this mold. In the aftermath of the "Iran 2026 War" and the fragility of the "Islamabad Memorandum," Zaidi carries not merely investment requests, but a "sovereignty first" doctrine. It is a bold attempt to transform Iraq from a regional arena of attrition into a "vital hub" that neither Washington nor the global economy can ignore.

First: Hunting the “Big Fish” – When bullets and money speak, al-Zaidi’s journey didn’t begin in Washington, but rather in the streets of Baghdad on the still night of the 28th of last month. That night, counterterrorism forces shattered the status quo with swift raids targeting bastions of nepotism. This wasn’t a political “show,” but the first wave of the “50 Whales” list identified by the Supreme Sovereign Council for Integrity.

The operation resulted in the arrest of 47 high-ranking officials, including parliamentarians and governors, and the seizure of large sums of cash hidden in private safes. For al-Zaydi, this move was domestic “political suicide,” but in Washington, it was a strategic “credit card”; it was the only message capable of persuading the US Treasury to lift restrictions on Iraqi banks and translate promises of integrity into concrete reality.

“Al-Zaidi’s categorical refusal of a $200 million bribe from an oil tycoon has become the ‘founding statement’ of his administration, and the moral cornerstone with which he confronts skeptics in the White House, declaring the end of the era of ‘money for silence’.”

Second: The “OPEC Surprise” – Iraq brandishes its surplus weapon in a high-stakes geopolitical poker game. Al-Zaidi holds a card that could redraw the global energy map: the threat to suspend Iraq’s membership in OPEC. This is not merely a threat to increase production; it is a carefully crafted pressure tactic to extract US recognition of the “Joint Energy and Development Fund.”

By threatening to pump 7 million barrels per day, al-Zaidi presents Washington with two equally unpalatable options: either engage in supporting the Iraqi infrastructure fund on favorable terms, or face an oil flood that could destabilize energy prices and traditional oil alliances. Al-Zaidi is not asking for aid; he is trading the stability of the global market for funding for the “new Iraq.”

Third: “Securing the Future” – Iraq as a Global Reserve Hub. After the 2026 war exposed the vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz, al-Zaidi proposes Iraq as a “global reserve hub” for energy, representing a geopolitical “insurance policy” for the West. The race here is not only economic but also a race against time, as Turkey is pushing for a new agreement for the Nord Stream pipeline by a deadline this month.

Through the “Development Road” and the Nord Stream pipelines, al-Zaidi seeks to create a reliable overland alternative, offering the United States three strategic advantages:
Neutralizing the Strait’s vulnerability: ensuring the flow of oil away from regional maritime threats.
The return of the giants: providing security and political guarantees for American energy companies to return to work within a unified legal framework between Baghdad and Erbil.
Lasting stability: transforming Iraq from a “corridor of wars” into a “lifeline” connecting the Gulf to Europe by land.

Fourth: The Technological Fortress – Sovereignty via Starlink and Blockchain.
Al-Zaidi understands that digitally compromised sovereignty is illusory. Therefore, his visit to Washington transcends traditional arms deals, reaching into the realm of “digital sovereignty.” The move towards Starlink and American cloud providers is not merely a technological luxury, but an attempt to decouple from regional fiber optic networks vulnerable to hacking and political blackmail.

In this context, the KBR-Nebras agreements stand out as a cornerstone for building a “technological fortress.” By combining KBR’s infrastructure expertise with a blockchain-based “government contract gateway,” al-Zaidi aims to render corruption technologically impossible. Here, technology not only combats corruption through legal means, but also makes data and contract manipulation a matter of pure programming imagination.

Fifth: The “Hard Stop” Date – The Moment of Truth on September 30.
The date of September 30 remains the shadow over all discussions; it is the date of the “Hard Stop” for all armed activities outside the authority of the state. Al-Zaidi is going to Washington to forge a unique bilateral security agreement: advanced air and intelligence support, without an “army on the ground.”

This gamble represents a “moment of confrontation” with the militias. Without effective American intelligence cover, the withdrawal could be interpreted as a “retreat” that opens the door for the rearming of the factions. Al-Zaidi seeks to secure a technical and security commitment that guarantees the state remains the only force permitted to bear arms, transforming military support from a “combat presence” into a smart “intelligence partnership.”

Conclusion: Can technology outpace inertia?

Ali al-Zaidi’s trip to Washington is the most ambitious attempt yet to transform the Islamabad Memorandum from a fragile, war-imposed truce into a lasting geopolitical and economic reality. Al-Zaidi is betting that individual integrity, bolstered by digital immunity, can break the deadlock of past decades.

As he sits in the Oval Office, the philosophical question facing Iraq’s future remains: Can technology and sovereign vigilance outpace the inertia of a long history of corruption and weapons, or will the powerful find a way to circumvent even blockchain technology? Iraq’s next decade is being written now in Washington, in ink of oil, digital sovereignty, and unwavering resolve.  link

Ariel: The Yen Tsunami that’s about to Crash the Old Money Game

Ariel: The Yen Tsunami that’s about to Crash the Old Money Game

7-8-2026

Operation Sand Man: The Castle On The Shoreline (What You Need To Know)

The Yen Tsunami That’s About to Crash the Old Money Game – And Why Your Grocery Bill, Gas Tank, and Retirement Dreams Are All in the Crosshairs

But Before We Begin Let’s Start Off With What Operation Sandman Is

The operation traces its roots to post-2008 financial crisis planning inside military and intelligence factions that watched the derivatives collapse nearly bring down the entire house of cards.

The trigger mechanism is coordinated BRICS+ and Global South nations simultaneously dumping U.S. dollar reserves and U.S. Treasuries in orchestrated waves. This creates a cascading liquidity crisis that forces the Federal Reserve into hyperinflationary death spirals or total loss of reserve currency status.

Parallel to this is the rollout of new trade settlement currencies backed by physical gold, oil, rare earths, and agricultural commodities. Russia, China, India, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil have been quietly building the infrastructure for years new clearing systems, gold vaults, and digital ledgers that bypass SWIFT entirely.

Now Moving On To The Main Story At Hand

For years, big players borrowed yen for peanuts, flipped it into US Treasuries, stocks, or whatever yielded more, and laughed all the way to the vault. Now? Japan’s yields are climbing like they’re late for a bullet train, making home cooking look tasty again. Institutions start repatriating that capital selling off Uncle Sam’s paper to buy their own. That’s not a gentle unwind; it’s a pressure valve popping that forces the dollar to face its weaknesses head-on.

Everyday Americans feel this in higher borrowing costs, shaky markets, and the slow erosion of purchasing power that’s already got folks stretching every paycheck. Your mortgage rate? Your kid’s student loans? They don’t exist in a vacuum this global liquidity shift tightens the screws on everything.

Let’s Connect The Dots Nobody’s Drawing In The Group Chats

Iraq gearing up for real trade with America isn’t polite diplomacy. It’s survival math. Their new PM Zaidi heading to Washington mid-July? That’s not a photo op. It’s the handshake sealing alignment on customs digitization, hydrocarbon laws, budget restructuring, and the kind of stability that lets a currency breathe without constant dollar crutches.

Citizens already ditching greenbacks for dinar on the streets? That’s grassroots voting with wallets for a system that works. A stronger, revalued dinar fits perfectly new exchange rate reflecting actual economic muscle instead of auction games.

Washington meeting locks in the US side of the deal: investment flows, tech transfers, security umbrellas. No more Iranian militia headaches derailing the vision.

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