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U.S. STRIKES THREE IRANIAN OIL TANKERS: WAR MOVES DEEPER INTO THE GLOBAL ENERGY-SUPPLY SYSTEM

The conflict is no longer only threatening oil supplies — military action is now directly targeting vessels carrying Iranian crude, raising the financial stakes for energy markets, shipping, currencies and global trade.

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U.S. STRIKES THREE IRANIAN OIL TANKERS: WAR MOVES DEEPER INTO THE GLOBAL ENERGY-SUPPLY SYSTEM

OVERVIEW

U.S. forces struck three Iranian crude-oil carriers on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy ships, according to U.S. Central Command.
The strikes demonstrate that the conflict is reaching directly into the physical transportation of energy, while U.S. pressure is simultaneously weakening Iran's ability to use the Strait of Hormuz as economic leverage.
The financial risk is expanding beyond oil prices: shipping disruption → higher energy costs → inflation pressure → higher interest rates → greater debt and currency volatility.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. U.S. Forces Strike Three Iranian Oil Carriers

U.S. Central Command confirmed that American forces struck three Iranian crude-oil tankers after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy ships.

The development is significant because the targets were not simply military installations. Oil carriers are part of the physical infrastructure that connects energy production to the global economy.

Any expansion of attacks involving commercial or oil-related shipping increases the potential for disruption to energy flows and raises the risk premium embedded in global oil prices.

2. The Conflict Is Moving Directly Into Energy Transportation

The Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most important pressure points in the conflict.

Reuters reported that U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire around vessels near Iran, including the three Iranian oil carriers struck by the United States.

This means the energy risk is no longer limited to how much oil is being produced. The critical question is whether oil can be safely transported through the region.

That distinction is crucial for global markets because additional production cannot immediately solve a transportation bottleneck.

3. Iran's Hormuz Leverage Is Being Challenged

A new Reuters analysis published Sunday says the United States has significantly weakened Iran's ability to use the Strait of Hormuz as economic leverage through its naval blockade and intensified sanctions campaign.

Iran is simultaneously facing restricted oil exports, reduced access to foreign currency and growing economic pressure.

That creates an unusual situation: Iran retains the ability to threaten disruption, but its own capacity to sustain that leverage is being increasingly constrained.

4. Oil Risk Is Becoming a Global Inflation Risk

The consequences extend well beyond the Middle East.

Brent crude rose 7.6% last week, while U.S. crude gained nearly 10%. U.S. diesel prices also reached a record as shipping disruptions tightened fuel supplies.

The longer the conflict affects energy transportation, the greater the possibility that higher fuel costs will spread into transportation, manufacturing, food and consumer prices.

That creates a difficult environment for central banks already confronting inflation concerns.

5. Energy Disruption Can Become a Debt and Currency Problem

The financial chain reaction is increasingly important:

Oil disruption → higher energy prices → higher inflation → higher interest rates → higher bond yields → higher government borrowing costs.

For heavily indebted governments, this can create additional fiscal pressure at precisely the time when economies are already dealing with higher energy expenses.

For currencies, the impact can diverge sharply. Energy exporters may benefit from higher revenues, while energy-importing nations can face worsening trade balances and pressure on their currencies.

WHY IT MATTERS

Economy: Higher energy and transportation costs can reinforce inflation while reducing household and business purchasing power.

Markets: Oil-related geopolitical risk can increase volatility across equities, bonds, commodities and currencies.

Policy: Central banks could face renewed pressure to keep rates higher if energy prices generate another inflation wave.

Global System: The conflict demonstrates how quickly a regional military confrontation can affect global energy transportation and financial markets.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

Foreign currency holders should watch energy exposure and capital flows closely.

Countries that export significant amounts of oil can see stronger external revenues when crude prices rise. By contrast, countries dependent on imported energy can face higher import bills, inflation and pressure on their currencies.
The dollar can also benefit from periods of geopolitical stress if investors seek liquidity and U.S. assets, particularly if higher oil prices reinforce expectations for higher U.S. interest rates.
The key point is that currency values can increasingly reflect geopolitical energy exposure, interest-rate expectations and international capital flows at the same time.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

Pillar 1: Energy

The global financial system depends on the uninterrupted movement of energy. When military conflict reaches oil carriers and strategic shipping routes, energy security becomes a financial-system issue.

Pillar 2: Trade

The conflict highlights the vulnerability of global trade to disruptions at strategic maritime chokepoints. Shipping costs, insurance, energy prices and trade flows can all be affected when a major commercial route becomes a military flashpoint.

CONCLUSION

The significance of the three tanker strikes goes beyond the individual vessels.

The war is moving deeper into the infrastructure that connects energy production with the global economy.
At the same time, the United States is attempting to restrict Iran's ability to use the Strait of Hormuz as economic leverage, while Iran continues to warn that additional attacks could trigger a stronger response.

That creates a difficult environment for global markets: oil remains vulnerable, shipping remains exposed, inflation risks are elevated and governments are already carrying historically large debt burdens.

The financial impact of this conflict will ultimately depend not only on how much oil is produced, but on whether the world's energy and trade arteries remain open.

When war reaches the ships carrying the world's energy, the consequences can reach every market connected to that energy.

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Sunday Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 9-6-2026

TNT:

Tishwash: Currency exchange offices closed at Baghdad airport; travelers warned of delays.

The Baghdad International Airport administration announced on Saturday that the Central Bank of Iraq has closed a number of exchange companies operating inside the airport, warning travelers of congestion and delays in currency exchange procedures .

The airport administration said in a statement seen by “Al-Sa’a” that “passengers whose travel requires them to complete currency exchange procedures must come to the airport early and well before the flight time.”

TNT:

Tishwash: Currency exchange offices closed at Baghdad airport; travelers warned of delays.

She added that "this comes as a result of the closure of a number of exchange companies operating at the airport by the Central Bank of Iraq, which may lead to a surge and delay in the currency exchange process."

The Baghdad Airport administration urged the concerned passengers to "arrive well before the flight time, in order to avoid any delay that may affect their travel procedures link

Tishwash: The Central Bank warns against fake news aimed at destabilizing the economy.

The Central Bank's media director, Haider Ghazi, denied on Saturday that the dollar exchange rate had been officially changed.

Ghazi told Shafaq News Agency that "the news circulating about changing the dollar exchange rate is false and baseless."

He added that "the news aims to destabilize the economy and the exchange rate, for specific purposes."

A short while ago, news spread on social media that the exchange rate had changed, and that the Central Bank had announced that deposits would be at a rate of 1460 dinars per dollar, starting tomorrow link

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Tishwash: Al-Zaydi's advisor: The Iraqi economy is hostage to oil, and liberating it begins with activating other sectors.

The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed on Saturday that the Iraqi economy depends almost entirely on oil export revenues, explaining that the movement of oil revenues is directly reflected in the Iraqi balance of payments, whether in cases of surplus or deficit.

Saleh told Al-Maalomah that “any shocks or crises that the global economy is exposed to from the outside directly affect the Iraqi economy, given the high level of dependence on oil as a main source of public revenues.”

He added that "one of the main ways to avoid the repercussions of global economic crises is to diversify the economy and sources of financial revenues," stressing "the need to gradually move towards a more diversified economy that is less dependent on oil."

Saleh pointed out that "Iraq should, during the next ten years, work to raise the percentage of non-oil revenues to constitute about 45 percent of the total budget revenues, which will enhance financial stability and reduce the economy's sensitivity to fluctuations in oil prices."

He emphasized that "supporting the general budget requires diversifying funding and revenue sources, along with strengthening productive sectors, especially agriculture and industry, in order to contribute to building a more sustainable economy capable of withstanding crises." link

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Tishwash: Former MP: Washington is pushing for its conditions to be met in exchange for completing the government cabinet.

Former MP Rasoul Radhi confirmed that the US administration is exerting pressure on Iraq to achieve its conditions in exchange for giving the green light to Ali al-Zaidi to complete his cabinet.

Radhi told Al-Maalouma, "The government has an agreement and a specific date for the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq on September 30th. Resistance factions and political parties are monitoring this matter to see the seriousness of implementing this agreement before beginning a new phase."

He added, "The US administration has imposed conditions on Iraq, preventing the government from completing its cabinet or filling vacant ministerial posts until after September 30th, the date set for the withdrawal of US forces."

He explained that "America is pressuring the government and setting conditions for completing the cabinet, seeking through this pressure to disarm the Islamic resistance in Iraq." link

Tishwash: Central Bank Rejects Rumors Of Devaluing Iraqi Dinar

At a Glance:

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) on Saturday refuted widely circulating rumors regarding plans to increase the official USD/IQD exchange rate.

CBI Media Director Haider Ghazi reaffirmed that the official exchange rate remains fixed, dismissing claims that deposits or official transactions would be repriced to 1,460 IQD per dollar.

The central bank cautioned that false reports aim to destabilize financial markets, urging media platforms and the public to verify information via official channels.

The CBI's official selling rate stands unchanged at 1,310 IQD per USD for commercial operations and transfers.

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) issued a firm denial on Saturday, September 5, 2026, rejecting unverified reports and social media claims that federal monetary authorities intend to devalue the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar. Reaffirming its official policy baseline, the CBI confirmed that no adjustments to the exchange rate have been enacted, describing circulated rumors of a rate hike to 1,460 IQD as unfounded attempts to destabilize local currency markets.

Key Statements and Focus Area:

Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Official Statement (Carried via State Media):
"Reports claiming an intention to raise the exchange rate of the US dollar are completely unfounded. No decision has been issued in this regard, and the official exchange rate approved by the Central Bank has undergone no change. We urge all news outlets and social media users to exercise accuracy and rely exclusively on official sources for monetary policy updates."

Haider Ghazi, Media Director of the Central Bank of Iraq:
"The rumors suggesting a rate shift to 1,460 dinars per dollar are designed to create market anxiety and undermine economic stability. The bank maintains its established exchange rate framework, and operational indicators remain grounded in official standards."

Official vs. Parallel Market Currency Benchmarks

Exchange Framework

Benchmark Rate (IQD per $1 USD)

Policy / Operational Status

Budgetary Base Rate

1,300 IQD

Government fiscal accounting baseline

CBI Official Bank Rate

1,310 IQD

Standard rate for commercial bank foreign transfer sales

Parallel Market (Baghdad)

~1,547 IQD (154,750 per $100)

Unofficial exchange bureau rate
‍ ‍(subject to continuous market changes)

Parallel Market (Erbil)

~1,540 IQD (154,000 per $100)

Unofficial regional exchange rate
‍ ‍(subject to continuous market changes)

Social Media Rumors and CBI Clarification

The central bank's statement followed a wave of digital posts claiming that starting September 6, official financial institutions would adjust dollar conversion pricing to 1,460 IQD per USD. Rebutting the speculative claims, the CBI clarified that monetary policy remains firmly anchored to the structural framework established alongside the Ministry of Finance.CBI officials highlighted that foreign exchange reserves and trade processing mechanisms remain stable, preventing the need for currency devaluations.

Monetary Control and Market Volatility

The CBI continues to manage the structural spread between official bank transfer rates and informal exchange markets. While local exchange bureaus in Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra traded between 1,540 and 1,547 IQD per dollar on Saturday, central bank regulators reiterated that official trade imports and foreign transfers continue to be processed at the pegged rate. Regulators warned that spreading forged notices or unauthorized policy claims would trigger legal oversight to preserve financial system security.

FYI

By immediately countering exchange rate rumors, the CBI aims to prevent speculative hoarding and artificial inflation spikes across local consumer markets. Maintaining a firm peg at 1,310 IQD reinforces the government's commitment to fiscal continuity, though persistent parallel market spreads highlight the ongoing challenge of meeting cash-dollar demand outside official banking channels. link

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News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 9-6-2026

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

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Sun. 6 Sept. 2026

Compiled Sun. 6 Sept. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note:World Banks were broke after years of printing unlimited fiat US Dollars and lending money they didn’t have. The situation has forced the BRICS Alliance to (allegedly) dismantle the Petrodollar through a gold/asset-backed Global Currency Reset and has shaken the Financial World to it’s core.

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

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Sun. 6 Sept. 2026

Compiled Sun. 6 Sept. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Not to worry. President Trump, again, to the rescue. The President already has a new Global Quantum Financial System (QFS) (allegedly) in place. As of Tues. 1 Sept. 2026 the QFS was(allegedly) live, covering the Planet and officially mapped to local routing networks. The QFS was (allegedly) replacing the broken banking order that fed on debt and control, while forming the foundation of a new financial era for the World.

Asset-backed sovereign funds backed by physical gold were re-anchored to the U.S. and other participating sovereign nations’ treasuries. The QFS (allegedly) could not be hacked, corrupted or controlled, while validating financial transactions worldwide in real time.

Over the last four hours 12,000 US regional and local credit unions have (allegedly) successfully integrated the ISO 20022 protocol.

The old banks were dying as the new network took their place. The corrupt Tier-1 mega-banks that refused to comply with the asset-backed standards have(allegedly) had their settlement privileges permanently revoked by the Military Alliance.

The NESARA Liquidations: The hidden offshore pools used by the globalist corporations to short the markets and suppress humanity have been (allegedly) completely drained.

Iraq has doubled it’s gold reserves, transforming worth of the Dinar. China has accumulated gold, securing power and rewriting rules of Global trade – a system of real value.

GESARA/NESARA will be activated!

The release phase for TIER 4B (Us, the Internet Group) activation has(allegedly) been set for Sun. 6 Sept. 2026. That’s when the financial transition moves toward the ISO 20022 system!

Thurs. 3 Sept. 2026 Bruce, The Big Call 667-770-1866: Intel said we were in 4-5 day window for this going. That put us to the weekend or Tues. 8 Sept. could come into play. A very high source said that if notification to Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) to set appointments should go over the weekend – including Labor Day Mon. 7 Sept.

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CENTRAL BANK GOLD REALIGNMENT EXPOSED …QFS Activated on Telegram Sat. 5 Sept. 2026

OVER 1,500 TONS OF PHYSICAL GOLD HAVE BEEN QUIETLY REPOSITIONED UNDER COORDINATED PROGRAMS INVOLVING THE BIS, ECB, AND FEDERAL RESERVE NETWORK SINCE 2013.

THESE MOVEMENTS WERE EXECUTED THROUGH SWISS CLEARING HOUSES AND PRIVATE BULLION BANKS INCLUDING UBS AND CREDIT SUISSE, OFF THE PUBLIC RECORD.

OFFICIAL REPORTS STILL SHOW GOLD “HELD IN CUSTODY” BUT INTERNAL AUDITS INDICATE LARGE PORTIONS HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED OUT OF TRADITIONAL EUROPEAN VAULTS.

PRIMARY RELOCATION ZONES INCLUDE STRATEGIC FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ASIA, LINKED TO NEW SETTLEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE.

THIS GOLD WAS NEVER MEANT FOR MARKET SALE.

IT WAS RESERVED FOR A DIFFERENT SYSTEM.

DOCUMENTED LINKS CONNECT THESE TRANSFERS TO ISO20022 MIGRATION PHASES AND UPCOMING ASSET-BACKED CLEARING MECHANISMS.

THE BALANCE SHEETS SHOW ONE STORY.

THE PHYSICAL RESERVES TELL ANOTHER.

Read full post here: https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/09/06/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-september-6-2026/

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

Frank26 The IMF and the UN operational rate of the exchange of a country is reported on the 1st and the 15th of every month...

Reset IntelligenceThe CBI sets and announces the rate... any morning it chooses. It does not need the budget, the cabinet, or a vote. That is literally the law: Central Bank Law No. 56 of 2004, Article 1/4/A, exclusive authority over exchange rate policy.

JeffThey're not waiting until '27 to delete the zeros. In my strongest opinion I think they want all the zeros deleted during Q4 which would be the beginning of October to the end of December. The '27 budget is based off of the new smaller currency value... Deleting the zeros means withdrawing the 3-zero notes. The phrase deleting the zeros means nothing regarding the exchange rate...only means to phase out and get rid of large 3-zero currency notes. That's all it means.

Mnt Goat I...want to point out the convergence of events that is about to happen. We will get peace in the middle east, Iran’s influence in Iraq will end, the IQD will be on FOREX, accession to the WTO, and we will be going to the bank. The only issue we don’t know for certain is the timing of it all. For us we must watch the timing of the removing the zeros. This will be the movement we need to see. There is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY the IQD could EVER go back to FOREX at a rate to attract investors at 1/6 of a penny so it will have to be at least over the 1990 pre-war days of $3.22. Iraq MUST FIRST REMOVE THE ZEROS thus swap out them out for the newer lower denominations. The ONLY reason why they have not yet done this is due to corruption...Shut this corruption with Iran down and then remove the zeros and “away we go”...

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The Parliamentary Financial Committee: There Is An Intention To Issue Smaller Currency Denominations Than The 250 Dinar Denomination

Translated from Arabic The Parliamentary Financial Committee: There is an intention to issue smaller currency denominations than the 250 dinar denomination because the currency has not changed for a long time and counterfeiting has occurred in it..

https://x.com/AlArabiya_Iraq/status/2096531350366863805

The Parliamentary Financial Committee: There Is An Intention To Issue Smaller Currency Denominations Than The 250 Dinar Denomination

https://x.com/AlArabiya_Iraq/status/2096531350366863805

Baghdad Airport Warns Of Currency Exchange Delays After CBI Closures

2026-09-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad Baghdad International Airport on Saturday warned travelers of possible delays in currency exchange services after the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) closed several exchange companies operating at the airport.

The airport urged passengers who need to exchange currency before traveling to arrive well ahead of their scheduled flights, saying the closures could create congestion and longer waiting times. It did not specify how many exchange companies were closed or the reasons behind the CBI’s decision.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/society/Baghdad-Airport-warns-of-currency-exchange-delays-after-CBI-closures

The Central Bank Denies Raising The Dollar Exchange Rate.

Today 17:56 The Central Bank of Iraq denied on Saturday reports circulating about raising the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar.

In a statement to Al-Maalomah News Agency, the bank said, “The reports suggesting a move to raise the dollar exchange rate are baseless,” emphasizing that “no decision has been issued in this regard.”

The bank added that “the official exchange rate adopted by the Central Bank remains unchanged,” urging media outlets and social media users to “exercise accuracy and rely on official sources when reporting news related to monetary policy and the exchange rate.”

https://almaalomah-me.translate.goog/news/143277/economy/البنك-المركزي-ينفي-رفع-سعر-صرف-الدولار?_x_tr_sl=ar&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

The Central Bank Denies Raising The Dollar Exchange Rate: The Official Rate Has Not Changed And There Is No Decision On This Matter.

Baghdad - One News The Central Bank of Iraq denied on Saturday the validity of the news circulating about a move to raise the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar, stressing that the official approved rate remains unchanged.

The Central Bank stated in a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the news circulating about raising the dollar exchange rate is “baseless,” stressing that no decision has been issued regarding changing the official rate.

He clarified that the exchange rate approved by the Central Bank has not been modified, in a direct response to what has been circulating in the past few hours through some media outlets and social media platforms.

The bank called on the media and social media users to be accurate in circulating information related to monetary policy and the exchange rate, and to rely on data and statements issued by official authorities.

The central bank's clarification comes as an attempt to resolve the controversy surrounding the dollar's exchange rate and prevent the circulation of unofficial information that could affect market activity and traders' expectations.

https://1news-iq.net/البنك-المركزي-ينفي-رفع-سعر-صرف-الدولار/

The Central Bank Reveals The Truth About The Move To Raise The Dollar Exchange Rate.

denyCentral Bank of IraqToday, Saturday, news circulated regarding raising the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar.

The bank said in a statement carried byOfficial Agency And I followed him Alsumara News The news circulating about a trend to raise the dollar exchange rate is baseless.health He emphasized that "no decision has been issued in this regard."

He added that "the official exchange rate adopted by the Central Bank has not changed," calling on the media and social media users to "be accurate and rely on official sources in reporting news related to monetary policy and the exchange rate."

https://www.alsumaria.tv/news/localnews/575139/البنك-المركزي-يكشف-حقيقة-التوجه-لرفع-سعر-صرف-الدولار

The Central Bank Of Iraq Denies The Circulating News Regarding Raising The Dollar Exchange Rate

Baghdad (INA) – The Central Bank of Iraq denied on Saturday reports circulating about raising the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar.

In a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the bank said, "The reports suggesting a move to raise the dollar exchange rate are baseless," emphasizing that "no such decision has been issued.

" The bank added that "the official exchange rate adopted by the Central Bank remains unchanged," and called on media outlets and social media users to "exercise accuracy and rely on official sources when reporting news related to monetary policy and the exchange rate." https://ina.iq/ar/local/272729-.html

The Central Bank denies raising the dollar exchange rate.

economy | 05:53 - 05/09/2026 Mawazin News - Economy The Central Bank of Iraq denied on Saturday reports circulating about an increase in the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar.

In a statement published in the official newspaper, the bank said, "The reports suggesting a move to raise the dollar exchange rate are baseless," emphasizing that "no such decision has been issued."

The bank added that "the official exchange rate adopted by the Central Bank remains unchanged," and urged media outlets and social media users to "exercise accuracy and rely on official sources when reporting news related to monetary policy and the exchange rate." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=290193

The Central Bank Warns Against Fake News Aimed At Destabilizing The Economy.

2026-09-05 Shafaq News - Baghdad The Central Bank's media director, Haider Ghazi, denied on Saturday that the dollar exchange rate had been officially changed.

Ghazi told Shafaq News Agency that "the news circulating about changing the dollar exchange rate is false and baseless."

He added that "the news aims to destabilize the economy and the exchange rate, for specific purposes."

A short while ago, news spread on social media that the exchange rate had changed, and that the Central

Bank had announced that deposits would be at a rate of 1460 dinars per dollar, starting tomorrow.

https://www.shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/البنك-المركزي-يحذر-من-اخبار-كاذبة-تهدف-لزعزعة-ال-ستقرار-الاقتصادي

Central Bank Denies Raising The Dollar Exchange Rate: The Official Rate Has Not Changed And No Decision Has Been Made In This Regard

Translated from Arabic The Central Bank of Iraq denied, on Saturday, the validity of circulating reports regarding an intention to raise the dollar exchange rate against the Iraqi dinar, confirming that the adopted official rate remains unchanged.

The Central Bank stated to the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the news circulating about raising the dollar exchange rate "has no basis in truth," emphasizing that no decision has been issued regarding any change to the official rate.

It clarified that the exchange rate adopted by the Central Bank has not undergone any modification, in a direct response to what was circulated in the past few hours through some media outlets and social media platforms.

The Bank called on media outlets and social media users to exercise caution in circulating information related to monetary policy and exchange rates, and to rely on data and statements issued by official authorities.

The Central Bank's clarification comes in an attempt to settle the controversy surrounding the dollar rate and prevent the circulation of unofficial information that could affect market movements and traders' expectations. #Wan_News#The_First_News_Platform_in_Iraq

https://x.com/onenewsiq/status/2096262937203593540

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Central Bank Rejects Rumors Of Devaluing Iraqi Dinar

Mohammed Jangadost

At a Glance:

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) on Saturday refuted widely circulating rumors regarding plans to increase the official USD/IQD exchange rate.
CBI Media Director Haider Ghazi reaffirmed that the official exchange rate remains fixed, dismissing claims that deposits or official transactions would be repriced to 1,460 IQD per dollar.
The central bank cautioned that false reports aim to destabilize financial markets, urging media platforms and the public to verify information via official channels.
The CBI's official selling rate stands unchanged at 1,310 IQD per USD for commercial operations and transfers.

Key Statements and Focus Area:

Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) Official Statement (Carried via State Media): "Reports claiming an intention to raise the exchange rate of the US dollar are completely unfounded. No decision has been issued in this regard, and the official exchange rate approved by the Central Bank has undergone no change. We urge all news outlets and social media users to exercise accuracy and rely exclusively on official sources for monetary policy updates."
Haider Ghazi, Media Director of the Central Bank of Iraq: "The rumors suggesting a rate shift to 1,460 dinars per dollar are designed to create market anxiety and undermine economic stability. The bank maintains its established exchange rate framework, and operational indicators remain grounded in official standards."

Official vs. Parallel Market Currency Benchmarks

Exchange Framework Benchmark Rate (IQD per $1 USD) Policy / Operational Status

Budgetary Base Rate 1,300 IQD Government fiscal accounting baseline

CBI Official Bank Rate 1,310 IQD Standard rate for commercial bank foreign transfer sales

Parallel Market (Baghdad) ~1,547 IQD (154,750 per $100) Unofficial exchange bureau rate‍ (subject to continuous market changes)

Parallel Market (Erbil) ~1,540 IQD (154,000 per $100) Unofficial regional exchange rate‍ (subject to continuous market changes)

Social Media Rumors and CBI Clarification

Monetary Control and Market Volatility

FYI

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OPEC+ HOLDS THE LINE AS IRAN WAR DISRUPTS OIL FLOWS: SUPPLY SHOCK COULD KEEP INFLATION AND GLOBAL BORROWING COSTS ELEVATED

OPEC+ is expected to keep October oil production policy unchanged as the Iran conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving global markets exposed to a prolonged energy-driven inflation shock.

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OPEC+ HOLDS THE LINE AS IRAN WAR DISRUPTS OIL FLOWS: SUPPLY SHOCK COULD KEEP INFLATION AND GLOBAL BORROWING COSTS ELEVATED

OVERVIEW

OPEC+ is expected to halt further production increases for the fourth quarter, as the Iran war continues to disrupt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices have already risen sharply, with Brent gaining 7.6% and U.S. crude nearly 10% during the latest week as Middle East supply routes remain impaired.
The bigger financial risk is the chain reaction: higher energy costs can keep inflation elevated, pressure interest rates and push global borrowing costs higher.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. OPEC+ Is Expected to Hold October Production Policy Unchanged

OPEC+ is expected to maintain its current oil-output policy when the group meets Sunday, rather than approve another increase for October.

The decision comes after the coalition approved an incremental production increase for September, completing the gradual rollback of a 1.65 million-barrel-per-day supply cut originally introduced in 2023.

The group is now expected to pause further increases during the fourth quarter as the war makes the global supply picture increasingly uncertain.

2. The Strait of Hormuz Is Limiting the Effectiveness of Additional Production

The problem is no longer simply how much oil OPEC+ produces.

The physical movement of oil has become the critical constraint.

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply as military tensions and restrictions disrupt commercial traffic. Reuters reported that only four commodity vessels crossed the waterway on Thursday, compared with a recent 10-day average of 15.

That matters because Hormuz is one of the world's most important energy corridors. Even if additional crude exists in producing countries, moving that oil to refiners and consumers becomes much more difficult when shipping routes are impaired.

3. Oil Is Already Feeding Into a Broader Inflation Problem

The market is beginning to price the consequences.

Brent crude ended the latest week at $96.28 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate settled at $91.48. Brent gained 7.6% for the week, while U.S. crude rose nearly 10%.

The impact is spreading beyond gasoline.

Diesel prices have reached record levels in the United States, while higher transportation and energy costs threaten to filter through the broader economy.

That creates a particularly difficult environment for central banks because an energy shock can push inflation higher even while economic growth weakens.

4. Higher Oil Can Become a Bond-Market Problem

The financial significance of the OPEC+ decision goes far beyond the energy market.

If oil remains elevated, inflation may prove more persistent than policymakers expect. That can reduce the ability of central banks to lower interest rates and can force markets to maintain higher rate expectations for longer.

At the same time, governments must continue borrowing at increasingly expensive rates.

Reuters reported that the recent combination of rising fuel prices and oil prices has already pushed inflation and government borrowing costs higher around the world.

This creates a potentially dangerous feedback loop:

Higher oil → higher inflation → higher rates → higher bond yields → higher government debt costs.

5. OPEC+'s Dilemma Shows How Geopolitics Is Changing the Energy Market

OPEC+ traditionally has one of the world's most powerful tools for responding to an oil-price shock: adjust production.

But the current crisis exposes the limits of that tool.

When the major disruption occurs along the transportation route rather than entirely at the production field, additional barrels cannot immediately solve the problem.

That means the Iran conflict is increasingly turning the global oil market into a question of physical security, shipping access and geopolitical risk, rather than simply supply-and-demand balances.

WHY IT MATTERS

Economy: Persistent energy costs can raise transportation, manufacturing and consumer prices while simultaneously weakening economic growth.

Markets: Higher oil increases the risk of continued bond-market pressure because investors demand compensation for greater inflation uncertainty.

Policy: Central banks face a difficult choice between supporting growth and preventing an energy-driven inflation resurgence.

Global System: The episode demonstrates how geopolitical disruptions to a major energy corridor can quickly become a global financial issue.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

For foreign currency holders, the key issue is purchasing power.

A prolonged oil shock can create different effects across currencies depending on whether a country is a major energy exporter or importer.
Oil-exporting currencies can receive support from higher energy revenues, while oil-importing countries may face larger trade deficits, higher inflation and pressure on their currencies.
At the same time, prolonged global inflation and higher U.S. interest-rate expectations can support the dollar and pull capital toward dollar-denominated assets.

This means currency values may increasingly reflect energy exposure, interest-rate differentials and capital flows rather than traditional economic measures alone.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

Pillar 1: Energy

The global financial system is becoming increasingly sensitive to the physical movement of energy. Control over supply routes, shipping corridors and energy infrastructure can translate directly into financial influence.

Pillar 2: Debt

An extended oil shock can keep inflation and interest rates elevated, increasing the cost of servicing government debt. Energy disruption therefore has the potential to accelerate pressure already building in global bond markets.

CONCLUSION

The significance of Sunday's OPEC+ decision is not simply whether the group adds or removes another few hundred thousand barrels of oil.

The bigger story is that OPEC+'s traditional supply-management tools are becoming less effective when geopolitical conflict disrupts the transportation system itself.

If the Strait of Hormuz remains impaired, the world could face a prolonged period in which energy prices remain elevated even as governments and central banks are already dealing with high debt, rising yields and persistent inflation.

The result is a financial chain reaction that begins with oil but can ultimately reach bonds, interest rates, government finances and currencies around the world.

The energy shock is no longer isolated to the oil market — it is becoming a test of the global financial system's ability to absorb higher inflation and higher borrowing costs simultaneously.

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If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different: • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

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FRANK26…9-5-26….CBI IS TELLING THE TRUTH

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FRANK26…9-5-26….CBI IS TELLING THE TRUTH

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Bill Holter - The Great Economic Transformation Is In Progress, Gold Is About To Make Moves

Bill Holter - The Great Economic Transformation Is In Progress, Gold Is About To Make Moves

X22 Report: 9-4-2026

Bill Holter is a Financial writer and gold expert,

The great economic transition is happening. The economy is about to change.

Bill believes that there will be a crash of the economy, but when you look at the action of Trump it seems that he is building a parallel economic system.

Bill Holter - The Great Economic Transformation Is In Progress, Gold Is About To Make Moves

X22 Report: 9-4-2026

Bill Holter is a Financial writer and gold expert,

The great economic transition is happening. The economy is about to change.

Bill believes that there will be a crash of the economy, but when you look at the action of Trump it seems that he is building a parallel economic system.

Bill says gold is going to go much higher.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSnU8mbM6xQ

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Ariel: The Actual Order of Operations for Iraq (and more)

Ariel: The Actual Order of Operations for Iraq

9-5-2026

IQD Update: Someone Asked does Iraq have to change the exchange rate before the Council of Ministers (COM) approve the 2027 budget.

No!

The Council of Ministers approves the budget. Then the exchange rate change happens.

Ariel: The Actual Order of Operations for Iraq

9-5-2026

IQD Update: Someone Asked does Iraq have to change the exchange rate before the Council of Ministers (COM) approve the 2027 budget.

No!

The Council of Ministers approves the budget. Then the exchange rate change happens.

Here’s The Sequence

The Actual Order of Operations:

1. Council of Ministers approves the 2027 budget with redenomination language.

2. Parliament ratifies it.

3. CBI executes the rate change (deleting three zeros, setting the new peg — likely to USD or gold per the Tier 1 asset framework).

4. IMF confirms Article VIII compliance.

5. IQD goes live on international Forex platforms.

6. Banks begin exchanging at the new rate.

The budget is the trigger. Everything else follows from it. The rate change is a consequence of budget authorization, not a precondition for it.

Reports: Iraq’s Finance Ministry will begin drafting the 2027 federal budget on Saturday before submitting it to the Council of Ministers on September 15, where it will remain for about a month to undergo amendments and secure approval before being referred to parliament for a vote, Kurdish lawmaker Ghalib Mohammed says. End Quote

Here Is The Contradiction

If the 2027 budget gets drafted Saturday, submitted to Council of Ministers September 15, sits there for a month, then goes to parliament… but the PM wants full sovereignty before September 30, and POTUS wants repayment before US troop withdrawal… how does a month-long budget process reconcile with a pre-September 30 RV window?

Wouldn’t this mean that the budget process and the RV aren’t sequential? Under that assumption the RV has to happen BEFORE or DURING the budget’s Council of Ministers phase right?

Because the budget cannot be denominated in pre-redenomination currency. The budget IS the redenomination vehicle. Because last time I checked the PM Ali al-Zaidi did not want to go through parliament probably for the exact reason laid out. He may use an Executive/Central Bank authority to bypass them.

Based off of that I would say the rate change happens first, gets baked into the budget draft, and the budget ratifies what’s already in motion. That’s how you reconcile a month-long budget timeline with a September 30 hard deadline.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2095928830833676667

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/09/04/prolotario-the-actual-order-of-operations-for-iraq/

Ariel: The 18-Month Delay Fallacy

9-5-2026

The “18-Month Delay” Fallacy — Bank Preparation vs. Statutory Implementation Lag (And Other News)

We Will Demystify The Confusion & Mysteries Of An Assumed Course Of Action

THE ARGUMENT BEING MADE

Someone is pushing the idea that the Clarity Act contains an 18-month implementation window that regulatory scaffolding must be built out for a year and a half before any revaluation mechanism activates. They are using that assumption to project 2029 or 2030 as the earliest possible RV timeline. Their logic: bill passes → 18 months of rulemaking → then and only then does the legal framework permit currency revaluation.

WHAT THE BUDGET TIMELINE ACTUALLY SHOWS

Iraq’s Finance Ministry begins drafting the 2027 federal budget on September 6, 2026 two days from now. The budget is submitted to the Council of Ministers by September 15. The Council of Ministers amends and approves it by late September. Parliament votes in mid-October.

The Critical Detail: The budget drafting process embeds RV assumptions early. The budget is being built with revaluation projections baked into revenue forecasts and expenditure planning. That means the redenomination is expected to be operative before or during the budget e*******n period — not deferred to 2029.

If the RV were truly a 2029-2030 event, the 2027 budget would not contain revaluation-adjusted revenue projections. You do not build a budget around currency values that will not exist for two more years. You build a budget around currency values you expect to be live during that budget cycle.

The budget sequencing draft September 6, Council of Ministers approval by late September, parliamentary vote mid-October creates a natural window for the CBI to execute the redenomination via decree between Council approval and parliamentary vote.

The Council of Ministers decree authorizes the zero deletion. Parliament does not need to vote on the redenomination itself it is a monetary policy action, not a legislative one. Parliament votes on the budget, which by that point already reflects the post-RV currency values.

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https://www.patreon.com/Prolotario1/posts/18-month-delay-168639145

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/09/04/prolotario-the-18-month-delay-fallacy/

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Afternoon 9-5-26

CBI: No US Dollar Rate Change

2026-09-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) on Saturday denied changing the official US dollar exchange rate, following social media claims that deposits would be priced at 1,460 dinars per dollar starting September 6.

CBI: No US Dollar Rate Change

CBI media director Haider Ghazi told Shafaq News that the reports were intended to destabilize the economy and the exchange rate. The bank’s latest published data, dated September 3, list the US dollar at 1,310 dinars.

In June, the CBI also rejected a forged document claiming the government had requested a rate of 1,600 dinars per dollar.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/CBI-No-US-dollar-rate-change

CBI Reassures Depositors Their Funds Are Safe

2026-09-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) reassured depositors on Saturday that their funds are protected and the country’s banking system has sufficient liquidity, with liquid assets exceeding 60% of short-term liabilities.

In a statement, the CBI stressed that placing a licensed bank under direct supervision or guardianship does not mean it is bankrupt, rejecting claims circulated on social media. It described such measures as legal, precautionary steps aimed at safeguarding banks and maintaining stable operations.

The clarification follows the CBI’s decision on Wednesday to place Al-Taif Islamic Bank for Investment and Finance under guardianship over violations that affected its financial position and depositors’ funds.

The CBI affirmed that depositors' funds are protected under existing laws, regulations, and instructions, adding that it monitors banks to ensure customers can access their money without delay. All licensed banks also participate in Iraq’s deposit insurance company, which compensates depositors if a bank is unable to meet its obligations in accordance with applicable laws.The assurances coincide with increased regulatory scrutiny of Iraq’s banking sector. Informed sources told Shafaq News on Saturday that the Federal Integrity Commission and other regulatory bodies are investigating declining liquidity, loans, investment financing and exceptional approvals at state-owned banks, particularly Rafidain and Rasheed.

A broader review disclosed in August also examined alleged misuse of public funds, declining liquidity and misleading reports submitted by some bank managers to senior officials.

Prime Ministerial economic adviser Mudher Mohammed Saleh previously told Shafaq News that weaknesses in management and oversight, along with declining public confidence, had constrained banks’ ability to attract savings and finance investment. He highlighted stronger governance, supervision and compliance, as well as restructuring troubled banks, as key elements of banking reform.

CBI data showed that total bank deposits fell 5.6% in the first half of 2026, from 111.065 trillion dinars (about $84.41B) at the end of 2025 to 104.875 trillion dinars (about $79.71B) by the end of June. Cash credit declined 5.4% to 71.511 trillion dinars (about $54.35B) over the same period.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/CBI-assures-depositors-of-fund-safety

US Escorts 7M Barrels Through Hormuz

2026-09-05 Shafaq News- Hormuz Oil and gas tankers carrying approximately 7 million barrels are preparing to transit the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection, amid a surge in shipping activity in the Gulf of Oman, maritime tracking service TankerTrackers.com reported on Saturday.

The service tracked 17 ship-to-ship oil and gas transfers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, involving an estimated 24 million barrels.

https://x.com/TankerTrackers/status/2096031376487133584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2096031376487133584%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fshafaq.com%2Fen%2FEconomy%2FUS-escorts-7M-barrels-through-Hormuz

US Central Command (CENTCOM) detailed that more than 200 mine-like objects had been cleared from the strategic gateway, including 11 confirmed mines. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said internationally recognized shipping lanes were now “free” of Iranian sea mines and that traffic was increasing. Yet shipping through Hormuz remains below recent levels.

Preliminary Kpler data showed four commodity vessels crossing on Sept. 1, down from a 10-day average of about 13.

The United States and Iran this week exchanged their most intense military strikes since July, with US forces hitting Iranian military sites and Tehran responding with missile and drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/US-escorts-7M-barrels-through-Hormuz

Basrah Crude Gains Over 10% On Week

2026-09-05 Shafaq News- Basrah Basrah Heavy and Medium crude posted weekly gains of $8.14 and $8.16 a barrel, or 10.93% and 10.49%, respectively, despite falling in the final trading session, while global oil prices moved higher.

Basrah Heavy fell 80 cents a barrel, or 0.96%, in the final session to settle at $82.66. Basrah Medium also declined 80 cents a barrel, or 0.92%, to close at $85.98.

On global markets, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell $0.66, or 0.72%, to $90.64 a barrel, while Brent crude declined $0.14, or 0.1%, to $95.38 a barrel. https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Basrah-crude-gains-over-10-on-week

Dollar Stabilizes In Baghdad, Rises In Erbil

2026-09-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil The US dollar opened Saturday’s trading mixed in Iraq, hovering around 155,000 dinars per 100 dollars.

According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 154,650 dinars per 100 dollars, unchanged from the previous session.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 155,000 dinars and bought it at 154,000 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 154,650 dinars and buying prices at 154,550 dinars.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-stabilizes-in-Baghdad-rises-in-Erbil-0

EXCLUSIVE: Iraq Probes State Banks Over Liquidity Depletion

2026-09-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq’s Federal Integrity Commission, the country’s anti-corruption watchdog, and other regulatory bodies are investigating declining liquidity at state-owned banks, exceptional lending and financing approvals, and the funding of investment projects, informed sources told Shafaq News on Saturday.

The inquiry covers loans and credit facilities starting at one billion dinars (≈ $760,000), particularly at state-owned Rafidain and Rasheed banks, to determine whether they complied with banking regulations. Investigators are also examining the companies and individuals that benefited, how the funds were used and the procedures behind exceptional approvals.

Preliminary data currently under audit indicate a “significant depletion” of liquidity and financial resources at state-owned banks in recent years, including funds available to Rafidain and Rasheed, according to the sources.

Some of the files date to the previous government and involve financial and banking policies and procedures adopted at the time. The investigation and audit findings will determine the extent of any responsibility and whether violations occurred.

The regulatory measures, the sources said, come amid financial challenges facing the state and efforts to strengthen liquidity management, safeguard the financial resources of government institutions and ensure their use within established legal and economic frameworks.

The latest inquiry follows a separate Federal Integrity Commission investigation disclosed earlier this week into contracts signed by state-owned banks in recent years, along with loans and advances granted to companies and investors.

In August, a source informed Shafaq News that authorities began a broader review of several state-owned banks and financial institutions amid a cash crunch and delays in public-sector salaries, examining alleged misuse of public funds, declining liquidity and misleading reports submitted by some bank managers to senior officials.

Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi had also ordered a specialized Federal Board of Supreme Audit team that month to review designated government contracts before signing, describing inflated project costs as a major source of corruption.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/EXCLUSIVE-Iraq-probes-state-banks-over-liquidity-depletion

Gold Prices Hold Steady In Baghdad, Erbil

2026-09-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil Gold prices remained near 960,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets on Saturday, according to a Shafaq News survey.

Baghdad's Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 970,000 IQD per mithqal (equivalent to five grams) for 21-carat gold, including Gulf, Turkish, and European varieties, with a buying price of 966,000 IQD. The same gold had sold for 970,000 IQD on Thursday.

The selling price for 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 940,000 IQD, with a buying price of 936,000 IQD.

In jewelry stores, the selling price per mithqal of 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 970,000 and 980,000 IQD, while Iraqi gold sold for between 940,000 and 950,000 IQD.

In Erbil, 22-carat gold was sold at 1,004,000 IQD per mithqal, 21-carat gold at 960,000 IQD, and 18-carat gold at 822,000 IQD. https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-hold-steady-in-Baghdad-Erbil-0

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GLOBAL CAPITAL FLOWS SHIFT: NORWAY QUESTIONS TREASURY HOLDINGS AS CHINESE BANKS BUY U.S. DEBT

The world's major pools of capital are taking increasingly different positions in U.S. government debt, revealing a deeper change in how investors balance safety, yield, currency exposure and diversification.

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GLOBAL CAPITAL FLOWS SHIFT: NORWAY QUESTIONS TREASURY HOLDINGS AS CHINESE BANKS BUY U.S. DEBT

OVERVIEW

Norway Reassesses Treasuries: Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund is proposing to reduce its U.S. Treasury holdings by nearly $80 billion, while shifting toward other U.S. dollar assets.
China Moves the Other Way: Chinese commercial banks have been buying U.S. Treasuries after raising interest rates on dollar deposits, seeking higher returns while helping limit upward pressure on the yuan.
Capital Allocation Is Changing: These opposing moves suggest the important question is no longer simply whether global investors want dollars—but which dollar assets they want to own and at what return.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Norway Is Reducing Direct Exposure to U.S. Government Debt

Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, has proposed reducing the government-bond weighting in its benchmark from 70% to 50%.

U.S. Treasuries would experience the largest reduction.

Reuters estimates that the change could eventually reduce the fund's Treasury holdings by approximately $80 billion, from about $215 billion currently.

This is significant because Norway's fund is one of the world's largest institutional investors and its portfolio decisions can influence global capital flows.

However, the move should not be interpreted as Norway abandoning the U.S. dollar.

2. Norway Is Changing the Mix—Not Walking Away From the Dollar

The proposed strategy would shift part of the fund's exposure from U.S. government bonds toward U.S. mortgage-backed securities and other government-related debt.

The fund's overall dollar exposure would decline only slightly, from approximately 52.9% to 52.5%.

That distinction matters.

The development is less about a wholesale move away from the dollar and more about investors asking whether Treasuries provide enough return for the risks and opportunity costs involved.

In other words, the global capital question is becoming more sophisticated:

Will investors continue holding U.S. assets—but demand different forms of exposure and higher compensation?

3. Chinese Banks Are Increasing Treasury Purchases

At almost the same time, Chinese commercial banks have been moving in the opposite direction.

Reuters reports that Chinese banks have been buying U.S. Treasuries after increasing the interest rates they offer on dollar deposits.

Some banks have offered dollar-deposit rates above 3%, with certain smaller banks and foreign lenders offering rates approaching 4%.

The banks can then invest those dollars in higher-yielding U.S. Treasury securities.

This represents a notable shift because Chinese government bond yields have remained comparatively low, making Treasuries more attractive from a return perspective.

4. China's Dollar Liquidity Is Growing

China's foreign-exchange deposits reached approximately $1.18 trillion at the end of July, up 17.9% from a year earlier, according to data cited by Reuters.

That provides Chinese banks with a larger pool of dollar liquidity that can potentially be deployed into U.S. assets.

At the same time, the purchases may help moderate the yuan's appreciation by encouraging Chinese depositors to retain dollars rather than convert them into yuan.

This creates an unusual dynamic:

Chinese banks can simultaneously increase Treasury demand while China's overall reported Treasury holdings continue to decline.

Reuters notes that China's Treasury holdings through U.S. custodians fell to $633.4 billion in June, the lowest level since 2008, although custody arrangements can make the true ultimate ownership difficult to measure.

5. The Real Story Is the Repricing of Capital

Taken together, Norway and China demonstrate that the Treasury story is not simply foreign investors buying or selling U.S. debt.

The deeper issue is how global investors are allocating capital among competing assets.

Norway is seeking greater diversification and exposure to different risk premiums.

Chinese banks are seeking higher returns for dollar liquidity.

Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields have risen substantially as investors demand greater compensation amid concerns about inflation, government borrowing and the broader supply of debt.

The result could be a gradual restructuring of global capital flows—even while the dollar remains deeply embedded in the international financial system.

WHY IT MATTERS

Economy

The United States relies heavily on domestic and foreign investors to finance its enormous government debt.

Changes in investor preferences can influence the yields Washington must offer to attract capital.

Markets

Treasury yields are a foundation for pricing other financial assets.

If major investors increasingly differentiate between U.S. government debt, mortgage-backed securities, corporate debt and other dollar assets, capital could be redistributed throughout the financial system.

Policy

The Treasury and Federal Reserve face a difficult environment in which government borrowing needs, inflation, interest rates and investor demand increasingly interact.

A lower Treasury demand from one major investor does not automatically create a crisis—but repeated shifts by large institutions could become increasingly important.

Global System

The dollar's future is not determined solely by whether foreign investors hold dollars.

It also depends on what they hold, why they hold it and what return they require.

That is a much more important distinction when evaluating changes in the global financial architecture.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

Dollar demand: Chinese banks increasing Treasury purchases can support demand for dollar assets, while Norway's proposed shift shows that some investors are becoming more selective about U.S. government debt.
Exchange rates: Changes in international capital allocation can influence the dollar and other currencies, particularly when large institutions rebalance portfolios.
Currency diversification: The important signal is not necessarily a move away from the dollar, but a potential move toward greater diversification among currencies and asset types.
Purchasing power: Currency movements influence the cost of imported energy, commodities and other internationally traded goods.
Watch the capital flows: Foreign currency holders should watch Treasury yields, the dollar, foreign Treasury holdings and central-bank/institutional portfolio changes for evidence of longer-term shifts.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

Pillar 1: Assets

The global financial system may be entering a period in which investors increasingly distinguish between safe assets, high-yielding assets and politically or structurally exposed assets.

Norway's proposed move illustrates this perfectly: the fund is not leaving U.S. assets—it is considering moving from direct Treasury exposure toward other dollar-denominated securities offering different risk and return characteristics.

Pillar 2: Debt

The U.S. Treasury market remains the world's largest government-debt market, but its financing cost depends on continuous investor demand.

If major investors become more selective about holding government debt, the United States may need to offer higher yields to attract capital.

That could increase the cost of servicing America's already enormous debt burden and transmit higher borrowing costs throughout global markets.

CONCLUSION

The most important development is not that Norway is selling Treasuries or that Chinese banks are buying them.

It is that two enormous pools of capital are responding differently to the same financial environment.

Norway is seeking greater diversification and better risk-adjusted returns. Chinese banks are seeking higher returns on growing dollar liquidity.

That suggests the global capital system is becoming more selective—not necessarily less dollar-based.

For foreign currency holders, the distinction is critical. A changing global financial system does not have to begin with the dollar disappearing. It can begin with investors changing what they are willing to own, what they demand in return and where they believe capital is best protected.

The next phase of global financial restructuring may therefore be less about abandoning the dollar—and more about repricing the assets built around it.

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Reset Intelligence: Iraq’s 2027 Budget Enters Production

9-4-2026

Reset Intelligence: Iraq’s 2027 Budget Enters Production

9-4-2026

Iraq’s 2027 Budget Enters Production

By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT

Tomorrow morning, in a committee room at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Iraq starts writing its 2027 federal budget – the law that carries the dinar’s exchange rate.

The Kurdistan Region flew a senior financial delegation to Baghdad to sit at the drafting table the day before the first line gets written.

The schedule is on the record

Drafting begins Saturday. The finished draft reaches the Council of Ministers on September 15. The cabinet votes the budget this month with the deficit capped at 3 percent, and then parliament receives it. It is the first complete budget the state has produced since 2023, near 200 trillion dinars, one of the largest in Iraq’s history. In Iraq the exchange rate is written into the budget law, and the 1,300 every holder knows has sat in the same law since June 2023 because no government finished a replacement. The replacement is now in production.

The central bank cleaned house the same week

• Al-Taif Islamic Bank – placed under an 18-month guardianship on the CBI’s own wire, a named custodian holding the keys

• Shams Maysan brokerage – license struck off the register

• The political class – every bank in Iraq ordered to file politicians and their relatives, to the third degree, into a database

• The 9 cabinet chairs – parliament’s vote on the unfilled posts, interior and defense among them, set for next week

• 1,320 – the number the community is circulating for the draft. The February 2023 record says the draft is not where Iraq’s rate decisions get made

That is the short version. What the drafting table means for the rate question, why Erbil took its seat a day early, what the bank seizure is preparing the system for, and where the February 2023 precedent says to actually look – that is the daily connection work, and it is in today’s full briefing.

Read the full daily briefing free for 5 days. Sign up here: resetintelligence.com

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/09/04/reset-intelligence-iraqs-2027-budget-enters-production/

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Frank26 Question: "Once they release the smaller notes in the country will the older notes with the three zeros be so obsolete that they will not be taking them back anymore?" Frank26: The moment they raise the value, the moment they show them lower notes, those three zero notes, 'Get this out of my face. Give me that [smaller denomination notes]. These three zero notes have the power of one penny. Those LD, 5, 10, 20 have the power of one dollar.' And I think it's going to be more than a dollar in country.

David This is a very real investment. It's not a scam. It's not a hoax. It's not a bunch of smoke and mirrors, because you're holding a currency that is the national currency of a sovereign nation. Period. It's not Monopoly money. It is the real thing...

Reset Intelligence The exchange rate in Baghdad is not only a market number. It is written into law through the budget. The 1,300 every holder knows by heart has sat there since June 2023, because no government finished a successor document. Its replacement now has a start date, a submission date, and a committee working weekends...Tomorrow morning, in a committee room at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Iraq starts writing its 2027 federal budget.

Gold Is Money Again — Even the Financial Establishment Now Admits It.

Maneco64: 9-4-2026

In this video, I look at a remarkable shift in the mainstream financial narrative on gold.

More than 20 years after the Financial Times argued that holding bullion was increasingly pointless, a UBS chief strategist now argues that gold is money again and that its bull market has further to run.

We examine why the freezing of Russia’s foreign reserves in 2022 fundamentally changed the way central banks view reserve assets, the accelerating move toward gold, growing concerns about U.S. fiscal dominance, and the Dutch central bank’s decision to bring more of its gold closer to home.

We also look at why gold is increasingly challenging government bonds as the ultimate safe-haven asset.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvyjQgkX3zs