“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday 10-14-2025

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Tishwash: Al-Sudani meets Trump at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit.

 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met with US President Donald Trump on Monday on the sidelines of the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, which brings together a number of regional and international leaders.

The Prime Minister held a series of meetings on Monday with a number of kings, presidents, and heads of government, as well as the Secretary-Generals of the United Nations and the Arab League, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

These meetings took place on the sidelines of Al-Sudani's participation in the Sharm El-Sheikh conference in the Arab Republic of Egypt, regarding the situation in Gaza.  link

Tishwash:  Al-Sudani meets a number of kings, presidents, and heads of government in Sharm El-Sheikh.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani held a series of meetings on Monday with a number of kings, presidents, and heads of government. He also met with the Secretary-Generals of the United Nations and the Arab League, as well as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The meetings were held on the sidelines of his participation in the Sharm el-Sheikh conference in the Arab Republic of Egypt on the situation in Gaza.

A statement from his office, a copy of which was received by {Euphrates News}, stated that: “Al-Sudani met with the kings of Jordan and Bahrain, the presidents of Palestine, Azerbaijan, and Cyprus, the German chancellor, and the heads of governments of Britain, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Armenia.”

He added, "During the meetings, Al-Sudani discussed joint relations, ways to develop them in various fields, and the importance of developing prospects for joint cooperation in a way that brings mutual benefit to brotherly and friendly peoples."

The statement continued, "The meetings also addressed the steps taken to end the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, the need to work to maintain a ceasefire against civilians, and the need for major powers, Arab and international organizations and institutions to play their part in rebuilding Gaza and providing basic needs for Palestinian civilians." 

During the meetings, Al-Sudani emphasized "the need for international efforts to reduce tensions and escalation in the region and around the world," calling for "the importance of strengthening dialogue and finding solutions based on international law to address everyone's concerns, including the existing disputes between Iran and Western countries over the nuclear issue and other issues."  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Awadi: The Prime Minister's participation in the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit is a clear message about Iraq's regional role

 Government spokesman Bassem Al-Awadi confirmed today, Monday, that the participation of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit on Gaza comes within the framework of emphasizing the importance of Iraq's regional role and its firm position towards the Palestinian issue.

Al-Awadi said in a statement to Al-Iraqiya News, which was followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the presence of a large number of heads of state at this summit would not have happened without the great importance of the Palestinian issue, as well as the international community's growing awareness of the importance of the Iraqi role in the region."

He added, "Iraq cannot be informed of the truth about the agreements and initiatives proposed regarding Gaza and the region, without the actual presence of the Prime Minister, which allows him to be directly informed and participate in formulating positions".

He added, "Iraq officially went to the Sharm El-Sheikh summit to confirm its clear position on the necessity of stopping the killing of civilians in Arab and Islamic countries, especially Palestine, lifting the siege on Gaza, stopping forced displacement, and starting reconstruction".

He explained that "the Prime Minister's participation in the summit is to confirm Iraq's firm and decisive position that the Palestinian people have the right to live on their land freely and with dignity," stressing that "this issue is not negotiable, and the Palestinian people must be granted the right to self-determination."

He also pointed out that "the Iraqi government believes in the importance of dialogue and understandings as a way to find a real balance in the region, and warns that failure to adhere to these paths will expose existing agreements to collapse".

Al-Awadi explained, "Through his participation, the Prime Minister seeks to meet with the largest possible number of leaders and officials to exchange views, explain Iraq's firm position, in addition to inviting leaders to visit Baghdad and enhance bilateral cooperation."

Al-Awadi said, "There is a clear international view of Iraq's return to its influential regional role and the balance of its presence on pivotal issues, which is confirmed even by the United States, which believes that Iraq is witnessing development and reconstruction and has become the focus of the region's attention, and its position on the Palestinian issue is clear and firm." link

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The Hidden Cost of a Shutdown: When Politics Freezes the U.S. Economy

As Washington’s government shutdown drags on, economic ripples are spreading—not just domestically, but across global markets and confidence in U.S. leadership.

Economic Data Goes Dark

• The U.S. government shutdown entered its 13th day, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the closure is “beginning to harm the real economy.” 

• With the shutdown, key agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Commerce Department, and Census Bureau have suspended their operations, halting release of critical economic indicators. 

• A Reuters analysis also flagged that “a shutdown could affect financial markets by limiting regulator operations and delaying publication of key economic data,” thereby reducing visibility for investors and central banks. 

Ripples of Confidence & Credibility

• The IRS announced over 34,000 employees (≈46% of its workforce) would be furloughed during the shutdown, hampering tax operations and citizen services. 

• Markets reacted with nervousness: U.S. index futures slid amid concerns the U.S. shutdown would cloud the Fed’s next rate path by suppressing data flows.

• Fitch Ratings, however, maintained that in the near term, the shutdown is “unlikely to affect sovereign ratings,” while acknowledging uncertainty and institutional strain. 

Global Context: The Governance Gap

• As U.S. paralysis deepens, observers in emerging and developing economies see a reinforcement of arguments for diversified global governance—where dependence on Washington’s stability is too risky.

• Political dysfunction in the U.S. is being interpreted in some financial circles as evidence that the era of unquestioned fiscal leadership is waning.

Why This Matters

This isn’t merely a budget fight — it’s a test of U.S. institutional resilience. The longer critical functions remain offline, the louder the signal to the rest of the world: monetary and structural dependency on the U.S. is a strategic vulnerability.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources:

• “US Treasury chief says government shutdown is hitting economy” — Reuters

• “How the US government shutdown affects key economic data publishing” —  Reuters

• “How a US government shutdown could affect financial markets” — Reuters

• “IRS to furlough nearly half of its workforce due to US government shutdown” —  Reuters

• “US stock futures fall as government shutdown clouds interest-rate view” —  Reuters

• “US government shutdown unlikely to affect sovereign ratings in near term, Fitch says” — Reuters

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Gold’s Comeback: The Silent Vote Against Dollar Dominance

As BRICS nations push alternative financial paradigms, global players are rediscovering gold as a neutral anchor in turbulent times.

Gold’s Strategic Resurgence

• Central banks are on pace to buy 1,000+ metric tons of gold in 2025 — their fourth consecutive year of heavy accumulation. 

• Global gold demand rose 3% in Q2 2025 (to ~1,248.8 metric tons) driven by a 78% surge in investment demand, according to the World Gold Council. 

• In parallel, physical gold ETFs hit record inflows in the first half of 2025, reinforcing investor appetite for safe-haven exposure. 

De-Dollarization & Hedge Demand

• With the dollar’s global reserve share slipping, gold becomes a logical diversification asset — especially for nations and institutions seeking refuge from currency volatility or political interference.

• Reuters noted that gold hit a fresh record (over $4,000/oz) amid mounting U.S.–China trade tensions and expectations of Fed rate cuts. 

• Another Reuters piece emphasized that “anxieties over global geopolitical and economic risks are the biggest drivers pushing gold’s 54% surge this year.” 

Market Narrative & Forecasts

• Bank of America has raised its gold forecast to $5,000/oz by 2026, citing persistent demand as a hedge. 

• Reuters framed gold now as the “hedge-everything” trade: it thrives when investors fret over inflation, economic slowdowns, or geopolitical risk. 

Why This Matters

Gold’s ascent is more than a cyclic rebound — it’s a structural recalibration. Each tonne acquired, each ETF inflow, each central bank purchase is a tacit vote against overreliance on the dollar.
While the U.S. remains a central pillar, its dominance is being tested not just by alternatives — but by assets that transcend them.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources:

• “Central banks on track for 4th year of massive gold purchases” — Reuters

• “Global gold demand up 3% in second quarter as investment jumps” — Reuters

• “Gold’s record-breaking rally: who’s keeping it going?” — Reuters

• “Gold rises to record as US-China trade woes escalate” — Reuters

• “Gold set to extend record-breaking run on global anxieties” — Reuters

• “BofA hikes gold price forecast to $5,000/oz for 2026” — Reuters

• “Gold’s rise in central bank reserves appears unstoppable” — Reuters
  
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China’s Export Boom Defies Tariffs: Beijing Rewires Global Trade Beyond Washington’s Reach

September data shows China’s export machine remains strong despite 100% U.S. tariffs — signaling a rapid pivot toward new markets and the rise of a multipolar trade network.

Resilient Trade in a Fractured World

• China’s exports rose 8.3% year-on-year in September, beating forecasts and marking the fastest growth since March.

• Imports also jumped 7.4%, reflecting both restocking and improving demand from developing markets.

• Analysts note that Beijing’s export diversification is offsetting tariff pain as the U.S. share of China’s trade continues to decline.

“China is adapting faster than expected,” said Xu Tianchen of the Economist Intelligence Unit. “100% tariffs will bite, but the effect won’t mirror the shock of 2018.”

Tariffs as a Political Lever — and a Catalyst for Diversification

• President Donald Trump’s 100% tariffs on Chinese goods — announced last week — revived fears of another trade war.

• Beijing retaliated by tightening export controls on rare earth elements and enhancing oversight of semiconductor users.

• Exports to ASEAN, Africa, and Latin America rose sharply, while shipments to the U.S. fell to under 10% of total exports — a historic low.

This marks a decisive stage in Beijing’s de-dollarization and south-south trade realignment — the architecture of a new multipolar economy taking shape.

Markets Adjust to the Split Supply Chain

• Shipments to India and Southeast Asia hit record highs, showing that regional integration is accelerating even as global supply chains fragment.

• Meanwhile, South Korea’s export data reflected muted demand from China, underscoring Beijing’s continued domestic challenges.

• China’s trade surplus narrowed to $90.45 billion, down from $102.3 billion in August — a reflection of rising import appetite and global rebalancing.

The numbers show not isolation, but substitution — the creation of new trade corridors that weaken U.S. leverage and strengthen regional interdependence.

The Road Ahead: Tariff Truce and Global Realignment

• The 90-day tariff truce between Beijing and Washington expires November 9.

• Economists warn that without a new framework, both sides risk renewed uncertainty heading into 2025.

• Beijing’s policy push — including a 500 million yuan infrastructure credit program — aims to sustain export-led growth through the turbulence.

China’s ability to adapt under pressure shows that the global trade map is no longer dictated from Washington, but negotiated through multipolar alliances.

Why This Matters
China’s export resilience — despite aggressive tariffs — signals a deeper transformation in how global trade functions.
The U.S. can no longer rely on tariff leverage alone; the world is rebalancing supply chains and currencies at once.
In this multipolar era, trade resilience equals geopolitical power.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources:
• Modern Diplomacy – China’s exports surge past forecasts despite fresh U.S. tariffs
• Reuters – China exports beat forecasts despite U.S. tariffs
• South China Morning Post – China’s exports surge as U.S. tariffs reignite trade tensions
• CNBC – China responds to U.S. tariffs with new export curbs on critical minerals
• Bloomberg – China finds new buyers for exports as U.S. tariffs bite

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Evening 10-13-25

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GAIN Act: Senate Pushes Trade Rule That Could Shake the AI Chip Industry

As Washington moves to prioritize domestic markets in AI chip exports, a critical battleground opens between sovereignty and globalization in tech.

What the GAIN Act Does — and What It Upends

• The U.S. Senate passed the GAIN Act (as part of the 2026 defense & tech bill), mandating that AI chip manufacturers must fulfill U.S. orders before any foreign exports. (CoinTribune)

• Export license bans may be imposed on “most advanced circuits,” giving the government discretionary power to block overseas shipments.

• The law mirrors the logic of the Patriot Act, treating advanced semiconductors as dual-use technologies essential to national security.

🌱 This is more than trade policy — it reframes chips as sovereignty assets. The state reclaims control over technology flow in defense of strategic dominance.

Winners, Losers & Strategic Fault Lines

• U.S. firms gain preferential access to domestic markets — especially leaders like NVIDIA, AMD, and AI hardware providers.

• Foreign partners and tech startups may suffer disruption or exclusion from global supply chains.

• Crypto miners and distributed computing users are affected: GPUs are essential components for many blockchain networks, and restrictions may raise costs or limit access.

🌱 This is technological containment as power play: one side builds walls, the other must adapt or reroute. The cycle of innovation is being gated by security.

How This Tattoo Matches the Global Reset

• The GAIN Act comes just as BRICS and other nations pursue monetary and digital sovereignty. The U.S. is now applying similar logic to tech: retaining control over advanced systems.

• This pivot echoes broader themes: the world is fragmenting into competing spheres of regulation, trust, and control, not just shared markets.

• Legislation like the GAIN Act complements your earlier themes — whether it’s finance or technology, authority is being restructured around strategic domains.

Risks, Pushback & Unintended Consequences

• Innovation chill: Overregulation may slow global AI progress, as talent moves to jurisdictions with freer regimes.

• Diplomatic blowback: Allies and trade partners might see this as techno-mercantilism, fueling pushback or retaliatory regulation.

• Supply chain strain: Many chip production components are multinational. Restricting trade flows could fracture the supply web and cause bottlenecks.

Why This Matters

The GAIN Act doesn’t just regulate chips — it signals how the U.S. intends to defend its technological hegemony in a fracturing world. As capital, currency, and data realign globally, tech becomes another axis in the reshaping of sovereignty.

• In tech as in finance, the question is not if structures will change — but who sets the architecture.
• As nations reassert control over money, data, and innovation, multi-domain sovereignty is quietly being redrawn.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance and tech restructuring before our eyes.

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Source:
• CoinTribune – GAIN Act: The US Senate Passes a Law That Could Disrupt the AI Chip Industry cointribune.com

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Dollar in Danger: BRICS Currency Launch Accelerates the Global Shift Away from the U.S. Dollar

The new BRICS financial architecture is accelerating rapid de-dollarization — and Washington’s response through domestic digital currency laws underscores how global power is shifting beneath the surface.

A Rapid, Measurable Decline in Dollar Dominance

The dollar’s share of global reserves has fallen steadily — from 73% in 2001 to around 54% in 2025, according to the IMF. The trend is no longer theoretical; it’s systemic.
Now, with BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new partners such as Indonesia — accounting for nearly 40% of global GDP (PPP), the dollar’s dominance is facing its most serious structural challenge in decades.

🌍 De-dollarization is no longer a warning — it’s an active transition, powered by new digital payment systems and the development of local-currency trade mechanisms across BRICS economies.

Three Systems Are Reshaping Global Trade

While BRICS leaders stopped short of announcing a single currency for 2025, their coordinated actions are clear:

• Bilateral trade in national currencies has accelerated since sanctions on Russia reshaped global settlement networks.

• The BRICS Cross-Border Payments Initiative is building a SWIFT alternative immune to Western sanctions.

• A new BRICS Grain Exchange aims to conduct commodity trading — especially in agriculture — using national currencies instead of the dollar.

“BRICS countries repeatedly emphasize they are firmly against using currencies — the U.S. dollar in particular — as a foreign policy weapon.”
(Kelly Bogdanova, RBC Wealth Management)

These mechanisms represent monetary sovereignty in motion — a foundational shift away from the U.S.-centric system that defined postwar finance.

Tariffs Accelerate the Breakaway

Washington’s recent tariff escalation has only hastened coordination within the BRICS bloc.

• U.S. tariffs on Brazil and India were interpreted as economic sanctions.

• China cut U.S. Treasury holdings by 27% since 2022.

• Central banks purchased over 1,000 tonnes of gold annually for reserve diversification.

“We are witnessing a simultaneous collapse in the price of all U.S. assets… The market is rapidly de-dollarising.”
(George Saravelos, Deutsche Bank)

The U.S. is now confronting the ripple effect of its own monetary weaponization.
Every tariff and sanction has become a catalyst for the creation of alternative systems — a global firewall against the dollar’s political use.

Digital Infrastructure Powers the Transition

Technology is doing what politics once resisted.
China’s digital yuan is operational.
BRICS Pay pilot programs and the Bridge settlement platform are expanding.
The New Development Bank recently launched a Multilateral Guarantee Mechanism — funding infrastructure and climate projects in local currencies, not dollars.

“India does not aim to undermine the dollar but seeks practical alternatives for trade settlements where necessary.”
(S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister)

India’s position is pragmatic — not anti-dollar, but pro-autonomy.
It underscores how even U.S. partners are seeking monetary flexibility as the financial order transitions toward multipolarity.

BRICS Expansion and the New Balance of Power

The 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 2025) was historic:

• Indonesia joined as a full member.

• Eleven new partner nations — including Nigeria, Thailand, and Vietnam — entered cooperation agreements.

• The bloc now represents nearly half the global population (47.9%).

With India set to lead the 2026 presidency, priorities are shifting to financial reform, digital governance, and climate-linked finance — all structured to reduce dependency on the dollar-based system.

“The multipolar world is already here.”
(Gen. Mark Milley, former U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman)

The balance of power is no longer anchored in Washington or Wall Street — it’s distributed across digital networks, trade corridors, and emerging alliances.

The Road Ahead

• Analysts forecast the dollar’s reserve share could decline to 40–45% by 2040 under a gradual shift — or below 30% by 2030 in the event of U.S. debt or political shocks.

• Foreign buying of Treasuries continues to fall, yields are climbing, and the dollar’s reputation as a safe haven is eroding.

The BRICS financial network — through digital platforms, gold accumulation, and local currency swaps — is now a functioning alternative ecosystem.
Whether the transition remains orderly depends on how quickly substitute systems scale and how Washington adapts through domestic innovation, including tokenized dollar initiatives.

Why This Matters

This story is not just about finance — it’s about power redistribution.
The BRICS currency evolution and rapid de-dollarization trend mark the beginning of a post-dollar era, one defined by parallel systems of settlement, trade, and governance.
If the U.S. cannot adapt its economic model and regulatory infrastructure, the Genius and Clarity Acts — which seek to digitize and protect the dollar’s role — may prove too slow to counter this transformation.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources:
• Watcher.Guru – “Dollar in Danger as BRICS Currency Launch Fuels Rapid De-Dollarization”
• IMF Global Reserves Data (2025)
• RBC Wealth Management, BRICS Monetary Outlook (2025)

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There Was Once A Time When Congress Cared About Literally Every Penny—

There Was Once A Time When Congress Cared About Literally Every Penny—

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  October 13, 2025

As the clock struck midnight on July 1, 1848, Ohio Congressman Samuel Vinton probably started having a minor panic attack.   Viton was Chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, the Congressional body that, at least at the time, was responsible for all taxation and spending appropriations. Anything that got spent-- or didn’t get spent-- was Vinton’s domain.

The United States was just coming out of a war in the year 1848-- the Mexican War, in which the US invaded Mexico and wound up with 525,000 square miles of new territory as a result.

 Several members of Congress thought the war unjust and unconstitutional. One critic, in fact, was a little-known politician from the state of Illinois named Abraham Lincoln, who often spoke passionately on the House floor against what he viewed as clear aggression.

 Others in Lincoln’s party-- the Whigs, who were essentially proto-Republicans-- winced at the immense cost of the war.

 By 1848 the costs of the Mexican War were at least four times what the Democrat-controlled War Department had originally promised. And the Whigs were tired of it.

In one heated exchange that took place on March 20, 1848, after a senior Treasury official had meekly described the enormous war costs as “mistakes” and “miscalculations”, one conservative senator blasted his colleagues saying,

  “Our [federal government] expenditures have become so enormous that a few ‘mistakes’ in the calculations of the Treasury Department-- a few mere slips of the pen-- involve a larger amount than the whole annual expenditure during the administration of [President Andrew] Jackson [in 1836].”

In other words, simply the cost overruns for the year 1848 were MORE than the entire federal budget just twelve years earlier.

 The Whigs put their foot down and refused to vote on any further appropriations until there was a full audit of the war costs.

 At the time, the federal government’s fiscal year ran from July 1 through June 30 (as opposed to now, the fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30).

 So as the June 30 deadline became closer, House Ways and Means Chairman Samuel Vinton became increasingly anxious.

 Back then the federal government was much smaller, so there weren’t anywhere near as many programs that required Congressional funding as exist today. But there were still important government functions that needed money-- including the Army.

Vinton knew that he was responsible for passing the Army’s funding bill. So in session after session, he practically begged his colleagues to PLEASE vote on it.

 Yet his cries fell on deaf ears. And at 12:01 am on July 1, 1848, the Army was ‘defunded’ by the 30th United States Congress for the first time.

Ultimately the Whigs wanted greater financial accountability of war costs, plus a drastic downsizing of the Army back to peacetime levels-- two perfectly reasonable asks. The Democrats finally caved several weeks later, and the stalemate ended on August 7, 1848, when Congress passed HR 618-- “an act making appropriations for the support of the Army [for Fiscal Year 1849].”

 It’s notable that the Army’s entire budget from that appropriations bill was less than $8 million, with some ridiculously specific line items-- like $1,127,428.56 for food, subsistence, and provisions. They seriously added the fifty-six cents! It’s amazing that Congress actually cared about literally every penny back then.

 Unfortunately, 1848 wasn’t the last time that Congress had a budget stalemate; in fact, it became typical for Congress to NOT pass appropriations bills before the Fiscal Year-end.

 But whenever this happened, most federal agencies (including the military) had leftover money from the previous year to keep themselves funded for an extra month or so. Worst case the Treasury would advance them funds.

The bottom line is that no one ever had to ‘shut down’.

This changed in 1980. For most of his Presidential administration, Jimmy Carter had been at odds with Congress. And on April 25th that year, he asked his Attorney General, Benjamin Civiletti, to issue formal guidance about the possibility of a government shut down.

 Civiletti complied and reinterpreted some obscure legislation from 1884 to conclude that no government agency would be allowed to operate unless it received formal appropriations from Congress.

 Carter intended to use this legal interpretation as leverage to pressure Congress about proposed FTC legislation. Instead it backfired, and the first-ever government shutdown took place on May 1, 1980.

 And ever since, thanks to Carter and his Attorney General, the US government is now under the threat of shutdown every single year.

 In the past, most shutdowns (or at least funding gaps) have been because of specific disputes; in 1980 it was about the authority of the FTC. In 1848 it was over excess war spending.

But today’s shutdown is different. First-- it was totally preventable. And second, it’s not about a single issue (including the supposed Obamacare tax credit, which will almost certainly be extended).

Today’s shutdown is because two sides absolutely hate each other and refuse to work together.

 Personally, I’m not losing any sleep over the Department of Commerce having to furlough employees. And frankly I don’t believe that any “non-essential” government job should even exist.

But the whole thing is a gigantic stain on the credibility of the US government.

 This matters. Foreigners own $10+ trillion worth of US government bonds. It’s the very basis of America’s economic power abroad, and why the US dollar is the global reserve currency. Confidence in the US government is paramount in maintaining this system.

Foreign creditors tend to notice things like a full-blown government shutdown. And the fact that Congress is willing to burn everything down just to spite the other side.

 Who would possibly want to continue buying US Treasury bonds when the federal government isn’t even willing to keep itself open for business?

 Confidence is waning rapidly. And frankly we can see this in the price of gold, which just surpassed $4,100 as I write this. It’s not a speculative bubble; rather it’s a sad reflection of Congress’s collapsing credibility. And that credibility probably isn’t improving anytime soon.

 To your freedom,  James Hickman  Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

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Jon Dowling: NESARA, GESARA, and Currency Revaluations Updates with Tom Lennox

Jon Dowling: NESARA, GESARA, and Currency Revaluations Updates with Tom Lennox

 October 2025

We live in interesting times, don’t we? The world feels like it’s shifting, and sometimes the most profound insights come from voices that cut through the noise of everyday headlines.

 That’s exactly what we find in the latest episode of the Jon Dowling podcast, featuring retired Army veteran Mr. Thomas J. Lennox. This isn’t your average financial discussion; it’s a deep dive into the very foundations of our global systems, laced with historical revelations and a glimpse into a future that might sound like science fiction, but is being presented as tangible reality.

Mr. Lennox, with his unique blend of military discipline and financial acumen, takes us on a remarkable journey.

He dissects the intricate workings of geopolitical and financial systems, shining a spotlight on entities that often operate just beyond our everyday awareness. We’re talking about the legendary St. Germaine Trust, the enigmatic IRS, the powerful Federal Reserve, and crucially, the much-talked-about impending global financial reset.

One of the most compelling aspects of the conversation is Lennox’s ability to connect historical dots. He delves into the origins of seemingly mundane documents like the U.S. birth certificate, revealing layers of meaning we might never have considered. O’

He lifts the curtain on the Federal Reserve, suggesting it’s not what it appears to be – hinting at its private ownership and its pivotal role in the financial landscape.

 For those who have felt a sense of unease about the current economic system, Lennox offers a perspective that suggests a deliberate dismantling of the IRS and the fiat currency system is already underway.

The sheer scope of the St. Germaine Trust is mind-boggling. Lennox speaks of massive hidden wealth, purportedly worth quadrillions, and its potential role in funding transformative global financial reforms like NESARA and GESARA.

This isn’t just about money; it’s about the possibility of a radical shift in how wealth is distributed and managed on a global scale.

But the transformation doesn’t stop at financial restructuring. Lennox paints a picture of the future: a transition to a Quantum Financial System (QFS). This isn’t just another digital currency; it’s a system backed by tangible assets like gold, silver, platinum, and copper.

 He explains how this will replace our current, often fragile, banking systems with a transparent, secure, biometric-based digital currency, managed through specialized phones. Imagine a financial future where security and transparency are paramount.

The episode also ventures into the realm of classified military financial complexities. Lennox offers a fascinating explanation for why military audits often falter, attributing it to fragmented budgeting and accounting systems that are far more complex than we might imagine.

As the episode draws to a close, Mr. Lennox offers a message of hope and readiness. He reflects on the ongoing transformation, urging listeners to prepare spiritually and financially for the changes that lie ahead. This is not a call to panic, but an invitation to awareness and informed preparation.

This Jon Dowling podcast episode with Thomas J. Lennox is a must-listen for anyone who feels the currents of change and seeks a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our world. It challenges conventional thinking and opens the door to a future that is both intriguing and potentially revolutionary.

For the full, in-depth insights and further information, be sure to watch the complete video from Jon Dowling. You might just find yourself looking at the world – and its future – with entirely new eyes.

https://youtu.be/r9fZps--z1E

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/13/jon-dowling-nesara-gesara-and-currency-revaluations-updates-with-tom-lennox-october-2025/

Ariel : War in Gaza is Over, What this means for the Iraqi Dinar

Ariel : War in Gaza is Over, What this means for the Iraqi Dinar

The War In Gaza Is Over: Nations Welcome A New Beginning (What This Means For Iraqi Dinar)

Peace as the Ultimate Gatekeeper to Prosperity

Is it true that Iraq’s Central Bank just rolled out those new 50-, 100-, and 200-dinar notes, ditching the low-denomination junk to clean up circulation and signal “we’re serious about stability.”?

We will see. Because it definitely appears that way. Rate’s hovering at 1,320 IQD to the buck, but that’s the street price the official’s tighter at 1,300.

Come next week’s IMF review (Article IV consultation drops October 18), eyes will lock on Baghdad. They’ve been teasing a “redenomination” lop off three zeros, so 25,000 IQD becomes 25 IQD without touching your wallet’s power.

Is a full reval in the cards? Damn right it’s plausible. Oil’s at $85/barrel, exports ramping to 4.5 million bpd, and with Gaza quiet, Iraq slots into that “peace dividend” pipeline.

IMF’s been whispering about basket pegs tying the dinar to a gold-oil-USD mix. If they greenlight it, expect a bump to 1,000:1 or better by Q1 ’26. Not pie-in-the-sky; it’s logistics.

Banks are prepping exchange facilities right now. 1:1 & 3:1 and higher is what I am looking at. We are in great shape people. Do not let up now.

Sequence matters, folks: Peace locks in the borders, investment floods the rebuild (think $100B in Gulf sovereign funds alone), trade explodes via Abraham Accords 2.0, and then bam currency resets ripple out.

Dinar holders, you’ve waited 20 years through the scams; this ain’t one. It’s the domino tipping first.

Global Ripples

Iraq’s dinar reval? First brick in the wall. Gaza peace cascades: Lebanon stabilizes, Syria rebuilds, Iran joins the table sans sanctions.

We’re not just ending wars; we’re ending the war on wealth itself.

Source(s):  https://www.patreon.com/posts/war-in-gaza-is-141069633

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/12/ariel-prolotario1-war-in-gaza-is-over-what-this-means-for-the-iraqi-dinar/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Afternoon 10-13-2025

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Ten Major Banks Explore Unified Stablecoin Alliance

Traditional banking giants are quietly forming a consortium to issue digital tokens pegged to fiat — a possible turning point in monetary power.

What’s Actually Unfolding

• A coalition of ten prominent banks — including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Citi, Barclays, MUFG, TD Bank, Santander, and BNP Paribas — is reportedly exploring the issuance of a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to G7 currencies. 

• Their stated goal: to test whether blockchain-based, fiat-backed digital assets can combine payment efficiency with regulatory compliance and risk control. 

• The banks are in coordination with regulators and supervisors in markets where they operate, aiming to design a framework that balances innovation with stability. 

Why This Matters — The Stakes Are High

• If such a stablecoin gains traction, it would allow global banks to control money creation and flow via a digital platform — shifting influence from central banks and payments networks toward private institutions.

• The effort represents an attempt to merge control with liquidity: rather than competing in the back end, these banks may jointly own the rails.

• It also signals financial institutions taking a direct hand in monetary infrastructure, not just financing — blurring the lines between banking, currency, and payments.

Challenges & Open Questions

• Regulatory uncharted territory: Even supportive authorities will demand clarity on reserve backing, audits, redemption protections, and systemic safeguards.

• Trust & adoption: Winning public trust is even harder than building the system. If users fear failure or expropriation, adoption could stall.

• Interoperability vs fragmentation: Will this new system remain separate, or integrate with current rails (SWIFT, Fedwire, etc.) — or compete?

• Power concentration risk: A few banks controlling currency rails may raise concerns about collusion, data privacy, and undue leverage.

Where This Fits in the Bigger Reset

• This effort is part of a broader pattern: traditional banks moving from intermediaries to infrastructure owners.

• In parallel, SWIFT is developing its own blockchain payments platform, teaming with Bank of America and Citigroup to support tokenized transactions. 

• The move toward institutional stablecoins complements other shifts: Canton Network, institutional blockchain initiatives, and tokenization of bonds and assets. 

• If successful, this stablecoin could act as a new monetary backbone — one managed by banks instead of central banks, especially in a multilateral world of competing financial blocs.

Why This Matters

• This isn’t just fintech hype — it’s a strategic bet on who will own the future of money.

• The seeds of financial sovereignty are being planted not by states alone, but by private capital institutions assembling new currency power.

• As this system grows, existing monetary hierarchies may erode — making sovereignty, infrastructure control, and trust the true new currencies.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

🌱Seeds of Wisdom Team🌱

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:
• Reuters — Major banks explore issuing stablecoins pegged to G7 currencies Reuters
• CryptoBriefing — Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and other banking giants unite to explore reserve-backed digital money Crypto Briefing
• Bankless — Global Banks Join Forces to Explore 1:1 Reserve-Backed Digital Currency Bankless
• Crypto.news — Goldman Sachs, BoA, Citigroup to explore stablecoin launch crypto.news
• ArXiv — Banking 2.0: The Stablecoin Banking Revolution arXiv
• Wikipedia — Canton Network (for context on institutional blockchain infrastructure) Wikipedia

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Monetary Reset’s First Step Less Than 10 Months Away – Next Independence Day Redefines Dollar & Gold

Monetary Reset’s First Step Less Than 10 Months Away – Next Independence Day Redefines Dollar & Gold

Miles Franklin Media:  10-12-2025

Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief of Miles Franklin Media, speaks with Dr. Judy Shelton, former Federal Reserve nominee and former senior economic advisor to President Donald Trump, about a potential turning point for the U.S. dollar coming July 4, 2026 – the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Dr. Shelton reveals that her idea is gaining traction in Washington – a gold-linked U.S. Treasury bond that could redefine America’s monetary system.

Dr. Shelton, Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute and Author of 'Good as Gold,' discusses how these bonds could restore faith in the U.S. dollar, offset currency debasement fears, and bring the dollar back to a form of sound money.

Could this be America’s Independence Day Reset – a turning point that re-anchors the dollar to gold and restores monetary trust?

Dr. Shelton also tells Makori about a potential Fort Knox gold audit that could be in motion under the Gold Reserve Transparency Act and explores the implications of a gold revaluation, the U.S. strategic position in global finance, and the future of monetary systems anchored to gold. In this interview:

Gold-linked Treasury Trust Bonds

How the Gold Reserve Transparency Act could open Fort Knox for a public audit

The logic behind re-pricing U.S. gold reserves to market value ($42 → $3,900+)

How July 4, 2026 could mark a new monetary era of sound money and discipline

What it means for the U.S. dollar, debt markets, and gold investors

00:00 Coming Up…

01:18 The Debasement Trade Explained

03:10 U.S. Debt & Economic Concerns

 07:44 Gold's Role in the Economy

14:27 Treasury Trust Bonds Proposal

26:02 Challenges & Skepticism

50:01 Private Credit & the Fed's Influence

51:53 Gold Revaluation & U.S. Treasury

 55:03 International Gold Revaluation Precedents

01:01:55 Impact of Gold-Linked Treasuries on Global Politics

 01:19:07 Historical Context of Gold Standards

01:30:30 Bitcoin & Modern Monetary Systems

01:35:10 Conclusion & Final Thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AczPAxY9-8

News, Rumors and Opinions Monday 10-13-2025

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 Mon. 13 Oct. 2025

Compiled Mon. 13 Oct. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Summary:

For those tracking the monumental shifts in global finance and governance, the wait appears to be over. If the latest intelligence reports hold true, we are not just witnessing a change in the economic structure—we are entering the high-stakes activation phase of the Global Currency Reset (GCR) and the full establishment of the Quantum Financial System (QFS).

This transition is set to be dramatic, fast, and potentially disruptive, centered on what sources are calling “Quantum Week,” kicking off this Monday, October 13, 2025.

According to sources compiling the latest information—including reports attributed to Judy Byington and various internal QFS channels—the final shift will be triggered by a staged, global event.

The scenario outlined is a planned “Black Swan” event, possibly involving a nuclear war scare or a widespread blackout. This is not meant to be a disaster, but rather the trigger necessary to initiate the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS).

We are told the EBS is far more than a weather alert test. It is a “global override” shutting down communication systems worldwide.

This blackout protocol is the necessary prelude to the activation of the QFS, leveraging Starlink Satellite System and Space X to restore power via Quantum Tesla Free Energy, bypassing the old, contaminated energy grid entirely.

The period starting today, October 13th, has been identified as the crucial window where the old fiat system officially dies and the new gold-asset-backed system takes over.

Today is Columbus Day, a federal banking holiday. Sources suggest this timing is deliberate, anticipating major volatility. The activation of the GCR is expected to begin with a severe financial shock.

Tuesday has been proclaimed “World Quantum Day.” The changes expected on this date are revolutionary.

For years, many have waited for the phase known as Tier 4B—the public exchange of foreign currencies and the beginning of wealth redistribution. According to recent intelligence releases, that phase has officially begun.

Reports from October 11th and before indicate that Tier 4B is now operational. The Iraqi Dinar, Vietnamese Dong, and Zimbabwean currency have entered revaluation protocols, demonstrating the system’s readiness.

This is heralded as the correction of history—restoring economic sovereignty to nations and leveling the scales of injustice that have been manipulated by false valuations for decades.

The central message from those tracking this intelligence is clear: the convergence of political stabilization and infrastructure readiness is complete. Tiers are moving, codes are entered, and the gold-asset-backed system is poised to replace the dying fiat system.

Keep your notifications on. The dramatic events of Quantum Week, beginning today, October 13th, are set to signal the swift and permanent shift into a globally Restored Republic and a new era of financial integrity. The clock is set. Generational change begins now.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/13/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-october-13-2025/

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Henig  Article: "FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam to emerging market status, pending interim review" Quote:  "Index provider FTSE Russell has upgraded Vietnam to emerging market status...in a long-awaited move that could see foreign investors plough billions of dollars into Southeast Asia's best-performing stock market. FTSE Russell said...Vietnam's upgrade from frontier status would be effective on September 21, 2026 and was subject to an interim review in March 2026 to determine whether enough progress had been made in enabling access to global brokers."  

Frank26   I want you to remember that I told you, the moment you see the HCL, you will see the new exchange rate.

Militia Man  Reassurances are important because they need the public.  They need that emotion to be contained.  But they can't leak it out to the point people are going to front run the currency or sell the currency.  They can't do that...Pay attention to those reassurances that we're seeing because they're all collective about Iraq integrating into the global  financial system.  It's clear as a bell.  They're openly talking about that.

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Gold Signals Panic as America’s Debt Spiral Accelerates

Taylor Kenny:  10-12-2025

Over the last two years, gold and silver have doubled in price. That’s not just market noise—it’s the loudest signal yet that the current global monetary system is nearing its breaking point.

 A massive wealth transfer is already underway: away from paper assets and into real, tangible money.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Wake-Up Call: Gold & Silver Are Sounding the Alarm

00:58 The National Debt Lie: What You're Really Owed

 04:49 Interest Now Costs More Than War

07:37 Dollar-to-Gold/Silver Ratios Tell the Truth

09:31 Everything Costs More, But You Earn Less

10:24 The $700 Trillion Time Bomb

11:49 Central Banks Know What’s Coming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31dd_raRLWY

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Monday Morning 10-13-2025

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Phase One Peace: Hostage Release, Summit Diplomacy & a Fragile New Order

The first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire unfolds. Hostages are freed, leaders convene — but the roots of lasting peace remain fragile.

All Living Israeli Hostages Freed — Hamas Makes Final Handover

• All 20 remaining living Israeli hostages have been released under the ceasefire deal.

• Israel committed to releasing over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners in return, part of the phased exchange.

• The release was assisted by the Red Cross and coordinated across multiple sites in Gaza. 

• Meanwhile, Hamas deployed fighters near hospitals during the release — a show of strength even amid truce efforts. 

These exchanges are the visible fruit of the deal — gestures meant to build trust and validate negotiation over violence.

Diplomacy Accelerates: Trump, Egypt & Regional Summit

• Trump arrived in Israel, addressed the Knesset, and proclaimed “the war is over” in a dramatic speech. 

• He then traveled onward to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the Gaza Peace Summit, co-chaired with President al-Sisi. 

• Over 20 regional and international leaders are expected to attend, though Netanyahu is not scheduled to go. 

• Iran has publicly declined to attend the summit, signaling dissent within the regional alignment. 

This diplomatic architecture attempts to transition conflict from the battlefield to negotiation tables.

Complexities Beneath the Surface

• Gaza’s future governance, disarmament, and security structures remain unresolved — the border lines are drawn, but who governs what is a looming question.

• Palestinian Authority leadership appears willing to support the ceasefire architecture, though Israel has resisted giving control to the PA. 

• The differential participation of states (e.g. Iran skipping the summit) highlights fault lines in how this new order will be built. 

• Internal dynamics in Gaza — displacement, reconstruction pressure, factionalism — might destabilize post-ceasefire progress.

Even when the guns fall silent, the variables of legitimacy, reconstruction, and security remain in flux.

How This Moves the Global Chessboard

• This peace phase is a test case for post-war order-building — who funds reconstruction, who governs Gaza, who enforces peace.

• The financial stakes are high: flows of aid, credit, and investment will become instruments of influence in the rebuilt terrain.

• Nations backing alternative financial orders (e.g. BRICS, asset-backed systems) may seek entry points in reconstruction and leverage in governance.

• If this deal endures, it could shift regional realignment — allowing non-Western powers to argue for a new balance of influence.

Peace isn’t passive — it’s contested territory where money, aid, governance, and narratives compete for legitimacy.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

This historic release of hostages and the summit diplomacy are more than symbolic — they mark the opening act of a realignment in the Middle East. As military confrontation recedes, what replaces it will define capital flows, alliances, and sovereignty for decades.

• The fragile peace sets the foundation for a new regional order.
• How reconstruction is led and financed will test whether this is merely a pause or a new chapter.
• The world is watching to see whether negotiation and capital, not force, reshape the region.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources
• The Guardian – Hamas releases 20 remaining hostages The Guardian
• Reuters – Hamas deploys fighters during release Reuters
• Reuters – Hamas freed the last 20 surviving hostages Reuters
• AP News – Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released AP News
• Reuters – Trump says war is over, hosts released

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JPMorgan Unveils $1.5 Trillion Investment Plan: The U.S. Financial Powerhouse Re-Arms for the Next Era

The largest American bank is directing massive capital toward defense, energy, and quantum infrastructure — signaling that Wall Street is now aligning directly with U.S. national security goals.

Wall Street Turns Strategic

• JPMorgan announced a $1.5 trillion investment initiative aimed at revitalizing key U.S. industries — defense technology, energy transition, AI, and quantum computing.

• CEO Jamie Dimon stated the plan will “anchor America’s competitive edge” while preparing for economic and geopolitical volatility through 2035.

• The strategy prioritizes sectors viewed as dual-use — where economic output directly reinforces national defense and energy independence.

🌱 This signals that U.S. financial institutions are no longer just profit engines — they’re instruments of strategic statecraft. Wall Street’s capital flows are aligning with Washington’s new industrial policy.

The Economic Engine of Security

• Funding will target advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, rare-earth supply chains, and quantum-secure communication networks.

• JPMorgan described this as part of a “resilient capital architecture” designed to safeguard supply chains and energy grids.

• Dimon emphasized that “America’s future depends on finance that fortifies the real economy, not speculative bubbles.”

🌱 The plan effectively merges monetary and defense policy — planting seeds for a new era where finance becomes an extension of national resilience.

De-Globalization and the Great Re-Anchoring

• The initiative comes amid global fragmentation, as BRICS, China, and the Gulf nations push toward multipolar financial ecosystems.

• Analysts say the U.S. is re-anchoring domestic industry in anticipation of reduced global capital interdependence.

• Dimon’s remarks framed the move as “a generational pivot from financial globalization to financial sovereignty.”

🌱 This reflects the broader transition from global to regional finance — where economic power is rooted in domestic capability rather than outsourced efficiency.

BRICS, De-Dollarization, and Counterbalance

• JPMorgan’s strategy coincides with intensifying efforts by BRICS+ nations to reduce dollar exposure and create commodity-backed settlement systems.

• By funding U.S. energy and defense sectors, the bank aims to reinforce the dollar’s strategic backing — effectively turning investment capital into geopolitical counterweight.

• As Dimon noted, “The U.S. dollar’s strength must come from the strength of what it represents.”

🌱 While BRICS builds alternatives, the U.S. is planting the seeds of its own financial renewal — transforming capital markets into instruments of sovereignty.

Why This Matters

This move isn’t merely about banking — it’s a blueprint for financial resilience in a fractured world. JPMorgan’s $1.5 trillion plan positions U.S. capital as a tool of national strategy, not just market speculation.
If successful, it could redefine how private finance supports state power, setting a precedent for global capital alignment in an era of monetary fragmentation.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources:
• Reuters – JPMorgan unveils $1.5 trillion plan to boost investments in U.S. strategic industries (Oct 13 2025)
• Bloomberg Intelligence
• Financial Times Analysis

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“Tidbits From TNT” Monday Morning 10-13-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Without prior announcement.. Sudanese leaves for Sharm El-Sheikh summit

I declare Media Office To the Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani Today, Monday, the latter headed to Egypt to participate in a summit Sharm El Sheikh Which Trump will attend and related to the plan to stop the Gaza war and impose peace.

And he said Media Office Al-Sudani said in a statement received by Al-Sumaria News, "President Cabinet of Ministers Muhammad  Shiaa Al-Sudani He heads to the Arab Republic of Egypt to participate in a summit Sharm El Sheikh Regarding Gaza.

 This announcement came as a surprise, as no participation had ever been announced or revealed .  

At the summit or extending an invitation from Egypt or from   Iraq to attend the summit, which will be attended by the heads of more than 20 countries, while the summit will be jointly chaired by the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi And the American President Donald Trump.

It is not known whether Sudanese will meet with US President Trump on the sidelines of the summit, with questions continuing about the nature of the relationship between Iraq and America and the reason why Al-Sudani has not visited Washington and met with the US President yet.  link

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Tishwash: Iraq unveils 60 investment opportunities

The General Company for Iraqi Ports announced on Thursday that the consulting company has reached the semi-final stages of developing the economic model for the Development Road project, noting that there are 60 investment opportunities in five sectors within the project.

The company's general manager, Farhan Al-Fartousi, said, "The Iraqi Business Summit "Faw Port: Iraq's Gateway to Investment," which was held two days ago at the Grand Faw Port, came after the General Company for Iraqi Ports had reached advanced stages of completing this major project." He pointed out that "this also coincided with the Ministry of Transport's imminent completion of the final designs for the Development Road project."

He added, "The economic consulting company tasked with developing the project's economic model has reached the semi-final stages," noting that "the Prime Minister has directed us to work as a single economic and technical team, and we have begun the process of promoting the project."

He continued, "The most important outcomes of this economic forum are the move towards investment, moving towards detailing investment opportunities, and engaging in a detailed explanation with companies to determine the rate of return on revenue for these projects." He explained that "Oliver Wyman has presented several investment opportunities, and we have begun analyzing these opportunities to the public to attract other investors."

He stated, "We will continue to hold such economic forums in Baghdad, Basra, and outside Iraq to present this project to the public, as it is not just a road project, but an integrated economic project, as it constitutes an economic belt starting from the port of Faw and extending to the Iraqi-Turkish border."

He explained that "the investment opportunities available for the development road have been identified in eight main sectors, including transportation, energy, oil and gas, minerals, and phosphates," noting that "there are approximately 60 investment opportunities within these sectors, which we will work to present in detail for discussion with investment companies." link

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Central Bank: Digital financial inclusion and the "1 Trillion" initiative support small businesses

The Central Bank of Iraq confirmed on Sunday that digital financial inclusion supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), noting that the "One Trillion" initiative provided soft loans for emerging projects.

The bank's director of financial inclusion, Hussein Abdul Amir, said, "This vital sector requires comprehensive enablers based on a set of policies, including financing policies, special empowerment for entrepreneurs, financial infrastructure development, and strategic partnerships." He noted that "all of these factors represent an existing approach for the central bank to enable access to small and medium-sized enterprises," according to the official agency.

He added, "The Central Bank of Iraq is working on its projects currently in the implementation phase to enhance projects' access to the financial sector, strengthen project bank accounts, and enable them to obtain the necessary financing for their operations. We are also seeking to develop the financial sector."

He continued, "Digital financial inclusion is very important for these projects to develop digital applications and e-wallets that provide financial services to various projects, independent of the financial and banking sector. These are aspects supported by the Central Bank." He noted that "financial inclusion also plays a fundamental role in enhancing financial awareness and knowledge among entrepreneurs, in terms of how to access appropriate funding sources and select sources with high objectivity based on their capabilities, whether financial planning or project size."

He stressed that "all these aspects are supported by the Central Bank, in addition to its direct financing initiatives through the One Trillion Initiative launched by the Central Bank, which provided loans to emerging projects and provided financing with low installments and easy repayment periods."  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani reveals: The government has achieved important structural reforms.

 Al-Sudani reveals: The government has achieved important structural reforms.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani revealed that the government has achieved important structural reforms, especially in the economic sector.
Al-Sudani's office said in a statement, "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received the sheikhs and dignitaries of the Taji tribes north of Baghdad, in the presence of MP Alia Nassif."

According to the statement, Al-Sudani expressed "his appreciation for the role of MP Alia Nassif and her interest and keenness to follow up on the affairs and issues of citizens." He pointed out that Iraqi society, with all its components, is cohesive and unified and has been able to overcome sectarian, ethnic and regional strife thanks to the awareness and wisdom of its components, foremost among them the authentic Arab tribes.

The Prime Minister stressed that "not participating in the elections is a squandering of the citizens' right to choose their representatives. Active participation and the selection of the most qualified are necessary for the process of reconstruction and development to continue." He affirmed that "the needs of citizens have been and continue to be at the forefront of our government's concerns, the formation of which nearly three years ago was an opportunity to restore the relationship between the state and the citizen."

"We worked to provide basic services, the principles of decent living, security and stability. We formed a service and engineering effort team that contributed to reducing costs and accelerating completion in areas that had not seen any service for years," he added. "We completed 511 projects in Baghdad and the governorates during the short period of the government's term, and we were able to address the stalled projects, numbering 2,358 projects across Iraq, worth 131 trillion dinars, including 8 hospitals in Baghdad.

" Al-Sudani continued, "We completed projects to relieve traffic congestion in Baghdad and the governorates. The capital has not seen such projects since the 1980s," adding, "The government has achieved important structural reforms, especially in the economic sector." link

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Mot: Happy “Columbus Day” Weekend!

FRANK26….10-12-25……PEACE STARTS THE END

KTFA

Sunday Night Video

FRANK26….10-12-25……PEACE STARTS THE END

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie in Iraq and guests

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGfmIf1FjgU

Federal Reserve is TRAPPED - Political Chaos, Economic CRISIS and Internal Divisions Spell TURMOIL

Federal Reserve is TRAPPED - Political Chaos, Economic CRISIS and Internal Divisions Spell TURMOIL

Lena Petrova:   10-12-2025

The US economy is currently operating in a state of cognitive dissonance. On one hand, the stock market is booming, and GDP growth remains surprisingly resilient. On the other, the foundational rules of economics seem to have broken down, leaving the Federal Reserve trapped in an unprecedented balancing act.

The traditional playbook for central banking is obsolete. We are witnessing a profound decoupling of core economic indicators, presenting the Fed with a new, destabilizing trilemma: controlling inflation, achieving maximum employment, and ensuring financial stability—all at the same time.

Here is a deep dive into the complex paradox reshaping modern central banking and why the stakes have never been higher.

For decades, the economy generally followed the rules established by the Phillips Curve: when unemployment is low, inflation accelerates (as labor costs rise). When growth slows, unemployment rises, dampening inflation.

This relationship is officially on life support.

Today, while the U.S. labor market is tight, economic growth is no longer reliably creating commensurate job increases. Unemployment remains low but has begun to stagnate. Meanwhile, inflation, though down drastically from its 2022 peak of 9%, remains stubbornly above the Fed’s established 2% target.

What is driving this breakdown? Structural change.

This dynamic means the economy can grow robustly without overheating the labor market, defying the old rules and making it immensely difficult for the Fed to gauge when to step on the brakes (or the gas).

The Federal Reserve is currently facing three conflicting objectives, any move toward one risks undermining the others:

Inflation is sticky. The Fed needs to keep rates restrictive enough to push inflation back down to 2%. But maintaining high rates for too long leads directly to the next problem…

If the Fed is too restrictive, it risks triggering a sharp recession, damaging employment. But the greatest danger lurks in the financial markets. Market participants, buoyed by solid data, are highly optimistic about imminent rate cuts. This optimism is creating its own peril.

Market expectations risk inflating new asset bubbles. If the Fed caves to pressure and cuts rates too soon, it validates the speculative risk-taking currently visible in high asset valuations and leverage. This setup carries worrying echoes of the financial vulnerabilities that preceded the 2008 crisis.

The Fed must manage inflation without crushing the job market or triggering a systemic financial meltdown spurred by excessive speculation.

If the complex economic variables weren’t enough, the Federal Reserve must operate under intense external pressures that severely constrain its policy choices.

The single largest constraint is the sheer scale of the national debt, which now exceeds $37 trillion. Servicing this gargantuan debt load becomes exponentially more expensive when interest rates are high. This creates intense, often unspoken, political pressure on the Fed to lower rates, regardless of inflationary risk.

Furthermore, the environment is rife with political influence. Figures like Donald Trump frequently criticize the Fed, undermining its independence and challenging its decisions. When combined with ongoing fiscal policy instability (such as the impact of evolving tariffs), monetary policy decisions are no longer made in an objective vacuum.

The interaction between fiscal policy, monetary policy, and political noise is creating a chaotic, volatile environment where every carefully calculated move risks being undermined by forces outside the central bank’s control.

Faced with an economic reality that violates its models, the Federal Reserve is debating fundamental changes.

The most profound shift under discussion involves moving away from the rigid, decades-old 2% inflation target toward a more flexible approach. If productivity gains and structural shifts mean the economy can tolerate and perhaps even benefit from slightly higher, stable inflation (say, 2.5% or 3%) without damaging employment, maintaining the hard 2% line becomes unnecessarily punitive.

However, changing this target is a massive undertaking that requires careful communication to maintain public trust and anchor inflationary expectations.

The modern central banker is dealing with unprecedented complexity. The current environment demands not just incremental adjustments to interest rates, but potentially a complete overhaul of the objectives and tools used to manage the modern, structurally altered economy. Any misstep could result in either runaway inflation, a devastating recession, or a repeat of a financial stability crisis.

For an in-depth exploration of these economic dynamics and the Federal Reserve’s complex dilemma, we recommend watching the full analysis video from Lena Petrova.

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