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/

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Afternoon 10-13-25

With Iraq's Participation, The Peace Agreement Was Signed In Gaza.

Time: 10/13/2025 19:18:35 Reading: 165 times  {International: Al Furat News} The United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey signed the comprehensive document on the Gaza agreement on Monday evening.
The document was signed by US President Donald Trump, his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The agreement was signed during the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, hosted by Egypt, in the presence of a number of Arab and foreign leaders, including Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

Before signing, Trump said, "The Sharm el-Sheikh summit is a great day for the Middle East. The document is very comprehensive and will clarify the rules and regulations."

He added, "Ultimately, we reached a solution to this issue that had lasted for more than 3,000 years. This was perhaps one of the most difficult conflicts in the world."

The US President stressed that "the Gaza agreement is the largest and most important agreement in the Middle East."

He explained: "We chose Egypt for a reason, and that is your great assistance. You (Sisi) are a wonderful leader... and you are doing a wonderful job."  LINK

An Economic Expert Warns: The 2026 Budget Faces Major Challenges That Threaten Its Ability To Be Approved.

Time: 2025/10/13 18:39:37 Reading: 135 times  {Economic: Al Furat News} Economic expert Abdul Rahman Al Mashhadani warned that the 2026 budget faces significant challenges that could impact its ability to be approved. He attributed the primary reason to the Ministry of Finance's delay in submitting the budget to the government for discussion on time.

Al-Mashhadani told Furat News, "The fear of not passing the budget is more closely linked to the delay in forming the next government," noting that "the new parliament will not hold its first session until after January 6, which weakens the possibility of completing the budget on time."

Al-Mashhadani pointed out that "the struggle over sovereign positions and the premiership could prolong the period required to form a government, rendering the budget potentially useless if these obstacles are not addressed quickly."

The expert added, "The time required to form a government could range from five to six months or more, increasing the risk of delays and complicating efforts to ratify important financial laws."   LINK

The Dollar Stabilizes In Baghdad And Rises In Erbil.

Stock Exchange  The dollar exchange rate stabilized against the dinar on Monday afternoon in Baghdad markets, while it rose slightly in Erbil as the stock exchange closed.

Baghdad    Selling price: 142,750 dinars for $100   Purchase price: 140,750 dinars for $100.

Erbil   Selling price: 141,550 dinars per $100   Purchase price: 141,500 dinars for $100.

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Tax Reform: Tax Deposits Are Liquidated Periodically And Are Only Withdrawn By Government Decision.

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad  The Supreme Committee for Tax Reform confirmed on Monday that tax deposits are liquidated periodically and can only be withdrawn by Cabinet decision. It also indicated that there are no risks associated with tax deposits, thanks to taxpayers' awareness.

Committee member Khaled Al-Jabri said, "There are no longer any tax deposits withdrawn by employees except by a decision issued by the Council of Ministers."

Al-Jabri added, "All tax trusts are now liquidated periodically, due to taxpayers' increased understanding and awareness that these tax trusts can be used to process tax dues or pay other entitlements, such as employee salaries."

He pointed out that "tax integrity today no longer represents a threat, but has become an effective tool due to increased awareness among taxpayers, as a result of the awareness campaigns launched in the recent period."
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=61097

Oil Rises More Than 1% After Sharp Losses

Monday, October 13, 2025 08:40 | Economic Number of readings: 325  Baghdad / NINA / Oil prices recovered some gains on Monday, after hitting their lowest levels in five months in the previous session, as investors hope that potential talks between the presidents of the United States and China will ease trade tensions between the world's two largest economies and oil consumers.

Brent crude futures rose 87 cents, or 1.39%, to $63.60 a barrel, after settling down 3.82% on Friday to its lowest levels since May 7.

West Texas Intermediate crude, the US intermediate, rose 87 cents, or 1.48%, to $59.77 a barrel, after falling 4.24% to reach its lowest levels since May 7. / End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1256716

Gold Hits New Record High As Trade Tensions Escalate Between Washington And Beijing.

Monday, October 13, 2025 09:11 | Economics Number of readings: 323  Baghdad / NINA / Gold recorded a new record jump on Monday morning, driven by increased demand for safe havens amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China, and growing expectations of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. At the same time, silver prices rose to their highest levels ever.

The price of spot gold rose 0.7% to reach $4,044.29 per ounce by 02:53 GMT, after reaching a record high of $4,059.30 earlier in the session.  US gold futures for December delivery also rose 1.6% to $4,062.50, according to Reuters.

This rise came after US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to impose additional 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, along with new restrictions on the export of vital software, which will take effect on November 1, in response to Chinese restrictions imposed on the export of rare earth minerals and related equipment.

Meanwhile, silver prices jumped 2% to a record high of $51.52 an ounce, driven by the same factors that supported gold, along with tight supply in the spot market.

In other precious metals markets, platinum rose 2.6% to $1,628.80, and palladium rose by the same amount to $1,442.06. /End    https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1256736

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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

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Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 10/13/2025

Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 10/13/2025

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

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

Member: Good morning, everyone. It’s a great day for an RV!

Member: Happy Columbus Day to all….

Member: Mark- who sure are you the RV is going to happen?

MZ: Extremely. Look at the other options. If the financial system, as it exists, is going to keep running. It has already lost about 98% value of the US dollar…and no fiat system out there has done any better. It is not logical to think that the financial system we have today will continue indefinitely. We need a reset and a change back to “sound money” . History is replete with examples of financial resets.

MZ: Voltaire: “Fiat always returns to its intrinsic value of zero. “ History has been creating this example since mankind has been around.

MZ: No bond news yet today…..its still early- so this is not surprising…..but there are still expectations for this week. Maybe I will get an update today.

Member: They have a 10 day holiday in Iraq…we have a 4 day holiday and still nothing.

Member: Are you surprised that we haven’t gone. I honestly don’t get it.

MZ: Anyone doing any banking last week?…..many say it has not been working.

Member: ATMs In SE KS are not working, I drove 4 different banks

Member: I heard Bank system updates this weekend

Member: Electronic banking shut down at my CU starting tomorrow for 48 hrs. Hope that means something good.

Member: Every one of the banking institutions I use are all updating to a improved system in the first half of November ….some smaller banks and tier 1 banks

Member: My bank said it was updating it's system and now have a new home page.

MZ: There is some weird things happening with the financial system right now.

Member: I saw an article on Friday the USA having a tokenized coin that is going to be backed by treasury gold that gets me very excited.

Member: so what is going on with the banks?

MZ: My guess is massive updates going on. For the most part bank wires were domestically stopped last Thursday.

Member: AMPEX has gold $4,113.10….silver $52.22….wow!

Member: Mark, I went to my local coin/bullion dealer this morning as I do most Mondays. today they told me they got orders from their buyers that they are not to buy till silver settles. it's a big deal.

Member: Mark, do you think the RV will happen before Iraq elections on Nov. 11th?

MZ: Yes I do.

Member: This week?

MZ: I don’t think its this week…but its highly possible.

Member: I have a tier 3 friend that is very happy

MZ: I am also hearing more and more of those things.

MZ: This one should have everyone excited this morning. Breaking news!! “The Article 140 Implementation Committee informs the citizens”  they informed the citizens to get unfinished  finance stuff taken care within one week because they are getting ready to implement the HCL 140 laws……They have one week. This should have everyone tap dancing right now.

MZ: I have been told for many years that as soon as we saw HCL fully passed- we would be within hours or days of a new value. This one article has me excited.

Member: I wonder if Iraq go ahead and change the rate before the 7 day request to get any and all expenditures to them regarding the HCL?

Member: Iraq is showing the Globe how to become a Sovereign Nation and a Profitable One At That!!!

Member: This is great news considering today is Monday and we usually don't get all this good news on a Monday

Member: this HCL news is massively exciting.

Member: I have seen this morning Iraq is attending the International Peace Summit in Egypt. This must mean they are part of the International community now.

Member: It’s curious to me that the Egypt summit is at the “Red Sea” Hotel …..Red Sea moment?!!!!

MZ: We were told peace would break out when this reset happens….and peace is breaking out. Sudani from Iraq is at the Peace summit after originally saying he wouldn’t go. And Trump will be there.

MZ: “ A  possible handshake between Sudani and Trump. Is it enough to turn over a new leaf with the United States?” Trump and Sudani may have already met- in person …they are meeting on the sidelines in Egypt. What a great time for them to do a revaluation with both of them there.

Member: Maybe- just maybe we can finally see the finish line.

Member: Thank you Mark for all the good news today. Have a blessed and happy day today

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

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

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Monday Morning 10-13-25

Parliamentary Finance Committee: Washington Controls Iraqi Financial Transfers And Hinders Economic Independence
 
October 12, 18:33   Information/Baghdad..   Parliamentary Finance Committee member Moeen Al-Kadhimi 
confirmed on Sunday that the United States imposes direct control over financial transfers in Iraq,   restricting the country's ability to conduct banking transactions   freely and    independently.

He noted that  Washington is exploiting this issue to serve its   political and   economic interests.  Al-Kadhimi told Al-Maalouma News Agency, "The United States continues to exert pressure on the Central Bank of Iraq   through the SWIFT financial transfer system,   preventing Iraq from freely dealing with a number of countries and    negatively impacting the national economy." 

He added, "Washington is exploiting this system as a tool for   political pressure,   controlling access to funds in a number of sectors, and   imposing restrictions on foreign transfers,      particularly those related to         trade and         imports." 

 Al-Kadhimi stated that  "Iraq does not yet enjoy full financial sovereignty   due to these interventions that serve American interests   without taking into account the    needs of the Iraqi market or the    country's economic security requirements." https://almaalomah.me/news/112665/economy/حركة-حقوق:-تنويع-الاقتصاد-أولوية-في-المرحلة-المقبلة    

Advantages Of Domestic Debt
 
Economic 10/12/2025   Mohammed Sharif Abu Maysam  The most important characteristic of  domestic debt owed by the state is that it   is not accompanied by   conditions and   obligations     from the creditor parties, unlike external debt, which is often   coupled with a package of      conditions and   obligations    imposed by creditors as   they attempt   to transfer the economies of debtor countries       to be subordinate to the institutions of economic globalization.
 
These conditions guarantee the    transition of the economic system in that country      to a form of liberal economic system,   in which the authority of foreign capital   replaces the authority of the traditional state   through the privatization of state functions.
 
This advantage is sufficient to motivate the state,   when it needs financing in a deficit situation,      to resort to domestic debt, as   it is debt from local financing sources,   guaranteed by   treasury bonds   or transfers. 

Furthermore, this debt   is denominated in local currency and   does not pose a risk to exchange rates      due to increased demand for foreign currencies,  as is the case when repaying external debt.
 
This is another advantage of   domestic debt   over external debt, as  it is repaid when due in local currency.
 
In recent years,   after Iraq was able to pay off its debts to the International Monetary Fund, 
it has been observed that the   financial deficit is being financed      through the issuance of treasury bonds         and their transfers.
 
This is credited to those in charge of fiscal and monetary policy,   not only to spare the country the problems of      international conditions and obligations and the      accumulation of interest rates on these debts, but also because the adoption of domestic debt contributes, in one way or another,   to stimulating the accumulated cash mass       to invest in the issued bonds, which are   based on which high and guaranteed interest rates are granted   in light of the   decline in foreign exchange rates against the local currency,     which the markets have witnessed in recent months.

This has had   a positive impact on market activity and has   indirectly contributed to controlling inflation indicators.
 
What is being said about the rise in domestic debt   until the end of last March to about 85 trillion and 536 billion dinars,   in light of the   continuation of     construction and    reconstruction operations in all governorates, and the    rise in market activity rates,   does not represent a negative situation    in light of the expansion in investment spending,    if the operating budget allocations    are secured as governing allocations.
 
In any case, the government’s spending direction,   according to what has been announced,      is not limited to current expenditures only, but rather    targets the investment aspect,   which contributes to diversifying revenues that support,   in one way or another, the    financing of the public treasury.
 
Just as highlighting the negatives is the duty of the economic observer, it is also the duty to highlight what is positive,   and put an end to the fallacies that some employ with the aim of    creating noise.    https://alsabaah.iq/121931-.html  

The Etiquette Course Concludes At The Center For Banking Studies.
 
October 10, 2025  The Center for Banking Studies at the Central Bank of Iraq    concluded the course entitled (The Art of Etiquette in Banking)         for the period from 10/5-7/2025.
 
This comes within the framework of the efforts of the Center for Banking Studies     to develop the skills of banking cadres in all Iraqi governorates.  43 trainees participated in the course,  which targeted all employees who deal directly and indirectly with  customers,  customer service employees,  sales and marketing employees, and   administrative support teams.
 
The course covered the    fundamentals and    rules        of professional etiquette in the banking environment,    improving verbal and physical communication skills        with clients and colleagues, and    handling difficult situations and complaints professionally,    reinforcing positive behaviors that enhance the quality of banking services.      https://cbi.iq/news/view/3009    

The Etiquette Course Concludes At The Center For Banking Studies.
 
October 10, 2025  The Center for Banking Studies at the Central Bank of Iraq    concluded the course entitled (The Art of Etiquette in Banking)         for the period from 10/5-7/2025.
 
This comes within the framework of the efforts of the Center for Banking Studies     to develop the skills of banking cadres in all Iraqi governorates.   43 trainees participated in the course, which targeted all employees who deal directly and indirectly with   customers,    customer service employees,   sales and marketing employees, and   administrative support teams.
 
The course covered the    fundamentals and    rules  of professional etiquette in the banking environment,    improving verbal and physical communication skills  with clients and colleagues, and    handling difficult situations and complaints professionally,    reinforcing positive behaviors that enhance the quality of banking services.    https://cbi.iq/news/view/3009    

Economic Belt Along The Development Path
 
Economic 10/13/2025  Baghdad: Morning   The Iraqi Ports Company confirmed, on Sunday, the   identification of sectors targeted for investment in the development pipeline. While   categorizing investment opportunities in the development pipeline into three phases,  it indicated that there is an economic belt extending from Al-Faw to Türkiye.

The company's director, Farhan Al-Fartousi, said in a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA):
 
"Oliver Wyman has reached advanced stages of formulating the general policy   for implementing the development road project," noting that  "the most important thing this company has achieved is identifying the sectors   that will be targeted for investment, as   it is an economic project and  not just a road project." 

He added, "There will be an economic belt along this road from Al-Faw to Turkey.  Consequently, we have reached a comprehensive vision for investment opportunities.
 
These investment opportunities have been classified as 1, 2, and 3   according to their readiness for investment,   given that expansions will occur on both sides of the road,   whether economic or residential expansions towards the      road and      railway." 

Al-Fartousi explained that "the opportunities were classified according to raw materials   because Iraq is rich in a number of raw materials that      make it one of the world's leading manufacturing countries,   especially fertilizers.
 
Iraq is ranked second in the world in strategic phosphate reserves, and   so are the remaining energy projects,   fiber optic cable transmission projects, and   other projects."    https://alsabaah.iq/121994-.html  

SOMO: The Agreement With Exxonmobil Strengthens Iraq's Marketing Position In The Oil Sector.
 
Yesterday, 18:59   Baghdad – INA   he State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) confirmed on Sunday that the recently concluded agreement on principles with ExxonMobil   improves export capabilities and   strengthens Iraq's marketing position in the oil sector.
 
The company's general manager, Ali Nizar Al-Shatri, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "The agreement of principles with ExxonMobil   is an important strategic step for the      Iraqi oil industry and the      marketing sector alike." 

He added, "ExxonMobil is the world's leading oil, gas, and refining company.
 
It is an integrated company   that possesses the latest technology and   offers competitive prices,      enabling it to contribute to the marketing of Iraqi crude oil in various markets."  He added,
 
"The company has offered to enter into   refinery and   storage projects in several regions around the world,    particularly in Asia,     which would     strengthen Iraq's marketing position and    support the economic integration provided by the agreement." 
 
Al-Shatri pointed out that "Iraq has long needed such agreements with integrated global companies   that possess the expertise and technology," explaining that
 
"Iraq not only needs to develop oil production,   but also to improve its export capabilities by building integrated systems for      storage tanks and      export pipelines, which will keep pace with the development of fields such as the Majnoon field, which an agreement has been reached with ExxonMobil to develop."

Last Wednesday, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani sponsored the   signing ceremony of the HOA (Honorary Agreement of Principles)      between the         Ministry of Oil and the         American company Exxon Mobil.
 
The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), 
"The agreement is an important step for the   future of the oil sector in Iraq and the   development of economic relations with the United States of America," stressing that "the doors are open to all major international companies   to contribute to the development of the oil sector."
 
The Prime Minister noted the government's "interest in cooperating with major oil companies,  particularly American ones,  to operate in important oil fields, including the Majnoon field in Basra,   and its commitment to  attracting and  developing investments in the energy sector,    particularly in gas investment." 
 
He stressed "the importance of ExxonMobil's contribution to   modernizing Iraq's oil export infrastructure,   diversifying export sources, and   utilizing the latest technologies in the oil industry   to   advance the oil sector and    increase production."
 
In turn, the company's Vice President, Peter Larden, expressed his "thanks to the Prime Minister   for the government's steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and   congratulated him on the occasion of Iraq's National Day," praising "the   remarkable development and progress the country is witnessing across various sectors and fields." https://ina.iq/ar/economie/245537-.html   

For current and reliable Iraqi news please visit:  https://www.bondladyscorner.com

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: Soooo Glad I Fingured This Out via da Net - I Is!! 

Mot: Happy “Columbus Day” Weekend!

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-CBI Monetary Policy-Stable Exchange Rate

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-CBI Monetary Policy-Stable Exchange Rate

10-12-2025

The Crew:  Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man

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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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