The Dollar’s REPLACEMENT is Being Launched (It’s Closer Than You Think)

The Dollar’s REPLACEMENT is Being Launched (It’s Closer Than You Think)

Taylor Kenny:  6-16-2026

China and Saudi Arabia's mBridge payment system could challenge dollar dominance and accelerate the shift toward a new global monetary order.

The global financial system is currently undergoing a transformative period that could redefine how nations conduct trade and manage reserves.

 At the heart of this transition is “Project mbridge,” a collaborative initiative involving China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Thailand, and Hong Kong. This digital currency payment network is designed to facilitate cross-border transactions using Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), effectively creating a sophisticated alternative to the traditional, dollar-centric SWIFT messaging system.

For decades, the U.S. dollar has maintained its status as the world’s primary reserve currency, bolstered significantly by the petrodollar agreement.

However, recent economic shifts—including persistent inflation and rising geopolitical tensions—have prompted many nations to seek greater financial sovereignty.

By moving toward alternative infrastructures, these countries aim to insulate themselves from the potential weaponization of the global financial system and reduce their reliance on a single currency for international trade.

A significant development in this narrative is Saudi Arabia’s increasing engagement with the mbridge project. As the Kingdom explores the possibility of pricing oil trade in currencies other than the dollar, or even physical gold, the historical influence of the petrodollar appears to be evolving.

This shift is fueling what some analysts describe as an “alternative financial systems arms race,” where nations are rapidly building independent payment networks to secure their economic interests.

The geopolitical stakes are clearly high, highlighted by the fact that even major international institutions have had to navigate complex pressures regarding their involvement in these new digital frameworks.

While the emergence of these systems offers potential improvements in transaction speed and global inclusivity, it also brings up complex questions regarding the future of privacy and government oversight.

As countries experiment with CBDCs, there are growing debates about the balance between digital efficiency and individual autonomy. Furthermore, critics point out that while a total collapse of the dollar is not necessarily imminent, the ongoing trend toward de-dollarization and the strengthening of gold reserves suggests a fundamental change in the global financial order is underway.

As we look toward the future, the rise of digital infrastructure and the renewed interest in tangible assets reflect a broader desire for stability.

Many experts suggest that during times of economic uncertainty and currency fluctuations, individuals might consider diversifying their personal holdings by exploring physical precious metals like gold and silver. These assets have historically served as a hedge against systemic risk and inflationary pressures.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Dollar’s Biggest Threat Yet

00:58 Why Dollar Dominance Matters

03:49 Project MBridge: China, Saudi Arabia & CBDCs

04:19 SWIFT, CIPS & the Financial Arms Race

07:39 The Petrodollar Is Being Chipped Away

08:36 Saudi Arabia, China, Oil & Gold Settlement

13:16 CBDCs and “Absolute Control”

16:09 Central Banks Choose Gold Over Treasuries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7GrOzzbXXI

Could This Be the Biggest Gold Announcement in Decades?

Could This Be the Biggest Gold Announcement in Decades?

Andy Schectman & Michelle Makori:  6-16-2026

Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, sits down with Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO, Miles Franklin Precious Metals, to discuss a theory that is gaining traction among gold investors ahead of July 4th: could the Trump administration unveil a major gold-related initiative that reshapes the global monetary system?

Schectman explains why he believes there is a growing possibility that gold-backed U.S. Treasury instruments could emerge as part of a broader strategy to address America’s debt burden, restore manufacturing competitiveness, and navigate the accelerating shift toward a multipolar financial system.

The conversation explores the implications of Kevin Warsh’s appointment as Fed Chair, the hiring of Project 2025 contributor Paul Winfree, the passage of the GENIUS Act, China’s continued gold accumulation, the rollout of mBridge, and the growing challenge to the dollar-centric financial order.

In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori:

• Iran deal: peace agreement or temporary pause?
  
  

• Why gold is rallying despite de-escalation
  
  

• Kevin Warsh, inflation metrics and Fed policy
  
  

• Gold-backed Treasuries explained
  
  

• Why Andy gives a July 4 announcement a 50/50 chance
  
  

• Gold, the dollar and Triffin’s dilemma
  
  

• China, mBridge and the alternative financial system
  
  

• Singapore’s new gold-clearing initiative
  
  

• Could Western commodity pricing be losing control?
  
  

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Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 6-16-26

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 6-16-26 

Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps   (INTEL ONLY)

Welcome everybody to the big call tonight. It's Tuesday, June 16th  and you're listening to the big call. Thanks for tuning in, everybody, once again, and we're looking forward to having a good call tonight, and I have some things I want to report on, and I know Sue does, and Bob does. We're going to have a great call

Now, let's get into, let's get into where we are on index. The one thing I wanted to bring to you, which was mentioned somewhat by Jean in prepared Grace report today is the fact that we have kind of a whole new game going on as of Sunday, and really what happened Sunday, which was Flag Day.

It happened to be President Trump's birthday, but it was interesting because I saw a video that taught what it all meant to have a UFC mixed martial arts fight there on the White House lawn, have all that done like then? Why did we need that? Why do we? Why would we do it? I wasn't quite understanding it.

Well, it ends up if it needed to happen. This is something that had to happen as part of us getting out of maritime law, the British Admiralty Rule, VAR, is when the attorneys say I passed the bar or I didn't pass the bar.

The bar is on British Admiralty rule, and British Admiralty Law is what we've been on since 1871 and so we have not been a sovereign nation based on that and other things we have not been free and sovereign as we thought we were since 1776 because we have given a lot of our money, our tax money to the United Kingdom.

Well, remember when we had the King and Queen of England, King Charles, and what's your name, over the Queen over here, also on the White House lawn? They stood in that very location where the UFC fight took place Sunday night, and it was all part of a process for us to renounce admiralty law and get back on what we're going to get on under the soil, which is common law,

and so believe it or not, there's a process that took place prior to Flag Day, and I think in 19 in 2025 that culminated on Flag Day Sunday two days ago in 2026 and the UFC was a way for the public, who was around the fight and screaming and calling it out, that was part of what was needed to get us completely out of admiralty law.

Fascinating, and that sounded to be such interesting. I listened to the video twice, so I could try to get the most out of it

What that means is, you know, when President Trump flew over to Avion  Lay Ben - Les Ban is French for the baths, e a t h s avion laid that which is avion you know the aen water e v i a n again water that we drink sometimes that's where the G7 meetings are being held and Trump flew over there and landed he actually flew into  what area was to fly into Switzerland to Geneva, so he flew into Geneva.

They took the chopper over, I guess, to whatever however they got there to, and that's where they were having G7. So one of President Trump’s  duties, if you will, was to speak to the seven nations  representative part of the G7 starting, which was actually yesterday, Monday, and let them know that we are now a sovereign nation, we're no longer under British advocacy rule or British admiralty law, and so that was wonderful to learn about that.

Of course, that's what he did, starting yesterday. I don't know if he's going to be there two or three days. There was a very signing of the peace agreement with Iran and US and 8 other countries in the Middle East, but there will be a formal signing ceremony, and I believe JD Vance  Vice President that is going to be present for that physical signing  ceremony on Friday, which is, if my math is right, I date is going to be the 19th

Anyway It's going to be Friday, whatever the date is, and I President Trump was asked from another press conference in a man, whether he was planning to vote, I don't know. I don't think so.

And, of course, Vice President Vance was supposed to be there for that signing to represent us, so we'll see.

He's out of the country for a few more days, possibly, and he doesn't intend. I understand that he does intend to meet with Zelinsky in Ukraine. Maybe they can put that whole conflict with Russia, that's a war, not a conflict, a war over those boundary areas.

Maybe they can put that from too bed. We'll see.  I'm not gonna hold my breath. We’ll see

Their question is, do we have to have these with Russia and Ukraine  which is more of a border dispute over a border dispute than anything else? We have to have that for us to get started with our notifications and exchanges.

Is that part of GESARA  without a total peace with Russia and the Ukraine?  Again I don't know if they're excluding that, because it's primarily border dispute, but I know this much, I know that Russia is helping to get all the bad things that have been happening in the tunnels underneath the Ukraine  and they've been going in and found the cloning center and they put an end to the cloning center underneath the Ukraine, in the tunnels underneath Queen, and they've been going in the polling center, and they put an end to the plumbing center underneath the Ukraine.

There's so much going on, guys, that we're just not going to know about, and that's one of the things that was happening, so let's take where we are now.

We have heard primarily over the weekend and yesterday from some of our very good sources that were saying we could look for notifications Wednesday or Thursday of this week, which would be tomorrow or Thursday

Now  you guys know as well as I do by now that intel is a moving target. Sometimes we get military intel, sometimes we get intel from other sources, sometimes we hear directly from redemption center leaders, although that has slowed down quite a bit,  they are under new NDA’s - sometimes we'll hear something a little more direct,

But in this particular case we’ve been told that  redemption center leaders went in yesterday with no rates on screens, today for three hours with no rates on screens now are sort of like okay, they'll know tomorrow before 9o'clock whether they'll go in tomorrow to look for new rates on screens,

So obviously to do exchanges, whether it's at the redemption center or the bank we need bank, we need the rates to come up and be solid on screens,

All right. So, so do we have anything to fit today that points to this going for us Wednesday or Thursday? I would say no, we don't. We had the intel for the weekend and from yesterday with all the good news about, you know, about Flag Day, and about getting us out of British Admiralty Law, and the sovereignty of the United States, all of that, and then the G7 all of that happening, but no, I don't have absolute intel talking about Wednesday or Thursday or the or Friday of this week, although it was valid a couple of days ago. Is it still valid now?  I can't tell you that.

I hope it is. I hope it still is. The only piece of intel we had today was from a source that's not military, and, and it's I would say it's not even that strong a source, but it's between now and the end of the month. Well, duh, I mean, thanks for nothing. That's not really what we want to hear. We want to hear that numbers are ready to come out now that we have peace with Iran, and we've got a peace agreement

Now - Does it have to be physically signed off by JD Vance Friday for that to happen?

You know what, it could be the case, it could be, but again it was signed, they're assigned by computer earlier, and it was probably before Sunday that it was signed that way, to be honest, probably. But you know, there is a method to all of this madness.

We are going to get everything to come through in its exact and proper time, so beyond that, obviously we did hear that the funds have been moved.

We heard this from some of our top sources that the funds for our exchanges and our zim redemption have been moved to be put in place, so that's good. We also believe the XRP, the digital currency that is helping to back the value of the USN, is in place. We heard on Saturday that in three days  we would have a new entity of cash, C A S H cash.

What does that mean? A new entity of cash, is that referring to the USN or the USTN, the United States Treasury notes, our physical currency?

We believe it is referring to that. When does that take place??  

We thought it would be today, we have heard about it. We know that that new money is in the redemption centers, and in the banks it's already, it's been for two years, and some of the redemption centers have had more of that put into those areas – they are gearing up for this to go

Military in plain clothes around the redemption centers and also guarding the med bed centers, so all of that has been in play now for days, and yes, we're still making pickups in various cities all over the country, and by the way, I just want to say we're very sad at think that we've lost eight people in a, was it a BT bomber accident that took place yesterday near San Diego, not too long, and so we're sad about the loss of that life of those eight lives and

I don't know how many of them were aviators or pilots but I understand it was sort of a we've had to say that but I really don't know guys this thing could absolutely happen any day now, and I wish I had a little bit more stronger absolute intel that tells us it's between now and Friday, but I'll tell you, all we have is what we've had, and I can't make it up, and I'm not gonna never made it up, and I'm not gonna start now.

All I can do is repeat what I'm hearing, we vet it, and we try to get confirmation from two, three, or more sources on something, and as you know, it's getting a little harder to do that week by week, because more people are clamming up, and that's a good sign, the fact that we can't get much right now is telling us how close this is.

So, I'm going to say what we've got so far could happen Wednesday or Thursday - , could happen any day, but I believe they definitely want to be done sooner rather than later, because they have plans for things of June, starting somewhere around the 23rd 24th of June.

We've had some EBS that we're expected to have time frame about the 24th through the fourth of July. I mean, there's a lot of things that planned, and obviously the whole thing around Flag Day was planned, and the US on Flag Day was planned, the whole thing to get us out of British admiralty law was very much planned, and President Trump and his people have been aware of it and have been working on it for well over a year to get that to happen, so we can have our sovereignty as a nation.

I think it's interesting that we're a sovereign nation now, not under British Admiralty rule anymore, but rather under common law, which is part of the SARA link that gets announced to us on how that's going to come into play for us, like it's going to be really different and very good.

I don't really.. think  there's anything else that I can tell you guys right now, other than Bob's got a new sale ontology, buy one get one half off.

Let's go ahead and pray the call out --  first I want to thank Sue for a marvelous job tonight.  I'm just excited about everything that we're waiting for, you guys. Let's see if we do get something tomorrow or Thursday, and we will call Thursday night regardless, and I hope that we have some good news and have numbers by then. All right, so let's thank everybody for listening. Thank you, thank you, thanks everybody in Big Call Universe, and I will look forward to you on Thursday. Let's pray to call out, Well, good night everybody, and we'll see you on Thursday.   God bless all of you. Bye.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 6-17-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

G7 Launches Critical Minerals Alliance to Reduce Dependence on China

New partnership aims to strengthen supply chains, boost strategic resource security, and reshape global trade as nations reduce reliance on Chinese critical minerals.

Overview

• G7 leaders have agreed to create a coordinated critical minerals alliance to reduce dependence on China for rare earth elements and other strategic resources.

• The initiative focuses on strengthening supply chains for industries including defense, semiconductors, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy.

• The alliance signals a broader shift toward economic security, with governments treating critical minerals as strategic national assets rather than ordinary commodities.

Key Developments

1. G7 Sets New Diversification Targets

The Group of Seven announced plans to reduce dependence on any single supplier of rare earths and permanent magnets to below 60% by 2030, with a longer-term goal of reducing that figure to 50% as quickly as practical.

The first phase will prioritize lithium and nickel, with additional strategic minerals expected to be added over time.

2. New Monitoring Platform Will Track Supply Risks

The alliance will establish a coordination platform to improve information sharing, identify potential shortages, and respond more quickly to supply disruptions.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) will assist by providing market analysis and early warning reports to help governments anticipate risks before they impact manufacturing and global trade.

3. Major Investment Push Across the Supply Chain

G7 nations also committed to encouraging investment across the full supply chain—from mining and refining to processing, manufacturing, and recycling.

Nearly 200 critical mineral projects have already been announced during 2026, representing tens of billions of dollars in planned investment designed to build more resilient supply networks.

Why It Matters

Critical minerals have become one of the most important strategic resources in the global economy. They are essential for advanced defense systems, semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and modern communications technology.

By reducing dependence on China, G7 nations hope to strengthen economic resilience, protect key industries from geopolitical disruptions, and improve long-term supply chain security

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For those watching the Global Financial Reset, this development reflects a continuing shift toward economic blocs built around strategic resources instead of simply financial markets.

As countries invest heavily in domestic production, regional partnerships, and secure supply chains, global trade patterns may continue moving away from decades of globalization. These changes could influence commodity pricing, industrial competitiveness, capital flows, and eventually the long-term role of reserve currencies as nations increasingly prioritize resource security alongside monetary stability.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Assets

Critical minerals are becoming strategic reserve assets, much like gold and energy reserves, as governments compete for long-term control of essential resources.

• Pillar 2 : Trade

The alliance highlights the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains, with trusted trading partners becoming increasingly important as nations seek to reduce geopolitical risk.

Looking Ahead

The success of this initiative will depend on whether G7 countries can transform policy commitments into operational mining, processing, and manufacturing capacity over the coming years.

If successful, the alliance could significantly reduce China's dominance in critical minerals while accelerating the emergence of new regional trade networks and strategic investment partnerships. These developments are likely to play an increasingly important role in the evolving global economic landscape.

This is not just about mining—it is about who controls the building blocks of tomorrow's global economy.

Seeds of Wisdom Team

Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — "G7 launches critical minerals alliance to reduce dependence on China"

• Modern Diplomacy — "G7 Launches Critical Minerals Alliance to Reduce Dependence on China"

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Jon Dowling: Fed Meeting, Currencies, Metals, Cryptos, and Iraq Updates with Rob Cunningham, June 2026

Jon Dowling: Fed Meeting, Currencies, Metals, Cryptos, and Iraq Updates with Rob Cunningham, June 2026

6-16-2026

In a recent episode of the Jon Dowling podcast, economic commentator and military veteran Rob Cunningham provided a comprehensive look at what he describes as a pivotal turning point in the global financial system.

Cunningham, who brings a unique perspective as a former commercial pilot and patriot, joined Dowling to discuss the intersection of U.S. monetary policy, geopolitical stabilization, and the technological evolution of money.

The conversation centered largely on the anticipated evolution of the Federal Reserve’s strategy.

Cunningham highlighted the potential influence of Fed insider Kevin Warsh, suggesting a move toward resolving the current “dysfunctional flatness” of the yield curve. By addressing these artificial constraints, Cunningham predicts a radical paradigm shift: a period where short-term interest rates are lowered to unlock liquidity and stimulate economic growth.

Contrary to traditional economic theories that suggest growth inevitably leads to inflation, Cunningham argues that we are entering an era where growth—facilitated by lower energy prices and peace in the Middle East—can occur alongside price stability.

This shift would allow for the refinancing of trillions in U.S. debt at more sustainable rates, while simultaneously opening the floodgates for private capital to flow into emerging sectors like technology and digital assets.

A significant portion of the discussion focused on the international stage, specifically the reintegration of nations like Iraq and Vietnam into the global financial fold.

Cunningham emphasized the importance of the “Clarity Act,” a move toward national sovereignty and transparency that signals a country’s readiness to participate in a modern, technology-driven economy.

With Iraq’s stabilization and the potential for new peace deals in the region, Cunningham suggests that the world is moving away from centralized control toward a system that values natural resource abundance and economic reform.

He identifies the Iraqi dinar and the Vietnamese dong as currencies to watch as these nations undergo internal renewals and embrace decentralized financial structures.

At the heart of this transition is a move toward Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and stablecoins. Cunningham envisions a “bottom-up” global financial architecture that replaces elite-dominated monetary control with a system based on voluntary compliance and transparency protocols. This shift isn’t just about efficiency; it’s about establishing a foundation of “sound money.”

Cunningham also expressed strong support for Judy Shelton, a prominent advocate for asset-backed monetary systems. Her inclusion in the conversation underscores a broader movement toward ensuring that currency holds intrinsic value, further shielding the global economy from the volatility of unbacked fiat systems.

As for when these changes will manifest, Cunningham offered a cautious but optimistic timeline. He anticipates that the economic momentum generated by these policy shifts will become powerfully evident by the third quarter of 2024.

Symbolically, he looks toward the July 4th holiday as a potential window for the signing of the Clarity Act, aligning a moment of financial renewal with America’s heritage of freedom.

The insights shared by Rob Cunningham on the Jon Dowling podcast serve as a roadmap for understanding a complex and rapidly changing world. By focusing on liquidity, technological innovation, and geopolitical stability, Cunningham provides a framework for how the global economy might transition into a more transparent and growth-oriented future.

To hear the full discussion and gain deeper insights into these economic forecasts, be sure to watch the full video from Jon Dowling.

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Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Zester. 06/17/2026

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Wed. Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 6-17-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  The government announces the purpose of al-Zaidi's visit to Washington

 Government spokesman Haider Al-Aboudi confirmed on Tuesday that Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi's visit to Washington aims to strengthen the Iraqi-American partnership, noting that economic, trade and investment issues will be at the forefront of the visit's agenda.

Al-Aboudi said in a press statement: “The Prime Minister, Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, will pay an official visit to Washington in mid-July with the aim of establishing the necessary momentum to strengthen the Iraqi-American partnership and elevate it to an effective level within the framework of the strategic relationship between the two countries, in accordance with the principle of common interests of the two friendly peoples.”

He added, “Based on the priorities of the Iraqi government and its ministerial program, which has gained the confidence of the House of Representatives, economic, trade and investment files will be at the forefront of the axes of the anticipated visit as the cornerstone of the path of bilateral cooperation,” noting that “the government seeks to expand the horizons of strategic partnership with international companies and stimulate the investment environment in a way that contributes to achieving direct benefits for the Iraqi economy and enhances internal stability.”

Al-Aboudi continued, “Within the framework of this stability, which is based on economic foundations and flexible management of the variables of the current stage, the Iraqi government is proceeding with addressing the issue of unregulated weapons and working to restrict their possession and use to the state and its competent institutions, as they are constitutionally authorized to make the sovereign decision in this field.”

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi received in his office the US President’s Special Envoy, Tom Barrack, and discussed with him the Iraqi government’s shared commitment to establishing a strong and mutually beneficial US-Iraqi partnership capable of fulfilling the aspirations of Iraqis for a future of sovereignty, security and prosperity, and providing tangible benefits to both the Iraqi and American peoples. link

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Tishwash:  Ending the "militias" and the relationship between Erbil and Baghdad are on the table for Masoud Barzani and Tom Barrack

Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani discussed with US President’s Special Envoy for Iraq and Syria, Tom Barak, on Tuesday, ways to enhance stability in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. While Barak stressed the need for Baghdad to restrict weapons to the state and end the influence of “militias,” Barzani pointed to the importance of the federal government’s commitment to the principles of partnership, balance, and consensus within the framework of the constitution.

A statement from Barzani’s headquarters, received by Shafaq News Agency, stated that Masoud Barzani received Ambassador Tom Barrack at the Salahaddin resort. During the meeting, Barrack emphasized that Iraq and the region need stability, and that the Kurdistan Region plays an important and essential role in the present and future, while expressing his admiration for the development and progress witnessed in the Kurdistan Region, describing it as exemplary.

For his part, Barzani stressed that the Kurdistan Region has always been a stabilizing factor, and that it supports dialogue and diplomatic solutions to all of Iraq’s and the region’s problems, noting that the Kurdistan Region has never been part of the problems, but has always been unfairly harmed by the consequences of wars and conflicts in the region. 

Barzani also stressed the need for the Middle East to move towards a stable situation that brings prosperity to the region's inhabitants.

In another part of the meeting, the importance of joint work and coordination between the Kurdistan Region and the new Iraqi government was highlighted. 

The US envoy spoke about the need for stability in the Iraqi political system and the protection of the state’s role in controlling unofficial armed forces, reiterating his country’s support for the Iraqi federal prime minister in the process of restricting weapons to the state and ending the influence of militias, as stated in the statement.

Regarding the new Iraqi government, Barzani affirmed his support for Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi, stressing the need for everyone to learn from the mistakes of the past and to work on the basis of the principles of partnership, balance, and consensus, and within the framework of the constitution.  

In another part of the meeting, views were exchanged on the situation in the region and its equations, and the two sides agreed to work together according to common priorities to enhance the stability of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, and to build a long-term strategic friendship in economic aspects and to encourage investment.  link

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Tishwash:  The fluctuation in the dollar's exchange rate is linked to the mechanisms of the central bank and has no relation to political agreements.

A currency exchanger in Erbil markets revealed that the main reason behind the recent rise in the dollar exchange rate is due to the scarcity of hard currency offered in the markets, denying that the matter has any connection to political understandings or agreements.

Money exchanger Mam Sayed explained in an exclusive statement to Kurdistan 24 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, that the decline in the amount of dollars offered by the Central Bank of Iraq has directly impacted prices. He pointed out that the scarcity of foreign currency in the markets is linked to the Central Bank's sales mechanism in Baghdad. He also noted the existence of unconfirmed rumors about the Central Bank's intention to adjust the official exchange rate to 142,000 dinars per 100 dollars, which has contributed to increased volatility and instability in the parallel market.

Regarding the role of Erbil markets in price movements, Mam Sayed stressed that "this situation is not related to Erbil markets, but rather the procedures followed in Baghdad are the main cause of the current state of confusion."

Regarding price levels, Al-Sarraf explained that the trading of the past 24 hours witnessed sharp fluctuations; as the exchange rate yesterday morning reached 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars, while the price currently ranges between 155,700 and 156,000 dinars.

He also revealed that commercial activity and market demand are currently concentrated almost entirely on the Iranian Toman, while trading in other currencies such as the Euro, the British Pound, and the Chinese Yuan has witnessed a significant decline and near-total stagnation.

The money changer pointed out the difficulty of predicting the course of exchange rates in the coming days, given the continued scarcity of dollars and the uncertainty regarding the duration of this situation.

For his part, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, the Iraqi Prime Minister's economic advisor, had previously told Kurdistan 24 that the current financial difficulties are directly linked to regional tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He explained that approximately 85% of Iraq's oil was exported daily through this strait, meaning that the disruption of this vital waterway has severely limited the government's financial capabilities.

Ali al-Zidi’s advisor denied rumors that spoke of a government intention to reduce the value of the local currency, stressing: “The Iraqi government has no plans at the moment to raise the exchange rate of the dollar, but rather all efforts are focused on finding alternative mechanisms and overcoming the current financial crisis.”

The clarifications from Mazhar Muhammad Salih come in response to what local media outlets have been reporting in recent days regarding the federal government's intention to raise the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar to confront the current economic and financial challenges.  link

Tishwash:  Speculation and Scarcity Drive Iraqi Dinar Lower as Baghdad Rejects Devaluation Fears

While the closure of the Strait of Hormuz chokes oil revenue, currency markets in Erbil and Baghdad grapple with a dollar shortage and a wave of disruptive rumors.

In the bustling corridors of Erbil's currency bazaar, the rhythmic exchange of notes has taken on a frantic pace as the U.S. dollar climbs sharply against the Iraqi dinar. On Tuesday, the local market was defined by a volatile mix of genuine scarcity and a feverish wave of speculation, leaving traders and citizens alike struggling to find firm footing in an increasingly unstable financial landscape.

The immediate source of the tremor appears to be a sudden tightening of dollar liquidity originating in Baghdad. Mam Sayid, a prominent currency exchanger in Erbil's bazaar, told Kurdistan24 on Tuesday that the primary driver behind the dollar's surge is a physical shortage of the currency.

While the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) continues to sell dollars, Sayid noted that the pace is depleting national reserves at a concerning rate.

The resulting anxiety is manifesting in sharp price fluctuations.

According to Sayid's 24-hour market update, the exchange rate moved from approximately 154,000 IQD per $100 on Monday morning to as high as 156,000 IQD by Tuesday.

This rapid depreciation has been further fueled by a persistent rumor that the Central Bank intends to raise the official exchange rate to 142,000 IQD, a move that would effectively codify a devaluation of the national currency.

Sayid was emphatic that the disruption is a product of policy uncertainty in the capital rather than local conditions in the Kurdistan Region.

The fiscal squeeze is undeniable, and its roots are deeply anchored in the region's geopolitical volatility. Iraq's financial health is inextricably tied to its oil exports, and the recent conflict has dealt a staggering blow to the state's revenue streams.

Mazhar Mohammed Salih, a senior economic advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, recently provided Kurdistan24 with a stark assessment of the crisis.

He explained that the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime chokepoint through which 85 percent of Iraq's oil once flowed daily, has severely restricted the government's financial capacity.

However, Salih moved decisively to quell the market's worst fears. In an interview with Kurdistan24, he categorically denied reports that the government plans to officially devalue the dinar to offset the revenue shortfall.

"At this stage, the Iraqi government has no plans to raise the value of the dollar," Salih stated, characterizing reports of an impending hike as baseless.

He noted that the administration is instead aggressively pursuing alternative economic mechanisms to navigate the current fiscal crunch without resorting to a policy-led increase in exchange rates.

Despite these official reassurances, the psychology of the bazaar often moves faster than the directives from the Prime Minister's office.

In a highly dollarized economy like Iraq's, rumors of a pending rate change often become self-fulfilling prophecies. 

Traders, anticipating a more expensive dollar tomorrow, hoard their current holdings today, thereby strangling supply and driving prices up in a classic speculative loop.

The shift in market demand also reflects broader regional alignments. Mam Sayid revealed that while the dollar dominates the conversation, demand among traders has become concentrated on the Iranian toman.

Meanwhile, traditional trading in other major international currencies, such as the euro, the British pound, and the Chinese yuan, has effectively stalled. This stagnation in non-dollar trading highlights the unique, almost singular importance of the U.S. currency to Iraq's domestic stability and its ability to pay for essential imports.

The implications for the average Iraqi are significant.

A rising dollar translates directly into higher costs for imported goods, from basic foodstuffs to electronics and medicine, eroding the purchasing power of families already strained by the wider regional conflict. 

For the al-Zaidi government, the challenge is twofold: they must manage a genuine liquidity crisis born of suppressed oil exports while simultaneously conducting a war of words against the rumors that threaten to unanchor the currency.

As the markets wait for a definitive sign of stability, predicting the dinar's trajectory remains a difficult task for even the most seasoned observers.

For Mam Sayid and his fellow traders in Erbil, the immediate future is a waiting game. Until the underlying scarcity is resolved and the "142,000" rumor is fully exorcised from the public consciousness, the Iraqi dinar will likely remain at the mercy of the prevailing winds blowing from Baghdad and the volatile waters of the Gulf.  link

News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 6-17-2026

Reset Intelligence: Washington Sends its Closer to Baghdad

6-16-2026

Washington Sends the Closer

By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT

One day after the United States and Iran put their names to a deal, Washington put its closer on a plane to Baghdad.

You do not send your closer to walk the file the day after the signature unless the deal underneath it is real.

The envoy walks the file

Tom Barrack, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Iraq and Syria, landed in Baghdad on Monday, met Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, then flew to Erbil to sit with the Barzanis. Oil is 84 percent of what Iraq earns. Friday’s signing in Geneva lifts the blockade that cut that income to a trickle. He is not in Iraq to observe.

The moves on the table

• The Erbil deadlock – the KDP and PUK still have no regional cabinet more than a year and a half after the vote, and a senior Kurdish figure says only an outside power can broker between them. Barrack is that power.

• The gate that opened – S&P pulled Iraq off CreditWatch negative, and the central bank is grading its banks back into the euro, the dirham, the yuan.

• The July clock – the treaty carrying Iraq’s northern oil through Turkey lapses on July 27, days before al-Zaidi flies to Washington.

• The Washington trip – al-Zaidi heads to the US in July with a 500,000 barrel-a-day offer in his folder.

Why Washington cares this much

That is the short version, and those moves are public. The daily briefing is where they connect: why the United States is already wired into Iraq’s money, what a new financial system needs from this last piece, and what it means for the rate that still sits at 1,300 to the dollar. That is the read behind the free sign-up.

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The only question history will ask is who saw it while it was actually happening.

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Reset Intelligence  One day after the US and Iran put their names to a deal, Washington flies its closer into Baghdad.  Special Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack walks the oil, the cabinet, and the revenue file toward a close. The real question is why Washington cares this much about one country in particular...Washington does not move this hard on a country it holds no stake in...Washington is there for the monetary result...A new financial system needs this last piece fixed, and whoever is holding the dinar when the rate flips gets paid.

Stephen The current central bank governor is butting heads with the new prime minister because the new prime minister Kaidi is wanting to increase the purchasing power of the Iraqi dinar and the current central bank governor was threatening to resign...It seems like they are at odds.  I personally believe we're going to see a replacement of the central bank  governor most likely in the next 30 to 60 days.  Maybe sooner.

Militia Man  The United States-Iran agreement is a significant positive tailwind for the country of Iraq.  It supports my outside the box thinking that things could move faster than most conservative timelines even suggest...We see all kinds of wonderful things taking place ...All of this taking place creates an environment t that makes a managed REER in the coming weeks, months, even more feasible and well timed...

Jeff   Banking reform...is waiting for the rate to change...Attracting investment is waiting for the rate to change...The private sector must play a larger role, again, need the rate to change for that.  Everything in Iraq right now is waiting for the rate to change.  That's why it looks like absolutely nothing in Iraq has happened in this month of June or since the new PM has come in.  The new PM cannot do anything till the rate changes.  

As Trust In Governments & Institutions Collapses, We Rebuild It In Our Families | Andy Schectman

Liberty and Finance:  6-16-2026

Andy Schectman more up close and personal than you’ve ever seen him… In a time when confidence in governments and major institutions continues to erode, many are turning their attention back to what remains stable and within their control. This conversation explores how trust is rebuilt not through systems, but through people, families, and long-term relationships.

Andy Schectman reflects on decades of experience building a family-run business grounded in integrity, consistency, and personal accountability.

The discussion highlights how small, disciplined actions and strong relationships can create resilience even amid financial and social uncertainty. Ultimately, the message centers on strengthening the foundations closest to us when larger structures feel increasingly uncertain.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

2:00 Making family a priority

11:46 The laws of compounding

20:00 Financial system's trust eroding

23:50 Optimism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyaDDYbc2CY

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Late Tuesday Evening 6-16-26

Oil Prices Fall On Uncertainty Over Hormuz Reopening

2026-06-16   Shafaq News   Oil prices extended ​losses on Tuesday, as markets weighed prospects for resumption of supply through the key Strait of Hormuz against ‌shaky physical market drivers and a lack of details from a preliminary deal to end the Iran war.

By 0436 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 25 cents, or 0.3%, to $82.92 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate inched down 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $80.66 a barrel.

On Monday, oil prices fell nearly 5% ​to their lowest close since March 4, after U.S. President Donald Trump said a memorandum of understanding was signed ​to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, though full details have not been made public.

The hostilities led to ⁠the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that typically carried one-fifth of the world's oil supply before the conflict.

Some analysts expect ​a resumption of supply soon via the Strait, with other factors weighing down physical market prices.

"From here, it likely takes several weeks ​for tanker flow to be restored," Morgan Stanley analysts said in a client note.

"We see 50% of production back by September, and 80% by December, slightly faster than before."

A broad range of indicators had signaled weakness in physical oil markets in recent weeks, they added.

"High U.S. exports and low China imports ​are the key drivers (and) in the short term (i.e. next weeks) they do not seem to come to an end just yet."

China's ​crude imports slumped 29% in May to their lowest in eight years, extending a dramatic decline for the world's importer, with its liftings of Saudi Arabia ‌crude ⁠expected to also fall in July.

Early indications are that the U.S.-Iran deal would reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire for 60 days, allowing negotiators to tackle difficult issues such as the future of Iran's nuclear programme.

On Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called the U.S.-Iran pact an "important step" toward stopping the fighting but cautioned a final agreement for a lasting truce "has yet to take shape".

But ​with full details yet to ​emerge and a permanent truce ⁠still to be reached, overall price weakness is limited.

Suvro Sarkar, the head of DBS Bank's energy research, said the deal's first phase, encompassing the Geneva signing of an extension of the 60-day ceasefire, ​was easy, would buy time and kick the "nuclear can" down the road.

But the second phase, to ​be watched most ⁠closely by markets for its physical impact, is the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the wind-down of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports and vessels, he added.

"Anything other than a clean simultaneous unlock will mean renewed volatility in oil prices," Sarkar said. "Given ⁠the trust ​deficit so far, it will be interesting to see how this plays out ​over the next couple of weeks."

On Monday, a senior Iranian official said Iran would freeze its nuclear activity until a final agreement, and refrain from further uranium enrichment ​or expansion of nuclear facilities.

Reuters   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-prices-fall-on-uncertainty-over-Hormuz-reopening

Iraq's Petroleum Product Exports Fall 16% In Q1 2026

2026-06-16 Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq's petroleum product exports totaled 2.35 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, down nearly 16% from 2.80 million tonnes during the same period last year, according to data released on Tuesday by the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO).

The exports consisted of 2.12 million tonnes of fuel oil and 234,503 tonnes of naphtha, while no sulfur exports were recorded during the January-March period.

Iraq, OPEC's second-largest oil producer, relies on crude oil exports for about 90% of federal revenue. According to government accounts through April, oil revenues reached 26.121 trillion Iraqi dinars (about $17B), accounting for 84% of the country's total income of 31.163 trillion dinars (about $20B) during the first four months of 2026.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-s-petroleum-product-exports-fall-16-in-Q1-2026

Iraqi Crude Among Top Losers On US-Iran Deal Hopes

2026-06-16 Shafaq News- Basrah   Iraq's Basrah crude posted sharp losses on Tuesday, ranking among the steepest decliners in global oil markets as optimism over a preliminary US-Iran agreement pressured prices.

Basrah Heavy dropped $4.64, or 7.98%, to $53.50 per barrel, while Basrah Medium fell by the same amount, losing 7.70% to settle at $55.60 per barrel.

Globally, Brent crude eased 0.31% to $82.92 per barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) slipped 0.11% to $80.66 per barrel.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) basket declined 6.52% to $91.68 per barrel. Omani crude on the Dubai Energy Exchange also fell 7% to $81.91 per barrel, as wait-and-see sentiment spread across regional markets.    https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraqi-crude-among-top-losers-on-US-Iran-deal-hopes

Two Tankers Receive 4M Barrels Of Iraqi Crude At Basra Ports

2026-06-16 Shafaq News- Basra   Two oil tankers, a Greek and an Emirati tanker, are currently being loaded with a combined four million barrels of Iraqi crude at southern ports in Basra as part of the resumption of crude oil exports, an Iraqi ports source told Shafaq News on Tuesday.

This development follows the preliminary understanding between Iran and the United States announced on Sunday, which led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic after intermittent disruptions linked to the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Hormuz, the strategic maritime corridor, has been largely shut since February 28 following the US–Israel war on Iran, disrupting energy flows and prompting Gulf producers, including Iraq, which routes roughly 95% of its oil exports through the waterway, to scale back shipments.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Two-tankers-receive-4-million-barrels-of-Iraqi-crude-at-Basra-ports

Turkiye Rejects Extending Kirkuk-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline Agreement

2026-06-16 Shafaq News- Ankara   Ankara refuses to extend the existing Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement under current conditions, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing a senior Turkish official.

Iraq requested at least a one-year extension to allow more time for negotiations on a replacement deal.

Ali Nizar, head of Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO), said Iraq has exported about 12 million barrels of crude oil through its southern ports since the beginning of June.

The current Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline agreement is due to expire on July 27, ending a framework that has regulated oil exports between Iraq and Turkiye for decades. Both sides continue to discuss a draft agreement that would govern export operations through the route in the coming period.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Turkiye-rejects-extending-Kirkuk-Ceyhan-oil-pipeline-agreement

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 6-17-26

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Europe's Gas Market Survives Hormuz Shock, but Long-Term Demand Decline Looms

The recent Strait of Hormuz disruption tested Europe's energy resilience, but the greater challenge may be adapting to a future of declining natural gas demand.

Overview

• Europe successfully weathered the Strait of Hormuz disruption by diversifying liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports and relying on expanded energy infrastructure.

• Although the U.S.-Iran peace framework is expected to restore shipping, lingering production losses in Qatar and global LNG competition could affect supply for years.

• Analysts now believe Europe's biggest energy challenge is no longer supply security—but steadily declining demand driven by electrification and decarbonization.

Key Developments

1. Europe Withstood a Major Global LNG Supply Shock

The temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted nearly 20% of global LNG trade, causing European natural gas prices to surge by approximately 31% and increasing the European Union's collective gas bill by nearly 48%. Despite these pressures, Europe avoided widespread shortages by increasing LNG imports from the United States, Algeria, and Nigeria while relying on expanded storage and pipeline networks.

2. Diversified Energy Infrastructure Prevented a Crisis

Years of investment in LNG import terminals, cross-border pipelines, storage facilities, and interconnectors allowed natural gas supplies to move efficiently throughout Europe. New regasification terminals across the Baltic, Adriatic, and Aegean regions further strengthened Europe's ability to respond to supply disruptions.

3. Long-Term Demand Decline May Become the Bigger Story

While supply security has improved, researchers project that European natural gas demand could decline between 30% and nearly 50% by 2040, depending on energy prices and climate policies. Electrification, renewable energy expansion, improved efficiency, and decarbonization efforts are expected to steadily reduce gas consumption across power generation, industry, and residential heating.

Why It Matters

The Hormuz crisis demonstrated that Europe's energy system is significantly more resilient than during previous supply shocks, including the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Diversified supply sources and stronger infrastructure have reduced the risk of widespread shortages during geopolitical disruptions.

However, Europe's energy debate is evolving. Instead of asking whether enough gas is available, policymakers are increasingly focused on whether natural gas will remain economically competitive as renewable energy, battery storage, nuclear power, and electrification continue expanding.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Energy remains one of the largest drivers of global inflation, monetary policy, and economic growth. Greater stability in Europe's gas market could ease inflationary pressures and influence future interest-rate decisions by major central banks.

For those following the Global Financial Reset, this transition reflects the ongoing restructuring of global energy systems. As nations diversify supply chains and modernize infrastructure, energy security continues to play a central role in shaping currencies, trade, and long-term investment flows.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Energy

The Hormuz crisis confirmed that energy diversification and resilient infrastructure are becoming essential pillars of national and economic security. Countries continue investing in multiple supply sources to reduce dependence on any single region.

• Pillar 2: Trade

Europe's increasing reliance on U.S. LNG while gradually reducing Russian energy imports illustrates the continued realignment of global trade relationships and strategic energy partnerships.

Looking Ahead

Several developments will determine Europe's long-term energy outlook:

• Normalization of LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

• Recovery of Qatar's LNG production capacity

• Growth in U.S. LNG exports to Europe

• Future competition from Asian LNG buyers

• Continued expansion of renewable energy and electrification

• European policies aimed at reducing fossil fuel consumption

While Europe's ability to withstand supply disruptions has improved dramatically, the next major challenge may be managing a gradual decline in natural gas demand rather than responding to future shortages.

This is not just an energy story—it's global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team

Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy — "Europe Gas Market Survives Hormuz Shock but Long-Term Demand Decline Looms"

• Reuters — Coverage of European energy markets, LNG trade, and the Strait of Hormuz disruption.

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