💹 Bond Market Insights
Mark Z noted that bonds continue to stay quiet, but this is consistent with the planned market behavior. Though it may feel painful for investors, this calm in the bond market is part of the larger financial strategy.
Featured Snippet: “Bonds remain quiet this weekend, aligning with the anticipated market strategy, despite short-term investor discomfort.”
🇮🇶 Iraq Political Update
Maliki and the Coordination Framework
Trump has commented on the Coordination Framework candidate in Iraq, signaling that Maliki is not preferred. Iraq is waiting to seat the President and Prime Minister, which could happen rapidly in a day or two.
Community members discussed the possibility that delays might be strategic, hinting that the revaluation of the Iraqi Dinar could be timed for maximum impact.
Grand Solution Possibility
Iraq could hold new elections to resolve the Maliki deadlock, starting from scratch and potentially resolving political disputes before proceeding with major financial decisions.
Featured Snippet: “Iraq may dissolve parliament and hold fresh elections to resolve political deadlock before major financial moves.”
🏦 Banking and Metals Update
Mark Z highlighted panic in the banking sector last Thursday, noting that central banks may have manipulated gold and silver prices to trigger financial algorithms. Banks were reportedly grabbing metals aggressively, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics.
Venezuela Currency Watch
New bills labeled as Venezuelan dollars have appeared, raising questions about whether the old Bolivar will need to be exchanged. Community members are monitoring updates closely.
🌍 Key Global Events Impacting Markets
Valentine’s Day: February 14
Presidents Day (US): February 16
Chinese New Year: February 16–17 (Year of the Horse – “New Beginnings”)
Ramadan Start: February 17 (Middle East)
Snippet for Google Discover: “This Valentine’s weekend is packed with global events affecting financial markets, from Chinese New Year to Ramadan and US Presidents Day.”
Q&A Section
Q1: Anything new on the bond side, Mark?
A1: Bonds are quiet but on plan. Investor patience is key.
Q2: Could Iraq’s delays be strategic?
A2: Yes. They may be waiting for the right moment to move, possibly tied to a Dinar revaluation.
Q3: What’s happening with metals?
A3: Banks triggered algorithms by manipulating gold and silver prices to stabilize the market.
Q4: What about Venezuela’s new currency?
A4: New bills labeled “Venezuelan dollars” may require exchanging Bolivars. Details are still emerging.
✅ Community Highlights
Members shared Valentine’s greetings.
Discussions suggested that political delays could hide strategic financial moves.
Basel III regulations may impact global banking starting February 16 at 60% implementation.
Multi-event weekend distractions include Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, Chinese New Year, and Ramadan.
💡 Takeaways for Investors
Stay patient with bond markets.
Monitor Iraq’s political developments closely for currency impacts.
Watch metals and international banking moves for early signals.
Global holidays and events can create temporary market noise.
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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
Mod: MORNING ALL! HAPPY SATURDAY! CBD MATT AND LUCAS KICK OFF THE FIRST 45 MINS AND MARK GIVES THE NEWS UPDATE AT 10:30 AM
Member: Happy Valentines Day to everyone.
Member: Happy Valentine's Day to all the sweethearts in our community!
Member: Anything new on the bond side Mark?
MZ: Bonds continue to stay quiet, but I don’t think it’s a bad thing. I think its exactly as planned. I understand its painful. It’s been painful for me.
MZ: In Iraq: “Trump comments on the coordination Framework candidate. We have some options” He does not want Maliki…..W are still waiting for them to seat the President and then the Prime Minister. This could happen very quickly….in a day or two.
Member: Well it sure appears they are in no hurry and don’t give a d*** about breaking their constitution.
Member: Iraq still tripping over their own shoelaces again in the news? Lmao. What a bunch of slackers.
Member: I really think they have been told that they can’t go yet and they created this Maliki thing to cover up the fact that they have been told to wait.
Member: Is it possible that they have been told by Trump and our military that we can’t go yet, so they created this Maliki situation to have a reason to stall? Maybe they just can’t go yet?
Member: Sounds more like a "way" to hide any revalue of the Dinar until they are ready or until they are told to revalue.. just sayin!!!
MZ: Other conversations in Iraq, which previous articles talk about …is they feel like they are between a rock and hard place about Maliki…..If the house decides Maliki is not good for Iraq…then it’s the people deciding. If they follow Trumps recommendation – it looks like they are not a sovereign country …So will they double down on stupid and put Maliki in to prove they are in charge…or find out just what the people want?
Member: Love the pun between IRAQ and a hard place Mark
Member: I wonder if Iraq were to hold elections of the people, how long of a time frame are we looking for that process to occur?
MZ: Their Constitution has some interesting takes on this.” Dissolution of the works of Parliament “ On the brink or the constitution. Iraq between politics deadlock and the possibility of a Grand Solution. What is that Grand Solution? Have elections again….start again from scratch…This may get rid of the Maliki question …This is what they are talking about.
Member: Well that would suck.
MZ: “ US Congressional Delegation assures Barzani of Iraq’s support and protection of the Kurdistan Region” There are congressman on the ground as we speak. Delegations are working closely and tightly with the Kurdish Region and Baghdad to try to come up with a solution as quickly as possible. They might not admit it….but the world needs this revaluation.
MZ: Pure panic occurred in the banking world on Thursday afternoon. They created false interest then to crash the price of gold and silver to kick in the algorithm. IMO the full blown last panic started Thursday afternoon. Banks and Central Banks have been grabbing as much metals as they could. They stepped this up to a “Hail Mary” level on Thursday. We may start seeing this in MSM early this week…they can’t hide it. Panic has ensued…watch it play out.
MZ: In Venezuela- They are printing new bills that say Venezuelan dollar. We need to keep an eye on this. Will we have to exchange our bolivar for the new currency? I do not know. The new bills are specifically called dollars and not bolivar. When I get information on this I will share it.
Member: Donnie, Mike Bara, TNT Tony etc saying they can’t give information.
Member: Teller at my bank said all managers were off site in training. He confirms that he was NDA also! Yaaayyy!
Member. Remember it’s a 3 day weekend with Presidents Day on Monday…..and Chinese New Year on Tuesday I believe. It will be year of the horse and “New Beginnings”
Member: I have read that Basel 3 kicks in at 60% the 16th.
Member: Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras and Chinese new year that’s a lot of events to distract us!
Member: Also Ramadan all over the middle east starts on the 17th.
Member: Hope you all have a wonderful Valentines Day. Still hoping this will be our RV weekend……fingers crossed.
Member: Have a blessed weekend everyone, I love you all!!!