International trade: Iraq has transformed into a safe and attractive environment for investment.
The International Trade Centre confirmed on Monday that Iraq has taken concrete and effective steps in modernizing its trade and investment framework through customs reforms.
Eric Bochot, the center’s program director in Iraq, told the official newspaper, as reported by Dijlah News, that “the ongoing reforms in customs, investment frameworks, trade facilitation, and the promotion of transparency, predictability, and efficiency for economic actors have contributed to improving the overall business environment.”
Bushout noted that as these reforms continue, the interest of regional and international partners is growing, with cautious but positive expectations of increased trade, investment, and private sector participation in the coming years. link
🌍 Global Financial Reset: Are We Watching the Final Act?
As January comes to a close, global financial tensions are accelerating. According to MarkZ, recent developments suggest we may be witnessing the final crossover toward a long-anticipated financial reset. From massive silver short positions to mounting pressure on Iraq’s currency system, the signs are impossible to ignore.
Despite the negativity in headlines, MarkZ reminds us:
“We are watching negative things that will have positive outcomes.”
Let’s break down the most critical takeaways.
⚠️ MarkZ Disclaimer
Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything, and it is best to watch the video so that you get everything in context. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions.
💥 Silver Market Panic: The Breaking Point
One of the most explosive revelations involves unprecedented silver short positions held by major global banks.
UBS allegedly holds a silver short of ~5.2 billion ounces, with a deadline around February 10–11
JP Morgan leaked internal memo reveals ~6.2 billion ounces short
Analysts suggest silver could surge above $400 per ounce
Some reports already place silver at $112 per ounce (Miles Franklin)
“They can no longer kick the can. The can is too big.” – MarkZ
Why This Matters:
It is mathematically impossible for these banks to cover their positions at current supply levels. This kind of pressure historically triggers:
Fiat currency instability
Commodity super cycles
Systemic financial resets
📉 Beyond Silver: Commodities Under Stress
Silver isn’t alone. According to the discussion:
Shorts exist in copper, beef, and other commodities
When these unwind simultaneously, fiat currencies “hit the skids”
This is a classic setup for a commodity-driven reset
“Whenever you see a reset like this – fiat collapses and commodities explode.”
🇮🇶 Iraq at the Breaking Point: Currency Pressure Mounts
Iraq is facing increasing global and regional pressure:
The USD surpassed 150,000 dinars inside Iraq
Iran’s currency is collapsing
Regional instability in Syria and beyond
Internal demands for transparency on government salaries
“Iraq has reached the point where they have to do something. They have to pull the trigger.” – MarkZ
MarkZ believes Iraq has spent years building infrastructure for this moment and is now in the final push.
🏛️ Political Delays & Global Timing
Another major holdup may have been political:
Delays in the House of Representatives
Seating of leadership expected to unblock progress
Push to finalize HCL (Hydrocarbon Law) seen as very positive
This aligns with MarkZ’s statement:
“We’ve reached the ‘do it now or never’ moment.”
💱 XRP Shockwave: Japan Makes a Major Move
In a major development for digital assets:
“Japan set to recognize XRP as a regulated financial asset.”
This move:
Validates XRP’s utility
Signals broader institutional acceptance
Strengthens the case for blockchain integration in a post-reset world
🎥 Featured Snippet: Key Takeaway
Is the global financial system nearing a reset? According to MarkZ, massive silver short positions, mounting pressure on Iraq’s currency, and geopolitical instability suggest the system has reached a breaking point where action is unavoidable.
❓ Q&A – Most Asked Questions
Q: When will the RV happen?
MarkZ: “If I knew that, I wouldn’t be here.”
Q: What happens when silver shorts come due?
Banks may be forced into emergency liquidity measures, asset revaluations, or systemic resets.
Q: Could banks need dinar liquidity?
Some speculate dinar demand could rise, but no confirmation exists.
Q: Is the chaos expected?
Yes. Many were told years ago the end would be chaotic and confusing.
Q: Are QFS accounts real right now?
Absolutely not.
“It’s all a scam. There are no QFS accounts available.”
🚨 Critical Warning: QFS Scams
MarkZ issued a strong warning:
“Do NOT fall for QFS scams on Telegram. It is all bullshit. You cannot get a QFS account right now.”
If someone asks for money, information, or promises early access — it’s a scam.
🙏 Final Thoughts: Stay Calm, Stay Ready
Despite the noise, fear, and chaos:
“Sit back… eat some popcorn. It’s all coming unglued.” – MarkZ
History shows that maximum confusion often precedes major change.
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
Member: Only few days left in January !! RV in February or March now !!
Member: So what’s the hold up on the rv? Just curious.
Member: Could be Greenland, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq with no government or the US government possibly closing next weekend?
Member: Negativity is really depressing. We have to stay positive. God is working behind the scenes.
MZ: I believe we are watching negative things that will have positive outcomes.
MZ: I was told some things that have been hanging it up was a delay in the House of Representatives- they will now be seating the President tomorrow (I was told) …then a push to finish the HCL. That is very positive out of Iraq.
MZ: I believe we have reached the “S*** or get off the pot” moment. We are watching pure panic. UBS has to cover a silver short of about Feb 10th or 11th of around 5.2 billion ounces . JPMorgan had an internal memo leaked over the weekend saying their number is about 6 Billion ounces of silver short. It is pure panic. None of these banks can cover these shorts. It is mathematically impossible for them to cover these shorts.
MZ: From ZeroHedge“Leaked JP Morgan Memo: Exposes a 6.2 billion oz. silver short on the edge of collapse” They are suggesting silver will rise to over $412 an oz.
MZ: Annalists even said that they see silver price going to over $400 an ounce. Now financial institutions have to figure out how to cover the shorts.
Member: It’s time to pay the piper.
MZ: They can no longer kick the can. The can is too big.
Member: Silver is up to $112 per Miles Franklin.
MZ: There is also shorts in copper, beef ect. Whenever you see a reset like this – fiat hits the skids and we will see a commodity super cycle.
Member: Bank of America is not gonna be able to cover their shorts
Member: I wonder- So what happens to JPM and UBS when the deadline hits?
Member: Maybe JPM , UBS and other banks might need our dinar for liquidity????
Member: Mark, I read this morning that the banks owe their silver shorts (or something like that) on the 28th of January. And for every $1 silver raises it increases their shorts exponentially.
MZ: Sit back…eat some popcorn it is all coming unglued
Member: I would rather be eating popcorn and be watching a very different movie.
MZ: “ Japan set to recognize XRP as a regulated Financial Asset” This is big for all XRP folks.
Member: So when is the RV?
MZ: If I knew that – I would not be here.
MZ: “The dollar exceeds the barrier of 150 thousand dinar in Iraq” Iraq is getting to the point where they have to do something. They have to pull the trigger. They are feeling pressure from the whole world to make decisions. Irans currency is imploding. Issues with Syria and they are being forced to make “relationship decisions”
MZ: Iraq has put together the infrastructure for many years and working to get ready for this moment. I think we are watching the final push…the final crossover. They have reached the point where they have to move forward.
MZ: “New calls from the Minister of Finance on salaries” But they want to see all the data on who is actually getting paid. I wish they would do this in the US.
Member: Guess there was no bond news today? Didn’t Marks bond contact have a meeting today?
MZ: He was supposed to be back physically in Zurich by Monday morning. He got back there late last night. I am still waiting for an update.
Member: So if US govt closes down on Saturday … next weekend could be interesting!
Member: Melania rings bell at stock market on the 28th…that is interesting
Member: Mark—question…since our troops have left Iraq, do you think US has been paid and they are just holding us up for some reason. Can’t imagine DJT would let them leave without getting paid…
MZ: I think they may have been paid and know exactly when Iraq will flip the switch. Or at least have a range within days….or our troops would not be gone.
Member: I hear some US troops just moved to Kurdistan so they are still in Iraq?
Member: There are over 1000 U.S. troops still in Iraq! My best friend is there. He is military intelligence
Member: My son is in the Army Special Forces and is deployed in Iraq. He comes home the first week of February!
Membr: We were told years ago its supposed to be totally chaotic at the End of the wait for the RV…maybe that is where we are at?
MZ: A warning to not fall for the QFS scams on Telegram….Its all bullshit. You cannot get a QFS account right now. We have warned you a thousand times….It is all a scam. If you fall for it now its your own fault. So do not email me to help you…..It is all a scam.
Member: I've got to give you major props, Mark. With what you know and see, trying to keep people on the right path is a herculean task. It's got to be exhausting.
Member: Thanks Mark and mods. Everyone stay warm and try to have a good day.
Iraq Pushes Back On ISIS Transfers, Urges EU Burden-Sharing
Shafaq News– Baghdad Iraq will not shoulder the security and financial costs of receiving thousands of ISIS detainees transferred from Syria alone, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said on Saturday, as the first group of prisoners entered Iraqi custody.
According to a statement from the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, Hussein told European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas during a phone call that responsibility for the detainees must be shared among all countries involved, particularly those whose nationals are among the prisoners.
The transfers follow a US-led operation launched this week by United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which began relocating ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraqi facilities. The first batch included 150 prisoners, with up to 7,000 expected to be moved in
stages.
The move comes amid mounting concerns over prison security in northeastern Syria after renewed clashes between Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which have strained detention sites holding ISIS members.
Transfers accelerated after shifts in territorial control, as the SDF handed over several detention facilities to government forces under a political arrangement, raising fears about the stability of prisons previously secured by the group.
As Iraq approaches a critical government vote, Jeff emphasizes patience and observation. Meanwhile, Bruce (via WiserNow) provides clarity on contract rates for the Dinar and Dong, offering insight for investors preparing for potential revaluations.
⚠️ Jeff Disclaimer
Please consider everything on this call as opinion. Always verify with official sources and consult a professional before making financial decisions.
🏛️ Political News: Observe Before Credibility Can Be Determined
Jeff reminds followers:
Credibility of political news is only clear once events unfold
Tentative timing: Monday or Tuesday for the parliamentary vote
Redemption centers will be the official way to exchange Dinar
Contract rate on the Dinar was set under President Trump’s first term
This is considered an extremely favorable rate for investors
“That’s an extremely good rate, and I’m looking forward to that.”
🌏 Dong Contract Rate: Promising but Not Confirmed
While the Vietnamese Dong does not yet have a publicly confirmed contract rate:
Reports indicate it is expected to be very favorable
Likely matching or exceeding previous estimates
Investors can expect the rate to be higher than previously circulated figures
“Now it should be at that point, or maybe a little higher.”
⭐ Featured Snippet: Key Takeaway
Iraq’s government vote is tentatively set for Monday or Tuesday, with Sudani as a potential Prime Minister. Dinar contract rates are confirmed under Trump’s administration, while Dong rates are expected to be favorable and potentially higher than previous estimates.
🔍 Why This Matters
Political Clarity: Watching the live vote ensures investors respond to confirmed news, not speculation.
Contract Rates: Knowing the Dinar rate under Trump provides confidence for exchanges.
Dong Insights: Investors tracking Dong revaluation can anticipate favorable conditions.
Redemption Centers: These will be the official exchange point, ensuring legitimacy and security.
❓ Q&A Section
Q: When will Iraq’s government vote occur?
A: Tentatively Monday or Tuesday. Exact timing and outcomes will confirm leadership decisions.
Q: Is Sudani likely to be Prime Minister?
A: Jeff suggests that observation is required, but Sudani is the leading candidate.
Q: What are “contract rates” for Dinar and Dong?
A: Contract rates are pre-determined official exchange rates set for large-scale redemption, ensuring favorable and regulated conversion.
Q: Where will exchanges happen?
A: Redemption centers are expected to be the authorized locations for secure and official currency exchanges.
🧭 Final Thoughts
Jeff and Bruce emphasize patience and verification:
Political news should be watched live before drawing conclusions
The Dinar contract rate is confirmed and favorable
The Dong rate is promising and may exceed expectations
Official redemption centers provide legitimacy and security
For investors, this roadmap reduces risk while preparing for potential currency revaluation.
You're not going to know the credibility of the political news until it happens. Just let it come and let us get to the point to where we can observe it as it's happening live...probably Monday or Tuesday.
Monday they tentatively set to vote on the government. We're looking to see if they announce the prime minister that same day and if it's Sudani.
Bruce
[via WiserNow] redemption centers are the way to go. We know that the contract rate on the dinar has been agreed to and put under contract by President Trump in his first term as president, and that's an extremely good rate, and I'm looking forward to that.
We we don't have a contract rate, per se, on the Dong but we know that it's supposed to be a very good rate, and I've heard where it was, and now it should be at that point, or maybe a little higher.
Is The Era Of The Dollar Over? Shocking Messages From The Davos Forum
Money and Business Economy News - Follow-up The World Economic Forum in Davos revealed a growing rift in economic relations between traditional allies, amid an unprecedented escalation in political and economic rhetoric, bringing back to the forefront a fundamental question: Is the world witnessing the end of the unipolar economic system?
During the forum, US President Donald Trump made strongly worded statements towards Europe, attacking European policies and directly demanding the abandonment of Greenland, in a move that strongly brought the issue of tariffs and trade tensions back to the forefront.
Trump's message was clear and unequivocal: "America First," as he stressed that protecting the American economy had become a top priority, even if it led to economic tension with the closest allies in the European continent.
According to observers, trade is no longer just an economic tool for the US administration, but has become a means of national security, used to exert pressure and redraw the global balance of power.
Shocking European Response From Davos
In contrast, the European response was swift and this time harsh and unprecedented.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has explicitly called for Europe to break free from the dominance of the dollar, in a clear indication of a need to rethink the foundations of the global monetary system.
This stance was not limited to Europe alone, but was echoed in Canada, one of the strongest allies of the United States, where Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, known for his deep economic background, expressed a similar view calling for a reduction in excessive dependence on the dollar.
Back To The Roots: Bretton Woods And The Nixon Shock
To understand the current situation, economists look back to the period after World War II, when the global economic system was formed through the Bretton Woods Agreement, which placed the dollar at the heart of the global monetary system and linked the world's economies to the United States.
This system continued for decades, until Nixon's shock in 1971, when he broke the dollar's link to gold, radically changing the rules and building global stability on trust instead of solid guarantees.
A New Test For The Global System
Today, this historical stability appears to be being tested once again. What the world is witnessing is not a passing disagreement between allies, but a comprehensive rethinking of the shape of the global economic order, the role of the dollar, and the limits of American influence.
Analysts believe that the next phase may witness a gradual shift towards a multipolar economic system, in which centers of power are distributed among more than one currency and more than one economic axis.
In a rapidly changing world, understanding major trends early on becomes a crucial factor in seizing opportunities and avoiding risks.
The most important question remains: Are we witnessing the beginning of the end of American economic hegemony? Or just a temporary rebalancing? https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=64905