Russia Proposes New Standard for precious metals market

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News Date: August 17, 2022

Russia Proposes New Standard To break the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) monopoly on gold.
It is proposed to 'place a specialized international precious metals exchange headquartered in Moscow' using the 'new international standard MWS' as the 'basis of the structure.'
It is also proposed to establish a Price Fixing Committee.
Subject to the application of the MWS standard, it will include the central banks and the largest banks of the Eurasian Economic Union countries represented in the precious metals market.
According to the Russian department, it is necessary to 'bet on fixing prices in the national currencies of the key member countries, or on new units of international settlements, such as the new unit of settlements proposed by the president of Russia within the member countries of the BRICS organization.'
Sources: gata.org

The End of the Dollar Empire

Gazprom says it has signed a deal for China to pay for Russian gas in national currencies.
Russia's Gazprom said on Tuesday it had signed an agreement to start switching payments for Russia's gas supplies to China to yuan and roubles instead of dollars.
Sources: reuters.com

Rep. Buddy Carter introduced a bill to eliminate the IRS and federal income tax

On January 3, 2025, Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) introduced H.R. 25, known as the FairTax Act of 2025.
This legislation proposes a significant overhaul of the U.S. tax system by eliminating the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and replacing federal income taxes with a national consumption tax.
The FairTax Act aims to repeal existing personal and corporate income taxes, as well as other federal taxes such as the death tax, gift taxes, and payroll taxes. In their place, it would implement a single national sales tax on retail purchases, administered primarily by the states. Proponents argue that this system would simplify the tax code, promote economic growth, and allow individuals to retain their entire paychecks, paying taxes only when they make purchases.
Congressman Carter has been a longstanding advocate for the FairTax, having previously introduced similar legislation in earlier sessions of Congress. He contends that the current tax system is overly complex and burdensome, and that the FairTax would eliminate the need for the IRS, thereby reducing government intrusion into individuals' financial affairs.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration.

Iraq focuses on BRICS

Iraqi MP Zeinab Al-Mousawi, a prominent member of the parliamentary Oil and Energy Committee, urged the government to make joining the BRICS group a top priority.
Mousawi stressed that this move would bring numerous economic benefits to Iraq, including expanded trade opportunities and enhanced economic independence.
Mousawi stated that BRICS members "are rich in oil, metals, rare minerals used in technological industries, and grains."
Iraq is blessed with abundant resources, including extensive oil reserves, fertile land for agriculture, natural gas, and minerals.
We want to be "Free of Washington's financial and trade restrictions," Mousawi summed it up to Amwaj Media.

Executive Order on Preventing Online Censorship

Trump signs social media executive order that calls for removal of liability protections over censoring.
The executive order calls for new regulations under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to make it so that social media companies that engage in censoring any political conduct will not be able to keep their liability shield, the president said.
Source:whitehouse.gov

Malaysia is exploring the adoption of the gold dinar

Malaysia is actively exploring the adoption of the gold dinar as a reserve currency, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announcing this initiative in the Dewan Rakyat, the lower house of parliament.
An upcoming meeting on Islamic economics and finance in December will serve as a key platform for discussing and evaluating the feasibility and benefits of introducing a gold-backed currency.
This endeavor reflects Malaysia's commitment to sound economic management and its respect for Islamic financial traditions, with potential implications for both domestic and international financial systems.