Precious Metals and Market News

Gold maintains strong fundamentals despite oil shock - (Kitco News) - Gold continues to face a challenging headwind as surging oil prices reignite inflation pressures and force central banks to rethink the timing of monetary easing—or even consider rate hikes.

Wall Street and Main Street bulls reclaim half the market as traders look to potential Iran deal and April jobs report for direction - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed half of Wall Street and Main Street believing that gold could post renewed gains next week, with another third expecting further declines.

Gold and silver gain momentum after softer U.S. manufacturing data, easing Treasury yields - (Kitco News) - Spot gold and silver prices ended the North American session on a positive note on Friday, with both metals gaining support from softer U.S. manufacturing data and a pullback in Treasury yields.

Gold prices could continue to struggle as the focus remains on oil prices and inflation - (Kitco News) - The gold market is ending another week on its back foot as the ongoing global energy crisis, driven by the war in Iran, pushes inflation fears higher and forces central banks to shift from an easing bias to a ‘wait-and-see’ approach to their monetary policies.

Indian gold imports fall to 30-year low of 15 tonnes in April as banks halt purchases - (Kitco News) – India’s gold imports are set to fall to a near 30-year low of around 15 tonnes in April after local banks were hit with an unexpected tax, industry and government sources said on Friday.Most of India’s refined gold is imported by banks, but they have completely halted shipments since Indian customs began demanding a 3% integrated goods and services tax on the metal, according to ...

Gold prices trading near session highs following disappointing ISM data - (Kitco News) - After a slow start this morning, gold prices have managed to push back into positive territory, rising above $4,600 an ounce, and have attracted additional bullish momentum following disappointing manufacturing data.

Bank of America stands firm on 12-month $6,000 gold target, sees silver averaging $86 in 2026 - (Kitco News) - Elevated oil prices continue to drive inflation fears higher, forcing markets to price out rate cuts this year, which is taking its toll on gold prices; however, one bank continues to expect prices to be much higher a year from now.

Spot gold lower, silver strong as traders assess global data, central bank outlook - (Kitco News) - Spot gold prices are slightly down and spot silver prices are modestly firmer in early U.S. trading Friday, as traders digest a heavy slate of global economic data and continue to assess the outlook for central bank policy following this week’s major decisions.

Gold, silver rally on slumping USDX, bargain buying - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are solidly higher near midday Thursday, as solid losses in the U.S. dollar index today are prompting precious metals traders to step in and do some perceived bargain hunting after recent losses.

Gold resilient but vulnerable as oil prices drive inflation fears - TD’s Melek - (Kitco News) - Although gold prices have managed to find some near-term support above $4,600 an ounce, a major Canadian bank says the precious metal remains at the mercy of oil prices, even as its long-term outlook stays bullish.

Trump Must Choose 'Impossible' War Or 'Bad Deal' With Iran: IRGC Message To US - Trump Must Choose 'Impossible' War Or 'Bad Deal' With Iran: IRGC Message To US Iran is telling Washington that the ball is in its court as President Trump has affirmed over the weekend that he is reviewing the latest peace deal submitted via Pakistani mediators. Tehran is further saying the US is going from worse to worse as it must now choose between an "impossible" military opera...

"They Threw It Away": Airline Lobby Chief Says Democrats Accelerated Spirit Airlines' Demise - "They Threw It Away": Airline Lobby Chief Says Democrats Accelerated Spirit Airlines' Demise Summary: Airlines For America CEO Chris Sununu Blasts Democrats For Spirit's Death Spiral Duffy Pledges Relief For Customers, Workers Spirit Airlines Is Dead, Flights Canceled Head Of Airlines Lobbying Group Blasts Democrats For Spirit's Death Spiral Chris Sununu, president ...

The Left's Reaction To Arrest Of The Latest UK Stabbing Is As Predictable As It Is Disgraceful - The Left's Reaction To Arrest Of The Latest UK Stabbing Is As Predictable As It Is Disgraceful Authored by Paul Birch via DailySceptic.org, These people have never been in a life-or-death situation like the arresting officers One would think that even when the police successfully detain a suspect who was alleged to have been conducting a marauding knife attack, the professional...

Visualizing Europe's Birth-Rate Collapse - Visualizing Europe's Birth-Rate Collapse Europe’s population is no longer replacing itself. Across the continent, fertility rates have fallen below the 2.1 births per woman needed to maintain stable population levels, with no country meeting that threshold as of 2024. The map below, via Visual Capitalist's Gabriel Cohen, shows the number of live births per woman across Europe usi...

UK Schools Pushing Books On Kids Telling Them "There's Plenty Of Room" For Small Boat Migrants - UK Schools Pushing Books On Kids Telling Them "There's Plenty Of Room" For Small Boat Migrants Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, British kids as young as five are now being read picture books that paint small boat crossings in glowing terms and urge them to open the door to unlimited migration.   While record numbers of illegal arrivals strain housing, schools and pub...

Ukraine Flexes With Much Deeper Drone Reach Targeting Russia's Refineries  - Ukraine Flexes With Much Deeper Drone Reach Targeting Russia's Refineries  Ukraine has been demonstrating deeper targeting reach inside Russia, as several key oil sites have come under direct drone attack this week, resulting in significant destruction. This as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday announced "a new stage in the use of Ukrainian weapons to limit the potential ...

60% Of Voters Believe France Is Witnessing 'A Replacement Of The Population By Non-Europeans' - 60% Of Voters Believe France Is Witnessing 'A Replacement Of The Population By Non-Europeans' Via Remix News, A new poll from the presitigous ifop polling firm shows that a large majority of French citizens believe in a core tenent of the Great Replacement. Specifically, 60 percent of French people told ifop they believe we are witnessing “a replacement of the French population...

Alliance Fracture Is Now Global - Alliance Fracture Is Now Global Authored by Gregory Copley via The Epoch Times, Western focus was, in 2026, on whether U.S. President Donald Trump would fulfill his threat to withdraw the United States from NATO. Eastern and Southern focus was on whether the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS alliance were even functioning. In the U.S.–NATO standoff, it may take mo...

DOJ Releases Report Alleging Anti-Christian Bias Under Biden - DOJ Releases Report Alleging Anti-Christian Bias Under Biden Authored by Savannah Halsey Pointer via The Epoch Times, The Department of Justice (DOJ) on April 30 released a 500-page report detailing alleged anti-Christian bias on the part of the Biden administration. According to the report by the DOJ’s Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, the former administration’s pr...

The US Spends More On 'Defense' Than The Next 8 Countries Combined - The US Spends More On 'Defense' Than The Next 8 Countries Combined For the first time on record, the top 15 military spenders allocated more than $2 trillion to defense in 2025. Total global defense spending also reached a record $2.6 trillion, signaling a major shift in geopolitical priorities. Using data from the International Institute for Strategic Studies, this visualization...

S&P 500 profits haven’t been this rich in at least 15 years — but there’s more to the story - Three Big Tech companies have had an outsize impact on first-quarter profit performance.

‘The numbers don’t lie’: If I had invested my Social Security in the S&P 500 I’d have $4 million. Is the system broken? - “I do better than many citizens because I’ve contributed at the highest level.”

‘I am her scapegoat’: My mother-in-law squandered all her money. Do we buy her a house so she’s not homeless? - “She blames me for her poor relationship with her son and grandchildren.”

‘We’re all worried the honey pot will run dry’: Does the U.S. government borrow from my Social Security to fund federal programs? - There are many suggestions floating around Washington D.C. on how to fix the program’s imminent funding issues.

‘I hope to retire early’: I’m 56 and have 80% in a traditional IRA and 20% in a Roth. Am I in trouble? - “We have $3.5 million in savings — $2.5 million of which are in retirement accounts.”

‘There is an imbalance of power’: My husband has cancer. Why must we wait two hours for a 10-minute CT scan? - “This letter is in memory of all the patients who died waiting for their medical appointments to begin.”

These financial adviser fees pinch your portfolio — and 2 questions can stop them - From revenue-sharing ‘kickbacks’ to interest on idle cash, hidden costs may be eroding your returns.

Higher inflation is on the way. The Fed needs to make this clear before it raises rates. - Fed’s communication should help investors manage risk — including the possibility that rates may rise.

Two investment strategies for people who are afraid of the stock market - ETFs with protection features can help risk-averse investors increase returns while weathering market storms.

Spirit Airlines made this critical mistake that drove its demise - Spirit has canceled all future flights and is immediately shutting down.

'Godspeed my friend': Inside the final hours of Spirit Airlines - Spirit Airlines ceased operations overnight after a failed government bailout.

U.S. crude oil exports surge to record as tankers flock to Gulf Coast during Iran war - Oil exports are booming from the U.S. Gulf Coast thanks to the Middle East supply disruption caused by the Iran war.

OPEC+ announces 188,000 barrels-per-day output increase in first meeting without UAE - Concerns around production were amplified further last week with news of the UAE's shock departure.

Berkshire annual meeting recap: Buffett says investing environment not ideal, sees 'gambling' in markets - Warren Buffett has loomed large at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meetings. Greg Abel tackled a wide array of topics in his first as CEO.

Greg Abel rules out Berkshire break-up, stresses continuity with Buffett's legacy at annual meeting - New CEO Greg Abel did most of the talking at his first Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting, but Warren Buffett was still a major presence.

UK exports to U.S. plunge by 25% after Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs blitz - The U.K. is now running a trade deficit with its largest trading partner.

Fed dissenters explain 'no' votes, saying they disagreed with hinting next move would be a cut - Federal Reserve officials who voted this week against the post-meeting statement said they didn't think it was appropriate to signal that the next interest rate move would be lower.

Inside the Fed: Powell vows he won't be a 'shadow chair,' but a Warsh clash will be tough to avoid - When the Fed gathers again, it will mark the first time a sitting and former chair conduct business together in nearly 80 years.

Core inflation rate hit 3.2% in March as first-quarter growth disappointed at 2% - Consumers faced escalating prices in March as the Iran war sent oil soaring and created a new level of challenges for the Fed.

Will rates go higher in Europe this week? Central banks confront stagflation threat - The European Central Bank and Bank of England are expected to hold their nerve and stand pat on rates this month.

Gold buyers in China on alert over hard-to-detect fakes - By Aw Cheng Wei and Joyce Z.K. LimThe Straits Times, SingaporeFriday, May 1, 2026 CHONGQING / SHENZHEN, China -- Office executive Xu Tanji was contemplating buying a gold pendant for her mother's birthday at a neighbourhood jewellery store near her house in Chongqing when she saw news reports about counterfeit gold. State broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported on April 26 that fra...

India now wants its gold under its own lock and key - From The Times of India, MumbaiFriday, May 1, 2026 Gold is quietly slipping back into national vaults across the world. What once sat comfortably in London and New York is now being packed up, shipped, and locked away closer to home.  Behind this movement is not a gold rush, but a question of trust. Who really holds your wealth when global economy -- or politics -- gets rough?  ... Dispatch con...

U.S. national debt surpasses economy for first time since World War II - By Eric RevellFox Business, New YorkThursday, April 30, 2026 The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II. Data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis today showed that the national debt held by the public reached $31.27 trillion as of March 31, while nominal gross domestic product ...

Japan rigs FX market for first time in two years to boost yen, sources tell Reuters - By Leika Kihara and Tamiyuki KiharaReutersThursday, April 30, 2026 Japan intervened to prop up the yen against the U.S. dollar today, its first official currency action ​in nearly two years, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, sending the Japanese unit currency higher by as much as 3%. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Bullion Star Opens in the U.S., Sellin...

Alasdair Macleod: Comex silver grinds to a halt - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, May 1, 2026 With open interest down to multi-decade lows, trading in silver is the risk no one is prepared to take. Market-makers make wide prices and speculators are not prepared to play. Open interest in both gold and silver Comex contracts is extremely low, as we explain in this report. And it should be borne in mind that current levels of open in...

The US Government sold $723 billion of Treasury Securities this Week. Inflation Jumped and Met T-bill Yields - 30-year Treasury yield looks like it’s setting up to break out past 5%. A rate cut while inflation is heating up could do it.

Gap between Single-Family Rents & Multifamily Rents Widens to Record as Multifamily under Pressure - The big divergence of asking rents in 14 big metropolitan areas by single-family rentals and multifamily units.

Inflation in the Entire US economy Is Rocking and Rolling, and It’s Not Just Energy - The 6-month core services PCE inflation index, accelerating since August, hit 3.7% annualized. Chip prices and software wreak havoc amid consumer electronics.

Canaan’s Turnaround Gains Steam as Benchmark Doubles Price Target to $4 - With Nasdaq compliance restored and momentum building in its Avalon mining rigs and self-mining operations, the broker sees renewed upside for Canaan’s shares.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Solana (SOL) Gains 4.5% as Index Trades Higher - Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was also a top performer, rising 2% from Wednesday.

Digital Asset Treasuries: Bitcoin’s Institutional Test Case - Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are the first laboratories testing how a decentralised asset can operate as productive capital within the architecture of corporate finance, argues Sygnum Bank CIO Fabian Dori.

Plasma Obtains VASP License, Opens Amsterdam Office to Expand Stablecoin Payments in EU - The firm behind the fast-growing stablecoin blockchain also plans to obtain MiCA and EMI licenses as part of its expansion in Europe.

Gold Token Market Swells to $3.9B as CZ Calls It a 'Trust Me Bro' Asset - The tokens raise similar concerns to stablecoins, with potential risks around delivery, long-term reliability and the ability to redeem for physical gold.

Ledger Unveils $179 Nano Gen5, Built for Identity in an AI-Driven World - Alongside, there's the Ledger Wallet, a reimagined version of the company's Ledger Live app, and Ledger Enterprise Multisig, a new platform for institutional asset management.

Crypto Market Maker B2C2 Launches PENNY to Enable Instant, Zero-Fee Stablecoin Swaps - The institutional liquidity provider’s new platform says it will let users exchange stablecoins like USDT and USDC across multiple blockchains without fees.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, Ether Edge Higher; HyperLiquid Surges on $1B Purchase Plan - After weeks of turbulence, the crypto market found support Thursday, with Bitcoin and Ether posting modest gains and HyperLiquid’s token HYPE soaring.

Risk Proxies Challenge Bitcoin's Bounce; HYPE, XMR Shine: Crypto Daybook Americas - Your day-ahead look for Oct. 23, 2025

Revolut Secures MiCA License in Cyprus, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across EU - Fintech giant gains CySEC approval to offer compliant crypto trading across 30 EEA markets under MiCA

Stablecoins Reach $321B Market Cap as $1B Inflows Lift Sector to New High - Following a week marked by an absence of both inflows and outflows, the stablecoin economy recorded $1.08 billion in inflows from April 26 through May 3. Data further indicates that, as of Sunday, the sector’s total market valuation stands at $321.759 billion, based on figures logged by defillama.com. Key Takeaways: Stablecoin market hits $321.759B after […]

France Scraps Dangerous Reporting Rule, Pension Fund Buys MSTR, And More – Week In Review - This week’s crypto stories spanned enforcement, mining, regulation, adoption, and institutional flows. Chainalysis traced Iran-linked stablecoin routing behind a major USDT freeze, while Riot continued its steady BTC sales to NYDIG. France dropped a proposed self-custody reporting rule, Binance argued crypto’s next wave of users will come through payments and utility, and Canada’s AIMCo disclos...

Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Crypto Transfers as Meta Launches USDC Payouts - Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Brazil’s central bank issues a resolution banning the use of crypto rails in regulated cross-border payments, Bitso estimates 40% of all crypto purchases include stablecoins, and Meta launches USDC payments in Colombia. Key […]

Worker Wins Landmark AI Substitution Case in China - Experts stated that the decision, which sets a precedent for future AI substitution cases, establishes that AI replacement cannot be brandished as a justification to abandon a labor contract. China is the world’s second-largest AI hub. Key Takeaways: The Hangzhou Court ruled that replacing Zhou with an AI model didn’t justify his forced termination. This […]

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 26, 2026) - Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The final week of April highlighted a pivotal shift […]

Recent Books on the Constitution - My seminar picks for 2026 (and every year since 2005)

"Punctuation Matters. At the Heart of This Case Is the Placement of a Comma" - From Remus Enterprises 1, LLC v. Breece, decided Thursday by the D.C. Court of Appeals (Judge Shanker, joined by Judges… The post "Punctuation Matters. At the Heart of This Case Is the Placement of a Comma" appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802 - 5/3/1802: Washington D.C. incorporated as the capital of the United States. Article I, Section 8 empowers Congress to "To exercise… The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802 appeared first on Reason.com.

Civilians Across the Middle East React to the Iran War: 'A Fear That Settles in Your Heart' - "Now they are hitting everything. Nowhere is safe. But don't worry, we are okay," one Iranian woman texted her American relative.

Open Thread - What’s on your mind?

How European Libertarians Differ From American Ones - As I saw at a recent conference, the two groups are similar in many ways. But there are a few notable differences.

Court Upholds Ban on Military Retirement Home Residents' Wearing Political Clothing in Public Spaces - The Court has in the past upheld restrictions on political activity (such as candidate speeches) on military bases, see Greer… The post Court Upholds Ban on Military Retirement Home Residents' Wearing Political Clothing in Public Spaces appeared first on Reason.com.

"Multi-Figure Verdicts" - I am certain that this claim is accurate.

Court Finds AI Hallucinations in Filing by Former State Senate Candidate - From Jimenez-Fogarty v. Fogarty, decided Wednesday by Magistrate Gabriel W. Gorenstein (S.D.N.Y.); Lindsay had run for the N.Y. State Senate… The post Court Finds AI Hallucinations in Filing by Former State Senate Candidate appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927 - 5/2/1927: Buck v. Bell decided.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927 appeared first on Reason.com.

Friday Feature: Oakmont Education - Oakmont Education is a charter school network focused on dropout prevention and recovery, where construction workers teach construction, the school day works with students’ lives, and 87 percent of last year’s graduates walked into a job in their field.

The GSIB Surcharge Is Un-American — But That's Just the Start of the Problem - Some people, also with good reason, are less than thrilled with a few of the specifics. For example, JPMorganChase CEO Jamie Dimon believes that the GSIB surcharge (a special capital buffer for the Global Systemically Important Banks whose failure supposedly could threaten the financial system) is still too high.

FBI Director Kash Patel's Latest Defamation Lawsuit - Kash Patel won’t win his latest defamation lawsuit; here’s why.

The AI Boom Is Being Fueled by Imports—and Free Trade -
OPEC and the UAE Exit - If OPEC does not control oil production, what does it do? OPEC is a political club that uses the appearance of oil production control to rally against the “West.”

Compliance Isn’t Safety. It’s Surrender. - American Independence was built on the understanding that compliance with arbitrary power isn’t safety - or peace - it’s surrender. On this episode, it’s the foundation of the revolution: Laws made outside the limits of the constitution aren’t law at all. And they should be treated that way too. The post Compliance Isn’t Safety. It’s Surrender. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

This isn’t a Republic. It’s a Coup. - America was built on a foundation that constitutional violations are a deadly disease. Give government an inch - they’ll take a few thousand miles and they’ll never stop. Before too long, it’ll get to a place where they’re just eating us alive: Our rights. Our money And everything in between. On this Episode, it’s the ancient Roman maxim behind the American Revolution. The post This isn’t a Rep...

Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. - The anti-federalist Luther Martin predicted government would be so hungry for your money to feed its power, they would squeeze you like “the juice from an orange.” On this episode, it’s Martin’s warnings about the taxing power - more than a century before the 16th Amendment. The post Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

A Bridge to Somewhere: How to Link Your Mastodon, Bluesky, or Other Federated Accounts - One of the central promises of open social media services is interoperability—the idea that wherever you personally decide to post doesn’t require others to be there just to follow what you have to say. Think of it like a radio broadcast: you want to reach people and don't care where they are or what device they're using. For example, in theory, a Bluesky user can follow someone on Mastodon or ...

Utah’s New Law Targeting VPNs Goes Into Effect Next Week - For the last couple of years, we’ve watched the same predictable cycle play out across the globe: a state (or country) passes a clunky age-verification mandate, and, without fail, Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage surges as residents scramble to maintain their privacy and anonymity. We've seen this everywhere—from states like Florida, Missouri, Texas, and Utah, to countries like the United Ki...

Open Records Laws Reveal ALPRs’ Sprawling Surveillance. Now States Want to Block What the Public Sees. - Reporters, community advocates, EFF, and others have used public records laws to reveal and counteract abuse, misuse, and fraudulent narratives around how law enforcement agencies across the country use and share data collected by automated license plate readers (ALPRs). EFF is alarmed by recent laws in several states that have blocked public access to data collected by ALPRs, including, in som...

Institute for Justice Promises to Continue Fight for Privacy Rights After Legislation on Automated License Plate Readers Fails to Advance - Arlington, Va.—Today, Colorado State Sens. Judy Amabile and Lynda Zamora Wilson announced that their bill, SB26-070, will not be moving forward this year. The bill, […] The post Institute for Justice Promises to Continue Fight for Privacy Rights After Legislation on Automated License Plate Readers Fails to Advance appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm’s Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury - WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of courts where agency employees serve as prosecutor, judge, and jury. The government petitioned […] The post Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm’s Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech - MADISON, Wis.—Jim Masterson has been working with animals for almost 30 years. It’s more than just a job for him; it’s a passion he’s had […] The post Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech appeared first on Institute for Justice.

TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 24, 2025 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Taurus Holdings Inc. has renewed their commitment to the organization as a Platinum-level corporate partner. “At Taurus, we believe that the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to the American way of life,” said Taurus USA The post TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP appear...

CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARRY PERMIT STARTING APRIL 22 - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 22, 2025 — Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, starting Tuesday, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.  The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a The post CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARR...

SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF WIN IN EIGHTH CIRCUIT STANDS - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 21, 2025 — In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jacobson v. Worth, the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to the 18-20-year-old carry ban in the state. Minnesota asked the The post SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF ...

Virginia senators want to inflict their tyrannical gun strategy on entire country - Virginia senators want to inflict their tyrannical gun strategy on entire country FBI data shows knives kill three times more people than all rifles combined, yet the plan targets AR-15s It’s often said that bad ideas start in California and make their way east. But these days, Virginia looks eager to take that crown. The two U.S. senators from the … Read more

FBI: Knives Kill Three Times More Often Than Rifles -
The government is spying on gun owners - Send a letter to your members of Congress, urging them to pass legislation to curb FISA abuse! They don’t need to kick down your door anymore. They just pull out a credit card. Right now, the federal government is purchasing massive commercial databases packed with personal information: your location history, your browsing habits, your interests and hobbies. Anything a data … Read more

Washington bank Banner to buy Pacific Financial for $177M - The deal, expected to close in the third quarter, will result in a combined entity with $18 billion in assets.

Citi adds AI-powered adviser in wealth unit - Discussions are underway to use the agentic AI tool more broadly across the bank, “especially with the credit card business,” said Joe Bonanno, head of wealth intelligence at Citi.

CFPB slims small-business borrower data collection rule - The rule, set to take effect in 2028, narrows back to 13 the number of data points collected and raises the lending threshold to a level that spares most small financial institutions.

Lazard to buy private markets adviser Campbell Lutyens for $575M - An additional consideration of up to $85 million will be determined by defined performance criteria over multiple years, Lazard said.

Indiana credit union to buy Ohio bank - Interra Credit Union’s purchase of The Hicksville Bank – the fourth whole-bank acquisition by a credit union announced this year – would expand the credit union’s footprint into northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.

Tillis, Alsobrooks drop new stablecoin yield compromise - Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., have released compromise language on stablecoin yield for a long-awaited crypto market structure bill, clearing the way for a markup in the near future.

Georgia lender's demise marks second bank failure this year - The FDIC moved quickly on Friday to sell $288 million in assets Community Bank and Trust – West Georgia to Anchor Bank, but the sale announcement leaves the fate of $27 million in uninsured deposits to be determined.

Powell is staying at the Fed: What to expect - Market watchers think Jerome Powell will maintain a low-key presence on the Fed board as he awaits the release of an inspector general report examining cost overruns at the central bank's headquarters.

Banner to buy Pacific Financial, boosting presence in Northwest - Banner Bank is poised to merge with Bank of the Pacific in an all-stock deal valued at $177 million. The two Washington-based commercial banks both have branches in Washington and Oregon.

A struggling Florida bank changes CEOs, raises capital - BayFirst Financial in St. Petersburg named veteran Tampa-area banker Al Rogers as its CEO and announced an $80 million capital raise. The bank sold its SBA-lending business last year, but it's still struggling to work through problems in its legacy loan portfolio.

Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos: ECB press conference - introductory statement - Introductory statement by Ms Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, and Mr Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the European Central Bank, Frankfurt am Main, 30 April 2026.

Tiff Macklem: Release of the Monetary Policy Report - Opening statement by Mr Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada and Ms Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, at the press conference following the monetary policy decision, Ottawa, Ontario, 29 April 2026.

Aleš Michl: A central bank. And bitcoin. - Speech by Mr Aleš Michl, Governor of the Czech National Bank, at The Bitcoin Conference 2026, Las Vegas, USA, 28 April 2026.

Agencies issue host state loan-to-deposit ratios - Agencies issue host state loan-to-deposit ratios

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp.

Press Release: Anchor Bank Assumes Insured Deposits of Community Bank and Trust - West Georgia, LaGrange, Georgia - PRESS RELEASE | MAY 1, 2026 Anchor Bank Assumes Insured Deposits of Community Bank and Trust - West Georgia, LaGrange, Georgia WASHINGTON—Commun...

Press Release: Agencies Issue Host State Loan-to-Deposit Ratios - PRESS RELEASE | MAY 1, 2026 Agencies Issue Host State Loan-to-Deposit Ratios WASHINGTON—Federal bank regulatory agencies today jointly issued up...