Precious Metals and Market News

Gold offers some independence in a fragmented world - (Kitco News) - Retail investors may be having an existential crisis, struggling to figure out gold’s role in their portfolios; however, it is clear that central banks know how the yellow metal fits into their reserves, which is why many analysts expect this demand to remain a pillar of the marketplace for the foreseeable future.

Wall Street and Main Street gold sentiment improves after Iran ceasefire deal, but markets remain wary amid uneasy peace - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street and Main Street more willing to reenter the gold market following the two-week Iran ceasefire and the three-week gain streak for gold.

U.S. consumer stress rises as foreclosure activity spikes, LegalShield data shows - (Kitco News) - America continues to face a widening K-shaped economy, as equity markets remain relatively healthy but households are under increasing financial pressure. Now, new data points to a growing risk of foreclosure and bankruptcy in the months ahead.

Gold extends three-week rally, but fragile ceasefire and inflation risks cap upside - (Kitco News) - The gold market has extended its winning streak to three weeks, and while sentiment has improved, it remains precariously balanced on the edge of a barrel of oil, according to analysts.

Spot gold at session highs after Consumer Sentiment falls to 47.6, one-year inflation expectations shoot to 4.8% - (Kitco News) - The gold market is trading near session highs after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. declining dramatically, while one-year inflation expectations shot to their highest level since last year’s tariff shock.The University of Michigan announced on Friday that the preliminary reading of its Consumer Sentiment survey for April was 47.6. The data was far...

‘Gold is not a very good hedge against anything’ and should be viewed as ‘an investment asset’ – JP Morgan’s Hui - (Kitco News) – Gold’s dramatic selloff during the Iran war has weakened its status as a defensive hedge in investor portfolios, and investors should instead treat gold as an investment asset, according to Tai Hui, chief market strategist, Asia Pacific at JP Morgan Asset Management.Hui said during a media briefing on Thursday that “gold did not work as a hedge against geopolitics.”

Gold prices jump as US CPI rises 0.9% in March but comes in less than expected - (Kitco News) - The gold market is attracting renewed attention as inflation pressures were not as hot as expected, which could give the Federal Reserve room to cut interest rates later this year to support slowing economic activity.

Bitcoin April 10 daily chart alert - Prices poke to 3-week high - (Kitco News) - Friday, April 10—April bitcoin futures prices are down a bit in early U.S. trading Friday but hit a three-week high overnight.

Gold market analysis for April 10 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders - (Kitco News) - This 5-minute bar chart for Comex gold futures can be a valuable analytical and trading tool for the active intra-day gold futures trader/market watcher.

Gold, silver see price declines as U.S. CPI on deck - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower in early U.S. trading Friday, just ahead of another key U.S. inflation report. June gold was last down $38.50 at $4,779.10. May silver prices were down $0.823 at $75.59.

More Than Just Iran - More Than Just Iran By Peter Tchir of Academy Securities Without a doubt, trading at the start of the week will hinge on developments in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations. As Spider, Bret, and I discussed on Friday’s podcast the range of possible outcomes has not narrowed significantly. Anything from a serious deal, to walking away and restarting the attacks seems plausible. Spi...

Navy Abandons USS Boise Overhaul After 11 Years And $800 Million Spent - Navy Abandons USS Boise Overhaul After 11 Years And $800 Million Spent The U.S. Navy has finally thrown in the towel on the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN-764). After more than eleven years pierside and roughly $800 million poured into a repair effort that never really started, the service announced that the 34-year-old boat will be inactivated rather than return...

Trump Begins Blockade Of Hormuz Strait, Says Iran "Will Not Be Allowed To Profit From Extortion" - Trump Begins Blockade Of Hormuz Strait, Says Iran "Will Not Be Allowed To Profit From Extortion" Summary President Trump begins blockading Strait of Hormuz, warns US military will "finish up the little that is left of Iran" 2 Supertankers U-turn after peace deal talks fail UAE Oil Chief warns Iran blocking Hormuz is "a direct threat to the energy, food and health secur...

Russia & Ukraine Exchange 350 POWs As Orthodox Easter Truce Holds - Russia & Ukraine Exchange 350 POWs As Orthodox Easter Truce Holds The rare Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter truce is already bearing much positive fruit, as both sides have on Saturday confirmed a massive POW swap involving 350 captives. In a press release, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that "175 Russian service members were returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regi...

Sick Behavior From Financial Psychopaths - Sick Behavior From Financial Psychopaths Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance I’ve been saying this for months: despite “experts” just sounding the alarm moments ago: the private credit unwind that started months ago and has now spiraled into a very real liability for the economy wasn’t some unknowable tail risk lurking in the shadows. It couldn’t have been clearer if it was a fucki...

John Cleese Blasts BBC Over 'Whiteness' Claims; Pushes Back Against Islamist Tide In Britain - John Cleese Blasts BBC Over 'Whiteness' Claims; Pushes Back Against Islamist Tide In Britain Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, John Cleese has fired off a fresh round of unfiltered truth bombs, exposing the cultural erosion underway in the UK as mass immigration and Islamist influence accelerate. The Monty Python star is zeroing in on the BBC’s latest woke assault an...

'No Deal': Vance Leaves Islamabad As Iran Talks Stall Over Nukes; US Starts Mine-Clearing Hormuz - 'No Deal': Vance Leaves Islamabad As Iran Talks Stall Over Nukes; US Starts Mine-Clearing Hormuz Summary:  US-Iran peace talks have broken down over Iran's commitment to no nuclear weapons, Vance said "it's bad news for Iran, much more than for the US." CENTCOM confirms two mine-sweepers are clearing the Strait, Iran claims it turned the warships back. President Trump ...

Saudi Arabia's Most Critical Pipeline Restored After Drone Attack - Saudi Arabia's Most Critical Pipeline Restored After Drone Attack A key Saudi oil pipeline to the Red Sea was restored on Sunday and is now pumping at full capacity after an Iranian drone attack last week damaged a pumping station. The East-West pipeline is back at full capacity, moving about 7 million barrels per day and restoring critical energy flows from Saudi's Persian Gulf ...

India's Nuclear Bet Is Starting To Pay Off - India's Nuclear Bet Is Starting To Pay Off Authored by Haley Zaremba via OilPrice.com, India's fast breeder reactor in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality earlier this month, making it self-sustaining and only the second commercial plant of its kind in the world. The 500-megawatt plant advances India's goal of reaching 100 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2047, up from roughly ...

Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations - Refuses to Drop Out Of Governor's Race Despite Democrat Exodus - Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations - Refuses to Drop Out Of Governor's Race Despite Democrat Exodus The latest: • Eric Swalwell’s California governor campaign collapsed after sexual assault allegations. • Former staffer alleged harassment plus two assaults while she was intoxicated. • Four women total have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct. • Swalwell denies all claims as fal...

April’s stock-market rebound is about to face its first major test as earnings season swings into gear - The recovery in the U.S. stock market since the beginning of April could soon face its first critical test, as the first-quarter corporate earnings season is about to get underway.

Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz as Vance leaves Pakistan talks with no deal. How financial markets are reacting. - As U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal, U.S. stock futures were sliding and oil was climbing, based on trading via a crypto-based trading platform.

How Beyond Meat sank from a $14 billion plant-based protein powerhouse to a penny stock - There’s a lot more to Beyond Meat’s fall from grace than just falling sales and mounting losses.

Here are some bargain bank stocks heading into earnings season - A close look at valuations for the largest U.S. banks highlights opportunities for long-term investors.

There are years-long waiting lists to retire on college campuses. 6 steps to take before enrolling. - Retiring to a college community can be great — if you can afford it.

United Airlines wants even higher ticket prices. It’ll get them — with or without the Iran war. - United’s new ‘luxury’ strategy is a risky bet for investors when fares and complaints are sky-high.

Mortgage rates dip following Iran cease-fire. Why that’s great timing for people selling a home. - The spring home-buying season may have just gotten a boost of confidence.

My wife and I want to move to Malaysia. Will we receive Social Security benefits there? - ‘Would we have to forget about those benefits and live off of other income?’

Corporate tax cuts from the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ aren’t giveaways — the new law actually fuels investment - By restoring 100% bonus depreciation, the OBBBA is providing liquidity needed for economic growth.

Here’s when gas prices and airfares could go down if the Iran cease-fire holds - Stock markets were rallying on Wednesday, but drivers shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for a return to prewar gas prices.

Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail - Trump said the U.S. blockade will stop Iran from policing the strait and benefiting economically while the rest of the world suffers from its closure.

Berkshire electric utility's court win could save it billions - PacifiCorp court win could reduce wildfire damages by $1 billion or more.

Hungarians vote in record numbers in election that could oust Orban and rattle Russia - Prime Minister Viktor Orban has carved ‌out a model of an "illiberal democracy" seen as a blueprint by populist movements.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office - "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is helping to power up box-office momentum before the summer movie season begins in May.

How Kodak is trying to turn around its business after teetering on bankruptcy - Photography company Eastman Kodak has seen its fair share of financial struggles, but CEO Jim Continenza is determined to fuel its success.

Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war - The university's headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7% from March to its lowest on record.

Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict - The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows - The gauge released Thursday offers the Federal Reserve a snapshot of conditions leading into the Iran war.

Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself - The Hormuz disruption is hammering Asian economies with surging energy costs and weakening currencies, but a repeat of the crisis three decades ago is unlikely.

Markets shift back toward potential Fed rate cut this year with Iran ceasefire in place - Odds for a reduction jumped Wednesday morning, hitting about 43%, according to the CME Group.

Ed Steer: The big 8 commercial shorts continue to cover - 10:54a ET Sunday, April 12, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The weekend edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest letter, headlined "The Big 8 Commercial Shorts Continue to Cover," is posted in the clear at SilverSeek here: https://silverseek.com/article/big-8-commercial-shorts-continue-cover CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc.CPowell@G...

Robert Lambourne: Gold price reset might have been better than stretching Treasury market  - By Robert LambourneSunday, April 12, 2026 A GATA dispatch published on October 22, 2023, scrutinized the buying of U.S. Treasuries by hedge funds during 2022: https://www.gata.org/node/22875 The hedge fund buying was achieved mainly by way of a basis trade where a Treasury bond was purchased more or less simultaneously with the hedge fund acquiring a short position in a Treasury future. Given t...

Global gold accumulation hits about $2 billion as African central banks join buying wave - By Solomon EkanemBusiness Insider Africa, New YorkSaturday, April 11, 2026 African central banks are gradually aligning with a global shift toward gold-backed reserves, as total central bank purchases reached 27 tonnes in February 2026, valued at about $2 billion depending on prevailing prices. The uptick marks a rebound from January's slowdown and reflects a sustained push toward reserve diver...

'Moonshot' ahead for monetary metals, GATA's Steer tells Liberty and Finance - 11:06a ET Saturday, April 11, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: In an interview this week with Dunagun Kaiser of Liberty and Finance, GATA board member Ed Steer, publisher of Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest newsletter, says trader positioning on the New York Commodities Exchange foretells a "moonshot" rally for the monetary metals. The interview is 34 minutes long and can be heard at the Lib...

Alasdair Macleod: Have gold and silver bottomed? - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, April 10, 2026 The controversy is now about escalating risk and how to hedge it. Let's make something clear before addressing this question: Regulators train and legislate investment managers into believing that gold is not the way to hedge investment risk.  Gold is not a regulated investment and therefore not an investment at all. An investment mana...

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US Government Sold $620 Billion of Treasury Securities this Week. 10-Year Yield Ends at 4.31%, 30-Year Yield at 4.91% - Those yields look too low for what’s coming at the bond market: The next wave of Inflation and a Fed that's comfortable with 3%+ core PCE inflation.

First Wave of Energy Price Spikes Hit CPI Inflation - Energy that Americans pay for directly: Gasoline, propane, fuel oil, other fuels, utility natural gas, and electricity.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

IMF exec board endorses crypto policy framework, including no crypto as legal tender - The principles are broad and general, with the exception of the stand against crypto as legal tender, which the IMF has repeatedly expressed to El Salvador. The executive board of the International ...

IMF against making crypto legal tender, issues action plan - The International Monetary Fund is recommending that countries not give cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin status as legal tender. The IMF made that point as a part of a nine-point action plan for how ...

IMF says no crypto as legal tender — Community disagrees - A community member believes that the space will look back to this moment once it succeeds in making the world decentralized. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently made another anti-crypto ...

OpEd: On Gold, Silver as Our Legal Tender - Other states are testing parallel currencies, but legal, political and fiscal roadblocks make the idea nearly impossible in the Golden State. Imagine walking into your local coffee shop in Los Angeles ...

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

World Liberty Financial Threatens Tron Founder Justin Sun With Lawsuit as Frozen Token Dispute Goes Public - World Liberty Financial (WLFI) publicly threatened legal action against Tron founder Justin Sun on Sunday, and Sun responded by demanding that the team identify themselves and answer for what he called secret controls over investor funds. Key Takeaways: World Liberty Financial publicly threatened Justin Sun with legal action on April 12, 2026, accusing the $75 […]

Justin Sun Denounces Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial’s Actions: ‘This Is the Opposite of Decentralization’ - Justin Sun, founder of the Tron project, criticized the actions of the people behind World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency project linked to President Donald Trump. Sun revealed that the “illegitimate” decisions taken by token holders treated the “ crypto community as a personal ATM.” Key Takeaways: In Sept, World Liberty Financial froze 595M WLFI tokens, […]

Hyperliquid US Oil Perps Skyrocket After JD Vance Fails to Reach Iran Nuclear Deal in Islamabad - Oil-linked perpetual futures on Hyperliquid climbed on Sunday after U.S. Vice President JD Vance left Islamabad without a nuclear agreement with Iran, reigniting fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East. Key Takeaways: VP JD Vance concluded 21-plus hours of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026, without a deal. Oil-linked perps on Hyperliquid […]

Michael Saylor’s ‘Think Bigger’ Signals Mega Bitcoin Buy as Global Tension Shakes Markets - Strategy’s latest signal is fueling expectations of renewed bitcoin accumulation as volatility and geopolitical tension heighten focus on institutional demand driven by Michael Saylor’s influence. Traders are closely watching for confirmation of another major purchase cycle. Key Takeaways: Strategy signals expansion as Michael Saylor hints at new buying tied to 766,970 BTC holdings. Bitcoin dro...

US Navy Enters Strait of Hormuz to Clear Iranian Mines, Bitcoin Falls 2.5% - Bitcoin dropped to $71,067 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed and the U.S. Navy moved two destroyers into the Strait of Hormuz to begin clearing Iranian mines. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to $71,067 on April 12, 2026, after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed without a deal. The U.S. Navy deployed USS […]

Happy Yuri Gagarin Day! - Gagarin was the first man in space, 65 years ago today.

Tiger King Attorney Sanctioned for Filing Complaint with AI Hallucinations - Another example of the risks of relying upon AI tools to assist in legal research.

Today in Supreme Court History: April 12, 1945 - 4/12/1945: President Harry Truman's inauguration. He would make four appointments to the Supreme Court: Chief Justice Vinson, and Justices Burton,… The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 12, 1945 appeared first on Reason.com.

Keonne Rodriguez on Bitcoin, Privacy, and Going to Prison - "We thought we were on the right side of the law," the Samourai Wallet co-founder tells Reason.

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Petitioner's Regret No Grounds for Sealing of 8-Year-Old Restraining Order Documents - Petitioner's new-found "public figure" status, and concerns that records are "impeding his employment, professional credibility, and personal safety," don't justify sealing, either.

Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Federal Law Banning Home Alcohol Distilleries - The ruling holds the law exceeds Congress' authority under the tax power and the Necessary and Proper Clause. But it does not consider the Commerce Clause.

Follow-Up to "Reproducing Controversial Tweet in News Story = Fair Use" Post - "Market Erasure," "Three Plinths," "The March 2nd Transformation," "Karen" "branding," and "The Commercially Savvy Lawyer."

Today in Supreme Court History: April 11, 1862 - 4/11/1862: Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes's birthday. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 11, 1862 appeared first on Reason.com.

Wisconsin Reined in Public Sector Unions. Now Those Reforms Are in Jeopardy. - Act 10 saved taxpayers billions and helped government run more efficiently. Fifteen years later, a questionable legal challenge may doom it.

Nevada v. Lara Brief: Police Cannot Escape State Laws by Handing Asset Forfeiture Cases to the Feds -
Texas Is Building the Future of Electricity - Instead of slowing Texas down, policymakers should give these projects the regulatory certainty they need. CRE is the next logical step in Texas’s success.

Argentina Graph of the Day: Starlink Connects Millions of People - Argentina is a case study of how special interests produce regulation and can do so in the extreme.

FISA Reauthorization Fearmongering and Disinformation Kicks Into Overdrive - Congress should hit the “pause” button on FISA Section 702 reauthorization, unless and until these problems are eliminated.

Virginia’s Hemp Crackdown and the Return of Prohibition - Restricting low-dose products won’t eliminate demand—it will push it into less predictable markets.

A Frightful Despotism - Washington, Adams – and many others - they warned us about where parties would lead us. We didn’t listen, and the government we live under today is exactly what they described. The post A Frightful Despotism appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

The Debt is a National Security Threat - Spiraling debt results in the exact opposite situation – national weakness. In fact, Thomas Jefferson argued, “There does not exist an engine so corruptive of the government and so demoralizing of the nation as a public debt.” The post The Debt is a National Security Threat appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Commander. Not King. - “Much inferior to it” - That’s how Alexander Hamilton described the commander in chief power in comparison to the crown. Yet today - most people who just yell ARTICLE II to support all kinds of unconstitutional acts don’t have a clue what the Founders set up under the constitution. On this episode, we’re setting the record straight. It’s commander. Not king. The post Commander. Not King. appear...

We Need You: Our Privacy Cannot Afford a Clean Extension of Section 702 - We go through this every couple of years: Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which of Americans’ communications with foreign persons overseas is up for renewal. As always, Congress can reauthorize it with or without changes, or just let it expire. We know, we know, it’s a pain to have to do this every few years–but it gives us a chance to lift the hood of this behe...

Yikes, Encryption’s Y2K Moment is Coming Years Early - Google moved up its estimated deadline for quantum preparedness in cryptography to 2029—only 33 months from now. That’s earlier than previous deadlines, and they proposed the new post-quantum migration deadline because of two new papers that comprise a big jump in the state of the technology. It’s ahead of schedule, but not altogether unexpected. Cryptographers and engineers have been working o...

Comparison Shopping Is Not a (Computer) Crime - As long as people have had more than one purchasing option, they’ve been comparing those options and looking for bargains. Online shoppers are no exception; in fact, one of the potential benefits of the internet is that it expands our options for everything from car rentals to airline tickets to dish soap. New AI tools can make the process even easier. These tools could provide some welcome rel...

Federal Court Ends Historic Consent Decree That Stopped Pagedale’s Policing-for-Profit Scheme - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has ended the historic consent decree that, or eight years, barred Pagedale from using its […] The post Federal Court Ends Historic Consent Decree That Stopped Pagedale’s Policing-for-Profit Scheme appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Warrantless Trespassing by Alabama Game Wardens; Property Owners Will Appeal - FLORENCE, Ala.—On Thursday, the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County granted the state of Alabama’s motion to dismiss a constitutional lawsuit challenging a statute that permits game wardens to search private property without a warrant […] The post Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Warrantless Trespassing by Alabama Game Wardens; Property Owners Will Appeal appeared first on Institute for Justi...

NoHo Print Shop Owner Asks Supreme Court to Hear Case Seeking Compensation After SWAT Team Destroyed Shop - WASHINGTON—Today, a Los Angeles small business owner filed a petition asking the United States Supreme Court to hear his case seeking compensation after a SWAT team destroyed […] The post NoHo Print Shop Owner Asks Supreme Court to Hear Case Seeking Compensation After SWAT Team Destroyed Shop 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 ...

This Is How ATF Should Dismantle The Illegal Registry - The Trump administration is considering a new rule to deal with the ATF’s illegal registry, which Congress suspects may contain “over a billion records.” Former President Biden’s rule, the “Engaged in the Business” Rule required gun stores to keep gun records forever. Then, ATF digitizes records when gun stores go out of business. You can read our 30+ page report … Read more

RI: GUN CONFISCATION Bill Being Heard TODAY – TAKE ACTION - House Bill H8073 is scheduled for a House Judiciary Committee hearing today at 4:00 PM. In 2025, the state passed a law focused on stopping future sales and transfers of certain firearms. H8073 goes much further by targeting possession itself, meaning firearms that were previously owned legally could now become illegal to own. The bill only extends the previous grandfather policy through the … ...

VICTORY: Trump fires Bondi, now replace her with a 2A champion - IMPORTANT UPDATE: President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi.  Gun owners across America are breathing a sigh of relief. Bondi came in with a weak 2A record and made things worse as attorney general. Under her watch, two Biden-era gun rules Trump promised to kill on day one are still on the books: the pistol brace ban and Biden’s … Read more

Upstart sued over AI model’s ‘overreaction’ - Investors accused fintech executives of misleading them for adjusting revenue projections upward, debuting “overresponsive” AI, then needing to forecast downward.

Julius Baer CFO to step down - Evie Kostakis has been “instrumental in driving our strategic footprint optimization, improving our operational efficiency, strengthening our investor base” and more, the bank’s CEO said.

Adyen targets CFOs’ treasury fragmentation problem - Financial operations at global enterprises remain “stubbornly complex,” as treasury teams juggle multiple banking and payment systems, the company said.

Fed mulls FedNow cross-border use - The Federal Reserve proposed letting participants in the real-time payments system use intermediaries to make cross-border fund transfers.

BNY gives its employees a homeownership hand-up - The bank is offering $6,500 in down payment assistance to employees who make $100,000 or less a year. BNY in recent years has raised its minimum wage and offered company stock to its lowest-paid workers.

Former Fed official argues against Fed independence - Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Randal Quarles, who served during President Trump's first term, said members of the Fed board should be removable by the president, but that the decentralized structure of the Fed will ensure that monetary policy decisions remain sound.

Securitize appoints former SEC official as president - The tokenization platform provider, which has a nonbinding agreement with NYSE and is aiming for a public debut, promoted former SEC Trading and Markets Director Brett Redfearn to the role.

Deutsche Bank raises chairman pay, Wells Fargo hires Ghosh - Deutsche Bank is raising the base pay of Supervisory Board Chairman Alexander Wynaendts by 21%, Wells Fargo has hired Neil Ghosh as head of chemicals investment banking, Bank of America's Alexandre Bettamio is being considered for chief executive officer of Brazilian stock and derivatives exchange B3 SA, and more in this week's banking news roundup.

OMB will release CDFI funding - The White House Office of Management and Budget will issue paperwork allowing the Treasury Department to disburse congressionally appropriated funds through the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, breaking an impasse that has stalled funding for months.

FBI: Real estate cyberfraud rises with more AI, crypto scams - The industry reported $275 million in losses from internet crimes last year, a 59% annual increase as losses nationwide surpassed $20 billion.

François Villeroy de Galhau: Navigating an uncertain world - steering monetary policy in the right direction to hold our course - Speech by Mr François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, at Sciences Po, Paris, 2 April 2026.

Denis Beau: Stablecoins - what strategic choices for Europe? - Speaking points (virtually) by Mr Denis Beau, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of France, at the EUROFI High Level Seminar, session "Stablecoins: what strategic choices for Europe?", Nicosia, 26 March 2026.

Philip R Lane: AI and the euro area economy - Keynote speech by Mr Philip R Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, at the Third International Conference on the Climate-Macro-Finance Interface (3CMFI) "Emerging macroeconomic, financial, and environmental policy challenges in an era of policrisis and rising uncertainties", organised by the Rimini Centre for Economic Analysis-Europe (RCEA-Europe), the Leibniz Instit...

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Crédit Agricole S.A. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd, and the ... - Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Crédit Agricole S.A. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd, and the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, March 17–18, 2026 - Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, March 17–18, 2026

FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - BOARD MEETING | APRIL 7, 2026 FDIC Board of Directors Meeting Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board of Directors met in open session to consider the following matters. Materials and information relative to the open Board actions are available on the B...

Sunshine Act Notice: FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - SUNSHINE ACT MEETING NOTICE  The FDIC Board of Directors will meet in an open session: Date and Time: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. ET ...