Precious Metals and Market News

Gold revaluation would pay Washington, not private holders, historian says - (Kitco News) - America's gold is still valued at $42.22 an ounce on the federal books, more than $1 trillion below market. The fund built from the last revaluation was buying yen on Friday.

Gold steadies as oil slump cools inflation pressure, equities rally - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are higher in late U.S. trading Monday, as a sharp drop in crude oil and lower Treasury yields offset reduced safe-haven demand tied to tentative U.S.-Iran diplomacy.

Gold's $4,000 floor offers compelling value as investors look beyond Fed rhetoric – abrdn's Robert Minter - (Kitco News) - The gold market's months-long correction has created an attractive entry point for long-term investors, according to one market strategist, who says the metal's ability to hold support around $4,000 an ounce reflects confidence that its structural bull market remains firmly intact.

Gold remains vulnerable despite months-long correction as macro risk premium lingers; silver faces weaker industrial outlook – Sucden - (Kitco News) - The gold market remains stuck in neutral around $4,000 an ounce, and one international brokerage firm expects prices to remain rangebound through the third quarter, even as resilient economic growth and higher real yields continue to pose downside risks.

Standard Chartered highlights healthy official sector demand as Q2 rebound outweighs revised Q1 weakness - (Kitco News) - Central bank gold demand remains a key pillar of support for the market as prices continue to hold critical support at $4,000 an ounce, and although official-sector demand has become more of a two-way trade as nations deal with inflation and a global energy crisis, one analyst said this scenario supports healthy long-term demand.

Gold prices remain stuck near $4,000 as ISM Manufacturing PMI hit four-year high - (Kitco News) - The gold market has been unable to break its gravity with the $4,000 level, and according to some analysts, better-than-expected manufacturing data could put more pressure on the yellow metal as it gives the Federal Reserve room to focus on the persistent inflation threat.

Fed hawkish hold, Nonfarm payrolls risks keep metals range-bound - Kitco AM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are firmer in early U.S. trading Monday, as lower crude oil prices eased the inflation impulse from the Gulf conflict while a softer U.S. dollar added modest support.

Gold is stuck but miners are generating bags of cash - (Kitco News) - Gold's months-long correction appears to be nearing its end, but prices continue to consolidate near critical support around $4,000 an ounce. The market remains caught between gold's traditional role as a safe-haven asset and the pressure of rising real yields.

Wall Street trisected on gold’s near-term prospects, Main Street bulls in minority as market looks to July payrolls for direction - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street evenly divided between bulls, bears, and the fence, while Main Street sentiment slid out of bullish territory after another failed breakout.

Gold, silver retreat as dollar, yields blunt post-PCE support - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Friday, as a firmer U.S. dollar, elevated Treasury yields and rising oil prices outweighed support from Thursday’s softer PCE inflation data. At the time of writing, spot gold was trading near $4,050.70 an ounce, down 1.27%, while spot silver was trading near $57.75, down 1.93% on the session.

SpaceX In "Final Stages" Of Securing New Massive Rocket Launch Site In Louisiana - SpaceX In "Final Stages" Of Securing New Massive Rocket Launch Site In Louisiana Several Louisiana media outlets report that Elon Musk's SpaceX is in the "final stages" of securing approximately 130,000 acres on Pecan Island for a massive new spaceport to launch rockets into orbit. The Times-Picayune reports a source with knowledge about the deal said SpaceX is poised to take cont...

Capital One Cites Anti-Money Laundering Review Over Trump Organization Debanking Claims - Capital One Cites Anti-Money Laundering Review Over Trump Organization Debanking Claims Authored by Owen Evans via The Epoch Times, Capital One asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, part of the Trump Organization, claiming that the bank's 2021 debanking of hundreds of Trump-linked accounts followed an internal anti-money laundering revi...

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Crushes Woke Odyssey Film At Box Office - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Crushes Woke Odyssey Film At Box Office Hollywood pulled out all the stops for "The Odyssey" - They relied heavily on director Christopher Nolan's built-in and generally pretentious audience to drive early box office revenues.  The hype machine was running non-stop for months before the release.  The distributor's focused heavily on IMAX ticket sales, w...

The Pentagon's Hidden Housing Scandal: Outsourcing Duty Of Care - The Pentagon's Hidden Housing Scandal: Outsourcing Duty Of Care Authored by Jay Rogers via RealClearDefense, Sen. Jon Ossoff released a report on July 8 documenting lead exposure in a newborn, mold-related emergency room visits, and a cockroach infestation living inside a family's oven, all in privatized military housing at Fort Benning and Fort Stewart. Read it and you'd think it...

The Kospi Made South Korean President Lee Jae Myung; It May Yet Unmake Him... - The Kospi Made South Korean President Lee Jae Myung; It May Yet Unmake Him... There is a particular cruelty in the timing. When the Kospi began its final, cratering descent in late July, President Lee Jae Myung was roughly 11,000 miles away, midway through an 11-day diplomatic tour of South America, watching from hotel suites as the index he had made the totem of his presidency col...

"I No Longer Trust Anyone..." - "I No Longer Trust Anyone..." Authored by Todd Hayen via Off-Guardian.org, Sad, but true. Since the Covid fiasco, I’ve seen the true nature of people - or at least the nature they were willing to show once the fear got turned up and the herd started moving. Most of them are still firmly under the sheep banner, content to graze wherever they’re told. A small handful stand under...

Children's Hospitals To Begin Offering Restorative Care For Detransitioners - Children's Hospitals To Begin Offering Restorative Care For Detransitioners Authored by Darlene McCormick Sanchez via The Epoch Times, When Texas Children's Hospital's "detransition clinic" opens in Houston, it will become the first facility of its kind, giving patients who regret life-altering procedures a chance at restorative care. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Zereshk/CC BY...

China's AI Knife Fight: DeepSeek's New Model Runs 100x Cheaper Than Anthropic's Flagship - China's AI Knife Fight: DeepSeek's New Model Runs 100x Cheaper Than Anthropic's Flagship The price of artificial intelligence just printed a new low. DeepSeek's V4-Flash, officially released Friday, costs roughly three cents to run through a standard battery of benchmark tests, according to San Francisco research firm Artificial Analysis. Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 costs 86 cents; OpenA...

'They Are United': California Democrats Move Forward With 5% Billionaire Tax - 'They Are United': California Democrats Move Forward With 5% Billionaire Tax In a development that will stun absolutely no one, the California Democratic Party's roughly 380-member executive board gathered at a waterside Sheraton in San Diego this weekend and voted to endorse Proposition 40 - a "one-time" 5% levy on the net worth of the state's roughly 200 billionaires - clearing t...

Trump Says Iran Faces 'Decapitation' If It Doesn't Sign A 'Good' Deal - Trump Says Iran Faces 'Decapitation' If It Doesn't Sign A 'Good' Deal Summary Trump says Iran faces 'decapitation' if it doesn't agree to a deal. Trump says Gulf allies halted planned US strikes in favor of diplomacy. Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman are progressing, but US actions remain the obstacle. Oil prices still falling on optimism over Hormuz negotiations & uptick in tr...

‘We have always been civil’: My sister refuses to replace me as executor. Can I step down before she dies? - “I haven’t seen my sister since our mother’s funeral more than 20 years ago.”

‘My head hit the driver’s window’: A teenager T-boned our car. Will Medicare pay my hospital bills? - “My car was nearly 20 years old, and I only carried liability and uninsured motorist coverage, not collision coverage.”

‘I’m easing into retirement’: I’m getting an $80,000 pension payout. Where can I invest it safely? - “I expect to have several years before I take distributions from my 401(k) account.”

Microsoft’s stock is on a run not seen in 26 years — erasing its year-to-date losses - The rally in Microsoft shares “has legs” because its capital spending is showing a payoff.

Should wealthier Americans forgo their Social Security benefits as a charitable gesture? - A reader writes: “I will likely be in a position to decline my benefits.”

If I buy a house for $1 million in cash at 70, will I run out of money by 90? - Buying a house late in life means you might not reach the break-even point that would make it better financially than renting.

Palantir’s stock climbs after earnings, as AI drives turbocharged growth - Companies are turning to Palantir for greater autonomy over their AI models and data, according to CEO Alex Karp.

As ‘Spider-Man’ joins ‘The Odyssey’ in Imax, are premium movie screens worth the extra price? - Some movie fans call premium screenings a “gimmick.” Others are driving six hours to see “The Odyssey” in Imax 70mm.

An AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb merger could create a cancer-drug giant, but analysts call it ‘odd’ - AstraZeneca shares were slumping while Bristol-Myers Squibb’s stock was jumping on Monday on reported deal talks. But the big question is why these two pharmaceutical giants would want to come together in the first place.

This indicator is giving the bull market another lease on life - Stock-market timers recently rushed to the exits, which is bullish from a contrarian perspective.

Palantir soars 12% on blowout quarter, with U.S. commercial revenue soaring nearly 150%  - Palantir's second-quarter earnings beat expectations, and the AI software company lifted revenue guidance.

Snap's stock jumps 8% on earnings beat and strong sales forecast - Snap beat analysts' estimates across the board in its second-quarter earnings report.

Twenty five states sue Trump administration over latest global tariffs - Twenty five states sued the Trump administration, arguing its latest global tariffs unlawfully replace duties already struck down by courts.

Stock futures rise slightly after rip-roaring rally leads Dow to record closing high: Live updates - The major stock averages surged Monday, with the Dow closing at a record high, as Amazon eclipsed $3 trillion in market cap for the first time.

Analysis: Federal Reserve may be pulled into Bessent’s effort to support Japan’s yen - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to defend the yen without selling Treasurys into a sensitive U.S. bond market. The Federal Reserve could help.

Manufacturing survey shows inflation worries 'worse than pandemic era,' adding to Fed pressure - The commentary pointed to a highly volatile environment in which purchasing managers were struggling to stay ahead

As Warsh’s Fed faces pressure to act on inflation, these indicators show it’s at its lowest in years - Trimmed mean measures are painting a different picture than the headline numbers.

China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July on demand slump, typhoons - China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind.

U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3% - While the GDP number was below expectations, the miss appeared to come from a decline in federal government spending and inventories.

What a divided Fed means for investors - Wall Street has a clear takeaway from this week's Federal Reserve decision: A hike is likely on the horizon.

Ed Steer: Bessent note at Camp David proves the end is nigh - 7:41p ET Monday, August 3, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The weekend edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest is headlined "Bessent Note at Camp David Proves the End Is Night" and is posted at GoldSeek's companion site, SilverSeek, here: https://silverseek.com/article/bessent-note-camp-david-proves-end-nigh CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-Trust Action Commi...

Why Texas turned to Wyoming mint to produce its gold and silver coins - By Dale KillingbeckCowboy State Daily, Cheyenne, WyomingSunday, August2, 2026 CASPER, Wyoming -- Texas is turning to a Wyoming mint to produce its official commemorative gold and silver coins sold through its Texas Bullion Depository. Texas is the first state to authorize official commemorative coins and the first to have its own depository for precious metals. Officials from the state were at ...

Join GATA in October at the New Orleans Investment Conference - The conference will be held Wednesday through Saturday, October 28-31, 2026 * * * Brien Lundin: Sign-ups and Sell-Outs for the New Orleans Conference By Brien LundinGold Newsletter / Golden OpportunitiesMetairie, LouisianaMonday, August 3, 2026 Over the past few weeks I've been chronicling the many signs of a bottom forming in gold and silver. I've noted gold's occasional jumps higher, even in ...

South Korea's central bank to buy gold from domestic producers - By Heejin KimReutersMonday, August 3, 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-koreas-central-bank-buy-gold-domestic-producers-2026-08-03/ SEOUL -- South Korea's central bank will buy gold from local ​producers to diversify its sources ‌of supply and increase its holdings of the precious metal, it said t​oday. The Bank of Korea ​said it has established a framework ⁠for domestic gol...

U.S. uses euros to buy yen to avoid weaker dollar, strategists say - By Matthew BurgessBloomberg NewsSunday, August 2, 2026 The U.S. Treasury may be using euros rather than dollars to fund its yen purchases to avoid weakening its own currency and casting doubt on its strong greenback policy, according to strategists. At least two major U.S. banks were asked by the New York Federal Reserve to check the rate on the yen against the euro on Friday, two people famili...

Why the US-Japan Joint Intervention to Prop Up the Yen? Fear of Treasury Yields Blowing Out if Japan Becomes a Forced Seller - The prior interventions failed to permanently turn around the downward spiral of the yen. What’s needed: much tighter monetary policies by the BOJ.

Six Years into Bond Bear Market, 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5.28%, Yield Curve Steepens, but Spreads Are still too Narrow - Warsh wants the bond market to do its job and look at inflation and the economy -- and not at the Fed -- and it’s finally doing it.

SPR Gets Drained to Dump Crude Oil on Global Markets: US Exports of Crude Oil & Petroleum Products Spike - Crude oil exports hit a record of 5.7 MMb/d in May, exports of ultra-low sulfur diesel hit a record 1.54 MMb/d, etc.

Legal Tender Forces Gold Out - The government has many ways of forcing us to use their paper dollar as money. The tax on capital gains on gold (I wrote about this here) is one bullet in their gun. The legal tender law—U.S. Code ...

What Is A "Legal Tender Law"? And, Is It A Problem? - What is a legal tender law? Over the years, there has been some discussion about “legal tender laws” in the United States. I talked to a legal expert about it, and discovered – as I suspected – that ...

What Is Considered Legal Tender in the US? - "Legal tender" means that the financial instrument in question legally serves to pay any public or private debt. Federal law guarantees its printed value regardless of its intrinsic convertible value, ...

Bill Introduced To Make Bitcoin A Legal Tender In Arizona - Senator Wendy Rogers has introduced a bill proposing to make bitcoin a legal tender in the U.S. state of Arizona. The bill seeks to add bitcoin to the list of instruments considered legal tender in ...

Floridians could soon be able to use gold and silver to pay for things - You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday that would recognize gold and silver as legal tender in the ...

U.S. FBI intelligence agent arrested in connection with theft of $1 million in crypto - The agent, who had "top secret" clearance and worked in FBI headquarters, was accused of taking crypto from wallets the agency had investigated.

Trump-linked American Bitcoin president Matt Prusak departs for Giga Energy - The executive is leaving the Eric Trump-backed miner to join an AI power infrastructure firm, highlighting the shift toward energy and data center buildout.

U.S.-Japan intervention revives yen carry trade fears for bitcoin - Coordinated action sent the yen sharply higher, but bitcoin’s recent correlation suggests U.S. dollar strength, rather than the carry trade, may be the bigger risk.

Circle slides after Morgan Stanley downgrade, cut in price target - The bank said tokenized money market funds, Open USD and slower USDC growth could weigh on the stablecoin issuer's earnings.

Bernstein sees another leg lower for crypto markets if Clarity Act stalls - The broker said failure to pass the Clarity Act this year would likely send crypto lower, but expects U.S. regulators to accelerate rulemaking.

BlackRock expands tokenized cash with new blockchain-based money market offerings - Both funds intend to qualify as eligible reserve assets for permitted U.S. payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.

Tom Lee's Bitmine bought more ether, added to stock buyback last week - Chairman Tom Lee said ether's outperformance versus the Nasdaq in July signals strengthening crypto fundamentals.

Strategy sold another $105 million of bitcoin last week, repurchased $81.2 million of STRC - The company trimmed bitcoin holdings by 1,638 coins, while raising $290.6 million with sales of common stock.

Bitget set to exit Japan, close all remaining positions by year-end - The crypto trading platform, ranked fifth on CoinGecko, stopped accepting new registrations on Sunday and plans to shut down all remaining positions by Dec. 31.

Solo Bitcoin miner nets $200,000 as Coldcard hardware wallet drains rocks sentiment - Your day-ahead look for Aug. 3, 2026

Willy Woo Sees 20%-40% Chance of Partial Coldcard Bitcoin Recovery - Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo estimates authorities have a 20% to 40% chance of recovering part of the bitcoin stolen through the Coldcard vulnerability. Historical crypto recoveries spanning billions of dollars underpin that outlook, while security leaders urge victims to preserve evidence that could support future claims. Woo Points to Previous Recoveries Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo […]

Ripple Backs Zilo and Licuido to Expand XRPL Capital Markets - Ripple invested in Zilo and Licuido to expand the XRP Ledger’s institutional capital markets infrastructure. The deals add regulated fund administration, issuance, trading, settlement, and collateral tools for tokenized assets. Ripple Expands Institutional Tokenization Infrastructure Ripple announced strategic investments in Zilo and Licuido on Aug. 3, extending the XRP Ledger’s institutional c...

Strategy Says MSTR Beat Bitcoin in Every Four-Year Holding Period - Strategy says MSTR outperformed bitcoin across every rolling four-year holding period since the company adopted its treasury strategy. The comparison arrives as institutional ownership expands and Strategy holds 842,138 bitcoin after its third sale of 2026. Strategy Charts MSTR’s Performance Against Bitcoin Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) CEO Phong Le shared on Aug. 3 that MSTR […]

Coinbase CEO Presses Senate to Pass CLARITY Act This Week - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong urged senators to pass the CLARITY Act this week, citing one in four Americans who own crypto and stronger voter support for lawmakers backing the bill. Brian Armstrong Presses Senate Ahead of CLARITY Vote Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong intensified his campaign on Aug. 3, urging senators to […]

Jim Cramer Plans to Dump His Bitcoin, Warns Quantum Will Crack It Soon - Jim Cramer says he plans to sell all of his bitcoin because he believes quantum computing could break the cryptocurrency’s security within about three years. Cramer Ties Quantum Progress to Bitcoin’s Security The CNBC “Mad Money” host made the comments after a July 30 interview with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna. Krishna warned that […]

Twenty-five States, Led by Oregon, File Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Section 301 Tariffs - Oregon also played a key role in previous tariff litigation.

Prospective Legal Challenges to Trump's Section 338 Tariffs Against Canada - A guest post by Georgetown legal scholars Peter E. Harrell and Jennifer Hillman.

Is Democratic Socialism Going National? - Plus: Trump restarts talks with Iran, the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger, and Congress revisits the COVID response.

Why Does Trump Want To Give Millions of Dollars to Right-Wing Europeans? - Trump opposes foreign influence in American politics, but his State Department is offering millions of dollars to promote Western identity and opposition to “mass migration” abroad.

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Robots, Including Roombas - The ban on new foreign-made robotic devices comes soon after regulators nearly killed Roomba maker, iRobot.

Inside a Venezuelan Political Prison: False Identities and Kangaroo Courts - An invented name, recycled evidence, and an openly lawless proceeding kept prisoners guessing. The clearest signs of release were extra food, sunlight, and medical attention.

Our Friend with the "Attractive, Busty Jewess" Problem Drops Case Against Harvard Rather Than Naming Himself - Readers of the blog may recall a certain John Doe who is suing Penn, Dartmouth, Harvard, and Berkeley for alleged… The post Our Friend with the "Attractive, Busty Jewess" Problem Drops Case Against Harvard Rather Than Naming Himself appeared first on Reason.com.

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Positive Obligations, Hate Speech, and the Reconfiguration of Free Expression at the European Court of Human Rights," by Natalie Alkiviadou - The article is here; the Abstract: This paper examines how the European Court of Human Rights' (ECt­HR or Court) hate… The post Journal of Free Speech Law: "Positive Obligations, Hate Speech, and the Reconfiguration of Free Expression at the European Court of Human Rights," by Natalie Alkiviadou appeared first on Reason.com.

Todd Blanche's Concessions Underline the Flagrant Phoniness of Trump's IRS 'Settlement' - The acting attorney general confirms his dishonesty in presenting that jaw-dropping scam as the resolution of a bona fide legal dispute.

Gordon-Darby Renews Attempt to Commandeer New Hampshire Through the Clean Air Act - A renewed suit seeking to leverage the Clean Air Act in pursuit of lucrative government contracts.

Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund Is a (Another) Slush Fund - If Trump’s settlement stands, future presidents will have a roadmap for turning lawsuits into spending programs and political grievances into taxpayer-financed payouts.

There and Back Again: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - The House’s amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a great improvement over the Senate’s version. However, the bill is still filled with policies that won’t help, but rather harm, the housing market.

After the Castro Tyranny, Cubans Should Lead Their Transition to Freedom - When and if the Cuban dictatorship finally collapses, it would be best to let Cubans themselves determine their return to freedom.

A Federal Gas Tax Holiday Would Be Expensive and Ineffective - When the federal gas tax comes up for reauthorization in 2028, Congress should simply let the gas tax expire.

The SEC Throws in the Towel on Gag Orders - Facing an increasingly speech-friendly Supreme Court, the SEC reluctantly–and belatedly–decides to stop censoring its victims.

President or King? It’s not the TITLE. It’s the POWER. - For the founders, an elective monarchy was just as bad as an hereditary one - because the core issue was the power of discretion. On this episode, it’s 6 of the most dangerous powers of a king as the founders understood them. And you just might recognize every single one of them today. The post President or King? It’s not the TITLE. It’s the POWER. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

The Buck Stops Nowhere - Having burned through billions of dollars and depleted critical munitions stockpiles, the Pentagon is running out of money. Our money. According to the Washington Post, the Pentagon is facing an urgent budget shortfall caused largely by the Iran war, with some critical funding accounts expected to run dry within weeks. Training, maintenance and other military priorities are reportedly being […]...

Constitution Enforcement: 6 Ignored Steps That Actually Work - The founders knew exactly what it takes to deal with unconstitutional power. How that gets done? It’s built on their experience and tactics against the British empire. On this Episode - it’s 6 steps that actually work as the real enforcement mechanism for the constitution. They come right from the American Revolution, backed by the ultimate check - the duty of self preservation The post Constit...

The Senate Should Reject KOSA's Privacy Risks - The Senate Commerce Committee is once again considering legislation that would dramatically expand age verification, and undermine privacy for everyone. Alongside the SCREEN Act, the CHATBOT Act, and the Youth AI Privacy Act, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would push companies to collect more information about their users while creating new incentives to restrict lawful speech. Take action T...

EFF Joins 18 Civil Rights Organizations Calling on Governor Hochul to Reject the Stealth Crawler Prohibition Act - EFF joined a group of 18 civil society organizations to send a letter encouraging New York Governor Kathy Hochul to Senate Bill 9934A, the New York Stealth Crawler Prohibition Act. The letter states: While framed as a measure to protect local journalism, this legislation harms free expression and establishes a dangerous precedent by effectively deanonymizing and criminalizing automated access t...

EFF Joins Call for FTC to Drop Its Disastrous AI Policy Proposal - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in July issued a proposed policy statement “concerning the suppression of accuracy in artificial intelligence systems.” We urge the FTC to withdraw this misguided proposal and instead focus on its core strengths and mission to protect consumers.  The new proposed policy builds on, and directly references, the Trump administration’s  “Preventing Woke AI in the ...

Oklahoma Small Business Gets Early Win in Lawsuit Challenging Restrictions on Selling Caskets - OKLAHOMA CITY—On Thursday, the District Court of Oklahoma County denied the state of Oklahoma’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its restrictions on selling caskets. The lawsuit was brought in […] The post Oklahoma Small Business Gets Early Win in Lawsuit Challenging Restrictions on Selling Caskets appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Chicago Homeowner Sues Federal Government After Warrantless Raid by Immigration Agents - CHICAGO—Today, a Chicago homeowner filed a lawsuit against the federal government over a warrantless raid of his property by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents last October. The lawsuit, filed by Leo […] The post Chicago Homeowner Sues Federal Government After Warrantless Raid by Immigration Agents appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Victory! Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Against Warrantless Searches of Property - ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, in a landmark decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled unanimously 7-0 in favor of the Punxsutawney and Pitch Pine hunting clubs in their […] The post Victory! Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Against Warrantless Searches of Property 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 ...

WY: GOA Endorses 30+ Pro-Gun Candidates Across Wyoming - See GOA’s list of pro-2A candidates before the upcoming August 18 primary Gun Owners of America is proud to endorse the following candidates in Wyoming’s Republican primary on Tuesday, August 18, 2026: **Click on any image above to download full size graphic for sharing** To find your legislative district, click the button below; cross-reference your district with the list above … Read more

Gun Owners of America Sues U.S. Virgin Islands Over Unconstitutional Ban on Nonresident Right to Bear Arms - Gun Owners of America Sues U.S. Virgin Islands Over Unconstitutional Ban on Nonresident Right to Bear Arms   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 20, 2026  CHARLOTTE AMALIE, USVI — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Virgin Islands’ prohibition on nonresidents exercising their Second Amendment rights.  The lawsuit argues the USVI ...

WY: Which Candidates Will Defend Your Gun Rights? - The Wyoming Primary Election is quickly approaching, and your vote will help determine who will defend your Second Amendment rights in the years ahead. Gun Owners of America has completed our candidate evaluations and issued letter grades for a number of candidates across Wyoming based on their records, voting histories, responses to GOA’s candidate survey, and demonstrated commitment to protec...

OCC, FDIC propose another CRA revamp - The regulators – absent the Federal Reserve – would limit grants banks give to “activist” community groups. Friday’s proposal would also reduce the number of banks that must collect CRA-related data.

UBS to pay $125M in AML penalties - The brokerage arm of the Swiss bank didn’t fix flaws identified in 2018, resulting in some 60,000 foreign currency wires valued at about $10 billion going unmonitored, regulators said.

Frost CEO warns of ‘race to the bottom’ on Texas loan structure - While $54 billion-asset Frost Bank seeks to remain competitive on price, the structure element of loans can be tough, because it’s “dangerous to do that poorly,” CEO Phil Green said.

When AI overwhelms the human in the loop - Regulators want finance pros to review AI outputs, but it’s demanding all their attention.

Chime to cut 10% of workforce - CEO Chris Britt cited AI innovations but also a switch to smaller teams, faster movement, higher productivity and in-office work.

NJ bank is in a rare spot: Total losses on some C&I loans - A portfolio review initiated by BCB Bancorp's new CEO, Tom O'Brien, led to a spike in nonaccrual loans at the Bayonne, New Jersey-based bank.

As PE crowds out RIA buyers, here's what sellers need to know - RIA owners may feel a "moral dilemma" when considering selling their firms to private equity-backed acquirers. But that didn't prevent PE involvement from reaching a record high in M&A deals in the second quarter.

Zions closes Basis buy, expanding agency multifamily - The deal bolsters Zions' ability to serve multifamily customers and creates a natural extension of its affordable housing lending program, management said.

What Visa's $2.4B BioCatch deal means for your bank - The card network is buying behavioral fraud detection already running at three of the four largest U.S. banks, including Wells Fargo.

How trust protectors can safeguard grantors' intents - Trust protectors can help protect against irresponsible trustees and other dicey situations that could put grantors' wishes at risk, estate lawyers say.

Michelle W Bowman: Responsible innovation and financial inclusion - Speech (via pre-recorded video) by Ms Michelle W Bowman, Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at "Next-gen financial inclusion", the third annual Financial Inclusion Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Board, Washington DC, 14 July 2026.

Philip N Jefferson: Navigating economic shocks - a monetary policymaker's perspective - Speech by Mr Philip N Jefferson, Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California, 16 July 2026.

John C Williams: Stability of Thy Times - Remarks by Mr John C Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, at the Partnership for New York City, New York City, 15 July 2026.

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize its rule governing the extension of credit to bank "insiders"—bank executives, board members and major shareholders who could poten... - Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize its rule governing the extension of credit to bank "insiders"—bank executives, board members and major shareholders who could potentially influence a bank's lending decisions

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations - Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank

Press Release: Joint Statement of Enforcement Policy in support of Venezuela’s Economic Recovery and Earthquake Relief Efforts - PRESS RELEASE | JULY 31, 2026 Joint Statement of Enforcement Policy in support of Venezuela’s Economic Recovery and Earthquake Relief Efforts WA...

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