Precious Metals and Market News

Gold drops below $4,500, silver breaks $74 support as Iran talks stall - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower after the close Tuesday, as rising Treasury yields, a firmer U.S. dollar and persistent oil-linked inflation concerns offset safe-haven demand tied to the Strait of Hormuz.

Silver’s ‘great rotation’: Tech selloff to fuel rush into precious metals, says Jen Bawden - (Kitco News) - Silver prices remain stuck in a frustrating consolidation pattern below $80 an ounce; however, the precious metal could be poised to benefit from a broad rotation out of overvalued technology stocks and into hard assets as mounting geopolitical and economic risks fuel inflation and undermine confidence in traditional financial markets, according to one fund manager.

Central banks are buying more gold than expected, and purchases will increase further through 2026 – Goldman Sachs    - (Kitco News) – Central bank gold purchases have come in stronger than previous estimates so far in 2026, and updated projections have sovereign demand rising further in the second half of the year, according to commodity strategists at Goldman Sachs.Goldman Sachs analysts announced on Friday that they have revised their central bank gold demand model to account for gaps in official trade data.

Abaxx bets on Asia’s growing silver demand with new Singapore futures contract - (Kitco News) - Growing investment demand, combined with solid industrial consumption, is driving a new evolution in the silver market, and one exchange is looking to capitalize on this trend as it pushes to make Singapore a global precious metals hub.

Gold will hit $5,800 ATH by December, but silver has highest upside, platinum has breakout potential – MKS PAMP’s Shiels - (Kitco News) – Despite Iran war headwinds, gold prices are still on track to reach a fresh all-time high of $5,800 per ounce before year-end, while silver’s supply deficit and dual demand make it the better medium-term bet, according to Nicky Shiels, head of research and metals strategy at MKS PAMP,Shiels said in a recent interview that the Iran war has “reshaped, but not derailed” the bull cas...

Gold prices remain below $4,500 as U.S. pending home sales rise 1.4% in April - (Kitco News) - The gold market is struggling below another key support level and could see further selling pressure as the U.S. housing market shows modest improvement, with more consumers beginning the process of buying a new home, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Gold breaks below $4,540, silver tests $75 as yields rise, Hormuz talks cap oil - Kitco AM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold is down and spot silver is sharply lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as higher Treasury yields and a firmer U.S. dollar continued to pressure non-yielding metals.

Gold price hold steadies, silver rebounds as Hormuz risk keeps oil, yields in focus - PM Report - (Kitco NewWire) - Spot gold prices are firmer, but silver prices are sharply higher in late Monday trading, with bargain hunting in metals weighed against higher oil prices, elevated bond yields and uncertainty around U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Platinum shines brightest in bullish 2026 PGM outlook - Metals Focus - (Kitco News) - After a strong start to the year, Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) have been stuck in a range for the last few months, but according to one research firm, prices across the entire sector are still expected to end the year with solid gains, led by Platinum.

Platinum price supported by a three-month supply of above-ground stock - (Kitco News) - Despite renewed momentum at the start of the month, the platinum market continues to struggle within its broader range, with prices at the start of London’s historic platinum week back below $2,000 an ounce.

Multiple States Begin Ejecting Illegal Immigrants From Subsidized Healthcare - Multiple States Begin Ejecting Illegal Immigrants From Subsidized Healthcare The political left often betrays their true agenda in the legislation they choose to oppose.  The SAVE Act, for example, would require proof of citizenship to vote in US elections; a law which the majority of countries around the world enforce.  It's widely supported by around 80% of the public, yet, Democ...

Sanctuary Jurisdictions Must Comply Or Face More ICE Boots On The Ground: Homan - Sanctuary Jurisdictions Must Comply Or Face More ICE Boots On The Ground: Homan Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Sanctuary jurisdictions in the United States will see more Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel on the ground if they do not allow local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE officers, border czar Tom Homan said in a May...

IRGC Says It Foiled US Arms Shipments To 'Terror Groups' Near Border With Iraqi Kurdistan - IRGC Says It Foiled US Arms Shipments To 'Terror Groups' Near Border With Iraqi Kurdistan Via The Cradle Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement on Monday that it foiled an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of US-made weapons and ammunition into the country. "Counter-revolutionary terror groups based in north Iraq, acting on behalf of the US and Zion...

"A Breakthrough": White House Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement Is Imminent - "A Breakthrough": White House Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement Is Imminent Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com, The White House is on the verge of a formal announcement on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve — and the official leading the charge says the hard part is done. Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digi...

"Need Solidarity , Not Stigma": African Officials Say US Ebola-Related Restrictions Unnecessary - "Need Solidarity , Not Stigma": African Officials Say US Ebola-Related Restrictions Unnecessary The U.S. government on May 18 said it will not let people without U.S. passports enter the United States if they have been to African countries affected by, or close to, a new Ebola outbreak within the past 21 days. As Zachary Stieber reports for The Epoch Times, the countries are Uga...

Americans Who Can Are Dropping Medical Insurance - Americans Who Can Are Dropping Medical Insurance Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Epoch Times, Have you observed what is happening with medical insurance in the United States? There is an upheaval taking place. You might be experiencing it yourself. The Wakely Consulting Group has taken upon itself to track trends in the medical insurance market, both pricing and participation....

Korean Bubble Mania: Retail Investors Max Out On Margin Debt, Choose To "Risk Complete Collapse" Than Miss Stock Rally - Korean Bubble Mania: Retail Investors Max Out On Margin Debt, Choose To "Risk Complete Collapse" Than Miss Stock Rally For many years, Koreans were bitcoin's best friend. After bitcoin emerged about a decade ago as the asset class with the most pronounced momentum - both to the upside and the downside - Korea's daytrading army, famous for being totally unable to do any fundamental...

Mamdani Touts First City-Owned Grocery Store - Mamdani Touts First City-Owned Grocery Store Authored by Chris Wade via The Center Square, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced the site of the latest city-owned grocery store as the democratic socialist looks to make good on a key campaign pledge. The 20,000-square-foot store, located in the Bronx’s Hunts Point neighborhood, is part of a $70 million plan that...

Indian Airlines Beg Refiners To Delay Jet Fuel Hikes - Indian Airlines Beg Refiners To Delay Jet Fuel Hikes Earlier we reported that after issuing a code red about a month ago, with several airlines warning they may run out of kerosene in weeks if not days, European refiners and airlines have since backtracked on their earlier warnings; instead they now have “almost zero” concerns that jet fuel could run out over summer. That's because...

Trump Announces Expansion Of TrumpRx With 600 New Generic Drugs - Trump Announces Expansion Of TrumpRx With 600 New Generic Drugs Via American Greatness, President Donald Trump announced Monday that the administration is dramatically expanding the number of medications available through TrumpRx.gov, adding more than 600 generic drugs in what the White House described as another push to lower prescription costs for Americans. Trump unveiled th...

My late mother’s bank account is $2,000 short. Can the bank legally refuse to provide her final statement? - ‘I am the beneficiary on her checking account’

I’m selling my $1 million Maui home. Will my agent charge me less than a 6% commission? - “Legislation introduced in 2024 was designed to finally upend the traditional 6% real-estate commission model.”

Are businesses passing on higher energy costs to their customers? Fed minutes may have the answer. - The market is concerned about the Fed’s readiness to react to high inflation.

Buckle up for $120 oil changes. Why car care is about to get more expensive. - Drivers are in a jam. But skipping and delaying maintenance may mean bigger repairs later.

These charts offer a warning: A new era of higher Treasury yields may be coming - This “pennant” chart pattern warns that Treasury yields could be headed much higher. But an alternative scenario isn’t so good either.

Here’s why Astera Labs’ stock just staged a big gain - Investors seemed pleased by the connectivity company’s firm timeline for a new switch and its talk of revenue opportunities in optical networking.

CoreWeave’s stock falls as new Google cloud venture may signal more competition ahead - A joint venture between Google and Blackstone isn’t “immediately problematic” for CoreWeave, but rather a sign that the market could get more crowded, according to a Bernstein analyst.

Home Depot says its sales are healthy, but here’s where customers are holding back - Shares of Home Depot crept higher on Tuesday after the home- improvement giant kept its full-year outlook intact — a relief for investors worried that higher gasoline prices due to the Iran war would further crimp consumer spending.

Shein’s reported purchase of Everlane shows that price trumps principles for many shoppers today - Everlane is reportedly being sold to Shein. Depop was sold at a markdown. Allbirds is now an AI company. Sustainable fashion is getting less sustainable.

Trump says he’ll let Warsh ‘do what he wants to do’ with interest rates. It’s a remark that Fed watchers have been bracing for. - President Donald Trump on Tuesday shifted his message for the Federal Reserve, suggesting he’ll give some slack to incoming Fed chair Kevin Warsh after putting unprecedented pressure on the U.S. central bank for more than a year.

Another Trump victory: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary - President Donald Trump had targeted Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., for opposing GOP priorities.

Trump's past tax returns get protection from IRS enforcement under 'lawfare' fund settlement - President Trump agreed to drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a fund that can compensate allies who were targeted under the Biden administration.

SpaceX picks Goldman Sachs for lead left position on record-breaking IPO, sources say - SpaceX has picked Goldman Sachs to lead what's expected to be a record-setting IPO.

Google debuts new AI models, personal AI agents in effort to keep pace with OpenAI and Anthropic - Google made a number of AI announcements at its annual developer conference, rolling out more-advanced models and agentic tools for its expansive user base.

Senate advances measure to end military action in Iran in rebuke to Trump - The war with Iran has now blown past the 60-day requirement under the War Powers Act for the president to seek the authorization of Congress.

The AI economy is rewriting the American Dream — and blue-collar workers are poised to win - AI-driven hiring slowdowns are hitting some entry-level jobs for college graduates as companies like Ford and AT&T ramp up recruiting for skilled trade workers.

Kevin Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday - Trump will swear in Kevin Warsh, his hand-picked choice to lead the Federal Reserve, during a White House ceremony.

The Fed will have to raise interest rates in July to appease 'bond vigilantes,' Yardeni says - Sent to the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, incoming Chair Kevin Warsh instead may have to push for higher levels.

Traders now see next Fed interest rate move as a hike following inflation surge - The fed funds futures market is pricing in an increase as soon as December.

Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the second quarter, top economic forecasters say - The recent surge in inflation is likely to get worse over the next several months, according to a survey Friday.

Ghana seeks to buy 30% of gold from miners to boost reserves - By Maxwell Akalaare AdombilaReutersMonday, May 18, 2026 Ghana has asked large-scale gold miners ‌to sell 30% of annual output to the central bank as part of a revamped reserve-building drive, up from 20%, a senior official told Reuters, though miners say key commercial terms remain unresolved. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... First Majestic Mines Silver and Gold, Mint...

Goldman says central banks want more gold for their reserves - By Yihui XieBloomberg Newsvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaSunday, May 17, 2026 Central banks are expected to step up gold-buying, helping prices to recover by year-end, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Purchases are expected to pick up to average 60 tons a month over 2026, analysts Lina Thomas and Daan Struyven said in a note dated May 15. Under a revised framework for estimated accum...

The surprisingly mysterious reason we use the $ symbol for the U.S. dollar - By Annie ReneauUpworthy, Los AngelesFriday, May 15, 2026 We see many symbols in our everyday lives that we likely don’t pay much attention to: the @ in our email addresses, for instance, or the % in our weather forecasts. But do we ever wonder where these symbols came from? Why they look like they do? Or how they came to mean what they mean? ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ...

Alasdair Macleod: Inflation undermines all asset values - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, May 15, 2026 The febrile condition of all asset markets headed by rising G7 bond yields is leading to uncertainty for gold and silver prices. One last sell-off is a golden opportunity for stackers.  For the first half of this week, gold and particularly silver prices rose before being hammered yesterday and this morning. In overnight Asian trade, gol...

Billionaire Sprott put 98% of his $3 billion fortune into gold and silver and says gold is headed to $10,000 - By Godwin OluponmileForbes, New Yorkvia AP MoneyWise, New York Gold has had one of the greatest two-year runs in its history and the man who saw it coming says it's just getting started. Eric Sprott, 81, was at his vacation rental in San Jose, Costa Rica, in late January when Forbes checked in with him. This was right around the same time that silver had hit its all-time high of $100 an ounce, ...

Auto Loan Balances, Debt-to-Income Ratio, and Delinquencies of Subprime & Prime Auto Loans in Q1 2026. How Bad Is it? - Several subprime-specialized dealer-lender chains collapsed, and shares of America's Auto Mart imploded. Subprime lending is not for the squeamish. But it’s only a small part of auto finance.

Food Inflation in America by Product: It Boils down to a Sharp Acceleration on Top of Already Very High Prices - Ground beef, steak, chicken, fruit & veggies, coffee, dairy, eggs, other foods, and total.

The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in America: Price Drops & Gains in 33 Big Expensive Cities, April 2026 - Home prices fell year-over-year in 25 of the 33 big expensive cities in April, a bunch set multi-year lows, led by Oakland & Austin, down by 26% from 2022. Two set new highs.

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 ...

Arkansas Passes Legal Tender Act, Removes Taxes on Gold and Silver - Arkansas Governor Signs Senate Bill 1718, Reaffirming Gold and Silver as Legal Tender and Removing All Tax Liability from the Monetary Metals LITTLE ROCK, AR / ACCESSWIRE / April 20, 2023 / Sound ...

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 ...

El Salvador becomes first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender - El Salvador on Wednesday officially became the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. President Nayib Bukele announced on Twitter just after 2 a.m. ET that the Central American country’s ...

Trump orders government, Fed to review crypto firms' access to payment rails - Donald Trump's executive order asks the Fed to review how depository institutions may be granted access to payment services, an area the crypto industry is deeply involved with.

Even a mountain of T-bills won't save Tether and Circle from a sudden liquidity crisis, expert says - The head of digital assets and tokenization at one of Germany’s largest asset managers said that USDT and USDC are not stablecoins, from his perspective.

This bitcoin bear market is different with 'uniquely pessimistic' traders limiting downside, K33 says - The research firm said bitcoin traders remain unusually defensive, reducing the risk of the kind of leverage-driven collapse seen in prior downturns.

Zerohash pursues new funding at more than $1.5 billion valuation after Mastercard drops investment plans - Crypto infrastructure providers are drawing renewed investor interest as Wall Street deepens its push into digital assets.

Hyperliquid’s HYPE one of crypto’s most undervalued assets, says Bitwise - The crypto asset manager argued the market is mispricing Hyperliquid as a niche derivatives exchange instead of a fast-growing “super-app” for global trading markets.

The SEC wants to let newly public companies raise cash instantly in its biggest rule change in decades - The agency is proposing its largest overhaul of public listing rules in over 20 years, cutting compliance costs and giving crypto firms a much easier path to raise cash on Wall Street.

The U.S. can’t lose the bitcoin race to China - The next global power competition is not being fought over missiles alone. It’s being fought over money, and right now, China is moving aggressively to shape the future of it, argues Gooden.

‘What's happening at the EF?’ Ethereum community looking for answers after high-profile departures - A wave of recent high-profile departures at the Ethereum Foundation has reignited longstanding questions from community members about what is going on inside the organization.

Former BNY exec launches NUVA, bets tokenization will remake Wall Street - NUVA launched this week with nearly $19 billion in tokenized real-world assets from Figure Technologies, aiming to bring regulated U.S. yield products into DeFi.

Senator Elizabeth Warren accuses U.S. regulator of approving unqualified crypto banks - The Senate Banking Committee's top Democrat sent a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency questioning the charters of nine crypto firms.

Robert Kiyosaki Clarifies Investment Posts After His Attorney Sends Cease-and-Desist - Robert Kiyosaki said his attorney issued a cease-and-desist notice after someone used his name to present investment recommendations. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author said he shares his own holdings, including gold, silver, bitcoin, ethereum, oil, and cattle, but does not give financial advice. Kiyosaki Separates His Holdings From Investment Advice Robert Kiyosaki shared on […]

Ripple Lands in CNBC Disruptor 50 Top 20 as Institutional Crypto Expands - Ripple ranked in the top 20 of CNBC’s Disruptor 50, underscoring crypto infrastructure’s growing role in institutional finance. The placement followed product expansions across custody, payments, compliance, staking, and settlement tools. Ripple’s CNBC Ranking Highlights Crypto Infrastructure Role Ripple said on May 19 that CNBC ranked the company No. 16 on its 2026 Disruptor 50 […]

SEC Plans Blockchain Stock Trading as Tokenized Market Hits $1.4B - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to introduce a new framework for tokenized stocks, potentially allowing digital versions of equities to trade on crypto platforms. The move could accelerate the integration of blockchain technology into traditional capital markets. SEC Opens Path for Onchain Stock Trading as Wall Street Embraces Tokenization The U.S. Securities […]

Turkey’s 8-Day Betting Blitz Hits 670+ Suspects as Crypto Rails Surface in Adana Probe - Turkish authorities have taken legal action against 233 more illegal betting suspects in Antalya and Mersin operations announced Monday, pushing the eight-day enforcement tally past 670 across four major raids. The earlier Adana investigation that arrested pro-government commentator Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı named cryptocurrency platforms among the alleged laundering channels. Antalya and Mersin Ope...

Whale With $24.79 Million Track Record Opens $21 Million in Longs Across Bitcoin, Ether, and Dogecoin - A tracked onchain wallet known for a $24.79 million profit record just placed $21 million in simultaneous long positions on bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin. They then proceeded to add more of the same via limit orders. One Wallet, Three Assets, Three Hours Onchain intelligence platform Lookonchain tracked wallet 0x152e opening a series of long positions […]

Thomas Massie Loses, Proving That Deficit Hawks and Foreign Policy Doves Aren't Welcome in Trump's GOP - If this is how the Republican Party treats the libertarian-leaning lawmakers in its midst, then libertarians should take note and act accordingly.

Court Rejects First Amendment Claims Against NYPD Commissioner Brought by "Most Wanted CEOs" Card Makers - From yesterday's decision by Judge Hector Gonzalez (E.D.N.Y.) in Harr v. City of N.Y.: In 2003, in connection with the… The post Court Rejects First Amendment Claims Against NYPD Commissioner Brought by "Most Wanted CEOs" Card Makers appeared first on Reason.com.

Pennsylvania Family Says the DEA Battered Down Their Door While Raiding the Wrong Home - The family is suing the federal agency and their local police department for violating their Fourth Amendment rights.

The Congressional Black Caucus Opposes a College Sports Bill Because of Gerrymandering - Plus: NCAA reform legislation on hold in Congress, the Senate discusses betting and sporting integrity, and private equity in youth sports

Trump Settles His Own Lawsuit Against the IRS for $1.8 Billion of Your Money - The government says the money will go to a fund for those "who suffered weaponization and lawfare," but it's more likely a slush fund for Trump and his cronies.

Filming Cops Is a First Amendment Right. The Feds Keep Harassing People for It Anyway. - Most federal appeals courts have recognized the right to record police. DHS employees nevertheless seem to view it as a crime.

The Dangerous Allure When Untalented People Use AI - Patent nerds should not pretend to be talented enough to boast about making a Schoolhouse Rock video.

Bill Maher On The Blatant Double Standard For Antisemitism - "But China, Russia, Sudan, Iran, Myanmar, Haiti, the Congo, North Korea, all way worse. And that's how you know it's anti-Semitism. It's the inconsistency."

What I Learned Shadowing California's Katana-Wielding Anti-Squatter Enforcers - California's failure to eject squatters from the properties they've seized undermines the state's new housing laws.

Union Summer - Plus: Massie's race, self-driving cars, disputed bets, and more...

Free Choice in Currency, or the Case for Dollarization in the Americas - The case for dollarization is not about imposing the dollar, but about respecting the choice that Latin Americans make on a daily basis when they use the dollar over their local currencies.

Why Are Crime Victims the Only People We Force to Trust the State? - My question back to those who are still skeptical is this: Why are we telling crime victims, and them alone, that they have to trust the state?

What Is Going on with Physician-Owned Hospitals? - Are the DOCs subsidy-seeking?

Sheriffs and Commonwealth’s Attorneys Can Sue to Block Virginia’s “Assault Weapons” Ban - Mehaffey and Blevins do not want to enforce an unconstitutional law. Good for them. Better still, if they turn their opposition into a lawsuit that could protect the rights of all Virginians.

The Pardon Power as a Potential Tool of Executive Control - The founders anticipated that the wish to avoid the appearance of weakness or corruption would be enough to restrain its abuse. That was a prediction about character, not a guarantee.

This Isn’t Rebellion. It’s Survival. - “Unconditional submission” or “resistance by force.” Thomas Jefferson, John Dickinson, and the Second Continental Congress said those were their two terrible options less than 3 months after the battles of Lexington and Concord. Live on their knees or fight to the death. They chose the latter. On this episode, it’s one of the most important, but forgotten and ignored documents of the American R...

Founding Felons: Jefferson Would Be on a Watch List Today - What we’re dealing with today is a government that wants to suppress dangerous words—words about its warring empire, words about its land grabs, words about its militarized police, words about its killing, its poisoning and its corruption—in order to keep its lies going. The post Founding Felons: Jefferson Would Be on a Watch List Today appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

This Isn’t Anti-American. It’s a Right and a Duty. - “Alter or abolish” Despite those words in the Declaration of Independence, the establishment today would have you believe that any effort to resist their power is “anti-American.” But they have it backwards. On this episode - it’s the founders’ framework, the right to “provide new guards” - and when that rises to the level of duty. The post This Isn’t Anti-American. It’s a Right and a Duty. app...

Microsoft Took a Step Toward Human Rights Accountability. Google and Amazon (and Others) Should Pay Attention! - For years, civil society organizations, workers, journalists, and human rights experts have warned that major technology companies risk enabling grave human rights abuses when they provide cloud computing, AI, and surveillance infrastructure to governments implicated in violations of international and humanitarian law. While many companies pay lip service to evaluating customers and contracts f...

Your Privacy Shouldn't Be A Corporate Decision - “We will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.”-Meta Internal Document on face recognition software for smart glasses, 2025 It’s unsurprising that a company would plan to release yet another privacy-invasive product. What is surprising is that they think we aren’t watc...

We Updated Our Privacy Policy. Here's What Changed and Why. - We recently updated our privacy policy for the first time since 2022. Most of the changes are clarifications, reorganizations, and improvements in transparency, particularly around how third-party tools that run parts of our site operate. But one change is substantive enough that we want to address it directly. The Change You Should Know About: Opt-In Email Tracking <p>We want to know how we’re...

San Francisco Retiree Fights Against the IRS’s Excessive Fine that Will Drain His Life Savings - SAN FRANCISCO—The IRS wants to take most of the life savings of Tuncay Saydam, an 88-year-old retired professor. More than $400,000. Not because Tuncay did […] The post San Francisco Retiree Fights Against the IRS’s Excessive Fine that Will Drain His Life Savings appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Omaha Speakeasy Forced to Change Its Name to “Censored Shop” After Nebraska Barber Board Claims Ownership of the Word “Barber” - OMAHA, Neb. — Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ)—a national nonprofit public interest law firm—announced it is joining the legal fight to defend the First Amendment […] The post Omaha Speakeasy Forced to Change Its Name to “Censored Shop” After Nebraska Barber Board Claims Ownership of the Word “Barber” appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Institute for Justice Applauds Oklahoma for Expanding Food Freedom Act - Arlington, Va.—Oklahoma’s home food entrepreneurs will see their opportunities expanded under a new law that allows them to increase their annual sales. On May 5, […] The post Institute for Justice Applauds Oklahoma for Expanding Food Freedom Act 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 ...

KY: Vote for Thomas Massie TODAY! - Today is the Day—Cast Your Vote For 2A Champion Thomas Massie Before Polls Close Tonight Today is the day. Polls are open right now—and Thomas Massie needs your vote. For 14 years, Massie has been one of Washington, D.C.’s most reliable, most fearless defenders of your Second Amendment rights. As an A+ rated CHAMPION, he has never once flinched in … Read more

KY: Vote for Thomas Massie Tomorrow! - Your Vote Can Determine Whether 2A Champion Thomas Massie Returns To Congress Or Not For the past 14 years, Representative Thomas Massie has been one of the biggest fighters for the Second Amendment. He is the sponsor of the National Constitutional Carry Act, legislation that would allow you to carry a firearm nationwide without a permit. Today and tomorrow, we … Read more

GOA and GOF File Lawsuit in Direct Response to Virginia Ban On “Assault Weapons” and Public Carry - GOA and GOF File Lawsuit in Direct Response to Virginia Ban On “Assault Weapons” and Public Carry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2026 Springfield, VA ­­— Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), alongside Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) and 2A journalist John Crump, have filed a lawsuit today in direct response to Virginia’s enactment of SB749 and SB727, … Read more

Wells Fargo agrees to $110M lending, hiring discrimination settlement - The bank’s borrower assistance fund “represents a meaningful step toward expanding equitable access to financial services,” a judge wrote.

StanChart eyes more than 7,800 job cuts by 2030 in AI embrace - The London bank aims to boost income per employee by 20% – and will reduce risk management, compliance and HR roles as part of that effort.

Chime CEO: Pursuing bank charter is ‘a when, not if’ - The fintech regularly reevaluates the potential timing of an inevitable push for a charter, Chime CEO Chris Britt said Monday, as regulators see an influx of applications.

Standard Chartered taps investor relations chief as next CFO - Manus Costello will step in as the bank moves forward with stablecoin expansion and preps for an upcoming investor day.

PNC snags JPMorgan vet to lead retail bank’s product, digital - Tim Ferriter joins the Pittsburgh-based bank after an 18-year tenure at JPMorgan.

House will vote Wednesday on newest version of housing bill - The newest version of the House housing bill would make a ban on institutional investors owning some homes less harsh than the Senate version by removing a seven year mandate on selling build-to-rent homes.

NCUA moves to block Illinois swipe fee law - The National Credit Union Administration Tuesday submitted a rule to the Office of Management and Budget stating that federal law preempts state laws on interchange, blocking an Illinois statute banning the collection of swipe fees on taxes and tips.

Regulators propose CAMELS rating overhaul - The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council — whose members include federal bank regulators — issued a proposal Tuesday to overhaul the bank supervisory ratings process, the first such revision in 30 years. The proposal would reduce the weight management grades have on supervisory ratings and would require rating downgrades to be tied to explicit financial risks.

JPMorgan shareholders reject call for more lobbying disclosures - JPMorganChase's shareholders have occasionally floated proposals to make sure the bank's lobbying dollars match its public statements. At the company's annual meeting on Monday, support for one such measure was down significantly from a similar proposal in 2023.

Amid turnaround, Flagstar rewards CEO Otting, names co-presidents - Flagstar Bank extended Joseph Otting's employment contract by one year and granted him new stock awards. Simultaneously, the bank promoted two executives to serve as co-presidents, in a move that could be a hint at CEO succession plans.

Ayman M Al-Sayari: Speech - Imbalances Discussion Session - Speech by His Excellency Mr Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, at the "Imbalances Discussion" session during the 1st G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBGs) meeting, Washington DC, 16 April 2026.

Ayman M Al-Sayari: Speech - Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Ministerial Meeting - Speech by His Excellency Mr Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Ministerial Meeting during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings, Washington DC, 17 April 2026.

Ayman M Al-Sayari: Speech - International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Plenary Session - Speech by His Excellency Mr Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, at the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Plenary Session during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings, Washington DC, 17 April 2026.

Federal Reserve Board names Jerome H. Powell as chair pro tempore; Powell will serve as chair pro tempore until Kevin M. Warsh is sworn in as the new chair - Federal Reserve Board names Jerome H. Powell as chair pro tempore; Powell will serve as chair pro tempore until Kevin M. Warsh is sworn in as the new chair

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by the Stephen M. Calk 2025 Trust

Federal Reserve Board announces it does not object to the conversion of United Texas Bank, of Dallas, Texas, from a bank supervised by the Federal Reserve to a national bank supervised by the Offic... - Federal Reserve Board announces it does not object to the conversion of United Texas Bank, of Dallas, Texas, from a bank supervised by the Federal Reserve to a national bank supervised by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

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Press Release: FDIC Releases Public Sections of Informational Filings for Six Insured Depository Institutions - PRESS RELEASE | MAY 14, 2026 FDIC Releases Public Sections of Informational Filings for Six Insured Depository Institutions WASHINGTON—The Feder...