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Gold’s short-term setback hides a powerful long-term setup -
(Kitco News) - Investors are once again getting a little frustrated with gold as the precious metal ends another week on the defensive. After its recent rally, prices are now caught in a familiar short-term tug-of-war, testing support near $5,000 an ounce as markets grapple with the implications of slowing growth and persistent inflation.
Wall Street reaches tense equilibrium on gold’s near-term prospects, Main Street sentiment holds steady as markets await Fed decision, Iran breakthrough -
The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street gripped with indecision on gold’s near-term direction, while Main Street investors held on to their mild bullish bias after another downbeat weekly performance.
Gold under pressure as liquidity crunch boosts dollar ahead of Fed meeting -
(Kitco News) - Shifting interest rate expectations and demand for U.S. dollar liquidity are putting pressure on gold, but analysts are warning investors not to confuse a short-term pullback with the broader long-term trend.
AbraSilver CEO wins Kitco award as 350Moz Diablillos advances toward 2026 FID -
(Kitco News) AbraSilver Resource Corp. (TSX: ABRA; OTCQX: ABBRF) is moving its Diablillos silver-gold project in Argentina toward a final investment decision in 2026, as Chief Executive Officer John Miniotis was named Kitco Mining’s Exploration CEO of the Year during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention in Toronto in March 2026.
Gold miners could double even if bullion stalls, says Ninepoint portfolio manager -
(Kitco News) - Gold’s historic rally has captured investors’ attention, and now the real opportunity may lie in gold mining equities, according to one portfolio manager
Gold prices holding support at $5,100 as U.S. JOLTS shows rise in job openings -
(Kitco News) - The U.S. labor market is showing early signs of stabilizing as the number of job openings increased more than expected in January. Better-than-expected jobs data is creating some selling pressure in gold as the precious metal tries to hold support above $5,100 an ounce.
Spot gold at $5,100/oz after preliminary Consumer Sentiment falls to 55.5, one-year inflation expectations rise again -
(Kitco News) - The gold market is continuing to trade in positive territory ahead of the weekend after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. declining, while one-year inflation expectations ticked higher once again.The University of Michigan announced on Friday that the preliminary reading of its Consumer Sentiment survey for March was 55.5. The data was better than expecta...
Gold faces a perfect stagflation storm as Q4 GDP increases 0.7% -
(Kitco News) - The gold market is once again caught in a short-term tug-of-war, holding support above $5,100 an ounce as stagflation fears reemerge, with the U.S. economy seeing slower growth in the fourth quarter and stubborn inflation.
Gold nears session high after U.S. durable goods post flat reading in January -
(Kitco News) - The gold market is trading near session highs above $5,110 per ounce after the latest economic data showed sales of durable goods in December disappointed with a flat reading.The Commerce Department announced Friday that U.S. durable goods orders were unchanged at 0.0% in January, following December’s unrevised decrease of -1.4%. The data was worse than expected, as the consensus...
Price pressure on gold, silver ahead of key U.S. inflation report -
(Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower in early U.S. trading Friday, just ahead of an important U.S. inflation report. Traders of the two precious metals have been extra concerned about rising inflation due to the war in the Middle East driving up energy costs.
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Trump Crosses Iran's 'Red Line' By Heavy Bombing Of Kharg Island, Endangering Energy Assets Across Region -
Trump Crosses Iran's 'Red Line' By Heavy Bombing Of Kharg Island, Endangering Energy Assets Across Region
In what could prove to be a major step up the escalation ladder in the two-week-old US-Israeli war on Iran, President Trump on Friday evening (notably after US market closure) announced that US Central Command had carried out a major bombing raid on Kharg Island, which handles ...
Five Air Force Refueling Planes Struck In Iranian Missile Attack On Saudi Arabia -
Five Air Force Refueling Planes Struck In Iranian Missile Attack On Saudi Arabia
Summary:
Five US Air Force refueling planes were struck and damaged on the ground at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia: WSJ
Over 3 million people forcibly displaced by US-Israeli war on Iran: UN
Iran reportedly approves Indian government sending two liquefied petroleum tankers through Hor...
War Abroad Should Not Mean Less Freedom At Home -
War Abroad Should Not Mean Less Freedom At Home
Authored by Mollie Engelhart via The Epoch Times,
As an American, a mother, and a rancher, I have been reflecting on what it means when our country enters another war—and what history tells us often follows at home.
There will be endless debate about who is right and who is wrong. Some will praise our leaders, others will criticize ...
US Issues $10M Bounty For Location Info On Mojtaba Khamenei & Ali Larijani -
US Issues $10M Bounty For Location Info On Mojtaba Khamenei & Ali Larijani
The US Department of State's Rewards for Justice program has newly issued a $10 million reward for information on the whereabouts of Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani.
The alert calls for information on the two "Iranian terr...
Seventh Circuit Slams Chicago Judge Over Her "Constitutionally Suspect" Orders Against The Trump Admin -
Seventh Circuit Slams Chicago Judge Over Her "Constitutionally Suspect" Orders Against The Trump Admin
Authored by Jonathan Turley,
There has been an ongoing struggle between district court judges and the Trump Administration over a variety of policies. In the first year, some district court judges issued nationwide injunctions that were largely rejected by the Supreme Court and a...
Democrat Lawmakers in Minnesota Pass Draconian Gun Laws After Silencing Largest Gun Rights Group -
Democrat Lawmakers in Minnesota Pass Draconian Gun Laws After Silencing Largest Gun Rights Group
The Minnesota Senate rammed through sweeping gun control measures on Friday, after deliberately sidelining the state’s largest pro-Second Amendment organization with just 6 minutes of testimony, while gun control supporters got 32 minutes of speaking time on the flagship gun ban bill.
...
SNAP Recipients Sue Trump Administration Over Sugary Food Restrictions -
SNAP Recipients Sue Trump Administration Over Sugary Food Restrictions
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries sued the Department of Agriculture on March 11 over the issuance of waivers to five states restricting certain types of foods that can be purchased under the program.
On May 19 last year, Agricu...
Iranian State TV Drops Rare Footage From The Heart Of Hormuz Strait -
Iranian State TV Drops Rare Footage From The Heart Of Hormuz Strait
In his first public statements of the war, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei stressed Thursday that "the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed." Or rather, it is clearly closed to all but those countries Tehran gives approval to.
Simultaneously Iranian state TV circulated rare "on the ground" direct reporting from the Stra...
The Pacific Northwest's Anti-Democracy Progressives -
The Pacific Northwest's Anti-Democracy Progressives
Authored by Jeff Eager via RealClearPolitics,
Seattle, which is home to Amazon and Microsoft, currently employs some 193,000 well-compensated Washingtonians working in the tech sector. One major reason that Seattle emerged as the first big tech hub outside of California is obvious: It is the only West Coast state with no state in...
Vance Sidesteps Questions On Reported Differences With Trump Over Iran War -
Vance Sidesteps Questions On Reported Differences With Trump Over Iran War
The national media has begun to take note this week that the Iran War is expected to dominate the midterm conversation. This is especially after Republican Sen. Rand Paul's recent warnings. As we reported, he said days ago midterm elections could be "disastrous" if the Iran war persists into a quagmire.
"A...
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Myrmikan Capital's Daniel Oliver: Trump's gamble and gold -
8:52p ET Friday, March 13, 2026
Dear Friend of GATA and Gold:
In his commentary today, Myrmikan Capital's Daniel Oliver reflects on the possible impact of the war in the Middle East on gold.
Oliver writes: "We do not like presenting only bullish scenarios -- gold and the gold miners are investments, not a belief system. And we caution that we have little insight or opinion on where gold can tra...
Why a cartful of massive gold bars was spotted inside the White House last week -
By Charles GasparinoNew York PostFriday, March 13, 2026
Last Friday afternoon, while President Trump was busy signing executive orders and powwowing with his cabinet on Iran, gold was spotted outside the Oval Office.
Specifically, a couple of dudes in dark suits were seen in the hallways of the White House wheeling what looked like a cart loaded up with gold bars, well-placed sources briefed on...
Hungary returns Ukrainian bank vehicles but keeps cash and gold -
By Anita Komuves and Krisztina FenyoReutersThursday, March 12, 2026
BUDAPEST -- Hungary returned two seized armoured bank vehicles to Ukraine today but withheld cash and gold worth approximately $82 million, citing an investigation into alleged money laundering, a move Kyiv has denounced as theft.
Relations between Hungary and Ukraine, already strained by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orba...
Jesse Colombo: Why precious metals may be ready to surge -
By Jesse ColomboThe Bubble Bubble Report, San FranciscoWednesday, March 11, 2026
Precious metals have largely treaded water since their sharp correction in late January, and many speculators and investors, at least those without true conviction, have moved on to the next hot asset, believing that precious metals have already had their run and that it is essentially downhill from here.
I have a...
Tara Coins founder Mark O'Byrne discusses Ireland's monetary metals history -
7:50p ET Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dear Friend of GATA and Gold:
With St. Patrick's Day coming up this coming Tuesday, people of Irish descent and anyone who has some interest in Irish history or the monetary metals may want to listen to the interview just conducted by Money Metals Exchange's Mike Maharrey with Mark O'Byrne, founder of the Irish coin and bullion dealer Tara Coins.
They discuss t...
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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 -
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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
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Big Bet Takes Action to Block Prediction Markets in Brazil -
Betting companies have reportedly asked regulators to pause the operations of prediction market platforms, such as Polymarket and Kalshi, in Brazil. The betting lobby argues that prediction market contracts constitute bets and should be blocked, as these platforms are unlicensed in the country. Betting Lobby Attacks Prediction Markets in Brazil Betting companies have taken action […]
Paraguay Strenghtens Mandatory Reporting Requirements for VASPs and Individuals -
Individuals transacting cryptocurrency on offshore platforms or independently must now report their movements when the amount of crypto transacted surpasses $5,000 per year. Users must now deliver sensitive data, including the purpose of each transaction, hashes, and destination addresses. Paraguay Ramps Up Crypto Reporting Requirements For VASPs and Individuals The government of Paraguay is ra...
Swissborg Secures MiCA License From France’s AMF, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across EU -
Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation is rapidly reshaping the region’s crypto industry, with Swissborg obtaining regulatory approval in France that allows the platform to expand digital asset services across the European Union. Swissborg Secures MiCA Approval From French AMF, Expanding Regulated Crypto Platform in Europe Regulatory approval under Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framew...
Ethereum Shorts Pile in as Binance Funding Rates Turn Deeply Negative -
Ethereum derivatives positioning shows growing bearish pressure as Binance funding rates remain in negative territory, highlighting sustained short dominance and raising the possibility that crowded bearish bets could amplify volatility. Binance Ethereum Funding Rates Turn Deep Negative Signaling Shift in Crypto Markets Market positioning around ethereum shifted as analysis published by Cryptoq...
Oil Crisis Drives Global Stock Selloff While Precious Metals and Crypto Hold Tight -
Global markets ended the week under pressure as an oil shock tied to escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rattled equities worldwide, while precious metals held firm as investors sought refuge from renewed stagflation fears. Oil Shock Rattles Global Markets as Stocks Slide U.S. stocks closed lower Friday, extending a difficult stretch for equities […]
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They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. -
"The dupes of other men." Noah Webster told us exactly what happens when people join a political party - they become mindless puppets of people in power. His timeless warning that "faction is death to liberty" is one we can't afford to ignore any longer.
The post They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.
The Federal Government is Not the Boss -
Not just a mere good idea - but THE way to deal with unconstitutional acts.
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This isn’t America. It’s a BETRAYAL of the Revolution. -
“Remember, my friends, from whom you sprang.” For 13 years after the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770 - the Sons of Liberty laid out an uncompromising blueprint for a free people, the foundation of the revolution. What they fought for - in their own words. And the brutal question: have we remembered, or did we let this country become a den of thieves?
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EFF Launches New Fight to Free the Law -
EFF has filed a new lawsuit against the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to ensure that the public has full access to the laws that govern us.
Our client Public.Resource.Org (Public Resource), a tiny non-profit founded by open records advocate Carl Malamud, has a mission that’s both simple and powerful: to make government information more accessible. Public Resource acquires and makes ...
A.B. 1043’s Internet Age Gates Hurt Everyone -
EFF has long warned against age-gating the internet. Such mandates strike at the foundation of the free and open internet. They create unnecessary and unconstitutional barriers for adults and young people to access information and express themselves online. They hurt small and open-source developers. And none of the available age verification options are perfect in terms of protecting private i...
Rep. Finke Was Right: Age-Gating Isn’t About Kids, It’s About Control -
When Rep. Leigh Finke spoke last month beforeHF1434, a broad-sweeping proposal to age-gate the internet, she began with something disarming: agreement.
“I want to support the basic part of this,” she said, the shared goal of protecting young people online. Because that is not controversial: everyone wants kids to be safe. But HF1434, Minnesota’s proposed age-verification bill, simply won’t “pro...
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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
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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
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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
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Gun Owners of America
WV: Setting the Record Straight on SB 1071 -
Setting the Record Straight on SB 1071 in West Virginia In recent days, West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith released a public statement regarding SB 1071, the Public Defense and Provisioning Act. His comments have created confusion about the bill’s drafting, legality, and level of expert review. It is essential that West Virginians have the full and accurate factual record. … Read more
SB 1071 Legal Fact Sheet -
SB 1071 Legal Fact Sheet: Understanding the Federal Machine Gun Carveout in 18 U.S.C. § 922(o) Section 922(o)(1) generally makes it “unlawful for any person to transfer or possess a machinegun.” However, Section 922(o)(2) contains three exceptions under which “[t]his subsection does not apply.” This means that, if any one of these three exceptions is met, the general prohibition on … Read more
GOA Announces Special Event Add-Ons Now Available for GOALS -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/11/2026 GOA Announces Special Event Add-Ons Now Available for GOALS Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) is excited to announce that special event add-ons for the 2026 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS) are now officially available. GOALS brings together thousands of Second Amendment supporters, grassroots activists, industry leaders, and policyma...
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