Precious Metals and Market News

Gold prices jump 2% as markets react to U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal - (Kitco News) - Gold prices have jumped higher early in the overnight session as investors digest news of a potential two-week ceasefire and, hopefully, a lasting peace deal in the Middle East.

‘The shift from dollar reserves to gold is not a prediction but a trend’ and BRICS+ demand could drive the whole gold market - EBC - (Kitco News) – BRICS+ nations now hold 17.4% of global gold reserves, up from 11.2% in 2019, while the dollar’s share of global reserves fell to its lowest level since 1994 – and one BRICS member could well buy as much as all other countries combined, according to Michael Harris, technical analyst at EBC Financial Group.In a new analysis published Tuesday, Harris wrote that central banks bought...

The push and pull of central bank gold: China buys 5 tonnes and Turkey monetizes 118 tonnes in March - (Kitco News) - Central bank gold demand continues to play an important role in the marketplace as prices have managed to hold critical long-term support, and China remains a dominant player in the sector.

‘Gold will become the primary alternative’ to the U.S. dollar, price still headed above $6,000/oz – Gabelli’s Mancini - (Kitco News) – The war in Iran and the ramping up of defense spending in Europe as well as the U.S. are contributing to a strong bullish setup for gold prices in the medium term, and $6,000 gold is still on the horizon, according to Chris Mancini, co-portfolio manager of the Gabelli Gold Fund (GLDAX) at Gabelli Funds.Mancini told Kitco News on Tuesday that while the gold price may have fallen s...

Gold prices holding support above $4600 as US durable goods orders fall 1.4% in February - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to consolidate above $4,600 an ounce in a broader, volatile range even as U.S. manufacturing shows mixed activity.

Mild price pressure on gold, silver ahead of Iran deadline - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are down a bit in early U.S. trading today, ahead of a U.S.-imposed deadline of this evening for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, or else.

Bitcoin April 7 daily chart alert - Back to sideways trading action - (Kitco News) - Tuesday, April 7—April bitcoin futures prices are near steady in early U.S. trading Tuesday. While bulls have negated a price downtrend line on the daily chart, the price action has returned to the sideways and choppy trading at lower levels that has been in place for more than two months.

Gold market analysis for April 7 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders - (Kitco News) - This 5-minute bar chart for Comex gold futures can be a valuable analytical and trading tool for the active intra-day gold futures trader/market watcher.

Gold’s demand drivers 'should once again reassert themselves’ after Iran war shock fades – Merrill’s Avioli - (Kitco News) – While high yields, dollar strength and profit-taking are combining to create headwinds for gold in the near term, none of the structural factors that pushed the yellow metal well above $5,000 per ounce have gone away, and gold’s long-term trajectory remains upward, according to Emily Avioli, Vice President and Investment Strategist at Merrill.In the investment giant’s latest...

Gold slightly up, silver slightly down amid conflicting fundamentals - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are mildly up and silver prices slightly down in midday U.S. trading today, somewhat supported by some chart-based buying interest from the speculators, as well as some mild safe-haven demand amid the Middle East war.

Germany's 67-Point Climate Plan: Fatal Yet Highly Effective - Germany's 67-Point Climate Plan: Fatal Yet Highly Effective Submitted by Thomas Kolbe Travel is said to broaden the mind. At least, this wisdom applies to those willing to leave their routines behind and not stubbornly defend their claimed spot by the pool. In the case of Economics Minister Katharina Reiche, the “aha” moment arrived at breathtaking speed. She is currently travelin...

War Unicorn Hermeus Raises $350 Million For Unmanned Supersonic Fighter Jets - War Unicorn Hermeus Raises $350 Million For Unmanned Supersonic Fighter Jets Atlanta-based aerospace startup Hermeus Corp. has secured $350 million in a funding round that values the builder of uncrewed supersonic and hypersonic fighters at north of $1 billion, according to a Bloomberg report. Today we’re announcing a $350 million Series C financing led by @khoslaventures, bringi...

US Scientists Crack Superconductor Code - Zero Energy Loss Moves Closer To Reality - US Scientists Crack Superconductor Code - Zero Energy Loss Moves Closer To Reality Authored by Prabhat Ranjan Mishra via Interesting Engineering, Researchers in the United States have unlocked secrets of high-temperature superconductors. Small differences in how atoms are arranged in a crystalline lattice can strongly affect superconductivity. (Representational image) Wildpixel/Ch...

As Los Angeles Hits "Breaking Point" Population Exodus, Houston's GDP Rockets Higher - As Los Angeles Hits "Breaking Point" Population Exodus, Houston's GDP Rockets Higher California - which spends nearly 40% of taxpayer revenue ($95.5 billion, not including federal funds) on social services that's rife with  fraud - and which spends roughly 25% of its $95.5 billion Medi-Cal budget (free healthcare) on illegal immigrants, is in the midst of a massive population exodu...

Why Military Bases Should Never Have Been Gun-Free Zones - Why Military Bases Should Never Have Been Gun-Free Zones Authored by John R. Lott Jr. via RealClearPolitics, It may sound hard to believe, but except for a very limited group of personnel, the military has treated its bases as gun-free zones. Until Thursday, only designated security forces – such as military police – could carry firearms while on duty. Commanders punished any othe...

Living In Any New York Borough Now Requires A Six Figure Income - Living In Any New York Borough Now Requires A Six Figure Income Living in New York City without financial assistance now requires a six-figure income in every borough, according to Bloomberg. The Fund for the City of New York’s latest “self-sufficiency standard” shows that in 2026, a family of four with two school-age children needs about $133,000 a year to cover basic expenses wi...

Education Department Ditches Title IX Agreements That Pushed 'Transgender Agenda' In Multiple Schools - Education Department Ditches Title IX Agreements That Pushed 'Transgender Agenda' In Multiple Schools Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Department of Education announced April 6 that it rescinded agreements between previous administrations and multiple school districts that aimed to enforce civil rights laws with regard to students who identify as tra...

CIA Used "Ghost Murmur" To Locate Missing F-15 Airman From 40-Miles Away - CIA Used "Ghost Murmur" To Locate Missing F-15 Airman From 40-Miles Away In combination with the downed F-15 weapons systems officer, known publicly only as "Dude 44 Bravo," activating Boeing's Combat Survivor Evader Locator, or CSEL, U.S. forces were reportedly able to narrow the search area and then locate the second crew member shot down over southern Iran using a secret CIA rec...

Cyber Crimes Costing Americans Nearly $21 Billion: FBI - Cyber Crimes Costing Americans Nearly $21 Billion: FBI Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, The FBI released its 2025 Internet Crime Report, revealing that Americans were being defrauded to the tune of nearly $21 billion, with artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency crimes behind some of the massive losses. “Americans who submitted complaints involving cryp...

Iraqi Protesters Overrun Kuwait Consulate, Angry Over Role In US Actions - Iraqi Protesters Overrun Kuwait Consulate, Angry Over Role In US Actions Close US ally Kuwait finds itself under growing political pressure from its neighbor Iraq, related to the ongoing Iran war. Angry crowds stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq's southern Basra governorate on Tuesday after rockets which came from the direction of Kuwait killed three people, according to police ...

Stock futures surge, oil prices slide as Trump announces two-week cease-fire with Iran - U.S. stock futures jumped and oil prices fell on Tuesday evening, after President Donald Trump announced a two-week-long cease-fire deal with Iran that would delay a planned American bombing assault on the country and make more time for negotiations between the two sides.

Levi’s boosts its sales outlook, defying concerns about the impact of the Iran conflict - The jeans maker says shoppers are snapping up its new gear — and it became the latest clothing company to say the TV series “Love Story” was helping sales.

My second husband will leave me $540,000 if I bequeath him my $130,000 net worth. What will happen to my two sons? - “I doubt he would pass anything on to them.”

15 stocks to put on your list to buy when the market recovers - These stocks are good bets to outperform. because they’re sensitive to changes in market liquidity.

‘I paid the $10 entry fee’: A friend picked my March Madness bracket. Ethically, do I owe her half of my $150 winnings? - “There was no real expectation of splitting the winnings.”

From TV deals to titles: Why the Big Ten’s money machine is just getting started - A $7 billion TV deal and nationwide reach are fueling the Big Ten’s dominance in college sports.

The Iran conflict isn’t panicking investors — yet. That’s about to change. - Credit spreads haven’t blown out, the oil-futures curve isn’t pointing to a lasting supply shock, and the S&P 500 has so far avoided a correction.

‘Our FICO score is excellent’: My husband and I are in our 70s. How do we raise $10,000 for a new roof? - “We currently have a home equity line of credit in the amount of $30,000 and a car loan of $15,000.”

CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks shares pop as cybersecurity bulls finally get some AI validation - A new coalition announced by Anthropic suggests that the AI company is looking to partner with traditional cybersecurity vendors — not compete against them.

Apple’s stock pares losses. Here’s how to think about the latest saga with foldable iPhones. - Conflicting reports about the state of Apple’s next hot device have investors jittery over what’s been billed as a major catalyst for shares.

U.S.-Iran ceasefire relief rally lifts global assets as oil plunges below $100 - A 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran sparked a broad-based relief rally across risk assets, and even buoying traditional safe havens.

Trump-Iran agree to two-week ceasefire, plan to open Strait of Hormuz - Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had asked Trump for a two-week delay of his Iran deadline, and for the Strait of Hormuz to open for the same period.

Gulf countries scramble to intercept missiles hours into U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement - Many Middle Eastern countries continued to report incoming ballistic missiles and drones from Iran on Wednesday, within hours after the U.S. and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire.

Oil prices plunge below $100 after Iran agrees to safe passage through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire - President Donald Trump agreed to the ceasefire with Iran after discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's truce sparks global relief rally - Stock futures surge and oil prices plunge as the Trump administration and Tehran agree a 2-week ceasefire.

U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3% - Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.

The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect - The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.

Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says - Private sector employment growth kept pace, but health care and construction continued to provide nearly all the momentum.

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts - While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street commentary shifted back to expectations for cuts.

China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure - The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions.

New York City mayor declares war on gold - By Jp CortezMoney Metals News Service, Eagle, IdahoMonday, April 6, 2026 On the heels of a credit outlook downgrade for New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the state legislature have just declared war on the financial center's vibrant gold bullion market. Global credit ratings agency Moody’s dropped the Big Apple’s outlook from “stable” to “negative,” releasing a statement: https://ratings....

Jamie McGeever: Oil shock turbocharges FX intervention risk in Asia - By Jamie McGeeverReutersTuesday, April 7, 2026 Several Asian countries, including India and the Philippines, have already intervened in the foreign exchange market to support their currencies since the Iran war broke out. They're unlikely to be the last. Asia, which imports 60% of its crude oil from the Middle East, is the continent most ​exposed to the energy shock triggered by the Iran war. B...

Sales tax increase pushes Washington state gold dealer to flee to Idaho - From the John Curley ShowKIRO-FM97.3, SeattleMonday, April 6, 2026 A new 10.3% sales tax on purchases of gold and silver in Washington State went into effect on Jan. 1 following the passage of Senate Bill 5794. As a result, many gold and silver dealers have chosen to flee the state for greener pastures. Among them is Craig Rhyne, owner of Washington Gold Exchange, who packed up shop and is movi...

China reports increasing gold buying as Iran war dents prices - By Yihui XieBloomberg NewsTuesday, April 7, 2026 China's central bank bought the most gold in more than a year in March, demonstrating that a key pillar of support for the precious metal remains intact as prices come under pressure amid the Iran war. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Bullion Star Opens in the U.S., Selling and Vaulting Gold and Silver Bullion Star is now ...

India lets gold ETFs replace some metal with futures contracts - Big Shift in Gold ETFs: Are Funds Moving Away from Physical gold? Is 'Paper Gold' the Future or a Risk? By Sanket DhanorkarThe Times of India, MumbaiMonday, April 6, 2026 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/big-shift-in-gold-etfs-are-funds-moving-away-from-physical-gold-is-paper-gold-the-future-or-a-risk/articleshow/130011547.cms The popular gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) is set...

Used Vehicle Wholesale Prices Jumped. That’s How it Started in 2020 when Broad Inflation Took Off - These new inflation pressures suddenly building up in the pipeline are concerning.

Bank of Japan Accelerated QT Further, Started Selling Equity ETFs & J-REITs, Shed 12.6% of its Assets since the Peak - BOJ tries to put a floor under the yen and a lid on inflation through QT, rather than with rate hikes.

About those Orders for Durable Goods that Factories in the US Received - The 12-month average, which irons out Boeing’s huge orders, shows the trend: +8.8% year-over-year.

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

Georgia senators want to make gold legal tender - Georgia senators passed a bill to allow residents to use gold and silver for everyday purchases, citing 'financial freedom'.

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

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

Eleven states recognize gold and silver as US currency. Which are they? - Louisiana lawmakers are considering legislation to recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Eleven states already recognize gold and silver coins as legal tender. Several other states have ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lithuania Proposes Mandatory Gambling Player Card System by 2029 in Most Comprehensive European Legislation Yet - Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a mandatory player card system that would track every player’s deposits and winnings across all online and land-based operators, with a full transition to cashless gambling set for Jan. 1, 2029. The proposed system goes beyond all existing European structures and is already a subject of industry pushback. Key […]

Why Long-Term Profitability Remains Elusive for 99% of Polymarket Users - Despite the hype surrounding massive payouts, a report by Andrey Sergeenkov reveals that 84.1% of Polymarket traders are unprofitable. The report shows that high earnings are extremely rare: only 2% have made over $1,000, and a tiny 0.033% have cleared $100,000. Key Takeaways: A new study found that 84.1% of all 2.5 million Polymarket users […]

Optimove Acquires Smartico in iGaming CRM Consolidation Play - Optimove, the Tel Aviv-based player engagement platform behind the Positionless Marketing framework, has signed an agreement to acquire Smartico, a bootstrapped iGaming CRM company that pioneered gamification-led marketing. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, with financial terms undisclosed. Key Takeaways: Optimove signed deal to acquire Smartico, its 4th acquisition sinc...

Rwanda Central Bank: Crypto P2P Trading With FRW Carries Serious Financial Risks - Rwanda’s National Bank issued a public warning this week, telling citizens that peer-to-peer crypto trading involving the Rwandan franc is unauthorized after Bybit added FRW support to its P2P platform three days earlier. Key Takeaways: The National Bank of Rwanda warned on April 5, 2026, that Bybit’s new FRW P2P feature violates the country’s crypto […]

8 African Nations Advance Crypto Regulation as Adoption Accelerates Across Emerging Markets - Africa’s crypto regulation is accelerating as Ripple highlights eight nations advancing formal oversight, driving adoption and investment while positioning the region for deeper integration into global digital asset markets. Key Takeaways: Ripple highlights 8 African nations advancing crypto regulation, led by South Africa licensing rules. Nigeria, Kenya, and Mauritius frameworks boost adoption...

Innocent Property Owners Deserve 'Just Compensation' When Cops Wreck Their Homes or Businesses - Two petitions ask the Supreme Court to uphold the remedy required by the Fifth Amendment.

Laws/Rules Made Up to Apply to Israel - Over on X, @Optimist_Gaza challenged readers to list five examples of supposed international law Israel's critics invented to apply to… The post Laws/Rules Made Up to Apply to Israel appeared first on Reason.com.

Our Amicus Brief in the Section 122 Tariff Case - I submitted the brief on behalf of the Cato Institute and myself.

Police Destroyed Innocent People's Property—and Left Them With the Bill. Will the Supreme Court Step In? - The Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause promises "just compensation" when private property is taken for public use. But some courts have ruled that it does not always apply when police are involved.

"The Meese Prize for Excellence in Originalist Scholarship," Nominations Due May 15 - From the announcement page: The Federalist Society is pleased to announce a $15,000 annual prize for new scholarship that makes… The post "The Meese Prize for Excellence in Originalist Scholarship," Nominations Due May 15 appeared first on Reason.com.

New in City Journal: "The Transgender Tide Has Turned at the Supreme Court" - "Six recent rulings uphold the rights of parents and governments to preserve a traditional understanding of gender."

Trump Is Openly Targeting Innocent Civilians - He's using tools that were advertised as humane, but he isn't hiding the cruelty involved.

Lara Trump and Katie Miller Cite Junk Poll About Gen-Z Tradwives - In the culture war, no survey is too sketchy and no generalization too broad.

Viktor Orban's Hungary Exemplifies the Perils of Nationalism - As a new analysis by Johan Norberg shows, the regime many MAGA Republicans see as a model to emulate has repressed civil liberties, undermined the free market, destroyed the rule of law, and made Hungary the poorest nation in the European Union.

New York Wants a Cut of Counter-Strike's Loot Boxes - Attorney General Letitia James says they're a form of illegal gambling. But the state seems more interested in untaxed revenue than consumer protection.

Paper Coup: How a DOJ Opinion Could Erase Evidence of Election Suppression and Solidify Presidential Authoritarianism - I recognize that this will not happen so long as Trump is president. Even so, Gaiser’s opinion is just the latest in a series of radical power-grab attempts by Trump and those working for him that should end the debate as to whether or not we have “an imperial presidency.”

New Steel and Aluminum Tariff Rules Further Increase Costs—Whether the White House Admits It or Not - The practical effect of this new approach is a tariff regime where the scope and cost of compliance can change at any time, with little warning and no obvious ceiling. For industries from construction to consumer goods to industrial equipment, the new approach means more taxes, not simplification.

Judge Tosses Elon Musk's Antitrust Suit Against Departing X Advertisers - Elon Musk and allies in high places have argued that advertiser boycotts of the X/​Twitter site based on aversion to ideological content violate the law. A federal judge in Texas just rejected an antitrust suit to that effect.

The Main Street Act Gets the Big Things Right - The Main Street Act nails three critical reforms that will vastly improve banks’ autonomy and ability to serve their customers

Birthright Citizenship and the War on Chinese Restaurants - Cases involving Asian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were prominent in the discussion because of laws that prevented them from entering the US and becoming citizens.

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

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

It’s not Money. It’s Robbery. - You are being ripped off. When it comes to fiat paper “money” - Roger Sherman didn’t hold back. He saw it as an unjust, and totally immoral weapon that turns government into a legalized protection racket for fraud. The post It’s not Money. It’s Robbery. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

EU Parliament Blocks Mass-Scanning of Our Chats—What's Next? - The EU’s so-called Chat Control plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption breaking measures, has had some good news lately. The most controversial idea, the forced requirement to scan encrypted messages, was given up by EU member states. And now, another win for privacy: the EU Parliament has dealt a real blow to voluntary mass-scanning of chats by voting to not prolong an in...

Triple Header for Privacy’s Defender in New York - You’re invited on a journey inside the privacy battles that shaped the internet. EFF’s Executive Director Cindy Cohn has tangled with the feds, fought for your data security, and argued before judges to protect our access to science and knowledge on the internet. Join Cindy at three events in New York discussing her bestselling new book: Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital ...

The FAA’s “Temporary” Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE - Legal intern Raj Gambhir was the principal author of this post. The Trump administration has restricted the First Amendment right to record law enforcement by issuing an unprecedented nationwide flight restriction preventing private drone operators, including professional and citizen journalists, from flying drones within half a mile of any ICE or CBP vehicle. In January, EFF and media organiza...

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

Animal Sanctuary Will Appeal to North Carolina Supreme Court After Appellate Court Upholds City Ban - WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.—Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary will appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court after a state appeals court ruled that Winston-Salem can restrict the nonprofit […] The post Animal Sanctuary Will Appeal to North Carolina Supreme Court After Appellate Court Upholds City Ban appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Applauds West Virginia for Easing Restrictions on Selling Homemade Foods - ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) applauded West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey for signing into law a bill that would allow home cooks to sell more of their products. IJ worked […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Applauds West Virginia for Easing Restrictions on Selling Homemade Foods 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 ...

New York Withdraws Unconstitutional Social Media Background Check for Firearm Carry; GOA, GOF Secure Major Legal Victory - New York Withdraws Unconstitutional Social Media Background Check for Firearm Carry; GOA, GOF Secure Major Legal Victory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2026 Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) announce a significant legal victory in the ongoing battle against New York’s restrictive and misnamed “Concealed Carry Improvement Act.” In a Stipulation of Par...

TN: HB 1971 Heads to House Floor TODAY – Tell Your Rep to Vote NO - Despite many phone calls and emails with strong concerns from grassroots activists, Tennessee lawmakers have pushed HB 1971 through the House Judiciary Committee. This dangerous bill is now heading to the full House for a vote TODAY at 2:00 P.M. Central. HB 1971 would dismantle a critical legal safeguard by making it far more difficult for Tennesseans to challenge unconstitutional laws, includi...

Tell Congress: End the DOJ’s rogue pistol brace crackdown - End the DOJ’s rogue pistol brace crackdown A federal court vacated the Biden pistol brace ban. President Trump campaigned on ending it. Bondi’s DOJ is still enforcing it anyway. On March 16th, 2026, the Department of Justice dropped a bombshell in our ongoing lawsuit, Texas et al. v. ATF: The ATF “continue[s] to enforce the NFA’s and the GCA’s regulation … Read more

Cash management platform Lorum applies for national trust charter - “We’re basically building a new-age BNY,” said George Davis, the company’s founder.

White House continues campaign to gut CDFIs - A Trump administration budget request cuts 63% of awards to community development financial institutions – and demands a focus on rural assistance rather than “immigration, gender and climate radicalism.”

PNC adds rewards program - Perks include enhanced credit card rewards, cash rewards on some lending services and higher savings rates, the Pittsburgh-based super-regional said.

Collections is your most important CX channel - AI is redefining collections as a strategic CX moment, where banks prove their values, not just recover debt.

BNY, Robinhood tapped for Trump Accounts program - BNY will manage the initial accounts and develop an app for families to manage funds, and Robinhood will serve as brokerage and initial trustee of the accounts, the Treasury Department said.

Fed's Jefferson 'cautious' about labor market gains - Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said in a speech Tuesday that despite positive employment readings in recent months, he remains concerned that an economic shock could still threaten the labor market.

Santander, Webster name key business leaders ahead of merger - Santander U.S. and Webster Financial are doing integration work in advance of their pending merger, including naming business-line leaders, the banks said in separate notes.

FDIC proposes GENIUS regime, AML rollback and final debanking rule - The FDIC board voted unanimously to issue a proposal putting a rebuttable ban on bank-issuers paying yield on stablecoins, another narrowing AML requirements and a third prohibiting examiners using reputational risk in exams, outside of operational or financial risks.

Chime moves further up market with prime offering - The neobank is rolling out Chime Prime, a new membership service that rewards customers for making Chime their primary bank account.

U.S. Bank signs on as NFL's bank and wealth management partner - The Minneapolis-based company plans to leverage the arrangement to draw more attention to its growing list of national business lines, transcending its regional reputation.

Gabriel Makhlouf: Bridge to the future - mobilising Europe's savings in a fragmenting world - Speech (virtually) by Mr Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, at the 2026 Eurofi High Level Seminar, Nicosia, 27 March 2026.

François Villeroy de Galhau: Little time left to wake up - can we reconcile Europe with speed? - Speech (virtually) by Mr François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, at the 2026 Eurofi High Level Seminar, Nicosia, 27 March 2026.

Soledad Núñez: Climate risk and sustainable finance - bridging policy, research and practice - Speech by Ms Soledad Núñez, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Spain, at  the High-Level Conference "Climate risk and sustainable finance: bridging policy, research and practice", jointly organised with the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), the Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx), and the TPI Global Climate Transition Centre, both at London School of Economics, Madrid, ...

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of United Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of United Bank

Federal Reserve Board announces it has made the joint findings with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency required for the OCC to approve a request by Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., for an exem... - Federal Reserve Board announces it has made the joint findings with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency required for the OCC to approve a request by Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., for an exemption under section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act

Federal Reserve Board releases annual audited financial statements - Federal Reserve Board releases annual audited financial statements

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

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