Precious Metals and Market News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Treasury, IRS Propose Rules For 1 Percent Remittance Tax On Some Money Sent To Foreign Countries - Treasury, IRS Propose Rules For 1 Percent Remittance Tax On Some Money Sent To Foreign Countries Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Treasury proposed regulations on Friday regarding the new excise tax, established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, on certain remittances made abroad. The Int...

Trump Eyes Limited Iran Strikes, Hormuz Blockade After Peace Talks Collapse - Trump Eyes Limited Iran Strikes, Hormuz Blockade After Peace Talks Collapse Summary Trump weighs limited strikes on Iran  CENTCOM confirms blockade to begin at 1000ET Monday morning and will only impact Iran-related vessels President Trump begins blockading the Strait of Hormuz, warns US military will "finish up the little that is left of Iran" Door for diplomacy ...

All High Earners Need To Know About The Mega Backdoor Roth - All High Earners Need To Know About The Mega Backdoor Roth Authored by Javier Simon via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), If done the right way, a mega backdoor Roth can allow investors to save in a workplace retirement plan such as a 401(k) beyond the typical contribution limits. High earners can use a mega backdoor Roth to save beyond normal retirement contribution limits. Vyasel...

Oil Jumps, Stocks Dump As Peace Talks Fail, Hormuz Blockade Looms - Oil Jumps, Stocks Dump As Peace Talks Fail, Hormuz Blockade Looms Before the 'official' futures markets opened, the risk-off tone (due to the failed peace talks and Trump's threat to blockade Iranian vessels) was very evident in FX and crypto markets. Even given the usual caveats about thin liquidity, AUD/USD is down around 1%, a classic growth-sensitive barometer flashing warning...

"Create A Crisis": American Association Of University Professors Sponsors Anti-ICE Campaign - "Create A Crisis": American Association Of University Professors Sponsors Anti-ICE Campaign Authored by Jonathan Turley, “Create a crisis.” That call is made in a new campaign sponsored by the American Association of University Professors to force “colleges to drop their contracts with ICE’s key corporate enablers.” Despite years of criticism over the purging of faculty ranks o...

Massachusetts Dems Advance Bill To Limit How Far You Can Drive In Your Own Car - Massachusetts Dems Advance Bill To Limit How Far You Can Drive In Your Own Car Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Massachusetts lawmakers are barreling ahead with a bill that would force the state to slash the total miles residents drive, all under the banner of cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The proposal, Senate Bill S.2246, doesn’t slap a hard cap on your daily c...

An Actual Smart Fix: How Waymo And Waze Are Tackling Potholes In San Francisco - An Actual Smart Fix: How Waymo And Waze Are Tackling Potholes In San Francisco A smart new approach to fixing road issues is taking shape in San Francisco—and honestly, it’s finally a good idea.  Waymo, known for putting driverless cars on city streets, is now teaming up with Waze to help identify potholes. Using data from its self-driving vehicles, Waymo can detect rough road con...

Orbán Concedes: 16-Year Fidesz Rule Collapses In Historic Hungarian Landslide - Orbán Concedes: 16-Year Fidesz Rule Collapses In Historic Hungarian Landslide In a stunning collapse that ends 16 years of uninterrupted rule, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, according to statements from opposition leader Péter Magyar. With early results showing the Tisza Party on track for 128 seats in the 199-seat ...

Decades-Long Study Blows Up Narrative That 'Gender Reassignment' Prevents Suicide - Decades-Long Study Blows Up Narrative That 'Gender Reassignment' Prevents Suicide Authored by Tim O'Brien via PJ Media, One of the most common talking points from the left is that if you don’t rush confused kids into the gender reassignment pipeline, they will kill themselves. The left tells us that “transgenderism” is not a mental health problem, while at the same time telling us...

President Trump Faces Renewed Backlash As Trump-Linked Tokens Crash - President Trump Faces Renewed Backlash As Trump-Linked Tokens Crash Authored by Vince Quill via CoinTelegraph.com, United States President Donald Trump is facing renewed scrutiny as crypto tokens and projects touted by the US president crash to all-time lows or sit near record low levels. The Official Trump token (TRUMP), a memecoin pushed by Trump, hit an all-time low of about...

Stock-market futures drop, oil surges back above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend - Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz and led President Donald Trump to announce a blockade of the crucial waterway.

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

‘I feel pressured’: My husband has early Alzheimer’s and wants to visit Europe, but I’m terrified of flying. What should I do? - “My husband’s memory is still good, but he has lost some executive function.”

‘I am at a crossroads’: I’m 37 and have $1.3 million. Do I stop working to spend time with my young kids? - “Right now, we only see our kids (ages 5 and 2) awake for about 90 minutes a day.”

We asked our wedding guests to give money to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Can we write off their donations? - “There were substantial donations made.”

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

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

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

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

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

Oil prices surge above $100 as U.S. Navy to blockade Iran's ports after peace talks fail - President Donald Trump said he ordered the U.S. Navy to find and interdict any ship in international waters that has paid a toll to Iran to transit the strait.

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

Hungary's conservative icon Orban defeated by center-right opposition - Election officials estimated turnout at a record of 79% or more, in an election that many Hungarians saw as a watershed moment for their country.

Asia markets set for mixed open as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports - Oil prices surged past $100 after U.S.-Iran talks collapsed and Washington moved toward a naval blockade, setting a cautious tone for Asia markets at the open.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UFC Freedom 250 at the White House: Crypto.com Puts up $1 Million CRO Bonus Pool for Fighters - UFC and Crypto.com announced this week that the cryptocurrency platform will co-present UFC Freedom 250, a historic mixed martial arts card scheduled for June 14 on the grounds of the White House to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. Key Takeaways: UFC and Crypto.com will hold Freedom 250 at the White House on […]

Report: Pro-Crypto Super PAC Tied to Tether Spends $300K on Georgia House Race - A pro- crypto super PAC linked to Tether executives spent $300,000 on its first political ad buy, directing the funds to a firm co-founded by Tether’s U.S. CEO. Key Takeaways: Fellowship PAC filed its first FEC expenditure on April 8, 2026, directing $300,000 to Nxum Group LLC for advertising. The ad buy backed Clay Fuller […]

TRUMP Token Holders Compete for Mar-a-Lago Dinner Spots as Registration Deadline Shifts to April 14 - According to the web portal gettrumpmemes.com, the registration cutoff for Trump’s forthcoming Mar-a-Lago meme coin gala has been pushed to April 14, because apparently, even deadlines like a second chance. The rules clarify that participants can hold the official TRUMP meme token to calculate their time-weighted average holdings, while merchandise purchases also count toward earning […]

Bittensor Co-Founder Jacob Steeves Slams Samuel Dare for ‘Deep Betrayal’ After TAO Price Collapse - Bittensor co-founder characterized Simon Dare’s exit as a “deep betrayal,” accusing his former colleague of intentionally inflicting “maximum pain” on the community and causing significant financial losses for investors. Key Takeaways: Jacob Steeves accused Samuel Dare of betrayal after Covenant AI exited, sparking a 25% crash in TAO price. The fallout erased $650 million in […]

China Faces Immediate 50% Tariffs if Caught Arming Iran, Trump Says - U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that China would face a 50% tariff on all goods exported to the United States if Beijing is caught supplying weapons to Iran during the ongoing ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Trump told Fox News on April 12 that China faces a 50% tariff if Beijing supplies weapons to Iran during […]

Trump Responds to Iranian Blockade of Strait of Hormuz By Blockading It - After walking out of peace talks in Pakistan, the U.S. and Iran are now playing a game of chicken.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 24, 2025 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Taurus Holdings Inc. has renewed their commitment to the organization as a Platinum-level corporate partner. “At Taurus, we believe that the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to the American way of life,” said Taurus USA The post TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP appear...

CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARRY PERMIT STARTING APRIL 22 - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 22, 2025 — Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, starting Tuesday, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.  The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a The post CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARR...

SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF WIN IN EIGHTH CIRCUIT STANDS - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 21, 2025 — In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jacobson v. Worth, the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to the 18-20-year-old carry ban in the state. Minnesota asked the The post SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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