Precious Metals and Market News

Fiscal risks and stagflation fears will support gold prices even without Fed rate cuts – HSBC - (Kitco News) – While the recent conflict in the Middle East has increased gold’s short-term price volatility, the medium-to-long term outlook remains constructive as elevated geopolitical risk, rising fiscal deficits and continued central bank buying will support higher prices, according to Rodolphe Bohn, FX and Commodities Strategist at HSBC.Bohn noted that gold has had a volatile start to 202...

Gold, silver down as lingering war prospects hint of less demand - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower in midday U.S. trading Monday but up from daily lows. The prospects have dimmed regarding an end to the U.S.-Iran war soon.

Gold price holds near $4,800 as Standard Chartered sees near-term risks, longer-term upside - (Kitco News) - Gold prices continue to hold support around $4,800 an ounce, and although the precious metal faces further headwinds in the near term, one bank continues to expect prices to move higher in the second half of the year.

Gold’s safe haven status is intact, high gold and silver prices are boosting exploration budgets – Heraeus - (Kitco News) – Gold’s case as a safe haven remains as strong as ever despite the Iran war pullback, and Fed policy will likely remain supportive of the yellow metal, while exploration budgets for both gold and silver continue to rise, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus.In their latest update, the analysts provided an analysis of gold’s performance as a safe haven in light of the I...

Agnico Eagle moves to consolidate Finland's gold district in nearly C$4B deal - (Kitco News) - Agnico Eagle Mines announced today that it will take control of the Central Lapland Greenstone Belt in Finland through three simultaneous transactions, cementing its position as the dominant gold producer in northern Europe.

Bitcoin April 20 daily chart alert - Bulls working on price uptrend - (Kitco News) - Monday, April 20—April bitcoin futures prices are up a bit in early U.S. trading Monday, after hitting a 2.5-month high Friday.

Gold market analysis for April 20 - 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.

Price pressure on gold, silver amid firmer USDX, uptick in bond yields - Gold and silver prices are solidly lower in early U.S. trading Monday, as the bulls are mostly standing on the sidelines due to a firmer U.S. dollar index and a slight rise in U.S. Treasury yields. Once again, gold traders on this day are choosing the aforementioned bearish daily elements for the metals, over the bullish uptick in risk aversion in the general marketplace to start the trading we...

Wall Street predicts higher gold prices following regional ceasefire as domestic data and Fed chair confirmation take center stage next week - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street and Main Street firmly back in bullish territory after the fourth straight week of gains for gold and renewed optimism that a long-term resolution to the Iran war may be within reach.

Gold eyes key U.S. data as markets brace for retail sales, PMI, and sentiment signals - (Kitco News) – Precious metals markets head into the new week on uncertain footing after a volatile stretch driven by shifting growth expectations, sticky inflation concerns, and renewed recession fears.Bullion prices saw choppy but positive price action this week, with gold holding near elevated levels as investors weighed weakening sentiment data against still-resilient hard economic indicato...

Kuwait Declares Force Majeure As US Seizure Of Iranian Ship Escalates Tensions - Kuwait Declares Force Majeure As US Seizure Of Iranian Ship Escalates Tensions By Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com Kuwait has declared force majeure on shipments of crude oil and refined products after disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz prevented some vessels from entering the Persian Gulf. The move comes as tensions in the Strait escalated again following the U.S. seizure of a...

DOJ Shakeup In Florida Signals Major Escalation In Russiagate Criminal Probe - DOJ Shakeup In Florida Signals Major Escalation In Russiagate Criminal Probe The Department of Justice appears to be gaining fresh momentum in its criminal investigation into the 2016 Trump-Russia collusion narrative, with a significant overhaul of the team handling the case in southern Florida. According to investigative journalist Julie Kelly’s reporting at Declassified.live, ...

70% Of US Farmers Say That They Won't Be Able To Buy All The Fertilizer They Need In 2026 - 70% Of US Farmers Say That They Won't Be Able To Buy All The Fertilizer They Need In 2026 Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog, We might want to listen to what the farmers are telling us, because if they don’t grow our food we do not eat. Coming into this year, we were already facing the worst farming crisis in America in at least 50 years. Farmers all over th...

Tim Cook Stepping Down As Apple CEO; John Ternus, Head Of Hardware, Will Take Over - Tim Cook Stepping Down As Apple CEO; John Ternus, Head Of Hardware, Will Take Over Confirming long-standing rumors of Tim Cook's replacement, after hours Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO and become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directorsm while John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering whose name has been speculated as the next boss of A...

Half Of Americans Live In States Where Weed Is Legal - Half Of Americans Live In States Where Weed Is Legal In August 2013, the Justice Department stated in a press release that it was not going to enforce federal law prohibiting the cannabis use in states that were launching recreational cannabis programs at the time, clearing the way for state-by-state marijuana legalization in the United States. Approximately 12 years down the line...

Things Get Interesting-er - Things Get Interesting-er Authored by James Howard Kunstler, “It is one thing for the people (of Iran) to be ruled by globally feared autocrats armed to the teeth, but quite another to be governed by humiliated, now impotent incompetents and buffoons.” - VDH Wednesday the US / Iran ceasefire expires. It has been an interesting two weeks. The US used it to negotiate an end to ...

Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities Weigh Entering Prediction Markets - Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities Weigh Entering Prediction Markets Authored by Jesse Coghlan via CoinTelegraph.com, Traditional finance giants Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities are both considering entering prediction markets, with each separately weighing up how they wish to get involved in the fast-growing sector. “I think at some point we likely will have prediction mark...

Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist At Popular Mexican Pyramid Site - Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist At Popular Mexican Pyramid Site Local Mexican outlet Milenio reports an "armed attack" at the Teotihuacan archaeological site, located in central Mexico about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of Mexico City, in the State of Mexico. Details are scant, but preliminary reports say the attacker climbed the Pyramid of the Moon and fired at tourists. "Co...

Hormuz Traffic At Standstill After US Ship Seizure - Hormuz Traffic At Standstill After US Ship Seizure Confirming the Schrodinger nature of the notorious waterway, the Strait of Hormuz is now just closed even more than before Iran and the US said the vital oil channel had been reopened. Traffic through the strait on Sunday and Monday was reduced to a trickle following a Saturday surge, after Tehran rejected a continuing US naval b...

'Wright Is Wrong': Trump Rejects Energy Secretary's Comment That Gas Prices May Not Drop Under $3 Until 2027 - 'Wright Is Wrong': Trump Rejects Energy Secretary's Comment That Gas Prices May Not Drop Under $3 Until 2027 Pain at the pump might not ease up for American consumers until 2027, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who said on April 19 that the price of a regular gallon of gas could stay above $3 for the rest of the year. Wright said a price of $3 per gallon of gas “could ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down after a 15-year run that saw the stock return 1,900% - John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will assume the CEO role in September.

I’m planning to retire at 60. Should I sell my house, rent and invest the $500,000? - “Renting improves cash flow by about $1,300 a month.”

McDonald’s $3 menu is about to kick off. Here’s why Wall Street is already a fan. - UBS analysts say the new more affordable menu options further support McDonald’s value strength.

Psychedelic stocks surge after Trump supports using drugs like LSD for mental health - An executive order aims to speed up how quickly psychedelic drugs for mental illness can move through the regulatory process.

The stock market’s record rally now faces these two big risks - A touch-and-go situation in the Strait of Hormuz isn’t the only risk facing investors this week.

Businesses trying to claim tariff refunds are already running into problems - It wasn’t all smooth sailing on Monday as the federal government started the process of accepting claims for massive amounts of tariff refunds.

Okta’s stock is surging. Here’s why identity security has become the next hot thing. - Barclays turned bullish on Okta just days after Raymond James did, as customers are reinvigorating investment into identity security for the first time in years.

I will retire in my early 50s. I have $3.2 million — only $200,000 is in a traditional IRA. Have I beaten the IRS? - “Approximately $506,000 is in a Roth IRA.”

AST SpaceMobile’s stock is falling after failure of Jeff Bezos-backed satellite launch - Blue Origin successfully launched AST SpaceMobile’s satellite to orbit, but it was at the wrong altitude.

Global oil prices climb back above $95 a barrel, as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again and cease-fire deadline looms - Oil futures climbed again on Monday as investors closely monitored the status of potential U.S.-Iran peace talks ahead of Wednesday evening’s cease-fire deadline.

Apple taps John Ternus as CEO to replace Tim Cook, who will become chairman - Apple said on Monday that John Ternus is succeeding Tim Cook as CEO, with Cook assuming the role of executive chairman on Sept. 1.

Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays - U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims-filing portal on Monday.

Amazon to invest up to another $25 billion in Anthropic as part of AI infrastructure deal - Amazon is boosting its investment in Anthropic, which is committing to spending over $100 billion on Amazon cloud services over the next decade.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Amazon, Apple, Steel Dynamics and more - See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.

HSBC is ‘max bullish’ stocks, saying Iran conflict is not a game changer - HSBC argued that the market rally to new heights over the past few days is very much in line with historical precedent.

Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays - U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims-filing portal on Monday.

Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Fed must ‘stay in its lane’ to maintain independence - Warsh also expressed firm commitment to fighting inflation with only one mention of the labor market.

'Resumption of hostilities': Seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink - A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.

We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns - From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold - Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach to interest rates.

Agnico-Eagle pushes into Finland with three gold deals - By Sybilla GrossBloomberg News, New YorkMonday, April 20, 2026 Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. plans to spend C$3.7 billion ($2.7 billion) to acquire three gold projects in northern Finland, expanding the Canadian miner’s footprint in the Scandinavian country. The Toronto-based company will buy Rupert Resources Ltd. and Aurion Resources Ltd., and separately purchase B2Gold Corp.'s 70% stake in an explo...

Judy Shelton: Kevin Warsh and the erosion of the dollar - By Judy SheltonThe Wall Street JournalSunday, April 19, 2026 Kevin Warsh is scheduled to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. The vote on his confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman may hinge on the Justice Department's dropping its inquiry into whether the current chairman, Jerome Powell, testified inaccurately about cost overruns in renovating Fed headquarters.  It would b...

Why gold-backed debit cards are gaining customers - By Daniel LibertoAssociated Press Moneywisevia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaFriday, April 17, 2026 Gold's surge to record highs isn't just boosting investor portfolios. It is helping to turn the metal into a form of everyday money you can use to pay for everyday goods and services. Technology now allows consumers to spend gold with a debit card, converting small amounts into cash at the poi...

Burkina Faso wants 40% stake in gold mine after company projects up to 490,000 oz in 2026 - By Olamilekan OkebiorunBusiness Insider Africa, New YorkSaturday, April 18, 2026 Australian gold producer West African Resources Ltd. suspended trading in its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange on Friday, as investors weighed a government move in Burkina Faso that could significantly reshape ownership of one of West Africa's largest gold projects. The trading halt, requested by the co...

India belatedly lists banks authorized to import gold and silver - By Rajendra Jadhav and Shilpa ​JamkhandikarReutersFriday, April 17, 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-allows-15-banks-import-gold-silver-until-march-2029-2026-04-17/ India today issued an order listing banks authorized ​to import gold and silver, providing relief ‌for banks that were forced to halt imports because the list's publication was delayed. Reuters reported earlier today t...

Nasdaq up by 60% since Liberation Day Selloff and by 100% in 3 Years. People Are Just Having Fun - While the Nasdaq gained 100%, the economy grew by 15% not adjusted for inflation. Who needs cryptos when stocks are so much fun.

The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in America: Price Drops & Gains in 33 Big Expensive Cities, March 2026 - From the “Mansion Shortage” in AI-bubble-epicenter San Francisco infecting mid-tier home prices, to Austin & Oakland where prices plunged over 25% since 2022.

The Largest Foreign Holders of US Treasury Securities and the “Basis Trade”: April 2026 Update - Foreign demand for the ballooning US Treasury debt is an increasingly important issue. But how much of that demand is actually “foreign?”

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

Chainalysis Flags Critical Blind Spot in DeFi Security as $292M Exploit Bypasses Burn Verification - A $292M DeFi exploit is intensifying concerns over hidden vulnerabilities in cross-chain systems. The incident underscores how flawed trust assumptions can allow manipulated inputs to bypass safeguards and trigger undetected, large-scale asset issuance. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis flags a KelpDAO exploit exposing a critical failure in cross-chain trust assumptions. Analysis showed Layerzero desi...

$14B Vanishes From DeFi Ecosystem After KelpDAO Exploit Rocks Lending Markets - Following the KelpDAO exploit that resulted in the loss of nearly $300 million, the decentralized finance ( DeFi) ecosystem has experienced a cascading wave of withdrawals, affecting not only Aave but a wide range of other major DeFi protocols. Key Takeaways: KelpDAO exploit drained $300M+ on Apr. 18, hitting Aave with bad debt and freezes. […]

KAIO Secures $8M From Tether and Systemic Ventures to Build Onchain Asset Distribution in UAE - Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, led an $8 million strategic institutional funding round for KAIO, an Abu Dhabi-regulated tokenization firm building onchain infrastructure for real-world assets. Key Takeaways: Tether led an $8M round for KAIO on April 20, 2026, bringing the Abu Dhabi tokenization firm’s total raised to $19M. KAIO has […]

Polymarket in Talks to Raise $400 Million at $15 Billion Valuation: Report - Polymarket is in advanced talks to raise approximately $400 million in new funding at a post-money valuation of roughly $15 billion, according to a report published by The Information. Key Takeaways: Polymarket is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation, per The Information. ICE has already invested over $1.6 […]

Bitcoin Holds $75K as US-Iran Maritime Clashes Spark Geopolitical Whiplash - Bitcoin remained relatively stable around $75,500 despite a volatile geopolitical backdrop. While the digital asset faced minor fluctuations and a $50 billion decline in market capitalization from its Friday peak, it maintained a 0.7% gain over a 24-hour period. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin held at $75,400 on April 20 as U.S.-Iran maritime clashes cooled hopes for […]

The Atlantic Vows To Fight $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit by Kash Patel - The FBI director filed a lawsuit over an article about his alleged drinking habits.

Journalistic and Legal Ethics for SCOTUS Reporters - What happens when there is a conflict between the two standards?

Judge Says DOJ and DHS Likely Coerced Tech Firms To Censor ICE-Tracking Platforms - The platform creators filed a lawsuit claiming their First Amendment rights were violated after the Trump administration convinced Apple and Facebook to remove their content.

After Mirabelli, The Other Foote Did Not Drop - Why was there no grant? Or at least a GVR to the First Circuit?

Court Leaks and Attorney-Journalists - The professional-ethics implications of making court confidences public.

The Promise and Limits of Trump's Psychedelic Therapy Order - The president's facilitation of research and FDA review could help make psychedelics available to approved patients. But what about everyone else?

Procedural Twist in Kash Patel's Libel Suit Against Substacker Jim Stewartson (Filed in 2023) - From today's decision by Chief Judge Andrew Gordon (D. Nev.) in Patel v. Stewartson (for more on the $100K compensatory… The post Procedural Twist in Kash Patel's Libel Suit Against Substacker Jim Stewartson (Filed in 2023) appeared first on Reason.com.

Megan Thee Stallion's Request for Anti-"Cyberstalking" Injunction Against Online Defamer Denied as Prior Restraint - "Plaintiff is allegedly the target of hurtful, angry, offensive, humiliating, racial, and gender-based hate made in online posts by Defendant's followers. As tempting as it might be to force some civility into the matter by staunching Defendant's speech against Plaintiff through an injunction, doing so would ignore the protections of the First Amendment."

The Court Has No Interest In Overruling Smith - Fulton was the closest we'll get.

Jack Goldsmith on the NYT and the Leaked Supreme Court "Shadow Papers" - A critique of the New York Times "unfortunately tendentious reporting about the memoranda."

European Central Bank Denies Digital Euro Public Records Request - The European Central Bank would rather control the flow of information than let the public see what’s happening for themselves.

Schmidt v. City of Norfolk Brief: Automated License Plate Readers Commit Fourth Amendment Searches - Now, two residents are suing, arguing that this sweeping, warrantless tracking of their daily movements amounts to unconstitutional surveillance under the Fourth Amendment.

Making Sense—or Not—of the Executive Order on “Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit” - President Trump’s executive order “Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit” recognizes that regulation makes it harder for Americans to get mortgages and is crushing small lenders. It offers some partial fixes, such as asking regulators to avoid using harsh penalties when lenders act in good faith. But no executive order can resolve the fundamental problems with mortgage regulation, including infle...

Trump’s Psychedelic Order Speeds Research—but Not Access - Trump’s executive order may accelerate research, but outdated regulations still stand between patients and treatment.

Leaving NATO—Even for the Wrong Reasons—Is Good Policy - Although Trump’s reasoning is flawed—given NATO rules on engagement—his core point is sound: the US should withdraw from the alliance. It’s also a goal that many libertarians and some conservatives support.

Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. - The anti-federalist Luther Martin predicted government would be so hungry for your money to feed its power, they would squeeze you like “the juice from an orange.” On this episode, it’s Martin’s warnings about the taxing power - more than a century before the 16th Amendment. The post Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

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.

The Internet Still Works: Reddit Empowers Community Moderation - Section 230 helps make it possible for online communities to host user speech: from restaurant reviews, to fan fiction, to collaborative encyclopedias. But recent debates about the law often overlook how it works in practice. To mark its 30th anniversary, EFF is interviewing leaders of online platforms about how they handle complaints, moderate content, and protect their users’ ability to speak...

Keep Pushing: We Get 10 More Days to Reform Section 702 - In a dramatic middle-of-the-night stand off, a bipartisan set of lawmakers pushing for true reform and privacy protections for Americans bought us some more time to fight! They are holding out for, at a minimum, the requirement of an actual probable cause warrant for FBI access to information collected under the mass spying program known as 702. A reauthorization with virtually no changes was d...

Stop New York's Attack on 3D Printing - New York's proposed 2026-2027 budget currently includes provisions that will require all 3D printers sold in the state to run print-blocking censorware—software that surveils every print for forbidden designs. This policy would also create felony charges for possessing or sharing certain design files. The vote on the state budget could happen as early as next week, so New Yorkers need to act fa...

Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  - Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court denied review in a First Amendment case brought by the state of Texas against Brownsville veterinarian Dr. Ron Hines. The […] The post Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court Denies Hearing in First Amendment Cases Related to Occupational Speech - Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court denied review in two First Amendment cases brought by the Institute for Justice, a non-profit, public interest law firm. The […] The post Supreme Court Denies Hearing in First Amendment Cases Related to Occupational Speech appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Denver Man Asks Supreme Court to Revive Fourth Amendment’s Warrant Requirements - WASHINGTON— The Fourth Amendment says that warrants must be “supported by oath or affirmation.” For much of American history, that meant that warrants required firsthand […] The post Denver Man Asks Supreme Court to Revive Fourth Amendment’s Warrant Requirements 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 ...

Gun Owners of America Demands OIG Investigation into DOJ and ATF for Unlawful Disclosure of Sensitive Taxpayer and Private Gun Owner Information - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2026 Gun Owners of America Demands OIG Investigation into DOJ and ATF for Unlawful Disclosure of Sensitive Taxpayer and Private Gun Owner Information SPRINGFIELD, VA – Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America (GOA), has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) launch an immediate … Read more

DOJ Surrenders its Appeal in Fight Over ATF “Engaged in the Business” Rule - DOJ Surrenders its Appeal in Fight Over ATF “Engaged in the Business” Rule FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 16, 2026  Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) are proud to announce a major win in our ongoing legal battle against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive’s (ATF) Biden-era “Engaged in the Business” rule. The Department of Justice (DO...

The Anti-Gun Lobby Is Mad Because We’re Winning - ANTI-GUN GROUP ATTACKS GOA! They’re attacking us because they know we’re winning. And we want to make them even angrier… The billionaire funded gun-control lobby is once again attacking us at Gun Owners of America because we’re standing up for the Second Amendment. They’ve called us “extremists” with insane ideas. Well, if standing up for the Second Amendment seems insane… … Read more

CFPB gets pushback over ‘artificial deadline’ on job cuts - A workers union said it took the bureau more than a year to share its latest workforce plan, and questions why the agency seeks approval within a 45-day window.

Fed faults Georgia bank over government lending program - After an exam revealed operational deficiencies with LaGrange, Georgia-based Community Bankshares, the company was ordered to bolster board oversight and senior management, and improve its capital position.

Big banks seek to ease security worries as AI push accelerates - “AI is our friend, OK?” said Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick during the bank’s earnings call as the industry grapples with its disruptive potential.

Truist CEO defends bank’s growth plans - Asked about M&A – including whether the bank would consider selling – CEO Bill Rogers said he didn’t “know how to be more clear, that that's just not a priority for us.”

Why Cognitive Banking is integral to the future of banking - Cognitive Banking helps businesses shift from a product-centric approach to a truly customer-centric one. 

Three under-the-radar takeaways from big-bank earnings - Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins — popular topics following the passage of the GENIUS Act — got less attention last week from big-bank CEOs.

Wells Fargo's Scharf: Lowering rates is 'wrong thing to do' - Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said bankers and economists are broadly against lowering interest rates now, given uncertainty from the Iran war.

Banks assail nonbank oversight in CFPB deregulatory push - Banks are pushing back on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's draft of a five-year strategic plan, which includes a notable pullback from supervising nonbanks.

What Iran's Hormuz toll and romance scams have in common - U.S. banks must navigate conflicting signals as Iran's crypto toll demands and rising pig butchering scams exploit the same stablecoin and correspondent banking rails.

How the Clearing House is pushing international real-time payments - The RTP rail joins FedNow and digital asset firms in the quest to add speed for cross-border settlement.

Statement on the appointment of Hyun Song Shin as Governor of the Bank of Korea - Press release: Statement on the appointment of Hyun Song Shin as Governor of the Bank of Korea

The geography of AI firms - by Kumar Rishabh, Vatsala ShreetiIn this paper, we trace the geography and economic characteristics of firms that produce artificial intelligence (AI) products and services. Many economies around the world are evaluating their strategic priorities in AI, yet relatively little is documented about the global distribution of AI production.

François Villeroy de Galhau: One year on - why the transatlantic partnership remains of mutual interest - Speech by Mr François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, at the Atlantic Council, Washington DC, 15 April 2026.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc.

Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026 - Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026

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.

Press Release: Agencies Issue Revised Model Risk Guidance - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 17, 2026 Agencies Issue Revised Model Risk Guidance WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), along w...

Press Release: Principals of U.S., European Banking Union, and U.K. Financial Authorities To Meet for Regular Coordination Exercise on Cross-Border Resolution Planning - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 14, 2026 Principals of U.S., European Banking Union, and U.K. Financial Authorities To Meet for Regular Coordination Exercise on Cross-Border Resolution Planning ...