Precious Metals and Market News

A relatively stable U.S. labor market can't stop gold's momentum - (Kitco News) - Nothing appears to be stopping bullish momentum in the gold market as prices hold above $5,500 an ounce even as the U.S. labor market remains relatively stable.

Bitcoin January 29 daily chart alert - Prices hovering near recent lows - (Kitco News) - Thursday, January 29--February bitcoin futures prices are weaker in early trading Thursday. Not much new late this week, technically, after prices Monday hit a five-week low.

Strong price gains, all-time highs in gold, silver; safe haven bidding - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are strongly higher Thursday morning, with both powering to all-time highs of $5,626.80, basis April Comex futures, and silver hitting $120.565, basis March Comex futures.

Gold market analysis for January 29 - 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.

Who’s Really Driving Gold Higher and Why It’s Not the West | Greg Orrell - (Kitco News) Greg Orrell, portfolio manager at OCM Gold Fund, says the precious metals market entered 2026 under conditions he described as rarely seen in modern market history, following a year of persistent gains that reshaped investor expectations for gold, silver, and mining equities. Orrell said the move out of 2025 reflects a structural shift in demand and market behavior rather than a la...

Powell dismisses gold’s rally above $5,300, says Fed is not losing credibility - (Kitco News) - The entire world has been captivated by gold’s and silver’s surging momentum as prices hit record high after record high; however, the Federal Reserve Chair is not very impressed with the precious metals’ accomplishments.

Gold’s, silver’s record run signals a crisis of confidence in fiat currencies - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices remain firmly supported despite appearing overextended at record highs, as continued weakness in the U.S. dollar reinforces a broader shift in investor sentiment toward hard assets.

Gold soars to all-time high, biggest daily dollar gain ever - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are strongly higher in afternoon trading Wednesday, with gold leading the way this time, powering to an all-time high of $5,360.60, basis April Comex futures, as of this writing, and scoring the largest daily price gains ever, in dollar terms.

Fed votes 10-2 in favor of holding rates unchanged, warns uncertainty ‘remains elevated’ and sees ‘risks to both sides of its dual mandate’ - (Kitco News) – The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75%, as expected by the market consensus.“Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace,” the Federal Reserve said in their statement. “Job gains have remained low, and t...

China's net gold imports through Hong Kong fall 24% in December, but premiums and retail demand soars in January - (Kitco News) – China's net imports of gold via Hong Kong fell by 24% in December compared to the prior month, the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department announced on Tuesday.Net imports to China from Hong Kong totaled 12.205 tonnes in December, a steep drop from the 16.160 tonnes imported in November.China's total gold imports via Hong Kong also fell 7.3% to 28.014 tonnes in December, down ...

Brent Surges To 4 Month High Above $70 After Trump Threatens Iran With Military Force - Brent Surges To 4 Month High Above $70 After Trump Threatens Iran With Military Force By Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com Brent Crude prices topped $70 per barrel - and $71 shortly after - early on Thursday for the first time since September, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that a “massive armada” of U.S. Navy ships is headed to the Persian Gulf.  At the time of writing...

Rubio Announces Start Of US-Denmark-Greenland Talks Amid Arctic Security Push - Rubio Announces Start Of US-Denmark-Greenland Talks Amid Arctic Security Push Authored by Kimberley Hayek via The Epoch Times, Technical discussions between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland on improving Arctic security have begun, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. The talks originate from a working group created earlier this month during a Washington meeti...

Shutdown Approaches As Schumer, White House Attempt 11th Hour Deal - Shutdown Approaches As Schumer, White House Attempt 11th Hour Deal Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the White House are negotiating a framework to advance five of the six remaining fiscal 2026 funding bills, alongside a short-term measure to keep the Department of Homeland Security operating, according to Punchbowl News, citing people familiar with the discussions. The talk...

Futures Rise As Meta Jumps, Microsoft Plunges; Gold Just Won't Stop - Futures Rise As Meta Jumps, Microsoft Plunges; Gold Just Won't Stop Futures are higher, led by tech, after the first batch of Mag7 earnings with gold breaking new record highs again, rising as high as $5600. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.2% while the Nasdaq if barely in the green; pre-mkt it's a mixed picture with META (+7.9%) rising on higher than expected capex forecast, w...

'No Hire, No Fire' Economy Exposed As Continuing Jobless Claims At Lowest Since Sept 2024 - 'No Hire, No Fire' Economy Exposed As Continuing Jobless Claims At Lowest Since Sept 2024 The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the first time decline from 210k (upwardly revised from 200k) to 209k (slightly above the 205k exp), but remaining near those multi-decade lows and showing no signs of labor market stress. Unadjusted claims plunged as the seasonal pain eb...

US Heating Bills Expected To Spike Nationwide As Gas, Electricity Costs Continue To March Higher - US Heating Bills Expected To Spike Nationwide As Gas, Electricity Costs Continue To March Higher As Americans brave a brutal cold snap, households are facing higher heating bills this summer.  According to a report released last week by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), heating prices are expected to rise by 9.2% in the 2025-2026 winter vs. one year a...

SAP Shares Plunge Most Since 2020 As Cloud Backlog Miss Amid AI Worries - SAP Shares Plunge Most Since 2020 As Cloud Backlog Miss Amid AI Worries SAP SE shares in Europe plunged the most since late 2020, as Wall Street analysts told clients the enterprise software company's 2026 guidance appeared underwhelming relative to elevated expectations. The 25% growth in the current cloud backlog on a constant-currency basis was not enough to spark investor ent...

Decline Rewritten: The Changing Face Of American Shopping Malls - Decline Rewritten: The Changing Face Of American Shopping Malls Authored by Panos Mourdoukoutas via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Shopping malls, long an economic and cultural fixture of American life, are facing sustained pressure but are not disappearing altogether. A sign at the Mall of America is pictured in Bloomington, Minn., on Feb. 2, 2006. Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Im...

Slovak PM Fico Accuses Media Of Sabotaging Relations After Trump 'Psychologically Dangerous' Claim - Slovak PM Fico Accuses Media Of Sabotaging Relations After Trump 'Psychologically Dangerous' Claim Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico unloaded on Politico on Wednesday, accusing the outlet of peddling "lies" over its reporting on alleged private conversations he supposedly held with European leaders following his recent meeting with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago estate in Flo...

Inside Syria's Largest Oilfield After The Battle For Control - Inside Syria's Largest Oilfield After The Battle For Control Via Middle East Eye Abu Aicha patrols the desert in northeastern Syria by car and on foot, an armed man permanently at his side. Around him stretches an apocalyptic landscape: rusted pipelines, shredded buildings, scorched earth and the traces of explosions. “This is more important to protect than a bank. Oil is what br...

Mastercard’s stock rises as earnings send an upbeat message about spending - An analyst notes Mastercard got off to a strong start this year, which “defies fears of slowing consumer spend.”

Central banks have slowed their purchases of gold, but investors have more than made up the difference - The World Gold Council said total demand for gold smashed records last year.

How Meta’s stock found its way back into Wall Street’s good graces — for now - Meta is increasing its AI spending, but investors are pleased with the growth trajectory of advertising revenue.

Silk diapers are now a thing, as Pampers woos shoppers ready to pay more for premium products - Pampers parent P&G and Huggies seller Kimberly-Clark, who were once locked in a price war, are now pushing premium versions of their diapers.

Fed chief Powell says a frail U.S. labor market has stabilized. Low jobless claims back him up. - Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the U.S. jobs market seems to have stabilized after a big letdown last year, justifying a decision to leave interest rates unchanged. The latest jobless-claims report appears to support his claim.

Gold’s soaring so fast it’s topped Goldman target set only last week. Now a JPMorgan analyst plots path to $8,500. - A JPMorgan strategist calculates impact on gold prices were households to swap out bonds for the yelllow metal in balanced portfolios.

Surprisingly strong software growth sends IBM’s stock surging - Surprisingly strong software growth sent IBM shares surging in early trade on Thursday.

Here’s what 2026 could look like for Levi’s: more dresses, less denim and an AI ‘stylist’ - Levi’s sees sales of tops, dresses and non-denim bottoms growing fast.

Data-center demand helps Caterpillar to best quarter ever — but there’s a tariff sting - Caterpillar’s backlog increased by 71% from a year ago, reaching a record for the construction-machinery maker.

Investors cheer the end of Southwest’s open-seating era, as airline forecasts a big 2026 profit - Southwest’s five-decade-long era of open seating ended on Tuesday.

‘Climate of fear’: ICE violence in Minnesota forces CEOs to weigh the risks of speaking out against Trump - Minneapolis has become the testing ground for when and how far corporate leaders will wade into escalating political tensions.

Trade balance soared 94% in November and was higher than a year ago, despite tariff efforts - The U.S. deficit with its global trading partners nearly doubled in November as the shortfall with the European Union swelled.

Oil prices rise more than 2% as Trump weighs strikes on Iran - Multiple sources told Reuters that Trump is weighing targeted strikes on Iranian security forces and leaders to inspire protestors.

S&P 500 ticks higher after Meta soars on earnings, but Microsoft dive limits gain: Live updates - "Magnificent Seven" companies Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Tesla posted earnings results after Wednesday's close.

Government shutdown: Republicans consider escape hatch as Congress careens toward deadline - Much of the U.S. government is poised to shut down early Saturday morning unless Congress approves spending measures.

China and the UK are attempting to reset their relationship — here's how - U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to build "more sophisticated" ties with China as the two nations look to revive their bilateral relationship.

The market thinks BlackRock's Rick Rieder will be the next Fed chair. Here's what's at stake - A five-month process of finding the next Fed chair appears to be down to its final days, with one candidate emerging as the betting favorite.

U.S.-India trade deal at 'very advanced stage,' Indian petroleum minister tells CNBC - A much-anticipated trade deal between India and the U.S. is at "a very advanced stage," India's oil and natural gas minister told CNBC Tuesday.

China's industrial profits edge up in 2025, reversing three years of declines as Beijing curbs price wars - China's industrial profits rose 0.6% in 2025 from a year earlier, snapping three consecutive years of declines, as Beijing sought to rein in excessive price competition.

AI spending wasn't the biggest engine of U.S. economic growth in 2025, despite popular assumptions - The GDP value of AI is smaller than it might appear given that a lot of high-tech equipment is imported, according to a recent MRB Partners report.

Stephen Innes: Gold is not rallying but replacing faith in fiat - By Stephen InnesFXStreet.com, Barcelona, SpainThursday, January 29, 2026 After blowing through $5,500 in early Asia, bullion is no longer trading like a commodity. It is trading like a referendum. Not on inflation. Not on rates. On trust. Gold is not yet pressing north of $6,000. What is pressing higher is the narrative ceiling. When prices clear $5500 this decisively, the next leg is no longer...

China's precious metals frenzy sparks protest as risks grow - A more accurate headline might be: "Chinese investors angry that they can't get their money and more metal." * * * By Yihui XieBloomberg Newsvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaWednesday, January 28, 2026 Chinese investors piling into a record-breaking rally in precious metals are becoming increasingly exposed to risk, as speculative demand pushes local prices well above international benchmar...

Treasury secretary says Trump administration still pursues 'strong dollar policy' - Monetary metals investors may say: Please keep at it! * * * By Claire Jones, Ian Smith, and Kate DuguidFinancial Times, LondonWednesday, January 28, 2026 The U.S. currency rebounded today after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington was still pursuing a "strong dollar policy" and was not planning an intervention to boost the Japanese yen. The dollar jumped as much as 0.9% against...

Tether is a new force to be reckoned with in the gold market - By Jack RyanBloomberg NewsWednesday, January 28, 2026 Predicting the gold price is difficult, and it's only become more so since Tether Holdings SA, a crypto giant with one of the most profitable business models in the industry's history, kicked off an unexpected buying spree. Tether has been snapping up gold at a rate of about 1 to 2 tons a week, according to its chief executive officer. That'...

Mali detains 5 gold mine executives, sources tell Reuters - By Tiemoko DialloReutersTuesday, January 27, 2026 Mali has detained five managers from the local entity operating the Yanfolila gold mine over alleged breaches of the country's mining code, two sources told Reuters. The employees, from Societe des Mines de Komana, were detained on Friday for allegedly failing to repatriate foreign currency from export revenues, which is required under the minin...

Fed Refuses to Cut, Shifts Hawkish in the Statement, with Two Dissenters - "Everything comes in suggesting that this year starts off on a solid footing for growth": Powell in the press conference.

Population Growth Slows to Crawl, Net Migration May Turn “Negative”: Census Bureau’s New Population Estimates - Hugely important for housing, employment, and consumer spending.

Hard to Imagine an Economic Slowdown until this Business Investment Boom Fizzles. Core Capital Goods Orders Show Why - The five-month surge is a sign of strong business investment, partly driven by the AI infrastructure buildout.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - Discover the differences between fiat money and legal tender, their roles in the economy, and why it matters for your financial insights.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: What’s the Difference? - 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 ...

Eleven states recognize gold, silver as U.S. currency. Which states are they? - Louisiana may soon start accepting gold and silver as currency if proposed legislation is enacted by legislators in the Louisiana Legislature. Eleven states currently recognize gold and silver coins ...

A bill to make gold and silver legal currency in NH is back for the second year in a row - Rep. Juliet Harvey-Bolia, R-Tilton, has introduced a bill to make gold and silver legal tender in New Hampshire. Harvey-Bolia argued that gold and silver can hedge against inflation and allow people ...

OpEd: On Gold, Silver as Our Legal Tender - Other states are testing parallel currencies, but legal, political and fiscal roadblocks make the idea nearly impossible in the Golden State. Imagine walking into your local coffee shop in Los Angeles ...

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

Is the US Dollar Dominant or Doomed? Analysts Read the Same Data—Very Differently - As gold and silver reach historic price levels in early 2026, two specific analyses offer sharply different interpretations of what the U.S. dollar’s recent movement signals about U.S. policy, capital flows, and global markets. Campbell’s View: Gold Rises Inside a Dollar-Based System Alexander Campbell, a former head of commodities at Bridgewater Associates and founder of […]

Squeezed and Silent: Bitcoin’s Tight Range Hints at Explosive Next Move - Bitcoin isn’t in the mood for fireworks today. With price holding at $87,867, the market cap clocks in at a sturdy $1.75 trillion, and 24-hour trading volume stands at a healthy $47.44 billion. The intraday range between $87,640 and $90,315 shows traders are tiptoeing between key levels without much conviction. Volatility is tightening, momentum is […]

Ether ETFs Flip Green With $28 Million Inflow as Bitcoin Keeps Bleeding - Midweek trading delivered a split verdict for crypto ETFs, with bitcoin extending its outflow streak while Ether regained momentum. XRP and solana quietly added to their recent run of inflows, reinforcing selective risk appetite. ETF Tug-of-War: Bitcoin Slips, Ether Recovers, XRP and Solana Shine The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market offered a study in contrasts […]

Laser Digital Files OCC Application to Form US National Trust Bank - Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura Group, applies to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form Laser Digital National Trust Bank for institutional digital asset custody and spot trading. Laser Digital Americas Group Holdings Inc. filed a de novo application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) […]

Sygnum and Starboard Raise Over 750 BTC for BTC Alpha Fund - Swiss digital asset banking group Sygnum and Starboard Digital secure 750+ BTC from professional investors for the market‑neutral BTC Alpha Fund. Sygnum and Starboard Digital Strategies announce seed‑phase completion of the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund on Jan. 29, 2026, raising over 750 BTC from professional and institutional investors within four months and reporting an […]

Ice, ICE…Maybe?  - Plus: Trump accounts, Klobuchar runs for governor, and who wants to buy CNN now?

Conservative 'Judicial Activists' vs. ICE - Why a conservative judge’s “patience is at an end” over Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Today in Supreme Court History: January 29, 1923 - 1/29/1923: Justice Edward Sanford takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: January 29, 1923 appeared first on Reason.com.

Brickbat: It's a Gas - Groups including the ACLU and the Sierra Club are backing Oak Park, Illinois, as it defends in federal court its… The post Brickbat: It's a Gas appeared first on Reason.com.

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Yoram Hazony's Speech At The Second International Conference on Anti-Semitism in Jerusalem - "This is an extremely high level of incompetence by the entire anti-Semitism-industrial complex, some of whose representatives are sitting right here in this room."

First Circuit Will Consider, En Banc, Important Questions About Government Employee Speech - From today's order granting rehearing en banc in Hussey v. City of Cambridge: The majority panel opinion relied on First Circuit precedent… The post First Circuit Will Consider, En Banc, Important Questions About Government Employee Speech appeared first on Reason.com.

Gregory Bovino's Legacy: Lies, Violence, and Unchecked Federal Power - Although Bovino is gone, immigration officials will continue to disregard rights and the rule of law under President Donald Trump.

"Merely Correctly Advising … Daughter of Her Constitutional Rights Did Not Constitute … [Criminal O]bstruction … of a Governmental Function" - From today's decision in Keeton v. State, written by Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Cindy Grace Thyer, joined by Judges… The post "Merely Correctly Advising … Daughter of Her Constitutional Rights Did Not Constitute … [Criminal O]bstruction … of a Governmental Function" appeared first on Reason.com.

Trump Says States Are Required To Enforce Federal Immigration Laws. He's Wrong. - "The Framers...designed a system in which the State and Federal Governments would exercise concurrent authority over the people," wrote Justice Antonin Scalia.

Yes, Europe Can Protect Itself Without the US - Putin’s Russia can be countered and deterred, and Europe can do it without the United States.

The Return of the Wealth Tax, Evidence Against Them Is Stronger Than Ever - Chronic spending growth cannot be solved by ever more aggressive taxes on a narrow subset of high-income taxpayers.

Noncitizens Stole 30% Fewer Welfare Benefits Than Citizens 2013-2024 - This current Congress chose to spend hundreds of billions on a chaotic, indiscriminate mass deportation program in July that will increase the deficit rather than invest in better systems and investigations to control benefits fraud

Abouammo v. United States Brief: The Government Should Not Have Unbounded Discretion to Select Venue & Vicinage - By decoupling a trial from its locale, the government strips the local community of its voice and grants prosecutors the power to effectively skew the outcome of a case before a single juror is even seated.

The Second Amendment Is Meaningless If the Government Can Kill You for Exercising It - The Second Amendment gives people the right to bear arms, and the Fourth Amendment promises to stop the government from killing them for doing so.

This isn’t America. It’s “Do As You’re Told.” - The founders fought a long, bloody war to secede from the British - where government held total power, and the people were expected to comply, or die. The views they held EVEN before shots were fired - that’s what America is supposed to be. On this episode, it’s the story of the REAL American Revolution The post This isn’t America. It’s “Do As You’re Told.” appeared first on Tenth Amendment Cen...

Was Elbridge Gerry the “Federal Farmer”? - The Letters from the Federal Farmer to the Republican are among the most highly regarded productions of Antifederalist literature. The post Was Elbridge Gerry the “Federal Farmer”? appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Usurpation: Weapon to Destroy Freedom - Usurpation, as the founders used the word, is the exercise of unauthorized, illegal, unconstitutional power. Or to put it more bluntly, stealing power from its rightful source.  The post Usurpation: Weapon to Destroy Freedom appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

✍️ The Bill to Hand Parenting to Big Tech | EFFector 38.2 - Lawmakers in Washington are once again focusing on kids, screens, and mental health. But according to Congress, Big Tech is somehow both the problem and the solution. We're diving into the latest attempt to control how kids access the internet and more with our latest EFFector newsletter. Since 1990, EFFector has been your guide to understanding the intersection of technology, civil liberties, ...

DSA Human Rights Alliance Publishes Principles Calling for DSA Enforcement to Incorporate Global Perspectives - The Digital Services Act (DSA) Human Rights Alliance has, since its founding by EFF and Access Now in 2021, worked to ensure that the European Union follows a human rights-based approach to platform governance by integrating a wide range of voices and perspectives to contextualise DSA enforcement and examining the DSA’s effect on tech regulations around the world.As the DSA moves from legislati...

Beware: Government Using Image Manipulation for Propaganda - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem last week posted a photo of the arrest of Nekima Levy Armstrong, one of three activists who had entered a St. Paul, Minn. church to confront a pastor who also serves as acting field director of the St Paul Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office.  A short while later, the White House posted the same photo – except that version had been digit...

Hampton Roads Residents Will Appeal Court Decision Upholding Norfolk’s License Plate Reader Surveillance -  NORFOLK, VA.—Today, a federal judge sided with the city of Norfolk in a federal lawsuit challenging its warrantless use of more than 170 automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. Hampton […] The post Hampton Roads Residents Will Appeal Court Decision Upholding Norfolk’s License Plate Reader Surveillance appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights - SAN FRANCISCO—Sonja Trauss is the executive director of the nonprofit organization YIMBY Law, which stands for “Yes In My Back Yard.” YIMBY Law is an […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights appeared first on Institute for Justice.

South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Online Vision Tests - COLUMBIA, S.C.—Today, the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on online vision tests. Visibly, a technology company that provides online vision tests, is represented […] The post South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Online Vision Tests 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 ...

PA: House Democrats Push for Backdoor Gun Control - Backdoor Gun Control Pushed by PA House Democrats The anti-gun Democrats are at it again! They are pushing a bill that will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee tomorrow that will create backdoor gun control. HB 2018 (Hanbridge) creates a “Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board” that expands information-sharing authority among law enforcement, courts, and a new review board. This … Read m...

VA: 8 Gun Control Bills Pass Committee - Yesterday, the Senate Courts of Justice Committee advanced a package of anti-Second Amendment legislation that represents a serious threat to the rights of law-abiding Virginians. Despite clear opposition from thousands of gun owners like you, a large group of gun control bills were pushed forward on party-line votes. These measures place new restrictions, costs, and legal risks on responsible ...

VA: URGENT – Committee Vote on Gun Control TODAY - TODAY, Monday, January 26, the Virginia Senate Courts of Justice Committee is meeting to vote on a large package of gun control bills that would severely restrict your Second Amendment rights. Your immediate action is critical. Anti-Gun Bills SB 27 – Sen. Carroll Foy Allows lawsuits against gun manufacturers, sellers, and accessory companies for criminal misuse of products. SB 38 … Read more

Nomura spinoff Laser Digital applies for OCC charter - The digital-asset firm is vying for a national trust banking charter, the same license for which Circle, Ripple and Paxos were conditionally approved.

Prosperity Bank continues its Texas tear - The Houston-based lender agreed to buy Stellar Bank in a roughly $2 billion deal expected to close in the second quarter. The transaction would be Prosperity’s third announced acquisition since July.

Judge rejects HoldCo’s challenge of Comerica-Fifth Third deal - After the activist investor filed an emergency motion to stall the merger’s closing, set for Feb. 1, a Delaware Court of Chancery judge denied it, saying Monday that HoldCo failed “to clear that high hurdle.”

Fintech Oportun’s CEO to step down - Raul Vazquez’s departure comes months after one of the fintech’s investors blamed the CEO for “disastrous acquisitions” that decimated the company’s stock price.

Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas bolster AI leadership - As banks chase AI innovations and efficiencies, they’re hiring executives focused solely on the technology’s growth.

Prosperity to acquire rival Houston bank in $2 billion deal - Acquiring Stellar Bancorp will create the second-largest Texas-headquartered bank, with a No. 5 deposit share in the massive Houston marketplace.

Stablecoins could boost the utility of customer loyalty programs - A world of hundreds if not thousands of stablecoins sounds chaotic – but that's because we're still thinking of stablecoins as money. Consider their potential for strengthening customer loyalty and engagement.

Introducing AI Answer Engine - American Banker has launched a new AI-powered search engine for our website.

Neobank Dakota launches stablecoin platform for businesses - The fintech, founded by an ex-Coinbase executive, seeks to offer stablecoin-powered global money movement services to businesses.

Banks remain most breached sector as attacks hit record - Supply chain attacks have doubled since 2021, with professional services firms increasingly acting as "stepping stones" to access bank data.

BIS global liquidity indicators at end-September 2025 - The BIS global liquidity indicators show that foreign currency credit in dollars grew by 7% year on year at end-Q3 2025 on the back of a weakening dollar. Foreign currency credit in euros grew 11% while that in yen contracted by 4%.

Statistical release: BIS international banking statistics and global liquidity indicators at end-September 2025 - Global cross-border bank claims expanded by $832 billion in the third quarter of 2025, reaching $45 trillion. The $730 billion Q3 2025 increase in cross-border bank credit was led by lending to borrowers in the United States ($284 billion); non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) were a prominent counterparty globally, especially those in the United States ($157 billion). Cross-border bank cr...

2025 in review - FSI – 2025 in review provides an overview of the FSI's most recent activities, covering publications, outreach events and FSI Connect, as well as special projects pursued in 2025.

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Open Market Committee reaffirms its "Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy" - Federal Open Market Committee reaffirms its "Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy"

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco Inter, S.A. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco Inter, S.A.

Press Release: FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Applications for Ford Credit Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, and GM Financial Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 22, 2026 FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Applications for Ford Credit Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, and GM Financial Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah ...

FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - BOARD MEETING | JANUARY 22, 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 t...