Precious Metals and Market News

Gold flushes 'weak hands' amid $2 trillion credit squeeze, bond market warnings: Gareth Soloway - (Kitco News) - Gold experienced a session of extreme whiplash on Monday, March 23, 2026, as the market reacted to a series of high-stakes geopolitical and macroeconomic shifts.

Gold price to struggle as official reserve accumulation is not a central bank priority right now - U.S. Bank’s Haworth - (Kitco News) - Central bank demand has been a key factor behind gold’s historic rally since late 2022, but that trade could be coming to an end—at least for the foreseeable future—as the war in Iran forces policymakers to prioritize energy security and economic stability over reserve diversification.

Gold’s sharp declines ‘echo risk-off episodes seen in 2008 and 2020’ as liquidity dynamics dominate fundamentals – World Gold Council - (Kitco News) – After a week of major central bank meetings and escalating geopolitical tensions, gold prices have fallen to new lows for the year as bond yields move sharply higher, with the speed and breadth of market moves echo risk-off episodes seen in 2008 and 2020, when liquidity dynamics temporarily dominated fundamentals, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).In their latest Weekly M...

Gold’s selloff shows central bank selling is more than just speculation - Natixis - (Kitco News) - Although gold has recovered from its nearly 8% overnight drop, the precious metal could face further downside risks as central banks, after being significant buyers, have been forced to sell their gold, according to one market analyst.

Gold, silver bears appear to have run out of gas - (Kitco News) - In a major whip-saw trading session for many markets, gold prices are lower but well up from daily lows that saw gold hit a four-month bottom overnight.

Gold price going bonkers reacting to the latest Trump TACO trade - (Kitco News) - Even as it attempts to recover from significant overnight selling pressure, the gold market remains at the mercy of the U.S. dollar, which continues to be driven by chaos and uncertainty in the Middle East, according to some analysts.

SocGen reduces gold exposure as market volatility rises, but maintains $6,000 target - (Kitco News) - The gold market has done its job, providing solid returns and diversification in a world of uncertainty; however, according to one international bank, rising volatility in the market means it is now time to rein in some of that exposure.

Gold and silver investors still face ‘much more volatility than usual’ before prices stabilize – Heraeus - (Kitco News) – Precious metals investors are in for more extreme swings before the price action stabilizes, while the scaling back of Fed rate cut expectations is another medium-term headwind for gold and silver price gains, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus.In their latest update, the analysts noted that even as the Iran conflict drags on, gold still isn’t catching a bid.

Gold, silver down but well up from daily lows - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are sharply down but well up from their overnight lows that saw gold hit a four-month low and silver a 3.5-month low.

Bitcoin March 23 daily chart alert - Sideways grind at lower levels - (Kitco News) - Monday, March 23—April bitcoin futures prices are up a bit in early U.S. trading Monday. Bulls have faded recently as a price uptrend on the daily bar chart was negated.

Israel, US Strike Gas Facilities In Iran's Isfahan, Possibly Triggering Retaliation Against Gulf - Israel, US Strike Gas Facilities In Iran's Isfahan, Possibly Triggering Retaliation Against Gulf Summary Israel, US strike gas pipeline, distribution station in Iran Trump announces "productive" talks with Iran, "postpones" military strikes for 5 days Iran Foreign Ministry + Parliament speaker say no talks have happened, after Trump said "speaking with a top person in ...

Oil Jumps After Explosion And Massive Fire At One Of The Largest US Oil Refineries - Oil Jumps After Explosion And Massive Fire At One Of The Largest US Oil Refineries An explosion and large plumes of smoke at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur prompted officials to order west-side residents to shelter in place according to 12 News Now.  🚨 Jefferson Co. Commissioner says “I'm asking people to stay tuned because if this chemical is deemed to be toxic or carcinogen...

Israel's Mossad Promised It Could Ignite Regime Change In Iran: Report - Israel's Mossad Promised It Could Ignite Regime Change In Iran: Report Via Middle East Eye Israel's intelligence agency Mossad had a plan to ignite public protests that would lead to the collapse of Iran’s government, the New York Times has reported. David Barnea, Mossad’s chief, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before the US and Israel began their war on I...

Working While You're Collecting Social Security - Working While You're Collecting Social Security Authored by Anne Johnson via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Choosing when to collect Social Security retirement benefits is a consequential decision. It will affect your finances for the rest of your life. You’ll be able to claim reduced retirement benefits as early as 62. Claiming Social Security early could cost you—especially if...

Apollo Private Credit Fund Is Latest To Gate Investors As KKR Fund Gets Junked By Moody's - Apollo Private Credit Fund Is Latest To Gate Investors As KKR Fund Gets Junked By Moody's Amid the ongoing fracturing of the private credit industry, which after enjoying years of stable, levered growth (and when it ran out of institutional greater fools, it aimed lower, toward HNWs and retail) finally hit a brick wall thanks to the Claude-inspired SaaSpocalypse, which has led to a...

Bovard: The Late Robert Mueller, Bill Of Rights Executioner - Bovard: The Late Robert Mueller, Bill Of Rights Executioner Authored by Jim Bovard Obituaries on eminent Washingtonians usually omit the dreadful precedents they set that will vex Americans long after their death. Not this piece. Former FBI director Robert Mueller died last week at the age of 81. The New York Times eulogized him as a “button-down, lockjawed, rock-ribbed exemplar ...

Chicago Approves 19% Hotel Tax To Fund Tourism Push - Chicago Approves 19% Hotel Tax To Fund Tourism Push The Chicago City Council has approved a plan to boost tourism marketing by raising hotel taxes. Under Ordinance 2026-0022544, the total tax rate on hotel rooms will increase from 17.5% to 19% in downtown and nearby areas, according to Fox News. The higher rate will apply to hotels with more than 100 rooms that choose to participa...

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Wireless Routers - FCC Bans Foreign-Made Wireless Routers The FCC has banned the import of all new foreign-made consumer wireless routers, citing "severe national security risks". The decision, announced today, follows a White House-convened inter-agency review that determined these devices - primarily those manufactured overseas - pose unacceptable threats to US households, critical infrastructur...

Quad Amputee Cornhole Pro Accused Of Murder, Tesla Getaway - Quad Amputee Cornhole Pro Accused Of Murder, Tesla Getaway A quad-amputee professional cornhole player has been accused of shooting a man in Maryland before driving off in his Tesla with the corpse, or dying guy (unclear), leaving everyone stumped.  NEW: Quadruple amputee professional cornhole player accused of murdering someone before driving off in his Tesla. Dayton Webber, 27,...

Hundreds Of Gas Stations Run Dry In Australia As Hormuz Shock Exposes Energy Security Failures - Hundreds Of Gas Stations Run Dry In Australia As Hormuz Shock Exposes Energy Security Failures Australia's weird obsession with "green energy," compounded by a lack of urgency regarding proper energy security, has now collided with the worst energy crisis the world has ever seen. A country heavily dependent on imported refined petroleum products, many of which transit the Strait ...

Brent oil prices claw back losses to top $100 again after hours - Global oil prices edged higher in after-hours trading Monday to recoup portion of the nearly 11% lost during the regular session, as traders geared up for what’s likely to be another day driven by developments in the Iran conflict.

Estee Lauder says it has a suitor. That’s still not helping its stock. - Estee Lauder says it could merge with luxury Puig Brands of Spain.

‘This is a first-world problem’: I can’t roll over my $800,000 401(k) from my prior employer. What did I do wrong? - “I am frustrated.”

‘The bank told me I could be liable’: I found out why my brother, who has a reverse mortgage, ran out of money - “I’m angry, but also sad.”

Apple’s stock rises as enthusiasm builds for a potential foldable iPhone - Analysts point to strong consumer interest in what could be a “major form-factor change” for Apple.

Travel stocks are among the biggest gainers as Trump teases Iran talks - Travel-related stocks such as airlines and cruise companies rallied Monday after President Donald Trump postponed his deadline for more strikes in Iran, saying the two countries had held “very good and productive” talks — something Iranian media reports rebuffed.

Chuck Norris never dies: How a meme made the actor a cultural icon and multimillion-dollar brand - Memes didn’t just make Chuck Norris funny — they made him an icon, revived his career and may keep paying dividends for decades to come.

These chip stocks could be winners as Elon Musk executes on his ‘Terafab’ vision - Chip-equipment makers could benefit from Musk’s plan to manufacture his own chips, analysts say — but the venture is still heavy on hype and light on specifics.

Stocks of betting companies gain after new bill aims to ban sports gambling on Kalshi, Polymarket - It’s estimated that around 90% of Kalshi’s prediction-market fees revenue has been tied to sports in recent months.

Flights will keep getting more expensive and harder to find. Here’s how much worse it could get. - Travelers are struggling to score deals on airfares during an already chaotic travel season, as airlines cut flight routes and raise prices to combat rising jet-fuel prices.

Stock futures tick higher after Monday’s relief rally; traders eye latest developments in Iran: Live updates - The major averages staged a rebound on Monday after President Trump said that the U.S. and Iran have had "productive" talks.

Senate approves Markwayne Mullin as next DHS secretary - President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

Asia-Pacific markets pare gains as oil rebounds on Iran war-linked uncertainty - Asia-Pacific markets rose but pared earlier gains as oil prices rebounded, underscoring lingering uncertainty over the trajectory of the Middle East conflict.

Oil rises with Brent crossing $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions keep traders on edge - Trump's statement sent oil lower, while equities jumped. Still, the recovery on Tuesday suggests lingering skepticism over Trump signaling a de-escalation.

Jet fuel jump is a buying opportunity for a great airline comeback story, says Tim Seymour - The investor lays out the case for this best-in-class airline for the long term.

Elizabeth Warren demands answers on costs, economic impact of 'illegal and reckless war' - The liberal Democratic firebrand ripped President Donald Trump, whom she said has 'dragged the United States into an illegal and reckless war.'

Traders now see little chance of an interest rate cut this year following Fed decision - All of the positive economic talk out of this week's Federal Reserve meeting had a negative impact on investors

European Central Bank holds rates steady, warns outlook is 'significantly more uncertain' - The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium Europe threatening energy supplies, growth and the outlook for consumer prices, upsetting economic forecasts.

Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected and up 3.4% annually - Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising energy prices.

Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so - Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government might step in to try to lower oil prices.

Ed Steer: China and silver - 5:55p ET Monday, March 23, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): The special Sunday edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest letter, headlined "China and Silver," is posted in the clear at SilverSeek here: https://silverseek.com/article/china-silver CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc.CPowell@GATA.org ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Ultra...

Ed Steer: Gold joins silver on the launch pad - 3:10p ET Sunday, March 23, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The weekend edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest letter, headlined "Gold Joins Silver on the Launchpad," is posted in the clear at SilverSeek here: https://silverseek.com/article/gold-joins-silver-launchpad CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc.CPowell@GATA.org ... ADVERTISEM...

China pulls silver from global markets to meet surging demand - By Yihui Xie and Jack RyanBloomberg NewsFriday, March 20, 2026 China's ravenous appetite for silver lifted overseas purchases to an eight-year high at the start of 2026, as importers fed a surge in industrial and investment demand.The world's biggest buyer pulled in over 790 tons in the first two months, including nearly 470 tons in February, the highest ever for that month, according to Chines...

Matthew Piepenburg: Gold's biggest fire sale in 43 years highlights perception vs. opportunity - By Matthew PiepenburgVon Greyerz / Gold Switzerland, ZurichSunday, March 22, 2026 If you are new to gold, or if you are a speculator in gold (or even worse, a levered speculator in gold), you are likely asking yourselves what in the "H. E. double toothpicks" just happened to gold? It lost over 9% in the futures market in a single session and saw its worst week of price declines since February 1...

Leading gold and silver groups announce new Sound Money Fellows - From the Sound Money Defense Leaguevia Money Metals Exchange, Eagle, IdahoFriday, March 20, 2026 CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- A leading precious metals dealer and depository has teamed up with the nation's preeminent sound money policy group to announce the next round of the Sound Money Fellowship -- a unique opportunity designed to foster advanced research in the field of sound money. Money Me...

Construction of Data Centers, Power Plants, Factories, and Office Buildings: Boom & Bust - Explosive spending on data-centers exceeded plunging spending on office buildings for the first time ever.

2-Year, 3-Year Treasury Yields Spike, Flip to Rate Hike. Yield Curve Uninverts. Government Sold $606 Billion of Treasury Securities this Week as the Borrowing Must Go On - Whiff of turmoil in the bond market as inflation fears moved to the front and center.

Treasury Yields Spike, 10-Year to 4.39%, 30-Year to 4.96%, Mortgage Rates to 6.5%, as the Bond Market Gets Antsy - Bond market frets about inflation, leveraged Treasury bets unwind, housing market frets about spring selling season.

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 ...

What is a dollar worth? - Section 10 of the Bank of Jamaica Act establishes the currency of Jamaica as the dollar and states that it consists of notes and coins issued by the Bank of Jamaica. Section 15 provides that a tender ...

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

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 ...

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

Delaware Eyes Stablecoin Leadership With New Licensing Framework - Delaware lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 19 on Monday afternoon, aiming to establish one of the nation’s first state-level regulatory regimes for payment stablecoins aligned with federal law. SB19 Requires 1:1 Reserves and Monthly Audits for Stablecoin Firms The proposed Delaware Payment Stablecoin Act or Delaware Banking Modernization Act lays out a licensing and oversight structure […]

When Crypto Assets Become Investment Contracts, SEC Defines Key Conditions - SEC defines when crypto assets become securities while outlining five core categories, tying regulatory treatment to issuer-driven profit expectations and clarifying how different types of digital assets are evaluated under U.S. law. SEC and CFTC Outline Crypto Asset Classification Rules A regulatory shift is redefining how crypto assets are treated under U.S. securities law, as […]

Schiff Ponders $11,400 Gold as Prices Slide and 178% Surge Outlook Is Questioned - Gold’s sharp pullback amid easing geopolitical tensions masks a deeper macro narrative, as persistent inflation risks, fiscal expansion, and historical patterns fuel expectations of a powerful long-term rally, according to Peter Schiff. $11,400 Gold? Schiff Floats 178% Surge Scenario as Prices Slide Market pressure on gold is increasingly tied to expectations of prolonged inflation and […]

Blackrock CEO Highlights AI Boom as Tokenization Streamlines Markets - Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping global economic power and investment systems as Blackrock signals a parallel shift toward tokenized markets that could redefine access, efficiency, and the future structure of financial infrastructure. Larry Fink Projects AI-Driven Economic Growth Surge as Tokenization Lowers Barriers to Global Investment Access Blackrock CEO Larry Fink emphasized th...

Balancer Labs to Shut Down as DAO Takes Control of Protocol Future - Balancer co-founder Fernando Martinelli said Balancer Labs will shut down as the protocol pivots toward a leaner, DAO-led structure following months of financial strain and fallout from a 2025 exploit. The End of Balancer Labs Balancer Labs, the original development entity behind the decentralized exchange ( DEX) protocol, is being wound down after what Martinelli […]

The First Rule Of Traveling Is Never Stop Moving - Never wait until it is too late.

It's Elementary, My Dear Watson - The 2000 and 2020 elections are still on the Justices' minds.

Justice Gorsuch's Recusal in Glynn Environmental Coalition v. Sea Island Acquisition - One of my favorite hobbies is scanning the Supreme Court's orders list and trying to figure out why a Justice… The post Justice Gorsuch's Recusal in <i>Glynn Environmental Coalition v. Sea Island Acquisition</i> appeared first on Reason.com.

Court Rejects Women Inmates' Objections to California Law Related to Housing of "Transgender, Nonbinary, or Intersex" Inmates - The court's reasoning mostly turns on a conclusion that much of the prison behavior that plaintiffs complained about wasn't dictated by that particular law.

It's Time To Abolish the TSA - Plus: the real legacy of Cesar Chavez, blue state tax policies are driving out wealth, and a jury clears Afroman in a free speech case.

The DOJ Wants To Drop Charges Against 2 Cops Who Played a Crucial Role in Breonna Taylor's Death - But for a fraudulent and misleading warrant affidavit, Taylor would not have been killed during a fruitless late-night drug raid.

ICE Insists Liberia Is the Only Place It Can Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia - The administration insists it can only deport him to Africa. It's not clear why, other than to be vindictive.

Justice Sotomayor on the Freedom of the Press and the Right to Ask Questions - The Justice largely agrees with Fifth Circuit Judge James Ho's dissenting opinion below, but writes alone in dissenting from the Supreme Court's decision not to consider the case.

S. Ct.: Police Had Qualified Immunity for Use of Wristlock on Capitol Sit-In Protester - From Zorn v. Linton, decided today in an unsigned per curiam opinion: On the Governor's inauguration day in Vermont, protesters… The post S. Ct.: Police Had Qualified Immunity for Use of Wristlock on Capitol Sit-In Protester appeared first on Reason.com.

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Anti-Zionism and Title VI: College and University Responsibility," by David E. Bernstein - The article is here; the Introduction: Since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel, the start of the subsequent war… The post Journal of Free Speech Law: "Anti-Zionism and Title VI: College and University Responsibility," by David E. Bernstein appeared first on Reason.com.

No, Credit Card Interest Rate Caps Won't Help Consumers - We do not live in a simple world where the intent behind a law magically prevents unintended consequences. Luckily, we do live in a world where we know the downside of interest rate caps.

The Remedy-Free Zone: Reclaiming State Power to Curb Federal Misconduct - State-law remedies merely provide a way to enforce existing federal rights; an unconstitutional act is, by definition, outside the scope of lawful authority.

Obamacare at 16: There's No Reason Not to Provide Consumers Relief - The arguments against Obamacare relief do not comport with the available evidence.

Primary Care Shortages Are Driving Patients to AI—Will Regulators Stand in the Way? - Loosening the FDA’s approach to software-based medical tools would not replace clinicians, but it could empower patients and extend the reach of care to millions who currently fall through the cracks. At a time when the system is strained, policymakers should be looking for ways to enable innovation, so fewer patients are left to navigate it alone.

Senate Approach to Section 230 Would Eviscerate the Internet and Online Expression - Section 230 was the cornerstone that allowed the internet to become a massive marketplace of ideas, products, and services. It remains essential today, as without it, companies would stagnate and die under ruinous liability.

Ignorance and Freedom Cannot Coexist - Thomas Jefferson knew the drill. Without knowledge of our rights, our Constitution, and the limits of government power, there's no way the people can stay - or even be - free. The post Ignorance and Freedom Cannot Coexist appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Rights aren’t Gifts from Government. They’re Ultimatums. - For the American Revolutionaries “Liberty or Death” wasn’t just a slogan. It was a warning. Rights aren’t gifts from government, and if you violate them you’ll pay the price. On this episode, it’s the natural rights foundation built on a 2000 year lineage - that made “Rebellion to tyrants” not just a suggestion, but a moral duty: “Obedience to God” The post Rights aren’t Gifts from Government. ...

They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. - "The dupes of other men." Noah Webster told us exactly what happens when people join a political party - they become mindless puppets of people in power. His timeless warning that "faction is death to liberty" is one we can't afford to ignore any longer. The post They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Congress Is Dropping the Ball with a Clean Extension of FISA - Two years ago, Congress passed the “Reforming Intelligence and Securing America” Act (RISAA) that included nominal reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The bill unfortunately included some problematic expansions of the law—but it also included a relatively big victory for civil liberties advocates: Section 702 authorities were only extended for two years, ...

FCC Chair Carr’s Threats to Punish Broadcasters Are Unconstitutional - EFF joined other digital rights and civil liberties organizations in calling out the unconstitutionality of Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr’s recent threats to punish broadcasters for airing statements he disagrees with.  Carr’s recent threats, like his past threats, are unconstitutional efforts to coerce news coverage that favors President Donald Trump. He wrongly claims t...

Bonus Podcast Episode: Privacy’s Defender - Cindy Cohn with Cory Doctorow - While How to Fix the Internet is on hiatus, we wanted to share a great conversation with you from last week. EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn spoke with bestselling novelist, journalist, and EFF Special Advisor Cory Doctorow about Cindy’s new book, “Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance” (MIT Press). %3Ciframe%20height%3D%2252px%22%20width%3D%2210...

Appeals Court Rules Against Massachusetts Families in Lawsuit Over Unconstitutional Conditions for Special Education Services, Family Will Appeal to The Supreme Court - BOSTON—Last Friday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit brought by Ariella and David Hellman, and […] The post Appeals Court Rules Against Massachusetts Families in Lawsuit Over Unconstitutional Conditions for Special Education Services, Family Will Appeal to The Supreme Court appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council Repeals Ordinance Preventing Food Truck Operations But Still Faces Legal Claims From Vendors - ARLINGTON, VA—Last night, the Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council unanimously voted to repeal three uniquely harsh and restrictive provisions of its food truck ordinance.  Under […] The post Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council Repeals Ordinance Preventing Food Truck Operations But Still Faces Legal Claims From Vendors appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Institute for Justice Stands With Home Based Vendors To Praise Passage of Food Freedom Bill - Indianapolis, Indiana—Today, Gov. Mike Braun signed HB 1424, a bill that will allow home based vendors across the state to sell a greater variety of […] The post Institute for Justice Stands With Home Based Vendors To Praise Passage of Food Freedom Bill 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 ...

WY: The Truth about the Wyoming Second Amendment Protection Act! - Recently, 3 strong GOA-backed Second Amendment bills passed the Wyoming Legislature and were sent to Governor Gordon’s Desk. Two became law while a third bill was vetoed. The two bills that became law lowered the minimum age to 18 for concealed carry permits (HB0096) and increased protections against Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders (HB0098) by making state and local enforcement of … Read more

Empowered 2A Names the Derya DY9Z as the 2026 Empowered 2A Gun of the Year - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2026 Empowered 2A Names the Derya DY9Z as the 2026 Empowered 2A Gun of the Year Springfield, VA – Empowered 2A is proud to announce that the Derya DY9Z has been named as the 2026 Empowered 2A Gun of the Year, recognizing its innovation, reliability, and appeal to today’s diverse community of firearm owners—especially women seeking performance, confidence, … Read ...

WV: Setting the Record Straight on SB 1071 - Setting the Record Straight on SB 1071 in West Virginia In recent days, West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith released a public statement regarding SB 1071, the Public Defense and Provisioning Act. His comments have created confusion about the bill’s drafting, legality, and level of expert review. It is essential that West Virginians have the full and accurate factual record. … Read more

Goldman’s second-in-command made more than Jamie Dimon in 2025 - Goldman Sachs paid its president, John Waldron, $45 million for last year. That’s more than (or equal to) all but one U.S. big-bank CEO: his boss.

Lake Shore Bank staves off proxy war - The $727.3 million-asset lender agreed to put Dennis Pollack, a longtime bank industry executive and director, on its board at the behest of activist investor Stilwell.

AI in banking ‘not a silver bullet’: analyst - Lenders are clamoring to realize the benefits of AI, but it's “a long, expensive and risk-constrained transformation,” Wells Fargo’s Mike Mayo said.

Choosing the right financial products starts with behavior, not volume - Financial institutions face constant pressure to expand their product suite. But recent data suggests the answer isn’t more products, it’s better alignment.

UBS gets OCC final approval for US charter - The Swiss giant will convert from a state-chartered industrial bank and can now add “everyday banking” capabilities for its wealth clients, executives said.

Activist investor wants board shakeup at Maryland-based Eagle - Diligence Capital Management is pushing the beleaguered bank to add directors with bank turnaround experience. Eagle has been searching for a new CEO after getting battered from losses tied to its commercial real estate portfolio.

This cash-rich Boston-area bank is on the lookout for deals - Cambridge Savings Bank has been stockpiling capital. Now its CEO says it's willing to part with a portion of that stash if the right opportunity presents itself.

Judge tosses Trump's Capital One debanking suit, for now - A federal judge said Friday that the Trump Organization will have three months to collect new evidence and refile its complaint. It alleges that Capital One illegally closed hundreds of its accounts following the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol.

How Trump's EO could redraw QM's safe harbor lines - The new executive order could add lender competition for self-employed borrowers, potentially via a small loan carveout and one for portfolio products.

Sellers outnumber buyers by record margin in February - There were an estimated 630,000, or 46.3%, more home sellers than buyers in the United States in February, according to a Redfin report.

Martin Schlegel, Antoine Martin, Petra Tschudin: Introductory remarks by the Governing Board, Swiss National Bank news conference - Introductory remarks by Mr Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Governing Board of the SNB, Mr Antoine Martin, Vice Chairman of the Governing Board of the SNB, and Ms Petra Tschudin, Member of the Governing Board of the SNB, at the Media News Conference of the Swiss National Bank, Zurich, 19 March 2026.

Tiff Macklem: Release of the Monetary Policy Report - Opening statement by Mr Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada and Ms Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, at the press conference following the monetary policy decision, Ottawa, Ontario, 18 March 2026.

Alberto Naudon: Chile's macroeconomic normalization in a not-so-normal world - Speech (virtually) by Mr Alberto Naudon, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Chile, at an event, organised by Goldman Sachs, Santiago de Chile, 4 March 2026.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank

Agencies request comment on proposals to modernize the regulatory capital framework and maintain the strength of the banking system - Agencies request comment on proposals to modernize the regulatory capital framework and maintain the strength of the banking system

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - BOARD MEETING | MARCH 19, 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 ...

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: Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. ET Place: The Board meeting will be open to public observation by webcast. Members of the media should contact the Office of Com...