Precious Metals and Market News

Gold is boring again, but that’s the point - (Kitco News) - After unprecedented attention and enthusiasm at the start of the year, the gold market has settled into a quieter phase - okay, lets be honest - it has become downright boring.

Wall Street and Main Street retreat to the fence after gold remains rangebound with central bank rate decisions on deck - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street and Main Street evenly divided and uncertain about gold’s near-term direction after the precious metal’s weak week.

Gold stuck but central bank policies pose downside risks next week - (Kitco News) - Although gold continues to find initial support around $4,700 an ounce, the market remains stuck in neutral, unable to break above $4,800 an ounce, as geopolitical uncertainty continues to favor the U.S. dollar as a safe-haven asset.

Azerbaijan’s state oil fund sells nearly 22 tonnes of gold in Q1 - (Kitco News) - Central bank gold demand continues to play an important role in the global marketplace; however, price action has been more fluid in recent months, as some institutions have been forced to monetize or sell their official reserves.

Spot gold at session highs after Consumer Sentiment ticks up to 49.8, one-year inflation expectations dip to 4.7% - (Kitco News) - The gold market is setting new highs after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. improving, while one-year inflation expectations remained near their highest level since last year’s tariff shock.

Bitcoin April 24 daily chart alert - Late-week pause - (Kitco News) - Friday, April 24 - April bitcoin futures prices are a bit weaker in early U.S. trading Friday, on a late-week corrective pullback from recent gains.

Gold price near steady as traders assess geopolitics - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are trading near unchanged silver is posting mild gains in early U.S. trading Friday. As the trading week winds down, the two precious metals markets are pausing as traders assess the latest geopolitical developments and trying to handicap what comes next.

Gold market analysis for April 24 - 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.

Newmont rides record gold prices to $3.1B in free cash flow in Q1 - (Kitco News) - The world’s largest gold producer continues to ride the wave of higher precious metals prices after reporting record earnings and free cash flow for the first quarter of 2026.

Wall Street is misreading inflation as bank credit surges, gold seen reaching $7,000 – Professor Steve Hanke - (Kitco News) A quiet acceleration in bank lending and money supply growth is setting the stage for renewed inflation, a risk markets may be underestimating as they focus on oil prices, rate cuts, and artificial intelligence, according to Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University.Speaking with Kitco News on April 23, 2026, Hanke said the prevailing narrative around ...

The Petroyuan Myth: War Failed To Shake The Dollar - The Petroyuan Myth: War Failed To Shake The Dollar Authored by Antonio Graceffo via The Epoch Times, Despite sanctions and two wars, the yuan is losing ground, with much of its earlier rise tied to Russia and now reversing. The Kremlin drafted a memo this year outlining seven areas of potential economic convergence with Washington, including a proposed return to dollar settleme...

FBI Spooked By 15 Stolen Crop-Spraying Drones In New Jersey - FBI Spooked By 15 Stolen Crop-Spraying Drones In New Jersey What has become extraordinarily clear is that nearly every data center, stadium, government building, power plant, substation, and other critical infrastructure site shares one major vulnerability: the lack of a low-cost, early-warning detection layer against one-way attack drones. Additionally, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft ...

Launching AI Into Orbit - Launching AI Into Orbit Authored by Timothy Murphy via RealClearDefense, The Strait of Hormuz reminds us that a single chokepoint can shape the global economy overnight. What most policymakers miss is that space has its own version of Hormuz—and we are rapidly losing control of it. Multiple sectors of the global economy are dependent on access to the Strait of Hormuz, but nations ...

Top US Diplomat Takes Post In Caracas As Part Of Post-Maduro Transition Plan - Top US Diplomat Takes Post In Caracas As Part Of Post-Maduro Transition Plan For the first time in many years, the United States has a top diplomat officially in residence representing Washington to Venezuela. Veteran US diplomat John M. Barrett has arrived in Caracas to serve as chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy in Venezuela, the mission announced Thursday, marking a new phase ...

Trump Admin Pitching US Companies To Rebuild Gulf Infrastructure Hit By Iran, Arab Officials Say 'Tone-Deaf' - Trump Admin Pitching US Companies To Rebuild Gulf Infrastructure Hit By Iran, Arab Officials Say 'Tone-Deaf' Via Middle East Eye The Trump administration has told several Gulf states that they should use American companies to rebuild their infrastructure damaged by Iran's retaliatory strikes amid the US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic, US and Arab officials familiar with the d...

Cole Tomas Allen ID'd As Suspect In White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting - Cole Tomas Allen ID'd As Suspect In White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Update:  • Shooter apprehended and taken into custody. Carrying shotgun, handgun and several knives.  • The shooter has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance California • No injuries to Trump or any guests. • Incident near lobby magnetometer screening. • Trump praised Secret Service...

Malaria Is Still Endemic In 80 Countries - Malaria Is Still Endemic In 80 Countries Significant progress has been made in the fight against malaria over the last two decades, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2024, 80 countries (including the territory of French Guiana) remained endemic for the disease, down from 108 in 2000. The number of deaths have also declined since the turn of the ce...

The Final Battle For Your Mind - The Final Battle For Your Mind Authored by Casey Fleming via The Epoch Times, Your phone buzzes. A notification lights up your screen—an article, a meme, a fun video, a flash sale, or the latest trend. It feels harmless, even entertaining. Just another moment in the endless rhythm of digital life. But beneath the surface lies something far more sinister. The seemingly trivial even...

The WHO Is Building A Supranational Vaccine Authorization Mechanism - The WHO Is Building A Supranational Vaccine Authorization Mechanism Authored by Yaffa Shir-Raz via Brownstone Institute,  “I need to ask someone else to take responsibility for the second part of the approvals process, so that I won’t have a conflict of interest. I’m also working with Bill Gates and the World Health Organization on the vaccine itself.” This admission of a confl...

Should Democrats Fear A Supreme Court October Surprise That Could Save The Senate For The GOP? - Should Democrats Fear A Supreme Court October Surprise That Could Save The Senate For The GOP? There has been a lot of speculation about potential Supreme Court vacancies this year, mostly centered on Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas. Even President Donald Trump seems anxious about the possibility. In a recent interview with Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo, Trump revealed t...

White House Correspondents’ dinner has morphed into a ‘Hollywoodified’ weekend of nonstop parties. Even Grindr is hosting. - President Donald Trump will be on hand for this weekend’s festivities. So will dozens of media and companies throwing events that can cost $300,000.

These investments promise high yield with bond-like safety. But what looks too good to be true often is. - When dentists start getting cold calls about private credit, you know the fad has peaked.

Bonds could lag stocks for the rest of 2026, according to this contrarian signal - Record bond-fund inflows are a warning sign that lower returns are ahead.

What Apple investors need to know about the next steps for the company and its new CEO - Tim Cook built a $4 trillion powerhouse. Now John Ternus must fix Apple’s glaring AI gap.

‘We are not close’: My brother says our mother left no estate when she died. How on earth can I trust him? - “He had a medical power of attorney since my mom was in a nursing home.”

From private suites to $20,000 seats: Luxury travelers have more ways to splurge while many passengers can’t afford economy - Airlines are pouring money into flashy premium-class upgrades to keep attracting big spenders.

ChatGPT is so 2025 — here are the real AI gold mines for investors in 2026 - Money is flooding into AI. Defense, healthcare and agentics are the big winners, writes Mark Minevich.

Market chaos gives money managers a chance to beat index funds — just like they’re supposed to do - The “set it and forget it” strategy is at risk in volatile markets. Savvy managers can dodge sectors your index fund is forced to own.

Fernando Mendoza to make $54 million as the No. 1 NFL draft pick. Here are the other big winners — and losers. - The top three picks in the draft — Fernando Mendoza, David Bailey and Jeremiyah Love — will each be eligible to sign deals worth $50 million

A record 20 million single women own homes — even though it’s more expensive for a woman to buy a house than a man - While the majority of home buyers are married couples, 21% today are single women, compared to just 9% of single men.

Trump: Shooter at White House press dinner had multiple weapons, one officer shot - Trump, seated next to first lady Melania Trump, was quickly surrounded by Secret Service agents, while many attendees ducked under their tables.

Trump cancels U.S. envoy trip to Pakistan for Iran war negotiations: 'If they want to talk, all they have to do is call' - U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had been expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday.

Will he stay or will he go? With criminal probe over, Fed Chair Powell faces big decision - The decision could have important ramifications for policymaking at an especially delicate time.

AI talent war: Software industry is a new target as top executives jump ship to OpenAI - Software giants are seeing their worst stock performance in years on fears of AI disruption. Now they have a new problem.

U.S. imposes sanctions on Chinese 'teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil - The Office of Foreign Assets Control said it imposed sanctions on about 40 shipping companies and vessels that operate as part of Iran's shadow fleet.

Will he stay or will he go? With criminal probe over, Fed Chair Powell faces big decision - The decision could have important ramifications for policymaking at an especially delicate time.

These charts show how Iran's economy is in freefall - Tehran's hardline rhetoric belies a brutal reality facing the regime and Iranian citizens: its economy, vulnerable even before the war, is now in tatters.

Kevin Warsh gave his preferred way for measuring inflation. It could come back to bite him - But Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave warned Wednesday that such a recalculation might not pan out as the former Fed governor hopes.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire — but market focus has already drifted elsewhere - Prospects for further negotiations remain uncertain, with Tehran and Washington offering conflicting signals on the ceasefire's status.

‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo - American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

Will China's deal with Australian mining giant BHP boost yuan internationalization? - Sylvia Ma and Kandy WongSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongFriday, April 24, 2026 Australian mining giant BHP's decision to adopt a yuan-denominated index for a major Chinese buyer poses a challenge to the U.S. dollar's long-standing dominance in iron ore pricing, delivering a hard-won victory for Beijing, analysts said. But while the agreement marked a breakthrough in Beijing's push to gain gr...

Treasury secretary sees potential new swap lines as boost to dollar's dominance - By Daniel FlatleyBloomberg NewsFriday, April 24, 2026 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent talked up the idea of extending currency swap lines to more countries as a way to strengthen "dollar dominance" in a social media post today as speculation continues over why rich countries such as the United Arab Emirates would be interested in the arrangement. "Additional swap lines can benefit our nation b...

Alasdair Macleod: Monetary metals in the eye of the storm - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, April 24, 2026 An uneasy silence has descended on gold and silver, but the forces that will drive them higher are mounting. Both metals are being rapidly drained from paper markets. The monthly cycle of Comex contract expiry has come round again, an incentive for the shorts to mark prices down to make call options expire worthless, shake out weak hol...

The fog of war hides dying Comex, Maguire tells LFTV - 4:40p ET Thursday, April 23, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: In this week's episode of Kinesis Money's "Live from the Vault" program, London metals trader Andrew Maguire says serious monetary metals trading continues to migrate away from the New York Commodities Exchange to Asia, the dying of the Comex is being temporarily concealed by the war with Iran, and big rallies in physical gold and ...

The dead asset wakes up as crypto magic makes gold pay interest - Suvashree Ghosh and Yihui XieBloomberg Newsvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaThursday, April 23, 2026 Jewelers have long used a simple mechanism to protect themselves against volatile gold prices -- borrow the precious metal rather than buy it outright. It's a trick with origins in antiquity and used from the gold souks of Dubai to the bullion desks of India, allowing artisans to produce and...

US Government Sold $524 Billion of Treasury Securities this Week. Inflation to Surpass T-Bill Yields. Brutal Bond Math - The effects of Tax Day. The 10-Year Treasury yield rose to 4.31%, 30-Year Treasury yield to 4.91%.

Senate Confirmation of Warsh, who Wants to Reduce the Fed’s Balance Sheet, Gets Unstuck as DOJ Ends Powell Investigation - Even during the Senate hearings, Warsh stuck to his guns: the Fed should have a smaller balance sheet.

Dynamics and Surging Magnitude of US LNG Exports: Started 10 Years Ago in a Glut of Natural Gas that Collapsed the Price - 10th liquefaction & export terminal shipped first cargo. List of LNG export terminals, operating and under construction, by in-service date.

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

Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Predictions Markets, Report Highlights Region’s Mining Potential - Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Brazil issues a blanket ban on non-financial prediction markets, Hashrate Index highlights the potential for bitcoin mining growth in the region, and Brazil’s largest bank invests in bitcoin mining. Key Takeaways: On April […]

Central Bank of Brazil: Stablecoins Dominate Over $6.9 Billion Crypto Purchases Registered in Q1 - According to data released by the Central Bank of Brazil, stablecoin purchases comprised $6.8 billion of the $6.9 billion in cryptocurrency purchased abroad by Brazilians during Q1. This represents an increase of over 100% compared to the same period last year. Key Takeaways: Brazil’s Central Bank reported a Q1 2026 crypto volume of $6.9B, with […]

Space and Time Launches Dreamspace Ai App Builder to Simplify Onchain Development - Space and Time has launched Dreamspace, an AI-powered, no-code app builder designed to democratize blockchain development. Key Takeaways: Space and Time launched Dreamspace with Microsoft to enable no-code AI app building for 140,000+ students. Built on Base, the tool offers sub-1-second speeds and fees under $0.01 to empower the creator economy. Following a $20M investment […]

South Africa Crypto Draft Triggers 1M Rand Fine Warning From Valr CEO - Industry leaders and financial experts have issued a sharp rebuke of the South African National Treasury’s Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations 2026, calling the proposal a regressive move that mirrors apartheid-era economic controls. Key Takeaways: National Treasury draft replaces 1961 rules with 2026 digital asset controls despite Sidley’s objections. VALR CEO Ehsani warns of a […]

Olenox Announces Merge With CS Digital to Develop Low Cost, Off-Grid Bitcoin Mining Opportunities - The two companies would agree to merge, with CS Digital receiving $55 million in an all-share transaction, to combine Olenox’s energy expertise with CS Digital’s expertise in bitcoin mining. The combined company would seek to develop off-grid mining and AI data center initiatives close to generation sites. Key Takeaways: Olenox announced a possible $55M merger […]

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The Hinkley Hilton - This evening, immediately after I turned my phone on, I saw headlines about shots fired at the Washington Hilton where… The post The Hinkley Hilton appeared first on Reason.com.

Judge Finds Epstein-Related Plaintiff Lies, Spoliation, and Lawyer Misconduct in Rape Lawsuit Against Investor Leon Black - The judge sanctions the plaintiff and the lawyer, but allows the case to go forward.

Links to My Posts on Chatrie v. United States, the Geofence Warrant Case - Fourteen posts in all, from 2022 to the present.

Plaintiffs Can't Sue the Chinese Government with Largely Sealed Complaint - From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) Friday in Shofner v. Shenyang Dadong District People's Court: Plaintiffs … bring this action… The post Plaintiffs Can't Sue the Chinese Government with Largely Sealed Complaint appeared first on Reason.com.

Thought Experiment: It's 2030, and the Newsom Justice Department Indicts a Conservative Group for Paying Antifa Leaders - I blogged Wednesday about the indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center for, among other things, supposedly defrauding donors. The… The post Thought Experiment: It's 2030, and the Newsom Justice Department Indicts a Conservative Group for Paying Antifa Leaders appeared first on Reason.com.

Eighth Circuit Upholds Ban on Trespassing for Surveillance Purposes - From PETA, Inc. v. Reynolds, decided Thursday by the Eighth Circuit (Judge Steven Grasz, joined by Judges James Loken and… The post Eighth Circuit Upholds Ban on Trespassing for Surveillance Purposes appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: April 25, 1938 - 4/25/1938: United States v. Carolene Products decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 25, 1938 appeared first on Reason.com.

A $33 Burger? As New York City Eyes $30 Minimum Wage, Restaurants Brace for Impact - The proposal would eliminate the tipped-wage credit and send labor costs skyrocketing in an industry notorious for its tight margins.

Hobohemian Rhapsody - Author Brian Barth explores the makeshift tent cities of Silicon Valley.

Note to Bessent and Congressional Republicans: Greedflation Is Still Bad Economics -
Friday Feature: Legacy Learning Loft - Veteran teacher Tasha Ellis took a leap of faith—quitting her job and launching a microschool—to offer a more personalized learning experience for children.

What Should Policy Do About Carbon Emissions? - The least bad response to the risks from carbon emissions might be doing nothing, other than eliminating existing subsidies for carbon-based fuels.

Misdirection and Misinformation: FISA Reauthorization Fight Intensifies -
Washington’s Self-Inflicted Farm Crisis -

This isn’t a Republic. It’s a Coup. - America was built on a foundation that constitutional violations are a deadly disease. Give government an inch - they’ll take a few thousand miles and they’ll never stop. Before too long, it’ll get to a place where they’re just eating us alive: Our rights. Our money And everything in between. On this Episode, it’s the ancient Roman maxim behind the American Revolution. The post This isn’t a Rep...

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.

Act Now to Stop California’s Paternalistic and Privacy-Destroying Social Media Ban - California lawmakers are fast-tracking A.B. 1709—a sweeping bill that would ban anyone under 16 from using social media and force every user, regardless of age, to verify their identity before accessing social platforms. That means that under this bill, all Californians would be required to submit highly sensitive government-issued ID or biometric information to private companies simply to part...

EFF Challenges Secrecy In Eastern District of Texas Patent Case  - Clinic students Emily Ko and Zoe Lee at the Technology Law and Policy Clinic at the NYU School of Law were the principal authors of this post. Courts are not private forums for business disputes. They are public institutions, and their records belong to the public. But too often, courts forget that and allow for massive over-sealing, especially in patent cases.  EFF recently discovered another ...

California Coastal Community Must Reject CBP's AI-Powered Surveillance Tower - Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking permission from the California city of San Clemente to install an Anduril Industries surveillance tower on a cliff that would allow for constant monitoring of entire coastal neighborhoods.  The proposed tower is Anduril's Sentry, part of the Autonomous Surveillance Tower (AST) program. While CBP says it will primarily monitor the coastline for boat...

Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech - MADISON, Wis.—Jim Masterson has been working with animals for almost 30 years. It’s more than just a job for him; it’s a passion he’s had […] The post Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech appeared first on Institute for Justice.

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.

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 ...

FBI: Knives Kill Three Times More Often Than Rifles -
The government is spying on gun owners - Send a letter to your members of Congress, urging them to pass legislation to curb FISA abuse! They don’t need to kick down your door anymore. They just pull out a credit card. Right now, the federal government is purchasing massive commercial databases packed with personal information: your location history, your browsing habits, your interests and hobbies. Anything a data … Read more

Don’t let the USPS trample on the 2A! - We need your immediate action to stop the U.S. Postal Service from sidestepping our landmark court victory and chipping away at your Second Amendment rights. We at Gun Owners of America recently scored a major win in court, forcing the USPS to overturn its nearly 100-year-old, unconstitutional ban on mailing handguns. But now, instead of simply following the law, the … Read more

Trump calls out Wells Fargo, banks over LA fire response - The federal government “will be looking into” banks’ actions following last year’s fires, the president said in a social media post Thursday. "The Banks must treat those people … very fairly and well."

DOJ drops probe into Fed’s Powell - The central bank’s inspector general “has been asked to scrutinize” Fed renovations. But a U.S. attorney said she “would not hesitate to restart” the probe if necessary.

HSBC exec opens up on what drives real-time payment growth - Corporations adopt faster digital payments based on their priorities and the rise of digital assets, an HSBC payments executive said.

Huntington whittles expense growth - The regional bank is pruning some investments in hiring and technology amid a tighter focus on controlling cost increases, its CFO said.

PNC to cut 777 FirstBank jobs this summer - The reductions at the acquired bank’s Colorado headquarters are designed to stem “overlap.” PNC, in a statement, touted the Denver market as a strong, strategic talent base for technology at the bank.

Bankruptcy filings were up 11.9% in last 12 months - Bankruptcy filings rose 11.9% during the past 12 months, according to statistics from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts; JPMorganChase named Jerry Lee and Nick Richitt as global co-heads of health care investment banking; Goldman Sachs appointed Akila Raman as global head of its private and alternatives capital markets business; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

Adyen to buy German loyalty platform in first-ever acquisition - The all-cash, 750 million euro deal to buy Talon.One marks a notable shift from the fintech's M&A strategy that has historically favored build versus buy.

Flagstar pares back earnings outlook amid elevated CRE payoffs - The Long Island-based regional bank, which has been in turnaround mode for two years, reduced its earnings per share guidance for 2026 and 2027. It cited an expected decrease in net interest income due to higher levels of payoffs and paydowns in commercial real estate.

Regulators reduce leverage ratio for community banks - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Thursday finalized a rule lowering the community bank leverage ratio from 9% to 8% as well as extending compliance deadlines.

Justice Department to drop Powell investigation - U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said in a social media post Friday morning that the Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing a path for Kevin Warsh to be confirmed as Powell's replacement.

Cryptoasset service providers as financial intermediaries: risks and policy approaches - Cryptoasset service providers (CASPs) have expanded well beyond their initial roles as trading platforms and custodial service providers. The largest firms now offer a broad range of products, including yield/earn programmes, margin and secured lending, derivatives and token issuance. Some of these products closely resemble financial intermediation activities traditionally performed by banks an...

Investment funds' de facto currency risk exposure - by Inês Lindoso, Andreas Schrimpf, Vladyslav Sushko, Toma Tomov

Phil Mnisi: Empowering young people in financial decision-making - Remarks by Mr Phil Mnisi, Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini, at the Global Money Week Launch "Smart money talks", Ezulwini, 11 March 2026.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco de Credito del Peru - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco de Credito del Peru

Agencies finalize changes to enhance community bank leverage ratio - Agencies finalize changes to enhance community bank leverage ratio

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for March 2026 - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 24, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for March 2026 WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) tod...

Press Release: Agencies Finalize Changes to Community Bank Leverage Ratio - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 23, 2026 Agencies Finalize Changes to Community Bank Leverage Ratio The federal bank regulatory agencies today jointly fin...