Precious Metals and Market News

Peter Schiff: CME silver halt ‘better than telling the truth’ as prices surge past $90 - (Kitco News) - Global financial markets faced a major infrastructure disruption Wednesday as the CME Group was forced to halt electronic trading for metals and natural gas, just as silver prices surged past the $90 per ounce milestone.

Can gold prices hold above $5,200 as inflation pressues rise - (Kitco News) - The gold market is holding gains above $5,200, but according to some analysts, it could face headwinds as the U.S. inflation threat is far from over following a strong rise in producer prices.

Bitcoin Feb. 27 daily chart alert - Sideways grind at lower levels - (Kitco News) - Friday, February 27—March bitcoin futures prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Friday. Trading action has turned into a sideways grind at lower levels, with a price downtrend line on the daily bar chart now in some jeopardy.

Gold market analysis for February 27 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders - (Kitco News) - This 5-minute bar chart for Comex gold futures can be a valuable analytical and trading tool for the active intra-day gold futures trader/market watcher.

Gold price slightly up, silver higher ahead of U.S. PPI - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are slightly up and silver prices solidly higher in early U.S. trading Friday, just ahead of a key U.S. inflation report. Some safe-haven demand is featured heading into the weekend, what with U.S.-Iran tensions remaining elevated.

Rising debt and policy uncertainty strengthen gold’s edge over silver - WisdomTree’s Shah - (Kitco News) - Gold’s rally may have cooled from its frenetic start to the year, but the structural forces underpinning the precious metals market remain firmly in place — and increasingly favor the yellow metal over silver, according to one market analyst.

Despite consolidating below $5,200, gold still has a path to $6,000, says Bank of America - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to struggle to hold gains above $5,200 an ounce, and while prices still have the potential to move higher by year-end, one bank expects further consolidation through the spring.

Silver leads gold lower on profit-taking pressure - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are down near midday Thursday, with silver once again leading the way. Profit-taking from the shorter-term futures traders is featured in both markets, following recent gains that have started new near-term price uptrends.

The Federal Reserve faces impossible math as gold signals approaching debt wall - (Kitco News) - The international accumulation phase of the current gold bull market has officially ended, giving way to a volatile second phase driven by stress in the U.S. credit system, according to Daniel Oliver, founder of Myrmikan Capital.

Spot gold trades at $5,171/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to 212k - (Kitco News) - Gold prices were holding in positive territory following the release of in-line labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits was slightly lower than economists’ forecasts.

Iran Rejects US 'Excessive Demands' - But Next Talks Scheduled For Wednesday - Iran Rejects US 'Excessive Demands' - But Next Talks Scheduled For Wednesday After the third round of indirect US-Iran talks held in Geneva on Thursday, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi - who was the chief mediator - cited "significant progress" - which echoed the generally positive assessment of the Iranian side. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi initially declared, "W...

Spanberger And Dems Lie About Gerrymandering Scheme - Spanberger And Dems Lie About Gerrymandering Scheme Authored by Ben Cline via RealClearPolitics, Once you burn your credibility, it’s hard to get back. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger deceived voters and concealed her true leftist agenda to win the Governor’s Mansion last year. Now she and her fellow Democrats are lying to Virginians about a new gerrymandered congressional distr...

MP's "Strong" Quarter: Accelerated Production, Long-Term Agreements With Major Tech Companies - MP's "Strong" Quarter: Accelerated Production, Long-Term Agreements With Major Tech Companies MP Materials Corp. reported fourth quarter revenue of $52.7 million and net income of $9.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, yesterday reflecting a sharp year-over-year improvement driven largely by price floor protection under its agreement with the U.S. Department of War. Full year r...

'Soft' Data Soars To 2-Year Highs As Chicago PMI Smashes Expectations - 'Soft' Data Soars To 2-Year Highs As Chicago PMI Smashes Expectations Market News International's Chicago Business Barometer smashed expectations this morning, print 57.7 - the highest since May 2022 - and above the highest analysts' expectation. This is the second straight month above 50 (signaling expansion) with new orders and employment surging (but prices also rising)... ...

US Offers $10 Million For Capture Of Sinaloa Cartel Boss Brothers - US Offers $10 Million For Capture Of Sinaloa Cartel Boss Brothers Following the Mexican Army Special Forces' decapitation strike against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) by killing Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes - and, as we now know, with U.S. intelligence aiding the operation - the ongoing dismantling of the Mexican cartel command and control networks appears to b...

Jack Smith's Secret Orders Targeting Patel And Wiles Should Alarm Us All - Jack Smith's Secret Orders Targeting Patel And Wiles Should Alarm Us All Authored by Jonathan Turley, Former Special Counsel Jack Smith has long operated under Oscar Wilde’s rule that “the only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.”  Over the last few months, the public has learned of a wide array of secret orders targeting members of Congress, Trump allies, and other...

OpenAI Secures Record $110 Billion Funding Round Backed By Amazon, Nvidia, & SoftBank - OpenAI Secures Record $110 Billion Funding Round Backed By Amazon, Nvidia, & SoftBank OpenAI has closed a new funding round that could total $110 billion, valuing the ChatGPT maker at $730 billion pre-money and potentially putting it on course for an IPO in the second half of the year, according to a new Financial Times report. The three investors in the deal are Nvidia, Amazon, a...

US Begins Evacuating Some Embassy Staff In Israel 'While Flights Still Available' - US Begins Evacuating Some Embassy Staff In Israel 'While Flights Still Available' "Persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available," the US State Department announced Friday, signaling that US strikes on Iran could be imminent,. It provided confirmation the US government has begun evacuating "non-emergency" personnel from the embassy in Israel an...

Surging Services Costs Spark Unexpected Surge In US Producer Prices In January - Surging Services Costs Spark Unexpected Surge In US Producer Prices In January US Producer Prices came in hotter than expected in January, with the headline PPI rising 0.5% MoM (vs +0.3% exp), higher than the revised +0.4% MoM in December. This left Producer Prices up 2.9% YoY (hotter than expected but below December's +3.0%)... Source: Bloomberg Under the hood, we see a surge ...

Futures Slide As Renewed AI Disruption And Private Credit Fears Spark Selling - Futures Slide As Renewed AI Disruption And Private Credit Fears Spark Selling The rollercoaster continues: US equity futures are in the red again, trading near session lows, and set to extend Thursday's losses with as stocks underperform after yesterday's spectacular plunge in the momentum trade as NVDA's post record-breaking earnings/guidance plunge spooked markets that nothing is...

Block says AI will allow it to cut more than 4,000 jobs. Some argue that’s not the whole story. - Block’s “audacious” move ignites debate over whether the company is using AI as an excuse to walk back reckless hiring.

Need a side hustle to support your retirement dreams? Here’s how to find work right now. - 7 tips for navigating this tricky job market.

‘I am fearful’: My ailing relative is being forced into assisted living. What can I do? - “My relative also has no idea what they are being charged for these services.”

Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank pour $110 billion into OpenAI — raising the stakes for AI monetization - OpenAI’s new $730 billion valuation is more than double what it was a year ago, but the company’s financials pale in comparison with those of its public peers.

Jump in oil prices may reflect worry about Iran delays on nuclear deal, analyst says - Oil prices were climbing on Friday, shaking off losses from the previous session, as markets get increasingly nervous about delays in reaching a deal to end Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

I told my boss I need an ADHD coach and his response was unhelpful. Can we fix our working relationship? - ”I feel like I’m just in shut-down and discouraged mode.”

Nine out of 10 bets this fund manager made over the past year have outperformed. These are his next two plays. - Gold miners, Japan stocks and nuclear plays boosted Man Group’s portfolio

His lawyer said, ‘He’s gone off the deep end.’ My brother is paranoid and forgot he sold his house. What can I do? - “My sister and I are his only family, the will is made and we would inherit his estate.”

Wholesale prices rise sharply and point to persistent inflation - The cost of wholesale goods and services rose at an accelerated pace in January for the second month in a row, suggesting persistent inflation could dog the economy at least through the early part of the new year.

Is it OK to wear pajamas on your next flight? A viral post sparks debate. - Tampa International Airport issued a mock ban on sleepwear. Plenty of comments soon followed.

Core wholesale prices rose 0.8% in January, much more than expected - The core producer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.8%, more than the 0.6% gain in December.

UBS downgrades the U.S. stock market. Here's what has the investment bank worried - UBS downgraded U.S. equities to benchmark in a fully invested global equity portfolio, saying factors that powered years of outperformance are starting to fade.

OpenAI announces $110 billion funding round with backing from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank - OpenAI's latest funding round is even bigger than its prior financing, which was a record amount for private tech companies.

Dell shares climb 19% on earnings beat as company navigates rising memory costs - Dell's strong fourth-quarter results show the company is navigating the memory shortage well so far.

Anthropic faces lose-lose scenario in Pentagon conflict as deadline for policy change looms - Anthropic has just hours to decide whether it will accede to the Defense Department's demands that it be able to use the company's AI models how it sees fit.

Core wholesale prices rose 0.8% in January, much more than expected - The core producer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.8%, more than the 0.6% gain in December.

Trump insists trade deals safe after Supreme Court ruling upends tariff authority, but partners aren’t so sure - The Supreme Court decision to strike down Trump's tariffs has thrown fresh confusion over the raft of trade deals negotiated with global partners, stalling trade talks.

Top earners are more afraid for their employment than lower income as AI threat increases - The prospect of being replaced by artificial intelligence is helping to scare higher-income workers.

China’s leverage rises before high-stakes summit as Supreme Court curbs Trump tariffs - Supreme Court's decision to invalidate Trump's tariffs has strengthened China's hand ahead of the leaders summit in April, at a time when Beijing seeks U.S. concessions on Taiwan.

Five key takeaways from the Supreme Court's landmark decision against Trump's tariffs - What's far less certain is the longer-reaching impacts as the economy and markets again adjust to a changing landscape.

China encourages dollar buying to slow surging yuan - By Winni Zhou, Joe Cash, and Samuel ShenReutersFriday, February 27, 2026 China's central bank moved to rein in the fast-rising yuan today, scrapping risk reserves requirements for forex forward contracts in a move that would encourage dollar buying as exporters start to feel the pinch from a stronger currency. The decision came after the yuan hit a near three-year high against the dollar on Thu...

ECB sells some U.S. dollar assets, cuts weight of dollar in reserves - By Balazs KoranyiReutersThursday, February 26, 2026 FRANKFURT, Germany -- The European Central Bank sold some of its dollar assets early last year and reduced the weight of the dollar in its foreign exchange reserves in what it said was a standard rebalancing of its portfolio. The bank played down the significance of the move, which came before the market turbulence generated by U.S. President ...

India expands rules for $385 billion stock funds to add gold - By Ashutosh JoshiBloomberg NewsThursday, February 26, 2026 India's market regulator has allowed the country's $385 billion actively managed equity funds to park more of their money in gold and silver, giving them greater flexibility at a time when global demand for hard assets is rising. Under revised rules by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, stock funds can invest the remainder of t...

India tells mutual funds to stop using LBMA gold and silver prices - India's Markets Regulator Changes Gold, Silver Valuation for Mutual FundsFrom ReutersThursday, February 26, 2026 https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/india-markets-regulator-changes-gold-silver-valuation-mutual-funds-2026-02-26/ India's markets regulator today directed mutual funds to use domestic stock exchange spot prices to value their physical gold and silver hold...

Gold rigging researcher Stuart Englert interviewed by TF Metals Report - 7:10p ET Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The TF Metals Report's Craig Hemke today interviewed Stuart Englert, author of the book "Rigged," which documents gold price suppression policy, and now author of "Patient Millionaire -- A Financial Memoir," recounting his personal approach to the weaknesses of the world's debt-based financial system. ... Dispatch continues bel...

AI, the Immigration Crackdown, and Mind-Blowing Overhiring in 2020-2022 Are Now Rattling the Labor Market - Despite only tepid job creation by the private sector, unemployment remains historically low.

Credit Card Delinquencies, Balances, Burden, Credit Limits, and Collections in Q4 2025 - Despite the wailing about tapped-out, struggling and cracking consumers, the credit card delinquency rate dropped to multi-year low.

WHOOSH Goes Demand for Electricity. US Power Generation by Source in 2025: Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear, Wind, Hydro, Solar, Biomass, Geothermal, Petroleum - Amid a struggle to power AI data centers.

These Countries May Be Next To Accept Bitcoin as Legal Tender - One of the main knocks against cryptocurrency has always been that it will never gain universal adoption, meaning its usefulness will always be limited. This perhaps changed forever on September 7, ...

Legal Tender - Legal tender is a medium of payment recognized by a legal system to be valid for meeting a financial obligation. Paper currency and coins are common forms of legal tender in many countries. Legal ...

Bill Introduced To Make Bitcoin A Legal Tender In Arizona - Senator Wendy Rogers has introduced a bill proposing to make bitcoin a legal tender in the U.S. state of Arizona. The bill seeks to add bitcoin to the list of instruments considered legal tender in ...

Next week El Salvador will become the first country to accept bitcoin as currency - The government even went a step further in promoting the cryptocurrency’s use by giving $30 in free bitcoins to citizens who sign up for its national digital wallet, known as Chivo, or “cool” in ...

The Conundrum Of Bitcoin Legal Tender Laws - Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s laser-eyed President, shocked the world at the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami when he announced that bitcoin would become legal tender in his country. A few days later, ...

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

Sam Altman Confirms $110B OpenAI Funding Round, Largest in Private Tech History - OpenAI has closed a record-shattering $110 billion funding round led by Amazon, Nvidia and Softbank, catapulting the artificial intelligence (AI) company to an $840 billion post-money valuation and deepening its alliances with some of the world’s largest tech players. OpenAI’s $110 Billion Power Move OpenAI announced on Friday that it has raised $110 billion in […]

Bitcoin ETFs Top $1 Billion in 3-Day Inflow Streak - Bitcoin ETFs recorded a third consecutive day of inflows, adding $254 million and pushing the three-day total above $1 billion. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also closed in positive territory, extending the all-green streak. Crypto ETFs Mark Third Straight All-Green Session The buying didn’t slow down on Thursday, Feb. 26. For the third straight session, […]

OKX and Chainalysis to Deploy AI for Proactive Fraud Prevention - OKX has adopted Chainalysis Alterya, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security solution designed to identify and block fraudulent transfers before funds leave the platform. OKX announced the expansion of its partnership with Chainalysis on February 26, 2026, shifting its security focus from reactive tracing to proactive prevention. By integrating the Alterya fraud prevention layer, OKX c...

Crypto Exchange Roundup: Best Platforms Heading Into March 2026 - Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. As 2026 moves further into the first quarter, the top crypto exchanges continue to refine their platforms, raising standards […]

Gate Obtains Malta Payment Institution License to Expand European Stablecoin Infrastructure - Gate has secured a Payment Institution license from the Malta Financial Services Authority, enabling the exchange to provide regulated payment services across the European Union. Gate announced on February 26, 2026, that its subsidiary, Gate Technology Ltd, received official authorization under the EU Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2). This achievement allows Gate to utilize passporting ...

"The Docket that Shall Not Be Named" - A discussion of the [shadow/interim/emergency/other] docket with Professor Kate Shaw.

Hillary Clinton Knows Nothing - Plus: AI layoffs, Paramount wins Warner Bros., and the Trump-Mamdani bromance.

First Amendment Protects Right to Use Nudity as Protest (There, a Pro-Trans Protest) in Public - So the Washington Supreme Court said yesterday, though other courts have disagreed.

Free Speech Claim by Government Employee Fired for Posts Complaining About 2020 St. Louis Riots Can Go Forward - From Winterbauer v. City of St. Louis, decided yesterday by Judge Maria Lanahan (E.D. Mo.): Christina Winterbauer was a civilian… The post Free Speech Claim by Government Employee Fired for Posts Complaining About 2020 St. Louis Riots Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

A 'Mansion Tax' in Los Angeles Is Worsening the City's Housing Crisis - A transfer tax on high-value real estate transactions is reducing the number of homes on the market and limiting new construction.

Today in Supreme Court History: February 27, 1901 - 2/27/1901: Champion v. Ames argued.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 27, 1901 appeared first on Reason.com.

Fight Government Corruption With Deregulation - The world is growing simultaneously more corrupt and bound in red tape. That’s not a coincidence.

Brickbat: Close Enough - A DUI arrest in Rockmart, Georgia, triggered an investigation into the officer who made it because tests later showed the… The post Brickbat: Close Enough appeared first on Reason.com.

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New in The Free Press: "Trump's Religious Liberty Commission Was Hijacked by an Antisemite" - "As antisemitism grows on both sides of the political spectrum, we should be wary of those who use their faith to spread Jew hate."

Emergency Authorities and the Constitutional Allocation of Election Power - Elections are always high-stakes, and public trust in election processes is important. But invoking vague emergency statutes to exert more control over elections would raise the stakes—and reduce public trust in elections.

Know Your Citizenship, Says Trump to Banks - Congress should block any attempt to force banks to require proof of citizenship status.

Draw the Line Now Against a Trump Election Takeover - Everyone who cares about federalism and the Constitution, especially lawmakers, should draw the line right now against the idea of letting Donald Trump seize control of elections.

The GSEs and the Secondary Mortgage Market—Three Questions I Wish I’d Been Asked During the Hearing - It is long past the time for Congress to take a different approach to housing policy, one that pares back federal involvement. If the federal government remains so embedded in the housing finance system, Americans will have plenty to remain unhappy about.

Trump's Draft Executive Order Would Be a Sea Change to How Americans Vote and How Elections Are Run - Given that the contemplated executive order is likely a loser in the courts, and that it might be administratively impossible, what is the real goal of the president in drafting such an executive order?

This Isn’t a Presidency. It’s a Throne. - The executive, James Madison warned, is the branch of power most interested in and prone to war. Empowering it to both declare and wage war, not only guarantees endless war, it’s a ROYAL power the founders fought to free themselves from. That’s why a free people must disarm the president from this potential. The post This Isn’t a Presidency. It’s a Throne. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Cent...

Freedom Isn’t Granted: It’s Exercised and Defended - You can’t build a true “land of the free” on hope, wishing for the “right people” to gain power and resist the temptation to abuse it. The post Freedom Isn’t Granted: It’s Exercised and Defended appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

This Isn’t a Warrant. It’s a Home Invasion. - It started a revolution. Now it's just your average Wednesday. Government agents with blank-check power to search and seize - no oath, no probable cause, no limits. James Otis called it “the worst instrument of arbitrary power.” Today, most people won’t even flinch at this brazen attack on your life, liberty and property. The post This Isn’t a Warrant. It’s a Home Invasion. appeared first on Te...

Victory! Tenth Circuit Finds Fourth Amendment Doesn’t Support Broad Search of Protesters’ Devices and Digital Data - In a big win for protesters’ rights, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit overturned a lower court’s dismissal of a challenge to sweeping warrants to search a protester’s devices and digital data and a nonprofit’s social media data. The case, Armendariz v. City of Colorado Springs, arose after a housing protest in 2021, during which Colorado Springs police arrested protesters for obs...

☺️ Trust Us With Your Face | EFFector 38.4 - Do you remember the last time you were carded at a bar or restaurant? It was probably such a quick and normal experience, that you barely remember it. But have you ever been carded to use the internet? Being required to present your ID to access content online is becoming a growing reality for many. We're explaining the dangers of age verification laws, and the latest in the fight for privacy a...

How to Pick Your Password Manager - Phishing and data breaches are a constant on the internet. The single best defense against both is to use a password manager to generate and automatically fill a unique password for every site. While 1Password has recently raised their prices, and researchers have recently published potential flaws in some implementations, using a password manager is still a critical investment in keeping yours...

Arizona Educator Sues County Attorney Whose Hired Thugs Bullied Him Out of Election Campaign - PHOENIX—When two men approached Fernando “Fernie” Madrid outside of a church, he thought he had two more signatures for his petition to run for school […] The post Arizona Educator Sues County Attorney Whose Hired Thugs Bullied Him Out of Election Campaign appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Vindicated: Court rebukes Newton, Iowa, officials for retaliatory arrests after citizen called them “fascists” - Today, a federal judge in Iowa ruled that the city of Newton, Iowa, violated Noah Petersen’s constitutional rights when city leaders arrested him for critiquing […] The post Vindicated: Court rebukes Newton, Iowa, officials for retaliatory arrests after citizen called them “fascists” appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Arrested by ICE and Held for Three Days without Communication or a Hearing; Citizen and Veteran Sues Feds - LOS ANGELES—Last July, George Retes, a U.S. citizen and Iraq combat veteran, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies for […] The post Arrested by ICE and Held for Three Days without Communication or a Hearing; Citizen and Veteran Sues Feds 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 ...

WV: BREAKING: SB 1071 pulled—Your call is needed immediately! - Senator Willis Pulls Machine Gun Bill from Consideration Gun owners are left feeling betrayed Things are changing moment by moment in Charleston. Earlier this morning I encouraged you to thank Senate Judiciary Chairman Tom Willis for scheduling a vote on SB 1071, the bill allowing WV to sell machine guns to residents. But remember how I indicated in the alert that, previously, … Read more

WV: One more push needed for SB 1071 today! - Your Calls Changed Everything — Vote Taking Place Today in Charleston! Your hard work is paying off, and they are listening to you in Charleston! Even though there were no initial plans to bring up SB 1071 for a vote, your emails and calls have changed everything. The Senate Judiciary Committee will be voting today (maybe this morning) to allow … Read more

KY: New Bill Restores Lawful Access to Machine Guns - Kentucky just took a major step forward for the Second Amendment. Representative TJ Roberts has introduced HB 749. Nearly identical to the bill GOA authored in West Virginia, it would create an Office of Public Defense within the Kentucky State Police to acquire and transfer machine guns to qualified, law-abiding Kentuckians. This is exactly the kind of bold, lawful leadership … Read more

HSBC names generative AI a leading investment area - The London-based bank plans to use the technology for employee assistance, process reengineering and customer experience.

Warren grills Gould over World Liberty charter application - The Senate Banking Committee’s ranking member warned the OCC’s chief he could become “an accomplice” to corruption if the Trump family’s crypto venture is approved for a trust bank charter.

Dive Deposits: The CFPB RIF case is truly at an impasse - The bureau’s lawyer suggested the dispute could be settled out of court, while the D.C. Circuit may kick the case back to a district judge.

KeyBank wants 10% boost in its commercial-banking workforce - After hiring a Kansas City-based family office team, the Cleveland-based regional seeks to add commercial bankers in New York, Chicago, Southern California and Atlanta.

How the Fed is making AI ‘durable’ - Fed Gov. Christopher Waller likened the rise of AI to the advent of ATMs, which shifted “human effort” to higher-value work. But fellow Fed Gov. Lisa Cook warned of labor market “costs” tied to AI adoption.  

Banks need to rethink how they train staff to fight financial crime - The threats posed by financial criminals, from fraudsters to money launderers, are evolving at a pace that far outstrips the education of bankers charged with combating them. That needs to change.

Banks need to choose carefully between public and private blockchains - Decisions about the kind of blockchains to use in rolling out banking products creates future path dependencies. It's important that banks get this decision right.

Judges seem inclined to allow CFPB RIFs — if there's a plan - Experts said that judges reviewing ongoing litigation between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its employee union seem inclined to allow reductions in force to proceed if the CFPB presented a credible plan for running the agency.

Trump's $200B MBS plan set off by GSE valuation gap: Pulte - MBS buying has become the near-term focus but a 2026 offering is still possible, Federal Housing Finance Agency official Bill Pulte told Fox Business.

RBC raises provisions again amid renewed tariff uncertainty - The Royal Bank of Canada's base outlook is that tariffs will remain at their current levels. But it also sees a possibility that U.S. trade policy will bring on a severe North American recession.

Format for Incident Reporting Exchange (FIRE) - Executive Summary - The Financial Stability Board (FSB) report on the Format for Incident Reporting Exchange (FIRE), published in April 2025, establishes an approach to promote common information elements and requirements for reporting operational incidents by financial institutions to authorities. It aims to improve regulatory coordination in responding to operational incidents, thereby helping to enhance financi...

Harmonised ISO 20022 data requirements for enhancing cross-border payments – updated report - The CPMI's harmonised ISO 20022 data requirements for cross-border payments (harmonisation requirements) are a key milestone under the G20 roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments.

Basel Committee issues a consolidated version of its guidelines - The Basel Committee has published a consultation on a consolidated version of its guidelines and sound practices. The consolidated version aims to improve accessibility and substantially streamline guidance materials. Comments on the consultation are requested by 26 June 2026.

Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on January 20 and 28, 2026 - Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on January 20 and 28, 2026

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of First Financial Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of First Financial Bank

Following earlier actions to remove reputation risk from its supervision of banks, Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposal to codify that removal - Following earlier actions to remove reputation risk from its supervision of banks, Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposal to codify that removal

Press Release: FDIC Issues CRA Examination Schedules for Second Quarter 2026 and Third Quarter 2026 - PRESS RELEASE | FEBRUARY 27, 2026 FDIC Issues CRA Examination Schedules for Second Quarter 2026 and Third Quarter 2026 WASHINGTON - The Federal ...

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for January 2026 - PRESS RELEASE | FEBRUARY 27, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for January 2026 WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDI...