Precious Metals and Market News

BMO warns investors that the gold/silver ratio could be nearing a historic bottom - (Kitco News) - Speculative momentum continues to provide unprecedented support for silver prices as the market manages to push back above $91 an ounce; however, one bank notes that its performance—particularly compared to gold—could be overdone.

Key factors for investors seeking relative value in precious metals in 2026 – CME Group’s Norland - (Kitco News) – While there are a number of ongoing drivers supporting further price gains for gold, silver, platinum and palladium this year, each have key factors that could strengthen or weaken their prospects against the rest – even as the interest rate and inflation picture will impact the entire precious metals complex, according to Erik Norland, Managing Director and Chief Economist at CM...

TD Securities takes a second hit on silver short, losing $606k - (Ktico News) - Commodity analysts at TD Securities have once again underestimated momentum in the silver market, as the Canadian bank has been stopped out of its short silver trade for a second time since October.

Silver price falling as Trump will not impose critical minerals tariffs… for now - (Kitco News) - After rising 30% in the early days of the new year, silver continues to see extraordinary volatility and some technical selling pressure as a long-awaited decision from President Donald Trump confirms that the precious metal will not face import tariffs just yet.

Gold, silver weaker as risk aversion downticks a bit - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are modestly lower in midday U.S. trading Thursday, with silver inching to another record high overnight.

Gold price remains under pressure as U.S. weekly jobless claims drop below 200k - (Kitco News) - The gold market is once again seeing renewed profit-taking, and the precious metal could continue to struggle as the U.S. labor market shows resilience, with the number of American workers applying for first-time unemployment benefits dropping below 200,000.

Spot gold slides below $4,600/oz after New York manufacturing index surprises with rise to 7.7 - (Kitco News) - Manufacturing activity in the New York region rose back into expansionary territory this month, according to the latest figures published by the New York Federal Reserve.The regional central bank announced on Thursday that its Empire State manufacturing survey improved to 7.7 in January, after posting a -3.7 print in December. The data was better than expectations, as consensus f...

Spot gold at session low $4,581/oz after Philly Fed survey rises to 12.6 in January - (Kitco News) – Gold prices are selling off on Thursday morning after the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's manufacturing sector survey improved beyond expectations this month.The regional central bank said its manufacturing business outlook for January came in at 12.6 after a reading of -8.8 in December. The data was far better than expected, as economists were looking for a negative reading ...

Gold price weaker, silver pokes to another record high - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are modestly lower in early U.S. trading Thursday, with silver inching to another record high overnight.

Bitcoin January 15 daily chart alert - Bulls working on price uptrend - (Kitco News) - Thursday, January 15--January bitcoin futures prices are near steady in early trading Thursday, after prices hit a two-month high Wednesday.

China Leads Global Coal Power Additions Despite Renewables Push - China Leads Global Coal Power Additions Despite Renewables Push By Charles Kennedy of OilPrice.com China continues to nearly single-handedly prop up global coal consumption and new coal-fired power generation, despite being also the world’s leading investor in renewables and battery storage.  China is set to commission as many as 85 coal-fired power generating units this year, ...

Danish Intelligence Confirms The Russia-China Threat To Greenland - Danish Intelligence Confirms The Russia-China Threat To Greenland A 2025 Intelligence Assessment by the government of Denmark highlights the long term Russian and Chinese 'threat' in Arctic waters, at a moment Greenland officials have rejected the US assertion that the large resource-rich island and its waters are being gradually influenced and taken over by the Russia/China 'menac...

What's Behind Washington's Signaling Support For NATO Troops In Ukraine? - What's Behind Washington's Signaling Support For NATO Troops In Ukraine? Authored by Andrew Korybko, It might be a negotiating tactic to pressure Russia into concessions on its maximalist goals in the conflict as a quid pro quo for not reprioritizing Russia’s containment over China’s by extending Article 5 to NATO states’ troops in Ukraine and thus reducing the odds that they’ll a...

Nervous-Looking Macron Urges Military To Produce Own Version Of Russia's Oreshnik - Nervous-Looking Macron Urges Military To Produce Own Version Of Russia's Oreshnik French President Emmanuel Macron while addressing French military personnel at the Istres airbase in the south of the country on Thursday said that Europe needs its own answer to Russia's cutting edge hypersonic arsenal. In the remarks he specifically invoked Russia's hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’ missile, w...

A Greenland-To-Patagonia Defense Axis - A Greenland-To-Patagonia Defense Axis Authored by Rick Fisher via The Epoch Times, While President Donald Trump’s ambition to control Denmark’s massive territory of Greenland has many strategic merits, it is also politically problematic and risks wasting scarce political capital that could be directed toward a far greater prize. A far more decisive use of the administration’s t...

Trump Kicking BRICS Out Of The Americas - Trump Kicking BRICS Out Of The Americas Authored by James Gorrie via The Epoch Times, Since the end of the Bretton Woods system in 1971, the U.S. dollar has dominated global finance as the chief reserve currency. It’s used in international trade, sovereign lending, and central bank reserves. This dominance allows the United States to borrow cheaply and wield great financial lever...

"Emergency Intervention": Trump To Cap Residential Electric Bills By Forcing Tech Giants To Pay For Soaring Power Costs - "Emergency Intervention": Trump To Cap Residential Electric Bills By Forcing Tech Giants To Pay For Soaring Power Costs Back in August, when the American population was just waking up to the dire consequences the exponentially growing army of data centers spawned across the country was having on residential electricity bills, we said that the chart of US CPI would soon become the m...

PJM Trims Near-Term Load Forecast On Stricter Data Center Vetting, Economic Outlook - PJM Trims Near-Term Load Forecast On Stricter Data Center Vetting, Economic Outlook By Ethan Howland of UtilityDive The PJM Interconnection scaled back its load growth forecast through 2032 compared to last year’s estimates, but the largest U.S. grid operator expects electric demand to surge past those expectations through the next decade, according to an annual report released We...

First European Troops Arrive In Greenland In Dark Of Night - First European Troops Arrive In Greenland In Dark Of Night In a move that will further inflame already rising tensions over Greenland, the first European troops have quietly begun arriving on the island following President Trump's repeated provocative declarations on the need for Washington to take control of the territory, according to Germany’s Bild. The newspaper reports that a...

36,000 Refugees Could Not Provide IDs When Entering US After Afghanistan Withdrawal: Deputy IG - 36,000 Refugees Could Not Provide IDs When Entering US After Afghanistan Withdrawal: Deputy IG Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times, A deputy inspector general revealed in a Jan. 14 Senate hearing that tens of thousands of Afghan refugees could not provide key identification when entering the United States through a Biden-era parole program. Additionally, lawmakers reveal...

‘I don’t want to step on any toes’: I manage a $80K trust for a 15-year-old relative. How do I deal with nosy relatives? - “I also want to teach my young relative good money habits without overstepping the parents’ authority.”

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ author E.L. James lists her L.A. mansion for $7.25 million - Author E.L. James has put her sprawling Los Angeles home on the market for $7.25 million—having slashed a staggering $1 million from her original asking price.

Is the stock market open on MLK Day? Does the post office deliver mail? - The Monday holiday commemorates the birth of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Micron’s stock gets an $8 million vote of confidence from this industry veteran - Former TSMC co-CEO Mark Liu just bought up Micron’s stock at a time when it’s essentially never been hotter. The purchase implies he thinks the stock’s rally still has legs.

These charts show the stock market giving investors a lot to like — for now — as the S&P 500 nears 7,000 - More stocks are making new 52-week highs and volatility is low.

Inflation relief is on the way — if these 3 market forces can come together - Productivity gains, tame oil prices and lower taxes could ease the pressure on consumers.

I refused to invest in Tesla for years — but now’s the time to bet on Elon Musk - Telsa isn’t just a car company — it’s an undervalued AI empire.

This stock-and-bond blend made double-digit gains last year — investors still dismiss it - Why we should sing the praises of the tried-and-true 60/40 stocks-bonds portfolio.

Young men are worried about having enough money — but confident they’ll own a home. What gives? - Homeownership, marriage and parenthood are highly valued goals for Gen Z — and a tall order in today’s economy.

‘I have an economics degree from a fantastic university’: I’m 71 with $3 million and earn $250K. Is it time to retire? - “I have a home worth $1.2 million and owe $300,000 at 3% interest.”

Stock futures are rise after rally in banks and tech lifts major averages: Live updates - Semiconductor and bank stocks helped lift the broad market higher on Thursday.

U.S. threats of a Greenland takeover spark talk of trade wars - Economic ties between the U.S. and Europe could be damaged if Trump moves to take the Danish territory.

Amazon threatens 'drastic' action after Saks bankruptcy, says $475M stake is now worthless - Amazon invested $475 million into Saks' acquisition of Neiman Marcus. It wants a federal judge to reject Saks' bankruptcy plan because it harms creditors.

Trump unveils health-care plan outline as Congress wrestles over Obamacare subsidies - Trump urged Congress, which is grappling over an extension of key ACA tax credits, to pass "The Great Healthcare Plan" without delay.

Boaz Weinstein's hedge fund Saba Capital has a new activist target — and has given it an ultimatum to adopt sweeping proposals - Boaz Weinstein's activist hedge fund Saba Capital has issued new demands in its latest U.K. investment trust bet.

UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November - Economists expect the U.K. economy to improve in 2026, particularly as the Bank of England is likely to continue on its interest rate-cutting path.

Wholesale inflation was softer than expected, retail sales moved higher in November - Wholesale prices moved up less than expected while consumers kept up a heavy buying pace, according to economic data Wednesday.

China's annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion, even as exports to U.S. decline by 20% - China's exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high.

A major development in Trump's Fed feud is set to happen next week in the Supreme Court - Supreme Court arguments on Jan. 21 will likely be the next big development for the central bank's quest to maintain independence.

December core consumer prices rose at a 2.6% annual rate, less than expected - Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the consumer price index showed a seasonally adjusted 0.2% gain on a monthly basis and 2.6% annually.

Silver's sharp rise prompts U.S. mint to suspend coin sales pending repricing - By Stuart Englerthttps://stuartenglert.substack.comThursday, January 15, 2026 Rapidly rising silver prices have created a dilemma for the U.S. Mint, which has suspended sales of all silver coins until it can reprice the products on its website. All silver products are "temporarily unavailable" for purchase "until we update the website with new prices," a mint sales representative told me today ...

Ghana to scrap mining stability pacts and double royalties, Reuters says - By Maxwell Akalaare Adombila and Emmanuel BruceReutersThursday, January 15, 2026 ACCRA -- Ghana will scrap long-term mining investment stability agreements and double royalties under sweeping ​reforms, the regulator in Africa's top gold producer told Reuters, as it seeks to capture more benefits from surging bullion ‌prices. The changes are part of a broad overhaul aimed at balancing investor c...

Jeremy Warner: Trump's unwitting role in the staggering rise of the oldest currency - Maybe it's not really so "unwitting," Mr. Warner. * * * By Jeremy WarnerThe Telegraph, LondonThursday, January 15, 2026 Sell the dollar, buy gold. Few investment strategies have worked better than this over the first year of Donald Trump's second presidency, and it looks set to continue that way. In the past year the dollar has undergone its worst overall devaluation since the 1970s. At the sam...

Silver falls, then recovers after Trump holds off on critical mineral tariffs - By Yihui Xie and Jack RyanBloomberg NewsThursday, January 15, 2026 Silver pulled back from a record high as investors took profits after a blistering rally and as the United States refrained from imposing import tariffs on critical minerals. The white metal fell as much as 7.3% today before recovering much of the loss later in the session. Prices had surged by more than 20% over the previous fo...

Myrmikan's Dan Oliver: Gold is the best measure of the value of other assets - 9:43a ET Thursday, January 15, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: In his new analysis, Myrmikan Capital manager Dan Oliver explains today how gold, as the best form of money, is also the best measure of the value of other assets, though, as now, gold will get ahead of prices generally and they eventually will catch up to gold. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Bullion Sta...

Food Inflation Gets Hot, but Not Every Item: A Look at Beef, Chicken, Coffee, Eggs, Dairy, Fruit & Vegetables, “Other Foods” - CPI for “Food at home” jumped in December and is up 30% since January 2020. The CPI for restaurant food is even hotter.

The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in Canada, Dec 2025: Single-Family & Condo Prices Hit Multi-Year Lows in Toronto, Spike in Montreal, Quebec - In between: Vancouver, Victoria, Hamilton-Burlington, Calgary, Ottawa, Halifax, Edmonton, Winnipeg.

Sales of Existing Homes in 2025 Drop to Lowest since 1995, Sellers Massively Yank Listings off the Market, Waiting for Spring - Single-family home sales edged up in 2025, condo sales dropped further.

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

Citrea Launches USD Stablecoin for Bitcoin Liquidity Issued by Moonpay, Powered by M0 - Citrea introduces Citrea USD (ctUSD), a 1:1 USD stablecoin issued by Moonpay and powered by M0 for bitcoin liquidity. Citrea announced the launch of Citrea USD (ctUSD), a U.S. dollar–denominated stablecoin backed 1:1 by short‑term U.S. Treasury bills and cash, issued by Moonpay and built on M0’s universal stablecoin platform to serve as native liquidity […]

White House’s Oil Gambit Pays Dividends: Trump’s ‘Gasolina’ Viral Video Celebrates Low Gas Prices - President Trump’s celebratory dance, featuring the Latin hit song “Gasolina,” highlights the relevance of current low gas prices for his administration. Nonetheless, Trump has repeatedly stated that he would like for oil and gas prices to go even lower. ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept:’ Trump’s Tiktok ‘Gasolina’ Dance Celebrates Low Oil and Gas Prices President Trump […]

KBC to Offer Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium - KBC’s Bolero launches regulated buy‑and‑sell crypto trading for Belgian retail investors starting week of 16 February. KBC Group announces that, beginning the week of 16 February 2026, private investors in Belgium can buy and sell crypto assets via Bolero, the bank’s online execution‑only investment platform, under the European Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCAR); KBC has […]

Lemon Launches First Bitcoin-Backed Card in Argentina - The local exchange announced that users will be able to get 1 million Argentine pesos in credit (nearly $700) by using 0.01 BTC as collateral. There will be no maintenance fees for the first three months. Lemon claims this is the first card of its kind in Argentina. Lemon Pioneers Bitcoin-Backed Visa Card in Argentina […]

Fragmentation or Evolution? Experts Say the Zcash Multi-Entity Split Strengthens the Network - The exit of Electric Coin Co.’s development team to launch the for‑profit startup CashZ has shaken the Zcash ecosystem. Analysts remain divided: some warn the departure exposes single‑point‑of‑failure risks and undermines cypherpunk ideals, while others argue fragmentation strengthens resilience by distributing development across multiple teams. Market Volatility and Governance Friction The who...

Brickbat: Hearty Appetite - In Madera County, California, federal authorities arrested former welfare benefits worker Leticia Mariscal for using her position to steal food… The post Brickbat: Hearty Appetite appeared first on Reason.com.

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When a Justice Shares The Name With The Party - Justice Barrett did not write Barrett v. United States, but other Justices wrote the majority opinion who shared a name with a party.

Hecox May Still Hide In Justice Kennedy's Shadow - There is nothing originalist about Footnote Four, animus, and suspect classes. Let it go already.

Second Amendment Roundup: Hawaii's Ban on Firearms on Property Open to the Public - In Wolford, the Supreme Court should clarify the facial/as-applied issue.

Opinion Allowing Elon Musk's Claims Against OpenAI to Go Forward, Partly Allowing Claims Against Microsoft - The opinion by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers (N.D. Cal.) in Musk v. Altman was just posted. Musk's breach of charitable… The post Opinion Allowing Elon Musk's Claims Against OpenAI to Go Forward, Partly Allowing Claims Against Microsoft appeared first on Reason.com.

When Is a Corporation Also New Jersey? - A few thoughts on the oral argument in Galette v. N.J. Transit Corp.

Yes, the Middle Class Is Shrinking—Because It's Moving Up - The real squeeze comes from government-distorted markets, not economic decline.

More on Lawyer Hijinks in Laura Loomer's and Bill Maher's Depositions - From an order today by Magistrate Judge Philip Lammens in Loomer v. Maher (M.D. Fla.) (the underlying case is a… The post More on Lawyer Hijinks in Laura Loomer's and Bill Maher's Depositions appeared first on Reason.com.

Renee Good Was a Casualty of Trump's Order Against 'Political Violence' - The administration's written policies make it likely that more people like Renee Good will be targets, and victims, of ICE.

A Good Idea in Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan”: Put More Drugs Over the Counter - Moving drugs over the counter can cut costs and empower patients.

The Trans Athlete Question Requires Subsidiarity. The Trump Administration Just Did the Opposite. - The more freedom individuals have to choose what they think is right, the less conflict we will have and the greater possibility for finding mutually satisfactory solutions.

Hamburger’s Beef: State Aid Programs - Congress should heed the practical advantages of downsizing and start phasing out its vast entanglement in state and local affairs.

President Trump’s “Great Health Care Plan” - Greater simplicity could make its great ideas better.

Reconciliation 2.0: Building on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Cut welfare and health care spending to improve affordability.

This isn’t Defense. It’s the Constitution Betrayed. - He wanted a president for life - the ultimate big-government founder. Yet Alexander Hamilton's position on war powers makes every modern president look like they’ve completely betrayed the constitution. The standard they buried. Original sources. Direct quotes. The truth the schools don’t teach. The post This isn’t Defense. It’s the Constitution Betrayed. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Cente...

Originalism, Nonoriginalism and Venezuela - So you can say the President acted unconstitutionally, or you can say originalism is bunk, but you can't say both. The post Originalism, Nonoriginalism and Venezuela appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

He Could Have Been King. Watch What He Did Instead. - January 8, 1790: George Washington delivered the first State of the Union. It wasn't a royal decree. It was a job report. No applause. No guests. Just the shortest annual message in history. He could have acted like a king. Instead, he called for an armed, educated people ready to defend their own liberty. He established the standard for a free republic - defense, war powers, education, debt an...

Report: ICE Using Palantir Tool That Feeds On Medicaid Data - EFF last summer asked a federal judge to block the federal government from using Medicaid data to identify and deport immigrants.   We also warned about the danger of the Trump administration consolidating all of the government’s information into a single searchable, AI-driven interface with help from Palantir, a company that has a shaky-at-best record on privacy and human rights.  Now we have ...

So, You’ve Hit an Age Gate. What Now? - This blog also appears in our Age Verification Resource Hub: our one-stop shop for users seeking to understand what age-gating laws actually do, what’s at stake, how to protect yourself, and why EFF opposes all forms of age verification mandates. Head to EFF.org/Age to explore our resources and join us in the fight for a free, open, private, and yes—safe—internet. EFF is against age gating and ...

How Hackers Are Fighting Back Against ICE - Read more about how ICE has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on surveillance technology to spy on anyone—and potentially everyone—in the United States, and how to follow the Homeland Security Spending Trail.. ICE has been invading U.S. cities, targeting, surveilling, harassing, assaulting, detaining, and torturing people who are undocumented immigrants. They also have targeted people with...

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Challenging New York City’s ‘Unreviewable’ Code Fines - WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear a New York City man’s lawsuit challenging the city’s scheme of issuing “unreviewable” fines to enforce […] The post Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Challenging New York City’s ‘Unreviewable’ Code Fines appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Asks Miami Gardens to Stop Defying State Law and Allow Food Trucks to Operate - MIAMI—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to city officials in Miami Gardens, Florida, asking them to stop enforcing local ordinances against food […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Asks Miami Gardens to Stop Defying State Law and Allow Food Trucks to Operate appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Opposes DHS Proposal to Collect More Biometric Data on American Citizens - ARLINGTON, Va.—On Friday, the Institute for Justice (IJ) submitted a comment opposing a proposed rule that would grant the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) massive new powers to collect biometric data on […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Opposes DHS Proposal to Collect More Biometric Data on American Citizens appeared first on Institute for Justice.

TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 24, 2025 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Taurus Holdings Inc. has renewed their commitment to the organization as a Platinum-level corporate partner. “At Taurus, we believe that the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to the American way of life,” said Taurus USA The post TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP appear...

CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARRY PERMIT STARTING APRIL 22 - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 22, 2025 — Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, starting Tuesday, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.  The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a The post CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARR...

SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF WIN IN EIGHTH CIRCUIT STANDS - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 21, 2025 — In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jacobson v. Worth, the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to the 18-20-year-old carry ban in the state. Minnesota asked the The post SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF ...

Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation Win Landmark Legal Victory Over USPS Firearms Shipping Restrictions - Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation Win Landmark Legal Victory Over USPS Firearms Shipping Restrictions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEAS January 15, 2026 Springfield, VA — Today, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) hailed a landmark opinion from the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) declaring that 18 U.S.C. § 1715—the federal statute prohibiting the m...

The Maverick Who Revolutionized Gun Rights In America - The Maverick Who Revolutionized Gun Rights In America The Legacy of H.L. “Bill” Richardson Innovative Maverick. Defender of Freedom. Effective, provocative, colorful, and imaginative – these words perfectly describe Senator H.L. Richardson, the founder of Gun Owners of California and Gun Owners of America. Long before the anti-gun movement was on anyone’s radar, California State Senator H.L. “B...

Gun Owners Foundation’s National Women’s Range Day to be held at Sig Sauer Academy and Experience Center 2026 - Gun Owners Foundation’s National Women’s Range Day to be held at Sig Sauer Academy and Experience Center 2026  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2026 Epping, NH – Gun Owners Foundation’s (GOF) Empowered 2A proudly announces National Women’s Range Day on June 6, 2026. The event will be hosted at the world-renowned Sig Sauer Academy and Experience Center in Epping, New Hampshire. This event—hoste...

PNC mandates 5-day RTO starting May 4 - Whispers about a return to full-time office work have been stirring at PNC since CEO Bill Demchak said in a December fireside chat that remote work “hurts” companies.

BofA joins Citi, Wells in projecting lower headcounts this year - Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan expects his bank’s workforce to shrink as the lender leans into AI. Citi CEO Jane Fraser, meanwhile, said the “bar is raised” for working at the bank.

M&A in 2026 may put more distance between big, small banks - Expect the acceleration in bank M&A to pick up further, especially in advance of this year’s midterm elections.

Coastal Financial buys ‘climate-friendly’ fintech GreenFi - The Everett, Washington-based bank will take on responsibility for “governance, oversight and long-term brand stewardship,” arguably deepening a partnership in its BaaS stable.

Fed approves Fifth Third-Comerica deal - The transaction is expected to close Feb. 1, Fifth Third said. The green light, 99 days after proposal, comes despite an intense campaign by Comerica investor HoldCo Asset Management.

Dip in mortgage rates gives First Horizon a boost - First Horizon's loans to mortgage companies in the fourth quarter rose at the fastest clip in more than two years, as the housing market showed small signs of revival.

Portage takes over fintech investments from Point72 Ventures - The fintech investment firm Portage is now managing a $280 million portfolio acquired from the venture arm of Mets owner Steven Cohen's firm Point72.

Goldman surges past estimates, despite Apple Card costs - Goldman Sachs' fourth-quarter earnings far exceeded analysts' forecasts, overcoming losses from its consumer-focused Platform Solutions unit.

Former Fed officials: Markets still trust Fed independence - A handful of former Fed officials noted that the markets' measured response to a probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell was a result of pushback from Trump allies.

California penalizes Nexo $500,000 for risky crypto loans - The crypto lender issued over 5,000 loans to residents without a license and failed to assess repayment ability, the DFPI said.

BIS statement of commitment to the FX Global Code - The Bank for International Settlements has reviewed the content of the FX Global Code and acknowledges that the Code represents a set of principles generally recognised as good practice in the wholesale foreign exchange (FX) market.

Embracing gen AI: a comparison of Italian and US households - by David Loschiavo, Olivier Armantier, Antonio Dalla Zuanna, Leonardo Gambacorta, Mirko Moscatelli, Ilaria SupinoThis paper explores the household adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in the United States and Italy, leveraging survey data to compare usage patterns, demographic influences, and employment sectoral composition effects. Our findings reveal higher adoption rates in...

The liquidity coverage ratio a decade on: a stocktake of the literature - In the decade since the implementation of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), what have we learned about its design, effectiveness and impact? The LCR is a central pillar of the Basel III regulatory reforms and aims to ensure that banks hold sufficient high-quality liquid assets to withstand short-term funding stress.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of PrimeLending - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of PrimeLending

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fifth Third Bancorp - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fifth Third Bancorp

Agencies issue 2025 Shared National Credit Program report - Agencies issue 2025 Shared National Credit Program report

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, January 22, 2026, at 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...

Press Release: Travis Hill Sworn in as the 23rd Chairman of the FDIC - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 13, 2026 Travis Hill Sworn in as the 23rd Chairman of the FDIC WASHINGTON – Travis Hill was sworn in as the 23rd Chairma...