Precious Metals and Market News

Bitcoin January 23 daily chart alert - Late-week price pause - (Kitco News) - Friday, January 23--February bitcoin futures prices are again near steady in early trading Friday. This late-week pause favors the bears, which have the overall near-term technical advantage as prices are not far above last fall’s lows.

Gold market analysis for January 23 - 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, silver hit new record highs on safe-haven demand, bullish charts - (Kitco News) - Gold prices a bit higher in early U.S. trading and silver prices are soaring and closing in on $100.00 an ounce. Both metals hit new all-time highs overnight.

Silver is extremely overbought and investors shouldn’t chase prices - BCA’s Ibrahim - (Kitco News) - Silver is continuing its unstoppable rally, establishing a new record high above $95 an ounce; however, more analysts are becoming increasingly cautious on the precious metal.

Gold rallies, following silver, on fresh technical buying - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are higher and near this week’s record high, while silver prices are sharply up and poked to a new all-time peak of $95.885, basis March Comex futures.

Goldman Sachs raises 2026 gold price target to $5,400/oz as private sector joins central bank diversification strategy - (Kitco News) – The private sector is following the trend set by central banks by diversifying into gold, prompting Goldman Sachs to raise its year-end gold price target by more than 10%.Just weeks after setting a year-end target of $4,900 per ounce, the banking giant announced on Wednesday that it was raising its December 2026 price target to $5,400 an ounce. 

Debt, Geopolitics, and Fed Policy Are Reshaping the Metals Market in 2026 | David Erfle - (Kitco News) Gold, silver, and copper entered 2026 with momentum that reflects deeper structural pressures rather than a short-lived rally, according to David Erfle, founder of JuniorMinerJunky.com. He believes rising geopolitical risk, expanding sovereign debt, and growing uncertainty around U.S. monetary policy are reinforcing demand for metals as the new year begins.

Inflation remains sticky but gold prices hold support above $4,800 - (Kitco News) - The ongoing inflation threat does not appear to be going away and could prove to be a millstone weighing on the gold market, as the Federal Reserve has a solid reason to keep interest rates unchanged.

Gold holding its ground as the U.S. labor market remains resilient - (Kitco News) - With geopolitical tensions easing, gold prices could be sensitive to better-than-expected labor market data, as weekly jobless claims show further resilience in the economy.

Gold off session highs as U.S. final Q3 GDP rises 4.4% - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are coming off session highs this morning after the latest data showed the U.S. economy grew above expectations, while consumers decreased their spending from the earlier estimate.The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) announced on Thursday that the final reading of third-quarter Gross Domestic Product showed that the economy expanded by 4.4%, slightly better than...

Why Is "Canadian Warren Buffett" Panic-Buying Under Armour Stock - Why Is "Canadian Warren Buffett" Panic-Buying Under Armour Stock Our shift in coverage on Under Armour began in late September, when we flagged a UBS report from analyst Jay Sole, who forecasted a major inflection point for the long-struggling Baltimore-based apparel company. Sole argued that sentiment would turn positive in FY27, setting the stage for stock outperformance. That b...

Trump Withdraws Invitation For Canada's Carney To Join Board Of Peace - Trump Withdraws Invitation For Canada's Carney To Join Board Of Peace Authored by Omid Ghoreishi via The Epoch Times, U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn his invitation for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the U.S.-led Board of Peace that will initially focus on rebuilding Gaza. “Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing it...

That Escalated Quickly: Goldman Cuts PC Shipment Outlook As Memory Prices Go Parabolic - That Escalated Quickly: Goldman Cuts PC Shipment Outlook As Memory Prices Go Parabolic Well that escalated quickly. Goldman analysts led by Allen Chang have revised down global PC shipment forecasts for 2026-28, citing a sharp spike in memory prices as data centers worldwide soak up the supply of high-bandwidth memory. Before diving into Chang's note, here's a quick recap of what...

The Next 10 Days Of Winter: The Worst In 40 Years Across The US - The Next 10 Days Of Winter: The Worst In 40 Years Across The US Submitted by @RyanMaue, A meteorologist's main purpose: keep you alive, and marked safe.✅ There is nothing we can do to stop this epic week of weather, and believe me, I have been trying to find silver linings or rays of sunlight. So, the best preparation is fresh, accurate, and expert information from trusted sourc...

Futures Drop As Intel Plunges, Silver Just Under $100 - Futures Drop As Intel Plunges, Silver Just Under $100 US stock futures are lower with tech stocks lagging as Intel plunged 14% after the chipmaker warned it was struggling with manufacturing problems leading to poor Q1 guidance. As of 8:00am ET, S&P and Nasdaq futures are down 0.1% but off session lows (and well off session highs), paring losses as Nvidia shares gained after Bloombe...

Yentervention? Goldman Delta-One Desk-Head Questions FX Market's Reaction To BoJ's 'Hawkish Hold' - Yentervention? Goldman Delta-One Desk-Head Questions FX Market's Reaction To BoJ's 'Hawkish Hold' Technically, the Bank of Japan actions overnight should be seen as "a hawkish hold", according to Goldman Sachs Delta-One desk-head Rich Privorotsky. The Bank raised its growth estimate and maintained its hawkish inflation forecasts on Friday even as it kept interest rates steady, sig...

NatGas "Tightening Shock" Sparks Historic Weekly Rally As Major Winter Storm Imminent - NatGas "Tightening Shock" Sparks Historic Weekly Rally As Major Winter Storm Imminent US natural gas futures surged as much as 75% over the past week, well above $5/mmBtu, driven by sharply colder weather forecasts (comparable to the 2021 Uri storm that paralyzed Texas' power grid), ongoing production freeze-offs, and a vicious market trap for bears that unleashed epic short cover...

Japan Left Waiting As $7.2BN US Arms Deliveries Stall, Ukraine Prioritized - Japan Left Waiting As $7.2BN US Arms Deliveries Stall, Ukraine Prioritized After nearly four years of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the US having throughout poured billions into Kiev's military and civic services sector, there are signs that other American allies are experiencing extreme delays in pre-scheduled arms shipments because Washington's priorities are clearly elsewhere. Is...

Up To 25% Of US Colleges May Close Soon, Brandeis President Warns - Up To 25% Of US Colleges May Close Soon, Brandeis President Warns Authored by Hanna Bechtel via The College Fix, Higher education is approaching a period of profound disruption, and many colleges may not survive, Arthur Levine, the newly appointed president of Brandeis University, said during a recent event. Levine estimated that between 20 and 25 percent of colleges will close...

Davos Elites Scammed By Fake VIP Passes To Exclusive USA House Venue - Davos Elites Scammed By Fake VIP Passes To Exclusive USA House Venue The Trump administration's primary venue at the World Economic Forum in Davos, known as USA House, issued a pointed warning on its website Tuesday after reports surfaced that some high-profile attendees had been duped by scalpers peddling counterfeit VIP access packages, Fox Business reports. Pedestrians walk past...

The case for a U.S. bear market was building even before Trump antagonized overseas investors - There are two important measures that point to a downturn for stocks, according to Longview Economics.

My sister is buying our parents’ $3 million house, but wants to deduct $100K for renovations. Who’s right? - “If she didn’t want the home, it would have been sold at fair market value.”

These countries own the most U.S. debt. Will they start selling? - There has been much talk lately about foreign investors backing away from the U.S. bond market, with President Donald Trump recently threatening retaliation against any nation that sells.

The largest defense IPO ever surges in debut - The largest ever defense initial public offering surged in its debut in Amsterdam on Friday.

‘People are often unreasonable when money is involved’: My husband, 62, gave me a 5-year life estate. Would I have to pay for a new roof? - “He has included a provision stating that I would be responsible for ‘maintenance and expenses’ during my occupancy.”

Gold is approaching $5,000, and ‘unavoidable uncertainty’ means it could go higher - RBC’s head of commodities says there could be paths even higher for gold in a “real risk-off scenario.”

‘It’s my money’: My $800K inheritance is paying for a $1.6 million house. Shouldn’t I decide where my husband and I live? - ‘My husband and I have been together for 25 years. We have two children’

Nvidia’s on-and-off China relationship appears to be on again - The on-and-off saga involving Nvidia and China appears to be back on again, after a report that China’s government has given the go-ahead to big companies including Alibaba to buy the U.S. semiconductor maker’s chips.

Natural gas prices have overshot as deep freeze hits the U.S., says Goldman - Goldman Sachs thinks the current natural gas price reflects a temporary imbalance and should eventually correct.

I’m inheriting $250K. Will paying off my student loans and credit-card debt hurt my credit score? - “I will get $250,000 from the proceeds of the sale of a family home.”

Intel stock drops 14% as manufacturing troubles overshadow earnings beat - Over the last year, Intel shares have rallied more than doubled on hopes of a turnaround for the embattled American chipmaker.

Wall Street braced for a private credit meltdown. The risk of one is rising - Private credit is expected to grow from $3.4 trillion in 2025 to an estimated $4.9 trillion by 2029. Wall Street is starting to raise alarms about the risks.

Trump's push for Greenland mineral rights could block China's access to rare earths - Greenland has the eighth largest rare earth reserves in the world at 1.5 million tons, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Geological Survey.

S&P 500 is little changed as Wall Street takes a breath after two-day rally: Live updates - Stocks rose for a second session Thursday on easing geopolitical fears, placing the Dow Industrials on track for a narrow weekly gain.

What obesity drugmakers see next in the market: More pills, easier access and drug combinations - CNBC spoke to executives from Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer and other drugmakers at the annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

Trump withdraws 'Board of Peace' invitation to Carney in widening rift with Canada - Trump said he has withdrawn the invitation to Canada to join the new Board of Peace, days after Carney warned against economic coercion by superpowers.

Fed's main gauge shows inflation at 2.8% in November, edging further away from target - Inflation drifted slightly further from the Federal Reserve's target in November though in line with expectations.

'Nobody’s going to believe him': Trump’s Greenland 'deal' sparks relief — and confusion - Trump said he had the "concept of a deal" on Greenland, but didn't share details of the agreement — or who agreed to it.

China's investment crash raises credit risks for homebuilders, banks, government: Fitch - China’s sharp investment downturn is amplifying credit risks across the economy, weighing on the credit profiles of homebuilders, banks and local governments.

China says trade deal with U.S. will 'drain Taiwan’s economy' for American benefits - China doubled down its rhetorics on the trade agreement between Taiwan and the U.S., saying it would benefit Washington while eroding the island's strategic advantages.

Wyoming quietly completes $10 million gold buy required by new law - By Renee JeanCowboy State Daily, Cheyenne, WyomingWednesday, January 21, 2026 Wyoming’s historic $10 million gold purchase required by 2025 legislation has happened with little fanfare.  There were no public announcements or press releases at the time. There was just a brief mention of the December purchase during a Jan. 9 Joint Appropriations Committee hearing. ... Dispatch continues below ......

Brien Lundin: Where and why for gold and silver - By Brien LundinGold Newsletter / Golden OpportunitiesMetairie, LouisianaWednesday, January 21, 2026 For those who thought 2025 was crazy for gold and silver, 2026 is saying, "Hold my beer." So far this year, we have seen silver reach for the skies and a target of $100 that seemed like a fantasy ... or fanatical ... just a few weeks ago. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Po...

Ed Steer's weekend Gold and Silver Digest posted in the clear at SilverSeek - 7:10p ET Wednesday, January 21, 2025 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The weekend edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest letter, headlined "Creating Risk: SLV, the Comex, and FanDuel -- Keith Bronstein," is posted in the clear at SilverSeek here: https://silverseek.com/article/creating-risk-slvthe-comex-and-fanduel-keith-bronstein CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-...

Ghana to refine gold locally in bid to capture more of the metal's value - By Segun AdeyemiBusiness Insider, New YorkWednesday, January 21, 2026 Ghana has taken a decisive step toward keeping more value from its gold industry, signing a new agreement that will see the precious metal refined locally before export. The Ghana Gold Board, known as GoldBod, confirmed Tuesday it had entered into a partnership with Gold Coast Refinery Ltd. to refine gold sourced from artisan...

Frank Giustra: How Shanghai stole the gold crown, beating paper with physical - By Frank GiustraKitco.com, MontrealTuesday, January 20, 2026 For decades, the world's gold trade revolved around two cities: London and New York. They were the twin pillars of postwar finance—one steeped in Savile Row tradition and quiet deals, the other all skyscrapers, caffeine, and Wall Street adrenaline. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Power Metallic Reports Lion Zon...

New-Vehicle Sales in California, 2025: Tesla Loses Ground, Toyota Widens Lead, Honda Passes Tesla, but Model Y still #1 Bestseller by Far - ICE vehicle sales dropped 28% from 2017 peak, while EV sales soared 648% over same period.

Inflation-Adjusted Consumer Spending, Incomes, and Government Transfer Receipts - Consumers may be in a foul mood, but they’re making money and are spending it, and are still saving some.

Pending Home Sales Plunge across the US. Midwest Sees Worst Sales on Record, Northeast 2nd Worst - For the US overall, worst sales for any December on record. The housing market took a bad turn, from already low levels.

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

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

Legal Tender: Definition, Economic Functions, and Examples - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Amanda Jackson has expertise in personal ...

Eleven states recognize gold and silver as US currency. Which are they? - Louisiana lawmakers are considering legislation to recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Eleven states already recognize gold and silver coins as legal tender. Several other states have ...

Keep the change: Rejecting the pesewas and the erosion of GH¢186m in legal tender - Small-denomination coins, which have had a love-hate relationship with Ghana’s informal economy are in the spotlight again following a spike in rejection by traders and customers alike. Below, the B& ...

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

Bitcoin Difficulty Slides to September 2025 Levels as Miner Margins Stay Squeezed - Bitcoin’s mining difficulty eased on Thursday, sliding 3.28% from 146.47 trillion to 141.67 trillion—a level not seen since September 2025, and a welcome breather after months of grind. The adjustment should favor bitcoin miners, especially as revenue per petahash (PH/s) has slipped 5.45% over the past week, making this recalibration feel less like charity and […]

Thailand SEC to Launch Spot Crypto ETFs With New Market‑Making System - Thailand’s securities regulator is reportedly preparing to launch spot cryptocurrency ETFs with a new market‑making system designed to ensure liquidity and stable trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Solving the Liquidity Puzzle Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed plans to introduce a robust market-making system to support the upcoming launch of spot […]

Gold and Silver Break Records Again, Approaching Historic Levels; Bitcoin Falls Behind - Gold and silver approached historic marks of $5,000 and $100 early Friday as investors continued piling into the precious-metal mania that began last year. Both have benefited from the same factors, although analysts say silver’s upside could be more violent. Gold Close to $5,000, Silver Nears $100: What’s Happening? Gold and silver are becoming the […]

Top 15 Crypto Exchanges for 2026 – January Update & Q1 Trends - 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 begins, the top crypto exchanges are setting a strong tone for the year ahead, continuing to raise […]

Miner Weekly: AI Inherits Bitcoin Mining’s Hard Lesson – Locals Matter - For much of the past decade, bitcoin miners expanding across the United States learned that access to cheap power and industrial land did not guarantee social license. After China’s 2021 mining ban pushed activity stateside, projects in New York, Texas, Arkansas and Kentucky were met with complaints over noise, power prices and environmental impact—often after […]

Vance Goes to Minnesota - Plus: Nurses on strike, Florida is full, the consumer revolution, and more...

"American Democracy and the Actuality of Corruption," by Jeff Milyo - "Buckley v. Valeo confines campaign finance regulation to actual corruption, rather than amorphous claims about 'undue influence.'"

Religious Employment and Title VII: Part 5—Common Objections to a Textualist Reading of Title VII's Religious Employer Exemption - Common objections to a textualist reading of Section 702 are unpersuasive.

Where Have the 'Don't Tread on Me' Republicans Gone? - Many conservatives are embracing big government, from police-state immigration tactics to socialist economic policies.

ICE Demonstrates Why We Need the Second Amendment - The right to keep and bear arms is about resisting tyranny.

Today in Supreme Court History: January 23, 1915 - 1/23/1915: Justice Potter Stewart born.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: January 23, 1915 appeared first on Reason.com.

Review: A Hit Country Song Made by AI - Should it matter whether a song was made by a human or a machine?

Brickbat: Grossly Underrepresented - A Spotlight PA investigation revealed that police in State College, Pennsylvania, underreported hundreds of rapes in its public crime statistics over… The post Brickbat: Grossly Underrepresented appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Presumption of Regularity Returns to SCOTUS - Trump Firing Lisa Cook, Jack Smith Indicting Donald Trump.

Congress Moves to Avoid a Government Shutdown with More Spending in Cap-Busting Deal - Congress looks poised to increase discretionary spending and avoid fiscal responsibility.

The Unintended Consequences of Banning Flavored Vapes - New evidence from Canada shows how flavor bans can increase cigarette sales.

The French Central Bank Is Wrong - The French central bank governor managed to get it wrong on Bitcoin, US history, gold, and CBDCs.

Globalization Hasn't Failed America, Politicians Have - The narrative “globalization has failed the West and the United States of America” is dead wrong.

GOP SNAP Reforms Target Fraud and Waste, but Congress Must Go Further - Congress can build on the Republican Study Committee’s SNAP proposals by devolving nutrition assistance to the states.

This isn’t Asking Permission. It’s Physical Removal. - 1768 Boston. British agents board John Hancock's ship. No warrant. No authorization. What happens next isn't a petition or a court filing. It's what the founders showed a free people must do when government oversteps - a timeless blueprint of how to be free, whether the government likes it, or not. The post This isn’t Asking Permission. It’s Physical Removal. appeared first on Tenth Amendment C...

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.

Rent-Only Copyright Culture Makes Us All Worse Off - We're taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on different elements of copyright law and policy, and addressing what's at stake, and what we need to do to make sure that copyright promotes creativity and innovation. In the Netflix/Spotify/Amazon era, many of us...

Copyright Kills Competition - We're taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on different elements of copyright law and policy, and addressing what's at stake, and what we need to do to make sure that copyright promotes creativity and innovation. Copyright owners increasingly claim more drac...

Copyright Should Not Enable Monopoly - We're taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on different elements of copyright law and policy, and addressing what's at stake, and what we need to do to make sure that copyright promotes creativity and innovation. There’s a crisis of creativity in mainstream ...

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

Five West Virginia Cities Partner with National Non-Profit to Streamline Process for Opening Businesses - ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) announced it has partnered with the five largest cities in West Virginia to make it cheaper, faster and simpler to start a business. The effort, […] The post Five West Virginia Cities Partner with National Non-Profit to Streamline Process for Opening Businesses appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Portland Family Files Lawsuit After SWAT Team Arrested Innocent 16-Year-Old at Gunpoint - Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) announced it has partnered with a Portland, Maine, family to file a federal civil-rights lawsuit seeking accountability. The lawsuit […] The post Portland Family Files Lawsuit After SWAT Team Arrested Innocent 16-Year-Old at Gunpoint 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 ...

DOJ Says USPS Gun Mail Ban is Unconstitutional - Americans may soon be able to ship handguns through the mail. That’s the potential practical outcome of the Department of Justice (DOJ) changing its position on the constitutionality of the federal ban against civilians shipping pistols through the United States Postal Service (USPS). On Thursday, the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel released a review of the shipping ban and concluded … Read more

NH Legislative Update: Critical Pro-Gun and Anti-Gun Bills Moving Now - The 2026 New Hampshire legislative session is in full swing, and the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is already considering a slate of bills that will directly impact your Second Amendment rights. We are seeing a mix of encouraging pro-gun reforms and dangerous attempts to erode our freedoms. It is vital that you contact your State Representatives to … Read more

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...

Capital One nabs Brex for $5.15B - The deal, expected to close in mid-2026, lets the bank absorb a fintech player that specializes in corporate cards, payments and expense-management tools.

Trump sues JPMorgan, Dimon over alleged debanking - The action makes good on plans the president made public last week, when he accused the bank of “incorrectly” debanking him in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.

Supreme Court approaches Cook case with skepticism - Liberal and conservative justices pressed lawyers on the cause and notice in President Donald Trump’s attempted firing of the Fed governor – and the consequence of setting a new precedent.

Inside the explosion of banking charter applications - Pent-up demand led to at least 18 applications being filed with the OCC last year. And that influx could continue in 2026, as two applications have been submitted to the agency in recent weeks.

Dimon: AI’s effect on labor market ‘may go too fast for society’ - The JPMorgan CEO expects AI will result in the bank employing fewer people in five years, even as the company grows globally.

Banco Inter gets Fed approval for U.S. digital branch - The Brazilian digital bank Banco Inter now has a license from the Federal Reserve Board and the state of Florida to establish a virtual "branch" in Miami.

Oportun CEO Vazquez to step down after investor pressure - Shares of the California lender surged 25% on news of the leadership change and preliminary fourth-quarter earnings.

Capital One to acquire payments fintech Brex in $5B deal - The McLean, Virginia-based bank plans to close the deal in mid-2026, about a year after it sealed its landmark purchase of Discover Financial Services.

Huntington eyes a Texas-sized growth spurt in 2026 - With one Texas acquisition integrated and another deal set to close next month, Huntington Bancshares is projecting double-digit growth in loans and revenue this year.

PayPal seeks an AI edge by buying e-commerce fintech Cymbio - The acquisition will improve how clients can use agentic artificial intelligence to attract and reel in consumers.

Tenth Public Investors Conference - Joint conference organised by the BIS, the World Bank and the Banco de México, Mexico City, 17–18 November 2026

Dollarisation waves: new evidence from a comprehensive international bond database - We investigate how the US dollar's prominence in the denomination of international debt securities has evolved in recent decades, using a comprehensive global data set with far more extensive coverage than data sets used in prior literature. We find no monotonic dollarisation or de-dollarisation trend; instead, the dollar's share exhibits a wavelike pattern. We document three dollarisation wave...

The macro-financial impact of economic policy uncertainty in Latin America - by Ana Aguilar, Rafael Guerra, Carola Müller, Alexandre TombiniThis paper investigates the impact of domestic economic policy uncertainty (EPU) on macroeconomic and financial variables in emerging market economies, focusing on Latin America. Using a panel dataset for Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico from 2005 to early 2025, we find that domestic EPU shocks cause significant macroeconomic disr...

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

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

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

FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - BOARD MEETING | JANUARY 22, 2026 FDIC Board of Directors Meeting Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board of Directors met in open session to consider the following matters. Materials and information relative to the open Board actions are available on t...