Precious Metals and Market News

Silver at $100: Momentum is king - (Kitco News) - Last week, we saw some early signs of slowing momentum in silver and warned investors that prices could be peaking; however, being early can be just as painful for your portfolio as being wrong—a lesson the market enjoys teaching repeatedly.

Wall Street back on the bandwagon as gold sniffs $5,000, Main Street cools its jets with first Fed decision of 2026 on deck - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street extremely bullish on gold’s near-term prospects, while Main Street investors scaled back their bullish majority bias.

Gold and silver’s frothy rally to $100 and $5K supported by strong fundamentals - (Kitco News) - The new year continues to provide the precious metals sector with powerful momentum, as silver prices push past $100 an ounce and gold knocks on the door of $5,000 an ounce.

Silver hits $100; What’s next as demand for hard assets remains strong - (Kitco News) - In what has been a historic rally, silver has hit what has been a much-anticipated target since the second half of last year. The precious metal is looking to end the week above $100 an ounce.

Forget $5,000: Bank of America sees gold price hitting $6,000/oz by Spring 2026 - (Kitco News) – As markets brace for gold to hit the once-unthinkable $5,000 price level, Bank of America has raised its near-term gold target to $6,000 per ounce – the most aggressive price forecast for the yellow metal from any major institution.

Spot gold at $4,955/oz after final Consumer Sentiment rises to 56.4, but long-term inflation expectations rise - (Kitco News) - The gold market is approaching its earlier session highs ahead of the weekend after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. improving, even as longer-term inflation expectations ticked higher.The University of Michigan announced on Friday that the final reading of its Consumer Sentiment survey for January was 56.4. The data was better than expectations, as the conse...

Gold prices remain well supported within sight of $5K as U.S. flash PMI shows slowing economy - (Kitco News) - Economic activity in the U.S. appears to be stable, but it is not seeing any strong momentum in either the manufacturing or service sectors, which could provide some support for gold as prices continue to trade at record highs within striking distance of $5,000 an ounce.

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.

Larry Fink Says Public Has Lost Trust In Davos Elites And He Blames "Capitalism" - Larry Fink Says Public Has Lost Trust In Davos Elites And He Blames "Capitalism" The intrinsic fallacy behind the Davos conference and its supposed mission to "save the world" by molding international policy is easy to describe:  Davos is made up largely of the corporate elites, banking moguls and corrupt politicians that created the world's problems in the first place, often delib...

House Committee Calls On IRS To Crack Down On NGOs Funding Terrorists - House Committee Calls On IRS To Crack Down On NGOs Funding Terrorists Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The IRS must overhaul its oversight of the nonprofit sector amid the fraud scandal in Minnesota that has led to taxpayer funds being funneled for terror activities, Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee said in a Jan. 20 statement. H...

Last Look At Snowfall Models As 'Snowpocalypse' Begins - Last Look At Snowfall Models As 'Snowpocalypse' Begins How Will This Weekend's Mega-Storm Compare to the Winter Blasts of 2016 and 1996? Meteorologist Ben Noll says this weekend's snowstorm could be similar to the Blizzard of 1996. For our more seasoned readers, 1996 was an unforgettable winter. Many younger readers, however, have grown up in snow droughts and years of corporate m...

DOE Orders Diesel Generators To Be Ready As Electric Sector Prepares For Historic Winter Storm - DOE Orders Diesel Generators To Be Ready As Electric Sector Prepares For Historic Winter Storm By Robert Walton of UtilityDive Stakeholders across the U.S. electric sector are preparing for Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to impact an area stretching from Texas to New York, as far north as the upper Midwest and into parts of the Southeast. The National Oceanic and Atmospheri...

Military Presence At Davos "Much Larger Than Usual" As Security Posture Signals Rising Threats - Military Presence At Davos "Much Larger Than Usual" As Security Posture Signals Rising Threats The private jets are departing, $2,500 per night sex workers have cleared out, and European globalist elites spent the week annoyed by the America First message from President Trump and Elon Musk at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The rationale for California Gov. Gavin Newsom's attend...

US Pledges To 'Starve' Iraq Of Oil Revenue If Pro-Iran Parties Join New Government - US Pledges To 'Starve' Iraq Of Oil Revenue If Pro-Iran Parties Join New Government Via The Cradle Washington has threatened to block Iraq's access to its own oil revenue held in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York if representatives of Shia armed parties enjoying support from Iran are included in the next government, Reuters  reported Friday. "The US warning was delivered repeat...

UK's Starmer Lambasts Trump Remarks On NATO Troops: "Insulting & Frankly Appalling" - UK's Starmer Lambasts Trump Remarks On NATO Troops: "Insulting & Frankly Appalling" President Trump has added fresh fuel to the fire amid historic inter-NATO tensions as the Greenland issue is front and center. The US leader told Fox News on Thursday the United States had ultimately "never needed" the NATO alliance and accused allies of staying "a little off the front lines" in Afg...

Over 2 Million Ukrainians Have Already Deserted & Or Actively Dodging The Draft - Over 2 Million Ukrainians Have Already Deserted & Or Actively Dodging The Draft Authored by Andrew Korybko, The 2.2 million men that are currently on the run amounts to 6.8% of the Ukrainian population and is slightly larger than the percentage of Asians in the US. New Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov shockingly revealed that 200,000 men have already deserted thus far...

Suicidal Empathy Is Another Front In The CCP's Hybrid War - Suicidal Empathy Is Another Front In The CCP's Hybrid War Authored by Stu Cvrk via The Epoch Times, The theory of suicidal empathy is gaining increasing currency among people who are deeply concerned about the apparent fracturing of Western civilization, particularly American culture. Suicidal empathy can be defined as excessive or misdirected compassion expressed by individual...

Vegas Casino To Accept Canadian Dollars At Par In Bid To Lure Northerners Back To Sin City - Vegas Casino To Accept Canadian Dollars At Par In Bid To Lure Northerners Back To Sin City Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens is offering Canadian visitors a major incentive by accepting Canadian dollars at par with U.S. currency at his three downtown properties—Circa, D Las Vegas, and Golden Gate—through August 31, according to Bloomberg. Because the Canadian dollar currently t...

I’m retiring at 62 this year with 11-year-old twins. Can they claim Social Security using my benefit? - “I was told that there’s a benefit for the minor children of retirees receiving Social Security.”

‘It’s driving me crazy’: My brother-in-law is coercing my husband to cosign a renovation loan. Will we end up paying? - “My husband feels guilty because we received help from my side of the family when purchasing our current home.”

Kevin O’Leary from ‘Shark Tank’ tells us why he calls altcoins ‘poo-poo coins’ - The entrepreneur is bullish on crypto, but prefers the established names like bitcoin and ether.

‘It’s an expensive piece of equipment’: My neighbor asked to borrow my snowblower. Do I say yes? - “The projected snowfall this weekend doesn’t look to be changing too much.”

These 5 tech stocks could be big winners this earnings season - Beyond the “Magnificent Seven” names, Wall Street analysts see opportunities in software and specialized semiconductor plays.

‘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’

More Americans are choosing Obamacare plans they can’t afford in first look at ACA without enhanced tax credits - There is little likelihood that a fix will come from Washington, where Republican lawmakers say health insurers are to blame.

Did everyone forget about DeepSeek? What Wall Street is getting wrong about Chinese AI. - Shares of U.S. hyperscalers seem to have put DeepSeek in the rearview mirror. But if you look closely, a different story emerges.

My husband’s kids didn’t even show up for his heart surgery. So why is he leaving them his $1 million life insurance? - “Both of us were widowed. We are in our late 60s and retired.”

When college athletes go to the NFL, some of them are taking pay cuts in the millions - Oregon’s Dante Moore is stiff-arming the NFL to keep playing college football next season — and he’ll still make millions of dollars.

Winter Storm Fern could cause significant power outages - The electric grid in many parts of the U.S. is already under strain due to rising demand from data centers and the slow construction of new power generation.

Trump threatens to impose 100% tariff if Canada makes deal with China - In his Truth Social post, Trump suggested that China would try to use Canada to try to avoid paying U.S. tariffs.

Meta's Reality Labs cuts sparked fears of a 'VR winter' - Meta's deprioritizing virtual reality in favor of artificial intelligence and Internet-connected smart glasses raised concerns about the future of the industry.

I spent the week with tech CEOs. Here's what they're talking about - Four themes were top of mind for tech executives at Davos, and they were all about AI.

Musk’s $1 trillion pay package renews focus on soaring CEO compensation - Elon Musk's stock-fueled gains highlight the booming compensation and wealth gains of CEOs in recent decades.

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.

German economists advise withdrawal of nation's gold from U.S. vaults - By Kate ConnollyThe Guardian, LondonSaturday, January 24, 2026 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/24/repatriate-the-gold-german-economists-advise-withdrawal-from-us-vaults BERLIN -- Germany is facing calls to withdraw its billions of euros' worth of gold from U.S. vaults, spurred on by the shift in transatlantic relations and the unpredictability of Donald Trump. Germany holds the world...

Tremors in Japan prompt U.S. Treasury to weigh currency intervention - By Joe Rennison, Alan Rappeport, and Colby SmithThe New York TimesFriday, January 23, 2026 The U.S. Treasury took preliminary steps today toward intervening in the currency market after Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary, expressed concern that Japanese market ructions could spill over to the United States. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Ireland's Tree of Life Gold ...

Lawrence Lepard: Trump is engineering a 'crack-up boom' - 7:30p ET Friday, January 24, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): Lawrence Lepard, investment manager for Equity Management Associates in Sherborn, Mass., and author of "The Big Print," makes compelling observations in his fourth-quarter report for the firm's gold and silver fund. Maybe the most compelling one is this: "When you have the president saying they intend to grow, and the ...

Matt Piepenburg brilliantly explains the rise and fall of gold price suppression - 10:49a ET Friday, January 23, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): At the Metals Insights channel at YouTube, Von Greyerz / Gold Switzerland partner Matthew Piepenburg gives a brief but brilliant explanation of the rise and fall of Western gold price suppression policy and the collapse of its derivatives mechanisms as governments and large investors have broken away from the scheme a...

Decoupling from the dollar, India sells U.S. treasuries, buys gold - From The Times of India, MumbaiFriday, January 23, 2026 In a big shift for one of the five largest economies, India's holdings of U.S. Treasuries have seen a drop, sliding to the lowest level in five years.  The reason for the fall is both need-based and strategic: The rupee has been depreciating, making it one of the worst performing Asian countries last year.  ... Dispatch continues belo...

Americans’ Incomes from Wages & Salaries, Businesses & Farms, Rentals, Dividends & Interest, and Transfer Receipts - But their massive capital gains, realized and unrealized, are not included here.

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.

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 ...

OpEd: On Gold, Silver as Our Legal Tender - Other states are testing parallel currencies, but legal, political and fiscal roadblocks make the idea nearly impossible in the Golden State. Imagine walking into your local coffee shop in Los Angeles ...

Eleven states recognize gold, silver as U.S. currency. Which states are they? - Louisiana may soon start accepting gold and silver as currency if proposed legislation is enacted by legislators in the Louisiana Legislature. Eleven states currently recognize gold and silver coins ...

GH¢186m in legal tender at risk - of de facto partial demonitisationas traders, customers shun smaller coinsBy Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU (ebenezer.njoku@thebftonline.com )A growing reluctance to accept small-denomination coins — from ...

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

Another Red Day for Crypto ETFs as Bitcoin, Ether See Fresh Exits - Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remained under pressure Thursday as Bitcoin and ether extended their outflow streaks, though the pace of exits slowed. XRP and Solana continued to quietly attract capital, offering small pockets of stability. ETF Bleeding Slows, but Bitcoin and Ether Stay Under Pressure The selling hasn’t vanished, it has simply cooled. After two […]

Support Holding, But for How Long? Bitcoin’s Showdown at $89K - Bitcoin’s recent price action has all the drama of a soap opera—with a rollercoaster drop from its high-flying $97,939 cameo down to a modest flirtation with $88,665 before landing comfortably around $89,396. Despite the theatrics, it appears the market is catching its breath in a narrow trading band, preparing for its next act. Whether it’s […]

Bitwise Launches Bitcoin-Linked Debasement ETF to Counter Declining Dollar Power - A new ETF blending gold, bitcoin, and other scarce assets is entering public markets as investors seek protection from inflation, debt growth and declining purchasing power, signaling a rising push toward hard-asset strategies amid deepening fiat currency concerns. Bitwise Launches Currency Debasement ETF as US Debt Nears $39 Trillion Growing anxiety about the long-term erosion […]

Tim Draper Bought Bitcoin at $4, Held Through Crashes Ignoring Price Signals - Early bitcoin losses, custody failures, and a $4 buy price shaped Tim Draper’s enduring bet that crypto’s real power lies in financial inclusion, a conviction driving renewed price calls and long-term holding through volatility. Tim Draper Shares Personal History Behind Landmark Bitcoin Investments Venture capitalist Tim Draper shared on social media platform X on Jan. […]

Bitcoin Faces Elevated Downside Risk as 4 Indicators Stay Firmly Bearish - Bitcoin markets are flashing coordinated warning signs as selling pressure spreads, long-term holders distribute supply, and demand weakens across on-chain and exchange indicators, undermining near-term price stability despite bitcoin’s longer-term structural support. Bitcoin Faces Deeper Pullback as 4 Indicators Warn Selling Isn’t Finished Growing stress signals are flashing across bitcoin mar...

Today in Supreme Court History: January 24, 1968 - 1/24/1968: United States v. O'Brien argued.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: January 24, 1968 appeared first on Reason.com.

How To Build Your Own Internet in 2026 - AI slop and enshittification are making the public social commons unbearable. The alternative pathways are more accessible than you think.

Open Thread - What’s on your mind?

Judicial Misconduct or Impeachment Based On The Merits Of a Decision - Could a Judicial Council take away all of a judge's cases based on the merits of a decision? Could Congress delegate this power of stealth impeachment?

More on Administrative Warrants to Enter Homes: Thoughts on Lucas - A close look at the Eighth Circuit case behind the DHS position.

Saying Co-Worker "Looked Like a Homeless Prostitute" Is Opinion, Can't Be Defamation - So Magistrate Judge Maria Aguilera (D. Ariz.) correctly concluded today in Sanchez v. Flores: [A]s alleged, the statement was nonactionable… The post Saying Co-Worker "Looked Like a Homeless Prostitute" Is Opinion, Can't Be Defamation appeared first on Reason.com.

"This Is Unmanageable for the Court" - "The fact that only five exhibits are uncontested suggests that the parties have not engaged in a good-faith effort to narrow their objections, and the Court cannot resolve objections to anywhere near 2,325 exhibits during the course of the trial."

Bureau of Land Management Says Bison Are Not Livestock, Obstructing Plans for a Huge Private Prairie Reserve - The American Prairie nonprofit seeks to create a 5,000-square-mile prairie reserve in Montana where buffalo may roam and antelope play.

Could the President Invoke the Alien Enemies Act in Response to the "British Invasion" of Rock Stars Like the Beatles? - In a crucial appellate court oral argument, the Trump Administration admits that their position says the answer is "yes." The exchange highlights the dangers of judicial deference on judicial invocation of extraordinary emergency powers.

Don Lemon's Bad Day, Looksmaxxing, and King Charles II - Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss how Don Lemon deeply misunderstands the First Amendment and much more from this week's doomscrolling.

Guess WHO’s Gone? - The United States’ departure from the WHO is an opportunity for Americans and the whole world to move away from past mistakes, promote transparency and accountability, and refocus their efforts on genuine public health activities.

In Minnesota, ICE Is Assaulting the Constitutional Rights of Citizens - The administration’s ICE and Border Patrol drive in Minneapolis-St. Paul is generating multiple and systematic assaults on constitutional liberty, including the liberties of U.S. citizens.

The Warmth of Energy Abundance - We will thrive this weekend because, in America, we embrace human ingenuity, growth, and abundant energy.

Greenland, Tariffs, and America's "Emergency" Emergency - If Trump’s Greenland push isn’t sufficient motivation for congressional reform, then what will be?

Whom Should Farmers Believe: The President or Their Lying Eyes? - The US agriculture industry needs genuine market access. Policymakers should pursue free trade agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which Trump unwisely abandoned in 2017.

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.

Search Engines, AI, And The Long Fight Over Fair Use - 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. Long before generative AI, copyright h...

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...

Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights - SAN FRANCISCO—Sonja Trauss is the executive director of the nonprofit organization YIMBY Law, which stands for “Yes In My Back Yard.” YIMBY Law is an […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights appeared first on Institute for Justice.

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.

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...

FDIC conditionally approves Ford, GM ILC charters - Both automakers must stand up their respective banks within 12 months. After that, they must maintain a minimum 15% tier 1 leverage ratio.

JPMorgan’s Dimon sees 10.3% pay bump to $43M - The bank credited longtime CEO Jamie Dimon for his “longstanding exemplary leadership,” commitment to shareholders and “continued development of top executives.”

Huntington doesn’t ‘need to be national to win,’ CFO says - Concentration on specific segments and geographies is “the predominant factor in success,” said the Ohio-based regional’s CFO, Zach Wasserman. “That's where we're doubling down.”

Affirm seeks Nevada bank charter - The company submitted applications to state and federal regulators to start Affirm Bank, it said Friday.

Sunwest Bank moves on AI in search of efficiencies - Ben Xiang, the bank’s chief technology and strategy officer, plans to use AI to automate workflows and add intelligence capabilities to extract value.

Ex-TD employee pleads guilty to helping move $26M to Colombia - TD Bank has said it's completed "the majority" of the action items for its U.S. compliance remediation.

UK cyber tests show banks' struggle with cybersecurity basics - The U.K. conducted simulated cybersecurity attacks on its banks' live systems and found they lack basic patching and identity controls.

OCC won't delay World Liberty Financial charter review - Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould said in a letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., that the OCC "intends to act consistent with this duty rather than your demand."

Trump pulls back from 401(k) use for down payments - Trump, during his return from Davos, signaled reluctance to allow 401(k) withdrawals for home down payments, but other tax-advantaged options remain on table.

Eastern swears off M&A amid activist investor's pressure - The Boston bank, which has been targeted by an activist investor over its M&A strategy, isn't pursuing deals, CEO Denis Sheahan said Friday. Instead, the company is focused on organic growth and share buybacks.

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

AI adoption, productivity and employment: evidence from European firms - by Iñaki Aldasoro, Leonardo Gambacorta, Rozalia Pal, Debora Revoltella, Christoph Weiss, Marcin WolskiThis paper provides new evidence on how the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) affects productivity and employment in Europe...

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...

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...