Precious Metals and Market News

Gold, silver rebound as soft data cools October Fed hike bets - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) – Spot gold prices were firmer and spot silver prices were also higher in late U.S. trading Tuesday, as softer U.S. labor-market and consumer-confidence data helped bullion recover from Monday’s selloff, even as long-dated Treasury yields remained near multi-decade highs. At the time of writing, spot gold was trading near $4,172.40 an ounce, up 1.42% on the session, while ...

Gold price likely headed lower as short-term liquidity needs trump long-term investment case – Saxo Bank’s Hansen - (Kitco News) – Gold’s resilience is being severely tested as a break below $4,230, surging Treasury yields, and a stronger dollar have triggered renewed selling, with ETF demand now the only key counterweight, according to Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.In his latest precious metals analysis, Hansen said that Gold’s early-week price action suggests the yellow metal is facin...

Natixis sees gold price falling to $4,100 by year-end, but three scenarios remain in play - (Kitco News) - Gold prices could remain under pressure through the end of the year as rising oil prices, persistent inflation and higher interest rates take their toll on the precious metal, but Natixis believes the outlook could diverge dramatically depending on how the conflict surrounding the Strait of Hormuz evolves.

Calm stock markets today could help gold price hold support despite surging bond yields – MarketVector’s Yang - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are struggling as persistent inflation pressures drive bond yields higher and force investors to continue to price in a more aggressive Federal Reserve; however, unusually calm equity markets could be providing an important source of support for the precious metal.

Lyn Alden is holding gold, but says the Fed is bailing a boat with a leaking bucket - (Kitco News) - the Fed's tools aren't built for this kind of inflation, nobody in Washington wants to cut spending, and gold needs some time before its next run.

Gold price shoots to session high $4,171/oz after Consumer Confidence drops to 81.9 - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are trading at session highs after the latest data painted a worsening picture of U.S. consumer sentiment this month.The Consumer Confidence Index fell to 81.9 in September, below economists’ consensus forecast for a 89.2 reading and also below the downwardly revised 88.6 print from August, the Conference Board announced on Tuesday.

Gold prices catching a bid as JOLTS Job openings fall to 7.08 million - (Kitco News) - The gold market appears to be attracting some bullish attention as the U.S. labor market shows further signs of cooling, with the number of available jobs falling to its lowest level since May.

Gold holds above $4,150 as traders await JOLTS, PCE and payrolls - Kitco AM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices were higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as both metals stabilized after Monday’s steep selloff while elevated oil prices, Treasury yields and Fed rate-hike expectations continued to cap the rebound. At the time of writing, spot gold was trading near $4,157.80 an ounce, up 1.06% on the session, while spot silver was trading near $60.770, up 0.40%...

Gold, silver sink as oil, yields keep Fed pressure in focus - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold prices were sharply lower and spot silver prices were under heavy pressure in late U.S. trading Monday, as a renewed Strait of Hormuz risk premium lifted oil prices, pushed Treasury yields higher and reinforced expectations for another Federal Reserve rate increase. At the time of writing, spot gold was trading near $4,131.00 an ounce, down about 3.8% on the session...

Rising bond yields could push gold price to $4,000, but State Street’s Doshi still sees $5,000 by Q2 2027 - (Kitco News) - Rising interest rate expectations and surging bond yields have the potential to push gold prices back toward $4,000 an ounce within the next week; however, one strategist expects that floor to hold, and while the path higher has become more challenging, prices could still reach $5,000 within the next six months.

Sarah Huckabee's Tone Deaf Political Ad And The "Young White Man Problem" - Sarah Huckabee's Tone Deaf Political Ad And The "Young White Man Problem" America has a young white man problem, or at the very least, most popular media, corporate advertising and even political advertising seems to say so.  Either they are completely absent from the majority of media imagery, or when they are present, they are depicted as incompetent buffoons and ineffectual effe...

Justice And Justices' Investments Should Be Blind: The Alito Controversy Raises Persistent Problem On The Court - Justice And Justices' Investments Should Be Blind: The Alito Controversy Raises Persistent Problem On The Court Authored by Jonathan Turley via JonathanTurley.org, Yesterday, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from one of the term's most important cases: Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. As I have previously discussed, the case invol...

US Working To Close Visa Loophole For Chinese Visitors: Homan - US Working To Close Visa Loophole For Chinese Visitors: Homan Authored by Frank Fang and Jan Jekielek via The Epoch Times, The Trump administration is taking steps to prevent Chinese nationals from exploiting a visa-free travel program to the Northern Mariana Islands, according to White House border czar Tom Homan. Chinese citizens wait to submit their visa applications at the U....

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Paying Illegals $575 To Become 'Organizers'... And US-Born Residents Are Excluded - Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Paying Illegals $575 To Become 'Organizers'... And US-Born Residents Are Excluded Boston taxpayers are funding a program that teaches immigrants how to organize, lobby city officials and advocate for political change, then hands participants $575 for completing it. Illegal immigrants are eligible, while U.S.-born Boston residents are not. Boston Mayor Mich...

Congress Ordered An Annual Accounting Of Terrorism; The Counting Has Stopped... - Congress Ordered An Annual Accounting Of Terrorism; The Counting Has Stopped... Authored by David E. Firester via RealClearDefense, On May 1, 2026, the State Department released the 2024 edition of the Country Reports on Terrorism - a full year past the deadline in effect when the report came due, and months past even the more forgiving date Congress has since written into law. N...

87 Foreign Cruise Ship Employees Removed For Possession Of Child Abuse Material - 87 Foreign Cruise Ship Employees Removed For Possession Of Child Abuse Material Federal authorities have now pulled 87 foreign crew members off cruise ships under Operation Tidal Wave, a Customs and Border Protection initiative aimed at child sexual abuse material aboard the vessels. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations members prepare for a patrol in San Diego,...

Hegseth To Cut Top Generals, Admirals 'By 20%' Amid Ongoing Pentagon Shakeup - Hegseth To Cut Top Generals, Admirals 'By 20%' Amid Ongoing Pentagon Shakeup Via The Cradle US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is due to announce plans to reduce by 20 percent the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals, according to an exclusive released by Fox News on Tuesday.  "Hegseth approved reduction plans for the Army, Navy, Air Force and the military's joint...

California Governor Vetoes DUI Bill Redefining 'Drive' To Include Using Autopilot Under The Influence - California Governor Vetoes DUI Bill Redefining 'Drive' To Include Using Autopilot Under The Influence California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Sept. 27 that would have added people using autopilot features in their cars after drinking or consuming drugs to the state's driving under the influence law. The legislation would have redefined the term "drive" for certain driving und...

Waste Of The Day: Trips To Tiki Bar, Nightclubs - Waste Of The Day: Trips To Tiki Bar, Nightclubs Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations, It's no wonder that California's infamous high-speed rail line has more than tripled in cost and been delayed by 20 years. The consultants working on the project have been killing time at a tiki bar, a nightclub, an escape room, a gym and more. Their travel expenses add up to...

Mystery Explosions: Syria's Recovering Gas Network Keeps Getting Sabotaged - Mystery Explosions: Syria's Recovering Gas Network Keeps Getting Sabotaged Syria has reported at least two acts of major sabotage against its gas infrastructure in six weeks, and it raises questions over who or what group is behind it, and what this means for future energy transit projects. Monday evening saw a fire rage out of control for many hours at a gas pipeline between al-S...

‘I have $400,000 in equity’: I’m 80. Should I sell my house because of dangerous stairs — or spend thousands renovating? - “Generally, the advice I’ve read says not to sell because I have a low-interest-rate mortgage.”

‘I’m never selling’: I’m 47 and buy bitcoin with every dollar I earn. Am I crazy? - “When my paycheck lands, it takes a detour through bitcoin.”

I’m 77, pay rent and live off Social Security, but I help homeless people. Why are so many people going hungry? - “I am a retired senior citizen living check-to-check.”

‘We lived within our means’: I earned $30,000 as a pastor and still retired comfortably. Why don’t you tell people that? - “As a country, we have grown dangerously comfortable.”

‘I’d rather be on a beach in Bali’: My husband resents my $8 million net worth. Should I pay for his retirement? - “We have an ironclad prenup.”

Hollywood’s big debt deal hits a wall of higher yields as Paramount finances Warner Bros. buyout - The Paramount financing will be a closely watched barometer of dealmaking appetite despite rising borrowing costs in 2026.

Could SpaceX be worth $12 trillion one day? Citi says Starship gets it a step closer. - The recent Starship launch helps SpaceX with a number of priorities that could help its stock reach $900 over the long run, an analyst says.

The real prize in AMD’s $8 billion World Labs acquisition isn’t what you’d think - AMD is getting cutting-edge spatial-intelligence models, but more importantly, a leader who can help recruit top talent and bring real-world AI applications into focus.

Target’s price cuts are a sign of strength, some analysts say. Investors disagree. - A Jefferies analyst sees Target “prioritizing the health of the franchise over short-term profit optimization.”

‘I want to make her proud’: My mother, a divorcée, died and I’m her executor. Do I need to file for probate? - “The only debts were utility and credit-card bills, which we will pay off.”

Trump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue - Trump shrugged when asked if he is concerned that his support for AI and data centers could hurt Republicans in the upcoming midterm election.

Hedge funds hold a record share of the $30 trillion Treasury market. What could go wrong? - Hedge funds can boost Treasury market liquidity, but their growing role also risks creating financial instability.

Beijing warns of retaliation if Europe imposes curbs on Chinese businesses - China must "respond firmly" if the EU introduces restrictions on Chinese businesses or products, the Commerce Ministry said, according to a CNBC translation.

Stock futures inch higher as traders weather latest rise in Treasury yields: Live updates - The 30-year Treasury bond yield hit levels not seen since June 2002. Those moves led the Dow to a decline of more than 100 points.

The Fed's main inflation measure will be released Wednesday. Here's what to expect - Data is expected to show ongoing price pressures and consumers who nevertheless continue to spend.

China posts weakest industrial profit growth this year, expanding 4.2% in August - Economists expect Beijing to lean harder on stimulus to stabilize corporate profitability, as consolidation accelerates in sectors facing sluggish demand and fierce competition.

China saw 'surprise' jump in U.S. orders ahead of Trump-Xi summit, private survey shows - A private survey shows a rebound in China's exports to the U.S. as companies position for continued stability between the world's two largest economies.

Surging Treasury yields pose a brand new problem for Kevin Warsh and the Fed - Markets expect the central bank will take a firmer hand on inflation. It's not that easy.

Global debt tops $365 trillion as economists sound alarm over 'vicious cycle' - More is being paid out by advanced economies in debt interest than the whole world spends on AI, defense or clean technology.

Switzerland is keeping rates at 0% — for now - The Swiss National Bank held rates at 0% as low inflation and a strong franc enable it to diverge from other central banks, though markets expect hikes ahead.

Burkina Faso opens its first gold refinery in push for economic sovereignty - By Monika PronczukAssociation PressTuesday, September 29, 2026 DAKAR, Senegal -- Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks greater economic sovereignty after severing ties with traditional Western partners. "From now on, gold from Burkina Faso must not only be extracted in Burkina Faso, it must be processed, controlled, valued, and certified in Burkina...

Senate investigation finds rampant use of Tether's stablecoin by Iranian regime - By Dylan TokarThe Wall Street Journalvia MSN News, Redmond, WashingtonMonday, September 28, 2026 Iran has relied on digital dollars issued by one of the world's most profitable cryptocurrency companies to bypass a U.S. sanctions dragnet, said a report that Senate Democrats released today. The report, by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, says Tether's stablecoin has become a primary ...

Trump brought Venezuelan gold to the U.S. but refiners won't touch it - By Anatoly Kurmanaev, Tyler Pager, and Rebecca R. RuizThe New York TimesMonday, September 28, 2026 In early March, as President Trump basked in the success of a military intervention in Venezuela, he joined Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in the West Wing for a private celebration. A businessman also attended, and brought along a pile of gold. The president looked approvingly at the 10 Venezuela...

Will this review of GATA's work persuade you to help? - 7:40p ET Sunday, September 29, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): Last week Mark Maharrey and GATA's other friends at Money Metals Exchange generously gave your secretary/treasurer a half hour on their weekly podcast to review GATA's work over the last 26 years and to remark on recent developments in the monetary metals. The MME people did a wonderful job with the presentation, sum...

Gold-rich Nicaragua gives Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its land - By Christine Murray, Camilla Hodgson, Janina Conboye, and Aditi BhandariFinancial Times, LondonSunday, September 27, 2026 Nicaragua has handed mining concessions covering more than a tenth of its land to Chinese companies in the past three years, expanding Beijing's foothold in the gold-rich country as it tussles with Washington for influence. The Central American autocracy has awarded 80 conce...

Turnover in the Labor Market Calms Down, after Chaotic Churn - Workers quit quitting and settled in, after the epic rematching of workers and employers.

Anthropic Lost $42 Billion on $4.6 Billion in Revenues in 2025: Leaked IPO Prospectus - It plans to spend $518 billion in the coming years on cloud, computing, and infrastructure obligations and now needs a lot of AI magic money.

Biggest Borrowers & Lenders in the $13.5-Trillion Repo Market: How the Hedge Fund “Basis Trade” & Money Market Funds Fit In - It works really well, until it suddenly doesn’t.

Robinhood adds AI agents, perps and weekend trading in push to win active traders - The brokerage is expanding its trading hours and adding leveraged crypto products and automated trading tools to attract more active investors.

Cboe, S&P Dow Jones may explore tokenized options contracts under extended licensing deal - The agreement opens the door to tokenized derivatives as some of Wall Street's biggest institutions, including Nasdaq, NYSE and DTCC, move traditional markets onchain.

Ethereum users get another way to pay privately as zk.money returns after three years - The relaunched wallet hides payments made on the Aztec Network, while deposits from Ethereum remain visible.

Democrats killed the Clarity Act - Democrats should remember the people they represent and do what's best for them, not what's best for their political calculus, consultants, and special interests, writes Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.).

Bitcoin surging to $100,000 may be in play, after outperforming gold - Your day-ahead look for Sept. 29, 2026

Zcash developers begin moving Tachyon code into faster private-payment software - Developers are starting to fold Project Tachyon into Zakura Common as they work toward a long-term target of more than 50,000 private payments a second.

Aave leads DeFi higher as crypto shrugs off surging bond market - Aave jumped 11% on speculation over a token burn, with 72 of 100 CoinDesk 100 constituents higher even as the 10-year Treasury yield sat at 5.234%.

Live updates: Bitcoin turns lower as rates rise, consumer confidence plunges - The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to its lowest level in more than a decade in September, with expectations of continued weakening in business and labor market conditions.

Blockchain.com targets $500 million IPO this year at up to $6 billion valuation - The London-based crypto services company confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this year.

Bitcoin is on track to shatter a major decade-long streak as September gains surge - Bitcoin is on track for a third straight monthly gain, but higher yields, oil prices and two major November events could test its Q4 momentum.

SEC Charges WhatsApp Crypto AI Scams Allegedly Taking Over $15.3M - Online contacts allegedly drew hundreds of investors into fake trading and AI bot programs. The SEC has charged four entities over two schemes that it says misappropriated more than $15.3 million. SEC Alleges More Than $15.3 Million Taken From Investors Investors who transferred funds to the two online programs allegedly encountered fake returns and false […]

Ripple Brings XRP Ledger to Brazil’s BRL 22 Trillion Asset System - Brazil’s financial infrastructure is moving asset tokenization into live operations through a partnership between Ripple and CSD BR. The project will test whether blockchain improves transparency, traceability, automation, and efficiency within an existing regulated market framework. XRP Ledger Enters Brazil’s Regulated Asset Infrastructure Investment fund ownership records in Brazil will gain ...

XRP Seoul Brings Tokenization, Yield, and Privacy Firms Together - XRP lending, digital asset protection, and tokenized bank deposits are among the financial applications represented at XRP Seoul 2026. The expanded speaker lineup connects developers of these products with providers of blockchain data, cross-chain transfers, and privacy technology. XRP Seoul Adds Tokenization and Lending Executives Investors and developers exploring financial uses for XRP will ...

Michael Saylor Sees $100T Digital Asset Industry With Rule Changes - Michael Saylor says digital assets could become a $100 trillion industry if people and companies gain more ways to create, move, and use them. His projection rests on proposed changes to products, payments, privacy, and financial regulation. What Saylor Says Could Support a $100 Trillion Industry Digital assets could grow into a $100 trillion industry […]

Fake Coinbase Texts Led to $900K Bitcoin Theft, US Seeks Seized Crypto - Fraudulent texts posing as Coinbase allegedly led to the theft of 33.7 bitcoin from two wallets held within one account. The bitcoin was worth approximately $900,000 at the time of the theft. Federal prosecutors now seek to forfeit cryptocurrency traced to part of it. Fake Coinbase Texts Exposed Two Wallets in One Account A beneficiary […]

Second Amendment Roundup: Bruen's Footnote 9 Not a Carve-Out from Text and History - Judge R. Nelson’s dissent from 9th Circuit’s Yukutake decision thoroughly analyzes footnote 9.

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Restriction on Referring to "Settlement" of Trump v. IRS, - though concluding that the restriction is narrow.

Beware the Rush to Judgment in the Cornell Rape Case - As with similar cases at UVA and Duke Lacrosse, it's important to get the facts first.

Kids Are Using NPR Podcast Comments as Secret Group Chats - Teenagers barred from social media are turning obscure corners of the internet into makeshift chat rooms.

Correcting the Stereotype About Libertarians Only Caring About 'Weed and Porn' - A Daily Wire writer went on a tirade against libertarians and got the movement all wrong.

TikTok's $100 Million Settlement With Alabama Is No Win for the Public - TikTok must implement several new "safety" features, including time limits for kids and strict age-verification measures.

The Supreme Court's two decades of constitutional change - "People tend to think the times they are living in are the most unprecedented and unpredictable, but that is rarely the case."

Whatever Happened to Trump's Housing Affordability Executive Order? - The Trump administration revises wonky federal regulations to reduce home construction costs.

Seattle's 'Surveillance Pricing' Ban Is a Solution Searching for a Problem - The city's ordinance targets price gouging that its own evidence doesn't show—and it could kill discounts that save shoppers money.

Maybe the "M" in "SMOD" Actually Stands for "Model" - For a reminder as to SMOD, see articles on SMOD 2016, e.g., this CBS item: Some voters took to social… The post Maybe the "M" in "SMOD" Actually Stands for "Model" appeared first on Reason Magazine.

The ONLY Cure for a Corrupted Republic - Removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles is what Montesquieu said is the only path forward. Everything else is doomed to failure: “every other correction,” he warned, ”is either useless or a new evil.” On this episode, it’s the top-6 principles that built American independence. Forgotten and ignored for generations, but only truly lost if “We the People” refuse to bring them ba...

When War Comes Home: A Constitutional Warning - Every generation faces a temptation to exchange freedom for security. Every generation is told that normal rules cannot apply because a crisis is too serious, an enemy too dangerous and a moment too urgent. The post When War Comes Home: A Constitutional Warning appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

They’re not Patriots. They’re Degenerate Cowards. - Degenerate cowards. That’s how the founders and old revolutionaries viewed people who refuse to protect and defend their own constitution and their own liberty out of fear for their own skin - or a lazy preference for comfort. On this episode, it’s the founders’ hard reality check - what needs to be done if we ever want to live in a REAL “land of the free.” The post They’re not Patriots. They’r...

While the Country Rejects ALPR Mass Surveillance, SF Settles for Weak Safeguards - San Francisco's decision to retain its use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) surveillance cameras belies what we know about this spying technology tool: it endangers residents and threatens the privacy and civil liberties of our community. Based on what's in the city's press release and announcement, this policy will do nothing to stop actual harms. We know innocent drivers will be stopp...

Privacy’s Defenders Podcast: Cowboys, Cypherpunks and Visionaries - People are increasingly concerned about the ways in which mass surveillance is tracking our every move: from Flock license plate readers to face recognition to creepy ads that – based on what we see and do online – seem to know everything we’re thinking and planning. It didn’t have to be this way, and since the early days of the internet, a dedicated band of activists, lawyers and technologists...

EFF to San Francisco Police: Drones are Powerful Surveillance Tools That Require a Robust Policy - The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) began regularly deploying drones two years ago and has since expanded their use in a way that has outpaced its documented policy and evaded existing local and state oversight of these devices.  The department has a new proposed policy, which continues to be grossly inadequate in protecting privacy and civil liberties. At best, the draft policy continue...

Pottstown Residents File Second Lawsuit After Borough Tries to Circumvent Court Ruling with New Rental Inspection Law - POTTSTOWN, Pa.—Yesterday, Pottstown tenants Dottie and Eddy Rivera, their landlord, Steve Camburn, and their attorneys from the Institute for Justice (IJ) filed a second lawsuit against […] The post Pottstown Residents File Second Lawsuit After Borough Tries to Circumvent Court Ruling with New Rental Inspection Law appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Federal Jury Strikes Down Texas Sheriff’s Surveillance-Driven Traffic Stop Program - SAN ANTONIO—Today, a jury in federal court found Bexar County liable for running an unconstitutional traffic stop scheme that turned mass surveillance of American drivers […] The post Federal Jury Strikes Down Texas Sheriff’s Surveillance-Driven Traffic Stop Program appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Victory! Danville Confirms Award-Winning Garden Complies with Local Code After IJ Letter - The city of Danville, Illinois will not be pursuing enforcement action against gardeners Jeremy Boggess and Kristi Church after the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent […] The post Victory! Danville Confirms Award-Winning Garden Complies with Local Code After IJ Letter 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 ...

GOA Sues City of Jacksonville, Florida Over Illegal Gun-Free Zones - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 29, 2026  Jacksonville, FL — Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), Florida Carry, and individual plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit challenging firearm restrictions enforced at City-owned venues across Jacksonville. The suit (Case No. 16-2026-CA-006676-AXXX-MA) names the City of Jacksonville, Sheriff T.K. Waters, and Mayor Donna Deegan—and chall...

Take Action: Stop State Gun Taxes & Fix the SHOT Act - LET’S PASS THESE BILLS! These two bills are marked up tomorrow, we need your help to pass them…. If you’re receiving this email, your Representative in Congress is on the House Judiciary Committee. That means we’ve got an important request for you. Tomorrow, the House Judiciary Committee will be voting on two bills that matter to your Second Amendment rights: … Read more

Gun Owners of America Endorses Victoria Spartz - Gun Owners of America is proud to endorse and stand by our friend, Victoria Spartz. Victoria embodies the values that make our state strong. She has a proven track record of defending and standing up for our Second Amendment rights alongside GOA. Victoria Spartz has been a leader on gun rights in Washington. For her, the Second Amendment is more … Read more

Florida credit union to buy 2nd bank in a month - Gulf Winds Credit Union agreed to buy Madison County Community Bank in August. Now it’s following up with a deal for Alabama’s Peoples Exchange Bank before a scheduled rebrand next year.

Fed’s ‘collective lack of action’ let info security risks fester: OIG - Governance of the central bank's information security program and enforcement of controls lack clarity, resulting in a 2024 incident involving a retiring employee “remaining unresolved for over a year,” an OIG report said.

SMBC Americas COO is out - Greg Keeley is no longer with the company he joined last year, according to an email sent to staff Monday.

Circle CFO to step down following $1.05B IPO - Jeremy Fox-Geen will leave the stablecoin issuer after five years as its top finance officer helping to drive growth and usher the company through its long-awaited 2025 IPO.

California’s Nano Banc fails - Sunwest Bank acquired most of the assets, deposits and loans from the long-troubled bank. Nano is the sixth U.S. bank to collapse in 2026.

ESG is out of fashion. The risks remain - Amid political pushback around ESG, Climate Week panelists say firm leaders should focus less on the label and more on the risks that matter to clients.

U.S. Bank launches full-court press to attract manufacturers - The Minneapolis-based superregional bank is leaning into a sector that has been at the center of the Trump administration's economic policies.

As real-time payments go global, how can banks manage AI security? - Experts from JPMorganChase, Flywire and the Federal Reserve stress protecting data and vetting users as part of a strategy to make sure "good AI" beats "bad AI."

Mastercard adds AI to analyze supplier payments - The card network is incorporating artificial intelligence into its commercial payments to help businesses get a better view of their accounts payable business.

How payments innovation is getting faster - Elizabeth St-Onge, Head of Digital Assets Product and Strategy at TD Securities, sits down with American Banker Editor-in-Chief Chana R. Schoenberger to discuss the next iteration of on-chain finance at the bank.

Pushing the monetary frontier: stablecoins and tokenised deposits - Speech by Mr Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager of the BIS, at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, 28 August 2026.

BIS residential property price statistics, Q1 2026 - Real global house prices declined by 1.2% year on year (yoy) in the first quarter of 2026.

Effective resolution strategies and plans for insurers – Executive Summary - The Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions (Key Attributes) of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) require resolution plans to be developed for all financial institutions, including insurers, that could be systemically significant or critical upon failure.

Agencies publish resolution plan feedback letters for 15 banking organizations - Agencies publish resolution plan feedback letters for 15 banking organizations

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.

Federal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act - Federal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act

Press Release: Agencies Publish Resolution Plan Feedback Letters for 15 Banking Organizations - PRESS RELEASE | SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 Agencies Publish Resolution Plan Feedback Letters for 15 Banking Organizations WASHINGTON—The Federal Deposit...

Press Release: Sunwest Bank Assumes All Deposits and Certain Assets of Nano Banc, Irvine, California - PRESS RELEASE | SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 Sunwest Bank Assumes All Deposits and Certain Assets of Nano Banc, Irvine, California WASHINGTON—Nano Banc of...