Precious Metals and Market News

Bitcoin February 3 daily chart alert - Downtrend is bears’ friend - (Kitco News) - Tuesday, February 3--February bitcoin futures prices are a bit weaker in early U.S. trading Tuesday, after hitting a contract low on Monday and then posting a modest rebound.

Strong price rebounds in gold, silver despite better risk appetite - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are strongly higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as the bulls stepped in to aggressively buy the recent big dips in prices.

Gold market analysis for February 3 - 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 rout was about positioning, not fundamentals - Société Générale - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver continue to struggle as investors come to grips with the broad market collapse on Friday. Although prices have room to fall further, commodity analysts at Société Générale still see asymmetric upside risk through the year.

Gold, silver lower in choppy, volatile trading - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower and in the middle of their wide daily trading ranges in midday U.S. trading Monday, after dropping to four-week lows overnight and in the aftermath of last Friday’s record-setting session.

Gold investors are rattled, but the selloff will build a stronger foundation - Metals Focus - (Kitco News) - Gold’s dramatic pullback amidst its record-setting rally has rattled markets, but according to Metals Focus, the recent turbulence should not be mistaken for the end of the bull market.

Gold selloff sparked by Fed certainty, not Warsh selection, silver is ‘always a death trap’ – StoneX’s O’Connell - (Kitco News) – Friday’s dramatic metals selloff – the largest liquidity event in market history – was catalyzed by sudden clarity about the future of the Federal Reserve, according to Rhona O’Connell, Head of Market Analysis for EMEA & Asia at StoneX.“Main hook for the correction?  Friday’s announcement of the nomination for Fed Chair,” she wrote in a note on Monday. “I don’t think the fac...

Gold prices holding support at $4,700 as ISM Manufacturing PMI sees sharp increase - (Kitco News) - The gold market is testing support near $4,700 an ounce and is holding the line even as the U.S. manufacturing sector sees better-than-expected activity in January, supporting economic growth in the new year.

Bitcoin February 2 daily chart alert - Bears in firm control amid price downtrend - (Kitco News) - Monday, February 2--February bitcoin futures prices are lower and hit another contract low and new low for the year in early trading Monday.

Price recoveries in gold, silver but for how long? - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Monday, after dropping to four-week lows overnight and in the aftermath of Friday’s record-setting session that has the entire global marketplace edgy to start the trading week and the month.

Futures Rise As Tech Gains On Palantir's "Cosmic Reward" - Futures Rise As Tech Gains On Palantir's "Cosmic Reward" Stock futures are higher, led by tech, while metals rebound and global markets more than retrace Friday/Monday losses. Only bitcoin continues to slide on laughable fears that Kevin Warsh will somehow shrink the Fed's balance sheet. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.3% and Nasdaq futures gain 0.5% after blockbuster results ...

A Month Of Shock And Awe: These Were The Best And Worst Performing Assets In January - A Month Of Shock And Awe: These Were The Best And Worst Performing Assets In January Earlier today, Deutsche Bank's Henry Allen released his monthly performance review looking at how markets performed in January. As Jim Reid writes, "January managed to both shock and awe in various ways, yet still delivered broad based gains across all global assets in our monthly performance revie...

Musk's X Office In Paris Raided By Cybercrime Unit As Brussels Becomes More Unhinged - Musk's X Office In Paris Raided By Cybercrime Unit As Brussels Becomes More Unhinged One week after the European Commission opened a new formal investigation into Elon Musk's X under the Digital Services Act (DSA) and expanded a separate probe launched in December 2023, X's Paris office was raided by France's cybercrime unit as part of an investigation into the distribution of sexu...

Nintendo Profit Misses As Soaring Memory Prices Could Become Major Headache - Nintendo Profit Misses As Soaring Memory Prices Could Become Major Headache Dark storm clouds have gathered over Nintendo since the start of December, as investor concerns mount over tariffs, rising memory prices, and chatter about soft US holiday sales. The stock in Tokyo remains about one-third below its August peak. Earnings on Tuesday reconfirmed the gloom after Nintendo repor...

Chinese Oil Firms Turn To Iran To Replace Venezuelan Crude - Chinese Oil Firms Turn To Iran To Replace Venezuelan Crude Via The Cradle China's teapot refiners are buying discounted Iranian crude to replace the loss of supplies from Venezuela following Washington's violent takeover of the South American nation's oil, Reuters reported Monday. "The drawdown of Iranian oil held in storage is making up for the drop in Venezuelan supply to the w...

Former UK Cabinet Minister Accused Of Leaking Bombshell Financial Data To Epstein - Former UK Cabinet Minister Accused Of Leaking Bombshell Financial Data To Epstein Former U.K. Cabinet minister Peter Mandelson - who was fired last September from his new role as ambassador to the United States due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein - is facing mounting political and legal pressure following disclosures that he may have shared market-sensitive government information wi...

Europe's Russian Gas Ban Is Set To Trigger New Wave Of LNG Tanker Demand - Europe's Russian Gas Ban Is Set To Trigger New Wave Of LNG Tanker Demand Authored by Irina Slav via OilPrice.com, The European Union’s plan to ban LNG imports from Russia will prompt a surge in demand for LNG carriers to the tune of 30 new vessels, a senior Vortexa analyst said ahead of the LNG Qatar gathering that starts today. According to Ashley Sherman, senior LNG analyst a...

Cuban Missile Crisis 2.0? ...May Involve Russian Drones With Crosshairs On US Homeland - Cuban Missile Crisis 2.0? ...May Involve Russian Drones With Crosshairs On US Homeland A Russian military-focused Telegram channel, Rybar, published an assessment that warned President Donald Trump's gunboat diplomacy and the re-posturing of the U.S. Department of War toward the Western Hemisphere could generate drone threat risks to the US Homeland "Given how the Americans are ac...

Governments Can Fix Money Fast. Here Is Why They Will Not Do It... - Governments Can Fix Money Fast. Here Is Why They Will Not Do It... Authored by Daniel Lacalle, The markets have been rocked by news of a possible intervention to control the Japanese yen slump, after it reached a forty-year low relative to the US dollar. Fixing the yen and any other fiat currency is simple: Implement an Austrian approach; eliminate constant deficit spending and mo...

US-Sanctioned Russian Military Transport Plane Touches Down At Cuban Airfield - US-Sanctioned Russian Military Transport Plane Touches Down At Cuban Airfield In a development which sounds reminiscent of the most dangerous moments of the Cold War, a Russian military cargo plane has been observed landing in Cuba, just as Havana is in Washington's regime change crosshairs. The Ilyushin Il-76, operated by the government-linked airline Aviacon Zitotrans, is report...

‘I’m rich in everything but parents’: I inherited $400K. Is it unwise to use this money to buy a house with my fiancé? - “I’m a 40-year-old woman in a committed relationship, and I’ve experienced the loss of both of my parents.”

PepsiCo cut prices on Doritos, Cheetos after customer complaints about affordability - PepsiCo’s stock was set to pull back, despite an earnings beat and a raised dividend.

How a single tech heavyweight managed to pull the rug on gold and global markets - Panmure Liberum’s Joachim Klement says last week’s Microsoft jolt triggered a contagion effect across trendy assets.

Pfizer study finds patients lose up to 12% of their weight after taking once-a-month drug - Pfizer on Tuesday hailed a study of a weight-loss-drug candidate while forecasting a profit decline due to the impact of the Trump administration’s policies on pricing and tariffs.

PayPal’s stock slides as disappointing earnings usher in a CEO change - PayPal just saw a major slowdown on a metric closely watched by investors. Soon, HP veteran Enrique Lores will be tasked with turning the company around.

‘Hell of a story, isn’t it?’: My brother stole $500K from my ailing father. Can we get justice? - “That money was intended for my children.”

Merck’s outlook for 2026 comes in below expectations as pipeline faces make-or-break year - Merck’s stock falls as the full-year revenue and profit outlooks were below expectations.

‘This is our second marriage’: We’re in our 60s. How do we split expenses if we move in together and rent one house? - “We have been taking turns living in his house and my house.”

Gold and silver rally, after 13% fall over two sessions for yellow metal - Gold and silver rose for the first time in two sessions on Tuesday after last week’s record-setting shakeout.

‘I’m spooked’: Do gold and silver belong in my retirement portfolio after their dramatic fall in value? - “Before you ask, there is nothing extreme about 5% of my ‘alternative’ assets.”

Disney names parks boss Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO to succeed Bob Iger, effective March 18 - Disney has named Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger and clinching a closely watched succession race at the Mouse House.

Ray Dalio warns the world is ‘on the brink’ of a capital war - The billionaire Bridgewater founder also weighed in on investing in gold after the metal was gripped by a sharp sell-off.

Trump refuses to be outdone by Europe, signing his own U.S.-India trade deal - The U.S. deal comes after global trading partners have been signing trade pacts, leaving America looking ostracized and more isolated.

Palantir surges 11% after beating earnings estimates - The rise comes on the back of months of decline for the stock.

Pfizer says obesity injection shows promise as monthly treatment in mid-stage trial - The data on Pfizer's GLP-1 offer early evidence that the injection can be administered less frequently than existing drugs without sacrificing efficacy.

Trump refuses to be outdone by Europe, signing his own U.S.-India trade deal - The U.S. deal comes after global trading partners have been signing trade pacts, leaving America looking ostracized and more isolated.

Friday's jobs report will be delayed because of the partial government shutdown - Following last year's record shutdown, the BLS also was forced to delay a number of its releases.

From PopMart to JD.com: Britain and China rush to forge business deals as diplomatic thaw takes hold   - Chinese firms moved to pledge hundreds of millions of investment in the U.K. as Starmer's visit to China spurred a flurry of business deals and money flows. 

China's factory activity grows at fastest pace since October, private survey shows, beating official reading - The RatingDog China General Manufacturing PMI, rose to 50.3 in January from 50.1 the previous month, in line with analysts' expectations in a Reuters poll.

Hassett praises Trump's pick of Warsh to lead Fed, says he has his 'dream job' already - The NEC director, once considered a clear frontrunner for the next Fed chair, said he is fine with his current role.

Gold's bull run seen intact despite steep pullback - By Anjana Anil and Kavya BalaramanReutersvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaMonday, February 2, 2026 Despite a historic pullback in gold and silver prices, triggered by the sharpest two-session selloff in decades, analysts see the metal's ​bull run continuing and expect it to notch fresh record highs later this year. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Buy metals at GoldMo...

Money Metals Exchange chief recalls Warsh's admission about U.S. meddling in gold - 7:33p ET Monday, Febrary 2, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Interviewed by monetary metals advocate Mario Innecco, Money Metals Exchange President Stefan Gleason recalls a conversation he had about gold eight years ago with President Trump's new nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, Kevin Warsh. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Ireland's Tr...

Eldorado Gold to acquire Foran Mining in $2.8 billion deal to raise copper exposure - From Reutersvia MSN News, Redmond, WashingtonMonday, February 2, 2026 Eldorado Gold will acquire Canada's Foran Mining in a deal valuing the copper-focused developer at about C$3.8 billion ($2.79 billion), adding a second near-term growth project and increasing its exposure to copper. The deal, announced by the companies today, expands Eldorado's production at a time of strong gold prices and r...

Retail demand for gold remains strong in Singapore, Sydney, Thailand - Singaporeans Queueing Up to Buy the Dip in Gold Despite Rout By Chanyaporn Chanjaroen, Sing Yee Ong, and Nasteho SaidBloomberg Newsvia The Business Times, SingaporeMonday, February 2, 2026 People were still queueing up to buy gold in Singapore today even as prices plummeted, showing the extraordinary resilience in retail demand for precious metals. At the headquarters of UOB, Singapore's only b...

Matthew Piepenburg: Making sense of the nonsense of 'Silver Friday' - By Matthew PiepenburgVon Greyerz / Gold Switzerland, ZurichMonday, February 2, 2026 On Friday, January 30, the world learned (or rediscovered) just how grotesquely rigged the paper gold and silver markets truly are. Despite no change whatsoever in global supply and demand forces, silver went from a $120 near-high on Thursday to a $78 low on Friday, marking this as the largest single-day crash (...

Figma, IPO Hotshot AI-Powered Design Software Firm, Joins Our Imploded Stocks - After riding up the AI-hype mania for two days.

Miles Driven Hit Record in 2025, beating 2019, amid Lethargic RTO, Mass Transit Blues, but a Jump in Population - Since 2019, miles driven rose by 1.9%, the population by 3.6%, and miles driven per person fell.

US Government Sold $766 Billion of Treasuries this Week. Yield Curve Steepened as 30-Year Treasury Yield Rose to 4.87% - The spread between the 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields now the widest since January 2022.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: What’s the Difference? - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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

Market Mayhem: Bitcoin’s Bounce Looks Like a Mirage in the Desert of Resistance - Bitcoin is changing hands at $78,162 today, with a market capitalization of $1.56 trillion and 24-hour trading volume surging to $54.86 billion. It has swung between $77,642 and $79,130 over the past day—tight, yes, but deceptively charged with indecision. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin’s daily chart reveals a market still catching its breath after its recent […]

Bitwise Partners With ING Germany to Offer Discounted Crypto‑ETP Trading - Bitwise and ING Germany launch a partnership letting German customers trade Bitwise crypto‑ETPs with reduced or no execution fees. Bitwise Europe GmbH announced on February 2, 2026 in Frankfurt a cooperation with ING Germany enabling customers of the online broker to buy Bitwise crypto‑exchange traded products (ETPs) from €1,000 order size with no execution costs […]

Nordic Crypto Exchange Safello Expands Cross‑Border Services With Launch in Finland - Safello launches regulated crypto services in Finland under MiCA authorization, enabling euro payments, trading and custody. Safello announced on February 3, 2026 in Stockholm that it has launched services in Finland as its first cross‑border establishment, operating under its authorization as a crypto‑asset service provider under the EU’s Regulation on Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA); Finnish ...

Libra Case: Confidential Agreement Between President Milei and Hayden Adams Revealed - According to local sources, the agreement would have been signed by Milei and Kelsier Ventures’ CEO Hayden Davis two weeks before the launch of Libra. The document, signed in January 2025, establishes Davis’ position as a blockchain and AI advisor to the Argentine president. Libra Case: President Milei and Hayden Davis Agreement Revealed More revelations […]

Opera Adds Tether Gold to Minipay for Emerging Markets - Tether and Opera integrate USDT and Tether Gold (XAU₮0) into Minipay to expand dollar and gold‑denominated access in emerging markets. Tether announced on February 2, 2026 that USDT and Tether Gold (via XAU₮0) are now supported in Minipay, Opera’s self‑custodial wallet on the Celo blockchain, enabling millions of users across Africa, Latin America and Southeast […]

Ban on AI-Generated "Biased, Offensive, or Harmful Content" in Law Practice Passes California Senate, 39-0 - The proposal would add a new Business and Professions Code section that would say, in relevant part (emphasis added): It… The post Ban on AI-Generated "Biased, Offensive, or Harmful Content" in Law Practice Passes California Senate, 39-0 appeared first on Reason.com.

Trump vs. Scalia on Sanctuary Cities and the Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown - Plus: Why is the Supreme Court’s tariff decision taking so long?

Today in Supreme Court History: February 3, 1812 - 2/3/1812: Justice Joseph Story takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 3, 1812 appeared first on Reason.com.

4 Ways Trump Is Reshaping the U.S. Immigration Bureaucracy - These bureaucratic maneuvers are making it harder for immigrants to work, learn, and live in the United States.

Brickbat: Walking in a Winter Wonderland - A recent snow storm left long stretches of New York City's public sidewalks covered in snow and ice, making them… The post Brickbat: Walking in a Winter Wonderland appeared first on Reason.com.

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NYT To SCOTUS: "I just want them to know we're watching them." - We learn fascinating insights about how the newspaper of record covers the "holy of holies of American law."

Yoram Hazony's Fifteen Minutes of Infamy - I'm left scratching my head with Hazony's strange remarks around a non-existent fifteen minute video that actually exists.

The Samuel Alito Nomination -- Twenty Years Later - A judicial appointment that began the Supreme Court's transformation.

Democrats Are Flipping Trump Districts in Texas? - Plus: a partial shutdown over ICE funding, Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, and Moltbook’s AI society

Johnson v. United States Brief: Police Dogs Can't Sniff Under Apartment Doors Without a Warrant - But homes under a common roof should enjoy the same Fourth Amendment protections as those beneath their own eaves. And the people who live within apartment homes, whether due to the accidents of life or the realities of need, are no less entitled to constitutional privacy than are householders.

“Ghost Student” Fraud, and Why Federal Student Aid Must Go - Basically, federal student aid fuels tuition inflation, credential inflation, and fraud. It is also unconstitutional … and time for it to end.

Mexico’s Vaping Ban: A Gift to the Cartels - Criminalizing harm reduction empowers the black market instead.

United States v. Hemani Supreme Court Brief: Marijuana Users Have Second Amendment Rights - The Second Amendment’s command is timeless and clear: people have a fundamental right to keep and bear arms that does not yield to empirically baseless fabulism or extravagant distortions of history.

Call for Proposals: Junior Scholars Symposium 2026 - The symposium will take place on October 15 and 16. To apply, submit an abstract of no more than 500 words and a CV to Jmitchell@​cato.​org by April 25. All candidates will be notified of the status of their application by May 26, and finalists must submit their papers by September 26.

This isn’t America. It’s “Do As You’re Told.” - The founders fought a long, bloody war to secede from the British - where government held total power, and the people were expected to comply, or die. The views they held EVEN before shots were fired - that’s what America is supposed to be. On this episode, it’s the story of the REAL American Revolution The post This isn’t America. It’s “Do As You’re Told.” appeared first on Tenth Amendment Cen...

Was Elbridge Gerry the “Federal Farmer”? - The Letters from the Federal Farmer to the Republican are among the most highly regarded productions of Antifederalist literature. The post Was Elbridge Gerry the “Federal Farmer”? appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Usurpation: Weapon to Destroy Freedom - Usurpation, as the founders used the word, is the exercise of unauthorized, illegal, unconstitutional power. Or to put it more bluntly, stealing power from its rightful source.  The post Usurpation: Weapon to Destroy Freedom appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

EFF to Close Friday in Solidarity with National Shutdown - The Electronic Frontier Foundation stands with the people of Minneapolis and with all of the communities impacted by the ongoing campaign of ICE and CBP violence. EFF will be closed Friday, Jan. 30 as part of the national shutdown in opposition to ICE and CBP and the brutality and terror they and other federal agencies continue to inflict on immigrant communities and any who stand with them. We...

Introducing Encrypt It Already - Today, we’re launching Encrypt It Already, our push to get companies to offer stronger privacy protections to our data and communications by implementing end-to-end encryption. If that name sounds a little familiar, it’s because this is a spiritual successor to our 2019 campaign, Fix It Already, a campaign where we pushed companies to fix longstanding issues. End-to-end encryption is the best w...

Google Settlement May Bring New Privacy Controls for Real-Time Bidding - EFF has long warned about the dangers of the “real-time bidding” (RTB) system powering nearly every ad you see online. A proposed class-action settlement with Google over their RTB system is a step in the right direction towards giving people more control over their data. Truly curbing the harms of RTB, however, will require stronger legislative protections. What Is Real-Time Bidding? RTB is th...

Hampton Roads Residents Will Appeal Court Decision Upholding Norfolk’s License Plate Reader Surveillance -  NORFOLK, VA.—Today, a federal judge sided with the city of Norfolk in a federal lawsuit challenging its warrantless use of more than 170 automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. Hampton […] The post Hampton Roads Residents Will Appeal Court Decision Upholding Norfolk’s License Plate Reader Surveillance appeared first on Institute for Justice.

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.

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 ...

PA: STOP HB 1909 – PFA Expansion Threatens Gun Rights - PFA Expansion Vote on House Floor Early Next Week The anti-gun Democrats in Harrisburg have quietly slipped through HB 1909, a bill that weaponizes Pennsylvania’s Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders to strip citizens of their firearm rights — even when guns aren’t involved. The House floor vote will likely occur early next week. If this bill passes, PFAs — orders … Read more

TX: Meet your Representative at the Range - I am reaching out to you today because two Texas House races in Bexar County will play a major role in determining the future of the Second Amendment in Texas. Gun Owners of America Texas is proud to endorse Rep. Tony Dorazio (HD-122) and Rep. Marc LaHood (HD-121) — two proven, principled leaders who have demonstrated they will stand firm against gun control and fight for … Read more

TX: SD 9 Election Day Tomorrow - This is the final reminder for the Special Election in Texas Senate District 9 — and your vote will directly impact the future of your rights and freedoms. Special elections are decided by turnout. In races like this, a very small number of votes can determine the outcome. Gun Owners of America Texas proudly endorses Leigh Wambsganss for SD 9 because she has a proven … Read more

Flagstar returns to profitability - Two years after commercial real estate loans sent the bank into a spiral, the Long Island-based lender is “pivoting to the growth side of the story,” its CFO said Friday.

Chicago bank first to fail in 2026 - An Illinois regulator closed Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, and the FDIC sold the majority of its assets to Detroit-based First Independence Bank.

Frost Bank stays the course amid Texas M&A spurt - The San Antonio-based lender has “zero interest” in M&A, CEO Phil Green said – so much so that he said no one approaches him anymore. “They know I’m not in that game.”

Florida credit union sues Fiserv, alleging lax cybersecurity - FiCare Federal Credit Union said hackers breached an online banking platform that Fiserv provides and stole members’ money. The credit union alleges Fiserv then told customers it would charge them for a security upgrade.

Wells Fargo to pay CEO Scharf $40M for 2025 - The bank credited Charlie Scharf for the resolution of seven consent orders last year, including a $1.95 trillion asset cap imposed by the Federal Reserve.

Rate cap debate sidesteps big unknowns in credit card pricing - President Donald Trump's support of legislation that would cap credit card interest rates at 10% has flagged in recent weeks, but experts say that the debate has highlighted significant gaps in regulators' understanding of the credit card market and how its risks are priced.

UBS seeks to prevent reopening of Nazi-accounts settlement - The Swiss banking giant will come under the spotlight Tuesday at a Senate hearing.where the question of whether a 1999 settlement over Holocaust-looted funds should be reopened is expected to be discussed.

Varo raises $124 million despite widening net losses - The digital bank added two new board members and raised $123.9 million as it continues to manage regulatory costs amid its push for profitability.

Where BVNK, Polygon Labs think stablecoin payments will happen - While stablecoins aren't widely used for merchant payments, blockchain tech firms such as BVNK and Polygon Labs are seeking opportunities to add speed to slow-moving international transfers.

Illinois bank taps a partner to help launch trust business - In keeping with its policy of outsourcing functions outside its core commercial and retail banking competency, Signature Bank near Chicago teamed with a larger trust company to fill a longstanding gap in its product set.

John C Williams: A few words for the New Year - Remarks by Mr John C Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, at the Council on Foreign Relations, New York City, 12 January 2026.

Joachim Nagel: Outlook for 2026 in the light of multifaceted challenges worldwide - Speech by Dr Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the Ambassadors Club e.V. Lunch Jour Fixe, Berlin, 26 January 2026.

Stephen I Miran: Regulations, the supply side, and monetary policy - Speech by Mr Stephen I Miran, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the Delphi Economic Forum, Athens, Greece, 14 January 2026.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board announces appointment of seven members, including four new members, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC) - Federal Reserve Board announces appointment of seven members, including four new members, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC)

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Press Release: First Independence Bank, Detroit, Michigan, Assumes All Deposits of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust, Chicago, Illinois - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 30, 2026 First Independence Bank, Detroit, Michigan, Assumes All Deposits of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust, Chicago, Illinois ...

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for December 2025 - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 30, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for December 2025 WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDI...