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Wells Fargo reiterates positive outlook for precious metals, still sees gold at $4,900 in 2026 -
(Kitco News) – Gold prices are getting a boost from falling rate hike expectations, but Asian investors and central banks never abandoned the yellow metal, and prices will gain an additional 11% between now and year-end, according to strategists at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
Spot gold back at $4,400/oz as U.S. pending home sales surprise with 2.3% drop in July -
(Kitco News) - Hopes for a stabilizing U.S. housing market were weakened after the number of potential home buyers came in well below expectations last month, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).The U.S. pending home sales index fell 2.3% in July, the NAR announced on Tuesday. The data was worse than forecasts, as economists expected a 0.3% rise. June’s ...
Gold pulls back as Hormuz attack keeps crude above $90 - Kitco AM Report -
(Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as a stronger oil-risk premium and higher long-end Treasury yields offset fading expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate hike.
Spot gold trades below $4,400/oz after U.S. housing starts fall 12.4%, building permits rise 5% in July -
(Kitco News) - Gold prices are trading near session lows under $4,400 per ounce this morning after the latest data showed the U.S. housing market delivering a mixed performance last month.Housing starts fell 12.4% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.239 million units, the Commerce Department announced on Tuesday. The data was worse than expected as economists looked for a decrease...
Gold, silver rise as oil spike lifts yields, hits equities - Kitco PM Report -
(Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Monday, as a weaker U.S. dollar and lower Fed-hike expectations supported precious metals even as a rally in crude oil lifted Treasury yields and pressured equities.
‘Gold has been in a bull market for 25 Years’ – Morgan Stanley CIO Wilson -
(Kitco News) – Gold and other commodities are ideally suited to environments where the 6040 portfolio is not delivering the performance and security it once did, and the yellow metal has actually been in a quarter-century bull market, according to Mike Wilson, chief US equity strategist and CIO at Morgan Stanley.In an interview with Bloomberg TV on Friday, Wilson was asked about the challenges ...
Chinese ETFs rebound in July as net longs rise, but wholesale and jewelry demand continue to lag – WGC’s Jia -
(Kitco News) – As gold’s price volatility declined last month, Chinese futures trading volumes cooled but net longs rose, while the country’s gold ETFs recorded positive flows which have continued into August, according to Ray Jia, research head for China at the World Gold Council (WGC).In the WGC’s latest China gold market update, Jia noted that both the LBMA and Shanghai gold prices were virt...
U.S. data supports gold prices despite Iran pessimism, silver production soars as bar and coin sales rebound – Heraeus -
(Kitco News) – Recent economic data is buoying gold prices despite flagging optimism of an Iran deal, while silver production is surging even as bar and coin demand rebounds from last month’s lows, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus.In their latest update, the analysts noted that gold prices trended steady to slightly higher last week following the prior week’s strong rally.
Gold, silver rise as softer data cuts Fed-hike odds - Kitco AM Report -
(Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Monday, with a softer U.S. dollar and reduced Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations keeping a bid under precious metals despite stronger regional manufacturing data.
Spot gold trades below $4,380/oz after New York manufacturing index surprises with rise to 20.6 -
(Kitco News) - Gold prices were coming off their earlier session highs after manufacturing activity in the New York region rose further into expansionary territory this month, according to the latest data published by the New York Federal Reserve.The regional central bank announced on Monday that its Empire State manufacturing survey improved to 20.6 in August, its highest reading in over four ...
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Vaccine-Maker Claims Splitting MMR Shot Could Take Up To 10 Years -
Vaccine-Maker Claims Splitting MMR Shot Could Take Up To 10 Years
Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times,
Splitting the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine into separate shots could take up to a decade, according to one of the two companies that produce the vaccine for the U.S. market.
A tray of MMR vaccine vials at a clinic in Lubbock, Texas, on March 1, 2025. Jan Sonn...
Pentagon Weighing Permanent Smaller US Presence In Gulf (Just Don't Call It Retreat) -
Pentagon Weighing Permanent Smaller US Presence In Gulf (Just Don't Call It Retreat)
Already US officials have signaled they may just abandon hard-hit bases in the Middle East altogether, in the wake of Iran's retaliation as a result of Operation Epic Fury, and a conflict that's dragged on for nearly six months.
On Tuesday The Washington Post reviews the damage control underway, a...
Maryland Court Strikes Down Nation's First State Tax On Digital Advertising -
Maryland Court Strikes Down Nation's First State Tax On Digital Advertising
Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times,
A state tax court in Maryland invalidated the nation's first state tax on digital advertising and directed state officials to refund tax payments already collected from major tech companies.
People pass a building on the Google headquarters campus in Mountain ...
Jefferies Identifies High-Quality Energy And Materials Stocks As Cyclical Rotation Accelerates -
Jefferies Identifies High-Quality Energy And Materials Stocks As Cyclical Rotation Accelerates
Jefferies analyst Lloyd Byrne wrote in a note on Monday that surging refined-product margins, stronger gas-fired power demand, and improving earnings estimates are providing clear tailwinds for energy stocks, even as valuations and technicals appear stretched.
Byrne showed that the clear...
Iraq-Syria Pipeline To 'Bypass' Hormuz Likely To Take Four Years, $15BN To Build -
Iraq-Syria Pipeline To 'Bypass' Hormuz Likely To Take Four Years, $15BN To Build
Via The Cradle
Iraq's plan to build a pipeline to export oil through Syria and partially bypass the Strait of Hormuz will likely take four years to complete and cost $15 billion,
Reuters reported on Monday.
Iraq urgently seeks new outlets for its oil exports, which have plummeted since Iran closed t...
Here's Where The Nation's Hottest Housing Markets Are -
Here's Where The Nation's Hottest Housing Markets Are
The US housing market's top 10 hottest ZIP codes this year are all located in the Midwest and Northeast for the fourth consecutive year - as tight inventories due to limited homebuilding has fueled competition, according to a Monday report from Realtor.com.
A builder works on a commercial property under construction in Peabody...
Federal Judge Halts Move Of FBI Headquarters To Ronald Reagan Building Rather Than Maryland -
Federal Judge Halts Move Of FBI Headquarters To Ronald Reagan Building Rather Than Maryland
Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times,
A federal court on Aug. 17 blocked a Trump administration plan to move the proposed new FBI headquarters to the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington instead of a site in nearby Greenbelt, Maryland, that was chosen in 2023.
The former United Sta...
"Strain Is Spreading": FT Exposes Private Credit Distress At Decade Highs -
"Strain Is Spreading": FT Exposes Private Credit Distress At Decade Highs
Since last fall, we have repeatedly flagged the private credit sector’s growing vulnerabilities.
Earlier coverage detailed how the asset class ballooned into a $2-3 trillion opaque market after banks retreated from riskier lending, only to face a wave of high-profile defaults (First Brands, Tricolor), surgin...
Mark Walter Probe Puts Wall Street's Insurance-Private Credit Machine Under DoJ Scrutiny -
Mark Walter Probe Puts Wall Street's Insurance-Private Credit Machine Under DoJ Scrutiny
An ongoing federal investigation into billionaire Mark Walter's business empire is raising alarm bells about Wall Street's use of insurance capital to finance private credit and other illiquid investments.
Bloomberg reported that Walter's TWG Global holding company said in a filing that it w...
DOJ Seeks Reinstatement Of Criminal Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia -
DOJ Seeks Reinstatement Of Criminal Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an opening brief on Aug. 17 seeking to reinstate human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia after a district court found the prosecution to be vindictive.
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw Jr. dismissed the ch...
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Gold shows early signs of reclaiming safe-haven appeal after Iran war selloff -
By Polina DevittReutersMonday, August 17, 2026
LONDON -- Gold's 9% rebound in August to around $4,400 an ounce suggests bullion is starting to regain favor with institutional investors and central banks, leaving the market better placed to extend gains as it moves beyond the initial shock of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
The outbreak of the war in late February drove gold from a record high...
Brien Lundin: Three charts, one conclusion -
By Brien LundinGold Newsletter / Golden OpportunitiesMetairie, LouisianaMonday, August 17, 2026
Gold is rallying again, and pulling silver and mining stocks higher with it.
Of course we have been tracking this closely in this letter, as you know, and providing lots of reasons for it.
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U.S. gains control of Venezuela's gold quarantined at Bank of England -
Looks like it will be sold to purchase dollars to be used for earthquake relief
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International Auditing Firms Will Monitor the Use of Funds Derived from Gold Blocked in England
From Banca y Negocios, CaracasSaturday, August 15, 2026
The funds derived from the eventual release of the Venezuelan gold bars frozen at the Bank of England will be deposited into an account of the United States Tr...
New surveys show central banks are ditching the dollar, buying gold instead -
By Laura GrandeAssociated Pressvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaSunday, August 16, 2026
Central banks are still piling into gold -- and new surveys suggest they're also preparing to reduce their exposure to the U.S. dollar over the longer term.
That's the takeaway from a new survey of global reserve managers. The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) says it's the first...
Global finance still looks like a 'giant Jenga tower' propped up by a Japanese yen that's in deep trouble -
By Jason MaFortune, New YorkSaturday, August 15, 2026
The first U.S.-Japan joint intervention in three decades aimed at boosting the yen has come and gone without doing much to ease anxiety in currency markets.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's notepad suggested the U.S. bought $5 billion-$10 billion worth of yen, while Japan's move topped $50 billion. The exchange rate initially strengthened ...
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BTC Hits $65,000 as $56M Short Squeeze Punishes Bearish Traders -
Bitcoin briefly reached $65,000 on Tuesday morning, gaining 0.5% daily and over 2% weekly to push its market cap near $1.3 trillion. Bitcoin Rebounds Bitcoin briefly tapped $65,000 on Tuesday even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East entered a critical phase following the expiration of the 60-day memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and […]
Bitcoin Whale From 2012 Suddenly Moves $13.7M After 14 Years -
Amid August’s wave of dormant bitcoin suddenly waking up after the Coldcard exploit, a relic from 2012 joined the action, moving 212 BTC worth $13.72 million after sitting untouched for more than 14 years. Vintage BTC Holder Realizes a 584,725% Gain August has turned into a graveyard awakening for long-dormant bitcoin, with coins untouched for […]
CLARITY, 401(k)s and Long-Term Holders Drive Bitcoin’s 5 Tailwinds -
Bitcoin is staring down five immediate sources of selling pressure even as five longer-term catalysts build a case for demand eventually returning. Bitcoin Headwinds Bitcoin traded near $64,738 on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 12:10 p.m. EDT, roughly half its October 2025 peak. The market’s dividing line is increasingly hard to miss: The bearish forces are […]
Kraken Opens 7,000 US Stocks to European Investors -
Kraken has opened commission-free U.S. stock trading to eligible customers across the European Economic Area. The rollout combines traditional equities, tokenized stocks and crypto assets within one regulated account. Kraken Expands Stock Trading Across the EEA Eligible customers across the European Economic Area gained access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks on Aug. 18, when […]
Blackrock, Fidelity Drive $297.5M Bitcoin ETF Rebound -
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with $297.56 million in net inflows, ending the three-session outflow run that closed the previous week. Ether funds also returned to positive territory with $30.85 million, while XRP, solana and HYPE ETFs recorded no net flows. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $328.41M as Institutional Demand Returns The new week […]
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The 17th Amendment Broke the Founders Kill Switch -
1913 was a really bad year. And one of the biggest changes came from the 17th Amendment. It didn’t just alter the way federal senators are chosen, it actually broke a process the framers built into the system: A constitutional KILL SWITCH to end the federal government. On this episode, it’s the “absolute safeguard” - the lost nuclear option for the states that the government-run schools never t...
President or King? It’s not the TITLE. It’s the POWER. -
For the founders, an elective monarchy was just as bad as an hereditary one - because the core issue was the power of discretion. On this episode, it’s 6 of the most dangerous powers of a king as the founders understood them. And you just might recognize every single one of them today.
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The Buck Stops Nowhere -
Having burned through billions of dollars and depleted critical munitions stockpiles, the Pentagon is running out of money. Our money. According to the Washington Post, the Pentagon is facing an urgent budget shortfall caused largely by the Iran war, with some critical funding accounts expected to run dry within weeks. Training, maintenance and other military priorities are reportedly being […]...
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Too Little, Too Late: Flock Admits Their Technology Needs Reforms -
Flock Safety, the embattled vendor of mass surveillance technology, has rolled out a handful of new reforms intended to appease the justified nationwide anger that has seen scores of towns cancel or suspend their contracts with the company for automated license plate readers (ALPRs). The reforms are a combination of long overdue changes along with some cosmetic fixes that fail to address the fu...
Who (or What) Generates Images for EFF? -
We’ve had a few questions from EFF supporters lately, asking whether the images we use on our blog posts, or on donation and shop items, have been created with AI image generators. We’d like to answer these questions and clarify our internal policy regarding image creation.
EFF images are all made by human beings, not by automated image generators, with very rare exceptions. This is an interna...
Dismiss Church’s Trademark Lawsuit Against “Mormon Stories” Podcast, EFF Urges Court -
Imagine if McDonald’s could use trademark law to control how you use the term “fast food.” Or if the Canadian government could stop you from using the word “Canada” in the title of a book about the country and its people. That wouldn’t just be absurd; it would be an unacceptable obstacle to criticism of and commentary about those institutions. Yet the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
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Institute for Justice Calls Flock Safety’s Proposed Reforms ‘Window Dressing’ -
ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) released a statement responding to suggested “reforms” announced by automated license plate reader (ALPR) provider Flock Safety. “This […]
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Austin Councilmember, Public Interest Law Firm Applaud Austin’s New Microbusiness Resolution -
AUSTIN, Texas—Last night, the Austin City Council passed a resolution to support microbusinesses in the city. Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes, one of the resolution’s sponsors, and […]
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Public Interest Law Firm Releases New Page Tracking License Plate Reader Abuse Nationwide -
ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) released a new page tracking misuse of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems across the country. The tracker, […]
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Second Amendment Foundation
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
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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
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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
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Gun Owners of America
Florida: Vote GOA on August 18 -
Florida gun owners, Election Day is TODAY, Tuesday, August 18 — and it’s time to VOTE. The future of our Second Amendment rights in Florida will be shaped by who shows up to the polls in this primary election. At the top of the ticket, Gun Owners of America is backing Byron Donalds for Governor of Florida. When Florida passed the Parkland gun-control … Read more
GOA Members Make History With First Suppressor Transfers Without NFA Registration Since 1934 -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2026 GOA Members to Make History with First Suppressor Transfers Without NFA Registration Since 1934 Leander, TX — Gun Owners of America (GOA), along with lead plaintiff Silencer Shop, made history tonight as GOA members Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell lawfully acquired suppressors without complying with the currently enjoined registration requirements of the ...
Tell The White House: Do Not Appeal GOA’s NFA Win! -
TELL THE WHITE HOUSE: DON’T LET DOJ APPEAL OUR WIN! We won our case, but DOJ may appeal. Let’s secure our win and make the “most pro-2A” Department of Justice walk the walk… We just won our “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit,” against the registration requirements of the NFA at the district level in Texas. President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful … Read more
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Lesetja Kganyago: Remarks - annual dinner for the Heads of Foreign Missions accredited in South Africa -
Remarks by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, at the annual dinner for the Heads of Foreign Missions accredited in South Africa, South African Reserve Bank, Pretoria, 9 July 2026.
Lesetja Kganyago: Overview of the South African economy -
Address by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, at the 106th Ordinary Annual General Meeting, South African Reserve Bank, Pretoria, 31 July 2026.
Lisa D Cook: Outlook for the US and Alaskan economies -
Speech by Ms Lisa D Cook, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the 2026 Economic Luncheon of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, Anchorage, Alaska, 5 August 2026.
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