Precious Metals and Market News

Silver's still on fire: Can gold keep up? - (Kitco News) - The gold market is building new support around $4,200 an ounce as it maintains a solid bullish uptrend; however, silver continues to steal the show as it heads into the weekend at another record high above $58 an ounce.

Wall Street’s gold sentiment balanced between bullish and neutral, Main Street maintains bullish bets ahead of final Fed meeting - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street sentiment evenly divided between bullish and neutral perspectives, while Main Street investors remained virtually unchanged in their bullish majority.

Fed decision looms as gold builds a new base at $4,200 - (Kitco News) - The uncertainty and volatility surrounding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy will come to an end next week and will provide important guidance for the gold market, as prices appear to be building a new base around $4,200 an ounce.

Preliminary Consumer Sentiment rises to 53.3 in December as inflation expectations ease - (Kitco News) - The gold market is trading higher ahead of the weekend after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. improving, while near- and longer-term inflation expectations ticked lower.

Gold pricing holding its ground as outdated PCE shows annual inflation holding at 2.8% - (Kitco News) - The gold market is holding its ground above $4,200 an ounce as inflation does not appear to be a major obstacle that will stop the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates.

Modest price gains in gold; silver solidly up and near record high - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are mildly up in early U.S. trading Friday. Silver is posting solid gains and is near its recent record highs.

Bitcoin December 5 daily chart alert - Bulls have a decent week - (Kitco News) - Friday, December 5--December bitcoin futures prices are near steady in early trading Friday. The bulls have had a decent week as they stabilized prices.

Gold market analysis for December 5 - 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.

Indian consumers can formally monetize their silver, changing the game for the precious metal - Metals Focus - (Kitco News) - India has always been a major player in the silver market, but this year it has become the critical factor behind record investment demand, which has driven prices to all-time highs above $59 an ounce.

‘Doom loop’ scenario of slowing global growth in 2026 could see USD, 10-yr yields fall as gold net positioning materially increases – WGC - (Kitco News) – Softer growth, accommodative monetary policy, and persistent geopolitical risks are more likely to boost gold prices than to undermine them, and investment demand, central banks and recycling can provide additional support, but high uncertainty persists and key headwinds remain, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

Trump-Brokered Ceasefire Falters As Thailand Launches F-16 Airstrikes On Cambodia - Trump-Brokered Ceasefire Falters As Thailand Launches F-16 Airstrikes On Cambodia Thailand launched fighter-jet bombing raids against Cambodian positions along their highly contested border, risking a complete unraveling of the ceasefire brokered by President Trump. Reuters cites Thai officials who claim Cambodian troops first opened fire across several border positions with machi...

Hedge Fund CIO: "Trump's NSS Report Reads Like A Cold War Playbook. Deploy Capital Accordingly" - Hedge Fund CIO: "Trump's NSS Report Reads Like A Cold War Playbook. Deploy Capital Accordingly" By Eric Peters, CIO of One River Asset Management “What are America’s core foreign policy interests? What do we want in and from the world?” wrote the authors of the newly released ‘National Security Strategy (NSS) of the United States of America.’ The NSS is the kind of report I like t...

'Fourth Reich': Musk Strikes Back At EU 'Tyrants' After X Fine - 'Fourth Reich': Musk Strikes Back At EU 'Tyrants' After X Fine Update (1300ET): Elon Musk is not taking the outrageous fine from Brussels bureaucrats lying down, lashing out at EU officialdom for taking on Nazi characteristics and oppressing their own citizens’ best interests... The tyrannical, unelected bureaucracy oppressing the people of Europe are in the second picture https:...

Once Again, London Has The Most Pathetic Christmas Tree On The Planet - Once Again, London Has The Most Pathetic Christmas Tree On The Planet Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, This weekend, London officially turned on it’s Christmas tree lights… Revealing once again the most tired looking pathetic tree and decorations on the planet. The London Mayor Sadiq Khan was there, pretending to be impressed by a display into which less effort has ...

US Issues NATO's European Members New Self-Defense Deadline - US Issues NATO's European Members New Self-Defense Deadline European members of NATO have been warned by Washington that they must assume greater responsibility for the alliance's intelligence operations and missile production - which will require significantly more defense spending by 2027, Reuters has reported. Reuters in its exclusive Friday report said that the United States "...

Europe's Innovation Is Drowned In A Sea Of Government Intervention - Europe's Innovation Is Drowned In A Sea Of Government Intervention Authored by Mihai Macovei via The Mises Institute, Europe became prosperous through a burst of innovation and capital accumulation during the eighteenth-century industrial revolution that allowed individual freedom to replace feudalistic rents and privileges. A new industrial revolution based on digitalization, ...

Can Europe Keep Ukraine Armed With Limited US Aid? - Can Europe Keep Ukraine Armed With Limited US Aid? Over the past two years, Western support for Ukraine has undergone a drastic change, marked by a surge in European commitments and a notable retreat in U.S. engagement. According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy's Ukraine Support Tracker, European countries have become the leading providers of government aid to Ukrain...

How Resilient Is BRICS In The Storm Of Geopolitics? - How Resilient Is BRICS In The Storm Of Geopolitics? Authored by Peter Hanseler / René Zittlau via ForumGeopolitica.com, BRICS is a huge power factor whose members, partners, and candidates are currently undergoing a severe test. Today, we look to the future. Introduction In the first part of this series, we looked at the facts about BRICS and the major economic trends that can...

The Key To Understanding The Cult Of Globalism's War On The West - The Key To Understanding The Cult Of Globalism's War On The West Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us The culture war in the western world is currently hitting a crescendo. At first the media said it was all “conspiracy theory” being amplified by a “fringe minority” of radical right wingers. Then, they admitted the conflict was real but claimed that conservatives were monst...

Over 20,000 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized By US Coast Guard - Over 20,000 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized By US Coast Guard More than 20,000 pounds of cocaine were seized by the crew of USCGC Cutter Munro, the “largest at-sea interdiction in 18+ years,” the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) said in a Dec. 5 post on X. “Through #OperationPacificViper, @USCG has accelerated counter-narcotics operations across the Eastern Pacific and delivered historic results ...

Firm that called 2025 nearly perfectly — until a moment of doubt — now has highest S&P 500 target on Wall Street - Oppenheimer says the S&P 500 will push ahead in 2026, boosted by the economy and corporate profits that are likely to keep holding up.

‘It’s a perilous choice’: I’ve been offered a part-time job. Do I file for Social Security at 67 or 70? - “My income will be reduced to less than one-fifth of my current annual salary.”

My mother is selling my late father’s multimillion-dollar California real-estate portfolio — must I stand idly by? - “My mom claims they’re heavily mortgaged.”

My mother-in-law, 81, is guilting us to pay for her ‘bucket list’ trip to Italy. Do we say no? - “I have my own trip to Europe planned for next year and I can’t afford both trips.”

‘I’m desperately trying to do right by everyone’: I’m giving my son $250K and my daughter 50% of a rental we co-own. Is that fair? - “I am currently saving this money for him.”

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have switched to this iconic Rhode Island resort for their wedding, report says - The resort has ample room for the couple and their many celebrity guests—which may include Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Patrick Mahomes.

It’s all in the price: Why Morgan Stanley’s new Tesla analyst has downgraded the stock. - The next 12 months promise to be “choppy” for Tesla, according to MS analyst Percoco who advises seeking a better entry point to the stock.

26 car brands ranked from most to least reliable by Consumer Reports, plus some valuable car-buying advice - Toyota regained the top spot in Consumer Reports’ list of the most reliable car brands in 2025.

On again, off again with their Hamptons home, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin relist the mansion for $21 million - Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have put their Amagansett, N.Y., home back on the market for a fourth time, mere months after revealing their desire to own it forever.

U.S. stock futures flat as investors await Fed meeting — and likely rate cut - U.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday, as investors anticipated another interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this week.

Berkshire Hathaway's Todd Combs, investment lieutenant to Buffett and Geico CEO, is leaving for JPMorgan - Combs, 54, will be joining JPMorgan Chase, where he already served on the board, as head of the bank's new Security and Resiliency Initiative.

Ray Dalio says Middle East is becoming a 'Silicon Valley of capitalists’ - The UAE and Saudi Arabia have this year launched multibillion-dollar initiatives to build cloud, data centers and other AI infrastructure.

The operator of India's largest airline sees shares tumble after thousands of cancelations - Indigo airline continues to grapple with multiple flights cancelations, leading to disruptions for passengers.

Trump says Zelenskyy 'hasn't read U.S. peace proposal' as tensions mount - Tensions appear to be mounting once again between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Bank of America hikes Carvana price target following S&P 500 inclusion announcement - Bank of America sees shares of Carvana adding 14% from here.

Bessent says U.S. will finish the year with 3% GDP growth, sees 'very strong' holiday season - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the economy will end the year on strong footing and said the president was disappointed in economic coverage in the media.

Core inflation rate watched by Fed hit 2.8%, delayed September data shows, lower than expected - The delayed core personal consumption expenditures price index for September was expected to show a 2.9% annual increase.

Layoff announcements top 1.1 million this year, the most since 2020 pandemic, Challenger says - The firm said layoff plans totaled 71,321 in November, a step down from October but still enough to bring the 2025 total up to 1.17 million.

Ukraine, trade, pandas: What China's Xi and France's Macron discussed in Beijing - China said it is open to importing more high-quality goods from France while urging a "fair, conducive environment" for Chinese businesses in the European nation.

Bessent says Trump admin will be able to replicate tariffs even if it loses Supreme Court decision - The Treasury secretary cited several sections of 1962 Trade Act that give the president sweeping powers over import duties.

Silver and copper eclipse gold as top metals bets amid supply fears - By David Marino and Yvonne Yue LiBloomberg Newsvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaSunday, December 7, 2025 Silver and copper have replaced gold as the hot metal trade heading into 2026, with institutional and retail traders positioning for record rallies. Silver has nearly doubled this year, with most gains occurring in the past two months due to a historic supply squeeze in the benchmark Lon...

BIS gold swaps fall from 54 tonnes in Oct. to 39 in Nov. - 11:47p ET Saturday, December 6, 2025 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: GATA consultant Robert Lambourne reported today that gold swaps undertaken by the Bank for International Settlements, the central bank of the central banks and a broker for them in the gold market, fell markedly in November, from 54 tonnes in October to 39 tonnes.  ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Bullion...

Africa remains full of rich countries insisting on being poor - From Gold to Oil: 8 African Countries Sitting on Untapped Natural Resources By Olamilekan OkebiorunBusiness Insider, New YorkFriday, December 5, 2025 Africa is home to some of the world's richest natural resources, yet many of its reserves remain largely untapped. From bauxite and copper to gold, uranium, and oil, these resources hold enormous potential to transform economies, attract foreign i...

China's central bank extends gold-buying streak as metal's rally cools - By Yihui XieBloomberg NewsSaturday, December 6, 2025 China's central bank added to its gold reserves for a 13th straight month, according to data released today. Bullion held by the People's Bank of China rose by 30,000 troy ounces last month, bringing the total to around 74.12 million troy ounces. The current buying cycle began in November 2024. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTI...

With gold breaking records, South Africa opens its first new gold mine in 15 years - By Chinedu OkaforBusiness Insider, New YorkFriday, December 5, 2025 ... As a result of the mineral's impressive performance all year round, markets in Africa are reacting significantly, including the seizure of mines in the Sahel region, and very recently, the construction of a new rare underground gold mine in South Africa. The new underground mine is the first the country has built in 15 year...

The Fed Will Talk a lot about “Reserve Balances” and “Reserve Management Purchases” at its FOMC Meetings - What Are They? And why now?

NAR Says Typical First-Time Homebuyer Age Was 40 in 2025, up from 33 in 2021. But Is this Accurate? - A narrative gets debunked. The affordability crisis remains.

CMBS: “Commercial Mortgage BS” - "We should have learned our lesson and sworn off CMBS forever": McNellis, commercial real estate developer.

Monetary Tyranny: How Legal Tender Laws Paved the Way and How Competition Sets Us Free - By making paper money legal tender, the government shut the door on sound money. Repealing legal tender laws is the first step back to liberty.

Bill Introduced To Make Bitcoin A Legal Tender In Arizona - Senator Wendy Rogers has introduced a bill proposing to make bitcoin a legal tender in the U.S. state of Arizona. The bill seeks to add bitcoin to the list of instruments considered legal tender in ...

Legal Tender Forces Gold Out - Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I make the case for using gold as money. The government has many ways of forcing us to use their paper dollar as money. The tax on ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Report: Tokenized Gold Will Trigger the Collapse of Global Paper Gold Market - A recent report by the Blockchain Research Lab examines the advantages of tokenized gold versus current leveraged paper gold platforms, predicting that tokenization will prompt gold investors to exit the legacy system and destabilize global gold institutions. Tokenized Gold to Cause Liquidity Crisis as Investors Shift The Facts A recent report by the Blockchain Research […]

Wisdomtree Launches Tokenized Equity Options Strategy Fund for Crypto-Native Investors - Financial innovator introduces digital fund offering institutional-grade options overlay strategy through blockchain-enabled investment platform. Wisdomtree announced the launch of its Equity Premium Income Digital Fund (EPXC), expanding its suite of tokenized assets for both retail and institutional investors. The fund aims to track the Volos U.S. Large Cap Target 2.5% PutWrite Index, offering...

Vanguard Crypto ETFs, Schwab Crypto Launch, and More — Week in Review - Vanguard Crypto ETFs, Schwab Crypto Launch, Strategy May Sell BTC, BofA 1–4% Guidance, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Vanguard listed expansive BTC, ETH, XRP and SOL ETFs opening retail crypto access and helping drive a roughly 6% bitcoin bounce, Charles Schwab said it will expand into spot crypto trading in […]

Russian Gold Reserves Surge to 42.3% of International Portfolio - According to the Central Bank of Russia’s figures, Russia now holds over $310 billion in gold, a record for the nation’s reserves. As of December, gold comprises 42.3% of Russia’s reserves, demonstrating the nation’s commitment to de-dollarization and diversification. Russia Bets on Gold: Holds Over 42% of Its Reserves in the Precious Metal The Facts […]

BCH Price Increases Over 38% YTD, Outperforming Major L1 Assets - Bitcoin Cash ( BCH) has delivered a robust year-to-date performance, climbing from $434 to $600 and establishing itself as the top-performing Layer-One (L1) cryptocurrency based on recent data. Data shared by analyst Crypto Koryo on December 7 indicates that BCH is the best-performing layer-one asset of the year, with its price increasing from $434 on […]

Trump's Tariffs Were Supposed To Cut the Trade Deficit and Boost U.S. Manufacturing. They're Not Working. - For Trump, tariffs are a solution to every problem, and his trade war is more about the vibes than the economics.

Brickbat: No Jury of Your Peers - British Justice Secretary David Lammy has proposed ending jury trials for most criminal cases, reserving them only for rape, murder,… The post Brickbat: No Jury of Your Peers appeared first on Reason.com.

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Expert Report Admitted Despite AI Hallucinations in Citations - From retired Third Circuit Judge Thomas Vanaskie (who had also served on the Middle District of Pennsylvania), and who was… The post Expert Report Admitted Despite AI Hallucinations in Citations appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Baffling Opinion in the Yakoby v. University of Pennsylvania Title VI Case - The court's rationale for dismissing the case simply ignores the plaintiffs' allegations.

Today in Supreme Court History: December 7, 1941 - 12/7/1941: Pearl Harbor is attacked. The post Today in Supreme Court History: December 7, 1941 appeared first on Reason.com.

Trump Thinks a $100,000 Visa Fee Would Make Companies Hire More Americans. It Could Do the Opposite. - Countries like Canada and Germany are lining up to welcome companies and workers priced out by the H1-B price hike.

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"As Colossal a Collection of Excuses and Projection as the Court Has Seen in 25 Years on the Bench," Says Court About Lawyer's Response in Fabricated Citation Dispute - From The Doc App, Inc. v. Leafwell, Inc., decided Nov. 26 by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell (M.D. Fla.): The Court… The post "As Colossal a Collection of Excuses and Projection as the Court Has Seen in 25 Years on the Bench," Says Court About Lawyer's Response in Fabricated Citation Dispute appeared first on Reason.com.

Why Medical Guidance Shouldn’t Come From Washington - Federalizing science invites politics and undermines trust.

Updated Beatles Documentary Is a Fresh Reminder of the Power of Cultural Globalization - Indeed, the Beatles’ story is a triumph of globalization and a poignant example of what is possible when borders are relatively open to people, ideas, and art.

Australia’s Under 16 Social Media Ban: A Warning for Online Speech and Security Around the World - US policymakers would be wise to avoid Australia’s dodgy approach to online speech. Not only would it face significant First Amendment challenges for restricting protected speech, but it would also not resolve the underlying concerns with children’s online safety.

False Dawn by Cato’s George Selgin Ranked Among “10 Best Books of 2025” by The Wall Street Journal - They would be wise, however, “to treat most of the New Deal episode as a warning about steps best avoided and to look elsewhere for better ones,” says the author.

Friday Feature: Three Cords Academy - Wanting to meet her own children’s educational needs led Katie Kilgore to create Three Cords Academy, a Christian microschool in Georgia that offers a flexible, student-centered approach.

The Founders on how to Handle Suspicious Vessels at Sea - The founders’ approach to dealing with suspected “narco-terrorist” boats in international waters – only applicable during a state of war. (applying their view of Vattel’s Law of Nations)   1. THE SPOT You spot a vessel in international waters with no flag visible. Legally, it is “silent.” It has no voice and no protection until […] The post The Founders on how to Handle Suspicious Vessels at Se...

This isn’t a Land of the Free. It’s a Population on its Knees - In 1767, John Dickinson answered the timeless question: Who are a free people? On this episode, we uncover the FATAL TRAP - the shocking method politicians use to disguise tyranny as legal power and the “fatal error” that the “Penman of the Revolution” warned would guarantee despotism. The post This isn’t a Land of the Free. It’s a Population on its Knees appeared first on Tenth Amendment Cente...

No Defense? No Rights. - We’ll have a real “land of the free” when the people love liberty - and have the backbone needed to keep it. The post No Defense? No Rights. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

EU's New Digital Package Proposal Promises Red Tape Cuts but Guts GDPR Privacy Rights - The European Commission (EC) is considering a “Digital Omnibus” package that would substantially rewrite EU privacy law, particularly the landmark General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It’s not a done deal, and it shouldn’t be.The GDPR is the most comprehensive model for privacy legislation around the world. While it is far from perfect and suffers from uneven enforcement, complexities and...

Axon Tests Face Recognition on Body-Worn Cameras - Axon Enterprise Inc. is working with a Canadian police department to test the addition of face recognition technology (FRT) to its body-worn cameras (BWCs). This is an alarming development in government surveillance that should put communities everywhere on alert.  As many as 50 officers from the Edmonton Police Department (EPD) will begin using these FRT-enabled BWCs today as part of a proof-...

After Years of Controversy, the EU’s Chat Control Nears Its Final Hurdle: What to Know - After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at last codifies agreement on a position within the Council of the EU, representing EU States. The good news is that the most controversial part, the forced requirement to scan encrypted messages, is out. The bad news is there’s more to it than that...

Dallas Bar Owner Asks Supreme Court to Let His Suit Over Bogus Prosecution Move Forward - WASHINGTON—In a moment practically made for TV, the prosecution’s case fell apart on the stand. A Dallas detective admitted that he had been paid for […] The post Dallas Bar Owner Asks Supreme Court to Let His Suit Over Bogus Prosecution Move Forward appeared first on Institute for Justice.

City of Miami Faces Lawsuit Over Unconstitutional Land Taking Scheme Targeting More Than a Thousand Homeowners Across the City - CONTACT: Phillip Suderman, psuderman@ij.org (850) 376-4110 Miami— Chad Trausch is a Navy veteran who wanted to expand his home in Miami due to his growing […] The post City of Miami Faces Lawsuit Over Unconstitutional Land Taking Scheme Targeting More Than a Thousand Homeowners Across the City appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Applauds Westfield, New Jersey Leaders For Amending Ordinance That Allowed Officials to Censor Opponents - WESTFIELD, N.J.—Last week, officials in Westfield, New Jersey unanimously voted to amend an ordinance that previously gave town leaders unlimited discretion to prohibit signs, posters, […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Applauds Westfield, New Jersey Leaders For Amending Ordinance That Allowed Officials to Censor Opponents 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 ...

Gun Owners of America Receives Multiple Nominations at the 2025 Gundie Awards - Gun Owners of America Receives Multiple Nominations at the 2025 Gundie Awards  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 3, 2025  Washington, D.C. – Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce that the organization and several of its leading voices have been nominated across three major categories for the 2025 Gundie Awards—the firearms community’s premier honors celebrating top creators, educators,...

Dispelling Common Law Enforcement Misconceptions About Constitutional Concealed Carry and Our Second Amendment Rights - Download the official letter here. To: The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515  From: Tim Macy President and Chairman of the Board Gun Owners of America 8001 Forbes Place, Suite 202 Springfield, Virginia, 22151    RE: Dispelling Common Law Enforcement Misconceptions About Constitutional Concealed Carry and Our Second Amendment Rights  25 ...

The DOJ Needs to Know We’re NOT Happy with Their Position - Gun owners need to contact the White House In a stunning, ultimate betrayal of the Second Amendment, the Department of Justice responded to GOA’s One, Big, Beautiful lawsuit with a new attack on gun owners. The Trump administration is now actively DEFENDING the archaic National Firearms Act of 1934 using legal arguments straight out of the FDR playbook. You read … Read more

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Investor wants KeyBank CEO fired - HoldCo Asset Management – which demanded that Comerica sell itself, then sued the bank after it did – accused Key’s top executive of waffling on M&A and weakness on capital management.

Ex-CEO of failed Oklahoma bank indicted on fraud charges - Danny Seibel issued fake loans to friends and neighbors and “frequently” altered First National Bank of Lindsay records to hide the activity from the OCC and the bank’s board, the DOJ alleged.

3 ex-Signature execs start blockchain bank - N3XT, which opened Thursday, marks Signature founder Scott Shay’s fourth foray into launching a bank.

Dive Deposits: In a down year for diversity, Citi’s reputation is at stake - The bank named a relatively sparse class of new managing directors. Its proportion of women is virtually the same as last year’s – even amid a de-emphasis on DEI. But the bank isn’t outpacing its peers, either.

Inside the brewing battle over regional Fed bank leadership - Federal Reserve watchers expect a board of governors vote in February to reappoint the 12 regional Fed bank presidents — which is typically treated as a formality — to be the next flashpoint in the White House's effort to bring the central bank to heel.

Connecting banks with nonprofits to make New York 'greater' - Through a nonprofit called Greater NY, early-career analysts at banks can apply their financial skills at charities and other civic-minded organizations. The partnerships give free help to nonprofits, but provide surprising benefits to the banks as well.

Banks paid $370M in ransoms to cybercriminals in 2024 - While overall payments declined, the financial sector remained the top payer to cybercriminals, surpassing both health care and manufacturing.

CFPB's proposed credit access rule would bring redlining back - A comment deadline is approaching on a proposed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would dismantle longstanding rules meant to protect minorities from discrimination in the market for credit.

Former CEO of failed Okla. bank indicted on fraud charges - Danny Seibel, who led First National Bank of Lindsay from 2007 until shortly before the bank's failure last year, is accused of falsifying bank documents to conceal the condition of loans.

Machine-readable Pillar 3 disclosure - The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has issued a consultation on Machine-readable Pillar 3 disclosure. The consultation proposes to make the data disclosed by banks (so-called Pillar 3 disclosures) available in a machine-readable format.

Basel Committee consults on standard format for machine-readable disclosures - The Basel Committee has published a consultation on a standard format for machine-readable disclosures by banks. The proposed standard format would make existing disclosure by banks more accessible and easier to aggregate. Comments on the proposals are requested by 5 March 2026.

Christine Lagarde: Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament - Speech by Ms Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, at the Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament, Brussels, 3 December 2025.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Synovus Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Synovus Bank

Federal Reserve Board announces pricing, effective January 1, 2026, for payment services the Federal Reserve Banks provide to banks and credit unions - Federal Reserve Board announces pricing, effective January 1, 2026, for payment services the Federal Reserve Banks provide to banks and credit unions

Federal Reserve Board requests public input on the impact of potential strategic changes to check services provided by the Fed, as well as check usage and preferences - Federal Reserve Board requests public input on the impact of potential strategic changes to check services provided by the Fed, as well as check usage and preferences

Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance - PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 5, 2025 FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance WASHINGTON—The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDI...

Press Release: Interagency Statement on OCC and FDIC Withdrawal from the Interagency Leveraged Lending Guidance Issuances - PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 5, 2025 Interagency Statement on OCC and FDIC Withdrawal from the Interagency Leveraged Lending Guidance Issuances WASH...