Precious Metals and Market News

Analysts warn that hyped up $1,000 silver call options are not realistic - (Kitco News) - The silver market is showing signs of stability, with prices pushing back to $75 an ounce, and with new optimism in the marketplace, some analysts are warning investors not to give in to the hype brewing on social media.

Gold, silver see solid gains on safe-haven demand, rally in oil - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are sharply higher in midday U.S. trading today, as traders and investors have stepped up their safe-haven buying early this week, amid the war in the Middle East that so far shows no sign of letting up.

Bloomberg’s McGlone says gold and silver may have hit their generational peaks - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to improve as prices hold above $4,500 an ounce; however, one market strategist warns investors that January’s peak could represent a generational high.

‘Gold's liquidity works against it’ in oil shock, central bank selling and ETF liquidations still possible – Morgan Stanley’s Gower - (Kitco News) – While the liquidity-driven impact on gold from the ongoing spike in global energy prices is temporary, the oil shock’s impact on ETF holdings and central bank rate policy could potentially drive gold prices significantly lower in the medium term, according to Amy Gower, metals and mining commodity strategist at Morgan Stanley.

Spot gold trades above $4,600/oz after U.S. Consumer Confidence rises to 91.8 in March - (Kitco News) - Gold prices spiked above $4,600 per ounce after the latest data showed U.S. consumer sentiment inching higher this month.The Consumer Confidence Index ticked up to 91.8 in March, above economists’ consensus forecast for an 88 reading and also up from the downwardly revised 91.2 print from February, the Conference Board announced on Tuesday. 

Gold prices push back above $4,600 as JOLTS shows drop in US job openings - (Kitco News) - Growing slack in the U.S. labor market appears to be providing some support for gold, with prices trading near session highs after data showed available job openings falling in line with expectations.

More price gains in gold, silver amid safe-haven bidding - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher again in early U.S. trading today, as traders and investors have stepped up their safe-haven buying early this week, amid the war in the Middle East that so far shows no sign of letting up.

Bitcoin March 31 daily chart alert - Bears keep their technical advantage - (Kitco News) - Tuesday, March 31—April bitcoin futures prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Tuesday and are hovering near a five-week low.

Gold market analysis for March 31 - 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 is behaving like a risk asset in 2026’ but de-dollarization trend will drive further gains – HSBC - (Kitco News) – Gold is behaving more like a risk asset in 2026, selling off sharply amid heightened geopolitical tensions and a stronger dollar, but the de-dollarization trend still makes it a good long-term investment, according to commodity analysts at HSBC.

Idaho Passes Strictest Law In The US For Transgenders Using Incorrect Bathrooms - Idaho Passes Strictest Law In The US For Transgenders Using Incorrect Bathrooms The transgender movement is widely regarded as a political insurgency rather than a civil rights movement, and for good reason.  Leftist activists often declare themselves to be "trans" as a political statement, even when they don't actually suffer from gender dysphoria, a rare mental illness that has l...

'Something Dark Is Going On': Nine Top-Level Scientists Die Or Go Missing In Past Year - 'Something Dark Is Going On': Nine Top-Level Scientists Die Or Go Missing In Past Year Authored by Debra Heine via American Greatness, In the span of nine months, nine top-level scientists in the United States have died or vanished without a trace. Seven of them were connected to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) or the institutions it directly funds. AFRL develops and tr...

RFK Jr. Says Hospitals Must Serve Healthier Food - RFK Jr. Says Hospitals Must Serve Healthier Food Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), U.S. health officials on March 30 informed hospitals they must provide patients with more nutritious food. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) stated in a memorandum to hospitals across the country that they must comply with certain conditions to rece...

Bullet Used in Charlie Kirk Murder Doesn't Match The Alleged Weapon, Defense Claims - Bullet Used in Charlie Kirk Murder Doesn't Match The Alleged Weapon, Defense Claims There’s a new wrinkle in the case against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old charged with assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Defense attorneys revealed last week that federal ballistic analysis cannot link the bullet that killed Kirk to the rifle prosecutors say Robinson used. Robinso...

One Man Thinks He Knows "Why Everything Sucks" - One Man Thinks He Knows "Why Everything Sucks" Authored by Matt Van Swol via X, I think I know why everything sucks... ...and it's because everything is fake We are getting fake college degrees that cost 4 years and six figures that teach you fake education and get you fake jobs. We are eating fake food, with fake ingredients, funded by fake research. We are scrolling throug...

Iran Says 'Prepared To End War' If Security Guarantees Offered, But Still No Direct Negotiations - Just 'Messages' - Iran Says 'Prepared To End War' If Security Guarantees Offered, But Still No Direct Negotiations - Just 'Messages' Summary President Pezeshkian: prepared to end war with guarantees against further attacks. IRGC warns it will hit 18 US tech companies in region, says Siemens in Israel already attack China, Pakistan issue broad five-point framework for peace (document bel...

American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped In Baghdad - American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped In Baghdad American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, who reports primarily on Middle Eastern and Afghan affairs, was kidnapped in Baghdad earlier today. She has written for outlets including Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, BBC News, Politico, and others. Alex Plitsas, a CNN national security analyst and former senior Pentagon offi...

Gearing Up For Artemis II: NASA's High-Stakes Test Run Around the Moon - Gearing Up For Artemis II: NASA's High-Stakes Test Run Around the Moon NASA is gearing up for Artemis II, its first crewed mission to the moon since the Apollo era—but this one is more of a high-speed dress rehearsal than a landing, according to KSL.com. Four astronauts will take a roughly 10-day trip that loops around the moon and comes straight back, with no orbiting or moonwalks...

New Restrictions On SNAP Purchases To Take Effect In More States In April - New Restrictions On SNAP Purchases To Take Effect In More States In April Authored by Tom Gantert via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Food stamp recipients in Florida, Texas, and West Virginia will face restrictions on buying certain kinds of less nutritious items such as soda and candy, some starting in April. A sign on the window of a grocery store in the Flatbush neighborhood ...

In Revolutionary Statement, Fidel Castro's Grandson Embraces "Capitalism With Sovereignty" - In Revolutionary Statement, Fidel Castro's Grandson Embraces "Capitalism With Sovereignty" What is awkward for Democrats and their left-wing activist network of politicians and dark-money funded nonprofits is that the latest CNN interview with Fidel Castro's grandson shattered years of left-wing America's weird obsession with Cuban communism.  Sandro Castro told CNN's Patrick Oppm...

Stocks surge, ending a tough month on a high note. But there’s skepticism about the rally. - U.S. stocks surged Tuesday on growing optimistic about a potential end to the the Iran war.

OpenAI is now bringing in $2 billion a month — and 3 more highlights from its latest update - More funds run by Cathie Wood’s Ark will have positions in the ChatGPT creator.

20 stocks that bucked the stock market’s decline in March with gains of up to 40% - Energy stocks have fared well as crude-oil prices have shot up, but one other industry group has also done well since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

My wife and I buy promotional CDs with our tax-refund check. Is now a bad time to switch to Treasurys? - “We have no experience with Treasurys .”

These 20 stocks in the S&P 500 fell hardest during March - The worst performers included cosmetics companies, cruise operators, airlines and Paramount Skydance, which was down 33% for the month

With Zepbound approved for sleep apnea, Lilly spends up to $7.8 billion for a company with a narcolepsy drug - The company, which is flush with cash from sales of its market-leading GLP-1 franchise, has been an active dealmaker.

Here are 12 top tech-themed stock picks from UBS analysts - The investment bank has “high conviction” in Amazon’s growth potential — with AWS estimates that are far above what investors may be expecting.

$4 gas could drive more employers to let people work from home - In the face of ‘sky-high gas prices, everyone will be cut more slack,’ one economist says

Nike’s results were better than expected, but investors still aren’t sold on its turnaround - Nike reported quarterly results that were a bit better than Wall Street’s expectations, but investors still didn’t appear convinced of the sneaker giant’s turnaround efforts.

This threat to your crypto wallet is even closer than you think, Google warns - Breaking the encryption behind major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether may be easier than previously thought, according to a new research paper from Google released Tuesday.

Trump says U.S. will leave Iran in 'two or three weeks' -
Microsoft closes worst quarter on Wall Street since 2008 on AI concerns: 'Redmond is in a pickle' - With Microsoft losing almost a quarter of its value this year, investors have reset the company's earnings multiple to the lowest since late 2022.

NFL approves sale of 7% of Las Vegas Raiders at over $11 billion valuation - The National Football League has approved the sale of 7% of the Las Vegas Raiders at a valuation of more than $11 billion.

Nike shares fall 9% on weak outlook, expected 20% sales decline in China - Nike has shown some gains in North America, its largest market, amid its turnaround, but the strength was offset by weakness in China.

Silver just had its worst month in 15 years. Where investors see it going next - Silver shed almost 20% in March, marking its worst monthly performance since September 2011.

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts - While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street commentary shifted back to expectations for cuts.

China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure - The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions.

New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel prices pinch consumer budgets beyond the gas pump - As corporate policies change, Americans will feel higher oil prices in their wallets beyond the gas pump.

Markets now see the Fed's next move as a potential rate hike as inflation fears mount - Traders in the futures market shifted the probability of a rate increase by the end of 2026 to 52% on Friday morning.

China industrial profits surge 15% to start year, but oil price shock threatens outlook - Soaring energy prices are expected to impact China's economy less than most other countries, due to its massive oil reserves and alternative energy sources.

Central banks sell U.S. Treasuries amid Iran war - By Kate Duguid, Michelle Chan, and Ian SmithFinancial Times, LondonTuesday, March 31, 2026 Foreign central banks have slashed their holdings of Treasuries at the New York Federal Reserve to the lowest level since 2012, as countries sell the U.S. government bonds to prop up their economies and currencies in the wake of the Iran war. The value of Treasuries held in custody at the New York Fed by ...

Tether cuts top gold traders months after hiring them from HSBC - By Jack Ryan and Archie HunterBloomberg NewsTuesday, March 31, 2026 Tether Holdings SA has cut two senior precious metals traders who had joined from HSBC Holdings Plc just months ago as part of the stablecoin issuer's plan to build "the best trading floor for gold in the world." Vincent Domien and Mathew O'Neill, who were poached by the El Salvador-based crypto firm as it built a gold hoard wo...

India's boldest currency move in years fails to hold rupee's gains - By Bhaskar Dutta and Ashutosh JoshiBloomberg NewsMonday, March 30, 2026 India's most dramatic step in more than a decade to curb speculation in the foreign-exchange market delivered only fleeting gains, with the rupee's initial jump reversing. After surging as much as 1.4% at the open today, the rupee gave up gains and hit a fresh low in the final stretches of trading.  ... Dispatch continues b...

Russia sells from gold reserves for first time in 25 years to cover budget deficit - But to whom was the gold sold? To investors generally or, say, to Russia's recent patron, China? If the latter, little has changed geopolitically. * * * By Ben ArisBNE IntelliNews, BerlinWednesday, March 25, 2026 Russia began selling physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in 25 years, as the government seeks to plug a widening budget deficit driven by sustained military...

Monetary metals are ready to resume their climb, Maguire tells LFTV - 8:23a ET Saturday, March 28, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): On this week's episode of Kinesis Money's "Live from the Vault" program, London metals trader Andrew Maguire says the U.S. government has been using derivatives to hold U.S. oil prices down while Asian governments have begun to sell dollars to buy the recent dips in gold and silver, which are ready to resume their clim...

Stasis in the US Labor Market: a Peculiar Situation - Total separations drop to the lowest since 2015 beyond the lockdown months.

Farm Action’s Letter to Congress, Lambasting the Concentration of Fertilizer Makers and its Impact on Prices - “These structural dynamics allow supply disruptions … to translate into rapid, outsized, and sustained price increases.”

Humana, Caught up in the Metastasizing Medicare Overbilling Scandal, Enters Our Imploded Stocks - Government crackdown and legal entanglements take all the fun out of the Medicare Advantage plan bonanza.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - 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 ...

IMF against making crypto legal tender, issues action plan - The International Monetary Fund is recommending that countries not give cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin status as legal tender. The IMF made that point as a part of a nine-point action plan for how ...

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 ...

IMF says no crypto as legal tender — Community disagrees - A community member believes that the space will look back to this moment once it succeeds in making the world decentralized. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently made another anti-crypto ...

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 ...

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

Mercado Libre Ends Mercado Coin Program, Cites No Official Reason - Mercado Libre is shutting down mercado coin, its Brazil-based cryptocurrency loyalty token, effective April 17, 2026, nearly four years after the company launched it as a cashback reward inside its e-commerce and payments platform. Mercado Coin Is Being Discontinued The company notified users through the Mercado Pago digital wallet app and email. No public statement […]

Global Markets Rise as Trump and Iran Signal End to Military Operations - U.S. stocks climbed sharply Tuesday as reports of a potential pause in U.S. military operations against Iran gave traders reason to step back from the exits. Roughly $1.75 trillion was injected back into Wall Street following the surge. Bitcoin, Stocks, and Gold Prices Jump The S&P 500 closed up approximately 2.4% near 6,496. The Nasdaq […]

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto - Chainalysis launched its first blockchain intelligence agents this week, putting automated investigation and compliance tools into the hands of any employee — not just trained analysts. Chainalysis Brings AI-Powered Investigation Tools to Compliance Teams The announcement came at the company’s annual Links conference, where CEO Jonathan Levin framed the rollout as a direct response to […]

Bottom Confirmed? Bitcoin Ends March in the Green as Analyst Forecasts $60K–$84K Range - Bitcoin closed March with a modest gain after a volatile session, swinging between $65,926 and $68,517 before settling above $67,500. Market Volatility and Geopolitical Catalysts On the final day of March, bitcoin navigated another volatile session, oscillating between $66,200 and a peak just around $68,500 before retracing to sub-$66,000 levels during the morning session. As […]

US Labor Department Moves to Allow Crypto in Retirement Plans - The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule that could allow cryptocurrencies and private assets in 401(k) plans. The move may expand investment options but raises concerns about risk and complexity. 401(k) Rules Could Soon Include Crypto Assets The United States is moving closer to allowing cryptocurrencies and private market assets inside retirement accounts. […]

Unless People Support Me, Trump Habitually Warns, 'We Won't Have a Country Anymore' - The president's predictions of the nation's imminent demise reflect his narcissistic authoritarianism.

"There Is Evidence That This Particular Proceeding Before the Beijing Court Was Dominated by the" Chinese Communist Party, - holds a federal court in declining to enforce the Beijing judgment, and in therefore concluding that Stanford holds title to documents donated to the Hoover Institution by a Chinese Mao-era dissident.

"Rising Wave of Antisemitism" Doesn't Justify Letting Jewish Plaintiff Sue Pseudonymolusly - From Doe v. Life Time, Inc., decided today (correctly, I think) by Judge Dora Irizarry (E.D.N.Y.): The Complaint alleges that… The post "Rising Wave of Antisemitism" Doesn't Justify Letting Jewish Plaintiff Sue Pseudonymolusly appeared first on Reason.com.

A Fifth Circuit Bait-and-Switch to Ignore Crime Victims' Rights - In 2023 the Fifth Circuit denied the victims' families challenge to the illegally negotiated Boeing DPA as being "premature"--but today the Circuit denied the families' challenge as coming too late.

Justice Jackson's Dissent, on Why Viewpoint-Based Restrictions on Professional-Client Speech May Be Permissible - A short excerpt from Justice Jackson's long solo dissent today in Chiles v. Salazar, where she argued that the Colorado… The post Justice Jackson's Dissent, on Why Viewpoint-Based Restrictions on Professional-Client Speech May Be Permissible appeared first on Reason.com.

Was CASA Really Worth It? - The executive branch sacrificed its power to the Supreme Court, yet gained virtually nothing.

Live Free or Ban Data Centers - Plus: D.C. considers single-stair reform, Idaho legalizes starter homes, and Florida bans discrimination against manufactured housing.

What Took So Long In Chiles? - The 8-1 case was argued on October 7, and decided on March 31.

Justice Kagan's Arguments for "Relax[ing] Our Guard" as to Some Content-Based (But Viewpoint-Neutral) Speech Restrictions - From Justice Kagan's concurrence, joined by Justice Sotomayor, in today's Chiles v. Salazar: [A.] The Court today decides that the… The post Justice Kagan's Arguments for "Relax[ing] Our Guard" as to Some Content-Based (But Viewpoint-Neutral) Speech Restrictions appeared first on Reason.com.

10 Years Ago Today, Trump Promised To Eliminate the National Debt. Instead, It Has Doubled. - Trump's ridiculous, grandiose promise tells us something about the federal government's fiscal affairs and the president's approach to policy.

From FBI Assessment to FISA §702 Query: AI-Assisted Predicate Laundering - The absence of a warrant requirement leaves the constitutional protection of US persons entirely dependent on executive branch oversight that has been systematically removed.

Curtailing Religious Liberties at Maryland Private Schools Is No April Fool’s Day Prank - A Maryland bill that could restrict religious liberty at private schools is the latest evidence that supporters of educational freedom must always be vigilant—with or without school choice funding.

How the American Healthcare System Rewards Psychiatric Overdiagnosis - Why the surge in diagnoses may say more about incentives than illness.

Reconciliation 2.0 Should Put Housing Supply First - If lawmakers want a serious, growth-oriented affordability agenda, housing supply must be central, and cost recovery reform should take center stage.

Congress Hasn’t Funded TSA’s Paychecks and That Should Matter - If we can no longer be confident that Congress could constrain the president through its purse strings, the Constitution’s remaining checks and balances may be too weak to function as the liberty-preserving structural safeguards on which we depend.

It’s not Money. It’s Robbery. - You are being ripped off. When it comes to fiat paper “money” - Roger Sherman didn’t hold back. He saw it as an unjust, and totally immoral weapon that turns government into a legalized protection racket for fraud. The post It’s not Money. It’s Robbery. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Free Speech for Me But Not For Thee - What's going on is chilling. Chilling is government behavior toward speech that is intended to give the speaker pause or fear such that the speaker has second thoughts about speaking. Chilling is prohibited by the First Amendment and has been repudiated by the Supreme Court. The post Free Speech for Me But Not For Thee appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Ignorance and Freedom Cannot Coexist - Thomas Jefferson knew the drill. Without knowledge of our rights, our Constitution, and the limits of government power, there's no way the people can stay - or even be - free. The post Ignorance and Freedom Cannot Coexist appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Welcome, Daily Show Viewers! Learn More About EFF and Privacy's Defender - About EFF The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit defending civil liberties in the digital world. EFF’s work to protect your rights on the internet is supported by over 30,000 members who have joined our mission by donating just this year. For over 35 years, our lawyers, activists, and technologists have been thinking about the next big thing in tech before anyone else—wheth...

EFF's Cindy Cohn on The Daily Show! Tonight Monday, March 30 - EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn will be on The Daily Show tonight, Monday March 30, at 11 pm ET and PT, speaking with host Jon Stewart. Cindy will discuss her long history of fighting for privacy online and her new book, Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance (MIT Press). The book details her own personal story alongside her role representing the rights and inte...

UK Politicians Continue to Miss the Point in Latest Social Media Ban Proposal - The UK is moving forward with its efforts to ban social media for young people. Ahead of this week’s House of Lords debate on the topic, we’re getting you situated with a primer on what’s been happening and what it all means. What was the last vote about?  On 9 March, the House of Commons discussed amendments tabled by the House of Lords in the government’s flagship legislation, the Children’s ...

Federal Court Rules Eastern Shore Town, Councilman Violated Constitution When Councilman Cut Pipe Attached to Food Truck  - NORFOLK, Va.—Today, a federal court ruled that the town of Parksley, Virginia, and Councilman Henry Nicholson violated the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment, as well as Virginia law, when Nicholson cut a water pipe running from the Eben-Ezer Food Truck, causing more than a thousand dollars […] The post Federal Court Rules Eastern Shore Town, Councilman Violated Constitution When Councilman C...

House to Hear First-in-Nation Co-living Model Legislation, the ROOM Act, to Combat Housing Crisis - Providence, R.I.—Today, the House Municipal Government and Housing Committee will hear H 8036, a bill with potential to combat the housing crisis that is currently gripping […] The post House to Hear First-in-Nation Co-living Model Legislation, the ROOM Act, to Combat Housing Crisis appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court Turns Away Texas Woman’s Challenge to “Bonkers” Constitutional Violation -  ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Erma Wilson, who had her life turned upside down by a conviction […] The post Supreme Court Turns Away Texas Woman’s Challenge to “Bonkers” Constitutional Violation 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 ...

New York Withdraws Unconstitutional Social Media Background Check for Firearm Carry; GOA, GOF Secure Major Legal Victory - New York Withdraws Unconstitutional Social Media Background Check for Firearm Carry; GOA, GOF Secure Major Legal Victory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2026 Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) announce a significant legal victory in the ongoing battle against New York’s restrictive and misnamed “Concealed Carry Improvement Act.” In a Stipulation of Par...

TN: HB 1971 Heads to House Floor TODAY – Tell Your Rep to Vote NO - Despite many phone calls and emails with strong concerns from grassroots activists, Tennessee lawmakers have pushed HB 1971 through the House Judiciary Committee. This dangerous bill is now heading to the full House for a vote TODAY at 2:00 P.M. Central. HB 1971 would dismantle a critical legal safeguard by making it far more difficult for Tennesseans to challenge unconstitutional laws, includi...

Tell Congress: End the DOJ’s rogue pistol brace crackdown - End the DOJ’s rogue pistol brace crackdown A federal court vacated the Biden pistol brace ban. President Trump campaigned on ending it. Bondi’s DOJ is still enforcing it anyway. On March 16th, 2026, the Department of Justice dropped a bombshell in our ongoing lawsuit, Texas et al. v. ATF: The ATF “continue[s] to enforce the NFA’s and the GCA’s regulation … Read more

Anti-union push grows at Wells Fargo - The length of time it’s taking the bank and union representatives to negotiate a contract is “likely a factor” in the decertification efforts, a union-involved employee said.

JPMorgan aims to boost small-business lending in ‘American Dream’ plan - The bank intends to hire 1,000 more small-business bankers, support home and healthcare affordability efforts, and focus on high-growth areas such as Alabama in a 10-year initiative.

BMO eyes top-5 commercial bank status with California push - The lender is betting on its U.S. commercial bank’s unified model, increased banker headcount and product enhancements to fuel growth, an executive said.

Flagstar ex-CEO DiNello to step down from board - The executive, who ran New York Community Bank just ahead of its rescue, will not stand for reelection when his term ends in June.

U.S. Bank, Mastercard tapped for Amazon cards - The retailer has chosen the Minneapolis-based bank for two new credit cards aimed at small-business owners.

OCC scraps bank-recovery plans - The regulator argues the plans were costly, too theoretical and ineffective, eliminating the financial crisis-era requirement as part of the Trump Administration's deregulatory push.

Trustmark promotes exec, setting him up as potential next CEO - Thomas Owens, Trustmark's current chief financial officer, will take over as chief operating officer on May 1. The COO position has historically been a pathway to the top job at the Jackson, Mississippi-based bank.

BaaS and payments are becoming intertwined: Citi's Will Artingstall - Will Artingstall, global head of digital asset payments and ecommerce solutions within Citi's Services business, sat down with American Banker to discuss the firm's banking-as-a-service business and how it fits into its larger corporate payments strategy.

Deal will bring N.C.'s Fidelity Bank into Atlanta area - The bank's planned $142 million acquisition of Affinity Bancshares comes as war-related uncertainty appears to have slowed the industry's appetite for mergers.

On-chain investments could drive payments growth - American Banker data finds that a majority of executives investing in technology expect payments enhancements in the immediate future as well as further out.

Christopher Kent: Reassessing Australian financial conditions - Address by Mr Christopher Kent, Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) of the Reserve Bank of Australia, to KangaNews Debt Capital Market Summit, Sydney, 26 March 2026.

Lisa D Cook: Reflections on financial stability - Speech by Ms Lisa D Cook, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the Yale Program on Financial Stability, School of Management, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, 26 March 2026.

Stephen I Miran: Prospects for shrinking the Federal Reserve Bank's balance sheet - Speech by Mr Stephen I Miran, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the Economic Club of Miami, Miami, Florida, 26 March 2026.

Federal Reserve Board announces it has made the joint findings with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency required for the OCC to approve a request by Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., for an exem... - Federal Reserve Board announces it has made the joint findings with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency required for the OCC to approve a request by Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., for an exemption under section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act

Federal Reserve Board releases annual audited financial statements - Federal Reserve Board releases annual audited financial statements

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank

Financial Institution Letter: FDIC Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights - FINANCIAL INSTITUTION LETTER | MARCH 31, 2026 FDIC Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights Summary: The FDIC’s Consumer Compliance Supervisor...

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for February 2026 - PRESS RELEASE | MARCH 27, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for February 2026 WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) ...