Precious Metals and Market News

Gold stabilizes as oil eases, equities close at records after mixed U.S. data - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco News) - Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are also higher late in North American trading Tuesday, supported by perceived bargain hunting after Monday’s sharp selloff as oil prices eased and U.S. equities closed at fresh records.

Global gold demand drives Canada’s trade into surplus, helps mitigate economic uncertainty - (Kitco News) - Despite ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. and growing global economic uncertainty due to the war in Iran, Canada’s resources are helping the country weather the worst of the storm.

Central banks were net sellers of gold in March with 30 tonnes in outflows – WGC   - (Kitco News) – The sovereign sector – a pillar of steady demand for the bulk of the multi-year gold rally – switched to the supply side during the final month of the first quarter, according to the latest data from the World Gold Council (WGC).

Gold price is attractive now, so don't wait to build a 3% to 8% position - NDR’s LaForge - (Kitco News) - Although interest in gold has waned in recent months as prices have struggled to attract new bullish momentum, one market strategist said it continues to play an important role as a monetary asset and portfolio diversifier.

Gold prices see some renewed buying as U.S job openings falls to 6.87 million - (Kitco News) - The gold market is seeing some modest buying interest as the U.S. labor market continues to tighten, with the number of open jobs falling relatively in line with expectations.

Spot gold spikes to $4,585/oz after U.S. new home sales rise 8.9% in February, 7.4% in March - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are trading just off session highs on Tuesday morning after the latest data showed the U.S. housing market improved beyond expectations in February and March, though large downward revisions to January were also registered.New home sales rose 8.9% in February, much better than the expected 3.9% increase, but following a revised decrease of -19.9% in January, the ...

Gold at session highs after ISM Services PMI falls to 53.6 in April as industries brace for oil shock  - (Kitco News) – The U.S. service sector declined in line with expectations last month amid growing concern over the eventual impact of higher energy prices through the supply chain, according to the latest data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).The ISM announced on Tuesday morning that its Services Purchasing Managers Index came in at 53.6 in April, down from March’s reading of 54. ...

Gold firms, silver gains as traders weigh Hormuz risk, dollar firmness - (Kitco News) - Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are also higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as perceived bargain hunting followed Monday’s futures-led selloff while elevated oil prices kept inflation and rate risks in focus.

Gold, silver slide as stronger U.S. data, firmer yields pressure metals - (Kitco News) - Spot gold prices are sharply lower and spot silver prices are also weaker late Monday, as firmer Treasury yields, a stronger U.S. dollar and another oil-price spike pressured metals despite still-elevated geopolitical risk.

Tether Gold reserves surge 36% in Q1 to $3.3 billion as uncertainty drives demand for hard assets - (Kitco News) – Tether Gold (XAU₮), the world’s leading tokenized gold product by market cap, continued its rapid growth in the first quarter of 2026 as record prices and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty strengthened investor demand for safe-haven assets, according to the latest data from Tether.

No Kings? In Europe, Monarchs Are Far More Popular Than Politicians - No Kings? In Europe, Monarchs Are Far More Popular Than Politicians In Europe, monarchs are far more popular than the politicians who govern. As Visual Capitalist details below, using data from Morning Consult, visualized by The European Correspondent, monarchs hold an approval advantage of nearly 30 points over national leaders. The gap appears in every country analyzed. The p...

UK Faces Summer Flight Disruptions As Jet Fuel Risks Mount - UK Faces Summer Flight Disruptions As Jet Fuel Risks Mount Via City AM, Ministers are expected to warn Britons that flight cancellations could disrupt summer holiday plans. Allianz Trade research says the UK is especially exposed to jet fuel shortages because of import dependence. Airlines are weighing cancellations, surcharges, and ticket price adjustments as fuel sup...

Moscow Targeted By Over 50 Drones, Country's 2nd Largest Refinery On Fire - Moscow Targeted By Over 50 Drones, Country's 2nd Largest Refinery On Fire We've been documenting that Ukraine has been demonstrating deeper targeting reach inside Russia, as several key oil sites have come under direct drone attack over several days and weeks, resulting in significant destruction. Just in the last several days, Russian state media has recorded over 50 Ukrainian dr...

How German Media Became The PR Arm Of The Expanding State - How German Media Became The PR Arm Of The Expanding State Submitted by Thomas Kolbe How does economic growth emerge? Let us turn to Ludwig von Mises, one of the defining economists of the 20th century – and paraphrase his idea: growth arises where private capital is guided in a free market by an undistorted price system. Prices signal scarcity and direct scarce resources to where ...

Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Gubernatorial Primary In Landslide - Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Gubernatorial Primary In Landslide Biotech entrepreneur and former 2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy just beat the pants off of political newcomer Casey Putsch (R) by a margin of 82% - 18% (approximately 530,000 votes to 116,000) in the Ohio gubernatorial primary.  The win positions Ramaswamy to face Democrat Amy Acton, the former Ohio health di...

The Petrogas-Dollar: Symptom Or Strategy? - The Petrogas-Dollar: Symptom Or Strategy? Authored 'No1' via Gold and Geopolitics substack, Three people sent me Richard Medhurst’s petrogas-dollar piece this week. I read it. Twice even. There’s a lot in there that I feel is correct. The chronology of the Levantine Basin deals. Cheney’s 2001 National Energy Policy. The roughly $35 billion of Chevron contracts signed across ...

Meteorologists Sound Alarm Over El Nino Plume Racing Across Pacific Like "Freight Train" - Meteorologists Sound Alarm Over El Nino Plume Racing Across Pacific Like "Freight Train" Meteorologists on X are once again warning about a powerful El Niño, pointing to a new plume of warm subsurface water moving across the Pacific "like a freight train." The latest water temperature data suggest that El Niño later this year could rank among the strongest on record, with potentia...

Industry Leaders Warn Chinese EV Imports Will Undercut Canada's Auto Sector, Bring Major Security Risks - Industry Leaders Warn Chinese EV Imports Will Undercut Canada's Auto Sector, Bring Major Security Risks Authored by Paul Rowan Brian via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A number of industry leaders and policy experts are warning that the government’s permission of importing Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) into Canada at low tariff rates will undermine Canada’s auto sector an...

Figure CEO Says Humanoid Robots Could Soon Enter Homes For $600 A Month - Figure CEO Says Humanoid Robots Could Soon Enter Homes For $600 A Month Figure's CEO told Sourcery's Molly O'Shea that the humanoid robotics company is preparing for a "near-term" push to bring humanoid robots into homes, where they would perform basic household tasks under a consumer subscription model that could cost "hundreds per month," similar to a car lease. Molly O'Shea ask...

The Golden State Has Fallen: Welcome To The Islamic Republic Of California - The Golden State Has Fallen: Welcome To The Islamic Republic Of California Authored by Rabbi Michael Barclay via American Greatness, On April 8, the California Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement voted 19–0 to adopt AB2017, followed on April 22 by the California Assembly Committee on Appropriations, which voted 7–0 to adopt the bill. And with those votes, all th...

‘I always did the graveyard shift’: I worked for 54 years. Why on earth would I wait to claim Social Security at 70? - The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget published a paper suggesting capping Social Security at $100,000 for a married couple.

Novo Nordisk says the Wegovy pill saw the fastest take-up in weight-loss drug history - Novo Nordisk on Wednesday narrowly improved its financial guidance for a year where it still sees profit and sales falling after the fastest take-up in weight-loss drug history for its Wegovy pill.

‘Like 10 Manhattan Projects going off all at once’: AI is rewiring the entire global economy, says this BlackRock exec - The head of BlackRock’s fundamental equities global technology team, Tony Kim, says AI is rewiring the global economy, and that will just keep going.

Oil futures fall after Trump pauses U.S. effort to partially reopen Strait of Hormuz - Crude-oil futures fell late Tuesday after President Donald Trump said his latest effort to partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be paused, to buy more time to reach an agreement to end hostilities with Iran.

Astera Labs’ stock climbs as the company strives to make AI chips more powerful - The connectivity company also issued upbeat earnings results

Super Micro’s stock surges as Wall Street cheers its margin recovery - Shares of the AI server maker jumped 18% as investors shrugged off a revenue miss and celebrated a rebound in gross margins.

Upstart’s stock is getting punished after earnings. Here’s the big gripe. - The AI lending company came up short on a key profit metric, but its CEO says that analysts may have mismodeled seasonal trends.

The last time semiconductor stocks rose this far this quickly, the dot-com bubble burst - The rolling 25-day performance for one index of semiconductor stocks has reached its highest level since March 9, 2000 —the day before the dot-com bubble peaked.

This narrow shipping lane is how Trump now wants oil tankers to navigate the Strait of Hormuz - If the U.S. succeeds in shepherding more vesses out of the strait safely, hundreds of ships still stuck on either side of the strait, including massive oil tankers, would find their way to markets, taking off some of the pressure that has led global crude prices rise more than 50%.

Betting on long Treasury bonds when yields near 5% has been a slam-dunk trade over the past few years. Is this time different? - “There is not a ‘break-the-glass’ solution,” says former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin of backup plans if the U.S. can’t finance its debt.

Wegovy pill sales smash forecasts, sending Novo Nordisk stock 7% higher - Novo Nordisk raised its outlook for 2026 after a strong performance from its newly launched Wegovy pill.

Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress - President Donald Trump said he is pausing "Project Freedom," the U.S. military's bid to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.

China hosts Iran's top diplomat just days ahead of Trump's high-stakes visit - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi trip to Beijing on Wednesday marks the first time he has visited China since the beginning of the Iran war.

Private credit’s $2 trillion boom raises global stability fears, watchdog warns - The Financial Stability Board wants regulators to tighten up their supervision of private credit amid fears of growing stress in the sector.

Small caps put on their best monthly showing since 2020. Bank of America says there's more upside ahead - The Russell 2000 surged in April. Bank of America highlights ETFs to play small caps and enhance returns.

Aluminum prices are surging. Here's how companies are handling the costs - Aluminum's surge since the start of the Iran war is creating cost pressures for some of America's largest companies.

UK exports to U.S. plunge by 25% after Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs blitz - The U.K. is now running a trade deficit with its largest trading partner.

Fed dissenters explain 'no' votes, saying they disagreed with hinting next move would be a cut - Federal Reserve officials who voted this week against the post-meeting statement said they didn't think it was appropriate to signal that the next interest rate move would be lower.

Inside the Fed: Powell vows he won't be a 'shadow chair,' but a Warsh clash will be tough to avoid - When the Fed gathers again, it will mark the first time a sitting and former chair conduct business together in nearly 80 years.

Core inflation rate hit 3.2% in March as first-quarter growth disappointed at 2% - Consumers faced escalating prices in March as the Iran war sent oil soaring and created a new level of challenges for the Fed.

Mozambique weighs swapping dollar debt for yuan debt - By Tavares CebolaBloomberg NewsTuesday, May 5, 2026 Mozambique is considering converting the $1.4 billion it owes China into renminbi loans as part of a debt restructuring with its biggest bilateral creditor, in line with similar moves by other African sovereign borrowers. "This is usually a possibility that the cooperation partner raises," the finance ministry said in response to questions at ...

Ed Steer: How the London fix has suppressed gold prices since 1975 - From Sprott Money, TorontoTuesday, May 5, 2026 Originally published by [GATA board member] Ed Steer on November 4, 2024, this article examines longstanding distortions in gold pricing and the structural imbalance between paper and physical markets.  We are reposting it today because the core observations remain highly relevant, particularly the discussion around the "London bias," price managem...

King Report: Trump's obsession with stock market prompts suspicion of intervention - From The King Report, Burr Ridge, IllinoisTuesday, May 5, 2026https://thekingreport.com/ ... On Friday, when confronted by a reporter about soaring energy prices, Trump said people are making a lot of money in their 401Ks and other stock market holdings. Obviously Trump is extremely, one might say overly, sensitive to the stock market. Astute traders recognize this and wonder to what degree he ...

Doug Casey to lead speakers at this year's New Orleans Investment Conference - Join GATA there Wednesday-Saturday, October 28-31 * * * By Brien LundinGold Newsletter / Golden OpportunitiesCEO, New Orleans Investment ConferenceMetairie, LouisianaMonday, May 4, 2026 I've got great news to share with you today. My friend Doug Casey just emailed me that he's coming to this year's New Orleans Investment Conference. This is a big deal. Doug is the preeminent curmudgeon, muckrak...

Gold buyers in China on alert over hard-to-detect fakes - By Aw Cheng Wei and Joyce Z.K. LimThe Straits Times, SingaporeFriday, May 1, 2026 CHONGQING / SHENZHEN, China -- Office executive Xu Tanji was contemplating buying a gold pendant for her mother's birthday at a neighbourhood jewellery store near her house in Chongqing when she saw news reports about counterfeit gold. State broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported on April 26 that fra...

New Single-Family Home Prices Drop Further amid Inventory Glut. But Lower Prices Beget Higher Sales - Inventory in the South still sky-high, up 60% from March 2019. But homebuilders understand what it takes: lower prices and big incentives.

Bond Market on Edge: Treasury Yields Spike, 30-Year to 5.03%, Mortgage Rates to 6.52%, as Gulf War Reheats - Which raises a question: How many more Fed rate cuts would it take in this inflationary era to drive the 30-year Treasury yield to 6%?

The US Government sold $723 billion of Treasury Securities this Week. Inflation Jumped and Met T-bill Yields - 30-year Treasury yield looks like it’s setting up to break out past 5%. A rate cut while inflation is heating up could do it.

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

Strategy May Sell Bitcoin to Fund Dividends, Saylor Breaks From ‘Never Sell’ Stance - Michael Saylor has signaled that Strategy, the world’s largest corporate bitcoin holder, may sell a portion of its BTC to meet preferred stock dividend obligations, a significant departure from the firm’s founding promise to never liquidate its cryptocurrency reserves. Key Takeaways: Saylor said Strategy may sell BTC to pay dividends in May 2026, reversing its […]

Zano Prepares Trustless Cross-Chain Bridge for Native ZANO After Hard Fork 6 - Zano is set to open native ZANO to EVM networks, TON, and Solana through a non-custodial bridging mechanism tied to its upcoming Hard Fork 6, slated for Q2 2026. Key Takeaways: Zano’s Hard Fork 6, targeted for Q2 2026, introduces Gateway Addresses enabling trustless bridging of native ZANO to EVM, TON, and Solana networks. The […]

Aave Challenges $71M Freeze, Seeking Fast Ruling to Restart Restitution for Users - On May 4, decentralized finance protocol Aave filed an emergency motion to lift a restraining notice that has frozen $71 million in recovered ethereum. Key Takeaways: Aave filed a May 4 motion to vacate a court order freezing $71 million in ETH recovered from a recent exploit. ZachXBT alleged the freeze involves fraudulent claims, impacting […]

Banks Reject Stablecoin Yield Compromise, Demanding Stricter Crypto Limits - A group of banking associations has recently addressed the public draft of the Clarity Act, which “falls short” of prohibiting the payment of yield and interest on stablecoins. The issue has created a divide among banks, with some supporting and others rejecting the proposal. Key Takeaways: Rejecting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act over a […]

Bullish Announces $4.2B Equiniti Deal to Build Tokenized Securities Transfer Agent - Bullish agreed to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion, aiming to connect digital assets with shareholder recordkeeping. The deal would create a global transfer agent for tokenized securities and includes $1.85 billion of assumed debt. Key Takeaways: Bullish plans to acquire Equiniti in a $4.2 billion stock-and-debt transaction. Equiniti brings nearly 3,000 issuer clients and more […]

Brickbat: Yes Bruh, No Bruh - Tracey Matthews, a teacher at Wonder Junior High School in West Memphis, Arkansas, was charged with aggravated assault after he… The post Brickbat: Yes Bruh, No Bruh appeared first on Reason.com.

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Trump's Responses to Kimmel and Comey Highlight His Contempt for Freedom of Speech - The president is not shy about using government power to punish people for saying things that offend him.

Second Amendment Roundup: How a Fake Citation Misled Courts to Uphold "Sensitive Place" Gun Bans - The Second Circuit’s Misunderstanding of Founding-Era Law on Going Armed

The KBJ Delay in Callais - Who is at fault for the rush to judgment in Louisiana?

The Laborious KBJ - Justice Ginsburg was known as the Notorious RBG. Notoriety was a perfect adjective for Justice Ginsburg. She was famous, but… The post The Laborious KBJ appeared first on Reason.com.

Elizabeth Warren Wrongly Implies Jeff Bezos Isn't Paying Enough Taxes - The rich pay more than their "fair share."

Vanderbilt Student's Lawsuit Over Suspension for Alleged False Accusations Can Go Forward - From a long opinion today by Judge Waverly Crenshaw (M.D. Tenn.) in Poe v. Lowe: Poe, a male Vanderbilt student,… The post Vanderbilt Student's Lawsuit Over Suspension for Alleged False Accusations Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

The People vs. CEQA - An initiative that would streamline California's development-killing environmental review law appears to be headed to the ballot.

NAACP Seek To Recall Callais Judgment So It Can Seek Reconsideration - The time to make this request was when the Plaintiffs moved to issue the judgment forthwith.

An Obituary for the War Powers Resolution - The War Powers Resolution, passed in the wake of the Vietnam War in 1973 over President Nixon’s veto, remains Congress’s most prominent and expeditious tool to rein in the presidency on matters of war. Yet, recent votes aimed to constrain President Trump over war with Iran amount to nothing more than theater.

What Spirit Airline’s End Signals for Financial Services - Considering that the Trump administration has also been flirting with price controls and playing politics with several potential mergers, it would be wise to consider Spirit’s experience as a cautionary tale.

The Arson of Federalism: How Overcharging Scorches the Constitution - If the federal government continues to use the Commerce Clause as a catch-all to regulate everything from unsheltered cats to minor local disturbances the Framer’s vision of constitutionally limited government will cease to exist.

Reputational Risk Is Still Here - All signs were pointing to the end of reputational risk regulation. Yet, the fine print in one of those new rules suggests that the end is not quite here.

Access to Choice Is the Best Way to Appreciate Teachers - Embracing educational freedom is the best way to celebrate teacher appreciation week.

The Most Dangerous “Weapon” We Face - Ignoring the limits of the Constitution because you don’t like the results you’ll get? George Washington called that a WEAPON to destroy freedom. The post The Most Dangerous “Weapon” We Face appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Compliance Isn’t Safety. It’s Surrender. - American Independence was built on the understanding that compliance with arbitrary power isn’t safety - or peace - it’s surrender. On this episode, it’s the foundation of the revolution: Laws made outside the limits of the constitution aren’t law at all. And they should be treated that way too. The post Compliance Isn’t Safety. It’s Surrender. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

This isn’t a Republic. It’s a Coup. - America was built on a foundation that constitutional violations are a deadly disease. Give government an inch - they’ll take a few thousand miles and they’ll never stop. Before too long, it’ll get to a place where they’re just eating us alive: Our rights. Our money And everything in between. On this Episode, it’s the ancient Roman maxim behind the American Revolution. The post This isn’t a Rep...

EFF and 18 Organizations Urge UK Policymakers to Prioritize Addressing the Roots of Online Harm - EFF joins 18 organizations in writing a letter to UK policymakers urging them to address the root causes of online harm—rather than undermining the open web through blunt restrictions. The coalition, which includes Mozilla, Tor Project, and Open Rights Group, warns that proposed measures following the passage of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill risk fundamentally reshaping the internet...

Shut Down Turnkey Totalitarianism - William Binney, the NSA surveillance architect-turned-whistleblower, called it the "turnkey totalitarian state." Whoever sits in power gains access to a boundless surveillance empire that scorns privacy and crushes dissent. Politicians will come and go, but you can help us claw the tools of oppression out of government hands. JOIN EFF Become a Monthly Sustaining Donor We must stand strong to up...

EFF Submission to UK Consultation on Digital ID - Last September, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to introduce a new digital ID scheme in the country. The scheme aims to make it easier for people to prove their identities by creating a virtual ID on personal devices with information like names, date of birth, nationality or residency status, and a photo to verify their right to live and work in the country.  Si...

Institute for Justice Promises to Continue Fight for Privacy Rights After Legislation on Automated License Plate Readers Fails to Advance - Arlington, Va.—Today, Colorado State Sens. Judy Amabile and Lynda Zamora Wilson announced that their bill, SB26-070, will not be moving forward this year. The bill, […] The post Institute for Justice Promises to Continue Fight for Privacy Rights After Legislation on Automated License Plate Readers Fails to Advance appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm’s Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury - WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of courts where agency employees serve as prosecutor, judge, and jury. The government petitioned […] The post Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm’s Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech - MADISON, Wis.—Jim Masterson has been working with animals for almost 30 years. It’s more than just a job for him; it’s a passion he’s had […] The post Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech 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: URGENT: Constitutional Carry VOTE Tomorrow! (05/06/2026) - Your action is required right away! TOMORROW, the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to take up Senate Bill 357—the Constitutional Carry bill. Sponsored by our longtime ally, Senator Chris Dush, SB 357 would finally recognize that your right to protect yourself and your family is not a privilege granted by the government. Rather, it is a GOD-GIVEN RIGHT enshrined in … Read more

PA: SB 822, Strengthen Preemption, Heads to Senate Floor - Accountability is coming for Rogue Cities (SB 822 Update) Your relentless pressure worked! The Senate Local Government Committee reported SB 822 on a 7-3 vote today. This brings us one massive step closer to strengthening Pennsylvania’s firearms preemption law and holding lawless local governments accountable. For years, “gun grabbers” in cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have treated our...

Virginia senators want to inflict their tyrannical gun strategy on entire country - Virginia senators want to inflict their tyrannical gun strategy on entire country FBI data shows knives kill three times more people than all rifles combined, yet the plan targets AR-15s It’s often said that bad ideas start in California and make their way east. But these days, Virginia looks eager to take that crown. The two U.S. senators from the … Read more

Crypto exchange Bullish makes a $4.2B deal - In buying Equiniti, Bullish gets a blockchain-native transfer agent that could allow investors to engage in 24/7 transactions, instant settlement and frictionless asset movement.

Coinbase axes 700 employees - The cryptocurrency exchange joins a growing list of companies swapping out their workers for AI, following Block, Crypto.com and Bolt in making job cuts this year.

Cambridge Savings Bank expands into NH in $80.9M deal - Buying First Seacoast Bank will add five branches to the $7 billion-asset Massachusetts lender, and give Cambridge nearly $600 million in extra assets.

JPMorgan vet wants to bolster ‘trusted adviser’ mindset - Ed Pyne, named head of syndicated finance for JPMorgan commercial banking in March, said he wants to “connect the dots” for clients – beyond the product being discussed.

Citizens Bank customers pull money over lender’s ICE ties - Nonprofit organizations and individual customers are pushing back against Citizens' relationships to two ICE detention center operators.

SEC backs Trump's idea of allowing semi-annual earnings reports - The proposal is part of what SEC Chairman Paul Atkins calls his "Make IPOs Great Again" agenda.

Boston-area mutual bank agrees to buy New Hampshire lender - Opportunity favors the prepared, and Cambridge Savings Bank had been saving for years to buy a nearby rival. Now, as the mutual bank announces plans to acquire First Seacoast Bank, it says it's found "the right deal at the right time."

Fed's Barr says gas prices could 'bleed' into inflation - Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr said Tuesday that the U.S. energy sector is more insulated from shocks than Europe's, particularly in natural gas prices. However, he warned that the war is pushing up gasoline prices, which could spill over into other parts of the economy.

How banks reach for the 'top of the wallet' - If a card is immediately not easy and safe to use in an external app, consumers will quickly turn to another card, executives from Regions Bank, Pinnacle Financial Partners and Barclays warned American Banker's Payments Forum.

PayPal reports first earnings under new CEO - The payments company said payment volume increased, but net income decreased compared to 2025.

CPMI-IOSCO consultation on updated guidance and public disclosures to implement initial margin proposals - Consultative report by the BIS Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).

CPMI-IOSCO publishes for consultation updated guidance and public disclosures to support the implementation of initial margin proposals - CPMI-IOSCO is seeking input from interested stakeholders on amendments to CCP-related resilience guidance and public quantitative disclosures requirements.

Chang Yong Rhee: Farewell address - Farewell address by Mr Chang Yong Rhee, Governor of the Bank of Korea, on his departure from the Bank of Korea, Seoul, 20 April 2026.

Agencies issue host state loan-to-deposit ratios - Agencies issue host state loan-to-deposit ratios

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp.

Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance - PRESS RELEASE | MAY 5, 2026 FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) ...

Press Release: Anchor Bank Assumes Insured Deposits of Community Bank and Trust - West Georgia, LaGrange, Georgia - PRESS RELEASE | MAY 1, 2026 Anchor Bank Assumes Insured Deposits of Community Bank and Trust - West Georgia, LaGrange, Georgia WASHINGTON—Commun...