Precious Metals and Market News

Fiscal risks and stagflation fears will support gold prices even without Fed rate cuts – HSBC - (Kitco News) – While the recent conflict in the Middle East has increased gold’s short-term price volatility, the medium-to-long term outlook remains constructive as elevated geopolitical risk, rising fiscal deficits and continued central bank buying will support higher prices, according to Rodolphe Bohn, FX and Commodities Strategist at HSBC.Bohn noted that gold has had a volatile start to 202...

Gold, silver down as lingering war prospects hint of less demand - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower in midday U.S. trading Monday but up from daily lows. The prospects have dimmed regarding an end to the U.S.-Iran war soon.

Gold price holds near $4,800 as Standard Chartered sees near-term risks, longer-term upside - (Kitco News) - Gold prices continue to hold support around $4,800 an ounce, and although the precious metal faces further headwinds in the near term, one bank continues to expect prices to move higher in the second half of the year.

Gold’s safe haven status is intact, high gold and silver prices are boosting exploration budgets – Heraeus - (Kitco News) – Gold’s case as a safe haven remains as strong as ever despite the Iran war pullback, and Fed policy will likely remain supportive of the yellow metal, while exploration budgets for both gold and silver continue to rise, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus.In their latest update, the analysts provided an analysis of gold’s performance as a safe haven in light of the I...

Agnico Eagle moves to consolidate Finland's gold district in nearly C$4B deal - (Kitco News) - Agnico Eagle Mines announced today that it will take control of the Central Lapland Greenstone Belt in Finland through three simultaneous transactions, cementing its position as the dominant gold producer in northern Europe.

Bitcoin April 20 daily chart alert - Bulls working on price uptrend - (Kitco News) - Monday, April 20—April bitcoin futures prices are up a bit in early U.S. trading Monday, after hitting a 2.5-month high Friday.

Gold market analysis for April 20 - 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.

Price pressure on gold, silver amid firmer USDX, uptick in bond yields - Gold and silver prices are solidly lower in early U.S. trading Monday, as the bulls are mostly standing on the sidelines due to a firmer U.S. dollar index and a slight rise in U.S. Treasury yields. Once again, gold traders on this day are choosing the aforementioned bearish daily elements for the metals, over the bullish uptick in risk aversion in the general marketplace to start the trading we...

Wall Street predicts higher gold prices following regional ceasefire as domestic data and Fed chair confirmation take center stage next week - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street and Main Street firmly back in bullish territory after the fourth straight week of gains for gold and renewed optimism that a long-term resolution to the Iran war may be within reach.

Gold eyes key U.S. data as markets brace for retail sales, PMI, and sentiment signals - (Kitco News) – Precious metals markets head into the new week on uncertain footing after a volatile stretch driven by shifting growth expectations, sticky inflation concerns, and renewed recession fears.Bullion prices saw choppy but positive price action this week, with gold holding near elevated levels as investors weighed weakening sentiment data against still-resilient hard economic indicato...

Gaza Needs Over $71BN In Next Decade If Enclave Hopes To Recover: New UN Report - Gaza Needs Over $71BN In Next Decade If Enclave Hopes To Recover: New UN Report More than $71 billion will be required over the next decade to recover and rebuild Gaza following the brutal Israel-Hamas war, according to a new report. Hamas leadership has been largely decimated, though the group has yet to be completely disarmed, and there are still calls within the Israeli governme...

Ukraine Seeks To Import African Migrants To Fill Labor Shortage After 100s Of 1000s Dead Or Wounded At The Front - Ukraine Seeks To Import African Migrants To Fill Labor Shortage After 100s Of 1000s Dead Or Wounded At The Front Via Remix News, Volodymyr Zelensky’s head of his Presidential Office in Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, has announced plans to import migrant laborers from Africa. Essentially, this entails Ukraine establishing new laws for the legal entry and residence of foreign workers. ...

Russia's Tuapse Refinery Attacked 2nd Time In Days, While Battling Oil Spill Into Black Sea - Russia's Tuapse Refinery Attacked 2nd Time In Days, While Battling Oil Spill Into Black Sea There's been yet another major attack on Russia's major Black Sea energy hub and port of Tuapse, after just a few days prior a drone wave had unleashed a fire so big it cold be seen from space, given the over 100-mile smoke plume that had spread over the Black Sea.  In this latest overnight...

The US Demanded That Europeans Accelerate Their Transition To 'NATO 3.0' - The US Demanded That Europeans Accelerate Their Transition To 'NATO 3.0' Authored by Andrew Korybko, This might be the US’ final warning before it takes drastic action to punish those who continue to reject Trump’s demands. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby gave an important speech at mid-April’s Ukraine Defense Contact Group in which he urged the Europeans to st...

Iranian Woman Arrested In LA, Charged With Helping Iranian Regime Sell Drones - Iranian Woman Arrested In LA, Charged With Helping Iranian Regime Sell Drones Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Federal officials arrested an Iranian woman at the Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night for allegedly brokering weapons for the Iranian regime, officials said Sunday. (Left) Shamim Mafi is arrested at Los Angeles International ...

China To Import Record Amount Of US Ethane As Iran War Chokes Off Naphtha, LPG Supplies - China To Import Record Amount Of US Ethane As Iran War Chokes Off Naphtha, LPG Supplies One year ago, in the immediate aftermath of Trump's Liberation Day tariffs, there was a flurry of discussion over who is more reliant on whom: the US on Chinese rare earth materials, or China on US ethane output (see "Chinese Plastics Factories Face Mass Closure As US Ethane Supply Evaporates" a...

Iraq's Ruling Pro-Iran Bloc Races To Choose PM, While US Rejects Main Candidates - Iraq's Ruling Pro-Iran Bloc Races To Choose PM, While US Rejects Main Candidates Via The Cradle The US has suspended all funding and security coordination with Iraq, and shipments of dollars the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), until a new Baghdad government acceptable to Washington is formed, Saudi state-owned Al-Hadath reported Monday. The US is also conditioning continued security ...

Data Analytics Company Palantir Publishes An Ideological Manifesto - Data Analytics Company Palantir Publishes An Ideological Manifesto People on the far-left and far-right of the political spectrum rarely find any issue upon which they intersect and share common ground.  However, both sides have an almost religious fear of data analytics company Palantir.  Their reasons might be different but their reactions are similar.  On the political left, Pa...

World's Biggest Physical Oil Trader Warns Of Months Of Price Volatility - World's Biggest Physical Oil Trader Warns Of Months Of Price Volatility By Michael Kern of OilPrice.com Seasonally lower demand ahead of the peak summer driving season and the continued turbulence in the Middle East could extend the violent oil price swings for months ahead, the top executive of oil trader Gunvor has told the Financial Times. “It is a little bit of a more challen...

Canada's Prime Minister Doubles Down On Militant Anti-US Rhetoric - Canada's Prime Minister Doubles Down On Militant Anti-US Rhetoric Well before Mark Carney was elected as Canada's Prime Minister in the wake of numerous scandals surrounding Justin Trudeau, critics noted that the candidate represented a far greater threat to Canada's freedom largely because he is far more devious than Trudeau ever was.  Carney is a central banker and high level Wo...

The end of freedom of the seas: Why global shipping may never be the same - Freedom of maritime navigation has long been considered a staple feature of the post-war liberal order but all this is changing in the era of competing superpowers

Do I earn too much to contribute to an IRA? - You may not be eligible — here are your options.

Bonds could lag stocks for the rest of 2026, according to this contrarian signal - Record bond-fund inflows are a warning sign that lower returns are ahead.

Okta’s stock is surging. Here’s why identity security has become the next hot thing. - Barclays turned bullish on Okta just days after Raymond James did, as customers are reinvigorating investment into identity security for the first time in years.

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after overseeing 1,900% stock surge. His successor faces big challenges. - John Ternus is expected to usher in a renewed focus on hardware as Apple positions itself for the age of AI.

Anthropic has ‘unprecedented’ demand — and it’s leaning on Amazon for support - Amazon is investing another $5 billion in the maker of Claude.

‘I hope to retire at 59’: I have $950,000 in my 401(k)s. When do I do a Roth conversion? - Roth conversions are permanent. Once done, they cannot be undone.

This AI power company ousted its CEO. Why that could help it sign up its first customer. - Shares of Fermi, which was co-founded by Rick Perry, a former U.S. secretary of energy, were tumbling Monday after the surprise disclosure that its CEO was giving up that role. Some analysts say that could actually be good news.

Why Cadence’s ‘ChatGPT moment’ may have already arrived - The rise of agentic AI tools should drive more demand for the company’s electronic design automation systems, an analyst says

AST SpaceMobile’s stock falls after failure of Jeff Bezos-backed satellite launch - Blue Origin successfully launched AST SpaceMobile’s satellite to orbit, but it was at the wrong altitude.

Apple incoming CEO John Ternus faces a defining challenge: Fixing the company's AI strategy - Tim Cook had a highly successful tenure as Apple's CEO, but he leaves his successor with a big gap to fill when it comes to the company's position in AI.

‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo - American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

JPMorgan expands $1.5 trillion economic security splurge into Europe - The banking giant is looking to invest in areas deemed critical to economic security, including defense and AI.

Trump threatens Iran again as ceasefire deadline looms, U.S. gears up for peace talks - Trump reportedly said Sunday that if Iran doesn't sign a deal, "the whole country is going to get blown up," with its bridges and power plants being targeted.

Apple goes for the 'continuity candidate' to replace Cook. What the CEO change means for investors - Apple's surprise leadership announcement sent Wall Street reconsidering their expectations for the future of the technology titan.

‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo - American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays - U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims-filing portal on Monday.

Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Fed must ‘stay in its lane’ to maintain independence - Warsh also expressed firm commitment to fighting inflation with only one mention of the labor market.

'Resumption of hostilities': Seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink - A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.

We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns - From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

Agnico-Eagle pushes into Finland with three gold deals - By Sybilla GrossBloomberg News, New YorkMonday, April 20, 2026 Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. plans to spend C$3.7 billion ($2.7 billion) to acquire three gold projects in northern Finland, expanding the Canadian miner’s footprint in the Scandinavian country. The Toronto-based company will buy Rupert Resources Ltd. and Aurion Resources Ltd., and separately purchase B2Gold Corp.'s 70% stake in an explo...

Judy Shelton: Kevin Warsh and the erosion of the dollar - By Judy SheltonThe Wall Street JournalSunday, April 19, 2026 Kevin Warsh is scheduled to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. The vote on his confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman may hinge on the Justice Department's dropping its inquiry into whether the current chairman, Jerome Powell, testified inaccurately about cost overruns in renovating Fed headquarters.  It would b...

Why gold-backed debit cards are gaining customers - By Daniel LibertoAssociated Press Moneywisevia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaFriday, April 17, 2026 Gold's surge to record highs isn't just boosting investor portfolios. It is helping to turn the metal into a form of everyday money you can use to pay for everyday goods and services. Technology now allows consumers to spend gold with a debit card, converting small amounts into cash at the poi...

Burkina Faso wants 40% stake in gold mine after company projects up to 490,000 oz in 2026 - By Olamilekan OkebiorunBusiness Insider Africa, New YorkSaturday, April 18, 2026 Australian gold producer West African Resources Ltd. suspended trading in its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange on Friday, as investors weighed a government move in Burkina Faso that could significantly reshape ownership of one of West Africa's largest gold projects. The trading halt, requested by the co...

India belatedly lists banks authorized to import gold and silver - By Rajendra Jadhav and Shilpa ​JamkhandikarReutersFriday, April 17, 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-allows-15-banks-import-gold-silver-until-march-2029-2026-04-17/ India today issued an order listing banks authorized ​to import gold and silver, providing relief ‌for banks that were forced to halt imports because the list's publication was delayed. Reuters reported earlier today t...

Condo Prices Dropped by 12% to 31% in 31 Bigger Markets. Some Are where They’d Been 20 Years ago, such as Oakland - Condos face some special challenges. Oakland (-31%), St. Petersburg, FL (-28%), Austin (-26%) … the names pile up.

Nasdaq up by 60% since Liberation Day Selloff and by 100% in 3 Years. People Are Just Having Fun - While the Nasdaq gained 100%, the economy grew by 15% not adjusted for inflation. Who needs cryptos when stocks are so much fun.

The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in America: Price Drops & Gains in 33 Big Expensive Cities, March 2026 - From the “Mansion Shortage” in AI-bubble-epicenter San Francisco infecting mid-tier home prices, to Austin & Oakland where prices plunged over 25% since 2022.

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

Onchain Analysts Flag Justin Sun-Linked Wallet’s 274 Million USDT Exit From Aave Minutes After rsETH Freeze - A wallet linked to Justin Sun by onchain analysts withdrew 274 million USDT from Aave just 21 minutes after the protocol froze its rsETH markets on April 18, following the KelpDAO exploit. Key Takeaways: A wallet linked to Justin Sun pulled 274 million USDT from Aave 21 minutes after the rsETH market was frozen. The […]

Why the Wealthy Are Doubling Down on Bitcoin-Backed Debt - The Xapo Digital Wealth Report for Q1 2026 highlights a major shift in how high-net-worth individuals manage their bitcoin, moving away from active trading and toward long-term capital preservation. Key Takeaways: Xapo members increased active bitcoin-backed loans by 8.9% in Q1 2026 to avoid selling during volatility. Institutional use of bitcoin as collateral grew as […]

Revolut Weighs Future IPO, Flexes India’s Beta Launch - The UK-based neobank could go public in the next two years, according to statements of its co-founder and CEO, Nik Storonsky. During its latest funding round conducted in October, the firm reached a valuation of $75 billion, up from $45 billion before. Key Takeaways: Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky ends market rumors, delaying the bank’s IPO […]

Bet365 Launches in Michigan as 17th US State, Eyes Massachusetts Next - UK-based bet365 launched its sportsbook and online casino in Michigan on April 17, becoming the 17th U.S. state where the operator offers sports betting. This cements its position as the most geographically aggressive European entrant into the post-PASPA American market. Key Takeaways: Bet365 went live in Michigan on April 17 as the 17th U.S. state […]

As Taxes Fade Away, Stablecoin Adoption Continues to Rise in Brazil - The adoption of stablecoins in Brazil continues to grow, now reaching beyond the cryptocurrency sector. The main point behind this rise in adoption across several industries is that stablecoin payments are tax-free, while fiat exchanges are taxed. Key Takeaways: After hitting $6B in December, Bloquo notes stablecoins expedite B2B settlements to benefit from tax exemptions. […]

Brickbat: Won't You Stay - In Germany, officials stress that military service remains voluntary. But an update to its military service law, which quietly took… The post Brickbat: Won't You Stay appeared first on Reason.com.

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Elizabeth Prelogar's Unexpected and Unusual Argument - The former Solicitor General did not sign any briefs but somehow popped up on the docket and argued the case.

FBI Director Kash Patel Sues Atlantic Over Friday's Article - Some excerpts from the Complaint in Patel v. Atlantic Monthly Group LLC (D.D.C.), filed today: Kashyap P. Patel, the Director of… The post FBI Director Kash Patel Sues <i>Atlantic</i> Over Friday's Article appeared first on Reason.com.

Can New York Survive Mamdani's Tax Plan? - Plus: Trump orders psychedelic drug research, Palantir calls for national service, and confusion surrounds Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

The Atlantic Vows To Fight $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit by Kash Patel - The FBI director filed a lawsuit over an article about his alleged drinking habits.

Journalistic and Legal Ethics for SCOTUS Reporters - What happens when there is a conflict between the two standards?

Judge Says DOJ and DHS Likely Coerced Tech Firms To Censor ICE-Tracking Platforms - The platform creators filed a lawsuit claiming their First Amendment rights were violated after the Trump administration convinced Apple and Facebook to remove their content.

After Mirabelli, The Other Foote Did Not Drop - Why was there no grant? Or at least a GVR to the First Circuit?

Court Leaks and Attorney-Journalists - The professional-ethics implications of making court confidences public.

European Central Bank Denies Digital Euro Public Records Request - The European Central Bank would rather control the flow of information than let the public see what’s happening for themselves.

Schmidt v. City of Norfolk Brief: Automated License Plate Readers Commit Fourth Amendment Searches - Now, two residents are suing, arguing that this sweeping, warrantless tracking of their daily movements amounts to unconstitutional surveillance under the Fourth Amendment.

Making Sense—or Not—of the Executive Order on “Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit” - President Trump’s executive order “Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit” recognizes that regulation makes it harder for Americans to get mortgages and is crushing small lenders. It offers some partial fixes, such as asking regulators to avoid using harsh penalties when lenders act in good faith. But no executive order can resolve the fundamental problems with mortgage regulation, including infle...

Trump’s Psychedelic Order Speeds Research—but Not Access - Trump’s executive order may accelerate research, but outdated regulations still stand between patients and treatment.

Leaving NATO—Even for the Wrong Reasons—Is Good Policy - Although Trump’s reasoning is flawed—given NATO rules on engagement—his core point is sound: the US should withdraw from the alliance. It’s also a goal that many libertarians and some conservatives support.

Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. - The anti-federalist Luther Martin predicted government would be so hungry for your money to feed its power, they would squeeze you like “the juice from an orange.” On this episode, it’s Martin’s warnings about the taxing power - more than a century before the 16th Amendment. The post Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

A Frightful Despotism - Washington, Adams – and many others - they warned us about where parties would lead us. We didn’t listen, and the government we live under today is exactly what they described. The post A Frightful Despotism appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

The Debt is a National Security Threat - Spiraling debt results in the exact opposite situation – national weakness. In fact, Thomas Jefferson argued, “There does not exist an engine so corruptive of the government and so demoralizing of the nation as a public debt.” The post The Debt is a National Security Threat appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Palantir Has a Human Rights Policy. Its ICE Work Tells a Different Story - For years, EFF has pushed technology companies to make real human rights commitments—and to live up to them. In response to growing evidence that Palantir’s tools help power abusive immigration enforcement by ICE, we sent the company a detailed letter asking how the promises in its own human rights framework extends to that work. This post explains what we asked, how Palantir responded, and why...

The Internet Still Works: Reddit Empowers Community Moderation - Section 230 helps make it possible for online communities to host user speech: from restaurant reviews, to fan fiction, to collaborative encyclopedias. But recent debates about the law often overlook how it works in practice. To mark its 30th anniversary, EFF is interviewing leaders of online platforms about how they handle complaints, moderate content, and protect their users’ ability to speak...

Keep Pushing: We Get 10 More Days to Reform Section 702 - In a dramatic middle-of-the-night stand off, a bipartisan set of lawmakers pushing for true reform and privacy protections for Americans bought us some more time to fight! They are holding out for, at a minimum, the requirement of an actual probable cause warrant for FBI access to information collected under the mass spying program known as 702. A reauthorization with virtually no changes was d...

Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  - Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court denied review in a First Amendment case brought by the state of Texas against Brownsville veterinarian Dr. Ron Hines. The […] The post Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court Denies Hearing in First Amendment Cases Related to Occupational Speech - Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court denied review in two First Amendment cases brought by the Institute for Justice, a non-profit, public interest law firm. The […] The post Supreme Court Denies Hearing in First Amendment Cases Related to Occupational Speech appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Denver Man Asks Supreme Court to Revive Fourth Amendment’s Warrant Requirements - WASHINGTON— The Fourth Amendment says that warrants must be “supported by oath or affirmation.” For much of American history, that meant that warrants required firsthand […] The post Denver Man Asks Supreme Court to Revive Fourth Amendment’s Warrant Requirements 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 Demands OIG Investigation into DOJ and ATF for Unlawful Disclosure of Sensitive Taxpayer and Private Gun Owner Information - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2026 Gun Owners of America Demands OIG Investigation into DOJ and ATF for Unlawful Disclosure of Sensitive Taxpayer and Private Gun Owner Information SPRINGFIELD, VA – Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America (GOA), has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) launch an immediate … Read more

DOJ Surrenders its Appeal in Fight Over ATF “Engaged in the Business” Rule - DOJ Surrenders its Appeal in Fight Over ATF “Engaged in the Business” Rule FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 16, 2026  Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) are proud to announce a major win in our ongoing legal battle against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive’s (ATF) Biden-era “Engaged in the Business” rule. The Department of Justice (DO...

The Anti-Gun Lobby Is Mad Because We’re Winning - ANTI-GUN GROUP ATTACKS GOA! They’re attacking us because they know we’re winning. And we want to make them even angrier… The billionaire funded gun-control lobby is once again attacking us at Gun Owners of America because we’re standing up for the Second Amendment. They’ve called us “extremists” with insane ideas. Well, if standing up for the Second Amendment seems insane… … Read more

CFPB gets pushback over ‘artificial deadline’ on job cuts - A workers union said it took the bureau more than a year to share its latest workforce plan, and questions why the agency seeks approval within a 45-day window.

Fed faults Georgia bank over government lending program - After an exam revealed operational deficiencies with LaGrange, Georgia-based Community Bankshares, the company was ordered to bolster board oversight and senior management, and improve its capital position.

Big banks seek to ease security worries as AI push accelerates - “AI is our friend, OK?” said Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick during the bank’s earnings call as the industry grapples with its disruptive potential.

Truist CEO defends bank’s growth plans - Asked about M&A – including whether the bank would consider selling – CEO Bill Rogers said he didn’t “know how to be more clear, that that's just not a priority for us.”

Why Cognitive Banking is integral to the future of banking - Cognitive Banking helps businesses shift from a product-centric approach to a truly customer-centric one. 

Wells Fargo, Citi and Goldman lead in AI venture investment - The largest banks have increased their venture capital investments in AI startups by 21% over the past two years. They're looking to "co-shape" technology so that it meets their needs.

Three under-the-radar takeaways from big-bank earnings - Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins — popular topics following the passage of the GENIUS Act — got less attention last week from big-bank CEOs.

Wells Fargo's Scharf: Lowering rates is 'wrong thing to do' - Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said bankers and economists are broadly against lowering interest rates now, given uncertainty from the Iran war.

Banks assail nonbank oversight in CFPB deregulatory push - Banks are pushing back on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's draft of a five-year strategic plan, which includes a notable pullback from supervising nonbanks.

What Iran's Hormuz toll and romance scams have in common - U.S. banks must navigate conflicting signals as Iran's crypto toll demands and rising pig butchering scams exploit the same stablecoin and correspondent banking rails.

Statement on the appointment of Hyun Song Shin as Governor of the Bank of Korea - Press release: Statement on the appointment of Hyun Song Shin as Governor of the Bank of Korea

The geography of AI firms - by Kumar Rishabh, Vatsala ShreetiIn this paper, we trace the geography and economic characteristics of firms that produce artificial intelligence (AI) products and services. Many economies around the world are evaluating their strategic priorities in AI, yet relatively little is documented about the global distribution of AI production.

François Villeroy de Galhau: One year on - why the transatlantic partnership remains of mutual interest - Speech by Mr François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, at the Atlantic Council, Washington DC, 15 April 2026.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc.

Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026 - Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.

Press Release: Agencies Issue Revised Model Risk Guidance - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 17, 2026 Agencies Issue Revised Model Risk Guidance WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), along w...

Press Release: Principals of U.S., European Banking Union, and U.K. Financial Authorities To Meet for Regular Coordination Exercise on Cross-Border Resolution Planning - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 14, 2026 Principals of U.S., European Banking Union, and U.K. Financial Authorities To Meet for Regular Coordination Exercise on Cross-Border Resolution Planning ...