Precious Metals and Market News

Gold maintains strong fundamentals despite oil shock - (Kitco News) - Gold continues to face a challenging headwind as surging oil prices reignite inflation pressures and force central banks to rethink the timing of monetary easing—or even consider rate hikes.

Wall Street and Main Street bulls reclaim half the market as traders look to potential Iran deal and April jobs report for direction - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed half of Wall Street and Main Street believing that gold could post renewed gains next week, with another third expecting further declines.

Gold and silver gain momentum after softer U.S. manufacturing data, easing Treasury yields - (Kitco News) - Spot gold and silver prices ended the North American session on a positive note on Friday, with both metals gaining support from softer U.S. manufacturing data and a pullback in Treasury yields.

Gold prices could continue to struggle as the focus remains on oil prices and inflation - (Kitco News) - The gold market is ending another week on its back foot as the ongoing global energy crisis, driven by the war in Iran, pushes inflation fears higher and forces central banks to shift from an easing bias to a ‘wait-and-see’ approach to their monetary policies.

Indian gold imports fall to 30-year low of 15 tonnes in April as banks halt purchases - (Kitco News) – India’s gold imports are set to fall to a near 30-year low of around 15 tonnes in April after local banks were hit with an unexpected tax, industry and government sources said on Friday.Most of India’s refined gold is imported by banks, but they have completely halted shipments since Indian customs began demanding a 3% integrated goods and services tax on the metal, according to ...

Gold prices trading near session highs following disappointing ISM data - (Kitco News) - After a slow start this morning, gold prices have managed to push back into positive territory, rising above $4,600 an ounce, and have attracted additional bullish momentum following disappointing manufacturing data.

Bank of America stands firm on 12-month $6,000 gold target, sees silver averaging $86 in 2026 - (Kitco News) - Elevated oil prices continue to drive inflation fears higher, forcing markets to price out rate cuts this year, which is taking its toll on gold prices; however, one bank continues to expect prices to be much higher a year from now.

Spot gold lower, silver strong as traders assess global data, central bank outlook - (Kitco News) - Spot gold prices are slightly down and spot silver prices are modestly firmer in early U.S. trading Friday, as traders digest a heavy slate of global economic data and continue to assess the outlook for central bank policy following this week’s major decisions.

Gold, silver rally on slumping USDX, bargain buying - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are solidly higher near midday Thursday, as solid losses in the U.S. dollar index today are prompting precious metals traders to step in and do some perceived bargain hunting after recent losses.

Gold resilient but vulnerable as oil prices drive inflation fears - TD’s Melek - (Kitco News) - Although gold prices have managed to find some near-term support above $4,600 an ounce, a major Canadian bank says the precious metal remains at the mercy of oil prices, even as its long-term outlook stays bullish.

Mills Drops Out In Maine Governor's Race As Oysterman With Nazi Tattoo Becomes Democratic Frontrunner - Mills Drops Out In Maine Governor's Race As Oysterman With Nazi Tattoo Becomes Democratic Frontrunner Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign Thursday morning, citing a lack of financial resources. That's the official explanation. The more accurate one is that the polls showed her trailing badly to Graham Platner, an oysterman from coastal Maine with no electoral ...

Ex-CIA Analyst Warns Hegseth's Claim Of "Ironclad" Hormuz Blockade Deeply Misleading  - Ex-CIA Analyst Warns Hegseth's Claim Of "Ironclad" Hormuz Blockade Deeply Misleading  Authored by former CIA officer Larry Johnson Pete Hegseth is lying about the US blockade of Iranian ports. On April 12, after JD Vance announced that talks with Iran had failed, Trump declared a naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas. CENTCOM clarified that the blockade would be enforc...

This Is The Salary Needed To Live Comfortably In US Cities - This Is The Salary Needed To Live Comfortably In US Cities How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in a major American city? Increasingly, the answer is a six-figure salary. This map, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, shows the income required for a comfortable lifestyle across 56 U.S. cities, factoring in housing, food, transportation, savings, and discretionary sp...

DOJ Probes 36 Illinois School Districts Over Sexual Orientation Content In Pre-K–12 Classes - DOJ Probes 36 Illinois School Districts Over Sexual Orientation Content In Pre-K–12 Classes Authored by Naveen Anthrappully via The Epoch Times, The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division has launched multiple investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts to assess whether sexual orientation and gender ideology content is being taught in pre-K-12 grade class...

Hawaii Has America's Highest Life Expectancy, West Virginia The Lowest - Hawaii Has America's Highest Life Expectancy, West Virginia The Lowest Life expectancy varies widely across the U.S., with clear regional patterns emerging in the latest data. States in the Northeast and on the West Coast tend to have higher life expectancies, while many in the South and Appalachia rank lower. This map, via Visual Capitalist's Niccolo Conte, shows these differenc...

Russia Now Main Supplier Of Oil To Post-Assad Syria, Despite Pivot To West - Russia Now Main Supplier Of Oil To Post-Assad Syria, Despite Pivot To West Via The Cradle Russia has become Syria's leading supplier of oil since the collapse of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise to power of former Al-Qaeda chief Ahmad al-Sharaa, according to Reuters.  Shipments of Russian oil have risen by 75 percent this year to roughly 60,000 ba...

Estée Lauder Accelerates Turnaround, Adds 3,000 Jobs To Chopping Block - Estée Lauder Accelerates Turnaround, Adds 3,000 Jobs To Chopping Block Beauty and cosmetics giant Estée Lauder is accelerating its workforce restructuring, announcing Friday morning that it will cut another 3,000 jobs, bringing total planned reductions to as many as 10,000 roles. The move is expected to unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in additional savings. Still, it also s...

A Robot Economy: Who Gets Rich, Who Gets Left Behind - A Robot Economy: Who Gets Rich, Who Gets Left Behind Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, Robots are coming to the economy. It is inevitable, really, and there is nothing that will stop it. At some point in the not-so-distant future, robots will infiltrate every aspect of our lives, from office work and manufacturing to service work and trade skills, and even yo...

New California DMV Rules Allow Autonomous Vehicles To Be Cited - New California DMV Rules Allow Autonomous Vehicles To Be Cited Authored by Lear Zhou via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), SAN FRANCISCO—Driverless vehicles such as Waymo robotaxis could be ticketed for moving violations, according to updated autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations approved by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on April 28, to enhance safety, oversight, ...

Trump Pulling 5,000 US Troops From Germany In Punitive Move Amid Merz Spat - Trump Pulling 5,000 US Troops From Germany In Punitive Move Amid Merz Spat In a huge late in the day Friday development, the Trump administration plans to pull some 5,000 troops from NATO member Germany, CBS is reporting. Citing senior defense officials, the Pentagon expects the troop draw down will happen over a six to twelve month period, Reuters has also separately reported, in ...

Apple just gave a clue that a big AI acquisition may be in the cards - With Apple officially retiring its net-cash-neutral target, some suspect the company will look to conduct more transformative M&A, beyond the smaller deals it made in the past.

GameStop is hungry for relevance. Is buying eBay the answer? - GameStop is reportedly interesting in buying eBay, which has done a better job of adapting to changing consumer preferences.

‘I’m very late to the game’: I’m 48, earn $65,000, have $48,000 in debt and no retirement. Am I doomed? - “I do not have any inheritance from anyone coming my way as I lost most of my immediate family when young.”

‘The numbers don’t lie’: If I had invested my Social Security in the S&P 500 I’d have $4 million. Is the system broken? - “I do better than many citizens because I’ve contributed at the highest level.”

Thinking of raiding your 401(k) for a hardship withdrawal? Ask these questions first. - Money coaches tell you how to move past the stigma and decide if tapping your retirement fund is rational or reactive.

Social Security screwed up — and it cost widows and widowers over $50 million - Thousands have been short-changed of their Social Security payments as a result of blunders by the Social Security Administration

Trump talks up his push to lower costs, as analysts see bruising midterms for GOP due to economic worries - President Donald Trump on Friday delivered a wide-ranging speech that focused in part on his efforts to lower taxes and other costs, as analysts predict defeats for his party in November’s midterm elections due to voters’ affordability concerns.

It now costs $160 to fill up America’s top-selling vehicle as the Iran war nears its 10th week - Regular unleaded gas is up almost 50% since the start of the Iran war, to $4.42 a gallon late Friday morning, according to GasBuddy.

‘Why do Americans think we can do socialism?’ asks hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin - The hedge-fund manager’s recent comments came after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, singled out Griffin’s ownership of a $238 million penthouse.

Pickleball gets its largest-ever investment: $225 million. ‘It’s still a growth sport — it’s not just a fad.’ - As valuations in major sports leagues like the NFL have surged, institutional investors have turned to smaller, fast-growing sports.

Spirit Airlines begins orderly wind-down after failing to reach deal for bailout lifeline - Talks with bondholders for a government bailout this week failed to yield a deal.

Exxon Mobil CEO expects higher oil prices due to Iran war: ‘The market hasn’t seen the full impact’ - Oil prices have soared on the risk of escalation and then plunged on hopes for peace before repeating the cycle.

Cautious optimism: Berkshire investors weigh future under new CEO Greg Abel - The mood in the air was cautiously optimistic as new and returning investors weighed the company's direction under a new chief executive.

Trump tells Congress hostilities in Iran 'have terminated' as war powers deadline hits - Trump said there "is tremendous discord" among Iran's leaders, which has complicated efforts to end the war that the United States began in late February.

Jobs and earnings will dominate the first full week of May. Here's what's ahead - A solid jobs report could alleviate fears of a weakening U.S. economy, which some recent signals have indicated.

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.

Will rates go higher in Europe this week? Central banks confront stagflation threat - The European Central Bank and Bank of England are expected to hold their nerve and stand pat on rates this month.

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...

India now wants its gold under its own lock and key - From The Times of India, MumbaiFriday, May 1, 2026 Gold is quietly slipping back into national vaults across the world. What once sat comfortably in London and New York is now being packed up, shipped, and locked away closer to home.  Behind this movement is not a gold rush, but a question of trust. Who really holds your wealth when global economy -- or politics -- gets rough?  ... Dispatch con...

U.S. national debt surpasses economy for first time since World War II - By Eric RevellFox Business, New YorkThursday, April 30, 2026 The U.S. national debt has now surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, a historic threshold that hasn't been crossed since the conclusion of World War II. Data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis today showed that the national debt held by the public reached $31.27 trillion as of March 31, while nominal gross domestic product ...

Japan rigs FX market for first time in two years to boost yen, sources tell Reuters - By Leika Kihara and Tamiyuki KiharaReutersThursday, April 30, 2026 Japan intervened to prop up the yen against the U.S. dollar today, its first official currency action ​in nearly two years, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, sending the Japanese unit currency higher by as much as 3%. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Bullion Star Opens in the U.S., Sellin...

Alasdair Macleod: Comex silver grinds to a halt - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, May 1, 2026 With open interest down to multi-decade lows, trading in silver is the risk no one is prepared to take. Market-makers make wide prices and speculators are not prepared to play. Open interest in both gold and silver Comex contracts is extremely low, as we explain in this report. And it should be borne in mind that current levels of open in...

Gap between Single-Family Rents & Multifamily Rents Widens to Record as Multifamily under Pressure - The big divergence of asking rents in 14 big metropolitan areas by single-family rentals and multifamily units.

Inflation in the Entire US economy Is Rocking and Rolling, and It’s Not Just Energy - The 6-month core services PCE inflation index, accelerating since August, hit 3.7% annualized. Chip prices and software wreak havoc amid consumer electronics.

Without Government Spending & Trade, GDP Rose by 2.5% in Q1, Boosted by AI Investments. Debt-to-GDP Ticks up to 122.6% - Consumer Spending Was OK-ish. Federal government spending spiked back partially after collapsing during the shutdown. Trade worsened.

Legal Tender: Definition, Economic Functions, and Examples - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Amanda Jackson has expertise in personal ...

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 ...

Eleven states recognize gold and silver as US currency. Which are they? - Louisiana lawmakers are considering legislation to recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Eleven states already recognize gold and silver coins as legal tender. Several other states have ...

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

Paolo Ardoino Drives $1.04B Profit for Tether as Reserves Climb to $8.23B in Q1 - Tether posted over $1 billion in profit for the first quarter of 2026, with excess reserves reaching a record $8.23 billion. The stablecoin issuer continues to anchor its backing in U.S. Treasuries while expanding into gold and bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Tether posted $1.04B profit in Q1 2026, with reserves hitting a record $8.23B. Tether holds […]

DSA Addresses the Future of Payments at PayCLT Webinar and AI and Blockchain Conference at Cornell Tech - This sponsored press release was provided by DSA and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., May 2nd, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding […]

Nansen Predicts AI Agent Dominance by 2028 - Blockchain analytics firm Nansen has predicted that by 2028, the default way most people invest will not be through picking tokens or reading charts but through autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents operating on their behalf. Key Takeaways: Nansen predicts billions of AI agents will become the default crypto investment vehicle by 2028. The forecast compares […]

Bitso: Stablecoins Hit 40% of Latam Crypto Buys - In its latest Crypto Landscape in Latin America 2025 report, Bitso found that 40% of all crypto purchases in the region involved dollar-linked assets, such as USDT and USDC. Even so, Bitcoin remains the most widely held asset, representing 52% of all portfolios. Key Takeaways: Bitso’s 2025 report reveals that stablecoins like USDC drove nearly […]

Pharos Hits $1B Valuation on Mainnet Launch - Pharos has partnered with GCL New Energy in a collaboration that aims to resolve the fragmentation that has come to characterize the real-world assets ecosystem. Key Takeaways: Pharos launched its Pacific Ocean Mainnet and $PROS token on May 1, 2026, following a massive 4.3B testnet. GCL New Energy and a $44M Series A propelled Pharos […]

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5th Circuit Panel Blocks 2023 Mifepristone Telemedicine Approval - This case will go to the Supreme Court very quickly.

First Circuit Stays Court Order Commandeering New Hampshire (Though Doesn't Rely on Anti-Commandeering Arguments) - The appellate court rightly concludes that Gordon-Darby's lawsuit had multiple legal problems.

The Major Questions Doctrine Constrains Presidential Power Over Elections - It limits executive power grabs in this field, as well as others.

Trump's Iran War Continues to Violate the Constitution - and Now Also the War Powers Act of 1973 - The administration is wrong to claim that the 60-day time limit in the Act is "stops" due to the ongoing ceasefire.

Trump Had 60 Days To End the Iran War. Instead, He's Just Pretending It's Over. - Legally, Trump must either cease operations or ask Congress for approval. He did neither, and Congress just went on recess.

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal - Smart meters, bad metaphors, and the color of state law

Prosecuting Fauci, Pirate Economy, and Mr. Beast's Red Button Blues - Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss how Sen. Rand Paul is ready to go after Anthony Fauci's pardon and how Mr. Beast blew up the internet, again.

"Gaslighting" Isn't "Abuse" for Child Custody Law Purposes - So holds an Oregon appellate court.

Donald Trump's Deeply Disappointing Would-Be Assassin - Cole Tomas Allen's actions just don't make sense, even in his own words, or in a time of political polarization.

Friday Feature: Oakmont Education - Oakmont Education is a charter school network focused on dropout prevention and recovery, where construction workers teach construction, the school day works with students’ lives, and 87 percent of last year’s graduates walked into a job in their field.

The GSIB Surcharge Is Un-American — But That's Just the Start of the Problem - Some people, also with good reason, are less than thrilled with a few of the specifics. For example, JPMorganChase CEO Jamie Dimon believes that the GSIB surcharge (a special capital buffer for the Global Systemically Important Banks whose failure supposedly could threaten the financial system) is still too high.

FBI Director Kash Patel's Latest Defamation Lawsuit - Kash Patel won’t win his latest defamation lawsuit; here’s why.

The AI Boom Is Being Fueled by Imports—and Free Trade -
OPEC and the UAE Exit - If OPEC does not control oil production, what does it do? OPEC is a political club that uses the appearance of oil production control to rally against the “West.”

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...

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 Bridge to Somewhere: How to Link Your Mastodon, Bluesky, or Other Federated Accounts - One of the central promises of open social media services is interoperability—the idea that wherever you personally decide to post doesn’t require others to be there just to follow what you have to say. Think of it like a radio broadcast: you want to reach people and don't care where they are or what device they're using. For example, in theory, a Bluesky user can follow someone on Mastodon or ...

Utah’s New Law Targeting VPNs Goes Into Effect Next Week - For the last couple of years, we’ve watched the same predictable cycle play out across the globe: a state (or country) passes a clunky age-verification mandate, and, without fail, Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage surges as residents scramble to maintain their privacy and anonymity. We've seen this everywhere—from states like Florida, Missouri, Texas, and Utah, to countries like the United Ki...

Open Records Laws Reveal ALPRs’ Sprawling Surveillance. Now States Want to Block What the Public Sees. - Reporters, community advocates, EFF, and others have used public records laws to reveal and counteract abuse, misuse, and fraudulent narratives around how law enforcement agencies across the country use and share data collected by automated license plate readers (ALPRs). EFF is alarmed by recent laws in several states that have blocked public access to data collected by ALPRs, including, in som...

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 ...

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

FBI: Knives Kill Three Times More Often Than Rifles -
The government is spying on gun owners - Send a letter to your members of Congress, urging them to pass legislation to curb FISA abuse! They don’t need to kick down your door anymore. They just pull out a credit card. Right now, the federal government is purchasing massive commercial databases packed with personal information: your location history, your browsing habits, your interests and hobbies. Anything a data … Read more

Washington bank Banner to buy Pacific Financial for $177M - The deal, expected to close in the third quarter, will result in a combined entity with $18 billion in assets.

Citi adds AI-powered adviser in wealth unit - Discussions are underway to use the agentic AI tool more broadly across the bank, “especially with the credit card business,” said Joe Bonanno, head of wealth intelligence at Citi.

CFPB slims small-business borrower data collection rule - The rule, set to take effect in 2028, narrows back to 13 the number of data points collected and raises the lending threshold to a level that spares most small financial institutions.

Lazard to buy private markets adviser Campbell Lutyens for $575M - An additional consideration of up to $85 million will be determined by defined performance criteria over multiple years, Lazard said.

Indiana credit union to buy Ohio bank - Interra Credit Union’s purchase of The Hicksville Bank – the fourth whole-bank acquisition by a credit union announced this year – would expand the credit union’s footprint into northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.

Tillis, Alsobrooks drop new stablecoin yield compromise - Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., have released compromise language on stablecoin yield for a long-awaited crypto market structure bill, clearing the way for a markup in the near future.

Georgia lender's demise marks second bank failure this year - The FDIC moved quickly on Friday to sell $288 million in assets Community Bank and Trust – West Georgia to Anchor Bank, but the sale announcement leaves the fate of $27 million in uninsured deposits to be determined.

Powell is staying at the Fed: What to expect - Market watchers think Jerome Powell will maintain a low-key presence on the Fed board as he awaits the release of an inspector general report examining cost overruns at the central bank's headquarters.

Banner to buy Pacific Financial, boosting presence in Northwest - Banner Bank is poised to merge with Bank of the Pacific in an all-stock deal valued at $177 million. The two Washington-based commercial banks both have branches in Washington and Oregon.

A struggling Florida bank changes CEOs, raises capital - BayFirst Financial in St. Petersburg named veteran Tampa-area banker Al Rogers as its CEO and announced an $80 million capital raise. The bank sold its SBA-lending business last year, but it's still struggling to work through problems in its legacy loan portfolio.

Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos: ECB press conference - introductory statement - Introductory statement by Ms Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, and Mr Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the European Central Bank, Frankfurt am Main, 30 April 2026.

Tiff Macklem: Release of the Monetary Policy Report - Opening statement by Mr Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada and Ms Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, at the press conference following the monetary policy decision, Ottawa, Ontario, 29 April 2026.

Aleš Michl: A central bank. And bitcoin. - Speech by Mr Aleš Michl, Governor of the Czech National Bank, at The Bitcoin Conference 2026, Las Vegas, USA, 28 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: 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...

Press Release: Agencies Issue Host State Loan-to-Deposit Ratios - PRESS RELEASE | MAY 1, 2026 Agencies Issue Host State Loan-to-Deposit Ratios WASHINGTON—Federal bank regulatory agencies today jointly issued up...