Precious Metals and Market News

John Feneck Says Volatility Is Now a Defining Feature of the Metals Bull Market - (Kitco News) Extreme volatility in gold and silver does not signal a breakdown in the precious metals bull market, but rather reflects a structural shift in how prices are adjusting after years of suppressed demand and underinvestment, according to John Feneck, Founder and CEO of The Feneck Commodities Report.

Gold, silver holding strong gains as risk appetite fades a bit - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are strongly higher in midday U.S. trading Tuesday, as the bulls stepped in to aggressively buy the recent big dips in prices. Today’s gains in the two precious metals are also supported by risk appetite in the general marketplace that has down-ticked a bit in the U.S. trading session, from overnight. A weaker U.S. dollar index and firmer crude oil prices a...

Is the worst over for gold and silver? - (Kitco News) - After their biggest collapse in recent history, gold and silver are finding their way back into the light, posting their biggest one-day gains on record.

Bitcoin February 3 daily chart alert - Downtrend is bears’ friend - (Kitco News) - Tuesday, February 3--February bitcoin futures prices are a bit weaker in early U.S. trading Tuesday, after hitting a contract low on Monday and then posting a modest rebound.

Strong price rebounds in gold, silver despite better risk appetite - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are strongly higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as the bulls stepped in to aggressively buy the recent big dips in prices.

Gold market analysis for February 3 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders - (Kitco News) - This 5-minute bar chart for Comex gold futures can be a valuable analytical and trading tool for the active intra-day gold futures trader/market watcher.

Gold, silver rout was about positioning, not fundamentals - Société Générale - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver continue to struggle as investors come to grips with the broad market collapse on Friday. Although prices have room to fall further, commodity analysts at Société Générale still see asymmetric upside risk through the year.

Gold, silver lower in choppy, volatile trading - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower and in the middle of their wide daily trading ranges in midday U.S. trading Monday, after dropping to four-week lows overnight and in the aftermath of last Friday’s record-setting session.

Gold investors are rattled, but the selloff will build a stronger foundation - Metals Focus - (Kitco News) - Gold’s dramatic pullback amidst its record-setting rally has rattled markets, but according to Metals Focus, the recent turbulence should not be mistaken for the end of the bull market.

Gold selloff sparked by Fed certainty, not Warsh selection, silver is ‘always a death trap’ – StoneX’s O’Connell - (Kitco News) – Friday’s dramatic metals selloff – the largest liquidity event in market history – was catalyzed by sudden clarity about the future of the Federal Reserve, according to Rhona O’Connell, Head of Market Analysis for EMEA & Asia at StoneX.“Main hook for the correction?  Friday’s announcement of the nomination for Fed Chair,” she wrote in a note on Monday. “I don’t think the fac...

Florida Freeze Batters Citrus Belt, Inflicts "Significant Damage" To Central Orange Groves - Florida Freeze Batters Citrus Belt, Inflicts "Significant Damage" To Central Orange Groves Floridians were once again warned this week to watch out for falling iguanas as an ultra-rare cold blast sent temperatures plunging to record lows of 22F in Jacksonville and 24F in Orlando. Whenever Arctic air pours into The Sunshine State, its citrus industry inevitably takes a hit, and th...

US Shutdown To End As House Approves Trump-Negotiated Funding Deal - US Shutdown To End As House Approves Trump-Negotiated Funding Deal Update (1410ET): As was somewhat expected, the partial US government shutdown is on track to end later today after the House passed a funding deal President Trump negotiated with Senate Democrats, overcoming opposition from both ends of the political spectrum. A group of conservatives had threatened to use procedur...

Gabbard Defends Presence At Fulton County Election Warrant Execution - Gabbard Defends Presence At Fulton County Election Warrant Execution Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard on Feb. 2 defended her presence at a Fulton County elections office while FBI agents executed a search warrant there, saying President Donald Trump had requested that she go to the Georgia office and that she has the aut...

Kremlin Says India Hasn't Confirmed Oil Cutoff As Modi Govt Mute, Hasn't Ratified - Kremlin Says India Hasn't Confirmed Oil Cutoff As Modi Govt Mute, Hasn't Ratified The Kremlin on Tuesday pushed back on Trump's claims that India is preparing to cut off Russian oil purchases following his major Truth Social announcement of a new US-India trade deal that sharply reduces tariffs on Indian exports. "So far, we haven't heard any statements from New Delhi on this matt...

EU Pushes Rare Earth Mineral Partnership With US To Cut China Reliance - EU Pushes Rare Earth Mineral Partnership With US To Cut China Reliance The European Union plans to propose a new critical-minerals partnership with the United States, aimed at limiting China’s influence and strengthening shared supply chains, according to Bloomberg. According to people familiar with the talks, the EU is ready to sign a memorandum of understanding that would create...

Novo Nordisk Shares Sink After Sales Outlook Misses As US GLP-1 Competition Intensifies - Novo Nordisk Shares Sink After Sales Outlook Misses As US GLP-1 Competition Intensifies Novo Nordisk ADRs were clubbed like a baby seal around midday after the Danish drugmaker said in an early full-year outlook release that it expects sales to shrink 5% to 13% at constant exchange rates, far worse than the expected 1.3% decline Wall Street analysts had been expecting, according to...

US Shoots Down Iranian Drone In 'Self-Defense' In Gulf Waters - US Shoots Down Iranian Drone In 'Self-Defense' In Gulf Waters Update (1243ET):  A highly dangerous direct first encounter between Iranian and US forces operating in close proximity in the Persian Gulf region, as an Iranian drone has been downed: US F-35 WARPLANE SHOT DOWN DRONE IN SELF-DEFENSE: CENTCOM "USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) was transiting the Arabian Sea approximately 500...

"No One Is Above The Law": Clintons To Testify To Congress Late February - "No One Is Above The Law": Clintons To Testify To Congress Late February Update (1240ET): Following last night's 'acquiescence' by the Clintons' attorney, Republican-led House Oversight Committee has confirmed this morning that the Clintons will testify in front of Congress on February 26 and 27. Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agre...

Watch: Viral Video Exposes Democrats' Staggering Hypocrisy On Immigration Enforcement - Watch: Viral Video Exposes Democrats' Staggering Hypocrisy On Immigration Enforcement Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, A viral video compilation circulating on X has laid bare the dramatic reversal in Democratic positions on immigration, showcasing top party figures advocating for robust border security measures that they now vehemently oppose. This shift comes amid...

'SaaSpocalypse' Strikes As Private Credit-Software Stock Vicious Cycle Accelerates - 'SaaSpocalypse' Strikes As Private Credit-Software Stock Vicious Cycle Accelerates Yesterday, in a must read report for everyone, we highlighted the shocking reality of the circular firing squad evolving between private credit providers (BDCs) and software companies as the latter suffers from artificial intelligence's domination and the former's pain grows from the massive exposure...

PepsiCo cut prices on Doritos, Cheetos after customer complaints about affordability - PepsiCo’s stock rallied toward a 13-month high, after an earnings beat and dividend hike.

Gold and silver rally after a two-session drop: Why the memelike moves are so unusual - Gold and silver settled higher for the first time in two sessions on Tuesday after last week’s record-setting shakeout.

House passes funding bill to end the government shutdown. Friday’s jobs report looks like the only big casualty. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a funding package to halt a partial government shutdown, meaning the latest closure only lasted for four days.

‘I’m spooked’: Do gold and silver belong in my retirement portfolio after their dramatic fall in value? - “Before you ask, there is nothing extreme about 5% of my ‘alternative’ assets.”

Novo Nordisk’s stock tumbles as drugmaker lays out case for declining sales in 2026 - The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy blamed pricing pressures and competition for its downbeat outlook.

This powerful economic indicator is sending a clear message about stocks for 2026 - When consumers are in a buying mood, their shopping list includes the stock market.

Trump and Warsh aren’t holding a joint press conference. It could signal a new era of less Fed talk. - Economists have expressed surprise and disappointment about the absence of any public remarks, which had been a routine part of the Fed nomination process going back almost 30 years.

Wall Street’s ‘smart money’ bought gold and silver just before they crashed. Learn from their predictable mistakes. - It should surprise absolutely nobody that global fund managers were heavily overinvested in commodities just before commodity prices collapsed at the end of last week.

Pfizer’s stock falls after mixed response to weight-loss data for drug set to compete with Lilly’s Zepbound - Pfizer on Tuesday hailed a study of a weight-loss-drug candidate while forecasting a profit decline due to the impact of the Trump administration’s policies on pricing and tariffs.

Two airline stocks are favored by Citi for the short haul, but Delta might be a lower-risk play - Citi analyst John Godyn considers all of the airlines he covers to be high-risk investments, except for one.

Dow drops 400 points, S&P 500 sheds 1% as investors rotate out of tech: Live updates - Shares of Palantir jumped after the defense tech company gave strong fourth-quarter financial results and upbeat guidance, boosting tech.

House votes to reopen U.S. government, bill heads to Trump's desk - President Donald Trump will need to sign the spending package after the House of Representatives approved it.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang denies OpenAI deal rumors: 'There’s no drama' - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the chipmaker's plan to invest in OpenAI remains "on track."

U.S. military shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively approached' aircraft carrier - The U.S. Central Command said the drone approached the USS Abraham Lincoln with "unclear intent."

Novo Nordisk shares tumble after company warns of sales hit this year - The company is banking on its Wegovy pill and next-generation weight loss injectable CagriSema to recapture share of the key U.S. market. 

Trump refuses to be outdone by Europe, signing his own U.S.-India trade deal - The U.S. deal comes after global trading partners have been signing trade pacts, leaving America looking ostracized and more isolated.

Friday's jobs report will be delayed because of the partial government shutdown - Following last year's record shutdown, the BLS also was forced to delay a number of its releases.

From PopMart to JD.com: Britain and China rush to forge business deals as diplomatic thaw takes hold   - Chinese firms moved to pledge hundreds of millions of investment in the U.K. as Starmer's visit to China spurred a flurry of business deals and money flows. 

China's factory activity grows at fastest pace since October, private survey shows, beating official reading - The RatingDog China General Manufacturing PMI, rose to 50.3 in January from 50.1 the previous month, in line with analysts' expectations in a Reuters poll.

Hassett praises Trump's pick of Warsh to lead Fed, says he has his 'dream job' already - The NEC director, once considered a clear frontrunner for the next Fed chair, said he is fine with his current role.

China's gold trading hub rattled as second trading platform faces payment crisis - By He HuifengSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongTuesday, February 3, 2026 https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342258/chinas-gold-trading-hub-rattled-second-platform-faces-payment-crisis Following the sudden demise of a major gold trading platform in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, another retail-focused operator has suffered a run, stoking fears of contagion in China's pr...

Chris Brycki: There's no gold bubble -- this is the start of a regime change - By Chris BryckiAustralian Financial Review, SydneyTuesday, February 3, 2026 Gold briefly touched $7900 an ounce in Australian dollars last week before pulling back to about $6700 on Monday. Even after the recent volatility, gold is still up about 150 per cent on the same time three years ago. This isn't a short-term bubble. It is the start of a regime change. ... Dispatch continues below ... ...

Gold's bull run seen intact despite steep pullback - By Anjana Anil and Kavya BalaramanReutersvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaMonday, February 2, 2026 Despite a historic pullback in gold and silver prices, triggered by the sharpest two-session selloff in decades, analysts see the metal's ​bull run continuing and expect it to notch fresh record highs later this year. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Buy metals at GoldMo...

Money Metals Exchange chief recalls Warsh's admission about U.S. meddling in gold - 7:33p ET Monday, Febrary 2, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Interviewed by monetary metals advocate Mario Innecco, Money Metals Exchange President Stefan Gleason recalls a conversation he had about gold eight years ago with President Trump's new nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, Kevin Warsh. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Ireland's Tr...

Eldorado Gold to acquire Foran Mining in $2.8 billion deal to raise copper exposure - From Reutersvia MSN News, Redmond, WashingtonMonday, February 2, 2026 Eldorado Gold will acquire Canada's Foran Mining in a deal valuing the copper-focused developer at about C$3.8 billion ($2.79 billion), adding a second near-term growth project and increasing its exposure to copper. The deal, announced by the companies today, expands Eldorado's production at a time of strong gold prices and r...

Figma, IPO Hotshot AI-Powered Design Software Firm, Joins Our Imploded Stocks - After riding up the AI-hype mania for two days.

Miles Driven Hit Record in 2025, beating 2019, amid Lethargic RTO, Mass Transit Blues, but a Jump in Population - Since 2019, miles driven rose by 1.9%, the population by 3.6%, and miles driven per person fell.

US Government Sold $766 Billion of Treasuries this Week. Yield Curve Steepened as 30-Year Treasury Yield Rose to 4.87% - The spread between the 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields now the widest since January 2022.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: What’s the Difference? - 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 ...

A bill to make gold and silver legal currency in NH is back for the second year in a row - Rep. Juliet Harvey-Bolia, R-Tilton, has introduced a bill to make gold and silver legal tender in New Hampshire. Harvey-Bolia argued that gold and silver can hedge against inflation and allow people ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Prediction Markets Price a Short 2026 Government Shutdown - As the United States enters day four of a partial federal government shutdown tied to unresolved funding for Homeland Security, prediction markets are signaling that traders expect disruption—but not a prolonged Washington standoff. Shutdown Backdrop Traders Are Pricing In The partial shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. EST on Jan. 31, after Congress failed to pass […]

Metamask Wallet Adds Tokenized US Stocks, ETFs and Commodities - Metamask has expanded beyond digital currencies, adding support for tokenized U.S. stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and commodities directly inside its self-custodial wallet. Metamask Users Gain Access to Tokenized U.S. Equities and Commodities The new feature is powered by an integration with Ondo Finance, giving eligible Metamask users access to more than 200 tokenized representations of ...

Bitcoin’s Price Floor Gives Way as $78K Support Collapses - Bitcoin’s latest drop wasn’t loud or dramatic — it was clinical, deliberate, and ruthless. Bitcoin Drops After Key Price Floor Cracks Beneath the Market Charts show how the slide was set up long before the final flush. Bitcoin topped near $79,300 and spent hours carving out lower highs while momentum quietly faded. Attempts to reclaim […]

Kolo Integrates TRON Network to Power Stablecoin Payments on Crypto Cards - This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Lisbon, Portugal, February 3, 2026 — Kolo, a crypto wallet and card platform designed to bridge digital assets and everyday commerce, today announced its integration with TRON network, bringing fast, low-cost TRC-20 USDT payments to Kolo cards. Through the integration, funds can now move directly from […]

Pharos Launches Incubator to Accelerate Real-World Asset Finance Onchain - Pharos Network has launched an incubator program designed to accelerate innovation in decentralized finance and real-world asset applications on its Layer 1 blockchain. Strategic Support for Early-Stage Web3 Teams Pharos Network, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to host billions of dollars in real-world assets, has announced the launch of Native to Pharos, a builder incubator […]

Free Speech Unmuted: Can Journalists Be Charged for Involvement in Protests? The Don Lemon Dilemma - Jane and I, joined by press freedom advocate Seth Stern to dissect the federal prosecution of journalist Don Lemon, discuss… The post Free Speech Unmuted: Can Journalists Be Charged for Involvement in Protests? The Don Lemon Dilemma appeared first on Reason.com.

How To Speed Up the Search for Cures Through a Change in Probability Theory - It seems likely the FDA would do well to accept more Bayesian reasoning in medical research.

The Super Bowl Is an Awesome Celebration of Capitalism - Plus: sports figures in the Jeffrey Epstein files, a new documentary about the Miracle on Ice, and who are readers rooting for in the Super Bowl?

Jeffrey Epstein Brokered Secret Meeting Between Qatari and Israeli Leaders - The late sex trafficker brought together former prime ministers from both countries while trying to help Qatar out of its diplomatic isolation.

'Billionaire' Tax is a Bait-and-Switch To Gouge the Middle Class - Proposals sold as targeting extreme wealth would fundamentally change how Americans are taxed—turning any ownership into a recurring liability for the middle class.

Thawing ICE - Plus: Courts block ending temporary protected status for Haitians and preventing lawmakers from entering ICE facilities, an end to government shutdown expected, and more…

Ban on AI-Generated "Biased, Offensive, or Harmful Content" in Law Practice Passes California Senate, 39-0 - The proposal would add a new Business and Professions Code section that would say, in relevant part (emphasis added): It… The post Ban on AI-Generated "Biased, Offensive, or Harmful Content" in Law Practice Passes California Senate, 39-0 appeared first on Reason.com.

Trump vs. Scalia on Sanctuary Cities and the Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown - Plus: Why is the Supreme Court’s tariff decision taking so long?

Today in Supreme Court History: February 3, 1812 - 2/3/1812: Justice Joseph Story takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 3, 1812 appeared first on Reason.com.

4 Ways Trump Is Reshaping the U.S. Immigration Bureaucracy - These bureaucratic maneuvers are making it harder for immigrants to work, learn, and live in the United States.

Kids & Internet: Education Over Regulation, and Many Options to Fit Different Families’ Needs - Our best solutions will be those that prioritize education over regulation, enabling a wide range of options that fit different families’ needs. We must also consider that questions about youth online safety affect not only the next generation but all internet users.

Sorkin’s 1929: A Critique - Why did the Fed passively allow the money supply to decline by more than 30 percent during 1929–1933? That question was answered by Warburton, Friedman, Humphrey, and Timberlake. They carefully examined the facts, developed theories, and tested them against the facts. Their “stories” are worth reading along with Sorkin’s.

Cato Study: Immigrants Reduced Deficits by $14.5 Trillion Since 1994 - The best way to balance the budget is to reduce spending—particularly on wealthy retirees—but rather than hinder our efforts to control deficits, immigrants are helping.

More Oversight Won't Fix Minnesota's Fraud Problem - The House held a hearing on Minnesota’s $9 billion fraud scandal but overlooked the fact that state officials were spending money that wasn’t theirs.

Johnson v. United States Brief: Police Dogs Can't Sniff Under Apartment Doors Without a Warrant - But homes under a common roof should enjoy the same Fourth Amendment protections as those beneath their own eaves. And the people who live within apartment homes, whether due to the accidents of life or the realities of need, are no less entitled to constitutional privacy than are householders.

This isn’t America. It’s “Do As You’re Told.” - The founders fought a long, bloody war to secede from the British - where government held total power, and the people were expected to comply, or die. The views they held EVEN before shots were fired - that’s what America is supposed to be. On this episode, it’s the story of the REAL American Revolution The post This isn’t America. It’s “Do As You’re Told.” appeared first on Tenth Amendment Cen...

Was Elbridge Gerry the “Federal Farmer”? - The Letters from the Federal Farmer to the Republican are among the most highly regarded productions of Antifederalist literature. The post Was Elbridge Gerry the “Federal Farmer”? appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Usurpation: Weapon to Destroy Freedom - Usurpation, as the founders used the word, is the exercise of unauthorized, illegal, unconstitutional power. Or to put it more bluntly, stealing power from its rightful source.  The post Usurpation: Weapon to Destroy Freedom appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

EFF to Close Friday in Solidarity with National Shutdown - The Electronic Frontier Foundation stands with the people of Minneapolis and with all of the communities impacted by the ongoing campaign of ICE and CBP violence. EFF will be closed Friday, Jan. 30 as part of the national shutdown in opposition to ICE and CBP and the brutality and terror they and other federal agencies continue to inflict on immigrant communities and any who stand with them. We...

Introducing Encrypt It Already - Today, we’re launching Encrypt It Already, our push to get companies to offer stronger privacy protections to our data and communications by implementing end-to-end encryption. If that name sounds a little familiar, it’s because this is a spiritual successor to our 2019 campaign, Fix It Already, a campaign where we pushed companies to fix longstanding issues. End-to-end encryption is the best w...

Google Settlement May Bring New Privacy Controls for Real-Time Bidding - EFF has long warned about the dangers of the “real-time bidding” (RTB) system powering nearly every ad you see online. A proposed class-action settlement with Google over their RTB system is a step in the right direction towards giving people more control over their data. Truly curbing the harms of RTB, however, will require stronger legislative protections. What Is Real-Time Bidding? RTB is th...

Hampton Roads Residents Will Appeal Court Decision Upholding Norfolk’s License Plate Reader Surveillance -  NORFOLK, VA.—Today, a federal judge sided with the city of Norfolk in a federal lawsuit challenging its warrantless use of more than 170 automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. Hampton […] The post Hampton Roads Residents Will Appeal Court Decision Upholding Norfolk’s License Plate Reader Surveillance appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights - SAN FRANCISCO—Sonja Trauss is the executive director of the nonprofit organization YIMBY Law, which stands for “Yes In My Back Yard.” YIMBY Law is an […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights appeared first on Institute for Justice.

South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Online Vision Tests - COLUMBIA, S.C.—Today, the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on online vision tests. Visibly, a technology company that provides online vision tests, is represented […] The post South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Online Vision Tests 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: STOP HB 1909 – PFA Expansion Threatens Gun Rights - PFA Expansion Vote on House Floor Early Next Week The anti-gun Democrats in Harrisburg have quietly slipped through HB 1909, a bill that weaponizes Pennsylvania’s Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders to strip citizens of their firearm rights — even when guns aren’t involved. The House floor vote will likely occur early next week. If this bill passes, PFAs — orders … Read more

TX: Meet your Representative at the Range - I am reaching out to you today because two Texas House races in Bexar County will play a major role in determining the future of the Second Amendment in Texas. Gun Owners of America Texas is proud to endorse Rep. Tony Dorazio (HD-122) and Rep. Marc LaHood (HD-121) — two proven, principled leaders who have demonstrated they will stand firm against gun control and fight for … Read more

TX: SD 9 Election Day Tomorrow - This is the final reminder for the Special Election in Texas Senate District 9 — and your vote will directly impact the future of your rights and freedoms. Special elections are decided by turnout. In races like this, a very small number of votes can determine the outcome. Gun Owners of America Texas proudly endorses Leigh Wambsganss for SD 9 because she has a proven … Read more

U.S. Bank COO to retire this spring - The bank hasn’t yet named a successor for Souheil Badran, but said he will be involved in the leadership transition.

‘These players matter’: BNY embraces role on small lenders’ AI journey - Amid an effort to train community banks on artificial intelligence technology, a BNY executive said, “If we help them, the entire financial system gets stronger.”

Why some payments companies want to be banks - Banking charters let those companies streamline their services and save money by not partnering with banks.

Flagstar returns to profitability - Two years after commercial real estate loans sent the bank into a spiral, the Long Island-based lender is “pivoting to the growth side of the story,” its CFO said Friday.

Chicago bank first to fail in 2026 - An Illinois regulator closed Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, and the FDIC sold the majority of its assets to Detroit-based First Independence Bank.

Banks say core provider power needs to be checked - Banking trade associations told the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that regulators should reform rules around third-party risk, saying concentration and limited choice of core service providers places an undue burden on banks.

Columbia in New Jersey to enter New York City in $597M deal - Acquiring the $5.8 billion Northfield Bancorp would give Columbia a presence in both Brooklyn and Staten Island. The deal provides a window into the impact of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to freeze rents on the city's multifamily real estate market.

PayPal fires CEO Alex Chriss as branded checkout falters - HP CEO and current PayPal board chair Enrique Lores will take over March 1, following a deep slump in the payment company's key metric.

Congress must act to bring real accountability to proxy advisory firms - Two large proxy advisory firms exert extraordinary and pernicious influence on public companies in the U.S. Congress must act to protect American businesses and the investors whose future relies on them.

Thread Bank's Chris Black sees opening in bank charter boom - Some traditional bankers are unsettled by the wave of crypto and fintech banks getting bank charters. This Nashville bank CEO sees opportunity.

John C Williams: A few words for the New Year - Remarks by Mr John C Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, at the Council on Foreign Relations, New York City, 12 January 2026.

Joachim Nagel: Outlook for 2026 in the light of multifaceted challenges worldwide - Speech by Dr Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the Ambassadors Club e.V. Lunch Jour Fixe, Berlin, 26 January 2026.

Stephen I Miran: Regulations, the supply side, and monetary policy - Speech by Mr Stephen I Miran, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the Delphi Economic Forum, Athens, Greece, 14 January 2026.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board announces appointment of seven members, including four new members, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC) - Federal Reserve Board announces appointment of seven members, including four new members, to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC)

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Press Release: First Independence Bank, Detroit, Michigan, Assumes All Deposits of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust, Chicago, Illinois - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 30, 2026 First Independence Bank, Detroit, Michigan, Assumes All Deposits of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust, Chicago, Illinois ...

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for December 2025 - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 30, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for December 2025 WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDI...