Precious Metals and Market News

With the world just one post away from chaos, now is not the time to short gold - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to consolidate as it gets comfortable around $5,000 an ounce, and while it still has some significant ground to cover, Friday’s solid rally is a reminder of why you don’t want to bet against the precious metal in 2026, especially ahead of the weekend.

Wall Street bears turn tail after gold rises to $5,100/oz, Main Street bullishness unchanged as Iran tensions mount - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street awash in bullish gold sentiment once again, while Main Street investors held fast to their moderate bullish majority for the third straight week.

Gold reclaims $5,000 as Middle East tensions boost safe-haven demand - (Kitco News) - After a relatively quiet week, gold has managed to reclaim the $5,000-an-ounce level ahead of the weekend as investors seek insurance to hedge against geopolitical uncertainty and chaos in the Middle East if America launches an attack on Iran.

Gold continues to rally after Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, experts say the battle is far from over - (Kitco News) – The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's trade tariffs on Friday morning, and while the decision ostensibly removed a massive source of uncertainty from the market, after a short dip, gold resumed its steady upward trend as if nothing had changed, setting fresh daily highs as it followed the exact same trajectory it was on before the ruling was announced.

The U.S. K-shaped economy just keeps getting worse - LegalShield’s Layton - (Kitco News) - Overall consumer spending continues to rise, supporting the appearance of broader economic resilience. But beneath the surface of steady retail sales and solid GDP prints, more Americans appear to be falling further behind on their bills.

Can gold prices hold $5,000 as the U.S. housing market looks for stability - (Kitco News) - The U.S. housing market is showing some signs of stability as American consumers bought more new homes in December than expected.

Spot gold shoots to session high above $5,060/oz as flash S&P PMI worst in 10 months - (Kitco News) - The gold market is trading at fresh session highs after the latest U.S. data showed the services and manufacturing sectors weakening beyond expectations this month.S&P Global reported on Friday that its flash Composite Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 52.3 in February, down from January’s reading of 53. The number was below expectations, as economists had forecasted a read...

Gold prices holding above $5,000 as U.S. GDP rises 1.4% in Q4 - (Kitco News) - The U.S. economy ended 2025 on weak footing, as economic activity was significantly weaker than expected. At the same time, inflation remains stubbornly elevated, which analysts have said is a healthy environment for gold.

Bitcoin Feb. 20 daily chart alert - Bigger move coming soon - (Kitco News) - Friday, February 20--February bitcoin futures prices are once again near steady in quieter U.S. trading early Friday. Not much new, technically this week.

Gold market analysis for February 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.

Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes To Asylum Process - Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes To Asylum Process Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing an “overhaul” of the asylum process, according to a Friday announcement. The proposed 220-page rule, which is likely to face legal challenges, aims to reduce the number of immigrants filing fraudulent asylum claims...

Iran Floats Joint Oil Investment, Sanctions Rollback Wish-List Ahead Of Next US Talks - Iran Floats Joint Oil Investment, Sanctions Rollback Wish-List Ahead Of Next US Talks The Trump administration may have finally blinked, also knowing that yet another US-led war in the Middle East remains deeply unpopular among the American people. No attacks have come this weekend, as some were predicting last week, as President Trump appears to be exercising some level of patienc...

Waste Of The Day: The Story Of Robosquirrel - Waste Of The Day: The Story Of Robosquirrel Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations, Topline: Dr. Frankenstein was able to bring his monster back to life using just rusty tools and a cramped workshop. Researchers in California needed taxpayer funding from the National Science Foundation for their own reanimation experiment, with results that were not quite as impres...

Supreme Court Ruling On Tariffs Won't Change US–China Trade Relations, Analysts - Supreme Court Ruling On Tariffs Won't Change US–China Trade Relations, Analysts Authored by Alex Wu via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 20 that President Donald Trump’s global tariffs implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful, analysts told The Epoch Times that it won’t affect U.S. trade rela...

Tesla Avoids California Suspension By Dropping 'Self-Driving' Claims - Tesla Avoids California Suspension By Dropping 'Self-Driving' Claims Authored by Rob Sabo via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Tesla Motors avoided a 30-day suspension of its dealer and manufacturer licenses from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) by removing the term “autopilot” from its vehicle marketing efforts in California. The Tesla booth at the AI+Expo Specia...

Trump Warns Netflix About Democrat Ties During Bid To Buy Warner Bros - Trump Warns Netflix About Democrat Ties During Bid To Buy Warner Bros It's no secret that Netflix is a devout propaganda platform for the political left.  Some critics would argue that the sudden and disturbing surge in woke ideology injected into streaming entertainment started with Netflix and shows like Orange Is The New Black, "Dear White People" and Jessica Jones.  No one reme...

Mexican Resort Towns Burn As Special Forces Kill Jalisco New Generation Cartel Boss "El Mencho" - Mexican Resort Towns Burn As Special Forces Kill Jalisco New Generation Cartel Boss "El Mencho" Update (1656): Mexico's Ministry of Defense announced on X that a military operation targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in the Tapalpa area resulted in the death of cartel leader Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera. According to the statement, troops came under attack and return...

Here's All The Key Figures Who Have Resigned Over The Epstein Files...So Far - Here's All The Key Figures Who Have Resigned Over The Epstein Files...So Far We are starting to finally see the beginning of a series of high-profile resignations following the Justice Department’s latest release of millions of pages tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents—emails, financial records, and photographs—name figures from politics, finance, diploma...

AI Surveillance Should Scare Both Democrats And Republicans - AI Surveillance Should Scare Both Democrats And Republicans Authored by Brendan Steinhauser via RealClearPolitics, In a country desperate for unifying issues, there is growing consensus on one: surveillance of American citizens. From progressives who want to hold ICE accountable to conservatives who fear Big Government, an ever-expanding federal government has put many Americans o...

DOJ Files To Revoke Citizenship Of Former Mayor Over Alleged Fraud - DOJ Files To Revoke Citizenship Of Former Mayor Over Alleged Fraud Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Trump administration said Feb. 20 it has filed court papers to strip a former elected official in Florida of U.S. citizenship for allegedly committing fraud during the naturalization process. Immigrants await their turn for green card and citizenshi...

U.S. stock futures, dollar and bitcoin drop as investors await clarity on Trump’s latest tariff plans - U.S. stock-index futures declined Sunday, as investors grappled with the implications of Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Tariff costs and refunds take the spotlight as Home Depot, TJX and other retailers report earnings this week - The Supreme Court struck down most of the Trump administration’s tariffs, but uncertainty remains for store chains.

My wife’s credit-card payment is three months overdue. As an authorized user, am I in trouble? - “All correspondence regarding the account was sent to my wife’s email.”

‘It’s a life-changing sum’: Can I stop my kids from using their inheritance to support political causes I vehemently oppose? - ”I would hate for our money to end up in the hands of organizations that oppose everything we have supported throughout our lives.”

‘I need to get my financial ducks in a row’: I’m 80 with $1 million. How do I prevent my son from being hit with inheritance tax? - “I have $650,000 in investments, $250,000 in life insurance and about $150,000 equity in my home.”

‘I have a moral and ethical conundrum’: My husband was killed by a careless driver. I received $2 million. What do I owe my stepdaughter? - “As the children grew, life became more complicated.”

‘I won’t take out a loan’: I need $18K in house repairs. Do I take it from my Roth, 401(k) or IRA? - “I plan to be debt-free in less than two years.”

Last week’s slump in asset-manager stocks was driven by private-credit fears. Here’s what’s worrying investors. - Shares of asset managers fell due to worries over a private-credit fund managed by Blue Owl Capital, triggering broader anxiety about spillover effects.

My ex-wife took out a $100K Parent PLUS loan for our son. Am I morally or legally obliged to pay it off? - “Our son makes $45,000 a year and has no immediate prospects for significantly increasing his income.”

Gold sheds its safe-haven status. Is it just another momentum play now? - Gold has been on a spectacular, record-breaking bull run for much of the past three years — but some of the shine may be coming off the yellow metal, judging by its moves over the past week.

Stock futures fall amid uncertainty about Trump new tariffs: Live updates - Wall Street is coming off a volatile session on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast with winter storm's approach - The National Weather Service warned that once the storm intensifies Sunday it could prove significantly more severe than projections made just a few days ago.

Bitcoin falls below $65,000 as Trump tariff moves raise uncertainty - Bitcoin fell more than 5% to below $65,000 after President Donald Trump announced plans to raise global tariffs to 15%, rattling risk sentiment across markets.

Armed man killed by authorities trying to enter Trump Mar-a-Lago club - President Donald Trump, who narrowly avoided being assassinated in 2024, was not at Mar-a-Lago when the man was killed.

South Korea's Kospi hits fresh high as Asian markets brush off Trump's latest tariff moves - Asia markets rose Monday amid tariff uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would increase global tariffs to 15%.

Five key takeaways from the Supreme Court's landmark decision against Trump's tariffs - What's far less certain is the longer-reaching impacts as the economy and markets again adjust to a changing landscape.

With Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs struck down, here are the industries still facing higher rates - President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs were deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, but some sector-specific tariffs remain in place.

Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation firms at 3% - The core PCE price index was expected to increase 3% from a year ago in December. GDP was projected to rise at a 2.5% pace in Q4.

Life after the 'great resignation': Incentives are dimming for workers to change jobs - The disparity between average annual pay increases for those staying in their jobs and for those leaving has all but collapsed.

U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump's tariffs - The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged.

On LFTV, Maguire and Macleod discuss silver squeeze and fiat collapse - 8:27p ET Saturday, February 21, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: On this week's installment of Kinesis Money's "Live from the Vault" program, London metals trader Andrew Maguire and economist Alasdair Macleod discuss the squeeze on silver and the accelerating collapse of the Western fiat currency system. The program is 58 minutes long and can be viewed at the Kinesis Money channel at YouTube ...

Bitcoin's $1 trillion identity crisis hits from every direction - By Isabelle Lee and Vildana HajricBloomberg NewsSaturday, February 21, 2026 It wouldn't have seemed possible a year ago. But Bitcoin has gotten caught in one of its deepest struggles yet, with no obvious way out. The world's largest cryptocurrency has plunged more than 40% from its peak, and the usual playbook isn't working -- dip buyers have vanished, and the forces that would normally fuel a ...

Russia sold 300,000 ounces of gold as prices hit record - But the country's gold holdings still increased in value * * * From Bloomberg NewsFriday, February 18, 2026 Russia's central bank sold gold from its reserves in January, taking advantage of prices that had climbed to record highs. The country's bullion holdings fell by 300,000 ounces to 74.5 million ounces, according to data published today by the Bank of Russia. The sale marked the first decre...

Who needs to visit the Bank of England's gold vault? How about answers to critical questions? - 10:16p ET Friday, February 20, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Today Great Britain's Sky News breathlessly broadcast a report about a visit its economics reporter, Ed Conway, recently was allowed to make to the Bank of England's basement gold vault in London.  As might have been expected, the report was mostly gush and "gee-whiz" stuff as Conway marveled at all the shiny metal bars. While Sk...

Alasdair Macleod: Gold and silver are recovering - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoThursday, February 20, 2026 In very low turnover on Comex, gold and silver begin to recover as geopolitical tensions rise. Evidence is increasing of a possible attack by the United States on Iran in the coming days. Gold and silver rallied this week in a firmer tone suggesting a gradual climb higher is in prospect. In Europe this morning, gold traded at $5,0...

US Treasury Debt-to-GDP Ratio Rises to 122% in Q4, Highest since Covid Spike - The ugly debt monster grew faster than current-dollar GDP.

PCE Inflation (2.9%, 3.0%) and GDP Inflation (3.7%) Got Hotter, but CPI Inflation (2.4%) Cooled. Why? The Fed Needs to Pay Serious Attention - The PCE price index gets pushed down far less by the doctored housing index than CPI does because housing weighs half as much in PCE.

Hot Inflation & Plunge in Federal Government Spending Slam Real GDP. But Trade Deficit Least Bad in 2 Years - Domestic private demand, without government and trade, rose by 2.4% adjusted for inflation.

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 ...

Eleven states recognize gold, silver as U.S. currency. Which states are they? - Louisiana may soon start accepting gold and silver as currency if proposed legislation is enacted by legislators in the Louisiana Legislature. Eleven states currently recognize gold and silver coins ...

Want to protect yourself from inflation? Just buy gold, GA bill says - A bill filed in the Georgia Senate would make gold and silver legal tender, meaning it could be used as currency in the state. Here's what we know.

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

White House Convenes Third Crypto Meeting as Stablecoin Yield Debate Nears Deadline - White House officials and crypto leaders are closing in on a pivotal stablecoin and market structure deal as high-stakes negotiations over yield restrictions intensify, signaling potential clarity that could redefine U.S. digital asset regulation. White House Pushes Toward Stablecoin Deal Amid Yield Dispute The White House convened another meeting on crypto market structure as negotiations […]

Grayscale Says XRP Among Top Client Talking Points After Bitcoin - XRP is emerging as a dominant crypto talking point after bitcoin, with Grayscale reporting sustained advisor demand and expanding regulated investment products that deepen market access and liquidity for the digital asset across traditional brokerage platforms. Grayscale Reveals XRP Is a Leading Client Focus Grayscale, a digital asset management firm, shared on social media platform […]

Openclaw’s No-Crypto Discord Rule Sparks Debate Across Tech Community - Openclaw has drawn a hard line in its Discord server, banning any mention of cryptocurrencies — including bitcoin — after a token scam and reported waves of harassment nearly derailed the fast-rising artificial intelligence (AI) agent project. Openclaw Discord Enforces Zero-Tolerance Crypto Rule Openclaw, the fast-growing open-source AI agent framework founded by Peter Steinberger, is […]

Crypto ‘Not Made for Humans,’ Says Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi – Here’s Why - Haseeb Qureshi, general partner at Dragonfly Capital, says that crypto infrastructure will ultimately be mass adopted by machines, not humans. Qureshi Says Crypto Technology Works, But Not for “Our Society’ In an article posted to X, Qureshi addresses the “fantastical story” that everyone would begin using smart contracts, rather than traditional legal contracts, for everything. […]

BGD Labs Announces Offboarding Plan From Aave Protocol - After climbing the previous week on the heels of Grayscale’s S-1 filing, the decentralized finance ( DeFi) token linked to the lending protocol Aave slipped 7% against the greenback, giving back a portion of those earlier gains. As the market recalibrated, BGD Labs disclosed it will end its engagement with the Aave DAO on April […]

Learning Resources for Learning Resources - How to teach the tariffs case?

Putting Trump's Backlash Against The Tariff Ruling In Context - In Learning Resources v. Trump, the Supreme Court invalidated President Trump's global tariffs by a 6-3 vote. Almost immediately, Trump… The post Putting Trump's Backlash Against The Tariff Ruling In Context appeared first on Reason.com.

A Conversation about the Endangerment Finding Rescission - A couple of lawyers and a couple of scribes discuss the legal challenges to come.

Today in Supreme Court History: February 22, 2005 - 2/22/2005: Kelo v. City of New London argued.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 22, 2005 appeared first on Reason.com.

D.C.'s Statue of a Confederate General Isn't What Its Critics Think It Is - Brigadier General Albert Pike is honored for his civic and philanthropic legacy, not his role in the Civil War.

Open Thread - What’s on your mind?

Annotating President Trump's Press Conference About The Tariffs Ruling - Much has been written about President Trump's press conference in the wake of Learning Resources. The Wall Street Journal Editorial… The post Annotating President Trump's Press Conference About The Tariffs Ruling appeared first on Reason.com.

An Edited Version Of Learning Resources - I've finished reading the entire tariff decision, and editing it down for the Barnett/Blackman casebook.

Andrew McCarthy on "Why Trump's Section 122 Tariffs Are Illegal" - The prominent conservative legal commentator outlines the case against Trump's latest tariff power grab.

A Puzzle about Learning Resources v. Trump - Why is the decision named what it is?

Friday Feature: Hilton Horizons Academy - “I have zero regrets. I love every day of what I’m doing,” says Candice Hilton, a long-time teacher who saw that public schools weren’t meeting kids’ needs and left to launch a microschool.

Public Defender Shortages Suggest Rethinking Drug Criminalization - As Oregon and other states become overburdened with heavy criminal caseloads, they should consider revisiting decriminalization. When resources are scarce, overcriminalization may undermine both justice and public safety.

What the SCOTUS Tariff Decision Means for Fiscal Policy in Four Charts - Tariffs are an economically costly, revenue-raising tax on American consumers. Relief from the IEEPA tariffs will benefit American consumers, but risks remain that the administration will pursue similar levies through other statutory authorities.

The Illusion of Limited War: Trump’s Misguided Approach to Iran - In his desire to use “limited” military force, President Trump is poised to start the very open-ended sort of war he promised to avoid. The president would be wise to take the big diplomatic win still on the table by sealing a deal with Tehran and avoiding the very kind of forever war he was sent to Washington to stop.

The Supreme Court Got It Right on IEEPA—But Don't Pop the Champagne Yet - The Court did important work by reining in the misuse of IEEPA. But judicial intervention can only go so far.

Freedom Isn’t Granted: It’s Exercised and Defended - You can’t build a true “land of the free” on hope, wishing for the “right people” to gain power and resist the temptation to abuse it. The post Freedom Isn’t Granted: It’s Exercised and Defended appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

This Isn’t a Warrant. It’s a Home Invasion. - It started a revolution. Now it's just your average Wednesday. Government agents with blank-check power to search and seize - no oath, no probable cause, no limits. James Otis called it “the worst instrument of arbitrary power.” Today, most people won’t even flinch at this brazen attack on your life, liberty and property. The post This Isn’t a Warrant. It’s a Home Invasion. appeared first on Te...

You’re not Free. You’re Ruled. - The foundation of the American revolution was a question of WHO IS IN CHARGE: government, or the people? This is the story of the real root cause of the clash with the British. Once we’re done, you’ll see - This isn’t a “land of the free” - because government won The post You’re not Free. You’re Ruled. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

EFF’s Policy on LLM-Assisted Contributions to Our Open-Source Projects - We recently introduced a policy governing large language model (LLM) assisted contributions to EFF's open-source projects. At EFF, we strive to produce high quality software tools, rather than simply generating more lines of code in less time. We now explicitly require that contributors understand the code they submit to us and that comments and documentation be authored by a human. LLMs excel...

EFF to Wisconsin Legislature: VPN Bans Are Still a Terrible Idea - Wisconsin’s S.B. 130 / A.B. 105 is a spectacularly bad idea. It’s an age-verification bill that effectively bans VPN access to certain websites for Wisconsinites and censors lawful speech. We wrote about it last November in our blog “Lawmakers Want to Ban VPNs—And They Have No Idea What They're Doing,” but since then, the bill has passed the State Assembly and is scheduled for a vote in the St...

San Jose Can Protect Immigrants by Ending Flock Surveillance System - (This appeared as an op-ed published February 12, 2026 in the San Jose Spotlight, written by Huy Tran (SIREN), Jeffrey Wang (CAIR-SFBA), and Jennifer Pinsof.) As ICE and other federal agencies continue their assault on civil liberties, local leaders are stepping up to protect their communities. This includes pushing back against automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, which are tools of mass...

Arrested by ICE and Held for Three Days without Communication or a Hearing; Citizen and Veteran Sues Feds - LOS ANGELES—Last July, George Retes, a U.S. citizen and Iraq combat veteran, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies for […] The post Arrested by ICE and Held for Three Days without Communication or a Hearing; Citizen and Veteran Sues Feds appeared first on Institute for Justice.

IJ to SCOTUS: A Conversation Cannot be a Crime - Today, a New York nonprofit—Upsolve—partnered with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to ask the Supreme Court of the United States to take up a case […] The post IJ to SCOTUS: A Conversation Cannot be a Crime appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Victory! California State Bar Closes Investigation of YIMBY Advocacy Group After Public Interest Law Firm Stands Up for First Amendment Rights to Petition the Government - SAN FRANCISCO—Last Friday, the California State Bar responded to a letter from the Institute for Justice (IJ) demanding that the agency retract its investigation into […] The post Victory! California State Bar Closes Investigation of YIMBY Advocacy Group After Public Interest Law Firm Stands Up for First Amendment Rights to Petition the Government 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 ...

TN: HB 1971 Would Block Challenges to Unconstitutional Gun Laws – TAKE ACTION - Tennessee lawmakers are pushing HB 1971, a bill that would make it far harder to remove unconstitutional laws from the books, including unconstitutional gun laws. Right now, Tennessee law gives citizens and organizations a clear legal pathway to ask a court whether a state law violates the Constitution. This allows unconstitutional laws to be challenged and stopped before anyone is arrested, fi...

PA: Slash Gun Control in Gov. Shapiro’s Budget - Governor Shapiro’s Budget Funds Backdoor Gun Control Once again, Governor Shapiro is trying to assault your Article 1, Section 21 rights in his proposed 2026-2027 Pennsylvania budget. Shapiro proposes to fund $1M for the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Pennsylvania Commission for Crime and Delinquency. This office would be nothing more than a propaganda machine to justify more … Re...

VA: Over 25 Gun Control Bills Still Alive After Crossover – TAKE ACTION - The Virginia General Assembly has reached the crossover point in the 2026 legislative session. Crossover is the halfway mark of the session where each chamber has voted on its own legislation. From this point forward, only bills that passed their original chamber are eligible to move ahead. This means that there’s now a final list of gun control bills that can realistically … Read more

JPMorgan’s lawyers deny Trump ‘blacklist’ claims - The bank said CEO Jamie Dimon should not have been named as a defendant and asked for the president’s debanking case to move to federal court.

Democratic senators press Bowman on Fed changes - Lawmakers led by Elizabeth Warren pressed Michelle Bowman over allegations that she fired bank examiners and launched a new review of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse.

Klarna pursues more banking customers - The company is targeting more long-term loan and debit card customers as an avenue for growth as sees its second consecutive quarterly loss.

TD aims to retain its branch ‘essence’ amid brand refresh - As the bank leans into digital banking, it wants to meet evolving consumer expectations, deepen relationships and retain customers.

Remitly hires Santander alum as its next CEO - Sebastian Gunningham served as vice chair of Santander’s Openbank platform. He replaces Remitly co-founder Matt Oppenheimer, who will move into a board chair role.

Karen Petrou, founder of Federal Financial Analytics, dies - A highly esteemed bank policy researcher and author, Petrou was an influential voice in Washington and sharp critic of the Federal Reserve's ultra-low interest rate policy after the 2008 financial crisis.

Trump boosts new tariff rate to 15% a day after announcing 10% - President rushes to preserve tariff agenda following Supreme Court ruling against his use of an emergency-powers law.

Mortgage trade groups back call for updates to Basel III - In a letter to regulators, the consortium of organizations recommended regulatory changes affecting a range of rules from risk weights to warehouse financing.

BofA sharpens focus on private credit, despite rising fears - The North Carolina-based megabank is making a $25 billion commitment to private credit — the latest signal that banks are undeterred, even as Wall Street raises alarm bells about the sector.

Banks appeal ruling that upheld Illinois swipe fee ban - After a federal judge allowed a new state law to ban interchange fees on taxes and tips, a coalition of banks and credit unions struck back.

Literature review on non-maturity deposit stability: Established factors and recent developments -
BIS residential property price statistics, Q3 2025 - In the third quarter of 2025, global real house prices fell by 0.7% year on year (yoy), a rate similar to the previous quarter (–0.8%); this was despite a rise in nominal prices (2%). Real house prices in AEs were almost stable (0.3% yoy), extending the recent period of moderate growth. In EMEs, prices continued to decrease, at a slower rate (–1.5%) compared with the previous quarters. The gl...

Denis Beau: The regulatory framework for securitisation - Speech by Mr Denis Beau, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of France, at the ABS (Asset Backed Securities) Seminar 2026, hosted by the Bank of France, Paris, 9 January 2026.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fulton Financial Corporation - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fulton Financial Corporation

Federal Reserve Board announces it will hold a hybrid public outreach meeting on Thursday, March 26, as part of its review of regulations under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reductio... - Federal Reserve Board announces it will hold a hybrid public outreach meeting on Thursday, March 26, as part of its review of regulations under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act (EGRPRA)

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, January 27–28, 2026 - Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, January 27–28, 2026

Press Release: FDIC Releases Economic Scenarios for 2026 Stress Testing - PRESS RELEASE | FEBRUARY 12, 2026 FDIC Releases Economic Scenarios for 2026 Stress Testing WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporatio...

FDIC Extends Comment Period on Proposal to Establish GENIUS Act Application Procedures for FDIC-Supervised Institutions Seeking to Issue Payment Stablecoins - PRESS RELEASE | FEBRUARY 6, 2026 FDIC Extends Comment Period on Proposal to Establish GENIUS Act Application Procedures for FDIC-Supervised Institutions Seeking to Issue Payment Stablecoins ...