Precious Metals and Market News

BMO warns investors that the gold/silver ratio could be nearing a historic bottom - (Kitco News) - Speculative momentum continues to provide unprecedented support for silver prices as the market manages to push back above $91 an ounce; however, one bank notes that its performance—particularly compared to gold—could be overdone.

Key factors for investors seeking relative value in precious metals in 2026 – CME Group’s Norland - (Kitco News) – While there are a number of ongoing drivers supporting further price gains for gold, silver, platinum and palladium this year, each have key factors that could strengthen or weaken their prospects against the rest – even as the interest rate and inflation picture will impact the entire precious metals complex, according to Erik Norland, Managing Director and Chief Economist at CM...

TD Securities takes a second hit on silver short, losing $606k - (Ktico News) - Commodity analysts at TD Securities have once again underestimated momentum in the silver market, as the Canadian bank has been stopped out of its short silver trade for a second time since October.

Silver price falling as Trump will not impose critical minerals tariffs… for now - (Kitco News) - After rising 30% in the early days of the new year, silver continues to see extraordinary volatility and some technical selling pressure as a long-awaited decision from President Donald Trump confirms that the precious metal will not face import tariffs just yet.

Gold, silver weaker as risk aversion downticks a bit - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are modestly lower in midday U.S. trading Thursday, with silver inching to another record high overnight.

Gold price remains under pressure as U.S. weekly jobless claims drop below 200k - (Kitco News) - The gold market is once again seeing renewed profit-taking, and the precious metal could continue to struggle as the U.S. labor market shows resilience, with the number of American workers applying for first-time unemployment benefits dropping below 200,000.

Spot gold slides below $4,600/oz after New York manufacturing index surprises with rise to 7.7 - (Kitco News) - Manufacturing activity in the New York region rose back into expansionary territory this month, according to the latest figures published by the New York Federal Reserve.The regional central bank announced on Thursday that its Empire State manufacturing survey improved to 7.7 in January, after posting a -3.7 print in December. The data was better than expectations, as consensus f...

Spot gold at session low $4,581/oz after Philly Fed survey rises to 12.6 in January - (Kitco News) – Gold prices are selling off on Thursday morning after the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's manufacturing sector survey improved beyond expectations this month.The regional central bank said its manufacturing business outlook for January came in at 12.6 after a reading of -8.8 in December. The data was far better than expected, as economists were looking for a negative reading ...

Gold price weaker, silver pokes to another record high - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are modestly lower in early U.S. trading Thursday, with silver inching to another record high overnight.

Bitcoin January 15 daily chart alert - Bulls working on price uptrend - (Kitco News) - Thursday, January 15--January bitcoin futures prices are near steady in early trading Thursday, after prices hit a two-month high Wednesday.

Inflation And Revolution - Inflation And Revolution Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Epoch Times, The revolutionary fervor in Iran today has deep political roots and invites every theory concerning outside influences that have a deep stake in the kind of regime that rules this country. But amidst all the speculation about what’s really happening here, there is an overwhelming factor rarely mentioned. Ira...

Gavin Newsom Caught In Massive Self-Own Over California Gas Prices - Gavin Newsom Caught In Massive Self-Own Over California Gas Prices The children running Gavin Newsom's X account might be legitimately brain dead, as evidenced by their latest attempt to 'own' conservative influencer Benny Johnson.  On Tuesday, Johnson took to the streets of Los Angeles, posting from an ARCO station that "The average price of gas in America is $2.82 per gallon."...

Muslim Nations Scramble To Acquire Pakistan's JF-17 Fighter Jet - Muslim Nations Scramble To Acquire Pakistan's JF-17 Fighter Jet Via The Cradle Several Muslim-majority states are in talks with Pakistan to acquire the JF-17 fighter jet, co-produced with China, as they scramble to upgrade their air forces amid shifting regional security dynamics. According to multiple reports from Reuters, Pakistan is in talks or has reached preliminary arrangem...

"It Has Cast A Shadow Over The Permian": Drilling Slows In Texas As Venezuelan Oil Policy Raises Concerns - "It Has Cast A Shadow Over The Permian": Drilling Slows In Texas As Venezuelan Oil Policy Raises Concerns Efforts by the Trump administration to push more Venezuelan oil onto the global market, with the goal of lowering prices, are creating concern in West Texas, where producers say cheaper oil threatens drilling, jobs and local business activity, according to a new report from the...

The Whining Of Jacob Frey - The Whining Of Jacob Frey Authored by Monica Showalter via American Thinker, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its faithful enforcement of U.S. immigration law, whining loudly that his city was being unfairly targeted because it was run by Democrats while other cities had higher numbers of illegal aliens. He was scored for it, of ...

Polar Air Madness Returns As East Coast Winter Threat Rises - Polar Air Madness Returns As East Coast Winter Threat Rises Average temperatures across the Mid-Atlantic, including Washington, DC, have trended above the 30-year normal in recent weeks (pressuring NatGas futures) following an Arctic plunge in early December, but a second cold blast of the season is expected to arrive by the end of the week, bringing the risk of winter precipitatio...

Waste Of The Day: California County May Have Made Illegal Gifts - Waste Of The Day: California County May Have Made Illegal Gifts Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations, Topline: A Dec. 18 report from the California State Auditor claims that Mendocino County is “vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse” after spending thousands of dollars on steakhouse dinners, unapproved donations and more. The annual dinners are a trademark of ...

US Eyes Private Security Contractors To Protect Oil Assets In Venezuela - US Eyes Private Security Contractors To Protect Oil Assets In Venezuela A top White House priority for Venezuela in the aftermath of Nicolás Maduro is restarting and ramping up the country's oil production. But that's a tall order given many years of decaying and neglected infrastructure. Despite that Maduro's VP, now acting President Delcy Rodriguez, is currently running the count...

Devon-Coterra Tie-Up Would Create A New Permian Heavyweight - Devon-Coterra Tie-Up Would Create A New Permian Heavyweight By Julianne Geiger of OilPrice.com, Coterra Energy is kicking the tires on what would be one of the biggest U.S. shale mergers in years, holding talks about a possible combination with Devon Energy, according to people familiar with the matter. Nothing is signed, nothing is guaranteed, but the market liked the idea enough...

Lindsey Graham Drowns Sorrows After Trump Refrained From Iran Attack On 'No Guarantees' - Lindsey Graham Drowns Sorrows After Trump Refrained From Iran Attack On 'No Guarantees' NeoCon Senator Lindsey Graham wants to "go bigger" on Iran and is so disappointed that President Trump hasn't bombed it yet that he appears barely able to speak, with the color draining from his face. Journalist Ryan Grim comments on the below video clip of Graham responding to the lack of act...

These charts show the stock market giving investors a lot to like — for now — as the S&P 500 nears 7,000 - More stocks are making new 52-week highs and volatility is low.

Inflation relief is on the way — if these 3 market forces can come together - Productivity gains, tame oil prices and lower taxes could ease the pressure on consumers.

I refused to invest in Tesla for years — but now’s the time to bet on Elon Musk - Telsa isn’t just a car company — it’s an undervalued AI empire.

This stock-and-bond blend made double-digit gains last year — investors still dismiss it - Why we should sing the praises of the tried-and-true 60/40 stocks-bonds portfolio.

Young men are worried about having enough money — but confident they’ll own a home. What gives? - Homeownership, marriage and parenthood are highly valued goals for Gen Z — and a tall order in today’s economy.

‘I have an economics degree from a fantastic university’: I’m 71 with $3 million and earn $250K. Is it time to retire? - “I have a home worth $1.2 million and owe $300,000 at 3% interest.”

‘I’m considering driving Lyft part time’: I’m 58 with a $1 million home. Do I finally give up work and enjoy life? - “One thought is for me to stop working at age 60, while my wife continues for two more years at her teaching job.”

‘The house has quadrupled in value’: I bought a house with my brother. He never contributed. How do I remove him? - “My brother lived with me for eight years, then left to live abroad, married and followed his dreams.”

There’s one thing that could make Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ perfect - President Trump has at long last unveiled his healthcare plan, putting “great” in its name. Here’s how it could be better.

‘Tell me I’m not crazy’: My mom, 90, has dementia. My sibling wants her to buy a $500K house nearby. Does that make any sense? - “I can’t, for the life of me, see how this makes sense on any level — personal or financial.”

Taiwan will invest $250 billion in U.S. chipmaking under new trade deal - The U.S. and Taiwan have reached a trade agreement to build chips and chip factories on American soil, the Department of Commerce announced Thursday.

Venezuela oil fetching 30% higher price, U.S. energy chief says, after first sale worth $500 million - America is securing prices about 30% higher for Venezuelan crude than those obtained before President Nicolas Maduro's capture, said U.S. Energy Secretary.

Amazon threatens 'drastic' action after Saks bankruptcy, says $475M stake is now worthless - Amazon invested $475 million into Saks' acquisition of Neiman Marcus. It wants a federal judge to reject Saks' bankruptcy plan because it harms creditors.

OpenAI tells investors to brace for 'deliberately outlandish' claims from Musk ahead of trial - OpenAI on Thursday told its investors and banking partners that it expects Elon Musk to make "deliberately outlandish" claims ahead of an April trial.

AI trade back on? The company behind chip leaders like Nvidia and AMD just raised its spending forecast - Robust earnings results from chip manufacturing giant TSMC just gave a huge lift to the AI trade.

UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November - Economists expect the U.K. economy to improve in 2026, particularly as the Bank of England is likely to continue on its interest rate-cutting path.

Wholesale inflation was softer than expected, retail sales moved higher in November - Wholesale prices moved up less than expected while consumers kept up a heavy buying pace, according to economic data Wednesday.

China's annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion, even as exports to U.S. decline by 20% - China's exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high.

A major development in Trump's Fed feud is set to happen next week in the Supreme Court - Supreme Court arguments on Jan. 21 will likely be the next big development for the central bank's quest to maintain independence.

December core consumer prices rose at a 2.6% annual rate, less than expected - Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the consumer price index showed a seasonally adjusted 0.2% gain on a monthly basis and 2.6% annually.

Silver's sharp rise prompts U.S. mint to suspend coin sales pending repricing - By Stuart Englerthttps://stuartenglert.substack.comThursday, January 15, 2026 Rapidly rising silver prices have created a dilemma for the U.S. Mint, which has suspended sales of all silver coins until it can reprice the products on its website. All silver products are "temporarily unavailable" for purchase "until we update the website with new prices," a mint sales representative told me today ...

Ghana to scrap mining stability pacts and double royalties, Reuters says - By Maxwell Akalaare Adombila and Emmanuel BruceReutersThursday, January 15, 2026 ACCRA -- Ghana will scrap long-term mining investment stability agreements and double royalties under sweeping ​reforms, the regulator in Africa's top gold producer told Reuters, as it seeks to capture more benefits from surging bullion ‌prices. The changes are part of a broad overhaul aimed at balancing investor c...

Jeremy Warner: Trump's unwitting role in the staggering rise of the oldest currency - Maybe it's not really so "unwitting," Mr. Warner. * * * By Jeremy WarnerThe Telegraph, LondonThursday, January 15, 2026 Sell the dollar, buy gold. Few investment strategies have worked better than this over the first year of Donald Trump's second presidency, and it looks set to continue that way. In the past year the dollar has undergone its worst overall devaluation since the 1970s. At the sam...

Silver falls, then recovers after Trump holds off on critical mineral tariffs - By Yihui Xie and Jack RyanBloomberg NewsThursday, January 15, 2026 Silver pulled back from a record high as investors took profits after a blistering rally and as the United States refrained from imposing import tariffs on critical minerals. The white metal fell as much as 7.3% today before recovering much of the loss later in the session. Prices had surged by more than 20% over the previous fo...

Myrmikan's Dan Oliver: Gold is the best measure of the value of other assets - 9:43a ET Thursday, January 15, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: In his new analysis, Myrmikan Capital manager Dan Oliver explains today how gold, as the best form of money, is also the best measure of the value of other assets, though, as now, gold will get ahead of prices generally and they eventually will catch up to gold. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Bullion Sta...

The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in Canada, Dec 2025: Single-Family & Condo Prices Hit Multi-Year Lows in Toronto, Spike in Montreal, Quebec - In between: Vancouver, Victoria, Hamilton-Burlington, Calgary, Ottawa, Halifax, Edmonton, Winnipeg.

Sales of Existing Homes in 2025 Drop to Lowest since 1995, Sellers Massively Yank Listings off the Market, Waiting for Spring - Single-family home sales edged up in 2025, condo sales dropped further.

Bad-Joke Housing CPIs, Absurd Health Insurance CPI Still Mar Today’s CPI Report, Repress Year-over-Year CPI Inflation - My frustration is boiling over. This is very serious. A lot depends on halfway accurate CPI inflation readings.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - Discover the differences between fiat money and legal tender, their roles in the economy, and why it matters for your financial insights.

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 ...

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 ...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Gold as legal tender? What it means for Florida investors - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With Florida officially recognizing gold and silver as legal tender, many are left wondering—what does this mean for investors? On this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: ...

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

Analyst Calls Silver Generational Bottom, Sees Long-Term Bull Market Ahead - Silver prices surged sharply, reigniting bullish forecasts, generational-bottom calls, and debate over how far the rally can run as investors weigh upside potential against timing profits in an emerging long-term commodities cycle. Silver Surge Sparks Generational Bottom Debate And Profit-Timing Questions Silver drew heightened attention as prices pushed sharply higher, raising expectations for...

Arthur Hayes Says Fed Liquidity Shift Could Send Bitcoin Back Above $110K - Bitcoin’s next major move may hinge less on sentiment and more on U.S. dollar flows, as shifting Federal Reserve liquidity conditions set the stage for a potential crypto rebound driven by macro forces. Fed Balance Sheet Reversal May Push Bitcoin Price Higher, Arthur Hayes Says Arthur Hayes outlined a macro-driven outlook for crypto markets tied […]

XRP Could Explode as XRPL Targets Weak Links and Long-Trapped Liquidity - XRP optimism is rebounding as long-term builders argue the XRP Ledger’s unrealized utility, DeFi potential, and infrastructure upgrades could finally activate dormant liquidity and restore relevance beyond speculation. XRP May Be Entering Most Important Cycle Yet as Veteran Builders Turn Aggressively Bullish Long-term conviction in digital asset infrastructure is driving renewed optimism around...

Bitcoin Treasury Survey Shows Investors Expect Major Balance Sheet Growth in 2026 - Bitcoin treasury investors and observers are heading into 2026 with confidence, expecting public companies to hold significantly more bitcoin, expand digital credit offerings, and weather external pressures with balance sheets largely intact. Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Poised for Expansion in 2026, Survey Finds That optimism comes through clearly in the first-ever audience survey conducted by...

Tim Draper Sides With Brian Armstrong, Says Senate Crypto Compromise Worse Than No Bill - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and venture capitalist Tim Draper are pushing back against a Senate crypto market structure compromise they warn could curb innovation, undermine privacy, and weaken U.S. leadership in digital assets. Armstrong and Draper Align Against Senate Crypto Market Structure Compromise Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on Jan. […]

Second Amendment Roundup: Hawaii's Ban on Firearms on Property Open to the Public - In Wolford, the Supreme Court should clarify the facial/as-applied issue.

Opinion Allowing Elon Musk's Claims Against OpenAI to Go Forward, Partly Allowing Claims Against Microsoft - The opinion by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers (N.D. Cal.) in Musk v. Altman was just posted. Musk's breach of charitable… The post Opinion Allowing Elon Musk's Claims Against OpenAI to Go Forward, Partly Allowing Claims Against Microsoft appeared first on Reason.com.

When is a Corporation Also New Jersey? - A few thoughts on the oral argument in Galette v. N.J. Transit Corp.

Yes, the Middle Class Is Shrinking—Because It's Moving Up - The real squeeze comes from government-distorted markets, not economic decline.

More on Lawyer Hijinks in Laura Loomer's and Bill Maher's Depositions - From an order today by Magistrate Judge Philip Lammens in Loomer v. Maher (M.D. Fla.) (the underlying case is a… The post More on Lawyer Hijinks in Laura Loomer's and Bill Maher's Depositions appeared first on Reason.com.

Renee Good Was a Casualty of Trump's Order Against 'Political Violence' - The administration's written policies make it likely that more people like Renee Good will be targets, and victims, of ICE.

American Quartz Manufacturers Want To Make Kitchen Countertops Even More Expensive - Their trade group filed a petition asking the government to impose quotas and a 50 percent tariff on all imported quartz.

Can You Waive A Substantive Canon? - Justice Gorsuch suggested that the West Virginia did not raise the clear statement rule, Justice Sotomayor countered that a substantive canon cannot be waived.

What If A Supreme Court Case Becomes Moot Before June? - Hecox will not graduate in May, but such mootness could have arisen in King v. Burwell.

Seizing Greenland Might Be the Least Popular Idea in American Political History - This foolish, unnecessary, bellicose idea is running up against the "Lizardman's Constant."

A Good Idea in Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan”: Put More Drugs Over the Counter - Moving drugs over the counter can cut costs and empower patients.

The Trans Athlete Question Requires Subsidiarity. The Trump Administration Just Did the Opposite. - The more freedom individuals have to choose what they think is right, the less conflict we will have and the greater possibility for finding mutually satisfactory solutions.

Hamburger’s Beef: State Aid Programs - Congress should heed the practical advantages of downsizing and start phasing out its vast entanglement in state and local affairs.

President Trump’s “Great Health Care Plan” - Greater simplicity could make its great ideas better.

Reconciliation 2.0: Building on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Cut welfare and health care spending to improve affordability.

This isn’t Defense. It’s the Constitution Betrayed. - He wanted a president for life - the ultimate big-government founder. Yet Alexander Hamilton's position on war powers makes every modern president look like they’ve completely betrayed the constitution. The standard they buried. Original sources. Direct quotes. The truth the schools don’t teach. The post This isn’t Defense. It’s the Constitution Betrayed. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Cente...

Originalism, Nonoriginalism and Venezuela - So you can say the President acted unconstitutionally, or you can say originalism is bunk, but you can't say both. The post Originalism, Nonoriginalism and Venezuela appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

He Could Have Been King. Watch What He Did Instead. - January 8, 1790: George Washington delivered the first State of the Union. It wasn't a royal decree. It was a job report. No applause. No guests. Just the shortest annual message in history. He could have acted like a king. Instead, he called for an armed, educated people ready to defend their own liberty. He established the standard for a free republic - defense, war powers, education, debt an...

Report: ICE Using Palantir Tool That Feeds On Medicaid Data - EFF last summer asked a federal judge to block the federal government from using Medicaid data to identify and deport immigrants.   We also warned about the danger of the Trump administration consolidating all of the government’s information into a single searchable, AI-driven interface with help from Palantir, a company that has a shaky-at-best record on privacy and human rights.  Now we have ...

So, You’ve Hit an Age Gate. What Now? - This blog also appears in our Age Verification Resource Hub: our one-stop shop for users seeking to understand what age-gating laws actually do, what’s at stake, how to protect yourself, and why EFF opposes all forms of age verification mandates. Head to EFF.org/Age to explore our resources and join us in the fight for a free, open, private, and yes—safe—internet. EFF is against age gating and ...

How Hackers Are Fighting Back Against ICE - Read more about how ICE has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on surveillance technology to spy on anyone—and potentially everyone—in the United States, and how to follow the Homeland Security Spending Trail.. ICE has been invading U.S. cities, targeting, surveilling, harassing, assaulting, detaining, and torturing people who are undocumented immigrants. They also have targeted people with...

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Challenging New York City’s ‘Unreviewable’ Code Fines - WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear a New York City man’s lawsuit challenging the city’s scheme of issuing “unreviewable” fines to enforce […] The post Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Challenging New York City’s ‘Unreviewable’ Code Fines appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Asks Miami Gardens to Stop Defying State Law and Allow Food Trucks to Operate - MIAMI—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to city officials in Miami Gardens, Florida, asking them to stop enforcing local ordinances against food […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Asks Miami Gardens to Stop Defying State Law and Allow Food Trucks to Operate appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Opposes DHS Proposal to Collect More Biometric Data on American Citizens - ARLINGTON, Va.—On Friday, the Institute for Justice (IJ) submitted a comment opposing a proposed rule that would grant the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) massive new powers to collect biometric data on […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Opposes DHS Proposal to Collect More Biometric Data on American Citizens appeared first on Institute for Justice.

TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 24, 2025 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Taurus Holdings Inc. has renewed their commitment to the organization as a Platinum-level corporate partner. “At Taurus, we believe that the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to the American way of life,” said Taurus USA The post TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP appear...

CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARRY PERMIT STARTING APRIL 22 - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 22, 2025 — Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, starting Tuesday, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.  The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a The post CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARR...

SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF WIN IN EIGHTH CIRCUIT STANDS - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 21, 2025 — In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jacobson v. Worth, the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to the 18-20-year-old carry ban in the state. Minnesota asked the The post SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF ...

Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation Win Landmark Legal Victory Over USPS Firearms Shipping Restrictions - Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation Win Landmark Legal Victory Over USPS Firearms Shipping Restrictions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEAS January 15, 2026 Springfield, VA — Today, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) hailed a landmark opinion from the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) declaring that 18 U.S.C. § 1715—the federal statute prohibiting the m...

The Maverick Who Revolutionized Gun Rights In America - The Maverick Who Revolutionized Gun Rights In America The Legacy of H.L. “Bill” Richardson Innovative Maverick. Defender of Freedom. Effective, provocative, colorful, and imaginative – these words perfectly describe Senator H.L. Richardson, the founder of Gun Owners of California and Gun Owners of America. Long before the anti-gun movement was on anyone’s radar, California State Senator H.L. “B...

Gun Owners Foundation’s National Women’s Range Day to be held at Sig Sauer Academy and Experience Center 2026 - Gun Owners Foundation’s National Women’s Range Day to be held at Sig Sauer Academy and Experience Center 2026  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2026 Epping, NH – Gun Owners Foundation’s (GOF) Empowered 2A proudly announces National Women’s Range Day on June 6, 2026. The event will be hosted at the world-renowned Sig Sauer Academy and Experience Center in Epping, New Hampshire. This event—hoste...

PNC mandates 5-day RTO starting May 4 - Whispers about a return to full-time office work have been stirring at PNC since CEO Bill Demchak said in a December fireside chat that remote work “hurts” companies.

BofA joins Citi, Wells in projecting lower headcounts this year - Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan expects his bank’s workforce to shrink as the lender leans into AI. Citi CEO Jane Fraser, meanwhile, said the “bar is raised” for working at the bank.

M&A in 2026 may put more distance between big, small banks - Expect the acceleration in bank M&A to pick up further, especially in advance of this year’s midterm elections.

Coastal Financial buys ‘climate-friendly’ fintech GreenFi - The Everett, Washington-based bank will take on responsibility for “governance, oversight and long-term brand stewardship,” arguably deepening a partnership in its BaaS stable.

Fed approves Fifth Third-Comerica deal - The transaction is expected to close Feb. 1, Fifth Third said. The green light, 99 days after proposal, comes despite an intense campaign by Comerica investor HoldCo Asset Management.

Dip in mortgage rates gives First Horizon a boost - First Horizon's loans to mortgage companies in the fourth quarter rose at the fastest clip in more than two years, as the housing market showed small signs of revival.

Portage takes over fintech investments from Point72 Ventures - The fintech investment firm Portage is now managing a $280 million portfolio acquired from the venture arm of Mets owner Steven Cohen's firm Point72.

Goldman surges past estimates, despite Apple Card costs - Goldman Sachs' fourth-quarter earnings far exceeded analysts' forecasts, overcoming losses from its consumer-focused Platform Solutions unit.

Former Fed officials: Markets still trust Fed independence - A handful of former Fed officials noted that the markets' measured response to a probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell was a result of pushback from Trump allies.

California penalizes Nexo $500,000 for risky crypto loans - The crypto lender issued over 5,000 loans to residents without a license and failed to assess repayment ability, the DFPI said.

BIS statement of commitment to the FX Global Code - The Bank for International Settlements has reviewed the content of the FX Global Code and acknowledges that the Code represents a set of principles generally recognised as good practice in the wholesale foreign exchange (FX) market.

Embracing gen AI: a comparison of Italian and US households - by David Loschiavo, Olivier Armantier, Antonio Dalla Zuanna, Leonardo Gambacorta, Mirko Moscatelli, Ilaria SupinoThis paper explores the household adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in the United States and Italy, leveraging survey data to compare usage patterns, demographic influences, and employment sectoral composition effects. Our findings reveal higher adoption rates in...

The liquidity coverage ratio a decade on: a stocktake of the literature - In the decade since the implementation of the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), what have we learned about its design, effectiveness and impact? The LCR is a central pillar of the Basel III regulatory reforms and aims to ensure that banks hold sufficient high-quality liquid assets to withstand short-term funding stress.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of PrimeLending - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of PrimeLending

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fifth Third Bancorp - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fifth Third Bancorp

Agencies issue 2025 Shared National Credit Program report - Agencies issue 2025 Shared National Credit Program report

Sunshine Act Notice: FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - SUNSHINE ACT MEETING NOTICE  The FDIC Board of Directors will meet in an open session: Date and Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET Place: The Board meeting will be open to public observation by webcast. Members of the media should contact the Office of...

Press Release: Travis Hill Sworn in as the 23rd Chairman of the FDIC - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 13, 2026 Travis Hill Sworn in as the 23rd Chairman of the FDIC WASHINGTON – Travis Hill was sworn in as the 23rd Chairma...