Precious Metals and Market News

Permanent inflation reshaping markets as silver enters new price regime, Skousen says - (Kitco News) - Investors are entering a structural inflationary regime that is reshaping how commodities, currencies, and financial assets are valued, with silver potentially establishing a long-term price floor well above historical norms, according to Mark Skousen.Speaking with Kitco News in early April 2026, Skousen, a presidential fellow at Chapman University and macroeconomic strategist at...

Chinese gold ETFs see record inflows in Q1 as investors, wholesalers and the PBoC jumped on lower prices to stock up – WGC’s Jia  - (Kitco News) – Gold prices ended Q1 with a weak March, but investor and wholesale demand surged in China, with record ETF inflows, while the PBoC also took the opportunity to make above-average addition to its reserves, according to Ray Jia, research head for China at the World Gold Council (WGC).In the WGC’s latest China gold market update, Jia wrote that gold prices plunged last month in Chin...

Gold price testing $4,800 resistance as softer inflation, easing tensions weigh on U.S. dollar - (Kitco News) - The gold market is testing initial resistance above $4,800 as easing geopolitical tensions and weaker-than-expected inflation are putting some pressure on the U.S. dollar; however, according to some market analysts, headwinds continue to pose a threat to the gold market.

Gold, silver rally on weaker USDX, better demand hopes - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher near midday Tuesday amid a weaker U.S. dollar index that dropped to a six-week low overnight.

Gold will ‘rally substantially if geopolitical uncertainty remains high while interest rate expectations come down’ – UBS - (Kitco News) – Commodities such as gold and oil will likely continue to deliver outsized price gains even if and when the Iran war is over, and investors sitting on substantial gold positions should consider broadening their commodity exposure, according to Giovanni Staunovo, commodity analyst at UBS.In a note published Monday, Staunovo analyzed the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on...

Gold price catches a bid as U.S. PPI rises 0.5% in March - (Kitco News) - The gold market is attracting some bullish momentum even as it remains trapped within a broader trading range. Analysts say muted producer price inflation could provide additional upside for the precious metal.

Bitcoin April 14 daily chart alert - Price hits 3-week high - (Kitco News) - Tuesday, April 14 - April bitcoin futures prices are higher and hit a three-week high in early U.S. trading Tuesday.

Price gains for gold, silver amid weaker USDX - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday amid a weaker U.S. dollar index that dropped to a six-week low overnight.

Gold market analysis for April 14 - 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.

Silver builds strong base around $70, upside depends on inflation—Amplify ETFs - (Kitco News) - Silver prices may be down from January’s record highs above $120 an ounce, but the days below $20 are long gone, according to one fund manager, who sees the precious metal building an elevated base.

Swalwell Resigns From Congress - Effective TODAY, After Fresh Rape Allegation And Corroborating Campaign Records - Swalwell Resigns From Congress - Effective TODAY, After Fresh Rape Allegation And Corroborating Campaign Records Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) resigned from Congress on Tuesday, effective today, capping a stunning collapse of his political career just one day after he suspended his bid for California governor. The move came hours after a new accuser, Lonna Drewes, held a press conferen...

Netanyahu Boasts: Trump Admin Briefs Me Every Day On Iran - Netanyahu Boasts: Trump Admin Briefs Me Every Day On Iran Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he spoke with Vice President JD Vance after the US-Iran talks in Pakistan and described the call as part of a daily report the Trump administration provides him. "I spoke yesterday with Vice President J.D. Vance. He calle...

Tesla China CEO Says Shanghai Gigafactory Is "Golden Key" To Optimus Robot Production - Tesla China CEO Says Shanghai Gigafactory Is "Golden Key" To Optimus Robot Production Tesla's China president was quoted by local media on Tuesday as saying the Shanghai Gigafactory could eventually play a major role in mass-producing humanoid robots. The comment comes after Tesla said earlier this year that it would pivot away from producing Model S and X vehicles at its Californ...

Fauci Deputy Who Refused COVID-19 Vaccine Feared Retaliation: Emails - Fauci Deputy Who Refused COVID-19 Vaccine Feared Retaliation: Emails Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A top government doctor who declined to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 was worried he would lose his job and medical license in retaliation, according to newly obtained emails. The National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., on May 30, 2024....

Mossad Chief Declares Mission In Iran Not Over Until Regime Falls - Mossad Chief Declares Mission In Iran Not Over Until Regime Falls A two-week Iran-US-Israel ceasefire is still in effect despite the collapse of last weekend's Islamabad talks, where the big hang up was fierce disagreement over Iran's nuclear development. The clock is ticking amid efforts to hold more direct talks by the end of this week. What's unlikely to help things move along ...

Should You Keep Your Target-Date Funds In Retirement? - Should You Keep Your Target-Date Funds In Retirement? Authored by Javier Simon via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Target-date funds (TDFs) can be effective retirement savings vehicles for many investors. Target-date funds adjust risk over time, but their limited flexibility can make them less suitable for complex retirement plans. SsCreativeStudio/Shutterstock TDFs are professi...

For A Housing Fix, Look To The Laboratories We Know As States - For A Housing Fix, Look To The Laboratories We Know As States Authored by Edward Pinto via RealClearMarkets, Federal housing policy is afflicted by several shortcomings—it is expensive, outdated, and inflexible. The states, free from these restrictions, have begun experimenting with tailored approaches. Congress should take note. In 1932 Justice Brandeis observed that “one of t...

After Swalwell Craters, CA GOP Jubilant But Divided - After Swalwell Craters, CA GOP Jubilant But Divided Authored by Susan Crabtree via RealClearPolitics, SAN DIEGO—Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign implosion on Friday couldn’t have been better timing for California Republicans. The state’s GOP was already set to convene in San Diego for their spring convention over the weekend, and the series of Democratic l...

Meta Builds Photorealistic AI Version Of Mark Zuckerberg To Interact With Employees - Meta Builds Photorealistic AI Version Of Mark Zuckerberg To Interact With Employees Meta is developing an artificial intelligence-powered replica of CEO Mark Zuckerberg capable of engaging directly with employees, as the $1.6 trillion company intensifies its efforts to reshape itself around AI. According to FT, the social media giant has been working on photorealistic, AI-driven...

Federal Judge Temporarily Allows Pentagon To Enforce Press Restrictions - Federal Judge Temporarily Allows Pentagon To Enforce Press Restrictions Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal court on April 13 temporarily allowed the Trump administration to enforce its media access restrictions at the Pentagon after blocking the policy last month. The Department of War logo at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on March 10, 2026....

A new CEO and a deal with Uber aren’t enough to lift this EV maker’s struggling stock - The announcement comes amid concerns from investors about Lucid’s ability to stay afloat.

5 things to know about a potential airline merger of United and American - Even in a White House viewed as business friendly, a United and American combo would be bound to raise some serious concerns.

‘She’s a smoker’: My mother, 55, has no car and no job. Should I buy her life insurance? - “My brothers and I are willing to split the cost of life insurance for her, if we can find a policy.”

‘It is their fault’: My condo board forgot to bill for storage fees. Must I pay retroactively? - “They now intend to bill us for seven to eight months of storage fees.”

History says there’s a good chance we haven’t seen the stock-market lows yet - The U.S. stock market has suffered a significant correction in every single midterm election year since 1950, warns Lansing Street Advisors.

Why one analyst believes Microsoft’s stock may be bottoming out - Bernstein’s Mark Moerdler sees a good entry point for new investors in the stock, as Microsoft should start reaping the benefits of capex.

Nvidia’s stock is on a 10-day winning streak. Here’s why investors are getting back on board with AI. - The AI trade has been full of uncertainty, but investors seem to be getting excited again

As S&P 500 approaches record highs, this is what could derail the stock-market rebound - The S&P 500 was back near its all-time high on Tuesday as investors in U.S. stocks appeared content to look past the fact that the Strait of Hormuz was still mostly closed.

Why bitcoin’s next stop could be $98,000 after surmounting this key hurdle, technical analyst says - Bitcoin on Tuesday tested a key level that has blocked gains for months, as technical analysts watched for signs that the cryptocurrency may finally be ready to break out.

Amazon’s stock is on its best run since 2022 as Globalstar acquisition fuels rally - Amazon.com’s latest acquisition of a satellite operator has helped power a winning streak for the tech giant, as shares of the company rallied for the seventh consecutive day on Tuesday.

Meta commits to 1 gigawatt of custom chips with Broadcom as Hock Tan decides to leave board - Meta commits to deploying 1 GW of custom in-house MTIA chips codesigned with Broadcom in sweeping new multiyear deal announced Tuesday

Jamie Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos reveals 'a lot more vulnerabilities' for cyberattacks - The remarks show how a technology welcomed by corporations as a productivity boon can also pose serious threats, like uncovering new ways to hack into systems.

Stock futures are little changed as S&P 500 approaches its all-time high: Live updates - The S&P 500 ended Tuesday's session less than 1% from its all-time high set on Jan. 28.

Central banks were buying gold at record levels. Here's why they're selling now - After years of accumulation, some central banks are now selling bullion as war-driven pressures force a scramble for cash.

What a United-American merger would mean, from antitrust hurdles to airfare - United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated a potential merger with Trump administration officials earlier this year.

CEOs are betting AI will augment work rather than displace all workers - Panelists at the Semafor World Economy conference said artificial intelligence can supplement the work that's already done, improving its quantity and quality.

Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in March, much less than expected despite war impact - The producer price index was expected to increase 1.1% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep - The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to halt more tanker traffic, sending oil surging and risks drawing China into a widening confrontation with Washington.

Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war - The university's headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7% from March to its lowest on record.

Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict - The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Kansas Legislature creates state capital-gains tax exemption for gold and silver - By Tim CarpenterKansas Reflector, Washington, D.C.Monday, April 13, 2026 TOPEKA, Kansas -- Republican state Sen. Michael Murphy sold the Kansas Legislature on granting investors in gold and silver an exemption from state capital gains tax by noting the insightful allegory about monetary policy woven into "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Murphy, who represents the Sylvia area near Hutchinson, fough...

Myrmikan Capital's Dan Oliver: Trump's realpolitik may restore the American empire - 1:55p ET Monday, April 13 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Myrmikan Capital's Dan Oliver brilliantly analyzes the world situation, and gold's prospects, in his report published today, titled "Realpolitik." Oliver begins by dismissing the 10 major rationalizations offered in March for the fall in gold prices. He writes that all of them "describe liquidity conditions" while "none address gold's...

Yuan's 'golden window' is open, former PBoC governor says, as U.S. dollar credibility teeters - By Xinyi WuinSouth China Morning PostMonday, April 13, 2026 https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3349868/yuans-golden-window-open-former-pboc-governor-says-us-dollar-credibility-teeters BEIJING -- Faltering confidence in the US dollar has handed China a "golden window of opportunity" to promote the global use of its currency, according to a former head of the Chinese central bank...

First batch of gold ingots delivered to DR Congo central bank under new reserve program - By Solomon EkanemBusiness Insider Africa, New YorkSunday, April 12, 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo has received its first batch of refined gold ingots at the central bank, marking a key milestone in its effort to rebuild monetary gold reserves through a new state-led gold purchasing program. According to DRC Gold Refinery SA -- DR Congo's first gold refinery -- the country has taken a ma...

David Zaikin: How gold became part of national security infrastructure - By David ZaikinMining.com, TorontoSunday, April 12, 2026 In April 2026 the Banque de France confirmed that every ounce of French sovereign gold is now stored on French soil. Through 26 transactions between July 2025 and January 2026, the central bank sold 129 tonnes of non-standard legacy bars held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and purchased equivalent compliant bullion on the Europea...

PPI Jumps by over 6% Month-to-Month Annualized for 3rd Month in a Row. Energy Price Spike just Latest Wrinkle - The hit from energy in March was softened as food and services briefly backed off. In prior months, services were the driver.

Single-Family Home Sales Drop Further into Deepfreeze, Supply Hits 10-Year High, Condo Sales Plunge to Record Low - March was a lousy beginning of spring selling season. But mortgage rates ticked up only modestly.

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Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

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 ...

DeSantis signs bill that could make gold and silver legal tender next year - Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed legislation on Tuesday to start the process of allowing Floridians to pay for goods and services with precious metals such as gold and silver. A report will be given to ...

IMF exec board endorses crypto policy framework, including no crypto as legal tender - The principles are broad and general, with the exception of the stand against crypto as legal tender, which the IMF has repeatedly expressed to El Salvador. The executive board of the International ...

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

Evernorth Says XRP ETF Demand Signals Shift Toward Active Institutional Participation - XRP ETF inflows are accelerating, signaling rising institutional conviction while exposing a gap between demand and real network use. Evernorth highlighted a $120 million weekly surge, showing capital is validating the asset without directly supporting ecosystem activity. Key Takeaways: Evernorth highlights strong XRP ETF inflows, reflecting rising institutional confidence. Institutional demand...

X Launches Interactive Cashtags With Real-Time Stock and Crypto Data for US and Canada iPhone Users - X rolled out interactive Cashtags on Tuesday, giving iPhone users in the United States and Canada real-time price charts, market data, and related posts for stocks and cryptocurrencies directly inside the app. Key Takeaways: Elon Musk’s X launched interactive Cashtags on April 14, 2026, giving iPhone users in the U.S. and Canada real-time stock and […]

Grayscale Signals $2.2T Crypto Inflow Potential as $110T Wealth Transfer Accelerates Allocation Shift - A generational shift in wealth ownership is expected to reshape investment strategies, with Grayscale highlighting how digital assets could gain importance as younger investors take control. Changing preferences and broader market forces may gradually increase crypto’s role in diversified portfolios. Key Takeaways: Grayscale highlights $110 trillion wealth, with 2% implying $2.2 trillion crypto...

Coinplay.com Redefines Crypto iGaming with a Seamless All-in-One Platform - This sponsored press release was provided by Coinplay.com and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. For the past four years, Coinplay.com has been shaping what it means to be a truly crypto-native online casino. By bringing together slots, sportsbook, esports, and […]

Ethereum Foundation Funds $1M Audit Program for Smart Contract Developers - The Ethereum Foundation has launched a $1 million subsidy program designed to help Ethereum mainnet builders pay for professional smart contract security audits. Key Takeaways: The Ethereum Foundation launched a $1 million audit subsidy program on April 14, 2026, to help builders cover security review costs. More than 20 firms, including Certora, Zellic, and Immunefi, […]

Sorry About the Doubled Daily Open Thread Glitch - It just started a couple of days ago; our tech people are looking into it, and I hope it will… The post Sorry About the Doubled Daily Open Thread Glitch appeared first on Reason.com.

Trump's Reaction to the Jesus Flap Compounds Concerns About His Mental Acuity - The president claims he was oblivious to the picture's blasphemous implications, which is troubling if true.

With Viktor Orbán Gone, Will Hungary Embrace Free Markets Under Péter Magyar? - Hungary’s voters turned against the poster boy of the national conservative movement.

D.C. Circuit Opinion About the No Fly List - An excerpt from D.C. Circuit Judge Cornelia Pillard, joined by Judges Karen LeCraft Henderson and J. Michelle Childs in today's… The post D.C. Circuit Opinion About the No Fly List appeared first on Reason.com.

Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros. Wouldn't Be the End of Hollywood or Press Freedom - While there are legitimate antitrust concerns regarding the merger, doomsday predictions are unwarranted.

D.C. Circuit (2-1): Contempt Proceedings Regarding Tren de Aragua Deportations "Are a Clear Abuse of Discretion" - Some short excerpts from the 35K words of opinions in the very long In re Trump, decided today by the… The post D.C. Circuit (2-1): Contempt Proceedings Regarding Tren de Aragua Deportations "Are a Clear Abuse of Discretion" appeared first on Reason.com.

State vs. Local, State vs. State - A popular revolt against state-led zoning reform in Colorado, Massachusetts' contradictory approach to housing supply, and how municipalities lobby to kill housing.

Workers' Comp Claim for "Exacerbation of Severe Mental Illness Due to Exposure of a Racially Insensitive Wooden Item" - "[S]he was told that a Mammy doll which depicts slavery was in the garage of the building where they worked.... [W]hen she saw the doll she was overcome with emotions because it was so humiliating.... [S]he could not control her emotions and could not think clearly."

Court Upholds Order Barring Man from Naming Three School Officials in Social Media Posts - The officials alleged that he had "sent repeated harassing and threatening emails" to them, and the trial court issued a… The post Court Upholds Order Barring Man from Naming Three School Officials in Social Media Posts appeared first on Reason.com.

Do You Have a Right To Wear a Penis Costume in Public? A 62-Year-Old Alabama Woman Is About To Find Out. - A police officer threw Renea Gamble to the ground and handcuffed her because her costume might have offended his kids.

Pam Bondi Dismissed - Pam Bondi’s refusal to abide by the norms of the practice of law during her tenure as Attorney General was regularly astonishing.

Mandatory Open Banking: Be Careful What You Wish For - Consumer demand has spurred financial services like banks to negotiate open banking arrangments voluntarily, reducing the use of risky data-sharing methods like “screen scraping.” By contrast, the history of telecom regulation shows that forcing banks to share data with competitors would foment endless disputes and let new entrants free ride on incumbents’ investments. Those urging the CFPB to ...

The Kids Are Alright in Australia, No Thanks to the Social Media Ban - The government and tech companies will never be good parents. Rather than pursuing bans and other policies that make the government and companies responsible for children, policymakers should pursue answers that educate and empower kids and parents.

Section 122 Is an Anachronism, Not a License for New Tariffs - Why I signed the economists’ amicus brief against Trump’s Section 122 tariffs.

What the Economic Report of the President Gets Wrong and Right About Housing Supply - So, on average, the Report’s discussion of housing supply and affordability eventually gets things mostly right. It’s just a shame the authors allowed an otherwise clear message to be muddied by other far less defensible arguments.

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

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

Commander. Not King. - “Much inferior to it” - That’s how Alexander Hamilton described the commander in chief power in comparison to the crown. Yet today - most people who just yell ARTICLE II to support all kinds of unconstitutional acts don’t have a clue what the Founders set up under the constitution. On this episode, we’re setting the record straight. It’s commander. Not king. The post Commander. Not King. appear...

Google Broke Its Promise to Me. Now ICE Has My Data. - In September 2024, Amandla Thomas-Johnson was a Ph.D. candidate studying in the U.S. on a student visa when he briefly attended a pro-Palestinian protest. In April 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent Google an administrative subpoena requesting his data. The next month, Google gave Thomas-Johnson's information to ICE without giving him the chance to challenge the subpoena, brea...

EFF to State AGs: Investigate Google's Broken Promise to Users Targeted by the Government - Google's Failure to Warn Users About Law Enforcement Demands for Data Is DeceptiveSAN FRANCISCO – The Electronic Frontier Foundation sent complaints today to the attorneys general of California and New York urging them to investigate Google for deceptive trade practices, related to the company's broken promise to give users prior notice before disclosing their information to law enforcement.  T...

The Dangers of California’s Legislation to Censor 3D Printing - California’s bill, A.B. 2047, will not only mandate censorware — software which exists to bluntly block your speech as a user — on all 3D printers; it will also criminalize the use of open-source alternatives. Repeating the mistakes of Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies won’t make anyone safer. What it will do is hurt innovation in the state and risk a slew of new consumer harms, rang...

Wenatchee Soup Kitchen Vows to Appeal After Federal Court Setback  - WENATCHEE, Wash.—Today, a federal judge dismissed a constitutional lawsuit brought by the Institute for Justice (IJ) on behalf of Lighthouse Christian Ministries, a Wenatchee soup kitchen that the […] The post Wenatchee Soup Kitchen Vows to Appeal After Federal Court Setback  appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Institute for Justice Applauds Virginia Governor for Signing Bill Expanding Home Food Sales - RICHMOND, Va. –Yesterday, Virgina took a major step in expanding economic freedom to help thousands of cottage food producers grow their business across the state […] The post Institute for Justice Applauds Virginia Governor for Signing Bill Expanding Home Food Sales appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Atlanta Woman Sues Officers, U.S. Government for Wrongly Raiding Her Home in Search of Man Already in Jail - ATLANTA—Before the sun came up, Cathy George heard a loud pounding at her door. When she answered with her small, frightened dog in her arms, […] The post Atlanta Woman Sues Officers, U.S. Government for Wrongly Raiding Her Home in Search of Man Already in Jail 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 ...

WY: Great Second Amendment Wins in Wyoming! - Remembering Great Second Amendment Wins in Wyoming! In the 2026 Legislative Session, 3 great GOA-backed Second Amendment bills passed the Wyoming Legislature and were sent to Governor Gordon’s Desk. Two became law while a third bill was vetoed. We have written extensively about the 2026 SAPA bill vetoed by Governor Mark Gordon, which would have added a civil process to Wyoming’s existing crimin...

This Is How ATF Should Dismantle The Illegal Registry - The Trump administration is considering a new rule to deal with the ATF’s illegal registry, which Congress suspects may contain “over a billion records.” Former President Biden’s rule, the “Engaged in the Business” Rule required gun stores to keep gun records forever. Then, ATF digitizes records when gun stores go out of business. You can read our 30+ page report … Read more

RI: GUN CONFISCATION Bill Being Heard TODAY – TAKE ACTION - House Bill H8073 is scheduled for a House Judiciary Committee hearing today at 4:00 PM. In 2025, the state passed a law focused on stopping future sales and transfers of certain firearms. H8073 goes much further by targeting possession itself, meaning firearms that were previously owned legally could now become illegal to own. The bill only extends the previous grandfather policy through the … ...

Byline Bank CEO discusses approaching $10B threshold - Since Alberto Paracchini helped recapitalize Byline with $2.4 billion in assets in 2013, the Chicago bank has nearly quadrupled in size.

Ex-SEC division chief hired as CEO of tokenization firm - Brett Redfearn will lead Securitize after advising the company for more than four years. He joins several ex-regulators – from Brian Brooks to Kathy Kraninger – in entering the digital asset space after government service.

JPMorgan blasts capital proposals, estimates 4% increase - The CEO and CFO of the biggest U.S. bank called for further changes to Basel III and G-SIB surcharge proposals, saying the latter is “still broken.”

Economic challenges influence customer satisfaction with banks - Satisfaction dipped in the second half of 2025, a warning sign that “the wind is not at banks’ back,” JD Power’s Jennifer White said.

BayCom hires 3 PacWest alums in a shift toward dealmaking - United Business Bank’s three founders are being replaced by architects of PacWest’s sale to Banc of California, in the hope that the move will jump-start acquisitive growth.

Jumbo loans are creeping into non-QM, HELOC securities - Large loan balances are increasingly common in non-QM and HELOC securitizations, bringing faster prepayments and higher delinquency risks, Bank of America Securities research shows.

Kraken faces extortion threat over rogue employee breach - The crypto exchange is refusing to pay criminals who accessed internal systems through rogue employees, sparking concerns over its new Fed master account.

Judge rejects DOJ-Colony Ridge settlement - A federal judge refused to sign a settlement agreement between the Department of Justice and Houston developer Colony Ridge because it failed to provide any consumer relief. DOJ agreed to an out-of-court settlement instead.

Fed's Barr says tariffs, geopolitics weigh on rural areas - Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr said in a speech Tuesday that rapidly changing trade policies and conflict in the Middle East are straining rural communities by raising business operating costs.

How Ally hit its target for sponsoring women's sports - Four years ago, the Detroit-based auto lender made a pledge to support men's and women's sports with equal advertising dollars. It's reached that goal a year ahead of schedule — and it's not stopping there.

François Villeroy de Galhau: Navigating an uncertain world - steering monetary policy in the right direction to hold our course - Speech by Mr François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, at Sciences Po, Paris, 2 April 2026.

Denis Beau: Stablecoins - what strategic choices for Europe? - Speaking points (virtually) by Mr Denis Beau, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of France, at the EUROFI High Level Seminar, session "Stablecoins: what strategic choices for Europe?", Nicosia, 26 March 2026.

Philip R Lane: AI and the euro area economy - Keynote speech by Mr Philip R Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, at the Third International Conference on the Climate-Macro-Finance Interface (3CMFI) "Emerging macroeconomic, financial, and environmental policy challenges in an era of policrisis and rising uncertainties", organised by the Rimini Centre for Economic Analysis-Europe (RCEA-Europe), the Leibniz Instit...

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

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

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Crédit Agricole S.A. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd, and the ... - Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Crédit Agricole S.A. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd, and the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

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

Press Release: FDIC Announces Four Senior Leadership Appointments - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 13, 2026 FDIC Announces Four Senior Leadership Appointments WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) ...