Precious Metals and Market News

Gold prices bounce off session lows as Powell signals patience on rates, defends Fed independence - (Kitco News) - The gold market remains under pressure but is off its lows after Federal Reserve Chair, in his final press conference as head of the central bank, said that the committee is in no hurry to change its current monetary policy stance in an environment of heightened uncertainty.

Gold dips as Fed votes 11-1 in favor of rate hold, but three dissent on easing bias  - (Kitco News) – The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75%, as expected by the market consensus, but while the vote for a hold was nearly unanimous, fresh dissension emerged in Committee members’ views of the balance of risk.

Bar and coin demand drives gold market as central banks stay resilient amid geopolitical strain – WGC - (Kitco News) - The gold market saw modest growth in volumes but a surge in value in the first quarter of 2026, as investors piled into physical bullion, while central bank buying remained relatively healthy despite new volatility, according to the latest report from the World Gold Council.

Gold price weaker as FOMC decision nears - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are weaker in midday U.S. trading Wednesday, just ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting early this afternoon.

Bank of Canada maintains rate at 2.25%, says Iran conflict and U.S. trade policy ‘are ongoing sources of uncertainty’ - (Kitco News) - The Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its key overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, as expected, but warned that the outlook remains highly uncertain, with the Iran conflict and U.S. trade tariffs magnifying the risks to the global economy. The bank rate stayed at 2.50% and the deposit rate remained at 2.20%.The Canadian dollar fell to session lows in the minutes after the announce...

Gold price struggles as U.S. housing construction jumps 10.8% in March - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to face solid selling pressure, with prices falling to session lows as the U.S. housing sector sees an uptick in construction activity, signaling further resilience in the broader economy.

Gold nears session lows after U.S. durable goods rise 0.8% in March - (Kitco News) - The gold market is trading just off session lows near $4,550 per ounce after the latest economic data showed sales of durable goods last month beat expectations.The Commerce Department announced Wednesday that U.S. durable goods orders rose 0.8% in March, following February’s unrevised decrease of -1.4%. The data was better than expected, as the consensus view of economists ...

Gold price weaker as FOMC conclusion awaited - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Wednesday, ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting this afternoon.

Bitcoin April 29 daily chart alert - Bulls have slight technical edge - (Kitco News) - Wednesday, April 29—May bitcoin futures prices are firmer in early U.S. trading Wednesday.

Gold market analysis for April 29 - 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.

Private Sector Struggles In Major Chinese Industrial Base As Export Orders Shrink: Local Businessmen - Private Sector Struggles In Major Chinese Industrial Base As Export Orders Shrink: Local Businessmen Authored by Alex Wu via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Amid China’s persistently sluggish economy, Zhejiang Province, a major production and industrial base in eastern China, is seeing a decline in trade orders as private enterprises struggle to stay afloat, according to industry...

Governor Powell - Governor Powell By Philip Marey, senior US strategist at Rabobank Summary As widely expected, the FOMC remained on hold. Governor Miran dissented again because he wanted a rate cut. However, there were also three dissenters (Hammack, Kashkari and Logan) who wanted to remove the bias toward cutting from the statement. On balance, Powell said that the center of the Committee was ...

Canadian Education Minister Says Parents Have No Rights Over Their Children - Canadian Education Minister Says Parents Have No Rights Over Their Children Canada is losing its collective mind.  During a recent debate in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, Education Minister Brendan Maguire (Progressive Conservative MLA for Halifax Atlantic) responded angrily to concerns about school policies on gender transitioning (without parental notification in many cases)...

Iran War Cost $25 Billion in First 2 Months, Pentagon Says - Iran War Cost $25 Billion in First 2 Months, Pentagon Says Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times, Combat operations against Iran have cost the U.S. military about $25 billion in two months, a top Pentagon accounting official told House Armed Services Committee members on April 29. The Wednesday hearing marked the first time Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the ...

"We Can't Move Forward": Brookfield-Backed Compass Abandons Virginia Data Center Project - "We Can't Move Forward": Brookfield-Backed Compass Abandons Virginia Data Center Project Compass Datacenters is abandoning a massive data center project in Northern Virginia after what Bloomberg described as "intense pushback from local residents." The retreat comes as local opposition to data center buildouts accelerates nationwide, with residents increasingly furious over surgin...

China Loses Monopoly Over The Rarest Of Rare Earths - China Loses Monopoly Over The Rarest Of Rare Earths With less than three weeks to go the Trump-Xi summit in China, the scramble for leverage and superiority - whether in terms of the Iran war or the just as important supply chain of rare earths - is on. That explains why the Pentagon’s push to get its hands on the rarest of the rare-earth elements leads all the way to this small po...

Billionaire Tim Draper: You Should Be Scared If You Don't Own Bitcoin - Billionaire Tim Draper: You Should Be Scared If You Don't Own Bitcoin Authored by Micah Zimmerman via Bitcoin Magazine, Speaking on the Nakamoto Stage, Tim Draper told attendees that bitcoin has entered the financial mainstream and that governments now roll out “the red carpet” for the industry. He said the community is “starting to feel like something is happening” as adoption gr...

KPMG Ends U.S. Gov't Audit Business After Losing Army Contract - KPMG Ends U.S. Gov't Audit Business After Losing Army Contract KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms, is winding down its federal government audit business after losing a $64 million-a-year U.S. Army audit contract, a major setback as the Department of War under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moves to bring in another accounting firm. According to the Financial Times, the Arm...

Japan's Largest Airport Deploys Humanoid Robots For Baggage, Cargo - Japan's Largest Airport Deploys Humanoid Robots For Baggage, Cargo Authored by Jijo Malayil via Interesting Engineering, Humanoid robots will soon assist ground crews in Tokyo as Japan Airlines launches a trial to address growing labor shortages. Starting in May, the Chinese-made machines will assist with moving baggage and cargo on the tarmac at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, working...

Barclays Maintains Bullish Stance On Nuclear - Barclays Maintains Bullish Stance On Nuclear Barclays is out with a report on nuclear and how the industry is progressing from conviction to construction. The report highlights year-to-date regulatory developments, demand and execution signals and market pricing across the industry.  Last year, Barclays argued three core points regarding nuclear energy: A nuclear renaissance is u...

These workers are allowed to save $35,000 a year in their 401(k)s. Here’s how many actually do it. - Super catch-up contribution rates are low: “Most people don’t have that kind of discretionary income.”

More diners are eating at Chipotle despite higher prices, bucking Wall Street’s concerns about restaurants - Shares of Chipotle jumped 6.2% after hours on Wednesday, after the company managed to eke out a surprise same-store sales gain for the first quarter.

Why Alphabet’s stock is the standout gainer on Big Tech’s monster earnings day - Alphabet’s earnings beat and strong cloud growth are helping to justify raised spending projections.

Ford’s profit jumps as carmaker powers through an EV slowdown - Ford gets hefty tariff refund and raises outlook for the year.

Why Qualcomm’s stock is soaring even in the face of a weak outlook - Investors are looking beyond the current quarter at hints of meaningful AI opportunity ahead.

The next recession could actually be a win for stocks — if you can tune out the market noise - Corporate profit margins and P/E multiples — not GDP forecasts — are the real tools to surviving a bear market.

Sandisk shares have soared over 3,000% in a year. Is a stock split next? - The S&P 500’s top-performing stock of the year has crossed the $1,000 threshold, fueling some speculation that management could announce a 10-for-1 stock split.

‘I hope to retire early’: I’m 56 and have 80% in a traditional IRA and 20% in a Roth. Am I in trouble? - “We have $3.5 million in savings — $2.5 million of which are in retirement accounts.”

‘I’m not interested in long-term care insurance’: I’d like to retire at 55. How much will I have to pay for healthcare? - “The only thing holding me back is worrying about medical costs.”

Powell won’t leave the Fed, pushing back further against Trump - “I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined,” the outgoing Federal Reserve chair said Wednesday.

Meta stock drops on quarterly results as 'internet disruptions' in Iran drag down user numbers - Meta beat on revenue, but showed disappointing user numbers and its capital expenditures were below estimates.

Microsoft calls for $190 billion in 2026 capital spending on soaring memory prices - Microsoft's forecast on revenue and operating margin was light, but the company sees $190 billion in 2026 capital spending, well above Wall Street's estimate.

China factory activity tops expectations in April — but growth slows as new orders soften - The official purchasing managers' index reading of 50.3 was higher than the the 50.1 expected by Reuters-polled economists.

Alphabet ups 2026 capex to as much as $190 billion, expects to 'significantly increase' in 2027 - Alphabet reported first-quarter earnings, posting booming cloud revenue and upping its full-year capex spend to as much as $190 billion.

Investors still trust Google more than Meta when it comes to spending their money on AI - Alphabet and Meta both boosted their capex guidance in their first-quarter earnings reports, but Wall Street viewed one much more favorably than the other.

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

Will he stay or will he go? With criminal probe over, Fed Chair Powell faces big decision - The decision could have important ramifications for policymaking at an especially delicate time.

These charts show how Iran's economy is in freefall - Tehran's hardline rhetoric belies a brutal reality facing the regime and Iranian citizens: its economy, vulnerable even before the war, is now in tatters.

Kevin Warsh gave his preferred way for measuring inflation. It could come back to bite him - But Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave warned Wednesday that such a recalculation might not pan out as the former Fed governor hopes.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire — but market focus has already drifted elsewhere - Prospects for further negotiations remain uncertain, with Tehran and Washington offering conflicting signals on the ceasefire's status.

India's gold investment demand tops jewelry for first time ever in March quarter - By Rajendra JadhavReutersWednesday, April 29, 2026 MUMBAI -- India's investment demand for gold surpassed jewelry consumption for the first time on record in the March quarter, ​as investors turned to the precious metal amid subdued equity ‌market returns, the World Gold Council said today. Stronger investment demand in the world's second-largest consumer of gold partly offset a decline in jewe...

Central banks are buying the dip in gold - By Preeti Soni and Jack RyanBloomberg NewsWednesday, April 29, 2026 Central banks added gold holdings at the fastest pace in more than a year in the first quarter, as a slump in prices encouraged a wave of buying that more than offset sales by a handful of institutions. Net official-sector purchases totaled 244 tons in the three months, up from 208 tons in the previous quarter, according to est...

Royal Canadian Mint reviewing allegations about tainted Colombian gold - From the Canadian Pressvia CTV News, TorontoMonday, April 27, 2026 OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada -- The Royal Canadian Mint says it has initiated a full review in response to allegations some of its gold comes from a region of Colombia where drug cartels control mines. Mint spokesperson Deneen Perrin says as soon as the mint learned of the allegations raised by the New York Times, it "immediately and...

Barrick picks a NY primary listing for IPO of North American gold assets - By Robb M. Stewart and Adriano MarcheseThe Wall Street JournalTuesday, April 28, 2026 Barrick Mining plans to list its prized North American gold assets in New York as part of an initial public offering set to be completed before the end of the year. The mining company said today it has identified what it believes is the optimal structure for a separate listing of the assets, including a primar...

Gold prices have lost nearly 11% since the Iran war began, and reasons to buy are piling up again - By Myra P. SaefongMarketWatch, New YorkMonday, April 27, 2026 The value of gold has declined by nearly 11% since the Iran war began in late February, but opportunity in the precious-metals market for investors isn't just about that decline in prices: The rally in oil is expected to help boost gold's appeal too. "Higher-for-longer" energy prices will likely be a big growth headwind in the months...

Regime Change: Powell, Chair of Mega-QE & “Ample Reserves Regime,” to Be Replaced by Warsh, who Wants a Smaller Balance Sheet - But Powell said he’d stay on as governor until “the investigation is well and truly over,” and promised “to keep a low profile” and support the new chair.

This Fed Meeting Must Have Been a Hoot. Fed Holds Rates amid 4 Dissents, most since 1992: 1 Dovish, 3 Hawkish - “Inflation is elevated, in part reflecting the recent increase in global energy prices.” In part. And in part for other reasons.

Housing Unit Growth Far Outruns Population Growth: Vacant Units on the Market and the “Accidental Landlords” - These dynamics are now moving in the right direction.

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

Crypto’s Next 2 Billion Users Won’t Come From Trading Alone, Binance Explains - Binance says crypto adoption is moving beyond trading toward payments, yield, tokenized assets, and AI. The company cited stablecoin supply above $320 billion and monthly on-chain volume of $7.2 trillion. Key Takeaways: Binance said crypto adoption is expanding through payments, yield products, AI, and tokenized assets. Stablecoin supply topped $320 billion, while monthly on-chain volume […]

Ripple, Bullish Expand Institutional Access to BTC Options Trading - Ripple Prime clients gained direct BTC options access through Bullish on April 29, expanding institutional derivatives trading. The rollout enables RLUSD use in options trading and connects clients to one of the largest regulated BTC options markets by open interest. Key Takeaways: Ripple Prime clients can now trade BTC options on Bullish using RLUSD. Institutional […]

Bitcoin’s August Hard Fork May Dwarf Every Previous Split Combined — Here’s Why - Bitcoin is scheduled to fork in August 2026, and for the first time, the entities holding a great deal of coins are not retail traders but exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsors, corporate treasuries like Strategy, and regulated custodians sitting on more than two million BTC. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s August 2026 eCash hard fork will distribute 1:1 […]

Powell Keeps Fed Governor Role Past May 15 in First Such Move Since 1948 - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced on Wednesday that he will remain on the Fed’s Board of Governors after his chairmanship ends May 15, a decision rooted in a Justice Department probe and the politics of central bank independence. Key Takeaways: Powell holds a separate Governor term through January 2028, allowing him to stay on […]

Meta Launches USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators in Colombia and the Philippines - Meta has launched a pilot program allowing eligible creators in Colombia and the Philippines to receive earnings in USDC stablecoins through Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp. Key Takeaways: Meta launches USDC stablecoin payouts for creators in Colombia and the Philippines, using Solana and Polygon networks in April 2026. Stripe serves as Meta’s infrastructure partner, enabling low-fee […]

The James Comey Indictment Looks Like Vindictive Prosecution - Such claims are hard for most defendants to prove. But most defendants haven't drawn the public ire of the president.

Is Reason's Video on Climate Change Alarmism a 'Masterclass in Manipulation'? - A response to the popular science communicator Hank Green

Lindsey Graham Wants You To Pay $400 Million for Trump's New Ballroom - The president had promised that private donations would cover the East Wing renovation.

Free Speech Unmuted: "Defamacast" and More: How American Defamation Law Works - Jane and I lay out the structure of American defamation law, using the recent lawsuits brought by FBI Director Kash Patel as a launching point. Special bonus: Almost no discussion of New York Times v. Sullivan (an important case but one that listeners have doubtless heard much about elsewhere).

Have Trump's Tariffs Brought Manufacturing Jobs Back to America? New Study Says No. - However, the tariffs did shift supply chains away from China and towards other countries with low-cost manufacturing, like Vietnam, Malaysia, and India.

This Supreme Court Case Could Determine the Fate of More Than 1.3 Million Migrants - If Trump can end temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian nationals, don't expect it to stop there.

Zyn Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. Why Are Some Politicians Targeting Them? - Making less harmful products harder to get pushes people toward more dangerous ones.

Journal of Free Speech Law: "A New Frontier for an International Right with No Frontiers: Freedom of Expression & Generative AI Outputs," by Evelyn Mary Aswad - The article is here; the Introduction: In recent years, a lively scholarly discourse has emerged about whether and how the… The post Journal of Free Speech Law: "A New Frontier for an International Right with No Frontiers: Freedom of Expression & Generative AI Outputs," by Evelyn Mary Aswad appeared first on Reason.com.

Corn Belt Politicians Are Using High Gas Prices To Push Even More Carveouts for Ethanol - “The sale of E15 year-round would help the ethanol industry and no one else,” says one agricultural policy expert.

Solicitor General Asks Supreme Court to Eighty-Six Energy Conservation Rule - The Trump Administration is refusing to defend a D.C. Circuit decision upholding a flawed energy conservation ruie.

House Votes to Continue Subverting the Fourth Amendment - One other historical fact is beyond dispute. The Founders—who used encryption in their communications before, during, and after the Revolution—included no “national security exception” in the Fourth Amendment. The Section 702 program is exactly that kind of exception, and it’s in direct conflict with the plain text and purpose of the Fourth Amendment—which is why it needs to be abolished in its...

Who Should Govern Surgical AI? Not the FDA—and Not Surgeons Either - Who should control surgical AI—regulators or surgeons? The better answer is neither.

GUARD Act Puts Policymakers, Not Parents, in Charge of Kids’ AI Use - The debate about kids, teens, and technology is ongoing, but the GUARD Act would be a solution that would sacrifice an array of freedoms and make no one safer.

Will Louisiana v. Callais Close the Door on Race-Conscious Redistricting? - The Supreme Court’s decision in Callais v. Louisiana is meant to disallow most race-conscious redistricting. That objective is consistent with the Court’s constitutional thinking, but it intersects uncomfortably with the green light the Court has given to partisan gerrymandering, which can easily work as racial gerrymandering at one remove.

Apply to Cato University 2026: Criminal Justice Symposium - This specialized program for outstanding law students offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with Cato’s leading legal scholars through lectures, roundtable discussions, and close readings of foundational texts.

Compliance Isn’t Safety. It’s Surrender. - American Independence was built on the understanding that compliance with arbitrary power isn’t safety - or peace - it’s surrender. On this episode, it’s the foundation of the revolution: Laws made outside the limits of the constitution aren’t law at all. And they should be treated that way too. The post Compliance Isn’t Safety. It’s Surrender. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

This isn’t a Republic. It’s a Coup. - America was built on a foundation that constitutional violations are a deadly disease. Give government an inch - they’ll take a few thousand miles and they’ll never stop. Before too long, it’ll get to a place where they’re just eating us alive: Our rights. Our money And everything in between. On this Episode, it’s the ancient Roman maxim behind the American Revolution. The post This isn’t a Rep...

Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. - The anti-federalist Luther Martin predicted government would be so hungry for your money to feed its power, they would squeeze you like “the juice from an orange.” On this episode, it’s Martin’s warnings about the taxing power - more than a century before the 16th Amendment. The post Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

EFF Submission to UN Report on the Role of Media in the Context of Israel’s Policies Toward Palestinians - The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 recently announced a study addressing the killings and attacks against Palestinian journalists and media workers, the destruction of media infrastructure in Gaza, and the production and dissemination of narratives that may enable, justify, or incite international crimes.  As part of thi...

Former EFF Activism Director's New Book, Transaction Denied, Explores What Happens When Financial Companies Act like Censors - A U.S. citizen who teaches Persian poetry classes online is suddenly unable to receive payments or access funds when his account is flagged and frozen by Paypal and its subsidiary Venmo. A Muslim city councilwoman in New York City has a Venmo payment blocked because she uses the name of a Bangladeshi restaurant in the transaction. Online hubs for erotic storytelling repeatedly lose their paymen...

The Open Social Web Needs Section 230 to Survive - If you want to overthrow Big Tech, you’ll need Section 230. The paradigm shift being built with the Open Social Web can put communities back in control of social media infrastructure, and finally end our dependency on enshitified corporate giants. But while these incumbents can overcome multimillion-dollar lawsuits, the small host revolution could be picked off one by one without the protection...

Institute for Justice Promises to Continue Fight for Privacy Rights After Legislation on Automated License Plate Readers Fails to Advance - Arlington, Va.—Today, Colorado State Sens. Judy Amabile and Lynda Zamora Wilson announced that their bill, SB26-070, will not be moving forward this year. The bill, […] The post Institute for Justice Promises to Continue Fight for Privacy Rights After Legislation on Automated License Plate Readers Fails to Advance appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm’s Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury - WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of courts where agency employees serve as prosecutor, judge, and jury. The government petitioned […] The post Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm’s Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech - MADISON, Wis.—Jim Masterson has been working with animals for almost 30 years. It’s more than just a job for him; it’s a passion he’s had […] The post Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech appeared first on Institute for Justice.

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

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

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

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

Don’t let the USPS trample on the 2A! - We need your immediate action to stop the U.S. Postal Service from sidestepping our landmark court victory and chipping away at your Second Amendment rights. We at Gun Owners of America recently scored a major win in court, forcing the USPS to overturn its nearly 100-year-old, unconstitutional ban on mailing handguns. But now, instead of simply following the law, the … Read more

Adyen to buy German loyalty platform Talon.One for $876M - The deal will let the Dutch fintech connect a shopper’s online and in-store interactions so promotions and pricing can be adjusted midstream.

Fintech OppFi to buy Arizona bank for $130M - The Chicago-based subprime lender said pairing its online platform with BNC’s national bank charter lets it offer more banking services on a broader scale.

Warsh’s Fed chair nomination moves to full Senate - The Senate Banking Committee, including once-holdout Sen. Thom Tillis, voted along party lines to keep alive ex-Federal Reserve Gov. Kevin Warsh’s bid to succeed Jerome Powell atop the central bank.

Ex-M&T employee alleges discrimination over gender, sexual orientation - An ex-vice president and commercial branch manager based in Long Island alleges she was “treated as a secondclass citizen” by her boss for being a gay woman.

‘We are a new banking desert’: Oregon bank group CEO - A tax credit, set to take effect in June, aims to stimulate de novo activity in the state, which hasn’t chartered a new bank since 2007.

Powell plays his last card as Fed chair - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told reporters Wednesday that he would remain on the Fed board after his term as chair expires next month, resolving the last and most significant open question about his departure and the onset of Kevin Warsh's leadership at the central bank.

Oregon enacts law granting 3-year tax break to new banks - The Beaver State measure gives de novo banks up to $1 million per year in tax credits. Oregon lawmakers modeled their legislation on a 5-year-old Ohio law.

Santander pulls in US deposits while waiting for deal to close - The Spanish banking giant is seeing improvement in its U.S. business, which is set to expand significantly if its pending acquisition of Webster Financial gets approved.

Western Union posts weak earnings; Visa expands stablecoin tests - Expenses and foreign exchange pressured Western Union; while Visa added more blockchains to its stablecoin settlement pilot. That and more in American Banker's global payments and fintech roundup.

How a payments fintech uses AI to battle tariff refund chaos - Tipalti has developed a set of agentic artificial intelligence agents designed to help businesses navigate transactions and apply for refunds.

Shifting forces behind RMB internationalization: evidence from the 2025 Triennial Survey - by Juliana Robbert, Vladyslav Sushko, Frank WestermannThis paper explores factors driving the internationalization of Renminbi (RMB) trading, using data from the 2025 BIS Triennial Survey of global foreign exchange turnover. We analyze both short-term (three-year) trading growth and long-term RMB turnover levels across jurisdictions.

Digitalisation and innovation - opportunities and risks for financial health - Digital innovation is enhancing access to payments, credit, savings and insurance, and can help people to manage their financial obligations and have greater confidence in their financial future. But these benefits are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities: a global surge in scams and fraud, greater overindebtedness among some digital borrowers and the use of ill-suited investment products.

Mugur Isărescu: South-east Europe's next leap forward - Speech by Mr Mugur Isărescu, Governor of the National Bank of Romania, at the Economist Impact event: Romania Government Roundtable, Bucharest, 30 March 2026.

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco de Credito del Peru - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco de Credito del Peru

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for March 2026 - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 24, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for March 2026 WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) tod...

Press Release: Agencies Finalize Changes to Community Bank Leverage Ratio - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 23, 2026 Agencies Finalize Changes to Community Bank Leverage Ratio The federal bank regulatory agencies today jointly fin...