Precious Metals and Market News

Wall Street folds after gold loses 10% in a week, Main Street turns negative as Iran war escalation looms - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey saw Wall Street experts throw in the towel on gold’s near-term prospects, while Main Street investors switched to a bearish bias after another poor weekly performance.

What does the future hold for gold? - (Kitco News) - With gold prices suffering their worst weekly drop in six years—down 8%— we can expect investor sentiment to take a significant hit. Sharp pullbacks tend to shake out conviction, especially among speculative traders.

Gold sees biggest weekly loss in six years, faces more downside as inflation threat sidelines central banks - (Kitco News) - With no end in sight to the ongoing war in Iran, some analysts are warning gold investors to expect a little more pain in the marketplace, as rising energy prices are creating an inflation threat which could force central banks to halt their easing cycles and adopt a wait-and-see approach.

Proposed U.S. federal legislation looks to diversify precious metals vault network - (Kitco News) - The ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to wreak havoc on the global supply chain. Although the physical precious metals market hasn’t been directly impacted by the war in Iran, the volatility in global financial markets demonstrates that it is not completely immune to these risks.

China silver imports hit record high – nearly 800 tonnes – in January and February - (Kitco News) – China's silver imports hit an eight-year high in the first two months of 2026 as burgeoning demand from the industrial and investment sectors boosted local price premiums, drained domestic silver stockpiles, and drove unprecedented foreign purchases, according to the latest customs data released Friday.In January and February, China imported over 790 tonnes of silver, the data sh...

Bitcoin March 20 daily chart alert - Bears have the technical advantage - (Kitco News) - Friday, March 20 - April bitcoin futures prices are near steady in early U.S. trading Friday. Bulls faded this week as a price uptrend on the daily bar chart was negated.

Gold market analysis for March 20 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders - (Kitco News) - This 5-minute bar chart for Comex gold futures can be a valuable analytical and trading tool for the active intra-day gold futures trader/market watcher.

Gold, silver see corrective price rebounds - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Friday, on corrective bounces following solid selling pressure this week.

Swiss gold exports fall to their lowest level since the tariff shock of August 2025 - (Kitco News) – Switzerland’s gold exports fell 18% in February from the previous month to the lowest levels since last August’s tariff-induced collapse as shipments to Britain and India slowed, Swiss customs data showed on Thursday.Deliveries to the UK – the world’s largest over-the-counter gold trading hub – from Switzerland – the world’s largest bullion refining and transit hub – fell to 20 t...

Gold’s pullback is a buying opportunity as debt risks continue to grow, says Tavi Costa - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to frustrate investors, as it has seen its second 4% single-day loss since the U.S. and Israel started a war with Iran—an event that is creating significant economic uncertainty and driving energy prices and inflation higher.

Trump HHS Launches Probe Into 13 States Over Abortion Coverage Mandates - Trump HHS Launches Probe Into 13 States Over Abortion Coverage Mandates The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), is investigating 13 Democrat-run states for allegedly forcing employers' health insurance plans to cover abortions. Officials say these rules trample the Weldon Amendment's federal conscience protections.  The Weldon amendme...

Blackstone's Flagship Private Credit Fund, World's Largest, Posts First Monthly Loss Since 2022 - Blackstone's Flagship Private Credit Fund, World's Largest, Posts First Monthly Loss Since 2022 It only took a constant barrage of negative news surrounding the private credit space, including a surge in redemptions, investor gating, questions about loan markets as well as outright fraud, not to mention relentless criticism from of some of the biggest luminaries in credit, includin...

Glitch Shuts Australia's Biggest Maker Of Vital Fertilizer Input For 2 Months At Worst Possible Time - Glitch Shuts Australia's Biggest Maker Of Vital Fertilizer Input For 2 Months At Worst Possible Time Australia's largest ammonia plant will be shut for two months to repair damage caused by a power outage, amidst a global supply crunch for the vital fertiliser and explosives ingredient. To say that the shutdown comes at the worst possible time for the global fertilizer market woul...

Pritzker Criticizes AIPAC After Pro-Israel Group Spends Heavily In Illinois Primary - Pritzker Criticizes AIPAC After Pro-Israel Group Spends Heavily In Illinois Primary Authored by Jackson Richman via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sharply criticized the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) following the group’s significant spending in the March 17 Illinois primary elections. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks on stage during ...

AOC Splashes Thousands In Campaign Funds On Psychiatrist Specializing In Ketamine Therapy - AOC Splashes Thousands In Campaign Funds On Psychiatrist Specializing In Ketamine Therapy Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D- NY) campaign splashed close to $19,000 in campaign funds last year to a Boston-area psychiatrist affiliated with a chain of clinics that specialize in ketamine-based treatments for mental-health conditions, according to the New York Post. Disclosures file...

Oil & Stocks Mixed To Start Week As War Escalates & Gamma Unclenches - Oil & Stocks Mixed To Start Week As War Escalates & Gamma Unclenches Update (1845ET): After an initial kneejerk higher in oil and lower in stocks, things have settled a little with both hovering around unch... Brent is sliding a little from Friday's highs... Equity futs are back around unch... There's a long way til dawn... *  *  * Following a weekend where geopolitical he...

Tanker Carrying Fuel Bound For Cuba Diverts, While Another Russian Tanker Is Set To Challenge US Blockade - Tanker Carrying Fuel Bound For Cuba Diverts, While Another Russian Tanker Is Set To Challenge US Blockade A tanker carrying fuel originally ‌bound for Cuba on Friday changed its destination to Trinidad and Tobago, according to LSEG ship-tracking data, a blow for the island amid a severe fuel scarcity that has triggered power blackouts. The Hong Kong-flagged vessel Sea Horse loaded ...

US Treasury To Partner With Education Department To Collect Student Loan Debt - US Treasury To Partner With Education Department To Collect Student Loan Debt Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Department of Education (ED) jointly announced a new partnership under which the Treasury will assume responsibility for collecting on defaulted federal student loan debt, according to a March ...

Florida Cities Enforce Curfews And Mass Arrests After Spring Break Chaos - Florida Cities Enforce Curfews And Mass Arrests After Spring Break Chaos Do certain groups of people deliberately seek out chaos?  Do they revel in it so much that they choose to create it from thin air wherever they go?  Or, are they completely unaware of the destruction that follows them around?  One thing is certain - they obviously don't care about how it affects the people aro...

Georgia Governor Signs Bill Suspending State Gas Tax For 60 Days - Georgia Governor Signs Bill Suspending State Gas Tax For 60 Days Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill on March 20 suspending the state’s gasoline tax for 60 days, the first such move taken by a U.S. state since the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran began in late February. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the State of the Sta...

U.S. stock futures flat as Trump and Iran trade threats against civilian infrastructure - U.S. stock-index futures bounced between slight losses and gains on Sunday night, as new threats of escalation from both President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to intensify the conflict roiling the Persian Gulf region.

March 27 looks like a make-or-break day for American travelers and the partial government shutdown - TSA wait times are ramping up as the partial government shutdown persists — but pain points on March 27 could end it

Financial markets are responding to the Iran conflict in unexpected ways — leaving some investors puzzled - Gold, often a haven during times of stress, has been falling. Meanwhile, stocks are down, but not as much as many expected.

Stocks are teetering on the edge of correction territory. Why the ‘TACO trade’ could flop. - The once-reliable trade on Wall Street, that President Trump “always chickens out,” could be torpedoed by the Iran conflict.

Americans are about to get a crash course in the global economy: Higher prices are coming for pineapples, plastic, chocolate and berries - Rising costs for fertilizer, feed, packaging and shipping are going to seep into the prices that people see on grocery shelves, experts say.

Retirees, brace yourselves: Global crises might rattle the markets, but they don’t have to ruin your retirement - The economic shock from the Iran conflict can take on outsize importance for those close to or in retirement

I opened a 0% credit card to pay $11,000 in vacation debt. What could go wrong? Quite a lot, it seems. - “We’ve been aggressively paying down our credit cards.”

‘We’re living the simple life’: I was a fisherman and my wife was a nurse. We retired with $6 million. Here’s how we did it. - “It probably makes little sense, given our lifestyle, to obsess over retirement accounts.”

I’m 59. My wife and I bought a second home for $484,000 at 6.2% interest. Will this be a drain on our retirement? - “I earn an annual salary of $116,000. My wife’s annual income is about $55,000.”

I’m 76 and won $50,000 in a settlement related to cancer from nuclear waste. What should I do with it? - “The money is tax-free and does not affect our income, which comes from investments and Social Security.”

Stock futures are little changed after Trump ultimatum to Iran; Wall Street tries to snap 4-week slide: Live updates - The Dow and Nasdaq fell around 2% each last week, while the S&P 500 lost 1.5%.

ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports on Monday: Homan - The shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security has caused massive pileups at airport security lines.

The economy has a Strait of Hormuz deadline for Trump: Two weeks - Corporate executives are not panicking over a short-term increase in oil prices and Strait of Hormuz closure, but patience may wear thin in a matter of weeks.

South Korea’s Kospi and Japan's Nikkei tumble more than 5% as Trump-Iran threats escalate - Asia-Pacific markets tumbled Monday as investors weighed escalating tensions in the Middle East after the U.S. and Iran threatened to intensify military hostilities.

OpenAI's data center pivot underscores Wall Street spending concerns ahead of IPO - As OpenAI gears up for a potential IPO, it's outlined a more tempered infrastructure strategy and has moved away from an ambitious agreement with Nvidia.

Elizabeth Warren demands answers on costs, economic impact of 'illegal and reckless war' - The liberal Democratic firebrand ripped President Donald Trump, whom she said has 'dragged the United States into an illegal and reckless war.'

Traders now see little chance of an interest rate cut this year following Fed decision - All of the positive economic talk out of this week's Federal Reserve meeting had a negative impact on investors

European Central Bank holds rates steady, warns outlook is 'significantly more uncertain' - The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium Europe threatening energy supplies, growth and the outlook for consumer prices, upsetting economic forecasts.

Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected and up 3.4% annually - Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising energy prices.

Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so - Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government might step in to try to lower oil prices.

Ed Steer: Gold joins silver on the launch pad - 3:10p ET Sunday, March 23, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The weekend edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest letter, headlined "Gold Joins Silver on the Launchpad," is posted in the clear at SilverSeek here: https://silverseek.com/article/gold-joins-silver-launchpad CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc.CPowell@GATA.org ... ADVERTISEM...

China pulls silver from global markets to meet surging demand - By Yihui Xie and Jack RyanBloomberg NewsFriday, March 20, 2026 China's ravenous appetite for silver lifted overseas purchases to an eight-year high at the start of 2026, as importers fed a surge in industrial and investment demand. The world's biggest buyer pulled in over 790 tons in the first two months, including nearly 470 tons in February, the highest ever for that month, according to Chine...

Matthew Piepenburg: Gold's biggest fire sale in 43 years highlights perception vs. opportunity - By Matthew PiepenburgVon Greyerz / Gold Switzerland, ZurichSunday, March 22, 2026 If you are new to gold, or if you are a speculator in gold (or even worse, a levered speculator in gold), you are likely asking yourselves what in the "H. E. double toothpicks" just happened to gold? It lost over 9% in the futures market in a single session and saw its worst week of price declines since February 1...

Leading gold and silver groups announce new Sound Money Fellows - From the Sound Money Defense Leaguevia Money Metals Exchange, Eagle, IdahoFriday, March 20, 2026 CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- A leading precious metals dealer and depository has teamed up with the nation's preeminent sound money policy group to announce the next round of the Sound Money Fellowship -- a unique opportunity designed to foster advanced research in the field of sound money. Money Me...

Lance Roberts: The dollar's plumbing: Conspiracy vs. data - By Lance RobertsReal Investment Advice, HoustonFriday, March 20, 2026 Every few months a headline appears declaring that the U.S. dollar's reign as the world's reserve currency is over. China is dumping Treasuries. Central banks are hoarding gold. The BRICS are building a new monetary order. The sanctions that froze $300 billion of Russia's reserves in 2022 proved, the argument goes, that dolla...

2-Year, 3-Year Treasury Yields Spike, Flip to Rate Hike. Yield Curve Uninverts. Government Sold $606 Billion of Treasury Securities this Week as the Borrowing Must Go On - Whiff of turmoil in the bond market as inflation fears moved to the front and center.

Treasury Yields Spike, 10-Year to 4.39%, 30-Year to 4.96%, Mortgage Rates to 6.5%, as the Bond Market Gets Antsy - Bond market frets about inflation, leveraged Treasury bets unwind, housing market frets about spring selling season.

Money-Market Funds & CDs: Americans’ Ballooning Piles of Interest-Earning Low-Risk Investments - They’re investment choices, like bond funds, bonds, etc., not that illusory “cash on the sidelines.”

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: What’s the Difference? - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

SEC Identifies 18 Crypto Tokens as Digital Commodities in Move That Could Reshape Markets - Eighteen crypto assets spotlight a broader regulatory shift as U.S. agencies clarify digital commodities as an open category, reshaping how blockchain-based tokens are classified and valued beyond a fixed list. 18 Crypto Assets Labeled Digital Commodities as Regulatory Shift Hits Markets Crypto assets classified as non-securities form a broader category rather than a fixed list […]

Polymarket Sees Coordinated Buying on Early US-Iran Ceasefire Contracts - A cluster of newly created wallets is placing coordinated bets on an early U.S.-Iran ceasefire, igniting fresh debate over whether these prediction markets are reflecting insight or something more calculated. Middle East War Gets Interesting as Linked Wallets Chase Early Ceasefire Payout The activity comes as tensions between the United States and Iran remain elevated […]

Report Recommends China to Shed US Treasuries as Yuan Internationalization Grows - A report issued by Renmin University’s International Monetary Institute argues against maintaining large foreign exchange reserves, mainly U.S. Treasuries, as the yuan adoption and trust grow. The document advises holding “moderately ample” levels of foreign reserves, with dollar bonds being their largest component. Report: China Should Reduce Forex Reserves As Yuan Matures China’s level of […]

Fidelity Presses SEC Crypto Task Force for On-Chain Settlement Clarity - Fidelity pushes for clearer crypto rules as regulators weigh market structure changes, signaling rising momentum toward integrating digital assets into traditional finance while exposing key gaps in oversight, custody, and trading system alignment. Fidelity Urges Clearer Crypto Rules for US Market Structure Momentum is building around incorporating digital assets into U.S. market infrastructure...

Trend Forecaster Gerald Celente: War, Inflation, and Debt Are Masking a Fragile Global Economy - Gerald Celente says markets are sending mixed signals as geopolitical stress builds, warning that war, debt, and policy distortions are masking deeper economic fractures. AI Bubble, War Risks, and Market Signals Clash, Celente Says Global markets are exhibiting an unusual divide, and Gerald Celente contends the behavior is far from ordinary. A veteran trends forecaster […]

Second Amendment Roundup: Group Self-Defense Against Terrorism - ROTC cadets kill terrorist in shooting at Old Dominion University.

Today in Supreme Court History: March 22, 1957 - 3/22/1957: Justice Charles Whittaker takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: March 22, 1957 appeared first on Reason.com.

What Happens If There's a Murder in Antarctica? - No single government controls the South Pole, so how do they deal with crime?

Open Thread - What’s on your mind?

Georgia Court Order Apparently Included AI-Hallucinated Cases, Copied from Prosecutor's Proposed Order - From CourtTV, discussing the Georgia Supreme Court arguments in an appeal of a murder conviction: After arguing for the State,… The post Georgia Court Order Apparently Included AI-Hallucinated Cases, Copied from Prosecutor's Proposed Order appeared first on Reason.com.

Seattle's Minimum Wage Laws Backfired on Uber and Lyft. Now the Union Wants To Limit Drivers. - As demand for trips has plummeted in the wake of the wage hikes, the Drivers Union is trying to limit the number of gig workers on the road.

Today in Supreme Court History: March 21, 1989 - 3/21/1989: Texas v. Johnson is argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: March 21, 1989 appeared first on Reason.com.

Blame U.S. Regulations for China's Dominance in Rare-Earth Minerals - America once dominated the rare-earth market, but permitting requirements are holding the industry back.

Elon Musk Wins Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Someone Musk Allegedly Misidentified in X Post - From today's Texas Court of Appeals decision in Musk v. Brody, decided by Chief Justice (retired) J. Woodfin Jones, joined… The post Elon Musk Wins Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Someone Musk Allegedly Misidentified in X Post appeared first on Reason.com.

First Amendment Precludes Title VI Liability for Harsh Anti-Israel Speech at Art Institute of Chicago - A short excerpt from the long decision in Canel v. Art Institute of Chicago, decided yesterday by Judge Georgia Alexakis… The post First Amendment Precludes Title VI Liability for Harsh Anti-Israel Speech at Art Institute of Chicago appeared first on Reason.com.

Muslim Immigrants Assimilate Even More Than Polls of Muslims indicate - It is important to understand that Muslims do assimilate. In prior posts on this topic, I have shown how this pattern repeats on a variety of other issue areas—including support for violence against civilians, which Muslims are less supportive of than the general population.

Brian Doherty, In Memoriam - Twenty-four hours in a day seemed to be too few for him, and he always seemed to try to do as much in the time that he had—his voracious reading habits were legendary. I just wish that he had had more time with the rest of us here.

Analyzing the Trump Administration’s National Policy Framework for AI - In general, however, this approach signals that the administration remains committed to the idea that the light-touch approach to regulation that allowed America to lead in the internet age remains the best solution to continued leadership in the AI era.

Friday Feature: Fairhaven Program - Donald Antenen, founder of the Fairhaven Program in Washington state, says there’s a lot of demand for interesting, well-done K–12 education, and a lack of talent to meet that demand

A Strategic Failure in Iran - Washington has proved incapable or unwilling to learn from its past mistakes in the Middle East. Trump should cut his losses and get out while he still can.

Ignorance and Freedom Cannot Coexist - Thomas Jefferson knew the drill. Without knowledge of our rights, our Constitution, and the limits of government power, there's no way the people can stay - or even be - free. The post Ignorance and Freedom Cannot Coexist appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Rights aren’t Gifts from Government. They’re Ultimatums. - For the American Revolutionaries “Liberty or Death” wasn’t just a slogan. It was a warning. Rights aren’t gifts from government, and if you violate them you’ll pay the price. On this episode, it’s the natural rights foundation built on a 2000 year lineage - that made “Rebellion to tyrants” not just a suggestion, but a moral duty: “Obedience to God” The post Rights aren’t Gifts from Government. ...

They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. - "The dupes of other men." Noah Webster told us exactly what happens when people join a political party - they become mindless puppets of people in power. His timeless warning that "faction is death to liberty" is one we can't afford to ignore any longer. The post They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Congress Is Dropping the Ball with a Clean Extension of FISA - Two years ago, Congress passed the “Reforming Intelligence and Securing America” Act (RISAA) that included nominal reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The bill unfortunately included some problematic expansions of the law—but it also included a relatively big victory for civil liberties advocates: Section 702 authorities were only extended for two years, ...

FCC Chair Carr’s Threats to Punish Broadcasters Are Unconstitutional - EFF joined other digital rights and civil liberties organizations in calling out the unconstitutionality of Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr’s recent threats to punish broadcasters for airing statements he disagrees with.  Carr’s recent threats, like his past threats, are unconstitutional efforts to coerce news coverage that favors President Donald Trump. He wrongly claims t...

Bonus Podcast Episode: Privacy’s Defender - Cindy Cohn with Cory Doctorow - While How to Fix the Internet is on hiatus, we wanted to share a great conversation with you from last week. EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn spoke with bestselling novelist, journalist, and EFF Special Advisor Cory Doctorow about Cindy’s new book, “Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance” (MIT Press). %3Ciframe%20height%3D%2252px%22%20width%3D%2210...

Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council Repeals Ordinance Preventing Food Truck Operations But Still Faces Legal Claims From Vendors - ARLINGTON, VA—Last night, the Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council unanimously voted to repeal three uniquely harsh and restrictive provisions of its food truck ordinance.  Under […] The post Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council Repeals Ordinance Preventing Food Truck Operations But Still Faces Legal Claims From Vendors appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Institute for Justice Stands With Home Based Vendors To Praise Passage of Food Freedom Bill - Indianapolis, Indiana—Today, Gov. Mike Braun signed HB 1424, a bill that will allow home based vendors across the state to sell a greater variety of […] The post Institute for Justice Stands With Home Based Vendors To Praise Passage of Food Freedom Bill appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Small Kentucky Farm Fights Federal Government for a Fair Trial - LEXINGTON, Ky.—In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that the government must provide businesses with a jury trial in a real court […] The post Small Kentucky Farm Fights Federal Government for a Fair Trial 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: The Truth about the Wyoming Second Amendment Protection Act! - Recently, 3 strong 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. The two bills that became law lowered the minimum age to 18 for concealed carry permits (HB0096) and increased protections against Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders (HB0098) by making state and local enforcement of … Read more

Empowered 2A Names the Derya DY9Z as the 2026 Empowered 2A Gun of the Year - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2026 Empowered 2A Names the Derya DY9Z as the 2026 Empowered 2A Gun of the Year Springfield, VA – Empowered 2A is proud to announce that the Derya DY9Z has been named as the 2026 Empowered 2A Gun of the Year, recognizing its innovation, reliability, and appeal to today’s diverse community of firearm owners—especially women seeking performance, confidence, … Read ...

WV: Setting the Record Straight on SB 1071 - Setting the Record Straight on SB 1071 in West Virginia In recent days, West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith released a public statement regarding SB 1071, the Public Defense and Provisioning Act. His comments have created confusion about the bill’s drafting, legality, and level of expert review. It is essential that West Virginians have the full and accurate factual record. … Read more

UBS gets OCC final approval for US charter - The Swiss giant will convert from a state-chartered industrial bank and can now add “everyday banking” capabilities for its wealth clients, executives said.

FDIC opens door for private equity to buy failed banks - Nonbank entities such as PE firms “can play a significant role in the resolution process, given their ability to access and deploy significant pools of capital,” the agency wrote Thursday.

Michigan banks Independent, Highpoint to combine in $70.2M deal - Independent’s first acquisition since 2018 will bolster the bank’s footprint in the “high-growth corridor” between Grand Rapids and Lansing, the lender said.

Warren grills Fed nominee Warsh on Epstein ties - The senator questioned the Fed chair nominee over his interactions with the late convicted sex offender, saying it's “essential that Congress and the public fully understand” the extent of any connection between the two.

Capital requirements overhaul could give big banks 4.8% windfall - Proposals Thursday from the Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC, combined with earlier reforms, mean capital requirements for the smallest banks could be reduced by 7.8%.

Formerly 'troubled' bank reaches truce with activist investor - Lake Shore Bancorp in Western New York has reached a "standstill agreement" with the Stilwell Group, which has promised not to force a merger or sale in the next three years.

UBS gets OCC approval for national bank charter - Swiss banking giant UBS Group received federal approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to convert its $1.6 trillion-asset UBS Bank USA from a Utah-chartered industrial bank to a national charter.

Fed Basel rules offer upside for banks, but impact unclear - Early industry reaction to the Federal Reserve's Basel III proposals points to potential capital relief for banks, though stakeholders say the complexity of the changes makes their overall impact unclear.

The case for banks to offer digital asset custody - Financial institutions that delay or fail to take this leap risk losing customers and revenue, said speakers at the inaugural On-Chain Executive Summit.

Iran-linked cyberattack prompts Microsoft Intune warnings - CISA and Microsoft urge organizations to secure endpoint management systems as threat actors increasingly seek to disrupt operations with wiper malware.

Statement on the nomination of Hyun Song Shin as Governor of the Bank of Korea - Following the nomination of Hyun Song Shin as Governor of the Bank of Korea, the BIS today announced that Mr. Shin will step back from his duties with immediate effect. In the interim, the Monetary and Economic Department will be led by Frank Smets, who will serve as Acting Head.

Global banking and geopolitics through time - by Lorenz Emter, Laura Kuitunen, Arnaud Mehl, Peter McQuade, Swapan-Kumar Pradhan, Goetz von PeterThis paper examines asymmetries in the effects of geopolitical events on international bank credit, contrasting adverse events, such as the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with positive events like the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

What needs to be done to improve the efficiency of the resolution framework of the banking union - The resolution framework of the banking union is a significant achievement that has proved capable of managing idiosyncratic bank failures. However, certain features increase its complexity and undermine its efficiency compared with the frameworks of other major jurisdictions. These features include cumbersome decision-making procedures; detailed arrangements for coordination among EU/BU and na...

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank

Agencies request comment on proposals to modernize the regulatory capital framework and maintain the strength of the banking system - Agencies request comment on proposals to modernize the regulatory capital framework and maintain the strength of the banking system

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - BOARD MEETING | MARCH 19, 2026 FDIC Board of Directors Meeting Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board of Directors met in open session to consider the following matters. Materials and information relative to the open Board actions are available on the ...

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, March 19, 2026 | 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 Com...