Precious Metals and Market News

Gold’s short-term setback hides a powerful long-term setup - (Kitco News) - Investors are once again getting a little frustrated with gold as the precious metal ends another week on the defensive. After its recent rally, prices are now caught in a familiar short-term tug-of-war, testing support near $5,000 an ounce as markets grapple with the implications of slowing growth and persistent inflation.

Wall Street reaches tense equilibrium on gold’s near-term prospects, Main Street sentiment holds steady as markets await Fed decision, Iran breakthrough - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street gripped with indecision on gold’s near-term direction, while Main Street investors held on to their mild bullish bias after another downbeat weekly performance.

Gold under pressure as liquidity crunch boosts dollar ahead of Fed meeting - (Kitco News) - Shifting interest rate expectations and demand for U.S. dollar liquidity are putting pressure on gold, but analysts are warning investors not to confuse a short-term pullback with the broader long-term trend.

AbraSilver CEO wins Kitco award as 350Moz Diablillos advances toward 2026 FID - (Kitco News) AbraSilver Resource Corp. (TSX: ABRA; OTCQX: ABBRF) is moving its Diablillos silver-gold project in Argentina toward a final investment decision in 2026, as Chief Executive Officer John Miniotis was named Kitco Mining’s Exploration CEO of the Year during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention in Toronto in March 2026.

Gold miners could double even if bullion stalls, says Ninepoint portfolio manager - (Kitco News) - Gold’s historic rally has captured investors’ attention, and now the real opportunity may lie in gold mining equities, according to one portfolio manager

Gold prices holding support at $5,100 as U.S. JOLTS shows rise in job openings - (Kitco News) - The U.S. labor market is showing early signs of stabilizing as the number of job openings increased more than expected in January. Better-than-expected jobs data is creating some selling pressure in gold as the precious metal tries to hold support above $5,100 an ounce.

Spot gold at $5,100/oz after preliminary Consumer Sentiment falls to 55.5, one-year inflation expectations rise again - (Kitco News) - The gold market is continuing to trade in positive territory ahead of the weekend after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. declining, while one-year inflation expectations ticked higher once again.The University of Michigan announced on Friday that the preliminary reading of its Consumer Sentiment survey for March was 55.5. The data was better than expecta...

Gold faces a perfect stagflation storm as Q4 GDP increases 0.7% - (Kitco News) - The gold market is once again caught in a short-term tug-of-war, holding support above $5,100 an ounce as stagflation fears reemerge, with the U.S. economy seeing slower growth in the fourth quarter and stubborn inflation.

Gold nears session high after U.S. durable goods post flat reading in January - (Kitco News) - The gold market is trading near session highs above $5,110 per ounce after the latest economic data showed sales of durable goods in December disappointed with a flat reading.The Commerce Department announced Friday that U.S. durable goods orders were unchanged at 0.0% in January, following December’s unrevised decrease of -1.4%. The data was worse than expected, as the consensus...

Price pressure on gold, silver ahead of key U.S. inflation report - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower in early U.S. trading Friday, just ahead of an important U.S. inflation report. Traders of the two precious metals have been extra concerned about rising inflation due to the war in the Middle East driving up energy costs.

Oil Could Test $200; Martin Armstrong Warns Attacking Iranian Water Supplies Could Bring Out Nukes - Oil Could Test $200; Martin Armstrong Warns Attacking Iranian Water Supplies Could Bring Out Nukes Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com, Legendary financial and geopolitical cycle analyst Martin Armstrong warned in February, “This is where the volatility starts kicking in.”  What do we have?  Oil, gold and silver spiking in price, and violent exchanges between Iran, the United Sta...

Major UAE Fujairah Port In Flames As Iran Vows Escalation For Kharg Island Attack - Major UAE Fujairah Port In Flames As Iran Vows Escalation For Kharg Island Attack Upon the overnight major US attack on Iran's key oil hub of Kharg island, here's what Iran's military is threatening to do by way of response and escalation - which was also entirely predictable: "If Iran’s oil, economic, or energy infrastructure is attacked, we will immediately destroy energy and e...

When Do Protest Observers Become Lawbreaking Participants? - When Do Protest Observers Become Lawbreaking Participants? Authored by Ben Weingarten via RealClearInvestigations, When an ICE agent shot and killed Minneapolis resident Renee Good after she allegedly obstructed immigration authorities with her vehicle, disobeyed their commands, and attempted to flee – drawing fatal fire from an officer nearly struck by the vehicle – politicians a...

U.S. To Begin 86-Million-Barrel SPR Dump Next Week Via Exchange Program - U.S. To Begin 86-Million-Barrel SPR Dump Next Week Via Exchange Program The speed of the energy shock rippling out from the U.S.-Iran conflict in the Middle East and the near-paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz forced the 32-member IEA last week to approve a 400-million-barrel release from Strategic Petroleum Reserves to help cushion the blow to the global economy. The bulk of that s...

The Most Expensive Science Lesson in European History - The Most Expensive Science Lesson in European History Authored by James Hickman via SchiffSovereign.com, On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan and triggered a massive tsunami that slammed into the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Three of the plant’s six reactors melted down, and it became the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. On ...

Media Says 'Gambling' Trump Got Lucky On The Economy - Media Says 'Gambling' Trump Got Lucky On The Economy Democrats have been predicting doom and gloom ever since Trump returned to office, yet the economic calamity they assured us would come has yet to materialize. But rather than give Trump credit, the narrative being pushed now is that his wins are just dumb luck. (Washington Post staff illustration; photo by Jabin Botsford/The Was...

London Buses Must Now Be Equipped With Stab-Kits - London Buses Must Now Be Equipped With Stab-Kits Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Calls for “bleed kits” to be rolled out across London’s bus network have gained traction, with the London Assembly unanimously backing a motion to install them in major bus stations and trial them on high-risk routes. These kits, designed to stem severe bleeding from deep wounds, are p...

The AI Boom Is Creating A Global Memory Chip Shortage - The AI Boom Is Creating A Global Memory Chip Shortage A global shortage of memory chips is emerging as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure surges, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Large technology companies are locking in supply by signing long-term agreements and paying higher prices to guarantee access to chips years in advance. Because these deals are mor...

British Tourist Faces Prison Sentence In UAE For Filming Iranian Missiles - British Tourist Faces Prison Sentence In UAE For Filming Iranian Missiles Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, A British tourist is among about 20 people who are facing charges in the UAE for filming Iranian attacks on Dubai, as America's Gulf Arab allies are taking steps to censor the impact of the war. According to The Guardian, the 60-year-old man is being charged with a l...

Sweden Seizes Another Suspected Russian 'Dark Fleet' Tanker, Despite US Easing Sanctions - Sweden Seizes Another Suspected Russian 'Dark Fleet' Tanker, Despite US Easing Sanctions Washington has eased sanctions on countries buying Russian oil in connection with the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis, an easing welcomed by the Kremlin, but which has caused angst and anger among pro-Ukraine campaigners. The US waiver is active for a month, and applies to crude which has...

It was unthinkable a couple of weeks ago, but could the next move by the Fed be a rate hike? - With fuel prices soaring since the start of the war with Iran, a question has surfaced that was almost unimaginable a few weeks ago.

The S&P 500 just broke a major support. Another 10% decline is likely. - This is a good time to take risk off the table — and these stock-market charts prove it.

‘Healthcare is important to me’: I’m worried about relocating to Florida from New Jersey. Are hospitals there under stress? - “The issue is not the weather, high insurance premiums or high maintenance fees.”

‘I’m experiencing issues with arthritis’: I’m 68 with $3 million saved. Why am I not ready for a life of leisure? - “I can draw $4,300 a month in Social Security if I retire this summer.”

‘I find that advice questionable’: Is it time to rethink the rule of tapping your Roth last — after your 401(k) and IRA? - “I’ve read this advice again and again.”

Filing taxes is painful enough without worrying that your accountant is judging you - Your tax preparer becomes an intimate partner during tax season — but they’re far too busy to worry about your money choices.

Defense stocks are the market’s newest safe havens — and this ETF is a pure play - The iShares Aerospace & Defense exchange-traded fund profits from the U.S and global military buildup.

15 stocks in the S&P 500 showing double-digit gains since the attack on Iran began - The materials sector of the S&P 500 has been the strongest of the index’s 11 sectors since Feb. 27.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq face a lost decade as 2000 dot-com bubble parallels turn real - “This time is different” are the four most dangerous words in investing.

Warren Buffett’s sage advice about fear and greed is a trap in this market - Instead of buying more stocks when volatility rises, you should sell.

The biggest release of emergency oil stockpiles in history was announced. Why crude may keep rising - Oil prices have surged more than 17% since the International Energy Agency announced the largest release of crude stockpiles in its 50-year history.

Trump says U.S. 'obliterated' military targets on Iran's Kharg Island but didn't 'wipe out' oil infrastructure - President Trump said in a Truth Social post that he directed U.S. Central Command to execute a bombing raid that "obliterated" military targets on Kharg Island.

Berkshire Hathaway filing provides glimpse of share buyback resumption - Berkshire Hathaway filed its definitive proxy statement with the SEC late this afternoon ahead of the company's annual shareholders meeting on May 2 in Omaha.

As New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces $7 billion budget hole, free parking may be history - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing a $7 billion budget hole, and the free parking NYC residents have taken for granted may be a revenue opportunity.

Bitcoin beat the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and gold since the start of the Iran war - ProShares' Simeon Hyman is highlighting a bullish bitcoin trend.

Iran war oil shock stokes fears of 1970s-style stagflation — why this time could be different - Some investors are drawing comparisons with the 1970s to interpret where markets are headed in 2026, but there are several key differences to note this time around.

Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1% - The PCE price index for January was expected to show headline inflation at 2.9% and core at 3.1%.

Gig workers feel pain at the pump as gas prices hit 21-month highs - A network of millions of Americans who offer services like making deliveries or providing rideshare services are feeling the effects of rising gas prices.

Why Section 301 probes matter — and what they mean for Trump's tariffs -
Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 trade probe, weeks before Beijing summit - Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 probe ahead of Beijing summit

War distracts from forces that are still pushing gold up, Maguire tells LFTV - 9:43a ET Saturday, March 14, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The war in the Middle East is distracting from the financial market developments that will keep pushing gold up, London metals trader Andrew Maguire says on this week's episode of Kinesis Money's "Live from the Vault" program.  Those factors, Maguire says, include the collapse in "private credit" instruments, which are impugning ma...

Myrmikan Capital's Daniel Oliver: Trump's gamble and gold - 8:52p ET Friday, March 13, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: In his commentary today, Myrmikan Capital's Daniel Oliver reflects on the possible impact of the war in the Middle East on gold. Oliver writes: "We do not like presenting only bullish scenarios -- gold and the gold miners are investments, not a belief system. And we caution that we have little insight or opinion on where gold can tra...

Why a cartful of massive gold bars was spotted inside the White House last week - By Charles GasparinoNew York PostFriday, March 13, 2026 Last Friday afternoon, while President Trump was busy signing executive orders and powwowing with his cabinet on Iran, gold was spotted outside the Oval Office. Specifically, a couple of dudes in dark suits were seen in the hallways of the White House wheeling what looked like a cart loaded up with gold bars, well-placed sources briefed on...

Hungary returns Ukrainian bank vehicles but keeps cash and gold - By ​Anita Komuves and Krisztina FenyoReutersThursday, March 12, 2026 BUDAPEST -- Hungary returned two seized armoured bank vehicles to Ukraine today but withheld cash and gold ​worth approximately $82 million, citing an investigation into alleged money laundering, a move ‌Kyiv has denounced as theft. Relations between Hungary and Ukraine, already strained by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orba...

Jesse Colombo: Why precious metals may be ready to surge - By Jesse ColomboThe Bubble Bubble Report, San FranciscoWednesday, March 11, 2026 Precious metals have largely treaded water since their sharp correction in late January, and many speculators and investors, at least those without true conviction, have moved on to the next hot asset, believing that precious metals have already had their run and that it is essentially downhill from here.  I have a...

What it Takes to Sell Homes in this Market: Lennar Cuts Average Selling Price to 2017 Level - Much lower margins, lower revenues per square foot, and lower construction costs. “We are adapting to market conditions as they are and not waiting for the market to bounce back”: CEO.

Core PCE Inflation Hits 3.1%, Worst in 2 Years, in Unique Twist Blows way past CPI Inflation. Driven by Core Services - Energy spike is still to come. And today's GDP inflation measure was revised up to 3.8%, worst since Q4 2022. The Fed needs to pay attention.

Energy Inflation for Americans - Dropping gasoline prices since mid-2022 papered over big price increases in electricity and natural gas. But that’s now over.

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 ...

German Lawmaker Pushes For Bitcoin To Become Legal Tender - In a move that could significantly influence the cryptocurrency landscape, German lawmaker, Joana Cotar, is spearheading an initiative to establish Bitcoin BTC/USD as a legal tender in the country.

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 ...

Arizona Senator Introduces Bill To Make Bitcoin Legal Tender In The State - State Sen. Wendy Rogers (R-AZ) has introduced a set of bills aimed at making bitcoin legal tender in Arizona and allowing state agencies to accept bitcoin. The proposed legislation aims to recognize ...

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

Stablecoin Economy Crosses $315B as Circle’s USYC Leads Weekly Gains - Over the past seven days, the stablecoin economy padded its coffers with another $2.983 billion, gliding past the $315 billion threshold this week. Among the ten largest fiat-pegged tokens by market capitalization, Circle’s Treasury-fund stablecoin USYC posted the biggest weekly gain, climbing 13.9% over the same stretch. Top 10 Stablecoins Control 94% of a $315B […]

Wall Street Titan Druckenmiller Predicts Stablecoins Will Power the Future of Global Payments - Wall Street legend Stanley Druckenmiller just tossed a polite grenade into the global payments debate, predicting that within 10 to 15 years the machinery moving money around the planet won’t rely on SWIFT wires or card networks—but on blockchain-powered stablecoins that settle transactions faster, cheaper, and without bankers checking the clock. Faster, Cheaper Payments? Druckenmiller […]

Bitcoin Supply Hits 20 Million Coin Mark, Mastercard Launches Massive Crypto Partner Program, and More – Week In Review - This week’s developments highlight the growing intersection of macro markets, regulation, and institutional crypto adoption. U.S. Treasury yields remain elevated amid oil tensions and political uncertainty around the Federal Reserve. Regulators took a major step toward unified oversight as the SEC and CFTC agreed to coordinate on digital asset rules. Bitcoin also reached a historic […]

Bitcoin Consolidation Continues After $74K Rejection - Bitcoin traded at $70,795 on March 14, 2026, with a market capitalization of $1.41 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $49.48 billion. The cryptocurrency moved within an intraday range between $70,416 and $73,838 while technical indicators across major timeframes reflected a neutral market structure. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin continues to trade […]

‘Zero Evidence:’ Judge Quashes Federal Reserve Subpoenas, DOJ Announces Appeal - Judge James E. Boasberg blocked these subpoenas, considering that a “mountain of evidence” suggests their true purpose is to “harass Powell to pressure him to lower rates.” Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., stressed that the DOJ will appeal the judge’s decision, escalating the legal battle. Judge Quashes Federal Reserve Subpoenas, DOJ Announces Appeal […]

Lawyers Citing Nonexistent Cases Ordered to Pay Opponents' Attorney Fees, Double Costs, $15K Fine - From Whiting v. City of Athens, decided yesterday by Sixth Circuit Judge John Bush, joined by Judges Jane Stranch and… The post Lawyers Citing Nonexistent Cases Ordered to Pay Opponents' Attorney Fees, Double Costs, $15K Fine appeared first on Reason.com.

"If the Defendants Continue the Practice, It Will Not End Well for Them" - From Judge Robert Hinkle's Injunction Not to File Emails yesterday in Elephant Shoe, LLC v. Cook (N.D. Fla.): Some of… The post "If the Defendants Continue the Practice, It Will Not End Well for Them" appeared first on Reason.com.

Court Allows Submarine Filings - From Friday's order in Reyes v. Turin (N.D. Ill.). The post Court Allows Submarine Filings appeared first on Reason.com.

SS Indictment - A bit of legalese I'd never heard of before, doubtless because I don't practice criminal law: It apparently stands for… The post SS Indictment appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: March 14, 1932 - 3/14/1932: Justice Benjamin Cardozo takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: March 14, 1932 appeared first on Reason.com.

The Enduring Fight Over 'Fighting Words' - More than eight decades ago, the Supreme Court invented a vague First Amendment exception that would-be censors continue to invoke.

Open Thread - What’s on your mind?

Facing a Budget Squeeze, New Jersey Decides To Go After Big Tech - Gov. Mikie Sherrill called Big Tech worse than Big Tobacco before proposing measures to regulate social media platforms.

Elizabeth Warren Ruins Housing Again; Iran War Endgame? - Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi return to discuss yet another bad idea from Elizabeth Warren and if the war in Iran will end sooner rather than later.

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal - Fiery writs, imperial sovereigns, and cheating escheators.

Medicare Advantage Reallocates Subsidies from the Sick to the Healthy - Medicare should calculate a per-enrollee payment just like Medicare Advantage does now. But then, as President Trump has endorsed, it should give the money to the enrollee rather than an insurer.

Tax Code Already Exempts Large Amounts of Income, Unevenly - A better reform would simplify the system by consolidating existing deductions and credits into a new, larger, uniform deduction that treats similar taxpayers more consistently. This is the approach taken in the Cato Tax Plan and should be a model for future reforms.

Friday Feature: Apogee Dripping Springs - Texas mom Sarah Pevehouse created Apogee Dripping Springs microschool because she wanted her own daughters to have a high school education that was heavy in life skills and character development, as well as academics.

Minnesota Lawmakers Consider Removing Free Speech Protection for AI - Regardless of the success or failure of the Minnesota proposal, it is never too early to express alarm over individuals inviting the government to control more aspects of our daily lives. We should not let the disruption seen from innovation be an excuse to do so.

5 Reasons the US Should Not Spend Another Penny on the War with Iran - A $50 billion emergency defense supplemental would repeat every mistake of post‑9/​11 military adventurism

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.

The Federal Government is Not the Boss - Not just a mere good idea - but THE way to deal with unconstitutional acts. The post The Federal Government is Not the Boss appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

This isn’t America. It’s a BETRAYAL of the Revolution. - “Remember, my friends, from whom you sprang.” For 13 years after the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770 - the Sons of Liberty laid out an uncompromising blueprint for a free people, the foundation of the revolution. What they fought for - in their own words. And the brutal question: have we remembered, or did we let this country become a den of thieves? The post This isn’t America. It’s a BETRAYA...

EFF Launches New Fight to Free the Law - EFF has filed a new lawsuit against the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to ensure that the public has full access to the laws that govern us. Our client Public.Resource.Org (Public Resource), a tiny non-profit founded by open records advocate Carl Malamud, has a mission that’s both simple and powerful: to make government information more accessible. Public Resource acquires and makes ...

A.B. 1043’s Internet Age Gates Hurt Everyone - EFF has long warned against age-gating the internet. Such mandates strike at the foundation of the free and open internet. They create unnecessary and unconstitutional barriers for adults and young people to access information and express themselves online. They hurt small and open-source developers. And none of the available age verification options are perfect in terms of protecting private i...

Rep. Finke Was Right: Age-Gating Isn’t About Kids, It’s About Control - When Rep. Leigh Finke spoke last month beforeHF1434, a broad-sweeping proposal to age-gate the internet, she began with something disarming: agreement. “I want to support the basic part of this,” she said, the shared goal of protecting young people online. Because that is not controversial: everyone wants kids to be safe. But HF1434, Minnesota’s proposed age-verification bill, simply won’t “pro...

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.

Law Firm Representing Pottstown Renters Calls on Borough to Back Off New Rental Inspection Proposal - POTTSTOWN, Pa.—On Tuesday, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to borough officials in Pottstown, urging them to stop a proposed amendment to the borough’s rental inspection ordinance. The proposed amendment would force landlords, whose tenants […] The post Law Firm Representing Pottstown Renters Calls on Borough to Back Off New Rental Inspection Proposal appeared first on Institute fo...

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 ...

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

SB 1071 Legal Fact Sheet - SB 1071 Legal Fact Sheet: Understanding the Federal Machine Gun Carveout in 18 U.S.C. § 922(o) Section 922(o)(1) generally makes it “unlawful for any person to transfer or possess a machinegun.” However, Section 922(o)(2) contains three exceptions under which “[t]his subsection does not apply.” This means that, if any one of these three exceptions is met, the general prohibition on … Read more

GOA Announces Special Event Add-Ons Now Available for GOALS - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/11/2026 GOA Announces Special Event Add-Ons Now Available for GOALS Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) is excited to announce that special event add-ons for the 2026 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS) are now officially available. GOALS brings together thousands of Second Amendment supporters, grassroots activists, industry leaders, and policyma...

Blue Ridge Bank CEO retires - Billy Beale has retired – for the third time in his career, he says. The Virginia lender’s credit chief, Harry Golliday, will become CEO on an interim basis.

Fed’s Bowman previews revised capital requirements - Tweaks to the surcharge for global systemically important banks – and a strategy to keep mortgage lending from migrating to nonbanks – punctuate a framework that’s set to be issued next week.

Regions accelerates plan to build 150 new branches - The bank originally gave itself a seven-year timeline for the strategy, focusing on Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Now it aims to speed up that plan by two years.

Scam prevention needs to focus ‘upstream’ from banks: panel - “We need to bring in these social media companies at the point where [scammers are] first contacting consumers, to look at shared liability,” an AARP executive said at a Banking Dive event Wednesday.

Bank regulators warn of increased cyber risk from Iran war - California and New York agencies urged lenders to practice heightened cyber awareness amid the military strikes on Iran, saying “recent events warrant vigilance.”

White House order to increase small bank mortgage lending - A White House executive order issued Friday afternoon directing regulators to ease Dodd-Frank compliance burdens comes as a bipartisan housing bill advances on Capitol Hill.

Truist and Plaid announce data sharing partnership - The bank and fintech entered an agreement to expand open banking ahead of the CFPB's new 1033 rule and announced joint fraud-combatting product improvements.

Judge tosses out 'unsubstantiated' subpoenas into Powell - A federal judge wrote in an opinion that a "mountain of evidence" suggests the subpoenas were an effort to push Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates or resign.

JPMorganChase sued over $328M crypto scheme - Investors claim JPMorganChase collected fees while ignoring suspicious transfers linked to a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme.

Enforcement is down under Trump. Is that a problem? - Federal bank enforcement actions have dropped sharply since the start of the second Trump administration, but experts' views vary about whether less enforcement will result in a buildup of risk in the financial system.

Foreign currency funding risk and cross-border liquidity - Report prepared by a CGFS Working Group co-chaired by Stephanie Curcuru (Federal Reserve Board) and Antoine Martin (Swiss National Bank)

Luke Forau: 2026 Monetary Policy Stance - Statement by Mr Luke Forau, Governor of the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, at the March 2026 Monetary Policy Stance, Honiara, 19 February 2026.

John C Williams: Two sides of a coin - Remarks by Mr John C Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, at the America's Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference 2026, Washington DC, 3 March 2026.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Equity Bank and former employee of First State Bank of Dongola - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Equity Bank and former employee of First State Bank of Dongola

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Home BancShares - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Home BancShares

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Associated Banc-Corp - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Associated Banc-Corp

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...

Remarks by FDIC Chairman Travis Hill: An Update on Reforms to the Regulatory Toolkit  - SPEECH | MARCH 11, 2026 Remarks by FDIC Chairman Travis Hill: An Update on Reforms to the Regulatory Toolkit  The following speech was delivered...