Precious Metals and Market News

World Bank sees a ceiling above gold and silver prices through 2026 amid market volatility - (Kitco News) - Although the ongoing war has injected significant uncertainty into the precious metals market, commodity analysts at the World Bank see gold and silver prices capped near current levels through 2026.

‘Gold remains the strategic allocation, while silver remains the tactical opportunity’ – Saxo Bank’s Hansen - (Kitco News) – Oil-led inflation risks, not geopolitics, are driving near-term weakness in precious metals, and while gold's pullback looks cyclical rather than structural, silver’s vulnerability to industrial demand and investment flows makes it more fragile, according to Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank.

Private credit signals broader liquidity risk beneath record equity markets - Dohmen Capital - (Kitco News) - The increasing stress in private credit markets is pointing to a broader tightening in financial system liquidity, even as public equities continue to trade near record highs, according to Bert Dohmen, president and founder of Dohmen Capital.Speaking with Kitco News on April 27, 2026, Dohmen said the divergence reflects a late-cycle transition in which institutional investors are...

Gold, silver sharply down on technical selling - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are trading sharply near midday Tuesday, pressured in part by a firmer U.S. dollar index and an uptick in U.S. Treasury yields today.

Malawi sells domestic gold reserves to cover rising fuel costs - (Kitco News) - The ongoing war in Iran and the resulting global energy crisis continues to force central banks to monetize their gold reserves.

Turkish central bank boosts gold reserves by 36.4 tonnes in two weeks as it closes swap positions - (Kitco News) – Türkiye’s central bank is rebuilding its gold reserves as it unwinds some of the dollar-for-gold swap positions it employed during peak market stress, with physical holdings rising to around 730 tonnes as of April 17, according to the latest data.The bank increased its gold reserves by 30.7 tonnes over the past week, the latest government data showed, bringing total gains to...

Gold prices struggling as U.S. consumer sentiment continues to improve - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to struggle to find its footing as markets expect interest rates to remain unchanged for the foreseeable future and could face further selling pressure as consumer sentiment continues to improve.

Strong price pressure on gold, silver amid higher USDX, rising bond yields - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are trading sharply lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday, pressured by a higher U.S. dollar index and an uptick in U.S. Treasury yields today.

Bitcoin April 28 daily chart alert - Stiff technical resistance overhead - (Kitco News) - Tuesday, April 28—May bitcoin futures prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as the bulls have encountered stiff chart resistance that lies just overhead from present prices.

Gold market analysis for April 28 - 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.

NATO Mulls Nixing Annual Summits, Wary Of 'Trump Drama' Overshadowing - NATO Mulls Nixing Annual Summits, Wary Of 'Trump Drama' Overshadowing Fresh reporting in Reuters says that NATO leadership is mulling ending its practice of holding annual summits as the Trump presidency has "cast a long shadow" over such meetings and as member states are looking for "less drama". For example, at the 2018 summit Trump threatened to walk ⁠out after bitterly complai...

25,000 Ground Robots In Battlefield Planned By Ukraine For Frontline Logistics - 25,000 Ground Robots In Battlefield Planned By Ukraine For Frontline Logistics Authored by Mrigakshi Dixit via Interesting Engineering, In a move toward fully autonomous warfare, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry plans to procure 25,000 unmanned ground vehicles by mid-2026. This initiative aims to replace human soldiers with robotic systems for all frontline logistics and double the 2025...

Israelis Outraged After Govt Sent Vital Arrow Missiles To Germany Mid-Iran War - Israelis Outraged After Govt Sent Vital Arrow Missiles To Germany Mid-Iran War There's growing outrage and political division in Israel after news emerged that the government and defense ministry fulfilled a weapons contract with Germany, sending vital Arrow air defense missiles to Berlin during the middle of the Iran war. At the very moment the missiles were being delivered, Isra...

Germany's Anti-immigration AfD Party Soars To New Record High Support; Poll Finds - Germany's Anti-immigration AfD Party Soars To New Record High Support; Poll Finds Via Remix News, The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) has jumped to a new record high in a recent poll conducted by the opinion research institute Insa. In the poll, the AfD increased its lead over the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU). According to the...

12 Signs That The Relentless Decline Of Our Society Is Accelerating - 12 Signs That The Relentless Decline Of Our Society Is Accelerating Authored by Michael Snyder via End Of The American Dream, I have got some really crazy stuff to share with you in this article. For more than a decade and a half, I have been writing about the decline of our society. Sadly, over that period of time there has been an inexorable deterioration of our culture. We no l...

Republican Lawmakers Move On Legislation To Build And Fund Trump's $400 Million Ballroom - Republican Lawmakers Move On Legislation To Build And Fund Trump's $400 Million Ballroom Two days after a gunman tried to breach security at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Hilton hotel, Republican lawmakers got straight to work pushing for President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom.  The president and First Lady Melania Trump were ushered...

RFK Jr.'s New Autism Committee Issues First Proposals - RFK Jr.'s New Autism Committee Issues First Proposals Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal committee remade by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on April 28 published proposals to revamp diagnosing and treating people with autism spectrum disorder. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 22, 20...

Watch: Small Earthquake Registered After IDF Blows Up Largest-Ever Hezbollah Tunnel - Watch: Small Earthquake Registered After IDF Blows Up Largest-Ever Hezbollah Tunnel The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday destroyed a major Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon on Tuesday evening, minutes after issuing an unusual warning that the blast would be heard across wide areas. The tunnel is being described in regional media as the largest one ever discovered thus far...

California Dreamin': GOP's Chance To Flip The Golden State - California Dreamin': GOP's Chance To Flip The Golden State Authored by Mike Robertson via American Thinker, Ahead of the gubernatorial election this fall, pundits are buzzing with something Californians haven’t heard in years: a real chance to flip the Golden State red - at least with a new governor in Sacramento. Thanks to its top-two primary system, in which the top two finisher...

Trump Tells Aides US Preparing For Extended Blockade, But Could Be Open To Interim Deal With Iran - Trump Tells Aides US Preparing For Extended Blockade, But Could Be Open To Interim Deal With Iran Summary Trump prepares for 'extended blockade' - WSJ reports he has informed aides of risky planning. Trump TS claim: Tehran has informed Washington they are in a "state of collapse" and that the Iranians want the US to "open the Hormuz Strait" - as 'tank tops' loom. Trump...

Two investment strategies for people who are afraid of the stock market - ETFs with protection features can help risk-averse investors increase returns while weathering market storms.

Can Meta make money on AI beyond consumer ads? That’s a big question going into earnings. - While Meta Platforms has shaped up to be good at monetizing artificial intelligence in consumer-facing advertising, some analysts question whether the company’s AI models have applications beyond that.

U.A.E. is leaving OPEC but will still need to exercise caution as it increases oil production - The United Arab Amirates decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries at the end of the week came as a surprise to some, especially during a time of severe global disruptions to oil production and passage through in the Middle East.

Starbucks is seeing a resurgence, thanks to younger and lower-income customers - Coffee chain hikes outlook as sales top Wall Street’s hopes

Here’s where Robinhood’s retail traders have flocked as the Iran conflict rages on - Prediction markets have been a haven for Robinhood traders seeking to ride out volatility.

The stock market’s comeback from the Iran-inspired selloff hasn’t been as powerful as you might think - Yes, the S&P 500 has powered back into record territory. But its equal-weighted sibling is still languishing below its previous peak.

It’s time for a Microsoft ‘reset.’ Here’s what investors should focus on now. - With the cloud narrative now better understood, Microsoft has an opportunity to refocus investors around software and dispel negative sentiment.

These two countries are the most likely to leave OPEC’s orbit next - The U.A.E. was the “most likely” candidate to leave OPEC, but others may follow.

Bloom Energy is riding the AI wave with a major lift from Oracle - Wall Street is validating Bloom’s ‘vision,’ and AI accelerating it, CEO says.

This is the most critical question facing U.S. investors right now — and it has nothing to do with Iran - Chip stocks have pulled back from a parabolic rally, and there are technical and historical reasons for investors to worry that a deeper selloff in the sector will hurt the broader stock market.

UAE's departure from the OPEC oil cartel is not without precedence. Who could be next? - The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC is reverberating across global energy markets, sparking questions on who else could follow.

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.

UBS profits rocket 80% to $3 billion for first quarter beat, shares pop 5% - UBS reported its first quarter earnings on Wednesday, with net profits beating analyst estimates.

Here's everything to expect when the Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday - In what could be Jerome Powell's final meeting as Fed chair, he and his fellow policymakers are likely to continue their cautious approach.

These bonds protect against inflation. How to optimize them for your portfolio - Treasury inflation-protected securities are back in the mix as investors grapple with worries over higher prices.

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.

‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo - American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

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...

Royal Canadian Mint says its gold is traceable and clean, but it comes from a Colombian drug gang - Royal Canadian Mint says its gold is traceable and clean, but it comes from a Colombian drug cartel By Justin ScheckThe New York TimesMonday, April 27, 2026 In the shadowy global gold industry, where terrorists, drug dealers, and dictators launder illegally mined gold into the mainstream market, one major supplier says buyers can count on its product to be clean and ethically sourced. The Royal...

U.S. trade chief urges allies to pay more for critical minerals to undermine China - By Aime WilliamsFinancial Times, LondonWednesday, April 22 2026 President Trump's top trade official has told U.S. allies they must pay more for critical minerals sourced from outside China as Washington tries to break Beijing's stranglehold on supplies. Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, said American allies must be ready to pay a "national security premium" for the minerals, which...

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.

Two More Imploded Real-Estate Brokerage Stocks Tie the Knot: REMAX -85% from Peak, Real Brokerage -70% - Been brutal for real-estate stocks plunging from overhyped or meme-stock valuations amid thick losses, lots of debt, and a frozen housing market: Compass, Redfin, Anywhere Real Estate, eXp, and Douglas Elliman.

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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

Avalanche Foundation Backs W3 as 200K Workflows Go Live, Accelerating AI Finance Shift - W3 has launched a control platform on the Avalanche network designed to manage agent-powered finance. Key Takeaways W3.io launched an AI control platform on Avalanche, already processing 200,000 daily enterprise workflows. W3 and Avalanche bridge an accountability gap for 70+ blockchains by cutting integration time to 1 day. The Avalanche Foundation investment will help W3 […]

Twenty One Capital’s Jack Mallers Argues BTC’s Proof of Reserves Outclasses Gold at Bitcoin 2026 - At Bitcoin 2026, Jack Mallers, chief executive of the $3.3 billion bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital, stated that bitcoin has a structural advantage over gold, pointing to its onchain proof of reserves as something no gold custodian can replicate. Key Takeaways: Twenty One Capital CEO Jack Mallers says bitcoin’s onchain auditability gives it an […]

Crypto Regulation Crossroads: Certik Report Maps Divergent Global Paths - The findings of a new study reveals a global shift from drafting crypto policies to aggressive active enforcement. Key Takeaways: Certik reports EMEA fines hit $168.2M in H1 2025, a 767% surge as regulators shift to active supervision. The EU’s MiCA framework is driving major exchanges to France and Ireland by providing 100% legal certainty. […]

Ripple Positions Custody as Core to Institutional Crypto Growth - Ripple custody strategy gains traction as European institutions move into production environments requiring secure digital asset infrastructure. The shift positions custody systems as the operational foundation for scaling institutional crypto use cases across payments, tokenization, and treasury management. Key Takeaways: Ripple highlights custody as core infrastructure driving institutional c...

FBI Probes Missing Man After $1M Vanished Into Gold, Crypto Buys - Missing California man Nai Ping Hou’s finances are now central to a suspicious disappearance investigation. Over $1 million in withdrawn funds tied to gold and cryptocurrency purchases has raised concerns about who controlled his assets. Key Takeaways: FBI investigators are examining Nai Ping Hou’s depleted accounts after his disappearance. Gold and cryptocurrency purchases raised concerns […]

Brickbat: Don't Take Your Guns to Town - In Texas, a judge sentenced former Dallas Police Sergeant Thomas Fry to 28 months in federal prison for possession and… The post Brickbat: Don't Take Your Guns to Town appeared first on Reason.com.

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A SCOTUS Case Exposes the Dangers of 2 Misguided Fourth Amendment Doctrines - "Geofence" searches illustrate the perilous combination of modern technology and deference to law enforcement.

Trump's Shameful Effort to Deport Russian Dissenters Fleeing Putin - The administration seeks to deport them back to Russia, in spite of overwhelming, moral, legal, and strategic reasons not to do so.

Analyzing Indictment of James Comey for "86 47" Post - From today's indictment: On or about May 15, 2025, in the Eastern District of North Carolina, the defendant, JAMES BRIEN… The post Analyzing Indictment of James Comey for "86 47" Post appeared first on Reason.com.

Defending the White House Ballroom, the DOJ Files a Trump Tantrum Masquerading As a Motion - The brief, which asks a federal judge to reconsider an injunction blocking the project, reads like it was transcribed from the president's Truth Social account.

Trump Administration's Review of ABC's Broadcast Licenses Looks Like 'Illegal Jawboning' - When he returned to the White House, Trump vowed to protect free speech from the government. The FCC's latest move against ABC and Disney looks like the opposite.

Historic Taking - The owners of the house that Marilyn Monroe died in claim in a lawsuit that the city took their property when it landmarked it.

Rethinking Conservative Approaches to Executive Power - Conservative legal commentator Gregg Nunziata outlines reasons why conservatives should reject broad views of executive power.

Does Roundup Cause Cancer? Monsanto's Supreme Court Case Could Have Big Impacts on the Food Industry. - The Court’s glyphosate case could reshape legal liability—and undermine evidence-based regulation.

What the Claude Mythos Release Illustrates About Policy and Innovation - The White House’s back-and-forth with Anthropic should offer policymakers a valuable lesson: Pick winners and losers in a dynamic market at your own risk.

An Unnecessary Defense Budget - Identifying expensive and wasteful Pentagon programs is a start to fixing America’s expensive defense budget.

What Are the Rules for Acting Cabinet Members? - Two members of the cabinet are now acting officers, which raises both statutory and constitutional questions.

Potential Spirit Airlines Bailout Is Already Spreading - A Spirit bailout was a bad idea when it involved one airline; now, other airlines are seeking a federal bailout.

The Fed Chair Matters Less Than the Rules They Follow - Congress should be focused on eliminating much of the Fed’s discretionary authority and requiring the Fed to set its interest rate target using a policy rule, not on the media circus created around Fed independence.

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.

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

The 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...

The GUARD Act Isn’t Targeting Dangerous AI—It’s Blocking Everyday Internet Use - Lawmakers in Congress are moving quickly on the GUARD Act, an age-gating bill restricting minors’ access to a wide range of online tools, with a key vote expected this week. The proposal is framed as a response to alarming cases involving “AI companions” and vulnerable young users. But the text of the bill goes much further, and could require age gates even for search engines that use AI.  TAK...

Congress Must Reject New Insufficient 702 Reauthorization Bill - Speaker Johnson has introduced a new fig leaf over the American surveillance state, the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act. Introduced with only days to go before Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) expires and the U.S. government loses one of its most invasive surveillance programs, the bill does nothing to make any of the substantial changes privacy advocates ...

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.

Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  - Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court denied review in a First Amendment case brought by the state of Texas against Brownsville veterinarian Dr. Ron Hines. The […] The post Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  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

U.S. Bank marketing chief: Brand refresh conveys ‘we’ve arrived’ - As part of a brand revitalization, the super-regional bank is using jewel tones to project sophistication and harnessing its shield design in novel ways, CMO Michael Lacorazza said.

Mercury nabs conditional OCC charter - The fintech has received conditional approval four months after it applied for a national bank charter, when it named SoFi alum Jon Auxier as CEO of the proposed Mercury Bank.

Ohio’s Peoples Bank to expand in Kentucky - The sale of Citizens Bank of Kentucky’s securities portfolio will help Peoples remain under $10 billion in assets.

Customers Bank deepens ties with OpenAI - The Pennsylvania-based lender aims to “reimagine its lending, deposit and payment lifecycles” in commercial banking by handing off document collection, underwriting and other tasks to artificial intelligence.

Associated Bank CEO wants to pave ‘highway to private wealth’ - After renovations to the Midwest lender’s retail and commercial banks, accelerating growth in private wealth will be the focus in 2027, Andy Harmening said.

Visa bets on World Cup, agentic AI, to boost earnings - The payments giant is counting on the FIFA World Cup this summer for windfalls in its consumer and commercial businesses. Long-term, agentic commerce is creating a whole new ecosystem to which Visa can attach itself, Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said on a call with analysts.

FirstSun's charge-offs rise in uneven first quarter - For the Denver-based parent company of Sunflower Bank, the first quarter of 2026 was not entirely sunny. Loans grew dramatically, but so did charge-offs, with the lender charging off two credits worth more than $10 million.

Goldman Sachs invests $50 million in Kashable - The investment firm's Alternatives division comprised a majority of the online lender's $60 million Series C funding round.

To lead or not to lead: banks can't take payments dominance for granted - While stablecoins aren't widely used for payments, banks still have a role to play in leading the market.

How AI is quickly overhauling one segment of SBA lending - Celtic Bank is the latest large Small Business Administration lender to turn to an AI origination platform for smaller-dollar loans. Live Oak Bank, which has been piloting the same platform, says it's poised for big growth in the same segment.

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.

Olli Rehn: A European safe asset - from crisis pragmatism to strategic necessity - Welcome address by Mr Olli Rehn, Governor of the Bank of Finland and First Vice-Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board, at the High-level ESRB workshop on European safe assets, Frankfurt am Main, 22 April 2026.

Chiara Scotti: From analysis to action - AI in financial markets - Closing remarks by Ms Chiara Scotti, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Italy, at the discussion of the OECD, European Commission and Bank of Italy about the report "Strengthening the regulatory and supervisory framework and market practices for the use of artificial intelligence in the Italian financial markets", Rome, 24 April 2026.

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

Agencies finalize changes to enhance community bank leverage ratio - Agencies finalize changes to enhance community bank leverage ratio

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...