Precious Metals and Market News

Gold and silver firm, oil and yields fall ahead of the Fed - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold prices are higher and spot silver prices are near steady after the close Tuesday, as falling crude oil, lower Treasury yields and a softer U.S. dollar supported gold ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision.

Gold is still stuck in a holding pattern, but the bullish long-term case remains intact, says Tanglewood's Bruce - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to hold on to solid gains after testing critical support near $4,000 an ounce, but one market strategist believes the precious metal remains trapped in a broad consolidation phase as investors wait for greater clarity on interest rates and inflation.

Warsh’s first FOMC will be about dot plots, dissents, language and Fed independence - Experts - (Kitco News) – With less than 24 hours to go before new Fed chair Kevin Warsh delivers the first rate decision of his tenure, markets are fully priced in for a rate hold. But as traders digest the latest economic projections, experts will be carefully watching the new chair’s choice of words, his characterization of the U.S. economy, the job market and inflation pressures – along with any indic...

Barclays sees gold hitting $4,791 in 2026, $4,900 in 2027 as Iran correction fades, structural drivers reemerge - (Kitco News) – Gold’s 26% decline during the Iran conflict came from a boost to the dollar, yields and equities which overwhelmed the yellow metal's safe-haven appeal, but persistent inflation, policy uncertainty and central bank demand remain intact, and gold prices will still reach nearly $4,800 in 2026 and $4,900 in 2027, according to Barclays.

Gold, silver firm as U.S.-Iran deal cools crude - Kitco AM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are also higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as oil prices extended their U.S.-Iran deal selloff, Treasury yields eased and traders positioned for the June 16-17 Federal Reserve meeting.

Gold could find a safe-haven bid as U.S. housing construction drops 15.4% in May - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to build on Monday’s gap higher, and with inflation pressures expected to ease, the precious metal could attract some safe-haven interest as the U.S. housing sector continues to struggle, with housing construction remaining sluggish.

Record 45% of central banks plan to increase gold holdings, WGC survey finds - (Kitco News) - Central bank demand has been a solid pillar of support for the gold market as prices pushed to all-time highs at the start of the year. According to the latest report from the World Gold Council, official-sector demand is expected to remain robust for the foreseeable future.

Gold clears $4,300 as Hormuz deal cuts oil, yield pressure - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold prices are higher and spot silver prices are also sharply firmer after the close Monday, as a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz drove crude oil sharply lower, eased inflation fears and pulled Treasury yields down.

'Biggest defeat since Vietnam': why David Woo says the AI bubble, not Iran, is the real threat to the dollar - (Kitco News) - As Wall Street cheered an interim deal between Washington and Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil to a two-month low and lifting stocks, one of the most respected voices in global macro used his appearance on Kitco News to argue that investors are celebrating the wrong story, and missing the one that actually threatens the dollar.

Gold, silver selloff may be a ‘gift’, but investors should wait for confirmation before buying, says MarketGauge’s Schneider - (Kitco News) - Both gold and silver have seen a solid start to the week as optimism over a potential peace deal in the Middle East eases some inflation fears.

20 College Majors Most Exposed To AI Job Disruption - 20 College Majors Most Exposed To AI Job Disruption The rapid adoption of AI across corporate America is stoking anxiety among recent and upcoming college graduates, many of whom fear that the entry-level white-collar labor market is shrinking just as they prepare to enter the workforce. Goldman analysts led by Pierfrancesco Mei told clients that early signals are emerging, showi...

Telegram Founder Warns UK Social Media Ban Is Digital Iceberg About To Sink The Free Internet - Telegram Founder Warns UK Social Media Ban Is Digital Iceberg About To Sink The Free Internet Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity, Telegram founder Pavel Durov told the Freedom Forum audience in Oslo that Western societies have already struck the iceberg and started sinking - yet most citizens remain in their cabins, convinced the ship of personal freedoms is unsinkable. His...

Rolls-Royce Bags Third European SMR Deal While Adding Gas-Cooled Reactor Design - Rolls-Royce Bags Third European SMR Deal While Adding Gas-Cooled Reactor Design Rolls-Royce SMR just added its third major European contract. Videberg Kraft, backed by Sweden’s utility Vattenfall, selected the UK design for three units on the west coast, making it Sweden’s first new nuclear plant in more than forty years.  The multibillion-pound export win, actively supported by...

BBC Hands Soros-Linked Pro-Migrant Campaigners Direct Access To Shape Children's Show - BBC Hands Soros-Linked Pro-Migrant Campaigners Direct Access To Shape Children's Show Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity, Britain's state broadcaster has opened the door to pro-migrant activists who openly brag about steering storylines in a CBBC comedy aimed at primary school children. While small boat crossings continue and communities deal with the daily consequences of ...

Which Countries Americans Like Most (And Least) - Which Countries Americans Like Most (And Least) Public opinion offers a window into how Americans perceive the world beyond their borders. Using Gallup survey data from February 2026, this ranking, via Visual Capitalist's Dorothy Neufeld, shows how Americans view 21 major countries, from longtime allies to geopolitical competitors. The results provide a snapshot of global perce...

Yet More Churches Torched; Sustained Attack On Christianity Gathers Pace - Yet More Churches Torched; Sustained Attack On Christianity Gathers Pace Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity, France suffered another direct hit to its Christian heritage last week when two historic religious sites burned within hours of each other. A 17th-century chapel in Brittany lost most of its roof and part of its framework, while a centuries-old cloister housing thous...

The AI Threat SciFi Predicted Is Right On Our Doorstep - The AI Threat SciFi Predicted Is Right On Our Doorstep Authored by Mike Fredenburg via The Epoch Times, Science Fiction has long predicted the threats and challenges posed by AI. In the Star Trek universe, particularly in the original series, Season Two, Episode 24, “The Ultimate Computer,” Dr. Leonard McCoy delivers this haunting line: “Compassion: that’s the one thing no machine...

China Revives Heavy Naval Firepower With New 155mm Gun That "Could Support An Attack On Taiwan" - China Revives Heavy Naval Firepower With New 155mm Gun That "Could Support An Attack On Taiwan" As modern naval combat increasingly relies on aircraft, missiles and unmanned systems, China is investing in a capability many navies have largely moved away from: heavy naval artillery, according to South China Morning Post. Recent reports indicate that the PLA Navy is testing a new 15...

Are Banks More Powerful Than Governments? - Are Banks More Powerful Than Governments? Authored by Mollie Engelhart via The Epoch Times, Government is big. Elected and unelected officials wield enormous amounts of power. But lately I have found myself wondering whether we are paying attention to the wrong institution. What if the most powerful institutions in America are not governments at all? What if they are banks and...

New Oregon Initiative Would Criminalize Hunting, Fishing And Farming - New Oregon Initiative Would Criminalize Hunting, Fishing And Farming Only 1% of the American population identifies as vegan (a person who refrains from using or consuming any animal products), and around 3% of the population identifies as vegetarian.  It is therefore a little confusing as to why American political and social discourse is hijacked by vegan issues so often.  Leftist...

My plumber charged $160 to fix the cistern on my toilet — but created another problem. Do I pay again? - “The cistern on my toilet has been constantly refilling and making a hissing noise.”

The moment of peak stagflation has passed. Here’s how some strategists recommend to trade it. - The heavy, imported-energy dependency of Europe made underweight a consensus recommendation for the last three months. Hopes for a peace deal, though, may reverse that trend and Barclays highlight luxury stocks there as an opportunity.

My mother was co-owner of my late grandmother’s bank account. Should she share the money with her siblings? - “The will stated that the estate was to be divided equally among her children.”

BMW issues a big profit warning it once again blames on China. The automaker is plotting a major strategy shift - BMW was the worst performing major European stock on Wednesday after the luxury-car maker lowered its profit outlook, citing a downturn in China as well as the impact from the Middle East war.

What have the U.S. and Iran agreed to? This is what markets are focused on. - The Trump administration and Iran have agreed on a framework for a peace deal. As everyone waits for the text of the framework to get released, here is a rundown of what the key points are for markets.

America’s fertility rate has never been lower. Blame smartphones — and these 4 financial realities. - Having as many children as families want requires “gender equality, economic stability, decent health and confidence in the future.”

Oil may move through the Strait of Hormuz first, leaving fertilizer supplies stranded - The interim peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran seems to be doing little to answer some of the thornier questions about the Strait of Hormuz, including how much longer it will take for products other than crude to start moving through again.

Intel takes a major step toward turning around a business that’s bleeding cash - Intel’s new manufacturing process has entered a stage that signals the company is confident in its ability to bring on external customers, analysts say.

I’m spending $170,000 to upgrade my home for my aging parents. Can I get tax breaks? - “Given that at least half of the remodeling cost is to accommodate my disabled mother, I’m wondering if some of this may be tax deductible.”

Chicken tenders are taking over the world, and KFC is rushing to keep up - Goodbye bone-in wings, hello tenders and chicken sandwiches that can be easily eaten in the car.

Stock futures are higher as Wall Street gears up for Federal Reserve rate decision: Live updates - Wednesday's FOMC decision marks the first with new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh at the helm of the U.S. central bank.

Fed Chair Warsh expected to withhold 'dot' from central bank's interest rate outlook - The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee is set to release its quarterly update of where individual officials expect interest rates to head.

Three Iranian tankers exit U.S. blockade for first time in months as shipowners eye Hormuz in 'wary disbelief' - At least three Iranian tankers carrying nearly five million barrels of crude oil have exited the U.S. Navy blockade.

'A signal of where power sits': Trump and world leaders joined by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google at G7 - Frontier AI risks, infrastructure and sovereignty are all expected to be discussed at the world leaders' summit.

AI credit markets at risk of 'violent' correction and investors must stay clear-eyed, Man Group says - AI credit markets are at risk of a 'violent' correction and investors must stay clear-eyed to do well, Man Group says

UK inflation holds steady at 2.8% in May - The Bank of England is due to update its monetary policy on Thursday.

Three Iranian tankers exit U.S. blockade for first time in months as shipowners eye Hormuz in 'wary disbelief' - At least three Iranian tankers carrying nearly five million barrels of crude oil have exited the U.S. Navy blockade.

UK economy shrank 0.1% in April as Iran conflict weighed on growth - U.K. GDP fell 0.1% in April as services activity declined and companies cited pressure from the Middle East conflict.

A Chinese start-up's unfolding dilemma exposes cracks in Beijing's tech funding machine - While the U.S. channels support to tech winners indirectly via incentives, Chinese governments at every level take direct equity stakes.

Wholesale prices rose 1.1% in May, more than expected, on surge in energy - The producer price index was expected to increase 0.7% in May, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

Myrmikan's Dan Oliver: Time makes gold's correction look puny so ignore it - 9:16p ET Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: In his new letter this week, Myrmikan Capital's Dan Oliver examines the recent "correction" in the gold price and concludes that while it is jarring, it is barely visible on a long-term chart. He writes: "We think that the financial system is more precarious than ever, not just the stock and bond markets but especially the sovereign ...

Central banks expand bullion holdings as U.S. dollar's dominance wavers - By Julie ZhangSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongTuesday, June 16, 2026 Central banks are expected to expand their gold holdings, while the U.S. dollar's dominance in global reserves will fade in five years, according to the World Gold Council. The push to accumulate gold reflects a broad de-dollarisation trend in recent years. About nine in 10 central banks expect global central bank gold hold...

Central banks repatriate gold as global insecurity rises - By Leslie Hook and Krishn KaushikFinancial Times, LondonTuesday, June 16, 2026 Global central banks are removing gold from vaults in London and New York as they become more skittish about storing bullion outside their own borders, according to a new survey. The central banks of India and France are among those that have relocated huge volumes of gold out of the U.S. and U.K. in the past year to...

Singapore's central bank offers gold vaulting to other central banks and bullion banks - By Timothy GohThe Straits Times, SingaporeMonday, June 15, 2026 Foreign central banks and sovereign entities will be able to store their gold reserves with the Monetary Authority of Singapore from October as Singapore strengthens its position as a regional hub for gold trading and storage. This will complement the republic's commercial vaulting capacity, which exceeds 2,000 tonnes and serves ma...

Matthew Piepenburg: Who wins gold's race against the dollar? - By Matthew PiepenburgVon Greyerz / Gold Switzerland, ZurichMonday, June 15, 2026 Gold. It began the year with galvanic headlines and endless coverage. Now, midway through that same year, having lost more than 25% from its January high of $5,600, many are wondering if peak gold is behind us in the wake of just another broken asset bubble. Such concerns are understandable, even expected -- especi...

The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in America: Price Drops & Gains in 33 Big Expensive Cities, May 2026 - Home prices fell from peaks in prior years in 28 of the 33 cities, led by Austin -27% and Oakland -26%, while AI mania in San Francisco trickled down from “mansion shortage” to mid-tier.

Government Uses Strategic Petroleum Reserve as Cudgel to Beat Down Oil-Price Mania: Worked for Second Time - A new role for the SPR. It wasn’t designed for that.

US Government Sold $646 billion of Treasury Securities this Week. 2nd Wave of Inflation Approaches 10-Year Treasury Yield - How the long-term Treasury debt grows: Treasury notes & bonds outstanding rose on net by $59 billion this week.

BitGo offers Europe’s crypto firms a MiCA-compliance lifeline as license deadline looms - BaFin-regulated BitGo says its Crypto-as-a-Service platform can help eligible crypto players across Europe with an alternative way to navigate MiCA.

Forget the price charts. Here's how bitcoin and S&P 500 look like when adjusted for the money printer - Valuations shaped by M2 money supply growth paint reveal concerning trends for risk assets.

Crypto PAC's $12 million Senate candidate, Barry Moore, wins Alabama GOP primary - The Trump loyalist drew more crypto dollars than any candidate so far in this year's midterms, and the result marks a big win for the industry's political arm.

Live markets: Markets turn their focus to the Fed as oil returns to pre-war levels - Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio hit a level that has marked every cycle low since 2015, but in each case it preceded months of basing rather than an immediate rebound.

XRP gives back breakout gains, slipping below $1.23 on heavy selling - XRP briefly traded above key resistance before sellers stepped in, with rising volume suggesting traders used the rally to cut positions rather than add risk.

Uniswap jumps 22% and altcoins rip while bitcoin stalls before the Fed - UNI surged after Standard Chartered set a $100 long-term target, and HYPE and solana led a broad altcoin bid. Bitcoin held near $66,000 as oil fell to a three-month low and the Fed met for the first time under Kevin Warsh.

Here is why Strategy's dividend-paying crypto stock is crashing to near-historic lows - Strategy's bitcoin-backed preferred stock remains well below par value as concerns over dividend coverage and stronger competition from Strive's SATA.

Bitcoin miners' AI pivot faces $50 billion reality check, says VanEck - VanEck says investors are shifting focus from contract announcements to execution risk as miners chase AI revenue.

U.S. senators urge Treasury not to leave states out of GENIUS Act stablecoin process - Senators led by Republican Cynthia Lummis are insisting the Treasury Department ensure states get a process to prove their ability to supervise stablecoins.

Hyperliquid, Uniswap and Worldcoin buck crypto slump as traders chase AI, DeFi trends - A handful of tokens continued their run while bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market stalled after the early week bounce.

Kalshi’s Perpetual Futures Top $5.5 Billion in Two Weeks as It Eyes Markets Beyond Crypto - Prediction-market platform Kalshi says its newly launched perpetual futures have generated more than $5.5 billion in trading volume in just two weeks, and the company is already planning to push the never-expiring contracts beyond crypto. From $1 Billion to $5.5 Billion The growth has been rapid, and as per Bloomberg data, Kalshi’s perpetual futures have […]

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Wants to Launch a New Token After Prison - Sam Bankman-Fried, the FTX co-founder serving a 25-year sentence, has reportedly told a fellow inmate he intends to launch a new crypto token once he walks free, a release that (absent legal relief) may not arrive until around 2044. A Token Pitch From Behind Bars According to a New York Magazine feature, Bankman-Fried has been […]

Kalshi’s IP Geofence Still Lets Nevada Users Buy Banned Contracts as State Seeks $120,000 a Day - Nevada wants Kalshi held in contempt and fined $120,000 a day, arguing the prediction market’s home-grown geofence still lets residents buy the sports and election contracts a court ordered it to block – live World Cup markets included. A Geofence That Doesn’t Hold On June 12, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) asked the First […]

China’s New Sodium-Ion Battery Targets a 20-Year Lifespan and Stronger Cold-Weather Range - CATL unveiled a sodium-ion battery at a MIIT-backed event, claiming up to 15,000 charge cycles or 20 years of life and stable performance in extreme cold. The One Shell, Two Cells platform pairs sodium and lithium cells to standardize packs, use locally sourced synthetic-carbon anodes, and target electric-vehicle ranges up to 600 km. At a […]

Tokenized Real-World Assets Reach $31.76 Billion as Circle’s USYC Tops $3 Billion - The market for tokenized real-world assets ( RWAs) has climbed to about $31.76 billion in onchain value, led by tokenized U.S. Treasuries from Circle and Blackrock. Fresh launches bringing private equity and payroll onchain suggest the institutional push is broadening beyond bonds. A Market Pushing Toward New Highs Tokenized real-world assets, i.e. traditional financial instruments […]

Brickbat: In Your Own Words - A court in Germany has ruled that Google is legally responsible for false information generated by its AI Overviews, treating… The post Brickbat: In Your Own Words appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Trump Administration Seriously Considered Unilaterally Suspending the Writ of Habeas Corpus - The proposal was nixed only after White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf explained why it was legally dubious.

Police Kill 1-Year-Old Boy by Shooting Into Car of Suspected Shoplifters - The suspects—his mother and aunt—were accused of shoplifting diapers from Walmart.

The Coroner "Kept Several Skulls as Trophies from the Deceased He Examined" - A very short excerpt from yesterday's Seventh Circuit opinion in Betts v. Boone County, written by Chief Judge Michael Brennan… The post The Coroner "Kept Several Skulls as Trophies from the Deceased He Examined" appeared first on Reason.com.

Robocalls Are Annoying. Eroding Privacy Is Not the Right Way To Stop Them. - A proposed FCC rule would require Americans to share more personal information with phone service providers. Bye, bye burner phones?

Sports Fans Don't Complain Their Championship-Winning Team Employs Too Many Immigrants - Critics of high-skilled immigration should take note.

Pick Your YIMBY - The D.C. mayoral race offers two leading candidates who are saying a lot of the right things about housing supply.

AI Tort Lawsuit Tracker - An excellent resource from Prof. Ed Lee (Santa Clara). The focus is on tort lawsuits brought against AI companies or… The post AI Tort Lawsuit Tracker appeared first on Reason.com.

"Needless Cost Increases" from "Both Counsels' Choices to Follow the Path of Most Resistance" - From Judge April Perry (N.D. Ill.) today in Doe v. Thomas. Some context: Plaintiff's motion for a protective order [51]… The post "Needless Cost Increases" from "Both Counsels' Choices to Follow the Path of Most Resistance" appeared first on Reason.com.

Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund Is a (Another) Slush Fund - If Trump’s settlement stands, future presidents will have a roadmap for turning lawsuits into spending programs and political grievances into taxpayer-financed payouts.

There and Back Again: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - The House’s amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a great improvement over the Senate’s version. However, the bill is still filled with policies that won’t help, but rather harm, the housing market.

After the Castro Tyranny, Cubans Should Lead Their Transition to Freedom - When and if the Cuban dictatorship finally collapses, it would be best to let Cubans themselves determine their return to freedom.

A Federal Gas Tax Holiday Would Be Expensive and Ineffective - When the federal gas tax comes up for reauthorization in 2028, Congress should simply let the gas tax expire.

The SEC Throws in the Towel on Gag Orders - Facing an increasingly speech-friendly Supreme Court, the SEC reluctantly–and belatedly–decides to stop censoring its victims.

Let’s Not Forget What Madison Said About War - What Madison is pointing out is that among all the ways that government destroys the liberty of its own people, its wars are the worst. The post Let’s Not Forget What Madison Said About War appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

It’s not Treason. It’s Self-Defense. - “For transporting us beyond seas, to be tried for pretended offences.” From the Declaration of Independence, one of the charges against the King that justified secession. It was built on a violent American raid on the British few of us are ever taught about. In the early hours of June 10, 1772, a band of Rhode Islanders rowed out in the dark, shot and seriously wounded a Royal Navy commander, c...

A Nation of Suspects - Some of the recent legal challenges to the use of surveillance by the Department of Homeland Security upon Americans have resulted in the revelation of truly terrifying behavior by the government, in direct defiance of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. We now know that the federal government spies on innocent Americans without suspicion and […] The post A Nation of Suspects appeared fir...

Onward, Friends - After 26 years, today is my last day at EFF. It's been a terrific and wild ride — the organization has grown from a tiny band of fighty people trying to plant a flag for freedom and justice in the coming digital world into a large, established band of fighty people doing, well, much the same. The world around us has changed enormously. Our core values haven't budged. I'm proud of what we've ac...

EFFecting Change: LGBTQ+ Solidarity Against the Tide of Surveillance - LGBTQ+ communities are facing an escalating wave of censorship and targeted surveillance, but we can push back through mutual solidarity. Join us live to learn how safer virtual spaces get built, how platform policies and government pressure are reshaping the digital landscape, and what platform accountability actually looks like. Our panel will share ideas for direct action and concrete strate...

Victory! 702 has Expired! - Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act lets US intelligence agencies collect communications from foreigners abroad without a warrant, and routinely sweeps in Americans’ emails, messages, and calls in the process. The authority for this program is set to expire Friday, June 12th, 2026, at midnight. As we wrote earlier this week, Congress has been kicking the ball down the road ...

After Miami Gardens Drops Illegal Ban on Food Trucks, Law Firm Urges Aventura to Do the Same  - After beating a food truck ban in Miami Gardens, the Institute for Justice is urging Aventura to end a similar restriction. The post After Miami Gardens Drops Illegal Ban on Food Trucks, Law Firm Urges Aventura to Do the Same  appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Property Owners Ask Georgia Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Private Railroad’s Land Grab - ATLANTA—On Monday, a group of property owners in rural Sparta, Georgia filed a petition asking the Georgia Supreme Court to hear their case challenging a private […] The post Property Owners Ask Georgia Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Private Railroad’s Land Grab appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Innocent Man’s Case Seeking to Hold Federal Agents Accountable for Brutalizing Him More Than a Decade Ago - WASHINGTON—Today, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear a case brought by an innocent man who was brutalized by members of a joint state-federal task force when he was […] The post Supreme Court Declines to Hear Innocent Man’s Case Seeking to Hold Federal Agents Accountable for Brutalizing Him More Than a Decade Ago 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 ...

GOA and GOF Petition the Virginia Supreme Court for a Preliminary Ruling on Virginia’s Looming “Assault Firearms” Ban - GOA and GOF Petition the Virginia Supreme Court for a Preliminary Ruling on Virginia’s Looming “Assault Firearms” Ban FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2026 Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), alongside Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) and 2A journalist John Crump, have petitioned the Virginia Supreme Court for an urgent ruling in their lawsuit cha...

IL: Stop Illinois’ Backdoor Handgun Ban – TAKE ACTION - Anti-gun lawmakers in Springfield are trying to move HB 4471, the so-called “Responsible Gun Manufacturing Act,” out of the House Rules Committee. This bill isn’t about stopping violent criminals. It’s a backdoor ban aimed at common semiautomatic pistols, including many Glock-style handguns. HB4471 originally sought to criminalize the manufacture, sale, purchase, receipt, import, or transfer of...

Gun Owners of America Endorses Byron Donalds for Florida Governor - Gun Owners of America Endorses Byron Donalds for Florida Governor  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 11, 2026  TALLAHASSEE, FL — Gun Owners of America (GOA) proudly endorses U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds for Governor of Florida.  As both a former Florida state lawmaker and a current member of Congress, Byron Donalds has compiled a perfect pro-Second Amendment record.  As a freshman state representat...

Robinhood cuts nearly 300 employees - While other fintechs credited AI in staff reductions, Robinhood cited a need to remain a “lean, hyper-focused team where every single individual is empowered to make a massive impact.”

GAO prods FDIC on rotating examiners - By instituting such a requirement, the FDIC “could mitigate threats to independence and better ensure that escalation decisions are independent and evidence-based,” the GAO said.

DC-area banks to merge in $98M deal - The merger of Tysons Corner, Virginia-based ODNB Financial Corp. and Washington, D.C.-based National Capital Bancorp is set to create a $2.4 billion-asset bank with 10 branches across four states and the nation’s capital.

‘We are not ready’: AI could trigger bank runs in seconds, lawmaker says - Rep. Bill Foster, D-IL, said real-time regulatory dashboards, standardized reporting and open source software are needed to respond to an AI-driven bank run.

Nubank notifies customers of its liquidation in error - Brazil’s central bank is not liquidating the digital lender. But dozens of customers Friday received a message telling them this was the case.

U.S. Bank wins Innovation of the Year award - A collaboration between the bank and Edward Jones was honored as American Banker's top 2026 Innovation of the Year at the Digital Banking Conference.

Bipartisan, bicameral housing deal emerges with bank riders - The first bipartisan, bicameral housing compromise includes a suite of community banking provisions long sought by the industry.

How Revolut is building an international "super app of finance" - The fintech's recently installed U.S. CEO said at American Banker's Digital Banking conference that Revolut's goal is to become "the first truly global bank."

Michigan bank strikes deal for an in-state rival - Isabella Bancorp in Mount Pleasant to enter the Grand Rapids market with $54.6 million purchase of Grand River Commerce in Grandville.

Four things to watch in Kevin Warsh's Fed debut - Newly minted Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will host his inaugural press conference on Wednesday. Bankers will be paying close attention to what he says — and how he says it.

Cyber insurance unpacked: the corporate digital safety net - In a more digitalised and interconnected world, cyber risk is increasingly recognised as a significant threat to economic and financial stability. The rapid evolution of cyber threats driven by technological advances, including artificial intelligence (AI), rising geopolitical tensions and the interconnected nature of digital ecosystems, is increasing the speed, scale, sophistication and system...

Bond yield responses to macro news: the role of macro forecast disagreement and monetary policy uncertainty - by Peter Hördahl, Burçin Kısacıkoğlu, Dora XiaBond yields react to macroeconomic surprises, but the magnitude of this responsiveness depends on macroeconomic forecast disagreement and monetary policy uncertainty. Using intraday responses of US Treasury futures to surprises in macroeconomic data releases, we find that greater forecast disagreement about an economic indicator prior to its release...

Gent Sejko: Albania's economic and financial developments in 2025 - Address by Mr Gent Sejko, Governor of the Bank of Albania, to the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Employment and Finance presenting the Annual Report of the Bank of Albania for 2025, Tirana, 12 June 2026.

Federal Reserve Board announces final rule that establishes data standards for certain information collections - Federal Reserve Board announces final rule that establishes data standards for certain information collections

Federal Reserve Board announces that results from its annual bank stress test will be released on Wednesday, June 24, at 4 p.m. EDT. - Federal Reserve Board announces that results from its annual bank stress test will be released on Wednesday, June 24, at 4 p.m. EDT.

Agencies remove additional references to reputation risk - Agencies remove additional references to reputation risk

Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance - PRESS RELEASE | JUNE 5, 2026 FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance WASHINGTON—The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) t...

Press Release: Agencies Remove Additional References to Reputation Risk - PRESS RELEASE | JUNE 2, 2026 Agencies Remove Additional References to Reputation Risk WASHINGTON—The federal bank regulatory agencies today join...