Precious Metals and Market News

Wall Street on the fence about gold’s direction, Main Street strengthens its bullish bias as debt worries mount - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed industry experts on the fence about gold’s near-term prospects, while retail traders strengthened their bullish bias.

Affluent investors more than double their gold holdings, 50% look to own gold in the next 12 months - HSBC - (Kitco News) - While central banks have attracted significant attention for their continued appetite for gold, they are not the only buyers in the marketplace. Affluent investors—those with at least $100,000 in assets—are also showing increased interest in the precious metal, according to a study from HSBC.

Solid employment data dampens gold, but deficit concerns continue to support prices - (Kitco News) - After holding critical support near $3,250 an ounce, the gold market is poised to end a shortened trading week with solid gains. However, according to some analysts, the precious metal still lacks a strong bullish catalyst to break out of its current consolidation phase.

Spot gold at $3,333/oz after ISM Services PMI rises to 50.8 in June - (Kitco News) – The U.S. service sector improved on balance last month, with business activity and prices improving while employment worsened, according to the latest data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).The ISM announced on Thursday morning that its Services Purchasing Managers Index rose to 50.8 in June, up from May’s reading of 49.9. The data was better than expected, as econom...

Gold trading at session lows after U.S. economy created 147K jobs in June - (Kitco News) - The gold market is struggling to find its footing as the U.S. labor market remains robust with the U.S. economy creating more jobs than expected last month.

Gold prices slide to session lows after U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to 233k - (Kitco News) - Gold prices fell to fresh session lows following the release of better-than-expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits was below economists’ forecasts.Initial claims for state unemployment benefits came in at seasonally adjusted 233,000 for the week ending June 28, the Labor Department announced on Thursday. The numbe...

Gold and silver prices poised for further gains amid mounting economic risks - Sprott's McIntyre - (Kitco News) - Gold prices have pushed back into familiar territory above $3,300 an ounce, while silver prices continue to consolidate above $36 an ounce. One portfolio manager says both precious metals have room to run higher.

$3,000 is the new normal for gold, says abrdn’s Robert Minter - here’s why - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are consolidating above $3,300 but are struggling to build new bullish momentum as investors try to get comfortable with these elevated levels. However, one fund manager argues that the value is completely justified.

Gold will consolidate in H2 2025 as haven demand flags, US tariffs and equity volatility will drive prices - FOREX.com’s Razaqzada - (Kitco News) – Gold’s record run in the first half of 2025 is likely to give way to consolidation in H2 as safe haven demand cools, but U.S. trade policy and equity volatility will remain key price drivers, according to Fawad Razaqzada, Market Analyst at City Index and FOREX.com.

Gold, silver gain as U.S. jobs report on deck - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are firmer in uneventful midday U.S. trading Wednesday. Traders of the two precious metals are awaiting a major U.S. economic report on Thursday morning.

New York Times Struggles To Explain Why It Reported News To Traumatized Readers - New York Times Struggles To Explain Why It Reported News To Traumatized Readers Authored by Jonathan Turley, This week, the New York Times experienced an uprising in its ranks and among its readers. The paper was denounced by its own staff and liberal pundits called for the entire editorial staff to be canned. Why? Because The New York Times actually reported news that was deeme...

300% Increase In American Investors Defrauded By 'Pump'n'Dump' Stock Fraud: FBI - 300% Increase In American Investors Defrauded By 'Pump'n'Dump' Stock Fraud: FBI Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, There has been a surge of criminals targeting stock investors in the United States in a “ramp-and-dump” stock manipulation scheme via messaging apps and social media platforms, the FBI said in a July 3 alert. In the scheme, “investment clubs” are p...

Watch: Mexico City Protest Against American Ex-Pat 'Invasion' Turns Violent - Watch: Mexico City Protest Against American Ex-Pat 'Invasion' Turns Violent In a role reversal that underscores a universal resentment of economic and social impacts caused by a major influx of foreigners, demonstrators marched in Mexico City on Friday to protest against the city's status as a hot new residential destination for American ex-pats and remote workers. Though it starte...

America's "Healthcare" System Is Now A Structured Financial Skim/Scam - America's "Healthcare" System Is Now A Structured Financial Skim/Scam Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, "Healthcare" grift, graft, fraud and financialized skims / scams will bankrupt the nation. I've been writing about America's healthcare system for 18 years, emphasizing two enduring themes: 1) our lifestyle is unhealthy, with predictable consequences and 2) he...

'Fact Checkers' Claim NY Mayoral Candidate's "Seize The Means Of Production" Remark Isn't Communist - 'Fact Checkers' Claim NY Mayoral Candidate's "Seize The Means Of Production" Remark Isn't Communist Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, An open Communist is on the verge of becoming the Mayor of New York, yet the self appointed Ministry of Truth wants Americans to believe that it’s totally not Communist ideology to advocate for “seizing the means of production.” Zohran...

NATO's Rutte Warns Of Chinese-Russian Red Dawn As Medvedev Suggests He's "On Magic Mushrooms" - NATO's Rutte Warns Of Chinese-Russian Red Dawn As Medvedev Suggests He's "On Magic Mushrooms" NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has gone full 'Red Dawn' - warning that China and Russia might orchestrate simultaneous invasions of Taiwan and Europe to destabilize the Western alliance. “If Xi Jinping would attack Taiwan, he would first make sure that he makes a call to his very jun...

What Prevents Trump From Implementing The "Chainsaw" Approach Like Milei? - What Prevents Trump From Implementing The "Chainsaw" Approach Like Milei? Authored by Daniel Lacalle, In recent months, many libertarians have criticised Donald Trump’s economic policies, arguing that he is not implementing drastic public spending cuts like Javier Milei has done in Argentina. However, this comparison ignores key structural and contextual differences between the...

Merchant Ship Attacked With RPGs In Southern Red Sea Chokepoint - Merchant Ship Attacked With RPGs In Southern Red Sea Chokepoint On Saturday evening, air raid sirens sounded across the Dead Sea region and parts of the West Bank following the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen toward Israel. The launch, attributed to Iran-backed Houthi forces, marks an alarming expansion of their missile capabilities beyond the Red Sea maritime chokepoint....

Turkey Arrests Three More Opposition Mayors, After Istanbul's Imamoglu Detained - Turkey Arrests Three More Opposition Mayors, After Istanbul's Imamoglu Detained Via Middle East Eye Three opposition mayors have been arrested in Turkey in what the Republican People's Party (CHP) have a branded a "political operation". Adana Mayor Zeydan Karalar, Antalya Mayor Muhittin Bocek and Adiyaman Mayor Abdurrahman Tutdere were all arrested on Saturday as part of an invest...

Zelensky's Latest Call With Trump Was 'Most Productive' He's Ever Had - Zelensky's Latest Call With Trump Was 'Most Productive' He's Ever Had The White House rhetoric on Ukraine could be slowly shifting, after President Trump said he was "very unhappy" with a Thursday phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. After a single night's record drone attack of some 500 UAVs sent on Ukraine, Trump said "It just seems like he wants to go all the way a...

Delta kicks off second-quarter earnings this week. But is 2025 already a ‘lost year’ for airlines? - The second-quarter earnings season will begin a little more quietly than usual this week, with results from Delta Air Lines due on Thursday. Wall Street’s advice? Keep expectations low.

Oil prices fall as OPEC+ ramps up production; U.S. stock futures decline as tariffs to go into effect Aug. 1 - U.S. stock-market futures declined as the Trump administration said a broad swath of tariffs against U.S. trade partners won’t take effect until Aug. 1, rather than July 9.

The stock-market rally is broadening beyond Big Tech. Will consumer stocks bounce back in the second half of the year? - From cyclicals to small caps, more stocks are joining the charge that has sent the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite to all-time highs.

‘I do all the yard work, cooking and cleaning’: I live with my daughter and her lazy boyfriend. She wants me to buy her house. Do I say yes? - “When I say anything, I am immediately wrong, unless my daughter wants something.”

My job is offering me a payout. Should I take a $61,000 lump sum — or $355 a month for life? - “My S&P 500 investments have roughly doubled every seven years.”

Can Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs recover financially now that he’s been found not guilty of the worst charges? - The hip-hop mogul has already seen his net worth plummet from $900 million to $400 million, according to one estimate.

‘I’m single’: At 70, I have $500,000 in stocks and $220,000 in savings. How do I invest my $130,000 windfall? - “I’m receiving enough Social Security to live on.”

‘She’s in a shaky marriage that could soon end’: Will my daughter’s husband get my IRA when I die? - “I’m 84 and widowed. My daughter is the beneficiary of my IRA and the successor trustee for my revocable living trust.”

Stock-market investors went from panic to ‘Goldilocks.’ Are they getting ahead of themselves? - Will “strength beget strength” as stock-market investors await a key tariff deadline?

My wife and I are in our late 60s. Do I sell stocks to pay our $30,000 credit-card debt — or do it gradually over 3 years? - “We have around $375,000 in investments in mutual funds and stocks with Morgan Stanley.”

Stock futures fall after Trump says tariffs will go into effect on Aug. 1, not July 9: Live updates - Wall Street is coming off a holiday-shortened week during which the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted fresh all-time highs.

Elon Musk says he has formed a new U.S. political party, the 'America Party' - Elon Musk, the world's richest man, suggests the new party would focus "on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts."

Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 78 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing - The death toll from flash floods that rampaged through Central Texas rose to at least 67 on Sunday, including 11 missing girls from a summer camp.

Rep. Mark Green resigns from Congress, leaving Speaker Johnson with an even narrower Republican majority in the House - Rep. Mark Green said he was returning to the private sector to start his own business, without sharing details about the business.

BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs in summit overshadowed by Middle East tensions - The BRICS bloc of developing nations on Sunday condemned the increase in tariffs and attacks on Iran, but refrained from naming U.S. President Donald Trump.

Here's where the jobs are for June 2025 — government sector leads the way - State and local government job growth boosted the U.S. labor market in June.

U.S. payrolls increased by 147,000 in June, more than expected - Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 110,000 in June. The unemployment rate was forecast to rise to 4.3%.

With June jobs report looming, DOGE government layoffs could start becoming a factor - A gradual pullback in hiring and job openings has come as hundreds of thousands of federal workers are out looking for employment.

The private sector lost 33,000 jobs in June, badly missing expectations for a 100,000 increase, ADP says - Economists polled by Dow Jones forecast an increase of 100,000 for the month.

Core inflation rate rose to 2.7% in May, more than expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows - The PCE price index was projected to rise 0.1% in May, with the annual inflation rate at 2.3%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

China snaps up mines around the world in rush to secure resources - By Camilla Hodgson, Leslie Hook, and Edward WhiteFinancial Times, LondonSunday, July 6, 2025 Chinese mining acquisitions overseas have hit their highest level in more than a decade as companies race to secure the raw materials that underpin the global economy in the face of mounting geopolitical tension. There were 10 deals worth more than $100 million last year, the highest since 2013, accordi...

Only JPM and Citi are long-term short in gold, trading for Fed, Maguire tells LFTV - 5:40p ET Friday, July 4, 2025 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: JPMorganChase and Citibank and the only two bullion banks with long-term short exposure in the gold market and are trading for the Federal Reserve, London metals trader Andrew Maguire tells the TF Metals Report's Craig Hemke on this week's edition of Kinesis Money's "Live from the Vault" program. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... A...

Alasdair Macleod: First half 2025 analysis of the precious metals - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, July 4, 2025 It’s been a spectacular 2025 for precious metals so far. Will it continue into H2? With fiat currencies losing credibility, the answer is a resounding yes. In quiet trading during a week foreshortened by U.S. Independence Day, gold has held up well, while silver has been squeezed higher. In European trading this morning, gold was $3,340,...

Stuart Englert: The incremental steps toward sound money - By Stuart Englertstuartenglert.substack.comFriday, July 4, 2025 If you want a pocketbook example of how far the United States has strayed from the supreme law of the land, look no further than the nation's money. Today's dollar is nothing like it was intended when the U.S. Constitution was written and ratified nearly 240 years ago. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... The Gol...

Hong Kong investors triple gold holdings in rush to haven asset, HSBC survey finds - By Cao LiSouth China Morning Post, Hong KongThursday, July 3, 2025 Affluent investors in Hong Kong have nearly tripled their allocation to gold amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties, according to an HSBC survey. Individual investors in the city with US$100,000 to US$2 million in investible assets had allocated 11% of their portfolios to gold and other precious metals, up from 4% a year a...

Fed Balance Sheet QT: -$13 Billion in June, -$2.31 Trillion from Peak, to $6.66 Trillion. New Milestone: 3 Years of QT - The new and improved Standing Repo Facility (SRF) sprang into action for one day at quarter-end on June 30.

Beneath the Surface of the Employment Report: How Jobs Evolved by Industry over Time, Winners & Losers - The job creation machine is running at a decent pace, unemployment is historically low, but it's not evenly spread across all industries.

Despite Ugliness at Stellantis, Nissan & Tesla, New Vehicle Sales in Q2 Rose to the Best Q2 since 2021. But June Stalled - Cybertruck may be entering automotive history as the most expensive failed model ever.

Gold, silver become legal tender in Texas under new law - Texas has joined a growing movement of states establishing gold and silver currency systems, after Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1056 into law on June 29, creating what supporters call the ...

Texas authorizes use of gold and silver as legal tender for day-to-day transactions - Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he signed a bill into law that designates gold and silver as legal tender for everyday financial transactions within the state.

Texans Allowed to Pay Using Gold and Silver - Texans are to be allowed to pay with with gold and silver for everyday transactions after Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1056 into law. The law, which was championed by Republican state ...

Incremental Steps Toward Sound Money - Today’s dollar is nothing like it was intended when the U.S. Constitution was written and ratified nearly 240 years ago.

Legal Tender - Hackaday - legal tender 1 Articles [Woz] Prints And Spends His Own $2 Bills. August 3, 2012 by Mike Szczys 85 Comments [Steve Wozniak’s] damn the man, devil may care attitude continues to show with this ...

TON Surges on UAE Golden Visa News; Crypto Community Reacts With Excitement and Doubt - Stake $100K in Toncoin and pay a $35K fee for a UAE Golden Visa, says TON Foundation; community debates legitimacy and government support.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, XRP Rise as Bessent Hints at Trade Deals Before Liberation Day Tariff Deadline - Bitcoin briefly topped $109,000, while XRP, Solana's SOL, and dogecoin saw notable gains.

Bitcoin's 'Mempool' Nearly Empty as Prices Trade Near Lifetime Highs - Almost all of Bitcoin's actual users have gone away, one observer said, warning of a major crisis.

Chart of the Week: Wall Street Has Claimed Bitcoin—Now What? - Bitcoin's correlation with U.S. equities is still very high, while it has almost zero relation to gold and USD.

Ethereum Touted as ‘Foundational Layer for Global Finance’ by Firm With $500M ETH Bet - ETH stabilizes above $2,500 as SharpLink Gaming reiterates its treasury strategy and says Ethereum is becoming finance’s foundational layer.

Crypto, Cash, and Condos: Singapore Ends $2.2B Laundering Case With Fines - Singapore hits banks with $21.5M in fines over a $2.2 billion money laundering scandal involving cash, property and crypto

Bitcoin Cash Rally Accelerates on Whale Activity and Bullish Technical Signals - BCH sees heightened whale activity and rising open interest as traders weigh speculation against weak on-chain usage and recent suspicious transactions.

U.S. Exceptionalism Is Alive and Well as Nasdaq Outperforms Global Peers: Macro Markets - The resurgence of U.S. exceptionalism may positively impact bitcoin and stabilize the U.S. dollar.

Drake Compares Fake Friends to Bitcoin's Volatility: ‘Down This Week, Up Next’ - From rap verses to million-dollar crypto wagers, Drake’s high-stakes love affair with bitcoin keeps unfolding.

FLOKI Advances Blockchain Gaming Ambitions With Valhalla Mainnet Launch and Esports Partnership - FLOKI is doubling down on utility with a Valhalla MMORPG mainnet launch and new Method partnership aimed at attracting Web3 and traditional gamers.

Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin to Smash $135K by Q3, $200K by Year-End - Standard Chartered projects bitcoin to blast past $135,000 by Q3 and hit $200,000 by year-end, driven by ETF momentum, institutional demand, and U.S. policy catalysts. Bitcoin Targets $200K by Year-End With ETF Surge and US Policy Tailwinds Robust institutional demand and evolving U.S. policy frameworks are driving forecasts for bitcoin to achieve all-time highs in […]

RWA Leader Ondo Finance Acquires Oasis Pro, Gaining Key US Securities Licenses - Ondo Finance, a blockchain technology company specializing in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), has agreed to acquire Oasis Pro, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered broker-dealer and fintech infrastructure provider. Deal Gives Ondo Finance SEC-Registered Platforms for Tokenized Securities The acquisition grants Ondo Finance Oasis Pro’s licenses, including its status as ...

Crypto Bullion Goes Viral: XAUT Holders Soar 172% in Gold-Backed Token Frenzy - Since late 2024, gold has climbed over 27% against the U.S. dollar, and that upward move has ignited a wave of interest in tokenized gold coins. The leading digital gold tokens have seen their holder counts balloon anywhere from 38% to a whopping 172% since the end of last year. Tether and Paxos Rule the […]

Is Silver Set to Explode? Predictions Target $50 Price Tag by Year’s End - While gold has glittered in 2025, a growing number of prediction sites and financial analysts believe silver might steal the spotlight, with projections hinting at a climb past $50 per ounce by year’s end—driven by industrial appetite and economic jitters. Silver Bulls Roar: $50 Target in Sight as 2025 Precious Metal Trends Heat Up Silver […]

Bullish Bitcoin Bets Soar on Prediction Markets, $150K in Sight - Traders on leading prediction markets are placing increasingly bullish bets that bitcoin ( BTC) will achieve record highs by the end of 2025, with overwhelming odds favoring a surge past $120,000. Prediction Markets Signal Confidence in Bitcoin Price Surge to $125K+ Prediction markets let traders buy and sell contracts tied to the outcome of real-world […]

Have The Gundy and Fulton Moments Passed? - The intelligible principle test and Employment Division v. Smith are likely safe from Justices Kavanaugh and Barrett.

Justice Kavanaugh Lays Out His Roadmap In FCC. v. Consumers' Research - Justice Kavanaugh parts ways with Justice Gorsuch on the non-delegation doctrine, but charts two paths for independent agencies.

Justice Kagan Rejects "Combination Theory" Claims For Separation of Powers Cases - "A meritless public non-delegation challenge plus a meritless private nondelegation challenge cannot equal a meritorious 'combination' claim."

SCOTUS Holds, In A Footnote, That The "Capable Of Repetition, Yet Evading Review" Doctrine Can Apply Even When Plaintiff Does Not Seek A Preliminary Injunction - Justice Kagan mows down many circuit precedents without much explanation.

What Is A "Liberty Interest" And Why Does The Due Process Clause Protect It? - Once again, Justice Thomas raises questions the other Justices simply do not wish to answer.

On Schadenfreude - It is time, I suggest, to give what-about-ism a well-deserved burial.

Maryland's New 3 Percent Tax Will Chill the State's Emerging Tech Sector - The Chamber of Commerce has called the tax a “disastrous” policy that threatens the state’s economy and its future as a tech hub.

Conflicts and Contrasts Make Jerusalem Endlessly Fascinating - The City of Peace has been a locus of conflict for a very long time—a story that continues to this day.

TikTok Schadenfreude  - I'll admit, I have not followed all of the legal developments in Trump 2.0 carefully. During the first administration, I… The post TikTok Schadenfreude  appeared first on Reason.com.

Medina v. Planned Parenthood: Abandoning the Abortion "Distortion" Field For Section 1983 and the Spending Clause - The Court faults lower courts for not anticipating the abandonment of Wilder and other Section 1983 precedents.

Bank Capital Standards - The Federal Reserve Bank recently proposed to liberalize capital standards for large banks.

Psychedelic Legalization - New Zealand recently took a baby step toward the use of psychedelics to treat depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse by allowing one and only one psychiatrist to prescribe psilocybin, the hallucinogenic found in “magic mushrooms.”

Freedom of Speech Is Worth Celebrating, as Europe Ramps Up Prosecution of “Hate Speech” - As Europe continues to escalate its war with hate speech but with no victory in sight, we should be thankful that we do not live under such laws here at home. And this should renew our commitment to defending free expression for all, regardless of our political party.

Expanding Federal Involvement in Education Isn’t the Way to Celebrate Independence Day - With educational freedom flourishing across America, now is not the time to increase federal intrusion in private education.

American Craft Brewers Suffering Under Trump’s Tariffs - It will be ironic this 4th of July weekend when Americans down their favorite craft beers in celebration of the country’s founders telling a king to go away.

Don’t Miss the Most Important Part of the Declaration - Remember – Save the best for last! Don’t miss the most important part of the Declaration of Independence. It’s at the very end. “These United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.” @tenthamendmentcenter Declaration of Independence: DON'T miss the MOST Important Part #history #liberty #americanrevolution #july4th #independenceday #4thofjuly #libertarian #founders […...

Now in Effect: Georgia Law Expands Right to Try Act - As originally enacted in 2016, the Georgia Right to Try enabled terminally ill patients to access medications and treatments that do not have final FDA approval. Sponsored by Matt Brass and a large coalition of cosponsors, Senate Bill 72 (SB72) expands the law to allow non-FDA-approved treatment options for patients suffering from severely debilitating or life-threatening illnesses. The post No...

Now in Effect: South Dakota Law Bans Credit Card Codes that Track Gun Purchases - The new law bars financial institutions operating in the state from requiring “the use of a firearms code in a way that distinguishes a firearms dealer physically located in this state from a general merchandise retailer or a sporting goods retailer located in this state.” The post Now in Effect: South Dakota Law Bans Credit Card Codes that Track Gun Purchases first appeared on Tenth Amendment ...

How to Build on Washington’s “My Health, My Data” Act - In 2023, the State of Washington enacted one of the strongest consumer data privacy laws in recent years: the “my health my data” act (HB 1155). EFF commends the civil rights, data privacy, and reproductive justice advocates who worked to pass this law. This post suggests ways for legislators and advocates in other states to build on the Washington law and draft one with even stronger protectio...

🤫 Meta's Secret Spying Scheme | EFFector 37.7 - Keeping up on the latest digital rights news has never been easier. With a new look, EFF's EFFector newsletter covers the latest details on our work defending your rights to privacy and free expression online. EFFector 37.7 covers some of the very sneaky tactics that Meta has been using to track you online, and how you can mitigate some of this tracking. In this issue, we're also explaining the...

Podcast Episode: Cryptography Makes a Post-Quantum Leap - The cryptography that protects our privacy and security online relies on the fact that even the strongest computers will take essentially forever to do certain tasks, like factoring prime numbers and finding discrete logarithms which are important for RSA encryption, Diffie-Hellman key exchanges, and elliptic curve encryption. But what happens when those problems – and the cryptography they und...

In Doe v. Grindr, EPIC Urges Ninth Circuit to Continue Using Its Narrow, Nuanced Section 230 Approach - EPIC submitted an amicus brief in the case Doe v. Grindr on Friday, which involves the proper interpretation of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The case is a lawsuit against Grindr, a popular dating app for the LGBTQ+ community that has often come under fire for allegedly prioritizing profits over users’ privacy and … Continued

Second Circuit Narrows Scope of Anti-Robocall Law, Dissenting Judge Argues for Broader Reading in Line with EPIC and NCLC Interpretation - Second Circuit dissent is now the second circuit-level dissent in support of a TCPA autodialer definition that broadly protects consumers.

Senate AI Roadmap Fails to Recognize or Address AI Harms - The Senate AI working group released its roadmap for AI today after months of closed-door discussions. The document speaks at great length of AI’s potential, but fails to adequately acknowledge or address AI’s existing harms. This mindset that AI adoption is both good and inevitable prevents the roadmap from meaningfully engaging with the many criticisms … Continued

Wyoming Families Head to Court to Keep Education Choice Program Alive - Media AdvisoryJune 26, 2025 For more information or to schedule an interview, contact:Chantal Fennell, EdChoicechantal@edchoice.org | 989-251-8388 INDIANAPOLIS — This Friday, attorneys from the Partnership […] The post Wyoming Families Head to Court to Keep Education Choice Program Alive appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Coalition Letter: Opposition to Federal Tax Preparer Occupational Licensing and Section 504 of the Draft Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act   - Dear Chairman Crapo and Ranking Member Wyden: We write in opposition to the provisions in section 504 of the draft Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) […] The post Coalition Letter: Opposition to Federal Tax Preparer Occupational Licensing and Section 504 of the Draft Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act   appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Trial Court Rules Against EdChoice Program, But Program Remains Safe While Parents Appeal Ruling - COLUMBUS, Ohio—On Tuesday, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas ruled that Ohio’s Educational Choice Scholarship program is unconstitutional. Five families who benefit from the […] The post Trial Court Rules Against EdChoice Program, But Program Remains Safe While Parents Appeal Ruling 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 to File “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit” Against NFA Registry as “One Big Beautiful Bill” Heads to President’s Desk - GOA to File “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit” Against NFA Registry as “One Big Beautiful Bill” Heads to President’s Desk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2025 Washington, D.C. –Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), alongside our allies Palmetto State Armory (PSA), the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC), Silencer Shop (SS), and B & T USA (B&T), are … Read more

MI: Correction SB 409 is Pro Second Amendment - Gun Owners of America is issuing a correction regarding Senate Bill 409, which we previously labeled as anti-Second Amendment. After further review, SB 409 is a pro-gun bill that deserves our full support. This bill is part of a broader Constitutional Carry package (including SB 406, 407, 408, 409, and 410) that works to restore your natural right to carry … Read more

Urgent: We Can Still Gut the NFA! - URGENT ACTION NEEDED Tell your representative to support Rep. Clyde’s amendment to repeal the NFA’s tax and registration requirements on suppressors and short-barreled firearms as part of President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill! 📞 Call (202) 225-3121  Rep. Andrew Clyde has introduced a bold amendment to begin to REPEAL the NFA as part of President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill. … Read more

Wealthfront files for IPO - It’s at least the fifth fintech that’s filed to go public this year, but one investor said it’s not a trend – it’s more “a return to normal.”

Circle applies for national trust charter - The proposal to create the First National Digital Currency Bank “marks a significant milestone to build an internet financial system,” CEO Jeremy Allaire said. Wise applied for a similar charter in June.

Goldman taps new global chairman of investment banking - Raghav Maliah joined the firm in 2000 and currently holds two lead roles in the Asia Pacific region.

CFPB drops $95M overdraft case against Navy Federal - The move is yet another example of the current bureau’s retreat from Biden-era consent orders.  

Top US banks boost dividends - JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley announced share repurchase programs. Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, meanwhile, will see current stress capital buffers lowered.

Conflict in the Middle East creates a compliance minefield for banks - The ongoing turmoil in the Middle East has highlighted the complexities of successful anti-money-laundering compliance in a conflict zone. U.S. banks need to step up their game in order to stay safe.

The tech trends driving a boom in embedded payments - As AI and digital assets become mainstream, banks are spotting new opportunities to integrate payments with other activities.

A recent shakeup in the mortgage industry could cut junk fees - Rocket Mortgage's acquisition of Redfin has been mischaracterized as harming competition in the mortgage lending space. The truth is that it could be a major boon for mortgage borrowers.

GOP megabill cutting CFPB funding goes to Trump's desk - House Republicans overcame internal divisions to narrowly pass President Trump's tax and spending package Thursday afternoon. The measure would cut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding level, among other provisions.

DailyPay sells bonds tied to fees on wages that workers tap instantly - Barclays led the sale, which consisted of three investment grade rated bonds and one rated junk.

Christine Lagarde: Strategy assessment - lessons learned - Introductory speech by Ms Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, at the opening reception of the ECB Forum on Central Banking 2025 "Adapting to change: macroeconomic shifts and policy responses", Sintra, 30 June 2025.

Joachim Nagel: Current and future monetary policy challenges facing the Eurosystem - Text of the 20th Walter Eucken Lecture by Dr Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the Walter Eucken Institute, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, 23 June 2025.

Philip R Lane: Monetary policy - new challenges - Speech by Mr Philip R Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, at the Barclays-Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) International Monetary Policy Forum 2025, London, 24 June 2025.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Jonah Bank of Wyoming - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Jonah Bank of Wyoming

Federal Reserve Board's annual bank stress test showed that large banks are well positioned to weather a severe recession, while staying above minimum capital requirements and continuing to lend to... - Federal Reserve Board's annual bank stress test showed that large banks are well positioned to weather a severe recession, while staying above minimum capital requirements and continuing to lend to households and businesses

Agencies request comment on proposal to modify certain regulatory capital standards - Agencies request comment on proposal to modify certain regulatory capital standards

Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance - PRESS RELEASE | JULY 3, 2025 FDIC Issues List of Banks Examinedfor CRA Compliance WASHINGTON - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Th...

Press Release: Coleman County State Bank, Coleman, TX, Acquires Insured Deposits of The Santa Anna National Bank, Santa Anna, TX - PRESS RELEASE | JUNE 27, 2025 Coleman County State Bank, Coleman, TX, Acquires Insured Deposits of The Santa Anna National Bank, Santa Anna, TX WASHINGTON – The Santa Anna National Bank of Santa Anna, Texas, was closed today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Curre...