Precious Metals and Market News

Gold rebounds, silver soars as easing oil, softer dollar lift metals - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Thursday, as crude oil prices pulled back, Treasury yields eased and the U.S. dollar weakened after Wednesday’s Fed-minutes and Hormuz-driven selloff.

Have metals bottomed, and have yields peaked? Monetary and fiscal policies will determine both – CME’s Norland - (Kitco News) – Investors attempting to discern whether gold and silver prices have set their cyclical lows, and whether bond yields have already seen their medium-term highs, should look to monetary policy in the near term while watching fiscal policies over the longer term, according to Erik Norland, Managing Director and Chief Economist at CME Group.In a recent analysis, Norland wrote that 20...

Gold still belongs in portfolios, but AI and the green transition are creating bigger opportunities elsewhere in commodities – FTSE Russell - (Kitco News) - Although gold remains a critical portfolio anchor in an increasingly volatile macroeconomic environment, investors looking for more active long-term commodity opportunities should also pay close attention to metals tied to artificial intelligence and the global energy transition, according to one research firm.

Gold prices will be rangebound through the summer - Metals Focus - (Kitco News) - Although gold has managed to reclaim support above $4,100 an ounce, one research firm is warning investors that a decisive bullish breakout is likely to remain out of reach as renewed turmoil in the Middle East keeps inflation pressures elevated and reinforces expectations for tighter U.S. monetary policy.

Gold's selloff is just a pause in a secular bull market, miners now undervalued - Ninepoint's Wachowiak - (Kitco News) - Gold investors shouldn't mistake the precious metal's sharp correction for the start of a new bear market, according to one portfolio manager, who argues that the long-term fundamentals remain intact and the recent weakness has created an attractive buying opportunity across both bullion and mining equities.

Gold price pushes to session highs as U.S. existing home sales drop 2.4% - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are holding renewed support above $4,100 an ounce and could attract new momentum as the U.S. housing market remains lackluster, with home sales continuing to struggle.

Gold rebounds above $4,100 as Fed minutes, Hormuz risk keep yields firm - Kitco AM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are higher ahead of the North American market open Thursday, as traders rebuilt part of Wednesday’s selloff while Treasury yields, the U.S. dollar and crude oil prices held firm on renewed U.S.-Iran escalation.

Spot gold trades above $4,100/oz as U.S. weekly jobless claims hold at 215k - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are trading higher after reclaiming $4,100 on Thursday morning following the release of better than expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits came in below economists’ forecasts.

Gold slides as Fed minutes, Hormuz oil spike lift yields - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are solidly lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Wednesday, as renewed U.S.-Iran escalation, a sharp crude-oil rally and hawkish Fed minutes pushed Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar higher.

Gold had a rough Q2, but central bank demand will push prices higher through 2026 – Invesco - (Kitco News) – While Q2 was the worst quarter for gold in 12 years, with spiking energy prices raising inflation expectations and introducing the possibility of rate hikes, central bank demand will help gold finish the year on a positive note, according to the new quarterly gold outlook from Invesco.

The Men Who Own The Ukraine War Now Run It - The Men Who Own The Ukraine War Now Run It Authored by Thomas S. Karat via AntiWar.com There was a time when the arms dealer waited in the corridor. He financed the campaign, endowed the think tank, took the general to dinner, and hoped the man inside the office would remember him when the contract came up. The wall between the money and the decision was thin, often corrupt, but i...

Europe Votes Against Thought-Policing 'Chat Control', Brussels Passes It Anyway... - <span property="schema:name" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Europe Votes Against Thought-Policing 'Chat Control', Brussels Passes It Anyway... On Thursday in Strasbourg, 314 Members of the European Parliament voted to reject the return of "Chat Control," the legal regime allowing tech companies to scan the private messages of roughly half a b...

Is She Going To Eat It? - Is She Going To Eat It? Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News, Migrants continue to treat Britain's streets, parks, and waterways like a personal hunting ground, with fresh footage exposing the grim reality of unchecked mass immigration. A disturbing new video circulating on X shows a woman - widely identified in comments as a migrant - seemingly actively hunting birds. ...

Erdogan Taunts Israel & Greece After Trump Hands Turkey F-35, Sanctions Win - Erdogan Taunts Israel & Greece After Trump Hands Turkey F-35, Sanctions Win Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has responded to ongoing Israeli and Greek objections to the possible US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey by mocking the Turkish enemies and rivals. Opposition to the potential stealth fighter transfer raised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Greece’s Kyriak...

Europeans Should Embrace The American Revolution - Europeans Should Embrace The American Revolution Authored by J.B. Shurk via American Thinker, The time has come for Europeans to declare their independence from ruling-class tyranny. We made it to our two-hundred-fiftieth birthday, America.  What’s next?  Let’s get back to work, so that our descendants can celebrate one thousand. Making sure the American Experiment endures is ...

113 Active Spies From Foreign Countries Arrested: FBI Director - 113 Active Spies From Foreign Countries Arrested: FBI Director Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, The FBI has arrested 113 active spies from foreign nations, agency director Kash Patel said on Wednesday. FBI Director Kash Patel testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 12, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The arrests of foreign spies "means our tech sta...

Fiber-Optic Kamikaze Drone Found In Mexico Signals New Drone Threat South Of Border - Fiber-Optic Kamikaze Drone Found In Mexico Signals New Drone Threat South Of Border The global proliferation of low-cost suicide drones is setting off alarm bells across the US military and among national security officials and experts. The race to harden high-value assets in the homeland, from military bases and airports to power substations, crude oil refineries, stadiums, and da...

Federal Agents Targeting Illegal Truck Drivers At Weigh Stations Nationwide - Federal Agents Targeting Illegal Truck Drivers At Weigh Stations Nationwide By Noi Mahoney of FreightWaves Federal immigration agents are now working alongside state troopers at commercial truck weigh stations across the country as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal commercial drivers, according to U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan. Appearing on Fox News on ...

When Will The Cattle Cycle Turn? BofA Has Answers For Beef Lovers - When Will The Cattle Cycle Turn? BofA Has Answers For Beef Lovers Bank of America analysts spoke with Oklahoma State University agricultural economist Derrell Peel, who offered new insight into the US cattle cycle. His key takeaway: the herd-rebuilding phase may not meaningfully begin to turn until near the end of the decade, suggesting elevated beef prices at the supermarket are ...

'World's Largest' Heavy-Lift Cargo Aircraft Targeted For Military And Disaster Logistics - 'World's Largest' Heavy-Lift Cargo Aircraft Targeted For Military And Disaster Logistics Authored by Christopher McFadden via Interesting Engineering, Radia and Blue Water Shipping (Blue Water) have announced a strategic alliance that will combine the former's gigantic Windrunner aircraft with the latter's global logistics network. Under the agreement, Radia will supply the aircra...

As AI spending concerns grow, here’s the bet to make ahead of critical stress test, says veteran Jefferies strategist - Pick and shovel stocks benefit from hyperscaler capex upfront, while those spending the money must wait years to find out if there will be a return on their investments

My insurance company said my roof lost a few tiles. Loss adjusters found $10,000 in storm damage. How could this happen? - “My house shook violently from the wind.”

SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in U.S. offering. What to know about the stock. - U.S. investors are about to get another straightforward way to play the red-hot market for memory chips.

Bidding war breaks out for easyJet as Apollo tops rival private-equity group’s bid - A bidding war has broken out for EasyJet, the British low-cost airline, with the second American private-equity bid.

Taco Bell is reportedly pulling produce from some stores. Here’s what to know. - An outbreak of a parasite-caused illness has sickened more than 1,000 people in Michigan.

Why a hidden divergence between the VIX and Nasdaq volatility has the smart money on edge - Traders are completely enthralled by the bull market — but surging Nasdaq volatility suggests it is time to hedge.

‘I’ve no idea how they got her number’: My student-loan servicer called a friend after I missed a payment. Is that legal? - “She said it’s the second message they have left.”

Can Walmart help the Fed harness real-time U.S. economic data? We’re about to find out. - The Federal Reserve named a former Walmart CEO to a task force to develop contemporaneous data on spending, inflation and growth.

A junior employee saved this company six figures using AI. Here’s how. - “Some of the best ideas can come from anywhere in the organization.”

The dot-com crash was a $5 trillion blip. Why the next financial crisis could hit 4 times harder. - The next global financial crisis is already under way. Here is how it will unfold.

Meet SK Hynix, the trillion-dollar South Korean chipmaker debuting on U.S. markets - Following a more than sevenfold rally in its stock price over the past year, South Korea's SK Hynix is listing on the Nasdaq.

World oil demand set for first annual decline since 2020, IEA says - Renewed escalation in the U.S.-Iran war could complicate matters and further cloud the outlook, the IEA warned Friday.

New Fed task force members share Chairman Kevin Warsh's embrace of AI - The three members of a task force advising the Fed on artificial intelligence are strong proponents of the technology.

Stock futures mixed as investors await SK Hynix U.S. debut; chip stocks retreat from rally: Live updates - Wall Street is coming off a winning day, following a jump in chipmakers and falling oil prices.

OpenAI exec Fidji Simo says she's stepping down due to chronic illness, will transition to advisor - Fidji Simo stepped away from OpenAI in April for a medical leave, says she now has to focus on recovery.

China consumer price growth weakens in June while producer inflation rises to near 4-year high - Investors increasingly view China's two-speed growth with robust export and tepid domestic demand as a defining long-term feature of the Chinese economy.

Christine Lagarde leaves door open to early ECB exit, as she mulls French politics - The European Central Bank's Christine Lagarde has declined to rule out an early end to her term as president, as she mulls a foray into French politics.

Job seekers giving up: Labor force participation rate falls to lowest in 50 years, outside of Covid era - A drop in the unemployment rate helped provide some upside to what was an otherwise downbeat jobs report — but it was for all the wrong reasons.

U.S. job creation cools in June with payrolls growth of just 57,000; unemployment rate at 4.2% - Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 115,000 in June and the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.3%.

Europe wants to rebalance trade with Beijing, but can't quit Chinese air conditioners - A historic heat wave has driven unprecedented demand for Chinese-made air conditioners in Europe, underscoring the tough task Brussels faces in rebalancing trade with Beijing.

BIS gold swaps fell slightly in June but remain in rising trend - 6:45p ET Thursday, July 9, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Gold swaps undertaken by the Bank for International Settlements fell slightly in June, from 146 to 144 tonnes, GATA consultant Robert Lambourne reported today after the bank's statement of account for June was published: https://www.bis.org/banking/balsheet/statofacc260630.pdf The swaps, a measure of surreptitious central bank interv...

U.S. isn't the only government that falsifies economic data - Outspoken Chinese Economist Who Doubted Official GDP Data Dies By Joe LeahyFinancial Times, LondonWednesday, July 8, 2026 The death of a prominent Chinese economist who openly questioned official GDP data has prompted an outpouring of mourning for a figure many saw as a "daring truth teller" in a country intolerant of independent voices. Gao Shanwen, former economist of SDIC Securities, a gover...

India silver import curbs create shortages, push premiums to six-month high - By Rajendra JadhavReutersWednesday, July 8, 2026 MUMBAI -- India's restrictions on silver imports have created shortages in the world's biggest market for the precious metal, pushing premiums to their highest levels in six months despite weaker-than-usual demand. Lower imports by India, which meets more than 80% of its silver demand through overseas purchases, could weigh on global prices, whil...

Gold is getting a new shine amid volatile geopolitics - By Chris Anstey and Augusta SaraivaBloomberg NewsWednesday, July 8, 2026 Sometime during the crash in the price of gold in the mid-2010s, one veteran financial-market journalist declared that "this is the moment when the world realized gold isn't a financial asset." Famous last words, as they say. After gold's surge over the past several years, and continuous debate about the long-term durabili...

Tanzania's central bank bought 28 tons of gold over past 18 months for reserves - From ReutersWednesday, July 8, 2026 DAR ES SALAAM -- Tanzania's central bank has bought about 28 metric tons of gold ​over the past 18 months to bolster ‌its international reserves and support the shilling currency, its governor, Emmanuel Tutuba, said. Tutuba was quoted in a ​finance ministry statement as saying the purchased ​gold was worth $3.68 billion at current prices. ... Dispatch continu...

The US, Largest Crude Oil Producer in the World, Produced 42% More than Saudi Arabia and 37% More than Russia in 2025 - The strategic and economic importance for the US of US oil & gas production cannot be overemphasized. Canada is #4.

Supply of Existing Single-Family Homes Jumps to 10-Year High, Condo Supply to 14-Year High. Sales Slip Deeper into Deep Freeze. Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.49% - Spring selling season was a dud. But mortgage rates are not high; inflation is high.

AI Investment Mania Has Begun to Percolate through the Economy, and the Fed Has Begun to Fret about the Effects - AI Dominated the Fed’s Meeting as Driver of “Persistent Inflationary Pressures” & Demand Growth.

Legal tender and electronic payments – can we insist on paying in cash? - Answer lies in common law's approach to concept of legal tender When a tourist tried to pay for a burger in cash at a Tsim Sha Tsui restaurant in 2023, staff refused. The outlet accepted only cards ...

Polymarket seeks approval to bring margin trading to U.S. customers - Polymarket's application to allow users to take positions that are not fully collateralized follows authorization granted to rival Kalshi in March.

Bitcoin's $60,000-$70,000 range becomes third longest consolidation in history - Bitcoin has spent 307 days in the $60,000-$70,000 range, the third longest consolidation in any $10,000 price band.

Metaplanet explores bringing bitcoin-backed digital credit to Japan - The bitcoin treasury company is working with JPYC and Progmat to explore tokenized credit products backed by bitcoin, aiming to create efficient, 24/7 credit markets in Japan.

Bitcoin gets a green light from a reliable momentum gauge. Here are key levels to watch - A smoother long-term MACD just flipped bullish, pointing to more upside. Here are key levels that will decide if the ongoing bounce turns into a full blown uptrend.

Live markets: Bitcoin tops $64,000 as selling pressure on Coinbase eases - Spot bitcoin funds lost about $95 million on Thursday and ether funds roughly $52 million, ending the one bright spot in crypto's institutional flows even as prices rallied.

XRP up 2% as buyers push through $1.10 resistance - A late-session volume surge carried XRP above its recent range, with traders now watching whether $1.10 can hold as support.

Bitcoin's quiet split: Strong in USD, lagging in JPY as Yen rises on intervention fears - A sharp rise in the yen has left bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies underperforming in yen terms compared with their dollar-based trading pairs.

Bitcoin zips higher to nearly $64,000 as chip rally and yen strength drive gains - Bitcoin is up 4.2% over seven days that contained an oil shock, a bond selloff and two rounds of U.S. strikes on Iran.

New Hampshire snuffs out trailblazing state-government bitcoin bond effort - At its last stage for government approval, the state's executive council rejected the bond project 3-2.

Grayscale's CFO exits after 7 years with crypto asset manager - Edward McGee stepped down after seven years, months after distribution chief John Hoffman left for Ondo Finance.

Michael Saylor ‘Feels Invigorated’ by Bitcoin’s Mission: Here’s What He Says Is Coming - Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor says he feels “invigorated” by bitcoin’s mission as the world moves toward a digital monetary revolution, a doubling-down that comes with bitcoin near $64,000, down roughly 11% this year. Continued Optimism Despite Shaky Macros Saylor’s comment extends a run of pronouncements in which the executive chairman has recast […]

New CLARITY Act Draft Could Land Next Week as Senate Faces 60-Vote Test - Lawmakers may unveil a merged version of the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act next week, potentially, with Senate floor action eyed for July 20. A Development That Could Change a Lot The new draft would fuse the versions produced by the Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees into a single text. Reporters following the effort […]

Operation Veil of Maya: Brazilian Police Dismantle Massive Illegal Betting and Crypto Money Laundering Ring - With information from the Ministry of Finance and the Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA), the Police executed nine search warrants in São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Porto Alegre, and Canoas, targeting 87 companies suspected of facilitating money laundering in betting operations. Brazilian Police Target Cryptocurrency Usage in Illegal Betting Operations Brazil is increasing its oversight over […]

Circle Accused by New York and Wisconsin Prosecutors of Hindering USDC Recovery for Scam Victims - Stablecoin issuer Circle is facing scrutiny from prosecutors in Wisconsin and New York for allegedly delaying or refusing to comply with court orders to return stolen digital assets to scam victims. State Prosecutors Clash With Stablecoin Giant The USDC stablecoin issuer, Circle, faces mounting criticism from prosecutors in Wisconsin and New York who say the […]

An Iowa It Worker, 69, Won $2 Million in Mega Millions and Retired Immediately - Debra Bickle, a 69-year-old IT worker in Waterloo, Iowa, matched the first five Mega Millions numbers on June 5, earning $2 million while missing the $368 million jackpot by one number. She retired immediately instead of waiting until year’s end, and says the money will go toward home renovations and helping cover her grandchildren’s education. […]

Brickbat: Hard Labor - In England, a major report found that more than 500 mothers and babies died or were seriously harmed at Nottingham University… The post Brickbat: Hard Labor appeared first on Reason.com.

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'Scrap It and Start All Over': Ex-Bush and Obama Officials Say the War on Terror's Powers Have Gone Too Far - In a rare display of candor, former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and former Homeland Security chief Jeh Johnson reflected on torture, Guantanamo Bay, and the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.

Pronatalists Want To Boost Fertility With Blue Laws and Government-Enlisted Fertility Influencers - The Institute for Family Studies wants to increase America's birth rate. Some of its ideas are a little far out.

The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History, by the Numbers - Looking back through the biggest scandals in American history through the lens of Trump 2.0.

Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Marks a Pattern of Trying To Profit From the Presidency - Since the beginning of his first term, the president has repeatedly used his office for personal gain.

Police Used a Truck Inspection To Search for Drugs. The 7th Circuit Said the Fourth Amendment Forbids It. - Cops stopped a semitruck because of a drug tip, then tried to dress the illegal search up as a routine inspection.

Good Riddance to Graham Platner - He was a bad candidate running on bad ideas.

How a 700-Year-Old Work of Art Warns America - Ambrogio Lorenzetti's Allegory of Good and Bad Government presents a bustling city where prosperity comes from voluntary cooperation and leaders know their place.

Washington Promised Puerto Rico $14 Billion To Fix Its Grid. Most of the Money Is Still Stuck. - A new GAO report attributes the delays to onerous regulations and poor coordination among government agencies.

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.

Five Weapons. One Target: Your Freedom. - The top tools of tyrants aimed right at your liberty. Washington, Webster, Paine, Madison, and more - they saw every one of them coming and warned us. On this Episode - what they use against us and what’s self-inflicted. The post Five Weapons. One Target: Your Freedom. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

They’re not Grievances. They’re STOLEN Power - Declaration of Independence: That long list of charges against the king aren’t mere “grievances.” That word isn’t even in the text. They Founders didn't secede and fight a long, bloody war over mere complaints about bad policy. American Independence was built on something else spelled out in the text itself, and understood by everyone at the time. On this Episode - It's the foundation of the de...

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.

"We Want Texans to Know Their Rights": Q&A with Mayday Health on the Impact of Surveillance on Abortion Care - Last May, EFF reported that a sheriff’s office in Texas searched data from more than 83,000 automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras to track down a woman suspected of self-managing an abortion. ALPRs are promoted as tools for keeping communities safe by finding missing persons and locating stolen vehicles, but this case showed how ALPRS can be weaponized to investigate people’s private he...

The House Passed The KIDS Act—The Senate Should Reject It  - Last week, the House voted on the KIDS Act, a disjointed package of legislation that seeks to control Americans’ web browsing and private messaging. The package combines a revised version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), with several other internet bills, study bills, reporting requirements, and new regulations. Different parts of the bill pressure online services to impose different age-g...

European Commission Chooses to Keep EU Users Locked Up Behind Big Tech’s Gates - Users are always seeking more control over their social networking experience to make it better, whether to improve privacy or enhance flexibility. Interoperability between social networking platforms like Facebook and TikTok has so many benefits that solve those issues.   Say you’re on multiple platforms because you have friends you follow on different networks, but you’ve decided to choose on...

Victory! South Milwaukee Lets Backyard Skeletons Rest in Peace - South Milwaukee will not be sending Sean and Laura Oster’s decorative skeletons to an untimely grave after the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter informing them that any such action would be a major First Amendment violation.   The post Victory! South Milwaukee Lets Backyard Skeletons Rest in Peace appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Physical Therapist Files Legal Challenge Against Leavenworth, Wa. for the Right to Run a Small In-home Practice - For more than 15 years, licensed physical therapist Nicole Bulow has helped people get back to the lives they love, guiding active adults through injury […] The post Physical Therapist Files Legal Challenge Against Leavenworth, Wa. for the Right to Run a Small In-home Practice appeared first on Institute for Justice.

South Milwaukee Orders Residents to Take Down Whimsical Skeleton Display, a Violation of Their First Amendment Rights - Sean and Laura Oster have a bone to pick with South Milwaukee. The post South Milwaukee Orders Residents to Take Down Whimsical Skeleton Display, a Violation of Their First Amendment Rights 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 ...

Gun Owners of America & Fuerza 2A Endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Florida Chief Financial Officer - Gun Owners of America & Fuerza 2A Endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Florida Chief Financial Officer  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 9, 2026  TALLAHASSEE, FL — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Fuerza 2A proudly endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Florida Chief Financial Officer.  Throughout his service in the Florida Legislature, Ingoglia has consistently stood with Florida’s law-abiding gun owners and fought to ...

MA: Attend the Civil Rights Coalition Special Event on July 15th! - Massachusetts gun owners are facing an unprecedented assault on their constitutional liberties under the draconian overreach of Chapter 135. This unconstitutional legislation directly targets law-abiding citizens, creating an unnecessary and convoluted burden on anyone exercising their right to keep and bear arms. To counter this blatant infringement and fully restore our Second Amendment right...

VA: GOA Files VA Supreme Court Brief as Injunction Expands Statewide - The fight over Virginia’s unconstitutional gun and magazine bans is moving fast. After GOA, GOF, VCDL, VCDF, and gun rights journalist John Crump secured a preliminary injunction in Crump v. Katz, Attorney General Jay Jones ran to the Supreme Court of Virginia asking the Court to put those bans back in force. GOA and our allies have now filed our opposition brief. … Read more

Activist investors push Alabama bank to use its built-up equity - United Bancorporation of Alabama has teased the prospect of M&A, but since a $123 million cash infusion, its expenses have ballooned and deposits have stagnated, investors said.

Fed stands out among bank enforcement action decline: Brookings - Enforcement action activity by federal banking agencies has fallen over the past decade, according to a study published Wednesday.

Starling to whittle headcount by 3% - The London challenger bank is cutting jobs to eliminate duplication and accelerate product delivery, a spokesperson said.

Axos to buy Arc Technologies - The deal marks Axos’ fourth purchase announcement in a year.

PNC’s new mobile banking app built on personalization - The Pittsburgh-based bank wanted to debut a customizable app with more features and functionality “without making it heavy,” said Alex Overstrom, the lender’s head of retail banking.

How Wells Fargo keeps advisors by letting them go independent - As large wealth managers struggle to retain advisors seeking greater independence, Wells Fargo has taken a distinct approach with its FiNet channel. But is the loss of profit margin worth the retention gains?

SEC's novel ETF review draws early pushback over prediction markets - On June 30, the SEC asked for public comments on the regulator's proposed amendments to novel ETFs. About a week in, responses tilt to a hard "no thank you."

Security Home Mortgage, CCBank to rebrand as Accordia - The move is designed to align the two Utah-based businesses under a single unique name and comes two years after the bank acquired the home lender in 2024.

Logan: Fed's open market activities should be centrally cleared - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said at an event Thursday that conducting monetary policy actions through a third party would improve efficiency and make markets stronger.

PayPal boosts its stablecoin as banks prepare to launch a shared one - The payment company's PYUSD has launched on Polygon's international digital asset rail as big financial institutions give potential heft to Open Standard's pending OpenUSD.

Assessing the effects of recent provisioning rules on consumer credit allocation in Colombia - by Diego Cuesta-Mora, Fredy Gamboa, Camilo Sanchez-QuintoColombia's post-pandemic recovery in 2021–2022 was marked by rapid consumer credit growth, followed by deteriorating credit quality indicators amid tightening financial conditions. In January 2023, the Superintendence of Finance of Colombia (SFC) introduced higher provisioning requirements for long-term consumer loans to enhance financial...

Project Insight: uncovering the complexities of global value chains - Project Insight developed a proof-of-concept dashboard to enhance policymakers' understanding and monitoring of global supply chain developments. By unifying detailed firm-level datasets, macroeconomic information and advanced analytics within a collaborative platform, the project demonstrated how granular and complex GVC dependencies can be studied more effectively.

On the comparison of capital requirements for global systemically important banks - Basel III introduced a comprehensive package of capital reforms to bolster the resilience of the global banking system. While the standard supports regulatory convergence across jurisdictions by establishing a common minimum set of requirements for internationally active banks, it also gives national authorities flexibility to exceed the minimum standards. Heterogeneous applications of Basel II...

Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy - Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc.

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 16-17, 2026 - Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 16-17, 2026

Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance - PRESS RELEASE | JULY 2, 2026 FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance WASHINGTON — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)...

Press Release: Agencies Release List of Distressed or Underserved Nonmetropolitan Middle-Income Geographies - PRESS RELEASE | JUNE 30, 2026 Agencies Release List of Distressed or Underserved Nonmetropolitan Middle-Income Geographies WASHINGTON — Federal ...