Precious Metals and Market News

Rick Rule says gold’s bull market has been underway since 2000 as purchasing power erodes - (Kitco News) Gold’s strength reflects a long-term erosion in purchasing power rather than a short-term market cycle, according to veteran investor Rick Rule, President and CEO of Rule Investment Media.

Silver at $100: Momentum is king - (Kitco News) - Last week, we saw some early signs of slowing momentum in silver and warned investors that prices could be peaking; however, being early can be just as painful for your portfolio as being wrong—a lesson the market enjoys teaching repeatedly.

Wall Street back on the bandwagon as gold sniffs $5,000, Main Street cools its jets with first Fed decision of 2026 on deck - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street extremely bullish on gold’s near-term prospects, while Main Street investors scaled back their bullish majority bias.

Gold and silver’s frothy rally to $100 and $5K supported by strong fundamentals - (Kitco News) - The new year continues to provide the precious metals sector with powerful momentum, as silver prices push past $100 an ounce and gold knocks on the door of $5,000 an ounce.

Silver hits $100; What’s next as demand for hard assets remains strong - (Kitco News) - In what has been a historic rally, silver has hit what has been a much-anticipated target since the second half of last year. The precious metal is looking to end the week above $100 an ounce.

Forget $5,000: Bank of America sees gold price hitting $6,000/oz by Spring 2026 - (Kitco News) – As markets brace for gold to hit the once-unthinkable $5,000 price level, Bank of America has raised its near-term gold target to $6,000 per ounce – the most aggressive price forecast for the yellow metal from any major institution.

Spot gold at $4,955/oz after final Consumer Sentiment rises to 56.4, but long-term inflation expectations rise - (Kitco News) - The gold market is approaching its earlier session highs ahead of the weekend after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. improving, even as longer-term inflation expectations ticked higher.The University of Michigan announced on Friday that the final reading of its Consumer Sentiment survey for January was 56.4. The data was better than expectations, as the conse...

Gold prices remain well supported within sight of $5K as U.S. flash PMI shows slowing economy - (Kitco News) - Economic activity in the U.S. appears to be stable, but it is not seeing any strong momentum in either the manufacturing or service sectors, which could provide some support for gold as prices continue to trade at record highs within striking distance of $5,000 an ounce.

Bitcoin January 23 daily chart alert - Late-week price pause - (Kitco News) - Friday, January 23--February bitcoin futures prices are again near steady in early trading Friday. This late-week pause favors the bears, which have the overall near-term technical advantage as prices are not far above last fall’s lows.

Gold market analysis for January 23 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders - (Kitco News) - This 5-minute bar chart for Comex gold futures can be a valuable analytical and trading tool for the active intra-day gold futures trader/market watcher.

America Can't Secure Its Future On Imported Minerals - America Can't Secure Its Future On Imported Minerals Authored by Jack Bergman via RealClearPolitics.com, If the past few years taught us anything, it’s that national security no longer stops at the water’s edge or the factory gate. It runs through the mines, mills, refineries, and logistics networks that supply the metals inside our jets, ships, satellites, power grid, and the nex...

China's Sacked Top General Accused Of Leaking Nuclear Secrets To US: Report - China's Sacked Top General Accused Of Leaking Nuclear Secrets To US: Report On Saturday morning the world woke up to news that China's most senior military officer, who is second only to Xi Jinping, has been put under investigation over alleged "grave violations of discipline and the law."  The detained Gen. Zhang Youxia is a vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, the Co...

JD Vance Notes Something Very Important About Minneapolis Chaos - JD Vance Notes Something Very Important About Minneapolis Chaos Authored by 'sundance' via The Last Refuge, Last week CPB commander Greg Bovino was asked what makes Minneapolis different from other cities where ICE enforcement operations have taken place. Bovino noted in the Minneapolis region there is no separation between the extremists on the ground and the people in local gove...

Centrus To Invest $560 Million for High-Rate Manufacturing Plan - Centrus To Invest $560 Million for High-Rate Manufacturing Plan Centrus Energy, which has long been one of our favorite stocks throughout 2025 and into 2026, is redirecting over 60% of the $900 million Department of Energy (DOE) funding award back into the economy to secure the US domestic nuclear fuel chain. Centrus will invest $560 million into their Oak Ridge, Tennessee, centri...

From Vibrancy To Vacancy: America's Going, Going Gone! - From Vibrancy To Vacancy: America's Going, Going Gone! Authored by Jim Quinn via The Burning Platform blog, I hate shopping. I hate crowds. I hate malls. I don’t believe I had entered a mall in over a decade, until Monday. My visit to the once vibrant Montgomery Mall in Montgomeryville, PA was a shocking confirmation of what I had been predicting about retail stores since 2008. ...

President Trump To Skip Super Bowl, Slams Halftime Show With Bad Bunny, Green Day - President Trump To Skip Super Bowl, Slams Halftime Show With Bad Bunny, Green Day Trump made history last year as the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl when he showed up at the game in New Orleans, but on Saturday, he announced he won’t be attending this year.  Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump blasted the NFL for choosing Bad Bunny and Green Day as halftime perfor...

Supreme Court Orders CA Dems To Justify 'Prop 50' Maps - Supreme Court Orders CA Dems To Justify 'Prop 50' Maps Authored by Susan Crabtree via RealClearPolitics, The Supreme Court on Thursday gave California Democrats a week to respond to the California Republican Party’s request to block the new Democrat-drawn congressional district maps from being used in November. The request for a response, issued by Justice Elena Kagan, who is h...

Cuba Charges US With Imposing 'Marine Siege' For 'Piracy' Of Its Oil Imports - Cuba Charges US With Imposing 'Marine Siege' For 'Piracy' Of Its Oil Imports A Cuban diplomat has accused Washington of "international piracy" as the US moves to choke off Venezuelan oil supplies to the island following the Jan.3rd Pentagon operation that led to the ouster and abduction of President Nicolás Maduro. Carlos de Céspedes, Cuba's ambassador to Colombia, told Al Jazeera...

12,000 Flights Canceled, NatGas Spikes Again As Winter Storm Fern Paralyzes Eastern US - 12,000 Flights Canceled, NatGas Spikes Again As Winter Storm Fern Paralyzes Eastern US Update (1900ET): The good news for those across the southern US and the Mid-Atlantic is that the massive snowstorm turned ice storm will wind down this evening. In the Northeast, snow will continue overnight. The bad news: much of the eastern half of the country is set for a week of dangerously ...

"Do The Right Thing": President Trump Urges "Common Sense" From Democrats - "Do The Right Thing": President Trump Urges "Common Sense" From Democrats Amid the escalating violence in Minnesota, we calmly ask you to cast your mind back a few years - we know it's hard, but just try... President Obama gave his ICE chief an award for deporting 409,000 illegals (in 2012). President Trump's ICE chief has deported 290,000 (in 2025) and he is called a Nazi. The ...

U.S. stock futures fall, gold hits record ahead of Fed meeting, Big Tech earnings - U.S. stock futures slumped and gold hit a record high Sunday as investors look ahead to a Fed interest-rate decision and Big Tech earnings this week.

About 20,000 U.S. flights have been canceled due to the winter storm — and counting - Airlines have canceled about 20,000 flights due to a winter storm expected to wallop two-thirds of the U.S. over the weekend — with hubs in Dallas and Atlanta among the most affected.

Gold now costs more than $5,000 an ounce. Here’s how it got to this milestone price. - It’s been a long journey for gold and silver to reach their highest levels on record, but the steep climb for both over the past 12 months has been a notable one — marked by significant, market-moving events, with many of those tied to actions by President Donald Trump.

I started working as a dishwasher at age 13. Social Security refuses to acknowledge this. Am I being cheated? - “I am 69, and started collecting Social Security when I was 66½.”

‘It’s an expensive piece of equipment’: My neighbor asked to borrow my snowblower. Do I say yes? - “The projected snowfall this weekend doesn’t look to be changing too much.”

‘It’s my money’: My $800K inheritance is paying for a $1.6 million house. Shouldn’t I decide where my husband and I live? - ‘My husband and I have been together for 25 years. We have two children’

‘I need protein shakes’: Couples disagree about panic-buying for this weekend’s snowstorm - There’s one thing worse than hunkering down during a snowstorm — and that’s doing so with someone who resents your spending.

These 5 tech stocks could be big winners this earnings season - Beyond the “Magnificent Seven” names, Wall Street analysts see opportunities in software and specialized semiconductor plays.

Here’s what investors want even more than a Fed interest-rate cut this week - Investors are rotating out of tech stocks and into other sectors of the market as the U.S. economy chugs along.

The Fed is expected to stand pat this week. The big question is for how long? - Expectations of quick further cuts are evaporating, and the market doesn’t see another move until July

Alex Pretti killing: Minnesota CEOs, including UnitedHealth, Target, call for 'immediate deescalation' - The Trump administration has surged federal law enforcement to the city to enforce its immigration crackdown and pursue allegations of widespread welfare fraud.

Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs - Trump's rhetoric on Truth Social contrasts with what he said after the agreement between Ottawa and Beijing: "If you can get a deal with China, you should do that."

'Historical clock is ticking': A global market correction may be coming, warn experts - The global market rally may be running on borrowed time after a blistering momentum in 2025, with veterans warning that the odds of a correction are rising.

Stock futures fall as traders get set for a big week of trading: Live updates - Stock futures fell on Sunday night as traders braced for a big week, with key earnings reports and a U.S. monetary policy meeting.

Videos of Alex Pretti shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis contradict Trump official claims - Footage from at least one of the videos appears to show a federal officer disarming the victim before shots are fired.

Trump withdraws 'Board of Peace' invitation to Carney in widening rift with Canada - Trump said he has withdrawn the invitation to Canada to join the new Board of Peace, days after Carney warned against economic coercion by superpowers.

Fed's main gauge shows inflation at 2.8% in November, edging further away from target - Inflation drifted slightly further from the Federal Reserve's target in November though in line with expectations.

'Nobody’s going to believe him': Trump’s Greenland 'deal' sparks relief — and confusion - Trump said he had the "concept of a deal" on Greenland, but didn't share details of the agreement — or who agreed to it.

China's investment crash raises credit risks for homebuilders, banks, government: Fitch - China’s sharp investment downturn is amplifying credit risks across the economy, weighing on the credit profiles of homebuilders, banks and local governments.

China says trade deal with U.S. will 'drain Taiwan’s economy' for American benefits - China doubled down its rhetorics on the trade agreement between Taiwan and the U.S., saying it would benefit Washington while eroding the island's strategic advantages.

Gold pushes past $5,000 to record high on safe-haven rush - And still no mention by mainstream financial news organizations of the massive, government-underwritten, naked short derivative positions whose calling fuels the monetary metal's explosion. Oh, well, a fanfare is still in order: https://youtu.be/3WZP7-41iAU?t=367 * * * Gold rushes past $5,000 to record high on safe-haven rush By Kavya Balaraman and Anjana AnilReutersSunday, January 25, 2026 Gol...

Currency markets on guard for intervention in Japan's yen - By Tom Westbrook and Danilo MasoniReutersSunday, January 25, 2026 Foreign exchange markets are starting the ​week on edge amid the possibility of official yen buying to build on the currency's spike on Friday and a subsequent pledge by ‌Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to act against speculative moves. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... USA Gold: Coins and Bullion Since 1973 U...

Former Bundesbank research chief calls for repatriating Germany's gold - By James JacksonThe Telegraph, LondonSunday, January 25, 2026 Germany has been urged to withdraw gold worth more than L100 billion from American vaults because Donald Trump's unpredictability has made keeping it there too "risky." The country stores 1,236 tons of gold, roughly the same weight as three Air Force 1 jets, at the U.S. Federal Reserve in New York, worth around E164 billion (E122 bil...

Wolfgang Mulke in Die Tageszeitung: Germany's gold must be returned - Die Tageszeitung is among the 15 largest newspapers in Germany. * * * By Wolfgang MulkeDie Tageszeitung, BerlinSaturday, January 24, 2026 https://taz.de/Deutsches-Gold-in-den-USA/!6147790/ A discussion is underway regarding Germany's gold reserves. Even if the Bundesbank, as the entity responsible for the national treasury, doesn't want to hear it, at least a significant portion should be withd...

U.S. govt. to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6 billion deal, sources say - From Reutersvia CNBC, New YorkSaturday, January 24, 2026 The Trump administration is taking a 10% stake in mining company USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion debt-and-equity investment package aimed at helping the company develop a domestic mine and magnet facility, two sources familiar with the deal told Reuters. The deal and a separate $1 billion private investment will be unveiled on Mo...

US Government Struggles to Keep a Lid on 10-Year Treasury Yield and Mortgage Rates - The “rate check” on Friday to put a floor under the yen was the latest step.

Americans’ Incomes from Wages & Salaries, Businesses & Farms, Rentals, Dividends & Interest, and Transfer Receipts - But their massive capital gains, realized and unrealized, are not included here.

New-Vehicle Sales in California, 2025: Tesla Loses Ground, Toyota Widens Lead, Honda Passes Tesla, but Model Y still #1 Bestseller by Far - ICE vehicle sales dropped 28% from 2017 peak, while EV sales soared 648% over same period.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - Discover the differences between fiat money and legal tender, their roles in the economy, and why it matters for your financial insights.

Eleven states recognize gold, silver as U.S. currency. Which states are they? - Louisiana may soon start accepting gold and silver as currency if proposed legislation is enacted by legislators in the Louisiana Legislature. Eleven states currently recognize gold and silver coins ...

Legal Tender: Definition, Economic Functions, and Examples - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Amanda Jackson has expertise in personal ...

OpEd: On Gold, Silver as Our Legal Tender - Other states are testing parallel currencies, but legal, political and fiscal roadblocks make the idea nearly impossible in the Golden State. Imagine walking into your local coffee shop in Los Angeles ...

A bill to make gold and silver legal currency in NH is back for the second year in a row - Rep. Juliet Harvey-Bolia, R-Tilton, has introduced a bill to make gold and silver legal tender in New Hampshire. Harvey-Bolia argued that gold and silver can hedge against inflation and allow people ...

Canaan’s Turnaround Gains Steam as Benchmark Doubles Price Target to $4 - With Nasdaq compliance restored and momentum building in its Avalon mining rigs and self-mining operations, the broker sees renewed upside for Canaan’s shares.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Solana (SOL) Gains 4.5% as Index Trades Higher - Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was also a top performer, rising 2% from Wednesday.

Digital Asset Treasuries: Bitcoin’s Institutional Test Case - Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are the first laboratories testing how a decentralised asset can operate as productive capital within the architecture of corporate finance, argues Sygnum Bank CIO Fabian Dori.

Plasma Obtains VASP License, Opens Amsterdam Office to Expand Stablecoin Payments in EU - The firm behind the fast-growing stablecoin blockchain also plans to obtain MiCA and EMI licenses as part of its expansion in Europe.

Gold Token Market Swells to $3.9B as CZ Calls It a 'Trust Me Bro' Asset - The tokens raise similar concerns to stablecoins, with potential risks around delivery, long-term reliability and the ability to redeem for physical gold.

Ledger Unveils $179 Nano Gen5, Built for Identity in an AI-Driven World - Alongside, there's the Ledger Wallet, a reimagined version of the company's Ledger Live app, and Ledger Enterprise Multisig, a new platform for institutional asset management.

Crypto Market Maker B2C2 Launches PENNY to Enable Instant, Zero-Fee Stablecoin Swaps - The institutional liquidity provider’s new platform says it will let users exchange stablecoins like USDT and USDC across multiple blockchains without fees.

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, Ether Edge Higher; HyperLiquid Surges on $1B Purchase Plan - After weeks of turbulence, the crypto market found support Thursday, with Bitcoin and Ether posting modest gains and HyperLiquid’s token HYPE soaring.

Risk Proxies Challenge Bitcoin's Bounce; HYPE, XMR Shine: Crypto Daybook Americas - Your day-ahead look for Oct. 23, 2025

Revolut Secures MiCA License in Cyprus, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across EU - Fintech giant gains CySEC approval to offer compliant crypto trading across 30 EEA markets under MiCA

Coinbase Spotlights Davos Momentum Toward Tokenization and CLARITY Act - Tokenization and U.S. crypto rules moved to the center of global finance as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Davos talks showed regulators, banks, and corporations aligning around digital assets and the CLARITY Act. Tokenization, Crypto Regulation Take Center Stage at Davos Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on Jan. 24 reflections […]

A16z Researcher Explains Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Different Quantum Risks Than You’ve Been Told - A new deep-dive from A16z research partner and Georgetown computer science professor Justin Thaler pours cold water on breathless quantum panic, arguing that while quantum threats are real, the crypto industry is badly mismatching urgency to reality. Quantum Fear vs. Cryptographic Reality: A16z Research Partner Weighs In A newly circulated research X article from Justin […]

SEC Filing Shows BTC, ETH, XRP Lead Proposed S&P Crypto ETF - A proposed SEC-filed crypto ETF spotlights top cryptocurrencies bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP, showing how new U.S. products could deliver heavily concentrated exposure as regulators weigh index-based digital asset fund structures. SEC Filing Details Crypto ETF Structure With BTC, ETH, XRP Out Front A proposed exchange-traded crypto product highlighted heavy concentration in leading digital assets...

Markets Front-Run New Fed Chair: Pro-Crypto Blackrock Executive Gains Dominant Odds - Prediction markets are coalescing around Blackrock executive Rick Rieder as the leading contender to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, spotlighting a potential Federal Reserve shift shaped by pro- crypto, pro- bitcoin views and evolving monetary expectations. Polymarket Traders Rally Behind Blackrock’s Rieder in Fed Succession Race Shifts in market sentiment are sharpening focus on the […]

Report: Arctic Storm Front Disrupts US Bitcoin Mining, Block Times Stretch Past 12 Minutes - On Sunday morning around 10 a.m., theminermag.com—a platform tracking bitcoin mining news, data, research, and analysis—reported that Foundry USA has seen roughly 60% of its hashrate vanish as miners dial back production, with an Arctic cold front expected to barrel into several states. Storm-Driven Curtailment Pushes Bitcoin Block Times Higher A massive winter storm, powered […]

Second Amendment Roundup: Four Points on the Wolford Argument - Comments by Akhil and Vikram Amar in Scotusblog.com are off base.

DHS Again Promises a Thorough Investigation of a Fatal Shooting After Prejudging the Outcome - "The victims are the Border Patrol agents" who killed Alex Pretti, says one DHS official, who previously claimed Pretti wanted to "massacre law enforcement."

The Trump Administration Is Lying About Gun Rights and the Death of Alex Pretti - "Carrying a firearm is not a death sentence, it's a Constitutionally protected God-given right," writes Rep. Thomas Massie (R–Ky.).

Today in Supreme Court History: January 25, 1819 - 1/25/1819: Thomas Jefferson charters the University of Virginia. 176 years later, the Supreme Court would decide Rosenberger v. Rector and Visitors… The post Today in Supreme Court History: January 25, 1819 appeared first on Reason.com.

Ken Levine on BioShock, Ayn Rand, and Libertarianism - "What does completely, completely unregulated commerce look like?" Ken Levine's Bioshock will tell you.

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No Detention Hearing or Bail Required for Two Women Charged with Disrupting St. Paul Church Service - From Judge Laura Provinzino (D. Minn.) yesterday in U.S. v. Levy-Armstrong: Defendants … were charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy… The post No Detention Hearing or Bail Required for Two Women Charged with Disrupting St. Paul Church Service appeared first on Reason.com.

Sanctions Award to Defendants in Mann v. Steyn Defamation Case - Readers of the blog likely recall this lawsuit, brought by climate scientist Michael Mann against columnist Mark Steyn, blogger Rand… The post Sanctions Award to Defendants in <i>Mann v. Steyn</i> Defamation Case appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: January 24, 1968 - 1/24/1968: United States v. O'Brien argued.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: January 24, 1968 appeared first on Reason.com.

How To Build Your Own Internet in 2026 - AI slop and enshittification are making the public social commons unbearable. The alternative pathways are more accessible than you think.

Guess WHO’s Gone? - The United States’ departure from the WHO is an opportunity for Americans and the whole world to move away from past mistakes, promote transparency and accountability, and refocus their efforts on genuine public health activities.

In Minnesota, ICE Is Assaulting the Constitutional Rights of Citizens - The administration’s ICE and Border Patrol drive in Minneapolis-St. Paul is generating multiple and systematic assaults on constitutional liberty, including the liberties of U.S. citizens.

The Warmth of Energy Abundance - We will thrive this weekend because, in America, we embrace human ingenuity, growth, and abundant energy.

Greenland, Tariffs, and America's "Emergency" Emergency - If Trump’s Greenland push isn’t sufficient motivation for congressional reform, then what will be?

Whom Should Farmers Believe: The President or Their Lying Eyes? - The US agriculture industry needs genuine market access. Policymakers should pursue free trade agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which Trump unwisely abandoned in 2017.

Usurpation: Weapon to Destroy Freedom - Usurpation, as the founders used the word, is the exercise of unauthorized, illegal, unconstitutional power. Or to put it more bluntly, stealing power from its rightful source.  The post Usurpation: Weapon to Destroy Freedom appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

This isn’t Asking Permission. It’s Physical Removal. - 1768 Boston. British agents board John Hancock's ship. No warrant. No authorization. What happens next isn't a petition or a court filing. It's what the founders showed a free people must do when government oversteps - a timeless blueprint of how to be free, whether the government likes it, or not. The post This isn’t Asking Permission. It’s Physical Removal. appeared first on Tenth Amendment C...

This isn’t Defense. It’s the Constitution Betrayed. - He wanted a president for life - the ultimate big-government founder. Yet Alexander Hamilton's position on war powers makes every modern president look like they’ve completely betrayed the constitution. The standard they buried. Original sources. Direct quotes. The truth the schools don’t teach. The post This isn’t Defense. It’s the Constitution Betrayed. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Cente...

Search Engines, AI, And The Long Fight Over Fair Use - We're taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on different elements of copyright law and policy, and addressing what's at stake, and what we need to do to make sure that copyright promotes creativity and innovation. Long before generative AI, copyright h...

Rent-Only Copyright Culture Makes Us All Worse Off - We're taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on different elements of copyright law and policy, and addressing what's at stake, and what we need to do to make sure that copyright promotes creativity and innovation. In the Netflix/Spotify/Amazon era, many of us...

Copyright Kills Competition - We're taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on different elements of copyright law and policy, and addressing what's at stake, and what we need to do to make sure that copyright promotes creativity and innovation. Copyright owners increasingly claim more drac...

Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights - SAN FRANCISCO—Sonja Trauss is the executive director of the nonprofit organization YIMBY Law, which stands for “Yes In My Back Yard.” YIMBY Law is an […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Stands With California YIMBY Advocacy Group to Protect First Amendment Rights appeared first on Institute for Justice.

South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Online Vision Tests - COLUMBIA, S.C.—Today, the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on online vision tests. Visibly, a technology company that provides online vision tests, is represented […] The post South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Online Vision Tests appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Five West Virginia Cities Partner with National Non-Profit to Streamline Process for Opening Businesses - ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) announced it has partnered with the five largest cities in West Virginia to make it cheaper, faster and simpler to start a business. The effort, […] The post Five West Virginia Cities Partner with National Non-Profit to Streamline Process for Opening Businesses 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 ...

DOJ Says USPS Gun Mail Ban is Unconstitutional - Americans may soon be able to ship handguns through the mail. That’s the potential practical outcome of the Department of Justice (DOJ) changing its position on the constitutionality of the federal ban against civilians shipping pistols through the United States Postal Service (USPS). On Thursday, the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel released a review of the shipping ban and concluded … Read more

NH Legislative Update: Critical Pro-Gun and Anti-Gun Bills Moving Now - The 2026 New Hampshire legislative session is in full swing, and the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is already considering a slate of bills that will directly impact your Second Amendment rights. We are seeing a mix of encouraging pro-gun reforms and dangerous attempts to erode our freedoms. It is vital that you contact your State Representatives to … Read more

Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation Win Landmark Legal Victory Over USPS Firearms Shipping Restrictions - Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation Win Landmark Legal Victory Over USPS Firearms Shipping Restrictions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEAS January 15, 2026 Springfield, VA — Today, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) hailed a landmark opinion from the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) declaring that 18 U.S.C. § 1715—the federal statute prohibiting the m...

FDIC conditionally approves Ford, GM ILC charters - Both automakers must stand up their respective banks within 12 months. After that, they must maintain a minimum 15% tier 1 leverage ratio.

JPMorgan’s Dimon sees 10.3% pay bump to $43M - The bank credited longtime CEO Jamie Dimon for his “longstanding exemplary leadership,” commitment to shareholders and “continued development of top executives.”

Huntington doesn’t ‘need to be national to win,’ CFO says - Concentration on specific segments and geographies is “the predominant factor in success,” said the Ohio-based regional’s CFO, Zach Wasserman. “That's where we're doubling down.”

Affirm seeks Nevada bank charter - The company submitted applications to state and federal regulators to start Affirm Bank, it said Friday.

Sunwest Bank moves on AI in search of efficiencies - Ben Xiang, the bank’s chief technology and strategy officer, plans to use AI to automate workflows and add intelligence capabilities to extract value.

Ex-TD employee pleads guilty to helping move $26M to Colombia - TD Bank has said it's completed "the majority" of the action items for its U.S. compliance remediation.

UK cyber tests show banks' struggle with cybersecurity basics - The U.K. conducted simulated cybersecurity attacks on its banks' live systems and found they lack basic patching and identity controls.

OCC won't delay World Liberty Financial charter review - Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould said in a letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., that the OCC "intends to act consistent with this duty rather than your demand."

Trump pulls back from 401(k) use for down payments - Trump, during his return from Davos, signaled reluctance to allow 401(k) withdrawals for home down payments, but other tax-advantaged options remain on table.

Eastern swears off M&A amid activist investor's pressure - The Boston bank, which has been targeted by an activist investor over its M&A strategy, isn't pursuing deals, CEO Denis Sheahan said Friday. Instead, the company is focused on organic growth and share buybacks.

Tenth Public Investors Conference - Joint conference organised by the BIS, the World Bank and the Banco de México, Mexico City, 17–18 November 2026

AI adoption, productivity and employment: evidence from European firms - by Iñaki Aldasoro, Leonardo Gambacorta, Rozalia Pal, Debora Revoltella, Christoph Weiss, Marcin WolskiThis paper provides new evidence on how the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) affects productivity and employment in Europe...

Dollarisation waves: new evidence from a comprehensive international bond database - We investigate how the US dollar's prominence in the denomination of international debt securities has evolved in recent decades, using a comprehensive global data set with far more extensive coverage than data sets used in prior literature. We find no monotonic dollarisation or de-dollarisation trend; instead, the dollar's share exhibits a wavelike pattern. We document three dollarisation wave...

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco Inter, S.A. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco Inter, S.A.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of PrimeLending - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of PrimeLending

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fifth Third Bancorp - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fifth Third Bancorp

Press Release: FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Applications for Ford Credit Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, and GM Financial Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 22, 2026 FDIC Approves the Deposit Insurance Applications for Ford Credit Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, and GM Financial Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah ...

FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - BOARD MEETING | JANUARY 22, 2026 FDIC Board of Directors Meeting Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Board of Directors met in open session to consider the following matters. Materials and information relative to the open Board actions are available on t...