Precious Metals and Market News

Morgan Stanley sees gold prices climbing to $5,200 despite geopolitical volatility - (Kitco News) - The gold market is seeing some renewed momentum, with prices testing new resistance at $4,700 an ounce. While it still has some way to go to regain key price levels, one investment bank expects prices to eventually move higher.

Gold, silver rally on weaker dollar after crude collapses on Iran ceasefire hopes - Kitco AM Report - (Kitco News) - Spot gold prices are sharply higher and spot silver prices are also stronger in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as a weaker U.S. dollar, lower Treasury yields and a sharp pullback in crude oil prices revived buying across the precious metals complex.

Gold prices holding solid gains as ADP says 109k jobs created in April - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are off their overnight highs but are still holding on to robust gains as the U.S. labor market continues to lose momentum, with slightly fewer private-sector jobs created last month.

Gold drives above $4,700 as Iran pear progress weakens U.S. dollar, analysts warn risks remain - (Kitco News) - Progress on a potential peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran has shifted geopolitically sentiment and breathing new life into gold and silver; however with prices still below key resistance points some analysts warn that the precious metals aren’t out of the woods just yet.

Gold stabilizes as oil eases, equities close at records after mixed U.S. data - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco News) - Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are also higher late in North American trading Tuesday, supported by perceived bargain hunting after Monday’s sharp selloff as oil prices eased and U.S. equities closed at fresh records.

Global gold demand drives Canada’s trade into surplus, helps mitigate economic uncertainty - (Kitco News) - Despite ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. and growing global economic uncertainty due to the war in Iran, Canada’s resources are helping the country weather the worst of the storm.

Central banks were net sellers of gold in March with 30 tonnes in outflows – WGC   - (Kitco News) – The sovereign sector – a pillar of steady demand for the bulk of the multi-year gold rally – switched to the supply side during the final month of the first quarter, according to the latest data from the World Gold Council (WGC).

Gold price is attractive now, so don't wait to build a 3% to 8% position - NDR’s LaForge - (Kitco News) - Although interest in gold has waned in recent months as prices have struggled to attract new bullish momentum, one market strategist said it continues to play an important role as a monetary asset and portfolio diversifier.

Gold prices see some renewed buying as U.S job openings falls to 6.87 million - (Kitco News) - The gold market is seeing some modest buying interest as the U.S. labor market continues to tighten, with the number of open jobs falling relatively in line with expectations.

Spot gold spikes to $4,585/oz after U.S. new home sales rise 8.9% in February, 7.4% in March - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are trading just off session highs on Tuesday morning after the latest data showed the U.S. housing market improved beyond expectations in February and March, though large downward revisions to January were also registered.New home sales rose 8.9% in February, much better than the expected 3.9% increase, but following a revised decrease of -19.9% in January, the ...

JPM Tried $1 Million Payoff To Bury Banker's Sexual Assault Claims Before Daily Mail Bombshell - JPM Tried $1 Million Payoff To Bury Banker's Sexual Assault Claims Before Daily Mail Bombshell Views on JPMorgan banker Lorna Hajdini's Bloomberg profile surged on Wednesday afternoon. Why? The Wall Street Journal has released a new report stating that JPMorgan reportedly offered former investment banker Chirayu Rana $1 million to settle his sexual assault, harassment, and raci...

DC Police Officials Disciplined Over Allegations Of Manipulating Crime Data - DC Police Officials Disciplined Over Allegations Of Manipulating Crime Data Authored by Bryan Hyde via American Greatness, Multiple high-ranking officials in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are facing termination in connection with allegations about how they handled and possibly manipulated crime statistics in the district. Breitbart reports that three M...

US Navy Jet Fires On Iran-Flagged Tanker Trying To Reach Iranian Port - US Navy Jet Fires On Iran-Flagged Tanker Trying To Reach Iranian Port Summary US Navy jet fires on Iran-flagged tanker trying to reach Iranian waters & port. Axios reports that the White House is nearing a preliminary deal with Iran to end the war, as Trump post appears to offer olive branch. Other reports say just hammering out at 'framework' for 'monthlong' talks. Wh...

Inside The Moscow Meeting That Laid Bare Iran's Weak Hand - Inside The Moscow Meeting That Laid Bare Iran's Weak Hand Authored by Simon Watkins via oilprice.com, The Moscow meeting reinforced a long-standing imbalance, with Iran seeking deeper support while Russia offered only vague diplomatic backing. The 20-year Iran–Russia deal structurally favors Moscow, especially in energy and trade terms, leaving Tehran with limited economic and st...

World Starts To "Build" Around Hormuz; Japan Buying UAE Oil Bypassing Strait As ADNOC To Spend $55 Billion On Pipelines - World Starts To "Build" Around Hormuz; Japan Buying UAE Oil Bypassing Strait As ADNOC To Spend $55 Billion On Pipelines Long after the Iran war is just a bookmark in the history books, one distinct consequence will persist: much of the world, at least the part that does not fall under the Chinese sphere of influence, will do everything it can to avoid the Strait of Hormuz and faili...

'We Need People To Come Back': Dubai's Tourism Industry Reels As Foreigners Flee - 'We Need People To Come Back': Dubai's Tourism Industry Reels As Foreigners Flee Via Middle East Eye Dubai is facing an existential crisis with the US and Israeli war on Iran forcing tourism numbers to fall sharply, with widespread hotel closures and job losses decimating the global tourism hotspots' hospitality sector. On Monday, Dubai Airports reported that first-quarter passen...

'Still So Early On This Journey': Morgan Stanley Launches Lower-Cost Crypto Trading - 'Still So Early On This Journey': Morgan Stanley Launches Lower-Cost Crypto Trading Just a week after Amy Oldenburg, Morgan Stanley’s head of digital assets, spent the better part of an hour making a case for bitcoin that few clients have heard in full (a gap she says is the industry’s most urgent problem), the bank announces the launch of crypto trading on E*Trade, charging 50bps ...

'Don't Even Think About Selling': Mr. Gold Warns US 'Officially A Banana Republic' - 'Don't Even Think About Selling': Mr. Gold Warns US 'Officially A Banana Republic' Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com, Last time financial writer and precious metals expert Bill Holter (aka Mr. Gold) was on USAW, he said don’t even think about selling any gold or silver.  One of the big reasons why he is still saying this is the news last week that the US debt to GDP ratio is now a...

Blue Energy & GE Vernova Bet On Gas Bridge-To-Nuclear For AI Power - Blue Energy & GE Vernova Bet On Gas Bridge-To-Nuclear For AI Power Blue Energy announced a collaboration with GE Vernova to develop the world's first gas-plus-nuclear power plant in Texas. The project will use two GE Vernova gas turbines to deliver roughly 1 GW starting around 2030. Steam supply will later shift to GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactors for up to 1.5...

Ken Griffin "Doubles Down On Miami" After Mamdani's "Creepy And Weird" Video Vilifying Him - Ken Griffin "Doubles Down On Miami" After Mamdani's "Creepy And Weird" Video Vilifying Him Ken Griffin said New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push for higher taxes on second homes has reinforced Citadel’s commitment to Miami — and even led the firm to scale up its planned headquarters there, according to Bloomberg. Speaking Tuesday at the Milken Institute Global Conference, Griffin ...

Here’s how far the Trump administration’s ‘startling turn’ on AI regulation might go - The Trump administration is reportedly weighing taking a more aggressive approach to regulating AI, which could include an executive order to increase oversight over artificial-intelligence models before their public release.

Concerts are increasingly going global as cracks emerge in the U.S. market - Live Nation has seen international fan count exceed domestic attendance recently, and Vivid Seats recently called out some pressure on the Las Vegas market.

Stuck in ‘survival spending’? 5 ways to build wealth even when the odds seem stacked against you. - Solve problems, concentrate wealth and manage risk to get ahead.

S&P 500 record profits are a double-edged sword — and it could slash your returns - With profit margins now twice their historical average, big U.S. stocks are priced for perfection.

‘We’re worried the honey pot will run dry’: Does the government borrow from my Social Security to fund federal programs? - There are many suggestions floating around Washington D.C. on how to fix the program’s imminent funding issues.

The Dow exits correction territory on the way back to 50,000. What fueled its recovery. - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed Wednesday above the 49,683-point threshold it needed to officially exit correction territory.

8 multibillion-dollar companies later, this serial entrepreneur shares his proven blueprint for massive returns - Billionaire investor Brad Jacobs explains why the biggest mistake investors make today is failing to take advantage of ‘infinite capital.’

The food inflation crisis will soon be all investors are talking about - As fertilizer costs hit 2026 highs and U.S. farmers cut planting, investors are looking to these stocks to hedge against food scarcity.

This airline is the best bet to fill Spirit’s void - Frontier is ready to pounce on routes left by Spirit.

‘He is constantly criticizing her’: My son-in-law told my daughter to give up her job. Do I intervene? - “In 2025, she made $35,000-$40,000 working as a physical therapist.”

Snap issues cautious guidance as Perplexity deal ends, Middle East 'geopolitical situation' causes uncertainty - Snap reported first-quarter earnings and provided cautious sales guidance while revealing it no longer has a deal with the generative AI startup Perplexity.

Apollo CEO Rowan warns of market correction, slams 'egregious' practices at rival insurers - Apollo CEO Marc Rowan warned that markets face an elevated risk of unexpected shocks, saying he is positioning the firm defensively for an expected correction.

Nvidia to invest up to $3.2 billion in Corning as part of massive optical fiber deal with 3 new factories focused on AI - Corning is opening three new advanced manufacturing plants in the U.S. dedicated entirely to optical technologies for Nvidia.

DoorDash pops 14% on strong earnings, upbeat order guidance - DoorDash is in the middle of a massive spending initiative as it builds out a new tech platform following a string of acquisitions.

The incredible chip sector rally is leaving behind its most notable stock. What's wrong with Nvidia? - The GPU-maker is flat since April 27, while Intel and Micron have popped more than 30% in that time.

Surging gas prices are hitting lower-income households harder, New York Fed study shows - Lower-income consumers are compensating for higher gas prices by buying less.

Private payrolls rose by 109,000 in April, topping expectations, ADP says - The report provided more evidence of a stable labor market and less incentive for the Fed to lower interest rates.

Aluminum prices are surging. Here's how companies are handling the costs - Aluminum's surge since the start of the Iran war is creating cost pressures for some of America's largest companies.

UK exports to U.S. plunge by 25% after Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs blitz - The U.K. is now running a trade deficit with its largest trading partner.

Fed dissenters explain 'no' votes, saying they disagreed with hinting next move would be a cut - Federal Reserve officials who voted this week against the post-meeting statement said they didn't think it was appropriate to signal that the next interest rate move would be lower.

Standstill in India's gold imports drags on, threatening supply - By Preeti Soni, Yihui Xie, and Vignesh RadhakrishnanBloomberg Newsvia The Times of India, MumbaiWednesday, May 6, 2026 Indian banks have been unable to import gold and silver for five weeks, an unusually long halt that’s pushing up domestic prices and threatening shortages in the world's second-biggest bullion market. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Fisher Precious Metal...

David Fickling: China's defiance of sanctions heralds a post-dollar world - By David FicklingBloomberg NewsTuesday, May 5, 2026 The fight over U.S. sanctions on China's oil refining companies is being framed as a battle over high principles. In fact, it's about raw power. Beijing on Saturday ordered five domestic refiners to ignore U.S. restrictions announced last month over their alleged connection to trade in Iranian oil. Those clashing legal mandates potentially cre...

Alasdair Macleod: Why does gold fall as the world cracks up? - 8:23a ET Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: In his financial newsletter yesterday, economist and monetary metals advocate Alasdair Macleod addressed a mystery recently haunting gold investors.  He begins: "Why goes the gold price fall when war risk increases, and rise when tension relieves? And if oil goes up, why is that bad for gold? This is the opposite of what should happe...

Mozambique weighs swapping dollar debt for yuan debt - By Tavares CebolaBloomberg NewsTuesday, May 5, 2026 Mozambique is considering converting the $1.4 billion it owes China into renminbi loans as part of a debt restructuring with its biggest bilateral creditor, in line with similar moves by other African sovereign borrowers. "This is usually a possibility that the cooperation partner raises," the finance ministry said in response to questions at ...

Ed Steer: How the London fix has suppressed gold prices since 1975 - From Sprott Money, TorontoTuesday, May 5, 2026 Originally published by [GATA board member] Ed Steer on November 4, 2024, this article examines longstanding distortions in gold pricing and the structural imbalance between paper and physical markets.  We are reposting it today because the core observations remain highly relevant, particularly the discussion around the "London bias," price managem...

Housing Market’s Crucial “Spring Selling Season” Is in Tatters - For the 4th year in a row: Normal-ish mortgage rates, too-high prices, and the "lock-in effect" from the Fed’s reckless interest-rate repression.

New Single-Family Home Prices Drop Further amid Inventory Glut. But Lower Prices Beget Higher Sales - Inventory in the South still sky-high, up 60% from March 2019. But homebuilders understand what it takes: lower prices and big incentives.

Bond Market on Edge: Treasury Yields Spike, 30-Year to 5.03%, Mortgage Rates to 6.52%, as Gulf War Reheats - Which raises a question: How many more Fed rate cuts would it take in this inflationary era to drive the 30-year Treasury yield to 6%?

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

Crypto-Native Operators Lead Canada’s Offshore iGaming Surge as World Cup Approaches - Crypto-native operators Stake and Roobet lead Canada’s online gambling market five weeks before the country co-hosts the FIFA World Cup, with offshore platforms continuing to dominate every province except Ontario. According to the 2025 USA and Canada iGaming Landscape Report from market analytics firm Blask, the top five Canadian operators capture more than 60% of […]

Bitfinex Analysts Flag $84,766 Trigger as Bitcoin Tests $81,500 After Sharp Reversal - Bitcoin reached a multi-month high of $82,833 following President Trump’s announcement of a pause in Gulf ship escorts and reports of a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. Geopolitical Shifts Drive Bitcoin to Multi-Month High Bitcoin surged to another multi-month high on Wednesday, May 6, after President Donald Trump announced a pause to an operation to escort ships […]

Babylon and Gomining Plan to Activate Up to 1,000 BTC via Trustless Vaults - Babylon Labs and Gomining have announced plans to integrate their infrastructure, allowing bitcoin holders to lock their BTC into the former’s trustless vaults and earn native mining rewards from Gomining’s operations, all without wrapping, bridging, or surrendering custody of their coins. Key Takeaways: Babylon and Gomining announced a Trustless Bitcoin Vault (TBV) integration for up […]

TEAMZ Summit Returns in 2027 Following Landmark Tokyo Edition - This sponsored press release was provided by Teamz Summit 2026 and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan – May 2026. TEAMZ Inc. has confirmed that TEAMZ Summit will return in 2027, following the conclusion of TEAMZ Summit 2026 – […]

KelpDAO Slams Layerzero After $300M Exploit, Shifts rsETH to Chainlink CCIP - Following a $300 million exploit on April 18, 2026, KelpDAO has publicly challenged LayerZero Labs’ account of the incident, alleging that the bridge provider is deflecting blame for its own infrastructure failures. The Dispute Over Network Configuration KelpDAO has issued a blistering response to Layerzero Labs following an April 18 exploit that drained more than […]

Whatever Evidence the DOJ Has Against James Comey, It Cannot Transform '86 47' Into a Death Threat - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche implausibly claims prosecutors can prove Comey "knowingly and willfully" threatened to murder the president.

A Dispatch From the AI Psychosis Summit - Digital artists, Claude devotees, and aspiring builders embraced AI obsession in NYC.

No One Can Define 'Ultra-Processed Food.' Why Is RFK Jr. Trying To Regulate It? - How to raise food prices without giving consumers any useful information

The War on Data Centers Is Here—and It Doesn't Add Up - So far, electricity prices haven't risen. If and when they do, the solution is more power generation.

Republicans Want To Borrow Every Single Dollar of the $72 Billion Bill To Fund ICE and Trump's Ballroom - The party of fiscal responsibility strikes again.

The Spirit of the Declaration, Part 2 - [This post is excerpted from the new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America (Avid Reader Press/Simon… The post The Spirit of the Declaration, Part 2 appeared first on Reason.com.

How a Scientific Cartel Protects Fraudsters and Rakes in Billions of Taxpayer Dollars - Corrupt scientists rarely face accountability. The real victims are everyone else.

Content Moderation and the First Amendment - Back in 2013 I argued that under the Supreme Court's jurisprudence algorithmic editing is speech for First Amendment purposes, and… The post Content Moderation and the First Amendment appeared first on Reason.com.

Louisiana Says Men Are Spiking Women's Drinks With Abortion Pills. There's Scant Evidence of That. - Mail-order mifepristone is how countless women bypass abortion bans. That could soon change if Louisiana gets its way before the Supreme Court.

Trump's Bluff to Iran Didn't Work - After trying to open the Strait of Hormuz by force, the U.S. is ready to accept an Iranian proposal it had rejected.

The Pentagon's Retaliation Campaign Against Senator Kelly Is Unconstitutional - Senator Mark Kelly appeared in a video reminding servicemembers that they can refuse illegal orders. In retaliation, the Pentagon threatened to revoke Kelly’s military benefits. Such punishment for protected speech violates the First Amendment.

Parametric Block Grants Could Fix Some of FEMA’s Worst Problems - But they aren’t a substitute for right-sizing the federal cost share and downsizing the agency

What If AI Chatbots Are Saving Lives? - Laws restricting AI for mental health may harm those they intend to help.

An Obituary for the War Powers Resolution - The War Powers Resolution, passed in the wake of the Vietnam War in 1973 over President Nixon’s veto, remains Congress’s most prominent and expeditious tool to rein in the presidency on matters of war. Yet, recent votes aimed to constrain President Trump over war with Iran amount to nothing more than theater.

What Spirit Airlines' End Signals for Financial Services - Considering that the Trump administration has also been flirting with price controls and playing politics with several potential mergers, it would be wise to consider Spirit’s experience as a cautionary tale.

This Isn’t Anti-American. It’s a Right and a Duty. - “Alter or abolish” Despite those words in the Declaration of Independence, the establishment today would have you believe that any effort to resist their power is “anti-American.” But they have it backwards. On this episode - it’s the founders’ framework, the right to “provide new guards” - and when that rises to the level of duty. The post This Isn’t Anti-American. It’s a Right and a Duty. app...

The Most Dangerous “Weapon” We Face - Ignoring the limits of the Constitution because you don’t like the results you’ll get? George Washington called that a WEAPON to destroy freedom. The post The Most Dangerous “Weapon” We Face appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Compliance Isn’t Safety. It’s Surrender. - American Independence was built on the understanding that compliance with arbitrary power isn’t safety - or peace - it’s surrender. On this episode, it’s the foundation of the revolution: Laws made outside the limits of the constitution aren’t law at all. And they should be treated that way too. The post Compliance Isn’t Safety. It’s Surrender. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

👎 California's Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Social Media Ban | EFFector 38.9 - We'd all like the internet to be a better place—for kids and adults alike. But in the name of online safety, governments around the world are racing to impose a dangerous new system of control. Are age gates the silver bullet to the internet's problems they're being promoted as? Or are we being sold a bill of goods? We're answering this question and more in our latest EFFector newsletter. JOIN ...

The SECURE Data Act is Not a Serious Piece of Privacy Legislation - The federal SECURE Data Act is not a serious consumer privacy bill, and its provisions—if enacted—would be a retreat from already insufficient state protections. Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee released a draft of the bill late last month without bipartisan support. The bill is weaker than congressional proposals in prior years, as well as most of the 21 state consumer pr...

EFF and 18 Organizations Urge UK Policymakers to Prioritize Addressing the Roots of Online Harm - EFF joins 18 organizations in writing a letter to UK policymakers urging them to address the root causes of online harm—rather than undermining the open web through blunt restrictions. The coalition, which includes Mozilla, Tor Project, and Open Rights Group, warns that proposed measures following the passage of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill risk fundamentally reshaping the internet...

Institute for Justice Promises to Continue Fight for Privacy Rights After Legislation on Automated License Plate Readers Fails to Advance - Arlington, Va.—Today, Colorado State Sens. Judy Amabile and Lynda Zamora Wilson announced that their bill, SB26-070, will not be moving forward this year. The bill, […] The post Institute for Justice Promises to Continue Fight for Privacy Rights After Legislation on Automated License Plate Readers Fails to Advance appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm’s Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury - WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of courts where agency employees serve as prosecutor, judge, and jury. The government petitioned […] The post Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm’s Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech - MADISON, Wis.—Jim Masterson has been working with animals for almost 30 years. It’s more than just a job for him; it’s a passion he’s had […] The post Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech appeared first on Institute for Justice.

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 ...

NH: Senators Must Deliver on Campus Carry TOMORROW - New Hampshire gun owners are hearing disturbing rumors that another so-called “gun rights advocacy” organization is preparing to hand out A+ endorsements to lawmakers regardless of whether or not they actually support Campus Carry. That is unacceptable. If politicians want the support of gun owners, they need to earn it by taking real votes to defend the Second Amendment, not by hiding behind e...

PA: URGENT: Constitutional Carry VOTE Tomorrow! (05/06/2026) - Your action is required right away! TOMORROW, the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to take up Senate Bill 357—the Constitutional Carry bill. Sponsored by our longtime ally, Senator Chris Dush, SB 357 would finally recognize that your right to protect yourself and your family is not a privilege granted by the government. Rather, it is a GOD-GIVEN RIGHT enshrined in … Read more

PA: SB 822, Strengthen Preemption, Heads to Senate Floor - Accountability is coming for Rogue Cities (SB 822 Update) Your relentless pressure worked! The Senate Local Government Committee reported SB 822 on a 7-3 vote today. This brings us one massive step closer to strengthening Pennsylvania’s firearms preemption law and holding lawless local governments accountable. For years, “gun grabbers” in cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have treated our...

Hacktivist group stole Chime customer information, lawsuits allege - Three separate lawsuits allege that a hacker group known as Team 313 stole personal information from Chime customers when it attacked the fintech’s systems April 1.

Banks, crypto firms battle over stablecoin yield - A compromise from two senators is reigniting debate over how far a ban on rewards for stablecoin holdings should extend.

M&T takes ‘patient’ approach to M&A, CFO says - The Buffalo, New York-based regional has “a specific number of candidates that we're talking to” but an acquisition “will happen when it happens,” M&T CFO Daryl Bible said Tuesday.

Trump-backed crypto firm countersues billionaire Sun over ‘smear campaign’ - World Liberty Financial accused Justin Sun of attempting to “tank” the price of the $WLFI token. Sun last month alleged World Liberty froze his assets when he refused to invest in a second token.

Crypto exchange Bullish makes a $4.2B deal - In buying Equiniti, Bullish gets a blockchain-native transfer agent that could allow investors to engage in 24/7 transactions, instant settlement and frictionless asset movement.

Erebor Bank hits $1.1 billion in deposits in seven weeks - The newly-opened bank founded by big tech executives reached the deposit milestone within its first quarter of operations, according to a recent call report.

Why US Bank built its own BNPL program - Banks are mixed in their adoption of buy now/pay later and installment lending, according to American Banker research. Those that offer or are planning to offer it say that the primary motivating factor is to stay competitive.

Where AI in banking is running into roadblocks - Citi payments exec Driss Temsamani said there's more work needed to bridge gaps to enable artificial intelligence to work broadly for payments and finance.

4 areas to watch as Citi lays out its multiyear blueprint - On Thursday, Citi will hold its first investor day in four years. The megabank, which has undergone substantial change under CEO Jane Fraser, is expected to share its strategy for driving higher profitability, deploying AI and ramping up shareholder returns.

Anthropic launches bank-friendly AI agents, vendor alliances - In addition to 10 new AI agents for financial services, the company announced partnerships with software and data providers FIS, Microsoft, Verisk, Third Bridge, Fiscal AI, D&B, Experian, GLG, Guidepoint and IBISWorld.

CPMI-IOSCO consultation on updated guidance and public disclosures to implement initial margin proposals - Consultative report by the BIS Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).

Poonam Gupta: Inflation targeting in India - the past, the present and the future - Speech by Dr Poonam Gupta, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, at Joint Seminar and Discussion "India's inflation targeting framework' and 'regional economic outlook for Asia and Pacific", National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), New Delhi, 5 May 2026.

Michelle W Bowman: A coordinated approach to consumer fraud protection - Speech by Ms Michelle W Bowman, Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the 2026 Women in Housing and Finance Symposium, Washington DC, 5 May 2026.

Agencies issue host state loan-to-deposit ratios - Agencies issue host state loan-to-deposit ratios

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement - Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by OceanFirst Financial Corp.

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

Press Release: Anchor Bank Assumes Insured Deposits of Community Bank and Trust - West Georgia, LaGrange, Georgia - PRESS RELEASE | MAY 1, 2026 Anchor Bank Assumes Insured Deposits of Community Bank and Trust - West Georgia, LaGrange, Georgia WASHINGTON—Commun...