Precious Metals and Market News

Gold dips as Fed votes 11-1 in favor of rate hold, but three dissent on easing bias  - (Kitco News) – The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75%, as expected by the market consensus, but while the vote for a hold was nearly unanimous, fresh dissension emerged in Committee members’ views of the balance of risk.

Bar and coin demand drives gold market as central banks stay resilient amid geopolitical strain – WGC - (Kitco News) - The gold market saw modest growth in volumes but a surge in value in the first quarter of 2026, as investors piled into physical bullion, while central bank buying remained relatively healthy despite new volatility, according to the latest report from the World Gold Council.

Gold price weaker as FOMC decision nears - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are weaker in midday U.S. trading Wednesday, just ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting early this afternoon.

Bank of Canada maintains rate at 2.25%, says Iran conflict and U.S. trade policy ‘are ongoing sources of uncertainty’ - (Kitco News) - The Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its key overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, as expected, but warned that the outlook remains highly uncertain, with the Iran conflict and U.S. trade tariffs magnifying the risks to the global economy. The bank rate stayed at 2.50% and the deposit rate remained at 2.20%.The Canadian dollar fell to session lows in the minutes after the announce...

Gold price struggles as U.S. housing construction jumps 10.8% in March - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to face solid selling pressure, with prices falling to session lows as the U.S. housing sector sees an uptick in construction activity, signaling further resilience in the broader economy.

Gold nears session lows after U.S. durable goods rise 0.8% in March - (Kitco News) - The gold market is trading just off session lows near $4,550 per ounce after the latest economic data showed sales of durable goods last month beat expectations.The Commerce Department announced Wednesday that U.S. durable goods orders rose 0.8% in March, following February’s unrevised decrease of -1.4%. The data was better than expected, as the consensus view of economists ...

Gold price weaker as FOMC conclusion awaited - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Wednesday, ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting this afternoon.

Bitcoin April 29 daily chart alert - Bulls have slight technical edge - (Kitco News) - Wednesday, April 29—May bitcoin futures prices are firmer in early U.S. trading Wednesday.

Gold market analysis for April 29 - 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.

World Bank sees a ceiling above gold and silver prices through 2026 amid market volatility - (Kitco News) - Although the ongoing war has injected significant uncertainty into the precious metals market, commodity analysts at the World Bank see gold and silver prices capped near current levels through 2026.

United Pilot Reports 737 Struck By "Red, Shiny" Drone On San Diego Approach - United Pilot Reports 737 Struck By "Red, Shiny" Drone On San Diego Approach OSINT accounts on X are circulating ATC audio from theATCapp that allegedly captures a United Airlines pilot reporting a drone strike while the Boeing 737 was on base leg for landing at San Diego International Airport. The pilot of United 1980 told SAN Ground that, at around 3,000 feet, the 737 struck a dr...

Powell's Final FOMC Sees Most Dissents In 34 Years As Fed Keeps Rate Unch (As Expected) - Powell's Final FOMC Sees Most Dissents In 34 Years As Fed Keeps Rate Unch (As Expected) Since the last FOMC meeting (on March 18), gold has been clubbed like a baby seal ("EM piggy bank") while stocks and oil have surged (with the former ignoring the peril of the latter)... During that time, Fed rate-change expectations have swung violently from a full rate-cut to a full rate-hi...

Chinese Nationals Among 51 Indicted Over Marijuana Grow Operations In Oklahoma - Chinese Nationals Among 51 Indicted Over Marijuana Grow Operations In Oklahoma Authored by Michael Clements via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A Department of Homeland Security investigation has resulted in the indictment of 51 defendants—including 29 Chinese nationals—on 67 counts of conspiracy to manufacture black-market marijuana in Oklahoma for distribution in Texas, Mississ...

StarCloud CEO Says Starship Gives SpaceX Launch Monopoly For Near Decade - StarCloud CEO Says Starship Gives SpaceX Launch Monopoly For Near Decade The CEO of the startup building data centers for eventual low Earth orbit deployment told Molly O'Shea of the Sourcery podcast that he expects Elon Musk's SpaceX to hold a "near monopoly on launches" over the next five to ten years, driven by Starship's scale, launch cadence, and cost advantage. Starcloud CEO...

Water-Based Method Recovers 65% Of EV Battery Metals In One Minute At Room Temperature - Water-Based Method Recovers 65% Of EV Battery Metals In One Minute At Room Temperature Authored by Neetika Walter via Interesting Engineering, Researchers at Rice University have developed a water-based method that recovers valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries in minutes, offering a faster and lower-energy alternative to conventional recycling systems. The new process...

Wall Street Reacts To Powell's Last FOMC Meeting - Wall Street Reacts To Powell's Last FOMC Meeting The kneejerk reaction from Wall Street pundits is that the bar for the Federal Reserve to hike rates is still relatively high and there’s no need for the Fed to change its bias or react in a meaningful way: that's the view voiced by SocGen's US Research Head Subadra Rajappa, who said on BBG TV that the "US is in a very good position ...

Watch Live: Fed Chair Powell's Last Press Conference - Watch Live: Fed Chair Powell's Last Press Conference With Kevin Warsh having won the backing of the Senate Banking Committee on a 13-11 party-line vote to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, it's pretty much a done deal that this will be Jerome Powell's final press conference as Fed Chair. And while The Fed took no action - as 100% expected - the question remains whether P...

Acting AG Blanche Denies Trump Directed James Comey Prosecution - Acting AG Blanche Denies Trump Directed James Comey Prosecution Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on April 29 said that President Donald Trump did not order the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file more charges against former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post that he made last year. Acting Attorney Ge...

Your Bank Is Becoming A Casino: River CEO Frames Bitcoin As The Alternative - Your Bank Is Becoming A Casino: River CEO Frames Bitcoin As The Alternative Authored by Micah Zimmerman via Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin 2026 speaker Alex Leishman used his Nakamoto Stage talk, titled “We’re Not Fixing Money to Build More Casinos,” to deliver a sharp warning that modern finance is drifting toward a gambling model and away from basic banking.  Leishman, CEO of Rive...

Iran Announces Fuel Rationing As Brent Sets New War Highs, After Trump Rejects Tehran's Latest Offer - Iran Announces Fuel Rationing As Brent Sets New War Highs, After Trump Rejects Tehran's Latest Offer Summary Brent crude reaches $120/barrel - new Iran war high, and highest since June 2022. Simultanously, Iran's currency has collapsed to a record low, plunging to 1.8 million rial per dollar - also amid mass layoffs in various Iranian sectors. CENTCOM reportedly preparing f...

Ford’s profit jumps as automaker powers through an EV slowdown - Ford gets hefty tariff refund and raises outlook for the year.

Stocks may be missing this looming danger in the oil market - Iran is running out of places to put its oil — and in just a few weeks, global crude supply could take another hit that few investors are prepared for.

Powell won’t leave the Fed, says he’ll stay on as governor after term as chair ends - “I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined,” the outgoing Federal Reserve chair said Wednesday.

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square USA flops on first day of trading - Shares of PSUS sank 18% in the first few minutes of trading

No kids, no care: Solo agers are hiring professional ‘next-of-kin’ for major life decisions - They have financial security and a retirement map — but lack someone authorized to advocate for them.

Can Shake Shack’s new sandwich challenge the McRib, one of the most celebrated menu items in fast-food history? - The McDonald’s McRib has become an icon. Just ask Homer Simpson.

‘I’m very late to the game’: I’m 48, earn $65,000, have $48,000 in debt and no retirement. Am I doomed? - “I do not have any inheritance from anyone coming my way as I lost most of my immediate family when young.”

The chicken-wing trade keeps collapsing and Wall Street is left seeking a Wingstop bottom - Executives at the chicken-wing chain say higher gasoline prices affected first-quarter sales.

Why it’s time for ‘sell in May and go away’ to die - One of the most popular pieces of conventional investing wisdom couldn’t be more misguided, according to a recent analysis from Bloomberg Intelligence.

Micron’s stock is gaining. Here’s why the semiconductor trade has sprung back to life. - Strong results from Seagate and NXP are boosting semiconductor-sector sentiment.

Microsoft beats on top and bottom lines with 40% Azure growth - Microsoft's Azure growth did better than Wall Street had predicted.

Meta stock drops as capex, user growth numbers come in below Wall Street estimates - Meta beat on revenue, but showed disappointing user numbers and its capital expenditures were below estimates.

Amazon earnings beat expectations with strong cloud growth - Amazon reported its first-quarter results after the market close on Wednesday.

Alphabet beats on revenue, with cloud booming 63% and topping $20 billion - Alphabet reported first-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday.

Fed holds rates steady but with highest level of dissent since 1992 - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its latest decision on interest rates.

Will rates go higher in Europe this week? Central banks confront stagflation threat - The European Central Bank and Bank of England are expected to hold their nerve and stand pat on rates this month.

Will he stay or will he go? With criminal probe over, Fed Chair Powell faces big decision - The decision could have important ramifications for policymaking at an especially delicate time.

These charts show how Iran's economy is in freefall - Tehran's hardline rhetoric belies a brutal reality facing the regime and Iranian citizens: its economy, vulnerable even before the war, is now in tatters.

Kevin Warsh gave his preferred way for measuring inflation. It could come back to bite him - But Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave warned Wednesday that such a recalculation might not pan out as the former Fed governor hopes.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire — but market focus has already drifted elsewhere - Prospects for further negotiations remain uncertain, with Tehran and Washington offering conflicting signals on the ceasefire's status.

Central banks are buying the dip in gold - By Preeti Soni and Jack RyanBloomberg NewsWednesday, April 29, 2026 Central banks added gold holdings at the fastest pace in more than a year in the first quarter, as a slump in prices encouraged a wave of buying that more than offset sales by a handful of institutions. Net official-sector purchases totaled 244 tons in the three months, up from 208 tons in the previous quarter, according to est...

Royal Canadian Mint reviewing allegations about tainted Colombian gold - From the Canadian Pressvia CTV News, TorontoMonday, April 27, 2026 OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada -- The Royal Canadian Mint says it has initiated a full review in response to allegations some of its gold comes from a region of Colombia where drug cartels control mines. Mint spokesperson Deneen Perrin says as soon as the mint learned of the allegations raised by the New York Times, it "immediately and...

Barrick picks a NY primary listing for IPO of North American gold assets - By Robb M. Stewart and Adriano MarcheseThe Wall Street JournalTuesday, April 28, 2026 Barrick Mining plans to list its prized North American gold assets in New York as part of an initial public offering set to be completed before the end of the year. The mining company said today it has identified what it believes is the optimal structure for a separate listing of the assets, including a primar...

Gold prices have lost nearly 11% since the Iran war began, and reasons to buy are piling up again - By Myra P. SaefongMarketWatch, New YorkMonday, April 27, 2026 The value of gold has declined by nearly 11% since the Iran war began in late February, but opportunity in the precious-metals market for investors isn't just about that decline in prices: The rally in oil is expected to help boost gold's appeal too. "Higher-for-longer" energy prices will likely be a big growth headwind in the months...

Royal Canadian Mint says its gold is traceable and clean, but it comes from a Colombian drug gang - Royal Canadian Mint says its gold is traceable and clean, but it comes from a Colombian drug cartel By Justin ScheckThe New York TimesMonday, April 27, 2026 In the shadowy global gold industry, where terrorists, drug dealers, and dictators launder illegally mined gold into the mainstream market, one major supplier says buyers can count on its product to be clean and ethically sourced. The Royal...

This Fed Meeting Must Have Been a Hoot. Fed Holds Rates amid 4 Dissents, most since 1992: 1 Dovish, 3 Hawkish - “Inflation is elevated, in part reflecting the recent increase in global energy prices.” In part. And in part for other reasons.

Housing Unit Growth Far Outruns Population Growth: Vacant Units on the Market and the “Accidental Landlords” - These dynamics are now moving in the right direction.

Two More Imploded Real-Estate Brokerage Stocks Tie the Knot: REMAX -85% from Peak, Real Brokerage -70% - Been brutal for real-estate stocks plunging from overhyped or meme-stock valuations amid thick losses, lots of debt, and a frozen housing market: Compass, Redfin, Anywhere Real Estate, eXp, and Douglas Elliman.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

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 ...

IMF against making crypto legal tender, issues action plan - The International Monetary Fund is recommending that countries not give cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin status as legal tender. The IMF made that point as a part of a nine-point action plan for how ...

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 ...

Eleven states recognize gold and silver as US currency. Which are they? - Louisiana lawmakers are considering legislation to recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Eleven states already recognize gold and silver coins as legal tender. Several other states have ...

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

Bitcoin Swings $2,800 as Traders Dump at $77,882 Peak, Pushing Price Toward $75,100 - On April 29, bitcoin experienced significant price swings, peaking at $77,882 before retreating to $75,100. This volatility coincided with the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain steady interest rates and growing concerns over conflict in the Middle East. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to $75,100 on April 29 after the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates […]

Unprecedented US, China, Dubai Crypto Scam Crackdown Nets 276 Arrests - At least 276 people were arrested in a global cryptocurrency scam crackdown that dismantled nine alleged fraud centers targeting Americans. Authorities said the schemes used fake platforms, online trust-building, and rapid laundering to move victims’ crypto beyond their control. Key Takeaways: U.S. authorities cited “unprecedented” cooperation with China and Dubai in arresting 276 suspects. Fra...

Visa Scales Stablecoin Rails to Nine Networks as Partners Cite Real-World Demand - Visa announced April 29 that its global stablecoin settlement pilot has reached a $7 billion annualized run rate, up 50% quarter over quarter, and now supports nine blockchains after adding Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon, and Tempo. Key Takeaways: Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot reached a $7 billion annualized run rate in April 2026, up 50% from […]

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady at 3.5–3.75% - The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, with the Federal Open Market Committee voting to keep the federal funds rate in a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% amid elevated inflation and growing global uncertainty. Key Takeaways: The Fed voted 8–4 on April 29, 2026, to hold the federal funds rate […]

Securitize Locks in Computershare Deal to Put US Listed Shares Onchain - Securitize and Computershare have joined forces to let U.S.-listed companies issue equity directly on a blockchain, giving shareholders a new way to hold their securities in digital form. Key Takeaways: Securitize and Computershare launched Issuer-Sponsored Tokens, letting U.S.-listed companies put equity directly onchain. Computershare serves 25,000-plus companies, giving the IST program immed...

Have Trump's Tariffs Brought Manufacturing Jobs Back to America? New Study Says No. - However, the tariffs did shift supply chains away from China and towards other countries with low-cost manufacturing, like Vietnam, Malaysia, and India.

This Supreme Court Case Could Determine the Fate of More Than 1.3 Million Migrants - If Trump can end temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian nationals, don't expect it to stop there.

Zyn Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. Why Are Some Politicians Targeting Them? - Making less harmful products harder to get pushes people toward more dangerous ones.

Journal of Free Speech Law: "A New Frontier for an International Right with No Frontiers: Freedom of Expression & Generative AI Outputs," by Evelyn Mary Aswad - The article is here; the Introduction: In recent years, a lively scholarly discourse has emerged about whether and how the… The post Journal of Free Speech Law: "A New Frontier for an International Right with No Frontiers: Freedom of Expression & Generative AI Outputs," by Evelyn Mary Aswad appeared first on Reason.com.

Corn Belt Politicians Are Using High Gas Prices To Push Even More Carveouts for Ethanol - “The sale of E15 year-round would help the ethanol industry and no one else,” says one agricultural policy expert.

Solicitor General Asks Supreme Court to Eighty-Six Energy Conservation Rule - The Trump Administration is refusing to defend a D.C. Circuit decision upholding a flawed energy conservation ruie.

Bankers Scouring Porn Sites. Payment Processors Punishing Journalists. Here's How 'Big Finance' Is Chilling Speech - Financial censorship should worry us all, suggests Rainey Reitman in Transaction Denied.

Unanimous Supreme Court Affirms Standing to Challenge Subpoena for Info on Financial Supporters - The Court dispatches with an easy case the lower courts should have gotten right.

All New Cars Could Have Mandatory Surveillance Tech Unless Congress Stops This Mandate. - Cars are already spying on drivers. A 2021 law requires manufacturers to install more tracking technology.

Is Ukraine Helping Al Qaeda Conquer West Africa? - The proliferation of drones to Malian rebels is a bizarre, unexpected form of blowback.

Apply to Cato University 2026: Criminal Justice Symposium - This specialized program for outstanding law students offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with Cato’s leading legal scholars through lectures, roundtable discussions, and close readings of foundational texts.

Supreme Court Should End the SEC's "Gag Rule" - The SEC coerces defendants into settling away their First Amendment rights, protecting the reputation of the agency at the expense of transparency and truth-telling.

Seashells, Shakedowns, and James Comey - Accountability only truly exists when those in power are forced to justify their actions to a jury composed of ordinary Americans.

Federal Threats on the Horizon Are Killing Housing Supply Growth Now - Proposed restrictions on rental-home developers spur negative housing market outcomes even earlier than expected.

What Is the Bank Secrecy Act? - It started as an attempt to go after tax evaders, but it has since been expanded to go after drug dealers, terrorists, and immigrants.

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.

This isn’t a Republic. It’s a Coup. - America was built on a foundation that constitutional violations are a deadly disease. Give government an inch - they’ll take a few thousand miles and they’ll never stop. Before too long, it’ll get to a place where they’re just eating us alive: Our rights. Our money And everything in between. On this Episode, it’s the ancient Roman maxim behind the American Revolution. The post This isn’t a Rep...

Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. - The anti-federalist Luther Martin predicted government would be so hungry for your money to feed its power, they would squeeze you like “the juice from an orange.” On this episode, it’s Martin’s warnings about the taxing power - more than a century before the 16th Amendment. The post Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

The Open Social Web Needs Section 230 to Survive - If you want to overthrow Big Tech, you’ll need Section 230. The paradigm shift being built with the Open Social Web can put communities back in control of social media infrastructure, and finally end our dependency on enshitified corporate giants. But while these incumbents can overcome multimillion-dollar lawsuits, the small host revolution could be picked off one by one without the protection...

The GUARD Act Isn’t Targeting Dangerous AI—It’s Blocking Everyday Internet Use - Lawmakers in Congress are moving quickly on the GUARD Act, an age-gating bill restricting minors’ access to a wide range of online tools, with a key vote expected this week. The proposal is framed as a response to alarming cases involving “AI companions” and vulnerable young users. But the text of the bill goes much further, and could require age gates even for search engines that use AI.  TAK...

Congress Must Reject New Insufficient 702 Reauthorization Bill - Speaker Johnson has introduced a new fig leaf over the American surveillance state, the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act. Introduced with only days to go before Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) expires and the U.S. government loses one of its most invasive surveillance programs, the bill does nothing to make any of the substantial changes privacy advocates ...

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 ...

FBI: Knives Kill Three Times More Often Than Rifles -
The government is spying on gun owners - Send a letter to your members of Congress, urging them to pass legislation to curb FISA abuse! They don’t need to kick down your door anymore. They just pull out a credit card. Right now, the federal government is purchasing massive commercial databases packed with personal information: your location history, your browsing habits, your interests and hobbies. Anything a data … Read more

Don’t let the USPS trample on the 2A! - We need your immediate action to stop the U.S. Postal Service from sidestepping our landmark court victory and chipping away at your Second Amendment rights. We at Gun Owners of America recently scored a major win in court, forcing the USPS to overturn its nearly 100-year-old, unconstitutional ban on mailing handguns. But now, instead of simply following the law, the … Read more

Adyen to buy German loyalty platform Talon.One for $876M - The deal will let the Dutch fintech connect a shopper’s online and in-store interactions so promotions and pricing can be adjusted midstream.

Fintech OppFi to buy Arizona bank for $130M - The Chicago-based subprime lender said pairing its online platform with BNC’s national bank charter lets it offer more banking services on a broader scale.

Warsh’s Fed chair nomination moves to full Senate - The Senate Banking Committee, including once-holdout Sen. Thom Tillis, voted along party lines to keep alive ex-Federal Reserve Gov. Kevin Warsh’s bid to succeed Jerome Powell atop the central bank.

Ex-M&T employee alleges discrimination over gender, sexual orientation - An ex-vice president and commercial branch manager based in Long Island alleges she was “treated as a secondclass citizen” by her boss for being a gay woman.

‘We are a new banking desert’: Oregon bank group CEO - A tax credit, set to take effect in June, aims to stimulate de novo activity in the state, which hasn’t chartered a new bank since 2007.

Santander pulls in U.S. deposits while waiting for deal to close - The Spanish banking giant is seeing improvement in its U.S. business, which is set to expand significantly if its pending acquisition of Webster Financial gets approved.

Western Union posts weak earnings; Visa expands stablecoin tests - Expenses and foreign exchange pressured Western Union; while Visa added more blockchains to its stablecoin settlement pilot. That and more in American Banker's global payments and fintech roundup.

How a payments fintech uses AI to battle tariff refund chaos - Tipalti has developed a set of agentic artificial intelligence agents designed to help businesses navigate transactions and apply for refunds.

SoFi reports record revenue and loan origination - The digital bank and lender did not increase its full-year outlook in anticipation of an interest rate freeze.

Bankers fight to hold back business capital because of "credit unions" - Community banks' primary objection to the Main Street Depositor Protection Act appears to be that one provision of it would give credit union customers the same level of deposit protection as bank customers.

Shifting forces behind RMB internationalization: evidence from the 2025 Triennial Survey - by Juliana Robbert, Vladyslav Sushko, Frank WestermannThis paper explores factors driving the internationalization of Renminbi (RMB) trading, using data from the 2025 BIS Triennial Survey of global foreign exchange turnover. We analyze both short-term (three-year) trading growth and long-term RMB turnover levels across jurisdictions.

Digitalisation and innovation - opportunities and risks for financial health - Digital innovation is enhancing access to payments, credit, savings and insurance, and can help people to manage their financial obligations and have greater confidence in their financial future. But these benefits are emerging alongside new vulnerabilities: a global surge in scams and fraud, greater overindebtedness among some digital borrowers and the use of ill-suited investment products.

Mugur Isărescu: South-east Europe's next leap forward - Speech by Mr Mugur Isărescu, Governor of the National Bank of Romania, at the Economist Impact event: Romania Government Roundtable, Bucharest, 30 March 2026.

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.

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco de Credito del Peru - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco de Credito del Peru

Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for March 2026 - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 24, 2026 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for March 2026 WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) tod...

Press Release: Agencies Finalize Changes to Community Bank Leverage Ratio - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 23, 2026 Agencies Finalize Changes to Community Bank Leverage Ratio The federal bank regulatory agencies today jointly fin...