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.

Escobar: The Real "Rupture" In Davos - Escobar: The Real "Rupture" In Davos Authored by Pepe Escobar, Whatever the barbarians may be potting, the fact that matters is that China is already deep into the next phase, where it is expected to replace the United States as the world’s primary consumer market. The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters. Antonio Gramsci D...

Visualizing The World's 50 Most Powerful Militaries - Visualizing The World's 50 Most Powerful Militaries The recent U.S. operation against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro demonstrated that military power is not only about troop numbers or superior combat technology. With the successful extraction of Maduro and his wife from a military compound in just 2.5 hours, the extremely effective operation showed how far training, intellig...

Lefty Protestor Bites Off Federal Officer's Finger - Lefty Protestor Bites Off Federal Officer's Finger Authored by Catherine Salgado via PJMedia.com, It seems long past time for President Donald Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act. In the chaos and violence following the death of an armed Minneapolis would-be terrorist shot while fighting Border Patrol, another protester has bitten off the finger of a federal officer. Departme...

Would Term Limits Make The DC Swamp Even Worse? - Would Term Limits Make The DC Swamp Even Worse? Via Brian McGlinchey at Stark Realities Though America is beset by increasingly bitter political divisions, there are two convictions that unite Americans across party and demographic lines. Large majorities are certain that Congress isn’t serving the interests of the American people, and that Capitol Hill would become far more virtu...

House This Week Passed $839 Billion Defense Bill Bursting With Pork - House This Week Passed $839 Billion Defense Bill Bursting With Pork Authored by Alan Mosley via AntiWar.com, The House of Representatives on Thursday approved an $838.7 billion fiscal 2026 defense spending bill, moving one of the largest appropriations measures in US history toward final passage in the Senate. In a 341-88 vote that crossed party lines, lawmakers advanced the spraw...

Minneapolis Shooting Sparks Explosive Blame-Game Between Democrats And Trump Admin - Minneapolis Shooting Sparks Explosive Blame-Game Between Democrats And Trump Admin A 37-year-old anti-ICE agitator who was armed with a handgun was shot and killed by federal Border Patrol agents on Saturday morning during what the Department of Homeland Security described as a targeted immigration enforcement operation, sparking immediate political outrage and street protests. Bo...

Tehran Rejects UN 'Protest Killings' Resolution, Blasts Western Moralizing - Tehran Rejects UN 'Protest Killings' Resolution, Blasts Western Moralizing Iran has flatly rejected a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution condemning what it described as the "violent crackdown on peaceful protests" by Iranian security forces, after two weeks of raging economic protests earlier this month, which also included a government enforced total internet shutdown....

Last Look At Snowfall Models As 'Snowpocalypse' Begins - Last Look At Snowfall Models As 'Snowpocalypse' Begins How Will This Weekend's Mega-Storm Compare to the Winter Blasts of 2016 and 1996? Meteorologist Ben Noll says this weekend's snowstorm could be similar to the Blizzard of 1996. For our more seasoned readers, 1996 was an unforgettable winter. Many younger readers, however, have grown up in snow droughts and years of corporate m...

Duffy's Nuclear Option Remains On The Table: California Could Lose Authority To Issue Any CDLs - Duffy's Nuclear Option Remains On The Table: California Could Lose Authority To Issue Any CDLs Authored by Rob Carpenter via FreightWaves.com, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy just dropped what I’ve been calling the nuclear option. In an appearance on Katie Pavlich Tonight Thursday, Duffy made clear that withholding $200 million in federal funding isn’t the end of this fight. ...

Left-Wing NGOs Transition To Targeting 'Critical Economic Chokepoints' In Minneapolis - Left-Wing NGOs Transition To Targeting 'Critical Economic Chokepoints' In Minneapolis Left-wing nonprofit groups in Minneapolis appear to have moved beyond pressure campaigns targeting ICE agents and federal law enforcement, shifting from street protests/riots toward actions that may disrupt critical infrastructure on Friday. The apparent objective is to target economic chokepoints...

I need to spend $15K on my roof. Should I take it from my Roth IRA, 401(k), IRA or money-market account? - “I’m 61 years old, single and still have a job.”

‘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.”

My sister is buying our parents’ $3 million house, but wants to deduct $100K for renovations. Who’s right? - “If she didn’t want the home, it would have been sold at fair market value.”

Nearly 15,000 U.S. flights have been canceled due to the winter storm — and counting - Airlines have canceled nearly 15,000 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.

67 million Americans could lose telehealth coverage in the coming days unless Congress approves funding - Telehealth has become a ‘mainstream part of care delivery’

Yes, ‘DOGE’ put our Social Security data at risk. Here’s what lawmakers are doing about it. - Trump administration admits to security breaches that had been outlined in a whistleblower complaint

Marriage can be great for your finances — but avoid these 3 mistakes - What can go wrong? Being in a couple complicates your decision-making.

How to plan for the end of your life if you don’t have kids or a spouse - Here are the vital estate-planning moves solo agers and people without children need to take.

Yes, you still need an emergency fund in retirement. Here’s how much you should have. - Retirees can face larger spending shocks than workers, often driven by unpredictable costs such as healthcare.

I’m 75 and still working, but my job is boring. Can I retire with $830K in cash and investments? - “My investments have returned 25%-30% over the last few years.”

Airlines cancel more than 13,000 weekend flights as massive winter storm sweeps across the U.S. - U.S. airlines canceled tens of thousands of flights and waived change fees for travelers as a massive winter storm swept across the country.

Trump threatens to impose 100% tariff if Canada makes deal with China - In his Truth Social post, Trump suggested that China would try to use Canada to try to avoid paying U.S. tariffs.

Gov. Walz calls on Trump to halt ICE operations in Minnesota after another fatal shooting - "Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota," Walz said.

U.S. to inject $1.6 billion into rare earths miner for 10% stake, FT reports - The miner has brought in Cantor Fitzgerald, chaired by Brandon Lutnick, son of Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, to lead efforts to raise over $1 billion.

New Berkshire CEO Abel quickly signals troubled Kraft Heinz stake could be toast - With Greg Abel as Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the company is apparently preparing to sell some or all of its Kraft Heinz shares.

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.

Weekend edition of Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest is posted at SilverSeek - 4:05p ET Saturday, January 24, 2025 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The weekend edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest letter, headlined "3-Digit Silver: As the World's ETFs and Funds Puke It," is posted in the clear at SilverSeek here: https://silverseek.com/article/3-digit-silver-worlds-etfs-funds-puke-it CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-Trust Action Committee ...

German economists advise withdrawal of nation's gold from U.S. vaults - By Kate ConnollyThe Guardian, LondonSaturday, January 24, 2026 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/24/repatriate-the-gold-german-economists-advise-withdrawal-from-us-vaults BERLIN -- Germany is facing calls to withdraw its billions of euros' worth of gold from U.S. vaults, spurred on by the shift in transatlantic relations and the unpredictability of Donald Trump. Germany holds the world...

Tremors in Japan prompt U.S. Treasury to weigh currency intervention - By Joe Rennison, Alan Rappeport, and Colby SmithThe New York TimesFriday, January 23, 2026 The U.S. Treasury took preliminary steps today toward intervening in the currency market after Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary, expressed concern that Japanese market ructions could spill over to the United States. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Ireland's Tree of Life Gold ...

Lawrence Lepard: Trump is engineering a 'crack-up boom' - 7:30p ET Friday, January 24, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): Lawrence Lepard, investment manager for Equity Management Associates in Sherborn, Mass., and author of "The Big Print," makes compelling observations in his fourth-quarter report for the firm's gold and silver fund. Maybe the most compelling one is this: "When you have the president saying they intend to grow, and the ...

Matt Piepenburg brilliantly explains the rise and fall of gold price suppression - 10:49a ET Friday, January 23, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold (and Silver): At the Metals Insights channel at YouTube, Von Greyerz / Gold Switzerland partner Matthew Piepenburg gives a brief but brilliant explanation of the rise and fall of Western gold price suppression policy and the collapse of its derivatives mechanisms as governments and large investors have broken away from the scheme a...

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.

Inflation-Adjusted Consumer Spending, Incomes, and Government Transfer Receipts - Consumers may be in a foul mood, but they’re making money and are spending it, and are still saving some.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

GH¢186m in legal tender at risk - of de facto partial demonitisationas traders, customers shun smaller coinsBy Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU (ebenezer.njoku@thebftonline.com )A growing reluctance to accept small-denomination coins — from ...

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

US Dollar Under Fire as Safe-Haven Status Comes Under Direct Threat - Mounting stress in global debt markets is eroding confidence in the U.S. dollar, with accelerating bond turmoil and capital flight signaling a dangerous inflection point for currencies and safe havens, according to economist Robin J. Brooks. Dollar Faces Mounting Pressure as Debt Markets Unravel Global currency markets are entering a destabilizing phase as confidence fractures […]

Ark Files SEC Registration for Crypto ETF Benchmark Led by BTC, ETH, XRP - Ark Investment Management has filed with the SEC for a broad, futures-based crypto ETF led by bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP, aiming to offer scalable, diversified exposure to the digital asset market without direct token ownership. Ark Designs a Broad Crypto ETF Led by BTC, ETH, and XRP Using a Market-Linked Structure Built for Scale Ark […]

Strategist Warns Crypto Echoes 1929 With Bitcoin Driving Downside Risk Debate - Crypto markets are flashing historic warning signs as 1929-era parallels revive debate over valuation stress and downside risk, with bitcoin emerging as a potential catalyst in a fragile global market moment. Bitcoin at the Center of a Historic Market Moment as 1929 Parallels Ignite Debate Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone shared on social […]

Ripple Secures Access to Millions as ‘Massive’ Crypto Infrastructure Partnership Extends - Ripple’s renewed custody deal with Garanti BBVA expands secure crypto storage and transfers to millions of retail banking customers, signaling that institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure is moving from pilot programs to mainstream adoption. Ripple Secures Millions of New Users as Major Bank Renews Crypto Custody Deal Ripple executive Reece Merrick shared on social media platform […]

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Silver to Hit $200 as He Buys More Bitcoin - Silver is positioned for a dramatic surge as mounting U.S. debt and eroding dollar purchasing power push investors toward hard assets, with Robert Kiyosaki spotlighting precious metals and crypto as long-term winners amid deepening distrust in monetary leadership. Robert Kiyosaki Keeps Buying More Bitcoin and Silver as the Dollar Nears a Breaking Point Rich Dad […]

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.

Open Thread - What’s on your mind?

Judicial Misconduct or Impeachment Based On The Merits Of a Decision - Could a Judicial Council take away all of a judge's cases based on the merits of a decision? Could Congress delegate this power of stealth impeachment?

More on Administrative Warrants to Enter Homes: Thoughts on Lucas - A close look at the Eighth Circuit case behind the DHS position.

Saying Co-Worker "Looked Like a Homeless Prostitute" Is Opinion, Can't Be Defamation - So Magistrate Judge Maria Aguilera (D. Ariz.) correctly concluded today in Sanchez v. Flores: [A]s alleged, the statement was nonactionable… The post Saying Co-Worker "Looked Like a Homeless Prostitute" Is Opinion, Can't Be Defamation appeared first on Reason.com.

"This Is Unmanageable for the Court" - "The fact that only five exhibits are uncontested suggests that the parties have not engaged in a good-faith effort to narrow their objections, and the Court cannot resolve objections to anywhere near 2,325 exhibits during the course of the trial."

Bureau of Land Management Says Bison Are Not Livestock, Obstructing Plans for a Huge Private Prairie Reserve - The American Prairie nonprofit seeks to create a 5,000-square-mile prairie reserve in Montana where buffalo may roam and antelope play.

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.

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...

Originalism, Nonoriginalism and Venezuela - So you can say the President acted unconstitutionally, or you can say originalism is bunk, but you can't say both. The post Originalism, Nonoriginalism and Venezuela appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

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...