Precious Metals and Market News

Gold surges above $4,500, silver breaks $66 as Treasury buyback sinks yields - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are sharply higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Wednesday, as a Treasury-led bond-market rally pulled yields lower, weakened the U.S. dollar and helped precious metals cut through key resistance levels even after Fed minutes showed policymakers were more concerned about inflation.

Gold price jumps 4% past $4,500 as Treasury buys back its own long-term debt - (Kitco News) - Thirty-year yields fell, short rates rose, and the dollar hit a three-month low. The Fed's minutes, out the same afternoon, showed officials arguing to go the other way.

FOMC minutes show a Fed growing restless on inflation as Warsh floats six-meeting FOMC schedule for 2027 - (Kitco News) – The minutes from the July 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed members growing increasingly concerned about persistent inflation, with some insisting that price pressures were up even after discounting Iran, tariffs and other more transitory factors. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh continued to shake things up, proposing a reduced schedule of six FOMC meetin...

Indian gold market heats up in July as jewelry demand, futures and imports all improve ahead of festival season – WGC’s Chacko - (Kitco News) – Indian gold jewelry demand appears to be strengthening as consumers responded to lower and more stable gold prices ahead of the festive season, while investment demand remained steady in July and futures market activity picked up, according to Kavita Chacko, Research Head for India at the World Gold Council (WGC).In the latest WGC India update published Wednesday, Chacko wrote th...

33% of UK respondents regret missing out on gold’s 128% price rally – The Royal Mint - (Kitco News) – One in three UK adults regret not investing in gold over the past five years – during which time the yellow metal gained 128% in value – while nearly a third (30%) regret missing out on silver, according to new research from The Royal Mint.

Gold firms as softer dollar offsets oil-led yield pressure - Kitco AM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold prices are higher and spot silver prices are near steady in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as a softer U.S. dollar supported precious metals while elevated Treasury yields and higher crude oil kept the rate-relief trade in check.

Gold performs like nothing else in the commodity complex – WGC’s De Pessemier - 9Kitco News) – Gold’s supply-and-demand dynamics, diversification benefits and resilience across market environments are unique among all commodities, and the yellow metal should be treated as a distinct portfolio allocation, according to Jeremy De Pessemier, asset allocation strategist at The World Gold Council (WGC).

Gold, silver slide as AI selloff, Hormuz risk lift rate concerns - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Tuesday, as elevated global bond yields and a renewed selloff in AI-linked equities outweighed support from a softer U.S. dollar and lingering Strait of Hormuz risk.

Nearly 70% of exchange copper sits in America and some may be 'stranded': Saxo's Hansen - (Kitco News) - The U.S. consumes only 6% to 7% of the world's copper but now holds close to 70% of visible exchange inventory. Saxo Bank's head of commodity strategy says some of it could stay put.

Wells Fargo reiterates positive outlook for precious metals, still sees gold at $4,900 in 2026 - (Kitco News) – Gold prices are getting a boost from falling rate hike expectations, but Asian investors and central banks never abandoned the yellow metal, and prices will gain an additional 11% between now and year-end, according to strategists at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Ceuta Cops Claim Invaders Are Dragging Girls Into Mountains For Gang-Rapes - Ceuta Cops Claim Invaders Are Dragging Girls Into Mountains For Gang-Rapes Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News, Spanish National Police officers and the majority union Jupol are sounding the alarm over a horrific pattern in the North African enclave of Ceuta: illegal Moroccan migrants, including unaccompanied minors and undocumented adults, are kidnapping girls and draggin...

By 2050, The World's Most-Populous Cities Will All Be In Africa Or Asia - By 2050, The World's Most-Populous Cities Will All Be In Africa Or Asia Across 150 years, familiar urban giants rise, fall, and give way to a new generation of megacities. This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Gabriel Cohen, ranks the 15 most populous cities worldwide from 1950 to 2100 using population estimates from the European Commission’s JRC via Our World in Data. City ...

The West African Pipeline Is Inherently Geopolitical - The West African Pipeline Is Inherently Geopolitical Authored by Andrew Korybko, The West never does anything without some benefit to itself in mind. The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) formally endorsed the offshore Nigerian-Moroccan Pipeline in late July. Construction on this $25 billion megaproject is expected to begin in 2028 and stretch over 4,000 kilomete...

Europe Scrambles For Innovation And Defense As US Decouples From "Global Order" - Europe Scrambles For Innovation And Defense As US Decouples From "Global Order" For decades the European elites have pretended as if US integration into the progressive agenda is an afterthought on the way to a liberal Utopia.  The EU has long criticized Americans as backwards in their principles and politics, while at the same time being desperately dependent on American consumers...

British Liberals Cheer Migrant Camps In Villages... As Long As It's Not Their Villages - British Liberals Cheer Migrant Camps In Villages... As Long As It's Not Their Villages Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News, The same voices who demand "fairness" and insist every community must share the burden of mass illegal migration suddenly discover local democracy the moment the coaches might stop near their postcode. A Mail on Sunday poll has laid bare the gap be...

The Specter Of 'Economic Death' Looms Over All Of Us In Late-Stage Surveillance Capitalism - The Specter Of 'Economic Death' Looms Over All Of Us In Late-Stage Surveillance Capitalism Authored by Milan Adams via Preppgroup, I used to think the whole “debanking” panic was overblown. I really did. I’d roll my eyes at the Twitter threads and the think-pieces about how we’re all living in some dystopian soft-censorship nightmare. I’m a reasonable person, you know? I vote, I p...

US Airports Remain Busy Despite Surging Prices - US Airports Remain Busy Despite Surging Prices Following the historic slump in air travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, passenger volume at U.S. airports has gradually recovered, roughly matching pre-pandemic levels in 2023 and exceeding it in 2024 and 2025. In fact, 2025 was the busiest year ever at U.S. airports with an average of 2.48 million travelers passing through TSA check...

Governments Don't Like It When We Gather Without Their Permission - Governments Don't Like It When We Gather Without Their Permission Authored by J.B. Shurk via American Thinker, Freedom of association is under attack... There are a number of ways in which Western governments are waging war against their citizens.  The United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and leftists in the United States do not believe in free spee...

Arrest Warrants Issued For 6 DC Cops Accused In $440K Overtime Fraud - Arrest Warrants Issued For 6 DC Cops Accused In $440K Overtime Fraud A D.C. Superior Court judge signed arrest warrants on August 18, 2026, for six current and former members of the Metropolitan Police Department's Fifth District, accusing them of fraudulently claiming overtime and regular-duty hours they did not work in 2024. The warrants target Peter Sheldon, Frantz Fulcher, Thom...

S.Korea Reaffirms Push For Military Independence After Trump Announced Scaled-Back Drills - S.Korea Reaffirms Push For Military Independence After Trump Announced Scaled-Back Drills Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has reaffirmed his push for South Korea to regain independent control of its military from the US after President Trump announced the scaling back of joint US-South Korean military drills taking place this week. Th...

Our 4-year-old son has $100,000 in his 529 account. Should we buy him stocks instead? - “He also has a brokerage account, but there’s only $500 in it.”

Wrestler Logan Paul lists California ‘LSD ranch’ for $3 million - Decades ago, the property was used as the headquarters of an LSD operation run by former Harvard professor Timothy Leary.

More SpaceX stock is about to hit the market. Here’s what to know. - About 7% of SpaceX shares held by insiders are set to be made eligible for trading.

7 things you should always keep in your car - For peace of mind on the road and safety here’s what will keep you prepared for almost any scenario.

My son does not work, yet pays $500 for Affordable Care Act health insurance. Is that fair? - “I see people who have a lot of money but little or no taxable income who still qualify for ACA Marketplace subsidies.”

I hold my mother-in-law’s power of attorney. I’m also her executor and trustee. Do I have ultimate authority? - “There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands.”

Retirees: This investment gives you a guaranteed 5% safe withdrawal rate - TIPS yields are at or close to 20-year highs.

The chip-stock rally hits a speed bump — but these analysts see reason to be hopeful - Previous instances of short-term pressure on semiconductor stocks opened up opportunities for investors who bought the dip, according to one analyst.

ServiceNow’s stock leads a software rally. Here’s what’s energizing investors. - There’s growing confidence in the idea that traditional software companies will be able to withstand AI disruption.

A $420 camera for $10: China’s young consumers would rather rent than buy. Beijing has a problem. - Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It’s a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing’s effort to get consumers spending.

Trump threatens 'Economic D-Day' for Iran and ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers - The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.

Bitcoin, ether surge as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act - Bitcoin and ether surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a bill that would set a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector.

Bond yields edge higher as traders digest Treasury debt buyback plan - Bond yields edged higher after pulling back sharply during Wednesday's session.

Walmart will report second-quarter earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect - Walmart is expected to report its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Thursday, offering a read on the consumer and the K-shaped economy.

This fintech turned bank is winning with AI-powered lending and the right customers - The company's bank charter gives it access to low-cost deposits, allowing it to fund loans more efficiently and expand into other financial products.

U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade -
Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less - As he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives.

Russia says its economy is strong. It just fired a top economist who warned otherwise - Andrei Klepach was reportedly fired from his role after presenting a report warning that Russia could not win a prolonged war of attrition with Ukraine.

Wholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations for 0.2% increase - The producer price index was expected to increase by 0.2% in July, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing economy to a halt - The U.K. economy is showing further signs of a long-awaited rebound, but the picture is complicated by the fallout from the Iran war and high energy prices.

Bessent becomes most interventionist Treasury chief in decades - By Christopher Anstey, Jorgelina do Rosario, Michael MacKenzie, and Greg RitchieBloomberg Newsvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaWednesday, August 19, 2026 With a slew of unexpected maneuvers this year, Scott Bessent has emerged as the most interventionist Treasury secretary in financial markets in decades -- putting his credibility on the line in an effort to quell a potentially damaging ris...

U.S. debt rises above $40 trillion after doubling under Trump and Biden - By David Lawder and Jacob BogageReutersvia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaWednesday, August 19, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Total U.S. debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, the Treasury Department said today, drawing fresh warnings that a fiscal crisis is brewing as ballooning costs for social safety-net programs and interest payments far outstrip revenues held back by tax cuts. The Treasur...

Adam Sharp: Gold smells a rat - By Adam SharpDaily Reckoning, BaltimoreWednesday, August 19, 2026 Boom! It was another great day for gold, silver, and miners. The GDX gold miner ETF is up a whopping 9% as of midday. Gold moved up 3.5% and crossed the $4,500 level. Silver also popped 3.5% to $66.43. So ... what the heck happened? ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Fisher Precious Metals offers great prices...

Another big market intervention by U.S. Treasury - U.S. Treasury Boosts Long-Term Debt Buybacks After Climb in Yields By Michael MacKenzie and Greg RitchieBloomberg NewsWednesday, August 19, 2026 The U.S. Treasury unexpectedly announced it's ramping up buybacks of long-dated government debt, taking the action in the wake of yields on such securities hitting the highest levels in years. Just two weeks after releasing its planned schedule for buy...

Agreement near to release Venezuelan gold to U.S. supervision - Thirty Tons of Venezuelan gold, a Bargaining Chip Between Chavismo and the Opposition By Alonso MoleiroEl Pais, MadridWednesday, August 19, 2026 The likelihood is growing that an agreement will be reached to use Venezuelan assets frozen abroad as part of talks, mediated by the United States, between government and opposition delegations that began earlier in August.  Several figures involved in...

To Absorb $1 Trillion of New Treasuries in 3 Months, as the Debt Ballooned to $40 Trillion, Investors Demanded Higher Yields. Bessent Blows Fuse - Bessent’s job is to sell these bonds come hell or high water, and at the lowest possible yield.

Bessent Doubles Yellen’s Hocus-Pocus Treasury Buybacks, Swapping Old Cheap Debt at a Discount for New Expensive Debt - Hocus pocus works with the bond market only briefly. His last hocus-pocus, the big kahuna US-Japan joint intervention, fizzled in days and bond yields marched higher.

Oh Dear, Prices of Single-Family Homes Fell by 11% to 26% in 15 Bigger Cities Already - In another 5 bigger cities, price fell by 10%. But San Francisco powered off the list after AI mania started running the housing market.

BitGo secures South Korea virtual asset license, says it's the first global crypto company to do so - Backed by Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom, BitGo Korea built a locally registered entity from scratch to serve institutional and enterprise clients, rather than taking the acquisition route.

Bitcoin approaches $72,000 as Strategy and Coinbase continue rally - Bitcoin has gained 15% since monday, reclaiming several key technical and on-chain levels as bullish momentum builds.

Live updates: Bitcoin hits $71,000, ETFs draw $700 million in biggest inflows in months - Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $517 million and ether funds $189 million on Aug. 19, the strongest daily hauls in months, as a broad rally torched $2.7 billion in bearish bets.

Trader who made $49 million shorting crypto lost $24 million on ether in 12 seconds - The Hyperliquid wallet known as pension-usdt.eth was forced out of a 50,000 ETH short as ether surged, with five liquidation orders helping push the price higher during the unwind.

Bearish crypto bets lose record $3 billion as bitcoin tops $71,000 - Traders betting against crypto lost $2.74 billion in a day, more than the short side of the October 2025 crash that remains the biggest liquidation event in the market's history.

Ether jumps 18% to $2,250 as bitcoin tops $69,000 in broad crypto rally - Every major except tron posted double-digit weekly gains, with nearly $1.4 billion of short positions wiped out after the Treasury doubled its bond buybacks.

Bitcoin briefly hits $70,000 for the first time since June. Here is why - The largest crypto asset rose more than 7% on Wednesday after several catalysts sent crypto-related assets higher.

HYPE jumps 11% as Trump says CFTC is working to bring Hyperliquid to U.S. - During a White House meeting Wednesday, President Donald Trump said CFTC Chair Mike Selig is working to bring the perpetual futures platform into the U.S. under federal rules.

Trump pushes Congress to move on Clarity Act during White House crypto event - The CEOs from companies across several tech-forward sectors met with the president in advance of this week's first Innovation Advisory Committee at the CFTC.

Crypto campaign fund Fairshake faces $2 million setback in Florida primaries - In a race that drew criticism to crypto's leading political action committee for featuring fake headlines in ads, Fairshake's expensive effort fell short.

CFTC Seats Kalshi, Polymarket, Draftkings on Its New Advisory Panel - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Innovation Advisory Committee holds its first meeting Thursday, with prediction markets on the agenda. Seven of its 35 members run companies at the center of the event-contract fight the agency is waging against nine state governments. Seven Seats for the Event-Contract Industry The CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee convenes for the […]

Metaplanet Puts 2,100 BTC Into Super League for US Expansion - Metaplanet will contribute 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million in cash to Nasdaq-listed Super League, creating a U.S. bitcoin treasury platform called Superplanet. The transaction will give the Japanese company control of the business while linking capital markets in Tokyo and New York under one treasury strategy. Metaplanet Extends Bitcoin Strategy to Nasdaq With $134.6M Deal […]

New Jersey Player Turns $2 Spin Into Record $2.95M Online Jackpot - A $2 spin in Linden, New Jersey, produced a $2,949,857.40 progressive payout: the fourth seven-figure Mega Jackpot on Hard Rock Bet’s four-month-old network and the largest in the operator’s online casino history. Four Seven-Figure Wins Since April A player identified as Rose M. of Linden triggered Hard Rock Bet’s New Jersey Mega Jackpot on Aug. […]

You Found $500,000 Hidden in Your Own Walls. A Court Says It’s Not Yours - A $500,000 cache of cash stuffed into ammunition cans inside the walls of a Paradise Valley, Arizona home sparked a court fight between the new owners and the prior owner’s heirs. In Grande v. Jennings, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled on May 31, 2012, that the money belonged to the estate of Robert A. […]

Crypto Mastermind Deported to Face Massive $165 Million Fraud Trial - Federal law enforcement prosecutors in Georgia unsealed criminal charges against Edward Zimbardi following his high-profile deportation from Fiji. Authorities allege he ran a fraudulent investment scheme that misappropriated $165 million from thousands of investors worldwide. Alleged Scheme Execution Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of Georgia unsealed an indictment on Aug. 17, char...

Brickbat: Fake Stop - Baltimore police officer Dequwan Houchins has been indicted on charges of misconduct and making false entries in public records for… The post Brickbat: Fake Stop appeared first on Reason.com.

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"Trendy Eateries May Keep a Secret Menu; the United States Code Does Not" - Some excerpts from the long opinion in R.J. Reynolds Tobacco v. FDA, written by Judge Don Willett and joined in… The post "Trendy Eateries May Keep a Secret Menu; the United States Code Does Not" appeared first on Reason.com.

ICE Handed Over Specific Iranians at the Islamic Republic's Request - Newly released FOIA files reveal a back channel between ICE's office in Israel, the Qatari government, and the Islamic Republic.

Breakthrough Personalized mRNA Vaccines Are Highly Effective Against Melanoma Skin Cancers - The vaccine could be available as soon as 2027.

Unionized Delivery Drivers Vs. Deliveries - Across the country, the Teamsters union is at war with companies trying to ship more things to your door for less money.

"The Cascade of Dysfunction That Helped Doom Jason Arday" - An excellent piece today by Jesse Singal in The Dispatch; the whole thing is worth reading, but here are some… The post "The Cascade of Dysfunction That Helped Doom Jason Arday" appeared first on Reason.com.

Border Agents Searched His Phone 5 Times Without a Warrant. He's Asking the Supreme Court To Put a Stop to It. - How many warrantless cellphone searches does it take to change border policy?

Fourth Circuit Concludes South Carolina Cannot Limit "No-Excuse" Absentee Ballots to Those Over 65 - An election law question that seems destined for the Supreme Court.

Does Gun Control Make Us Safer? - Statistician Aaron Brown and professor Robert Spitzer debate the efficacy of gun control.

Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund Is a (Another) Slush Fund - If Trump’s settlement stands, future presidents will have a roadmap for turning lawsuits into spending programs and political grievances into taxpayer-financed payouts.

There and Back Again: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - The House’s amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a great improvement over the Senate’s version. However, the bill is still filled with policies that won’t help, but rather harm, the housing market.

After the Castro Tyranny, Cubans Should Lead Their Transition to Freedom - When and if the Cuban dictatorship finally collapses, it would be best to let Cubans themselves determine their return to freedom.

A Federal Gas Tax Holiday Would Be Expensive and Ineffective - When the federal gas tax comes up for reauthorization in 2028, Congress should simply let the gas tax expire.

The SEC Throws in the Towel on Gag Orders - Facing an increasingly speech-friendly Supreme Court, the SEC reluctantly–and belatedly–decides to stop censoring its victims.

The Welfare Trap: Benjamin Franklin’s Forgotten Warning - Politicians tell us that welfare programs are absolutely necessary - and helpful. But they ignore the fatal trap that Benjamin Franklin uncovered over 250 years ago: The more you subsidize something, the more you get - government welfare programs make things worse. The post The Welfare Trap: Benjamin Franklin’s Forgotten Warning appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

The 17th Amendment Broke the Founders Kill Switch - 1913 was a really bad year. And one of the biggest changes came from the 17th Amendment. It didn’t just alter the way federal senators are chosen, it actually broke a process the framers built into the system: A constitutional KILL SWITCH to end the federal government. On this episode, it’s the “absolute safeguard” - the lost nuclear option for the states that the government-run schools never t...

President or King? It’s not the TITLE. It’s the POWER. - For the founders, an elective monarchy was just as bad as an hereditary one - because the core issue was the power of discretion. On this episode, it’s 6 of the most dangerous powers of a king as the founders understood them. And you just might recognize every single one of them today. The post President or King? It’s not the TITLE. It’s the POWER. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

📍 The Sneaky Code Tracking App Users | EFFector 38.15 - Your location isn't just a pin on a map—it can expose some of the most intimate details about your life. The value of this information to advertisers and others has turned the location data business into a multi-billion dollar industry. In our latest EFFector newsletter, we're covering a new EFF report on how ad libraries encourage apps to leak user location data—potentially without app develop...

Ninth Circuit Ruling Will Force Online Platforms That Host User Speech to Fight Lengthy and Costly Lawsuits Before They Are Dismissed Under Section 230 - A federal appeals court just made it harder for online services, big and small, to get lawsuits over user speech dismissed early. In California v. Meta, a Ninth Circuit three-judge panel held that the lower court’s denial of Section 230 immunity to Meta is not immediately appealable. The misguided ruling has the potential to have widespread impact and to threaten the free speech of all internet...

Zero-Knowledge Proofs Aren’t Age Verification Silver Bullets - Age verification (laws and regulations requiring platforms and websites to assure or estimate that a user seeking to use an online service is of a certain age) is everywhere. At the time of writing, about half the states in the US have some internet age verification law in place, and dangerous proposals, from the KIDS Act to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), have been advancing at the federal ...

Institute for Justice Calls Flock Safety’s Proposed Reforms ‘Window Dressing’ - ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) released a statement responding to suggested “reforms” announced by automated license plate reader (ALPR) provider Flock Safety.  “This […] The post Institute for Justice Calls Flock Safety’s Proposed Reforms ‘Window Dressing’ appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Austin Councilmember, Public Interest Law Firm Applaud Austin’s New Microbusiness Resolution - AUSTIN, Texas—Last night, the Austin City Council passed a resolution to support microbusinesses in the city. Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes, one of the resolution’s sponsors, and […] The post Austin Councilmember, Public Interest Law Firm Applaud Austin’s New Microbusiness Resolution appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Releases New Page Tracking License Plate Reader Abuse Nationwide - ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) released a new page tracking misuse of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems across the country. The tracker, […] The post Public Interest Law Firm Releases New Page Tracking License Plate Reader Abuse Nationwide 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 ...

FL VICTORY: Byron Donalds Wins Primary Election - Florida’s gun owners get to celebrate the Second Amendment wins that happened during last night’s primary elections. Why? Because GOA was the only gun rights organization involved in this election. Not just the only group to endorse. GOA was the only gun rights organization that showed up at all to fight for the Second Amendment, PERIOD. And our members and supporters … Read more

Florida: Vote GOA on August 18 - Florida gun owners, Election Day is TODAY, Tuesday, August 18 — and it’s time to VOTE. The future of our Second Amendment rights in Florida will be shaped by who shows up to the polls in this primary election. At the top of the ticket, Gun Owners of America is backing Byron Donalds for Governor of Florida. When Florida passed the Parkland gun-control … Read more

GOA Members Make History With First Suppressor Transfers Without NFA Registration Since 1934 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 13, 2026  GOA Members to Make History with First Suppressor Transfers Without NFA Registration Since 1934 Leander, TX — Gun Owners of America (GOA), along with lead plaintiff Silencer Shop, made history tonight as GOA members Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell lawfully acquired suppressors without complying with the currently enjoined registration requirements of the ...

Klarna CFO, CMO to leave early next year - The Swedish fintech has begun a search for a New York-based finance chief. Meanwhile, the company adjusted its 2026 financial outlook downward.

SEC proposes crypto rules amid Clarity stall - The proposal will establish a framework for crypto firms to raise capital under federal securities laws and also includes a conditional safe harbor from being deemed an investment contract.

Monzo’s chair to exit next month - Longtime Barclays alum Gary Hoffman cited health concerns as his reason for leaving the fintech before his term ends. His departure comes after a year of contentious change.

Ex-Veritex exec scouts for more Texas M&A - Future Financial CEO Jeff Kesler spent a year courting a small family-owned bank, and believes a patient approach will unlock deals competitors may miss.

Goldman Sachs to buy real estate investment firm for $410M - The acquisition of LCN Capital Partners, set to close by year-end, marks the second nine-figure-or-higher transaction for Goldman in the past week.

4 ways RIAs can respond to Schwab's higher asset floor for client referrals - Industry consultants recommend steps RIAs in Schwab's referral network can take if they're worried about competition for clients.

Three simple steps for banks to measure AI's ROI - T-shaped teams help banks measure AI impact by defining outcomes upfront, tracing results to AI and rolling them into business impact at the enterprise level.

Despite White House push, crypto bill's window is closing - President Trump lobbied again for Congress to pass the CLARITY crypto market structure bill, but paths toward this Congress doing so are treacherous with few legislative days left.

What small businesses want from their banks' AI - As banks consider how to expand relationships by selling new uses for artificial intelligence, getting clients to trust the innovation is a major challenge.

Veteran banker has a plan to roll up small Texas lenders - Jeff Kesler leads a firm that recently struck a deal to acquire a small bank in Palmer, Texas. Kesler says he's on the lookout for other Lone Star State banks to buy.

High public debt in the Americas: non-linear implications for risk premia and inflation expectations - by Eduardo Amaral, Rafael Guerra, Alejandrina Salcedo, Pablo Tomasini, Christian Upper

Lesetja Kganyago: Remarks - annual dinner for the Heads of Foreign Missions accredited in South Africa - Remarks by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, at the annual dinner for the Heads of Foreign Missions accredited in South Africa, South African Reserve Bank, Pretoria, 9 July 2026.

Lesetja Kganyago: Overview of the South African economy - Address by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, at the 106th Ordinary Annual General Meeting, South African Reserve Bank, Pretoria, 31 July 2026.

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026 - Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.

Press Release: FDIC Announces New Review Process for Deposit Insurance Applications - PRESS RELEASE | AUGUST 10, 2026 Press Release: FDIC Announces New Review Process for Deposit Insurance Applications WASHINGTON—The Federal Depos...

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