Precious Metals and Market News

Gold is still set to gain 20% above current prices in 2026 - UBS - (Kitco News) – Despite gold's lackluster performance since the outbreak of the Iran war, the updated calculus of risk, interest rate policy, inflation, and strong underlying demand will still propel the yellow metal as high as $6,200 per oz by the end of 2026, according to commodity analysts at UBS.

More than one way to ride a bull - shift tactics in gold as liquidity crunch caps rally, says Tastylive’s Vecchio - (Kitco News) - In the last two weeks, gold has been a discouraging trade, to say the least. Despite renewed chaos in the Middle East, gold has been unable to generate a safe-haven bid, with prices starting the new trading week testing support near $5,000 an ounce.

Oil price spike has had limited impact on future prices, but once it does, that’s when the broader economy will suffer – Walsh Trading’s Lusk - (Kitco News) – Despite the sky-high oil prices of the last two weeks, the impact on oil price futures further out remains limited, but if the Iran conflict drags on past mid-April, the spillover effects into treasury yields, equities, precious metals, and the broader economy could be significant, according to Sean Lusk, co-director of commercial hedging at Walsh Trading.Lusk told Kitco News he ...

Look beyond the selloff, gold prices should be valued against global debt, not the dollar - abrdn’s Minter - (Kitco News) - The gold market is once again struggling to maintain support near $5,000 an ounce as U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran boosts the U.S. dollar as a hedge against a potential liquidity crisis and rising inflation threats.

Gold, silver down as risk appetite improves, crude sinks - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower near midday Monday, but prices are up from their daily lows. The metals are seeing price pressure amid a sell off in the crude oil market and a solid rebound in the U.S. stock indexes today.

Iran war won’t change precious metals’ trajectory – but a recession would – with silver and PGMs set to suffer the worst – Heraeus - (Kitco News) – A look back at previous wars that resulted in oil price spikes shows that they have limited impact on precious metals’ price direction. But when those wars and oil price disruptions result in recessions, precious metals weaken considerably – and a recession may well be in the cards, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus.In their latest update, the analysts looked at th...

Gold price holding support above $5,000 after Empire State Survey drops to -0.2 in March - (Kitco News) - The gold market is holding critical support levels but is not seeing any significant bullish momentum, even as the U.S. manufacturing sector continues to struggle, according to the latest report from the New York Federal Reserve.

Price pressure on gold, silver as oil down, stocks up - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower in early U.S. trading Monday. The metals are seeing selling pressure amid early morning rebound in the U.S. stock indexes and weaker crude oil prices that are well down from their overnight highs.

Bitcoin March 16 daily chart alert - Bulls working on price uptrend - (Kitco News) - Monday, March 16—April bitcoin futures prices are higher and hit a five-week high in early U.S. trading Monday, after producing a technically bullish weekly high close Friday.

Gold market analysis for March 16 - 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.

Jerusalem Braces For Unrest After Wartime Closure Of Al-Aqsa Mosque Through Ramadan - Jerusalem Braces For Unrest After Wartime Closure Of Al-Aqsa Mosque Through Ramadan Via Middle East Eye Israel is set to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through the upcoming Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr and beyond, Middle East Eye has learnt. Sources familiar with the occupied East Jerusalem mosque’s affairs said Israeli authorities informed the Islamic Waqf, the body responsible for ...

China Directly Mediating Between Pakistan & Afghanistan After Weeks Of War - China Directly Mediating Between Pakistan & Afghanistan After Weeks Of War There's actually another hot war in the Middle East which has been raging, quite apart from the Iran-US-Israel war. Pakistan and Afghanistan have been engaged in a tense border conflict for weeks at this point. The Associated Press on Monday described the latest developments in the following: Afghanistan's...

Longtime Oil Exec Worked For CIA, Helped Oust Maduro: Report - Longtime Oil Exec Worked For CIA, Helped Oust Maduro: Report Authored by Ken Silva via HeadlineUSA, The Wall Street Journal published a story Sunday about a longtime Chevron executive secretly working for the CIA—including by providing intel in the leadup to the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. According to the Journal, the former Chevron executive, Ali Moshiri, wor...

Voter ID Has Massive Public Support: Why Is Congress Standing In The Way? - Voter ID Has Massive Public Support: Why Is Congress Standing In The Way? The "controversy" in the US over voter ID requirements is an entirely fabricated affair, and a primary source of obstruction is the very government supposedly elected to represent the public will.  That is to say, the only people that don't support the SAVE Act are politicians, and some of them claim to be co...

The Prosthetic Principle: AI As Cognitive Infrastructure, Not Cognitive Authority - The Prosthetic Principle: AI As Cognitive Infrastructure, Not Cognitive Authority Authored by Bryant McGill via substack, Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a thinking instrument—a layer of cognitive infrastructure through which humans write, model, reason, and explore ideas. Yet most debates about AI safety, alignment, and moderation miss a deeper architectural question....

DOE Unleashes $500M To Break China's Grip On Critical Materials - DOE Unleashes $500M To Break China's Grip On Critical Materials The DOE’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for up to $500 million for advancing its strategy to develop secure domestic sources of critical minerals and battery materials. The aim is to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers that have long dominated these m...

Parents - Not Schools - Must Be In Charge Of Their Children - Parents - Not Schools - Must Be In Charge Of Their Children Authored by Keri Ingraham via The Epoch Times, Earlier in March, the U.S. Supreme Court had to step in and reaffirm the basic reality that parents, not schools, must be the primary decision-makers for their children. In the Mirabelli v. Bonta ruling, the Court determined that the California law, which barred schools from ...

AAA National Average Gas Price Soars Most On Record - AAA National Average Gas Price Soars Most On Record AAA (American Automobile Association) reports that the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has surged nearly 25% so far this month, putting it on track for the largest monthly increase on record, even surpassing the May 2009 spike, unless the Middle East conflict is resolved quickly. This consumer fuel-price...

Obama's Presidential Center Seeking 100 Unpaid Volunteers To Staff Lavish Facility - Obama's Presidential Center Seeking 100 Unpaid Volunteers To Staff Lavish Facility Authored by Bryan Hyde via American Greatness, Former president Barack Obama’s foundation has announced that it will be launching its lavish $850 million presidential center in Chicago in June and is seeking unpaid volunteers to help staff the facility. That may seem on brand for a former preside...

Russia's Rumored Telegram Block Appears Underway As Outage Reports Surge - Russia's Rumored Telegram Block Appears Underway As Outage Reports Surge Reports are flooding in from across Russia that Telegram is suddenly going dark, fueling speculation that the Kremlin may already be testing a nationwide block ahead of a rumored planned crackdown next month. "Over the last 24 hours, Telegram has effectively stopped working through some providers if you are u...

This biotech is working on a GLP-1 pill that could be better than the Wegovy version - This experimental pill helped people lose about 16% of their body weight after about a year of treatment

Moody’s says a recession will be hard to avoid if oil prices stay elevated for even a few more weeks - The outlook for the U.S. economy will continue to darken as long as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to oil-tanker traffic, even though the U.S. now produces about as much oil and natural gas as it consumes.

U.S. stocks have been surprisingly resilient as the Iran conflict threatens global economic disruption. Thank industry analysts? - It probably helps that Wall Street analysts have continued to raise their earnings forecasts, according to Ed Yardeni, founder of Yardeni Research.

‘Healthcare is important to me’: I’m worried about relocating to Florida from New Jersey. Are hospitals there under stress? - “The issue is not the weather, high insurance premiums or high maintenance fees.”

Upstart’s stock rises as analyst says investors have been ignoring a key catalyst - A BTIG analyst sees 55% more upside for Upstart’s stock, saying the fintech company’s plan to obtain a banking charter could reduce its risky exposure to private credit.

Warren Buffett’s parting gift to Berkshire Hathaway: A $2 billion Iran oil windfall - If you need any further evidence of the wisdom of holding some energy stocks in your 401(k) and other retirement accounts, look at Berkshire Hathaway.

‘I’m so screwed’: How can I afford to care for a mom with dementia and send my teen to college? - You don’t have to lose everything — not your savings or your wits — when you become a caregiver.

Elon Musk’s xAI is facing a growing number of lawsuits over AI-generated deepfakes - A class-action lawsuit filed by three plaintiffs based in Tennessee claims xAI facilitated the creation of child pornography and distributed it.

Dollar is benefiting from Iran conflict as investors worry about inflation - One of the biggest beneficiaries of the Iran conflict has been the battered U.S. dollar, which traded near one of its strongest levels in months on Monday.

‘It’s complicated’: My husband, 61, wants to leave me everything. His kids will hate me. What should I do? - “I would likely give little to nothing to his children because they are irresponsible spendthrifts.”

Oil jumps over 2% as doubts linger over U.S.-backed plan to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping - Oil prices jumped over 2% on Tuesday as uncertainty lingered over a U.S.-led coalition to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Nvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang sees $1 trillion in orders for Blackwell and Vera Rubin through '27 - At Nvidia's annual developer conference, CEO Jensen Huang said the company is seeing booming demand for its latest technology.

Trump says U.S. asked China to delay Xi meeting 'a month or so' due to Iran war - The Iran war wasn't expected to derail the Trump-Xi meeting in China, but analysts said it would influence the talks and any agreements that come out of them.

S&P 500 futures fall after major averages rebound on easing oil prices: Live updates - Each of the 11 S&P sectors closed higher in Monday's regular session, led by gains in tech.

Trump says he thinks he will have the 'honor' of 'taking Cuba' - The president recently launched a war in Iran after topping Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by force.

Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so - Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government might step in to try to lower oil prices.

Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S. pressures China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz - The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Paris, paving the way for the summit scheduled for late March.

Iran war oil shock stokes fears of 1970s-style stagflation — why this time could be different - Some investors are drawing comparisons with the 1970s to interpret where markets are headed in 2026, but there are several key differences to note this time around.

Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1% - The PCE price index for January was expected to show headline inflation at 2.9% and core at 3.1%.

Gig workers feel pain at the pump as gas prices hit 21-month highs - A network of millions of Americans who offer services like making deliveries or providing rideshare services are feeling the effects of rising gas prices.

U.S. takeover of Venezuela's gold industry advances via Trafigura - Trafigura to Help Venezuela's Minerven Develop a Responsible Gold-Sourcing Program By Polina DevittReutersMonday, March 16, 2026 LONDON -- Trafigura will work with Venezuela's state gold miner Minerven to develop a responsible sourcing ‌program as part of its pre-payment deal for gold dore, a semi-pure alloy, the Swiss commodity trader said. The Washington-backed overhaul of Venezuela's gold se...

Bessent says U.S. hasn't intervened in energy derivatives markets - This is a start for mainstream financial journalism. Maybe someday Bloomberg will ask about intervention in the gold derivatives markets. * * * By Alex Longley and Alexander PearsonBloomberg NewsMonday, March 16, 2026 The United States has not intervened in energy derivatives markets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, after the Middle East conflict pushed crude futures to the highest in al...

Matthew Piepenburg: Silver's endgame is almost too obvious - 11:37a ET Sunday, March 15, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: Von Greyerz Gold Switzerland partner Matthew Piepenburg writes today that claims to Comex futures exchange silver now exceed metal actually available for delivery by a ratio of 7 to 1, and the ratio for the silver market as a whole now may be as wide as 350 to 1. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Ultra-Secure ...

Currency debasement drives gold far more than war does, Gold Newsletter's Lundin says - 8:48p ET Saturday, March 14, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: This week Mike Maharrey of Money Metals Exchange interviewed Gold Newsletter editor Brien Lundin, who said geo-political shocks like the war in the Middle East have only temporary influence on gold prices. The main determinant of the gold price, Lundin said, is the long-running trend of currency debasement -- a trend that isn't lik...

War distracts from forces that are still pushing gold up, Maguire tells LFTV - 9:43a ET Saturday, March 14, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The war in the Middle East is distracting from the financial market developments that will keep pushing gold up, London metals trader Andrew Maguire says on this week's episode of Kinesis Money's "Live from the Vault" program.  Those factors, Maguire says, include the collapse in "private credit" instruments, which are impugning ma...

Another Mostly Empty Office Tower in San Francisco Sells for 75% Off: Juul’s Abandoned Headquarters - Now there’s a new wave of investor-funded tenants in town that are swimming in cash: AI companies.

Treasury Yields Jump, 10-Year to 4.28%, 30-Year to 4.90%, Mortgage Rates Spike to 6.41%, on Inflation & Deficit Fears - US Government sold $651 billion of Treasury securities this week into these rising yields.

What it Takes to Sell Homes in this Market: Lennar Cuts Average Selling Price to 2017 Level - Much lower margins, lower revenues per square foot, and lower construction costs. “We are adapting to market conditions as they are and not waiting for the market to bounce back”: CEO.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: What’s the Difference? - 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRON Joins Mastercard Crypto Partner Program - This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, March 17, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced that TRON has joined the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program. The initiative reflects a shared belief that the next […]

The Future of DeFi: Hugo Philion on Flare, XRP, and Real-World Assets - Hugo Philion, Co-founder of Flare and CEO of Flare Labs, shares the developments underway at the EVM-based Layer 1 blockchain. Philion, who brings a strong background from finance and machine learning, details Flare’s mission to build an end-to-end decentralized finance ecosystem around the vast, yet underutilized, XRP asset. He shares his vision that a superior […]

Central Bank of Russia Proposes Opening National Economy to International Markets Using Digital Assets - The institution has asked the government to allow digital financial assets to be issued on open networks like Ethereum, opening national businesses to international investments. Central Bank of Russia governor Elvira Nabiullina also stated that these regulations would help conduct cross-border settlements. Russia Sets Up Digital Assets As Vehicles For International Investment The Central Bank [...

SEC Proposal Limiting OTC Rules to Equities Raises New Questions for Crypto Assets - SEC moves to narrow a decades-old OTC market rule to equity securities, signaling possible limits on regulatory reach while opening discussion on how disclosure frameworks could apply to crypto assets and other non-equity instruments. SEC Proposal Targeting OTC Equity Trading Sparks New Crypto Regulation Debate U.S. regulators are seeking to clarify the scope of a […]

Bitcoin’s Dramatic Encore? Bitfinex Alpha Sees Market Quietly Loading the Next Act - This week, bitcoin strutted back above $70,000 like it owns the joint — and if Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report is right, the market may be quietly setting the stage for a rather dramatic encore. Bitcoin’s $70K Comeback Could Be Just the Opening Act, Bitfinex Analysts Say Bitcoin is heading into the March 18 Federal Open […]

Why the Media Pushes Public Health Myths - Plus: The FCC threatens broadcast licenses over war coverage, J.D. Vance positions himself as an Iran war skeptic, and remembering Reason Senior Editor Brian Doherty.

Brendan Carr Says He Can Police TV Journalism Because Broadcast Licenses Are 'Free' - The FCC chairman's reasoning is faulty.

Population Doomster and False Prophet of Ecological Apocalypse Paul Ehrlich Has Died - The author of The Population Bomb was never right but never in doubt that the world was about to end.

Careful with the Green Salsa, Says Federal Judge - "The green salsa, which Mr. Manz admitted he never sampled, smelled, or asked an employee regarding the contents before consuming, is the source of this litigation."

How Do Men and Women Use AI Romantic Companions, and What Does It Mean? - Differences in frequency and style of usage persist, and what that tells us

FCC Chair Threatens Media Outlets That Don't Report Good Iran War News - Brendan Carr, who relishes his role as Trump's "media pit bull," sent a threatening X post while visiting the president at Mar-a-Lago.

Josh Hawley Moves To Ban Abortion Pills - His push relies on dubious data about the pills' safety.

Trump Wants To Cover Up Bad News About the Iran War - And Middle Eastern dictatorships are helping him do it.

Iran War Leaves Helium Supply Chains Up in the Air - About 30 percent of the world's helium supply depends on the Strait of Hormuz. Its closure means higher prices for tech manufacturing and advanced medical care.

My New Lawfare Article on "Slavery and Birthright Citizenship" - The article explains how all the standard arguments for denying birthright ctizenship to children of undocumented immigrants are at odds with the main purpose of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment

A Pentagon Sovereign Wealth Fund? - The Pentagon is recruiting Wall Street for a pseudo-sovereign wealth fund.

FCC Threats and the Fog of War: The Government Cannot Be the Arbiter of Truth - “Just auction off all the network spectrum.… Just have an auction. And we don’t need free public spectrum for broadcasters anymore.” That would be a big improvement.

Pakistan’s Daily Dawn Newspaper Reviews No Compulsion in Religion - Adeed began by explaining why this question can be thorny, or at least uncomfortable, among some Muslims today.

Election Policy Roundup - A roundup of items on voting and elections, focusing this time on Republican omnibus bills including provisions on voter ID, proof of citizenship, and state submission of voter rolls to the federal government.

Trump’s New Housing Supply Executive Order Tells States to Get Out of the Way - if any politician wants to be fully serious about abundance, they should not just legalize the housing forms they happen to like. And, of course, if this is to make any real difference, states and localities must actually do it.

They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. - "The dupes of other men." Noah Webster told us exactly what happens when people join a political party - they become mindless puppets of people in power. His timeless warning that "faction is death to liberty" is one we can't afford to ignore any longer. The post They’re not Patriots. They’re Puppets. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

The Federal Government is Not the Boss - Not just a mere good idea - but THE way to deal with unconstitutional acts. The post The Federal Government is Not the Boss appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

This isn’t America. It’s a BETRAYAL of the Revolution. - “Remember, my friends, from whom you sprang.” For 13 years after the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770 - the Sons of Liberty laid out an uncompromising blueprint for a free people, the foundation of the revolution. What they fought for - in their own words. And the brutal question: have we remembered, or did we let this country become a den of thieves? The post This isn’t America. It’s a BETRAYA...

Blocking the Internet Archive Won’t Stop AI, But It Will Erase the Web’s Historical Record - Imagine a newspaper publisher announcing it will no longer allow libraries to keep copies of its paper.  That’s effectively what’s begun happening online in the last few months. The Internet Archive—the world’s largest digital library—has preserved newspapers since it went online in the mid-1990s. The Archive’s mission is to preserve the web and make it accessible to the public. To that end, th...

The Foilies 2026 - Recognizing the Worst in Government Transparency  The Foilies were written by EFF's Beryl Lipton, Dave Maass and Aaron Mackey and MuckRock's  Dillon Bergin, Kelly Kauffman and Anna Massoglia.  For the last six years, a class of journalism students at the University of Nevada, Reno, has kicked off each semester by filing their first Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The assignment: Req...

EFF Launches New Fight to Free the Law - EFF has filed a new lawsuit against the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to ensure that the public has full access to the laws that govern us. Our client Public.Resource.Org (Public Resource), a tiny non-profit founded by open records advocate Carl Malamud, has a mission that’s both simple and powerful: to make government information more accessible. Public Resource acquires and makes ...

Institute for Justice Stands With Home Based Vendors To Praise Passage of Food Freedom Bill - Indianapolis, Indiana—Today, Gov. Mike Braun signed HB 1424, a bill that will allow home based vendors across the state to sell a greater variety of […] The post Institute for Justice Stands With Home Based Vendors To Praise Passage of Food Freedom Bill appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Small Kentucky Farm Fights Federal Government for a Fair Trial - LEXINGTON, Ky.—In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that the government must provide businesses with a jury trial in a real court […] The post Small Kentucky Farm Fights Federal Government for a Fair Trial appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Law Firm Representing Pottstown Renters Calls on Borough to Back Off New Rental Inspection Proposal - POTTSTOWN, Pa.—On Tuesday, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to borough officials in Pottstown, urging them to stop a proposed amendment to the borough’s rental inspection ordinance. The proposed amendment would force landlords, whose tenants […] The post Law Firm Representing Pottstown Renters Calls on Borough to Back Off New Rental Inspection Proposal appeared first on Institute fo...

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 ...

WV: Setting the Record Straight on SB 1071 - Setting the Record Straight on SB 1071 in West Virginia In recent days, West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith released a public statement regarding SB 1071, the Public Defense and Provisioning Act. His comments have created confusion about the bill’s drafting, legality, and level of expert review. It is essential that West Virginians have the full and accurate factual record. … Read more

SB 1071 Legal Fact Sheet - SB 1071 Legal Fact Sheet: Understanding the Federal Machine Gun Carveout in 18 U.S.C. § 922(o) Section 922(o)(1) generally makes it “unlawful for any person to transfer or possess a machinegun.” However, Section 922(o)(2) contains three exceptions under which “[t]his subsection does not apply.” This means that, if any one of these three exceptions is met, the general prohibition on … Read more

GOA Announces Special Event Add-Ons Now Available for GOALS - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/11/2026 GOA Announces Special Event Add-Ons Now Available for GOALS Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) is excited to announce that special event add-ons for the 2026 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS) are now officially available. GOALS brings together thousands of Second Amendment supporters, grassroots activists, industry leaders, and policyma...

MoCaFi files for bankruptcy - The fintech, aimed at serving the unbanked and underbanked, failed to recover following the loss of a major program that had been “central” to its revenue model, its CEO said.

CFPB again told it must request funds from Fed - In the second court ruling rejecting the bureau’s position on requesting Fed funds, a judge in California called agency Acting Director Russ Vought’s plan a “transparent display of partisanship.”

Judge quashes DOJ’s Fed subpoenas - The Trump administration’s investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell was led by a desire to pressure him to resign or lower interest rates, not by perceived wrongdoing, a judge wrote.

Fintechs push 36% state rate caps - While there is a 36% interest rate standard for lending in the U.S., it’s not codified for all consumers. Now, the effort to set one has moved to the states.

Payments firms diverge on checks - Payment companies offered different ways to move past paper checks in comments to the Federal Reserve regarding plans to shift to digital alternatives.

Another out-of-state bank unveils its Florida strategy - WesBanco in Wheeling, West Virginia, has hired a team of lenders in South Florida. It plans eventually to open branches in a bid to grab a share of the region's expanding deposit market.

7 Forbes 30 Under 30 fintech founders who landed in court - The criminal cases against these former 30 Under 30 honorees highlight the dangers of prioritizing hypergrowth narratives over proper due diligence.

Regions rehires Jay Darnell for commercial cards and fintech - Darnell returns to Regions, after fintech-focused stints at Visa and a community bank acquired by Huntington, as the bank accelerates its branch opening plans.

13 states sue OneMain for alleged consumer violations - New York Attorney General Letitia James and 12 of her peers alleged Monday that the personal installment lender surreptitiously adds costs for unwanted products. OneMain denied the claims.

Why OpenAI's checkout 'pivot' isn't a retreat from AI payments - While it's moving away from embedding transactions in ChatGPT to funneling purchases through third parties, analysts say the artificial intelligence lab's shift doesn't dilute the threat large language models pose to traditional card issuers.

Introducing BISTRO: a foundational model for unconditional and conditional forecasting of macroeconomic time series - by Batuhan Koyuncu, Byeungchun Kwon, Marco Jacopo Lombardi, Fernando Perez-Cruz, Hyun Song Shin

Hélène Rey appointed as Economic Adviser and Head of Monetary and Economic Department - Hélène Rey, Professor of Economics at London Business School, appointed as Economic Adviser and Head of the Monetary and Economic Department of the BIS. Ms Rey is appointed for a five-year term, effective September 2026. She will lead the economics work of the Bank and join its Executive Committee.

BIS Quarterly Review, March 2026 - Financial markets had to adjust to shifting currents, and volatility rose, exacerbated by early March's Middle East conflict.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Equity Bank and former employee of First State Bank of Dongola - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Equity Bank and former employee of First State Bank of Dongola

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Home BancShares - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Home BancShares

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Associated Banc-Corp - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Associated Banc-Corp

Sunshine Act Notice: FDIC Board of Directors Meeting - SUNSHINE ACT MEETING NOTICE  The FDIC Board of Directors will meet in an open session: Date and Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. ET Place: The Board meeting will be open to public observation by webcast. Members of the media should contact the Office of Com...

Remarks by FDIC Chairman Travis Hill: An Update on Reforms to the Regulatory Toolkit  - SPEECH | MARCH 11, 2026 Remarks by FDIC Chairman Travis Hill: An Update on Reforms to the Regulatory Toolkit  The following speech was delivered...