Precious Metals and Market News

Gold is becoming the reserve asset of the new multipolar world – Sprott’s Paul Wong - (Kitco News) – Gold’s recent price decline reveals an important paradox: a stronger U.S. dollar can pressure gold prices in the short term while ultimately strengthening gold's long-term investment case, according to Paul Wong, managing partner and market strategist at Sprott Inc.

Abrdn’s Minter says bullion is now a structurally important asset - (Kitco News) - The gold market may be consolidating around $4,000 an ounce, but one market strategist believes investors should focus less on short-term price swings and more on gold's evolving role in the global financial system.

Bank of America sees value in gold miners even after cutting 2026 gold price forecast - (Kitco News) - While gold prices could continue to struggle through the second half of the year as markets expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, one bank still sees plenty of opportunity in precious metals, with particularly attractive value in the mining sector.

Precious metals prices slide amid renewed Gulf strikes, Perth Mint silver bar and coin demand collapses – Heraeus - (Kitco News) – Gold and silver prices saw a sharp reversal of their recent fortunes after the latest round of conflict between Iran and the United States, and while central banks are using the opportunity to load up on gold, investors’ appetite for physical silver is evaporating, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus.In their latest update, the analysts noted that the latest exchange...

Gold and silver slide as Hormuz oil shock lifts yields - Kitco AM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower ahead of the North American market open Monday, as renewed U.S.-Iran escalation around the Strait of Hormuz pushed crude oil prices higher, lifted Treasury yields and revived concerns that energy-driven inflation could keep the Federal Reserve tighter for longer.

Central banks are voting for gold with their balance sheets - (Kitco News) - Actions speak louder than words. That old cliché should be one of the defining themes in the gold market through the second half of the year.

Wall Street and Main Street sentiment split after another week of weakness from gold as all eyes turn to CPI and Warsh testimony - The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street and Main Street divided and indecisive on gold’s near-term prospects after the yellow metal failed to break out of its recent consolidation channel.

Gold holds above $4,100 as Hormuz tension, yields pressure silver - Kitco PM Report - (Kitco NewsWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Friday, as rising Treasury yields and firm Fed-rate expectations offset a softer U.S. dollar and renewed geopolitical risk tied to the Strait of Hormuz.

Gold struggles around $4,100 as markets await CPI and Warsh's Capitol Hill debut - (Kitco News) - While the precious metal appears to be carving out a bottom following last month’s sharp losses, analysts warn investors that gold’s critical support could be tested next week as the Federal Reserve’s tightening bias faces a key test from important inflation data.

Gold likely finishes 2026 near $4,000/oz, silver between $55-60/oz – StoneX Q3 Outlook - (Kitco News) – Gold’s price trajectory remains dependent on a resolution of the Iran conflict, with the yellow metal likely to finish the year close to the current $4,000 level, while silver will continue to take its cues from the gold price as it trades between $55 and $60 per ounce, according to the new StoneX Quarterly Commodities Outlook.

Before The First Switch Goes Dark - Before The First Switch Goes Dark Authored by Madge Waggy, Most people imagine that the beginning of a crisis announces itself with unmistakable spectacle. We picture fighter aircraft crossing national borders, emergency broadcasts interrupting television programs or financial markets collapsing within a single afternoon. It is an understandable expectation because history is usua...

Saudi Arabia Turns Taiwan Into Drone Export Leader As Iran War Reshapes Warfare - Saudi Arabia Turns Taiwan Into Drone Export Leader As Iran War Reshapes Warfare New data show that Saudi Arabia purchased a record $47.2 million worth of small drones from Taiwan last month, underscoring how governments are beginning to rapidly procure suicide drones. Bloomberg was the first to cite new data from Taiwan's Ministry of Finance showing that drone exports surged in Ju...

We Can't Control This: The Populist Tide Is Coming For Both Parties - We Can't Control This: The Populist Tide Is Coming For Both Parties Authored by Charles Bass and Richard Swett via RealClearPolitics.com, Who was David Brat? Many Americans have forgotten the name. We haven’t. In 2014, David Brat, then a little-known economics professor, stunned the political world by defeating House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a Republican primary in Virgi...

GOP Uses Kavanaugh's Own Playbook To Take Another Swing At Birthright Citizenship - GOP Uses Kavanaugh's Own Playbook To Take Another Swing At Birthright Citizenship Last month, the Supreme Court struck down Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. Justice Kavanaugh joined that majority in striking down the order, but he also filed a separate partial dissent, and his reasoning did Republicans a favor. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote fo...

Comfortably Bomb - Comfortably Bomb By Michael Every of Rabobank Hormuz update: Comfortably Bomb Summary The US-Iran MoU appears to have collapsed sooner than we had thought. With both sides striking the other, US efforts will turn to ensuring energy can flow through Hormuz ‘the hard way’ via escorting ships through it. For now, markets are saying the US can ‘comfortably bomb’ and ‘there is n...

Trump Formally Notifies Congress Of Iran War Resumption - Third Consecutive Night Of Strikes Ensue - Trump Formally Notifies Congress Of Iran War Resumption - Third Consecutive Night Of Strikes Ensue Summary Trump formally notifies Congress US has resumed war with Iran. Trump warns will hit Iran 'hard' tonight or tomorrow; Pentagon confirms 3rd night of strikes has begun. Reports of Houthi missiles launched on Saudi Arabia: oil extends gains near month-highs. Trump says US blo...

Why Is China Advertising Insane War Drones On Facebook - Why Is China Advertising Insane War Drones On Facebook The proliferation of low-cost suicide drones and interceptor drones appears to be accelerating as nation-states begin stockpiling these expendable platforms, reflecting a rapid and structural shift in modern warfare toward mass, attritable weapons. More concerning is that some of these drones appear to be marketed far beyond t...

Cox Media Heir Turned Communist Financier Arrested In Spain, Faces US Extradition - Cox Media Heir Turned Communist Financier Arrested In Spain, Faces US Extradition Jim "Fergie" Chambers, the Communist centi-millionaire and heir to the massive Cox media fortune, was arrested in Ibiza at the request of the US Justice Department and is awaiting possible extradition on federal charges linked to "international money laundering… with the intent to provide material sup...

The Latest Model Cars: Big Brother Is Watching You - The Latest Model Cars: Big Brother Is Watching You Authored by Alejandro A. Tagliavini via The Mises Institute, Big Brother is a character in George Orwell's novel 1984, the entity that governs Oceania, through the tyrannical single party - the Ingsoc. No one knows about it, but it is omnipresent through telescreens with strong propaganda and controlling everything. An article ...

These Are America's Most (And Least) Dangerous States - These Are America's Most (And Least) Dangerous States Where you live can significantly affect your likelihood of experiencing violent crime, with reported rates varying severalfold across the United States. This map, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, ranks every U.S. state and the District of Columbia by reported violent crimes per 100,000 residents between March 2025 and Fe...

The U.S. is maxing out its strategic oil reserves as Trump vows to control the Strait of Hormuz - Strategic Petroleum Reserve stockpiles are precariously low and have been hit by major equipment failures, leaks and spills, according to a government report.

Sandisk’s stock is plunging, but some analysts are getting even more bullish - One new stock-price target implies nearly 85% upside from current levels.

‘It’s heartbreaking’: My brother claimed Social Security at 70. He died from cancer after one payment. Why wait to claim? - “I’ve always been a little skeptical of the government’s encouragement to delay claiming benefits.”

I’m 67 with a $140,000 pension. Should I wait until 70 to claim Social Security so my wife gets more? - “When I pass, all my retirement income is reduced to $30,000 a year.”

Why a borrowing binge by investors is a warning sign for the stock market - Investors are increasingly borrowing to buy stocks, a reflection of greed in the stock market as they seek to amplify returns with margin debt. The growing pile of borrowed money has some on Wall Street nervous.

SpaceX’s stock threatens to fall below the IPO price. Do investors face a ‘crisis’ if it does? - The company has shed more than $800 billion in market value from its $2.67 trillion peak in less than a month.

Lindsey Graham died from a rare heart condition. Here’s how to know if you’re at risk. - Aortic dissections are extremely rare; however, people with a family history or who have been diagnosed with certain genetic syndromes have an elevated risk

You don’t have to be rich to be financially independent. Here’s how to take control of your money. - Relying on a high salary or a hot stock is a dangerous trap. Why the most secure people plan for sudden crisis.

Stock pickers know they can’t outsmart the market. That doesn’t stop them from trying. - How to satisfy your inner trader without derailing your long-term investment goals.

Billionaires are loading up on these superior stocks. Why it pays to follow their money. - The second quarter was a six-year best for U.S. stocks — here are the three sectors poised to lead the next leg higher.

Oil extends gains as Mideast tensions and Hormuz toll prospects raise supply worries - Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. targets Iranian military assets in latest round of strikes as Tehran hits Gulf states - The U.S. has completed a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as Tehran targets U.S. military facilities in the region.

China exports in June rise at fastest pace since 2021 as AI boom, tariff rush lift trade - China's exports to the U.S. jumped around 14% last month while imports grew 26%, according to CNBC calculation of the official data.

Trump's Hormuz toll plans bring oil supply risks back in spotlight - While the proposed levy would raise shipping costs, an escalating conflict could remove barrels from the market altogether. 

Stock futures slip as Middle East tensions escalate; traders await earnings and inflation data: Live updates - Oil prices surged and stocks slid on Monday after President Donald Trump said he would reinstate a blockade on Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

India's inflation accelerates to 4.38% in June, exceeding forecasts - Inflation has risen for the eighth straight month in India, as food and energy prices rise due to the Iran war and deficient rainfall.

'Funflation' hits home: Why staying in isn't the cost-saver it used to be - Following a wave of price hikes, at-home pastimes like streaming movies or playing video games are pinching pocketbooks.

China consumer price growth weakens in June while producer inflation rises to near 4-year high - Investors increasingly view China's two-speed growth with robust export and tepid domestic demand as a defining long-term feature of the Chinese economy.

Christine Lagarde leaves door open to early ECB exit, as she mulls French politics - The European Central Bank's Christine Lagarde has declined to rule out an early end to her term as president, as she mulls a foray into French politics.

Job seekers giving up: Labor force participation rate falls to lowest in 50 years, outside of Covid era - A drop in the unemployment rate helped provide some upside to what was an otherwise downbeat jobs report — but it was for all the wrong reasons.

Alasdair Macleod: First gold, then markets migrating East - By Alasdair MacleodGoldMoney, TorontoFriday, July 10, 2026 Goodbye to Western paper. Moving in plain sight, China has set up a new market in Hong Kong ready to take over from London and New York when the dollar dies. First, let's look briefly at what happened to gold in the 1973-1974 OPEC crisis. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... First Majestic Mines Silver and Gold, M...

Contango ORE drops gold hedges to boost upside as Manh Choh mine output nears - From MarketBeat, Sioux Falls, South DakotaSunday, July 12, 2026 Contango ORE executives said the company has eliminated its remaining gold hedge book by converting the last 15,000 ounces of hedged gold into debt, a move management framed as increasing shareholder exposure to gold prices while preserving equity. Speaking during an investor webinar, Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, president and CEO of Con...

Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest: Yet another nothingburger CoT report - 10:20a ET Sunday, July 12, 2026 Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: The weekend edition of GATA board member Ed Steer's Gold and Silver Digest is headlined "Yet Another Nothingburger COT Report" and is posted in the clear at GoldSeek's companion site, SilverSeek, here: https://silverseek.com/article/yet-another-nothingburger-cot-report CHRIS POWELL, Secretary/TreasurerGold Anti-Trust Action Committee...

Ed Steer: Why gold and silver are ready to surge - From Money Metals News Service, Eagle, IdahoSaturday, July 11, 2026 Gold and silver may have spent much of 2026 consolidating after January's sharp correction, but veteran precious metals analyst Ed Steer believes the next major move could be much higher. In a conversation with Money Metals' Mike Maharrey, Steer explains why tightening physical supplies, growing demand from the East, unsustaina...

First government-owned gold mine aims to increase Burkina Faso's economic sovereignty - From TeleSUR, CaracasThursday, July 9, 2026 Burkina Faso on July 9 inaugurated its first state-owned gold mine, marking a major milestone in the government's strategy to expand public control over the country's natural resources and strengthen its economic sovereignty. Located in the municipality of Yako, in the Yatenga region, the project will be operated by the state-owned Societe de Particip...

Fed Should Hike “in the Near Term” if CPI & PPI this Week Are “Hot”: Fed’s Waller. So at the July Meeting? Treasury Yields Jump - “Sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an option,” he said with a sense of urgency.

US Government Sold $743 Billion of Treasury Securities this Week, 30-Year Yield at 5.06% on Inflation, Lax Fed, Supply Fears - Lots of new supply: Treasury debt of notes and bonds outstanding ballooned by $70 billion this week.

Gasoline Price Spike Triggered Massive Price Surge of Used EVs as Auto Dealers Bid them up at Auctions - The wholesale price index for used EVs hit $31,156 in June, 61% higher than for used ICE vehicles. Consumers are splurging to buy used EVs.

Solo bitcoin miner makes $200,000 using $150 equipment - Solo Bitcoin mining has surged, with 24 blocks found in the past 12 months, a 41% increase year over year.

Bitcoin slips as traders lift July Fed rate hike bets ahead of Inflation report - Major cryptocurrencies have dropped by 2% or more in 24 hours as traders boosted bets of a July Fed rate hike.

Binance.US CEO says exchange is rebuilding, eyes return to 20% U.S. market share - Binance.US is betting ultra-low fees, new regulated products and deeper liquidity will help it regain customers after two years of regulatory setbacks.

Franklin Crypto CIO says crypto prices are disconnected from fundamentals - Institutional adoption of crypto is accelerating even as digital asset prices fail to reflect the industry's strongest fundamentals in years, Seth Ginns said.

TeraWulf CEO: 'Not All Megawatts Are Created Equally' in AI Race - TeraWulf says its $19 billion AI hosting agreement with Anthropic underscores its transformation from a Bitcoin miner into an AI infrastructure company.

Trump's crypto riches loom over Clarity Act talks to ban conflicts for U.S. officials - Discussion among Democrats have fixed on the president's personal gains when hashing out the crypto market structure bill's ethics provision.

Mizuho says Circle bank approval doesn't solve USDC growth, stablecoin competition risks - Japanese investment bank Mizuho reiterated its neutral rating on Circle, saying OCC approval for a national trust bank doesn't address slowing USDC growth or rising competition.

Bitcoin panic-selling may be ending as sellers' profit margins disappear - Analysts point to bitcoin’s resilience amid fresh U.S.-Iran escalation and renewed spot ETF inflows as the clearest signs yet that the marginal seller has stepped away.

Strategy pauses its Bitcoin buying spree to hoard a massive $3 billion cash cushion - Strategy now has more than 20 months of coverage for preferred-stock dividends and debt interest.

Robinhood built a blockchain for tokenized stocks. Memecoins took over - Robinhood Chain has pulled in $135 million of value and 800,000 addresses since July 1. Almost none of it is doing what the chain was built for.

The Crypto Law That Could Change Everything Has Three Weeks to Pass, or Die - With the Senate back in session July 13, the CLARITY Act now has about 25 calendar days before the August 7 summer recess to clear a 60-vote floor threshold, and only Sens. Ruben Gallego and Angela Alsobrooks are locked in as Democratic supporters. Democrats’ alarm over President Trump’s disclosed $1.4 billion in 2025 crypto-linked income […]

Scottie Pippen Brings Championship History and Bitcoin Culture to Fortnite With DON’T DROP THE BALL - The NBA legend’s Game 5 Ball project turns a defining 1991 championship moment into a competitive Fortnite experience, with Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin culture built into the world. Long before “bull run” became part of crypto culture, Chicago had one of its own. On June 12, 1991, the Chicago Bulls walked into Los Angeles and […]

Bolivia Evaluates Integrating USDT Into Its National Financial System Following Crypto Ban Reversal - During a press conference, Jose Gabriel Espinoza, the Minister of Economy and Public Finance of Bolivia, stressed that the government was evaluating the inclusion and circulation of the USDT stablecoin in the national payment system, allowing its use to pay debts. Bolivia Evaluates Inclusion of USDT in its Payment System Bolivia is racing to become […]

Kalshi Takes Tribal Sovereignty Fight to Ninth Circuit Over Sports Markets - Three California tribes have asked the Ninth Circuit to revive their bid to block Kalshi’s sports event contracts on tribal lands. The appeal opens a new front in the prediction market’s regulatory fight: whether its federal exchange status can shield it from tribal governments invoking federal Indian gaming law. Tribal case tests a different Kalshi […]

Strategy Extends Dividend Coverage Beyond 20 Months With Larger Cash Buffer - Strategy’s U.S. dollar reserve now covers 20.4 months of dividends after the company increased the balance to $3 billion, extending the duration of its liquidity supporting preferred securities. The $450 Million Expansion Behind Strategy’s 20-Month Dividend Cushion Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) disclosed on July 13 that its USD Reserve now provides 20.4 months of dividend […]

A Federal Judge Slams Trump's IRS Lawsuit As a Pretext for Delivering a Phony 'Settlement' - U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams concludes that the case never presented a true "case or controversy" because both sides were controlled by the president.

Court Upholds Conviction for Possessing Gun as Unlawful Drug User (Who Is Presenting a Credible Threat to Safety) - U.S. v. Baxter, decided today by the Eighth Circuit, upheld a conviction for "possessing a firearm as an unlawful drug… The post Court Upholds Conviction for Possessing Gun as Unlawful Drug User (Who Is Presenting a Credible Threat to Safety) appeared first on Reason.com.

Did Lindsey Graham Push Trump Toward War? - Plus: Trump's escalating war with Iran, the bipartisan congressional housing bill, and Graham Platner's campaign collapse

A New Jersey Judge Defies the First Amendment by Censoring News Coverage of a High School Lockdown - The judge contradicted Supreme Court precedents by ruling that a student's "privacy interests" trumped "the severe constitutional presumption" against prior restraints.

Trump Accounts Add Confusion to Savings Accounts Without Adding Much Benefit - Let's simplify this system instead of making it even more complicated.

Reminder: Second Annual Aspiring Free Speech Scholars Workshop - We've already received several submissions, but you can submit until August 16.

Tariff Refund Update [Updated] - Important progress has been made on repaying illegally collected tariffs. But serious problems remain, including some caused by the Trump Administration's efforts to keep some of the illegally collected loot.

RFK Jr. Wants the Government To Teach Everyone How To Cook Again - Can we trust the federal government and its ever-changing nutrition guidelines, to teach us how and what to cook?

Justice Department Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Who Reported About Trump's New Plane - The government says the reporters are not targets of the investigation, but such subpoenas can still have a chilling effect on the press.

Meet 5 of Britain's Most Unusual Election Candidates - From Count Binface to AI Steve, Britain’s novelty candidates use costumes, absurd promises, and electoral loopholes to puncture the self-importance of politics.

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 Foundation of the Constitution: Top-5 Principles from the American Revolution - Thomas Jefferson called the 10th Amendment the "foundation of the Constitution," and for good reason too. It enshrines many of the radical principles that sparked the “real American Revolution” in the years before the War for Independence. The post The Foundation of the Constitution: Top-5 Principles from the American Revolution appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Five Weapons. One Target: Your Freedom. - The top tools of tyrants aimed right at your liberty. Washington, Webster, Paine, Madison, and more - they saw every one of them coming and warned us. On this Episode - what they use against us and what’s self-inflicted. The post Five Weapons. One Target: Your Freedom. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

They’re not Grievances. They’re STOLEN Power - Declaration of Independence: That long list of charges against the king aren’t mere “grievances.” That word isn’t even in the text. They Founders didn't secede and fight a long, bloody war over mere complaints about bad policy. American Independence was built on something else spelled out in the text itself, and understood by everyone at the time. On this Episode - It's the foundation of the de...

Sony Nerfs Videogame Ownership - Legal intern Suzanne Castillo co-authored this post. Playstation’s decision to kill physical game discs is the latest attack on our diminishing rights to access and engage with culture digitally. Rent-seeking corporations and negligent lawmakers share the blame–and they can do better.  We’ve seen the same playbook used in the move to digital distribution of  film, TV, and music: draw in custome...

Building Our Future Together - In my first weeks as Executive Director of EFF, I’ve been reminded every day how consequential this moment is in determining what kind of future we will have. We are on the edge. What each one of us steps up to do – with our expertise, energy, and resources – will determine whether our future is one of openness, security, and fundamental rights, or one controlled through fear, surveillance, an...

Automated Moderation Is Here to Stay—Accountability Must Keep Pace - This post is part 2 in a series about automated content moderation. Read the first post here. When whistleblower Frances Haugen leaked a set of documents from Meta in 2020, among the revelations was a jarring statistic: The company’s algorithms designed to detect terrorist content incorrectly deleted nonviolent Arabic-language content 77 percent of the time, while failing to detect hate speech ...

Victory for Small San Diego Business! Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Ruinous Financial Surveillance of California Money Services Businesses - SAN DIEGO—San Diego small business owner Esperanza Gomez can continue to operate her money services business free of ruinous financial surveillance after a federal appeals […] The post Victory for Small San Diego Business! Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Ruinous Financial Surveillance of California Money Services Businesses appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Public Interest Law Firm Warns PA Lawmakers Against Regulating Speech - This week, the Institute for Justice (IJ) warned Pennsylvania lawmakers that attempting to regulate how the term “state fair” is used would violate residents’ First Amendment rights.  The post Public Interest Law Firm Warns PA Lawmakers Against Regulating Speech appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Long Island Electrician Injured at Airport Teams Up with Public Interest Law Firm to Hold the Government Accountable - NEW YORK—In his first week on the job at Long Island MacArthur Airport, Gino Fiermonte was shocked and seriously injured. According to Gino, the accident […] The post Long Island Electrician Injured at Airport Teams Up with Public Interest Law Firm to Hold the Government Accountable 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 ...

Gun Owners of America & Fuerza 2A Endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Florida Chief Financial Officer - Gun Owners of America & Fuerza 2A Endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Florida Chief Financial Officer  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 9, 2026  TALLAHASSEE, FL — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Fuerza 2A proudly endorse Blaise Ingoglia for Florida Chief Financial Officer.  Throughout his service in the Florida Legislature, Ingoglia has consistently stood with Florida’s law-abiding gun owners and fought to ...

MA: Attend the Civil Rights Coalition Special Event on July 15th! - Massachusetts gun owners are facing an unprecedented assault on their constitutional liberties under the draconian overreach of Chapter 135. This unconstitutional legislation directly targets law-abiding citizens, creating an unnecessary and convoluted burden on anyone exercising their right to keep and bear arms. To counter this blatant infringement and fully restore our Second Amendment right...

VA: GOA Files VA Supreme Court Brief as Injunction Expands Statewide - The fight over Virginia’s unconstitutional gun and magazine bans is moving fast. After GOA, GOF, VCDL, VCDF, and gun rights journalist John Crump secured a preliminary injunction in Crump v. Katz, Attorney General Jay Jones ran to the Supreme Court of Virginia asking the Court to put those bans back in force. GOA and our allies have now filed our opposition brief. … Read more

CFPB, union agree to give Trump pick a say on staff-cut plan - Brian Johnson, the nominee to lead the CFPB, would get 60 days to review the workforce reduction plan if the Senate confirms him, a district judge said Thursday.

Deutsche Bank fined $2M by Australian regulator - It’s the second fine this year for the German bank, though it did not admit guilt or liability.

Today’s banks are fueled by technology - 4 strategic recommendations for success - Discover four strategic recommendations for building a more agile, customer-centric and future-ready bank.

Circle gets OCC’s full trust bank charter nod - The company’s CEO, Jeremy Allaire, said the development “marks a defining step in bringing blockchain technology and digital assets into the core of the U.S. financial system.”

Fed faults Iowa bank holding companies - TS Banking Group and its bank holding company subsidiary TS Contrarian Bancshares must strengthen capital at two subsidiary banks, the central bank ordered.

Are rising bankruptcies a concern for banks' 2Q earnings? - The volume of bankruptcy filings has been climbing, particularly among small businesses. But analysts note that the numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels.

JPMorgan's AI beat the 60-40 in tests; advisors aren't worried - In pitting AI agents against historic 60-40 portfolio results, JPMorgan found AI won every time. But researchers could not rule out the possibility that the systems could have essentially cheated.

First Hawaiian strikes $2B deal to return to US mainland - The Honolulu-based company said it plans to acquire TriCo Bancshares in Chico, California, and retain all of the seller's 68 branches.

Mastercard's Vocalink rumors and the rise of payment protectionism - The card network may sell a London-based processing subsidiary, reportedly amid government pressure on U.S. payments domination in local markets.

Consumer groups team up to battle EWA lobby - A group of 24 state-focused advocacy groups are banding together to form a national coalition to fight against industry lobbies as a federal EWA law threatens states' regulatory independence. Opponents of EWA say it resembles payday lending.

Competition in retail digital payments - by Daniele Natalizi, Vatsala ShreetiRetail payments have digitalised rapidly in both advanced economies and emerging market and developing economies. Digitalisation has altered the competitive landscape, with new entrants (eg fintechs and big techs) and new technologies, yet incumbent banks and card networks retain their dominant position in key markets. In their role as operators, overseers an...

Assessing the effects of recent provisioning rules on consumer credit allocation in Colombia - by Diego Cuesta-Mora, Fredy Gamboa, Camilo Sanchez-QuintoColombia's post-pandemic recovery in 2021–2022 was marked by rapid consumer credit growth, followed by deteriorating credit quality indicators amid tightening financial conditions. In January 2023, the Superintendence of Finance of Colombia (SFC) introduced higher provisioning requirements for long-term consumer loans to enhance financial...

Project Insight: uncovering the complexities of global value chains - Project Insight developed a proof-of-concept dashboard to enhance policymakers' understanding and monitoring of global supply chain developments. By unifying detailed firm-level datasets, macroeconomic information and advanced analytics within a collaborative platform, the project demonstrated how granular and complex GVC dependencies can be studied more effectively.

Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy - Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with TS Banking Group, Inc. and TS Contrarian Bancshares, Inc.

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 16-17, 2026 - Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 16-17, 2026

Press Release: Agencies Issue Guidance on Lending to Individuals Not Legally Authorized to Work in the United States - PRESS RELEASE | JULY 13, 2026 Agencies Issue Guidance on Lending to Individuals Not Legally Authorized to Work in the United States WASHINGTON —...

Press Release: Kentland Bank Assumes All Deposits of Kentland Federal Savings and Loan Association - PRESS RELEASE | JULY 10, 2026 Kentland Bank Assumes All Deposits of Kentland Federal Savings and Loan Association WASHINGTON — Kentland Federal ...