Precious Metals and Market News

Bond fears are boosting gold prices, 2026 gains will be found in commodities rather than tech – UBS’ Michael Zinn - (Kitco News) – Geopolitical and macroeconomic fears are pushing sovereign yields into dangerously high territory – with gold the chief beneficiary – while commodities, small caps and international equities will likely steal Big Tech’s thunder ahead of the midterms, according to Michael Zinn, managing director and senior portfolio manager at UBS.In a Tuesday interview with BNN Bloomberg, when Zi...

Gold’s next surge will be driven by institutional demand - Sprott’s Ryan McIntyre - (Kitco News) - Gold’s rally has been impressive by any historical standard, yet one of the world’s largest precious metals investors argues that the most powerful force behind the next leg higher hasn’t even entered the market.

Gold Royalty’s CEO Ties Gold’s Strength to Debt, Currency Debasement as Cash Flow Ramps Up - (Kitco News) David Garofalo, CEO and Chairman of Gold Royalty (NYSE American: GROY), says gold’s strength reflects deep structural pressures in the global financial system rather than short-term speculation, as rising debt levels, currency debasement, and negative real interest rates continue to reshape capital flows.

Gold blasts through $4,800 as “sell America” sentiment picks up - (Kitco News) - The United States government's aggressive tactics against its European allies, as President Donald Trump continues to threaten the region with tariffs in an attempt to annex Greenland, continue to fuel geopolitical uncertainty and are driving a new round of diversification away from U.S. assets, supporting a significant jump in gold prices.

Gold up, but off early record high as Trump won’t forcibly take Greenland - (Kitco News) - Gold prices are solidly higher but down from the session high that saw another new all-time high overnight. President Trump said at a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland that he won’t use force to acquire Greenland.

"Fiat in ICU": Mark Thornton on the silver supply crisis & 2026 crash signals - (Kitco News) - The global financial order is "in the intensive care unit" as central banks lose trust in one another and bond markets in Japan begin to come unglued, economist Dr. Mark Thornton told Kitco News on Tuesday.

Gold largely ignores 9.3% drop in US pending home sales - (Kitco News) - The U.S. housing market has been unable to attract solid momentum and continues to struggle as fewer consumers begin the process of buying a new home, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).The U.S. pending home sales index dropped 9.3% in December, the NAR announced on Wednesday. The data was significantly weaker than forecasts, as economi...

Gold market analysis for January 21 - 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.

Bitcoin January 21 daily chart alert - Bears in control - (Kitco News) - Wednesday, January 21--February bitcoin futures prices near steady in early trading Wednesday after posting strong losses Tuesday.

Strong price gains in gold, new record high; Trump speech on deck - (Kitco News) - Gold prices strongly higher and hit another new all-time high overnight, on safe-haven demand amid risk aversion pervading the general marketplace.

Von Der Leyen Hand-Wrings About "Raw Power" Under Trump After Venezuela Silence - Von Der Leyen Hand-Wrings About "Raw Power" Under Trump After Venezuela Silence EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned Wednesday before the European Parliament that the 27-member EU must accelerate efforts to strengthen both its economy and its defenses, as it confronts a shifting global order shaped by what she called "raw power." She took the opportunity to caution ...

Did Greenland Expose The Greenback? - Did Greenland Expose The Greenback? Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance Empires rarely fall in a single dramatic moment. They unravel when the stories they tell about themselves stop convincing the rest of the world and eventually stop convincing themselves. In this vein, a forced takeover of Greenland would not project strength. It would broadcast weakness. Empire building follo...

Watch Live: President Trump's (Delayed) Interview With CNBC's Joe Kernen - Watch Live: President Trump's (Delayed) Interview With CNBC's Joe Kernen President Trump will sit down for an interview with CNBC’s Joe Kernen in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday. Earlier, Trump gave a speech at the World Economic Forum where he touted the strength of the U.S. economy and criticized Europe, saying it "is not heading in the right direction." Trump also doubled do...

Bessent Says Deutsche Bank CEO Called To Dismiss Research Note On US Assets - Bessent Says Deutsche Bank CEO Called To Dismiss Research Note On US Assets US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking at the World Economic Forum earlier today, said Deutsche Bank AG CEO Christian Sewing called him to disavow an analyst report from the bank that warned European investors could sell US assets amid the latest President Donald Trump-EU dispute over Greenland. "We...

Appalachian NatGas Output Faces "Intense Losses" As Arctic Blast Drives Power Grid Risk Higher - Appalachian NatGas Output Faces "Intense Losses" As Arctic Blast Drives Power Grid Risk Higher The Lower 48 has entered the depths of Northern Hemisphere winter. A series of Arctic cold blasts, combined with fears of a 1996-style blizzard stretching from Texas through the Mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast, has sent U.S. natural gas futures quite literally vertical, marking the la...

Stellar 20Y Auction Stops Through With Near Record Bid To Cover, Record Directs - Stellar 20Y Auction Stops Through With Near Record Bid To Cover, Record Directs In a week when global yields have exploded higher following the historic rout in Japan's bond market, many were nervous about the outcome of today's 20Y Treasury auction. In retrospect, they had no reason to be worried: the auction closed with flying colors amid solid demand.  The high yield of today's...

The Stock Market Isn't A Market Anymore - It's A Political Control Mechanism - The Stock Market Isn't A Market Anymore - It's A Political Control Mechanism Authored by Nick Giambruno via InternationalMan.com, It has become increasingly clear to me that the stock market is no longer a stock market in the traditional sense. Its primary purpose was once straightforward: a venue where companies could raise capital by selling shares to the public, and where in...

Europe Prepares To Unleash Anti-Coercion "Trade Bazooka" Against Trump: Here's What's In It - Europe Prepares To Unleash Anti-Coercion "Trade Bazooka" Against Trump: Here's What's In It While president Trump took military force over Greenland off the table (for now at least) during his Davos speech, this makes a bruising  diplomatic showdown virtually assured. And ahead of whatever trade escalation the Trump admin may announce next, EU leaders toughened their position and w...

Supreme Court Seems Skeptical Over Lisa Cook Firing - Supreme Court Seems Skeptical Over Lisa Cook Firing Update (1238ET): The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared ready to reject President Trump's request to fire Fed member Lisa Cook as litigation over the issue proceeds in lower courts. Lisa Cook, member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, attends a Federal Reserve Board open meeting discussing proposed revisions to the...

"It's Going To Get Really Serious": Liberal Influencers Discuss Public Trials, Court Expansion After Democratic Takeover - "It's Going To Get Really Serious": Liberal Influencers Discuss Public Trials, Court Expansion After Democratic Takeover Authored by Jonathan Turley, Former CNN correspondent Jim Acosta spoke with popular podcaster Jennifer Welch, discussing the plans for radical changes after a Democratic takeover this year. Like many Democratic figures, they said that the expansion of the Suprem...

Ford and GM are doing well. Here are two risks that could change that. - Ford and GM could see pressure on production and margins due to shortages of memory chips and rising commodity prices, analysts at Morgan Stanley say.

This stock-market indicator just flashed one of its most bullish signals since 2000 - Market timers ran for the exits after Tuesday’s big drop. That’s a good sign.

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

Small stocks have crushed big ones this year, but that may just be a mirage - Small-cap investors are convinced the stock-market tide has turned in their favor.

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

Fighting with Elon Musk has been great for business, Ryanair CEO says - Ryanair’s bookings are up thanks to the controversy — and a to sale themed around the spat, CEO Michael O’Leary said.

Forget what China said at Davos — investing in Chinese clean-energy stocks is a waste of money - China is praised for being a global alternative-enegy innovator. But its coal mining industry holds the real power.

Intel’s stock soars toward a four-year high, raising the bar for earnings - Intel’s momentum reflects optimism about AI and manufacturing efforts, but analysts say earnings could underscore some challenges as well.

Here’s the secret to spending money with no regrets - Author Morgan Housel has a strategy for your finances that works regardless of what the economy does.

This Trump comment about Greenland at Davos is calming markets. Here’s why. - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wouldn’t use force to obtain Greenland and called for negotiations, with his remarks coming during a speech at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

Trump says he reached Greenland deal 'framework' with NATO, backs off Europe tariffs -
Jamie Dimon says U.S. should impose Trump's credit card rate cap in Vermont and Massachusetts - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday advocated for a test of President Donald Trump's proposed credit card rate cap in Vermont and Massachusetts.

Fed Governor Lisa Cook seems safe from Trump firing after Supreme Court arguments - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell planned to attend the oral arguments at the Supreme Court.

Trump interview live updates: CNBC's Joe Kernen to sit down with the president at Davos - President Donald Trump will sit down with CNBC's Joe Kernen in Davos for an interview that will air Wednesday.

The S&P 500 and 10-year yield pain levels that could cause Trump to rethink Greenland push - The levels that could start to appear punitive for Trump, who has used financial markets as a measure of his performance, according to Evercore ISI.

China's investment crash raises credit risks for homebuilders, banks, government: Fitch - China’s sharp investment downturn is amplifying credit risks across the economy, weighing on the credit profiles of homebuilders, banks and local governments.

China says trade deal with U.S. will 'drain Taiwan’s economy' for American benefits - China doubled down its rhetorics on the trade agreement between Taiwan and the U.S., saying it would benefit Washington while eroding the island's strategic advantages.

UK inflation rises to 3.4% in December, above forecasts - The U.K. inflation rate rose to 3.4% in December, above forecasts of 3.3% from economists polled by Reuters.

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth - The People's Bank of China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, keeping them unchanged for an eighth straight month.

Europe weighs using trade 'bazooka' against the U.S. as Greenland crisis deepens - European countries are reportedly considering retaliatory tariffs and wider economic counter-measures against the U.S.

Ghana to refine gold locally in bid to capture more of the metal's value - By Segun AdeyemiBusiness Insider, New YorkWednesday, January 21, 2026 Ghana has taken a decisive step toward keeping more value from its gold industry, signing a new agreement that will see the precious metal refined locally before export. The Ghana Gold Board, known as GoldBod, confirmed Tuesday it had entered into a partnership with Gold Coast Refinery Ltd. to refine gold sourced from artisan...

Frank Giustra: How Shanghai stole the gold crown, beating paper with physical - By Frank GiustraKitco.com, MontrealTuesday, January 20, 2026 For decades, the world's gold trade revolved around two cities: London and New York. They were the twin pillars of postwar finance—one steeped in Savile Row tradition and quiet deals, the other all skyscrapers, caffeine, and Wall Street adrenaline. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Power Metallic Reports Lion Zon...

Polish central bank will buy another 150 tonnes of gold, lifting reserves to 700 - By Wojciech MoskwaBloomberg Newsvia The Print, New Delhi https://theprint.in/world/polish-central-bank-approves-plan-to-buy-150-tons-of-gold-lifting-reserves-to-700-tonnes/2832206/ The National Bank of Poland approved a plan to buy as much as 150 tons of gold, which would increase the country's holdings to 700 tons, the central bank said today. "This will place Poland among the elite 10 countri...

Gold rally boosts Russian reserves by $216 billion, replacing seized assets - From Bloomberg NewsTuesday, January 20, 2026 Russia has reaped a windfall from a surge in gold prices since the start of its war in Ukraine, generating gains on a scale comparable to the sovereign reserves frozen in Europe over President Vladimir Putin's invasion. The value of the Bank of Russia's gold holdings has increased by more than $216 billion since February 2022, according to Bloomberg ...

Silver has become world's second most valuable asset - By Mike MaharreyMoney Metals ExchangeMonday, January 19, 2026 Silver was up nearly 148% in 2025 and the price has continued to climb in the new year, trading over $90 an ounce. With the rapid gain, silver now ranks as the second-most valuable asset in the world with a market cap of $5.35 trillion. ... Dispatch continues below ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... Buy, Sell, or Store Precious Metals with M...

Pending Home Sales Plunge across the US. Midwest Sees Worst Sales on Record, Northeast 2nd Worst - For the US overall, worst sales for any December on record. The housing market took a bad turn, from already low levels.

Japanese Government 30-Year Yield Explodes after Threats of Increased Spending & Tax Cuts: Bond Vigilantes Rising from their Graves? - A bond market as strung out as Japan’s doesn’t want to hear about spending increases accompanied by tax cuts when inflation is already 3%.

Energy Inflation for Households: Electricity, Natural Gas Piped to the Home, Gasoline, and Other Fuels - Demand for electricity has surged, and so has the price.

Fiat Money vs. Legal Tender: Key Distinctions You Need to Know - Discover the differences between fiat money and legal tender, their roles in the economy, and why it matters for your financial insights.

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

Eleven states recognize gold, silver as U.S. currency. Which states are they? - Louisiana may soon start accepting gold and silver as currency if proposed legislation is enacted by legislators in the Louisiana Legislature. Eleven states currently recognize gold and silver coins ...

Legal Tender: Definition, Economic Functions, and Examples - Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Amanda Jackson has expertise in personal ...

GH¢186m in legal tender at risk - By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU (ebenezer.njoku@thebftonline.com )A growing reluctance to accept small-denomination coins — from 20 pesewas (GH¢0.20) down to the 1 pesewa (GH¢0.01) — is causing friction ...

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

David Sacks and Eric Trump Weigh In at Davos as Senate Delay Stalls CLARITY Act - The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly known as the CLARITY Act, remains stalled in the U.S. Senate after advancing out of the House last fall, with industry divisions now complicating its path forward. As lawmakers debate amendments behind closed doors, prominent voices such as David Sacks and Eric Trump have publicly framed the delay […]

Bitcoin Reclaims $90K After Trump’s Davos Speech, but Gains Quickly Evaporate - Bitcoin briefly surged back above $90,000 on Jan. 21 after President Donald Trump eased tensions over Greenland. The rally, however, was short-lived; bitcoin retreated to $87,200, triggering $210 million in liquidations in four hours. Greenland De-escalation Fuels a Sharp Recovery Bitcoin ( BTC) staged a high-stakes recovery on the afternoon of Jan. 21, briefly reclaiming […]

WalletConnect Integrates TRON Network to Expand Global Payments - This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Lisbon, Portugal, January 21, 2026 — WalletConnect, the infrastructure powering crypto payments, today announced support for the TRON network, expanding institutional access to DeFi on TRON and extending payment connectivity across one of the world’s largest blockchain networks. The TRON network is governed by the TRON […]

Trump Tells Davos Elites the US Economy Is Booming—and Others Should Pay Attention - U.S. President Donald Trump used his World Economic Forum address in Davos to declare American economic dominance, excoriate his predecessor, promote crypto and artificial intelligence, and revive his long-running ambition to bring Greenland under U.S. control. Trump Schools WEF on America’s New Direction Speaking before global business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, […]

Steak ‘n Shake Offers Employees Bitcoin Bonus Program - The move positions Steak ‘n Shake among a growing number of companies experimenting with bitcoin-based compensation, using crypto incentives to reward employee loyalty and align long-term performance with emerging financial technologies. Starting March 1, Steak ‘n Shake will provide hourly employees at its company-operated restaurants with a bitcoin bonus of $0.21 for every hour worked. […]

The Federal Trade Commission Won't Give Up Its Crusade Against Meta - The government insists that Meta has a monopoly. If anything, the social media market is fiercely competitive.

The Other Side Of The Audition Trap - After a successful audition, they can stop auditioning.

Lawsuit Alleges New York Holds Juveniles in Solitary Cells Without Toilets - "Youth must ask to be released from their cells to use the bathroom or be forced to use garbage pails, water bottles, food containers, or buckets to relieve themselves," the lawsuit says.

"Defense Counsel Estimated That 90% of the Citations He Used Were Accurate," - "which, even if it were true, is simply unacceptable by any measure of candor to any court."

The New Dietary Guidelines Are a Warning About State-Run Grocery Stores - If progressives distrust Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vision of healthy eating, they should rethink giving the government control over grocery aisles.

The Perversity of Citing The Black Codes To Defend Gun-Control Laws - Neal Katyal and Justice Jackson were placed in the uncomfortable spot of having to explain why racist legislation to disarm the freedman was actually relevant.

Rand Paul Turns Against Section 230, Citing YouTube Video Accusing Him of Taking Money From Maduro - After Google refused to take down a video of him, the Kentucky senator suggested upending the legal framework undergirding the internet for three decades.

Why So Many Venezuelans Support Trump's Capture of Maduro - Venezuelan opposition leader Freddy Guevara explains support for U.S. intervention, how socialism destroyed Venezuela, and what a democratic transition would require.

"The Enduring Legacy of Buckley v. Valeo," by Floyd Abrams - "Despite sustained criticism from all sides, Buckley's core principle persists: government cannot ration political speech."

Greenland Will Find Out - Plus: Lawfare in Minnesota, Netflix grows, and Kamala Harris considers her options.

The Troubles with the Trump Administration’s Involuntary Student Debt Collection Delay - But the federal government is not a private lender risking its own money. It is risking yours, and should not delay in getting you repaid.

What Went Right in 2025 Tech Policy and What an Optimistic Year for Tech Policy Should Focus on in 2026 - Hopefully, policymakers can build on the positive momentum in certain areas from last year and avoid top-down policies or shifts away from the values of free expression that could negatively impact consumers and innovators.

The Moral Case Against Trump's Homebuyer Ban - The federal government should not be in the business of telling a homeowner to whom they should be able to sell their house.

How Securities Regulation Is Holding Back the Smallest Businesses, and How to Fix It - The report recommends creating a micro-offering exemption—an exemption from certain securities regulations that would allow businesses to raise a small amount of capital without complex filings or costly compliance requirements.

Medicaid Fraud in New York - How can we cut Medicaid fraud? Congress should block-grant the program and slash the federal payment share.

This isn’t Asking Permission. It’s Physical Removal. - 1768 Boston. British agents board John Hancock's ship. No warrant. No authorization. What happens next isn't a petition or a court filing. It's what the founders showed a free people must do when government oversteps - a timeless blueprint of how to be free, whether the government likes it, or not. The post This isn’t Asking Permission. It’s Physical Removal. appeared first on Tenth Amendment C...

This isn’t Defense. It’s the Constitution Betrayed. - He wanted a president for life - the ultimate big-government founder. Yet Alexander Hamilton's position on war powers makes every modern president look like they’ve completely betrayed the constitution. The standard they buried. Original sources. Direct quotes. The truth the schools don’t teach. The post This isn’t Defense. It’s the Constitution Betrayed. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Cente...

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

Statutory Damages: The Fuel of Copyright-based Censorship - We're taking part in Copyright Week, a series of actions and discussions supporting key principles that should guide copyright policy. Every day this week, various groups are taking on different elements of copyright law and policy, and addressing what's at stake, and what we need to do to make sure that copyright promotes creativity and innovation. Imagine every post online came with a bounty ...

💾 The Worst Data Breaches of 2025—And What You Can Do | EFFector 38.1 - So many data breaches happen throughout the year that it can be pretty easy to gloss over not just if, but how many different breaches compromised your data. We're diving into these data breaches and more with our latest EFFector newsletter. Since 1990, EFFector has been your guide to understanding the intersection of technology, civil liberties, and the law. This latest issue tracks U.S. Immig...

EFF Joins Internet Advocates Calling on the Iranian Government to Restore Full Internet Connectivity - Earlier this month, Iran’s internet connectivity faced one of its most severe disruptions in recent years with a near-total shutdown from the global internet and major restrictions on mobile access. EFF joined architects, operators, and stewards of the global internet infrastructure in calling upon authorities in Iran to immediately restore full and unfiltered internet access. We further call u...

South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Online Vision Tests - COLUMBIA, S.C.—Today, the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on online vision tests. Visibly, a technology company that provides online vision tests, is represented […] The post South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Online Vision Tests appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Five West Virginia Cities Partner with National Non-Profit to Streamline Process for Opening Businesses - ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) announced it has partnered with the five largest cities in West Virginia to make it cheaper, faster and simpler to start a business. The effort, […] The post Five West Virginia Cities Partner with National Non-Profit to Streamline Process for Opening Businesses appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Portland Family Files Lawsuit After SWAT Team Arrested Innocent 16-Year-Old at Gunpoint - Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) announced it has partnered with a Portland, Maine, family to file a federal civil-rights lawsuit seeking accountability. The lawsuit […] The post Portland Family Files Lawsuit After SWAT Team Arrested Innocent 16-Year-Old at Gunpoint appeared first on Institute for Justice.

TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 24, 2025 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Taurus Holdings Inc. has renewed their commitment to the organization as a Platinum-level corporate partner. “At Taurus, we believe that the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to the American way of life,” said Taurus USA The post TAURUS RENEWS PLATINUM-LEVEL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP appear...

CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARRY PERMIT STARTING APRIL 22 - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 22, 2025 — Thanks to a preliminary injunction in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) case CRPA v. LASD, starting Tuesday, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.  The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a The post CA NON-RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR CARR...

SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF WIN IN EIGHTH CIRCUIT STANDS - BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 21, 2025 — In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Jacobson v. Worth, the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to the 18-20-year-old carry ban in the state. Minnesota asked the The post SCOTUS DENIES CERT IN WORTH, SAF ...

DOJ Says USPS Gun Mail Ban is Unconstitutional - Americans may soon be able to ship handguns through the mail. That’s the potential practical outcome of the Department of Justice (DOJ) changing its position on the constitutionality of the federal ban against civilians shipping pistols through the United States Postal Service (USPS). On Thursday, the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel released a review of the shipping ban and concluded … Read more

NH Legislative Update: Critical Pro-Gun and Anti-Gun Bills Moving Now - The 2026 New Hampshire legislative session is in full swing, and the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is already considering a slate of bills that will directly impact your Second Amendment rights. We are seeing a mix of encouraging pro-gun reforms and dangerous attempts to erode our freedoms. It is vital that you contact your State Representatives to … Read more

Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation Win Landmark Legal Victory Over USPS Firearms Shipping Restrictions - Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation Win Landmark Legal Victory Over USPS Firearms Shipping Restrictions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEAS January 15, 2026 Springfield, VA — Today, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) hailed a landmark opinion from the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) declaring that 18 U.S.C. § 1715—the federal statute prohibiting the m...

KeyCorp names new lead independent director - Two other board members will retire at the bank’s annual meeting. Activist investor HoldCo Asset Management sought board changes, among other demands, in a presentation last month.

Klarna to offer after-purchase BNPL - Shoppers will be able to convert purchases into installment loans after the transaction, the company said Tuesday.

‘We’re coming’ to ‘fight you,’ PNC’s Demchak warns banks - “A regional bank that’s trying to protect its moat in a shrinking market, as the large banks and PNC come into their market, is a tough place to be,” CEO Bill Demchak said.

Payments fraud risks grow with AI - The artificial intelligence threats are mounting, but so are the defenses, as new industry trends take hold, from agentic commerce to passkey adoption.

Wyoming has big plans for stablecoin - The first state-issued stable token is being deployed to reduce card interchange costs and simplify payments to vendors.

Bankers wary of nonbank payment rivals in 2026 - Executives surveyed by American Banker said companies vying to wrestle market share from banks are a major threat to operations in the coming year.

Banks that fail to rebuild themselves as AI-native risk irrelevancy - The future of banking will see core bank systems rebuilt around artificial intelligence tools that inform decisions about everything from underwriting to compliance. Banks must begin the transition now.

Justices wary of Trump's urgent need to remove Fed's Cook - The Supreme Court Wednesday appeared skeptical of the Justice Department's argument that removal of a Federal Reserve governor is unreviewable or that the president's preference for Fed governors outweighs the harm to the Fed from curbing the central bank's political independence.

Trump, again, calls on Congress to cap credit card rates - President Trump in Davos, Switzerland, talked about his call for lower credit card interest rates and more affordable housing in a lengthy speech that mostly focused on his plan to take over Greenland.

PayPal turns to AI to boost branded checkout - The payment company is betting on agentic commerce to get its checkout tech in front of more merchants and consumers.

The macro-financial impact of economic policy uncertainty in Latin America - by Ana Aguilar, Rafael Guerra, Carola Müller, Alexandre TombiniThis paper investigates the impact of domestic economic policy uncertainty (EPU) on macroeconomic and financial variables in emerging market economies, focusing on Latin America. Using a panel dataset for Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico from 2005 to early 2025, we find that domestic EPU shocks cause significant macroeconomic disr...

Banks and capital requirements: evidence from countercyclical buffers - by Iñaki Aldasoro, Andreas Barth, Laura Comino Suarez, Riccardo RealeWhen capital requirements rise, banks can raise equity or reduce risk-weighted assets, typically by cutting lending. We show they also use credit default swaps (CDS). Linking EU trade-repository CDS data to syndicated loans for November 2017 to April 2024, we document that banks significantly increase CDS hedging on loans to f...

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Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco Inter, S.A. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Banco Inter, S.A.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of PrimeLending - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of PrimeLending

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fifth Third Bancorp - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fifth Third Bancorp

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, January 22, 2026, at 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...

Press Release: Travis Hill Sworn in as the 23rd Chairman of the FDIC - PRESS RELEASE | JANUARY 13, 2026 Travis Hill Sworn in as the 23rd Chairman of the FDIC WASHINGTON – Travis Hill was sworn in as the 23rd Chairma...