Precious Metals and Market News

Silver’s fair value is closer to $40, but remains supported by higher gold prices - Commerzbank - (Kitco News) - Silver prices appear to be finding a comfortable range between $78 and $80 an ounce; however, one bank sees the potential risk of significantly lower prices.

Russia has already sold 22 tonnes of gold this year amid declining ruble, rising deficits - (Kitco News) – The Bank of Russia has sold 21.8 tonnes of gold since the start of 2026 to help finance the country’s budget deficit, which had grown to $61.2 billion by the end of March, according to Russian and Ukrainian reports.Russia’s gold reserves declined to 2,304.76 tonnes as of April 1, 2026, including a decrease of 6.22 tonnes in March alone, the Central Bank reported on Monday.

Gold, silver sharply down amid upticks in USDX, bond yields - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are sharply lower in midday U.S. trading Tuesday. The precious metals are being pressured by a rally in the U.S. dollar index and a rise in U.S. Treasury yields today.

Spot gold trades at $4,780/oz as U.S. pending home sales surprise with 1.5% rise in March - (Kitco News) - Hopes for a stabilizing U.S. housing market were bolstered after the number of potential home buyers rose beyond expectations last month, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).The U.S. pending home sales index rose 1.5% in March, the NAR announced on Tuesday. The data was better than forecasts, as economists expected only a 0.1% rise. Februa...

Gold prices could struggle as jump in US retail sales could delay rate cuts - (Kitco News) - The gold market continues to consolidate around $4,800 an ounce and appears to be in no hurry to break out, as the U.S. economy remains fairly resilient, with robust consumer spending supporting activity.

Bitcoin April 21 daily chart alert - Bulls gaining confidence - (Kitco News) - Tuesday, April 21 - April bitcoin futures prices are up a bit in early U.S. trading Tuesday, after hitting a 2.5-month high last Friday. Not much new this week, from a technical perspective.

Gold market analysis for April 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.

Price weakness in gold, silver; bulls need a spark - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are weaker again in early U.S. trading Tuesday. Trading has turned choppy and sideways the past few sessions as market participants assess the geopolitical landscape, with mixed notions on whether it’s bullish or bearish for the two precious metals.

Fiscal risks and stagflation fears will support gold prices even without Fed rate cuts – HSBC - (Kitco News) – While the recent conflict in the Middle East has increased gold’s short-term price volatility, the medium-to-long term outlook remains constructive as elevated geopolitical risk, rising fiscal deficits and continued central bank buying will support higher prices, according to Rodolphe Bohn, FX and Commodities Strategist at HSBC.Bohn noted that gold has had a volatile start to 202...

Gold, silver down as lingering war prospects hint of less demand - (Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are lower in midday U.S. trading Monday but up from daily lows. The prospects have dimmed regarding an end to the U.S.-Iran war soon.

Vance Calls Off Pakistan Trip, Iran Delegation Confirms No-Show, With Hours Till Ceasefire Collapse - Vance Calls Off Pakistan Trip, Iran Delegation Confirms No-Show, With Hours Till Ceasefire Collapse Summary Vance calls off trip to Pakistan after Iran demanded US lift blockade of ports. Tasnim says Iran's 'final decision' is to not attend talks. Trump warns: 'Expect...bombs' & urges Tehran "release women" said to be on death row. Overnight, US forces conducted a righ...

Domestic Flights To Resume In Iran Tuesday, Even As Ceasefire's End Looms Large - Domestic Flights To Resume In Iran Tuesday, Even As Ceasefire's End Looms Large The two-week Iran ceasefire ends Wednesday, and President Trump is saying he doesn't plan to extend it if a second round of talks in Pakistan fail. These Islamabad talks, it should be noted, have not so much as even gotten off the ground. President Trump has further said "lots of bombs" will fall if th...

Gold Vs An Erupting Financial Volcano - Gold Vs An Erupting Financial Volcano Authored by Matthew Piepenburg via VonGreyerz.gold, Below, we look soberly at the historical case of gold in the backdrop of current headlines and a global financial system nearing an eruption moment.  Although the catalysts of oil, war, bond dysfunction, and bloated stocks may seem modern and unique, the current case for gold is as timeles...

No Protection From Gulf Shock: World's Biggest Condom Maker Warns Of Price Hikes - No Protection From Gulf Shock: World's Biggest Condom Maker Warns Of Price Hikes The first-order effect of the U.S.-Iran conflict and the resulting shutdown of the Hormuz chokepoint was the disruption of global energy flows, from LNG to crude to refined products. The second-order effect was a spike in petrochemical prices and a widening shortage of key industrial inputs. Now the th...

The Latest AI Developments In 60 Seconds - The Latest AI Developments In 60 Seconds As the tempo of AI newsflow approached the frenzied rollercoaster pace of geopolitical headlines during the biggest oil shock in decades, it's becoming easy to get lost in all the latest developments and drama surrounding OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, government blacklists, the AI circle jerk, sentinent killer robots, and so on... To help read...

California School Excludes White Kids From Segregated 'Social Justice' Field Trip - California School Excludes White Kids From Segregated 'Social Justice' Field Trip Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, In a stunning display of racial exclusion dressed up as “equity,” a California school district barred white students from a taxpayer-funded field trip centered on “social justice.” Albany Unified School District (AUSD) organized the overnight trip to Vi...

US Senator Urges Delay Of CLARITY Act Senate Markup Until May: Report - US Senator Urges Delay Of CLARITY Act Senate Markup Until May: Report Authored by Brayden Lindrea via CoinTelegraph.com, A US senator has reportedly urged Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott to delay the markup for the crypto market structure bill until May, as banking and crypto representatives need more time to resolve disagreements over stablecoin yield provisions. US Republican ...

AI "Circle Jerk" Returns: Anthropic To Spend $100 Billion On AWS In Amazon Deal - AI "Circle Jerk" Returns: Anthropic To Spend $100 Billion On AWS In Amazon Deal Circular AI vendor financing is back and back in a big way... As we noted last fall, when we walked readers through the stunning math behind what we called the AI "circle jerk," this latest iteration centers on Amazon and Anthropic, with the left-leaning AI company now committing to spend more than $10...

Watch Live: Warsh Blasts Fed's 'Fatal Policy Error' On Inflation, Pledges Strict Independence As Tillis Confirms Hold On Fed Chair Nomination - Watch Live: Warsh Blasts Fed's 'Fatal Policy Error' On Inflation, Pledges Strict Independence As Tillis Confirms Hold On Fed Chair Nomination Latest:  Warsh labeled the Fed’s 2021-2022 response a “fatal policy error” on inflation. He demands a new policy framework, tools, and major communications reform. Warsh rejects forward guidance and refuses to preview future rate moves. P...

ActBlue Employees Invoked Fifth Amendment 146 Times During House Probe - ActBlue Employees Invoked Fifth Amendment 146 Times During House Probe Authored by Bryan Hyde via American Greatness, The House Administration, Oversight, and Judiciary Committees has released a joint interim staff report on its investigation into alleged donor fraud by ActBlue. According to Breitbart, the report released Monday says five current and former employees of the Dem...

This is what critics of Apple and Tim Cook get dead wrong - Apple’s true innovation is betting on hardware as the clearest path to profit from the AI revolution.

‘Some stocks have risen, but others have flopped’: I will soon inherit my parents’ $1.5 million estate. Do I fire the adviser who charges a 3% fee? - “This broker does not achieve returns better than the S&P 500.”

Intel’s stock has been so strong that even skeptics have changed their minds - The chip maker’s stock is on track for the best month in at least 46 years — leading to no fewer than two analyst upgrades two days before it reports earnings.

Prices for World Cup public transportation range from free to $150. Here’s what’s going on. - In one instance, train fares are being inflated from $26 to $150.

Is this a new Gilded Age in American commercial air travel? Airlines hope so. - Airlines are pouring money into flashy premium-class upgrades to keep attracting big spenders while the average traveler struggles to afford basic airfare.

What Apple investors need to know about the next steps for the company and its new CEO - Tim Cook built a $4 trillion powerhouse. Now John Ternus must fix Apple’s glaring AI gap.

Health insurers raise questions about Medicare program that will offer GLP-1s to seniors for $50 - Some health insurers are pushing back against a new program that will allow Medicare beneficiaries to pay $50 per month for GLP-1 medications for weight loss.

I will retire in my early 50s. I have $3.2 million — only $200,000 is in a traditional IRA. Have I beaten the IRS? - “Approximately $506,000 is in a Roth IRA.”

Here’s what will really matter to Tesla investors when the company reports earnings - The focus could be more on Tesla’s story for the future than the numbers in its results.

From Allbirds to AI, the meme-stock frenzy is warning you to own this quality ‘antimeme’ portfolio instead - These dividend-paying stable winners are likely to outperform a meme-themed ETF.

Analysis: Warsh emerges from a difficult hearing with his Fed 'regime-change' plan intact - The Fed chair faced many questions about his finances, but few about his plan to overhaul the central bank.

Trump says 'I'll remember' companies that don’t seek tariff refunds - Trump said he was "not happy with the Supreme Court" for ruling IEEPA tariffs were illegal, and for not allowing the U.S. to keep tariffs already collected.

Vance trip to Pakistan for Iran talks is on hold, NYT reports - Trump told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Tuesday morning that he thinks the U.S. is "going to end up with a great deal" with Iran to end the war.

United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge - The carrier's first-quarter earnings topped Wall Street's expectations.

Marvell stands to gain from boosted Amazon-Anthropic partnership - Anthropic deal will benefit Amazon's chip and optical partners

‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo - American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays - U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims filing portal on Monday.

Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Fed must ‘stay in its lane’ to maintain independence - Warsh also expressed firm commitment to fighting inflation with only one mention of the labor market.

'Resumption of hostilities': Seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink - A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.

We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns - From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

Agnico-Eagle pushes into Finland with three gold deals - By Sybilla GrossBloomberg News, New YorkMonday, April 20, 2026 Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. plans to spend C$3.7 billion ($2.7 billion) to acquire three gold projects in northern Finland, expanding the Canadian miner’s footprint in the Scandinavian country. The Toronto-based company will buy Rupert Resources Ltd. and Aurion Resources Ltd., and separately purchase B2Gold Corp.'s 70% stake in an explo...

Judy Shelton: Kevin Warsh and the erosion of the dollar - By Judy SheltonThe Wall Street JournalSunday, April 19, 2026 Kevin Warsh is scheduled to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. The vote on his confirmation as Federal Reserve chairman may hinge on the Justice Department's dropping its inquiry into whether the current chairman, Jerome Powell, testified inaccurately about cost overruns in renovating Fed headquarters.  It would b...

Why gold-backed debit cards are gaining customers - By Daniel LibertoAssociated Press Moneywisevia Yahoo News, Sunnyvale, CaliforniaFriday, April 17, 2026 Gold's surge to record highs isn't just boosting investor portfolios. It is helping to turn the metal into a form of everyday money you can use to pay for everyday goods and services. Technology now allows consumers to spend gold with a debit card, converting small amounts into cash at the poi...

Burkina Faso wants 40% stake in gold mine after company projects up to 490,000 oz in 2026 - By Olamilekan OkebiorunBusiness Insider Africa, New YorkSaturday, April 18, 2026 Australian gold producer West African Resources Ltd. suspended trading in its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange on Friday, as investors weighed a government move in Burkina Faso that could significantly reshape ownership of one of West Africa's largest gold projects. The trading halt, requested by the co...

India belatedly lists banks authorized to import gold and silver - By Rajendra Jadhav and Shilpa ​JamkhandikarReutersFriday, April 17, 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-allows-15-banks-import-gold-silver-until-march-2029-2026-04-17/ India today issued an order listing banks authorized ​to import gold and silver, providing relief ‌for banks that were forced to halt imports because the list's publication was delayed. Reuters reported earlier today t...

Pending Home Sales Still in the Deepfreeze, Drop in the West & Midwest, Tick up in the South & Northeast  - Down by 35% from 2021, by 30% from 2019, and by 31% from 2018. The housing market is in the 4th year of this relentless mess.

Condo Prices Dropped by 12% to 31% in 31 Bigger Markets. Some Are where They’d Been 20 Years ago, such as Oakland - Condos face some special challenges. Oakland (-31%), St. Petersburg, FL (-28%), Austin (-26%) … the names pile up.

Nasdaq up by 60% since Liberation Day Selloff and by 100% in 3 Years. People Are Just Having Fun - While the Nasdaq gained 100%, the economy grew by 15% not adjusted for inflation. Who needs cryptos when stocks are so much fun.

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

Bitcoin Seesaw: Geopolitical Uncertainty Shakes BTC Price Ahead of US-Iran Deadline - On April 21, bitcoin experienced a volatile trading session, fluctuating between $75,000 and $77,000 as market sentiment swung alongside high-stakes geopolitical developments. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit a $76,944 high after reports of U.S. and Iranian officials meeting in Pakistan on April 21. High volatility fueled the liquidation of 6,769 traders, wiping out $97 million in […]

Polymarket Unveils Perpetual Futures Trading for US Markets in 2026 - Polymarket, the world’s leading prediction market platform, officially announced on Tuesday that it is expanding its product suite to include perpetual futures trading. Key Takeaways: Polymarket officially announced the launch of perpetual futures trading for crypto and stocks on April 21, 2026. The 2026 expansion into leveraged perps follows Polymarket’s CFTC approval to operate as […]

Bitcoin ETFs Add $238 Million, Mark Fifth Straight Day of Inflows - Bitcoin extended its inflow streak to five days with a $238 million addition. Ether followed with steady gains despite mixed trading activity, while both XRP and Solana added to the momentum. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs added $238.37 million, with Blackrock’s IBIT sustaining the five-day inflow streak with a $256 million addition. Ether ETFs gained $67.77 […]

New York Fintech, Prediction Market Giant Kalshi Eyes US Market for Crypto Perpetual Derivatives - Kalshi, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulated exchange known for its prediction markets, is reportedly preparing to launch crypto perpetual futures for the U.S. market. Key Takeaways: Kalshi plans to launch CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures for U.S. traders on April 21, 2026. The move targets a share of the derivatives market after Kalshi’s valuation […]

New York AG Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Illegal Prediction Market Gambling Claims - New York Attorney General Letitia James filed lawsuits Tuesday against Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan, alleging their prediction market platforms operate as illegal gambling businesses under state law, according to Reuters. Key Takeaways: Reuters reported that New York AG Letitia James sued Coinbase and Gemini on April 21 for operating unlicensed prediction markets. Both […]

A Grim Diagnosis, but New Science Is Rewriting the Story of Pancreatic Cancer - The day draws nearer when it is no longer "a death sentence."

Retired Pastor Faces Trial Under U.K. Speech Laws for Preaching John 3:16 Near Hospital - Despite not mentioning abortion in his sermon, Clive Johnston is being charged for trying to "influence" people not to go through with the procedure.

Does A Shadow Docket Ruling Create "Clearly Established" Law For Purposes of Qualified Immunity - Would a school district that violated Mirabelli still have QI?

The Trump Administration Is Worried About High Fertilizer Prices. Its Top Trade Official Lobbied for Them. - Before joining the Trump administration last year, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer lobbied for tariffs that limited fertilizer imports and drove up prices for American farmers.

ICE Is on a $45 Billion Building Spree. Can Small Towns Support These New Migrant Warehouses? - The government is selling the policy with the same arguments you’d expect for subsidized factories or sports stadiums.

Pittsburgh Thinks the NFL Draft Is Worth $19 Million of Taxpayer Money. Here's What Past Draft Data Say. - Plus: NFL draft rookies get screwed by the players union, and governments are charging a ton to get to the World Cup

The COVID Reckoning Doesn't Go Far Enough - Real medical freedom will require something greater than replacing the public health establishment: ending the FDA's monopoly.

Trump's Pro-Union Labor Secretary Out - Plus: Scandal at the Department of Labor, the real reasons people use psychedelics, more problems with Trump's triumphal arch, and more...

No Constitutional Problem with Compelling AI Disclosures in Court Filings - From Friday's decision by Judge Nina Wang (D. Colo.) in Hessert v. Street Dog Coalition: Plaintiff asks the Court to… The post No Constitutional Problem with Compelling AI Disclosures in Court Filings appeared first on Reason.com.

Today in Supreme Court History: April 21, 1800 - 4/21/1800: Justice Alfred Moore takes judicial oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 21, 1800 appeared first on Reason.com.

Spirit Airlines: Government Mistake, Then Government Ownership? - Policy mistakes have an unfortunate habit of begetting future policy mistakes.

Trump Cuts the Inspectors General - The Trump administration’s proposal to drastically cut the funding of the inspectors general system would damage one of the federal government’s most effective budgeting mechanisms.

Did 88 Corporations Really Pay No Income Tax on Billions of Profits? - Recent claims that 88 large companies avoided taxes on billions in profits rest on a fundamental misunderstanding of the data.

Iran War Shows Vulnerability of US Forward Bases - The Iran War has magnified long-standing questions about the purpose of the US’s forward bases in both the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific.

The Government Can't Evade the Seventh Amendment with the False Promise of a Future Jury - The Seventh Amendment guarantees a right to a jury when the government determines you violated the law and are liable for punitive fines, not when the government later comes to collect those fines.

Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. - The anti-federalist Luther Martin predicted government would be so hungry for your money to feed its power, they would squeeze you like “the juice from an orange.” On this episode, it’s Martin’s warnings about the taxing power - more than a century before the 16th Amendment. The post Taxation isn’t Theft. It’s Robbery. appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

A Frightful Despotism - Washington, Adams – and many others - they warned us about where parties would lead us. We didn’t listen, and the government we live under today is exactly what they described. The post A Frightful Despotism appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

The Debt is a National Security Threat - Spiraling debt results in the exact opposite situation – national weakness. In fact, Thomas Jefferson argued, “There does not exist an engine so corruptive of the government and so demoralizing of the nation as a public debt.” The post The Debt is a National Security Threat appeared first on Tenth Amendment Center.

Copyright and DMCA Best Practices for Fediverse Operators - People building the future of the social web — interoperable and decentralized — need to protect themselves against copyright liability. Like anyone who creates and operates platforms for user-uploaded content, the hosts of the decentralized social web can take preventive measures to reduce their legal exposure when a user posts material that violates someone’s copyright. This post gives an ove...

Palantir Has a Human Rights Policy. Its ICE Work Tells a Different Story - For years, EFF has pushed technology companies to make real human rights commitments—and to live up to them. In response to growing evidence that Palantir’s tools help power abusive immigration enforcement by ICE, we sent the company a detailed letter asking how the promises in its own human rights framework extends to that work. This post explains what we asked, how Palantir responded, and why...

The Internet Still Works: Reddit Empowers Community Moderation - Section 230 helps make it possible for online communities to host user speech: from restaurant reviews, to fan fiction, to collaborative encyclopedias. But recent debates about the law often overlook how it works in practice. To mark its 30th anniversary, EFF is interviewing leaders of online platforms about how they handle complaints, moderate content, and protect their users’ ability to speak...

Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech - MADISON, Wis.—Jim Masterson has been working with animals for almost 30 years. It’s more than just a job for him; it’s a passion he’s had […] The post Equine Body Work Teachers Sue State of Wisconsin in Federal Court for Violation of First Amendment Right to Occupational Speech appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  - Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court denied review in a First Amendment case brought by the state of Texas against Brownsville veterinarian Dr. Ron Hines. The […] The post Victory! Texas Veterinarian’s First Amendment Rights Prevail After Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition From State  appeared first on Institute for Justice.

Supreme Court Denies Hearing in First Amendment Cases Related to Occupational Speech - Arlington, Va.—Today, the Supreme Court denied review in two First Amendment cases brought by the Institute for Justice, a non-profit, public interest law firm. The […] The post Supreme Court Denies Hearing in First Amendment Cases Related to Occupational Speech 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 Demands OIG Investigation into DOJ and ATF for Unlawful Disclosure of Sensitive Taxpayer and Private Gun Owner Information - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2026 Gun Owners of America Demands OIG Investigation into DOJ and ATF for Unlawful Disclosure of Sensitive Taxpayer and Private Gun Owner Information SPRINGFIELD, VA – Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America (GOA), has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) launch an immediate … Read more

DOJ Surrenders its Appeal in Fight Over ATF “Engaged in the Business” Rule - DOJ Surrenders its Appeal in Fight Over ATF “Engaged in the Business” Rule FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 16, 2026  Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) are proud to announce a major win in our ongoing legal battle against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive’s (ATF) Biden-era “Engaged in the Business” rule. The Department of Justice (DO...

The Anti-Gun Lobby Is Mad Because We’re Winning - ANTI-GUN GROUP ATTACKS GOA! They’re attacking us because they know we’re winning. And we want to make them even angrier… The billionaire funded gun-control lobby is once again attacking us at Gun Owners of America because we’re standing up for the Second Amendment. They’ve called us “extremists” with insane ideas. Well, if standing up for the Second Amendment seems insane… … Read more

Fintechs push bill for Fed payment rail access - House legislation introduced Tuesday would let financial technology firms access Federal Reserve payments rails.

Fifth Third gets mission ready for Comerica conversion - The Cincinnati-based regional is planning a series of dress rehearsals prior to shifting Comerica customers onto Fifth Third’s platforms, targeted for Labor Day, a bank executive said.

JPMorgan to add 400 jobs in Charlotte by 2028 - The lender will condense its corporate presence in Charlotte by moving into a 145,000-square-foot space in the city’s SouthPark neighborhood in early 2028, which has room for new hires.

Wells Fargo CEO: Trump entitled to his own Fed views - In an Economic Club interview Monday, Charlie Scharf also said there’s “clear consensus that it would be the wrong thing” to lower interest rates until there’s an end in sight to the Iran war.

Lloyds taps chief data and AI officer - Sameer Gupta will join the bank in June, the latest in a string of AI-focused appointments across the financial services industry.

Why U.S. listings are vital to Wise and Revolut - The London-based Wise has scheduled its U.S. debut for May 11, while Revolut is reportedly considering a U.S. or a dual listing in New York and London. Payment experts say the moves are a chance to draw investors and raise their profile in a relatively new but huge market.

Warsh insists he wouldn't do Trump's bidding as Fed chair - Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, denied that he would act as Trump's "sock puppet" if he's confirmed and said the president has directed him to lower interest rates.

First closing of principal discount tool gives banks, CUs a lock-in exit - The Chicago-based homeowners received a $41,000 check to pay down a portion of their existing mortgage, freeing them from the lock-in effect, DREAM product provider Takara said.

Synchrony CEO: War, geopolitics not hurting purchase volume - Discretionary spending was up and consumer credit showed no signs of cracking in the first quarter of 2026, leading to lower charge-off guidance for the year.

Congress needs to reform the FCRA's treatment of consumer medical debt - Involuntary medical debt continues to impair the credit of an untold number of otherwise creditworthy Americans. Federal courts have left the door open for Congress to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act in a way that would address the problem.

Björk Sigurgísladóttir: Financial supervision from the perspective of the Deputy Governor for Financial Supervision - Speech by Ms Björk Sigurgísladóttir, Deputy Governor for Financial Supervision of the Central Bank of Iceland, at the Central Bank of Iceland's Annual Financial Supervision Day, Reykjavik, 19 March 2026.

Hyun Song Shin: Inaugural address - Inaugural address by Mr Hyun Song Shin, Governor of the Bank of Korea, Seoul, 21 April 2026.

Christine Lagarde: IMFC statement - Statement by Ms Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, at the fifty-third meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, IMF Spring Meetings, Washington DC, 17 April 2026.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc. - Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc.

Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026 - Minutes of the Board’s discount rate meetings on February 9 and March 18, 2026

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. - Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.

Press Release: Agencies Issue Revised Model Risk Guidance - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 17, 2026 Agencies Issue Revised Model Risk Guidance WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), along w...

Press Release: Principals of U.S., European Banking Union, and U.K. Financial Authorities To Meet for Regular Coordination Exercise on Cross-Border Resolution Planning - PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 14, 2026 Principals of U.S., European Banking Union, and U.K. Financial Authorities To Meet for Regular Coordination Exercise on Cross-Border Resolution Planning ...