G7 central banks publish reference report on quantum technologies and their implications for the financial system
G7 central banks publish reference report on quantum technologies and their implications for the financial system ————————— The G7 Central Bank Quantum Technologies Working Group (QTWG) announces the publication of its report, “Preparing for Quantum Technologies: Key Considerations for Financial Sector Participants.” This document constitutes the first public deliverable of the working group.
Financial Stability Report—2026
Financial Stability Report—2026 ————————— Canada’s financial system has functioned well through a challenging year. Households and businesses remain in stable financial condition, and banks have strengthened their capacity to absorb shocks. However, vulnerabilities have increased in some parts of the system, and a more turbulent global environment poses risks to financial stability.
RUA GOLD Files Fast-Track Referral Application for Auld Creek Project in New Zealand’s Reefton Goldfield
RUA GOLD Submits Fast-Track Referral Application for Auld Creek Project in the Reefton Goldfield, New Zealand – Rua Gold RUA GOLD Submits Fast-Track Referral Application for Auld Creek Project in the Reefton Goldfield, New Zealand Rua Gold Inc. (TSX: RUA | NZX: RGI | OTC: NZAUF | FSE: X9R) (“RUA GOLD” or the “Company”) is […]
Business Outlook Survey—First Quarter of 2026
Business Outlook Survey—First Quarter of 2026 ————————— Results from the Business Outlook Survey and the Business Leaders’ Pulse indicate that firms’ sentiment has improved. Responses were mostly gathered before the start of the war in the Middle East. Fewer businesses reported being affected by trade tensions with the United States, and many expect sales growth […]
Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—First Quarter of 2026
Canadian Survey of Consumer Expectations—First Quarter of 2026 ————————— Results of the first-quarter 2026 survey, conducted before the war in the Middle East, show that concerns about high prices and economic uncertainty continue to weigh on consumers’ spending plans. Even so, consumers, particularly those working in trade-sensitive sectors, became less negative about spending than in […]
Magma Silver, still undervalued, but for how much longer?
Silver (“Ag“) has had a wild ride, along with gold, even more so. Year-to-date the near month futures contract price has ranged from $61 to $122, averaging ~$82.3/troy ounce. We are in year six of a structural mined Ag supply deficit, with demand exceeding mined supply by ~160–200 million ounces. Industrial demand — solar panels, […]
Starfighters Space and Blackstar Orbital Expand Technical Interchange
Starfighters Space and Blackstar Orbital Expand Technical Interchange ————————— Broader scope covers integration, simulation, telemetry, safety planning and range coordination for Blackstar’s SpaceDrone on Starfighters’ F-104 platform WASHINGTON D.C – March 26, 2026 – Starfighters Space, Inc. (“Starfighters” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: FJET), the innovative aerospace company, owner and operator of the world’s largest […]
Why Lobo Tiggre Is Selling and What He May Buy in 2026
This discussion with Lobo Tiggre ranged across the oil shock tied to Middle East disruption, what that means for inflation and interest-rate expectations, why gold has been acting confused, whether uranium is actually the cleaner beneficiary of the whole mess, and why junior miners still live or die by jurisdiction and execution risk no matter […]
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Crédit Agricole S.A. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd, and the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Crédit Agricole S.A. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd, and the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ————————— Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Crédit Agricole S.A. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Mega International Commercial Bank […]
Troilus Mining, near-term production in Quebec Canada
Despite palpable doom & gloom in geopolitics, gold, copper & silver are holding up well. Although down moderately from 52-week highs, they’re up +50%, +31% & +140%, respectively, from a year ago. Not many stock market sectors are better positioned than metals & mining in such a chaotic & uncertain world. Giant tech stocks are […]