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Geopolitical Uncertainty Adds to Wall Street’s Growing Concerns
A growing number of analysts are warning that stocks may be increasingly vulnerable to a pullback as geopolitical tensions, elevated valuations, and inflation pressures begin to converge. Renewed conflict involving Iran has added fresh uncertainty to stocks’ outlook. Oil prices jumped following the renewal, underscoring how quickly geopolitical events can ripple through financial markets. The broader economic backdrop has also…
Global Demand Continues to Support Gold’s Long-Term Outlook
Gold’s recent pullback may be creating an opportunity for buyers willing to look beyond short-term market swings. While higher interest rate expectations and a stronger U.S. dollar have weighed on gold prices in recent weeks, analysts say long-term forces that have supported the precious metal—such as international demand and geopolitical volatility—remain firmly in place and continue to provide a strong foundation. Central…
The Stock Market Keeps Climbing. So Do the Warning Signs.
Following a powerful market run fueled by optimism, a growing number of Wall Street strategists are warning that the market may be entering a more fragile phase. Rather than pointing to a single catalyst, analysts say several warning signs are beginning to align. Valuations have climbed well above historical norms, interest rates remain elevated, and a relatively small group of AI-related companies is…
Podcast
After the Spike: Energy Markets, the Fed, and Gold
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, to examine how energy markets, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical developments continue to shape the outlook for gold.
Heading for a Cliff: Social Security’s Accelerating Crisis
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine the accelerating challenges facing Social Security and what they could mean…
Turning the Page: The First Meeting of the Warsh Fed
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Reserve meeting as chair and the challenges facing the central bank.
Executive Insights
How Does a Gold IRA Rollover Work?
Most of our precious metals IRA clients don’t fund their accounts with new cash. Instead, the funds they use to buy gold, silver, and other precious metals within their retirement account come from somewhere else, like a 401(k) from a former employer, a traditional IRA at a brokerage, or a TSP from a federal job.…
FAQ Guide: How Are Gold IRAs Taxed?
Gold’s role in retirement planning has grown dramatically over the past two decades. According to Equity Trust Company, precious metals IRA assets have grown an astounding 2,686% since 2005, climbing from $2.7 billion to $70.9 billion in 2024. As Americans increasingly incorporate physical precious metals into their retirement plans, questions about taxes naturally follow. How are gold IRAs taxed?…
Prohibited Transactions in a Self-Directed IRA
For savers and families exploring alternative assets in retirement planning, a self-directed IRA can offer flexibility that traditional brokerage accounts simply don’t provide. Real estate, private notes, precious metals, and other non-public assets can all be held inside a self-directed IRA. But that flexibility comes with a meaningful trade-off: a strict set of IRS rules…
Press Releases
U.S. Money Reserve Launches Liberty's Story Gold Coin Set to Commemorate America's 250th Anniversary and Promote Wealth Preservation
AUSTIN, Texas, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest precious metals distributors, today announced the launch of Liberty's Story, an exclusive three-piece set of .9999 pure (24-karat) gold coins, to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. Designed by the company's Senior Art Director, Sean Hassell, and U.S. Money Reserve Chief Creative Officer Ryan Buchanan, the…
U.S. Money Reserve Sponsors Nation's Largest Bike MS Event to Support Research and Care for Multiple Sclerosis
AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest precious metals distributors, recently sponsored the 2026 Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150, a two-day cycling event held on April 25–26. Bike MS is the world's largest charity cycling series, founded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in support of their mission to…
U.S. Money Reserve President and Former Mint Director Philip N. Diehl Attends Induction Ceremony for Paul Hollis as the 41st United States Mint Director
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest private distributors of physical precious metals, today announced that company president and 35th Director of the U.S. Mint, Philip N. Diehl, attended the ceremonial swearing-in of Paul Hollis as the 41st Director of the United States Mint in Washington, D.C. Director Hollis, who was nominated…
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