Should you buy gold now or wait until after the midterms? History offers reasons to consider acting sooner, but gold’s outlook extends beyond the election calendar. Whatever shape Congress takes, the economic pressures affecting Americans’ savings won’t automatically disappear when the votes are counted.  Gold has followed different paths during midterm election years. From 1970…

Even as Americans struggle with the rising cost of living, economists warn that inflation pressures could continue building in the months ahead.  The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, reached 3.4% in August, well above the central bank’s 2% target.  Americans are already feeling the pressure: In September,…

China has already imported more gold in eight months than it did in all of 2025, adding a powerful source of demand that could help support gold prices over the long term.  Between January and August 2026, China imported more than 1,000 metric tons of gold worth a record $158.8 billion. This figure already surpasses…

Stocks, gold, and bonds have traditionally played different roles in a diversified portfolio. But how well have those roles held up in the 21st century? A closer examination of more than 25 years of market performance reveals some surprising differences in how these assets have responded to economic crises, inflation, and periods of growth. 

Diesel prices have climbed to record highs, creating economic consequences that extend far beyond the fuel pump. Because diesel powers trucking, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and other critical industries, higher fuel costs can eventually work their way into the prices consumers pay for goods and services throughout the economy. 

BRICS is becoming an increasingly important force in the global economy as its members seek greater influence over international trade and finance. With the coalition now encompassing 11 countries, its efforts to build a more multipolar financial system could have significant implications for the U.S. dollar and gold. 

You don’t have to drive a diesel-powered vehicle to feel the effects of rising diesel prices. Diesel powers the trucks that deliver groceries, the equipment that harvests crops, and the machinery that builds homes. When those operating costs rise, the pressure can travel through the economy—and eventually reach household budgets.  Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director…

At its September summit in New Delhi, BRICS renewed discussions about making cross-border payments easier and using members’ local currencies in trade. If more countries rely less on the U.S. dollar, what could that mean for gold?  In a recent episode of America’s Gold Authority Podcast, former U.S. Mint Director and U.S. Money Reserve Senior…

Gold and interest rates have often moved in opposite directions, but their relationship is more complicated than the familiar rule that “rates up” means “gold down.”  Inflation expectations, the strength of the U.S. dollar, central bank demand, fiscal concerns, and geopolitical uncertainty can all affect gold prices—and sometimes outweigh the influence of interest rates altogether. …

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest private precious metals distributors, is marking its 25th anniversary. Growing from a company founded by precious metals market experts in 2001 into a national organization, U.S. Money Reserve has served more than 1 million clients and completed more than $4.4 billion in…

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest precious metals distributors, today announced a strategic partnership with Visual Capitalist, a leading digital media publisher known for transforming complex data into clear and compelling visual content. Throughout the partnership, U.S. Money Reserve and Visual Capitalist will produce data-driven storytelling…

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest precious metals distributors, announced the promotion of Michael Goodman to Executive Vice President of Information Services. In his new role, Goodman will lead the company's Information Systems (IS) department, with all IS team members reporting directly to him. Goodman will celebrate 22…