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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 for future retirees.
Survey: Record Number of Central Banks Plan to Buy Gold
Central banks worldwide are increasing gold holdings as geopolitical uncertainty and reserve diversification remain top priorities. According to the World Gold Council’s “2026 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey,” 89% of central banks expect global...
Federal Reserve to announce latest interest rate decision
Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and President of U.S. Money Reserve, joins ABC News to discuss the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and what it could mean for inflation, economic growth, and your financial future. View Original Video
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.
Why the Dollar Is Facing Pressure at Home and Abroad
Rising prices at home and shifting reserve strategies abroad are creating new challenges for the U.S. dollar. Inflation is moving back into the center of the economic picture as consumer prices, measured by the Consumer Price Index, rose 4.2% in May from a...
More Room to Run: Why Gold’s Story Isn’t Over
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl and Brad Chastain to examine gold’s recent pullback and why they believe the long-term bull market remains intact. They discuss rising energy costs, growing debt concerns, and why periods of consolidation can create opportunities for long-term buyers.
Bank of America Warns of Summer Stock Market Correction as Inflation Hits Three-Year High
Bank of America is warning that stocks may be in jeopardy and advising clients to prepare for a market correction this summer. The bank says the market may be more fragile than headline indexes suggest, with weakening...













