For much of the past three years, the stock market has told a story of momentum and technological promise. But beneath the surface, the broader economy is losing steam. U.S. gross domestic product, the government’s broadest measure of output, slowed to a 1.4%...
Infographic: The Market’s Hidden Tide
Rebalancing the Asset Mix: Adding a Third Pillar
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 why many analysts are moving beyond the traditional 60/40 portfolio model.
Why America’s Fiscal Trajectory Could Send Gold Higher
America’s fiscal math is getting harder to ignore. Newly released data from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects a $1.85 trillion deficit for the federal government this fiscal year. The CBO further...
Real Ownership: Gold’s Role When Bitcoin Unravels
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 break down Bitcoin’s dramatic slide and what it means for consumers seeking stability.
Why Analysts Say Gold Could Be Headed for $6,000/oz. and Beyond
A mix of fiscal strain, shifting monetary policy, and geopolitical tension is reinforcing the case for higher gold prices over the long term. The U.S. budget deficit is projected to remain near historic highs, with the Congressional Budget Office forecasting it will...
Understanding the Swings: What Gold Price Moves Really Mean
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl and Brad Chastain to explain the sharp swings in gold and silver prices. They break down what drove the sudden pullback, why volatility doesn’t change long-term fundamentals, and how physical gold behaves differently than paper markets.
What Is Going on With Gold and Silver?
Recent coverage from NPR’s The Indicator from Planet Money examined the recent roller-coaster moves in gold and silver prices. After years of steady gains in gold and a sharp spike in silver this January, both metals experienced a notable pullback. To understand the...
America’s Debt Problem Is Becoming a Dollar Problem
With the U.S. federal debt now roughly equal to the size of the U.S. economy, Washington is carrying an increasingly colossal burden. Large deficits have helped sustain activity, but they have also left the government with less room to respond to shocks....
U.S. Money Reserve Publishes 2026 Global Gold Forecast Exploring Future Market Performance and the New Economic Paradigm
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest private distributors of physical precious metals, today announced the release of its 2026 Global Gold Forecast. This special report follows a historic 2025 in which gold prices...
The Dollar–Yen Connection: How Japan’s Currency Crisis Hits Home
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Brad Chastain to break down Japan’s currency turmoil and why it matters to U.S. markets. They explain the risks behind the yen’s decline, potential intervention, and how currency stress abroad can ripple into gold and the global financial system.
Gold’s Surge Past $5,000/oz. Reflects Growing Strain in the U.S. Economy
Warning signs are stacking up across the U.S. economy. Consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade, reflecting rising concern about job security, stubbornly high prices, and shrinking financial cushions. While top-line...













