On this special year-in-review 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 Director of Education, to revisit the defining moments that shaped gold’s breakout performance in 2025.
As 2025 Closes, the U.S. Economy Enters a More Uncertain Phase
As 2025 ends, the U.S. economy is expanding, but the foundation looks uneven. Inflation has reportedly cooled from its 2022 peak, yet those reports may have been distorted by government shutdowns that disrupted data collection...
U.S. Money Reserve Named a Winner of The Greater Austin Top Workplaces 2025 Award
AUSTIN. Texas, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest private precious metals distributors, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Austin Top Workplaces 2025. This prestigious list is published in partnership with...
Is the Economy Near a Breaking Point?
Analysts are warning that pressures across key parts of the U.S. economy are building, raising concerns about slower growth and renewed financial instability. Debt tied to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom has climbed to record levels,...
Silver Surge: The Case for Diversifying With Multiple Precious Metals
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, along with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education, to break down silver’s remarkable run and what’s fueling its momentum.
The Gift of Gold: Smart Gifting & Tax Considerations for 2025
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, along with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Director of Education. Together, they explore why gold continues to play a meaningful role during the holiday season—from traditional gifts to strategic IRA decisions.
High Stakes and Flying Blind: The Fed’s Toughest Call of the Year
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) enters this week’s meeting to shape the nation’s monetary policy with unusually limited visibility. Key reports that normally guide policymakers—October inflation and jobs data, along with the full November...
The End of the Penny: The Inside Story From a Former U.S. Mint Director
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint, for a behind-the-scenes look at why the penny is coming to an end—and what that means for the country.
America’s Job Market Is Starting to Crack. Here’s What It Means for Gold.
The latest signals from the U.S. job market may point to the economy losing steam. While official reports have been delayed—or potentially canceled—because of the recent government shutdown, what data is available presents a mixed picture. Private employers have been...
Extra: Change Is Hard. What Lies Ahead For A Post-Penny America
Philip N. Diehl examines the final penny being minted and what comes next as the United States transitions away from the coin.
Hidden Purchases and Rising Reserves Put Gold in Focus
Since 2022, central banks have been a major force in the precious metals market, purchasing record amounts of physical gold. Now, analysts are saying demand from central banks may be even higher than official reports suggest. China, in particular, appears to be buying...
Silver prices are poised to settle at their highest in a week. Here are 3 reasons the metal provides opportunity for investors.
Philip N. Diehl outlines the factors behind silver’s upward momentum and what’s driving interest in the metal.












