Gold’s Surging Performance: Insights from former U.S. Mint Director Philip N. Diehl In the latest America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, former U.S. Mint Director and President of U.S. Money Reserve, for a timely...
Two Years of Economic Growth Ends: What it Means for Gold
The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its first contraction since early 2022 and ending 9 consecutive quarters of growth, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This downturn was primarily driven by a surge in imports as...
Tariffs, Inflation, and Buying the Dip on Gold
Why Gold Demand Is Rising in an Uncertain Economy In this episode of the America’s Gold Authority® Podcast from U.S. Money Reserve, host Mike Barnes is joined by former U.S. Mint Director and current President of U.S. Money Reserve Philip Diehl, along with Brad...
Market Trends & Predictions: Why Gold’s Future Remains Strong
In this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Ed Moy, 38th Director of the U.S. Mint, and Brad Chastain, Vice President of Retirement and Education at U.S. Money Reserve, to explore the evolving trends shaping gold’s future. ...
Gold Stocks vs. Physical Gold — What Is the Difference?
You want to buy gold to help diversify your portfolio, but you’re not sure whether you should buy physical gold vs gold stocks. You may be asking yourself: Are they essentially the same thing? Does your portfolio experience the same benefits if you buy physical gold...
As Confidence Wanes in U.S. Markets, Gold Rises.
Throughout April 2025, global markets increasingly moved away from U.S. assets—notably the dollar and Treasury securities—amid escalating trade tensions and political instability. The announcement of sweeping tariffs on April 2 has intensified market volatility and...
Market Warning Signs Are Flashing—Is It Time to Rethink Your Portfolio?
In a recent episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Remmy Castillo welcomes an expert panel—former U.S. Mint Director Philip Diehl, U.S. Money Reserve’s VP of Education Brad Chastain, and Sales Director Patrick Brunson—to unpack growing concerns around...
Navigating an Unstable Global Outlook—Why Gold Matters More Than Ever
In the latest episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Remmy Castillo sits down with three experts—Philip Diehl, former U.S. Mint Director and former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Treasury; Brad Chastain, Director of Education at U.S. Money Reserve; and Sales...
The Dollar Debt Trap—Why the System Demands More Money, and What You Can Do About It
In a powerful episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Remmy Castillo is joined by Philip Diehl, former Director of the U.S. Mint and former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Treasury; Brad Chastain, Director of Education at U.S. Money Reserve; and Sales Director...
How New Tariffs Could Hit Your Wallet—and Why Gold May Be Your Best Hedge
As tariffs take center stage in U.S. policy discussions, concerns about their long-term economic impact are rising. In a recent episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Remmy Castillo sat down with three experts—Philip Diehl, former Director of the U.S. Mint...
The Financial Risks of Technology—and the Case for Gold
In this insightful episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Remmy Castillo leads a critical conversation with three experts—Philip Diehl (35th Director of the U.S. Mint and former U.S. Treasury Chief of Staff), Brad Chastain (Director of Education at U.S....
Tariffs & Trade Wars: What You Need to Know About the Economic Ripple Effects
With global tensions rising as U.S. trade policy has taken center stage, tariffs are a key point of national interest and topic of debate. In a special edition of the America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Remmy Castillo sits down with Brad Chastain, U.S. Money...











