Concerns over global inflation are increasing as tensions among some of the world’s largest trading partners continue to escalate. Last week, the Treasury Department launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” a sweeping campaign aimed at...
Deep in the Red: America’s National Debt Crosses $40 Trillion
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Edmund C. Moy, 38th Director of the United States Mint and Senior IRA Strategist for U.S. Money Reserve, to examine America’s $40 trillion national debt and what its continued growth could mean for the economy, the U.S. dollar, and Americans preparing for retirement.
Off the Chain: What Happens When Inflation Expectations Break Loose
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 inflation expectations matter and what can happen when higher prices become entrenched in the economy.
A Warning From the Bond Market: Trouble Is Building for the Dollar and U.S. Treasuries
Rising Treasury yields, a weakening dollar, and mounting U.S. debt are raising new questions about traditional conventional assets—and strengthening the case for gold. This week, the U.S. dollar fell to one of its lowest levels since...
U.S. Money Reserve and Visual Capitalist Announce Strategic Content Partnership to Advance Precious Metals Education
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...
What a Social Security champion’s primary loss spells for the program
Social Security’s financial future is becoming increasingly uncertain, with the program’s trust fund projected to face depletion in 2032 without Congressional action. Former U.S. Mint Director and U.S. Money Reserve President Philip N. Diehl warns that the challenge...
America’s Debt Nears $40 Trillion, Raising Risks for Consumers
America’s national debt is closing in on $40 trillion, and the growing cost of carrying that debt is raising questions about what persistent government borrowing could mean for the economy and for American consumers. The federal debt stood...
Running on Empty: The Ripple Effects of a Shrinking Oil Reserve
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 shrinking of our nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its potential consequences for the U.S. economy.
‘It’s the economy, stupid’ may solve Social Security woes, experts say
Philip Diehl, former U.S. mint director during the Clinton administration and president of gold and precious metals dealer U.S. Money Reserve, said he expects AI to take a bigger toll in coming years that will hit Social Security. There’s a painful transition coming...
U.S. Money Reserve Celebrates the Promotion of Michael Goodman to Executive Vice President of Information Services
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...
Coming Out Ahead: Why Long-Term Forecasts Favor Gold
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 what independent analysts are forecasting for gold and how those projections compare with the outlook for stocks.
Coming Out Ahead: Why Long-Term Forecasts Favor Gold
The Federal Reserve’s new approach to communication regarding financial markets is raising fresh concerns on Wall Street. Since taking over as Fed chair, Kevin Warsh has made it clear he wants to move away from the central bank’s longstanding...











