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Echoes of 2008: Risk Without Regulation

Echoes of 2008: Risk Without Regulation

On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes s 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 rising concerns in the rapidly expanding private credit market. 

Stacked for Stability: Where Gold Fits in Modern Banking 

Stacked for Stability: Where Gold Fits in Modern Banking 

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 how evolving banking regulations could reshape gold’s role in the global financial system. 

As Oil Eyes $200 per Barrel, Economic Risks Spread Beyond Energy 

As Oil Eyes $200 per Barrel, Economic Risks Spread Beyond Energy 

The global economy is under mounting pressure as oil prices surge in in the wake of the escalating Iranian conflict. Analysts warn that as the conflict drags on, deepening oil shortages could drive prices significantly higher, with some scenarios pointing toward prices as high as $200 per barrel. The impact of the surge is already being felt at the pump, where higher gasoline prices are cutting into monthly budgets and reducing consumer spending. 

Window of Opportunity: A Strategic Entry Point for Gold

Window of Opportunity: A Strategic Entry Point for 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, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to examine gold’s recent price drop and what it signals for buyers focused on the long term.

War Likely to ‘Extend Much Further’, Why Metals are Falling

War Likely to ‘Extend Much Further’, Why Metals are Falling

President of U.S. Money Reserve, Philip Diehl, looks at what’s behind the recent weakness in metals markets. Hope has driven the overall market through its “remarkable bull run” and some of the steam is coming out now, he says. “I think this war is likely to extend...

Gold’s Path Forward: Interest Rates and the Bigger Picture

Gold’s Path Forward: Interest Rates and the Bigger Picture

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 interest rate policy, inflation pressures, and global uncertainty are shaping gold’s outlook.

Recession Odds Near 50% as Economy Weakens and Oil Spikes

Recession Odds Near 50% as Economy Weakens and Oil Spikes

Fresh government data is reshaping the economic picture in early 2026, revealing a slower and more fragile backdrop than previously understood. Revised figures show that U.S. growth expanded at just a 0.7% annual rate in the final quarter of 2025, sharply...

Oil Pressure: Energy Markets and Gold

Oil Pressure: Energy Markets and 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 how the effects of surging oil prices and geopolitical tension are beginning to ripple through the global economy.

Iran Conflict Adds New Strain to Global Economy 

Iran Conflict Adds New Strain to Global Economy 

Conflict around the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted one of the most important energy routes in the world, a waterway responsible for roughly one-fifth of global oil flows. Analysts warn that as much as 20 million barrels of daily supply have already...

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