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 explore how rising tensions with Iran could ripple through global markets.
Billions in Withdrawals Pressure Private Credit Funds
A fast-growing corner of the financial system came under scrutiny last week after consumers rushed to pull money from several large private credit funds. Firms, including Blackstone and Blue Owl Capital, faced billions of dollars in withdrawal...
“Global Realignment” Good for Gold & Capitalizing on Metals in Portfolios
Brad Chastain, global head of research for the U.S. Money Reserve, says institutional investors are once again pilling into gold. The reason? The yellow metal is once again being seen as a safe haven asset as uncertainty and inflation climb. Brad talks about gold as a...
The Next Market Shock Could Hit Harder Than Expected
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%...
The Market’s Hidden Tide
Understanding liquidity’s swells and retreats, and why gold tends to be less exposed when the liquidity tide falls.
Tariffs Overturned: The Next Move in Trade Policy
On this milestone 50th 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 the Supreme Court’s decision overturning major tariff measures—and what it signals for markets.
U.S. Money Reserve President and Former Mint Director Philip N. Diehl Attends Induction Ceremony for Paul Hollis as the 41st United States Mint Director
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest private distributors of physical precious metals, today announced that company president and 35th Director of the U.S. Mint, Philip N. Diehl, attended the ceremonial...
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...
U.S. Money Reserve Achieves Another Year of Accreditation from Better Business Bureau
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest private distributors of precious metals, is honored to be accredited for another year by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), a nonprofit organization dedicated to...
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...












