On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl and Brad Chastain to explain the sharp swings in gold and silver prices. They break down what drove the sudden pullback, why volatility doesn’t change long-term fundamentals, and how physical gold behaves differently than paper markets.
What Is Going on With Gold and Silver?
Recent coverage from NPR’s The Indicator from Planet Money examined the recent roller-coaster moves in gold and silver prices. After years of steady gains in gold and a sharp spike in silver this January, both metals experienced a notable pullback. To understand the...
America’s Debt Problem Is Becoming a Dollar Problem
With the U.S. federal debt now roughly equal to the size of the U.S. economy, Washington is carrying an increasingly colossal burden. Large deficits have helped sustain activity, but they have also left the government with less room to respond to shocks....
U.S. Money Reserve Publishes 2026 Global Gold Forecast Exploring Future Market Performance and the New Economic Paradigm
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Money Reserve, one of the nation's largest private distributors of physical precious metals, today announced the release of its 2026 Global Gold Forecast. This special report follows a historic 2025 in which gold prices...
The Dollar–Yen Connection: How Japan’s Currency Crisis Hits Home
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Brad Chastain to break down Japan’s currency turmoil and why it matters to U.S. markets. They explain the risks behind the yen’s decline, potential intervention, and how currency stress abroad can ripple into gold and the global financial system.
Gold’s Surge Past $5,000/oz. Reflects Growing Strain in the U.S. Economy
Warning signs are stacking up across the U.S. economy. Consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade, reflecting rising concern about job security, stubbornly high prices, and shrinking financial cushions. While top-line...
Gold Is Surging as Confidence in U.S. Assets Softens
Global markets flashed a warning signal last week as a “sell America” wave hit U.S. stocks, Treasuries, and the dollar at the same time. The flare-up followed renewed tariff threats tied to the White House’s push to acquire Greenland, sparking a broad...
The Resource Chessboard: Greenland, Venezuela, and America’s Next Move
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl and Brad Chastain to break down the current tensions over Greenland and Venezuela and why they are driving fresh waves of geopolitical pressure—and pushing gold to record highs. They also explore how resource security, global alliances, and U.S. policy decisions are reshaping markets in real time.
8 Pros—Including the Former U.S. Mint Director—on How (and if) You Should Invest in Gold Now
Philip N. Diehl joins industry leaders to discuss how gold fits into portfolios in the current environment.
Gold vs. Treasuries
The shift from Treasuries to gold signals a preference for the age-old security and stability of tangible assets in an era of government vulnerability and market turmoil.
Gold’s Bull Case for 2026: Dollar Devaluation, Geopolitics Pushing 3X Returns vs SPX
Philip N. Diehl explains the forces driving gold’s outlook and what could shape performance in the year ahead.
The Fed Under Pressure: Influence, Independence, and Market Fallout
As tensions rise between the Federal Reserve and the White House, gold is once again in the spotlight. On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes sits down with Philip N. Diehl—President of U.S. Money Reserve and former Director of the U.S. Mint—and Brad Chastain, Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to break down the growing political pressure surrounding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and why it matters for investors.












