America’s Gold Authority® Podcast

The AI boom could reshape the economy through 2030—but its path to profitability remains uncertain. What could happen to stocks, gold, and bonds if U.S. AI companies emerge stronger after an industry shakeout? And how might those assets respond if mounting debt and lower-cost competition trigger a deeper market decline?

Stocks, gold, and bonds have traditionally played different roles in a diversified portfolio. But how well have those roles held up in the 21st century? A closer examination of more than 25 years of market performance reveals some surprising differences in how these assets have responded to economic crises, inflation, and periods of growth.

Diesel prices have climbed to record highs, creating economic consequences that extend far beyond the fuel pump. Because diesel powers trucking, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and other critical industries, higher fuel costs can eventually work their way into the prices consumers pay for goods and services throughout the economy.

BRICS is becoming an increasingly important force in the global economy as its members seek greater influence over international trade and finance. With the coalition now encompassing 11 countries, its efforts to build a more multipolar financial system could have significant implications for the U.S. dollar and gold.

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years, marking a significant shift in monetary policy as inflation remains stubbornly elevated. The unanimous 25-basis-point increase may only be the beginning, with most Fed policymakers signaling that another increase could follow.

China’s central bank added 20 tonnes of gold in August alone, and India, Poland, Korea and the Czech Republic are buying too. Why are nations adding physical gold to their reserves, what does this global shift mean for gold’s long-term outlook, and why are central banks increasingly reconsidering where they store their 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 the Federal Reserve’s approaching September rate decision and whether Chairman Kevin Warsh will follow through on his tougher rhetoric regarding inflation.

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.

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.