Bank of America is warning that stocks may be in jeopardy and advising clients to prepare for a market correction this summer. The bank says the market may be more fragile than headline indexes suggest, with weakening market breadth and diverging momentum. This warning comes...
Despite another round of record highs on Wall Street, a growing number of economists and market strategists are warning that the U.S. economy may be entering a far more fragile period than stock indexes suggest. Economists from JPMorgan, Moody’s Analytics, and Evercore ISI have raised concerns about rising inflation, weakening...
In a note published on May 15th, 2026, analysts at Goldman Sachs say central bank gold purchases are expected to increase in volume throughout the rest of 2026, with official purchases projected to average roughly 60 metric tons per month. The increase comes as global markets face growing pressure from...
Understanding Gold IRA Fees and Custodian Costs For many savers exploring retirement diversification, one of the first questions that comes up is also one of the most practical: What does it actually cost to own a gold IRA? It’s a fair question. A gold or precious metals IRA involves something a traditional brokerage account does...
On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Philip N. Diehl and Brad Chastain to examine rising inflation, energy market disruption, and the Federal Reserve’s next move. They explain why higher oil and food costs could keep pressure on consumers—and why gold continues to play a growing role in long-term protection.
Recent warnings from several well-known economists and market analysts are drawing attention to growing risks across traditional paper assets. Rising inflation, elevated interest rates, heavy government debt, and fears of a slowing economy are all creating pressure on stocks, bonds, and other assets tied closely to financial...
For many savers, the conversations that matter most aren’t about their portfolios today—they’re about the future. Who inherits the account? How quickly do funds have to be withdrawn after the original owner passes away? What might the tax bill look like for the people you love? These questions may matter even more when the account in...
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 gold has performed against tech stocks and the broader market over the past 25 years.
The U.S. has crossed a major financial milestone—and not in a good way. Recent government data shows that publicly held debt reached about $31.3 trillion in March, slightly higher than America’s annual GDP of roughly $31.2 trillion. The debt surge is being driven by long-term issues...
In a recent appearance on the Top Traders Unplugged podcast, Philip N. Diehl shares his perspective on the powerful forces driving gold prices, the role of central banks, and why he believes precious metals may continue to play an increasingly important role in consumer portfolios. Diehl, who previously served as the 35th Director of...
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 growing concerns surrounding financial system stress and what it could mean for access to your money.
Global demand for physical gold surged at the start of 2026, driven largely by buyers seeking stability from geopolitical tension and volatile markets. Total gold demand reached roughly 1,231 metric tons in Q1, with bar and coin buying climbing 42% year-over-year from Q1 2025. This shift...
