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% annualized pace in the fourth quarter of 2025, down sharply...
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 swearing-in of Paul Hollis as the 41st Director of the United States Mint 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 why many analysts are moving beyond the traditional 60/40 portfolio model.
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 projects annual shortfalls climbing above $3...
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 promoting standards that uphold responsible business practices. The...
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.Â
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 exceed $3 trillion annually by 2036. Interest costs on...
After decades of conversations with retirees, we find that one theme reappears again and again: Most people aren’t searching for complicated financial theories—they’re looking for clarity. After age 60, people’s financial priorities often shift. The focus tends to move away from accumulation narratives and market speculation and toward...
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.
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 deeper story, NPR spoke with market participants—including Philip N....
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. Rising interest costs are consuming a growing share of federal revenue,...
