Economists and analysts are warning that recession risks in the U.S. are increasing. The bond market is also signaling trouble, with Treasury yields reflecting expectations of an economic downturn.

“Recession risks are uncomfortably high, and they’re rising.”

—Mark Zandi, chief economist, Moody’s Analytics

With global markets on edge and policymakers facing tough decisions, is the U.S. economy on the verge of a recession?

Watch this video for exclusive executive insights on this topic from Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and President of U.S. Money Reserve.

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• Associated Press: “Explainer: What’s a recession, and why is rising anxiety about it roiling markets?”
• Reuters: “U.S. recession risks dominate inflation concerns, push Treasury yield forecasts lower, Reuters poll finds”
• Yahoo Finance: “Gold touches new record as latest Wall Street prediction sees prices reaching $3,500”

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