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A portfolio can look well balanced when markets are rising. The harder test comes when growth slows, inflation climbs, or stocks fall. Do the assets you own respond differently—or do they decline together? Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and President of U.S. Money Reserve, examines that question by comparing gold, stocks,…
You don’t have to drive a diesel-powered vehicle to feel the effects of rising diesel prices. Diesel powers the trucks that deliver groceries, the equipment that harvests crops, and the machinery that builds homes. When those operating costs rise, the pressure can travel through the economy—and eventually reach household budgets. Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director…
At its September summit in New Delhi, BRICS renewed discussions about making cross-border payments easier and using members’ local currencies in trade. If more countries rely less on the U.S. dollar, what could that mean for gold? In a recent episode of America’s Gold Authority Podcast, former U.S. Mint Director and U.S. Money Reserve Senior…
Gold and interest rates have often moved in opposite directions, but their relationship is more complicated than the familiar rule that “rates up” means “gold down.” Inflation expectations, the strength of the U.S. dollar, central bank demand, fiscal concerns, and geopolitical uncertainty can all affect gold prices—and sometimes outweigh the influence of interest rates altogether. …
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on September 16, bringing the target range for the federal funds rate to 3.75%–4%. The unanimous decision marked the central bank’s first rate increase since 2023 and a significant shift following three rate cuts in late 2025. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh…
China’s central bank reportedly acquired 20 tons of gold in August, and it was far from alone. Central banks in India, Poland, Korea, the Czech Republic, and other countries have also been adding gold to their reserves. Why are some of the world’s most influential financial institutions buying gold even after its dramatic rise in price? And what could…
America’s national debt has topped $40 trillion, bringing renewed attention to a growing expense that delivers no new services or benefits: the interest Washington pays on its borrowing. For Americans building retirement savings, the concern extends beyond the size of the federal balance sheet. Rising debt costs could put pressure on government finances, confidence in the dollar,…
Moderate inflation is considered a normal part of a growing economy. The danger emerges when it remains elevated long enough to change expectations and influence wages, prices, spending, and policy. That risk is the focus of a recent episode of America’s Gold Authority Podcast. Host Mike Barnes speaks with U.S. Money Reserve President and former U.S. Mint Director Philip N. Diehl and…
Compliance is sometimes viewed as a collection of rules, disclosures, and required procedures. In practice, it is much more than that simple definition. A strong compliance culture reflects how a company approaches its responsibilities to customers or clients. It influences how employees are trained, how products are presented, how transactions are documented, how inventory is managed, and how potential…
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was created to protect the United States from a severe disruption in the world’s oil supply. Today, that emergency stockpile is being drawn down as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global energy markets—and the consequences could reach far beyond the price Americans pay at the pump. Higher oil prices…
Gold’s record-setting rally has taken a breather. After reaching an all-time high in January, the price of gold pulled back sharply, falling by as much as 30%. For those who've watched gold's rapid climb over the past two years, the reversal raises an obvious question: Is the rally over—or has the pullback created another opportunity to buy? Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director of…
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting on June 29, a decision most analysts expected. But the bigger story wasn’t the decision itself—it was the growing disagreement within the committee over where inflation is headed next. “The split within the Fed reflects a broader debate over whether inflation risks are being underestimated,” says Philip N.…
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