America's Gold Authority Podcast

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Are you curious about owning physical gold, silver, and other precious metals? America's Gold Authority® Podcast, presented by U.S. Money Reserve, provides information and insights into these tangible assets, exploring their role in preserving wealth and navigating market fluctuations. The experts at U.S. Money Reserve identify and break down key factors influencing gold and precious metal pricing, portfolio strategies, and how to securely acquire and store physical metals. Learn how gold and silver can play a crucial role in portfolio diversification and serve as wealth insurance during times of economic uncertainty. Stay informed with industry-leading analysis, market trends, and insider knowledge from U.S. Money Reserve’s team of trusted authorities, which includes two former Directors of the U.S. Mint, an 18-year veteran in financial and retirement planning education, and seasoned precious-metals professionals.

  1. 7h ago

    Filling the Vaults: Why China Keeps Buying Gold

    China and other central banks are buying gold at a remarkable pace, raising questions about what they see ahead for the global financial system. In this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, Philip N. Diehl and Brad Chastain examine rising central bank gold demand, why China keeps adding to its reserves, and what this global shift could mean for physical gold. 💡 Download Your FREE Gold Ownership Guide: https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/POD79P or call us at 833-334-9778 #Gold #CentralBanks #China #GoldDemand #PhysicalGold #PreciousMetals #GoldMarket #WealthPreservation

    Filling the Vaults: Why China Keeps Buying Gold

  2. Sep 8

    No Easy Choice: The Fed’s September Rate Decision

    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. Diehl and Chastain examine why inflation remains above the Fed’s target and why the expectations surrounding inflation may carry as much weight as inflation numbers themselves. Diehl points to a long-term shift in consumer expectations as a warning sign, arguing that the Fed faces increasing pressure to demonstrate its commitment to bringing inflation under control. The discussion also explores the growing divisions inside the Federal Reserve. With three policymakers supporting a rate increase at the previous meeting and other members potentially open to joining them, Diehl explains how the September decision could expose an unusually deep split over the appropriate path for interest rates. Chastain then takes a broader look at the relationship between economic growth, inflation, government debt, and interest rates. He explains why efforts to grow the economy faster than the national debt may ultimately put upward pressure on longer-term rates, complicating efforts to simultaneously encourage stronger growth and keep borrowing costs low. Looking toward September, markets remain divided over whether the Fed will actually raise rates. Diehl and Chastain discuss the economic data that could influence the decision, questions surrounding the Fed’s independence from political pressure, and how changing inflation expectations in the bond market could ultimately create a tailwind for gold. U.S. Money Reserve is one of the country’s largest private dealers of government-minted gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. It’s the only precious metals firm guided by two former U.S. Mint Directors, giving the company unrivaled institutional insight. Having served more than one million clients and processed over $4.4 billion in transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is widely trusted for helping Americans safeguard their financial future. Tune in to America’s Gold Authority® Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 833-334-9781 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/POD78P

    No Easy Choice: The Fed’s September Rate Decision

  3. Aug 31

    Deep in the Red: America’s National Debt Crosses $40 Trillion

    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. Moy puts the scale of the debt into perspective by comparing the federal government to a household that consistently spends more than it earns and relies on borrowing to cover the difference. He explains how rising interest costs can consume a growing share of the federal budget, potentially leaving less room for programs such as Social Security, Medicare, education, and other priorities. The conversation also explores how higher borrowing costs could make the problem more difficult. As older government debt issued at lower interest rates comes due, the Treasury may need to replace it with new debt carrying higher rates. Moy explains how that process could push annual federal interest costs significantly higher even if the total national debt remained unchanged. Barnes and Moy then turn to the U.S. dollar. They discuss how concerns over federal debt and interest payments can affect confidence in the dollar and why a weaker dollar can support higher gold prices. For Americans approaching retirement, Moy argues that this creates another reason to think carefully about diversification beyond traditional holdings such as cash, stocks, and bonds. The episode also examines the role physical gold can play in a diversified retirement strategy. Drawing on his experience as Director of the U.S. Mint and his own use of a gold IRA, Moy discusses why some Americans turn to gold for long-term diversification and to help offset risks tied to currency weakness and broader financial uncertainty. U.S. Money Reserve is widely known as one of America’s largest private distributors of government-minted gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Discover why U.S. Money Reserve is the top choice for establishing a precious metals IRA—an option guided by the unmatched institutional insight of two former U.S. Mint Directors. Acknowledged as a trusted industry leader, U.S. Money Reserve has served more than one million clients and facilitated over $4.4 billion in transactions. U.S. Money Reserve, often hailed as “America’s Gold Authority®,” invites you to learn more: tune in to America’s Gold Authority® Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 833-334-9784 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/POD77P

    Deep in the Red: America’s National Debt Crosses $40 Trillion

  4. Aug 24

    Off the Chain: What Happens When Inflation Expectations Break Loose

    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. They explore how the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target became a benchmark for businesses and consumers, and why several years of above-target inflation could be changing those expectations. The discussion also examines the gap between headline economic data and what households experience through food, energy, and other everyday costs. Diehl and Chastain then turn to the risk of stagflation, a combination of persistent inflation and weakening economic conditions. They examine softening labor conditions, stagnant inflation-adjusted wages, and the possibility that artificial intelligence could create additional pressure on employment. Diehl also looks back to the stagflation of the 1970s and the difficult interest rate decisions ultimately required to bring inflation under control. The conversation also explores the growing connection between inflation, interest rates, federal deficits, and the national debt. Chastain explains how rising government borrowing and interest costs can complicate the Federal Reserve’s ability to fight inflation, potentially leaving policymakers with difficult choices regardless of which direction rates move. For gold buyers, the episode examines why these pressures could have important long-term implications. With central banks continuing to acquire gold and uncertainty surrounding inflation, monetary policy, and government debt, Diehl and Chastain explain why physical gold remains well-positioned as policymakers confront an increasingly complicated economic environment. U.S. Money Reserve is one of the country’s largest private dealers of government-minted gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. It’s the only precious metals firm guided by two former U.S. Mint Directors, giving the company unrivaled institutional insight. Having served more than one million clients and processed over $4.4 billion in transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is widely trusted for helping Americans safeguard their financial future. Tune in to America’s Gold Authority® Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 833-341-3483 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/POD76P

    Off the Chain: What Happens When Inflation Expectations Break Loose

  5. Aug 17

    Running on Empty: The Ripple Effects of a Shrinking Oil Reserve

    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 shrinking of our nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its potential consequences for the U.S. economy. They explain how disruptions to global oil supplies and continued withdrawals from emergency reserves have pushed the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its lowest level in more than 40 years. The discussion explores why falling reserves matter beyond prices at the pump, including the potential for persistently higher energy costs to ripple throughout the economy and charge broader inflation. Diehl and Chastain also examine the relationship between energy prices, Federal Reserve policy, and gold. They explain how higher oil prices can influence inflation expectations and interest rate decisions, while growing central bank demand has introduced a powerful source of support for gold that was largely absent during previous periods of energy disruption. The episode takes a closer look at why central banks have increasingly turned to physical gold, including concerns about geopolitical risk, sanctions, and reliance on foreign currencies. Chastain explains how the global financial crisis and the freezing of Russia’s foreign exchange reserves helped accelerate a broader shift toward reserve diversification and greater gold holdings. Looking ahead, Diehl explains why further declines in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve could create both economic and national security concerns. With questions surrounding how much oil remains recoverable, aging infrastructure, continued conflict in the Middle East, and additional disruptions to global shipping and fertilizer supplies, the conversation highlights how a shrinking emergency stockpile could ultimately affect everything from energy and food prices to inflation and gold. U.S. Money Reserve is one of the country’s largest private dealers of government-minted gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. It’s the only precious metals firm guided by two former U.S. Mint Directors, giving the company unrivaled institutional insight. Having served more than one million customers and processed over $4.4 billion in transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is widely trusted for helping Americans safeguard their financial future. Tune in to America’s Gold Authority® Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 833-222-4461 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/POD75P

    Running on Empty: The Ripple Effects of a Shrinking Oil Reserve

  6. Aug 10

    Coming Out Ahead: Why Long-Term Forecasts Favor 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, to examine what independent analysts are forecasting for gold and how those projections compare with the outlook for stocks. Diehl breaks down forecasts from major banks and analysts pointing to higher gold prices through the end of 2026. He compares those projections with expectations for the S&P 500 and explains why gold’s recent pullback may offer long-term buyers another opportunity following its historic rise over the previous two years. Looking further ahead, the discussion examines forecasts through 2030 and the economic forces supporting gold’s long-term outlook. Diehl explores the risks of stagflation, weakening economic growth, geopolitical instability, rising government debt, and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve policy. He also explains why these conditions have contributed to expectations that gold could outperform stocks over the coming years. The episode also looks at gold price performance during past recessions and why physical gold can serve a different role than stocks and bonds during periods of financial stress. Diehl examines the growing shift away from the traditional 60/40 portfolio and toward allocations that include a larger share of gold, highlighting historical performance as well as the importance of balancing potential returns with risk. For buyers focused on the future rather than daily price movements, the conversation offers a data-driven look at gold’s potential role in a long-term financial strategy. From near-term forecasts to recession performance and portfolio diversification, Diehl explains why the broader outlook for physical gold remains compelling despite recent volatility. U.S. Money Reserve is one of the country’s largest private dealers of government-minted gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. It’s the only precious metals firm guided by two former U.S. Mint Directors, giving the company unrivaled institutional insight. Having served more than one million customers and processed over $4.4 billion in transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is widely trusted for helping Americans safeguard their financial future. Tune in to America’s Gold Authority® Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 833-222-4463 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/POD74P

    Coming Out Ahead: Why Long-Term Forecasts Favor Gold

  7. Aug 3

    A House Divided: The Fed’s Growing Internal Conflict

    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, to discuss the Federal Reserve's latest decision to leave interest rates unchanged and what growing disagreement within the central bank could signal for the economy. Diehl examines the factors shaping the Fed's outlook, including rising energy prices, geopolitical instability, and persistent inflationary pressures. He explains why disruptions to global oil markets, refining capacity, fertilizer supplies, and food production could continue pushing prices higher, creating new challenges for policymakers in the months ahead. The conversation also explores the difficult balancing act facing the Federal Reserve as it navigates political pressure, fiscal deficits, and the need to maintain credibility in its fight against inflation. Diehl discusses why inflation expectations matter, how delayed action can make future policy more difficult, and why the central bank's next decisions could have lasting implications for financial markets. Looking beyond short-term market volatility, the episode focuses on long-term retirement planning and portfolio construction. Diehl reviews the recent pullback in gold prices, explains why many independent analysts continue to forecast higher gold prices through the end of the decade, and discusses the growing shift away from the traditional 60/40 portfolio toward more diversified allocations that include physical gold. The discussion concludes by emphasizing the importance of separating short-term market noise from long-term financial planning. While today's headlines may drive daily volatility, Diehl explains why maintaining a disciplined, diversified approach has historically helped investors navigate periods of economic uncertainty. U.S. Money Reserve is one of the country’s largest private dealers of government-minted gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. It’s the only precious metals firm guided by two former U.S. Mint Directors, giving the company unrivaled institutional insight. Having served more than one million customers and processed over $4.4 billion in transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is widely trusted for helping Americans safeguard their financial future. Tune in to America’s Gold Authority® Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 833-222-4587 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/POD73P

    A House Divided: The Fed’s Growing Internal Conflict

  8. Jul 29

    Physical Gold vs. ETFs: Why Central Banks Hold the Real Thing

    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 key differences between physical gold and gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and why central banks continue to favor the real metal. The discussion explains how gold ETFs were designed primarily for short-term trading and price exposure rather than long-term ownership. Diehl and Chastain outline how ETFs differ from physical gold, including the role of counterparty risk, ownership structure, and how ETF shareholders own an interest in a trust rather than the underlying gold itself. They also explore why central banks around the world have become consistent buyers of physical gold over the past decade and a half. The conversation examines how this sustained demand has helped support the long-term gold market and why sovereign institutions prioritize direct ownership, financial security, and independence from third-party obligations. The episode also compares the long-term costs of holding gold through an ETF versus those of owning physical gold. Chastain explains how annual expense ratios, tax considerations, and the compounding effect of ongoing fees can significantly impact long-term results, particularly for retirement accounts and other long-duration holdings. U.S. Money Reserve is one of the country’s largest private dealers of government-minted gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. It’s the only precious metals firm guided by two former U.S. Mint Directors, giving the company unrivaled institutional insight. Having served more than one million customers and processed over $4.4 billion in transactions, U.S. Money Reserve is widely trusted for helping Americans safeguard their financial future. Tune in to America’s Gold Authority® Podcast and request your FREE Gold Ownership Guide by calling 833-225-5658 or visiting https://usmr.gold/USMoneyReserve/POD72P

    Physical Gold vs. ETFs: Why Central Banks Hold the Real Thing
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Are you curious about owning physical gold, silver, and other precious metals? America's Gold Authority® Podcast, presented by U.S. Money Reserve, provides information and insights into these tangible assets, exploring their role in preserving wealth and navigating market fluctuations. The experts at U.S. Money Reserve identify and break down key factors influencing gold and precious metal pricing, portfolio strategies, and how to securely acquire and store physical metals. Learn how gold and silver can play a crucial role in portfolio diversification and serve as wealth insurance during times of economic uncertainty. Stay informed with industry-leading analysis, market trends, and insider knowledge from U.S. Money Reserve’s team of trusted authorities, which includes two former Directors of the U.S. Mint, an 18-year veteran in financial and retirement planning education, and seasoned precious-metals professionals.

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    U.S. Money Reserve
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
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