America's Gold Authority Podcast

U.S. Money Reserve welcomes renowned economist Ed Yardeni for a special conversation about his “Roaring 2020s” economic outlook and his forecast for gold to reach $10,000/oz. by the end of 2029. In Part 1, Yardeni and former U.S. Mint Director Philip N. Diehl explore the potential for AI-driven economic growth, rising central bank gold demand, and the risks that inflation, government debt, and geopolitical uncertainty could pose to financial markets.

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U.S. Money Reserve reviews the growing financial risks surrounding artificial intelligence and what leading market forecasts suggest about the future of stocks and gold through 2030. As rising AI development costs, mounting debt, and global competition raise questions about the stock market's outlook, this episode explores why some analysts expect gold to outperform stocks and what that could mean for portfolio diversification.

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How could the AI boom affect stocks, gold, and bonds through 2030? Philip N. Diehl explores two possible scenarios: an industry shakeout that leaves U.S. AI companies stronger, or a deeper collapse fueled by debt and lower-cost competition. Discover what technology concentration, inflation, and interest rates could mean for retirement savings—and gold’s role in a diversified portfolio.

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Stocks vs. Gold vs. Bonds: U.S. Money Reserve reviews more than 25 years of market performance to reveal how each has fared during recessions, inflation, and economic expansions. Discover why gold has frequently outperformed during periods of market stress, how bonds’ traditional role has changed, and what these historical trends could mean for portfolio diversification.

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Record-high diesel prices are driving up costs across transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, and other parts of the economy. This episode explores why diesel prices are surging, the strain on U.S. energy reserves, and how persistent energy costs could fuel inflation and influence the outlook for gold.

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BRICS nations are buying gold while seeking ways to reduce their reliance on the U.S. dollar. This episode explores de-dollarization, growing central bank gold demand, and what the expanding BRICS coalition could mean for the dollar, the global financial system, and the future of gold.

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The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years as policymakers renew their fight against inflation. This episode examines why the Fed raised rates, whether additional rate hikes could be ahead, and what changing interest rates could mean for financial markets and gold.

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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.

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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 themselve...

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...

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...

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 explore...

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 p...

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 cha...

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 physi...

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 artificial intelligence could transform the economy—and what it may mean for retirement planning.

They discuss the rapid pace of AI adoption and the growing concern that automation could displace workers faster than new opportunities emerge. The conversation explores how job losses among both younger workers and employe...

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 how energy markets, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical developments continue to shape the outlook for gold.

Diehl explains why oil prices have remained highly volatile throughout the conflict in the Middle East, with shifting expectations around ceasefire negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz driving sharp market swings. He also explores why gasoline prices have been slower to decline than crude oil, highlighting refining bot...

On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Ed Moy, former Director of the U.S. Mint and U.S. Money Reserve’s Senior IRA Strategist, to discuss the accelerating challenges facing Social Security and what they could mean for current and future retirees.

Drawing on decades of experience in government, including work involving Social Security administration, Moy explains why the program's trust fund is projected to reach insolvency within the next several years if Congress fails to act. He examines the demographic and fiscal pressures driving the shortfall, including an ag...

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 gold’s recent correction and why they believe the long-term bull market remains intact.

They break down the forces behind gold’s pullback, including stronger-than-expected employment data, rising Treasury yields, and changing expectations for Federal Reserve policy under Chairman Kevin Warsh. The discussion explores how higher interest rate forecasts...

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 accelerating challenges facing Social Security and what they could mean for future retirees.

They break down the latest projections from Social Security trustees, which show the program’s trust fund moving closer to depletion, and explain why the timeline could continue accelerating. The discussion explores the factors contrib...

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 Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Reserve meeting as chair and the challenges facing the central bank.

They break down the difficult balancing act between inflation, economic growth, and political pressure surrounding interest rates. The discussion explores Warsh’s evolving reputation as both a hawk and a dove, his views on...

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 gold’s recent pause may be setting the stage for its next move higher. 

They break down the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including disruptions to global energy supplies, rising oil prices, and the inflationary pressures that could emerge if the situation continues. The disc...

On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Ed Moy, former Director of the U.S. Mint and U.S. Money Reserve’s Senior IRA Strategist, and Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to explore the growing role of Gold IRAs in retirement planning.

They discuss why many consumers are rethinking the traditional stock-and-bond portfolio and considering gold as an additional source of diversification. The conversation examines gold’s long-term performance, its role in wealth preservation, and why physical gold continues to attract a...

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 two growing threats facing the global economy: America’s expanding debt burden and rising instability in the bond market.

They break down how U.S. debt levels have climbed to territory not seen since World War II, why debt as a percentage of GDP matters, and how sovereign debt ac...

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 the latest inflation surge and the growing pressures facing the global economy.

They examine why inflation numbers came in higher than expected, how rising oil prices and supply disruptions are feeding into the broader cost of living, and why older Americans may be feeling the impact even more...

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.

They break down the boom-and-bust cycles that have shaped technology stocks since the dot-com era, including the impact of market crashes, IPO speculation, and shifting market behavior. The discussion highlights why many technology stock...

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.

They break down how recession risks, rising unemployment, and slowing consumer activity are putting pressure on both traditional banks and less-regulated financial institutions. The discussion explores how withdrawal limits, reduced lending, and t...

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 potential transition of Chair of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve—and what it could mean for markets.

They break down the uncertainty surrounding current Fed chair Jerome Powell’s timeline, the confirmation process for Kevin Warsh, and the broader implications of leadership change within the Feder...

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 explore a major shift underway in portfolio strategy—and why hard assets are moving to the center of the conversation.

They break down the long-standing 60/40 model of stocks and bonds, explaining why it dominated for decades and what has changed in today’s economic environment. The discussion highlights how shifting market dynamics, inflation pressures, and evolving risk factors have challenged traditional assumptions about diversification and per...

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 rising concerns in the rapidly expanding private credit market.

They break down how this $2 trillion sector—often referred to as “shadow banking”—has grown outside traditional regulation, shifting lending activity away from banks and into less transparent structures. The discussion explains why limited disclosure, restricted withdrawals, and rising stress among...

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 evolving banking regulations could reshape gold’s role in the global financial system.

They break down the concept of “high-quality liquid assets”—a classification developed after the 2008 financial crisis to ensure banks can meet short-term liquidity demands—and why gold has historically been excluded from that category. The discussion...

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 gold’s recent price drop and what it signals for buyers focused on the long term.

They explain how a rapid rise in the U.S. dollar triggered a short-term pullback in gold, despite the broader upward trend remaining intact. The discussion breaks down why sharp moves—both up and do...

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 how interest rate policy, inflation pressures, and global uncertainty are shaping gold’s outlook.

They break down why the Federal Reserve is holding rates steady as it faces competing risks—rising inflation tied to energy and supply disruptions, alongside growing concerns about a potential economic slowdown. The discussion explores how higher oil prices, tariff uncertainty, and global supply chain stress are complicating the Fed’s a...

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 how the effects of surging oil prices and geopolitical tension are beginning to ripple through the global economy.

Drawing on his background working on energy policy and international oil markets, Diehl explains how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply moves—has driven crude prices sharply higher and raised the risk of broader economic disruptio...

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 explore how rising tensions with Iran could ripple through global markets.

They examine the possibility of an extended conflict, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply moves—and the potential consequences if energy flows are disrupted. The discussion explores how higher...

On this milestone 50th 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 the Supreme Court’s decision overturning major tariff measures—and what it signals for markets.

They examine the Trump Administration’s rapid pivot to new 10% and 15% tariffs under alternative legal authorities, the limits of those stopgap measures, and the likelihood of further court challenges. The discussion...

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.

They break down the shift toward a 60/20/20 framework—60% stocks, 20% bonds, and 20% gold—and explain why major institutions are reconsidering asset allocations after years of inflation, geopolitical instability, and market concentration in a handful of technology stocks. The discussion highlight...

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.

They examine Bitcoin’s more than 50% drop in recent months, its repeated history of 70–80% bear markets, and why its price behavior increasingly resembles speculative technology stocks rather than a monetary safe haven. The discussion challenges the long-st...

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 unpack the recent volatility in gold and silver prices—and what it actually means for buyers.

They explain why a rapid run-up in prices set the stage for a sharp correction, including surprise developments surrounding the Federal Reserve, changes in futures market leverage requirements, and widespread profit-taking in paper markets...

On this episode of America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes is joined by Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve’s Managing Director and Global Head of Research, to unpack Japan’s growing currency crisis and why it carries serious implications far beyond Asia.

They explore the sharp decline of the Japanese yen, the risks tied to Japan’s massive debt load, and how years of ultra-low interest rates fueled one of the largest carry trades in history. Chastain explains why even talk of intervention by Japan or the U.S. could send shockwaves through bond markets...