America's Gold Authority Podcast
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America's Gold Authority Podcast
Understanding the Swings: What Gold Price Moves Really Mean
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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 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. The discussion breaks down how margin calls and dealer hedging can amplify short-term price swings, even when physical demand remains strong.
Diehl and Chastain also clarify the critical distinction between paper gold and physical gold, explaining why leveraged positions are vulnerable during market pullbacks while physical ownership avoids forced selling. As prices rebounded quickly after the correction, the episode highlights why long-term fundamentals—limited supply, sustained demand, and global uncertainty—continue to support gold’s broader trajectory.
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