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America's Gold Authority Podcast
Through the Inflation Storm: Gold, Energy Markets, and the Fed
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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 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 sharply. The discussion highlights how energy shortages, fertilizer costs, and global shipping disruptions could continue driving inflation higher in the months ahead.
Diehl and Chastain also explore the difficult position facing the Federal Reserve as it weighs inflation risks against slowing economic growth. With the possibility of prolonged supply shocks tied to conflict in the Persian Gulf and ongoing trade tensions, the episode explains why rate cuts may become harder to justify despite mounting economic pressure.
The conversation also examines gold’s evolving role in modern portfolios. While traditional stock-and-bond diversification models have weakened in recent years, gold has increasingly demonstrated its ability to provide stability during periods of inflation, financial stress, and rising rates.
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