Iran War Escalates – So Why Isn’t Gold Surging? | Andy Schectman & Michelle Makori

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Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, sits down with Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, to break down a market mystery: why gold and silver haven’t surged despite escalating war in the Middle East. As tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran escalate and global oil markets face disruption risks, many investors expected precious metals to skyrocket. Historically, geopolitical shocks push investors toward safe-haven assets like gold and silver – yet the metals markets have remained relatively subdued.  Schectman argues the explanation may lie deeper within the structure of financial markets, including how gold ETFs operate, the role of large institutional players, and the growing movement toward physical metal delivery from exchanges. The conversation also explores the broader geopolitical and monetary implications of the conflict: Could the Iran war accelerate global de-dollarization? Is the petrodollar system at risk? And what happens to gold and silver if global debt and war spending continue to rise? In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori: - Why gold hasn’t surged despite the Iran war - The role of ETFs and institutional redemption of physical gold - Whether precious metals markets are being “managed” - Silver’s critical role in defense and military technology - The geopolitical battle over oil and the petrodollar system - How war spending could accelerate inflation and debt monetization - Whether the conflict could accelerate de-dollarization - Why physical gold and silver ownership may matter more than ever Follow Michelle Makori on X: https://x.com/MichelleMakori Follow Miles Franklin Media on X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo Follow Andy Schectman on X: https://x.com/ASchectman #gold #silver #Iran #dollar #geopolitics #pricesupression 00:00 Introction 02:37 Why Gold Is Not Surging 03:47 Perception Management Claim 05:50 GLD Outflows & Redemptions 13:37 Where The Metal Goes 18:15 Debt War & Inflation Spiral 21:03 When Paper Promises Crack 23:08 Silver Market Delivery Pressure 28:57 Silver ETF Delivery Games 29:34 Arbitrage Drains Vaults 30:24 War Aims & China 33:24 Petrodollar Under Pressure 35:49 Gold Returns As Trust Fades 37:21 Reserve Currency Exit Theory 40:44 Optimistic US Victory Case 43:22 Why It Likely Fails 47:58 Realistic Outcome & Gold 51:30 Paying For War Inflation 53:41 Point Of No Return 54:37 Final Thoughts 👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and Stay Informed Join Miles Franklin Media for expert interviews, market insights, and real-time coverage of gold, silver, Bitcoin, and global economics. Hit the bell to get notified the moment new content drops – don’t miss a move in the markets. ___________________ Miles Franklin: 📞 Call us: 1-952-929-7006 📧 Email us: [email protected] 🔗 Website: https://milesfranklin.com/ ▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/MilesFranklinCo?sub_confirmation=1 📱 X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milesfranklinmedia/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miles-franklin-9a6632369/ 📘 Facebook: http://fb.com/MilesFranklinCo 📩 For media inquiries, contact: [email protected] 📺 About Miles Franklin Media Join Miles Franklin Media for unfiltered financial and economic news and insights. Through expert interviews and real market intelligence, we cut through the noise and challenge the mainstream narrative. Anchored in the principles of sound money, we uncover the truth about money, markets, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and power – delivering credible insights to help you protect your wealth, future, and freedom. 🏦 About Miles Franklin Miles Franklin is a trusted leader in wealth preservation, with over $11 billion in precious metals sales since 1989. Specializing in gold and silver, we help clients safeguard their wealth with real assets that stand the test of time. ___________________ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, its affiliates, owners, anchors, producers or hosts. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as financial, legal, or investment advice. Nothing said in this video should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any financial asset. You should always consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal professional, or tax expert before making any investment decisions. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. By watching this video, you agree that neither the hosts, guests, nor Miles Franklin Media are responsible for any investment decisions you make based on the information presented. Use of this content is at your own risk.