How the Israel-Iran War Could Erode Your Wealth: Is Gold Your Best Defense | The Gold Spot

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is sending shockwaves through global markets, with oil and gold prices spiking as investors brace for broader instability. Energy prices, which had been trending downward, reversed course sharply following Israel’s strikes on Iran, raising fears of sustained inflation.

The Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint for global oil—is once again in focus, with Iran asserting control over the waterway and threatening to block it. While OPEC has spare capacity to cushion short-term supply disruptions, logistical challenges and geopolitical risk complicate that solution.

Americans could feel the pinch through higher gas prices, increased costs of goods, and renewed pressure on household budgets. With everything tied to energy expenses in some way, investors are closely watching the conflict.

The historical connection between oil and gold, rooted in the petrodollar system, is resurfacing, with rising oil prices amplifying gold’s safe-haven appeal. Gold recently surged near record highs, and continued unrest could keep the momentum going.

Watch this week’s The Gold Spot to hear Scottsdale Bullion & Coin Founder Eric Sepanek and Precious Metals Advisor Todd Graf discuss how high oil could go, why the Strait of Hormuz matters, how gold and oil are linked, and whether the yellow metal remains a reliable safe-haven asset.

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👤 Todd Graf: https://www.sbcgold.com/about/todd-graf/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=goldspot_yt_06182025

👤 Eric Sepanek