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.

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

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Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief of Miles Franklin Media, breaks down why silver may be the most undervalued asset in the world right now – despite surging demand across energy, technology, defense, and finance.

Silver is essential to modern civilization. It powers solar panels, electric vehicles, semiconductors, AI infrastructure, medical technology, aerospace systems, and advanced military equipment. Yet even after a major rally, silver still trades far below its inflation-adjusted highs and may be dramatically mispriced relative to its strategic importance.

At the same time, global inventories are shrinking, industrial demand is accelerating, and physical silver is migrating from Western vaults to Eastern manufacturing economies. Meanwhile, the paper derivatives market continues to dominate price discovery, creating a widening gap between physical supply and financial claims.

Is silver becoming one of the most strategically important metals in the world?

In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori:

- The global silver supply crunch

- Industrial demand from AI, EVs, and solar

- Why silver is critical to national security

- COMEX and LBMA inventory declines

- Paper silver vs physical silver markets

- Silver’s role as a monetary metal

- The inflation-adjusted price of silver

- Why some believe silver is historically undervalued

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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.

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Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, interviews Michael Wilkerson, Founder & CEO of Stormwall Advisors.

Are we already living in a wartime economy and if so, what does it mean for inflation, markets, and the future of the U.S. dollar?

As the conflict with Iran intensifies and oil markets react, a deeper economic question is emerging: history shows that major wars almost always lead to surging government spending, rising deficits, and ultimately inflation. With U.S. debt approaching $39 trillion and interest payments already exceeding the annual defense budget, the economic consequences could be profound.

Michael Wilkerson joins Michelle Makori to explain why he believes the world may have already entered a wartime economic regime and what that means for inflation, commodities, and the global monetary system.

In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori:

- Why wars historically lead to inflation and expanding government debt

- Whether the U.S. is already operating in a wartime economy

- The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and global oil markets

- How conflict could affect the petrodollar system and global reserve currencies

- Why gold and silver may benefit from long-term wartime inflation dynamics

- The sectors and assets that tend to perform best during wartime economies

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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.

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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.

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