The Daily Gold (Jordan Roy-Byrne)

The Iran War Just Started - And Gold Investors Need to Hear This

The video examines how the newly‑escalated conflict in Iran – described as the start of a third Gulf War – could reshape precious‑metal markets, especially gold, for investors. Vince Lansancy cites a statistical study of the past 20 years of wars, showing that gold’s median return is +6 % after 90 days and +18.9 % after six months, while oil’s median gain is +18.5 % in the first 90 days but only +0.3 % after six months. The pattern holds across the first Gulf War, the Israel‑Hamas flare‑up, and the Russia‑Ukraine conflict. He emphasizes that during the early war phase markets focus on oil, pushing prices toward $100 /barrel, whereas gold is largely ignored until the oil rally fades. “Gold will lead the way because the Fed will probably have to cut rates,” he says, noting that a 70s‑style stagflation environment could lift gold toward $6,000 an ounce within eight months. For investors, the takeaway is to stay weighted toward oil‑related positions now, but to position for a gold breakout once the 200‑day moving average around $4,300‑$4,400 is tested. A Fed rate‑cut cycle would further fuel gold’s upside, making the next six‑month window the most attractive for long‑term gold exposure.