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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 1H 6M

This Strategic U.S. Gold Deal Is Flying Under the Radar | Andy Schectman & Michelle Makori

from The Real Story with Michelle Makori · host Miles Franklin Media

Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, interviews Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, on a major gold development that’s flying under the radar and what it could signal for the global financial system.As the Iran conflict is in its third week, gold has surprisingly weakened instead of rallying. At the same time, the U.S. is quietly facilitating a gold deal with Venezuela, while gold has also become America’s most valuable U.S. export in three of the last four months.So what’s really happening? Is the U.S. indirectly accumulating gold? Where is all this gold going?And could this signal a shift toward a new monetary system?In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori- The U.S.-Venezuela gold deal and why it matters- Why gold is flowing in and out of the U.S. simultaneously- Is the U.S. quietly accumulating gold again?- Speculation around gold-for-critical-minerals trade- China, supply chains, and strategic resource control- Gold revaluation and the debt crisis- BIS comments on silver and market structure- Private credit risks and systemic contagion- Why trust in financial markets is breaking downFollow 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/ASchectmanYou can sign up for our newsletter here: https://milesfranklin.com/sign-up/ 👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and Stay InformedJoin 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://www.youtube.com/@MilesFranklinMedia 📱 X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milesfranklinmedia/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miles-franklin-media/ 📘 Facebook: http://fb.com/MilesFranklinCo 📩 For media inquiries, contact: [email protected]📺 About Miles Franklin MediaJoin 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 FranklinMiles 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.

Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, interviews Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, on a major gold development that’s flying under the radar and what it could signal for the global financial system.As the Iran conflict is in its third week, gold has surprisingly weakened instead of rallying. At the same time, the U.S. is quietly facilitating a gold deal with Venezuela, while gold has also become America’s most valuable U.S. export in three of the last four months.So what’s really happening? Is the U.S. indirectly accumulating gold? Where is all this gold going?And could this signal a shift toward a new monetary system?In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori- The U.S.-Venezuela gold deal and why it matters- Why gold is flowing in and out of the U.S. simultaneously- Is the U.S. quietly accumulating gold again?- Speculation around gold-for-critical-minerals trade- China, supply chains, and strategic resource control- Gold revaluation and the debt crisis- BIS comments on silver and market structure- Private credit risks and systemic contagion- Why trust in financial markets is breaking downFollow 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/ASchectmanYou can sign up for our newsletter here: https://milesfranklin.com/sign-up/ 👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and Stay InformedJoin 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://www.youtube.com/@MilesFranklinMedia 📱 X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milesfranklinmedia/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miles-franklin-media/ 📘 Facebook: http://fb.com/MilesFranklinCo 📩 For media inquiries, contact: [email protected]📺 About Miles Franklin MediaJoin 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 FranklinMiles 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.

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