{"podcast":{"title":"Global Economic Press","slug":"global-economic-press-7086730","podcast_index_feed_id":7086730,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/global-economic-press/feed.xml","website_url":"https://global-economic-press.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19577169/g-e-p-logo-2000_iqa3vp.png","author":"Global Economic Press","episode_count":999,"summary":"Global Economic Press delivers trusted global finance and economic news, analysis, and reports, empowering leaders and investors with reliable, timely insights.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T22:17:13.976638+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-economic-press-7086730"},"episode":{"title":"J. Rotbart & Co. Releases Market Analysis on Gold’s Weekly Decline Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict","slug":"j-rotbart-co-releases-market-analysis-on-gold-s-weekly-decline-amid-u-s-iran-conflict","published_at":"2026-07-20T15:30:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-economic-press-7086730/j-rotbart-co-releases-market-analysis-on-gold-s-weekly-decline-amid-u-s-iran-conflict","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-economic-press-7086730","url":"https://global-economic-press.podbean.com/e/j-rotbart-co-releases-market-analysis-on-gold-s-weekly-decline-amid-us-iran-conflict/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6gf5pgana6uhc8nz/press_release_13183_1784561450.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the recent market analysis released by J. Rotbart & Co., which explores the unexpected decline in gold prices amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The analysis highlights that spot gold fell approximately 2.6% in the week leading up to July 17, despite geopolitical tensions that typically boost demand for defensive assets like gold. J. Rotbart & Co. attributes this decline to rising oil and shipping costs, which have fueled inflation expectations and supported higher interest-rate forecasts, thereby increasing the cost of holding non-yielding assets such as gold. The episode also discusses the physical-market conditions in Singapore and Hong Kong, emphasizing the strategic considerations for investors in these uncertain times. Joshua Rotbart, Founder of J. Rotbart & Co., explains that the conflict has raised oil prices, which in turn has influenced inflation and interest rates, outweighing gold's defensive appeal. The analysis notes that while geopolitical risks usually lift gold demand, the current situation has led to a stronger United States dollar, making gold more expensive for buyers using other currencies. Despite the short-term price fluctuations, Rotbart emphasizes the importance of owning allocated precious metals as a long-term wealth strategy. J. Rotbart & Co. offers insured transfers between its vaults worldwide, providing a secure and pragmatic solution for investors. For more information, visit J. Rotbart & Co.","meta_description":"In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady delves into the recent market analysis released by J. Rotbart & Co., which explores the unexpecte…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":307,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/global-economic-press-7086730/episodes/j-rotbart-co-releases-market-analysis-on-gold-s-weekly-decline-amid-u-s-iran-conflict/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-economic-press-7086730/j-rotbart-co-releases-market-analysis-on-gold-s-weekly-decline-amid-u-s-iran-conflict.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}