The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has worsened, creating risks for the recovery of oil and gas infrastructure. Simultaneously, there are many questions on the return of central bank diversification and gold purchases, which is a central issue for the outlook on precious metals. In this episode, we focus on the news from the Middle East, as well as the status of gold and LNG markets.

Speakers: 

Otar Dgebuadze, European Natural Gas

Greg Shearer, Head of Base and Precious Metals Strategy

This podcast was recorded on July 17, 2026.

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