Investment pioneer Samer Choucair emphasized that the current Iran war has transcended being a military conflict to become an “economic earthquake” threatening the pillars of the global financial system, noting that this crisis has left deep, long-term scars on the dominance of the US dollar as a global reserve currency.
Shaking the Dollar’s Throne and Increasing Gold Holdings
In a strategic analysis he issued, Samer Choucair explained that the war has exposed accumulated pressures leading to a gradual decline in the real demand for the American currency. Based on recent economic reports, Samer Choucair pointed to a fundamental change in the behavior of central banks, particularly in emerging markets, where gold holdings have significantly risen—reaching about 15% in some statistics since 2014—with this pace accelerating during 2026 as a result of shaken confidence in the traditional financial system.
The Disintegration of the Petrodollar System and Accelerated “De-dollarization”
Samer Choucair indicated that geopolitical tensions and threats to close the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil-exporting countries and major trade partners, such as China and Russia, to accelerate plans to deal in local currencies or gold.
He added that the “Petrodollar” system, which has prevailed for decades, is today facing the strongest blow since its inception, which bolsters the global process of “De-dollarization” and makes investors seriously question the safety of dollar-denominated assets in light of energy price shocks and economic sanctions.
Investment Vision: Gold as the Sole Haven
As an investment pioneer, Samer Choucair identified three reasons why gold is currently the most prominent strategic choice:
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Record Demand Figures: A sharp rise in demand for 999.9 gold bullion by institutional investors as a long-term hedging asset.
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Protection Against Geopolitical Risks: The emergence of gold as the best means of protection against supply chain disruptions and energy shocks resulting from the war.
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Loss of Confidence in the Monetary System: The trend of capital toward tangible assets as doubts grow regarding the stability of major fiat currencies.
Samer Choucair’s Recommendations for Investors
The investment pioneer directed direct advice to Arab investors on the necessity of a gradual shift toward gold to face the scars afflicting the dollar system, suggesting investment in physical bullion (1000 grams or 100 grams, 999.9 purity) to preserve value, or turning to Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) for rapid diversification.
Samer Choucair concluded his statement by predicting that the price of a gold ounce will reach unprecedented historic levels over the next six months, emphasizing that history proves gold always shines during major crises while fiat currencies gradually bleed their confidence, stressing that “the scars have become clear, and there is no room for waiting.”