Gold and silver had a blockbuster run. Now they’re falling. Should you buy, hold or exit?

Mar 31, 2026 | 16:59 IST

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This isn’t how safe havens are supposed to behave in a crisis. So what’s changed — and what should you do next?

For investors seeking refuge amid global turmoil, the usual hiding places are no longer safe. The ‘safe-haven’ assets that shielded investors for the past 18-odd months are now wilting as the US and Israel’s war against Iran intensifies. In fact, both precious metals have fallen more than equities.

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Gold and silver had a blockbuster run. Now they’re falling. Should you buy, hold or exit?

This isn’t how safe havens are supposed to behave in a crisis. So what’s changed — and what should you do next?

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Gold and silver had a blockbuster run. Now they’re falling. Should you buy, hold or exit?

This isn’t how safe havens are supposed to behave in a crisis. So what’s changed — and what should you do next?

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