Gold prices jump ₹3,000, silver slumps ₹7,000 since US-Iran war: What makes gold the ultimate safe-haven asset? by Live mint | March 5, 2026 1:15 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News Precious metals act as great portfolio diversifiers, but gold will have more buying interest than silver, as, unlike the white metal, which also has industrial usage, gold is a traditional safe haven, according to experts.