Gold-silver ratio expected to rise above 70 mark. Time to dump silver for gold?
Analysis of this story by livemint_markets · 16 Mar 2026, 5:44 PM IST (about 2 months ago)
AI Analysis
Precious metals often act as safe havens during geopolitical instability, but the current conflict seems to be driving prices down, especially silver.
Trading Insight
Consider short positions or avoiding long positions in gold and silver ETFs/funds and jewelry stocks.
Quick check: NIFTY neutral, BANKNIFTY neutral.
Key Evidence
- •US spot gold prices lost 5% in March so far, currently at $5000.
- •US spot silver is down 15.5% during the same period, below $80/ounce.
- •The US-Iran war has entered its third week of conflict.
- •Risk flag: Sudden escalation or de-escalation of geopolitical tensions
- •Risk flag: Currency fluctuations impacting INR-denominated prices
Sectors:broad_market
Sources and updates
Original source: livemint_markets
Published: 16 Mar 2026, 5:44 PM IST
Last updated on Anadi News: 16 Mar 2026, 6:36 PM IST
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