‘We believe gold and silver are not simply defensive assets’ – BlackRock

Even though gold and silver prices continue to show near-term weakness, both precious metals still enjoy strong support from key areas of demand, and both offer unique advantages for investors’ portfolios, according to Kristy Akullian, Head of iShares Investment Strategy for the Americas at BlackRock. Akullian noted that after gold and silver began 2026 with extraordinary momentum...