Precious metals regain haven appeal amid unrest

``... since their June lows gold and silver prices have risen 21.4 per cent and 37.9 per cent, respectively. The Syrian crisis has reawakened the precious metals' status as haven assets, with investors turning to them in order to protect their wealth from potential turmoil in the event of war in the Middle East. Moreover, they have benefited from the Syria-led rally in oil prices, with investors turning to gold and silver as an inflation hedge.''