Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Baldwin covers investing, taxation and corporate finance. Budget deficits are going to be insane. Moody’s belatedly admits ...

Gold has a well-burnished reputation as an inflation hedge, and gold aficionados often point to gold’s ability to hold its value over time. In a well-worn piece of investment folklore, it’s often said ...

Gold is back in focus as investors judge whether the metal can still shield portfolios from rising prices. Traders are watching price moves and real yields to gauge how well it is holding up this week ...

UK inflation hit 3.6% in June 2025, prompting savers and investors to wonder how they can protect the value of their money from the corrosive impact of inflation. “Because the commodity has a limited ...

It can be tempting for investors to focus on specific assets or strategies when building an investment portfolio, but those taking a long-term approach will want to diversify in order to balance out ...

When prices creep upward, each unit of currency you hold loses purchasing power. If your investments don’t at least keep pace with inflation, you’re effectively losing ground. That’s why many ...

Morgan Stanley CIO recommends a 60/20/20 portfolio strategy, with 20% allocation to gold as a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin finds no mention. A 60/20/20 portfolio strategy, with 20% allocation to ...

Gold's reputation as a hedge against inflation is constantly repeated until everyone just assumes it's true Gold prices since 1978 in today's money. Gold is a currency that isn't controlled or issued ...

While hedge funds work through complex structures, commodities provide a far more literal form of investment, exposure to the physical inputs that power economies. They include energy resources such ...

This year should prove once and for all that gold is definitely the preferred hedge against inflation and, for global institutional investors, a better way to play against declining dollar values.

The year 2025 has been a roller-coaster for traditional and digital safe-haven assets. Gold prices jumped to record highs, ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The latest inflation report, released this week, brings with it some ...