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INFLATION HEDGE News & Analysis

Commodities vs. Gold: Which is the better inflation hedge?
Markets
Commodities vs. Gold: Which is the better inflation hedge?
Both have some merit, but one is better than the other.
Amy C. Arnott, CFA | 12 June 2025
Protecting retirement income from inflation shocks
Retirement
Protecting retirement income from inflation shocks
As we continue to navigate a volatile market and geopolitical landscape, retirees need a portfolio with protection from inflation risks so that they...
Aaron Minney | 29 May 2024
How inflation impacts different types of investments
Markets
How inflation impacts different types of investments
A comprehensive study of the impact of inflation on returns from different assets over the past 120 years. 
Ashley Owen | 01 May 2024
3 history lessons, and being humble
Personal Finance
3 history lessons, and being humble
Three historical episodes in stock markets and what they can teach you about becoming a better investor.
James Gruber | 31 August 2023
Investing lessons from 2022
Personal Finance
Investing lessons from 2022
Fortunes have been made, and many more lost in 2022, serving as a reminder of the unpredictability of markets.
Sarah Dowling | 19 December 2022
More rate rises and FTX gets even messier: What we learned this week
Markets
More rate rises and FTX gets even messier: What we learned this week
Woolworths invests in the whole family and Musk drops more Tesla stock.
Nicola Chand | 16 December 2022
Why are fears of a new financial crisis growing?
Markets
Why are fears of a new financial crisis growing?
'Tremors' in the markets have some concerned, but investors are cautioned against overreacting.
Sandy Ward | 17 October 2022
Financial planners discuss their inflation hedges
Stocks
Financial planners discuss their inflation hedges
Inflation fighting assets include commodities, defensive retailers and those companies able to pass along rising prices.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 24 May 2022
What should accompany stocks: Cash or bonds?
Personal Finance
What should accompany stocks: Cash or bonds?
The benefits of taking the middle ground.
John Rekenthaler | 19 May 2022
Fund managers, please stop trying to share your pain: Firstlinks Newsletter
Markets
Fund managers, please stop trying to share your pain: Firstlinks Newsletter
Upside to underperformance; Ned Bell interview; Powers of attorney; Future of workplaces; Bank results; Gender balance; and central bank actions.
Graham Hand | 12 May 2022