For H2 2023, Invest In Metals - Gold, Copper?
@JC888:
With 6 months left before 2023 is officially over, is it timely to explore and see if there is anything else that is worth investing? One area that I am keen is Metals. Immediately, metal “gold” comes to mind, right? Actually, it is a “misnomer” to think that gold is the alternative in times of inflation. Really? Yes, really (see below). Above is US inflation rate through the decades, stopping short of the current cycle. Gold "mixed" performance during inflation years By matching the US inflation table against this table, it shows returns from (a) commodities (b) REITS and (c) gold. The outcome is “obvious”. Rounding off, latest IG news dated 25 May 2023 indicated that gold prices will end lower as US Treasury yields continue to rise. With 2 more planned interest hike by the Fed in 2023,