Goldman Sachs: Commodities Offer Superior Protection in Inflationary Times Goldman Sachs Research highlights commodities as a robust hedge against inflation, outperforming stocks and bonds during inflationary periods. A 1 percentage point surprise increase in US inflation typically results in a 7 percentage point real return gain for commodities, while stocks and bonds decline by 3 and 4 percentage points, respectively. Commodities provide protection against negative supply shocks and lower stock returns due to rising prices and slowing GDP growth. Historical analysis of five inflationary periods over the past 50 years shows that commodities consistently outperformed equities and bonds, regardless of the inflation drivers. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts FOMC Signals Shift: Rate Cuts Expected for Remainder of 2024 READ MORE Cash's Comeback: Investors and Corporates Bet Big Despite Rate Cut Delays READ MORE U.S. Economy Surges Past Gloomy Forecasts READ MORE Central Banks Tread Cautiously in Final Stretch of Inflation Battle READ MORE Fed's Dilemma: Is a Quarter-Point Cut Enough to Stave Off Recession? READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment