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 Ray Dalio Warns of Possible U.S. Civil War Amid Political Fracturing READ MORE Higher Inflation Challenges South Africa's Economic Stability READ MORE Gold Prices Defy Traditional Market Drivers in Recent Rally, Says Expert READ MORE Dramatic Fluctuations for Yen as It Struggles Against Dollar Surge READ MORE Summer Oil Spike Looms, Morgan Stanley Strategist Alerts READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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