Since Bernanke's "Helicopter Money" Speech, Gold Outpaces Stocks This chart shows gold vs. the stock market since Bernanke’s famous ‘helicopter drop’ speech. The chart compares gold’s performance to the stock market since Ben Bernanke’s famous “helicopter drop” speech in 2002. Gold has significantly outperformed the S&P 500, reaching a record high of $2,619.90 per ounce, reflecting investors’ concerns about inflation and the declining purchasing power of the U.S. dollar. Morgan Stanley analysts suggest that this trend may continue, with high-quality assets like gold performing well while lower-quality and cyclical assets struggle in an environment of heavy fiscal spending. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Charted: Workers Win As Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation READ MORE Evidence and Insights About Gold’s Long-Term Uptrend READ MORE Fed's Kashkari Opens Door to September Rate Cut Debate READ MORE The Case for the Silver Bull Market READ MORE Shelter and Services Costs Key Focus in Upcoming May CPI Report READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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