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Gold Performance in Different Economic Scenarios
Gold tends to perform well when the money supply is increasing and inflation is building without much central bank intervention. It also thrives when real rates rapidly fall in disinflationary times. In years when official real rates turn negative due to economic slowdown, stocks stagnate, and gold serves as a valuable diversifier. Similarly, gold and similar assets shine in decades when neither stocks nor bonds perform well, indicating economic conditions of increased scarcity and money printing.