You might not think of a house as a smart method to protect yourself against inflation, but if you buy it with a mortgage, it can be a great way to do so. With a long-term mortgage, you may lock in affordable financing for up to three decades at near-historically low rates. A fixed-rate mortgage […]

Inflation has reached a new 40-year high. Worse has been observed by the elderly. Consumer prices rose 7.5 percent year over year in January, the largest yearly increase since 1982. For individuals under the age of 40, that may sound like a lot, but older people have seen even steeper price increases. How terrible will […]

An inflation trade is a trading strategy or investment strategy that aims to profit from rising price levels affected by inflation or inflation forecasts. Is inflation beneficial to investors? Most individuals are aware that inflation raises the cost of their food and depreciates the worth of their money. In reality, inflation impacts every aspect of […]

Nigeria’s annual inflation rate increased for the first time in eight months following a protracted period of decline. The National Bureau of Statistics reported Monday that inflation jumped to 15.63 percent in December 2021, up from 15.40 percent in November. The Consumer Price Index, which measures the cost of goods and services, grew by 15.63 […]

Gold has long been thought to be a good inflation hedge. In reality, many people have looked to gold as a “alternative currency,” especially in countries where the national currency is depreciating. When their own currency fails, these countries often resort to gold or other strong currencies. Gold is a genuine, tangible asset that, for […]