Bitcoin is surging as an inflation hedge, but don't count out gold either

Inflation concerns have led to more volatility in the stock and bond markets of late. That should be good news for gold, a tangible asset with a limited supply that often does well in times of inflation. Central banks can always print more money. Miners can't just magically create more gold.

News: What you need to know about the markets     Bitcoin is surging as an inflation hedge, but don't count out gold either Inflation concerns have led to more volatility in the stock and bond markets of late. That should be good news for gold, a tangible asset with a limited supply that often does well in times of inflation. Central banks can always print more money. Miners can't just magically create more gold. Read more »   Can stocks shrug off bubble talk? Wall Street thinks so Financial markets have been rocked by volatility in recent days as investors try to game out how to play the next phase of the pandemic. Read more »   China is sounding the alarm about a global market bubble One of China's most powerful financial officials is sounding the alarm over a bubble in global financial markets. Read more »   John Kerry has a warning for Big Oil John Kerry had some tough talk for the leaders of Big Oil. The message: embrace clean energy or get left behind. Read more »   Wall Street's new bogeyman: the bond market Covid-19 no longer seems to be the biggest concern on Wall Street as more people are getting vaccinated. Now, the focus is squarely on the bond market and inflation. Read more »   Warren Buffett sees shades of 1980s crisis in today's bond market Warren Buffett is warning that the "pathetic" returns available to bond investors may encourage risky behavior.  Read more »

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Key Market Stats Latest Today's Change Oil $59.48 -0.27 / -0.45% Gold $1,737.00 +3.40 / +0.20% 10-yr 1.42% -0.03 Euro $1.21 +0.00 / +0.35%

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