--- title: "Precious Metals & Inflation" site: "Monex Precious Metals" domain: "https://www.monex.com/" type: "Post Category" featured_image: "https://www.monex.com/wp-content/uploads/inflation.jpg.webp" last_updated: "June 13, 2026" canonical_url: "https://www.monex.com/category/inflation/" markdown_url: "https://www.monex.com/category/inflation.md" --- # Precious Metals & Inflation ![](https://www.monex.com/wp-content/uploads/Artwork-265-1.png.webp) Inflation news is arguably one of the most referenced indicators when trying to determine market and economic performance. And unlike paper currency, precious metals prices are less vulnerable to inflation. Could higher inflation cause an optimal buying opportunity? Discover some of the news below and read more inflation analysis. ## Posts ### [Are raising inflation fears questioning expected Fed rate-cuts?](https://www.monex.com/are-raising-inflation-fears-questioning-expected-fed-rate-cuts/) March 3, 2026 · From Mary Helen Gillespie in 3/3 The Street.com “From soaring prices at gasoline pumps to high interest rates on the credit cards used to pay for that purchase, your wallet is facing a potentially bruising economic impact in the very near future. The escalating conflict in the Middle East risks hiking oil prices and energy costs just as the Federal Reserve is weighing more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/are-raising-inflation-fears-questioning-expected-fed-rate-cuts/) ### [Why are Wall Street icons supporting gold?](https://www.monex.com/why-are-wall-street-icons-supporting-gold/) September 22, 2025 “The legends on Wall Street have been trying to drive one message home all year: buy gold. Investors have ample reason in 2025 to take the recommendation more seriously than in previous years. For one, gold is on track for its best year since the 1970s, up 38% year-to-date. The rally has been supported by more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/why-are-wall-street-icons-supporting-gold/) ### [Will the Fed cut rates given the tariffs and inflation?](https://www.monex.com/will-the-fed-cut-rates-given-the-tariffs-and-inflation/) July 28, 2025 · From Ann Saphir in 7/28 Reuters.com “The U.S. central bank, to President Donald Trump’s chagrin, will likely leave interest rates unchanged at a policy meeting this week, but that’s not to say there won’t be a vigorous debate, with one if not two Federal Reserve governors possibly casting a rare dissent in support of lower borrowing costs. The majority of Fed more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/will-the-fed-cut-rates-given-the-tariffs-and-inflation/) ### [Does the Fed’s ‘final 5-pound’ issue with inflation point to gradual rate cuts?](https://www.monex.com/does-the-feds-final-5-pound-issue-with-inflation-point-to-gradual-rate-cuts/) December 10, 2024 · From Josh Schafer in 12/10 yahoofinance.com “Focus is back on the inflation front in markets this week, and the release of the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to show price increases continued to make little progress toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal. Wall Street economists expect headline inflation rose 2.7% annually in November, an increase from 2.6% in October. more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/does-the-feds-final-5-pound-issue-with-inflation-point-to-gradual-rate-cuts/) ### [Does The Fed’s Bowman See Upside Inflation Risk?](https://www.monex.com/does-the-feds-bowman-see-upside-inflation-risk/) August 12, 2024 · From Christopher Condon in 8/10 Bloomberg.com “Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she still sees upside risks for inflation and continued strength in the labor market, signaling she may not be ready to support an interest-rate decrease when US central bankers next meet in September. “The progress in lowering inflation during May and June is a welcome development, but inflation is more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/does-the-feds-bowman-see-upside-inflation-risk/) ### [Is The Fed actually fighting inflation?](https://www.monex.com/is-the-fed-actually-fighting-inflation/) May 30, 2024 · From Bill Dudley in 5/30 bloomberg.com “To a large and under-appreciated extent, the job of the US Federal Reserve entails chasing an elusive number: r*, or the neutral short-term interest rate. When the Fed’s target rate is above r*, it should restrict growth. When it’s below, it should stimulate economic activity. I think r* is a lot higher than the Fed more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/is-the-fed-actually-fighting-inflation/) ### [Is it too soon to cry victory on inflation?](https://www.monex.com/is-it-too-soon-to-cry-victory-on-inflation/) February 5, 2024 · From Willian Horobin 2/5/24 bloomberg.com “The world’s major central banks mustn’t drop their guard in the fight against inflation as it’s too soon to say if sharp interest rate increases have contained underlying price pressures, the OECD said. Global economic growth is proving more resilient and inflation in the US and Europe is easing faster than the organization expected in more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/is-it-too-soon-to-cry-victory-on-inflation/) ### [What is the current status of economic growth and inflation?](https://www.monex.com/what-is-the-current-status-of-economic-growth-and-inflation/) September 20, 2023 · From Megan Leonhardt in 9/20 Barron’s.com “In the latest Summary of Economic Projections, released Wednesday, Federal Reserve officials indicated they see the economic outlook improving marginally through the end of the year. The Fed’s projection for growth in gross domestic product increased to 2.1% from the 1.0% forecast in June. Policy makers reduced their forecast for the unemployment rate to 3.8% more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/what-is-the-current-status-of-economic-growth-and-inflation/) ### [Is there a common view on the current status of inflation?](https://www.monex.com/is-there-a-common-view-on-the-current-status-of-inflation/) July 13, 2023 · From Wall Street Breakfast in 7/13 Seekingalpha.com “Economists and analysts are clearly divided about the latest inflation report card, but markets seem to think otherwise. The Consumer Price Index dropped to 3% Y/Y in June, down from a 4% headline rate in May, while core inflation – which excludes volatile food and energy prices – only grew by 0.2% M/M, after climbing more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/is-there-a-common-view-on-the-current-status-of-inflation/) ### [How Will Gold Respond To Slowing Inflation?](https://www.monex.com/how-will-gold-respond-to-slowing-inflation/) April 13, 2023 · By Deep Kaushik Vakil and Seher Daree in 4/12 Reuters.com “Gold prices jumped on Wednesday as signs of cooling inflation bolstered bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve may pause its policy tightening after a likely interest rate hike in May. Spot gold was up 0.6% at $2,014.39 per ounce by 2:10 p.m. EDT (18:10 GMT), after rising as much as 1.3% earlier. U.S. gold futures more... [Read More](https://www.monex.com/how-will-gold-respond-to-slowing-inflation/)