3 Inflation-Proof Investments That Could Be Fantastic Buys in 2026
Gold, silver, and Bitcoin could shield your portfolio from the inflationary headwinds.
Overview
Inflation has been a major headwind for stocks over the past year. High energy, labor, and material prices are squeezing corporate margins, and consumer budgets are tight. As of August, the U.S. inflation rate still stood at 3.4%, well above the Fed's target of 2%.
To rein in inflation, the Fed will need to raise its benchmark rates again. Those higher yields will make it tougher for companies to expand their businesses, and they'll drive more investors to rotate from stocks toward lower-risk, fixed-income investments like CDs and T-bills.
Details
To counter that pressure, investors should increase their exposure to inflation-resistant assets such as gold, silver, and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Let's see why these three assets are still worth buying even if rising inflation triggers bigger rate hikes through the end of the year.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.