Discover how commodity prices impact inflation and your investments. Understand economic factors and risks shaping this relationship for better financial decisions.

Inflation expectations are rising as commodity prices, especially metals and oil, surge sharply in recent sessions. Click for more commentary on the markets.

Stocks are starting the holiday-shortened week less than 1% from a fresh record high. But there’s one issue that may cause investor conniptions in the coming year: a resurgence of inflation. That’s ...

Commodities have been on a roll over the past few months, with strong and persistent trends emerging across several sectors.

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Hedge funds have long occupied a place somewhere between mystique and scrutiny, largely because of the freedom with which they operate. Structured as limited partnerships, they pool capital from ...

As Western economies begin to mirror the volatility and inflation risks once associated with so-called “banana republics,” Laurent Lequeu has a message that’s both clear and urgent. With confidence in ...

Word of the Day: Disinflation means inflation is slowing, not stopping. Prices still rise, but at a weaker pace. It signals easing pressure on households and businesses. Today, disinflation reflects ...

When prices creep upward, each unit of currency you hold loses purchasing power. If your investments don’t at least keep pace with inflation, you’re effectively losing ground. That’s why many ...