Gold price may signal future inflation, says study

Feb 7, 2010

Changes in the gold price lag global money-supply growth by six months, meaning gold can be taken as an indicator of future inflation, according to the World Gold Council.

There are growing concerns that big increases in money supply worldwide will put substantial upward pressure effect on inflation. A report published on Friday says the price of gold can be a leading indicator in this regard.

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