Copper Beats Gold As An Inflation Hedge: S&P

Copper may be better suited for protecting investors against inflation than gold is, according to a surprising analysis pioneered by Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC. Investors have typically viewed gold as an inflation hedge, since it is touted as a safe haven in times of geopolitical and monetary turmoil. Gold also moves inversely to the U.S. dollar, so a weaker currency often translates into higher gold prices.