Four ways to keep inflation at bay

INFLATION HEDGES

With fears the gold price will continue to rise, Joanna Faith looks at alternative inflation hedges.

Inflation or deflation? This was the question that stumped UK investors for a large chunk of 2010 and caused much debate among industry experts. Now, just a couple of weeks into the new year it appears they may have their answer. No sooner had David Cameron warned that rising inflation posed a threat to Britain in 2011, figures revealed inflation hit 3.7% in December, up from 3.3% the previous month. Industry commentators have warned this trend is set to continue with Investec stalwart John Stopford saying inflation will be one of the three dominant themes this year. So what does t...