Current Economic Environment 3 Jan 2025
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Gold, representing the market for inflation, continues to lead the pack with a 6 month change of 11.76%. The US stock market, representing economic growth in the United States trails the 6 month return of gold by approximately 3%. Long term bonds continue to be negative, as their value is reduced due to inflation eroding their fixed value. The order of returns on this table reflects the broad economic condition and will shift accordingly.