Sunday, March 16, 2008

The Inflation Trade

As the U.S. continues to cut interest rates (and subsequently pressure the dollar lower), expect fears of inflation to aid trades in the following U.S. dollar-denominated sectors...The Inflation Trade:

1.) Gold + Gold Services

2.) Energy + Energy Services:
- Crude OIL
- Natural GAS
- Ethanol
- Coal

3.) Non-Gold Commodities (including Food/Ag) + Services:
- Copper
- Steel
- Wheat
- Platinum