Is gold or silver a better investment when inflation cools?

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Silver and gold have unique features that investors can benefit from even as inflation cools down. Getty Images The pandemic launched the U.S. into a period of economic uncertainty and market volatility. Rock-bottom interest rates were followed by runaway inflation and a cycle of 11 consecutive Fed rate hikes. While an unnerving environment, it proved to be beneficial for precious metal investors. “In 2020, gold rose 21% between the time COVID was announced on February 11 and the end of…