Why a gold investment makes sense this May

MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money Why a gold investment makes sense this May We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance. Read Full Bio Matt Richardson May 5, 2026 / 3:33 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A gold investment could make a lot of sense if pursued this May. Guido Mieth/Getty Images Timing your investments is often the difference between success and failure. But accurate timing is difficult to get right, especially in today's economic terrain. With inflation surging again, geopolitical uncertainty continually resulting in market swings and elevated interest rates on pause for the foreseeable future, it's particularly difficult to manage your investments now. And that extends to choosing the right investment types, too. In this climate, it may be advantageous to research alternatives that you may not have normally considered in a different economy.Gold can be one option worth serious contemplation right now. The precious metal has a well-earned reputation as a hedge against inflation and as a reliable portfolio diversifier. And, this May, the price may actually fit the budget of more investors after it previously grew past numerous records over the past 18 months. But those are just some of the high-level reasons a gold investment could make sense for you this May. Below, we'll detail three specific other ones worth knowing.Protect your portfolio from today's market volatility with a gold investment here.Why a gold investment makes sense this MayWhile each investor's goals and budget will differ, many...