What Happens to Gold if We Enter a Recession or Depression?Jeff Clark Heres an updated snapshot of the gold price during each recession since 1955. Even in the crash of 2008, gold still ended the year with a 5% gain. And with the amount of currency dilution weve undergone since that time, it seems more likely gold will rise in any economic contraction than fall. Indeed, if the response of government to a recession is more money printing, precious metals will be a critical asset to have in your possession. How about gold stocks? Dont lose patience with, or confidence in, your gold holdings. What happens to the price over any short period of time is only one chapter in the book of this bull market, and we think youll be happy by the time that last chapter is written. [If you have questions on how to invest in gold in the current market conditions you arent alone. If you act fast, you can be among those who get to hear Jeff Clark discuss his thoughts and answer selected audience questions. The Gold Investing in 2012 and Beyond: Your Questions Answered! call is absolutely free but you must sign up by midnight EDT on April 6.] linkwithin_text=Related Articles: 