Trump boasts Americans are ‘crushing’ inflation with bigger paychecks, growing their 401(k). How to capitalize in 2026

The good news? History shows that investors don’t have to rely on perfect policy or ideal economic conditions to protect their purchasing power. Across cycles — and regardless of who occupies the White House — savvy investors have found ways to shield themselves from inflation’s bite.Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve recently cut its benchmark interest rate again, though policymakers cautioned the inflation fight isn’t over. In its latest statement, the Federal Open Market Committee said inflation “has moved u ...