The price of gold has fluctuated greatly throughout history. This infographic, created by American Bullion, illustrates how different political parties’ election to the office of the president has affected the price of gold, and the stock market, throughout history. It outlines to what extent these elements have changed during terms of certain presidents like Jimmy Carter, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. It also shows how much, on average, returns on investments differ depending upon whether a Democrat or Republican president is in office. Finally, it outlines some of the most prominent moments in gold history.
