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High egg prices have surprised many Americans over the past few years — from viral TikToks showing $12 cartons to the question “Why are eggs so expensive?” climbing to the top of Google search trends. But according to President Donald Trump, the situation has taken a dramatic turn.
“Remember eggs? We weren’t able to buy another egg for the next 20 years — they were so expensive, right?” Trump recently told reporters at the White House. “Eggs have come down 400%. Everybody has eggs now. They have eggs for breakfast again.”
A clip of the speech has gone viral on social media, with users questioning the math behind Trump’s claim. After all, a 100% drop would mean prices fell to zero. A 400% drop would imply prices have turned negative — which clearly hasn’t happened.
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So, how much have egg prices actually dropped?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Egg Markets Overview dated June 6, 2025, the national wholesale price for eggs is $2.63 per dozen. That’s down from $6.55 per dozen during the week ending Jan. 24, 2025 — a decline of roughly 60% since Trump’s inauguration. A sharp drop, no doubt, but a far cry from 400%.
Of course, eggs are just one part of the grocery bill, and food prices remain a burden for many American households. The Food in U.S. City Average Consumer Price Index has climbed roughly 26% over the past five years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In other words, while headline inflation has cooled since peaking at a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, food prices remain stubbornly high. The USDA projects overall food prices will rise another 2.9% in 2025.
The blunt reality is, inflation is still chipping away at Americans’ purchasing power. The good news? Throughout history, savvy investors have often found ways to shield themselves from inflation’s bite — regardless of who’s in the White House.
A classic safe haven
When it comes to preserving wealth and guarding against inflation, few assets have stood the test of time like gold.
Its appeal is simple. Unlike fiat currency, the yellow metal can’t be printed at will by central banks.
Gold is also considered a classic safe haven. It’s not tied to any one country, currency or economy, and in times of economic turmoil or geopolitical uncertainty, investors often flock to it — driving prices higher.
That may help explain why, while markets are getting whipsawed by tariff uncertainty and global tensions, gold has emerged as a bright spot. Over the past 12 months, the price of the precious metal has surged by more than 40%.
One way to invest in gold that also provides significant tax advantages is to open a gold IRA with the help of Priority Gold.
Gold IRAs allow investors to hold physical gold or gold-related assets within a retirement account, thereby combining the tax advantages of an IRA with the protective benefits of investing in gold, making it an option for those looking to help shield their retirement funds against economic uncertainties.
When you make a qualifying purchase with Priority Gold, you can receive up to $10,000 in silver for free.
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A time-tested income play
Gold isn’t the only asset investors turn to during inflationary times. Real estate has also proven to be a powerful hedge.
When inflation rises, property values often increase as well, reflecting the higher costs of materials, labor and land. At the same time, rental income tends to go up, providing landlords with a revenue stream that adjusts for inflation.
Over the past five years, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index has jumped by more than 50%, reflecting strong demand and limited housing supply.
One way to invest in real estate is by purchasing rental properties and becoming a landlord. But for the average American who wants to avoid the need for a hefty down payment or the burden of property management, crowdfunding platforms like Arrived make it easier to slice yourself up a piece of that pie.
Backed by world class investors like Jeff Bezos, Arrived allows you to invest in shares of rental homes with as little as $100, all without the hassle of mowing lawns, fixing leaky faucets or handling difficult tenants.
The process is simple: Browse a curated selection of homes that have been vetted for their appreciation and income potential. Once you find a property you like, select the number of shares you’d like to purchase, and then sit back as you start receiving any positive rental income distributions from your investment.
Another option is Homeshares, which gives accredited investors access to the $35 trillion U.S. home equity market — a space that’s historically been the exclusive playground of institutional investors.
With a minimum investment of $25,000, investors can gain direct exposure to hundreds of owner-occupied homes in top U.S. cities through their U.S. Home Equity Fund — without the headaches of buying, owning or managing property.
With risk-adjusted target returns ranging from 14% to 17%, this approach provides an effective, hands-off way to invest in owner-occupied residential properties across regional markets.
A finer alternative
It’s easy to see why great works of art tend to appreciate over time. Supply is limited and many famous pieces have already been snatched up by museums and collectors. Art also has a low correlation with stocks and bonds, which helps with diversification.
In 2022, a collection of art owned by the late Microsoft Co-founder Paul Allen sold for $1.5 billion at Christie’s New York, making it the most valuable collection in auction history.
Investing in art was traditionally a privilege reserved for the ultra-wealthy.
Now, that’s changed with Masterworks — a platform for investing in shares of blue-chip artwork by renowned artists, including Pablo Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy. It’s easy to use, and with 23 successful exits to date, every one of them has been profitable thus far.
Simply browse their impressive portfolio of paintings and choose how many shares you’d like to buy. Masterworks will handle all the details, making high-end art investments both accessible and effortless.
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