Crude oil prices are back near record highs today after the dollar fell to an all-time low against the euro. Gold prices, meanwhile, are closing in on the $1,000 mark. Both allow investors to hedge against inflation. But Andrew Gordon in Investor’s Daily Edge says gold is the better inflation hedge.

The pros and cons of investing in gold.

Commodities across the board have been increasing in price as supply struggles to keep up with growing global demand. We may be shoveling out more and more money to pay for life’s essentials, but there’s no reason investors that shouldn’t have the opportunity to profit from and hedge these price spikes, too.

Barron's Roundtable members Meryl Witmer, Fred Hickey, Art Samberg and Mario Gabelli share their stock picks for 2008.

This article links to the video interview with First Eagle Global's Jean-Marie Eveillard on Wealthtrack. It also takes a look at his long term performance, examines his current positions and what they suggest about his near-term market outlook.