The Trump economy is marked by tax cuts, tariffs and shifting Federal Reserve interest-rate policy. Inflation stood at 2.9% in August 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, while the Federal Reserve recently held interest rates at 4% to 4.25%. With borrowing costs elevated and supply chains still under pressure, investors are focusing on where they can keep their money secure.
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Here are three safe investments to consider in the Trump economy.
Precious metals remain a cornerstone for stability. The World Gold Council reports that global demand climbed 3% year over year in the second quarter of 2025, reaching 1,249 tonnes. Eugene Edwards, founder of Eugene Financial Services, said investors often turn to safe-haven assets in uncertain times. “Gold, in particular, maintains its purchasing power regardless of short-term policy moves and has historically provided a hedge against both inflation and currency fluctuations,” said Edwards.
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Created under Trump’s 2017 tax law, Opportunity Zones (OZ) were designed to channel investment into struggling communities by offering tax incentives. That origin ties them directly to the Trump economy, which has been defined by tariffs, tax shifts, and policies that use the tax code as a lever for growth. According to the IRS, capital gains rolled into a Qualified Opportunity Fund(QOF) can be deferred until 2026, but the biggest benefit comes only if the investment is held for at least 10 years, as all appreciation is exempt from federal capital gains tax.
Attorney Shavon Jones, co-founder of the Rural Revitalization Fund, said these vehicles, “have the potential to deliver better returns and greater safety than ETFs” because, unlike ETFs, rural OZs can eliminate taxes on long-term gains.
Still, OZs are not risk-free. The underlying assets are often rural real estate, which can be slow to appreciate, and liquidity is limited if you need to exit early. But for investors willing to hold through a decade, Jones noted that rural funds near AI data centers could be especially strong, since “major tech companies are investing so much money in data centers that these assets are poised to revive many rural communities.”
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For many investors, fixed-income assets remain the backbone of a safe portfolio. U.S. Treasuries are still considered the closest thing to risk-free because they are backed by the federal government, making them attractive when markets turn volatile.