According to the US and UK govts....there was been no inflation in the past decade.

This might help you if you trust government.

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency/default0.asp#mid

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

In the world of finance, gold/silver can give a check. In the world of reality look to coffee, cocoa, petroleum.... all UK imports....two non-essential.