Food as an Inflation Hedge Asset

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Food as an Inflation Hedge AssetChicago SRW Wheat FuturesCBOT_DL:ZW1!konhowWhat has been moving that many are not aware of? Food prices. According to the CME Group Agriculture report, year-to-date performance for grains and oilseeds has been appreciating. Grains like rice, which we eat, and wheat, used for bread, are up by 25% and 14%, respectively. Meanwhile, soybeans, soybean oil, and soybean meal—which are used for cooking, biodiesel, and animal feed—are up by 37%, 4%, and 1%. Chicago SRW Wheat Futures & Options Ticker: ZW Minimum fluctuation: 1/4 of one cent (0.0025) per bushel = $12.50 Disclaimer: • What presented here is not a recommendation, please consult your licensed broker. • Our mission is to create lateral thinking skills for every investor and trader, knowing when to take a calculated risk with market uncertainty and a bolder risk when opportunity arises. CME Real-time Market Data help identify trading set-ups in real-time and express my market views. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs https://www.tradingview.com/cme/