JP Morgan advises paying attention to commodities commodities to hedge inflation

One of the best ways to protect against inflation - investing in commodities, according to JP Morgan. The bank's analysts base their viewpoint on the fact that they believe that over the next quarters, the economy will recover quickly, supported by budgetary injections and accommodating monetary policy. Rapid growth will also be aided by the proliferation vaccines, they believe. JP Morgan puts a special emphasis on the energy sector. When the inflation rate in the United States rises above 2%, this sector performs better than others. However, when volatility is taken into account, its growth is generally comparable to that of the Bloomberg Commodities Index, which includes a broader range of commodities. As the bank notes, this type of asset currently provides a better hedge against inflation than metals (including precious metals