Early on Monday morning, I decided to make the trip to Costco to fill up on gas. Since the lines are usually long on the weekend, I typically like to go on an “off-hour” to avoid the crowds.

It wasn’t to be. There was a mad dash.

I’ve never seen so many people shaking their heads (and probably cursing) at a gas station.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the primary focus of concern is of course the human toll. But as each day brings new developments in terms of sanctions, we’ve all watched as oil prices soar – and now, Americans are feeling their impact on prices at the pump.

But today, let’s take a brief detour and consider the impact of these sanctions on another commodity…

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Wheat Prices Are Soaring — And Our Prediction Pays Off…

When we rolled out our list of investment predictions for 2022, we included a prediction about wheat prices. In short, we predicted that they would soar.

And soar they have… Wheat futures reached record highs on Tuesday, before retreating in trading on Wednesday. This follows a 14-year high that was set on Friday, and a 41% overall jump from previous week — the biggest gain over six decades.

To be clear, we had no idea that Russia would invade Ukraine. We’re good, but we’re not that good.

Instead, our prediction had to do with disappointing crop yields in the previous year. In fact, we predicted that the ongoing “megadrought” throughout much of the U.S. would continue, causing some farmers to simply throw in the towel.

While changing weather patterns and low crop yields might not make the nightly news, I’m sure you’ve noticed how this has played out. Combine this with bungled supply chains and strong demand from consumers, and you have a perfect recipe for higher prices at the grocery store.

Now, what does Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have to do with all of this? Glad you asked. You see, Russia is the world’s biggest exporter of wheat. Ukraine ranks as the fifth-biggest. Together, they make up for 29% of global wheat exports.

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That has sent shockwaves through the markets, with wheat having multiple “limit-up” days where prices were bid up so high that trading had to be halted.

If wheat prices remain elevated (or go even higher), we’re going to have a serious problem on our hands. For example, Egypt, with a population of 102 million, consumes about 21 million tons of what a year. And in an ironic twist of fate, the former breadbasket of the Roman Empire imports 80% of its supply from Russia and Ukraine.

The point is, while higher prices for a loaf of bread might be an annoyance for us here in the U.S., it’s not an exaggeration to say that it could be a life or death matter in some countries around the world.

Now, you might say we were “half right” with our prediction about wheat prices. That’s okay because all we really need to get right is how to profit. And that’s exactly what happened…

Since this one has already shot up so much, I’m going to reveal the name of the pick. The Teucrium Wheat Fund (NYSE: WHEAT) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price movements of wheat.

And since the beginning of the year, it’s shot up over 40%.

If wheat prices continue soaring, then this ETF should continue marching higher. But since markets are forward-looking, there may not be as much upside left in this one as there was before. Only time will tell. Rumors of diplomatic negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have already sent prices retreating from all-time highs in the past couple of days.

In the meantime, I’m also watching the prices of nickel, fertilizer, beef, and other commodities. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, for the remainder of today’s issue, I’ve asked Jimmy to take the reins and give readers a taste of each of his predictions for 2022. We’re only two months into the year, and as you can see from above, some of them are already paying off big…

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Pulling Back The Curtain On My Investment Predictions For 2022

When my team and I sit down to make our investment predictions for the coming year, our goal is simple: Uncover select opportunities that could become life-changing investments.

Of course, to identify a groundbreaking idea, you have to be forward-thinking… and you have to go out on a limb.

Who would have thought just 10 years ago most of us would have tiny computers in our pocket or purse at nearly every waking moment — devices capable of accessing virtually all of the world’s knowledge?

Just think of everything we know today that has changed over just the course of a few years:

Facebook became a household name… the cord-cutting trend has invaded living rooms everywhere… Electric vehicles have become commercially available… We’re on the cusp of curing genetic diseases with DNA sequencing… China transformed itself into a global power… Emerging economies turned into the driving force of world economic growth… Alternative energy captured the nation’s interest…

I could go on and on. And I’d bet you wouldn’t have thought half this was possible a little more than a decade ago.

The point is, the list of game-changing opportunities never ends. In fact, in today’s environment — where information, ideas, and technology are spreading at the speed of light — the opportunities are greater than ever.

With that in mind, here is just a taste of the opportunities we identified in this year’s report…

1: A private company will blanket the Earth in high-speed internet from space.

By placing satellites 60 times closer to the Earth than other companies, signals will arrive faster and clearer for millions of customers paying $99 per month. The billions in revenue will drop straight to the bottom line since the costs are fixed.

2: Cryptocurrencies will surge again in 2022… but the big winner won’t be Bitcoin, Binance, or Ethereum.

We think another crypto is now a better bet for new investors. It is 321 times faster than its prime competitor and we think it could surpass it in value by the end of 2022. That’s a potential 2,778% gain.

3: Interest rates will surge in 2022, slaughtering bonds, and devastating millions of unprepared income investors.

If the bond market crashes, that’s bad news for everyone — even if you don’t own bonds. There are few escape routes from the bond debacle that the average investor is familiar with. But we’ve found a handful of obscure lifelines that could make 2022 extremely lucrative.

4: War will erupt in the Middle East, but not over oil.

The true life-and-death resource in this parched area of the world is water. Most people forget that the Six Day War was triggered by an Arab plan to divert the Jordan River away from Israel. When war erupts in the Middle East over water again, any water-creation technology will be seen as an invaluable peace-maker. And we’ve found a “sleeper” investment to profit from the increasing scarcity of nature’s most critical resource.

5: A new miracle fiber will hit the market that’s 35x tougher than steel.

Scientists are fascinated with this new material… because it is absolutely bullet-proof… and has the elasticity and lightness of nylon. This is a speculative play and there are no guarantees. But the stock is currently so cheap that you can pick up 1,000 shares for the cost of dinner out.

6: “Flying taxis” will start operating in Los Angeles.

Nimble personal aircraft that can take off and land in city parking lots are already in the air in Shanghai and Berlin. They will be flying in Los Angeles within 18 months, liberating California drivers from their notoriously clogged freeways. This is a breakthrough opportunity of enormous proportions.

7: The Megadrought will get even worse, driving the price of wheat sky-high.

The Middle East isn’t the only area affected by a massive megadrought… this prediction hits much closer to home. Even the slightest hint of drought or flood can trigger a powerful bullish move in the grain markets. You’ll see why wheat prices could be ready to soar and why a long position in wheat could be a quick path to wealth…

Closing Thoughts

Now, keep in mind that not all my predictions will come true. We don’t have a crystal ball.

With that said, we aren’t taking wild stabs in the dark, either. This is based on months of research, and it represents what we think could be the best opportunities for outsized gains this year (and beyond).

Of course, some of the picks we make in this report will lose money — it comes with the territory when you’re looking for game-changers. That’s okay. That’s what proper position sizing and stop-losses are for.

Remember, we’re looking for those select few life-changing ideas. If we can uncover just a handful of these gems before the rest of the crowd, the returns could be spectacular.

Go here to get more details on this year’s predictions now.