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Cost push inflationInflation caused by rising prices, usually from increased raw material or labor costs that push up the costs of production. Related: Demand-pull inflation.Cost push inflation Similar MatchesInflation rateInflation rateThe percentage increase in the price level per year. See inflation. Inflation indexed securitiesInflation indexed securitiesSecurities such as bonds or notes that guarantee a return higher than the rate of inflation if the security is held to maturity. Inflation hedgeInflation hedgeInvestments designed to hedge against inflation and the loss of purchasing power associated with it. Inflation escalator clauseInflation escalator clauseA clause in a contract providing for increases or decreases in inflation depending on fluctuations in the cost of living, production costs, and so forth. Inflation riskInflation riskAlso called purchasing power risk, the risk that changes in the real return the investor will realize after adjusting for inflation will be negative. Further SuggestionsInflationDemand pull inflation Disinflation Adjusted for inflation Inflation adjusted Inflation Inflation uncertainty Inflation Personal inflation rate Inflation accounting Hyperinflation Wage push inflation |
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