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InflationIncrease in the overall price level of an economy, usually as measured by the CPI or by the implicit price deflator.InflationSustained increase in price or earnings levels, commonly measured by changes in the Retail Prices Index (price inflation) or changes in the index of National Average Earnings (earnings inflation).InflationThe rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising.Inflation Similar MatchesAdjusted for inflationAdjusted for inflationCorrected for price changes to yield an equivalent in terms of goods and services. The adjustment divides nominal amounts for different years by price indices for those years -- e.g. the CPI or the implicit price deflator -- and multiplies by 100. This converts to real values, i.e. valued at the prices of the base year for the price index. DisinflationDisinflationA decrease in the rate of inflation. 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. Inflation hedgeInflation hedgeInvestments designed to hedge against inflation and the loss of purchasing power associated with it. Inflation adjustedInflation adjustedAdjusted for inflation. Further SuggestionsInflation indexed securitiesPersonal inflation rate Wage push inflation Hyperinflation Cost push inflation Inflation escalator clause Demand pull inflation Inflation accounting Inflation uncertainty Inflation rate |
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