rate of inflation — UK US noun [S] ► ECONOMICS the rate at which prices increase over time, causing the value of money to fall: more/less than the rate of inflation »The pay offer was less than the rate of inflation. »They proposed fare increases of more than three… … Financial and business terms
rate of inflation — noun the rate of change of prices (as indicated by a price index) calculated on a monthly or annual basis • Syn: ↑inflation rate • Hypernyms: ↑rate … Useful english dictionary
rate of inflation — /ˌreɪt əv ɪn fleɪʃ(ə)n/ noun the percentage increase in prices over a twelve month period … Dictionary of banking and finance
headline rate of inflation — UK US noun [C, usually singular] (UK ECONOMICS ► HEADLINE INFLATION(Cf. ↑headline inflation) … Financial and business terms
Inflation in India — Inflation happens to be a key determinant in the functioning of any economy. India is a country with a mixed economy model that comprises of both capitalism and socialism hence the challenges faced are vital for its growth model. The recent rise… … Wikipedia
inflation-proof — inˈflation ˌproof adjective FINANCE an inflation proof investment is not affected by rising prices, or rises in value faster than prices do: • Real estate values have surged 5% to 10%, fueled by investors who are looking for inflation proof… … Financial and business terms
inflation-indexed bond — UK US noun [C] FINANCE ► a type of bond that is sold by the US Treasury, which pays a fixed rate of interest but whose principal (= the amount of money invested) changes every six months based on the rate of inflation … Financial and business terms
expected rate of inflation — The public s expectations for inflation. These expectations determine how large an effect a given policy action by the Fed will have on economic activity. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary … Financial and business terms
Inflation — This article is about a rise in the general price level. For the expansion of the early universe, see Inflation (cosmology). For other uses, see Inflation (disambiguation). Inflation rates around the world in 2007 … Wikipedia
inflation — The creation of money by monetary authorities. In more popular usage, the creation of money that visibly raises goods prices and lowers the purchasing power of money. It may be creeping, trotting, or galloping, depending on the rate of money… … Financial and business terms
Inflation tax — An inflation tax is an analogous pejorative for the economic disadvantage suffered by holders of cash and cash equivalents in one denomination of currency due to the effects of inflation, which acts as a hidden tax that subtracts value from those … Wikipedia