Inflation

Inflation is the rate at which prices for goods and services rise.
Inflation is sometimes classified into three types: demand-pull inflation, cost-push inflation, and built-in inflation.
Inflation can be viewed positively or negatively depending on the individual viewpoint and rate of change.
Those with tangible assets, like property or stocked commodities, may like to see some inflation as that raises the value of their assets.

Disinflation

A slowing of the pace of price inflation

Tightening is a form of monetary policy whereby central banks such as the Bank of England attempt to slow down overheated economic growth, to constrict spending in an economy that is seen to be accelerating too quickly, or to curb inflation when it is rising too fast.

Stagflation

An economic cycle where growth is slowing despite rising inflation

ILAT

ILAT is an acronym for Indice des loyers des activités tertiaires – a French measure of inflation specific to property.

CPI

CPI is an abbreviation of consumer price index. This is a measure of inflation in the UK and is based on a notional basket of goods and services used by the average family excluding most costs associated with housing including mortgage payments, council tax, ground rent, buildings insurance and costs associated with buying houses including estate […]

RPI

RPI is an abbreviation of Retail Prices Index, a measure of inflation in the UK. It is based on the change in value of the arithmetic mean of a notional basket of goods and services bought by the average family in the UK (which is adjusted over time to reflect changes in people’s spending patterns). […]

Gilts

Gilts are a form of tradable debt issued by the UK government. They usually have a fixed life but there are some undated gilts. They usually carry a fixed rate of interest but there are some where the returns are linked to inflation. These are called index-linked gilts

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