MACRO GLOSSARY

What is Inflation?

The rate at which the general price level of goods and services rises. Measured by CPI (consumer prices) and PCE (Fed’s preferred measure). High inflation often forces central banks to tighten policy.

Related Terms

Interest Rates
Macro
Central Bank
Macro
Monetary Policy
Macro
Bond Yield
Macro
CPI (Consumer Price Index)
Macro
Fed Funds Rate
Macro
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