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inflation rate — /ɪn fleɪʃ(ə)n reɪt/ noun a figure, in the form of a percentage, which shows the amount by which inflation has increased over a period of time, usually a year. Also called rate of inflation ▪▪▪ ‘…the decision by the government to tighten monetary… … Dictionary of banking and finance
headline inflation rate — /ˌhedlaɪn ɪn fleɪʃ(ə)n/ noun a British inflation figure which includes items such as mortgage interest and local taxes, which are not included in the inflation figures for other countries. Compare underlying inflation rate … Dictionary of banking and finance
inflation — /ɪn fleɪʃ(ə)n/ noun a greater increase in the supply of money or credit than in the production of goods and services, resulting in higher prices and a fall in the purchasing power of money ♦ we have 3% inflation or inflation is running at 3%… … Marketing dictionary in english
underlying — or underlier An option or a future is a right or a commitment to buy or sell something at a future date. The underlying is the financial instrument that may or must be bought or sold in each option or futures contract. FAS 133, as amended by FAS… … Financial and business terms
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 — The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * inflation in‧fla‧tion [ɪnˈfleɪʆn] noun [uncountable] ECONOMICS a continuing increase in the prices of goods and services … 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
Underlying — The something that the parties agree to exchange in a derivative contract. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * underlying un‧der‧ly‧ing [ˌʌndəˈlaɪ ɪŋ◂ ǁ ər ] adjective 1. underlying figure/rate ECONOMICS a rate or figure that shows the… … Financial and business terms
Inflation-indexed bond — Inflation indexed bonds (also known as inflation linked bonds or colloquially as linkers) are bonds where the principal is indexed to inflation. They are thus designed to cut out the inflation risk of an investment. [ Unfortunately, income taxes… … Wikipedia
inflation — /in flay sheuhn/, n. 1. Econ. a persistent, substantial rise in the general level of prices related to an increase in the volume of money and resulting in the loss of value of currency (opposed to deflation). 2. the act of inflating. 3. the state … Universalium
