cost-push

American  

[kawst-poosh, kost-] / ˈkɔstˌpʊʃ, ˈkɒst- /

adjective

1. of or relating to cost-push inflation.

   a proponent of the cost-push theory.

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noun

1. cost-push inflation.

Etymology

Origin of cost-push

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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cost-push

This is what economists call a cost-push shock: Rising input costs work through the supply chain, lifting intermediary material costs and overheads.

From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026

But Sheana Yue, senior economist at Oxford Economics, told AFP that "this type of energy-driven cost-push inflation is unlikely to generate sustained reflationary pressures without meaningful demand recovery".

From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026

If the commodity price shock sparks cost-push inflation, consumer demand will suffer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026

A weak yen fuels cost-push inflation and reduces households’ purchasing power, rather than the demand-led growth policymakers are targeting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026

The BOJ has said such cost-push inflation will dissipate, and must be replaced by price rises driven more by robust domestic demand in order for it to consider ending ultra-low interest rates.

From Reuters ● Nov. 13, 2023