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

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration has approved a substantial economic stimulus package, and Takaichi has said she wants to see 2% inflation backed by wage growth, not by cost-push factors.

From The Wall Street Journal

BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda has said inflation has been driven mostly by cost-push factors and must shift to a more demand-driven rise in prices backed by higher wages for the bank to consider normalising its ultra-loose monetary policy.

From Reuters

However, the BOJ has brushed aside such speculation, saying that the current global cost-push inflation is not sustainable.

From Reuters

"It's true the recent cost-push inflation is lowering real income, hurting households and adding burdens to some smaller firms," Ueda said.

From Reuters

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