cost-push inflation

American  

noun

1. inflation in which prices increase as a result of increased production costs, as labor and parts, even when demand remains the same.

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cost-push inflation British  

noun

1. See inflation

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Etymology

Origin of cost-push inflation

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“Takaichi and her economic advisers are definitely more cautious about a rate hike, but they also worry that too-dovish monetary policy could exacerbate yen-weakening pressures, prolonging cost-push inflation,” Nagai said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

But the BOJ has said the recent cost-push inflation must be replaced by price rises driven more by robust domestic demand, and accompanied by wage growth, in order for it to consider ending ultra-low interest rates.

From Reuters