But there are generally three types of inflation: Demand-pull inflation. Cost-push inflation. Built-in inflation. Demand-pull inflation is characterized by excess demand in the market that supply ...

CPI tracks changes in goods and services. Causes and Types: Inflation from cost-push or demand-pull factors creates price cycles. Investing Impact: Stocks outperform cash during inflation.

Inflation is brought on by a mismatch between demand and supply. That mismatch can originate on the demand side or the supply side. Demand-pull inflation occurs when consumers want more stuff than ...