Demand-pull inflation. Inflation doesn’t only result from periods of economic uncertainty — it can also be the result of overspending as well. When unemployment rates are low and consumer ...

Inflation is primarily caused by two main factors: demand-pull and cost-push pressures. Demand-pull inflation occurs when consumer demand exceeds the available supply of goods and services.

“This increased demand can result in demand-pull inflation, where the rising consumer demand outstrips the supply of goods and services, pushing prices higher.” Malaysia’s headline inflation ...

Big trade disruptions could (eventually) jackhammer both variable and fixed rates lower this year — despite rising inflation ...