[Series 65] 5, Inflation Deflation and the Consumer Price Index

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How the Series 65 exam tests the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the concept of real, inflation-adjusted returns. - The critical difference between demand-pull and cost-push inflation, with clear, exam-style examples. - Why deflation is a significant risk to the economy and how it impacts different asset classes like stocks and bonds. - How to identify common exam traps, such as confusing deflation with disinflation. - A simple mnemonic to remember the distinction between the two main types of inflation. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep