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[Series 65] 5, Inflation Deflation and the Consumer Price Index
Open Exam Prep · Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
March 29, 20264m 5s
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Show Notes
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.
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