Inflation is a key piece of the economic puzzle, and it's a hot topic in Oz and across the globe right now. So In this Squiz Shortcut, we'll look at inflation and what drives it, what happens when it's too low or too high, and how inflation is playing out now and into next year's federal election campaign. Squiz Shortcuts is your backstory to the big news stories. Squiz recommends: Zimbabwe's inflation and currency problems explained - BBC Africa RBA website See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.