In this video, Steve Johnson and Chloe Stokes discuss a topic that's been top of mind for many investors: cost inflation and what it might mean for the future.

The impacts have been pretty widespread so far, Steve says. For example, supply shortages have resulted in product mark-ups from the likes of Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP), while online beauty retailer Adore Beauty's (ASX:ABY) customer acquisition costs have increased significantly as competition for its customers increases, and fast-fashion retailer Boohoo's (LON:BOO) margins have taken a hit due to significant increases in freight costs.