
Your 60-second money minute. Today’s topic: Inflation Highest In Nearly 3 Years
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With a CNBC you Money minute, I'm Jessica Ettinger. Inflation is now at the highest in nearly three years. The April CPI Consumer Price Index report is out. Here's CNBC's Rick Santelli. 3.8%
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hotter than expected. 3.8 would be the warmest since May of 23, when it was 4%. We could massage these numbers any way you want, but ultimately it's. It just keeps climbing. It's a matter of how much until we get negative signs. The average person out there is not going to feel any more comfortable with some of the inflation they pay, whether it's from the grocery stores or all the way to bigger ticket items.
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CNBC senior economics reporter Steve Liesman has a look at where prices spiked and their Percentage increases.
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Gas up 5 for energy overall up 3.8. Big jump in month to month. Electricity up 2.1%. That could be that whole data center story playing out in the CPI. We need to talk about. Owner's equivalent rent up 0.5%. That's your shelter. Airlines up 2.8. So consumers are going to feel it in their pocketbooks.
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Some economists believe inflation will keep climbing. Interactive brokers economist Jose Torres tells CNBC he's going to be watching to see how investors feel when that happens.
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May, June and July are likely to come in above 4%. It's going to be interesting to see how investor sentiment holds up against that backdrop.
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Keep up on the economy@cnbc.com I'm Jessica Edinger. CNBC
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Host: Jessica Ettinger, CNBC
Date: May 14, 2026
This rapid-fire, 60-second episode zeroes in on the latest headline: inflation reaching its highest point in nearly three years. Host Jessica Ettinger delivers the key numbers from the April CPI (Consumer Price Index), enlists CNBC’s economics experts to break down which areas are hardest hit, and explores how continuous inflation affects consumers and market sentiment.
Headline Inflation Numbers (00:00—00:16)
Expert Analysis: Rick Santelli on CPI (00:16—00:41)
Breakdown: Where Prices Are Spiking (00:41—01:08)
What’s Next: Looking Ahead to Summer (01:08—01:27)
The episode maintains CNBC’s hallmark straightforward, fact-driven tone. The experts’ candid remarks underscore concern that rising inflation is broadly felt by everyday Americans, and the brief format ensures each soundbite is packed with insight.
Summary:
This one-minute spotlight offers a snapshot of why inflation is dominating financial headlines—driven by energy, shelter, and travel costs, and creating real pressure for consumers and investors alike. The quick insights from CNBC’s experts ground the headlines in practical impact, while hinting at more challenging months ahead.