Inflation is up in wealthier countries

Annual inflation in countries that belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development increased to 3.3% in April, the highest rate since October 2008. When volatile food and energy prices are excluded, inflation rose to 2.4% in April.

Note: Year-over-year percentage change of OECD-Total consumer prices

Source: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

Graphic: Tal Yellin, CNN