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Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating Rent Prices
In this episode of Wages and Prices, Lucas and Luna look at the latest data showing that wage growth is finally outpacing rent increases in many US cities. Using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' rent index and average hourly earnings figures from June 2026, they break down why this shift is happening, how it affects renters versus homeowners, and what the 4.2% unemployment rate means for bargaining power. With rent inflation slowing to 3.2% annually while wages rise 4.5%, the math is turning in workers' favor for the first time since 2021. The hosts also discuss whether this trend…
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