'Peak inflation is not here yet': Rents continue to rise, putting pressure on would-be homebuyers. That's bad news for the Fed. - MarketWatch

In the first half of 2022, rents increased by 5.4% nationwide, and by double-digit percentages in some major cities, Apartment List said

Rents will continue to rise, contributing to inflation, until the end of the year, economists say.With home prices and mortgage rates this high, many prospective homeowners are choosing to rent longe… [+2891 chars]

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