Marketplace All-in-One Rent inflation has made the Fed's job tricky
Aug 21, 2025
The podcast dives into the paradox of rising rent amidst fluctuating interest rates, revealing how higher rates are keeping buyers in the rental market. It discusses emerging trends, suggesting potential easing in rent inflation. Additionally, there's an intriguing look into the declining prices of one- and two-bedroom rentals and the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, particularly stablecoins, and their regulatory challenges in banking.
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Higher Rates Kept Renters Renting
- Higher interest rates raised mortgage costs and kept first-time buyers renting, which increased rental demand.
- That added rental demand helped push rent inflation higher even as overall inflation eased.
Signs Rent Inflation Is Cooling
- Interest rates easing a bit corresponded with a moderation in rent inflation and falls in asking rents.
- Zumper data showed nationwide one- and two-bed rents were down year over year for the first time since 2016.
Why Stablecoins Matter For Payments
- Stablecoins are pegged to the dollar to avoid crypto volatility and serve use cases like remittances.
- They offer speed and lower fees compared with traditional cross-border transfers, making them attractive where dollars aren't accessible.