Why Household Bills Still Feel High as U.S. Inflation Cools
U.S. inflation rose more slowly in July, but rent, shelter and utility costs kept climbing. Here is why household budgets remain strained.
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San Diego covered rental units face an 8.2% increase limit through July 2027
A new California rent-cap schedule limits increases for covered San Diego County units to 8.2% during a 12-month period, with exemptions and notice rules still requiring review.
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New Jersey targets algorithmic rent coordination under new FAIR Act
New Jersey’s FAIR Act targets a narrow form of algorithmic rent coordination, but it will not immediately lower rents or create a statewide rent cap.
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BLS June 2026 CPI shelter update: rent vs OER and mortgage-rate expectations
BLS’s June CPI came out July 14: rent of primary residence rose 0.1% month-to-month and 2.8% yearly; OER rose 0.2% and 3.3%. What that signals next.