Shafiq Hirani CCIMReal Estate Advisor, REMAX Distinctive · Real Estate Advisor at RE/MAX Distinctive Commercial | Washington, DC | Your Guide To Profitable Real Estate Ventures

Inflation vs. Wages: Your Tenants Are Still Getting Squeezed #shorts

19 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief market commentary, the speaker notes that Treasury yields have fallen and the probability of a September Federal Reserve rate hike has been cut to 42%. Despite these headline improvements, inflation remains at 3.4%, outpacing wage growth which is at 3.2%, and has been eroding wage gains for four consecutive months. The speaker warns that tenants are feeling financial pressure and advises landlords and property managers to keep this squeeze in mind when setting renewal rents this fall.

2 months of tame readings tell you the energy-driven spike is genuinely fading. Treasury yields fell across the board, and traders cut the odds of a September rate hike to 42%. But here is the caveat that matters for your tenants. At 3.4%, inflation is still running ahead of wage growth at 3.2%. Inflation has been wiping out wage gains for 4 straight months. Your residents are getting squeezed even as the headline improves. Remember that when you set renewal pricing this fall.