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Markets Drift Higher, Diesel Nears Records, and Why Everything Feels Expensive

Markets are steady—but rising costs are telling a different story.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down diesel prices nearing record highs, housing affordability challenges, and why the economy feels worse than the data suggests.

Also covered:

Why diesel prices matter more than gas

The squeeze on housing, maintenance, and affordability

How a growing upper middle class is changing spending dynamics

The risks and hype around upcoming AI IPOs

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