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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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