Record diesel prices are exposing pain points in the stock market and economy Midterm voters overwhelmingly say they‘re worried about the national debt Record diesel prices are exposing pain points in the stock market and economy ‘This is the AI economy,’ but we have yet to figure out how to tele-transport Amazon packages, says strategist Record-high fuel prices are hitting shares of companies that keep the U.S. economy moving. /iStockphoto That’s crucial right now, because while rising retail gasoline prices have squeezed Americans’ budgets, it’s the record high price of diesel that is more concerning for the U.S. economy. Copyright ©2026 MarketWatch, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 ‘I’m burned out’: I’m constantly helping my cousin who is running out of money.
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My mother died from Alzheimer’s. Do I need long-term-care insurance? China is chasing SpaceX and setting its sights on the global space economy It’s almost impossible to sell a condo unit these days: ‘I feel trapped’ Joy Wiltermuth is assistant managing editor, markets.
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