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Rising gas prices and rising stocks: Here's why both are happening

Rising gas prices and rising stocks: Here's why both are happening

Though consumers are dealing with some "painful things" at the moment, an economist says the thriving stock market reflects an absolute change in the decades-long trajectory of growth in the United States.

Chris Woodward
May 26, 2026
Polls predict Maine intends to send 'P-Hustle' to U.S. Senate

Posted May 22, 2026

Polls predict Maine intends to send 'P-Hustle' to U.S. Senate
Trump backs Paxton ahead of Monday's runoff, at odds with other Republicans

Posted May 21, 2026

Trump backs Paxton ahead of Monday's runoff, at odds with other Republicans
Stier says people should know what Mamdani means

Posted May 21, 2026

Stier says people should know what Mamdani means
Former congressman, targeted by Trump, warns of obedient GOP

Posted May 20, 2026

Former congressman, targeted by Trump, warns of obedient GOP
Mayoral hopeful Pratt matches the Los Angeles 'motif,' says McGary

Posted May 20, 2026

Mayoral hopeful Pratt matches the Los Angeles 'motif,' says McGary
GOP complaints point to something other than Senate parliamentarian

Posted May 19, 2026

GOP complaints point to something other than Senate parliamentarian
Knight: Republicans must pair redistricting wins with 'sane' message

Posted May 19, 2026

Knight: Republicans must pair redistricting wins with 'sane' message
Trump called 'kingmaker' in GOP, but what path is he paving?

Posted May 19, 2026

Trump called 'kingmaker' in GOP, but what path is he paving?
Jeffress' advice: Don't underestimate Scripture-twisting Talarico

Posted May 18, 2026

Jeffress' advice: Don't underestimate Scripture-twisting Talarico
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