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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 5 MIN

Prices Going “Up, Up, Up”: Why Costs Keep Rising — And It’s Not Just Inflation

from Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski · host Finance, Investing, & Markets

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Prices on electronics, appliances, and everyday goods are climbing again — but is it really inflation? Chris explains what’s actually driving higher costs, from tariffs and labor expenses to healthcare and energy prices. He breaks down how businesses pass rising costs to consumers and why government policy, taxes, and regulation play a major role in what you pay.

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