U.S. economy unexpectedly accelerated to a 2.4% growth rate in April-June quarter despite Fed hikes

Kroger and Albertsons in 2022 proposed what would be the largest grocery store merger in U.S. history.

Cooling inflation hasn’t translated to lower prices on store shelves. We’ll look at how sticker-shock over grocery costs is having an impact on consumers and voters.

Yields were mixed after Fitch cut the U.S. government’s credit rating. The downgrade strikes at the core of the financial system.