Economic Indicators

Kroger, Albertsons to merge in $24.6B deal

Kroger is acquiring Albertsons for $34.10 per share in a deal valued at around $24.6 billion. Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen will continue to lead the combined company.

Mortgage rates resume their climb

Freddie Mac said the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit it's highest level since 2002 this past week, reaching a high of 6.92%. This is up from 3.05% a year ago in Oct. 2021.