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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 9 MIN

KROGER The Largest GROCERY STORE Exposed the Consumer Collapse...

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Kroger's latest earnings report may have beaten Wall Street expectations, but the real story is buried beneath the headlines. While revenue topped estimates, identical grocery sales rose just 1% as food inflation continues running above 3%, suggesting Americans are paying more while buying less. The result paints a troubling picture of consumer health and household finances.At the same time, the Federal Reserve has signaled that interest rate hikes may be back on the table. Rising grocery prices, tariff-driven inflation, higher mortgage costs, growing HELOC balances, and record credit card rates are creating a dual squeeze on American families. This isn't just a Kroger story—it's a warning sign for the entire U.S. economy.In this video, Mark Malek breaks down what Kroger's earnings really reveal about consumer spending, inflation, tariffs, interest rates, and why the mainstream media may be missing the bigger picture.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@wstruthbombs?sub_confirmation=1Substack: https://substack.com/@wstruthbombsX: https://x.com/WSTruthBombsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wstruthbombsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wstruthbombs.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wstruthbombsSupport the show

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Kroger's latest earnings report may have beaten Wall Street expectations, but the real story is buried beneath the headlines. While revenue topped estimates, identical grocery sales rose just 1% as food inflation continues running above 3%, suggesting Americans are paying more while buying less. The result paints a troubling picture of consumer health and household finances. At the same time, the Federal Reserve has signaled that interest rate hikes may be back on the table. Rising grocery p...

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