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Home Depot reports its latest results on Tuesday, followed by Target and Lowes on Wednesday, and then Walmart on Thursday. The results will help give investors a more detailed picture of how businesses and consumers are handling stubbornly high inflation.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0rate of inflation remains solidly above 3%. The ongoing U.S. war with Iran prompted a surge in oil prices, which jolted gasoline prices. Higher prices on everything from gasoline to groceries and any goods that are shipped could prompt people to shift or cut spending.<\/p>\n

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Results from Home Depot and Lowes could provide more insight into the housing market and whether people are spending more or less on home improvements. Results and forecasts from retail giants Target and Walmart could provide more insight into how households are budgeting and spending.<\/p>\n

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Wall Street and economists will get more details about the Fed\u2019s interest rate policy when the central bank releases minutes from the July meeting on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The Fed\u00a0once again held its interest rate steady\u00a0in July amid worries about stubborn inflation, the jobs market and the direction of the economy. But three officials dissented in favor of higher rates during the meeting. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh described the policy discussion to reporters as a \u201cgood family fight.\u201d Wall Street expects at least one rate hike before the end of 2026.<\/p>\n

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