United States — Federal Reserve & Target Corporation

United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed faces pressure to hike rates due to rising inflation, with new chairman Kevin Warsh expected to provide limited guidance.

Target Corporation: Target's upcoming earnings will provide insight into retail performance amid inflation and slowing job market.

United States — Federal Reserve: The weak data increased market expectations that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged in September, supporting a pause in tightening.

Target Corporation: Target is offering discounts, with 95% of school supply prices at or below last year's levels.

United States — Federal Reserve: Monetary policy authority facing pressure to address inflation and long-term yields. The Treasury's intervention complicated its policy signaling, with markets awaiting clarity from Chair Warsh.

Target Corporation: Rose on earnings beat, but not central to the event.

United States — Federal Reserve: Inflation concerns, partly driven by high oil prices, reduce the chances of the United States — Federal Reserve cutting rates this year and raise risks of rate hikes in 2026, impacting bond yields and overall market sentiment.

Target Corporation: Target Corporation's shares fell despite reporting better-than-expected profit and revenue, as a new CEO attempts to turn around the company and boost revenue.

United States — Federal Reserve: The Fed is monitoring AI-driven inflation; some officials worry about sustained price pressures that could delay rate cuts or prompt hikes.

Target Corporation: Target still displayed old prices initially after Apple's hike, but will likely adjust.