Home Depot, Walmart Earnings Due Amid Fed Rate Decision Clarity

The week ahead on Wall Street will be marked by several key events, including earnings reports from Home Depot and Walmart.

The Federal Reserve is also set to release minutes of its recent meeting. The minutes are expected to provide insight into the Fed's thinking behind its decision to raise interest rates in July.

Home Depot and Walmart will both report their quarterly earnings on Tuesday, August 17. Wall Street analysts expect Home Depot to post profits of $4.04 per share, while Walmart is forecasted to report earnings of $1.54 per share.