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Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer

Walmart and Target are about to reveal the health of the U.S. consumer
MarketWatch Sunday 16 August 2026, 11:00 UTC By Bill Peters 1 min read
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Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.

Earnings reports from the two major retailers will show how shoppers are holding up in an era of persistent inflation.
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