Anticipated interest rate cuts have the markets on the edge of their seats, with traders pricing in a 25-basis-point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve at its September meeting next week. . Plus holidays are right around the corner, retail sales are likely to increase between 2.3% and 3.3% from 2023, according to Deloitte's annual holiday retail forecast.

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