By Hannah Erin Lang

Several big-box U.S. retailers are set to report second-quarter earnings this week, offering a glimpse into the spending habits of U.S. consumers and the continued impact of President Trump's trade war.

Here are the major reports on deck:

-- Home Depot: The home-improvement chain is set to post earnings on Tuesday morning. Earlier this year, Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail said the company won't raise prices in response to tariffs.

-- Lowe's: Home Depot's competitor reports on Wednesday morning. Lowe's first-quarter earnings report showed a persistent weakness in big-ticket spending, with some customers cutting back on big purchases.

-- Target: Analysts are expecting a drop in year-over-year profit at Target, which posts second-quarter earnings on Wednesday morning. Executives said a laundry list of problems dragged down the retailer's quarterly sales last quarter, including softer spending by consumers.

-- Walmart: The goliath of the retail space will share its quarterly financials with investors on Thursday morning. Earlier this year, Walmart was one of the largest companies to say it would pass the cost of tariffs on to consumers and raise prices.

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