Home Depot stock in focus ahead of Monday as Fed hints at slower rate cuts
Home Depot shares closed up 0.5% at $345.82 on Friday, while Lowe’s rose 2.4%. Investors await the ISM manufacturing survey Monday and the U.S. jobs report Jan. 9, as Fed officials signal rate cuts may pause. President Trump delayed new tariffs on imported kitchen and bath goods for a year, but existing 25% tariffs remain. Home Depot expects flat to modestly higher sales and earnings in fiscal 2026.