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Several economic reports are set to be released this week. Here's what to watch for.

Here's a look at what to expect this week. Advertisement Ongoing trade negotiations The Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up In April, Trump Meanwhile, on Thursday, the US Court of Appeals will hear arguments on whether Trump had the authority to Fed rate decision Federal Reserve officials will meet Wednesday to decide on interest rates, amid ongoing political pressure from the White House. While Trump has Advertisement President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tour the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation project in Washington, D.C., on July 25. Chip Somodevilla/Photographer: Chip Somodevilla/G Inflation The Fed's inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, will be released on Thursday. Inflation Rising inflation has created a political challenge for Trump, who campaigned on lowering costs but has since imposed a series of tariffs that have added pressure on businesses and consumers. Despite the increase, Trump's global tariffs deadline On April 2, As that 90-day period drew to a close earlier this month, Trump sent letters to some countries notifying them of their updated tariff rates, which are scheduled to take effect Aug. 1. Related : On Sunday, Trump Trump reached a similar Jobs report The Labor Department will release the monthly jobs report on Friday, provide yet another clue about the state of the economy. Advertisement Material from the Associated Press were used in this report. Alyssa Vega can be reached at