Domestic and international stock markets declined throughout the week due to concerns about declining commodity prices, global economic growth, and less dovish comments from the Federal Reserve. The minutes from the Fed's July meeting indicated that while the labor market had improved, the conditions for raising rates had not been met. Investors viewed this as mixed signals for a potential rate hike in September. Commodity prices fell sharply, with crude oil declining to six-year lows on higher than expected inventories. Global growth concerns were exacerbated by declines in Chinese markets and weak European data.