As the trading week begins, U.S. stocks are experiencing minimal changes with investors closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve symposium at Jackson Hole and key retail earnings announcements. The Dow Jones Index has dipped slightly following two consecutive weeks of gains, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are also showing signs of decline. Analysts are speculating on potential signals from Fed Chair Powell regarding interest rates, which will be a focal point of his speech. Meanwhile, Wall Street remains near record highs, despite mixed performance among Asian markets and concerns surrounding geopolitical developments, including the Ukraine talks.