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Wall Street Holds Steady Near Record Highs Ahead of Fed Remarks and Retail Earnings

Wall Street Holds Near Record Highs as Investors Await Fed’s Jackson Hole Speech and Earnings from Walmart, Target, and Home Depot

by The Daily Desk
August 18, 2025
in Business, Economy, Stocks Market
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Wall Street Opens Flat with S&P 500 Near Records as Investors Look to Federal Reserve Guidance and Key U.S. Retailer Results - AP Photo/Richard Drew

Wall Street Remains Close to Records as Investors Monitor Fed Policy Outlook and Retail Sector Earnings from Leading Companies - AP Photo/Richard Drew

Stocks remain close to all-time highs as investors await Federal Reserve updates and major U.S. retail earnings reports.

Published Time: 08-18-2025, 14:30

Wall Street began the week largely steady, with U.S. stocks hovering near record highs as investors prepared for a critical week of Federal Reserve commentary and earnings from some of the nation’s largest retailers.

The S&P 500 opened flat on Monday after snapping a three-day streak of all-time highs last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average showed little movement, while the Nasdaq Composite edged 0.1% higher in early trading, according to market data reported by the Associated Press.

Novo Nordisk and Soho House Drive Early Gains

Shares of Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company, rose 5.3% after U.S. regulators approved its Wegovy drug for use in treating a liver disease linked to obesity. The decision is expected to expand the company’s reach in the U.S. healthcare market, adding to its momentum as a leading player in weight management therapies.

Meanwhile, Soho House, a global private membership club, surged 16.2% after announcing that an investor group led by hotel operator MCR would acquire its shares at $9 in cash. The deal sparked optimism about renewed investment interest in lifestyle and hospitality brands.

Retail Giants Prepare for Earnings Reports

This week, Wall Street is closely watching the financial results of top U.S. retailers, which could provide insight into consumer spending trends amid shifting economic conditions.

  • Home Depot, set to report on Tuesday, slipped 0.7% in early trading.
  • Target gained 1.7% ahead of Wednesday’s earnings release.
  • Walmart added 0.2% as it prepared to unveil results on Thursday.

Other major retailers, including Estee Lauder and Ross Stores, are also on the calendar. Analysts say their reports will highlight how American households are managing amid a cooling labor market and uneven wage growth.

Concentration of Market Gains Raises Caution

Market strategists note that a handful of dominant U.S. companies continue to drive stock market growth, particularly in sectors linked to artificial intelligence investment.

Lisa Shalett, chief investment officer at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, warned that this concentration could increase risks. “The danger is that investors could look at how much the broad S&P 500 has surged and extrapolate the success of the few to the gains of the many,” she said.

If economic growth slows and inflation remains elevated, smaller companies may struggle even as large-cap technology firms continue to thrive.

Attention Turns to Jackson Hole Fed Meeting

Investors are also focused on the upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming, where Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak on Friday. His remarks are expected to provide fresh signals on the Fed’s interest rate outlook.

Last month, Powell suggested caution on cutting rates too quickly, citing concerns over inflation risks, including those tied to tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump. However, recent labor market data showing weaker job growth has shifted attention toward potential economic slowdown.

The Fed faces the ongoing challenge of balancing its dual mandate: supporting employment while keeping inflation under control. Economists note that lowering interest rates can stimulate borrowing and investment but risks reigniting price pressures.

Inflation Data Remains Mixed

Recent inflation reports have delivered conflicting signals, adding uncertainty to the Fed’s path forward. Despite this, traders remain confident that the central bank could reduce its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year at the September meeting.

Treasury yields have eased in anticipation. On Monday, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note slipped to 4.31%, down slightly from 4.33% late Friday.

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Global Markets React to Geopolitical Developments

International markets showed mixed performance at the start of the week.

  • In Europe, indexes dipped as investors assessed the outcome of former President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which ended without a clear resolution on the war in Ukraine. Later in the day, Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders.
  • In Asia, markets were divided. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.8%, while South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.5%, reflecting regional economic pressures.

Outlook: Investors Weigh Risk and Opportunity

With Wall Street near record highs, analysts say the week ahead could be pivotal. Retail earnings will shed light on consumer resilience, while Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks may clarify the Fed’s stance on interest rates amid mixed economic signals.

For now, investors are treading cautiously, balancing optimism about strong corporate earnings with concern over market concentration and global uncertainty.

Source: AP News – Wall Street holds near its record heights

The Daily Desk

The Daily Desk

J News is a freelance editor and contributor at The Daily Desk, focusing on politics, media, and the shifting dynamics of public discourse. With a decade of experience in digital journalism, Jordan brings clarity and precision to every story.

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