华尔街股市低迷，投资者关注零售业绩和杰克逊霍尔峰会

Core Viewpoint - The major Wall Street indices showed a lackluster performance on Monday, with investors closely monitoring upcoming earnings reports from major retailers and the Federal Reserve's annual symposium in Jackson Hole [1] Group 1: Retail Sector Insights - Major retailers such as Walmart (WMT.N), Home Depot (HD.N), and Target (TGT.N) are set to release their earnings reports this week, which will provide insights into how trade uncertainties and inflation expectations are impacting U.S. consumers [1] - Despite a significant increase in retail sales as expected, overall consumer confidence has been negatively affected by rising inflation concerns [1] - Many retailers and manufacturers have placed orders in advance, suggesting that their earnings may align with expectations, and even if they exceed expectations, the extent of the outperformance is likely to be minimal [1] Group 2: Economic Indicators and Federal Reserve Outlook - Recent data indicates that while U.S. tariffs have not yet permeated overall consumer prices, a weak labor market may lead the central bank to adopt a more dovish stance [1] - The market is hopeful that the Federal Reserve's meeting in Jackson Hole from August 21 to 23 will provide clearer insights into the economic outlook and the central bank's policy framework, with Chairman Jerome Powell expected to speak at the event [1]