Group 1 - Gold prices remained stable around $3334.50 per ounce, with a slight drop to $3333.32 per ounce, marking the lowest level since August 1 [1][3] - Investors are closely monitoring the upcoming Federal Reserve annual symposium in Jackson Hole, scheduled for August 21-23, where Chairman Powell is expected to provide insights on economic outlook and policy framework [3][4] - Major retailers such as Walmart, Home Depot, and Target are set to release earnings reports this week, which may reflect the impact of trade uncertainties and inflation expectations on U.S. consumers [3][4] Group 2 - The U.S. stock market indices closed mostly flat, as investors awaited earnings reports from major retailers for more economic indicators [1][3] - The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell to its lowest level since December 2022, indicating a decline in consumer sentiment due to rising inflation concerns [4] - The geopolitical situation remains tense, with discussions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky regarding the future of the Ukraine war, following a summit with President Putin that yielded no concrete results [4]