Market Pauses Ahead of Jackson Hole Summit and Retail Earnings

Stock futures are flat as investors await key speeches at the Fed's Jackson Hole summit and retail earnings reports, with expectations of a potential rate cut in September and ongoing market uncertainty. Major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, and Target are set to report earnings, which could influence market sentiment. Meta Platforms saw a significant increase in short interest, while Palo Alto Networks' strong earnings boosted its stock.