Stock futures are pointing to a slightly lower open for major indexes on Wednesday as investors respond to a slew of earnings reports from retailers and brace for a big speech later in the week by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are rising in premarket trading as the stock market looks ahead to the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole Symposium.

Dow futures slipped slightly on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

S&P 500 futures are down 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are dipping 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures are slipping 0.4%. On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10 points, or 0.02%, to 44922,

Traders eye Powell’s Jackson Hole speech and retail earnings as Intel, Caterpillar, and Home Depot drive early stock market focus.

Fed minutes are due, and top retailers will report earnings in the coming week. But the main attraction will be Jerome Powell's speech on Friday.

S&P 500 futures are down 0.1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are dipping 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures are slipping 0.1%. On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 34 points, or 0.08%, to 44,

U.S. equity futures slipped on Thursday, signaling continued weakness for Wall Street as investors brace for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s appearance at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. Lingering uncertainty over the direction of interest rates has weighed heavily on sentiment,