Index Market

Dow Jones softness keeps stock indexes cautious as investors watch major retailer earnings for clues on consumer demand and margins.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq ease from records as Treasury yields and Federal Reserve minutes shape the next index market test.

Russell 2000 outperformed as major indexes eased from records, putting small-cap breadth and Fed rate expectations in focus.

U.S. stock indexes hover near records as July retail sales weakness tests breadth, earnings optimism and Federal Reserve rate expectations.