Stocks little changed at the open ahead of Fed minutes, retail earnings this week — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-little-changed-at-the-open-ahead-of-fed-minutes-retail-earnings-this-weekContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Stocks little changed at the open ahead of Fed minutes, retail earningshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-little-changed-at-the-open-ahead-of-fed-minutes-retail-earnings-this-weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-little-changed-at-the-open-ahead-of-fed-minutes-retail-earnings-this-week#u44841Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:20:33 +0000US stocks are steady at the open as investors await the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes and retail earnings reports. The market is cautious ahead of these events, which could provide insights into the Fed's future policy moves and the health of the US consumer. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are wavering, with investors reacting positively to a strong second-quarter earnings season.Why it mattersThe US stock market has been hanging near record highs, driven by a strong earnings season and easing rate hike fears. However, investors are now looking to the Fed's mee