Investors are tracking talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war and awaiting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole at the end of the week.

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Wall Street is holding near its records. The S&P 500 was basically flat Monday, coming off its first loss after setting an all-time high in three consecutive days. The Dow

At least that’s what Wall Street’s fear gauge suggests. The VIX plunged to its lowest point of 2025 on Wednesday, just above 14 — roughly 30 percent below its long-run average of 20 — while the S&P 500 hit a record high for the second day in a row.

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Nvidia can sell its AI chips in China, and hyperscalers are spending more heavily on data center infrastructure than Wall Street anticipated.

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.