Dow Dips 200 Points Amidst Walmart Miss, Jackson Hole Symposium Drives Market Uncertainty

The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw significant fluctuations on Thursday as investor reactions to retail giant Walmart’s disappointing earnings report led to a stock market pullback. The broader S&P 500 and Nasdaq also experienced losses, mirroring the Dow’s decline. This turbulence comes amid increased anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s key symposium at Jackson Hole, where economists and policymakers are expected to discuss future interest rates.