US stock futures rose slightly on Monday as Wall Street looked to extend two weeks of gains driven by optimism over potential rate cuts. Last week, the Dow climbed 1.71%, the S&P 500 added 0.94%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.81%, with all three indexes hitting fresh record highs. Markets are increasingly betting on a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, even after recent data painted a mixed picture on inflation and employment. Investors will also watch the Fed’s annual economic policy symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week for signals on the outlook for rates. On the corporate front, earnings from major retailers including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Target will be in focus. Meanwhile, geopolitical attention is turning to Washington, where US President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to advance peace talks with Russia.