The week ahead

  • Posted: Monday, April 2, 2012 1:47 a.m.
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TODAY
The Institute for Supply Management releases its manufacturing index for March.

U.S. Commerce Department releases construction spending for February.

TUESDAY
U.S. Commerce Department releases factory orders for February.

The Federal Reserve releases minutes from March interest-rate meeting.

Automakers release vehicle sales for March.

WEDNESDAY
Institute for Supply Management releases its service sector index for March.

European Central Bank governing council meets in Frankfurt to decide interest rates.

Germany releases industrial orders figures for February.

THURSDAY
U.S. Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims.

Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage ?rates.

Selected chain retailers release March sales comparisons.

FRIDAY
U.S. Labor Department releases employment data for March.

Federal Reserve releases consumer credit data for February.

U.S. stock market is closed for Good Friday.

Source: Associated Press

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