The week ahead

  • Posted: Monday, February 18, 2013 12:01 a.m.
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TODAY

U.S. stock and bond markets are closed for Washington’s Birthday.

TUESDAY

The National Association of Home Builders releases housing market index for February.

Germany’s ZEW institute releases its monthly investor confidence index for Europe’s biggest economy.

WEDNESDAY

U.S. Labor Department releases the Producer Price Index for January.

U.S. Commerce Department releases housing starts for January.

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

THURSDAY

U.S. Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims and Consumer Price Index for January.

Freddie Mac releases weekly mortgage rates.

The National Association of Realtors releases existing home sales for January.

The Conference Board releases leading indicators for January.

FRIDAY

Germany’s Ifo institute releases its monthly index of business confidence, a closely watched indicator for that country’s economy.

Source: Associated Press

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