Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming week.
All times are Eastern.
TUESDAY, April 30
WASHINGTON — The Labor Department releases first quarter Employment Cost Index, 8:30 a.m. The Conference Board releases the Consumer Confidence Index for April, 10 a.m.; Federal Reserve policy makers start a two-day meeting to set interest rates.
WEDNESDAY, May 1
WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases job openings and labor turnover survey for March, 10 a.m.; Federal Reserve policymakers meet to set interest rates; statement and projections due at 2:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, May 2
WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases weekly report on unemployment benefits, 8:30 a.m.; Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates, noon.
FRIDAY, May 3
WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases employment data for April, 8:30 a.m.
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