This week’s very busy calendar includes more housing data, with appreciation figures on Tuesday and Pending Home Sales Wednesday.
The economy is also in focus, with a first look at second quarter economic growth (GDP) Wednesday and the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric, the Personal Consumption Expenditures index on Thursday.
Labor market updates are spread throughout the week, including job openings Tuesday, private payroll numbers Wednesday, unemployment claims Thursday, and the main jobs reports featuring non-farm payrolls and the unemployment rate on Friday.
In addition, the Federal Reserve holds its two-day policy meeting starting Tuesday, with an interest rate decision and press conference expected Wednesday afternoon.