The week ahead
Today
Institute for International Economics has forum on federal budget deficits.
Tuesday
Federal Reserve policy committee to set interest rates.
Walt Disney Co., Cisco release quarterly reports.
Economic indicators: Second-quarter productivity.
Wednesday
Hearing at federal court in Houston on procedural issues relating to upcoming trial of Enron executives.
Thursday
Alliance for Nonprofit Management opens annual conference at the Capital Hilton.
Kohl’s, Target, Tiffany, Wal-Mart, Dell issue quarterly reports.
Economic indicators: July retail sales.
Friday
Economic indicators: June trade balance, July producer prices, August consumer sentiment.

