The week ahead

Today

  • Labor Day. U.S. markets closed.

Tuesday

  • Congress reconvenes after summer recess.
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce opens small-business summit.

Wednesday

  • Congressional Budget Office issues revised budget outlook.
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan testifies before House Budget Committee.
  • Former investment banker Frank P. Quattrone sentenced in New York.

Thursday

  • Senate Banking Committee has hearing on international accounting standards.
  • House Transportation Committee has hearing on airport congestion in Chicago.

Friday

  • Economic indicators: July trade balance, August producer prices.