The week ahead
Today
AFL-CIO President John Sweeney and service employees union President Andrew Stern discuss the future of organized labor in appearances on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal.”
Humana and Tyson Foods release quarterly results.
Economic indicator: June construction spending.
Tuesday
George Marshall Foundation hosts a discussion titled “Climate Change Policy After the G-8 Summit.”
Comcast, Marsh & McLennan, Qwest Communications International and Tyco International release quarterly results.
Economic indicators: June personal income and spending, June factory orders.
Wednesday
The Treasury Department is expected to announce whether it will bring back the 30-year bond.
Time Warner releases quarterly results.
Thursday
The Heritage Foundation hosts a seminar titled “Challenges Facing the 21st Century U.S. Workforce.”
Gateway, Gillette and Viacom release quarterly results.
Economic indicator: July retail sales.
Friday
World Trade Organization scheduled to rule on a U.S. complaint about the European Union’s biotechnology policy.
Economic indicators: July unemployment rate, June consumer credit.

