The week ahead
Today
Congressional Budget Office releases updated 10-year budget forecast.
Gateway and Lowe’s issue quarterly reports.
Tuesday
United States and China open negotiations in San Francisco on a possible treaty limiting textile imports.
Hewlett-Packard, Home Depot, J.C. Penney, Wal-Mart issue quarterly reports.
Economic indicators: July consumer prices, housing starts, industrial production.
Wednesday
BEA Systems, CACI International, Harman International Industries issue quarterly reports.
Economic indicator: July producer prices.
Thursday
Barnes & Noble, Gap and Limited issue quarterly reports.
Economic indicator: July leading indicators.
Friday
Northwest Air Lines faces possible strike by mechanics union..

