Today

Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan speaks at the Bank of Mexico.

American International Group, Lowe’s and Wal-Mart issue quarterly reports.

Tuesday

Senate Banking Committee hearing on nomination of Ben Bernanke to be Fed chairman.

Economic indicators: October producer prices, retail sales.

Wednesday

Economic indicators: October consumer prices.

Thursday

Asian-Pacific economic summit opens in South Korea.

Economic indicators: October housing starts, industrial production.