Today

Columbus Day holiday. Banks, government offices, bond market closed. Stock markets open.

American Council of Life Insurers hold annual conference at Omni Shoreham Hotel.

Tuesday

Northern Virginia Technology Council hosts forum on innovation and competitiveness at Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Va.

Apple and Gannett issue quarterly reports.

Wednesday

Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan speaks of economic flexibility at Georgetown University.

U.S.-China textile talks resume in Beijing.

Media General issues quarterly report.

Thursday

American Enterprise Institute hosts forum on Katrina and the economy.

Economic indicators: August trade balance.

Friday

Center for American Progress hosts forum on airlines, pensions and bankruptcy.

Greenspan and Treasury Secretary John W. Snow arrive in Beijing for consultation with Chinese officials and meeting of finance ministers from G-20 major trading nations.

Economic indicators: September consumer prices, retail sales and industrial production.