THE WEEK AHEAD

L.A. Times Archives

Nov. 25, 1996 12 AM PT

Some of the major business and economic events scheduled for this week:

TODAY

* National Assn. of Realtors releases October figures for existing home sales.

TUESDAY

* The Conference Board releases results of its monthly survey on consumer confidence.

WEDNESDAY

* Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims data.

* Labor Department releases 1996 Trendsetter List of companies acting to ensure their goods are not made in sweatshops.

* Commerce Department releases figures for third-quarter gross domestic product.

* Commerce Department releases October durable goods data.

THURSDAY

* Thanksgiving Day. U.S. financial markets are closed.

FRIDAY

* Commerce releases October personal income-spending figures.