THE WEEK AHEAD

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

TODAY

* Treasury Department releases figures on budget deficit for January.

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TUESDAY

* Labor Department releases January consumer prices.

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

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WEDNESDAY

* National Assn. of Realtors releases data on existing-home sales for January.

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THURSDAY

Commerce Department releases report on durable goods orders for January.

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FRIDAY

Commerce Department releases revised report on fourth-quarter gross domestic product.