THE WEEK AHEAD

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

MONDAY: National Assn. of Realtors releases existing-home sales for June.

TUESDAY: Conference Board releases results of its monthly survey on consumer confidence.

WEDNESDAY: Commerce Department releases durable-goods report for March.

THURSDAY: Labor Department releases employment cost index for second quarter and weekly jobless claims.

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Commerce Department releases new-home sales for June.

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Freddie Mac releases weekly mortgage rates.