The Week Ahead

Wednesday

* The Federal Reserve releases results of a survey of regional economic conditions.

* A court hearing is scheduled for ex-Tyco Chief Executive L. Dennis Kozlowski, convicted of looting the company.

* A quarterly earnings report is expected from EchoStar Communications Corp.

Thursday

* The Commerce Department reports on housing starts for February.

* The Labor Department reports on the consumer price index for February.

Friday

* The Federal Reserve reports on industrial production for February.