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The Day Ahead

Good morning, its Thursday March 31st, the 90th day of 2005.

Personal Income and Chicago PMI releases this morning will be closely watched by traders. In particular, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) component of personal income will be under the microscope as any surprise jump will bring out the inflation and rate fears anew.

US Market Calendar

  • 8:30 am: Initial Claims – Mar. 26th week
  • 8:30 am: Personal Income & Consumption – Feb.
  • 10:00 am: Help-Wanted Index – Feb.
  • 10:00 am: Factory Orders – Feb.
  • 10:00 am: Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index – Mar.

Canadian Market Calendar

  • 8:30 am: Real GDP at Basic Prices – Jan.

Earnings and the Federal Reserve

For earnings highlights, please see today's WSJ Earnings Calendar.

For a list of upcoming speeches, congressional testimony, Federal Open Market Committee material, and statistical releases, please visit the What's Next page of The Federal Reserve Board website. Recently released Federal Reserve Board material, including market moving FOMC decisions and speeches by members, will be found on their What's New page.

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