Fed meeting, jobs report

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by Laura Matovina

Story Created: Jul 30, 2012 at 4:16 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jul 30, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) -- On this week's economic calendar, the highlights include a two-day Federal Reserve meeting, beginning tomorrow.

Then on Friday, the Labor Department releases the closely watched monthly unemployment report. Analysts look for the jobless rate to remain at 8.2 percent.

Also, reports on consumer confidence, home prices, manufacturing and employment costs are among those due.

Poll

How do you feel about the "Dairy State" having to go to Illinois to get our Cream Puffs made for this years State Fair?

  • Don't Care
  • I can't believe it.
  • No more cream puffs for me
  • As long as they taste the same I'm in
  • Can't Wait