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April 27, 2008

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The week ahead

April jobs data and a Fed meeting could mean a volatile week.

Monday

Earnings: MasterCard, Verizon, Visa

Tuesday

Consumer confidence (April); Case-Shiller home price index (February). Earnings: CBS

Wednesday

Federal Reserve interest rate decision; gross domestic product (Q1). Earnings: Procter & Gamble, Time Warner

Thursday

Institute for Supply Management index (April). Earnings: Burger King, Exxon Mobil

Friday

Unemployment and jobs created (April).

Earnings: Chevron

Overheard

"Consumers are feeling the pinch, not only from the labor market, but also from prices." - Moody's economist Aaron Smith on consumer confidence at a 26-year low.

On Monday

Hotels use luxuries in an attempt to lure guests.