Today's economic calendar includes data on retail sales, home prices, consumer confidence, and regional manufacturing.
The ICSC/Goldman same-store sales figures will be released at 7:45 a.m. ET, followed by the weekly Redbook retail figure at 8:55 a.m. ET.
The 20-city S&P Case-Shiller home price index for April is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET with a consensus expectation of 0.4 percent, up from March's 0.1 percent. Estimates range from 0.2 percent to 1 percent.
Consumer confidence for June will be released at 10 a.m. ET. The consensus forecast calls for a decline to 63.5 from May's level of 64.9. Estimates range from 58.0 to 66.3.
The Richmond Fed manufacturing index is also scheduled for 10 a.m. ET. Most analysts expect a June print of 5, up from May's reading of 4. The estimated range is from -2 to 5.
The State Street Investor Confidence Index will be released at 10 a.m. ET as well.
Four- and 52-week Treasury bill auctions are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET. A two-year note auction will be announced at 1 p.m. ET.
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