A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
BORROW AND SPEND
The
The tally, which excludes mortgages and other loans secured by real estate, is expected to show consumer borrowing increased by
Consumer credit, monthly change, seasonally adjusted, billions of dollars:
Nov. 11.5
Dec. 11.5
Jan. 1.6
Feb. 26.1
March 25.8
April (est.) 20
Source: FactSet
LESS RED?
Analysts predict the company will report Wednesday that it narrowed its loss in the February-April quarter versus the same period last year. The video game retailer's shares are up more than 1,200% this year amid a social-media driven investment frenzy. It's been working to transform itself into a more online-focused company.
INFLATION BAROMETER
A gauge of
The Labor Department’s consumer price index, due out Thursday, is projected to show a gain of 4.6% for the 12 months ended in May. That would be the fastest pace since a 4.9% increase in the 12 months that ended in
Consumer price index, annual percent change, not seasonally adjusted:
Dec. 1.4
Jan. 1.4
Feb. 1.7
March 2.6
April 4.2
May (est.) 4.6
Source: FactSet
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