WEEK AHEAD

MONDAY

The National Association of Home Builders releases its housing market index for September.

TUESDAY

The Commerce Department releases housing starts for August. Federal Reserve policymakers begin a two-day meeting to set interest rates. FedEx Corp. reports its quarterly financial results after the market closes.

WEDNESDAY

Federal Reserve policymakers meet to set interest rates, statement scheduled. Spanish fashion retailer Inditex, which owns the Zara store chain, presents its first-half financial results.

THURSDAY

The Labor Department releases its weekly jobless claims. The National Association of Realtors releases existing home sales for August.