WEEK AHEAD

TUESDAY

The Commerce Department releases new-home sales for April.

Germany’s Ifo institute releases its monthly business confidence index, a key indicator for Europe’s biggest economy.

WEDNESDAY

The National Association of Realtors releases existing home sales for April.

The Federal Reserve releases minutes from its April interest-rate meeting.

Lowe’s reports its quarterly financial results.

THURSDAY

The Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims.

Mortgage company Freddie Mac releases weekly mortgage rates.

FRIDAY

The Commerce Department releases durable goods data for April.

The Commerce Department releases gross domestic product data.