U.S. economic data due for release Tuesday includes the weekly Goldman Sachs chain store sales index, the weekly Johnson Redbook retail sales report, new residential sales and the Richmond Fed business activity index.

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U.S. economic data due for release Monday includes the Chicago Fed national activity index and existing home sales.

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U.S. economic data due for release Monday includes the Chicago Fed national activity index, pending home sales and the Texas manufacturing outlook survey.

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