Core Insights - The earnings season has concluded, leading to a quieter week ahead with limited notable reports expected [1] - Key economic reports include the S&P flash U.S. services and manufacturing purchasing managers' indexes (PMI), along with consumer sentiment data [1] - Companies to watch for quarterly results include Chewy (CHWY), GameStop (GME), KB Home (KBH), and Paychex (PAYX) [1] Economic Report Schedule - The delayed January construction spending report is scheduled for release on Monday, March 23 [2] - On Tuesday, March 24, the revised fourth-quarter U.S. productivity reading, S&P flash U.S. services PMI, and manufacturing PMI will be released [2] - The import price index is set to be published on Wednesday, March 25 [2] - Weekly jobs data will be available on Thursday, March 26 [2] - The week will conclude with March's consumer sentiment data on Friday, March 27 [3]

Core Viewpoint - The week leading up to Christmas is expected to be quiet for investors, with no earnings reports and only a few economic data releases scheduled, primarily those delayed due to the recent U.S. government shutdown [1]. Economic Reports - The week will start on Monday, Dec. 22, with no significant economic reports scheduled [2]. - On Tuesday, Dec. 23, the delayed third-quarter GDP report and October's durable goods orders will be released, along with consumer confidence data [2]. Market Schedule - Markets will close early at 1:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 24, in observance of Christmas Eve, with the early release of Thursday's usual jobs data [3]. - Markets will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday, and Friday, Dec. 26, is expected to conclude the week quietly [3].