The week ahead: August jobless numbers will be released Friday

MONDAY: U.S. financial markets are closed for the Labor Day holiday.

TUESDAY: Construction spending, Treasury securities auction.

WEDNESDAY: H&R Block earnings, August motor vehicle sales, ADP employment report.

THURSDAY: Initial jobless claims, productivity and costs, international trade, chain store sales.

FRIDAY: August unemployment report.

This story was originally published August 29, 2014 at 1:00 AM with the headline "The week ahead: August jobless numbers will be released Friday."