Amid cautious optimism about a sluggish recovery, the Bank of England is expected to extend year-long record-low interest rates and leave the bank's billion-pound asset purchasing program on hold. In Europe, the central bank is also expected to hold rates.
The U.S. Labour Department releases weekly jobless claims, 8:30 a.m. ET.
Washington's Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission questions former Citigroup executives Chuck Prince and Robert Rubin.
U.S. retailers report sales results for March.
Earnings reports
Cogeco, Cogeco Cable, Pier 1 Imports, Astral.