With the Department of Labor set to release its monthly jobs report and unemployment rate this Friday along with additional reports being published throughout the week, this week is critical as we leave July behind and gear up for August. These reports are likely to be carefully examined by investors because the Federal Reserve has dropped hints that it will start pulling back on stimulus measures if an improvement in the economy is seen. In addition to the state of the job market, the overall economy will be scrutinized as an advance estimate of the second quarter gross domestic product is scheduled to roll out Wednesday. To find out more on what’s happening throughout the week, click HERE.