Economic Data Scheduled For Friday

Data on housing starts and permits for March will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET. A 1.620 million annual is projected for starts in March versus February's 1.421 million rate, while permits are expected at 1.750 million compared to 1.720 million.
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index for April is scheduled for release at 10:00 a.m. ET. Analysts expect the index rising to 89 in April versus previous reading of 84.9.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan is set to speak at 10:45 a.m. ET.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan will speak at 12:30 p.m. ET.
The Baker Hughes North American rig count report for the latest week will be released at 1:00 p.m. ET.