The White House & Wall Street Agenda

@ The White House

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing.  

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks and answer questions at the Associated Press luncheon during the ASNE Convention at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park.  

Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta in the Oval Office.

@ Wall Street

Motor Vehicle Sales (Mar.) Light vehicle sales levels in March will sustain the positive first quarter results, although sales are expected to recede mildly from the February running rate. 

As long as fuel prices remain an irritant to consumers, as opposed to an outright hindrance, momentum should be carried forward through the year.