The Wall Street Journal-20080214-Today-s Agenda

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Today's Agenda

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Trade Gap Is Expected

To Have Narrowed

The U.S. trade deficit is expected to have narrowed slightly in December. Export gains are seen coming via capital goods, offset by softness in industrial materials and autos. Oil imports likely moderated. Commerce Department, 8:30 a.m. EST.

Senate Panel to Hear

Bernanke's Outlook

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke gives the Senate Banking Committee his outlook for the economy and markets, joined by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and SEC Chairman Christopher Cox.

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At the U.N., investors and executives discuss how climate change affects investing.