1.   Both reports are scheduled for release Friday, just two days after U.S. central bankers meet on interest rate policy.

2.   Both reports are scheduled for release next Friday, just two days after U.S. central bankers meet on interest rate policy.

3.   The remarks came four days before U.S. central bankers meet to consider cutting interest rates.

4.   The testimony, under the Humphrey Hawkins Act, came four days before central bankers meet to consider cutting interest rates.