Key events ahead - Westpac

Analysts at Westpac noted the key events ahead.

Key Quotes:

"The regional calendar is low key.

UK Feb unemployment is seen to remain at 5.1%.

There will be further data on US housing sector, with existing home sales expected to rise by 3.9%, bringing sales back towards 2007 highs.

Vale will also be releasing its quarterly production report. This comes after Rio and BHP this week cut forward guidance on production."