Monday, Nov. 28
The U.S. Commerce Department reports on new home sales in October. Economists expect 313,000 annualized sales, unchanged from the previous month.
Companies reporting:
Neiman Marcus Inc.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
Statistics Canada reports on the current account balance in the third quarter. Economists expect a deficit of $11.1-billion.
The U.S. Conference Board reports on consumer confidence in November. Economists expect a reading of 44.4, up from 39.8 the previous month.
Companies reporting:
Tiffany and Co.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Statistics Canada reports on the raw materials price index and industrial product prices in October. Economists expect increases of 1.3 per cent and 0.2 per cent, respectively.
Statscan reports on the gross domestic product in the third quarter. Economists expect annualized growth of 3 per cent.
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board issues its Beige Book, a survey of economic conditions around the country.
Companies reporting:
Aeropostale Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.
Thursday, Dec. 1
The U.S. Labour Department reports on initial jobless claims in the week ending Nov. 26. Economists expect 390,000 new claims.
The U.S. Institute for Supply Management issues its manufacturing index for November. Economists expect a reading of 51.5.
Companies reporting:
Barnes and Noble Inc.
Bombardier Inc.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Descartes Systems Group Inc.
Exco Technologies Ltd.
Gildan Activewear Inc.
H&R Block Inc.
Kroger Co.
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
Toronto-Dominion Bank
Friday, Dec. 2
Statistics Canada issues its jobs report for November. Economists expect the unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 7.3 per cent, and a net increase in employment of 16,000 jobs.
The U.S. Labour Department publishes its jobs report for November. Economists expect the unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 9 per cent, and non-farm payrolls to grow by 120,000 jobs.
Companies reporting:
Bank of Nova Scotia
Royal Bank of Canada