Canadian, U.S. jobs reports out, Friday© Shannon Stapleton / Reuters/Reuters
Monday, Oct. 1
Statistics Canada reports on the raw materials price index and industrial product prices in August. Economists expect a rise of 1.2 per cent, and a drop of 0.1 per cent, respectively.
The U.S. Institute for Supply Management issues its manufacturing index for September. Economists expect a reading of 50.
Tuesday, Oct. 2
Companies reporting:
Mosaic Co.
Wednesday, Oct. 3
The U.S. Institute for Supply Management issues its services index for September. Economists expect a reading of 53.4.
Companies reporting:
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Marriott International Inc.
Monsanto Co.
Thursday, Oct. 4
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board publishes the minutes of its Sept. 12-13 meeting.
Companies reporting:
Richelieu Hardware Ltd.
Sandvine Corp.
Friday, Oct. 5
Statistics Canada issues its jobs report for September. Economists expect the unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 7.3 per cent. Hiring is expected to add 10,000 jobs to payrolls.
The U.S. Labour Department publishes its employment report for September. Economists expect the unemployment rate to rise to 8.2 per cent from 8.1 per cent. Non-farm payrolls are expected to grow by 115,000 jobs.
Companies reporting:
Constellation Brands Inc.