Monday, Sept. 26
The U.S. Commerce Department reports on new home sales in August. Economists expect 295,000 annualized sales, a 1 per cent drop from the previous month.
Companies reporting:
Hanfeng Evergreen Inc.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
The U.S. Conference Board reports on consumer confidence in September. Economists expect a reading of 46.2, up from 44.5 the previous month.
Companies reporting:
Accenture Public Ltd. Co.
Jabil Circuit Inc.
Walgreen Co.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
The U.S. Commerce Department reports on durable goods orders in August. Economists expect a drop of 0.4 per cent.
Companies reporting:
AGF Management Ltd.
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
McCormick & Co. Inc.
Thursday, Sept. 29
Statistics Canada reports on the raw materials price index and industrial product prices in August. Economists expect drops of 2.5 per cent and 0.3 per cent, respectively.
The U.S. Labour Department reports on initial jobless claims in the week ending Sept. 24. Economists expect 420,000 new claims.
The U.S. National Association of Realtors reports on pending home sales in August. Economists expect a drop of 6.3 per cent from the same month last year.
Companies reporting:
H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB
Micron Technology Inc.
Friday, Sept. 30
Statistics Canada reports on the gross domestic product in July. Economists expect annual growth of 2.3 per cent.
The U.S. Commerce Department reports on personal income and spending in August. Economists expect increases of 0.1 per cent and 0.2 per cent, respectively.