Monday, April 2
The U.S. Institute for Supply Management issues its manufacturing index for March. Economists expect a reading of 53.1.
Wednesday, April 4
The Institute for Supply Management issues its nonmanufacturing sector index for March. Economists expect a reading of 56.6.
Companies reporting:
Harry Winston Diamond Corp.
Monsanto Co.
Thursday, April 5
Statistics Canada publishes its jobs report for March. Economists expect the unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 7.4 per cent, and job creation of 10,000 new positions.
Companies reporting:
Carmax Inc.
Constellation Brands Inc.
Pier 1 Imports Inc.
Friday, April 6
The U.S. Labour Department releases its employment report for March. Economists expect the unemployment rate to remain at 8.3 per cent; non-farm payrolls are expected to grow by 210,000 jobs.