Monday, Sept. 19
Companies reporting:
Lennar Corp.
Pacific Rim Mining Corp.
Tuesday, Sept. 20
Statistics Canada reports on the leading indicators in August. Economists expect a rise of 0.1 per cent from the previous month.
Statscan reports on wholesale transactions in July. Economists expect a rise of 0.3 per cent from the previous month.
The U.S. Commerce Department reports on housing starts and building permits in July. Economists expect 590,000 starts and 590,000 permits, annualized.
Companies reporting:
Adobe Systems Inc.
Carnival Corp.
Conagra Foods Inc.
Oracle Corp.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Statistics Canada reports on the consumer price index in August. Economists expect a rise of 2.9 per cent from the same month last year. Core inflation is expected at 1.6 per cent.
The U.S. National Association of Realtors reports on existing home sales in August. Economists expect 4.75 million annualized sales.
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board makes its interest rate announcement. Economists expect the key rate to remain unchanged at 0.25 per cent.
Companies reporting:
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
General Mills Inc.
Gennum Corp.
Red Hat Inc.
Thursday, Sept. 22
Statistics Canada reports on retail sales in July. Economists expect a drop of 0.4 per cent from the previous month.
The U.S. Labour Department reports on initial jobless claims in the week ending Sept. 17. Economists expect 420,000 new claims.
Companies reporting:
Fedex Corp.
Nike Inc.