THIS WEEK
Bernanke's big week:
The Fed chairman spends three days before U.S. Congresss taling about the economy and monetary policy
TUESDAY
In the United States, the closely watched Case-Shiller house price index offers a look at the health of the real estate market. An index of U.S. confidence released at 10 a.m. ET provides insight into the consumer mindset. Companies slated to report financial results include Waste Services International, Centerra Gold, Dundee REIT, TransCanada Corp., George Weston.
WEDNESDAY
U.S. new home sales. Companies slated to report financial results include Sherritt, Cott, TransAlta, SFK Pulp, Cameco, March Networks, MDC Partners, Maple Leaf Foods, CI Financial, Progress Energy.
U.S. durable goods.
THURSDAY
U.S. initial jobless claims. Companies slated to report financial results include Tim Hortons, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Bank, Enerplus.
FRIDAY
Statistics Canada reports capital spending intentions for 2010.
Stascan reports current account balance for the fourth quarter.
U.S. gross domestic product for the fourth quarter.
U.S. existing home sales.
Chicago Purchasing Managers Index.