Monday, April 4
The Bank of Canada releases its first-quarter Business Outlook Survey and the accompanying Senior Loan Officer Survey.
Tuesday, April 5
The U.S. Institute for Supply Management issues its non-manufacturing index for March. Economists expect a reading of 59.9.
The U.S. Fed Open Markets Committee releases the minutes of its latest meeting.
Companies reporting:
Forzani Group Ltd.
KB Home
Wednesdy, April 6
The Richard Ivey purchasing managers index for March is released. Economists expect a reading of 64.
Companies reporting:
Bed Bath and Beyond Inc.
Gennum Corp.
Monsanto Co.
Sandvine Corp.
Thursday, April 7
Statistics Canada reports on building permits issued in February. Economists expect an increase of 1.4 per cent from the previous month.
The U.S. Labour Department reports on initial jobless claims in the week ending April 2. Economists expect 384,000 new claims.
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board reports on consumer credit in February. Economists expect an increase of $4.5-billion (U.S.).
Companies reporting:
Constellation Brands Inc.
Dollarama Inc.
Pier 1 Imports Inc.
Rite Aid Corp.
Friday, April 8
Statistics Canada issues its jobs report for March. Economists expect the unemployment rate to fall to 7.7 per cent from 7.8 per cent; they expect net job creation of 30,000 new positions.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reports on housing starts in March. Economists expect 183,500 starts, annualized.
The U.S. Commerce Department reports on wholesale inventories in February. Economists expect an increase of 1.1 per cent.
Companies reporting:
Cogeco Cable Inc.
Cogeco Inc.