Monday, Dec. 27
Canadian financial markets closed
The Dallas Fed reports on manufacturing activity in Texas. Economists expect a reading of 17.
Tuesday, Dec. 28
Canadian financial markets closed
Standard & Poor's releases its S&P/CaseShiller home price index for October.
The U.S. Conference Board reports on consumer confidence in December. Economists expect a reading of 56 on the index.
The Richmond Fed reports on manufacturing activity in the fifth district. Economists expect a reading of 11.
ABC News/Washington Post release the ABC consumer confidence index for the week ending Dec. 26.
Wednesday, Dec. 29
The U.S. Mortgage Bankers Association reports on mortgage applications in the week to Dec. 24.
Thursday, Dec. 30
The U.S. Labour Department reports on initial jobless claims in the week ending Dec. 25. Economists expect 415,000 new claims.
The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index is posted for December. Economists expect a reading of 61.
U.S. National Association of Realtors releases pending home sales index for November. Economists expect an increase of 0.8 per cent from the previous month.