U.S. economic news will be in the spotlight following the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays. Reports on consumer confidence, existing home sales, and the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index are scheduled to be releases.
There are no Canadian economic reports scheduled for next week.

U.S. equity markets will be closed on Monday, then reopen for the remainder of the week.

Markets in Tokyo, Bangkok and Taipei will be open Monday.

Canadian markets will be shuttered on both Monday and Tuesday.

Hong Kong and London markets will also be closed Tuesday. Most other financial markets are open.

Most financial markets around the world, including Canadian and U.S. markets are closed. Markets in Tokyo, Bangkok and Taipei are open.

On Wednesday, The U.S. Conference Board reports on consumer confidence for December. Economists expect a reading of 102.3

On Thursday, the U.S. Labor Department releases initial jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 24. Economists forecast 323,000 claims, a rise of 5,000.

Separately, the U.S. Commerce Department reports on existing home sales for November. Economists expect annualized sales of 7,000,000 units.

On Friday, the Chicago arm of the National Association of Purchasing Managers releases its index of manufacturing activity in December. Economists expect a reading of 60.0

U.S. and Canadian stock markets will have a full day of trading, but bond markets close early, at 14:00 ET.

Earnings and other corporate announcements will be few and far between next week, and trading volume will likely be reduced, as traders and investors take time off marking the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.