On Monday, Statistics Canada reports on international securities transactions in July. Economists expect a net inflow of $9.5 billion.

On Tuesday, StatsCan releases retail sales data for July. Economists expect a monthly increase of 0.7%, compared with a gain of 1% in June.

South of the border

On Monday, the U.S. Conference Board reports on leading indicators in August. An increase of 0.7% is expected, compared with a rise of 0.6% a month earlier.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Commerce reports on the housing price index for July. A monthly rise of 0.5% is expected.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board announces its interest rate decision and issues a policy statement. The key lending rate is expected to remain unchanged at 0.25%.

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labour reports on initial jobless claims for the week ended Sept. 19. Economists expect 550,000 claims, up from 545,000 the previous week.

As well, the U.S. National Association of Realtors reports on existing home sales in August. An increase of 2.1% from the previous month to 5.35 million annualized sales is expected.

Meanwhile, the two-day G20 economic summit begins in Pittsburgh, Penn.

On Friday, the U.S. Commerce Dept. reports on durable goods orders for August. A rise of 0.3% over the previous month is expected.

Separately, Commerce reports on new home sales for August. A 1.6% increase from the previous month to 440,000 annualized sales is expected.

Also, the University of Michigan issues its final report on consumer sentiment in September. A reading of 70.5 is forecast, up from 70.2 the previous month.

Corporate earnings

On Wednesday, AGF Management Ltd. reports third-quarter results.

On Thursday, Research In Motion Ltd. reports second-quarter earnings.

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