Statistics Canada reports on the gross domestic product for January on Tuesday. Economists expect a 0.7% drop from the previous month.

Separately, StatsCan reports on the industrial product and raw material price indexes for February. Economists expect industrial product prices to increase 0.4% from the previous month and raw materials to rise 1%.

On Wednesday, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney delivers a speech in Yellowknife to the Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce and Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce.

U.S. and overseas

On Wednesday, the U.S. Commerce Department reports on construction spending in February. Economists expect a drop of 1.7%.

Meanwhile, the U.S. National Association of Realtors reports on pending home sales for February. Sales are expected to have fallen 0.5%, compared with a 7.7% decrease the previous month.

On Thursday, the U.S. Labour Department reports on initial jobless claims for the week ended March 28. Economists forecast 650,000 claims, down from 652,000 a week earlier.

The U.S. Department of Commerce reports on factory orders in February. Economists expect a 1.2% increase.

Overseas, leaders of the G20 leading developed and developing nations meet in London.

As well, the European Central Bank’s governing council meets in Frankfurt, followed by an interest rate announcement.

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Labour releases employment data for March. Economists expect the jobless rate to rise to 8.5% from 8.1% the previous month, and non-farm payrolls to fall by 660,000 jobs.

Corporate earnings

On Monday, the Atlantic Power Corp. reports its fourth-quarter results.

On Tuesday, Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd., Northstar Aerospace Inc. and American Defense Systems Inc. are expected to release their quarterly results.

On Thursday, Research in Motion Ltd. reports its fourth quarter results, as does Bombardier Inc.

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