On Wednesday, Statistics Canada reports on international securities transactions for September. Economists are forecasting a net outflow of $1.5 billion.

Separately, StatsCan reports on the leading indicators for October. Economists forecast a drop of 0.2%.

Also Wednesday, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney addresses the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London, England.

On Thursday, Statistics Canada reports on wholesale transactions in September. Economists expect a 0.8% drop.

As well, the Bank of Canada review is released.

On Friday, StatsCan reports on the consumer price index for October. Economists expect a rise of 3.4% from the same month last year.

South of the border

On Monday, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board reports on industrial production and capacity utilization in May. Industrial production is expected to rise 0.2%, and a capacity utilization rate of 76.4% is forecast.

As well, Fed Governor Elizabeth Duke addresses the Institute of International Bankers in New York on.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labour reports on the producer price index in October. Economists expect a monthly decrease of 1.8% and a year-over-year increase of 6.2%.

On Wednesday, Labour reports on the consumer price index for October. Economists expect a monthly drop of 0.8% and a yearly rise of 4.1%.

As well, the U.S. Commerce Department reports on housing starts and building permits figures for October. Economists forecast 780,000 starts and 773,000 permits, annualized.

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labour reports on initial jobless claims for the week ended Nov. 15. Economists forecast 503,000 claims.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Conference Board reports on the leading indicators in October. Economists expect a decrease of 0.6%.

Corporate earnings

Lowe’s Co. Inc. releases third-quarter results on Monday, as does Target Corp.

On Tuesday, George Weston Ltd. releases third-quarter results as does Home Depot Inc..

La-Z-Boy Inc. and Saks Inc. release second-quarter results.

On Wednesday Gaz Métro LP reports fourth-quarter results as does Tembec Inc.

PetSmart releases third-quarter results.

On Thursday, Dell Inc. releases third-quarter results, as does Barnes & Noble Inc., Gap Inc., and Foot Locker Inc.

On Friday Sears Canada Inc. releases third quarter results.

H.J. Heinz Co. releases second-quarter results.

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