Statistics Canada reports on the consumer price index for July on Tuesday. Economists expect an annualized rise of 2.2% in the measure of inflation.

Separately, StatsCan reports on leading indicators for July. A gain of 0.3% is forecast.

As well, the government agency reports on retail sales for June. Economists expect a decline of 0.5%.

U.S. and overseas

On Monday, the U.S. Conference Board reports on the leading indicators for July. Economists forecast a gain of 0.4%.

On Wednesday, the Bank of Japan starts a two-day monetary policy meeting.

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Labor reports initial jobless claims for the week ended Aug. 18. Economists forecast 316,000 new claims.

Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan releases monthly economic report.

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Commerce reports on durable goods orders for July. Economists expect an increase of 1%.

Separately, Commerce releases new home sales figures for July. Economists forecast annualized sales of 825,000 homes.

Corporate earnings

U.S. home improvement retailer Lowe’s Cos. reports second-quarter results on Monday.

On Tuesday, U.S. retailer Target Corp. reports second-quarter earnings.

Toronto-Dominion Bank reports third-quarter results on Thursday, while Royal Bank of Canada reports third-quarter results on Friday.