On Monday, Statistics Canada reports on wholesale trade in September. Economists expect an increase of 0.2%.

Separately, StatsCan reports on international securities transactions for September. A net inflow of $1.1 billion is forecast.

On Tuesday, StatsCan reports on the consumer price index for October. Economists expect an increase of 2.8% in the measure of inflation.

Also, Bank of Canada deputy governor Pierre Duguay speaks in Quebec City to the Quebec CFA Society about the financial system and managing risks to its stability.

On Wednesday, Statistics Canada reports on retail sales for September. Economists expect a 0.1% increase.

On Thursday, the Bank of Canada Review is released.

South of the border

On Wednesday, the University of Michigan issues its final index of consumer sentiment for November. Economists expect a reading of 75, unchanged from October.

As well, the U.S. Department of Labor reports initial jobless claims for the week ended Nov. 17. Economists forecast 330,000 claims.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Conference Board reports on its leading indicators for October. Economists expect a decline of 0.3%.

No U.S. economic releases are scheduled for release on Thursday or Friday.

U.S. financials market will be closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Corporate earnings

Companies scheduled to reported quarterly results include:

  • Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.;
  • Barnes & Noble Inc.;
  • George Weston Ltd.;
  • Campbell Soup Co.;
  • Lowe’s Cos.;
  • Hewlett-Packard Co.;
  • Gaz Métro LP;
  • Metro Inc.;
  • Tembec Inc.;
  • Abercrombie & Fitch Co.;
  • Gap Inc.; and
  • Exco Technologies Ltd.