Monday, August 17

  • Notable data: Canadian international securities transactions
  • Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou extradition hearing resumes (focus for this week's session is Meng's request for access to documents related to her arrest)
  • Four-day Democratic National Convention begins

Tuesday, August 18

  • Notable data: U.S. housing starts and building permits
  • Notable earnings: Walmart, Home Depot, Kohl's
  • OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee meets via videoconference

Wednesday, August 19

  • Notable data: Canadian CPI and wholesale trade
  • Notable earnings: Alcanna, TJX, Lowe's, Target, L Brands, Nvidia 
  • U.S. Federal Reserve releases minutes from last meeting

Thursday, August 20

  • Notable data: U.S. initial jobless claims
  • Bank of Canada deputy governor Paul Beaudry makes virtual presentation to Victoria Forum (1200)

Friday, August 21

  • Notable data: Canadian retail sales, U.S existing home sales
  • Notable earnings: Deere & Co., Foot Locker