Key Dates for Investors: August 2024

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Aug 2

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs data

This report details U.S. unemployment, employment, work hours and more. The data can hint at productivity levels, consumer spending, and the overall health and direction of the American economy.

Aug 5

Civic Holiday

Provincial holiday in Canada. Canadian markets will be closed.

Aug 9

Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey 

This survey, which measures the state of the Canadian labour market, is used to measure employment and unemployment rates. This data can hint at productivity, consumer spending, and the overall health and direction of the Canadian economy.

Aug 14

U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics inflation data

This monthly update to the Consumer Spending Index (CPI) inflation numbers can give you insights about inflation, cost of living and spending power in the U.S. Inflation impacts consumer spending, which in turn affects corporate profits.

Aug 16

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC) housing data

This monthly report covers Canadian housing starts and other construction data. New home construction can be considered an indicator of citizens' spending power and the overall health and direction of the Canadian economy.

Aug 20

Statistics Canada inflation data

This monthly update to the Consumer Spending Index (CPI) inflation numbers can give you insights about inflation, cost of living and spending power in Canada. Inflation impacts consumer spending, which in turn affects corporate profits.

Aug 27

U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency housing data 

This monthly report measures changes in U.S. single-family home prices. Home prices can be considered an indication of citizens' spending power and the overall health and direction of the American economy.

Aug 30

Statistics Canada monthly GDP report

Unlike StatCan's quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) report, which can tell investors about the overall health of the Canadian economy, this report lists GDP by industry.