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Key Dates for Investors: October 2024
Written by The Inspired Investor Team | Published on October 7, 2024
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Every month, we look ahead to the important dates, deadlines, announcements and more that investors need to know about. Here are some key upcoming events to keep on your radar and help you make stronger investment decisions.
Your economic calendar for October 2024
| When | What | Why it matters |
| Oct 4 | 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. |
| Oct 10 | 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. |
| Oct 11 | 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. |
| Oct 13 | Thanksgiving Day | Statutory holiday in most of Canada. Canadian markets will be closed. |
| Oct 15 | 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. |
| Oct 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. |
| Oct 23 | Bank of Canada rate decision | The Bank of Canada increases interest rates to slow inflation — while lowering rates can encourage economic growth. Policy interest rate decisions can have an immediate and significant impact on markets (and your investments). |
| Oct 29 | 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. |
| Oct 31 | 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. |
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For more, check out the full Earnings & Events Calendar.
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