Business week ahead, Sept. 27-Oct. 1
A key Commerce Department report on durable goods sales, including automobiles, is expected this week. Credit: AP/David Zalubowski
KEY EVENT: Finding a job has never been easy, but it has become far more complicated during the pandemic as many traditional job-search strategies no longer work. Hempstead Library is holding "Employment Resources on the Internet," a free workshop designed to help you find reliable resources, job-training programs and company information online. This online event is Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. To register and get a link to the Zoom video conference, go to bit.ly/hempsteadworkshop or call 516-481-6990, ext. 12 or 13.
MONDAY: The Commerce Department releases August durable goods orders, an update on the manufacture of long-lasting, expensive items, including cars, computers and major appliances.
TUESDAY: Two July housing reports: Case-Shiller metropolitan-area home prices and single-family housing prices from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Also, September consumer confidence from the Conference Board. Earnings: computer memory maker Micron Technology.
WEDNESDAY: August pending home sales from the National Association of Realtors.
THURSDAY: Jobless benefits claims for the week ended Sept. 25 from the Labor Department. Also, a third and final estimate of second-quarter GDP from the Commerce Department. Earnings: Bed Bath & Beyond, spice maker McCormick.
FRIDAY: Personal income and spending in August from the Commerce Department.
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