What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Wednesday, October 1

On the U.S. economic front, manufacturing activity data will be closely watched with the Institute of Supply Management's manufacturing PMI for September forecast at 49.0, compared to 48.7 in August. Meanwhile, S&P Global's final manufacturing PMI for September is also scheduled to be released. Separately, ADP's national employment report for September is likely to show an addition of 50,000 jobs, compared to 54,000 in the month before. Lastly, a report from the Commerce Department is expected to show construction spending likely declined 0.1% in August, after falling by a similar pace in July.

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin is set to speak on "Staying Sanguine About the Horizon" before the Economic Outlook Conference hosted by the University of North Carolina, Wilmington Swain Center. (1215/1615)

Conagra Brands is expected to report a decline in first-quarter revenue, as customers shift to cheaper private-label brands, hurting demand. Investors will look for comments regarding consumer spending, tariff impacts, pricing, product strategies and annual forecasts.

Flood insurance provider Neptune will list its shares on the NYSE, becoming the latest insurance firm to go public in New York since May.

Chevron will announce its new leadership structure following its acquisition of Hess in July.

Data center REIT Fermi, co-founded by former U.S. energy secretary Rick Perry, is set to dual list in the U.S. and London.

Canada's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for September is scheduled for release. The index posted a reading of 48.3 in August.

The Bank of Canada is set to publish a summary of monetary policy deliberations by the Governing Council for the policy decision. (1330/1730)

Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers is likely to participate in a fireside chat at Canada’s Competition Summit 2025. (1405/1805)

On the Latin American economic front, Brazil's and Mexico's S&P Global manufacturing PMI for September are on tap. Separately, data from Chile's central bank will show the IMACEC index, which accounts for about 90% of the Andean country's gross domestic product, likely advanced 2% in August, after rising 1.8% in July.