What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Thursday, October 2

On the U.S. economic front, the Labor Department will release weekly jobless claims data, with initial claims likely to rise to 223,000 from 218,000 for the week ended September 27. Continuing claims are likely to rise 1.932 million in the same week, compared to an increase of 1.926 million prior. Separately, a report from the Commerce Department will show factory orders for August likely increased 1.4%, following a fall of 1.3% in July.

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan is set to participate in a moderated conversation before the UT Evolving Energy and Policy Landscape Conference. (1030/1430)

Tesla is expected to report a slight drop in third-quarter deliveries compared to the same period last year. However, the September quarter is poised to be Tesla's strongest this year, driven by a surge in demand as consumers rushed to take advantage of the U.S. government's planned expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit at the end of the quarter.

Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes is expected to speak at Ivey Business School in London. (1340/1740)

In Latin America, Brazil's IPC-Fipe inflation index for September is scheduled for release.