What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Friday, December 19
On the U.S. economic front, the National Association of Realtors is expected to report existing home sales rose to 4.15 million in November from 4.1 million in the prior month. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index final reading for December is forecast to show 53.4, compared with 53.3 in the preliminary reading. Additionally, the Conference Board's employment trends index for November and the Dallas Federal Reserve's trimmed mean PCE price index for October are scheduled for release.
Conagra Brands is expected to report a decline in second-quarter revenue, as budget-conscious customers shift to cheaper private-label brands, hurting demand. Investors will look for comments regarding consumer spending, tariff impact, pricing, product strategies, and annual forecasts.
Cruise operator Carnival is expected to post a rise in fourth-quarter revenue, helped by resilient demand for cruise vacations ahead of the holiday season. Investors will look out for comments on the impact of rising economic uncertainty on demand, pricing, impact of ports, labor and fuel costs, as well as annual forecasts.
Frozen potato retailer Lamb Weston is expected to post a decline in second-quarter revenue, hurt by low demand and softening traffic at restaurants the company supplies to. Investors will closely watch commentary on recovery in North American sales and the impact of inflation.
On the Canadian economic front, retail sales for October are expected to remain unchanged, following a 0.7% decline in September. Meanwhile, retail sales excluding autos are forecast to rise 0.2% in October, compared with a similar rise in the month before.
In Latin America, Brazil is scheduled to release foreign direct investment and current account deficit data for November.
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