Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five key areas to monitor in Canada's business landscape this week include:

1. Quarterly earnings reports from major companies, starting with Barrick Mining Corp. on Monday, followed by Finning International Inc. and Hydro One Ltd. on Tuesday. Other notable reports will be released by CGI Inc., Cargojet Inc., CAE Inc., Power Corp. of Canada, Brookfield Corp., Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., and Onex Corp. on Friday.

2. The Bank of Canada's statement on its interest rate decision from last month. The central bank raised its key interest rate by 0.25% to 2.5% due to concerns that high energy prices could lead to broader inflation.

3. A discussion at the Economic Club of Canada on how defense spending can be converted into sustainable economic benefits. The panel will feature MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley, Saab Canada president Cara Salci, Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research executive director Phil Arthurs, and IMT Group CFO Patricia Widmeyer.

4. Federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne's address to the Empire Club of Canada in Toronto on Friday, where he will outline the Liberal government's budget plans.

5. Two important economic reports from Statistics Canada for September: the monthly manufacturing survey and wholesale trade report. These data releases will provide insight into the economy's performance amid recent U.S. tariff increases.