Upcoming S&P500 Earnings Releases: Before the bell: Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL), the world's largest cruise ship operator Lennar Corp. (NYSE: LEN), a leading homebuilder Important Data Releases: Europe: 4:00AM EST German Ifo Business Climate, released by Ifo Institute for Economic Research, measures Level of a composite index based on surveyed manufacturers, builders, wholesalers, and retailers. It's a leading indicator of economic health. Canada: 8:30AM EST Core Retail Sales m/m Change, released by Statistics Canada, measures change in the total value of sales at the retail level, excluding automobiles. US: 10:00AM EST CB Consumer Confidence, released by The Conference Board Inc., measures the level of a composite index based on surveyed households. New Zealand: 6:45PM EST Trade Balance, released by Statistics New Zealand, measures the difference in value between imported and exported goods during the reported month.