ECONOMIC DATA

US mortgage rates

New numbers for the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage will be released Thursday. Last week, Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.47 percent from 3.42 percent the week before.

EARNINGS REPORTS

Stocks to watch today

Microsoft Corp. and athenahealth Inc. are expected to release their earnings reports on Thursday for the fiscal quarter that concluded in September.

ECONOMIC REPORT

Massachusetts jobless rate

The Massachusetts unemployment rate for September will be released Thursday. The Commonwealth’s jobless rate dropped to 3.9 percent in August from 4.1 percent the month before.

DISCUSSION

Boost career confidence

Women in Technology International is hosting a discussion on fighting “Imposter Syndrome,’’ or feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy that business professionals may face, especially as they move up in their careers. Attendees will learn strategies for overcoming these feelings to raise their confidence. Thursday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., TrueMotion, 186 Lincoln St., sixth floor, Boston. $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers.

NETWORKING

Morning meetup

Come out to another Coffee Connect series with the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber. The morning meetup features coffee, light breakfast, and networking with business professionals from around the area. Friday, 8 to 9 a.m., Miltons — The Store for Men, 176 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill. Free.

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