11.   The index is closely watched because it indicates where the overall U.S. economy is headed in the next three to six months.

12.   The index is closely watched because it indicates where the overall U.S. economy is headed.

13.   The index is watched closely because it is the first national reading for January on U.S. industrial performance, a key sector of the economy.

14.   The index is closely watched because it gives an indication where the overall U.S. economy is headed in the next three to six months.

15.   The index is closely watched because it is the first national reading for September on U.S. manufacturing performance, a key sector of the economy.

16.   The index is watched closely because it gives an indication where the overall U.S. economy is headed in the next three to six months.

17.   The index is closely watched by analysts as it anticipates on consumer buying and borrowing.