61.   The index measures the prices managers pay for raw materials.

62.   The confidence index measures the sentiment of consumers concerning present and future performance of the US economy.

63.   The diffusion index measures the number of respondents with a negative outlook towards the economny minus those with favourable projections.

64.   The diffusion index measures the number of responses with a negative outlook on the economy, minus those with favorable projections.

65.   The employment cost index measures changes in employee compensation costs, including wages, salaries and employer costs for benefits.

66.   The diffusion index measures the number of respondents with a negative outlook towards the economy minus those with favourable projections.

67.   The diffusion index measures the number of responses with a negative outlook towards the economy minus those with favorable projections.

68.   The diffusion index measures the number of responses with a negative outlook towards the economy minus those with favourable projections.

69.   The diffusion index measures the number of responses with a positive outlook towards the economy minus those with negative projections.

70.   The employment cost index measures changes in employee compensation levels, including wages, salaries and benefits.