1.   Also Thursday, the Labor Department reports on weekly jobless claims, while the National Association of Purchasing Management releases its index of manufacturing activity.

2.   Also today, Americans got a glimpse of where the economy is headed as the Commerce Department released its index of leading indicators.

3.   Also tomorrow the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia will release its index of regional manufacturing activity.

4.   And the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia released its index of regional business activity for February.

5.   Another indication of growth may be provided by another report Friday, when the Federal Institute for Economic Research releases its index of leading economic indicators.

6.   A more complete look at the manufacturing sector will come Thursday when the National Association of Purchasing Management releases its index of July economic activity.

7.   FRIDAY The University of Michigan releases its index of consumer sentiment for December.

8.   FRIDAY The National Association of Purchasing Management releases its index of activity for December.

9.   Just before the confidence index was released, the Federal Reserve convened a regular meeting of the policy-making committee that sets interest rates.

10.   Monday, the Conference Board will release its index of leading indicators, and the National Association of Realtors will release existing home sales for November.