Economic reports due this week:* Tuesday, the...

Economic reports due this week:

* Tuesday, the National Assn. of Purchasing Management releases its monthly report on the manufacturing sector.

* Tuesday, Commerce Department reports on construction spending for November.

* Tuesday, auto makers begin releasing their sales figures for December and the year.

* Wednesday, Commerce Department reports on new-home sales for November.

* Thursday, Labor Department reports on weekly jobless claims.

* Thursday, Commerce Department reports on factory orders for November.

* Thursday, the nation’s largest retailers announce their sales figures for December.

* Friday, Labor Department reports on unemployment for November.