TUESDAY, Jan. 1

Stock and bond markets are closed for New Year's Day.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2

WASHINGTON — Institute for Supply Management releases its manufacturing index for December, 10 a.m.; Commerce Department releases construction spending for November, 10 a.m.

THURSDAY, Jan. 3

WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims, 8:30 a.m.; Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates, 10 a.m.; Federal Reserve releases minutes from December interest-rate meeting.

DETROIT — Automakers release vehicle sales for December.

NEW YORK — Selected chain retailers release December sales comparisons.

FRIDAY, Jan. 4

WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases employment data for December, 8:30 a.m.; Institute for Supply Management releases its service sector index for December, 10 a.m.; Commerce Department releases factory orders for November, 10 a.m.