The Week Ahead

Tuesday

* The Federal Reserve releases minutes of its Dec. 13 policy meeting.

* The Commerce Department reports November construction spending.

* The Institute for Supply Management releases its manufacturing index for December.

Wednesday

* Automakers release sales figures for December.

* The Consumer Electronics Show begins in Las Vegas.

* Monsanto Co. releases quarterly earnings.

Thursday

* The Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims. Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, reports on mortgage rates.

* The Institute for Supply Management reports its service index for December.

* Major retailers announce sales for December.

* Accenture Ltd. and Constellation Brands Inc. post earnings.

Friday

* The Labor Department reports December employment.