U.S. Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Deteriorates In December

U.S. Durable Goods Orders Pull Back More Than Expected In November

*U.S. Consumer Confidence Index Tumbles To 104.7 In December

*U.S. New Home Sales Surge 5.9% In November

*Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Climbs 0.6% In November, Jumps 2.2% On Yearly Basis