Economic Data Scheduled For Thursday

Data on housing starts and permits for November will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET. A 1.563 million annual rate is projected for starts in November compared to 1.520 million in the previous month, while permits are expected at 1.655 million versus 1.653 million.
Data on initial jobless claims for the latest week will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET. Analysts expect jobless claims rising to 200,000 for the December 11 week from 184,000 in the previous week.
The Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index for December is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. ET. After November's surge to 39.0, analysts expect the manufacturing index declining to 28.8 in December.
Data on industrial production for November will be released at 9:15 a.m. ET. Analysts expect industrial production increasing 0.7% in November.
The flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index for December will be released at 9:45 a.m. ET. The manufacturing index for December is seen at 58.5, while services index is expected at 58.2.
The Energy Information Administration’s weekly report on natural gas stocks in underground storage is scheduled for release at 10:30 a.m. ET.
The Kansas City Fed manufacturing index for December will be released at 11:00 a.m. ET.
The Treasury is set to auction 4-and 8-week bills at 11:30 a.m. ET.