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Some of the economic reports due this week:

* Tuesday, the Conference Board issues its July index of consumer confidence, often used as a gauge for changes in consumer spending, which accounts for two-thirds of the economy.

* Tuesday, the Commerce Department will report on personal income and consumer spending in June.

* Wednesday, the Commerce Department will report on construction spending in June.

* Wednesday, the National Assn. of Purchasing Management releases its factory index for July.

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* Friday, the Labor Department will report on the nation’s unemployment rate for July. It stood at 4.5% in June.

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