The latest version of the Quikrete Industry Dashboard has updated for all three of the Consumer Watch Dials:

• Unemployment holds steady at 6.7% compared to the prior month

• Consumer Confidence slipped to a reading of  88.6 in December

• And the gas prices rose 14 cents compared to the prior month.

Next up among major industry metrics is the release of monthly retail sales – NAICS 444. This data set is expected Jan. 15.