U.S. Industrial Production Decreases Much More Than Expected In December

*U.S. Housing Market Index Climbs To 35 In January

*U.S. Business Inventories Rise 0.4% In November

U.S. Retail Sales Slump 1.1% In December, More Than Expected

U.S. Producer Prices Decrease 0.5% In December Amid Steep Drop In Energy Prices