Inflation, housing, jobs and corporate earnings will dominate the...

Inflation data will lead the U.S. schedule this week, alongside updates on housing and employment, coming shortly after Democrats won a sweep in the midterm elections. The article links high prices to a combination of factors: stubborn inflation already present, plus the U.S. war with Iran that began in February and cut global oil supplies, intensifying energy costs amid tariff tensions involving President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, the government is set to release the October consumer price index, projected to rise to 3.9% from 3.7% in September. On Friday, the producer price index for October will follow, after September’s sharp fuel-driven increase. Housing indicators will include the National Association of Realtors’ existing home sales report Thursday.