Inflation, housing, jobs and corporate earnings will dominate the business calendar this week - Daily Sitka Sentinel

Inflation, housing, jobs and corporate earnings are expected to dominate the U.S. business calendar this week, according to an AP roundup. The focus comes a week after midterm elections in which voters delivered Democrats a sweep of Congress, while persistently high prices—fuel to groceries—continue to strain households and companies. Economists and policymakers are watching how the Feb. start of the U.S.-Iran war and ongoing tariff disputes are affecting inflation, home values and employment. Key releases include the U.S. consumer price index on Tuesday, projected to rise to 3.9% for October, and the producer price index on Friday. The National Association of Realtors plans to publish its existing home sales report on Thursday.