Data on new home sales and jobless claims highlighted a quiet week where the markets were closed on Wednesday for Christmas.

The Fed cut rates, though they pared back their forecasts for additional cuts next year. Inflation was cooler than forecasted, while existing home sales moved higher and builders feel more optimistic about sales next year.

Consumer and wholesale inflation moved higher in November, while the latest unemployment filings also surprised to the upside.

Despite strong headline job gains reported for November, there are signs of underlying weakness in the labor sector. Meanwhile, home prices continue to appreciate on an annual basis.

There was a full plate of inflation, housing and economic data ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Closings on existing homes rebounded in October. And while we saw a pullback in new construction last month, home builders are feeling more positive about the future.

Annual inflation ticked higher in October while there were some important comments from the Fed about the economy and future rate cuts.

As expected, the Fed cut rates by 25 basis points. Meanwhile, home price gains also continued in September, albeit at a slower pace than earlier in the year.

There was a mix of tricks and treats during a busy week of labor, housing and inflation data.

September brought mixed news on home sales while unemployment filings suggest that employers have slowed down their pace of hiring.

New home construction eased in September, but home builders are feeling more positive about the future.

Inflation was hotter than expected in September, but there is important context to those headlines. Plus, another index showed rising home prices.

Job growth in September was stronger than expected, while the unemployment rate ticked lower.