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.

Consumer inflation continues to moderate while home prices hit another record high. Plus, housing market activity is slowly increasing on the heels of lower mortgage rates.

The Fed started its rate-cutting cycle with an aggressive move, while housing construction ramped up in August due in large part to lower mortgage rates.

The latest inflation readings keep the Fed on track to cut rates at their meeting this week, while an important survey sheds light on expectations for home prices.

A full week of jobs data showed that the labor sector continues to slow, while another appreciation report revealed that national home values are still rising.