Inflation

Increases in producer and consumer prices on an annual basis, with a 0.3-point gain compared to last year may be a signal inflation will emerge and might force the Federal Reserve to act, economists said.

With rising COVID-19 cases and increasing local restrictions, jobless claims can be expected to continue rising, economists said.

Many predicted double-digit unemployment at yearend, but that won't happen, but even after vaccines are introduced labor market questions will need to be addressed.

Strategists from both Wells Fargo Investment Institute and John Hancock have low expectations for inflation going forward.

'Exceptionally accommodative' monetary policy expected as inflation remains short of the Fed's 2% target, according to BNP economists.

Bullard addresses coronavirus and the economy, University of Michigan consumer expectations drop.

Inflation remains low, while initial jobless claims continue improving, but the coronavirus pandemic looms large.

The Conference Board's Employment Trends Index (ETI) gained to 97.57 in October from 96.33 in September, but remains 11.1% lower than a year ago, the group announced Monday.

With the economy offering positive and negative signs, economists have differing views on the recovery.

The consumer price index has been rising for four months but at a slower pace, as the cost of food remains "elevated."