The October Consumer Price Index (CPI) aligned with expectations, though shelter and food costs remained stubbornly high. Meanwhile, data from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) indicates growing optimism among small business leaders about the U.S. economy. The Yahoo Finance team highlights how these economic trends impact the housing market.

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