The US economy expanded at a robust pace in the third quarter as household purchases accelerated ahead of the election and the federal government ramped up defense spending.
According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of previously owned properties last month fell 1% from a month earlier to a 3.8 million annualized rate.
According to the Commerce Department, retail sales rose 0.7% in September from the month prior excluding auto sales and gasoline.
Underlying US inflation rose more than forecast in September, representing a pause in the recent progress toward moderating price pressures.
US job growth last month topped all estimates, the unemployment rate unexpectedly declined, and wage growth accelerated, reducing the odds the Federal Reserve will opt for another big interest-rate cut in November.
US retail sales unexpectedly rose in August, supported by online purchases that masked more mixed results at other merchants.