Market perspectives

Retail gains slowed a bit in October, but the underlying story reflects an improving consumer mood.

Consumer inflation continues to grind toward 2%, but persistent economic momentum and questions about the future of trade and tax policy raises additional questions about the path for prices next year.

Stocks soared as investors adopted a risk-on mood in the aftermath of Tuesday’s election. Still, questions remain around what the leadership change in Washington, D.C. and resulting policy priorities could mean for the economy and investors.