U.S. prices were unchanged from September to October
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose to 102 from 99.1 in October
Merchandise trade down, services activity flat from previous quarter
High valuations curb return potential despite strong economic growth
Strong U.S. economy single-handedly drives G7 results
Rate cuts to start materializing by mid-year
The figures reflect a slowdown in consumers' willingness to spend after a blowout summer
Slowing forecasts diverge as the growing pain of higher rates plays out
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Still, the Federal Reserve chair didn't rule out another increase