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America’s service industries expanded in November at the fastest clip since October last year, putting the economy’s biggest sector on a robust growth path.

The most Americans since June filed for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, indicating a possible pause in progress in the labor market.

Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes increased marginally in October as a strong labor market and growing wages continue to support demand, according to figures released Nov. 30 from the National Association of Realtors in Washington.

Consumer confidence rose in November to the highest level since July 2007 on increased optimism about the U.S. labor market and economy, according to a report Nov. 29 from the New York-based Conference Board.

Consumer confidence rose more than previously reported to a six-month high in November, showing Americans became more optimistic about their finances and the economy after Donald Trump won the presidential election.

Filings for unemployment benefits in the United States rebounded last week from a four-decade low while remaining consistent with a firm labor market.

The fewest Americans since 1973 filed for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the U.S. labor market is getting tighter.

Wholesale prices in the United States were unexpectedly weak in October as declines in the costs of services offset increases in goods, a sign inflation is struggling to gain traction.

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits declined from an almost three-month high ahead of the presidential election, indicating the job market remains competitive for employers.

Consumer confidence increased last week to the highest in more than two months as Americans were more upbeat about the economy than at any time since early 2016, figures from the weekly Bloomberg News Consumer Comfort Index showed Nov. 3.