Five Things to Watch This Week

Excluding autos and gasoline, October retail sales are expected to rise 0.2%.

Photographer: Emily Elconin/Bloomberg
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Over the last two weeks, the US economy – or at least the narrative about the US economy – has entered a distinct phase.