American consumers ate out and shopped for clothes in October, enjoying a windfall from cheaper gasoline and prompting a rebound in retail sales heading into the holiday-shopping season.

Job openings in the U.S. climbed to a 13-year high in August as employers gained confidence about the outlook for demand in the worlds biggest economy.

Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. increased less than forecast last week as an improving economy prompted employers to retain staff.