Indexes pressured by dollar weakness, momentum elusive.
Mixed economic data offered traders little solace.
Asian and European stimulus pressures the recovery at home.
New home construction fell in October, rally put in check at session midpoint.
Real estate news leaves stocks flat, but some REIT funds rise.
Currency issues highlighted by Fed Chair Ben Bernanke, prove a brake on the rally.
Traders showed less verve but booked another day in the black.
October jump sends indexes near 2009 highs; General Motors loss narrows, recovery hopes rise.
Rally lifts most ETFs as stocks hold broad gains.
Market watchers debate how much now depends on government help.