US consumer spending remains strong, with retailers like Walmart, Gap, and TJX reporting robust earnings, signaling a healthy holiday shopping season despite economic pressures.
Open-air shopping center vacancies hit historic low of 6.2%, contrasting with indoor malls. Retailers plan expansion, especially discount stores, despite e-commerce growth.
JPMorgan: Crypto Market Structure Act likely to pass mid-year
JPMorgan predicts the Crypto Market Structure Act will likely pass by mid-2026, potentially transforming the crypto market and attracting institutional investors.