Economic Data - The personal consumption expenditures price index report, a key inflation gauge for the Federal Reserve, is set to be released at 8:30 a.m. ET, along with GDP, consumer spending, and income data [2] - The U.S. trade deficit for 2025 was reported at $901.5 billion, reflecting a 0.2% decrease from the previous year despite the implementation of broad tariffs [3] Retail Sector - Amazon has surpassed Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time, reporting $187.8 billion in sales for the fourth quarter, compared to Walmart's $180.5 billion [4][5] - Bath & Body Works has launched an authorized storefront on Amazon, expanding its reach beyond its physical stores [6] Housing and Employment Trends - In Silicon Valley, the number of individuals living in RVs has increased significantly, with the share of those sleeping in cars rising from 18% in 2019 to 37% last year [8][9] - The wage gap between job hoppers and those staying in their positions has narrowed to below 2 percentage points, down from a peak of 8.4 points in April 2022, indicating a shift in job market dynamics [10][11]
PCE data, Amazon dethrones Walmart, Silicon Valley's 'vanlords' and more in Morning Squawk