Mixed Signals: Walmart's Downbeat Outlook & DOGE Federal Lease Cuts Against Positive Office Momentum

Martha, Manus, and Dianne break down a short, yet jam-packed week in the markets, from the Fed’s “status quo” minutes and weak housing data to Walmart’s downbeat retail outlook and a major shake-up in government office leases. They dissect the 2.3 million square feet of leases on the chopping block—half in D.C.—and the ripple effects for landlords, small-town economies, and lenders. While CRE sentiment is cautiously optimistic, no one’s popping the champagne just yet. The team also unpacks lodging sector trends, San Diego’s red-hot multifamily market, and growing office leasing momentum in some unexpected markets. On the retail front, the team discusses store closures, expansion plans, and newly listed properties. And in a final twist, KFC is taking the “K” out of KFC—well, sort of.

00:30 Market Reactions to Retail Sales and Walmart Earnings 

04:08 Fed Minutes and Interest Rate Speculations 

07:08 CRE Market Sentiments and Trends 

09:51 Housing Market Challenges 

12:54 Government Lease Terminations 

17:58 Lodging Sector Developments 

21:38 Positive Signs in the Office Market 

29:49 Retail Sector Updates 

33:23 Multifamily Market Insights

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