Options and futures retail sector stock futures uptick

Retail sector stock futures uptick ahead of sales data release. Options and futures open interest favors call-side activity on major clothing chains, anticipating earnings beats. There are some major tailwinds that should keep demand for logistics real estate strong for years to come. For example, the e-commerce market has roughly quadrupled in size since 2012 and is forecast to more than double from its current size by 2030, creating a need for even more distribution and warehousing space. In fact, e-commerce retail needs roughly three times the logistics space as a brick-and-mortar retailer to handle the same sales volume. There's also a trend toward developing properties further from city centers and closer to where the customers are. Central clearing mitigates third-party credit risk in a CFTC-regulated market. Latest market data shows S&P 500 futures trading marginally higher at 5,210 as investors anticipate next week's Fed policy update. Options and futures volumes surged 18% this week, driven by strong tech earnings. Traders eye resistance near 5,250, with put-call ratios suggesting moderate bullish sentiment.