• CoStar raised its near-term U.S. retail forecast, projecting year-end vacancy of 4.26%, down from 4.32% in the third quarter.
• Asking rents are forecast to reach $26.36 per square foot at year-end, rising to $27.12 by the end of 2027.
• Annual net absorption is projected to fall roughly 15 million square feet, trailing anticipated deliveries of 16.8 million square feet.
• Risks remain tilted to the downside, though low vacancy and limited construction provide a buffer against weaker economic conditions.

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