Holiday Hangover, Deal Hangover

GRO MONEY NEWS · Feb 17, 2026 · 4m

Holiday hangover meets deal hangover: U.S. markets reopen after Presidents’ Day while Asia trades thin into Lunar New Year closures. Today we cover the key rate drivers (including Treasury supply), what softer mortgage rates may mean for housing demand, a trophy luxury retail real estate deal, a notable shipping M&A consolidation, and the new 1099-DA crypto tax reporting wrinkle that can inflate taxes if your records are messy. Plus: a practical “two-speed capital stack” hot sales idea and a nod to SIMERP as the no-cost employee benefit that can save $630/year in taxes—powered by GRO GROUP…