1. Sportswear Supply Chain in Crisis: Goldman Sachs Reports Mixed Orders, Index at COVID-Era Lows
The global sportswear supply chain is flashing deep bearish signals, with a key industry index now trading at COVID-era lows. The S&P 500 Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods index, which tracks giants like Nike and Lululemon, is down 15% year-to-date and a staggering 65% from its 2021 peak, underscoring a prolonged and se...