Recession

Private Equity

M&A Rebound Hopes Derailed by Recession Fears

With recession fears mounting, dealflow remains a trickle compared to last year.

April 17, 2025

Financial Services

Schwarzman Says U.S. to Avoid Recession Regardless of Election

Policies the candidates have put forth — like Trump’s proposed tariffs and Harris’s bid to boost affordable housing — would be consequential for businesses including Blackstone.

October 23, 2024

Private Equity

PE Fundraising Constrained by a Dearth of Exits

Limited partners continue to be constrained by a lack of liquidity. Is a turnaround likely soon?

August 28, 2023

Food & Beverage

Cava’s 141 Percent Rally Spurs IPO Fever That Bankers Worry is Overdone

$14.1 billion has been raised through IPOs on U.S. exchanges this year as of August 7 – a 27 percent decline from the same period last year.

August 8, 2023

Bankers & Advisors

Citi CEO Sees M&A Rebound as U.S. Companies Gain Confidence

Companies have announced more than $1 trillion in deals since June, with Goldman Sachs projecting $3.1 trillion in dealflow this year.

September 11, 2025

Bankers & Advisors

BlackRock’s Fink Says Most CEOs Believe U.S. Is Already in a Recession

Despite the downturn, he framed the current market as a long-term buying opportunity.

April 7, 2025

Bankers & Advisors

Tariffs Trigger Global Deal Slowdown

Key delays include Klarna, Chime, eToro and StubHub, all of which have postponed IPO plans.

April 7, 2025

Strategic Owners

Media & Tech M&A Activity Slows in Early 2025, Despite Hopes

Market volatility, driven by Trump’s tariff proposals, recession fears and regulatory uncertainty, has deterred major tech deals.

March 13, 2025

Private Equity

Divestitures Rising: Tough M&A Conditions Drive Corporate Strategy Shift

Carveouts are a good way to raise funds when liquidity is tight and borrowing capital is expensive.

August 1, 2023

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