
US Deals 2025 midyear outlook
We believe an upswing is still possible, but it’s unlikely without more policy clarity and stability.
We believe an upswing is still possible, but it’s unlikely without more policy clarity and stability.
Resurgence and recalibration: power and utilities M&A heats up amid shifting policy and demand pressures.
Dealmakers have adopted a careful yet strategic approach, poised to seize opportunities as favorable conditions emerge.
Companies are responding with targeted mitigation strategies, while maintaining flexibility as tariff policies continue to evolve.
While deal volume decreased, the increase in announced deal value indicates sustained investor demand for perceived stability of the overall insurance market.
We continue to be optimistic about the second half of the year, as we emerge from uncertainty caused by tariffs and other policy changes.
Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, AWM businesses remain guardedly optimistic about the opportunities presented by recent market disruption.
Despite strong investor appetite and a desire to put capital to work, many sponsors grapple with how to unlock value in a high cost of capital environment.
The IPO market has shown moderate signs of life, with high profile names filing and a handful of new public offerings.
Health services M&A has weathered a complicated macroeconomic and political environment but, strong subsector growth demonstrates sector durability.
The oil and gas sector is undergoing a strategic reset, with consolidation extending from upstream into midstream and oilfield services.
Even with ongoing uncertainty around tariffs, rising costs and shifting consumer demand, companies are still doing deals — they're just being more careful.
While the real economy seems to remain somewhat resilient, the Federal Reserve has adopted a wait-and-see approach.
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