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In the third quarter of 2026, acquisition-linked loan volume across North America and Europe reached about $47 billion, up from $30.6 billion in Q2 and $29.5 billion a year ago. North America drove the bulk of this volume with $34.6 billion, while Europe more than doubled its Q2 total.
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US private debt rolling one-year horizon IRR by type
October 22, 2026
Overall, private debt returns for most asset classes in 2025 are showing a decline compared with 2024 levels. Interest rate cuts are part of this story, but the drivers vary by asset class, with the most common explanation being spread compression due to crowded debt strategies, such as direct lending.
