Private Capital Amid Public Capital Scarcity
Public capital allocation is governed by fast cash, so when money flows out of retail funds, it’s a headwind to deal activity. Private capital has long-term, locked-up funds. But in this period of uncertainty, managers are taking longer looks at risks versus opportunities…
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US leveraged loans returns turn negative in October
The Bloomberg US Leveraged Loan Index (Ticker: LOAN) has returned -0.26% this month through October 21, reducing its year-to-date return…
M&A activity begins to tick upward
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.