According to the latest Global Investor Survey by Adams Street Partners, there is a growing optimism in private markets after a challenging period marked by liquidity constraints, tough fundraising conditions, and return pressures from economic and geopolitical factors. Signs indicate an easing of these obstacles, promising a more favorable investment landscape.
“The US Federal Reserve is expected to begin cutting interest rates in 2024 after inflation receded faster than expected. That could be a catalyst for an uptick in M&A and dealmaking overall as managers put dry powder to work,” says Jeffrey Diehl, Head of Investments at the American private equity firm.
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