The Monthly Recap – May
May's markets remained watchful with participants treading carefully as the year continues to progress.
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The Monthly Recap – May
May's markets remained watchful with participants treading carefully as the year continues to progress.
The Monthly Recap - April
While M&A activity remained steady, the broader tone was cautious. Many believe that Australia will come out relatively unscathed but with the recent federal elections behind us, and rate cut expectations building, in a market this jittery, certainty feels like a luxury.
The Monthly Recap - March 2025
M&A activity is on the rise, with more transactions this quarter than last. Private equity, backed by unspent capital, is eager to invest, and the ASX celebrated its second-largest trading day, with $20.3 billion worth of shares traded.
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