According to The Kobeissi Letter, the market and economy are experiencing a slowdown, with M&A transaction values collapsing due to economic uncertainty. Private equity funds are deploying less capital and taking on less debt as the consensus is that the current environment is 'too risky' for significant financial actions.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the market and economy are experiencing a slowdown, significantly affecting M&A transaction values due to economic uncertainty. Private equity funds are responding by deploying less capital and reducing leverage, reflecting the consensus that current conditions are too risky for aggressive investment strategies.