2026 Will Be Big Dealmaking Year, Pause Is Temporary: Citi's Amit Nayyar
Original Report
Markets are still absorbing the economics of the war in Iran, and the geopolitical uncertainty is derailing some dealmaking, says Amit Nayyar, Co-Head of EMEA Technology Investment Banking at Citi....
Markets are still absorbing the economics of the war in Iran, and the geopolitical uncertainty is derailing some dealmaking, says Amit Nayyar, Co-Head of EMEA Technology Investment Banking at Citi. But the market is still selectively open, he says, with the pipeline for IPOs looking healthy in both the US and Europe. Nayyar spoke with Tom Mackenzie on Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe. (Source: Bloomberg)
Glass House Analysis
This development in the banking sector reflects broader tensions between regulatory pressure and financial industry practices. The banking system serves as the circulatory system of the economy; any disruption ripples through to small businesses, homebuyers, and everyday consumers who depend on credit access.
The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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