Unpacking the M&A Slowdown
Original Report
M&A deal values are slipping as uncertainty rises around elections, rates, and regulation. Paul Aversano, Global Practice Leader of Global Transaction Advisory Group at Alvarez & Marsal, joins...
M&A deal values are slipping as uncertainty rises around elections, rates, and regulation. Paul Aversano, Global Practice Leader of Global Transaction Advisory Group at Alvarez & Marsal, joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why large, debt-heavy buyouts are feeling the most pressure, how mid-market deals are holding up, and where global hotspots and AI-driven risks are emerging. Correction: "This video was edited to correct the spelling of "Paul Aversano" that aired in the program at 10:10 am ET." (Source: Bloomberg)
Glass House Analysis
International economic policy has concrete impacts far beyond diplomatic circles. Tariffs show up in the price of goods at stores, supply chain disruptions affect whether products are on shelves, and trade tensions can mean job losses in export-dependent industries. The globalized economy means that decisions made abroad can affect workers and consumers domestically.
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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