U.S. private equity deal value was down 14.1% in Q3, PitchBook says
U.S. private equity—with more than $3 trillion in assets under management—has been locked in a cycle of geopolitical uncertainty and possible rate hikes.
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# Private Equity Deal Value Drops 14.1% in Q3 U.S. private equity deal value declined 14.1% in the third quarter, according to PitchBook data, reflecting broader market headwinds affecting the sector's $3 trillion in assets under management. The slowdown stems from persistent geopolitical uncertainty and anticipation of potential interest rate hikes, which have dampened M&A activity and investor confidence in new deal origination.
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