April Report 2023

This April financial markets in the United States and Europe remained steady, while Chinese stocks slacked amid ongoing conflicts with Taiwan. This reports details how economic stagnation and deflationary pressures created Japan’s “Lost Decade” , and how this connects to the economic situation in the United States today. After delving into industry trends, we analyze the UFC’s historical acquisition of WWE, Brookfield Infrastructure’s purchase of Triton International, and Merck’s recent acquisition of Prometheus Biosciences. We further highlight the adverse developments in venture capital and close with latest trends in private equity.