A renewed rise in interest rates risks adding to the pressure already facing private equity firms, making it harder to exit portfolio companies, return capital to investors, and raise new funds, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
The Federal Reserve’s decision to increase rates has complicated a market that had shown signs of recovering after the sharp tightening cycle that began in 2022. Higher borrowing costs put pressure on companies owned by buyout firms while also making pros...
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