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Private equity hit by deal slump as trade fears rise

The year has turned a bit south for those heavy hitters in the private equity industry as Trump trade turmoil ratchets up angst with companies and top leaders. The value of global buyout deals in the second quarter of this year is poised to drop by 16% compared to the first quarter, according to a new report from consultancy Bain. For the first time in a decade, no buyout fund closed in the first quarter raised more than $5 billion, the report found. Across alternative asset classes, demand now outstrips supply by three times – making it the largest imbalance dating back to 2011. Yahoo…

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