Why the Fed Rate Hike Spells Bad News for Private Equity Exits

Private equity dealmakers in the US are poised for higher borrowing costs as the Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2023.

The rate-setting committee unanimously agreed to raise its benchmark target range by a quarter of a percentage point, and officials largely agreed that, at the current trend, one more hike would be needed in 2026. READ MORE