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News · ▼ Bearish · 2 sources confirmed · 2026-09-24 08:55 UTC

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

Why now

Thesis: Hawkish Fed stalls private-equity exit pipeline

Catalyst to watch: Rate path and IPO window reopening

Main risk: Rate cuts could quickly revive exits

Why it matters

Higher Fed rates raise financing costs and delay private-equity exits, pressuring deal activity and valuations.

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