M&A activity in the US and Canada hit its lowest since the pandemic… 33 million US small businesses face worst outlook in 50 years

"M&A activity across the US and Canada slowed in the second quarter of 2024 to the lowest level since the early days of the pandemic, owing to relatively high interest rates and financing challenges."@SPGlobal pic.twitter.com/Vd9ervi16o

— Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) July 17, 2024

There are 33 MILLION small businesses in the US, 44% of GDP.

They employ 61.7M people, 46.4% of private sector

NFIB small firms optimism index is at levels which in the past occurred only in RECESSIONS

Their conditions outlook is THE WORST in 50 years👇t.co/KQIHG0FcSM

— Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) July 17, 2024

"If we exclude the US tech sector, the stock market becomes a little more reflective of macro."@darioperkins pic.twitter.com/Oy9nOMxpi3

— Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) July 17, 2024

Bankruptcy Filings Overall Are Rising.
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