The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points has boosted market sentiment, setting the stage for increased staffing M&A activity through Q1 2025. Meanwhile, private equity dry powder has grown from $2.55 billion to $2.61 billion over the past year, indicating substantial pent-up demand. With capital poised for deployment, expect funds to act on this momentum as the year closes and borrowing costs decrease.

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