Higher for longer — three simple words that marked a disappointing conclusion to Q3 as expectations diminish for a return to more accommodating monetary policy. Recent economic data points to ongoing tension in labor markets and the Fed is signaling they will continue to be cautious in the fight against inflation. This dampened the outlook for a software market that was energized by public markets' recovery and ongoing AI hype built up over the summer.
Underlying trends from YTD 2023 that are expected to persist going into 2024:
There is no doubt that the current “risk off” sentiment combined with rising returns on safe harbor assets will continue to weigh heavily on software M&A enthusiasm near term. However, there are some silver linings.
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