M&A loan volume for the current quarter is on par with last quarter’s activity; share of buyouts down from a year ago.

For the first time since 2008 the universe of leveraged loans has exceeded that of high-yield bonds.

Unlike prior recessions, leading economic indicators signal this cycle will continue a bit longer.

According to a recent WSJ survey of 50 economists, the recovery cycle will likely continue for another two years.

There’s a way to go before rates reach the levels attained just before the credit crisis.

The universe of institutional leverage loans topped $1 trillion for the first time; approaching $1.5 trillion of HY bonds.

In a recent study, PwC identified three key areas of “risk and uncertainty” for healthcare businesses this year.

Two years ago US healthcare expenditures totaled $3.3 trillion; rising to $5.5 trillion by 2025.

Purchase price multiples for middle market buyouts in the healthcare have risen in the last four years.

Trading levels of liquid healthcare loans have been down relative to the overall market this year.