Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Buyout volumes up despite credit blowout

(Reuters) - Buyout volume has nearly doubled year-over-year since credit fears started to emerge, reaching $184 billion globally from June 18 through July 24 from $98 billion in the same period in 2006, according to research firm Dealogic.




Meanwhile, European high-yield credit spreads as measured by the iTraxx Crossover index have nearly doubled and over 25 loan and bond financings have been put on ice.


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