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New Orleans M&A Market Hits 20-Year Low Amid Turmoil

3/8/2025

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In New Orleans, dealmakers are treading carefully as market volatility and geopolitical tensions loom large. While there's hope for a revival in mergers and acquisitions later this year, the current landscape is stark, with only 1,172 deals totaling $226.8 billion in the first two months—the slowest pace in over 20 years. Political influence on these transactions is also on the rise.

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Story summary

In New Orleans, dealmakers are treading carefully as market volatility and geopolitical tensions loom large. While there's hope for a revival in mergers and acquisitions later this year, the current landscape is stark, with only 1,172 deals totaling $226.8 billion in the first two months—the slowest pace in over 20 years. Political influence on these transactions is also on the rise.