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Application Software Report: Q4 2022

An in-depth look at the Application Software sector for Q4, 2022. Mirus' partners use their expertise and experience to take a closer look at industry news, transactions, and state of the industry in our quarterly industry report.

February 2023 Middle Market Monitor

Economic indicators were mixed in January as the market continues to deal with high inflation, rising interest rates, the Russia-Ukraine war, and China’s economic reopening. The Consumer Price Index has continued to decelerate since its peak annual growth at 9.1% in June 2022. The Consumer Confidence Index...

January 2023 Middle Market Monitor

Despite ongoing concerns related to both the outlook of the economy and a potential recession, economic indicators showed continued improvement in December 2022, with unemployment dropping to 3.5% and consumer confidence continuing to grow stronger. Public markets and M&A cooled off at the end of the year.

December 2022 Middle Market Monitor

Economic indicators sent several positive signals in November, but the overall economic environment remained challenging. The unemployment rate remained unchanged, leading some experts to suggest that the Fed’s rate hikes are less likely to cause a recession than previously expected. Meanwhile, consumer confidence decreased for the second...

November 2022 Middle Market Monitor

Economic indicators continued to show a shifting economic picture in October. The unemployment rate increased by 3.7 percent, indicating a volatile labor market. The national median list price for homes weakened for the ninth month in a row as mortgage rates increased to 6.9%. Likely due to...

Infrastructure Software Report: Q3 2022

An in-depth look at the Infrastructure Software sector for Q3, 2022. Mirus' partners use their expertise and experience to take a closer look at industry news, transactions, and state of the industry in our quarterly industry report.

October 2022 Middle Market Monitor

Economic indicators continued to send mixed signals in September. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, a 29-month low, indicating a tight labor market. The national median list price for homes declined, as mortgage rates increased to over 6% for the first time since 2008. Likely due to...

September 2022 Middle Market Monitor

Economic indicators continued to send mixed signals in August. The unemployment rate increased slightly and home prices continued to show deceleration, while inflation data remains stubbornly high. Consumer confidence increased slightly but remains at a low level, suggesting concerns about an economic recession. Considering the recent CPI...

Manufacturing Automation Report: Q2 2022

An in-depth look at the Manufacturing Automation sector for Q2, 2022. Mirus' partners use their expertise and experience to take a closer look at industry news, transactions, and state of the industry in our quarterly industry report.

Application Software Report: Q1 2021

An in-depth look at the Application Software sector for Q1, 2021. Mirus' partners use their expertise and experience to take a closer look at industry news, transactions, and state of the industry in our quarterly industry report.

Telecom & Communications Report: Q1 2021

An in-depth look at the Telecom & Communications sector for Q1, 2021. Mirus' partners use their expertise and experience to take a closer look at industry news, transactions, and state of the industry in our quarterly industry report.

September 2019 Middle Market Monitor

In August, economic indicators paired with a volatile public market depicted a slowdown in growth in the U.S. economy. For the most part, the economic indicators remained relatively flat, which could suggest the historic growth levels are moderating. However, unemployment and consumer confidence continue to remain at...

July 2019 Middle Market Monitor

July economic indicators portray a slowly, but steadily growing US economy, with the unemployment rate continuing to hover near 50-year lows. At the same time, with a continuation of US-China trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions, the Fed cut interest rates on July 31st by a quarter-point which...

June 2019 Middle Market Monitor

June economic indicators portray a slowly, but steadily growing US economy that marks the 10th consecutive year of economic expansion. The labor markets remain strong, as the nonfarm payrolls rose above market expectations in June, while the unemployment rate continues to hover near 50-year lows. At the...

Manufacturing Automation Report: Q1 2019

An in-depth look at the Manufacturing Automation sector for Q1, 2019. Mirus' partners use their expertise and experience to take a closer look at industry news, transactions, and state of the industry in our quarterly industry report.

May 2019 Middle Market Monitor

Economic indicators released in May were positive as the economy continues to demonstrate modest, but persistent growth. Labor markets remain supportive, with solid monthly job gains and a multi-decade low unemployment rate. While U.S. public equity markets experienced increased volatility in May, the S&P 500 remains near...