In this edition of Founders’ Industrials Update, we focus our attention on recent macro-economic trends and how they may impact the industrials market in 2019. Market trends analyzed include U.S. GDP growth, Q3 earnings performance, interest rate changes, and the U.S. – China trade relationship.

As seen in the chart below, U.S. quarterly GDP growth has trended positively over the last three years. In Q3 2018, U.S. GDP growth exceeded consensus expectation, topping over 3.5%. Recent GDP growth has been driven by a number of factors, including a strong labor market, increased business investment, and increased fiscal spending.

 

We also provide coverage of the most recent industrial industry transactions, as well valuations for middle market private equity in manufacturing and distribution.

View the Founders’ Industrials Update Q3 2018

 

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