Chart of the Week

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.

Healthcare rounded out the top five industries for most middle market non-sponsored loan issuance for the first quarter.

Leverage for mid cap healthcare loans has grown steadily, with senior debt/ebitda now over five times.

Last year’s volume of financings for middle market healthcare buyouts almost matched 2012’s post-credit crisis record.