Mirus Middle Market Monitor December 2025 Report

This report is the Mirus Middle Market Monitor for December 2025, detailing various economic indicators and market activities. The U.S. economy is noted for its resilient fundamentals, with GDP growth at 5.4% annualized for Q4 2025 and record online holiday consumer spending. Despite a slowdown in hiring, the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.4%. Consumer confidence, however, declined, with the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index dropping to 89.1. The report also covers housing market trends, indicating a 1.4% annual gain in home prices, and discusses public market performance, noting flat movement in December. Additionally, the report highlights significant mergers and acquisitions in the middle market, including major deals involving Netflix and IBM, and an increase in middle market M&A activity by 8%. The report concludes with insights into leveraged buyout transactions and notable acquisitions in the technology sector, emphasizing the ongoing evolution of the market.