Mirus Middle Market Monitor June 2025 Report

This document is a market brief that presents various economic indicators and trends for June 2025. It outlines the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 0.3%, which aligns with economists’ expectations. The unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.1%, reflecting stability in the job market despite a consistent number of unemployed individuals. The report also includes information on consumer confidence, highlighting a decline in the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index by 5.4 points to 93.0, indicating growing consumer pessimism regarding future economic conditions. The document details the performance of public markets, noting significant increases in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, attributing growth to geopolitical developments and trade optimism. Additionally, it discusses mergers and acquisitions, reporting on notable transactions in the middle market. The report indicates a decline in U.S. middle-market M&A activity by 3%, contrasting with a 9% increase in cross-border transactions, particularly in technology and business services sectors.