Dena Jalbert thinks folks are reallocating into "less risky" and "steady Eddy" types of assets. Looking at the overall health of the economy, she say it is "OK." Heading into 2026, Dena says valuations will continue to be elevated and adds that private equity is sitting on "record amounts of dry powder" ready to be put to work. She believes there will be more M&A activity in 2026 saying once rates come down there will be more deals made, especially in tech and health care sectors.

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