Cairns Report - April 2024

We see the current business cycle to be in a neutral phase.

While clients are still engaging in investments, discussions are now centred more on assessing value and cash flow rather than the urgency of the deal.

While stock markets are hitting all-time highs investors are grappling with indecision, weighing the risk of “buying the top” against the possibility of “selling too early”. This uncertainty is mirrored by business owners. Uncertainty is slowing business owners from making significant investments decisions, but that is not to say significant investment decisions are not being made. Investment decisions are just easier to make and fund if people can find value right now.

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