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Kroll regularly reviews fluctuations in the global economic and financial market conditions. These reviews warrant a periodic reassessment of the equity risk premium (ERP) and the accompanying risk-free rate and key inputs used to calculate the cost of equity capital in the context of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and other models used to develop discount rates.
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Featured Market Insights with Carla Nunes and Bob Bartell
Interest rate cuts are expected later this year, but long-term rates are still much higher than during COVID-19 and, in fact, are much closer to where they were during the 2008 global financial crisis.
Kroll Managing Director Carla Nunes and Vice Chairman of Financial Advisory Bob Bartell discuss the current state of economy and implications for valuations and deal activity.
Survey Report: An Evolving World Order: Cost of Capital in the Current Environment
Our recent webinar, An Evolving World Order: Cost of Capital in the Current Environment, was attended by over 400 participants. Throughout the webinar, our speakers polled the attendees on their views on the likelihood of an economic recession in 2026 and other valuation and cost of capital related topics.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act - What Does it Mean for the Economy and Businesses?
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed his signature piece of legislation for his second term as the leader of the U.S. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) continues or renews many of the provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), while introducing others that could have a significant lasting impact on the U.S. economy.
Impacts of the New US Tariff Regime on Asset Values
Since the announcement of sweeping U.S. tariffs on April 2, the outlook for global economic growth for the rest of the year has become cloudy and subject to widespread conjecture.
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